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Now that Saul Zabar is gone, what will become of the 'Over 95' club at NYC's leading appetizing store?

Len Berk in Forward · 1 Dec

The article reflects on the passing of Saul Zabar and its impact on the legendary Zabar's store on New York's Upper West Side.

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Zabar’s devoted fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution

Grace Gilson in JTA · 10 Oct

Saul Zabar, a pivotal figure in New York City's food scene, has passed away at 97, leaving a legacy that transcends culinary boundaries.

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Zabar’s, iconic UWS Jewish grocery, inspires a new Adidas sneaker

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 Aug

Zabar's, the iconic 91-year-old grocery store in New York's Upper West Side, has inspired a new limited-edition Adidas sneaker as part of a collaboration celebrating the U.S. Open.

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Iconic UWS Jewish grocery Zabar’s collaborates with Nordstrom

Lisa Keys in JTA · 8 Apr

Zabar's, the legendary Jewish grocery store on the Upper West Side known for its smoked fish and coffees, is part of Nordstrom's For Everything New York campaign.

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Zabar’s offers ‘commuter deals’ in honor of NYC subway’s 120th birthday

Lisa Keys in JTA · 28 Oct 2024

Zabar's, the iconic Jewish appetizing store in New York City, is celebrating its 90th anniversary concurrently with the New York City subway's 120th birthday by offering special discounts, dubbed 'commuter specials.'

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So, what do the lox-slicing knives at Zabar's talk about when they think no one can hear them?

Len Berk in Forward · 28 Jun 2024

Len Berk, a lox slicer at Zabar's, imagines a conversation between the knives he uses.

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The world’s most famous lox slicer faces life as a celebrity

Forward · 18 Aug 2021

Len Berk, an 84-year-old lox slicer at Zabar's in New York City, has unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight after being featured by popular Instagrammer NewYorkNico, among others.

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WATCH: Jerry Nadler brings Zabar’s to House impeachment vote

Forward · 14 Jan 2021

In a show of New York pride and perhaps a touch of humor, Rep. Jerry Nadler arrived at the Capitol for the debate on President Trump's second impeachment carrying a distinctive Zabar's bag.

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The 16 customers you’ll meet at the Zabar’s lox counter

Forward · 11 Jul 2020

Len Berk, a longtime employee at Zabar's famous lox counter, humorously documents the diverse personalities he encounters in his day-to-day life at the store.

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The sturgeon will see you now — an expert’s guide to smoked fish

Forward · 13 Jun 2020

Len Berk's exploration of smoked fish highlights its cultural significance within Jewish communities, particularly in New York.

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“May I help you, Mr. Perlman?” — a lesson from the maestro at the Zabar’s lox counter

Forward · 6 May 2020

Len Berk, a longtime lox slicer at Zabar's, shares his memorable encounter with Itzhak Perlman, the esteemed violinist and regular customer at the iconic New York deli.

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“She didn’t like it salty” — A tale from the Zabar’s lox counter

Forward · 19 Apr 2020

Len Berk's soulful narrative recounts his unexpected bond with an elderly woman at Zabar's deli who disliked salty lox.

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The unkindest cut: Last call for a Zabar’s lox slicer

Forward · 8 Apr 2020

Len Berk, a 90-year-old lox slicer for the past 26 years at Zabar's in New York City, recounts his emotional farewell to the job that defined his later years.

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Sababa Secrets: Ep. 194

Unorthodox · 5 Sep 2019

In episode 194 of the podcast 'Unorthodox,' two Jewish guests are featured.

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Was Cynthia Nixon’s Epic Cinnamon Raisin Bagel All That Weird?

Forward · 12 Sep 2018

During her campaign for New York governor, Cynthia Nixon sparked a social media buzz with her unusual bagel choice from Zabar's: a cinnamon raisin bagel topped with plain cream cheese, lox, capers, and red onions.

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