The proprietor of which iconic food emporium on the Upper West Side of Manhattan died this week at 97?
Detailed Solution:
Correct Answer: Zabar's
Saul Zabar, longtime co-owner and president of Zabar’s, the renowned Upper West Side gourmet food emporium founded by his family in 1934, died on October 7, 2025, at age 97 in Manhattan. He transformed it into a cultural landmark known for smoked fish, cheeses, coffee, and Jewish delicatessen staples, serving generations of New Yorkers.