

738. - Eli Zabar
19 snips Jan 3, 2025
Eli Zabar, a celebrated New York City food impresario with 50 years in the culinary industry, shares his insights on food, fashion, and personal passions. He humorously discusses dietary trends, his disdain for tunafish, and the joys of summering in the south of France. Eli reflects on the balance between creativity and market demands in running a food business. He also provides a glimpse into his signature style with custom shirts and fur-lined Crocs, all while navigating the vibrant atmosphere of Madison Avenue.
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Zabar's Clarification
- Eli Zabar clarifies he is not affiliated with Zabar's.
- He owns separate businesses on the Upper East Side, celebrating 50 years in the industry.
Unpopular Salad
- Eli Zabar discusses his unpopular Sicilian bread salad with peppers and anchovies.
- He's open to renaming it if the hosts have better, less "druggy" suggestions.
Repurposing Food
- Repurpose unsold food items into new dishes.
- Eli is inspired to turn his unpopular salad into a frittata.