Eli Zabar and Flynn McGarry Think Running an NYC Restaurant Is Worth the Pain
"I always had, and still have, a fairly low opinion of people in the restaurant business," the New York food impresario, celebrating the 50-year anniversary of his Upper East Side café, told chef wunderkind Flynn McGarry.
OWNER Eli Zabar and Flynn McGarry Think Running An NYC Restaurant Is Worth the Pain By Flynn McGarry December 27, 2024 Photo by David Gruber. Fifty years ago, Eli Zabar opened E.A.T. on Madison Avenue, reshaping how New Yorkers approached food shopping and dining with his emphasis on artisanal ingredients, elevated prepared foods, and the concept of gourmet takeout. Known for its impeccable salads, crusty breads, and a no-nonsense devotion to quality, E.A.T. has become an Upper East Side institution. Since then, Zabar has built an uptown empire that includes multiple markets, cafes, and restau
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