At 78, Chicago business owner Marvin Barsky is at the peak of his career. It wasn’t his heyday as a NASCAR speedway baron, or his gilded age as a shared office space tycoon. In January, he cinched the opportunity to become the first new owner of The Bagel Restaurant and Deli in 54 years. “I was nervous, to be very honest. At my age, I gotta be nuts to do it,” said Barsky, who is avoiding retirement to run the schmaltzy deli he frequented as a child. “But this type of food is a tradition to me. I feel a responsibility to keep it going.” The Lakeview landmark’s late owner Danny Wolf died in July 2022 at 77, leaving a legacy more enduring than just about any other Chicago deli. Tap on our bio link to read more. ----- Photo 1: The Bagel owner Marvin Barsky and Melissa Bulger, vice president, at their Lakeview restaurant and deli, located at 3107 N. Broadway, on Aug. 31, 2023. Photo 2: People walk past The Bagel, Aug. 31, 2023, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Photo 3: A chicken salad platter is served to a diner at The Bagel. Photo 4: Server Gerardo Carreras caters to diners at The Bagel on Aug. 31, 2023. ? Max Abrams / for the Chicago Tribune ? John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures
September 8, 2023
At 78, Chicago business owner Marvin Barsky is at the peak of his career. It wasn’t his heyday as a NASCAR speedway baron, or his gilded age as a shared office space tycoon.
In January, he cinched the opportunity to become the first new owner of The Bagel Restaurant and Deli in 54 years.
“I was nervous, to be very honest. At my age, I gotta be nuts to do it,” said Barsky, who is avoiding retirement to run the schmaltzy deli he frequented as a child. “But this type of food is a tradition to me. I feel a responsibility to keep it going.”
The Lakeview landmark’s late owner Danny Wolf died in July 2022 at 77, leaving a legacy more enduring than just about any other Chicago deli.
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: The Bagel owner Marvin Barsky and Melissa Bulger, vice president, at their Lakeview restaurant and deli, located at 3107 N. Broadway, on Aug. 31, 2023.
Photo 2: People walk past The Bagel, Aug. 31, 2023, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Photo 3: A chicken salad platter is served to a diner at The Bagel.
Photo 4: Server Gerardo Carreras caters to diners at The Bagel on Aug. 31, 2023.
? Max Abrams / for the Chicago Tribune
? John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures
In January, he cinched the opportunity to become the first new owner of The Bagel Restaurant and Deli in 54 years.
“I was nervous, to be very honest. At my age, I gotta be nuts to do it,” said Barsky, who is avoiding retirement to run the schmaltzy deli he frequented as a child. “But this type of food is a tradition to me. I feel a responsibility to keep it going.”
The Lakeview landmark’s late owner Danny Wolf died in July 2022 at 77, leaving a legacy more enduring than just about any other Chicago deli.
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: The Bagel owner Marvin Barsky and Melissa Bulger, vice president, at their Lakeview restaurant and deli, located at 3107 N. Broadway, on Aug. 31, 2023.
Photo 2: People walk past The Bagel, Aug. 31, 2023, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Photo 3: A chicken salad platter is served to a diner at The Bagel.
Photo 4: Server Gerardo Carreras caters to diners at The Bagel on Aug. 31, 2023.
? Max Abrams / for the Chicago Tribune
? John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / @johnkimpictures
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