Sahadi's

About the Business

Specialties

Offering fine ancient grains and exquisite spices, over 200 bulk bins of freshly roasted nuts, dried fruits, and imported olives, old fashioned barrels of coffee beans -- Sahadi's is an old-world place where you can discover new tastes.

History

Established in 1948.

Originally from Lebanon, the family first established Sahadi's in Manhattan's "Little Syria" in 1895. Shortly after in 1899, the shop received its first mention in the New York Times: "A wonderful shop, this of the merchant Sahadi..."Wade Sahadi moved the shop to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn in 1948, due to the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and the migration of the community. Wade's son Charlie Sahadi took over in 1967, with the help of his wife Audrey and his siblings Bob & Richie. Today, it's currently helmed by Charlie's children, Ron Sahadi and Christine Sahadi Whelan, and her husband Pat Whelan. Now, two generations born & raised in Brooklyn, the fourth generation of the family have recently entered the business, returning to their roots and offering fine arak, Lebanese wines, and expanding on the world-famous Lebanese hospitality with cafe service and private events.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Ron S.

Business Owner

Ron Sahadi grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where he still lives today. Even while studying for his degree in finance from St. John's University, he always knew he wanted to work in the family business. He has worked extensively at both Sahadi's and at Sahadi Fine Foods for the past 25 years, doing everything from sourcing imported product for national distribution to selling a loaf of bread to a loyal customer on Atlantic Avenue. When out of the office, Ron loves to spend time with his young family.

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