Founder of Mr. Beef, Chicago Shop That Inspired ‘The Bear,' Dies
The founder of the Chicago Italian beef shop that inspired FX’s"The Bear," Joseph Zucchero, has died at 69, his son said.
Mr. Beef, the no-frills sandwich joint in Chicago's River North, has been a neighborhood staple for decades. But it became a national sensation after it was portrayed by the gritty, fast-paced show released in June 2022. Zucchero died unexpectedly on March 1 at Rush Medical Center while undergoing treatment for cancer, said his son, Christopher Zucchero, who is a co-owner of the restaurant. “He was supposed to come home,” he said.Get Chicago local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.
“He was a magnificent human being. He was charismatic. He loved his restaurant. .. He loved his family, his children,” Zucchero said.“There's going to be a huge ... void here,” he said. “I'm in shock... we act as if he's still here. That’s kind of how we’re going to maintain and persevere, is to act as if he’s going to come around the corner.”
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