"The Unaware Inspiration: Chicago Sandwich Shop Owner Reveals Why They Haven't Watched 'The Bear'"
Chris Zucchero, the owner of Mr. Beef, a Chicago sandwich shop that inspired the hit FX series "The Bear," has not watched a single episode of the show. Zucchero, who was cast in the pilot, explained that he feels weird and embarrassed about the attention the show has brought to his restaurant. Despite the show's success, Mr. Beef had already gained a dedicated fan base, including celebrities like Jay Leno, without any paid advertisement or PR. Zucchero's father, who founded Mr. Beef, passed away earlier this year but was proud that the show was centered around their shop.
