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goodtaste for the SoulA Night in the Borscht Belt: Reliving the Catskills with Ziggy Gruber! | Goodtaste for the Soul e29Today, we’re taking a little trip back in time—to the Catskills, also known as the Borscht Belt. If you’ve heard the stories, you know it was once the go-to summer escape, especially for Jewish families from New York. Think comedy legends before they were famous, family-style meals, and a kind of charm you just don’t see anymore. It was a whole world of its own—and one that left a lasting imprint on American culture.There’s a wonderful fundraiser event for the Borscht Belt Museum that will happen in Houston later this month. Ever...
2025-06-1415 mingoodtaste for the SoulThe Deli Man | Goodtaste for the Soul E13 w/ Ziggy GruberOne of the best delis in the country is in Texas, run by none other than the legendary "Deli Man" himself—Ziggy Gruber. As the heart and soul of Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant and Bakery in Houston, he has been serving up classic deli fare for 25 years. His family's deli legacy traces back to New York City, where they opened the first deli on Broadway. You can count me as Ziggy’s biggest fan - his personality is larger than life, plus, he has a heart of gold. By the way, you can order Kenny & Ziggy’s famous...
2025-03-1143 min
Culinary Characters UnlockedCULINARY CHARACTERS UNLOCKED – ZIGGY GRUBER - EP 16Born into a prominent delicatessen-owning family in New York and trained in London, where he worked at a Michelin three-star restaurant, Ziggy Gruber has become deli royalty in, of all places, Texas. His restaurant, Kenny and Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen, is among the very best in the country, serving up a massive menu of traditional deli and Jewish food, alongside his own take on American favorites such as sushi.
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2024-11-1240 min
Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce: The Global Businesswomen’s PodKenny and Ziggy PodcastJoin us for a delightful podcast featuring Ziggy Gruber, Kenny & Ziggy’s Owner, who will share Jewish customs and traditions and will entice us with his favorite delicacies.
2024-09-0621 min
Cruz through HTXPreserving Jewish Culture in HTX, One Meal at a TimeZiggy Gruber doesn’t just run one of the nation’s best delicatessens. He’s preserving Jewish history one meal at a time. Native Houstonians know Kenny and Ziggy’s as a hot spot for gathering with family and friends over a sandwich and/or a piece of one of their legendary cheesecakes. But did you know that delicatessens are nearly extinct? During this episode, Ziggy and Freddy dive into all things delis. They talk about his journey through the food business, the challenges of running a deli, the decision to open in Houston...
2024-03-2640 min
Tales From HollywoodlandThe Deli Man Ziggy GruberIn this episode of "Tales from Hollywoodland," Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen shares his deli expertise and experiences. The hosts, Julian Schlossberg, Arthur E. Friedman, and Stephen Jay Rubin, delve into the history of delis and Ziggy's personal journey in the business. They discuss Ziggy's time in Los Angeles, his move to Houston, and the celebrities who've visited his deli. The episode also touches on the 2014 documentary "The Deli Man," which spotlights Ziggy's dedication to deli culture. Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland Tales F...
2024-03-051h 02
Building Texas BusinessEp010: Cultivating Your Employees with Ziggy GruberThe latest guest on the Building Texas Business podcast is Ziggy Gruber, restauranteur and deli owner, here in Houston, Texas.
Kenny & Ziggy's is a traditional New York Delicatessen Restaurant and Bakery specializing in Eastern European Jewish cuisine. It's the heart of the local community, and we hear how Ziggy believes cultivating your employees helps build a strong family-oriented culture.
Listen now to hear Ziggy's passion for his craft and community shine.
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2021-08-3138 min
THNX: A Feelgood PodcastZiggy Gruber (Part 2 of 2)Ziggy Gruber, originally from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York, owns and operates the #1 delicatessen in the United States, Kenny & Ziggy's, in Houston, Texas. A third generation deli man, he began working in his family's restaurants at age 8. After his grandfather's death when Ziggy was 15, he moved to London and attended Cordon Bleu; following his graduation, he worked at London's first Michelin three-star restaurant, Le Gavroche. Two years later, he moved back to the US and operated delis in New York, California, and, eventually, Texas. He is the main focus of Deli Man, a 2015 documentary film looking...
2021-08-1727 min
THNX: A Feelgood PodcastZiggy Gruber (Part 1 of 2)Ziggy Gruber, originally from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York, owns and operates the #1 delicatessen in the United States, Kenny & Ziggy's, in Houston, Texas. A third generation deli man, he began working in his family's restaurants at age 8. After his grandfather's death when Ziggy was 15, he moved to London and attended Cordon Bleu; following his graduation, he worked at London's first Michelin three-star restaurant, Le Gavroche. Two years later, he moved back to the US and operated delis in New York, California, and, eventually, Texas. He is the main focus of Deli Man, a 2015 documentary film looking...
2021-08-1031 min
The Big KvetchEpisode 14: In Conversation with...The Deli ManEXCLUSIVE: This week’s episode is a TBK first! As mentioned, food is incredibly important to us Jews, and therefore for our first ever ‘In Conversation With’ episode, we have gone global as we interview The Deli Man himself, Ziggy Gruber! So grab a pickled cucumber or a salt beef sandwich and feast upon this week’s Big Kvetch!
2020-12-0400 min
What's Eric EatingEpisode 156 - Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy'sCheck out Eric's latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as:
Here are the Latest Houston Restaurants to Close Due to the Pandemic
These are Houston's 9 Best Restaurants for 2020
Houston's 10 Best Chefs Cook Up Ingenuity and Creativity in 2020
Monkey Tail Masterminds Fuel Up New Bar in Former Petrol Station
New Locally Owned Food Delivery App Rolls into Houston Area
2 Longtime Houston Bars Have Served Their Final Rounds
10 Things to Know in Houston Food Right Now
2020-08-061h 00
The Why Experience with JJ CanonZiggy Gruber Houston's Deli Man IconHouston Icon Ziggy Gruber of Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen will be stopping by The Sphere Podcast Network studio to talk to JJ Canon about his passion for life, food , family and being the top deli man in our city! Join us live CST at 12:30pm on The Why Experience with JJ Canon.
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KENNY & ZIGGY'S ISN'T JUST ABOUT FOOD. IT'S TRADITION.
My name is Ziggy Gruber, and I'm the owner and your...
2019-05-2132 min
18 Questions with Rick RechtZiggy GruberIn this episode of 18 Questions, Rick Recht talks with Ziggy Gruber, star of the documentary film, ‘Deliman’ and owner of Kenny and Ziggy’s Delicatessen (Houston, TX). Rick and Ziggy chat about the life of a deliman and the cultural, ethnic, and religious impact of the delicatessen in North America.
2018-08-2143 min
Plus One To Hijinks: A Dungeons and Dragons PodcastEp. 11.5 Mini-Episode - Ziggy Played GuitarIt's a sad episode this week at Plus One to Hijinks. No jokes or goofs, just taking a few minutes to remember the legend that was David Bowie. To say he was an influential artist is an incredible understatement. David Bowie left a crater in the music industry from his impact when he debuted and has left an unfillable hole with his departure. Rest in peace Mr. Bowie.
Just a quick note, this episode was recorded before the tragic news about Alan Rickman passing away. Alan Rickman was an amazing actor who started his career at 46 years ol...
2016-01-1506 min
The Shmooze, The Yiddish Book Center's PodcastEpisode 0105: "Deli Man": A Delicious Jewish TraditionFilmmaker Erik Anjou's latest documentary, "Deli Man," tells the story of third-generation deli man Ziggy Gruber. In our conversation with Anjou, he tells us about the film, which also profiles other iconic delis and their owners; the place of the delicatessen in Jewish tradition; and what inspires people like Ziggy to keep that tradition alive.
Episode 0105
September 2, 2015
Yiddish Book Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
2015-09-0221 min
The Shmooze, The Yiddish Book Center's PodcastEpisode 0048: Behind the Scenes of "Deli Man"Award-winning director Erik Anjou talks to us about his latest documentary project "The Deli Man." Anjou has been traveling across the country in pursuit of the story of deli, including the deli man Ziggy Gruber. We caught up with him on the trail to learn about the film, the deli culture, and the people behind the counter.
Episode 0048
November 27, 2012
Yiddish Book Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
2012-11-2619 min