Deli Man

Jewish culture reflects the heart of a vital ethnic history. As that culture continues to shift and adapt alongside mainstream America, delicatessen food — as its name suggests — remains a beloved communal delicacy. In Houston, Texas, third-generation deli man Ziggy Gruber has built arguably the finest delicatessen restaurant in the U.S. His story — augmented by the stories of iconic delis such as Katz's, 2nd Avenue Deli, Nate ‘n Al, Carnegie, and the Stage — embodies a tradition indelibly linked to its savory, nostalgic foods.