“You know that we are a Jewish deli, don’t you?” That was the initial response my sister-in-law, Cara, heard from Kenny & Ziggy’s when inquiring about its catering options for the reception following my father’s funeral mass at a Roman Catholic church almost exactly three years ago.
We thought that deli fare might be appropriate since my father was a lifelong fan of it. He really enjoyed the delis where he grew up on the near west side of Chicago, and then later, ones in New York and Philadelphia where he worked as an adult. And for years in Houston, he would trek to a Three Brothers Bakery for a loaf of its rye bread. I believe that he probably would have enjoyed the thought of deli food at a significant reception in his honor. He certainly would have chuckled at the thought of any incongruity of serving classic Jewish-American items in the parish hall of the church where he was a member for decades.
Kenny & Ziggy’s turned out to be the best option among the restaurants my sister-in-law called. And it did a terrific job at the event. The food, small sandwiches and other finger foods, from what I remember in the haze after delivering the eulogy, was terrific and perfect for the mostly somber setting. Its small staff on site was professional, properly very respectful, and the service it provided, overall, was incredibly efficient. My other sister-in-law, Chandra, who does catering herself in Fort Worth, was notably impressed. For a while, Kenny & Ziggy’s has been easily the best there is for deli food in Houston; a gargantuan menu of tempting, caloric treats including gargantuan sandwiches, impeccably crafted, favorites of mine. Its exemplary work for this occasion for my father was yet another reason to tout Kenny & Ziggy’s.
As the reception was finishing, the food nearly all consumed, I mentioned to the celebrant, Father Niall, an immigrant from Ireland, that we were departing for a drink to ease the nerves and sorrow and that he should join the mass of us. He was Irish, after all, I said, trying to add some levity into a tough day. He replied smilingly: “contrary to the centuries-long propaganda of our English oppressors, not all of us Irish are beholden to drink.”
Some gentle fun with stereotypes, helpful on a difficult day.
Kenny & Ziggy’s
1743 Post Oak Boulevard (at San Felipe), 77056, (713) 871-8883
kennyandziggys.com
We thought that deli fare might be appropriate since my father was a lifelong fan of it. He really enjoyed the delis where he grew up on the near west side of Chicago, and then later, ones in New York and Philadelphia where he worked as an adult. And for years in Houston, he would trek to a Three Brothers Bakery for a loaf of its rye bread. I believe that he probably would have enjoyed the thought of deli food at a significant reception in his honor. He certainly would have chuckled at the thought of any incongruity of serving classic Jewish-American items in the parish hall of the church where he was a member for decades.
Kenny & Ziggy’s turned out to be the best option among the restaurants my sister-in-law called. And it did a terrific job at the event. The food, small sandwiches and other finger foods, from what I remember in the haze after delivering the eulogy, was terrific and perfect for the mostly somber setting. Its small staff on site was professional, properly very respectful, and the service it provided, overall, was incredibly efficient. My other sister-in-law, Chandra, who does catering herself in Fort Worth, was notably impressed. For a while, Kenny & Ziggy’s has been easily the best there is for deli food in Houston; a gargantuan menu of tempting, caloric treats including gargantuan sandwiches, impeccably crafted, favorites of mine. Its exemplary work for this occasion for my father was yet another reason to tout Kenny & Ziggy’s.
As the reception was finishing, the food nearly all consumed, I mentioned to the celebrant, Father Niall, an immigrant from Ireland, that we were departing for a drink to ease the nerves and sorrow and that he should join the mass of us. He was Irish, after all, I said, trying to add some levity into a tough day. He replied smilingly: “contrary to the centuries-long propaganda of our English oppressors, not all of us Irish are beholden to drink.”
Some gentle fun with stereotypes, helpful on a difficult day.
Kenny & Ziggy’s
1743 Post Oak Boulevard (at San Felipe), 77056, (713) 871-8883
kennyandziggys.com
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