The challenge that I set forth for myself was to recreate all of my favorite meals using a slightly different set of ingredients. I would respond to invitations to dinners and parties by asking my host if it would be okay for me to bring a casserole or dessert. I was encouraged by the positive responses that I got, and started to hear comments like “Peg, this is delicious. You should open a restaurant.”

Katz’s has been a Texas institution for more than 30 years. We opened our first authentic, New York deli in Austin, Texas, in 1979. And it didn’t take long for our classic New York cuisine to win the hearts of cowboy country. Before we knew it, lines were out the door and around the block. People couldn’t get enough of our signature dishes: the towering Reuben, the tart and crispy fried pickles, the rich and creamy Cheesecake Shake. We got so busy, we stayed open 24 hours. And that’s where we got our saying, Katz’s Never Kloses. (from http://ilovekatzs.com)

A Fort Worth Tradition Since 1967. Experience the very best in fine German cuisine from “die Küche” (the kitchen) of master chef Bernd Schnerzinger! You and your guests may choose from our extensive selection of delicious Bavarian dishes while enjoying the authentic atmosphere of our restaurant. We offer a warm and cozy dining experience in a traditional Biergarten filled with paintings and old world memorabilia.

Lotus Garden, the oldest family-run Chinese restaurant in Tucson, offers a wide range of Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. Come and enjoy the flavors of China in dishes created by Chef Darryl Wong. Experience both traditional and innovative recipes in our restaurant, at home, or at your next event catered by Lotus Garden.