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Is Kenny & Ziggy's Still Open? Update (Houston, TX)

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As of September 2026, Kenny & Ziggy's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: A September 2026 Yelp listing shows the deli open at its Post Oak Boulevard address, and Wikipedia's August 2026 revision describes Ziggy Gruber in the present tense as its owner.

  • Season / episode Season 33, Episode 12
  • Original air date
  • Address 1743 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'Takeout: Comin' from All Over the Map' episode (S33E12) of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which aired 2021-04-09, the show revisited Kenny & Ziggy's in Houston, Texas, for a segment on the deli's takeout service. Kenny & Ziggy's is a New York-style Jewish delicatessen known for oversized sandwiches and house-cured, house-smoked meats made on site.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Kenny & Ziggy's in "You Picked 'Em" (S7E6), which aired September 7, 2009, spotlighting the deli's New York-style pastrami and other Jewish deli fare. Kenny & Ziggy's is a New York-style delicatessen in Houston, Texas, now operating at 1743 Post Oak Boulevard, according to the Houston Chronicle's coverage of the location's opening. A Yelp listing for the business, updated September 2026, lists the deli as open at the Post Oak Boulevard address, while a separate Yelp listing for the earlier Buffalo Speedway address is marked closed as of the same September 2026 update. Wikipedia's Ziggy Gruber entry, revised August 25, 2026, describes Gruber in the present tense as the restaurant's owner and "deli maven," indicating the business remains active under his ownership.

This episode featured Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen, a Jewish deli in Houston known for pastrami, corned beef, and other classic deli fare, as part of a segment on retro, old-school eateries. The deli is run by Ziggy Gruber (born David Gruber, 1969), a third-generation Jewish deli owner featured in the documentary Deli Man, according to his Wikipedia page as revised 2026-08-25. The restaurant's own site, kennyandziggys.com, checked on 2026-09-08, listed daily hours and offered online ordering and curbside pickup.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 33, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Comin' from All Over the Map
What was featured
Kenny & Ziggy's towering deli sandwiches featured in a takeout roundup segment
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kenny & Ziggy's
Season / episode
Season 7, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
You Picked ‘Em
What was featured
New York-style Jewish deli fare including pastrami
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kenny & Ziggy's
Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Keepin' It Retro
What was featured
Jewish deli classics at Kenny & Ziggy's, run by deli maven Ziggy Gruber
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Kenny & Ziggy's

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenny & Ziggy's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Kenny & Ziggy's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Kenny & Ziggy's after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'Takeout: Comin' from All Over the Map' episode (S33E12) of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which aired 2021-04-09, the show revisited Kenny & Ziggy's in Houston, Texas, for a segment on the deli's takeout service. As of September 2026, Kenny & Ziggy's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Kenny & Ziggy's located?

1743 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Kenny & Ziggy's?

Season 33, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 9, 2021. The episode is titled “Takeout: Comin' from All Over the Map”.

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Address
1743 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
Venue type
deli
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/kenny-and-ziggys-new-york-delicatessen-houston
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziggy_Gruber
  • houstonchronicle.com — https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/dining/article/Curtain-s-up-Kenny-Ziggy-s-new-production-16820200.php
  • kennyandziggys.com — http://www.kennyandziggys.com/

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