Katz's Deli & Bar

January 1st, 2001

The Secret of Katz's Carrot Cake:

"I have no idea, but it's damn good, isn't it?" - Patrick

Have you ever been to New York? No?! Then get your butt down to the next best thing, Katz's Deli & Bar. The first thing you notice when you walk in the door is all the New York crap on the walls. Pictures of the Chrysler Building and checkered cabs and Audrey Hepburn from "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Even the ceiling has Big Apple Memorabilia: subway handles! In a restaurant! Oy Vey!

Katz's is always busy, but the service is consistently excellent. And you get a free bucket of PICKLES! if you ask. (Like butter) We were seated next to an autographed picture of Madonna, who wrote, "I love your hard salami." And Madonna's right. They have choice salami. But even if you don't like salami, you should definitely check out Katz's carrot cake.

We say "Mazel Tov" to Katz's carrot cake and give it a five carrot rating! You would be mishugeh not to try it. The presentation is beautiful. One can smell the sweet spices as the waiter brings it to the table. The frosting is creamy and buttery. The whipped cream is the lightest and fluffiest I have ever experienced. The cake is light, moist and the perfect sweetness. The coconut and walnuts were a nice touch. It's melt in you mouth good! Just tell them The Austin Carrot Cake Review sent you!

Here's a tip for those of you who are New York bound (or will be after a trip to Katz's). The "Seinfeld Restaurant" (really Tom's Restaurant) doesn't live up to the hype. I ate there and it was a disappointment. And no, the inside isn't like the inside on Seinfeld. Have you ever heard of a television studio?

So, in closing, go to Katz's, eat the carrot cake, and visit New York, in that order. What are you waiting for? An engraved invitation?

Gone in 60 seconds!

Tips:

• Katz's won't take the names of incomplete parties during peak hours.
• Momo's, the club upstairs, has some great acts and isn't too smoky.
• Do nothing 'till you hear from me!