Katz’s, the 24-hour deli that kept West Sixth fed at all hours for decades, is officially on its way back downtown after more than a decade in exile. Owners Barry and Lisa Katz have taken back the building where the original restaurant once stood and are planning a full restoration of the ground-floor space. There is still no firm opening date, but the long-teased comeback is starting to feel less like a rumor and more like a matter of time.
How the Deal Came Together
The Katz family bought the property at 618 West Sixth Street in a bankruptcy-court auction, clearing a legal obstacle that had blocked their return. According to Eater Austin, the Katzes closed on the sale with plans to devote the ground floor to the deli and lease out the upper levels……