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Ziggy Gruber celebrates the premiere of Deli Man at the River Oaks Theatre.
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Mimi and Ziggy Gruber's relationship is part of Deli Man's plot.
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A cake inspired by Gruber's signature Zellagabetsky sandwich.
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February 24 was Ziggy Gruber Day in Houston.
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Restaurant industry friends like James Beard Award nominee Hugo Ortega and his wife Tracy Vaught joined Gruber at the premier.
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Gruber and the Kenny & Ziggy's kitchen staff.
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