Douglas Katz will open a diner in one car, and use the other to expand his catering business.
Douglas Katz fell in love with the Lee Road diner cars back when Big Fun owner Steve Presser first brought them to Cleveland Heights. So the Fire Food & Drink owner was upset when he heard over the summer that the deed to the property was transferred to Fifth Third Bank, and the future of the nostalgic cars was uncertain. At the same time, the Cleveland Heights resident's catering business at Fire was continuing to expand, and it was clear that the kitchen was no longer suitable for the demands. After working with the bank and the City of Cleveland Heights, Katz has decided to buy the property with the help of a $200,000 loan from Cleveland Heights, and the agreement is expected to close Nov. 14. One side of the diner car will be dedicated…
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Cleveland Heights Mayor Ed Kelley announced at Monday's CH-UH School Board meeting that Douglas Katz plans to open a delicatessen/diner and expand his catering establishment.
New: Fire Food & Drink Owner Plans to Bring Back 1950s Charm to Lee Road Diner Cars Updated at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday When Fifth Third Bank took ownership of the nostalgic pair of diner cars on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, the future of the property seemed uncertain. A handful of restaurant owners had tried their luck on the stainless steel cars, and businesses met untimely deaths. But Mayor Ed Kelley believes the new owner can turn things around. Kelley announced at the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Board meeting Monday that Douglas Katz, owner of Fire Food & Drink in Shaker Square, is going to purchase the property with help from the city. "I think it fits in perfectly (in the area.) We as the city and the Cedar Lee Business…
Shirley Welton
3:48 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Doug is a great guy and his diner will be a great addition to Lee! more ›