Renovations are ongoing at the stainless steel diner cars on Lee Road
In a little more than two months Cleveland Heights residents can try the latest business venture to hit the diner cars on Lee Road. Katz Club, at 1975 Lee Road, will open in early or mid-April as a '50s style diner and event center, said Amy Viny, who will handle marketing and social media for the new eatery. Cleveland Heights resident Douglas Katz purchased the property there in November with the help of a $200,000 loan from the city. "We're thrilled about what's going on," said Viny, who serves the same role for Katz's popular Fire Food & Drink on Shaker Square. "We've had positive interactions with the city and we're looking forward to it. "Everything is going swimmingly well." Viny said people should expect a high-end diner when they …
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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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Ron katz
1:55 am on Sunday, January 27, 2013
Doug, GOOD LUCK & SUCCESS WITH YOUR NEW RESTAURANT. Sounds FANTASTIC! Best Regards, Ron Katz more ›