Behold A Katz Classic!

Take some time to feast your eyes on a legendary sandwich: the Pastrami on Rye from Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City!

Katz’s has been around for more than a century, but thanks to a new ad airing right now, film lovers can remember why they it is so iconic – thanks to these two:

“When Harry Met Sally” At Katz’s!

Director Rob Reiner filmed an iconic movie scene in the restaurant…and now the two Icons have reunited int he same spot! That said, before we get to that, let’s look at the magic of “When Harry Met Sally”!

Here is the trailer:

Yes, this classic comedy gem starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan was released in 1989, but Director Rob Reiner made a timeless comedy from a classic script by Nora Ephron.

It’s the story of Harry Burns and Sally Albright, who manage to “run into” each other for years, and a friendship slowly becomes more…which wasn’t easy, because Harry had the ability to drive Sally crazy!

The two have great chemistry and both exhibit great comedic timing – with a supporting cast that is stellar:

The late, great Carrie Fisher co-starred as Sally’s close friend, who had a unique way to push Sally into dating:

“All I’m saying is that somewhere out there is the man you are supposed to marry. And if you don’t get him first, somebody else will, and you’ll have to spend the rest of your life knowing that somebody else is married to your husband.”

And Now….THAT Scene!

As I showed you, Katz Deli figures prominently in the movie’s most iconic scene. It begins when Billy Crystal tells Meg Ryan that women always have an orgasm with him – and never fake it…

Well, what happened next is movie magic. Here is that legendary scene:

Of course, the woman with the punch line at the end of the scene was Rob Reiner’s Mom! A classic movie moment from a classic restaurant!

According to screenwriter Nora Ephron, the infamous “I’ll have what she’s having” line was actually suggested by Billy Crystal! And, in an interview with National Public Radio on November 2, 2004, Ephron credited Meg Ryan not only with the idea of faking an orgasm in the famous restaurant scene, but also with the idea of setting it in a restaurant in the first place.

One more piece of trivia about the scene:

The quote, “I’ll have what she’s having,” was not only voted #33 on the AFI’s list of “Best 100 Movie Quotes in American Film,” as well as the only quote on the list to be spoken by a non-professional actor (Rob Reiner’s mother, Estelle Reiner, delivered the line). It was also the only dialogue line ever delivered on film by his Mom!

The Duo Reunites – With Sydney Sweeney!

And now, in a really funny ad for Hellman’s Mayonnaise, the two recreate the scene – and the legendary punch line is uttered by Actress Sydney Sweeney – enjoy!

I loved the ad – bravo to them for pulling it off – the chemistry is still there, and as a big fan of Sydney Sweeney I loved her appearance as well! And as for Katz’s Deli:

This place has quite a history – this is from their website:

“In 1888, a small deli by the name of Iceland Brothers was established on Ludlow Street in New York’s Lower East Side by the Iceland brothers. Upon the arrival of Willy Katz in 1903, the name of the store was officially changed to “Iceland & Katz”. Willy’s cousin Benny joined him in 1910, buying out the Iceland brothers to officially form Katz’s Delicatessen. Their landsman Harry Tarowsky bought into the partnership in April 1917. Katz’s Deli was moved across the street, to its present location, during the construction of the subway system. The vacant lot on Houston Street (pronounced “House-ton” after a Dutch emigrant of the same name) was home to barrels of meat and pickles until the present storefront facade was added between 1946-49.”

The legendary “piled high” pastrami sandwich is as good as it looks:

Here’s an in-depth look at the food and the unique way you order – and pay!

As for Sydney Sweeney, she is one of Hollywood’s most talented new stars. From the TV series “Euphoria” to the smash romantic comedy “Anyone But You”, she has really taken on a variety of roles that showcase her talent. Oh, and she did this as well:

That’s Sydney cruising Sunset Boulevard on the top of a convertible for the new Rolling Stones music video – check it out here:

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