Izzy's

Today, the girls, my folks, and I dined at Izzy's in Anderson Township. Izzy's like Skyline Chile and Frisch's Big Boy is a Cincinnati institution. And everybody knows, Friday is the only day that Matzo Ball Soup is available at "Izzy's." The "World Famous Reuben" is truly a classic, and the dill pickles are divine.

My father tells stories of the original owner, "Izzy," barking orders at the servers. Your check used to be based on the honor code- you told the cashier what you ate and he/she told you how much you owed. Today, we did, however, have receive a check from our waitress.

Anna discovered the joys of Matzo Ball Soup. Grandpa Jay will be thrilled as will Peter and Phyllis. New York might have Katz's Deli, but Cincinnati is proud to call "Izzy's" our own.

Tonight, the Newman family has its weekly "Pizza Night!" It has been an ongoing tradition since the girls were small, and one that I hope continues well into the future. Memories can be made around the dinner table, and we made some today at "Izzy's."