New York City's iconic Katz's Deli is reopening a section of its historic eatery that has been long closed to the public.

For the first time since 1949, Katz's Deli is welcoming customers back inside an historic dining room.

Katz's Deli reopened the 68-seat Ludlow Room Tuesday after being closed in 1949 and turned into a giant walk-in refrigerator ...

Katz’s owner Jake Dell tells PEOPLE the restored room is "exactly" what the space looked like before it was converted into a ...

Katz’s Delicatessen has spent nearly 140 years serving as a living archive of New York City history. Now, for the first time in nearly eight decades, the iconic Lower East Side institution is ...

Pastrami sandwich on counter at Katz's - Michael Berman/Getty Images There are two inextricably linked icons in the canon of New York City's historic food scene: The pastrami sandwich and Katz's ...

One of New York City’s most famous establishments is remembering Rob Reiner following the director’s tragic death. Katz’s Delicatessen, where Reiner filmed the iconic fake orgasm scene in “When Harry ...

While unfortunately on the decline, diners continue to function as a cherished part of New York City's dining culture. A come-as-you-are environment to grab a comforting meal, the city's home to ...

Katz's Deli is mourning Rob Reiner, who directed one of his most unforgettable movie scenes at the famed New York City eatery. “Remembering the great Rob Reiner on this tragic day,” began the caption ...