"Katz's Deli shared a loving tribute to director Rob Reiner, who filmed an iconic movie scene at the world-famous restaurant. The filmmaker was killed, along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, on December 14. Katz's Instagram post called Reiner a "quintessential New Yorker and creative giant who brought Katz's to millions of people by showing the magic of our store in his masterpiece." In the 1989 New York autumn rom-com film When Harry Met Sally..., written by Nora Ephron, Harry (played by Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) are dining at Katz's when she audibly fakes an orgasm."
"This prompts a nearby diner (played by Reiner's mother) to tell her waiter, "I'll have what she's having." The scene launched a thousand parodies, recreations, and even a commercial reuniting the stars. The post is paired with a slideshow of a framed photograph of Reiner with Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, and someone else; another image of Reiner at the restaurant; and the deli sign pointing to the table "Where Harry Met Sally ... hope you have what she had! Enjoy." Katz's current owner, Jake Dell, talked to Hollywood Reporter about Reiner. "He was a regular customer who would come in whenever he was in town - a Brooklyn guy who would come and grab a sandwich," he says."
Katz's Deli posted a loving tribute to Rob Reiner, noting his connection to the restaurant through an iconic When Harry Met Sally scene filmed there. The tribute referenced Reiner's death alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, on December 14. The Instagram message described Reiner as a quintessential New Yorker and creative giant who showcased the deli's magic. The famous scene features Sally faking an orgasm and a nearby diner saying, "I'll have what she's having." The deli shared a slideshow of photographs and a sign marking the table, and owner Jake Dell recalled Reiner as a regular who grabbed sandwiches when in town.
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