BIG Z’s Pizza House & Brew plans to begin hosting soft opening events in mid-July at 2004 S. Mason Road, Ste. A1 Katy, said co-owner Bob Zincoris. The restaurant will serve family recipes of deep-dish and thin-crust pizza. Other menu items will include Italian beef sandwiches, Tex-Mex, barbecue, gyros and other American fare. The eatery will also have a drink menu, TVs, video games and music in the evenings. It will be family-friendly. www.bigzspizza.com