by David W.
Member since:
February 16, 2006

SMOKED MEAT IN MONTREAL

July 25, 2012 10:31 AM UTC (Updated: July 25, 2012 03:11 PM UTC)
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There are a few

Jewish style delis in Montreal. One of the most famous is Schwartz's also known as a Charcuterie Herbraique,(Jewish Deli.) Schwartz was established in the Mile End section, the Old Jewish Quarter, in 1928, eighty-five years of continuous operation and is one of the most popular in the city. They feature, what is known in Canada, as smoked meat. Travelers from all over the world have eaten here. They have a web site and that alone is worth visiting, www.schwartzsdeli.com

Jamie and I visited in June as part of my search for my roots. Dad would never have eaten here, he left Montreal before they opened, but it is symbolic of his Jewish-Canadian heritage. we ordered two of their famous corned beef sandwiches to go and could not resist the delicious aroma long enough to get back to our hotel. We parked and ate these delicacies on the side of the road. As a Bronx boy it was some of the best corned beef I've ever eaten, and in seventy-two years I've tasted a lot.

We picked our own and they took it straight from the window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They also have a huge variety of smoked sausage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are ever in Montreal, take a chance on this treat.

Comments: 52

Diane Huizenga Jul 25, 2012, 10:37am UTC
looks good
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 12:51pm UTC
Was good! :-P
Diane Huizenga Jul 25, 2012, 10:12pm UTC
Thanks for sharing with Surreal Circus
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jul 25, 2012, 10:51am UTC
You are making my mouth water. Too funny, I can see you pulling over to the side of the road, tearing into your sandwich. Nothing like fresh corned beef. Good for you for making these memories.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 12:52pm UTC
Yeah, but they forgot the pickles. Besides, if you wait, the meat gets cold. Corned beef should be served warm.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 3:14pm UTC
Oh pickles. Love Montreal pickles. Boston delis serve the half sour, which I don't like as much. Grew up on Ogorki, the Polish dill. And love gherkins.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 3:18pm UTC
When I was young the Lower Est Side of Manhattan had a whole neighborhood selling pickles. In the Bronx, on the way to the movies we passed a pickle shop with barrels full outside the store. We would dive for our own and take them to the theater. I loved pickled tomatoes.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 6:33pm UTC
I love pickled anything. We made our own polski ogorki at home. Dill, no salt. And lots of time in the fridge pickling.
RedBird. B. Jul 25, 2012, 11:32am UTC
It does sound Delicious! :)
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 12:52pm UTC
Was delicious. :-P
Kim B. Jul 25, 2012, 11:39am UTC
Made my stomach growl,lol
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 12:53pm UTC
I thought I heard something.
Angela H. Jul 25, 2012, 12:13pm UTC
That sure does look and sound scrumptuous!! If ever I get that way I will have to note that place!!
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 12:53pm UTC
If you are touring Montreal it is a must.
JOHN BECK Jul 25, 2012, 12:28pm UTC
I wouldn't pass it by. I'm very fond of corned beef.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 12:54pm UTC
You would love it, John. Just ask Kathryn who sent me there.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 3:15pm UTC
I have no clue! :)
Sonia M. Jul 25, 2012, 1:18pm UTC
I love corned beef anyway its served to me...but have never made it myself.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 3:13pm UTC
my mother used to corn her own. The closest I ever came was watching her in the kitchen.
Sonia M. Jul 25, 2012, 3:15pm UTC
LOL, that's close enough...
JOHN BECK Jul 25, 2012, 3:39pm UTC
My dad had a butcher friend who would throw a nice piece of meat in to make corned beef, then call my dad that it was available.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:32pm UTC
You lived the "Life of Riley."
William M. Jul 25, 2012, 2:26pm UTC
You seem to really being to enjoy yourself. That is great.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 3:13pm UTC
We had a great time, William.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 3:07pm UTC
Ohh, I just saw this on the most recommended list....

Can you please send this to the

Triple Name Club.

Thanks so much.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 3:08pm UTC
I don't know how I missed posting it there. I'm on my way.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 3:18pm UTC
Thank you! It is there now!
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 3:19pm UTC
I really miss Montreal, reading your posts and seeing your photos. It's been a long time for me.. Nearly three months.

We probably won't go this summer. One kid going back to school and the other work is working full time. But I can drive up anytime, which I will do so before it snows.

David W. Jul 25, 2012, 3:26pm UTC
Well, at any rate, I'm glad you talked me into going. I have a ton of photos, but I think the Gather fold will soon tire of them.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 25, 2012, 6:34pm UTC
no no no please post all of them. I have 200 from my last trip, that I will SOMEDAY put into photo essays.... It takes a lot of work, I know, to put up photos and captions and stories...

But please do...
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:30pm UTC
OK, more coming in the next few days.
Kathryn Flynn Jul 26, 2012, 3:18am UTC
thank you.
Madame Donna C. Jul 25, 2012, 4:52pm UTC
Oh how I love a good corned beef on rye. I've added this to my travel bucket list.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:31pm UTC
Just as long as you know it isn't New York style. It's smoked more than brined
Pam Brittain Jul 25, 2012, 7:16pm UTC
I wish I could go there. On the other hand, we're about to make our own corned beef. Hope it turns out as good.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:32pm UTC
Let me know how it turns out. I may drop by for a taste. :-P
Pam Brittain Jul 25, 2012, 10:38pm UTC
Just BYOB. Saturday's pot luck at my place.
JOHN BECK Jul 25, 2012, 10:40pm UTC
Sorry. I'll be in New York State.
Dorine H. Jul 25, 2012, 9:07pm UTC
I love Jewish deli meats! As a Bronx boy, you've had access to good stuff. Is this place actually better than Katz's or Carnegie in NYC??

If you're ever in Philadelphia, go to Kibbitz Deli in the 1600 block of Locust St. Their corned beef competes well with the best of NYC, and the pickle bar is fabulous!
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:29pm UTC
First of all the meat was hand cut. something you don't see much of anymore.It's spicier with a higher degree of fat. Now, fat may kill you, but it make for a good sandwich.

So here it is, yes it is as good, no it isn't. It's different, more smokey than brine.

I never miss stopping in Katz's when I am in New York, but then I am a pastrami lover.

We will be in Philadelphia in September for a wedding. I will see of I can make a stop. I used to live in Lower Bucks County right across the city lien in Salem Harbor.

More than likely I will be headed for a cheese steak with sauteed onion.

Dorine H. Jul 25, 2012, 10:48pm UTC
Get both! And of course, you go to Pat's for your cheesesteak, don't you!
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:52pm UTC
Of course I go to Pats...but then there is this place across the street..
Dorine H. Jul 25, 2012, 11:13pm UTC
Hmph!
stephen berwaldt Jul 25, 2012, 10:32pm UTC
I love Jewish deli...especially brisket, noodle kugel and Romanian pastrami...white fish salad...
Your short article makes we want to drive to Montreal for a sandwich...lox, chive cream cheese, capers and onion on a sesame bagel... Hungry, here... !

Thank you submitting to Gathers Luminous Writers and Artists.
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:35pm UTC
Now you've gone and done it. It's 10:30pm and you have me looking in the fridge.

Oh no, I'm out of white-fish salad, but there is a tad of nova still in the cold cut drawer. :-P
Orbus Argentum Jul 25, 2012, 10:35pm UTC
You can't beat a deli that has its own musical and movie (I looked at their website.)
Now for the big question. What is Karnatzel? and is $9.50/lb a good price for it?
Okay that's two questions.
Orbus Argentum Jul 25, 2012, 10:42pm UTC
If you have Google Earth you can visit there right now.
In fact it looks like you can visit a lot of Montreal
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:51pm UTC
Karnatzel is Jewish style garlic pepperoni. You can see them hanging in the window. That is costly, especially when the price you see is in Canadian dollars. Worth more than ours at the moment. :-(
David W. Jul 25, 2012, 10:53pm UTC
In New York at Katz's Deli they call it Knubblewurst
Orbus Argentum Jul 26, 2012, 12:17am UTC
Thank you David. Good to know.
Sounds like they are very proud of their pepperoni.:~D
Patricia J. Jul 27, 2012, 10:50pm UTC
What, no pictures of the corned beef sandwiches?? They must have been wonderful with the aroma filling the car as you drove back to your hotel!! I must admit, I favor Jewish Deli's over Italian Delis most of the time!!
Beth J. Sep 23, 2012, 11:56am UTC
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