Lunch After School

As I did in Vancouver, I made small research on good places to eat in Montreal. By heart I started today with the Schwartz’s (www.schwartzsdeli.com). Canada's most famous smoked meat since 1928. Their menu is very simple - smoked meat, turkey, chicken, sausages, pickles, coleslaw and few other extras. This made me very curious.

First of all I need to say I walked quite a bit, almost 30 minutes from the school. The location is much more simple shop than a restaurant. The interior reminded me of simple Czech canteen before 1989. With one huge difference - the shop was full.

Busy place. No wonder, everything produced here is delicious. 

I am lucky and have seat right away. The system is ‘grab your chair and be happy to have one’. Service is quick with very special manner:

“Are you first time her?“

“Yes”

“You must have sandwich, pickle and fries. OK?”

“OK”

“Drink? Coke, diet, seven-up ...”

“Do you have Fanta?”

“Yes, we have jfdkaljk Fanta”

“I take that”

Fanta? Soda Mousse?
Ingredients: E123, E170, E321, E213 and few drops of grape juice.

The dink arrived first. The ‘jfdkaljk’ is not typing mistake, this is what I understood. I should have asked. Fanta Soda Mousse is disgusting. I know it is not polite, but try before you criticize. 

After drink shock I have received the food. Smells tempting. Looks good.

This is what you get - pile of meat.

First bite goes to pickle. Crunchy. Salty. Cold. Excellent! Fries. Fresh. Hot. Crispy. Meat. The best comes as last. Beef. Tender. Juicy. Lightly salted. Finely sliced.

YES! I was a little skeptical, but must admit this is the best smoked meat I ever eaten. Considering the fact I am from Czech republic - the smoked meat country - this is an immense compliment. I do not complain anymore not to have a choice and know what I have next time - salami sandwich, coleslaw and peppers. Before I share my verdict I have one big Czech complaint - they do not serve bier here. Big, big mistake, for a Czech visitor it is a TRAGEDY. Beer will fit here perfect.

My rating - great place to have lunch, be careful with drink selection and I bet you will come back. I will.

Todays French word:

lunch - le déjeuner