It had been nearly 40 years since my last visit to Montreal. With a clear recollection of the fuss made over smoked meat, I needed to check it out. So a Google search of best smoked meat got me to Lesters for lunch.
Sat outside and ordered smoked meat sandwich. Wife had a bagel/smoked salmon sandwich.
The smoked meat sandwich was amazing. This is not just a variation on corned beef or pastrami. The flavoring, tenderness and overall scrumptious sandwich was unique. My wife got quickly tired of my kvelling over how good this was. Sadly she wants to try many other Montreal food choices. I would be happy just to go to Lesters.