We have been going to Smoke Meat Pete's for the last 12 years en route to ski the Eastern Townships. We ate at Schwartz's last Friday, then at Pete's today. There is no comparison between the two. Pete's is far more flavourful.
I could not believe the number of people lined up to eat at Schwartz's. I guess they go for the history as the restaurant is iconic.
Certainly not for flavour of the food, IMHO.