Part of the culinary and cultural fabric of Montreal. In fact, I think Schwartz taught me the concept of culture. I've loved this place since I was a child - and would stop here every time I traveled between the US and the Maritime provinces while I was in university. I always get the same thing: (1) a fatty smoked meat sandwich (never lean!!!), (2) a pickle, and (3) a cherry coke. In my mind, it's the Jewish deli trifecta. The ying, and the yang, and the bang. My daughter always orders, and likes, their hot dogs too (which, as a smoke meat sandwich purist, disappoints me a little).