- Paperback: 155 pages
- Publisher: Vehicule; 1 edition (September 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1550652125
- ISBN-13: 978-1550652123
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.7 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #251,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A frequently fascinating, always entertaining examination of one of the last unexplored corner of Montreal urban folklore, told with wit and exuberance." -- Hour
"Breezy, humorous prose... a taut narrative full of eye-openers and local legend... a welcome addition to Montreal lore and a good, old fashioned read." -- Montreal Gazette
"Breezy, humorous prose... a taut narrative full of eye-openers and local legend... a welcome addition to Montreal lore and a good, old fashioned read." -- Montreal Gazette
Book Description
This whimsical look at the eccentric owners and the diverse characters who call Schwartz's Delicatessen in Montreal "home" offers a mix of social history and wicked humor, and tackles such issues as the debate over pastrami and smoked meat, language laws, and the perils of business expansion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I Have an original copy,
This review is from: Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen: The Story (Paperback)
My father drew the painting on the back, signed a copy of the book plus with Bill Brownstein. All the money was donated to charity, and of course Schwartz's is the best.
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Good story, true to heart history lesson, could use some recipes.,
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This review is from: Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen: The Story (Paperback)
Hello.If you beleive your a smoked meat sandwich fanatic and you've never heard of Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen . *********What's wrong with you!?************* Better feel you head for a fever. No fever? Well then better get to Schwartz's and make it quick. You won't get a fever, but you'll be delirious with joy after tasting the king of smoked meat sandwiches intoxicating fairs. In this book you will read the history of what has become a legend in sandwiches, add to that the history of the perfect accompanying Kosher pickle and fresh cut fries. Travel down a road that will make you hungry page by page. This rendition of a history of a famed Delicatessen will drive you mad for smoked meat. Sound good? Get this book, you won't regret it.. Then Drive, fly, bike, walk, scoot, rollerblade, startrek transport, whatever it takes to get to Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen and Enjoy a slice of heaven.
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Nostalgia,
By Neville P. Shevloff "nevshev" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen: The Story (Paperback)
To all Montrealers and ex-Montrealers it is a wonderful, humorous and evocative book.I could almost smell the smoked meat
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Bill and Montreal,
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This review is from: Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen: The Story (Paperback)
Bill is a very funny writer who is a kind of social historian. He writes with irony, wit and appreciation.The only problem with this book is that it is over too quickly. I look forward to an opportunity to see the Musical. The US need to pay more attention to the biggest North American country. |
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