Moishes Steakhouse facts for kids
Moishes Steakhouse is a very old and famous restaurant in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It started way back in 1938! A man named Moishe Lighter, who came from Romania, opened it. At first, he called it "Romanian Paradise."
There's a cool story that Moishe Lighter actually won the restaurant in a card game! When World War II began, the name changed to "Moishe's." Later, in the 1970s, they dropped the apostrophe, making it "Moishes." The restaurant is still a big part of Montreal, especially in a neighborhood called "The Main."
History
Moishes Steakhouse was founded in 1938 by Moishe Lighter. He was an immigrant from Romania. For many years, it was a family-run business.
In 2018, the restaurant was sold to a company called Sportscene Group. This company also bought all the Moishes brand names. They also took over the special food products sold in grocery stores.
What Makes Moishes Special?
Moishes is known as a "Jewish steakhouse." Its menu uses old family recipes from Eastern Europe. It served many people who had moved to Montreal from Central Europe.
Romanian cooking has had a big impact on Montreal's food. It helped create famous Montreal foods. These include Montreal-style steak spice, bagels, and smoked meat. These foods are now famous all over the city!
Famous Visitors
Over the years, Moishes became popular with everyone in Montreal. It also attracted many famous people from around the world.
Lots of celebrities, politicians, and athletes have eaten there. Some famous names include Penélope Cruz, Robert De Niro, and Céline Dion. Other visitors were Paul Newman, Sharon Stone, and Robert Downey Jr.. Even Karol Wojtyla, who later became Pope John Paul II, ate there when he was a Cardinal.
