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Moishes Steakhouse is one of the oldest and most respected restaurants in Montreal , Canada .. Montreal. Montreal. Canada. Canada. Founded in 1938 by Moishe Lighter , it was initially called `` Romanian Paradise . ''. Legend has it that Lighter , an immigrant from Romania to Canada , became the owner of the restaurant in a card game .. Canada. Canada. The restaurant 's name was changed to `` Moishes '' at the outset of World War II .. The restaurant remains a fixture of Montreal and `` The Main '' neighborhood of Montreal today .. Montreal. Montreal. The Main and its residents are prominent in Montreal literature and culture , as most famously represented in the writing of Montreal 's Mordecai Richler .. Montreal. Montreal. -LRB- Richler himself was a long-time Moishes client , and the restaurant features prominently in much of his work . -RRB-. The restaurant has been in its location at 3961 Saint Laurent Boulevard since its founding , in an area that was the historic Jewish quarter .. Saint Laurent Boulevard. Saint Laurent Boulevard. historic Jewish quarter. Historic Jewish Quarter, Montreal. Identified as a `` Jewish steakhouse , '' its menu was based on traditional Old World recipes , and it catered to the mainly Central European immigrant residents of The Main neighbourhood .. steakhouse. steakhouse. The influence of Romanian cuisine has had a significant shaping influence on the culinary culture of Montreal , producing , among other staples , the Montreal-style steak spice , bagels and smoked meat for which the city has become known .. Montreal. Montreal. Montreal-style steak spice. Montreal steak seasoning. smoked meat. Montreal-style smoked meat