"Founded in the Plateau in 1974 by Peter Varvaro, Main Deli is a no-frills joint that's famous for its top-tier smoked meat. Today, the kitchen still seasons, slow-cooks, and hot-smokes brisket according to Varvaro's original recipe. The restaurant uses this meat in its legendary smoked-meat poutine, an irresistible spin on the classic. Order it with a beer or a glass of wine, and you're in for a meal you can't get anywhere but here." - Richard Burnett