Readers find taste of Montreal in valley

Here's something else sought by a reader that most of us -- including yours truly -- didn't know was available in Southern Nevada: Montreal smoked meat, a request from Bob France.

Gary Snyder and Patty Dorogi both recommended Old Tyme Deli, 4300 E. Sunset Road in Henderson, with Dorogi adding, "the sandwiches are huge and the best in town." Dorothy Hubbard suggested Fanny's Bistro & Deli at 80 N. Pecos Road in Henderson.

And Chuck Portigal suggested www.lestersdeli.com in Montreal itself (or call 866-LESTERS, or 866-537-8377), adding, "it's the best of the Montreal smoked meat scene." ...

For Cindy Coletti, Helen Biegel said she found Fleischmann's Margarine Unsalted Sticks at Food 4 Less at 4001 S. Decatur Blvd., adding that she suggests Coletti call first -- always a good idea. ...

For Anna Anderson, who is looking for Mexene Chili Powder, Mary Alice Wilkinson said it can be found in the spice aisle of Smith's at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. ...

For everyone looking for Faygo Rock n Rye or Red Pop, Delores Sullins said it can be found at Detroit Coney Island at 9010 W. Flamingo Road, adding, "they also serve original Michigan lunch items," such as the loose hamburgers previously mentioned in this column. ...

For Jolene Kurisu, who is looking for Birds Eye frozen green beans with spaetzle, Ellen Dreyer said they're available at the Kmart Super Center at 10405 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson. ...

For Anita Umak, who is looking for bakeries that make pizzelle, John Bisci Sr. suggested Siena Deli, 2250 E. Tropicana Ave. ...

More on Rocky Mountain oysters: George Tyrrell said they can be ordered from www.fairburysteaks.com, or call (877) 316-9266. "They have bull oysters, lamb oysters and my favorite, turkey oysters," he e-mailed. "... Not cheap, but the best in the country." ...

Reader requests: Nick Wolf is looking for Samurai's Original Imperial House Fat Free Barbecue Sauce, which he used to get at The Liquor Outlet. ...

Helen Brown is looking for thin-sliced whole wheat or multigrain bread, similar to what Pepperidge Farm sells east of the Mississippi. ...

Richard Wendt is looking for G. Washington's seasoning in broth, which comes in golden and rich brown. ...

Janna Geddes is looking for Quivira Zinfandel, an organic wine from Dry Creek Valley winery in California. ...

Bob Pietraszek is looking for frozen chopped kale. ...

Robb Penton is looking for Beefsteak soft rye bread. ...

Denise Sutter would like to find fresh rabbit at a reasonable price. ...

Candy Sieroty is looking for a local source for Bobrak's pickled red tomatoes from Chicago. ...

Sharon Gorden is looking for Snoqualmie Falls Lodge oatmeal. ...

Stephen Salchenberger would like to find Homestead Gravy (actually a spaghetti sauce, in a soup-sized can) and Oregon Farms bread with nuts and seeds. ...

And Dina Becker is looking for reader suggestions for a restaurant that serves "really, really good Peking duck."

Readers?

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