Running a Montreal Institution: Lenny Lighter on Moishes, Prime & Reinvention

Podcast: If You Know You Know · Victoria morton

Opublikowano: 2026-01-28

In this episode, I sit down with Lenny Lighter. A conversation that’s both personal and deeply rooted in Montreal history. Lenny ran one of the city’s most iconic restaurants, Moishes Steakhouse, carrying forward a legacy that spanned generations and helped shape Montreal’s food scene. We talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the responsibility that comes with running an institution. Lenny shares the real story behind how Moishes began, what it was like stewarding a restaurant with decades of history, and the decision to eventually move on. We also dive into his current chapter as the...