Comments on: Why are NY bagels so good? And some tips

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 05:45:16 +0000

In reply to Sue Reddel. Indeed! Thanks for commenting!

By: Sue Reddel

Sue Reddel — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:36:36 +0000

NYC bagels are the best in the world. They say it’s the water. Who cares? They’re terrific and that’s all we need to know. The perfect bagel with lox and cream cheese is heaven!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 31 May 2015 05:30:44 +0000

In reply to A Cook Not Mad (Nat). I've never tried Montréal bagels, but now I will next time I'm there!

By: A Cook Not Mad (Nat)

A Cook Not Mad (Nat) — Sun, 31 May 2015 03:44:40 +0000

We lived in NYC for 5 years and still like Montreal style bagels better, more dense and chewy.
I always found it funny that locals would get their bagels “scooped out” because they were so thick and bready.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sat, 30 May 2015 14:00:03 +0000

In reply to Anita @ No Particular Place To Go. And I'm jealous, because I won't be going back to NYC anytime soon!

By: Anita @ No Particular Place To Go

Anita @ No Particular Place To Go — Sat, 30 May 2015 09:27:44 +0000

I love the plain or “everything” bagels with the sesame and poppy seeds spread with cream cheese and lox. How fabulous to see the salmon sliced right off the fish in irregular chunks and to have that as one of your childhood memories. Hope to get back to NYC this year, and if I do, I’ll be looking for the best bagels to try. MMMM!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 29 May 2015 11:10:56 +0000

In reply to Marilyn Jones. Let me know what you think of them!

By: Marilyn Jones

Marilyn Jones — Fri, 29 May 2015 10:53:03 +0000

I would definitely take your advice on this…I love how you blended your own experience from your childhood and today. Next time I am in NYC, I’ll be looking for a bagel-breakfast!!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 28 May 2015 18:08:06 +0000

In reply to The Educational Tourist. It's memory food for me. I suppose everyone has some sort of memory food, which might or might not also be comfort food. Thanks for commenting!

By: The Educational Tourist

The Educational Tourist — Thu, 28 May 2015 16:25:39 +0000

Food is such a fun part of the travel! Funny thing about bagels – people have very strong preferences. We tried bagels in NYC, too and our party is split. My husband and son think bagels should be plain or savory. My daughter loves the cheesy ones and I love sweet. Love that your bagels have such sweet memories!

Natalie, The Educational Tourist