In which we discuss bagels
Apr 9, 2006, 3:17 am
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In which we discuss bagels
http://www.amny.com/entertainment/dining/
An exerpt from the article $22 for the city's priciest bagel, on the above site:
a) What is your favorite type of bagel?
I've never really been a big fan of cream cheese and salmon, to be honest, so mine is walnut raisin cream cheese.
b) What would you pay for a bagel?
Anything under $15, really.
c) What is your favorite New York bagel spot?
I haven't found a favorite - yet!
An exerpt from the article $22 for the city's priciest bagel, on the above site:
One of the last bastions of cheap eats in New York is one of the city's most famous delicacies -- the bagel.
Bagels fit college budgets. They help folks rationalize eating out. They are breakfast, often lunch and sometimes even dinner.
Most bagels will cost less than a dollar without toppings, but a few stand out -- costing a dollar or more sans schmear.
But of course, you'll get extras: Going for lox and cream cheese can cost you $6 or $7. But when location enters the picture, things get really interesting.
How does $22 for a bagel sound? That's what you'll pay at the Ritz-Carlton's Atelier restaurant for a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel.
Bagels fit college budgets. They help folks rationalize eating out. They are breakfast, often lunch and sometimes even dinner.
Most bagels will cost less than a dollar without toppings, but a few stand out -- costing a dollar or more sans schmear.
But of course, you'll get extras: Going for lox and cream cheese can cost you $6 or $7. But when location enters the picture, things get really interesting.
How does $22 for a bagel sound? That's what you'll pay at the Ritz-Carlton's Atelier restaurant for a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel.
I've never really been a big fan of cream cheese and salmon, to be honest, so mine is walnut raisin cream cheese.
b) What would you pay for a bagel?
Anything under $15, really.
c) What is your favorite New York bagel spot?
I haven't found a favorite - yet!
Apr 9, 2006, 4:25 am
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Wonder if they include coffee for $22? 
The article keeps referring to a topping
I've never heard of this expression associated with a bagel before. Ice cream yes. Bagels NO.
The article talks about where to find cheap bagels. Most New Yorkers don't care about the price of a bagel. We want to know if it's good.
My favorite is an 'everything' bagel.
As for the best bagel (and most $$$), I'd have to say H&H on Broadway and 81 street.
As a matter of fact, I'm headed out shortly to get a dozen bagels. Sunday morning bagel runs are a NY tradition.
dh
The article keeps referring to a topping
I've never heard of this expression associated with a bagel before. Ice cream yes. Bagels NO.
The article talks about where to find cheap bagels. Most New Yorkers don't care about the price of a bagel. We want to know if it's good.
My favorite is an 'everything' bagel.
As for the best bagel (and most $$$), I'd have to say H&H on Broadway and 81 street.
As a matter of fact, I'm headed out shortly to get a dozen bagels. Sunday morning bagel runs are a NY tradition.
dh
Apr 9, 2006, 8:12 am
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
As for the best bagel (and most $$$), I'd have to say H&H on Broadway and 81 street.
The best bagels I've had are at Absolute Bagels on Broadway between 107th and 108th St. A couple of their varieties (like pumpernickle-raisin) throw off some bagel traditionalists. But it's tough to beat their sesame.
The NYT did a big story on bagel-making a couple years ago that mentioned Absolute:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/31/di...rtner=USERLAND
Apr 9, 2006, 12:12 pm
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Originally Posted by themicah
The best bagels I've had are at Absolute Bagels on Broadway between 107th and 108th St. A couple of their varieties (like pumpernickle-raisin) throw off some bagel traditionalists. But it's tough to beat their sesame.
Apr 9, 2006, 5:22 pm
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I'm going to go with themicah on H&H being overrated--lived around the corner for five years and probably only went there twice or so. Unfortunately I think this type of bagel has become the mainstream.
Does Columbia Bagels (somewhere around 110 & Broadway) still exist? I remember their bagels as being quite good.
Does Columbia Bagels (somewhere around 110 & Broadway) still exist? I remember their bagels as being quite good.
Apr 10, 2006, 6:18 am
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Originally Posted by hairpeace
a) What is your favorite type of bagel?
b) What would you pay for a bagel?
c) What is your favorite New York bagel spot?
Apr 10, 2006, 3:00 pm
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In NYC, when you put it on a bagel, it's called lox.
Call it "salmon", it's no wonder they charge you over $20...
Call it "salmon", it's no wonder they charge you over $20...
Apr 10, 2006, 3:19 pm
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I've never strayed from Bell Bagel on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. $3 for a dozen and they're warm and luscious. In a restaurant I've paid $20 for a platter that comes with three bagels, lox, sturgeon and salad and cream cheese. ohhhh I'm hungry now.
Apr 10, 2006, 7:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Calcifer
Does Columbia Bagels (somewhere around 110 & Broadway) still exist? I remember their bagels as being quite good.
In the meantime, I've been enjoying bagels from Absolute - definitely chewier and a more manageable size than H&H. Mmmm. There's also Nussbaum & Wu but their bagels are average.
Apr 11, 2006, 8:07 am
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Hmm, now I cant remember the name of the place. Last time there was a thread on bagels a lot of people recommended a place in Queens, on the LIE eastbound access road. My wife and I went there one Saturday morning and they were spectacular. Havent been back due to trying to keep down the carbs, but now Im going to have to go back soon. Maybe whoever suggested it last time (more than one person) can post the name. As for $15 for a bagel, I would put it in the category as the $25-$50 burgers at DB Bistro. They may taste really good, but they arent really the same food as the basic.