Jul 25 2008
NYC’s Bagels Are The Best
I live in Sacramento, California, and for years, when I had a craving for bagels, I was buying them here or here, but I was never quite satisfied.
Then, two years ago my husband and I ventured cross country, and when we stayed here in New York City, we found a great little bagel store right around the corner. I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the place, but I do distinctly remember that they offered vegan cream cheese.
The bagels were the perfect blend of chewy/fluffy, and, needless to say, we ate breakfast there every morning.
Ever since we got back, I’ve been on the hunt for bagels like the ones in NYC. Haven’t found ‘em yet.
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Kidney Beans (pictured above)
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Oh, goodness … There is nothing like a good, soft, chewy bagel. Then again, I’ve probably never had a REALLY supreme one.
Yummmm.