Sure, bagels are not exactly a rarity.
They can be found inchain restaurants, with fast-foodbreakfast sandwiches, and even iat your localWalmart.
But real-deal, New York-style bagels?
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You gotta visit a real-deal bagel shop in NYC to scratch that itch.
That’s why we asked chefs who know the city well to recommend the best bagels in town.
For him, Absolute Bagels is nostalgia done right.
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“One of my first apartments was in Morningside Heights on 113th and Amsterdam.
This was my go-to spot, and the bagels just happened to be amazing.”
For Chris Arellanes, corporate executive chef ofKYU NYC, it’s Black Seed all the way.
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“My go-to is a toasted everything bagel with lox spread,” he says.
“I love the chewiness and flavor of their wood-fired technique.”
Chefs like Freddy Vargas, from the new Virgin Hotels NYC and its restaurantEverdene, is a big fan.
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“My go-to is an everything bagel with cream cheese and bacon.
This one is the perfect combination of crunchy and softa true New York bagel.”
Just ask Jason Krantz, chef ofSmyth Tavern, located right next door to their TriBeca location.
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“Their sandwiches are also stellar and non-traditional as well.”
His recommendation: the chicken cordon bleu sandwich.
Another favorite for Welker,Russ & Daughters Cafeis an institution with a well-earned reputation for bagel supremacy.
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“My go-to order is an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese,” she says.
They are truly my favorite bagels.
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