You are looking at what is, quite possibly, the best bagel sandwich on earth. This particular model is the Ham and Swisser--soaked in just the right amount of honey dijon mustard. Fantastic.
Where can you procure such an edible delicacy? Charlotte North Carolina. Yeah, we are serious. Owen's Bagels & Deli, a non-descript breakfast/lunch joint, makes these steamed bagel sandwiches.
The story goes like this--it is a husband wife shop. Geoff Owen and Missy Owen received a bagel steamer as a wedding gift from their former boss, Ned, the owner of the original Bagels & Deli in Oxford Ohio.
Now, "Owen" slings bagels down south giving patrons a reason to head to Dilworth, South End, Charlotte area.
Here is one of the testimonials from Owen's site:
"This is by far the best sandwich I have ever had." -- Kevin & Liz , Dilworth Yuppies
The best part? This family friendly deli is right next door to a place called Leather & Lace.
But forget all that, we are hear to tell you Owen's steamed bagel sandwiches are real...and they are spectacular.
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