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World's Best Bagels? Manhattan May Beg to Differ
August 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM | 2 Comments
Members of the foodie blogosphere never hesitate to declare their local faves "the best (whatever) in the world." But the best bagel? Any claim is a recipe for a fight, whether you're partial to New York's Zabar's or to LA's Bagel Broker.
But according to a particularly passionate online fan base, the very best bagels can be found in... wait for it... Canada?
St.-Viateur Bagel isn't just the home of the best bagel in Montreal, but Washingtonian.com's Best Bites blog calls it the best in the world:
Smaller and lighter than their New York cousins and with a larger hole in the center, the bagels are artisanally handcrafted--no machine stamping--and baked in a wood-burning oven.
We have to admit we're a little skeptical, but Montreal does know what they're doing with the smoked meat and the poutine. Has anyone out there actually tried these bad boys?
Related Stories:
· St.-Viateur Bagel [Official Site]
· The Best Bagels in the World? Oui! Oui! [Best Bites Blog]
· Best Steamed Bagel Sandwiches in the US? [Jaunted]
Steamed Bagel Sandwiches
Best Steamed Bagel Sandwiches in the US?
November 8, 2006 at 3:47 PM | 0 Comments
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.
