English
Bagels are simply fabulous. If you haven´t tried them yet, you´re missing out on one of the best breakfast classics in the world. Without doubt, it´s more rooted in the United States due to a long tradition of its Jewish community. With the 20th century migrations to New York from Europe, whether it´s in the early part of the century or due to the Second World War persecutions, the Jewish community settled in New York, sharing the best of its culture and cuisine, among which, in the latter, we can find the famous bagels.
A bagel has a circular shape with a small hole in the middle, and it can fit perfectly in your hand. It´s usually made in its classic way, with wheat dough. However, there are wholemeal versions of it, for those who want to have a better digestion or care for their waistline. In the same way, some bagels come with onions, olives, light fruits or grains. They are baked after a light boiling so that they come out hot and with a light golden shine. Bagels are eaten fresh or toasted, and among the favourite toppings we find butter or cream cheese. However, a bagel can be accompanied by tuna paste or paté, chicken strips and mayo or peanut butter, whatever you like the most. You can find some of the best bagels in New York in the following places:
Absolute Bagels is in the Upper West Side. It´s definitely a sure bet if you´re looking for a place with some style. Remember that it´s the West Side and that its prices are somewhat reasonable, as well as a long list of bagel varieties with different fruits and grains, as well as serving options.
Murray´s Bagels is another Manhattan classic. Located on Sixth Avenue and with over ten year´s experience making bagels, this place has a very intimate and old atmosphere, where you can accompany your bagels with a fresh coffee, hot drinks and other seasonal drinks.
Ess-a-Bagels on Third Avenue has been offering fresh bagels since 1976 and it has survived, as you can imagine thanks to the quality of its bagels and other products, all the changes that New York has gone through and still goes through. With a glass entrance and varnished wood windows, it´s another place to hide from the cold and have a good coffee in the heart of Manhattan.
If you´re in Brooklyn, especially in the Park Slope residential area, you can find the Bagel Hole, where they have the most delicious bagels in the area. Make the most to see the bars and small shops at Park Slope, they are cute and diverse.
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Translated by: aleixgwilliam