The article explores the uniqueness of New York bagels, detailing the history and characteristics that define what makes them special. It highlights several standout bagel shops in NYC, such as Utopia Bagels, Ess-A-Bagel, and Murray's Bagels, each known for their distinctive offerings. Ess-A-Bagel emphasizes chewy density perfect for toppings, while Murray's boasts a cult following for its large, flavorful bagels. The article also mentions modern twists, such as rainbow and cragel bagels at Bagel Point, reflecting evolving tastes in the traditional bagel scene.
Considering New York's century long bagel history, Ess-a-Bagel's roots are relatively recent, only dating back to 1976. That's when doughnut shop owners Florence and Gene Wilpon and Florence's brother Aaron Wenzelberg started selling big, dense, chewy bagels that provide the right level of support for toppings like cream cheese and lox.
Open since 1996, Murray's Bagels sells great bagels on lower 6th Avenue between Chelsea and the West Village. The bagel shop, named after the owner's father, has since become legend, with crowds of fans who live up every day to buy substantially sized bagels that have a dense crumb and chewy crust.
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