I recall the cashier saying something like $6 or so, but I handed her my debit card, completely oblivious – yes, fine, whatever it costs, money is no object, I must have this bagel! This image has been archived or removed.įinally, they called my name, and I swear the world stopped spinning and a light shone down from the heavens as the Black Seed employee handed me my small, warm prize wrapped in white paper. I giddily ordered and slid to the right to await what I presumed to be the best bagel ever. I waited several minutes, the steady line of patrons hugging the wall and doing a tiny shuffle when those who chose to eat within the confines of the shop had to get up for napkins, sugar in their coffee, etc. These have been minutes spent that I apologetically can never get back in their wake, I can only offer up this one personal absolute: if your bagel cannot be delicious when toasted, I want no part of it. I’ve read more than I’d care to admit about these so-called “bagel wars” between New York and Montreal, as well as purist propaganda on “the proper way to eat a bagel.” I’ve come across highbrow tones that insist bagels should not be toasted – Montreal bagels in particular. But no matter – I went with my one-of-two failsafes, an Everything with cream cheese, toasted. When I arrived, the line was six deep just about time for second breakfast. The menu was sort of a pain in the ass to peruse in tight quarters, and written in script on a mirror. They also, from what I’d heard, purvey decent coffee (Stumptown). This was my holy food grail. Honey water – if that isn’t something straight from the chalice of Zeus, I don’t know what is. I read the reviews, I bought into the hype, I salivated over the descriptions of hand-rolled chewy, dense bagels first boiled in honey water, then crisply baked in a custom wood fired oven. So they say. It’s the brainchild of Mile End’s Noah Bernamoff (famed for driving the sought after bagel down from Canada daily), and Smile’s Matt Kliegman. Few have been the champion of my affections most are unsung heroes plugging along, feeding my daily bagel addiction, lulling me into a false sense of security that they’ll always be there, only to vanish suddenly and send me spiraling into an unwarranted carbohydrate detox, roaming the streets on a quest for bagels as good as (fill in the blank).īlack Seed on Elizabeth Street, as you’ve probably heard by now, is the “it” place for Montreal-style bagels. I will usually defer to an Everything toasted with butter or cream cheese, because I like to keep a subjective running tally of the best I’ve had. Give me an “as is,” toasted, grilled, sandwiched, buttered, cheesed – I draw the line at loxed, unless I’m in the mood to destroy something beautiful. From Lenders to Pain d’Avignon – I’ve never met a bagel I didn’t devour. The world of bagels is not unlike the world of pizza – even a bad bagel is still a good bagel. The Emery Roth & Sons -designed tower recently underwent a renovation of its indoor and outdoor spaces, including the connecting passageways to Grand Central and its lobby, which was redesigned by MdeAS. “New Yorkers coming to the area through Grand Central, and our customers at 200 Park, will now be able to gather and enjoy a variety of new and exciting food and drink options.”Ī spokesperson for the building did not provide any additional information on the lease terms, square footages or brokers involved in the transactions. “As one of the most recognizable buildings in New York City, 200 Park Avenue has been reimagined to offer modern amenities, which will now also include these fantastic dining experiences,” said Chris Shehadeh, senior managing director and New York regional director at Tishman Speyer. , which recently opened a pop-up location in the building at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 45th Street and offers craft beers and light food. The three companies will join Talea Beer Co. And Black Seed Bagels, which is known for its Montreal-style bagels and breakfast sandwiches, will also open in the building in late 2022. Jack’s Stir Brew will open inside the building’s lobby later this year, selling organic coffee and vegan baked goods. SEE ALSO: US Industrial Sales Near $40B in 2022
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