Shelsky's Pepper and Salt Bagel is the Only Thing That Got Me Through Marathon Training | Bon Appétit
"A dedicated bagel shop opened by a well-known Brooklyn delicatessen in Park Slope, it turns out classic New York bagels into something worth trekking for: small but substantial, chewy without being tough, and excellent eaten plain or loaded. Standouts include bialys, a Jersey pork roll with egg and cheese that was lauded by New York Times critic Pete Wells, and creative spreads like a Sichuan spicy chili crisp cream cheese; the menu also offers a full slate of breakfast and lunch sandwiches and the usual bagel varieties (explicitly excluding blueberry). The most remarkable item is the pepper-and-salt bagel—confettied with cracked peppercorns and pretzel salt and jokingly called the “bagel au poivre”—whose crunchy, peppery heat evokes cacio e pepe and pairs beautifully with a thick, cool, tangy cream cheese that slightly softens on a warm-from-the-oven bagel. The writer treats a visit as a post-run ritual, recommending that you walk or run there to enjoy it." - BySarah Jampel
