New York City's Most Iconic Foods—and Where to Get Them | Condé Nast Traveler

"Russ & Daughters has been a New York staple for over a century, brought over by Joel Russ, a Jewish immigrant from Strzyzow, Poland, in 1914. Through all the time that’s passed, their quality has remained top-notch and lines for their legendary storefronts remain strong, for good reason. They make their own bagels out of their factory in Brooklyn, and each outpost is equipped with the most fresh, thinly sliced, perfectly salty lox ready to drape over a each steamy, fluffy bagel. It’s probably best to get one with all the fixins—lox, onion, capers, tomato, etc.—but simple cream cheese and lox is also acceptable." - Kat Chen