"Locals rave about the bagels at this Astoria institution, and New Yorkers make pilgrimages from other boroughs to snag them. The range of bagels is vast. On a recent visit, Asiago and jalapeño-sesame were available, and the roster of cream cheeses and other miscellaneous toppings is just as robust, sometimes with Korean flourishes. There’s the Seoul Meets Bagel sandwich, with bulgogi, kimchi, eggs, American cheese, and gochujang mayonnaise" - Robert Sietsema, Nadia Chaudhury