Call Your Mother Deli - West End

How Daniela Moreira Started Making Washington, D.C.’s Best Bagels | Eater

"An award-winning bagel shop launched as a self-described “Jew-ish deli” that became an immediate hit after opening in Washington, D.C. in 2018, drawing lines around the block and landing on Eater’s Best New Restaurant list the following year. The Argentinian founder, who had never eaten a bagel before conceiving the concept, traveled the U.S. (and even imported bagels from Canada) to study regional styles and then spent nine months developing a signature recipe in her test kitchen; a touch of honey produces a balance between fluffy New York–style and denser Montreal–style bagels. The brand has since expanded aggressively across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Denver, and emphasizes a startup-like company culture that prioritizes employee growth, training, language classes, and financial workshops so staff can build long-term careers." - Morgan Goldberg