"Fewer than a dozen bagels were available when I arrived at Belle’s Delicatessen & Bar at half past noon last Friday. I had initially set my sights on an open-faced bagel sandwich for lunch and a dozen bagels to-go for the weekend but I adjusted my expectations given the circumstances. Let this be a lesson to all: arrive early for the most robust selection. While I had to settle for only a half-dozen bagels for home consumption, no compromises were made on the bagel sandwich front. The cleverly named Loxsmith delivered with its layers of nova lox, watermelon radish, pickled fennel, dill-beet cream cheese shmear, and most memorable, crispy salmon skin. The thoughtful ingredients added up to a lovely lunch with just enough flourishes to keep every bite exciting." - Eater Staff
