"It’s been a long, strange trip from initial announcement to grand opening, but Toasted., period and all, finally opened in July, bringing a Mediterranean-inspired spin on the classic bagel cafe. Sure, you can get a bagel with plain cream cheese, but with a menu full of spreads infused with labneh, dates, and honey, it’s hard not to mix it up. The Taste of Istanbul (hummus, heirloom tomato, pickled onions, cucumber, dill, lemon zest, and olive oil on a bagel) tastes as good as it looks." - Eater Staff, Sean Keeley
