Spielman Bagels’ Co-Founder Rick Spielman Has Died | Eater Portland

"It came into existence somewhat accidentally when Rick Spielman founded the eponymous business with his son Raf as a small café where they roasted shade-grown coffee in-house; in 2011 they opened a Southeast Division Street location (the original Division Street site) that Raf now oversees. Although bagels were initially made in batches of no more than a dozen daily, their “Portland style” bagel—made from a sourdough starter and kettle‑boiled—soon stole the show and became the company’s focus. Spielman Coffee & Bagels now operates four Portland locations and wholesales to over 50 vendors in Portland and Salem; Rick sold the majority share in the mid-2010s but continued working in day-to-day operations until four or five years ago. More than simply a place for bagels and coffee, the shop reflected Rick’s community-minded values—treating people with respect and serving as a place to meet people—driven by his curiosity and enthusiasm for sharing what he learned." - Janey Wong