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"A longtime, tradition-focused bagel shop whose hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels follow recipes unchanged since its 1981 opening; at the original Whitestone location the bagels are even baked in a 1947 carousel oven. The results are a crisp crust, slightly dense interior, and the chewy texture New Yorkers prize, best enjoyed simply or with deli-style toppings like smoked salmon." - Merlyn Miller