"A wildly popular Manhattan bagel spot with four locations known for consistently fresh bagels that have a springy crumb; the shop adheres to old-fashioned methods—hand-rolling, kettle-boiling, and baking on wooden boards covered in water-soaked burlap—to achieve ideal height, shape, and even bake. Expect lines, but also the payoff of a properly textured, well-made bagel (it's also cited as a celebrity favorite)." - Merlyn Miller