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"A classic Upper West Side bagel shop prized for authentic New York bagels meant to be grabbed to-go — a perfect start for taking a sandwich into the nearby 840-acre urban park for a picnic or people-watching." - Meena Thiruvengadam Meena Thiruvengadam Meena Thiruvengadam is a lifelong traveler and veteran journalist who has visited more than 50 countries across six continents. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Departures, TripSavvy, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines