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When I think of gourmet bagels, I immediately think of those made in New York City. One of the most popular Bagel Stores in NYC is H&H Bagels, located in the heart of Manhattan at the corner of Broadway & 80th Street.
Being a true Midwestern girl, traveling to New York City terrifies me. But I also adore bagels and was told that the ones available in the midwest don’t compare to a bagel that is baked up with a crust that crackles and a dense, chewy inside. Imagine my delight when I discovered that H&H Bagels can be delivered to me from the NYC bakery via the magic of the internet!
I ordered the Breakfast Gift Box, which contained two dozen assorted bagels, two packs of Nova Salmon, two packages of cream cheese, and 2 authentic H&H coffee mugs. The $89 gift box was overnighted to me and I swear I could still see the steam rising from the bagels when I opened the box! My favorite was a simple plain bagel, covered with cream cheese and just a bit of salmon. Although they were a bit spendy and I probably will not order them again (overnight shipping is the only option, and it adds $43.50 to the price), I was very glad to have experienced a true New York bagel.
The critics were right, you can’t get a genuine NY bagel here in the midwest. The crunchy outside and slightly salty dough that make up these bagels created an awesome taste that I will always remember. I even have two coffee mugs to remind me of my “authentic” bagel experience.