New York City is, arguably, capital to the entire world! It’s comprised of 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. And in the center or the core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. New York City is known for its iconic sites including the Empire State Building, the Broadway theater district, and neon-lit Times Square. Each neighborhood offers a unique flare that encompasses wonders, flavors, cultures and oddities!
As visitors travel to New York City to grasp so many of these marvelous options, it is telling that folks still crave the simplicity of the good ol’ BAGEL! There is a secret to the shiny, thin crust and chewy, doughy centers in all of New York bagels. That secret is simply: boiling. Don’t bake a bagel. Don’t steam a bagel. Just boil that bagel! Otherwise, you’re merely eating something that will taste like bread with a hole in it. Another important factor with the great bagels of New York City is the water. Apparently, New York City’s water supply has lower concentrations of calcium and magnesium, which ultimately make the water softer.
The best places to cop-a-squat and people watch, while enjoying a great NYC bagel are:
Enjoy this beautiful SALTOPIA Infused Sea Salt on the following dishes that go beyond the bagel: poultry, beef, pork, lamb, seafood & vegetables
Ingredients: sea salt, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, poppy seeds, caraway
As visitors travel to New York City to grasp so many of these marvelous options, it is telling that folks still crave the simplicity of the good ol’ BAGEL! There is a secret to the shiny, thin crust and chewy, doughy centers in all of New York bagels. That secret is simply: boiling. Don’t bake a bagel. Don’t steam a bagel. Just boil that bagel! Otherwise, you’re merely eating something that will taste like bread with a hole in it. Another important factor with the great bagels of New York City is the water. Apparently, New York City’s water supply has lower concentrations of calcium and magnesium, which ultimately make the water softer.
The best places to cop-a-squat and people watch, while enjoying a great NYC bagel are:
- Washington Square Park: located West 4th St (between MacDougal St. & University Pl.)
- Union Square Park: located between Broadway & Union Sq. East (between E 14th & E 17th St.)
- Bryant Park: located East 42nd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
- Bethesda Fountain: Located at Terrace Dr. (at Central Park)
Enjoy this beautiful SALTOPIA Infused Sea Salt on the following dishes that go beyond the bagel: poultry, beef, pork, lamb, seafood & vegetables
Ingredients: sea salt, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, poppy seeds, caraway