August 2023 Bagel Buzz

Written By Sam Silverman
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Welcome to the "Bagel Buzz,” your go-to source for bagel industry news!


In this edition, you’ll find July’s best stories, news about early bird tickets for BagelFest 2023, and an upcoming bougie Upper East Side pop-up full of caviar & bagels.


Also, I’ve been featured in the news recently! Greenpointers just put up our chat about going from bagel-tarian to Bagel Ambassador, I was included. in Brooklyn Magazine's 50 Most Fascinating People in 2023, and Jim Serpico interviewed me on his Bread for the People podcast. Feeling grateful.


Keep on rolling!


-Sam Silverman, Founder of BagelFest

BAGELFEST 2023 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The time has come! Early bird tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 4th Annual New York BagelFest taking place on Saturday, 10/21 & Sunday, 10/22! We’re moving the bagel party to Manhattan for the first time ever, with a new beautiful space in Chelsea - Expo at Starrett-Lehigh.

Join fellow bagel lovers and industry experts from around the world for an unforgettable experience where you'll savor unbelievable bagels, unique spreads, and innovative bagel-inspired creations from the best bagel makers in New York and beyond.


You’ll get to vote in the “Best Of” competitions as in years past, and we also have a NEW addition this year - a Bagel Rolling Competition!


Festivities begin with a new lineup of events starting on Thursday & Friday, including a Bagel Baking Workshop and Bagel Tour.

Use code BAGELBIRD20 for 20% off General Admission Tickets, valid through Fri 8/11.

BUY TICKETS HERE

8 BEST BAGEL STORIES FROM JULY

BAGEL-FILLED EVENTS & POP-UPS

Starting August 4th, Caviar Kaspia on the Upper East Side is partnering with downtown favorite PopUp Bagels to present a limited edition, fully loaded bagel complete with 20 grams of Baeri Caviar.

The bagel will be available for pick up between 9 AM and 11 AM on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of the summer. It is expected to become a social media status symbol, tempting food enthusiasts across the city!

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

On the heels of a successful Union Square opening, Tompkins Square Bagels is set to open their fourth location this winter, and this time, they’re heading to a new neighborhood, the Upper East Side!

Greenpoint rejoice - here comes another decade of Bakers Dozen! This BagelFest favorite just renewed their lease on Manhattan Avenue for 10 more years.

We couldn’t be more excited for this expansion: the uptown crowd gets a Brooklyn staple with the opening of Bagel Point on Lexington Avenue!


Kismet Bagels will be expanding to the Main Line this fall with a new luncheonette in Lower Merion! This location will be the largest of the three shops and will have an all-new food and drink menu.


Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish have opened a new downtown flagship bagel shop, which is twice as large as their first Tribeca location. To celebrate, they will be offering new menu items, including two very unique BECs.


Sadly, Lenny’s Bagels on the Upper West Side has closed its doors after 23 years. Customers will miss the retro charm of this neighborhood spot.

NEW MERCH IS HERE

Hoodies, iPhone cases, totes, we’ve got every piece of bagel swag to satisfy your bagel needs.


NEW merch in our shop now!

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BAGEL BUZZ INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

The Bagel Buzz is a weekly interview series about the most interesting buzz in the bagel world, featuring bagel experts, shop owners, bakers, and more.


Hosted on Instagram Live every Thursday evening at 5:30pm EST (usually)

Stay tuned for updates!

  • Bottoms Up Bagels​® - Joan Kanner, Co-Owner/CVO (7/6): Hear how the BUB Roadshow offers unique insights into how water and altitude can influence the art of bagel-making.

  • Alek Krautmann - (7/13): We spoke with the man whose Tweet launched 1,000 memes and sparked one of the biggest bagel controversies of the 21st century.

  • Tompkins Square Bagels - Chris Pugliese, Owner - (7/27): Tune in for Chris’ valuable insights on his process for selecting a new shop location, the challenges of scaling, and how TSB became an iconic NYC destination.


Full interviews can be watched at @bagelfest under "Reels"

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