January 2024 Bagel Buzz

Jan 4

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Welcome to the "Bagel Buzz,” your go-to source for bagel industry news! In this edition, you’ll find December’s 9 best stories. We broke the news about Utopia Bagels’ first Manhattan opening coming soon, launched a new online bagel-baking course, and learned that legendary competitive eater Joey Chestnut will be competing in The Siegel's Bagelmania World Bagel Eating Championship on 1/13.

And I’m finally getting around to sharing the extensive bagel research I did on the west coast. Their bagels are certainly works of art, but did they live up to the claims that, “the best bagels are in California?” Take a look at which shops I stopped by and what I had to say about each one, starting here with my ‘Top 6 Bites.’

-Sam Silverman, Founder of BagelUp

9 Best Bagel Stories From December

Do you schmear what I schmear: Bagels are the new Christmastime tradition (Portland Press Herald)

All the *vegan* things:
Why Travis Barker Wants to Buy You a Cheesy Bagel on New Year’s Day (Veg News)

Brewskis & Bagels:
Fayetteville coffee shop and brewery is shipping bagels overnight from NYC (Arkansas Times)

Betting on bagels:
Las Vegas bagel eating competition to feature ‘greatest eater in history’ Joey Chestnut (8 News Now)

Join the feast of champions:
Sign up now to be a part of Siegel's Bagelmania World Bagel Eating Championship (Major League Eating)

Food Quiz:
Buzzfeed can guess your relationship status based solely on your bagel preferences
(Buzzfeed)

We want s’more flavors!:
This N.J. shop is selling bagel flights and it’s everything
(NJ.com)

A new Disney delicacy:
Dreamlight Valley players can learn how to make Cream Cheese Bagel and where to find its ingredients in this detailed guide (Game Rant)

Move over Montreal?:
I compared bagels from canadian grocery stores & only two tasted like the real deal (Narcity)

Bake Bagels With Us for National Bagel Day

Our “holiest” day of the year is upon us…National Bagel Day is January 15th! Celebrate by making bagels with us on Sunday, January 14th at 3:30pm at Bagel Market (264 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018).

Roll, boil, seed, and bake your very own bagels, enjoy them fresh out of the oven, and bring a dozen home to celebrate the holiday with friends and family!

Use code BAGELDAY24 for 15% off in honor of National Bagel Day on 1/15!

BOOK NOW

Learn How to Make Authentic New York-Style Bagels At Home

Can’t make it to our Artisan Hands-On Bagel-Baking Class but still want to get an insider look at how bagels are made? Have no schmear, err, fear… We recently launched an online course, Intro to New York Bagel-Baking led by expert baker, Reva Castillenti!

These individual videos are perfect for beginners interested in learning the traditional methods of making authentic New York-style bagels. No previous experience required!

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Openings

One of New York’s most beloved bagel brands, Utopia Bagels, is opening a new location at 34th Street and Lexington Ave in Manhattan.

This shop marks Utopia’s first expansion from their renowned location in Whitestone, Queens, established in 1981.

Bo’s Bagels opened their long-awaited location in Washington Heights in December, located at 3750 Broadway.

And then there were 2! NYC will get its second location (at 76th and Columbus) from BagelFest favorite Popup Bagels in March.

Apollo Bagels is getting its first dedicated location for pizza-turned-bagel makers in the East Village!

Live, Love, Laugh Broad Nosh!!! The popular Broad Nosh Bagels is opening their third location this spring at 42nd & 9th in Midtown West.

Bagels are (getting) bigger in Texas! Dallas’ second Shug’s Bagels opens at historic restaurant spot on Lemmon Avenue.

Popular West Philly spot, Bart’s Bagels, will see a South Philly opening in late spring or early summer of this year.

New Year’s Day - Nothing says starting the year off right than a bagel sandwich & coffee (in pjs…in bed)
National Gluten-Free Day (1/13) - Check out this roundup from our friend Erin Smith, aka Gluten-Free Globetrotter, in collaboration with Sam, highlighting the best gluten-free bagels
National Bagel Day (1/15) - TBH, every day is National Bagel Day for us, but we’ll go a little harder on the 15th. Celebrate with us at our Bagel-Baking Class!