May 2023 Bagel Buzz

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Welcome to the "Bagel Buzz", your go-to source for bagel industry news! In this edition, check out April’s best stories, our new bagel baking class, and a shop opening from a BagelFest fan favorite.


Keep on rolling!


-Sam Silverman, Founder of BagelFest

8 BEST BAGEL STORIES FROM APRIL

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Two-time BagelFest champ, PopUp Bagels, has opened up its third permanent location in Glenville, CT. The store soft-opened in early April to a crowd wrapped around the block!


In sadder news, Tasty Bagels off of 86th street has rolled their last batch of fresh bagels. The Bensonhurst shop closed March 27th after 40 years in business.

“PERFECT BAGEL” BAKING CLASSES & NYC BAGEL TOURS

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NATIONWIDE BAGEL SHIPPING

Treat Mom with the perfect gift this Mother's Day – Bagel Point bagels!

Check our shop closer to the date to place your order!

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!

  • Poppyseed Project - Linda Bradley, Owner (4/13): Hear how the Poppyseed Project is helping to end waste at local bagel shops in New Jersey.

  • Shelsky's of Brooklyn - Peter Shelsky, Executive Chef & Proprietor (4/20): Peter and Sam discuss kickass old-school style bagels, life in Paris and more!

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

MONTHLY CALENDAR

A calendar of upcoming bagel-related days


  • National Egg Month - Egg bagels. Eggs on bagels.
    Eggs on egg bagels. Go wild! It's their time to shine.  

  • Mother's Day (5/14) - What to get the mother figure in your life who has everything? Everything bagels & more! Enjoy a bagel brunch if she's local or ship Bagel Point directly to her door via our shop.

  • National Mimosa Day (5/16) - Bagels are great on their own, but it can't hurt to add a mimosa for balance.

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