Friday 4 the Foodies: Hot Jumbo Bagels

Well, since we started a debate recently about the best sloppy joe, I figured it was time to talk about my favorite NYC bagel store and favorite thing to get when I go.  My favorite bagel store in NYC is Hot Jumbo Bagels on the east side of the street on 2nd avenue between 57th & 56th Streets.

As the sign says, they have been open since 1977. Besides having bagels always coming out fresh and hot (just ask them, they will tell you which are the freshest) in the normal flavors you find everywhere else they have a type of bagel called The Black Russian bagel.  It is basically a much darker pumpernickel bagel with sesame seeds. The sandwich I get from them is Black Russian bagel, scallion cream cheese and sliced lox.  At $7.50 it’s a steal in my opinion.  Got one just 2 days ago, here it is:

Hot Jumbo Bagels
1070 2nd Ave
(between 56th St & 57th St)
212.355.6185

What are some of your favorite bagel places and sandwiches?  One other one of mine is:

H&H Bagels Midtown East
1551 2nd Ave
(between 80th St & 81st St)
212.717.7312

Get any of their bagels but make sure to try the smoked tuna salad on a bagel, trust me on this one. See ya next Friday.