#kettle-boiled

#kettle-boiled

Floridians don't need to travel for New York-style bagels. New York-style bagels undergo a baking trick that results in a particularly chewy texture, and a small deli in Brandon, Florida has mastered the art. Online reviews heap praise on Brandon Bagels & Deli, claiming its bagels rival those found in New York. While these could be fighting words in some areas, Brandon Bagels delivers a texture and taste that rivals those on the East Coast. Whether slathered with cream cheese or served as a vehicle for sandwich ingredients, this tiny bagel shop has customers driving out of their way.

As a native New Yorker, I'm pretty picky about my bagels - they've got to have that perfect balance of flavor and chewiness. However, I don't always have the chance to run down to my favorite shop, so I've had to look for alternatives. Case in point: Just Bagels' Pre-Sliced Boiled NYC Bagels. Beloved by several contributors, these Bronx-based bagels are the perfect solution for my cravings. Best of all, they're on sale at QVC, bringing the price down from $40 to $29.98.