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New Haven Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest New Haven Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest
New Haven Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest Forget those New York bagels you dreamed of shoving in your face. There's a new king of dough in town and it's located in Connecticut. Olmo Bagels in New Haven has walked away with not only bragging rights but with a chest full of love for the city they are made in with the big win of "Best Of The Fest" at the 2023 NYC BagelFest. But that's not all the upstart little bagel shop brought home from the annual competition that really crowns the king of bagels. They also brought home "Best Beyond the Boroughs," and "Best Schmear," said Olmo chef and owner Craig Hutchinson. "The fest was like …

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by Kathy Reakes
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PopUp Bagels Opens Pickup Shop In Greenwich PopUp Bagels Opens Pickup Shop In Greenwich
PopUp Bagels Opens Pickup Shop In Greenwich Loyal PopUp Bagels fans in Fairfield County won't have to schlep long distances any longer for a fix with the creation of a pick-up location in Greenwich. The new location is located in the village of Glenville in Greenwich at 12 Riversville, is the third location in the state for the coveted bagels. The shop opened on Friday, April 7, following the brand's rapid success in Westport and Redding. With the tagline “not famous, but known,” PopUp Bagels founder Adam Goldberg has developed a loyal following for his award-winning, cooked-to-order bagels and artisanal cream cheese and has attrac…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Redding Bakery's Popup Bagels Drawing Long Lines In NYC Redding Bakery's Popup Bagels Drawing Long Lines In NYC
Redding Bakery's Popup Bagels Drawing Long Lines In NYC Everyone knows the best bagels are found in … Connecticut?  Maybe, if recent buzz around a Fairfield County bakery is any indication. True to its name, Redding-based PopUpBagels has spent the past year staging pop-up locations around notoriously bagel-snobby New York City, with great success, The New York Times reports. During that time the self dubbed "not famous... but known" company has amassed a healthy following with spots in Manhattan, where long lines have been reported, as well as the Hamptons, the outlet reports. “What started as a backyard pickup window to share a newly cre…

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by Michael Mashburn
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What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Fairfield County? What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Fairfield County?
What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Fairfield County? Hey bagel lovers, it's National Bagel Day and we have picked a few spots in Fairfield County that are known for serving a great bagel, of course with plenty of cream cheese or a smear. If you don't agree with our choices, let us know where you go for bagels in the comments section. We are always on the hunt for great places to eat and love finding new spots. But first, did you know that the bagel is nearly 500 years old and was first documented in travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s. They arrived in America with the huge Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s to New Yor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Photos: Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich Photos: Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich
Photos: Bagel Shop Opens In Greenwich A bagel shop with two successful storefronts in Westchester County has opened a new Connecticut location. Lenny's Bagels, eponymously named after owner Lenny Damato, has used the same Manhattan bagel recipe for 35 years at its Rye Brook and Pelham shops.  Its process involves steaming uncooked bagels before they are baked.  After its Friday, Oct. 2 opening, Nutmeggers in Greenwich can taste their tried-and-true bagels at their new establishment. Among the types of bagels offered are: onion,  sesame,  blueberry,  salt,  oat bran,  bialys,  pumperni…

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by Christina Coulter