Q & A : What Should Never Be Put On or In a Bagel?
Canter’s Deli
“Maybe chopped liver, but I honestly can’t think of anything that would not taste good on our bagels.”
Alan Canter, owner of Canter’s Deli, open since 1948.
Langer’s
“A bagel lends itself to anything. It’s neutral, like white bread. I wouldn’t want to put corned beef on white bread, but some people do.”
Norm Langer, owner and manger of Langer’s, open since 1947.
Western Bagel
“Fat. Oils. Most health and fitness diets recommend bagels because they are high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. They are a substitute for a donut. Putting cream cheese or butter on a bagel is up to the person. I find them best with a little cream cheese and tomato and onion.”
Mike Sidoti, production manager of Western Bagel, operating since 1947. Greenblatt’s Deli and Fine Wine shop
“Whatever anyone wants to do with a bagel in the privacy of their own home is OK with us.”
Jeffrey Kavin, part-owner of Greenblatt’s, open since 1926.
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