[Pturner]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I'm with you on the bagels. As a born and bred New Yorker, I've been really craving a true New York bagel. I stopped at Gandolfo's and had their bagel with cream cheese. Well, I'm still craving a true New York bagel. It seems impossible to get one in Florida. The rest of the menu looks promising, though. I'm just not expecting to get New York area bread.

I know what you mean and I'm not even from NY. Back when bagels crossed over from Jewish Deli to mainstream-- well, let's just say that oft times, something got lost in the translation.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Shirleevee

I am a born New Yorker and so was my mother and we ALWAYS put butter on a turkey sandwich, as did lots of my friends.......NYC, Brooklyn, Staten Island! If you went to a Jewish deli, you got margarine........

Us too out in Ohio. It is yummy. Don't forget the Hellmanns.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I'm with you on the bagels. As a born and bred New Yorker, I've been really craving a true New York bagel. I stopped at Gandolfo's and had their bagel with cream cheese. Well, I'm still craving a true New York bagel. It seems impossible to get one in Florida. The rest of the menu looks promising, though. I'm just not expecting to get New York area bread.

Could it be because you are not in NY??

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Could it be because you are not in NY??

It looks like there are no Gandolfo's Deli actually in New York State or City. Isn't that ironic? http://gandolfosdeli.com/storelocator.php These stores are mostly out west. Utah has the most with a few dozen or so of these delis.

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Could it be because you are not in NY??

That's the answer Bogie!!; I thought I read when Gandolfo's was in the constructions phases that they were going to ship in the bagels from NY every day. Maybe I was dreaming that. I just wish it were possible to get a good bagel and crusty bread in Florida.
I love it here in the bubble and I'm not leaving, but "a crusty kaiser roll and fresh butter" mmmmmmmmm

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I'm with you on the bagels. As a born and bred New Yorker, I've been really craving a true New York bagel. I stopped at Gandolfo's and had their bagel with cream cheese. Well, I'm still craving a true New York bagel. It seems impossible to get one in Florida. The rest of the menu looks promising, though. I'm just not expecting to get New York area bread.

The days of real NY bagels ended years ago! Sadly!

[Shirleevee]

[QUOTE=Taltarzac;294563]It looks like there are no Gandolfo's Deli actually in New York State or City. Isn't that ironic? http://gandolfosdeli.com/storelocator.php These stores are mostly out west. Utah has the most with a few dozen or so of these delis.[/QUO

No Bravo's either....worse pizza I have ever eaten and they say they are from NYC............duh!

[REDCART]

Is it true that Gandolfo's charges for a small dish of cole slaw and pickles that TooJays routinely puts out on every table with sandwiches? Stephen should take note what TooJays is already doing if they really intend to be seriously competitive with an established favorite in TV. And forget about next week. Some people give a new restaurant only one try before deciding whether they like it. Remember the infamous "Dog House." It didn't last six months and it wasn't because the food wasn't good. The prices were higher than folks in TV wanted to spend for a hot dog meal.

[RichieLion]

[quote=Shirleevee;294594]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac

It looks like there are no Gandolfo's Deli actually in New York State or City. Isn't that ironic? http://gandolfosdeli.com/storelocator.php These stores are mostly out west. Utah has the most with a few dozen or so of these delis.[/QUO

No Bravo's either....worse pizza I have ever eaten and they say they are from NYC............duh!

Bravo's is just OK and Paulie's Pizza is better, but to get either of them closer to what you get up north you have to tell them you want it well done. Pizza places seem to rush the pie out of the oven down here. If you look at the bottom of the slice without doing as I recommend, you see what I mean. You should see a little "black" on the bottom. Try it; you'll thank me. Next time you're in Paulie's tell them "well done"; you won't be sorry.

[graciegirl]

I would like to know what a REAL bagel is supposed to taste like.

This afternoon I had a Lenders bagel. (I don't know if it is a national chain or not) They are supposed to be kept refrigerated and they are smaller in size than some bagels I have had. These were onion and I toasted them in the toaster and spread with cream cheese. It was yummy.

I have had great BIG bagels and those that are really hard to bite through but not being a well versed bagel buyer I don't know which is what.

What are the qualities of a good bagel and how do YOU eat them and with what?

I am dangling something here and some gol darned grammarian will bonk my head.

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I would like to know what a REAL bagel is supposed to taste like.

This afternoon I had a Lenders bagel. (I don't know if it is a national chain or not) They are supposed to be kept refrigerated and they are smaller in size than some bagels I have had. These were onion and I toasted them in the toaster and spread with cream cheese. It was yummy.

I have had great BIG bagels and those that are really hard to bite through but not being a well versed bagel buyer I don't know which is what.

What are the qualities of a good bagel and how do YOU eat them and with what?

I am dangling something here and some gol darned grammarian will bonk my head.

Boiled then baked, I have a link to an article somewhere and will post when I find it........

[brostholder]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Funny isn't it that we all grow up with different things and think everyone has the same things. I never saw a deli the first 20 years of my life in Columbus, Ohio.

I am certainly familiar with them now, but the nuances sometimes escape me. What is the best thing to buy, say, at a good New York deli???

When I was a kid they sold lunch meat and some salads at the butcher shop. I never heard of or ate a bagel until I was twenty something.

And probably New Yorkers didn't have mock turtle soup and Goetta.

There are a lot of things that are still unfamilar when I go to a real deli.

What is YOUR favorite thing??

At Katz's Deli on Houston Street:
Pastrami Club, a Knish, and a Dr. Browns Black Cherry Soda!!

[chocolata]

Drove by the Deli yesterday and they are now open!! Anyone tried it yet?
Anxious to go for lunch.

[chocolata]

Egads. Thought I was at the end of the discussion --- didn't notice umpty more pages! Ever feel foolish??? LOL

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by chocolata

Egads. Thought I was at the end of the discussion --- didn't notice umpty more pages! Ever feel foolish??? LOL

NO NO NOT Foolish!