The Rise and Evolution of Bagels in America.

Bakers across the US are taking bagels seriously, creating their own regional twists on the beloved NYC staple. Bagels are going the way of pizza, with shops creating their own regional twists on the beloved NYC staple. Bon Appétit has put together a list of the finest ones outside of New York and the tristate area. The rise in quality bagels in cities like Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Philly, New Orleans, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Hawaii, and both Portlands is drawing intense obsession and very long lines.