The most perfect day of the year, weather-wise, lured us out for a midday walk. We ended up at Hartsdale Avenue, where we conducted a spontaneous bagel taste test.
The 85-cent poppy bagel at Enrico's has a soft crust, a bread-like consistency and a slightly sweet taste. It was ok, but seemed a little stale, maybe because of the bread-y texture. As some forgotten sage told me long ago, if it ain't chewy, it ain't a bagel. Enrico's has some good-looking, great-smelling pastries and cookies, so I'd probably choose something from the sweet side of the spectrum next time around.
The 95-cent salt bagel at Bagels & More had the right consistency, nice and chewy. It was crustier and somewhat heavier, it had a good flavor, and just the right amount of salt. It was definitely the winner of the Hartsdale Avenue bagel taste test for two.
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