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I recently became aware that I've never had a real bagel anyway. Apparently if you don't live IN NYC you can only get things that look like bagels but aren't, if NYers are to be believed.

[adam_az]

It's true.

I live in AZ but I carpetbagged from NY.

I think it's NYC water. Same with the pizza.

[editor-surveyor]

"Apparently if you don't live IN NYC you can only get things that look like bagels but aren't, if NYers are to be believed."

Well, I've never believed a NYer, but that is another issue.

Go to any Costco store. Their bagels are made by Noah's in New York, and shipped frozen, un-cooked, and then baked at the store. They are the real thing.