Originally Posted by
Uniter
Canadians make the best bagels ... if you're looking for something to use as a hockey puck.

being a typical NYer or have you actually been to Montreal and tasted.
Originally Posted by
swag
Thanks for posting swag.
For Chicago area, the article lists Kaufman's & NYC Bagel & Bialy. My go to is NYC Bagel & Bialy
www.newyorkbagelandbialy.net
Although a few months ago while picking up some corned beef from
www.romaniankoshersausage.com (best corned beef in Chicago IMO), I bumped into fellow FTer
plainsman, who was with a friend who had grown up in NYC) that said her favorite in Chicago is:
www.bagelcountry.com Sadly, I have yet to get there.