For bagels its Montreal over NYC easy, no contest. http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...ighlight=Bagel

To answer OP’s questions:

Are you the kind that says "YUCK" whenever you eat something that tries to imitate food from your hometown/country?
No, because when traveling I try not to eat a places that imitate food from my hometown/country.

Do you mock others from enjoying food that you consider sub-par?
Mock no, but am truly truly confused why the thought of going to a place like the Cheesecake Factory while traveling to some place like Honolulu is even on someone’s to do list.

Do you try eating that type of food when traveling? Always, Always, Always. EAT LOCAL CUISINE ^ ! ^

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