Island Bagel & Deli

Ever since I’ve arrived here in the Dirty South, I’ve looked for a good pizza, a good Indian curry and of course a good bagle.
Being that I was so close to NYC, I guess I took it for granted that I could find these staples any where. Boy was I WRONG!
I found the bagles today at Island Bagles. I walked in, and asked the young man behind the counter if they had a proper water bagle, and he, without hesitation said yes sir we do.
I’ve asked other bagle shops and grocery bread bakers this question, and they had no idea what I was asking. I looked at the assortment of bagles in the baskets against the wall, and instantly said I’ll take a dozen assorted.
When I got home, I opened the brown paper bag, and the aroma of NYC hit me square in the face. That’s a punch I’d take everyday. I took out a sesame seed, sliced it, and toasted it. I slathered it with some high quality butter, and bit into heaven. The crunch, the chew, the flavors, brought me back to the city.
On the next one I schmered some cream cheese on it, with a bit of Lox and red onion, all I can say is that I felt like I was honestly again in Connecticut. Now if we could find a decent pizza, or a curry then I know I could be happy living here.