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When I sat down to figure out what this week’s paid subscriber newsletter would be, I found that I had a lot of ideas, most of which were noteworthy but didn’t quite warrant their own post. As a fan of anthologies, I realized the solution was staring me right in the face: Put them all in one post!
There’s so much going on around Seattle and bagels right now. I’ve compiled a list of them below.
Before we get to them, I just wanted to give a shoutout to the mensches over at the Jewish Food Society. They sent over mishloach manot (a Purim basket) that included a copy of The Jewish Holiday Table, a big book of recipes representing Jewish cuisine from around the world.
It’s a Shanda Industries cannot be bought, but it’s a pretty great recipe book that includes lots of heartwarming stories and interviews. Check it out.
Also, the book showed up with some freshly made challah and hamantaschen courtesy of Volunteer Park Cafe. I don’t think they have those items year-round, but if the rest of their pastries and baked items are as good as those were, they’re definitely worth a visit.
Alright, onto today’s topics:
Mt. Bagel and Hey Bagel were featured on TV (with a cameo by yours truly)
One of Seattle’s bagel stalwarts is opening a new Lake City spot
A bagel place made the list of essential Seattle restaurants
U District’s next bagel joint has an opening date
What’s up with the lack of Jewish delis around Seattle?
Why I won’t be reviewing Costco bagels
Let’s get into it…
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