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Bagels

Did Panera offer a cheesy olive branch to St. Louis bagel purists?

Did Panera offer a cheesy olive branch to St. Louis bagel purists?

Jordan PalmerPublished January 14, 2025

Disclaimer: In recognition of sensitivities surrounding this topic, we wish to inform readers that the following article includes references to non-kosher foods. Well, folks, here I am, eating my words—and apparently an Asiago Bagel Stack from Panera...

What is an Ess-a-Bagel and how did they find a home in STL?

What is an Ess-a-Bagel and how did they find a home in STL?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 13, 2025

Heads up, St. Louis bagel lovers. The Gateway City has just scored a culinary homerun with the arrival of authentic New York bagels from the legendary Ess-a-Bagel. These aren’t just New York-style bagels; they’re the...

The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels

The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 13, 2025

So in honor of the St. Louis Jewish Light's Third Annual Bagel Week celebration, here is our Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels. The bagel. Is it simplicity or complexity that has allowed the bagel to endure for centuries and become a staple...

Bagel baker Raekwon Kinnard, and owner/partners William Goldmeier and Giti Fredman

Bliss! Kosher bagel shop rising on Delmar

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished December 15, 2024

St. Louis will soon get a new kosher certified bagel shop. Bagels and Bliss is taking over space that previously housed Edible Arrangements at 8141 Delmar Blvd. An opening is planned for late December. The partner-owners of Bagels and Bliss are Giti...

Bagels on The Hill? Yep, you read that correctly

Bagels on The Hill? Yep, you read that correctly

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 23, 2024

The Hill, St. Louis' iconic Italian neighborhood, is known for its classic Italian bakeries and family-owned delis—but not as a place you'd expect to find New York-style bagels. That is, until now. Since 1916, Amighetti's has been a familiar name in...

No-Hole bagels? Is this a shanda or a trend? St. Louis bagel makers react

No-Hole bagels? Is this a shanda or a trend? St. Louis bagel makers react

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 28, 2024

From the Yiddish, "Etlekhe zakhn ir nor ton nit balagan mit" which means "There are things you just don't mess with," our friends from Philadelphia Cream Cheese are "messing." Last month, the famed cream cheesers announced: "Philadelphia is uniting...

Meet the 'Baegel Babe' who is creating these bagel-inspired masterpieces

Meet the ‘Baegel Babe’ who is creating these bagel-inspired masterpieces

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 16, 2024

In the world of artistic expression where creativity knows no bounds, Sara Flicht has taken on an unexpected canvas – the humble bagel. Hailing from Toronto, this painter and digital artist has transformed the essence of this beloved breakfast staple...

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