When it comes to "New York Style" bagels, California reigns supreme.
"The New York Times" West Coast restaurant critic says bakers in the Golden State are producing some of the best bagels in the nation. Many New Yorkers felt the article was a "schmear" campaign, with thousands posting comments online, noting city pride and bagel heritage. It was in the early 1900s that Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe introduced the bagel to Lower Manhattan.