Bagels have been defined as a "doughnut-shaped yeast-leavened roll that is characterized by a crisp, shiny crust...."  Source: Encyclopedia Britannica Online (http://www.britannica.com).   You can add to that definition, goes great with cream cheese.  

A traditional New York Bagel is boiled before being baked.  The boiling process is what gives NY Bagels its "crisp, shiny crust".  In the industry, it is known as the old fashioned way of making bagels.

In the late 1800s, street vendors in New York were able to store bagels on their cart by stringing many bagels together through each bagels center. 

New York is famous for its Bagels, likewise, San Francisco is known for its sourdough bread.  Additionally, Montreal, Canada is also a popular area for Bagels.  

Bagels taste great even after freezing.  You should pre-slice your extra bagels, place them in a freezer bag and then store them in a freezer.  That way, all you have to do is take the bagels out of the freezer, and thaw them, toast them or microwave them to enjoy a great bagel anytime.  Some people prefer to spritz there bagel with some water after taking them out of the freezer.

Since 1986, A&S Bagels has been baking and distributing New York Bagels.  A&S Bagels is headquartered in Franklin Square, New York in Long Island.  Long Island is East of Manhattan. Bagel Dough is available for delivery to Manhattan, NYC, Long Island and throughout the country.

A&S Bagels Inc., is a wholesaler, retailer, supplier of New York Bagels, Muffins, Bialys and more.  A&S Bagels bakes and distributes great tasting bagels to the food service industry, which includes, supermarkets, cafeterias, country clubs, bagel shops, delis and more.   Shipping can be arranged to most parts of the United States.  Please inquire about your location.  We can accommodate your bagel needs with our full line of bagel products, which include, frozen dough bagels, full baked bagels, thaw and serve bagels, and more.