Emily Bridges of Bagel Belly: Reshaping the Copenhagen Breakfast Scene
The global bagel boom is in full swing, and nowhere is that more delightfully surprising than in the heart of Denmark. While bagels are a staple in the U.S., with their roots deeply planted in New York’s culinary heritage, Copenhagen’s food scene—renowned for innovation and quality—had never fully embraced the American bagel. That is, until Emily Bridges arrived on the scene.
Peter Shelsky of Shelsky’s: Balancing Tradition With Innovation
For nearly fifteen years, Peter Shelsky has been a fixture in Brooklyn’s appetizing scene, building Shelsky’s into both a beloved deli and bagel destination known for reverence toward tradition and creative experimentation.
Victoria Todorov and Cristian Thomas of Si Si Bagels: Shaping Bagel Culture in Spain
If you've ever wondered what it takes to bring an iconic New York food staple to another corner of the globe, look no further than Si Si Bagels, Madrid’s homegrown bagel shop founded by Victoria Todorov and Cristian Thomas. They joined Bagel Ambassador Sam Silverman on BagelFest’s Bagel Buzz Instagram live series to share their journey—a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of community.
Michael Park of Bagizza: Redefining the Midtown Carb Scene
If you thought the New York food landscape didn’t have room for another game-changing carb, think again. Enter Bagizza—Midtown’s newest pizza bagel concept that’s raising eyebrows (and appetites) among bread-lovers citywide. Michael Park, the founder of Bagizza, joined Bagel Ambassador Sam Silverman on BagelFest’s Bagel Buzz Instagram Live series for a conversation about risks, rewards, and rolling out a never-before-seen fusion: the “bagizza.”
Brittany Erwin of B’s Bagels & Butters: From Bagel Desert to Bagel Destination
If you’ve ever spent time in Washington and craved a good bagel, you might have faced a surprising challenge. Brittany Erwin, owner of B’s Bagels and Butters, experienced this bagel desert first-hand upon moving to Gig Harbor in 2016. With only one shop in a 50-mile radius (which closed before the pandemic), Brittany spotted an opportunity.