EXPERT JUDGES

Choosing the cream (cheese) of the crop in the world of bagels is no easy feat. That's why BagelFest brings together a distinguished panel of judges: seasoned professionals, culinary enthusiasts, and bagel aficionados.

These Expert Judges will be taking on the delectable challenge of selecting the very best across a myriad of categories. From the coveted "Best Bagel" title to the innovative "Rising Star," our judges have their work cut out for them!

Think you have what it takes to join our esteemed panel? Drop us a line below!

Past Judges

  • Jake Cohen

    Social Media Influencer

  • Jeremy Jacobowitz

    Social Media Influencer

  • Ali Rosen

    TV Host

    Instagram: @ali_rosen

  • BenGingi

    The “YASSS” dude.

  • Jaymee Sire

    Host of “Food Network Obsessed"

  • Dara Pollak

    Founder of The Skinny Pig Inc.

    Instagram: @darapollak / @youbothsuckpodcast

  • Katie Stilo

    Emmy-Award winning Culinary Producer and Food Stylist.

  • Anthony Contrino

    Emmy-Award winning Culinary Producer and Chef.

  • Old Jewish Men

    New York's leading bagel and pickle expert (according to nobody).

  • Shannon Sarna

    Editor at Large of The Nosher and Author.

  • Dave Arnold

    Host of Cooking Issues and Operator of Booker & Dax.

    Instagram: @cookingissues

  • Willa Moore

    Staff writer at The Infatuation.

  • Mike Varley

    Creator of EverythingIsEverything.NYC

  • Rachel Askinasi

    Food Reporter at The Messenger.

    Instagram @raskinasi

  • Reva Castillenti

    Award-winning Baker, Instructor of BagelUp’s Bagel Baking Class, Head Baker at JM Bakery

    Instagram: @eatsbreads