On Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:01:34 -0400, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

> I just read some online reviews of Noah's - apparently we have at least
> two here in Northern New Jersey - the reviews weren't terrible as far as
> the bagels go, although people complained about just about everything
> else as regards service, toppings, and the like.

It seems like they've all gone over to the steam/bake method - so
that's all Gen X and later know. Even what was my favorite shop
(which turned out to be a chain) that still boiled and baked bagels at
the turn of the century - has gone over to the dark side.

I don't have a problem with service at Noah's and I don't tip because
I'm not a regular - so no one knows what I usually order (tips come
after they read my mind). You know I don't like their schmeres, so no
argument there.

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