I chose the bagel because it represents New York\u2019s immigrant roots and food culture. Growing up in a Jewish-American household, bagels have always been an integral part of my upbringing since I was young. You can find bagel shops in almost every neighborhood, and the one close to my home is one I grew up going to. It was a routine in my family to visit at least once a week. Bagels are not just a food to me, but they\u2019re tradition, comfort, and community.\u00a0 As Polish and Eastern European Jewish immigrants settled in New York in the 19th century, they brought the bagel with them. By 1965, bagels became a phenomenon where bagels were rising in popularity comparable to pizza and the hot dog. Soon after, individuals learned to eat bagels with another food tied to immigrants, with that being lox and cream cheese. Lox and cream cheese, originally served in Jewish delis during the 201th century, have become a prized accompaniment to bagels. Additionally, it has become a widely known fact that with a fresh New York bagel, it is almost sacrilegious to toast it as an untoasted bagel represents a true New York bagel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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