From Bon Appétit · Sheeka Sanahori · · 1m 20s
Atlanta's New York Bagel Boom
New York transplants are sparking Atlanta's bagel craze with authentic NYC-style treats.
In brief
New York transplants are sparking Atlanta's bagel craze with authentic NYC-style treats. Atlanta's bagel scene is growing due to New Yorkers moving south for cost of living, leading to authentic NYC-style bagel shops. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Atlanta Embraces NYC Bagels
Atlanta has historically favored biscuits but recently embraced New York City-style bagels.
Emerald City Bagels
Emerald City Bagels, owned by Long Islander sisters Deanna and Jackie Halcrow, serve NYC-style bagels with green olive cream cheese.
New York Transplants Move South
Over 50,000 New Yorkers moved to Georgia from 2021-2024, seeking milder winters and better cost of living.
Kamal Dorsainville's Story
Kamal Dorsainville, originally from Brooklyn, says a $300,000 house in Georgia costs over a million dollars in New York.
SDK'S Cafe and Coffee
SDK'S Cafe and Coffee ships New York bagels from a national distributor two to three times a week for New Yorkers in Atlanta.
The Bronx Bagel Buggy
Julie Dragich and Steven Novotny, part-owners of The Bronx Bagel Buggy, learned NYC bagel-making from King Arthur Baking.
Chamblee Bagel Shop
The Chamblee shop serves New York bagels with a focus on authentic flavors without sugar or additives.
Atlanta Bagel Culture
Atlanta's welcoming attitude to new cuisines stems from its history of immigrant flavors, including oysters in the late 19th century.
In short
Atlanta's bagel scene is growing due to New Yorkers moving south for cost of living, leading to authentic NYC-style bagel shops.
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