Came across an interesting article about searching for the real  "New York" food specialities. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/dining/lost-then-found-new-york-food-classics.html?pagewanted=all [1]

If they only knew, for the price of ITJB and a little help from their friends here at TFL, they could again enjoy those long cherished foods!

Today we 3 sisters are baking bagels. Have to admit it is to enjoy them (and baking together) as much as to keep a great food tradition alive and well!