Sable's is a saving grace for the neighborhood, where all other bagel shops pass off mediocre smoked fish as the standard. Whether you purchase it as part of your bagel at the counter, or go next door to have it sliced to go, their smoked salmon is the best. And it should, as the proprietor was the former fish manager for Zabar's across town.
In addition, their little market provides all the supplementals to a great meal, making it almost like a Zabar's East. They have a variety of smoked fish and fish salads, the lobster salad in particular is phenomenal. The wall of Kodak instant photos, which include a few famous faces, bear witness to the quality and popularity of Sables.
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