On 9/23/09 I just bought 2 water bagels from the Deli in addition to other items. The counter guy got them from the plastic bagel box on top of the Deli Counter. I got home, very hungry, and the water bagels were VERY, VERY DRY and very hard - my first tip-off that they would be bad!
I was pretty upset knowing that my dinner was ruined. I guess I know now why people go directly to Bagel stores in the area.
So beware, my best advice is to go directly to a Bagel store that makes them fresh! Which is exactly what I did today and got myself some fresh, soft bagels - they were wonderful!
Pros: DRY, HARD WATER BAGELS
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