Jul 6, 2023

Why we’re fascinated: Because he has given us BagelFest, purportedly the first festival of its kind dedicated to one of the most Brooklyn of foods. The festival is a smorgasbord of local and regional offerings that celebrates how creative bagel bakers have become in recent years. He also gives tours as a self-described “bagel ambassador.” Have no fear, the schmear is here.

 — Gabe Friedman