Montreal Bagels

I was just reading through Gail Simmons’ new book, Talking With My Mouth Full, and came across a section about her love of Montreal bagels, which I too now share, after having seen the light a few weeks ago. There are two primary sources in Montreal – both of which are stellar. Although within the city, there are definitely separate camps leaning toward either Fairmount (apparently Simmons’ choice) and St-Viateur (which I believe are being shipped to Brooklyn’s Mile End a few times each week). The owner of the latter was kind enough to speak with me a little bit about what makes their bagels so darn good. Sorry, NYC. In my book, not even close.