Davidovich Bagels facts for kids
Davidovich Bagels is a well-known brand of bagels from New York City. They are special because they are one of the only companies that still makes bagels by hand. Most bagel companies today use machines to make their bagels. But Davidovich Bakery keeps old traditions alive. They have skilled bakers who hand-roll and kettle-boil each bagel. This method is part of a long tradition from Vienna, Austria. New York City became famous for its bagels, and this traditional way of making them became very popular there.
Davidovich Bagels stands out because they stick to these old ways. Even though it takes more work, they believe it makes their bagels better. They also boil their bagels in kettles. Then, they turn them by hand on wooden planks. They use old-fashioned stoves from the 1950s. Many other companies stopped these methods to save money.
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How Davidovich Bagels Started
The company started in 1998. The founders wanted to find a truly hand-rolled bagel. They realized that no one was making them for wholesale. So, they decided to start their own business. They believed that people who really loved bagels would notice the difference. They thought customers would prefer a traditional, handmade bagel. In 2011, Davidovich Bakery joined the All Natural Products Inc. family. This group includes other artisan bakers.
Bagel Making and Deliveries
Davidovich Bagels are certified Kosher and Pareve. This means they follow special food rules. Their main bakery is in Woodside, New York. You can often see their yellow trucks around New York City. These trucks deliver fresh bagels early in the morning. Their slogan is: "All other bagels wish they were a Davidovich Bagel too!"
Davidovich Bagels in the Media
In 2012, Davidovich Bakery's special techniques were featured. Stories about them appeared in The Wall Street Journal and on ABC News.
On January 5, 2013, The History Channel showed a documentary. It was called 101 Fast Foods That Changed The World. This show ranked the bagel as the 12th most important "fast food." Davidovich Bagels was recognized as a modern link to this classic food. Gene Davidovich, the CEO, was on the show. He shared his knowledge about bagel history and traditional baking.
On December 9, 2013, the Travel Channel featured Davidovich Bagels. Their artisan process was shown on the program Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.
Davidovich Bagels Stores
On October 10, 2013, Davidovich Bagels opened its first store. It was in the historic Essex Street Market in New York City. Later, on November 3, 2015, they announced another store. This new location opened in the Chelsea Market in early 2016.
Bagel Talk Show
In August 2018, Davidovich started a short talk show. It is called Bagel Talk. The show takes place at the Essex Street Market. It features interesting guests. These guests include people from artisan baking, New York City history, and politics. They also discuss social issues related to New York City's food and culture.
Pop Culture Appearances
On November 20, 2021, Davidovich Bagels appeared on Saturday Night Live. They were part of a music video skit. The video was called "Walking in Staten Island." It featured comedian Pete Davidson.
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