Bagel Balls: A Unique Spin on New York City Bagels

You've likely heard NYC is known for its bagels; but, have you heard of the bagel balls? One of my favorite food spots in New York is @bantambagels. They put a unique spin on the traditional carb-delicious treat, s, essentially offering bagel munchkins. My favorite is the Grandma JoJo, Italian spiced bagel topped with marinated tomato and stuffed with fresh basil pesto cream cheese. If you've got a sweet tooth order the French Toast, a cinnamon nutmeg egg bagel stuffed with a buttery, maple syrupy cream cheese. Tip: If you like butter get their early as they tend to run out of their butter-filled selections before noon. After you've sampled some balls, wander the rest of Bleeker Street and savor your way through the Italian delicacies, homemade breads, fragrant cheeses and handmade chocolates to understand why this is such a culinary hot spot.