In 1989 I found myself at a professional and personal life crossroads. A refugee from the record business and stints in many aspects of entertainment marketing left me with a limited professional talent. I knew from my record days I could sell round things with holes in the middle. What to do with the rest of my life was the question. Through a curious series of events the answer was obvious. Why mess with success. I was great with all aspects of selling round things with holes in the middle so why not continue doing it with a new twist. This time no vinyl... aaah, THE BAGEL.

Not so far from the truth. In 1989 we did open our doors as Delancey Street Bagels, a privately owned business, with limited funds and a mind full of ideas. We opened in a small way, with just 18 varieties of bagels, a small cream cheese case, some specialty condiments and a two pot coffee brewer to pour a cup for our customers.

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Croissants are composed of a light buttery rich yeast dough that can have either a sweet (jam, marzipan, chocolate) or savory (cheese, ham, chicken, mushrooms) filling. Traditionally enjoyed in France for breakfast with coffee and milk.