Tasty doughy bliss!
The “ultimate” bagel from a beloved New York City shop shut down unexpectedly It’s now up for auction on eBay after a worrying health inspection this week – giving unhappy customers one last chance to eat the famous snack.
This listing offers fans of Absolute Bagels another chance to get the plain, cinnamon raisin and pumpernickel bagels from the Upper West Side staple that debuted in the 1990s.
But slicing up a piece of “NYC history” will come at a steep price, as bidding starts at $14.99 per bagel.
Bidders can also buy it Trio of Bagels According to online marketplace, for $49.99.
“Some of the last Absolut Bagels ever made are being auctioned off,” the seller wrote.
“Unfortunately, Absolute Bagels closes on December 12, 2024, meaning a piece of Upper West Side and NYC history is lost. Luckily, these bagels purchased before health inspection have been frozen, and can be yours!”
The store, located on Broadway between West 107th and 108th Streets, was closed by the city health department after a failed inspection that revealed rat infestations in food preparation, storage and service areas.
The inspectors who slapped the eatery 67-Violation sheet On Wednesday, it was said that sugar packets under the bagel counter had apparently been gnawed on by dangerous creatures and rodent carcasses were left to rot in gum traps on top of the walk-in unit.
“We ordered its closure because we found that the pest and food contamination conditions pose an imminent public health threat,” the health department said.
Has been absolute bagels Consistently rated as one of the best in the city over the past three decades and was especially famous for serving a range of bagels and skimmers with unique flavors such as walnut cream cheese.
The sudden closure came as a shock to loyal customers and foodies – some of whom have made breakfast a part of their morning routine during its 30-year run.
“Honestly, I would go home and cry,” Katherine Swain, 53, told The Post, adding that she got a bagel with plain cream cheese and tomato from the store every day.
“It’s the center of this neighborhood…Everyone inside – they feel like family. They have truly adopted me as their family. This is what makes it special. This is not a big business. “They know everyone who comes there.”
There is no information on whether the eatery – which temporarily closed in 2013 and 2017 due to similar circumstances – will reopen. Rafe Evans, who first rented the place to owner Samek Thongkriang in 1992, was asked by the owner to let it go.
As of Saturday night, no bids had been placed on any of the four auctions. The seller is offering free shipping with an estimated delivery date between December 27th and January 3rd.
The auction is scheduled to end on December 23.
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