Utopia pays such attention to detail that the 36-hour process is adjusted for each batch to create a perfectly crispy-fluffy-moist stock of bagels in which no two are exactly alike. He says not many bagels shops use old-fashioned production methods such as hand-rolling each bagel and letting it set for a prolonged time in a cooling chamber.
“They don’t really make ‘em the way we make ‘em anymore,” Spellman said. Spellman has worked in bagel stores for most of his life and he says that Utopia Bagels are so beloved because the standards are so high and their bagels are superior. He answers the phone with, “Bagels, can I help you?” in a comfortable way which shows that he already knows what people want and expect from the neighborhood institution. Spellman has been managing the business for about a year to help with the changes, taking over for a longtime employee who stepped down into a less demanding role on staff. Spellman said the bagel store was long overdue for a makeover, but an offer to be included as a FreshDirect food vendor was the ultimate catalyst for change.įive-packs of Utopia Bagels can now be delivered right to a customer’s door, and all of the work and food storage spaces behind the counter were enlarged to accommodate the dramatic production increase. “People come in and they’re blown away by what we’ve done with the interior,” Spellman said. The interior seating area has also been expanded to have long, communal tables. The food offerings now include more deli options with many different kinds of smoked fish, a beefed-up sandwich menu with 10 new recipes and almost double the amount of refrigerator space for more drinks as well as a spread of bagels in both classic and innovative flavors. The 35-year-old business is now double its previous size with lots of new added features, according to store manager Scott Spellman.
Whitestone‘s Utopia Bagels is back and better than ever since a recent renovation and an expansion into online food delivery with FreshDirect. Lightly flour a work surface, transfer the dough over to the surface and knead it to form a dough. There will still be flour, but it’s okay. Add in the Greek Yogurt and use a large spoon to mix them and form a rough ball of dough. << Back to News Popular Utopia Bagels reopened in Whitestone and now offers FreshDirect delivery Mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
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