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NMN80 t1_j5vgzij wrote

Must have nominated herself because there’s no way gif

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j5vmkch wrote

idk, for as much shit as i've read about her or her places, the closest i've seen to a complaint about the actual food was a small child making a weird face at an unusual smell.

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ScatmanJohnMcEnroe t1_j5w5cjy wrote

This isn't a complaint, really, but the food isn't good enough for me to risk being in proximity to the owner. Is that the hallmark of a James Beard Award winner?

I mean, probably, these things are the Golden Globes of the food world.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j60vssj wrote

i honestly wouldnt even know. i heard that kid didnt like the smell, but i dont go the east side because there be dragons there

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nelson64 t1_j5vqa0s wrote

Yeah say what you will, but the food is good at Little Sister and the bagels are the best bagels in town at Rebelle.

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LionMcTastic t1_j5w2t29 wrote

If you've never had a bagel before, or enjoy rock-adjacent foods, then sure.

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nelson64 t1_j5w2z98 wrote

They’ve always been nice and soft when I’ve had them. They do get hard fast though like if you dont eat them within 2-3 days.

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sophware t1_j5wmb1o wrote

Anyone who knows from bagels knows you freeze them if you're not going to eat them within hours, not days.

If you love the bagels from that place, great. Nobody should yuck your yum. Best in town, though...

Make sure you've tried others. The only thing better than a bagel you really enjoy is a bagel you enjoy even more.

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nelson64 t1_j5wo7hd wrote

Yeah any time I’ve gotten more than one bagel to take home from there, I’ve frozen them! Great tip.

I mean out of the bagel place on broadway and providence bagel, I’d definitely say Rebelle is my fave bagel.

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sophware t1_j5wp5xr wrote

Excellent!

Because of the strong rep and the location, I've retried Rebelle three times. That probably would have been my limit on its own, but that woman cemented things.

Bagel Gourmet is worth a try, if you're so inclined. A blind taste test is always fun.

Had a chance to get my hands on a dozen from Absolute Bagles in NY. Ate 4 in the car on the way home, lol.

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nelson64 t1_j5wpfkn wrote

Of course any bagel from NY is gonna be next level!

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LionMcTastic t1_j5w3la6 wrote

Then I guess she serves 2-3 old bagels, which actually sounds pretty on-brand for her

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FrutaFertil t1_j5y5o22 wrote

You can’t buy this type of recognition, are you familiar with the JBF at all? So salty!

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_j5y5w97 wrote

Another chef has to nominate Mirena, right? Wild that anyone would stand for her.

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FrutaFertil t1_j5zshze wrote

Actually just some info for you and other folks who can't be bothered to google how the JBF nominations are cooked up: a whole panel of chefs (including former JBF nominees and winners), food writers & critics and other important figures in the food & hospitality scene get to nominate and cast votes. So yes, other chefs must have thrown her name in the ring. Is it a wildcard choice? Absolutely. But at the end of the day, a JBF nomination is worth gold to anyone who earns one. And what are you doing with your career, other than being super salty on the internet?

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_j604l5c wrote

Don’t worry about me baby, I’m fine. I just … part of me kind of feels bad for her because no one should walk through life with so much anger but man she punches down and she’s so ugly about it. Girl needs to work on her life issues.

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Apokalobster t1_j6077hz wrote

I have a feeling your commenting to that very same angry person lmao

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FrutaFertil t1_j609g5w wrote

You should take your own advice. Stop being angry over someone else’s success or judging if it’s deserved or not. Go make your own success!

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_j60mwgt wrote

Sounds like your defense is it’s okay to be toxic if you’re good at your job. Baby, no. You’re missing the point.

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FrutaFertil t1_j61xywc wrote

Please don’t call me baby. I think you’re missing the point. You’re all over this thread shitting on the nominees and we STILL don’t know where you cook so we can go try your food 😂

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_j633ny7 wrote

I’m cheering for Sly Fox Den Too, I used to eat at The Flume and I’m thrilled for Sherry. The nom is well deserved.

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FrutaFertil t1_j685ylt wrote

Great! It is well deserved. It is well deserved for all of them. Their success doesn’t take away from anything you can do. Bitterness is not a cute look on anyone 😉

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NoRepresentative5593 t1_j69f2jf wrote

You’re really good at moving goalposts, that’s not a quality skill lol.

No bitterness here - I think good food should be judged separately from narcissist owners. But I won’t support toxic people or their businesses. Just an FYI for you - these traits rarely get better over time, they just get worse as the stakes get higher. The owner should be seeking professional help to avoid the eventual fall.

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FrutaFertil t1_j6ba2tu wrote

But see, all over this sub and even in this thread, people are pretty willing to separate the art from the artist for a guy but not for a woman. You say you do and then you put a “but” right after go negate everything you just said. The food must be good if it’s getting this recognition. She has two teams working at two places so there’s that too, people work with/for her and if she was the worst, she wouldn’t be able to put together a team. I’ve heard bad things about many many other chefs this sub loves. So in my view there is clearly a double standard and as other commenters have pointed out, it comes off sexist. As a woman I am bothered.

Ultimately I don’t know how “high stakes” the world of bagels might be to drive this lady into batshit insanity. Maybe we see it happen and everyone can have a laugh. But the title of this thread and the interest it has generated makes me think she’s winning the game on the haters.

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nelson64 t1_j608jiz wrote

That’s literally not how it works haha

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