{
  "id": 8239000,
  "title": "I’m eating here! In search of the perfect New York bagel, pizza slice, cookie and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/im-eating-here-in-search-of-the-perfect-new-york-bagel-pizza-slice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/09/18/new-york-food-tour-manhattan-pizza-bagel-bookie-peninsula-hotel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In anticipation of a summer trip to New York City, the reporter conducted extensive online research on finding the city's best bagel, pizza slice, cookie, and more. The search yielded conflicting opinions from locals and visitors alike, leading the reporter to opt for a food walking tour to experience the city's iconic bites. Hosted by Ben, a guide specializing in the city's culinary history, the tour began at Black Seed Bagels at Rockefeller Centre, where an everything bagel with cream cheese ($2.25) served as the starting point for the city's food history. The tour continued to John's Pizzeria of Times Square, where the reporter tasted a coal-fired brick oven pizza, and Angelina Paris, where the reporter indulged in a cold chocolate treat. The tour then moved through Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, and Grand Central Terminal, where Ben shared historical insights about the city's architecture and landmarks. The final stop was Joe's on East 48th Street, where the reporter tasted hearty steamed soup dumplings. Overall, the reporter found the tour to be a delightful way to experience New York City's diverse and delicious food scene.",
  "summary": "“Where can I find the best bagel in New York?” It was a question I typed into Google several times in the run-up to my summer trip to the Big Apple, swapping out “bagel” for other New York staples, from cookies to slices of pizza. I also asked around, quizzing friends who had visited and locals I met along the way. In a city as big as New York , it was no surprise to receive an abundance of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Reporter researched NYC's best bagel, pizza, cookie",
    "Joined food walking tour led by culinary history guide",
    "Tour visited iconic spots like Black Seed Bagels and Joe's"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "I’m eating here! In search of the perfect New York bagel, pizza slice, cookie and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/im-eating-here-in-search-of-the-perfect-new-york-bagel-pizza-slice-8240012",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:04:00.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}