Iconic NYC bagel brand H&H will open in Chapel Hill
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H&H Bagels is making its North Carolina debut with a shop in Chapel Hill's University Place opening later this year.
Why it matters: H&H is a legendary New York City bagel brand with a huge following, and it's etched its place in pop culture with appearances in shows like "Sex and the City" and "Seinfeld."
The big picture: H&H plans to open five locations in the Triangle, the News & Observer reported earlier this year. This is part of a larger Connecticut-to-California expansion the bagel-maker is planning.
Dig in: H&H has been serving "artisanal water bagels" since the '70s. They're still kettle-boiled in the Big Apple with New York tap, and then baked to order on location, Axios' Anna Spiegel reported.
- A spokesperson told Anna that "the magic of New York City water" is all about its minerality — soft water makes for "tender" dough — neutral pH for ideal fermentation and consistency.
Details: The Chapel Hill store will be at 239 S. Estes Dr., Suite 101, an H&H spokesperson confirmed to Axios.
- They declined to share additional locations, though a press release indicated Raleigh and Durham will also have H&H locations.
The bottom line: The Triangle, a hotspot for relocated New Yorkers, has been growing its offering of high-quality bagel shops — from Benchwarmers in Raleigh to Isaac's in Durham to Brandwein's in Chapel Hill.
