Midtown
Fresh, toothsome bagels have made this kosher deli a veritable institution. Pick your style of bagel and choose from a sprawling display of cream cheeses and other fillings. For a classic, get scallion cream cheese with lox (smoked salmon), capers, tomato and red onion ($14.50). If the weather's fine, turn right into 51st St and lunch in pretty Greenacre Park.
Warning: deli queues can get insanely long on weekends.
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