Essa Bagel: Midtown

My last big weeknight out sent me straight to Essa Bagel for my favorite post-party cure-all, bagels!  While H&H and Tal Bagels are also dear to my heart, I prefer the chewy exterior and soft interior of the Essa Bagel to the sweet/soft H&H style.  It also doesn't hurt that the Essa Bagel is a behemoth in comparison, and they will toast it, butter and cream cheese it (in this case, I went with scallion cream cheese and a side of butter -yes, both - on an everything bagel).  Essa Bagel in midtown will also give you bacon on your egg and cheese sandwich, unlike the Kosher downtown location.  Get there in the morning and your bagel will be hot, too!  The perfect way to cure what ails you.