Irwin Shlafman is a born storyteller. When I met him, I wasn't sure if he was telling a true story or not, but for the first time in a long time, I didn't care. I just listened and was transported into the story of the Montreal Bagel.
Today, Fairmount Bagel, owned by Mr. Shlafman, celebrated 100 years of business. It has never expanded, which I respect greatly, and upgraded to a system that doesn't pollute the air with the woodburning ovens so vital to the Montreal bagel.
I have eaten bagels in a lot of places, but the Montreal bagel is my favourite, and Fairmount is the place I wish I go each time. If you ever get to chat with Mr. Shlafman, you are in for an even bigger treat than a perfect sesame bagel!
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