Dallas bagel shop takes top honor among global competitors at New York BagelFest

(JNS) - Starship Bagel of Dallas won the Best Bagel award at this year's New York BagelFest, a competition that brought bakeries from across the globe to Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y., on Nov. 16.

In addition to taking home the top prize in the festival's blind-tasting category, the Dallas bagel shop also earned wins in multiple subcategories, including Best New York Style Bagel and Best Showmanship, as well as placements in Most Creative and Schmear of the Year.

New York BagelFest 2025, sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company, drew over 2,000 attendees and 23 exhibitors as the festival emphasi...