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Bagel Shops Are Blossoming In Belmar!

March means many things in the Rat’s basecamp of Belmar/Lake Como. Spring is on the way, the Saint Ratrick’s Season begins with the annual Belmar St Patty’s Parade, and well,…

BAGELS THAT ARE DYED GREEN
JACKIE BAM BAM FARAGO

March means many things in the Rat's basecamp of Belmar/Lake Como. Spring is on the way, the Saint Ratrick's Season begins with the annual Belmar St Patty's Parade, and well, with that comes those green bagels.

This year is a bit different though as we have a brand new bagel shop in on section of town, and a well known local name in bagels getting set to open a new shop of their own, not too far away.

First off, new to the scene is Hot Bagels, Belmar's Finest, at 703 9th Avenue, in the spot of the former Belmar Bagel Cafe. They were selling bagels in shop  as well as from a stand out in front of the storefront for the folks getting off the train and making their way to the St Patty's parade this past Sunday. Meanwhile,

We secured our green bagels for the office from this new place, and they were delicious.

We snagged some photos of the new establishment and it looks like they not only have a ton of different bagels, but their cream cheese game is on point! Also, Hot Bagels has a great location that helped the former shop gain a lot of loyal customers, which is sure to continue if they keep baking great product like we had Sunday. You can check out their menu at their website: https://www.belmarbagels.com/

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Meanwhile...

The next place is a familiar name to the Jersey Shore, The Corner Bagelry, which has more than one location in Monmouth County. For many years they occupied a spot at 1104 Main Street, in Belmar. Now they will be moving a bit farther south on Main, opening soon at 1012 Main Street, the former Stained Glass Gallery.

Moreover, This space is without a doubt a much bigger spot than the original Main Street location, and should bolster the Corner Bagelry's already expansive breakfast and lunch menu. I actually was able to snap some photos of the new build out during my ride on the Rat's parade float! Their menu can be found at https://www.cornerbagelry.com/

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So, if you're in Belmar and need a little shmeer, you will soon have two great new spots to get your nosh on!

Believe it or not, Jimmy’s first job was overnights at a Christian Radio Station. He claims he got into radio because like Rocky Balboa once said, “cause I can’t sing or dance.” Jimmy loves to write about all local happenings, especially around his town of Toms River. Favorite Pastime (other than masturbation, of course): Cheering for the Yankees, and crying for the J-E-T-S!!! Favorite Food: Hot Sauce…I collect ’em! Favorite Drink: PRUNO…look it up, if you dare! Favorite Movies: The Exorcist, Planet of The Apes (the original), To Kill a Mockingbird, Annie Hall, and of course GF 1 & GF 2…I heard that’s how the real fans refer to them. Favorite Movie Line: easy…Murry-Caddyshack-“big hitter, the Lama”…f#$*in’ riot! Best Rat Rock Bands: STP, VH, ZEP, PEARL JAM, FOOS, PEPPERS,AC/DC Favorite New Bands: Glorious Sons, Rival Sons, Dirty Honey Most Embarrassing Moment: the moment my mother reads this shit! Best Day: I know a lot of folks say this, but it’s true: the day my little girl Jynell and my boy Big D were born! Next to that, it would have to be the day I was baked on earth day in Central Park and met Keefer Sutherland…baked too, I believe.