Mmmmmm... bagels

Chew on this. It won't be long and northwest residents will be treated to authentic New York style, kettle boiled bagels. That means a shiny, deep amber-colored bagel with a chewy crust and a delicious, tightly textured
inner mass. In a word, YUM.

Kettleman Bagels and Bakery will open at 2314 NW Lovejoy in the former home of Northwest Neighborhood Market. The Portland-based company was founded in 2006 and there is one current retail location at 2235 SE 11th (on SE 11th between Grant and Sherman). Head over and enjoy a taste of what will certainly become a popular NW destination.

The menu features bagels and shmears in assorted flavors. One thing that I find particularly compelling is the Eggel Sandwich, a large AA Scrambled Egg served on your choice of fresh baked bagel. These bites of heaven are served with anything from sausage to gruyere cheese. (just drooled on my keyboard) Best of all, the prices are reasonable. You can get a bagel topped with a scrambled egg, sausage and sharp cheddar for just $3.95 or make it a Power Combo (Your choice of drink - 16 oz Fountain Drink, 12 oz Minute Maid Juice or 12 oz Stumptown Brewed Coffee or Tea) for $4.75.

Bagels aren't just for breakfast anymore. At Kettleman, the lunch menu features assorted Boar's Head Brand meats and cheeses on cold or hot bagel sandwiches. A la carte prices range from $4.95-$6.75 or do the Power Lunch Combo (Your choice of drink (16 Oz. Fountain Drink or 12 Oz. Minute Maid Juice or 12 Oz. Stumptown Brewed Coffee or Tea and a 1/4 Lb. Serving of Potato or Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw) from $6.45-$8.25.