Store: A kiosk inside the Essex Street Market. Interesting set-up that utilizes space well, like a high-class airport vendor. Slick signage with nice staff. Very small drink selection but compelling pastry offerings. Hard to rank much above this given the kiosk parameters. 3.75

Bagel: Large bagel, double-sided toppings. The toppings are standard plus oat, with some salt kernels thrown in. The kernels themselves don't provide pop but there is a good brine on the shell. The bagel was served quartered. I spent a long time thinking about the merits of this presentation. Ultimately I like it for my personal experience as a bagel reviewer but not for a casual bagel consumer. I liked a lot of individual aspects of this bagels but it doesn't come together in a cohesive whole. It also trended tough in an unfresh fashion. 3.5

Cream Cheese: Served deli case cool. Decent amount and coverage, applied clean. Moderate tang, limited scallion influence. No demonstration of unique qualities. 3.25