A couple of months ago Morty's Deli in Tenleytown closed for good. Although the restaurant
reportedly had not been profitable for its last few years, it had its dedicated fans, especially for its bagels. Recently on our companion listserv, the
Cleveland-Park Email List, posters have been debating where to find good bagels now that Morty's is no more. There were recommendations for bagel places from Georgetown to far-flung Rockville, along with fond memories of bagels past, especially those bought for small change in delis in Brooklyn or Boston.
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Parkway Deli on Grubb Road in Silver Spring could be the answer for those of us lamenting the loss of Mortys. I've eaten in the restaurant, and it seems like the real deal (or real deli).
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Bagel City on Rockville Pike and
Ize's on Rockville Pike both have delicious bagels.
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I'm a former resident of Cleveland Park who is surprised that people don't mention
Calvert-Woodley Liquors for bagels. I think they are brought in from H&H in New York City and they are outstanding. Not to mention the cheese samples and other yummy stuff.
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