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Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
ArtyBaker takeaway review: This authentically French Kimmage bakery offers the best bagels in Dublin
What's on offer? Artybaker is owned by Romain Tessier, a French baker originally trained in the Loire Valley, and his wife Suzanne Hodgkinson. It opened in Sandycove in 2021 and now has six locations across Dublin , including Kimmage , Sandymount , Dalkey , Bath Avenue, Grand Canal Dart , and Blackrock Market. Tessier applies traditional French baking techniques to a small-batch, high-quality model. Croissants are made over three days, with long fermentations and careful lamination. The bagels follow a similar principle – boiled, well-glazed and baked for texture – and are offered plain, sesame, jalapeño or everything. Pastries are a major strength, including a Swiss roll with vanilla custard and chocolate, and a honey and sea salt croissant. All products are made from scratch with an emphasis on timing, fermentation and consistency. Artybaker now employs 30 people and produces everything in-house using time-honoured methods. The bagels, in particular, are widely regarded as among the best in the city. What did we order? Turkey club bagel sandwich (sesame), pastrami bagel sandwich (jalapeño & cheddar), veggie bagel sandwich (everything) and lox bagel sandwich (plain). READ MORE How was the service? Very pleasant. You wait your turn and order at the counter. Was the food nice? The pastrami bagel with jalapeño and cheddar was the standout. The bagel had a good glaze and proper chew. The cheese had melted, although Swiss cheese would be preferable to cheddar. The filling was generous: pastrami, cheddar, pickled cucumber, iceberg lettuce and a tangy mustard-based sauce with noticeable acidity. Flavours were sharp and well balanced. The turkey club on a sesame bagel was my least favourite. It came loaded with good quality turkey, grilled bacon, tomato, Swiss cheese, and mayonnaise. I found it a little bit bland, but my wingman ranked it top. The lox on a plain bagel was a classic salmon and cream cheese bagel with red onion, cucumber and capers. The salmon was farmed, which is to be expected. It was good quality and firm. The veggie on everything bagel was slathered in cream cheese and stuffed with avocado, tomato, cucumber, coleslaw, iceberg lettuce, capers and dill. The avocado was properly ripe and the overall mix was fresh and balanced. A strong vegetarian option. What about the packaging? Bagels are packed in pretty pink and white striped bags, wrapped in recyclable paper. What did it cost? €43.50 for lunch for four people: turkey bagel sandwich, €10.50; pastrami bagel sandwich, €10.50; veggie bagel sandwich, €10.50; and lox bagel sandwich, €12. Where does it deliver? The Kimmage store opens 7.30am – 3pm. There is no delivery, it is takeaway only. Would I order it again? Yes, these are the best bagels you'll get. They're on the expensive side, but they make for a very good lunch.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Bagel Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A recall of bagels and pastries due to possible undeclared allergens has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Bonami Baking Company, Inc., based in California, issued a voluntary recall on July 24 for various bagel, bun and croissant products due potential undeclared milk, wheat, eggs, and soy. The FDA later issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on August 13. Newsweek contacted the Bonami Baking Company, Inc. for comment by email outside of regular working hours. Stock image. The Bonami Baking Company, Inc. issued a voluntary recall on July 24 for various bagel, bun and croissant products due potential undeclared allergens. Stock image. The Bonami Baking Company, Inc. issued a voluntary recall on July 24 for various bagel, bun and croissant products due potential undeclared allergens. Francis Chung/POLITICO/AP Why It Matters A Class II risk classification (one of three) refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. Milk, wheat, eggs and soy are four of the nine major food allergens. The others are fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and sesame. Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms, such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications, such as anaphylaxis, that may include fatal respiratory problems. What To Know The products impacted by the recall are the following: Whole Grain Par Baked Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel - 192 cases (72 pieces/case) - undeclared milk Cheddar Bagel - 6,156 pieces - undeclared milk and wheat Chocolate Croissants - 21,096 pieces - undeclared wheat, milk, and soy Whole Wheat Chocolate Croissants - 351 cases (144 pieces/case) - undeclared milk and soy Wheat Hamburger Buns - 61,862 packages (12 dozen/package) - undeclared milk and/or eggs The products have use-by dates between 7/20/2025 and 7/20/2026. They were distributed to retail locations in California. As of August 13, there had been no reports of illnesses in connection to the consumption of the recalled products. What People Are Saying The FDA, on its website: "People with food allergies should read labels and avoid the foods they are allergic to. The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food." The Mayo Clinic, on its website: "Milk allergy is an atypical immune system response to milk and products containing milk. It's one of the most common food allergies in children. Cow's milk is the usual cause of milk allergy, but milk from sheep, goats, buffalo and other mammals also can cause a reaction. "An allergic reaction usually occurs soon after you or your child consumes milk. Signs and symptoms of milk allergy range from mild to severe and can include wheezing, vomiting, hives and digestive problems. Milk allergy can also cause anaphylaxis — a severe, life-threatening reaction." Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, previously told Newsweek: "Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last five, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there's like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods." What Happens Next The recalls are listed as ongoing, according to the FDA. Consumers who have allergies or sensitives to milk, wheat, eggs and soy should not consume the recalled products.
