Detroit bagel shop named among best in America

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Everyone loves a good bagel.

Thrillist released their list of the best bagel shops in America outside of New York. One Detroit shop made the list.

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Detroit Institute of Bagels (Corktown)

Despite sounding like an online school for bagel makers, this family-run bagel shop started off in an apartment kitchen -- before business blew up, and they decided to turn a 19th-century Corktown building into Michigan's premiere bagel shop.

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They boil their handmade bagels every day, and feature flavors varying from rosemary olive oil to jalapeño cheddar.

And -- despite being untraditional -- they have a selection of bagel-ready jams to schmear on your bagel of choice. It's a serious name, for a serious bagel joint.  

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