Those who know me already know that one of my favorite hobbies is watching all sorts of documentaries on YouTube, from geopolitics to science to architecture, along with a ton of cooking videos, among many other topics. If there’s any recommendation algorithm that really knows me, it’s YouTube’s.
One thing I’ve discovered is that you can stumble on cinematic hidden gems in the most unexpected places, like this three-minute documentary by NOWNESS about a 24/7 bagel shop in London.
Legendary for its freshly baked Jewish-style bagels, piled high with salt beef, and smoked salmon and cream cheese, Beigel Bake on London’s Brick Lane has become a culinary landmark, first opened in 1974 by brothers Amnon Cohen and Sammy Minzley. As a staple of the city’s late-night food scene, the 24-hour bakery in the heart of the East End has seen the neighborhood evolve while its menu remains largely unchanged, now led by the family’s next generation, and serving a revolving door of cab drivers, early-morning commuters, late-night clubbers, tourists, and locals.
I hope I’ve discovered something new for you today. Expect more random video recommendations on this blog; I have hundreds of videos categorised in different lists.