Fodor's Expert Review Mile End

Named for a neighborhood in Montreal where the city's famed bagel bakeries exist, Mile End has became one of the darlings of the city's fooderati since it opened in Brooklyn in 2010. The Montreal bagels are authentic, but the real reason to come here is for the impressive deli fare, including pastrami, roast beef, and smoked-meat sandwiches. The poutine—french fries with cheese curds and gravy—is a delicious mess. There's now seating in the long, narrow room, as well as dinner service. Dinner is also served at the original Brooklyn location in Boerum Hill, at 97A Hoyt Street.