Rubinstein Bagels Explained

Rubinstein Bagels
Current-Owner:Ethan Stowell
Previous-Owner:Andrew Rubinstein
City:Seattle
County:King
State:Washington
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Country:United States
Coordinates:47.6151°N -122.3402°W
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Rubinstein Bagels is a bagel brand with three locations in the Seattle metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Washington, owned by Ethan Stowell's restaurants. In Seattle, the business operates in South Lake Union and on Capitol Hill; since 2023, a third location has operated in Redmond.

Rubinstein was established by Andrew Rubinstein, who initially sold bagels out of Cortina Cafe as well as Two Union Square's second floor lobby. He opened the South Lake Union and Capitol Hill locations before selling his interest in the business to Ethan Stowell and focusing on a new Bagel venture, Hey Bagel.[1]

Rubinstein has garnered a positive reception. Food & Wine has featured the bagels.[2]

Description

When the original shop opened, Rubinstein offered 12 sourdough[3] bagel varieties, including jalapeño white cheddar, salted rosemary, shallot, cacio e pepe, and chocolate and cherry.[4] Various schmears are also available, and the menu has also included egg breakfast sandwiches, salads, and duck fat matzo ball soup.[5]

History

The business was founded by Andrew Rubinstein,[6] [7] who initially sold bagels at Cortina Cafe, owned by Ethan Stowell Restaurants. The company then opened stand-alone bagel stores in South Lake Union, followed by Capitol Hill neighborhoods of Seattle.[8] [9] [10] His tagline was, "These are the bagels you've been looking for."[11] Andrew Rubinstein sold his remaining interest in the bagel bran to Ethan Stowell restaurants, operators of several other chains of restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.[12] [13]

Andrew Rubinstein also sold bagels in Two Union Square's second floor lobby before founding stand-alone stores.[14] The business' first brick and mortar location opened in the Via6 Towers in the Denny Triangle/South Lake Union area in December 2020.[15] [16] [17] The business has been part of a South Lake Union food tour.[18]

A second location has operated on Capitol Hill since October 15, 2021,[19] [20] in the space previously occupied by the Wandering Goose.[21] [22] [23] In January 2022, The Seattle Times said Rubinstein "[seemed] bent on world domination", with plans to add more locations.[24]

Following a delay,[25] a third location began operating in Redmond in 2023.[26] [27] [28] The 2,680 square-foot space in Redmond operates in GGLO-designed Porch + Park building,[29] and opens onto Downtown Park.[30]

Reception

The Seattle Times said, "the brand new Rubinstein Bagels just might be the best thing since sliced bread", and Christina Ausley included the business in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2020 overview of the city's best bagel shops.[31] Seattle's Child magazine said in 2020, "Rubinstein Bagels has gained a following for great texture, innovative yet classic accompaniments (shallots, anyone? Fried onion and chive cream cheese?) and a trendy twist – sourdough starter."[32] In 2021, David Landsel included Rubinstein in Food & Wines overview of the best bagels in the United States,[33] and Alyssa Therrien included the business in the Daily Hive's overview of Seattle's best bagels.[34]

The matzo ball soup was included in 2021 overviews of comforting soups published by Eater Seattle and The Seattle Times.[35] [36] The website also included the breakfast sandwiches in a guide of the city's best.[37] Alana Al-Hatlani included Rubinstein in Eater Seattle's 2022 list of 10 "sensational" bagel shops in the metropolitan area.[38] KNKX food commentator Nancy Leson praised the bagel sandwich in 2022.[39] Rubinstein is a favorite local bagel establishment of chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt.[40]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Why Andrew Rubinstein Walked Away From His Famous Bagel Shop . Harry Cheadle . Eater Seattle . Jul 19, 2023 . Jun 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240222033845/https://seattle.eater.com/2023/7/19/23800021/why-andrew-rubinstein-sold-rubinstein-bagels-hey-bagel . Feb 22, 2024.
  2. News: The Best Bagels in America . David Landsel . Mar 5, 2021 . Jun 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303233715/https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/best-bagels-america . Mar 3, 2024.
  3. Web site: 2022-03-09 . Bagels, lox and schmear: Cathy Barrow reveals how to make a whole brunch of deli classics at home . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230617130221/https://www.salon.com/2022/03/09/bagels-lox-and-schmear-cathy-barrow-reveals-how-to-make-a-whole-brunch-of-deli-classics-at-home/ . 2023-06-17 . 2023-07-14 . . en . 43916723.
  4. Web site: A Field Guide to Seattle Bagels . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230118202240/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/best-bagels-in-seattle . 2023-01-18 . 2023-07-14 . . en-US . 1931-2792.
  5. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2020-12-29 . Lauded Rubinstein Bagels Opens Its New Cafe Near the Spheres . 2022-11-29 . . . en . 2022-11-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128041141/https://seattle.eater.com/2020/12/29/22204858/rubinstein-bagels-opens-new-cafe-in-via6-building . live .
  6. Web site: Vermillion . Allecia . 2020-12-29 . At Last, Rubinstein Bagels Opens a Proper Shop . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129205221/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2020/12/rubinstein-bagels-opens-a-new-shop-at-sixth-and-lenora-seattle . 2022-11-29 . 2022-11-29 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US.
  7. Web site: Clement . Bethany Jean . 2019-07-16 . Is this Seattle's best bagel? Brand-new Rubinstein Bagels is ready for your taste test . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129205221/https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/0721-taste/ . 2022-11-29 . 2022-11-29 . . . en-US . 0745-9696 . 9198928.
  8. Web site: Al-Hatlani . Alana . 2021-01-14 . Seattle has waited a long time for bagels like Rubinstein's, now open in SLU . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210129130614/https://komonews.com/seattle-refined/rubinstein-bagels-food-south-lake-union-washington . 2021-01-29 . 2023-07-14 . . en.
  9. Web site: 2019-07-26 . From New York to Seattle: A story of one family's obsession with bagels . 2023-07-14 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2020-08-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200805225846/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/from-new-york-to-seattle-a-story-of-one-familys-obsession-with-bagels/ . live .
  10. Web site: Bell . Julianne . A New Vinyl-Themed Bar and More Seattle Food News You Can Use: June 7, 2019 Edition . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200317041830/https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2019/06/07/40421444/a-new-vinyl-themed-bar-and-more-seattle-food-news-you-can-use-june-7-2019-edition . 2020-03-17 . 2023-07-14 . . en . 1935-9004.
  11. Web site: Bell . Julianne . The Most Anticipated Seattle Restaurant and Bar Openings of 2020 . 2023-07-14 . The Stranger . en . 2021-01-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121154226/https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2020/01/09/42518010/the-most-anticipated-restaurant-and-bar-openings-of-2020 . live .
  12. Web site: Rubinstein Bagels Founder Launches Hey Bagel Solo Project on the Eastside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529145620/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2023/05/rubinstein-founder-hey-bagel-solo-project-eastside . 2023-05-29 . 2023-07-14 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US.
  13. Web site: Cheadle . Harry . 2023-07-19 . Why Andrew Rubinstein Walked Away From His Famous Bagel Shop . 2023-07-21 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-07-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230721045613/https://seattle.eater.com/2023/7/19/23800021/why-andrew-rubinstein-sold-rubinstein-bagels-hey-bagel . live .
  14. Web site: Hill . Megan . 2019-08-19 . South Lake Union Is Getting the First of Many Rubinstein Bagels Locations . 2023-07-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-03-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324123055/https://seattle.eater.com/2019/8/19/20812142/rubinstein-bagels-opening-south-lake-union . live .
  15. Web site: Al-Hatlani . Alana . 2021-01-14 . Seattle has waited a long time for bagels like Rubinstein's, now open in SLU . 2023-07-14 . Seattle Refined . en . 2022-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221130010344/https://seattlerefined.com/eat-drink/rubinstein-bagels-food-south-lake-union-washington . live .
  16. Web site: Ausley . Christina . 2021-01-08 . Famed Rubinstein Bagels opens new cafe in downtown Seattle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230521164121/https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/rubinstein-bagels-opens-new-cafe-downtown-seattle-15853954.php . 2023-05-21 . 2023-07-14 . . . en . 0745-970X . 3734418.
  17. Web site: February 17, 2021 . Bagel lovers, rejoice! This new Seattle spot serves the real deal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220102053641/https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/bagel-lovers-rejoice-this-new-seattle-spot-serves-the-real-deal/281-41ac4dae-cade-4d59-ab3d-025f6ab3df9b . 2022-01-02 . 2023-07-14 . . en-US.
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  19. Web site: Streefkerk . Mark Van . 2021-10-15 . Star Restaurateur Renee Erickson Is Representing Seattle on the 'Kelly and Ryan Show' . 2023-07-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208131158/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/10/15/22728238/star-restaurateur-renee-erickson-is-representing-seattle-on-the-kelly-and-ryan-show . live .
  20. Web site: Smith . Rich . Slog AM: The Ferries Had a Bad Weekend, Bruce Harrell Had a Bad Weekend, and 85% of the World's Population Had a Bad Century Due to Climate Change . 2023-07-15 . The Stranger . en . 2022-05-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220527074656/https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2021/10/12/61906974/slog-am-the-ferries-had-a-bad-weekend-bruce-harrell-had-a-bad-weekend-and-85-of-the-worlds-population-had-a-bad-century-due-to-climate-ch . live .
  21. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2020-08-10 . Rising Bagel Star Rubinstein Plans New Downtown Shop for October . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129205221/https://seattle.eater.com/2020/8/10/21361917/rubinstein-bagels-new-shop-october-2020-via6 . 2022-11-29 . 2022-11-29 . Eater Seattle . en.
  22. Web site: Vermillion . Allecia . 2021-10-12 . Rubinstein Bagels' Capitol Hill Location Opens This Week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129205222/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2021/10/rubinstein-bagels-opens-capitol-hill-location . 2022-11-29 . 2022-11-29 . . en-US.
  23. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-03-16 . Growing Bagel Baker Rubinstein Plots New Capitol Hill Location . 2023-07-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-02-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203204034/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/3/16/22334581/rubinstein-bagels-plans-new-capitol-hill-location . live .
  24. Web site: 2022-01-20 . J. Kenji López-Alt says Seattle's bagels are as good as New York's. Here are his top 5 . 2023-07-14 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2022-11-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221108215611/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/j-kenji-lopez-alt-says-seattle-bagels-are-as-good-as-new-yorks-here-are-his-top-5/ . live .
  25. Web site: Callaghan . Adam H. . 2022-11-23 . Phinney Ridge Development Locks In High-Quality Beer, Bread, and Natural Wine Shops . 2023-07-14 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-03-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321200815/https://seattle.eater.com/2022/11/23/23473599/doe-bay-wine-company-phinney-ridge-howdy-bagel-rubinstein-acqui-terme-french-guys-bakery . live .
  26. Web site: Stewart . Jade Yamazaki . 2022-03-02 . Tavolàta and Rubinstein Bagels Will Open Locations in Downtown Redmond . 2022-11-29 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129205223/https://seattle.eater.com/2022/3/2/22958562/seattle-redmond-tavolata-rubinstein-bagels-top-chef-blood-drive . live .
  27. Web site: Karneus . Ann . 2022-02-22 . Ethan Stowell's Tavolàta and Rubinstein Bagels Plan Redmond Locations . 2022-11-29 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US . 2023-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230714025233/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2022/02/ethan-stowell-tavolata-rubinstein-bagels-opening-downtown-redmond . live .
  28. Web site: Thompson . Joey . February 18, 2022 . Ethan Stowell to open Tavolàta restaurant in downtown Redmond project . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220221080256/https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2022/02/20/ethan-stowell-redmond-tavolata.html . 2022-02-21 . 2023-07-14 . . 8750-7757.
  29. News: June 15, 2023 . News: MainStreet opens new Redmond apartments . 2023-07-14 . Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.
  30. Web site: 2022-03-08 . Porch + Park mixed-use building to host Rubinstein Bagels and Tavolàta Italian restaurant . 2023-07-14 . Redmond Reporter . en-US . 2023-03-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230331224211/https://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/porch-park-mixed-use-building-to-host-rubinstein-bagels-and-tavolta-italian-restaurant/ . live .
  31. Web site: Ausley . Christina . 2020-10-07 . Where to find Seattle's best bagel shops . 2023-07-14 . . en-US . 2023-01-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112011332/https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/slideshow/where-to-find-the-best-bagel-shops-in-seattle-210350.php . live .
  32. Web site: O'Connor . Jillian . 2020-09-16 . Stuff we love: Things to do, things to eat all around Puget Sound . 2023-07-14 . Seattle's Child . en-US . 2022-10-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007102754/https://www.seattleschild.com/stuff-we-love-things-to-do-things-to-eat-all-around-puget-sound/ . live .
  33. Web site: The Best Bagels in America . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230629215025/https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/best-bagels-america . 2023-06-29 . 2023-07-14 . . . en . 0741-9015.
  34. Web site: Here's where to find the best bagels in Seattle Dished . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221201163457/https://dailyhive.com/seattle/best-bagels-in-seattle . 2022-12-01 . 2023-07-14 . . en . Vancouver, British Columbia.
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  38. Web site: Al-Hatlani . Alana . 2021-08-19 . 10 Sensational Bagel Shops Around the Seattle Area . 2022-11-29 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129182144/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-bagels-seattle-area . live .
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