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CapeCodBob:

Haven't seen egg bagels in years - and bialys seem to have disappeared from most bagel shops as well.
You should know that bialys and bagels are made from different flours. And the onions in the center are usually caramelized - not toasted like on bagels.
As far as I know, the only purveyor of quality bialys these days is Kossars on the lower east side....
And has everyone forgotten pletzels and onion boards? Oy, such aches I have for those on a Saturday night....

Hey, easy on the onion bagels. Before the Everything Bagel those were my favorites. Plus, the onions used in the center of bialy (moist) are quite a bit different than those thicker, crunchier type onion seeds used on the bagel.

My favorite bagel sandwich: Toasted Everything Bagel, on one half cream cheese and salty lox, on other half butter and American cheese.

As far as controversy. I believe it's over. What's in a name? When it comes to the Everything Bagel, I believe everything.