Premium condiment brand TRUFF teamed up with PopUp Bagels to launch a limited-edition Hot Sauce Schmear to delight fans with a sweet and spicy spin on the classic bagel and cream cheese combo. This drop follows a successful test run at PopUp Bagels' San Diego location, and now, the Hot Sauce Schmear can be savored nationwide at all PopUp Bagels locations today through June 17th. "The response the first time around in San Diego was way bigger than we expected, and honestly, it was too good to keep as a one-off," said Adam Goldberg, Founder of PopUp Bagels. "TRUFF took something familiar and made it feel completely new, which is always the kind of flavor combination we get excited about."
This spicy, savory TRUFF x PopUp Bagels Hot Sauce Schmear is made with TRUFF's Original Hot Sauce, and on June 4th, fans can visit PopUp Bagels' original New York City location for complimentary TRUFF Hot Sauce giveaways.
Hot Sauce Schmears
TRUFF and PopUp Bagels Launched a Limited-Edition Spicy, Savory Spread
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