Rise Bagels is a chef-driven bagel concept that reimagines everyday comfort food with a globally inspired twist, and it's the place to find novel collaborations with local farmers, fishermen and artisan olive oil makers. Some of the creative, can't-find-anywhere-else items on the menu include open-faced selections like Get Jjigae With It (featuring bulgogi, kimchi jjigae, scrambled eggs, American cheese, sesame leaf, soy pickled radish, cucumber kimchi, and ssamjang schmear) and One Fish (with citrus-cured salmon, yuzu kosho pickled onion, tomato, dill, citrus olive oil, and a bright, zesty lemon schmear.)
Notably, Rise Bagels' bagels are lighter and airier than their traditional New York counterparts but just as chewy, so that they can properly spotlight Southern California's fresh produce and seafood.
What's Driving This Trend
- Global Fusion Comfort
- A blending of familiar comfort dishes with international flavors and condiments creates novel menu identities that resonate with adventurous diners.
- Chef-driven Local Collaboration
- Local partnerships between chefs and farmers, fishermen, and artisan producers are reshaping ingredient provenance and elevating hyper-local narratives.
- Reimagined Staple Textures
- Reworking classic formats—such as lighter, airier yet chewy bagels—enables traditional items to better showcase fresh, region-specific toppings and preparations.
Who This Affects Most
- Quick-service Restaurants
- Quick-service concepts are incorporating chef-led, globally inspired open-face offerings that emphasize fresh regional produce and distinctive schmears.
- Specialty Bakery Supply
- Bakers and ingredient suppliers are adapting formulations and equipment to produce lighter, artisan-style bases tailored for diverse topping applications.
- Food Tourism and Culinary Experiences
- Food-focused travel and experience operators are centering immersive tastings and collaborations around locally sourced, globally flavored comfort food innovations.
