How does a CPA from New York end up co-running one of South Florida’s fastest-growing bagel brands? Meet Adam Shidlofsky, co-owner of Mitch’s Bagels, the family-built business redefining what a “New York-style” bagel means in Florida.

Adam joins host Brenda Popritkin to talk about building a legacy with his father — from Mitch’s original old-school diner concept to today’s sleek, tech-driven delis in Flagler Village, Hallandale, and Weston.

Together, they cover everything from airy-fluffy dough philosophy (“they don’t count as carbs if you believe it”) to family values, generational work ethics, and how South Florida’s mix of New York transplants and hungry locals has shaped the brand’s identity.

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Notable Quotes

“My dad knew nothing about bagels when he started — but he learned everything, from baking to branding.”

“During COVID, I convinced him I could bring something new: marketing, social media, and a modern twist. One night over wine, he finally said, ‘Okay, go bake bagels at 4 a.m.’ — and I did.”

“Seeing my dad finally take a holiday and enjoy his 60s — that’s one of my proudest accomplishments.”

“Everyone says they’re from New York and ‘know bagels.’ Down here, we’re proving you can find a great one anywhere — if there’s love in the dough.”

From carb myths to family truths, this episode proves that passion and grit rise just like dough, with a little heat, patience, and plenty of flavor.

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