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Sam's Story
America’s favorite bagel man, Chef Sam Abdalla began his culinary career in 1989. It didn’t take long for his creative enthusiasm for reinventing traditional American dishes to make a splash in New Jersey and eventually all across the United States. Ultimately, Sam created over 40 varieties of bagel flavors, but he is probably best known for his creation of the popular “French Toast” and “Waffle” bagels in 1998.
Never satisfied, Chef Sam continued to expand his culinary experience in 2013 with his completion of intense pastry training at the esteemed International Culinary Institute (formally The French Culinary Institute). While studying past masters, Chef Sam always had his eye on the future.
In 2014, America’s favorite bagel-man made his New York debut, as owner and head chef of The Corner Café on West 24th Street and the Avenue Of The Americas in Chelsea.
America's Favorite Comfort Food
Even after 25 years, Chef Sam’s creative enthusiasm has only grown and his commitment to reshaping our food experience with every bite remains unwavering. Sam says: “The magic that is New York and the cafe’s historic setting has inspired me to bring America’s traditional comfort foods back in a big way!”
In the city that never sleeps, The Corner Café is a friendly place where folks can meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy the finest homemade bagels, pizza, soups, wraps, salads, sandwiches, pasta, muffins, cakes, cookies and so much more!