Clear your calendars, New Yorkers: The city’s most iconic brunch duo—bagels and lox—is getting its own festival. On Saturday, October 11, FultonFishMarket.com will host the first-ever Loxfest at Pier 16 in the South Street Seaport, a fitting homecoming for a celebration of cured fish and schmear. Just steps from the original Fulton Fish Market , the one-day event promises a city-sized love letter to the art of smoked salmon.

Two tasting sessions—morning (10 am–noon) and afternoon (1–3 pm)—will bring together some of the city’s most beloved bagel-and-lox purveyors . Expect appearances from Gertie, Tompkins Square Bagels, Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish, Fan Fan Doughnuts, Grillo’s Pickles, 19 Cleveland, Cafecito Social and the Paris Café, among others. Even Chef Crystal Hammonds,

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