Morris Plains, New Jersey – Steven Raibick and Sam Gabr are satisfying Morris Plains residents’ craving for big city tastes with today’s opening of Manhattan Bagel at 1004 Tabor Road in the Plaza 53 Shopping Center. Available for take-out, dine-in and catering, Manhattan Bagel’s innovative menu features 15 flavors of bagels, fresh breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and premium coffees served daylong.
“We are thrilled to offer a restaurant that will impress new and longtime Manhattan Bagel fans with distinctive menu options and a vibrant dining environment,” said Gabr. “I want to offer local residents a true neighborhood gathering place that provides the best in quick casual bakery fare.”
Gabr, the operating partner of the new Manhattan Bagel, brings 10 years of restaurant operations and franchise experience to the new endeavor. During the past decade, Gabr has worked his way up from line employee, store manager, district manager and general manager positions into franchise ownership.
“I’ve seen what it takes to become a favorite destination within the community and Manhattan Bagel has all the elements,” said Gabr. “It’s great food, offered at a great price, in a welcoming environment.”