WHERE TO EAT The best Soft Pretzel in the world (according to food experts)

"Supreme among the offerings I’ve tried is this freshly baked pretzel, doughy and yeasty, served with grainy mustard and liptauer, a creamy cheese spread flavored with paprika and chives, which almost melts when the warm pretzel is dipped into it."

"Check out cozy wine bar Ardesia in Hells Kitchen, where homemade NY-style pretzels grace the “snacks” menu."

"Made fresh by none other than Sigmund’s, they are grilled and served warm to order—the perfect accompaniment to a cold mug of beer."