For those in NYC during the summer on a budget, bagels become your favorite meal. Cheap and wonderful you will learn to develop a love for bagels and you must have a bagel slicer. (via amazon.com)

No more uneven halves or sliced fingers. Drop the bagel in, push the blade down, and voila! you've got two perfect halves. I've used one for years, and given many as gifts. Everyone loves 'em. Safe, fast, and handy.