Media & Press
From a devastating fire to a triumphant comeback — Bagel Bin Deli has been covered by local and national media. Here's what they said.
Big decisions in this city were made at Bagel Bin Deli.
— Customer, quoted in local coverage of the 2019 fire
Video Coverage
Revere TV (RTV) · 2025
WCVB Boston covered the triumphant reopening of Bagel Bin Deli in Revere — six years after a four-alarm fire destroyed the beloved restaurant. Loyal customers who had followed the family to Topsfield during the closure welcomed the Revere return.
Read on WCVB.com →The Revere Journal covered the grand reopening — a ribbon-cutting attended by the Mayor of Revere and city officials. Bagel Bin was described as a center of Revere's political and social life and a cornerstone of the Shirley Avenue corridor.
"A center of Revere's political and social life."Read on RevereJournal.com →
The Bagel Bin comeback story was picked up and syndicated nationally through Yahoo News — bringing the Revere restaurant's story to audiences across the country.
Read on Yahoo News →As demolition began on the fire-damaged building, WCVB documented the family's commitment to coming back. The Vlladesi family made clear from the start: Bagel Bin would return to Revere.
Read on WCVB.com →A four-alarm overnight fire destroyed the beloved Bagel Bin Deli on Shirley Avenue — a longtime gathering place for the Revere community. Fire crews from several towns battled heavy smoke and roof collapse.
"Big decisions in this city were made at Bagel Bin Deli."Read on WCVB.com →
After the devastating blaze, owner George Vlladesi vowed the family would rebuild the restaurant and return stronger for the community.
"We are going to rebuild better and higher."Read on Boston25News.com →
— George Vlladesi, Owner
CBS Boston reported on the late-night fire that destroyed the Bagel Bin — a popular local breakfast spot and community meeting place on Shirley Avenue, Revere.
Read on CBSNews.com →Boston.com described Bagel Bin as a landmark — a place where city officials and community members gathered, where decisions were made and relationships were built.
"Big decisions in the city were made at Bagel Bin Deli."Read on Boston.com →
— City officials, quoted by Boston.com
Fire. Rebuilding. Six years. A triumphant return. The story of Bagel Bin Deli is about family, community, and never giving up on the people who believed in you.
Our Full Story →For press inquiries, interview requests, or high-resolution photos, please reach out directly.
Hansi Vlladesi
Owner, Bagel Bin Deli
(617) 460-2935
bagelbindeli.orders@gmail.com
Locations: 207 Shirley Ave, Revere MA · 30 Main St, Topsfield MA
