This is a great hot weather menu, since the only heat needed on the day it’s served is proximity of the bagels to a toaster. It also is admirable as a hangover brunch.

	a dozen assorted bagels, bought freshly baked the morning of the brunch
	1 pound plain cream cheese, softened and transferred to a bowl
	1 pound smoked or cured salmon, and
	1 pound smoked whitefish or sable, each garnished with fresh dill and lemons cut into small wedges
	SMOKED TROUT SALAD
	4 ounces salmon roe, nestled into a bowl of crushed ice
	1 English cucumber, 1 bunch radishes, 1 small red onion, all thinly sliced and 2 sliced beefsteak tomatoes (only if they’re in season)
	SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
	ELLEN’S POPPYSEED BUNDT CAKE
	24TH STREET SPRITZ