Some food items are quintessentially New York – the big apple, a slice of pizza, the halal cart – but maybe one of the biggest food exports to come out of New York City is the lox bagel sandwich.

Tired of traditional lox? This homemade recipe gives the fish a sunny Mediterranean vibe with basil and citrus. Try it for brunch. Everyone loves lox, but the typical flavorings you get at the deli, ...

With its silky-smooth texture and salty flavor, lox is a classic brunch staple for good reason. Salty and silky-smooth, lox is a natural pairing for a bagel with cream cheese. PHOTO: BHOFACK2/GETTY ...