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Oct 2024
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1128: Dave Hausman, Owner of Big Dave's ...

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Dave Hausman is the Owner of Big Dave's Bagels & Deli in North Conway, New Hampshire. Dave got his start in a deli at the age of 14 while growing up in NYC. He went off to college and worked in a warehouse and as security for concert venues. He then got into wine, working with giants like Drew Nieporent and Thomas Keller. In 1989, he opened a restaurant in Monroe, NY, north of the city. He sold that restaurant in 2006 and moved to New Hampshire where he opened a burrito place that closed soon after. In 2010, he opened Big Dave's, which is open 7 days a week (and very busy) and has a catering division. 

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Contact the guest:

  • Website: https://www.bigdavesbagels.com
  • Email: bigdavesbagels@yahoo.com
  • Instagram: @big_daves_bagels

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