The Notorious BEC
b"The bacon egg and cheese has long been a staple in New Yorkers' diets. A bodega classic, the BEC is cheap, portable, and delicious. The breakfast sandwich, typically wrapped in wax paper and foil, is an unlikely candidate for upscaling. Yet, in the last several years, it has started to pop up on the menus of the city\\u2019s trendiest eateries. This week, we\\u2019re taking a look into the bacon egg and cheese\\u2019s newfound high-end status. Julia Press follows the sandwich from a midtown food cart to a downtown Mediterranean eatery, to learn why it\\u2019s inspired so many creative iterations."