hen the renowned Bagel Factory closed late last year and left a (an offshoot of Union Loafers, one of the most celebrated bread bakeries in town) turns out superior iterations with bagel sandwiches to match. When opened in Creve Coeur, it took the owners weeks to meet the unexpectedly high demand. And at in Wood River, Illinois, owners Matt and Amy Herren's pedigree includes a handful of prior successes: 1929 Pizza and Wine, 222 Artisan Bakery, Goshen Coffee, and the erstwhile Fond in Edwardsville.