Food

Every morning, New Yorkers stop at chrome breakfast carts for coffee, bagels and doughnuts — a routine that fuels the city's workforce. But behind that ritual is a fragile industry built on large suppliers, early-morning shifts, and a permit system that has prompted street protests.

Even before shoppers hit Black Friday sales, Thanksgiving dinners drive nearly $2 billion in spending across the US. Here's a look at how some of your favorite foods make it to your holiday celebration.