Paola Velez Instagram – On the newest episode of @foodstoriestold I speak with pastry chef @smallorchids and we unpack the power of bodegas and third spaces.
Learn why Paola believes bodegas are more than just stores – they’re vital third spaces where community, culture, and comfort food converge. In this conversation, she shares stories from her neighborhood, recounting how bodegas were a playground for learning and sanctuaries during times of need.
She delves into the impact these third spaces have on food culture, symbolizing not just a cornerstone of life in the city but a center of community and connection and how she pays homage to it in her upcoming book “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.”
We laugh, we chat bodega math and Paola shares the art of ordering the *perfect* chopped cheese.
It’s a beautiful chat about the cultural hubs that shape us and I can’t wait for you hear her story.
-What’s your go to bodega order?
-Were you here for the penny candy or saving up for the big stuff?
-drop your favorite bodega memories in the comments.
PS: How is *your* bodega math? | Posted on 03/May/2024 04:35:34
