Where else in USA is the "Bodega" a common sight (home, school)

[glass_of_merlot]

Originally Posted by Chicago-guy

But we don't call em bodegas

Well.. We do. I guess it depends who you are asking.

[BrooklynJo]

Originally Posted by Arcenal813

Traditionally perhaps. But even in NYC, most of them seem to be owned by Arabs or Indians.

Arabs yes Indians no. You probably mean Pakistan or Bengali. And even then not that much and most of the Pakistani and Bengalis own corner stores in more white areas.

[BrooklynJo]

And for the record I know Philly dudes call it the papi store but Philly is literally identical in the way it’s papi store are set up like bodegas.

[Hemlock140]

I never heard of it, where I have lived (San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle area) it's a convenience store. Most are attached to gas stations, except for 7-11, Circle K, Short Stop, and Quick Stop. I don't remember seeing any non-chain "Mom & Pops".

[AntonioR]

Originally Posted by BrooklynJo

And for the record I know Philly dudes call it the papi store but Philly is literally identical in the way it’s papi store are set up like bodegas.

Let me guess why they call it in what in Spanish is the word for daddy?

Who are the main owners of bodegas in the Philly area?

[AntonioR]

Whoops! Another bodega story. Apparently many feel threatened by new app. They really think they could be put out of business with this.

NYC bodegas launch campaign against corporation-backed 15-minute grocery delivery
https://www.6sqft.com/nyc-bodegas-la...cery-delivery/

[AshbyQuin]

Originally Posted by AntonioR

Let me guess why they call it in what in Spanish is the word for daddy?

Who are the main owners of bodegas in the Philly area?

Yes, and the “bodegas” are owned Ricans/Dominicans.
You’ll here the Phrase “You pap, lemme get a (cheesesteak) platter”.


Pakistanis, Afghans, Indians, Chinese (Russians and Ukrainians in the far NE) own the convenience stores

[number 4 mvp]

Originally Posted by AshbyQuin

Yes, and the “bodegas” are owned Ricans/Dominicans.
You’ll here the Phrase “You pap, lemme get a (cheesesteak) platter”.


Pakistanis, Afghans, Indians, Chinese (Russians and Ukrainians in the far NE) own the convenience stores

I imagine possibly getting jumped for calling it a Philly cheesesteak in Philly lol

[AshbyQuin]

Originally Posted by number 4 mvp

I imagine possibly getting jumped for calling it a Philly cheesesteak in Philly lol

Um, no..?


...We'll do that if you diss the Birds.

[BrooklynJo]

Originally Posted by AntonioR

Let me guess why they call it in what in Spanish is the word for daddy?

Who are the main owners of bodegas in the Philly area?

A lot of them are Dominican just like NY. Maybe a Philly person can chime in here. What ratio of corner stores do Arabs run in Philly? When I visit my cousins in NorthEast all the papi store owners appear Dominican