Get the NEW 2026 edition of The Locavore Guide to Shopping NYC!

Get the NEW 2026 edition of our guidebook!

All Upper Manhattan →
All Lower Manhattan →
All Brooklyn →
All The Bronx →
All Queens →
All Staten Island →
All Arts & Crafts →
All Bookshelf →
All Building →
All Clothing →
All Desk →
All Electronics & Appliances →
All Entertainment →
All Food & Beverage →
All Footwear & Accessories →
All Gifting →
All Home →
All Health & Beauty →
All Kids →
All Kitchen & Dining →
All Music →
All Pets & Animals →
All Plants & Flowers →
All Recreation →
All Religion & Spirituality →
All Specialty Grocery →
All Everything Else →
The Latest
This content is for paid subscribers. Learn More
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

Shop World Gazette #42: 1,600 Main Streets

The Locavore Variety Store‌
Find a shop
Around Town
The Locavore Variety Store
Web Shop
Become a Member
My Account
Around Town

History Lesson: Bodegas

‌
Around Town
Words by Camille Jorgensen
03.13.25
photo alt
“Inside Flor de Borinquen.” Justo A. Martí. Justo A. Martí Photographic Collection, Hunter College. Date Unknown.
photo alt
“Inside Flor de Borinquen.” Justo A. Martí. Justo A. Martí Photographic Collection, Hunter College. Date Unknown.
Share

Camille is a writer, editor, and historian based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. She specializes in art and architecture.

Around TownHistory Lesson
Continue Reading
This content is for paid subscribers. Learn More
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

Shop World Gazette #42: 1,600 Main Streets

Educational articles are always free to read.
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

In Search of Project Fabric

Educational articles are always free to read.
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

The Going Rate: A Key Copy

This content is for paid subscribers. Learn More
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

Shop World Gazette #41: A Necessary Evil

Educational articles are always free to read.
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

Caroline Finds It: Wood to Ward Off Moths

This content is for paid subscribers. Learn More
photo alt
photo alt
Around Town

Shop World Gazette #40: Social Capital and Shopping Local

We use cookies to personalize and deliver content. By clicking "Accept" you agree to our terms.

Learn more