All pieces in this section omit pork products (in reference to consumption) and are replaced with their non-pork counter parts (i.e beef or turkey bacon). If a pork product is mentioned on this page, it’s for informational comparison only. This satirical turn on the original “bodega odes” page is dedicated to the large and ever-growing population in New York who do not consume pork products whether it’s for personal, cultural or religious reasons. 

Bodega Odes
Frantz Jerome

The Bodega as a Geopolitical Nexus – Part 1 – No Pork

In all honesty, the New York City bodega has become a hot-button topic for me. As I enter my middle age, my view of the city is warped by time. When I glance too quickly, I see the prices of a bygone era until my eyes rack focus and see what terrible American leadership (at all levels) trickle down to: an eight-dollar egg sandwich.

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