"There are many things you can do in New York City. Tourists have their to-do lists, natives have their recommendations, transplants have both. And yes, you can come for the world-class art, the lights of Broadway, the famous architecture, the sea of sports, or just the fascinating frenzy of its unique and diverse collection of humanity. You can also forget about all that and just eat your way through the City That Never Sleeps."
"And if you're not making time (or devoting entire trips) to bodega food specifically, you're missing out on something that's a part of the Big Apple's fabric. From Uptown Manhattan to brownstone Brooklyn, from the deeps of the Bronx to the far reaches of Staten Island, from Queens to, well, Queens, there is a cornucopia of low-fi deli eats both celebrated and under-the-radar."
New York City offers iconic attractions, but bodega sandwiches represent a distinct, citywide culinary tradition spanning Uptown Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens. Classic items include chopped cheese and the BEC, alongside countless under-the-radar low-fi deli creations. Rahim Mohamed, known as General Ock, popularized the Ocky Way, a customizable approach that replaces bread with Jamaican patties, garlic grilled cheese, pancakes, waffles, French toast, or honey buns. The Ocky Way transforms sandwiches — notably a Philly cheesesteak variation — into indulgent, pastry-balanced creations that attract large followings and celebrity visitors.
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