Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours agoMy search for the perfect bodega in Madrid
Defining a bodega in Madrid is complex, with variations in interpretation affecting the classification of wine bars and shops.
The Bronx has the second-highest ratio of bodegas to supermarkets among the five boroughs, with neighborhoods like Fordham/University Heights having 20 bodegas for every supermarket. This disparity highlights the challenges residents face in accessing fresh food options.
Mount Everest Deli and Grocery in Ridgewood serves food that borders on fusion: saucy, bright red tandoori chicken heroes; bacon, egg and cheese paratha wraps. But you have to get the Jhol momo. It's a tall tub of dumplings sloshing around in a spicy, tomato-based broth. Part of the fun of eating it is scooping up these massive chicken-filled dumplings with a little plastic deli spoon.