The storefront at 106 N. Tennessee Ave. has been transformed from the Silver Ring Cafe into a New-York-City style “corner store”.
The market will offer coffee, a selection of grab-and-go items, and pre-made sandwiches. There will also be a deli case offering a variety of Boars Head meats and cheeses that customers can order by the pound.
Open shelving in the center of the store features an array of goods from potato chips to Goya products, rice, beans, drinks and international snacks.
Customers stepping into the shop will see half a wine barrel embedded in the wall opposite the entrance with the words “bodega Market wine cellar est. 2022.” Santana said a selection of wines and beers will be available for purchase once she receives a state license.
Bodega Market will be open Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and occasionally until 8 p.m. if there is a special event happening in Munn Park. The market will remain a separate business from Divicious Deli and Coffee Shop so the two stores can operate at different hours based on customer demand.
The market will also be expanding its offerings over time by bringing in a variety of local goods for sale.