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Upperliphair t1_je55fs2 wrote

Mount Vernon and Bolton Hill have the most galleries, art events (including artscape), and art stores. They’re also close to plenty of bars and restaurants. Bodegas aren’t really a thing here, but there are a few grocery stores.

They’re also where MICA and the BSA is located. So lots of artists and art students.

Only problem is they’re way more expensive than other neighborhoods.

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JupiterBass t1_je59jba wrote

On Bodegas Mt Vernon has this one Asian owned corner store that has decent food and seasonings, around the corner off Eager St. there is proper deli and grocery store type spot, and then across the street from Starbucks there is University Mart.

There are Ethiopian and Asian markets that also cook their own food somewhere not far off from the library. I haven't gone yet but this woman who owns a bookstore said the Ethiopian place is good.

The only proper bodegas is "El Bodegon" in Fells Point near Johnny Rads.

I think to be a true bodega they have to have general goods and a deli that cooks food on the spot. Bonus points if they have a cat and a dude who sells mid out front lmao.

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