I live 20 minutes away from Boston, I've been coming to the city since I was
a kid and never have I had a shopping experience like I did today. Just finding
Bodega is almost as fun as actually shopping there. Today I went there for the
first time, I was excited. It felt like a scavenger hunt. I knew that Bodega
was hidden, I'd heard about its secret and I still had a little trouble finding
it. The average shopper would never even know where to look, even if they were
standing right in the front part of the store.
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photo from statigr.am |
What looks like an actual vending machine is really just a
door that’s designed to look like a vending machine. This door slides to the
left revealing the Bodega.
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photos taken by Alyce Packard |
Once you get past the amazing Snapple door, you enter the
beautiful Bodega. The room is simple and classic. It is arranged like a
library, everything clean, neat, and sharp. It’s a fun atmosphere, you feel
like you're part of this really cool secret once your inside. I laughed when I
stepped in and I must've looked really impressed because the guys working
laughed when they saw how shocked I was. This is much more than a gimmick, the
product that you get is high quality and the disguise is incredibly well done.
If you haven't been yet, go. Even after reading this article you'll still have
a surprising experience. Just like their clothing and shoes, Bodega is truly a
unique gem. See if you can find it at 6 Clearway St., Boston.