Diana seemed to be a fan of SK until she saw that they had a cat, then she took issue with them. She even mentioned health codes and concerns like that. What’s going on here? You know that chopped cheese you think you discovered, the one without any issues? You know why there was no problem with it? Because of Felix el Gato!
This lady, understandably concerned because of allergies, has since removed the review. A lot of people responded to her, and many more showed up to share positive reviews for the store.
At a time when gentrification is a major issue for many communities, there hasn’t been much talk about concerns with the bodega cat. Streets get renamed, noise complaints arise, shops get labeled as unsightly, families get displaced and now there’s concern about Felix el Gato? That cat has been part of the community for years.
Diana is allergic and prefers not to have the cat there. That’s understandable. Is it entirely sanitary? Probably not by strict health code standards. But the legacy of Felix el Gato is part of the community’s history and charm. Many people feel strongly about keeping that tradition alive.
This comment here really captures the heart of the matter!
Shout out to Sebastian for catching this, and Kitty Bradshaw for highlighting this gem of a comment!
I’d probably get in trouble if I went to a bodega. I’d be the guy who would slip the cat some smoked salmon from where I work.