Influencer's Bodega Birthday Party for Husband Goes Viral
An Austin-based influencer, Kristen Duverge, went viral for throwing her husband Joel a bodega-themed birthday party, recreating the authentic New York City experience to make him feel at home. The "Bodega Brunch," which racked up 1.8 million views, transformed her kitchen into "J&J Grocery" with real scratch-off lotto tickets, milk crates, signage, and a plush cat perched on a bagel case to mimic the family's old Brooklyn bodega.
Authentic Details:
Food: She served bacon, egg, and cheeses (BECs) on bagels wrapped in foil
Drinks: Margaritas poured into plastic deli containers with straws
Decor: The party included a misspelled "SAN WICH" sign and beer in brown paper bags, just like at a real bodega
Kristen said the theme came to her as a way to convince her husband to have a party. "The second I said 'bodega,' he lit up," she told the New York Post. Joel, a Williamsburg native, was moved to tears by the nostalgic experience. The video sparked a trend, with commenters planning their own bodega-themed events .
