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Gourmet Wines, Cheeses,
and Delicatessen Sandwiches
Bodega: the word conjures Romanticized images of a boîte,
café, bistro, delicatezza, trattoria, or any variety of dining
establishments that serve characteristic viands and potables, reflective
of their origin.
In reality, a Bodega is wine shop. Since the 14th Century,
bodegas have existed in España. A vintner would open a shop in
his home for the tasting and sale of his wines. Eventually, many vintners
would come together to offer their wines, thus "creating" the
need for the wine merchant. In the 17th Century, these vintners and wine
merchants, gathering together, would provide breads, cheeses, fruits and
other complimentary items for their customers to sample and purchase from
their inventory.
The concept soon spread throughout the European and African
coasts of the western Mediterranean basin and, quite rapidly, throughout
the newly-founded Spanish and Portuguese colonies in the New World. The
derivative words: bottega, bodigue, botteguita… would become incorporated
into the various languages.
In the traditional sense, a bodega is not a restaurant,
nor is it a grocery. It is a wine shop, but the acquired traditions of
dining and sampling have, since the 19th Century, become firmly established
in bodegas. Many of the great wine producers on the Iberian Peninsula
refer to their wineries as bodegas.
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Bodega Hampton is the neighborhood gathering place in downtown Hampton,
Virginia where you can have a healthy, delicious meal; listen to good
music; enjoy the eclectic decor; and relax in our living room, while browsing
the finest, most reasonably-priced wine inventory in Southeastern Virginia.
We also feature freshly made sandwiches and catering
services from our delicatessen. Our indoor dining and outdoor patio dining
can comfortably seat parties up to 65 persons. After hour private parties
and meetings are welcome!
For fine wines and beers, cheeses, and freshly-made bread,
come to La Bodega Hampton today! |
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Our Inventory Consists of:
• Fine Wines and Champagnes
• Imported Beers
• Freshly-baked French Bread
• Gourmet Cheeses
• Gourmet Gift Items
• Gift Baskets
• Stemware
• Dinnerware & Accessories
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Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
7:00
pm - 11:00 pm
- Closed major holidays
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GOURMET RETAIL
