"LaRayia's Bodega in Ponce City Market offers tasty vegan bites and drinks in a cool stall decorated with plants and rapper-inspired art. It’s an easy stop for an on-the-go light lunch when you’re in Old Fourth Ward—because the smoothies and matchas are incredibly delicious. Plus, they make well-balanced creations you don't see everyday like the thick and sweet Outkast with cinnamon apples, nutmeg, and filling oatmeal. And when you need an energy kick, try their matchas, like the silky sweet Yoko Ono with lavender, maple, and oat milk." - nina reeder, jacinta howard