Owners Ken and Jeannette Flores-Katz were brought together by a passion for food, culture and traditions. In spring 2012, they opened Buenos Dias Cafe in downtown Atlanta. The pair was inspired by El Salvador's open street markets, the flavors of San Francisco's melting pot, the accessibility of New York City's bodegas, the familiarity of small-town Italian shopkeepers and the island flavors found in Miami. Together the couple was determined to bring the culture of community and local food to Atlanta. Along with them, they bring over 40-years of dining and hospitality experience. Selecting their products with care from farmers and vendors with the neighborhood in mind, they created La Bodega.