By Lorelei Smillie

NKyTribune reporter

The Bodega at Roebling has settled into its stride in fast-developing Roebling Point: serving bagel sandwiches by day and now booking private events in what was once a backroom speakeasy.

Jamir Davis, a Covington-based civil rights lawyer, opened the Bodega in March 2025. His years in civil litigation helped root him in the local community, which he now hopes to serve in a completely different way.

“Law can be adversarial,” said Davis. “Here, people just thank me for their sandwiches.”

Davis opened the Bodega after years of traveling and collecting culinary inspiration. During visits to his sister in New York City, he fell in love with the idea of the neighborhood bodega: a spot for coffee, sandwiches. and pantry staples. After more than 15 years

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