Why the Best Chopped Cheese in NYC Comes From a Food Truck — The Experts

Bodega Truck is the first and only chopped cheese food truck in New York City. Ride along with owner Jeremy Batista, aka Chop Cheese Papi, as he starts the 18-hour workday as early as 3:30 a.m. to pick up ingredients, snag a parking spot, and serve fresh, hot chopped cheese in the city's busiest neighborhoods.

Credits:
Producer: Carla Francescutti
Directors: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Editor: Michael Imhoff

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Frances Dumlao

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[tyleryoung]

when she described him and know the love is so pure

[averieandhunterbanks]

I met up with this guy in 2019 and he told me he wanted to start this truck, he’s an icon now in the city! Proud of you bro!

[kingbball]

Respect to this team. Working so hard and love that the owner is giving props and love to his partner

[locastromaia]

I wanna cry. I don’t think I have ever seen so much love involved in making food. This guy, his mom, his wife, his chef, I have no words! You all deserve the world. And shout out from Brazil!

[pzyyyy]

people like these are the backbone of our country. hope he gets everything he desires and more!

[iLLESTMADE]

Dude just has such a positive vibe. He’s also killing it! I remember chasing his truck the last time I was in NYC.

[greenteasake]

Truly, the main ingredient here is love. His love for the culture, and his wife, it shows.

[Jcrispy]

Proud that Drake is taking this path 💯

[BaseddHD]

two mini burgers in every bag is actually mad love!!!

[Breitman]

Finally, a food vendor that loves what he does and the great food he serves to the community. No arrogance filled rhetoric. Just sincere passion for what he does. 👊🏻🙏🏻

[coopsblooms]

Fresh buns! So many places under estimate the value of the bread. Makes or breaks any sandwich, hoagie, burger, etc

[Tondre]

Man, I like this video. This dude and his wife just seem like super genuine people

[MonkeyWrenchz]

This my guy love this truck try to hit every Sunday when it’s in Williamsburg the food is legit but Jeremy’s kindness and realness is what makes it one of my favorite bites in Brooklyn.

[mjoseph]

You gotta respect the hustle. You can tell this dude is genuine and passionate.

[tictok]

That's crazy I use to work with this dude. He got his own business now that's impressive.

[ryangies]

The hustle is real! Mad respect for Jeremy taking the original NYC Chopped Cheese to the people via a food truck. Basically he’s working outside in the elements like so many NYC street vendors. As the city loses its culture, stripped away by greedy landlords… At some point it’s people like Jeremy that will remain as a relic of what things used to be. Peace from Astoria 👑

[randyguzman]

Crazy I found him on social media because he was a sneaker head and always posted crazy eats now he got his own truck selling his food .. congrats man hope you go far 🙏

[impolder]

This is my first video ive seen by Eater, and it will remain the best one Ive seen lol. So much HEART and SOUL into this business. He didnt shy away from telling you the nitty gritty details either. I hope I pass by his truck one day, yum.

[skyviewsports]

This man has an incredible work ethic. Shoutout to him and his team. I hope they continue to prosper

[joekay]

This guy is a true OG… Humbly working his butt of the old fashioned way - Nothing but respect.