Even off-the-grid folks that steer clear of TikTok have probably heard of the social media company's viral “Ocky Way” videos, where a New York-based bodega owner creates wild sandwiches with everyday snacks at his customer's request.
The man behind these viral videos, Rahim Mohamed or “General Ock,” is hitting the road and bringing his "Ocky Way"-style eats all the way to Tampa Bay this month.
Seminole Heights’ Ology Brewing hosts its “Ocky Way” pop-up on Saturday, July 15 from noon-7 p.m., where local foodies can get a taste of this viral chopped cheese.
There are no tickets or attendance fees for next weekend's event, but Mohamed will dish out his beloved bodega fare on a first come, first serve basis. Mohamed— who has a loyal Tik Tok following of 4.4 million fans—will be dishing out wild sandwiches, since he often utilizes popular bodega snacks like Pop Tarts, potato chips, mozzarella sticks and pancakes in his whacky culinary creations.
We’re not exactly sure what he’ll be cooking up for his Tampa fans next weekend, but can only hope that a bacon, egg and cheese on a Honey Bun is on the menu.
Ology Brewing, located at 6401 N Florida Ave., will be teaming up with New York-based Mortalis Brewing Company to curate a special drink menu in collaboration with Mohamed’s pop-up.
The popular phrase “Ocky Way" stems from the word “akhi,” a colloquial term that means brother in Arabic.
All of his videos are filmed at his own bodega, Red Hook Food Corp, located in Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood. Head to his popular Tik Tok at @rah_money1 to get an idea of what to expect at his Seminole Heights pop-up next weekend.
According to an article from The Guardian, the Yemeni-American bodega owner donates a portion of his profits back to his family in Yemen who have been suffering from the ramifications of its civil war.
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Viral 'Ocky Way' bodega chef brings New York-style chopped cheese to Tampa next weekend
Ology Brewing hosts Rahim Mohamed’s pop-up on Saturday, July 15.
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