Hannaford opened their new store at the intersection of Route 9, Route 23 and Route 82 about 3 weeks ago. It is a smaller store than their Red Hook location but features a pharmacy and a great deli counter. Good organic vegetables and fruit and even a small bulk section. Very convenient for weekenders coming off of the Taconic State Parkway or resident of Hudson. It took about 10 minutes to get to the store from the middle of Hudson so time wise Hannaford is as close as ShopRite, Price Chopper, ALDI or WalMart on Fairview.  Beautiful new store, very clean.

I tried their New England Clam Chowder — excellent, creamy and delicious. A hearty snack or a great meal starter. Also liked their blueberry muffins and the deli counter. Great selection of cheese, hors d’oeuvres, crackers, snacks and party platters. The one thing missing right now is the fantastic Prosciutto de Parma that they have at Red Hook — mild, rich and perfectly sliced. Hopefully I can talk them into stocking some for me (and you).