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Trader Joe’s now in Albany

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Trader Joe’s has opened in Albany with their unique mix of house branded products. They buy direct and offer great prices on a wide variety of food, beverage and household items. I especially love their chocolate covered espresso beans, Tuscan bread, and cookies.

Trader Joe's comes to Albany, NY
Trader Joe’s comes to Albany, NY

Trader Joe’s is famous for their items which have no preservatives, artifical colors or ingredients.  No GMO, MSG, and no trans fat. Lots of great pantry staples too but don’t expect to find locally grown items here — at this German-owned chain, they “shop the world” for great values.

Pictures of the Trader Joe’s Colonie store before it opened in August 2012.

79 Wolf Road  Colonie, NY 12205
8am to 9pm daily
518 482-4538

Hannaford Bells Pond, Livingston

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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).