The ethnic market map
This way to the tiramisu...
The Capital Region has a great number of wonderful little specialty markets that I just can't resist. From Greek to Italian, to Indian and Russian, and everything in between.
While this is by no means fully comprehensive, AOA's put together a Capital Region Ethnic Market Map of some of our favorites -- a sort of ethnic market compendium.
Know of other places we should check out? Please share!
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Centanni's market
Italian deli and imports
15 Campell Ave, Troy
http://centannismarket.wordpress.com/
Roma Foods
Medeterrian Imports and deli
9 Cobee Road, Latham
http://www.romafoods.com/
Kim's Oriental Shoppe
1649 Central Ave, Colonie
India Bazaar
1321 Central Ave, Albany
And what about the Italian bakeries - Bella Napoli in Troy and Latham, and Villa Italia (http://www.villaitaliabakery.com/) in Schnectady
... said Jessica R on Jan 25, 2010 at 4:12 PM | link
Lee's Market (Asian)
1170 Central Avenue, Albany
(518) 459-5250
... said quaker120 on Jan 25, 2010 at 4:42 PM | link
Halal Meat & Grocer (Indian & Middle Eastern)
638 Columbia St Ext
Latham, NY 12110-3053
(518) 786-8229
... said Ellsass on Jan 25, 2010 at 6:02 PM | link
You need to get to Schenectady more, there's nothing on the map west of Fuller Rd! Offhand, I can think of Garofalo's, Capri Imports, (someone already mentioned Villa Italia,) Capiello's, plus numerous Guyanese and Latino establishments selling everything from goat meat to ultra-fresh chicken. I haven't been there yet, but Menands has what looks like an amazing place to get everything from ostrich meat to Argentine cheeses http://www.adventureinfood.com/
... said Tim on Jan 25, 2010 at 6:19 PM | link
Aminas Bangla Bazzar
21 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12210-1305
(518) 434-1111
Halal Meat and Spices (Bangladesh)
... said Albany Citizen One on Jan 25, 2010 at 7:12 PM | link
What about Andy's a few doors down from Cardona's for the best cannoli I have found in the area?
... said Daniel B. on Jan 25, 2010 at 9:04 PM | link
We should add Gershon's. They are the closest thing this area has for a true kosher deli. Knishes and whitefish and lox, oh my!
Gershon's Deli
1600 Union Street
Schenectady
... said abby on Jan 26, 2010 at 9:16 AM | link
Asian Food Market on 91 Colvin Ave
Kim's on 1649 Central Ave
Jang Tuh Latham, NY (It's just off the circle, but I still haven't been in. Just drove by it recently)
Sabah Food Market 280 Central Ave
... said Albany Jane on Jan 26, 2010 at 9:52 AM | link
All these great comments lead me to believe I'm going to have to do a lot more eating,er, shopping. How brutal!
... said jess on Jan 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM | link
Yeah, Jess, I feel terrible for you.
... said LB on Jan 26, 2010 at 2:29 PM | link
there's a group of mid-estern markets oncentral in albany between lake and quail(by a mosque) sabah food mart, medina mart, and halal market.
... said caomhan on Mar 6, 2010 at 4:26 PM | link