I am lowering my review for a couple of reasons…read more Some things haven't changed: their "OPEN" neon light is still on round-the-clock even though they are clearly not open all the time. But, I have issues with the place. The name is misleading. It is owned by the same people who run Tuscan Oven Pizza next door and they retained the word "Tuscan" for some reason. But, it doesn't sell anything Italian. They should change the name. Recently I stopped in on the way home from work and because we were having sandwiches for dinner I thought I could grab a quick side here. I fully expected them to not have frozen french fries in their coolers (they didn't), but when I asked if they had potato chips the woman laughed and said "No, we are a Turkish grocery store." Which, I guess I knew, but when they first opened I thought I purchased chips in here. I had to make a trip to another store which I had hoped to avoid. They had cookies and sweets though... odd. I wanted chips. From a "Mini Mart" no less. I got no chips. Boo.

The absolute best butcher in the capital district friendly courteous perfect cuts of meat would not…read morethink of going anywhere else.

I also remember coming here as a kid with my dad who loved the knockwurst on the charcoal grill…read more Their sausages of any kind and hotdog are absolutely a cut above anything anywhere else and I am not even a big hotdog lover, but these are good. Low salt, creamy they don't have a chewy skin. Short ribs, lamb chops absolutely gorgeous. They are a true local butcher. Make it a point to get there.

The food is well prepared and presented, the sevice is very professional . I have had the goat as…read morewell as the oxtails which is my favorite!!.portions are generous. The steam table is very clean. You will not be disappointed!. The staff make you feel appreciated.Go and enjoy ... You will not regret it' .... C, Jordan

From the owner: Specialize in African and Caribbean food and groceries. Authentic items that you would find in the…read moreheart of Africa and the Caribbean islands are all right here at Mearl's African & Caribbean Market. From goat meat, salt fish, to vegan options and frozen treats, all your wants and needs are available at our shop!

Great place to shop. Always busy but always stocked. Great fish selection. And staff are polite and…read morehelpful!

I have switched to Asian Food Market as my primary source of Asian ingredients for two primary…read morereasons: my favorite brand of coconut milk is significantly cheaper and I've noticed the produce is fresher which means it stays viable longer. Also it's in the same shopping center as Oliver's for brew and Northeastern Chinese for takeout... all life's necessities in one place. (Although parking limitations and traffic patterns are going to make you move your car from one lot to the next.) The selection of meat and seafood is definitely narrower than at the other market and the selection of canned goods and frozen items also seems smaller. But it's better organized so you're more likely to find what you need. (Try finding Szechuan peppercorns at the other place... I know where they are now but they're definitely not where you expect.)

Don't miss this place! It was below freezing outside, and Pellegrino has a warm, cozy vibe with a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Service is excellent. Thank you Deb! The food is amazing! I got some chicken salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, and eggplant parmigiana to go! Wow! Deb was helpful in answering my questions. If you don't eat pork or meat, call them and they can clean a machine for you. Heating the food up and eating it later, all I could think is this is comfort food and amazing!! Can't wait to return to try the chicken parm and the other salads!! So nice to be in an area with some great immigrant families showing off their talents!! Lots of the products are straight from Greece, Italy, and Sicily! Wonderful

Very nice Italian deli, with a decent selection of Italian groceries as well. Food was great; hot…read morelasagna with meatballs for less than $10. Really good. You can tell this place is worth a visit because the door was revolving with all the people coming in to grab lunch. Tables to sit at. What I was most impressed with, beyond the tasty food, was how great the service was. Attentive, kind, considerate. Really nice to experience, especially for us out-of-towners. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!