Absolutely lucked into this place while visiting our daughter at a nearby college. We were headed…read moreto the donut shop next door and saw the sign for the cheese shop. (Certainly a lucky neighborhood) It looks small from the street but once you walk in, it opens up to a sizable store. We were greeted by a friendly staff member, he took the time to describe their cheese selection and the other things going on in the shop. He then pivoted to giving us tons of help selecting the right cheese. We sampled a couple of things and then he dialed in three choices for us to buy. (With an assist from another customer that insisted that we would love the Delice de Bourgogne) Prices were reasonable enough for the quality. We added some gourmet crackers that were neutral enough to not overpower the cheese. The next day, we made the three cheeses the focus of our lunch. The Delice de Bourgogne was the star of the show, a creamy, earthy, and savory masterpiece. The two year aged Gouda and creamy blue cheese were delightful as well! Truly glad that we walked into The Cheese Traveler!

What a fantastic find -- a small but very well curated collection of cheeses, with an extremely…read moreknowledgeable staff who don't pressure you but provide help where needed. We appreciated the relatively local (Quebec, VT, NY) cheeses they have, and our destination cheese, Wisconsin Brick (which we had never tried before, and which they were quite willing to work with us on getting the appropriate size). The sandwiches looked delicious but we were there at the wrong time of day, alas, but we will 100% be back. If you like cheese, this is a destination location for the region.

Cardona's Market is a traditional Italian market that feels like stepping into a neighborhood deli…read morein Italy. The shelves are stocked with imported pastas, sauces, and specialty items that make it hard to leave empty-handed. I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, which was outstanding with a perfectly crispy cutlet and fresh ingredients. The macaroni salad was a great side, and the cannoli was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors and a true old-school market experience in Albany, Cardona's is definitely worth a visit.

I wandered into Cardona's Market for lunch and immediately got that small‑town Italian deli vibe:…read moreseparate counters for Deli items and Sandwiches and shelves of various Italian goods for sale. I ordered Joe's Special, and it was exactly what I hoped for: a well‑balanced stack of chicken cutlets, mayo, cheese, and bacon. The large was big enough for two meals. Albany turned up a lot of Deli options, Cardona's is a clear stand out.

I'm a cheese head…read more So when my friend was making our itinerary for a trip to VT, I was really excited to try this place! Weather got a little hariy getting there with the slushy roads, but we made it! It's pretty remote location with no street lights, so if driving in the dark look for the signs to get there and trust your GPS. There's a large parking lot across from the entrance to the little store/shop. The shop is actually the owners old family home I belive. We arrived pretty much at closing time, but we were still welcomed warmly. We got a cheese & maple syrup tasting which was yum and informative, and the staff member that did it was really nice, I forgot her name, but see photo below. One of the cheeses has won a cheese competition, very cool. We also got to meet the owner, but she was busy getting Christmas orders together. I perused all of the cheeses I wanted and settled on 4. We got to try 2 out of the 4 from the cheese sampling. The nice lady that checked me out even gave me some nice to-go samples as well. The smoked cheese was my fav, and the sage. But I enjoyed them all. I was able to easily fly home to TX with them due to the cold weather of the season. After the tasting, we got to peruse the store. They have so much other stuff to buy in additon to cheese and maple, tons of knick-knacks and gifts and merch. We didn't get to explore the farm after since it was pitch black when we left, too bad. Enjoy!

Some years ago I tried the maple syrup from Sugarbush Farms and never looked back. No other syrup…read morecompares and I always go out of my way to visit anytime I'm anywhere in the greater New England area! Sadly this year I didn't get to visit New England - but lucky for me Sugarbush ships nationwide!! So I tried it out and ordered some of their syrup and my fave cheeses. Ordering online via their website was super easy. I ordered my fave dark variety of their maple syrup and 4 cheeses: horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Their horseradish cheddar is my absolute fave - a wonderful kick of the spicy horseradish blends so well with their rich cheddar. I really love the jalapeño cheddar too - packed full of flavor with just the right amount of kick - not overwhelming but enough to taste it. The other two were great as well - you can definitely tell their cheeses are made fresh on site - flavors are just next level compared to industrial-manufactured cheeses from the grocery store chains. And the maple syrup is also in a league of its own - nothing mass-manufactured from any grocery chain holds a candle to the rich, complex flavors and velvety texture. The syrups also last quite a long time so I'm able to keep my stocks full yearly! Since I was ordering cheese with a long way to travel, and it was still quite warm in parts of the US, their website suggested adding one of their insulated shipping boxes for an extra fee of $8. I didn't want to risk ruining my cheese so I did and all arrived in excellent condition! They pack it in extra insulated styrofoam with ice packs. So it's definitely worth it imo. Next year I'll be in Maine in October so I'll definitely be planning an extra day or two to pop over to Sugarbush on my way back out haha!! See yall next fall!

A curated breath of fresh air, Talbott & Arding met every one of our senses. The manicured market…read moreatmosphere, the varied assortment of luxury culinary treats, the sheer quality of ingredients paired expertly with each other on the daily menu, the locally sourced unique treasures of gifts and trinkets, the gentle pleasantness of the staff... everything comes together here to form a true and complete product. Talbott & Arding was chosen as our first stop on our girls' getaway journey. Tucked in the Hudson Valley, just an hour from the Berkshires, it was a sweetly energetic beginning to our day. We each chose a sandwich from the counter. My smoked salmon on focaccia was a delight. The bread, airy and light, beautifully happy yeast just bounding with lift, defying the constraints of olive oil which left my fingers gloriously glistening. I haven't had a focaccia as happy as that in a minute. Super thin radish, bright pickled shallot and fresh watercress all gave a nice vibrant touch. Ben's cream cheese couldn't possibly be creamier. And the delicate, silky, fresh, luxurious salmon... What a dream. So balanced. I filled my arms with goods- iberico salami, Aleppo chili oil, Blackstrap coffee beans, local chocolates, and an adorable Talbott & Arding puzzle. I'm sure I could have easily convinced myself to buy just about everything I laid my eyes upon. The cheese counter was an absolute work of art. It's clear that Talbott & Arding is a willing servant to the gifts of the surrounding earth and people. The homage it pays is palpable. Our stop at Talbott & Arding set the tone for an intentional, peaceful, vibrant, cozy, delicious, connected trip. I'll be back immediately.

THE most delicious prepared food. Food is fresh, tasty, inspired, and much is healthy…read morevegetable/grain-forward. Love the cheese and charcuterie, and they now carry Mel the Bakery bread for a one-stop A++ food shop in Hudson! Great for lunch in-house, or grab and go prepared sandwiches, foccacia pizza, salads galore! Good local food producers represented in refrigerator and freezer cases. With that and the prepared food case, it's so convenient and delicious to pick up a few items to complete a nutritious home meal. Oh and they are connected to and big boosters of Slow Food Hudson Valley. Feel good about where a large chunk o' your discretionary spending goes!

This is my once a month indulgence when in the area. Just like the name suggests, they have cheese,…read morea whole lot of cheese. But they also have delicious meats, homemade salads, and amazing sandwiches. The service is always attentive and deliberate. They are generous with the samples, so I suggest trying everything before you buy it. Prices are very reasonable, and if you are a member of their rewards program, you can get free stuff. I have yet to try their coffees, but I've heard they are also very good

Under new management. Shop totally redone. Send to think alleged glitz will bring taste. Not…read moreeven close. Bread stale and meat products tasteless. Bring back the "old" Cheese Louise, please?!!

This place has been making NY Cheddar since 1923. Its known for their cheeses, pies and nostalgic…read morecandy selection. We grabbed 5 different cheeses, pepperoni/salami platter, fig jam, sea salt caramels, a mini berry pie, a pack of clove gum and crackers. Everything you need to make a delicious cheese plate!

This what a Country Store should be. Creaky wooden floors, unique items and old-world charm. Have…read morebeen coming here for years and look forward to each visit. Outstanding cheese, baked goods and hard to fine sweets. Please don't ever sell to that other convenient store, we need more places like this, not more homogenized generic look alike stores.

I drove about an hour here from Keene. It is the quintessential cheese shop. Charming place…read more The gentleman working, Shadow, was super helpful in sampling the cheeses and providing information. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area, or if you're not!

Trip highlight: cheese experts generously offer samples, explain varieties, answer questions. Loved…read morea couple cheeses--try and decide your favorites to take home!

Here's what good -- cheeses and fresh real French butter. The sometimes have a nice bread…read moreselection. Good sweets. But everything is outrageously expensive Here's why I gave a one star review If they could be a bit friendlier more helpful or even give a hoot about customers - it would be an ok experience paying top dollar for everything. But they act like you are bothering them - disturbing them as they stand around In addition their hours of operation are erratic at best. If they post on line they open at 10 you risk going only to find out they decided to open at 11.. very capricious. Lots of great cheeses out there -- Sorry We won't be back.

Great selection of cheeses and wines. Really nice store. Upscale and pricey but comprehensive and…read morewell stocked. Knowledgeable staff too. If in the area, a great place to pick up picnicking stuff or for home.

This is a self service farm for eggs, cheese, milk meat, goat soap etc…read more So very convenient and so very tasty. Love this so much. I purchased pear and cardamom goat cheese and lemon, thyme and lavender goat cheese. Everyone enjoyed it. The yogurt was delicious as well. You can walk around and see the animals. They have a cow milking station that you can go into and watch. Fun for kids.

Love the goat cheese selection! I found out about the farm because of a farmers market- don't miss…read moreout!

This is a fairly new restaurant that I found through a post by yelp albany on Instagram…read more I wanted to try the noodle pho, and they were out of the chicken broth and I missed it. This gives me a reason to go back there again now. Tried the Banh mi, tiramisu and spring rolls. The food was good. They served them fresh. Service was fast and the owners were friendly. I would recommend adding more signage and a few more items to the menu. It's a self-service restaurant thats a combination of fast-food or takeout place. If the restaurant owners are looking to make it a full service place, I would recommend working on the ambiance a bit by adding more seating. I would recommend adding more signage and a few more items to the menu. If you are lucky, you may end up with a free tea.

The service and food were outstanding!! Best bahn mi I've had in the area. Super excited to go back.read more