New specialty retailer opening in Stuyvesant Plaza

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stuyvesant Plaza is getting a new specialty retailer: Apple Barrel Home + Pantré. This shop is an expansion of Apple Barrel Store + Café, a gift shop and eatery in Schoharie.

"We are extremely excited to announce our brand-new venture, Apple Barrel Home + Pantré, coming to Stuyvesant Plaza,” said Apple Barrel Group, LLC Chief Operating Officer Joshua Loden-Bray. “With 80% of our clientele hailing from beyond Schoharie County—particularly from Albany, Saratoga Springs and Schenectady—expanding our business was a logical step. Additionally, Stuyvesant Plaza is an iconic fixture in Albany; it naturally attracts many of our patrons, making it a prime destination for us."

Apple Barrel Home + Pantré will have pantry items, kitchen and dining accessories, and home decor. The shop will also have Apple Barrel Café to Go, which'll include soups, sauces and pre-made meals, and will host a series of plant/craft and sip classes, as well as other experiences.

Apple Barrel Store + Café was established in Schoharie as a farm stand after World War II. The Loden family became owners in 1983. The specialty store brings in around 70,000 visitors each year.

“By stepping into Apple Barrel Home + Pantré, visitors will be whisked away to the idyllic landscapes of the European countryside, immersing themselves in an atmosphere of rustic charm and timeless elegance," said Loden-Bray.

Apple Barrel Home + Pantré will be between BARE Blends and The Book House. The store is set to open in the mid-summer. Simone’s Kitchen and Union Hall Supply Co. are also scheduled to open in Stuyvesant Plaza this summer.