Specialty retailer sets opening date in Stuyvesant Plaza

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  Apple Barrel Home + Pantré has set the opening date for its new Stuyvesant Plaza location. The shop, which is an expansion of Apple Barrel Store + Café in Schoharie, is scheduled to open on Monday, July 1.

The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m., food and drinks provided by Apple Barrel, and guests will get a free reusable tote bag with purchase. Apple Barrel Home + Pantré is located between BARE Blends and The Book House.

"We’re very excited to launch our brand-new venture at Stuyvesant Plaza," said Apple Barrel Group, LLC Chief Operating Officer Joshua Loden-Bray. “Apple Barrel Home + Pantré will offer the Albany area some of the same beloved items and attractions that draw our patrons to Schoharie – like plant/craft and sip classes – as well as experiences distinctive to the new brand. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store.”

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 will include soups, sauces, and pre-made meals.

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.

"We’re thrilled to welcome the next iteration of Apple Barrel to Stuyvesant Plaza,” said Stuyvesant Plaza General Manager Rachel Ferluge. “Apple Barrel Store + Café is an iconic destination in the Capital Region and will be a great addition to our diverse selection of retailers and restaurants."