Price Chopper Celebrates its Grand Reopening of its Westgate Store in Albany, NY

SCHENECTADY, NY (09/05/2008)(readMedia)-- On Sunday, September 7th, when customers enter the newly remodeled Price Chopper at 911 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, they won't believe their eyes.

The International Marketplace, located in the grocery aisles of the store, offer the largest variety of product in the chain. The choices are endless, with aisles and aisles of ethnic and specialty foods from all cultures of the world. From Mexican to Asian; to Indian; and Caribbean to US Southern, to Polish and German.

Neil Golub expressed his enthusiasm when referring to the newly remodeled store, "We are confident that consumers here will appreciate the superior quality and value of what Price Chopper has to offer. We are truly committed to continue to bring ‘the best in fresh...and low prices' to customers who shop our Westgate store. The International Marketplace is like no other and with all the choices in our new Market Cafe¢, customers will not go home hungry."

The Market Cafe¢ is open Monday through Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Customers can order while shopping or call ahead to 482-0280. New offers of Price Chopper's Smokin' Roasters, House of BBQ Grille, Noodle Works, a Soup Bar and Coyote Joe's join existing favorites from Bella Roma, Signature Sandwiches, Sushi and a fresh salad bar.

Smokin' Roasters is a spicy variety of hardwood smoked items - St. Louis ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, sloppy joe's and smoked chickens.

Coyote Joe's let's customers enjoy a south of the border flavor in fresh tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, and more.

House of BBQ Grille allows customers to enjoy the taste of summer year round. Made-to-order Certified Angus Beef burgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, marinated grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled vegetables and even portabella mushrooms are available to shoppers.

Noodle Works features three distinctive cuisines prepared fresh right before shoppers eyes. Italian homemade pastas, Japanese udon noodles and pad thai or for the traditionalists there is beef stroganoff or Mesa Southwest chipolte.

The Sandwich Shop offers include made to order classic sandwiches, hot or cold subs, wraps or panini made from only the freshest ingredients.

A new Soup Bar features ready to eat hot soups made with the freshest ingredients and all natural stocks. No preservatives or msg.

A full service Sushi department has been added and offers pre-wrapped or prepared while you wait Sushi. In addition, a seating area is available for customers wishing to eat there.

A coffee Lover's paradise is the Central Market coffee shop offering fresh-brewed cappuccino, lattes, espresso and much more. The Deli has been expanded allowing more variety.

Shoppers can enjoy the taste of made from scratch Artisan Bread which is crusty on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside. The over 25 varieties of Artisan Bread are made from scratch and baked fresh daily.

Other expanded departments include Meat, Produce, & Seafood.

Based in Schenectady, NY, the Golub Corporation owns and operates 115 Price Chopper grocery stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The family-owned company prides itself on longstanding traditions of innovative food merchandising, leadership in community service, and cooperative employee relations. Golub's approximately 24,000 associates collectively own 51% of the company's privately held stock. For additional information, visit www.pricechopper.com.

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