There’s good news for residents of downtown Saratoga Springs who were upset when Price Chopper closed its doors 55 Railroad Place.
Adam Foti, founder and owner of PDT catering, plans to open PDT Market in the 19,000-square-foot space which is located on the ground floor of a luxury apartment building.
“A lot of the residents above the market and in the neighborhood were sad to see Price Chopper go because you could just walk in and grab a few groceries,” said Jennifer Hull, marketing director for PDT Market. “We won’t be the size of a Price Chopper with aisles and aisles of groceries, but we will have groceries.”
Product offerings will be in line with what Hull refers to as the store’s “Good, better, best, model.”
“If you want to spend $30 on olive oil, we will have that for you. If you want to spend $10, we will have that as well. We will have affordable options, and there will be gluten-free and vegan. There will be something for everyone.”
In addition to groceries, PDT Market will offer grab-and-go food items, meats, and seafood. There will also be a small deli as well as a home décor and wellness section.
The store’s full-service bar will offer customers a place to sit down and enjoy a cocktail along with food from a limited menu. The space behind the bar will be used to host small private events as well as cooking classes.
Full-service catering for events as well as “pick-up catering” will also be available.
“You can order food for your party or barbecue and go pick it up yourself,” said Hull.
Foti currently operates PDT Catering out of a space in Ballston Lake but will be consolidating operations in Saratoga.
He has developed a loyal following in the Capital Region, and his long-time customers can expect to receive the same level of quality and service they have grown accustomed to.
“His whole mission and vision is to be a part of people’s lives throughout all of their life events,” said Hull. “Once you get to know his products and service, you get hooked. He is flexible and makes things easy. He ends up being your go-to for all the events in your life. Adam is a true professional.”
The Railroad Place space will undergo major renovations before PDT Market opens its doors. Foti is working with ABN Design, Paone Architecture, and Bonacio Construction and plans to invest $3 million in the project.
“We’re still working on renderings,” said Hull, noting that the renovations will be fairly extensive. “The white drop ceiling is coming down, and the ceiling will be taller and fully exposed. There will be a new floor, and all the equipment is being replaced.”
Scheduled to open in the fall, PDT Market plans to have a staff of approximately 30 employees.