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Cardona’s Announces Sandwich Day Contest Winner!

Following our first-ever Sandwich Creation Contest for National Sandwich Day, we have a brand new sandwich joining our menu! "The K-BRAY" - created by Kristen Brayden. 

The Return of the “G-MAC’ for the Siena Season

The popular "G-MAC" sandwich is back at Cardona's for the Siena season (featuring a new twist, in honor of Siena Saints Guard, Justice Shoats #0)!

Cardona's Gets Ready for National Sandwich Day with its first ever "Sandwich Creation Contest!"

Cardona's wants to know what sandwich recipe our customers want to see added to our menu!

Meet "The Best Buddy" Sandwich Special

Available during the month of October, “The Best Buddy” Sandwich Special supports The "Best Buddies" Fundraiser in Albany New York.

Celebrate National Lasagna Day with Cardona's Italian Market

On National Lasagna Day (Tuesday, July 29th) Cardona’s will serve our Classic and Chicken lasagnas - available on the Steam Table, at all market locations.

“The Mig” is Back for Track Season!

Just in time for the start of the 2025 track season, Cardona’s relaunches “The Mig” - a celeb sandwich that honors legendary Saratoga Race Course jockey, Richard Migliore.

"The Cap" Sandwich Special

Introducing “The Cap” - Cardona’s Newest Celebrity Sandwich, named in honor of retiring Capital Region Weather Legend, Steve Caporizzo.

CARDONA’S TRACK, SPAC & BOAT PACKS!

New this summer - Cardona’s TRACK, SPAC & BOAT Packs!

Heading to the Race Track, SPAC, or the lake this summer? Grab Cardona's to go! 

Cardona’s new “TRACK, SPAC, & BOAT PACKS” are perfect for locals or visitors heading to the Belmont Stakes, SPAC shows, or Saratoga Lake. They're available at all market locations and are also perfect for packing a picnic at the park. 

Cardona’s Market 80th Anniversary Celebration

This year, Cardona’s Market celebrates 80 years as a family-owned business in the Capital Region. Since 1945, our Italian market and catering company has significantly grown from a small neighborhood “pork store” in downtown Albany to a multi-location business spanning three generations of ownership. 

Join us as we celebrate 80 years with “8 days of giving,” from May 15th - 22nd. All week long, we will be featuring the following daily specials available in-store at all market locations:

Italian Antipasto 101

Antipasto is a traditional Italian appetizer that serves as the first course of a formal Italian meal. The term "antipasto" literally means "before the meal" in Italian, indicating its purpose to stimulate the appetite before the main course. This culinary tradition has its roots in ancient Rome and Greece, where it was seen as a prelude to the grand symphony of flavors that awaited diners.