Old World Gourmet Market Opens in Wilton
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Old World Gourmet Market in Wilton on June 11. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
WILTON — Just hours after its doors first opened, the Old World Gourmet Market in Wilton was packed with customers hoping to get first dibs on the specialty grocery store’s extensive selections of pastas, tomato sauces, olive oils, steaks, sandwiches, and store-made ravioli.
The space on Route 50, formerly occupied by Pier 1, has a distinct Italian-American feel but also offers culinary products familiar to Ireland, Greece, and Spain, among other European and Middle Eastern destinations (not to mention some products closer to home, such as New York and Vermont).
“There’s not a lick of Italian in me, but I’ve been waiting for this to open,” Andrea Mulholland of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce told Old World’s owners Maria and John Biagini at the grand opening on Wednesday morning. “This has great potential here in the Town of Wilton and I’m very excited for you.”
The Biaginis were New York City-based horse racing fans who frequented the Spa City before deciding to relocate here. Eager to bring the tastes of downstate to upstate, they are making their dough with New York City water, an ingredient many say is crucial in creating New York-tasting bagels and breads.
Old World Gourmet Market is now open for business at 3078 Route 50 in Wilton.