When I first told a good friend that I planned to live in Schenectady without a car, one of the first questions she asked me is, "Where will you do your food shopping?" Before I could answer, she followed with a second question, "There aren't any grocery stores downtown, are there?" Well, after some time here, the answer to the second question is no -- and yes. I have found many answers to the first question, so if you're new to the area, or think that there just aren't any alternatives to the bigger stores, this article is for you. I might be able to answer another question that many people are asking as the city undergoes revitalization, and that is, "Do we really need a supermarket in downtown Schenectady?"
