Food Stalls Open at Clinton Market Collective
L's Simplygoodness and Shalimar Express have launched new shipping container locations in downtown Albany.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Clinton Market Collective in Albany welcomed two new dining options following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on October 29, 2026. L's Simplygoodness and Shalimar Express now operate out of the site's repurposed shipping container retail spaces.
Why it matters
These additions diversify the dining options available within the local market space, providing residents with new choices for baked goods and Indian cuisine. The expansion of these independent businesses supports the ongoing growth of the Clinton Market Collective as a hub for local commerce.
The Clinton Market Collective hosts 30 total special events annually. These two new business additions now operate alongside the existing retail vendors at the downtown site.
The players
Latyonia Lee
Latyonia Lee is the founder of L's Simplygoodness, an independent business she started in 2017.
Shalimar Express
Shalimar Express is an eatery serving Indian cuisine that also maintains a location at the Galleria 7 Market in Latham.
Clinton Market Collective
The Clinton Market Collective is an Albany-based retail venue that utilizes shipping containers for its vendor spaces.
The details
L's Simplygoodness offers a menu of soups, baked goods, and fruit-infused teas, while Shalimar Express serves items including chicken tikka kathi rolls, chana masala, and mango lassi. Owners of Shalimar Express, which also operates at Galleria 7 Market in Latham, plan to host cultural events at the new stall.
Timeline
Latyonia Lee established L's Simplygoodness in 2017.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on October 29, 2026.
L's Simplygoodness operates Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shalimar Express operates Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Market Landscape
This development follows the trend of shipping container commercial developments in urban planning by utilizing repurposed freight vessels for retail space. The model allows small businesses to establish a physical presence in a flexible environment that promotes local retail density.
Local shoppers now have expanded access to diverse lunch options during weekday hours at the market. Customers can visit L's Simplygoodness mid-week or stop by Shalimar Express for quick Indian-inspired meals.
The takeaway
The expansion of small businesses into modular retail spaces provides a scalable model for growing local food scenes in city centers. Interested visitors should note the specific mid-week operating hours for both stalls before planning a visit.
Further reading
For more information on other local retail developments, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NEWS10 ABC.
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