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The Cheese Traveler in Albany, NY was opened by a married couple who knows the value of a good cheese. Their location exhibits hundreds of cheeses from all over the world. They also sell a selection of cured products and local meats from their DelSo district location. This unique cheese shop has been serving customers since 2012 in its current location at 520 Delaware Avenue. The Cheese Traveler is open six days a week, closed on Mondays. Bistro Menu and More The shop also features prepared foods like grilled Panini sandwiches and soups. There is also a pantry section filled with organic eggs, fresh local artisanal breads, chocolates, and condiments.  The store also features Tilldale Organic Meats, certified organic, grass-fed beef, pork, and egg from the Tilldale family farm in Hoosick, NY. The expert cheesemongers can also provide catering for your event. Consider buying a deluxe cheese plate or host a tasting for your next shower, wedding, or other gather. Lunch catering is also available for office events and features The Cheese Traveler’s special sandwiches and soups. Another specialty is their cheese wedding cakes, crafted from a whole cheese wheel and decorated with fresh herbs, fruit, or flowers. Gift baskets and gift certificates are both available at the store. The Cheese Traveler website also features an informational cheese blog with food tips and store information.

Happy Holidays from our entire team here at Destination Nissan. We wish everyone in the Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, and Clifton Park, NY area the best, and we can’t wait for you to stop by at 770 Central Ave in Albany, NY.

Nissan is known for its line-up of versatile vehicles. If you are in the market for a quality crew cab pickup, check out the latest Nissan Frontier for 2016. This pickup features a 4.0 liter, 6 cylinder engine with 4-wheel drivetrain and automatic transmission. It offers good fuel economy and plenty of features to make your drive more comfortable. A Look Inside the 2016 Nissan Frontier The Nissan Frontier offers popular features like climate control, tilt steering wheel, split-folding rear seats, cloth upholstery, and cruise control. Also included is a six-speaker audio system with AM/FM radio and a CD player which reads MP3 format. The safety of the Frontier is also notable with ABS, electronic traction control, Intelligent driver and passenger airbag in the front, active front seat head restraints, and halogen headlights. The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a sport look and designed with comfort in mind. Take the Frontier for a test drive on the road and get a real feel for how it suits your driving needs. Contact our Albany Nissan dealership to schedule a test drive today. We can also help you find the right loan package to meet your financing needs. After you’ve purchased your Frontier, be sure to come back to our service center for routine maintenance services like oil changes, brake inspections, and tire services. Our Nissan-certified technicians have the equipment and experience to keep your Nissan in top running condition for many years to come.

The 2016 Nissan Titan® XD will be featured in a new Research & Review page that Destination Nissan is going to be releasing soon. This page will be filled with everything that you could want to know about this impressive new model including performance capabilities, safety and convenience features, trim level specifications, and so much more. Keep an eye out for the release of this all-new page to learn more so that you will be prepared when this model finally arrives here.

Drivers looking for great value in a reliable Nissan should check out the used Nissan inventory at our Albany Nissan dealership. Destination Nissan strives to provide the best in pricing and service to all of our customers. You’ll find a nice selection of quality vehicles like the 2006 Nissan Altima now in stock. The Features on the 2006 Altima Featuring a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine, the Altima is known for its reliability. The Altima includes driver-friendly features like cruise control, remote power locks, cloth upholstery, air conditioning, tinted cabin glass, and a six speaker audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player. Safety features include active head restraints in the front seating area, passenger and driver front airbag, and halogen headlights. The 2006 Altima offers low mileage and fuel efficiency. The sales team in our Albany Nissan dealership are waiting to show you this great pre-owned vehicle in person. You can schedule a personal test drive at your convenience and get a better look at the features available. With a low price, this Altima sedan won’t last long. About Our Full-Service Nissan Dealership We specialize in providing our customers with a large selection of quality new and used Nissan models at competitive prices. Stop by today and check out our inventory. We also have a fully equipped service center and a stocked Parts Department to help you care for your Nissan long after the sale. We can even help you with financing on new and used inventory. Speak with our experienced Finance Managers about the available loan packages for the vehicle of your choice.

Destination Nissan has released a Research & Review page on the 2016 Nissan Rogue. If you’re interested in learning more about this crossover and live in the Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga or Clifton Park, NY areas, this page will be a valuable resource for you. While you’re on our site you can sign up for a test drive and learn about your lease and finance options. The 2016 Nissan Rogue comes in three trim levels, the S, SV and the SL as well as seven color options. A few standard safety and convenience features include Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with Dual-Stage Supplemental Front Airbags, Hill Start Assist, Brake Assist, ABS, USB Connection Port, EZ Flex™ Seating System and AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System. If you’d like to learn more about the 2016 Nissan Rogue, visit our Research & Review page. Come into see us after for a test drive so you can learn exactly why this is such a popular model.

The Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2016 has included Nissan’s 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine that provided power to the 2016 Nissan Maxima. This annual list was first released back in 1994, and this is now the 17th time that a Nissan model has been included. Additionally, 15 of those 17 times were for the VQ-series engine which means that this is the most awarded engine in the list's history. WardsAuto editors stated that the 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine’s 61 percent new parts, reduced friction and weight, and new intake manifold were top reasons why it was included on this year’s list. Additionally, this 300 horsepower engine has improved its fuel economy rating by 15 percent to now offer a rating of 30 mpg highway*. "When the 2016 Maxima hit dealerships in May, our team believed this redesigned 3.5-liter V6 engine would be an important piece of the puzzle," said Pierre Loing, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "To be included in Ward's 10 Best Engines list is a tribute to the outstanding design, performance and value of our new-generation Nissan Maxima flagship sedan. We thank everyone at Wards for this significant recognition." There were 31 different powertrains evaluated by WardsAuto in order to decide which vehicles would be included on the 2016 list. Through the evaluation process, which involved driving vehicles equipped with these engines on their daily commutes,  the editors considered comparative specs, application of new technology, noise attenuation, torque, horsepower, and fuel economy for each engine. *EPA estimate. Actual mileage will vary. Raftery, Kevin. "All-new Nissan Maxima Engine Named to "Wards 10 Best Engines" List for 2016." NissanNews.com. N.p., 11 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fall-new-nissan-maxima-engine-named-to-wards-10-best-engines-list-for-2016>.

There are only a handful of shows which resonant the true Christmas spirit. One such show will always be the Charlie Brown Christmas cartoon. This year, Albany’s Park Playhouse theater and The Palace Performing Arts Center are collaborating on this year’s production just in time for the holidays. See Snoopy and the Peanuts gang come to life on stage to discover the true meaning of Christmas On December 19-20, 2015. The admission costs for adults is just $20 and kids under the age of 12 get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at The Palace Box Office. The cast is made up of over 20 Park Playhouse student actors and several local musicians will also be playing along with the classic holiday music of Vince Guaraldi Trio. The play is a great choice for families of all ages. The Charlie Brown Christmas show is sponsored by KeyBank. The Palace Theater is located at 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany NY. Free parking is available for theater events at the Quackenbush Garage, located just a few blocks away from the theater. Upcoming Performance Other upcoming performances include Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on December 22, Aladdin on December 28, and more on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. January brings the Albany Symphony Orchestra and a Three Stooges Film Fest will be held on February 1, 2016.

Nissan takes pride in offering customers only the best in terms of performance, efficiency, safety, durability, and reliability. These factors apply not only to the brand’s lineup of cars, SUV’ and Trucks, but to their commercial vans as well. Recently, the Nissan NV Cargo Van was featured in an elaborate advertising campaign with the main feature being a short film called “The Delivery” that features a variety of movie and tv actors. The spots in this campaign focus on all of the different aspects and facts of this model that truly make is a stand-out vehicle. One of the spots even puts a large focus on the impressive Warranty Coverage that comes included with the NV Cargo Van. This warranty coverage is a 5 year/100,000 mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty that has been dubbed America’s Best Commercial Van Warranty. In the spot that focuses on this aspect of the vehicle, we are treated to Raymond Cruz delivering a dramatic reading of the of the disclaimers of the warranty, going into details on all of the different facts of this outstanding coverage. Check out the video above to hear the reading and be sure to stop by Destination Nissan anytime to learn more about the Nissan NV and its warranty coverage. We are located at 770 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206 so stop by anytime if you live near Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, and Clifton Park, NY.

The 10 th annual Santa Speedo Sprint is scheduled to be held December 12, 2015 in Albany. This annual event is in conjunction with the Winter WonderLark event. The Santa Speedo Sprint starts at 2:00pm and features a host of runners dressed in their finest Speedos, costumes, and accessories sprinting down Lark Street. Winter WonderLark The WonderLark event is a perfect event for the entire family. It kicks off at 11am on Lark Street and goes until 5pm. During the festivities, visitors can shop for their holiday gifts in the outdoor market. There will also be several family-fun activities planned throughout the day. Lark Street will be filled with art, craft vendors, trolley rides, live entertainment, and even a gingerbread workshop. Another featured event during Winter WonderLark is the annual Lark Street BID window decorating contest. Plenty of things to eat will also be available during the festivities. Lark Street BID The Christmas event is sponsored by Lark Street Business Improvement District, a not-for-profit organization which promotes the enhancing of the Lark Street Neighborhood in Albany, NY. It provides events and services for the safety, maintenance, marketing, and special events of the area. Bring your family to celebrate the upcoming holidays in the heart of Albany. Visit the vendors, eat great food, and spend quality time with your family and friends.

It seems that no matter where the Nissan LEAF goes, it makes headlines. Most recently the all-electric vehicle was recognized at Mexico’s “2015 Green Vehicle” by the Top Car MAPFRE (a leading insurance company) awards. These awards are held to recognize design, innovation and technological breakthroughs in the Mexican automotive industry, things that the Nissan LEAF has always excelled at. A panel that consists of editors and experts select the finalists and the categories of the awards. This year’s consisted of subcompact vehicles, sedans, SUVs, sports cars and green vehicles. What makes these awards even more compelling, is that it is the general public is who selects the winners. "We are very proud with this award," said Jorge Vallejo, Zero Emission Area Director and Government Relations and Export Sales Director, Nissan Mexico. "Being recognized in the 'Green Vehicle 2015' category reaffirms our commitment with the Mexican public of bringing environmentally friendly transportation options in line with our global leadership in the topic." If you think a new Nissan LEAF is the perfect holiday gift this year, come into Destination Nissan at 770 Central Ave in Albany, NY. We promise you won’t be disappointed by this EV! "Nissan LEAF Recognized in the "Green Vehicle" Category by the Top Car MAPFRE Awards 2015 in Mexico." Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan News, 7 Dec. 2015. Web. 09 Dec. 2015.

With the end of the year less than a month away the Nissan Division has released their sales from November. With a 3.9 percent increase over November 2014 and a total of 95,389 units sold the brand is looking good as they aim to finish out the year ona positive note. This goal is further emphasized by the Nissan Division’s year-to-date sales for the entire year so far which has amounted to 1,227,213 units. This represents an increase of 5.4 percent from where sales were at this point last year. November Totals: Sales of the Murano increased 45.2 percent with 5,574 units Sales of the Frontier reached 5,099 units Sales of the Rogue increased 49.8 percent with 22,565 units Sales of the Versa increased 5.4 percent with 9,783 units Sales of the Maxima increased 18.3 percent with 3,884 units Sales of the 370Z increased 8.5 percent with 381 units Sales of the Pathfinder reached 5,094 units Sales of the Sentra increased 7.2 percent with 14,505 units Sales of the Quest increased 97.3 percent with 953 units Sales of the Altima reached 20,564 units Sales of the JUKE reached 1,897 units Clifton, John. "Nissan Group Reports November 2015 U.S. Sales." NissanNews.com. N.p., 1 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnissan-group-reports-november-2015-u-s-sales>.