Albany

Honest Weight Food Co-Op will open a new cafe Jan. 2 in the main concourse cafeteria at Empire State Plaza, the state Office of General services announced Monday.

Hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Menu choices will include fresh organic juices and smoothies, soups and sandwiches made with local and organic ingredients and salads. Vegan and gluten-free choices will be available.

The Co-Op's deal with OGS lasts only five months, timing it with the current short-term contracts of several other local vendors who began serving on the concourse in November after the departure of Sodexo, the previous contractor.

Earlier this year, Honest Weight moved from its old Central Avenue location into a newly built store at 100 Watervliet Ave. in Albany.

— Casey Seiler