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Friday, September 18, 2026
Duchess Cookies Opening September 19th at Crossgates
Guilderland, NY: Duchess Cookies, a New York-based luxury cookie brand, will be opening Saturday, September 19th at Crossgates. Located on the upper level of the shopping center at the back of the food court, Duchess Cookies is built around one simple idea: every dessert baked into a cookie.
Using premium, all-natural ingredients, they transform iconic desserts into handcrafted gourmet cookies, baked fresh throughout the day. From timeless classics to innovative seasonal creations, every bite is designed to be an unforgettable indulgence.
Sofia Demetriou is the creator and president of Duchess Cookies. She has been baking up “creative and decadent flavors since she could pick up a spatula,” according to the Duchess Cookies website.
“Duchess Cookies is the end result of generations of baking experience,” the website reads. “The creator of Duchess, Sofia Demetriou, has had a spatula in her hand almost since birth. Her family has been baking for decades, and she’s been finding ways to unlock new possibilities and carry the family torch in her own unique way since she was a child.”
“We are so excited for guests to experience the sweet smell of Duchess Cookies’ daily rotating flavors filling the food court,” said Leslie Mugrace, Marketing Director of Crossgates.
For opening day, September 19th, Duchess Cookies will be offering the first 100 guests a free cookie or ice cream with the purchase of a cookie. A student discount of 10% will also be offered to students with a valid school ID.
For more information, visit Duchess Cookies on their website here and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Visit www.shopcrossgates.com and follow us on Facebook & Instagram for updates on upcoming openings, giveaways, community events, promotions & sales offered at our center and within our stores, restaurants & entertainment venues.
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About Crossgates:
Crossgates is the Capital Region’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination offering an impressive selection of national brands and the newest retail concepts. The center is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Going, Going, Going Gone!, Primark and Best Buy, while offering more than 180 retail shops, including Apple. Crossgates offers 10 entertainment venues and over 20 on-site eateries, such as Dave & Buster’s, Get Air, Billy Beez, Apex Entertainment, Maggie McFly’s and Regal Cinemas with IMAX. Or simply relax at our award-winning day spa, Spa Mirbeau. Located adjacent to a dual-branded 192-room Homewood Suites and Tru by Hilton hotel and a COSTCO Wholesale, Crossgates is your destination to EAT. SHOP. PLAY. STAY. Additional information regarding Crossgates can be found at shopcrossgates.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Pyramid Management Group is one of the largest, most innovative, privately held real estate developers in the Northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations and expanding hospitality presence dominate the northeast with 10 properties located throughout New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island including Destiny USA (Syracuse, NY), Crossgates (Albany, NY), Walden Galleria (Buffalo, NY) and Providence Place (Providence, RI). For over five decades, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, and ahead of the curve, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com.