I'm a restaurant owner who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 items I always keep at home.

Ranch-seasoned cashews and smoked salmon are two of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.

Zach Mack

• I'm a restaurant owner who shops at Trader Joe's for high-quality snacks and quick meals.
• I love the store's ranch-seasoned cashews, Thai wheat noodles, and chicken gyoza potstickers.
• The Everything But The Bagel seasoned smoked salmon and lobster bisque always end up in my cart.

As a restaurant and bar owner in New York City, I spend most of my days refining menus.