Whether you plan on heading to Madison Avenue’s “Men’s Mile” – the portion of the Avenue between 43rd and 48th Streets that features some of the best names in fine menswear – or to one of our other world-class retailers or restaurants, there’s no doubt that the Grand Central neighborhood has got everything you’ll need to make this Father’s Day one to remember.
Whether you plan on heading to Madison Avenue’s “Men’s Mile” – the portion of the Avenue between 43rd and 48th Streets that features some of the best names in fine menswear – or to one of our other world-class retailers or restaurants, there’s no doubt that the Grand Central neighborhood has got everything you’ll need to make this Father’s Day one to remember. Here are a few suggestions:
Menswear
Joe Fresh‘s (510 Fifth Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd Streets – 212-764-1730) The Classic Polo is the perfect polished summer look for Dad (2 for $24).
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Paul Stuart (350 Madison Avenue, at 45th Street – 212-682-0320), which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, has a great selection of gifts sure to please even the most discerning Dad.
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Sarar (375 Madison Avenue at 46th Street – 212-867-2340) is always a good bet for fine European tailored menswear. Stop in and browse their selection for items that are sure to make Dad smile.
A Special Meal
Benjamin Steakhouse (52 East 41st Street, between Park and Madison Avenues – 212-297-9177) invites you and Dad to enjoy their special Father’s Day menu (four-course prix-fixe for $59.95/person).
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BR Guest Hospitality‘s Dos Caminos – Third Avenue (825 Third Avenue, corner of 50th Street – 212-336-5400) and Strip House Midtown (15 West 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) are two of the best places around to celebrate this special day. See the menus and make your reservations here and here.
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JAZZ at KITANO‘s, (on 38th Street behind The Kitano New York, 66 Park Avenue at 38th Street – 212-885-7123) Sunday Jazz Brunch is a great opportunity for you and Dad to feast on an elaborate buffet while being entertained by the soothing tunes of musician Tony Middleton. Jazz Brunch has seatings at 11am and 1pm for $35 per person, with a complimentary drink provided.
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Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte (590 Lexington Avenue at 52nd Street – 212-758-3989) invites you to come to midtown and enjoy their savory prix-fixe – a green salad with mustard vinaigrette topped with walnuts, followed by steak frites – for $26.95. Complete your celebration with incredible desserts drizzled with semi-sweet chocolate.
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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie (303 Madison Avenue, at 41st Street – 212-878-6301) is certain Dad will love their 3-course Mediterranean feast! And to make the deal even sweeter, they’re offering 50% off all wine bottles!
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The Bull & Bear Steakhouse (In The Waldorf Astoria: 550 Lexington Avenue, at 50th Street – 212-872-1275) is offering all dads 1/2 off steaks and $1 oysters! Make your reservations right away.
Beverages
Beer Table Pantry (Grand Central Terminal, Graybar Passage – 212-922-0008) has 64 oz Growlers available for filling with one of their three delicious, fresh, and seasonal draft selections. See what’s available now on their Growler Menu, here.
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Grande Harvest Wines (Grand Central Terminal, Graybar Passage – 212-682-5855) has a great selection of single malt scotches and other fine wines and spirits.
Engraving
Links of London (In the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue – 212-867-0258) will be offering a complimentary engraving service from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14 – a great opportunity to get the perfect gift for Dad with a personalized touch.
Grooming & Spa Services
John Allan’s (46 East 46th Street, at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue – 212-922-0361) invites you to show dad he taught you well by getting him the ultimate John Allan’s Gift Set, which includes The Signature Full Service and a Shorty Razor for just $150 (a $190 value).
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La Vie Zen Spa (420 Madison Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets – 212-207-8220) is celebrating Father’s Day by offering a discount on just-for-him facials. They’re also celebrating love for everyone with a fantastic Couple’s Retreat massage and facial package.
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Spiff (750 Third Avenue, entrance on 46th Street – 212-983-3240) is a great spot to send Dad for some masculine pampering. Get him a gift certificate for a haircut, shave and manicure, or any one of the many services the talented staff at Spiff offers.
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The Guerlain Spa‘s (100 East 50th Street, in The Waldorf Astoria – 212-872-7200) new Robust Relaxation package is a great way to honor Dad on his special day. The invigorating treatment offer, customized exclusively for male needs, includes: a choice of a 50 min Waldorf Sports Massage or Men’s Energizing Facial, Manly Manicure, shoeshine and a complimentary beverage (with a selection of beer and wine). Priced at $199 (representing a 20% savings). To book, please visit www.guerlainspas.com or call 212.872.7200.
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The entire GCP family wishes all moms a very Happy Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12! If you haven’t gotten around to making plans for your mom yet, don’t panic…the Grand Central neighborhood has everything you need to help make Mother’s Day a special day for that special lady in your life.
The entire GCP family wishes all moms a very Happy Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12! If you haven’t gotten around to making plans for your mom yet, don’t panic…the Grand Central neighborhood has everything you need to help make Mother’s Day a special day for that special lady in your life. Here are a few suggestions:
A Mother’s Day Meal
Grand Gourmet participant, Ammos Estiatorio - (52 Vanderbilt Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets – 212-922-9999) is a great place to go for authentic cuisine from various regions of Greece. Check out their menus here.
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Share the afternoon with mom at Charlie Palmer’s Michelin Starred Aureole (135 West 42nd Street, corner of 42nd and Avenue of the Americas – 212-319-1660).
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Barclay Bar & Grill (in the Lobby of The Barclay, 111 East 48th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues – 212-906-3130) invites you to enjoy their Mother’s Day brunch, which includes a complimentary mimosa or bellini.
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Benjamin Steakhouse (52 East 41st Street, between Park and Madison Avenues – 212-297-9177) has a special three-course prix-fixe Mother’s Day menu available in addition to their à la carte menu.
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BR Guest Hospitality (Atlantic Grill (multiple locations), Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, Dos Caminos (multiple locations), Isabella’s, kibo, Ocean Grill, Primehouse, Ruby Foo’s, Strip House, Wildwood BBQ) is celebrating with special menus at most of its restaurants, including Dos Caminos – Third Avenue (825 Third Avenue, corner of 50th Street – 212-336-5400) and Grand Gourmet participants Strip House Midtown (15 West 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) and Ruby Foo’s Times Square (1626 Broadway, at 49th Street – 212-489-5600). Check out the menus and make your reservations here.
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Patina’s Brasserie (100 East 53rd Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues – 212-751-4840) will serve brunch à la carte and a three-course prix-fixe all day. Click here to see the full menus.
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Take mom out to Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte (590 Lexington Avenue at 52nd Street – 212-758-3989) for a legendary French dining experience. Sit out on the patio under an umbrella and sip a refreshing rosé from Provence with bites of French cheese. Check out their food & wine menu here and also the dessert menu.
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Lexington Brass (517 Lexington Avenue at 48th Street – 212-392-5976) invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with their signature Champagne Brunch.
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Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. (Grand Central Terminal, West Balcony – 212-655-2300) has made some special additions to their à la carte menu for you to enjoy on Mother’s Day.
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New York Central (In the Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal– 646-213-6865) is serving a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday. Make your reservations here.
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Oscar’s Brasserie (In the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets – 212-872-4913) will benefit St. Bart’s (325 Park Avenue at East 51st Street – 212-378-0222) Crossroads Community Services with a portion of the proceeds from a special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 12, 2013. All mothers in attendance will receive a complimentary flute of champagne as well as a gift from the pastry kitchen. Make your reservations through OpenTable or by calling the hotel directly at 212-872-1275.
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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie (303 Madison Avenue, at 41st Street – 212-878-6301) invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch and dinner specials including unlimited brunch cocktails for just $19! Check out the menus here.
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The Palm Too (840 Second Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets – 212-697-5198) says to tell Mom the kitchen is closed – at her house. Bring Mom in for dinner and she’ll receive a $25 gift card towards another delicious meal at The Palms anytime between May 13 and June 30!
Click here for more information and to make a reservation.
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Atrium Salon (237 Park Avenue Atrium; enter from 466 Lexington Avenue side between 45th & 46th Streets – 212-338-9709) is offering 30% off all services through the end of May to customers who are moms – all you have to do is say: “I’m a mom!” The salon provides services for both men and women and is open from 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday.
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Treat your mom to one of Bliss49‘s (541 Lexington Avenue, between 49th and 50th Streets – 877-862-5477) luxurious spa packages on Mother’s Day (with 20% savings). Click here to browse all of the options and book your appointment.
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InnaSense (Lexington Passage, Grand Central Terminal – 212-883-7660) invites you to take advantage of their special offer – 15% off all silver sets. Also, check out their collection of gem stones when shopping for a gift for mom.
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K&G Fashion Superstore (122 East 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue – 212-682-9895) is offering discounts on a whole bunch of great gifts for mom. Click here to browse their collection.
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Links of London‘s (In the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue – 212-867-0258) beautiful stackable bracelets are the perfect gift for mom on her special day! Also, take advantage of free standard (ground) shipping when you shop their online store. Mention the promotion code SPRING2013US and enjoy $50 off any purchase of $250 or more until May 12th!
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The Guerlain Spa (100 East 50th Street, in The Waldorf Astoria – 212-872-7200) invites you to treat mom to a luxurious spa treatment this Mother’s Day. With the Celebrate Her package, guests choose between a Guerlain Radiance Facial or a Waldorf “As You Wish” massage. Learn more and book your treatment here.
18467 class="post-18467 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar category-events-calendar category-news category-shopping tag-book-signing tag-centennial tag-grand-central-terminal tag-new-york-times tag-posman-books tag-sam-roberts" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/posman-books-to-host-sam-roberts-book-signing Posman Books to Host Sam Roberts Book Signing February 7, 2013
On Wednesday, February 13, Posman Books will host a book signing with Sam Roberts, Urban Affairs Correspondent for the New York Times and author of the new book, “Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America.”
On Wednesday, February 13 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Posman Books (Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage - 212-983-1111) will host a book signing with Sam Roberts, Urban Affairs Correspondent for the New York Times and author of the new book, “Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America.”
For a little background, check out this excerpt from the book published in the New York Times in which Sam Roberts chronicles how Grand Central Terminal as we know it came to be. Also, read the transcript from a recent interview he did with the Huffington Post.
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There’s any number of options for expressing your love here in the Grand Central neighborhood. Here are a few!
Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14! Are you ready? If not, there are countless opportunities around the Grand Central neighborhood to celebrate Love…and YOUR love…on this special day!
WINE AND (OR) DINE THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE AT A GCP AREA RESTAURANT:
There are a multitude of restaurants in the Grand Central neighborhood that offer delicious meals in beautiful and intimate settings. Check out our listing of area restaurants here, the list of our Grand Gourmet – The Flavor of Midtown® restaurants, or read on for some suggestions to get you started!
Benjamin Steakhouse (52 East 41st Street, between Park and Madison Avenues – 212-297-9177) and its sibling restaurant The Sea Fire Grill (158 East 48th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues – 212-935-3785) are both serving lavish three course prix fixe menus featuring their respective specialities for Valentine’s. Each restaurant’s menu is $99 per person. Click here for the Benjamin Steakhouse menu, and here for The Sea Fire Grill’s.
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Brasserie (100 East 53rd Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues – 212-751-4840) – and the rest of the Patina Group restaurants here in Midtown East (Café Centro, La Fonda Del Sol and Naples 45) – will be offering a special prix-fixe menu for four days (Thursday, February 14 to Sunday, February 17) for Valentine’s Day celebrants. The three-course prix-fixe at Brasserie is available for $55 per person. Click here to look over the full menu.
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Click here to see Café Centro‘s (200 Park Avenue; On 45th Street between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avenues – 212-818-1222) three-course, prix-fixe $55 per person Valentine’s Day menu (also available February 14 – 17)
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Charlie Palmer’s Aureole (135 West 42nd Street, corner of 42nd and Avenue of the Americas – 212-319-1660) is offering two special options for Valentine’s Day dining. In their Dining Room, enjoy Chef Marcus Ware’s exquisite Five-Course Gourmand Tasting Menu ($195 per person) or reserve a table in the Aureole Bar Room for a more casual Valentine’s affair with a three-course prix fixe menu ($85 per person). Also a part of the Gourmand Tasting menu, Pastry Chef Pierre Poulin has created a very special bourbon-infused hot chocolate mix with heart-shaped marshmallows for enjoying at home!
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Dos Caminos – Third Avenue (825 Third Avenue, corner of 50th Street – 212-336-5400) invites you to “Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day” with irresistible Valentine’s Day specials including their Champagne Kiss cocktail!
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The Kitano New York‘s (66 Park Avenue at 38th Street – 212-885-7119) michelin-starred restaurant, Hakubai is presenting an exclusive Valentine’s dinner called “Hajime no Ippo” meaning “the first step” (into kaiseki cuisine or romance!). For $160 per couple diners will enjoy a prepared sake paired menu along with the some of the city’s finest kaiseki cuisine. The dinner will be offered on two nights – Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th – from 6:30–9:00 p.m. and is limited to 26 participants. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 212-885-7072 or by e-mail to rsvp@kitano.com.
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La Fonda del Sol (200 Park Avenue; On Vanderbilt Avenue at 44th Street – 212-867-6767) will also serve a special three-course (plus amuse bouche!) prix-fixe menu that – in addition to entrees to order individually – includes two entree options to share. Romantic! Click here to take a look at the complete menu. Available February 14 – 17.
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With delicious, perfectly-cooked steak frites bathed in their signature house sauce perfected at the famous French original, Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte (590 Lexington Avenue at 52nd Street – 212-758-3989) is a little slice of Paris right here in Midtown East! Slip in with your valentine, order a bottle of wine, indulge in the decadent French desserts that are also on offer, and keep this Valentine’s simple yet completely romantic!
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Madison & Vine (at the Library Hotel, 299 Madison Avenue and 41st Street – 212-867-5535) is serving a romantic three course prix fixe menu for $75 per person. Click here to see the full menu.
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Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. (Grand Central Terminal, West Balcony – 212-655-2300) has some special additions to their regular menu that only add to the romance of the beautiful space of the restaurant. Click here to see the full list of additions.
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Click here to view the Valentine’s Day three-course prix fixe $55 menu from Naples 45 (200 Park Avenue; On 45th Street between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avenues – 212-972-7001) where they’ll be offering the special menu from February 14 to 17 as well!
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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie (303 Madison Avenue, at 41st Street – 212-878-6301) will offer live jazz and a champagne toast for all Valentine’s Day diners! They’re serving a four-course prix fixe menu for $67 per person. Click here to view the full menu.
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Strip House Midtown (15 West 44th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) has a few delicious additions to their menu for Valentine’s. Click here to see the irresistible special items.
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Vander Bar (At the The Roosevelt Hotel: 45th Street, at Vanderbilt Avenue – 212-885-6131) is taking a bold stand against Valentine’s Day this year and inviting the city’s romance protesters to gather for Happy Hour, complimentary tastings and more. To learn more, click here.
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SHOW YOUR LOVE WITH A GIFT OR TREAT:
Below are just a few of the area’s businesses that offer what may be the perfect gift – from tasty to thoughtful (or both!) Click here for our listing of all area businesses for even more selection.
Baked by Melissa (109 East 42nd Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues – 212-842-0220) has deliciously uniquely flavored bite-size cupcakes that could be just the trick to make your loved one’s heart (or taste-buds?) flutter.
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The Guerlain Spa (100 East 50th Street, in The Waldorf Astoria – 212-872-7200) has a couple of great offers for a pre-Valentine’s Day pamper, a girlfriends getaway or a romantic rendezvous. For more information about packages and treatments, click here.
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InnaSense (Lexington Passage, Grand Central Terminal – 212-883-7660) is the perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that’s sure to appeal to your loved one’s sense of romance. Let InnaSense’s newly-arrived gold pieces, mosaic bracelets, and necklaces, be one of the ways you express your love this Valentine’s.
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The Library Shop (The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, First Floor, Room 116 – 212-930-0641) has a great selection of gifts for the occasion. Click here to browse a specially-curated selection of their collection!
Note: All proceeds from Shop sales go to support the mission of The New York Public Library. Library members receive a 10% discount on every purchase (join now).
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Li-Lac Chocolates (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market – 212-370-4866) has a large variety of traditional heart-shaped chocolate assortments of their distinctive, hand-made chocolate confections from which it’s easy to choose the perfect gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Visit their website to see all their Valentine’s Day offerings and specials.
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Take advantage of Links of London‘s (In the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue – 212-867-0258) special Valentine’s Day promotion and receive a complimentary Charm with the purchase of any Sweetie Bracelet (restrictions apply).
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BOOK A ROMANTIC “GETAWAY”…RIGHT HERE IN MIDTOWN!:
What could be better than a night for just the two of you? For Valentine’s, book a room at one of our Grand Central Partnership district hotels, many of whom are offering special Valentine’s Day packages! Choose from Hotel 373 Fifth Avenue, The Setai Fifth Avenue, The Dylan, The Library, The Grand Hyatt New York, The Westin New York Grand Central, The Hilton Manhattan East, The Fitzpatrick Grand Central, The Roosevelt Hotel, The Gotham Hotel, or The New York Palace (in order from South to North in the GCP District). You’re sure to find something perfectly suited for you and your loved one!
Not exactly what you’re looking for (though we find that nearly impossible to believe!)? There are even more hotels just outside the official boundaries of our district that offer even more variety of service, accommodation and price! The Affinia chain of hotels, for example, is offering “Kiss & Tell Romantic Getaways” at all five of their boutique hotel locations here in New York. Of these, the Affinia Shelburne and the Affinia 50 are right here in the Grand Central neighborhood and – in addition to the split of champagne and complimentary late check-out (for more cuddle time) offered every couple who takes advantage of this promotion at any of the Affinia hotels – you’ll enjoy two Sexy Lexy cocktails from Rare Bar & Grill with your stay at the Affinia Shelburne, and complimentary Jacques Torres chocolates with your stay at the Affinia 50.
Just out of our district you’ll also find hotels like the Roger Smith Hotel, the InterContinental New York Barclay, the Hyatt 48 Lex, the New York Marriott East Side, the W New York, the Waldorf Astoria New York, and The Benjamin, just to name a few.
Speaking of the Waldorf Astoria New York, The Guerlain Spa at The Waldorf Astoria has a couple of great offers for Valentine’s Day (see listing above). For more information about packages and treatments, click here.
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BOOK A ROMANTIC “GETAWAY”…OUT OF TOWN:
The Finger Lakes region of New York State is just four hours away and has a strong connection to our neighborhood. We have featured some of the region’s best wines at our annual culinary event, Grand Gourmet – The Flavor of Midtown®, and we staff the I Love NY tourism window at Grand Central Terminal that often features getaways to the Finger Lakes region.
With eleven pristine lakes spread like fingers across central New York, the region encompasses 9,000 plus square miles of outdoor adventures and bucolic scenery with a nice mix of urban hot spots to boot. It offers an ideally intimate setting with charming landscape coupled with a myriad of couple’s activities including culinary trails, more than 100 world class vineyards, ski resorts and farm-to-table culinary delights. Click here to learn more and plan your Valentine’s getaway.
18292 class="post-18292 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar category-deals category-entertainment category-events-calendar category-shopping tag-49ers tag-bars-lounges tag-beer tag-dessert tag-drink-specials tag-ravens tag-restaurants tag-sports tag-super-bowl tag-wine" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/calendar/shopping/make-your-super-bowl-plans-here-in-the-grand-central-neighborhood Make Your Super Bowl Plans Here In the Grand Central Neighborhood January 28, 2013
Check out our guide to some of the great Grand Central neighborhood establishments that will help make your Super Bowl celebration a success!
Super Bowl Sunday is February 3rd and – besides the Ravens and 49ers – GCP’s area businesses are in it to win it with special promotions and deals on food, drinks and provisions.
Here’s a list of all your Midtown East Super Bowl options…
WHERE TO WATCH/FEAST/DRINK/CHEER:
Bierhaus NYC (712 Third Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets – 212-867-BEER) has 8 TVs and one 82 inch screen. While enjoying the game, treat yourself to bier, brats and wings, and enter a contest to win your bar tab.
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Butterfield8 (5 East 38th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues – 212-679-0646). Book your reservations online with Melissa at mstella@butterfield8lounge.com or call at 212-679-0646.
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Catch the game at GCP Board Member Mark Grossich’s The Carnegie Club (156 West 56th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues – 212-957-9676). Enjoy complimentary heros and drink specials the entire game as well!
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Dos Caminos – Third Avenue (825 Third Avenue, corner of 50th Street – 212-336-5400) has quite the list of Mexican-inspired Super Bowl specials including guacamole, empanadas, tacos, quesadillas and more. All the details for Super Bowl celebrations at Dos Caminos can be found here.
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Get together a group of at least 10 friends and then head over to McFadden’s (800 Second Avenue at 42nd Street – 212-986-1515). As the host, you’ll drink for FREE from 8pm to 11pm, and your friends will get half off all of their drinks. Also, compete for up to $500 in cash and other great prizes.
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Join Overlook (225 East 44th Street, between Second and Third Avenues - 212-682-7266) for their Bud Light Draft open bar tailgate pregame from 4:00-6:00. Click here for details.
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Public House (140 East 41st Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues – 212-682-3710) has this special deal for Super Bowl Sunday: for the duration of the game, enjoy unlimited Wings, Tenders or Mac n’ Cheese Squares plus unlimited beer for $50, or all of that plus unlimited premium open bar (including beer) for $60. Reserve your space now by calling 212-682-3710 and speaking to Lynette, or email her at lcesaro@publichouseusa.com.
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Slattery’s Midtown Pub (8 East 36th Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenues – 212-683-6444) is offering a $50 top shelf open bar for the duration of the game (showing on 16 plasma TVs), plus combo platter including buffalo wings, potato skins, cheese quesadillas, mozarella sticks, carrot and celery sticks, and home-cut fries. Call now to reserve your spot.
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The Wheeltapper Pub (141 East 44th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues, in the Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel – 212-351-6800) is a great place to catch all the action on multiple screens, as well as cozy up to the fire (if it’s cold Sunday!) or lounge in the covered (and heated) patio if it’s not!
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HOSTING AT HOME? PICK UP FIXINGS AND SUPPLIES HERE:
There’s still time to have Café Metro (Multiple GCP Neighborhood locations including 370 Lexington @ 41st Street – 212-867-1090) cater your Super Bowl party. Click here to find a catering location nearest you.
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For dessert, Eli Zabar’s Bread & Pastry (Grand Central Market, 43rd Street & Lexington Avenue) has tons of great options. And if you’re so inclined, you can draw out your own plays with Li-Lac Chocolates (Grand Central Terminal, Dining Concourse – 212-370-4866) X’s and O’s.
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For something to drink, stop by Grande Harvest Wines (Grand Central Terminal, Graybar Passage – 212-682-5855).
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Manhattan Chili Co.‘s (Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse – 212-682-6644) delivery menu is a great place to start when thinking about your Super Bowl party menu.
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Check out Murray’s Cheese‘s (Grand Central Market, 43rd Street & Lexington Avenue – 212-922-1540) blog to find a great chorizo chili recipe, and then stop by to get all the ingredients you need and more!
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Take advantage of Pescatore Seafood Co.‘s (Grand Central Terminal, Dining Concourse – 212-557-4466) throwback prices on Friday for the Terminal’s centennial, and throw together a delicious shrimp cocktail made with 19 cent shrimp!
18246 class="post-18246 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar category-entertainment category-events-calendar category-news category-shopping tag-1913 tag-concert tag-event tag-grand-central-terminal tag-grand-central-terminal-centennial tag-grand-gourmet tag-history tag-kid-friendly tag-restaurants" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/feb-1-2013-grand-central-terminal-marks-100-years Grand Central Terminal Marks 100 Years! January 24, 2013
Get the full scoop on all of Grand Central’s year-long Centennial celebrations.
On Friday, February 1, Grand Central Terminal, the world-renowned Beaux-Arts masterpiece that sits at the center of our bustling neighborhood – kicked off its year-long centennial celebration. Below we’ve put together a collection of links and resources to help you learn about and experience the greatness of the building that continues to capture our imaginations and inspire that same sense of awe that caused the New York Times to write in their 1913 review of the newly opened rail terminal: “without exception, it is not only the greatest station in the United States, but the greatest station, of any type, in the world.”
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
Our city and national news media have been abuzz with excitement about the centennial, from a look at “The Secrets of Grand Central” in the New York Times to an Associated Press piece that chronicles the Terminal’s preservation and restoration, to the tale of Grand Central’s birth excerpted from Sam Roberts’ superb book “Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America.” To keep up to speed with all of the great Grand Central writing that is sure to come, create a Google Alert for “Grand Central Terminal.” Also, follow us on Twitter, and do a search for the hashtag #GCT100 for all of the latest news regarding the Terminal’s centennial.
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TAKE PART IN THE CELEBRATORY EVENTS
As we mentioned, the centennial is a year-long celebration, so check out Grand Central Terminal’s website to find out about events happening all throughout the year. Here are a few highlights:
– On Time/Grand Central at 100 (March 6 – July 7, 2013): To celebrate Grand Central’s 100th birthday, MTA Arts for Transit and The New York Transit Museum will present an exhibition featuring the work of more than a dozen contemporary artists who capture and reimagine moments in Grand Central Terminal – the site of the beginning and end of countless journeys for millions of travelers over the past century – and connect them with the present.
– Grand Centennial Parade of Trains (May 11 – 12, 2013): Stop by for a free, family-friendly weekend filled with an extraordinary assembly of historic train cars, a model train collectible show, and fun activities at “Kid Junction,” sure to appeal to railroad enthusiasts of all ages. For a full schedule of Parade of Trains happenings as well as a list of railcars that will be on display, click here.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS WE COLLABORATED ON TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL
In order to commemorate and celebrate Grand Central Terminal’s centennial, we collaborated with MTA Metro-North Railroad to refurbish the Taxi Stand at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 42nd Street along with one of the 16 original, historic street lights that once lined the elevated drive around the Terminal. Learn more about these improvements and see photos here.
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STAY UP-TO-DATE AS CENTENNIAL EVENTS/TIE-INS ARE ANNOUNCED
To stay informed about all of the events, stories, deals and more surrounding Grand Central Terminal’s centennial celebration, visit the Terminal’s centennial page on their website, follow @GCPBID and @GrandCentralNYC on Twitter, and follow the hashtag #GCT100.
18007 class="post-18007 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-attractions category-calendar category-events-calendar category-shopping tag-grand-central-terminal tag-holiday-events tag-holiday-train-show tag-kid-friendly tag-new-york-botanical-garden" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/calendar/shopping/the-new-york-botanical-garden-celebrates-grand-central-centennial-with-holiday-train-show Holiday Train Shows Continue Into the New Year December 11, 2012
Hit the Transit Museum Annex in the Terminal and then hop a train up to the New York Botanical Garden to see this year’s spectacular Centennial-themed Holiday Train Shows
In celebration of the Grand Central Centennial, The New York Botanical Garden is showcasing a miniature Grand Central Terminal from its Holiday Train Show collection. The Terminal is one of more than 140 scaled replicas of New York landmarks made of plant parts. Artistically crafted by Paul Busse’s team at Applied Imagination, the landmarks are made of natural materials such as bark, twigs, stems, fruits, seeds, and pine cones and include the original Penn Station and Yankee Stadium, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The New York Public Library and the Brooklyn Bridge. The show will take place through Sunday, January 13, so book your tickets right away!
Also not to be missed is the eleventh annual Grand Central Holiday Train Show at the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex (Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage – 718-694-1600) The show will run through February 12, 2013. For more information, click here.
For more information on various holiday happenings throughout the Grand Central area, click here.
17848 class="post-17848 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar category-shopping tag-holiday tag-shopping tag-sweater tag-the-shop-scandinavia-house" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/calendar/shopping/quick-deal-30-off-all-sweaters-at-the-shop-scandinavia-house Quick Deal: 30% Off All Sweaters at The Shop @ Scandinavia House November 26, 2012
The Shop @ Scandinavia House is hosting a Sweater Sale through Tuesday, December 4. Stop by to get 30% off on any sweater.
The Shop @ Scandinavia House (Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue between 37th and 38th Streets – 212-847-9737) is hosting a Sweater Sale through Tuesday, December 4. Stop by to get 30% off a any sweater in the store.
17800 class="post-17800 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar category-dining category-shopping tag-black-friday tag-clothes-apparel tag-grand-central-terminal tag-quick-deals tag-restaurants tag-shopping" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/calendar/shopping/40-off-at-banana-republic-and-other-black-friday-quick-deals-at-grand-central-terminal Holiday Shopping Quick Deals at Grand Central Terminal November 21, 2012
Check out our list of some of the best bargains in Grand Central Terminal this holiday season!
The businesses in and around Grand Central Terminal have a lot to offer when it comes to holiday shopping deals. Below we’ve compiled a list of some of the Terminal’s best bargains, including delicious deals you can take home or take advantage of to help fuel your shopping extravaganza.
For more shopping resources on our website, click here. Also, while you’re in the Terminal, be sure to check out this year’s Holiday Fair.
Banana Republic (107 East 42nd Street between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues – 212-490-3127) is offering 40% off your purchase on Friday, November 23.
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Bobbi Brown (Grand Central Terminal, Lexington Passage) is giving away a free iPhone case (with purchase) to anyone who checks in to the store on Facebook. Offer valid on 11/23 only.
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Buy four packs of socks, and get 10 free at LittleMissMatched (Grand Central Terminal, Lexington Passage – 212-682-0437). Offer is valid through 12/24/12.
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Get up to 40% off at Tumi (Grand Central Terminal, Lexington Passage – 212-973-0015). *Select styles while supplies last through 1/31/13.
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For one day only, get $25 off any purchase of $125 or more at The Art of Shaving ( Grand Central Terminal, Lexington Passage – 212-682-0248).
Delicious Deals
Café Spice (Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse – 646-227-1300) is offering 20% off your dosa with a side of chutney and sambar soup (valid 11/23 – 11/25).
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Get a free spring roll or soup with the purchase of an entree or combo at Feng Shui (Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse – 212-338-6810).
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On Black Friday only, Li-Lac Chocolates (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market – 212-370-4866) will offer a special on their 1/2 lb French Assortment. Mention ‘CODE FRIDAY’ to get it for $12 (regularly $23). Limit 4 per customer. While supplies last.
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Receive a free gift of any Meli-Melo oil and vinegar set with purchases of $50 or more at O&CO. (Grand Central Terminal, Graybar Passage – 212-973-1472).
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Buy 1 lb of Canadian Salmon filet and get a 1/2 lb free at Pescatore Seafood Company (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market at Lexington Avenue – 212-557-4466). Offer valid on Black Friday only.
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Let Zaro’s Bakery (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market; Lower Level Dining Concourse, Shuttle Passage, and Graybar Passage – 212-292-0160) help you prepare for the holidays and get 20% off all gingerbread houses on Black Friday only.
17776 class="post-17776 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar category-news category-shopping tag-clothes-apparel tag-health-beauty tag-holiday tag-jewelry-accessories tag-shopping tag-thanksgiving" http://grandcentralpartnership.org/news/lord-taylor-to-remain-open-on-thanksgiving-day Lord & Taylor to Remain Open on Thanksgiving Day November 19, 2012
Lord & Taylor has announced that its landmarked flagship location, right here in the Grand Central neighborhood, will open Thanksgiving Day from 10 am to 7 pm.
Lord & Taylor (424 Fifth Avenue between 38th and 39th Streets – 212-391-3344) has announced that its landmarked flagship location, right here in the Grand Central neighborhood, will open Thanksgiving Day from 10 am to 7 pm. Shoppers will be able to take advantage of regular sales and special Thanksgiving Day/pre-Black Friday discounts, in addition to viewing the newly-unveiled 75th Annual Holiday Windows at Lord & Taylor.
Lord & Taylor, the United States’ oldest upscale, specialty-retail department store, will be donating a portion of Thanksgiving day’s proceeds to charity.
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