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HOLIDAYS 2017 The magazine devoted to all things Grand Central.

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MUST-VISIT I SPY THE GRANDEST HOLIDAY EVENTS PHOTO GAME CONNECTIONSGIFT GUIDES HOLIDAYS 2017 1 p. 4-7 p. 12-13 p. 18-21 ESTRELLA of GRANT-BRIGGS THE PEOPLE Conductor, Metro-North Railroad How long have you been working GRAND CENTRAL for Metro-North? 18 years Whether you’re grabbing a cocktail, shopping, or taking a train, You were recently nominated for you’ll discover it’s the people that make Grand Central so special. an award; can you tell us a bit about that? I am a recipient of the Metro-North President’s award. SEAN KEOHANE It is the highest honor bestowed Do you have a favorite MNR Building Services Custodian, on an employee for exemplary route? Why is it your favorite? Metro-North Railroad customer service and the ability The New Haven line aka the Red to impact fellow coworkers with line is my favorite. There are so What is one interesting fact many different types of people about you that you want people positivity and graciousness. I was nominated and elected the award with interesting things to say. to know? I’m deaf and use I love the Red. American Sign Language (ASL). recipient by my coworkers. Just I can read lips if words are mouthed to know that I am respected and Where do you get a bite to eat in clearly or read body language. adored and that they felt I Grand Central? When I want to deserved this award leaves me treat myself I go to Tri Tip Grill on How long have you been working me, which is a wonderful thing. humble, grateful, and speechless. the lower level for their tostado here? 10 years in December If people ask me where the What’s your favorite part about salad. Muy delicioso. What’s your favorite time of the Apple Store is, I can guide them there. Sometimes it’s working at Grand Central? I have Any favorite experiences in year in Grand Central? an early AM start when there are Grand Central? Every day The holidays, with the building easy to communicate, sometimes it’s tough. few people in the Terminal. It’s is something new; with the decked out in beautiful lights. very quiet. But around 11 AM it’s a architecture, mesmerizing It’s so full of spirit. What do you like best about bustling, noisy, exciting place with ceiling art, different events Are there any challenges you face Grand Central? It’s a beautiful working people, tourists, and New held in Vanderbilt Hall, and the in your position? Yes, sometimes landmark full of history—you see Yorkers visiting. I find it amazing complexity of the train tracks people speak to me too fast and a lot of tourists every day, too! how the same place can be so throughout the tunnel. I can go I have to tell them I’m deaf. They Where do you get a bite to eat/ different in a matter of hours. on and on and on about this place. say “sorry” and still have the drink in Grand Central? patience to communicate with Starbucks and Shake Shack! addition, Ashleigh’s designs are captured on box sets, purses, totes, cosmetic bags, luggage PARIS DURANTE tags, mugs, pins, etc. Bartender, The Campbell Bar How many years have you How long have you been participated in the Holiday Fair? working as a bartender? For This will be our 4th year about 30 years At Grand Central? participating. YAY! About 17 years, minus a hiatus as What’s your favorite part about The Campbell was redone. the Grand Central Holiday Fair? What’s your favorite cocktail We are a music-oriented family, at The Campbell? JUDE & ASHLEIGH so we particularly enjoy the The GG VERRIER seasonal music that brings Co-founders & Co-owners, cheer into the Hall. Most popular cocktail? which is one of my favorite VERRIER HANDCRAFTED The Classic Old Fashioned movies, period. What makes this experience What products do you sell? different than any other What’s your favorite part about What’s your favorite thing about VERRIER HANDCRAFTED is holiday market? Personally, working at Grand Central? The Campbell to share with a stationery lifestyle brand we feel a special bond with Walking across the Main guests? The fact that there are no showcasing Ashleigh’s original Vanderbilt Hall because this Concourse after it has closed. ghosts here. I have witnessed no artwork and the 2017 collection event was our first venture to An empty Grand Central paranormal activity. People ask presents a strong NYC fashion participate in a holiday market is pretty serene. about that a lot. influence. We offer hand- in NYC as a small company— Do you have a favorite movie Where do you get a bite to eat/ painted and hand-glittered Fair management, fellow vendors, that was filmed here? Alfred drink in Grand Central? greeting cards, along with and shoppers are so supportive Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, The Oyster Bar, I’m old school. prints in a variety of sizes. In with their welcoming spirits.

2 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 3 Holiday events You’re invited! at Grand Central

NOV.  – DEC. ,   Gerber Group VANDERBILT HALL

The Grand Central Holiday Fair is the nest, longest-running holiday market in New York . Forty vendors will sell art, BRING YOUR PARTY clothing, accessories, toys, and home goods. 16th ANNUAL TO GRAND CENTRAL Did you know Grand CIPRIANI DOLCI, HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW Central Terminal is home located on the balcony level NOV. ,   – FEB. ,   to four beautiful fine-dining overlooking the beautiful restaurants, a refined GALLERY . cocktail bar, a Nordic (212) 973-0999 ANNEX AND STORE food hall, and a casual Nothing says holiday enchantment quite pizza bar? Book your next GRAND CENTRAL like model Lionel trains zipping through holiday party at one of our OYSTER BAR & tunnels, by subway stops, around familiar , and through iconic restaurants or bars! Many of RESTAURANT, cityscapes to the North Pole. our fine dining restaurants located next to the Dining Bring the family to see this two-level, also offer special menus Concourse. Saloon Entrance 2017 34-foot-long miniature for Christmas Eve and from the Shuttle Passage. NOVEMBER 22 and countryside. New Year’s Eve. Please (212) 490-6650 TAXI STAND contact each restaurant (Vanderbilt Ave. at E. 43rd St.) directly for reservations. GREAT NORTHERN Grand Central bakeries sell their FOOD HALL, located in delicious desserts and treats AGERN, this Michelin- Vanderbilt Hall West with on the Taxi Stand in time for Thanksgiving. starred restaurant is a seating area in the back located in the Shuttle available for large or private Passage between Beverage parties. (646) 568-4020 Bar and Danish Dogs. (646) 568-4018 MICHAEL JORDAN’S THE STEAK HOUSE THE CAMPBELL, N.Y.C., located on the North located on the balcony level. and West balconies overlooking Entrance at 15 Vanderbilt the beautiful Main Concourse. Avenue or from the elevator (212) 655-2300 on the Oyster Bar Ramp. (212) 297-1781 PROVA PIZZABAR, DEC. – ,   Full bar and dining area SHUTTLE PASSAGE within the Lower Level The Shops at Grand Central are celebrating the holiday Dining Concourse. season by o ering shoppers free gift wrapping just in time for Hanukkah and Christmas. See back cover for details. (212) 972-0385

For more info on all events, visit grandcentralterminal.com 4 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 5 HOLIDAY FAIR GIFT GUIDE See what’s in store for you this season with a sampling of the gifts at our much-loved Holiday Fair.

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THRU DECEMBER 24 MON – FRI 10 AM – 8 PM 5 SAT 10 AM – 7 PM | SUN 11 AM – 6 PM

CLOSED THANKSGIVING | CHRISTMAS EVE 10 AM – 6 PM 6 For a magical, one-stop holiday shopping experience, nothing compares to the Holiday Fair at Grand Central. The experience itself is a holiday gift. Explore one of the most beautiful 7 architectural settings in the world featuring 40 talented artisans:

BATH, BODY & HOME MEN’S ACCESSORIES FRAGRANCES Case Island Glass BG Artforms 8 Malaya Organics Hardwood Creations Josh Bach Limited Thompson & Bleecker Raw Design Margo Petitti Home Smathers & Branson JEWELRY CHILDREN’S any new york WOMEN’S 9 Hazel Village Au Showroom ACCESSORIES Tuff Kookooshka Avant Garde Paris `e ko logic Bleecker & Prince JAK Designs FINE ART 10 Alternative Art In2 design Kent Stetson Karla Gudeon Art & Judith Haas Lux New York 11 Design MILLIANNA Nancy Zylstra / Skendzic Photography Rebel Designs Swanky Belts VERRIER Saskia de Vries Spratters & Jayne 1. Spratters & Jayne Lodge Scarf $135 2. Lux NY Limited-edition Artwork by Lauren Chisholm HANDCRAFTED Designs Swan&Stone Millinery Selen Available Framed or Unframed, Pictured: Evelyn, Prices Range from $120-$500 3. Tuff Woodstock Mobiles WOMEN’S CLOTHING Kookooshka Navy Dino Hat $32.95 4. The Glass Haus Handblown Glass Snowman by Rene The Blue Hound Carina Hildebrandt Burri $95 5. MILLIANNA Monica Glam Necklace in Nude $75, Tulah Earrings $65 6. Nancy HOLIDAY Victoria Bekerman ORNAMENTS/DÉCOR NatureVsFuture Zylstra / Swanky Belts Gold Infinity Buckle on Bronze Metallic Strap $235 7. Thompson & Studio Craftspring NFP: new form Bleecker TB Studio Hex Jar Collection Candle $19 8. Hazel Village Reginald Fox in Green The Glass Haus perspective Jacket with Matching Jacket for Kids $136 9. BG Art Forms Jeweled Beetle Wing Pen $595 10. Hardwood Creations Lazy Susan Trivet $340 11. Margo Petitti One-of-a-kind Patchwork Tie $128 CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 7 LAST- MINUTE TOUCHES What’s the difference between VINEYARD dressing up and decking out? VINES Our last-minute touches. Knit Infinity Top off your look with Scarf $118 a little pizzazz. LACRASIA GLOVES & BANANA CREATIVE REPUBLIC ACCESSORIES 42nd Street Lexington Slim Gray Plaid Italian Passage Wool Flannel Rhinestone Suit Jacket Evening Bag $398 $75

WARBY PARKER Shuttle Passage Aubrey in Smoky Quartz Crystal $95

INNASENSE Lexington Passage Green Multi-Gem Necklace $450

TIA’S PLACE Lexington Passage Wrap Snake Necklace $25

CENTRAL WATCH 45th Street Passage Tissot Watch $260 DIPTYQUE THE ART AVEDA Lexington OF SHAVING EXPERIENCE CENTER SWATCH Passage Lexington Lexington Passage 42nd Street Fragrance Passage Aveda Texture Tonic Passage Travel Set Sandalwood $25 Charming $119 After-Shave Balm Aveda Air Control Delight $40 $29 $85

8 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 9 Cold weather means it’s hot chocolate time! At Grand Central, there’s COCOA more than one way to warm your heart and TO GO satisfy your sweet tooth.

CENTRAL CAFÉ GRUMPY MAGNOLIA JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE JOE COFFEE MARKET Lexington Passage BAKERY Lexington Passage or Dining Concourse Shuttle Passage NEW YORK Hot Chocolate $4 Dining Concourse Classic or Wicked Hot Chocolate Hot Chocolate $3.80 Dining Concourse Kid's Hot Chocolate $3 Hot Chocolate 8oz. $3.50 Hot Chocolate Small $2.50 12oz. $4.50 Small $2.75 Large $3 (Complimentary fresh whipped cream) Medium $3.25 Large $3.95

10 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 11 Calling all detectives! Can you spot all TEN differences between these two pictures? Having trouble? PHOTO GAMESPY Visit grandcentralterminal.com/photo-game to find them all! i PHOTO GAME

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GRAND NEW at CENTRAL GRAND DIRECTORY CENTRAL SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, MARKET ART BIRD AND WHISKEY BAR Devialet produces Chef Art music as close CASUAL DINING FINE DINING & RETAIL SHOPS Smith’s Art to the artist’s Art Bird and Whiskey Bar COCKTAILS Apple Store Bird and intention as coming soon Agern The Art of Shaving Café Spice Cipriani Dolci Aveda Experience Center Whiskey possible, raising Central Market New York Grand Central Oyster Bar Banana Republic Bar is due the standards of Chirping Chicken & Restaurant Cursive to open in sound quality Eata Pita Michael Jordan’s Dahlia The Steak House N.Y.C. January of and redefining Feng Shui Devialet The Campbell Bar Frankies Dogs On The Go diptyque 2018 in the Lower Level Dining the listening Golden Krust Patties Grand Central Optical Concourse. It will offer visitors experience. Great Northern Deli/ FOOD & Hudson News a soul-satisfying menu of fried Devialet’s goal Danish Dogs BEVERAGE SHOPS InnaSense Great Northern Food Hall Beer Table To Go chicken and southern sides as is to provide everyone with access Jo Malone Hale and Hearty Soups Beverage Bar Kidding Around Toys well as mouthwatering cocktails to the best sound in the world. Jacques Torres Ice Cream Central Cellars L’Occitane in a fast-casual setting. For 30 La Chula Jacques Torres Chocolate LaCrasia Gloves & years, Chef Art has been serving WOK CHI STIR FRY CHICKEN Mendy’s Kosher Juice Press Creative Accessories Delicatessen/Dairy his famous Buttermilk Fried Wok Chi has opened in Grand Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate LittleMissMatched Prova Pizzabar Central Terminal, its fourth O&CO. M•A•C Cosmetics Chicken to countless customers Shake Shack Taste NY Moleskine and friends across the country. location overall and second in Shiro of Japan New York Transit New York City. Customers in the Tri Tip Grill GRAND CENTRAL Museum Gallery Wok Chi Stir Fry Chicken Annex & Store DEVIALET Lower Level Dining Concourse MARKET Devialet, a pioneering technology can enjoy its fast-casual Asian Zaro’s Family Bakery Bien Cuit Origins Ceriello Fine Foods Papyrus brand providing access to the stir-fry concept and fresh dim COFFEE & Dishes at Home P!Q best sound in the world, opened sum, which defy Chinese BAKERIES E.A.T. Gifts Rite Aid its second U.S. store in Grand take-out misconceptions. Café Grumpy Swatch Eli Zabar’s Bread & Pastry Central’s Lexington Passage Wok Chi promises “no batter, Financier Patisserie Eli Zabar’s Farm to Table Tia’s Place Irving Farm Coffee Roasters Li-Lac Chocolates Tiffany & Co. this fall. By delivering music’s just what matters,” and brings Joe Coffee Company Murray’s Cheese TUMI physical impact through good energy (“Chi”) and a Magnolia Bakery Oren’s Daily Roast vineyard vines elevated, unrivaled sound, great experience to its guests. Starbucks Pescatore Seafood Co. Warby Parker Zaro’s Family Bakery Spices and Tease Sushi by Pescatore SERVICES Zaro’s Family Bakery Central Watch Chase ATM THE 2017 Eddie’s Shoe Repair Grand Central Racquet GRAND For retail leasing opportunities, please contact: Leather Spa Mitchell N. Friedel • 212.372.0719 • [email protected] Audio & Guided Tours Vanderbilt Tennis Club CENTRAL GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM (4th floor access via elevator) SPECIAL OFFERS CONNECT WITH US BOOK For Grand Central news and updates, sign up for our SAVE AT OUR SHOPS weekly newsletter at grandcentralterminal.com & RESTAURANTS READY FOR PICKUP AT: LIKE US, TWEET US, US, WATCH US • STATION MASTER’S OFFICE @GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL @GRANDCENTRALNYC • TOURISM BOOTH @GRANDCENTRALTERMINALNEWYORK @GRANDCENTRALNYC • INFORMATION BOOTH IN THE MAIN CONCOURSE GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM 14 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 15 A NEW LOGO, A NEW ERA Grand Central has developed relief served as an inspiration for a fresh and modern mark with the logo, with the biggest historic significance for the influences coming from millions who visit us in person Grand Central’s architecture and online every year. and interior design: The logo, which was developed in • The circular shape is inspired partnership with creative agency by circular forms found around the watsons, acknowledges the the building: the exposed Grand Central’s redesigned website building’s history and celebrates lightbulbs of the beaux-arts its identity as a modern chandeliers and the faces of destination. the famed Info Booth and Tiffany Clocks. The design process began The public can view the A robust history section, with a study of the original • The gold and black colors new logo in signage and produced in collaboration architecture to find a mark that have long been associated marketing materials around with the New York has been part of the building with the Terminal. building, as Transit Museum, tells since its opening in 1913. What • In a nod to Grand Central’s well as on the Terminal’s the remarkable story of was discovered was a circular railroad history, enthusiasts newly updated website Grand Central. Gift guides marble relief monogram with the will notice that the spike in the grandcentralterminal.com and special offers make letters “G,” “C,” and “T” found letter “G” echoes the shape of a With a design that echoes shopping a breeze (and a in five locations above the Main train spike used along the tracks. the beaux-arts beauty of steal!) and both tour and Concourse ticket windows. The Grand Central itself, the transportation info make website features visitor planning your visit easy information, a full shopping and fun. and dining directory, and all The next time you’re in the latest news and events. the Terminal, look around you, and remember that everything old can be new again.

Visit youtube.com/grandcentralterminalnewyork to watch a video illustrating the logo’s transformation.

16 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 17 So many gifts, GIFTS UNDER $100 so little sticker shock.

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1. Cursive Hot Dog $15, Building Ornament $32 2. Li-Lac Chocolates 10. Kidding Around Toys Plan Toys Oval Xylophone $24.99 11. P!Q Marc Tetro NYC Patterned French Assortment $75 3. Moleskine The Grinch Notebook $24.95 4. Eli Zabar Bread & Zipper Wallet Red $42 12. Michael Jordan’s The Steakhouse N.Y.C. Gourmet Dog Bone $9 Pastry Brownie Bites Gift Box $32 5. Shiro of Japan Sushi Holiday Platter $57 6. Murray’s 13. E.A.T. Gifts Thought Bubble Dishes $12.50 each 14. Bien Cuit Small Pumpkin Pie $8 Cheese Moliterno al Tartufo $37.99/lb. 7. Origins Ginger Treats $55 8. Joe Coffee Top Shelf 15. Magnolia Bakery Holiday Cookies starting at $1.50 each 16. Great Northern Food Hall $15-$22 9. New York Transit Museum NY Subway Token Leather Key Ring $75 Kanelsnurre $4.75 17. Jacques Torres Chocolate Dark Chocolate Menorah $20 18 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 19 GIFTS OVER $100 Only the best for your family and friends. 1. Pescatore Seafood Co. 2oz. Per Se Caviar $160 2. Swatch Goldenli $160 3. Central 9. Warby Parker Cleo Sunglasses $145 10. TUMI TUMI Global Locator $200 Cellars Dom Perignon Champagne $200 4. Tia’s Place Faux Fur Poncho $179 5. InnaSense 11. Grand Central Optical Ray-Ban “Round Flash Lenses” $249 12. Moleskine Classic Chalcedony Tri Necklace $325, Chalcedony Cluster Earrings $95 6. Devialet Gold Leather Backpack $219 13. The Art of Shaving Lexington Power Collection Set $200 Phantom $2,990 7. LaCrasia Gloves & Creative Accessories Mary Frances Handmade 14. Aveda Invati Conditioner $121 15. diptyque Set of 3 Mini Candles in Holiday Scents $105 Gold Apple Bag $345 8. Central Watch Wenger Watch $185

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© 2017 Metropolitan Transportation Authority 22 GRANDCENTRALTERMINAL.COM CONNECTIONS HOLIDAYS 2017 23 THE SHOPS AT GRAND CENTRAL PRESENT THE SHOPS AT GRAND CENTRAL PRESENT th HHolidayoliday WWraprap-up COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAPPING SERVICES DECEMBER 11TH – 22ND 11:30 am – 6:30 pm STATION MASTER’S OFFICE NEAR TRACK 37 Get a free, limited-edition Grand Central prize with $150 in combined purchases For more info and official rules, visit grandcentralterminal.com

While supplies last. Must present proof of purchase from The Shops at Grand Central for gift wrap and free gift. Gift wrapping limited to 5 gifts per person. Limit one free, limited-edition Grand Central gift per redemption.