HOLIDAYS 2017 The magazine devoted to all things Grand Central. Post your favorite Grand Central artwork on Instagram with #GCTArt or #ShareGCT and you could be featured on @G randCentralNYC ART CREDIT: Gavin Snider @GavinDedraw 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 Manhattan 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 City. 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 NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM GALLERY Main Concourse. 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 skyscrapers, 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 New York City 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 oering 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. 1 2 3 4 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. 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