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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 @GrandCentralNYC

ART CREDIT: Gavin Snider @GavinDedraw

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SEAN KEOHANE Building Services Custodian, Metro-North Railroad

What is one interesting fact about you that you want people to know? I’m deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL). I can read lips if words are mouthed clearly or read body language.

How long have you been working here? 10 years in December

What’s your favorite time of the year in Grand Central? The holidays, with the building decked out in beautiful lights. It’s so full of spirit.

Are there any challenges you face in your position? Yes, sometimes people speak to me too fast and I have to tell them I’m deaf. They say “sorry” and still have the patience to communicate with

me, which is a wonderful thing. If people ask me where the Apple Store is, I can guide them there. Sometimes it’s easy to communicate, sometimes it’s tough.

What do you like best about Grand Central? It’s a beautiful landmark full of history—you see a lot of tourists every day, too!

Where do you get a bite to eat/drink in Grand Central? Starbucks and Shake Shack!

Whether you’re grabbing a cocktail, shopping, or taking a train, you’ll discover it’s the people that make Grand Central so special.

THE PEOPLE of GRAND CENTRAL

ESTRELLA GRANT-BRIGGS Conductor, Metro-North Railroad

How long have you been working for Metro-North? 18 years

You were recently nominated for an award; can you tell us a bit about that? I am a recipient of the Metro-North President’s award. It is the highest honor bestowed on an employee for exemplary customer service and the ability to impact fellow coworkers with positivity and graciousness.  I was nominated and elected the award recipient by my coworkers. Just to know that I am respected and adored and that they felt I deserved this award leaves me humble, grateful, and speechless.

What’s your favorite part about working at Grand Central? I have an early AM start when there are few people in the Terminal. It’s very quiet. But around 11 AM it’s a bustling, noisy, exciting place with working people, tourists, and New Yorkers visiting. I find it amazing how the same place can be so different in a matter of hours.

Do you have a favorite MNR route? Why is it your favorite? The New Haven line aka the Red line is my favorite. There are so many different types of people with interesting things to say. I love the Red.

Where do you get a bite to eat in Grand Central? When I want to treat myself I go to Tri Tip Grill on the lower level for their tostado salad. Muy delicioso. 

Any favorite experiences in Grand Central? Every day is something new; with the architecture, mesmerizing ceiling art, different events held in Vanderbilt Hall, and the complexity of the train tracks throughout the tunnel. I can go on and on and on about this place.

PARIS DURANTE Bartender, The Campbell Bar

How long have you been working as a bartender? For about 30 years At Grand Central? About 17 years, minus a hiatus as The Campbell was redone.

What’s your favorite cocktail at The Campbell? The GG Manhattan

Most popular cocktail? The Classic Old Fashioned

What’s your favorite part about working at Grand Central? Walking across the Main Concourse after it has closed. An empty Grand Central is pretty serene.

Do you have a favorite movie that was filmed here? Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest,

which is one of my favorite movies, period.

What’s your favorite thing about The Campbell to share with guests? The fact that there are no ghosts here. I have witnessed no paranormal activity. People ask about that a lot.

Where do you get a bite to eat/drink in Grand Central? The Oyster Bar, I’m old school.

JUDE & ASHLEIGH VERRIER Co-founders & Co-owners, VERRIER HANDCRAFTED

What products do you sell? VERRIER HANDCRAFTED is a stationery lifestyle brand showcasing Ashleigh’s original artwork and the 2017 collection presents a strong NYC fashion influence. We offer hand-painted and hand-glittered greeting cards, along with prints in a variety of sizes. In

addition, Ashleigh’s designs are captured on box sets, purses, totes, cosmetic bags, luggage tags, mugs, pins, etc.

How many years have you participated in the Holiday Fair? This will be our 4th year participating. YAY!

What’s your favorite part about the Grand Central Holiday Fair? We are a music-oriented family, so we particularly enjoy the seasonal music that brings cheer into the Hall. 

What makes this experience different than any other holiday market? Personally, we feel a special bond with Vanderbilt Hall because this event was our first venture to participate in a holiday market in NYC as a small company— Fair management, fellow vendors, and shoppers are so supportive with their welcoming spirits. 

DEC. 11 – 22, 2017SHUTTLE PASSAGE

The Shops at Grand Central are celebrating the holiday season by o�ering shoppers free gift wrapping just in time

for Hanukkah and Christmas. See back cover for details.

Nothing says holiday enchantment quite like model Lionel trains zipping through tunnels, by subway stops, around familiar skyscrapers, and through iconic cityscapes to the North Pole. Bring the family to see this two-level, 34-foot-long miniature New York City and countryside.

NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM GALLERYANNEX AND STORE

16th ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOWNOV. 16, 2017 – FEB. 4, 2018

The Grand Central Holiday Fair is the �nest, longest-running

holiday market in New York City. Forty vendors will sell art,

clothing, accessories, toys, and home goods.

NOV. 13 – DEC. 24, 2017

VANDERBILT HALL

For more info on all events, visit grandcentralterminal.com

TAXI STAND

(Vanderbilt Ave. at E. 43rd St.)

Grand Central bakeries sell their

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BRING YOUR PARTY TO GRAND CENTRALDid you know Grand Central Terminal is home to four beautiful fine-dining restaurants, a refined cocktail bar, a Nordic food hall, and a casual pizza bar? Book your next holiday party at one of our restaurants or bars! Many of our fine dining restaurants also offer special menus for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Please contact each restaurant directly for reservations.

AGERN, this Michelin- starred restaurant is located in the Shuttle Passage between Beverage Bar and Danish Dogs. (646) 568-4018

THE CAMPBELL, located on the balcony level. Entrance at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue or from the elevator on the Oyster Bar Ramp.(212) 297-1781

CIPRIANI DOLCI, located on the balcony level overlooking the beautiful Main Concourse. (212) 973-0999

GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT, located next to the Dining Concourse. Saloon Entrance from the Shuttle Passage. (212) 490-6650

GREAT NORTHERN FOOD HALL, located in Vanderbilt Hall West with a seating area in the back available for large or private parties. (646) 568-4020

MICHAEL JORDAN’S THE STEAK HOUSE N.Y.C., located on the North and West balconies overlooking the beautiful Main Concourse. (212) 655-2300

PROVA PIZZABAR, Full bar and dining area within the Lower Level Dining Concourse. (212) 972-0385

Gerber Group

Holiday events

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BATH, BODY & FRAGRANCES Malaya OrganicsThompson & Bleecker Home

CHILDREN’SHazel VillageTuff Kookooshka

FINE ARTAlternative ArtKarla Gudeon Art & DesignSkendzic Photography VERRIER HANDCRAFTEDWoodstock Mobiles

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS/DÉCORCraftspringThe Glass Haus

HOMECase Island GlassHardwood CreationsRaw Design

JEWELRYany new yorkAu ShowroomAvant Garde ParisBleecker & PrinceIn2 designJudith HaasMILLIANNARebel DesignsSaskia de Vries DesignsSelenThe Blue HoundVictoria Bekerman Studio

MEN’S ACCESSORIESBG ArtformsJosh Bach LimitedMargo Petitti Smathers & Branson

WOMEN’S ACCESSORIES`e ko logicJAK DesignsKent StetsonLux New YorkNancy Zylstra / Swanky BeltsSpratters & Jayne Swan&Stone Millinery

WOMEN’S CLOTHINGCarina Hildebrandt NatureVsFutureNFP: new form perspective

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 architectural settings in the world featuring 40 talented artisans:

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SAT 10 AM – 7 PM | SUN 11 AM – 6 PM CLOSED THANKSGIVING | CHRISTMAS EVE 10 AM – 6 PM

HOLIDAY FAIR GIFT GUIDESee what’s in store for you this season with a

sampling of the gifts at our much-loved Holiday Fair.

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1. Spratters & Jayne Lodge Scarf $135 2. Lux NY Limited-edition Artwork by Lauren Chisholm Available Framed or Unframed, Pictured: Evelyn, Prices Range from $120-$500 3. Tuff Kookooshka Navy Dino Hat $32.95 4. The Glass Haus Handblown Glass Snowman by Rene Burri $95 5. MILLIANNA Monica Glam Necklace in Nude $75, Tulah Earrings $65 6. Nancy Zylstra / Swanky Belts Gold Infinity Buckle on Bronze Metallic Strap $235 7. Thompson & Bleecker TB Studio Hex Jar Collection Candle $19 8. Hazel Village Reginald Fox in Green 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

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LAST- MINUTE TOUCHESWhat’s the difference between dressing up and decking out? Our last-minute touches. Top off your look with a little pizzazz.

BANANA REPUBLIC 42nd Street Slim Gray Plaid Italian Wool Flannel Suit Jacket $398 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 Stainless Steel Tissot Watch $260 SWATCH 42nd Street Passage Charming Delight $85

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Scarf $118

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Evening Bag $75

DIPTYQUE Lexington Passage Fragrance Travel Set $119

THE ART OF SHAVING Lexington Passage Sandalwood After-Shave Balm $40

AVEDA EXPERIENCE CENTER Lexington Passage Aveda Texture Tonic $25

Aveda Air Control $29

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Cold weather means it’s hot chocolate time!

At Grand Central, there’s more than one way to warm your heart and

satisfy your sweet tooth.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY Dining ConcourseHot Chocolate Small $2.50Large $3

CENTRAL MARKET NEW YORK Dining ConcourseHot Chocolate Small $2.75Medium $3.25Large $3.95

JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATELexington Passage or Dining ConcourseClassic or Wicked Hot Chocolate8oz. $3.5012oz. $4.50(Complimentary fresh whipped cream)

CAFÉ GRUMPY Lexington PassageHot Chocolate $4Kid's Hot Chocolate $3

JOE COFFEEShuttle Passage Hot Chocolate $3.80

COCOA TO GO

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PHOTO GAME

Calling all detectives! Can you spot all TEN differences between these two pictures?

Having trouble? Visit grandcentralterminal.com/photo-game to find them all! PHOTO GAME

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CASUAL DININGArt Bird and Whiskey Bar coming soon Café Spice Central Market New York Chirping Chicken Eata Pita Feng Shui Frankies Dogs On The Go Golden Krust Patties Great Northern Deli/ Danish Dogs Great Northern Food Hall Hale and Hearty Soups Jacques Torres Ice Cream La Chula Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen/DairyProva Pizzabar Shake Shack Shiro of Japan Tri Tip GrillWok Chi Stir Fry ChickenZaro’s Family Bakery

COFFEE & BAKERIESCafé Grumpy Financier Patisserie Irving Farm Coffee Roasters Joe Coffee Company Magnolia Bakery Starbucks Zaro’s Family Bakery

FINE DINING & COCKTAILSAgern Cipriani Dolci Grand Central Oyster Bar & RestaurantMichael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C.The Campbell Bar

FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOPSBeer Table To Go Beverage Bar Central Cellars Jacques Torres Chocolate Juice Press Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate O&CO. Taste NY

GRAND CENTRAL MARKETBien CuitCeriello Fine Foods Dishes at Home E.A.T. Gifts Eli Zabar’s Bread & Pastry Eli Zabar’s Farm to Table Li-Lac Chocolates Murray’s Cheese Oren’s Daily Roast Pescatore Seafood Co. Spices and Tease Sushi by Pescatore Zaro’s Family Bakery

RETAIL SHOPSApple Store The Art of Shaving Aveda Experience Center Banana Republic Cursive Dahlia Devialet diptyque Grand Central Optical Hudson News InnaSense Jo Malone Kidding Around Toys L’Occitane LaCrasia Gloves & Creative AccessoriesLittleMissMatched M•A•C Cosmetics Moleskine New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex & StoreOrigins Papyrus P!Q Rite Aid Swatch Tia’s Place Tiffany & Co. TUMI vineyard vinesWarby Parker

SERVICESCentral Watch Chase ATM Eddie’s Shoe Repair Grand Central Racquet Leather Spa Audio & Guided ToursVanderbilt Tennis Club (4th floor access via elevator)

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For retail leasing opportunities, please contact: Mitchell N. Friedel • 212.372.0719 • mfriedel@ngkf.com

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SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, MARKET ART BIRD AND WHISKEY BAR Chef Art Smith’s Art Bird and Whiskey Bar is due to open in January of 2018 in the Lower Level Dining Concourse. It will offer visitors  a soul-satisfying menu of fried chicken and southern sides as well as mouthwatering cocktails in a fast-casual setting. For 30 years, Chef Art has been serving his famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken to countless customers and friends across the country. 

DEVIALET Devialet, a pioneering technology brand providing access to the best sound in the world, opened its second U.S. store in Grand Central’s Lexington Passage this fall. By delivering music’s physical impact through elevated, unrivaled sound,

Devialet produces music as close to the artist’s intention as possible, raising the standards of sound quality and redefining the listening experience. Devialet’s goal is to provide everyone with access to the best sound in the world.

WOK CHI STIR FRY CHICKEN Wok Chi has opened in Grand Central Terminal, its fourth location overall and second in New York City. Customers in the Lower Level Dining Concourse can enjoy its fast-casual Asian stir-fry concept and fresh dim sum, which defy Chinese take-out misconceptions. Wok Chi promises “no batter, just what matters,” and brings good energy (“Chi”) and a great experience to its guests.

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Grand Central has developed a fresh and modern mark with historic significance for the millions who visit us in person and online every year.

The logo, which was developed in partnership with creative agency the watsons, acknowledges the building’s history and celebrates its identity as a modern destination.

The design process began with a study of the original architecture to find a mark that has been part of the building since its opening in 1913. What was discovered was a circular marble relief monogram with the letters “G,” “C,” and “T” found in five locations above the Main Concourse ticket windows. The

relief served as an inspiration for the logo, with the biggest influences coming from Grand Central’s architecture and interior design:

• The circular shape is inspired by circular forms found around the building: the exposed lightbulbs of the beaux-arts chandeliers and the faces of the famed Info Booth and Tiffany Clocks.

• The gold and black colors have long been associated with the Terminal.

• In a nod to Grand Central’s railroad history, enthusiasts will notice that the spike in the letter “G” echoes the shape of a train spike used along the tracks.

A NEW LOGO, A NEW ERA

The public can view the new logo in signage and marketing materials around the landmark building, as well as on the Terminal’s newly updated website grandcentralterminal.com

With a design that echoes the beaux-arts beauty of Grand Central itself, the website features visitor information, a full shopping and dining directory, and all the latest news and events.

A robust history section, produced in collaboration with the New York Transit Museum, tells the remarkable story of Grand Central. Gift guides and special offers make shopping a breeze (and a steal!) and both tour and transportation info make planning your visit easy and fun.

The next time you’re in 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.

Grand Central’s redesigned website

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1. Cursive Hot Dog Ornament $15, Chrysler Building Ornament $32 2. Li-Lac Chocolates French Assortment $75 3. Moleskine The Grinch Notebook $24.95 4. Eli Zabar Bread & Pastry Brownie Bites Gift Box $32 5. Shiro of Japan Sushi Holiday Platter $57 6. Murray’s Cheese Moliterno al Tartufo $37.99/lb. 7. Origins Ginger Treats $55 8. Joe Coffee Top Shelf $15-$22 9. New York Transit Museum NY Subway Token Leather Key Ring $75

10. Kidding Around Toys Plan Toys Oval Xylophone $24.99 11. P!Q Marc Tetro NYC Patterned Zipper Wallet Red $42 12. Michael Jordan’s The Steakhouse N.Y.C. Gourmet Dog Bone $9 13. E.A.T. Gifts Thought Bubble Dishes $12.50 each 14. Bien Cuit Small Pumpkin Pie $8 15. Magnolia Bakery Holiday Cookies starting at $1.50 each 16. Great Northern Food Hall Kanelsnurre $4.75 17. Jacques Torres Chocolate Dark Chocolate Menorah $20

So many gifts, so little sticker shock.

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1. Pescatore Seafood Co. 2oz. Per Se Caviar $160 2. Swatch Goldenli $160 3. Central Cellars Dom Perignon Champagne $200 4. Tia’s Place Faux Fur Poncho $179 5. InnaSense Chalcedony Tri Necklace $325, Chalcedony Cluster Earrings $95 6. Devialet Gold Phantom $2,990 7. LaCrasia Gloves & Creative Accessories Mary Frances Handmade Gold Apple Bag $345 8. Central Watch Wenger Watch $185

9. Warby Parker Cleo Sunglasses $145 10. TUMI TUMI Global Locator $200 11. Grand Central Optical Ray-Ban “Round Flash Lenses” $249 12. Moleskine Classic Leather Backpack $219 13. The Art of Shaving Lexington Power Collection Set $200 14. Aveda Invati Conditioner $121 15. diptyque Set of 3 Mini Candles in Holiday Scents $105

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