Grand Central's Summer Send-Off!

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 to Thursday, August 24, 2017
11:30AM to 2:30PM
Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station
89 E. 42nd Street (at Park Avenue), 
New York, NY 10017
MORE INFO HERE

As summer winds down, we have one last hurrah for you. Summer Send-Off features fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Full Schedule

Tuesday, August 22

FOOD

Bien Cuit

Great Northern Food Hall

Magnolia Bakery

Shake Shack

Zaro's Family Bakery

ACTIVITIES

Kidding Around Toys presents face painting and science and plush toy demos

New York Transit Museum presents hands-on artifact discovery and Grand Central scavenger hunts

ENTERTAINMENT*

12:00PM — Special performance from the Big Apple Circus 

1:30PM — Musical performances from the Broadway casts of School of Rock – The Musical, Cats, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and Kinky Boots

Wednesday, August 23

FOOD

Café Spice

Great Northern Food Hall

Li-Lac Chocolates

Shake Shack

Zaro's Family Bakery

ACTIVITIES

Kidding Around Toys presents face painting and science and plush toy demos

New York Transit Museum presents hands-on artifact discovery and Grand Central scavenger hunts

ENTERTAINMENT*

12:00PM — Kidding Around Toys presents a special music show powered by Loog Guitars

1:30PM — Musical performances and more from the Broadway cast of WICKED

Thursday, August 24

FOOD

Bien Cuit

Li-Lac Chocolates

Shake Shack 

Zaro's Family Bakery

ACTIVITIES

Kidding Around Toys presents face painting and science and plush toy demos

New York Transit Museum presents hands-on artifact discovery and Grand Central scavenger hunts

ENTERTAINMENT*

11:30AM — Dragons Love Tacos Read-Out-Loud Story Time with Dragon, Presented by Penguin Random House Young Readers​

12:30PM — Special performance from the Big Apple Circus

1:30PM — Musical performances from the Broadway casts of A Bronx Tale, Anastasia, Bandstand, Once on this Island, and Stomp

*Performances subject to change

DAILY GIFT WITH PURCHASE

Free Grand Central gift with a $10 purchase from a Grand Central Summer Send-Off vendor*.

*Limit one gift per customer while supplies last. Gift redeemed at time of purchase.

DAILY RAFFLE

5 Grand Central themed prize packs given away daily. Enter at designated booth.

Taste of the Terminal - Free Food Samples!

TASTE OF THE TERMINAL

JULY 11–13, 2017
11AM–2PM

GRAND central terminal
VANDERBILT HALL

87 east 42nd street

new york, ny 10017

FACEBOOK EVENT

July 11−13, select vendors from around the Terminal will offer tastings, treats, and special offers in Vanderbilt Hall. Come get a taste of the many dining and retail options the Terminal has to offer, and enjoy live performances by Music Under New York. 

Through Music Under New York, more than 350 individual performers and ensembles participate in more than 7,500 performances in approximately 30 locations throughout the transit system annually. A variety of performers entertain the public, such as classical strings, jazz ensembles, world music bands, folk, a cappella groups, singer-songwriters and more, playing instruments ranging from Gambian kora, Korean drum, West Indian steel drums, Andean pipes, cello, Celtic and baroque harps to guitars, violins, hammered dulcimers and musical saws.

Full List of Samples & Items for Sale

Aveda Experience Center

• FREE: Aroma sensory journey

Bien Cuit

• FREE: Croissants
• For Sale: Baked goods like croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, chouquettes, focaccia

Café Grumpy

• FREE: Cold-brew coffee
• For Sale: Bottles of cold-brew coffee

Central Cellars

• FREE: samples of wine

Juice Press

• FREE: Juices and smoothies

Li-Lac Chocolates

• FREE: Assorted chocolates
• For Sale: Boxes of Pecan chews, salted caramels, butter crunch, almond bark ($9 to $12)

Murray’s Cheese

• FREE: Assorted cheeses, crackers, jam
• For Sale: Assorted cheeses, crackers, jam 

O&Co.

• FREE: Olive oil & vegetable spread samples
• For Sale: Specialty oils and seasonings

Oren's Daily Roast

• FREE: Cold-brew coffee
• For Sale: Bags of coffee

Origins

• FREE: Ginzing moisturizer samples

Shake Shack

• FREE: French fries
• For Sale: Custard, bottled water, lemonade, apple juice, Shake Shack Bombas Socks

Tia's Place

• FREE: Fashion jewelry
• For Sale: Jewelry & accessories

vineyard vines

• FREE: Koozies, stickers

Wok Chi

• FREE: Fortune cookies

Schedule and samples subject to change.

Bon appetit,

Terresa =)

Free Haagen Dazs Ice Cream!

FREE HAAGEN DAZS ICE CREAM TODAY, 6/16/17 FROM 10AM TO 6PM!

Grand Central Food Block Party Series #2.

Dig your spoon into the perfect #aah moment with one of our indulgent ice cream flavors.

Location: 41st Street and 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10018

What's your favorite flavor?

Leave a comment below.

Enjoy!
Terresa :)

SEIZE THE MOMENT

MAY 24, 2017
2PM–8PM
VANDERBILT HALL

89 E 42nd St, 

New York, NY 10017

DJI is hosting its first New Product Experience for their newly announced Spark drone! Spark is DJI's small, simple yet intelligent camera drone for beginners, designed to capture your life's moments whenever they strike. Stop by the event to have the opportunity to view Spark, take a selfie with its new gesture features, and preorder the product (supply is limited).

Enjoy,

Terresa =)

Warby Parker Hot Diggity Dog!

Warby Parker 
25 Grand Central Terminal
NY, NY 10017

Saturday, April 1, 2017
10AM to 8PM

WARBY PARKER
HOT DIGGITY DOG

We love seeing stylish canines in our frames on social media - there are so many, and it's outta-control cute.  (How do they put them on?)

This Saturday, we're celebrating all our four-legged friends - stop by to say hi and pick up a few treats (some to eat, some to keep) for you and your pup!

In the meantime,  share photos of your dog in our frames using #warbyparker.
We'll be sharing our favorites! If we can ever pick...

Have fun,
Terresa =)

$1.44 POKE Bowls!

March 30, 2017
12PM to 3PM
Grand Central Terminal

87 E 42nd St, 

New York, New York 10017

FACEBOOK EVENT

In celebration of March madness we will be offering $1.44 Poke Bowl's from 12 - 2pm! <--Double check the time

This will be at Shiro of Japan.

Bon appetit, get there early!
Terresa =)

Japan Week 2017!

JAPAN WEEK 2017!

MARCH 8−10, 2017
VANDERBILT HALL
At Grand central Terminal, 42nd street

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announces the 6th annual Japan Week, which will take place in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal from March 8-10, 2017.This year, the tourism festival will present a traditional Japanese Zen garden where busy New Yorkers can stop by to find a peaceful moment. Featuring many of Japan’s well-known exhibitors, the 2017 Japan Week will showcase both traditional and modern Japanese culture by promoting a range of Japanese products and services. Visitors are able to receive Japanese tourism materials as well as experience arts, crafts, food, and futuristic high technology. The story of Chiune Sugihara, Japan’s Oskar Schindler will also be introduced.

Have fun,
Terresa 

Free Ice Cream Samples at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Social!

BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM SOCIAL

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017
9AM−7PM
VANDERBILT HALL

Grand Central Station

42nd Street

MORE INFO HERE!

Ben & Jerry's invites you to join them in celebrating their newest Scoop Scoop flavors. Whether you're passing through on your daily commute, or if you're a dedicated fan looking for free ice cream samples, fun photobooths and other awesomeness that we can't share...just yet.

Enjoy,

Terresa =)

Taste of the Dining Concourse! Free Tastings!

February 27, 2017 at 11AM to March 3, 2017 at 5PM
Grand Central Terminal
87 East 42nd Street,
New York, NY 10017 
FACEBOOK EVENT

Grand Central’s “Taste of the Dining Concourse” will feature free tastings from 11AM to 12PM and 4PM to 5PM daily. Get a taste for the international flavor offered at Grand Central Terminal, with Prova Pizzabar, Shake Shack, and Shiro of Japan, among others who will serve free samples throughout the Dining Concourse. Visit each restaurant to taste their samples in the Lower Level Dining Concourse.

Check out our full list of samples below:

Event details and samples may change. Samples only available while supplies last. Not all samples listed will be available each day. Check this page for the most up-to-date information on the event.

Cafe Spice - Prepared Food and Express Outlets

Papdi Chaat (crispy wheat crisps layered with potato, chutney, yogurt, chickpeas and spices)

Central Market New York

Monday: Marinated Flank Steak
Tuesday: Stuffed pork loin
Wednesday: TBD
Thursday: Pork Belly
Friday: Brisket and Pastrami

Eata Pita

Falafel balls (AM sessions only)

Hale and Hearty Soups

Wild mushroom, lemongrass, and ginger simmer over rice vermicelli noodles
Chicken curry with apple, mint over coconut basmati rice

Jacques Torres Ice Cream, Grand Central Terminal

Jacques Torres Ice Cream will be sampling items from their savory menu!

La Chula NYC

Mini agua de horchata
Mini tostada with guacamole
Mini tacos
Mini ice cream
Mini tostada with ceviche

Magnolia Bakery

Banana pudding

Prova Pizzabar

Donatella Arpaia's famous, award-winning meatballs
Pizza margarita

Shake Shack

Brownie Batter Hot Chocolate

Shiro of Japan Grand Central Terminal

Chirashi and Sake samples

Wok Chi (Coming Soon!)

Fortune cookies

Zaro's Family Bakery

Hot dogs on a custom bun
Pretzels

Bon appetit,
Terresa =)

$0.44 Poké bowls!

SHIRO OF JAPAN’S 44TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

JANUARY 10-13, 2017
12-2PM
SHIRO OF JAPAN

Grand central terminal
Lower Level Dining Concourse
89 E 42nd st,
new york, ny 10017

For four days, Shiro of Japan, located in the Lower Level Dining Concourse of the Grand Central Terminal, is celebrating their 44th anniversary with $0.44 Poké bowls with purchase of a beverage.

Enjoy!

Terresa =)

HELLO KITTY & 99 FRIENDS

OPENING RECEPTION: APRIL 16TH, 7PM
SHOW WILL BE ON DISPLAY UNTIL MAY 14TH
PIQ IN THE SHUTTLE PASSAGE

@piqproducts

http://www.piqproducts.com/pages/hello-kitty-99-friends

Opening Reception: April 16th, 7pm
Show will be on display until May 14th

A celebration of Hello Kitty and her many companions, featuring original art, custom vinyl, & designer toys from 100 renowned artists!

piqgifts.com/hk99

Featured Artists:
Simone Legno • 64 Colors • Noferin • Mab Graves • Frank Kozik • DGPH • Candie Bolton • Bubi Au Yeung • Camilla d'Errico • Carla Wyzgala • becca • Simona Candini • Josh Mayhem • Melissa Contreras • Anke Weckmann • MykoWu • Adolie Day • Peter Kato • Dolly Oblong • Jeremiah Ketner • Mike Lowery • Wren Salazar • Jared Nickerson • Brent Nalasco • Nakanari • Tasha Zimich • Flat Bonnie • Zard Apuya • Sugar Fueled • Hungry Ghost • Jenn & Tony Bot • The Jelly Empire • Mark Nagata • CJ Metzger • Franz Keller • Samuel Guerrero • Elle-Designs • Misha • Lilidoll • Penelope Love Prints • Fair Rosamund • Fly Okay • Team Kitten • SoKo Cat • Kristian Adam • Gemma Correll • Richard Page • 100% Soft • MissHappyPink • PetPet • Naoshi • Yoko d'Holbachie • Jon Paul Kaiser • Podgy Panda • Merry Happy Studios • sugarhai • MJ Hsu • Yumiko Kayukawa • Burn 353 • Mizna Wada • Jay 222 • Kukubee • Vincent Scala • kHyal • Carrie Jardine • Juan Muniz • Mochimochi Land • The Graphix Chick • David Stevenson • Crowded Teeth • Bored INC • Little MADI • Silvia Portella • Rosey Cheekes • Robo Roku • Sharodactyl • Murphypop • Sara Richard • Piktorama • LOULOU & TUMMIE • Javier Jiménez • Okkle • Helena Garcia • Audrey Miller Art • Randall Paints • Crummy Gummy • Bubblefriends • Poked Studio • Jellykoe • Furry Felines Creatives • Horrible Adorables • Mary J. Hoffman • GenkiGoth Studios • Seulgie • DexDexign • Bianca Roman-Stumpff • Mariangela Tan • Melodreama • SaoZen • KiraKiraDoodles • POPprolific • Hammyhaus • Amber Renée

Taste of the Terminal - Free Tastings!

TASTE OF THE TERMINAL

EVERY MONDAY IN APRIL
11AM TO 2PM AND 4PM TO 7PM
VANDERBILT HALL

Grand central 42nd street

Every Monday in April, select vendors from around the Terminal will offer tastings, treats, and special offers in Vanderbilt Hall. Come get a taste of the many dining and retail options the Terminal has to offer, and enjoy live performances by Music Under New York. 

Monday, April 4 schedule:
11am-2pm
Aveda, Jacques Torres Ice Cream, Oren's Daily Roast, Tia's Place
Galdort Gumbo (jazz & pop keyboards vocals)

4pm-7pm
diptyque, Feng Shui, Murray's Cheese, Zaro's Family Bakery
Live Music provided by: Inti & the Moon (Latin fusion guitars)

April 11 schedule: http://bit.ly/1RTfHnf
April 18 schedule: http://bit.ly/223jyke
April 25 schedule: http://bit.ly/1pXR4Mx

Full List of Samples & Items for Sale

Aveda:
FREE: Personal body care samples

diptyque:
FREE: Personal fragrance samples

Feng Shui:
FREE: Singapore noodles

Jacques Torres Ice Cream:
FREE: Choose from 4 different flavors of ice cream and/or sorbet

Murray’s Cheese:
FREE: Assorted cheeses, crackers, jam
For Sale: Assorted cheeses, crackers, jam 

Oren's Daily Roast:
FREE: Freshly brewed coffee

Tia's Place:
FREE: Fashion jewelry
For Sale: Jewelry & accessories

Zaro's Family Bakery: 
FREE: Mini black & white cookies, rugelach
For Sale: Black & white cookies ($2.99), packages of mini black & white cookies ($14.99), 1lb packages of ruggelach ($15.99)

Enjoy,
Terresa =)

Store Closing: Kenneth Cole - Steep Discounts! Over 80% Off!

They say their last day is January 2, 2016, or while their supplies last...

Just 2 days before Christmas, this was the scene of a Kenneth Cole store closing:

T'is a Good Buy Sale indeed!

These flowy skirts that retail for $100, comes in dark gray and white are now only $5 each!

1 day later, all gone

A customer tries on a pair of leather heels, only $20! Looks great on her!

Women's shoes

$300 blazers for $59

1 day later, all gone

Women's flats and sandals are $15,

Heels and pumps are $20,

Boots are $50

Men's shoes:

Reaction Shoes $19,

Athleisure Shoes $29,

Oxfords and Loafers Non-Italian  $49,

Italian Shoes $49

Some men's selections

1 day later, a lot has been cleared out:

Same prices

Men's leftovers

More leftovers

A customer asked if there were any women's shoes amongst the men's in particular the ones that look gender- neutral. I said, As long as it fits... LOL

You can wear it like a boyfriend shoes just like you would with the boyfriend shirt, haha!

The shoes are selling out fast.

Many of them retail around $179 or more! 

This tee sells for $5

Another look at the women's shoes

There is a wall of these types of shoes left,

oh so nicely organized!

Closed on Christmas Day,

get ready to shop what is left on 12/26/15, 

from 10AM to 8pm, closing earlier depending on available inventory.

12/26 update:

Men's shoes are $20 each

The Italian collection is $49 each

Women's sandal heels are either $10 or $20...

There is only 1 wall of shoes left...

If you don't catch this deal, there are some deals on their site as well, although not as steep.

This Kenneth Cole is located at:

42nd Street by Grand Central 

MORE INFO HERE

They will continue to service all of your shopping needs at SOHO (595 Broadway)

and NOHO (328 Bowery) and at KENNETHCOLE.COM

Do you spot anything you like?

Leave a comment below!

Happy shopping,

Terresa :)