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New York City’s Grand Central Terminal just got even more enchanting — right in time for the holidays.
The transit hub, known for its stunning architecture and rich history, recently unveiled Grand Brasserie — a new restaurant creating the perfect combination of quintessential New York and Parisian bistro charm. The massive but inviting space consists of a 300-seat main dining room with an expansive bar and an additional, more intimate bar, with 100 seats known as the Green Room,
Scott Frances/Courtesy of Grand Brassiere
Set against the coffered elegance of Vanderbilt Hall, your eye is immediately drawn to the striking red leather banquettes as well the exquisitely backlit bars showing off an array of beautiful bottles.
The restaurant — which was designed by the Rockwell Group and opened in October — is helmed by Executive Chef Guillaume Thivet, who was recently the executive chef at the now-closed Verōnika at the Fotografiska museum and honed his expertise in French cuisine at La Grande Boucherie amongst others.
Jovani Demetrie/Courtesy of Grand Brassiere
Standout dishes include foie gras mousse with brioche toast and cherry gelée, onion soup gratinée, french dip, and tuna tartare with soy lime dressing, as well as a wine list of over 400 labels.
“Grand Brasserie brings together the history of Grand Central Terminal with the sophisticated charm and ambiance of a French brasserie,” Rick Blatstein, CEO of Vizz Group, the restaurant group behind the property, told Travel + Leisure. “This holiday season, we are looking forward to drawing in new visitors including both solo diners and large groups, to experience all that our new restaurant has to offer. Nowhere can the charm of old New York and the holiday season be experienced better than at Grand Brasserie.”
Located on 42nd St. and Park Ave., Grand Brasserie is just a walk or subway ride from the great Manhattan holiday sites including the Bryant Park Christmas Village, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Radio City Musical Hall and Fifth Avenue store windows.
