After it debuted to the public in 1913, Grand Central Terminal had to open a “Kissing Room” — technically, the Biltmore Room — that allowed travelers to steal a sweet goodbye smooch from a loved one without clogging busy train platforms. In its heyday, the historic alcove, once tucked beneath the now-shuttered New York Biltmore … Read more
Grand Central Terminal, America’s greatest railroad nexus, deserved a great American restaurant. Brand-new Palladino’s Steak & Seafood is it. The space was sadly dark after a kitchen fire destroyed Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse seven long years ago. Now, walk past a blue millwork bourbon bar and the main dining room on the north and west balconies boasts views … Read more
Can anyone make a New York City street smell truly good? One of the Big Apple’s hottest holiday destinations – Fifth Avenue in Midtown – is doing its best to cut through the city’s usual less-than-lovable aroma this shopping season, partnering with luxury brand NEST New York to pipe the perfumer’s beloved Holiday scent into the … Read more
Meredith Giuliani always fantasized about saying “I do” on a grand scale. So, hosting her over-the-top nuptials in Grand Central Terminal was nothing short of a splashy dream come true. “We just thought, ‘How cool would it be to turn one of New York’s most stunningly beautiful landmarks into a main character at our wedding?’” Giuliani, 32, … Read more
For the first time in Grand Central Station’s history, there are no ads, just art. Photographer Brandon Stanton has turned the transit hub into “Dear New York,” an ambitious, two-week art installation. He’s replaced all of the 112-year-old terminal’s commercial signage with portraits of fellow New Yorkers and their personal stories, and projected 50-foot-high images … Read more
Behind some of the city’s most beautiful murals, there are ugly truths and sordid stories. A newly reissued book spotlights 32 stunning, large-scale paintings that lend beauty to everyday facets of city life — from office building lobbies to transit stations and public restrooms — and the fascinating stories behind them. “It’s probably the greatest … Read more
It’s rage for the machine. Grand Central commuters headed home this holiday season might be shocked to see a Disney World-level line snaking through the halls and out toward the exits. Don’t worry, the TikTok crowds haven’t suddenly discovered the charms of Dobbs Ferry or Darien — but they are here for artist Anastasia Inciardi’s viral … Read more
The year’s biggest restaurant story — at least by square feet — hid in plain sight for six months. The massive new Grand Brasserie will open next week in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall, replacing City Winery. The huge construction project unfolded behind a curtain for months without an inch of media coverage — even though … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Penn and Teller were at Grand Central Terminal. The legendary duo wasn’t commuting to a show; no, they were dropping in to the transit … Read more
Stroll the streets surrounding Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan and you can’t miss the Vanderbilt name. It adorns street signs, building facades and a hall inside Grand Central, which was built during the 19th and early 20th century by “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt and his grandson William Kissam Vanderbilt. It is here, in a pricey Italian … Read more