Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall
89 East 42nd St. between Lexington and Vanderbilt Aves.
Monday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, free, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
www.grandcentralterminal.com
www.web.mta.info
No, it’s not some cannibalistic event involving unlucky people on their deathbed. Instead, Grand Central’s “Taste of the Terminal” presents visitors a chance to sample food and drink for free from many of the stores and restaurants in the famed location. Every Monday in July, four shops and eateries will be giving away tastings and/or offering special deals from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, followed by another four from 4:00 to 7:00, accompanied by live musical performances courtesy of Music under New York. On July 7, Café Grumpy, O&Co., Shiro of Japan, and Spices and Tease will be highlighted during the early shift, with music by Gabriel Aldort, followed by Ceriello Fine Foods, Ciao Bella Gelato, Li-Lac Chocolates, and Tia’s Place holding down the late shift, with music from guitarist and songwriter Cathy Grier. The full lineup is below.
Monday, July 7, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Café Grumpy, O&Co., Shiro of Japan, Spices and Tease, with music by New Orleans blues keyboardist and vocalist Gabriel Aldort
Monday, July 7, 4:00 – 7:00
Ceriello Fine Foods, Ciao Bella Gelato, Li-Lac Chocolates, Tia’s Place, with music by guitarist and songwriter Cathy Grier
Monday, July 14, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Financier Patisserie, LittleMissMatched, O&Co., Oren’s Daily Roast, with music by violinist Susan Keser
Monday, July 14, 4:00 – 7:00
Beer Table to Go, Manhattan Chili Co., Neuhaus Créateur Chocolatier, Zaro’s Bakery, with music by the Poor Cousins
Monday, July 21, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Joe the Art of Coffee, O&Co., Shiro of Japan, Tia’s Place, music TBA
Monday, July 21, 4:00 – 7:00
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, Li-Lac Chocolates, Manhattan Chili Co., Spices and Tease, music TBA
Monday, July 28, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, LittleMissMatched, Shiro of Japan, Zaro’s Bakery, music TBA
Monday, July 28, 4:00 – 7:00
Ciao Bella Gelato, Financier Patisserie, Neuhaus Créateur Chocolatier, Oren’s Daily Roast, music TBA