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11/20/2008
| | | ANNUAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 21
The Joint Annual Meeting of the board of directors of GCP and the Grand Central District Management Association will be held tomorrow, November 21. The meeting will take place at the 101 Club in the lobby of 101 Park Avenue beginning at 9 am.
| | | THE CAMPBELL APARTMENT GOES OLD SCHOOL TO EARN TOP HONORS IN “BEST OF” LIST
 The Campbell Apartment (15 Vanderbilt Ave - 212-953-0409) has scored the top spot on yet another "Best Of...” list. The current issue of Blackbook magazine recognizes the swanky lounge as New York City's "Best Old School Bar," awarding kudos for its “flapper-clad staff” and pitch-perfect cocktails. Other contenders for the honor included the venerable Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel and Old Town Bar near Union Square. News@gcp congratulates GCP Board member Mark Grossich and his team at Hospitality Holdings for another well-deserved award. For more information about The Campbell Apartment, visit www.hospitalityholdings.com.
| | | THE STATION AT CITIGROUP CENTER IS A WONDERFUL WORLD OF MINIATURES IN MOTION
 The Atrium at Citigroup Center (153 East 53rd St) will once again be filled with the magic of the holidays as Citi invites New Yorkers and all visitors to enjoy The Station at Citigroup Center, a highly anticipated and heart-warming tradition here in the Grand Central neighborhood. The wonderful world of miniatures-in-motion takes place in the elaborate setting of a mid-twentieth century fantasy New York. Free and open to the public, the model train exhibit will run every day except Christmas from November 28 through January 2. The Station will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Sundays noon to 5 pm. For more information, click here or call 212-559-1747. As an extra special treat, The Station’s opening weekend will also feature guest appearances by Wonder Woman and The Flash, which will be sure to delight families and fans alike. The fun begins at 10 am next Friday, November 28, when the ribbon is cut and the exhibit is set into motion. Free photos for children with Wonder Woman and The Flash can be taken on November 28 from 10:30 am to 3 pm, and on November 29 from noon to 3 pm.
| | | TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY: A SINFULLY SWEET SPECIAL FROM NEUHAUS CHOCOLATES
 Neuhaus Chocolates, creators of the Belgian Praline and makers of the finest Belgian chocolates, truffles and confections, is offering news@gcp subscribers a special free gift (a $9 value) with the purchase of $20 or more. Simply present your business card to take advantage of this delicious deal, but don’t hesitate - the sweet special is only occurring today and tomorrow. Participating Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate Shops include the Grand Central Terminal location (at the corner of East 42nd St and Vanderbilt Ave) and the location at 569 Lexington Ave (at East 51st St).
| | | SEASONAL SHOPPERS REJOICE AS THE HOLIDAY FAIR AT ST. BARTS RETURNS
One of Midtown Manhattan’s most beloved holiday treasures has returned. The sixth annual Holiday Market at St. Bartholomew’s Church (Park Ave at East 50th St) is once again featuring hundreds of authentic gift items including arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry and seasonal objects. More then 275,000 shoppers are expected to visit this annual bazaar, located at one of the Grand Central neighborhood’s landmark churches. The Holiday Market, which is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, will operate through December 24. For more information, visit www.stbarts.org or call 212-378-0222.
| | | DELICIOUS THANKSGIVING DINING DEALS IN THE GRAND CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Now is the time to make reservations at one of several restaurants around the Grand Central neighborhood offering special Thanksgiving menus next Thursday, November 27. Here are a few options:
The Ambassador Grill (in the Millennium U.N. Plaza Hotel, First Ave and East 44th St – 212-702-5014) will feature a Thanksgiving buffet with unlimited champagne with seatings at noon, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. The cost is $70 per person and $35 for children under 12.
Benjamin Steakhouse (in the Dylan Hotel, 52 East 41st St – 212-297-9177) will have a fireside four-course prix fixe Thanksgiving Dinner from 4 pm to 11 pm. The cost is $64 for adults.
Bookmarks (299 Madison Ave at the Library Hotel – 212-204-5498) will be open for cocktails from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Brasserie (100 East 53rd St – 212-751-4840) will feature a prix fixe three-course Thanksgiving menu for $59 per person.
The Campbell Apartment (15 Vanderbilt Ave – 212-953-0409) will be open for cocktails from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Charlie Palmer’s Métrazur (East Balcony of Grand Central Terminal – 212-687-4600) will feature a special three-course prix fixe menu for $65 for adults and a special three-course prix fixe menu for children under 12 for $29.
Cibo (767 Second Ave – 212-681-1616) will have a special four course prix-fixe menu from noon to 9 pm. The cost is $55 for adults and $25 for children plus tax and gratuity.
Cipriani Dolci (West Balcony of Grand Central Terminal – 212-973-0999) will offer a special menu for Thanksgiving from 11 am to 11 pm.
The Commodore Grill (at the Grand Hyatt New York, East 42nd St at Lexington Ave – 646-213-6999) will feature a special prix fixe Thanksgiving menu from 4 pm to 11 pm. The cost for the special menu will be $72 per person, and the regular menu will be available as well.
Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill (633 Third Ave – 212-986-8080) will be serving a special prix fixe meal that includes a traditional turkey dinner with sides from 1 pm to 9 pm. The cost for the special dinner is $45 for adults and $24 for children under 12. The full menu will also be available.
Inside Park at St. Bart’s (109 East 50th St - 212-593-3333) will serve a special four-course menu from noon to 6 pm for $68 per person ($25 per child). The restaurant will donate $5 from every meal served to the Food Bank of the Community Ministry of St. Bart’s.
Istana (in the New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Ave – 212-303-6032) will be serving a special Thanksgiving prix fix dinner for $75 per person as well as an a la carte menu. Service is from noon to 8 pm.
Madison & Vine (at the Library Hotel, 299 Madison Ave - 212-867-5535) will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $50 per person from noon to 9 pm.
Maloney & Porcelli (37 East 50th St – 212-750-2233) will serve a five-course prix fixe dinner for $79 per person and $49 for children under 10. Seatings will be at 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm.
Manhattan Sky (at the Grand Hyatt New York, East 42nd St at Lexington Ave – 646-213-6999) will be serving a Thanksgiving lunch Buffet from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The cost is $75 for adults and $39 for children. Children under 4 are free and they will also offer a kid’s cookie decorating station.
Mindy’s (in the New York Helmsley Hotel - 212- 405-4222) will serve a special prix fixe menu for $56 per person (children half-price) as well as an a la cart menu from 11 am to 8 pm.
Murray’s Cheese (in Grand Central Market - 212-922-1540) is offering customers a complete made-to-order Thanksgiving dinner chock full of wholesome and hearty fare. The ready-to-serve menu is designed for a table of six, although additional guests can be added in any increment for $50 per person. Place your order by noon this Sunday by calling 212-243-3289.
Pershing Square (90 East 42nd St – 212-286-9600) will be serving a three course prix fixe menu for $35 per person from 2 pm to 9 pm, as well as an a la carte turkey dinner for $24 from 11 am to 11 pm. The restaurant is also offering homemade apple and pumpkin pies for your Thanksgiving at home. They should be ordered by Monday, November 24 for pick-up on Tuesday, November 25 or Wednesday, November 26.
Riingo in the Alex Hotel (205 East 45th St – 212-867-4200) will be serving a prix fixe menu for $50 per person from noon to 8 pm. Riingo will also be offering a standard a la carte menu.
The Roosevelt Grill (in the Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Ave at 45th St – 212-885-6132) will feature a special three-course prix fixe menu for $55 per person and a separate menu for children.
Smith & Wollensky (797 Third Ave – 212-753-1530) will be serving a prix fixe Thanksgiving menu with seatings at 2 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm for $79 per person and $49 for children under 10. They will also be offering their regular a la carte menu.
Salute! (270 Madison Ave – 212-213-3440) will be serving a sumptuous Thanksgiving Day buffet from noon to 4 pm for $49. The restaurant’s full dinner menu will also be available beginning at 5 pm.
The Tudor Neighborhood Grill (in the Tudor Hotel at the United Nations, 304 East 42nd St – 212-297-3456) will feature a traditional Thanksgiving buffet from noon to 7 pm for $55 per person, and $20 for children.
The Wheeltapper Pub & Restaurant (in the Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel, 141 East 44th St – 212-351-6800) will host a prix fixe menu for $65 per person. A children’s menu will be available as well.
| | | SHOP AT LORD & TAYLOR WHILE HELPING OUT NYC SCHOOL CHILDREN
On Tuesday, December 2, from 9 am to 10 pm, Lord & Taylor (Fifth Ave at East 39th St) will host The Benefit Bash, during which shoppers can take advantage of great savings opportunities while also supporting a worthwhile cause. Anyone who purchases a $5 ticket on the day of the event or in advance at any of the landmark store’s registers will receive a special 15% savings pass to use on almost anything in the store - plus a 10% discount for all cosmetics and fragrances and a 20% savings coupon for any single item (some exclusions apply). The best part, though, is that 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Fund for Public Schools, which works to attract private investment in school reform and to encourage greater involvement of all New Yorkers in the education of our children.
| | | 1,600 YEARS OF BOOKBINDING TO BE SHOWCASED AT THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM
 One of The Morgan Library & Museum's (225 Madison Ave) core strengths is its collection of historically and artistically significant bookbindings. Begun energetically by Pierpont Morgan himself before the turn of the twentieth century, the collection has grown to more than 1,000 volumes. It spans the ages - more than 1,600 years - and many regions of the globe. Protecting the Word: Bookbindings of the Morgan, will be on view from December 5, through March 29, 2009, presenting a selection of outstanding works from the collection. Highlights will include a bejeweled eighth-century binding used on the famous Lindau Gospels, a magnificent seventh-to-eighth–century Coptic work, and a seventeenth-century English Bible and prayer book in stump work embroidery. Together, these and approximately 50 additional works in the exhibition, demonstrate the skill and artistry of bookbinding at its finest. For more information, call 212-685-0008 or visit www.themorgan.org.
| | | A THANKSGIVING FEAST COOKING CLASS AT CAFÉ CENTRO
 Join Executive Chef Franck Deletrain this Saturday, November 22 from 11 am to 1 pm at Café Centro (in the MetLife Building at 200 Park Ave) as he shares his recipes and tips for creating a traditional Thanksgiving feast including roasted organic turkey, corn bread stuffing, and more! This intimate and instructional session with one of the Grand Central neighborhood’s master chefs is $75 per person. To make your reservations and for more information visit: www.patinagroup.com.
| | | TIS THE SEASON FOR SUPER SAVINGS AT LINKS OF LONDON
 Links of London (in the MetLife Building at 200 Park Ave) wants to help you kick off the holiday shopping season early with a special savings offer starting today. Shoppers at the boutique today through Monday, November 24, can take advantage of an across-the-board 20% savings offer on anything in the store, including jewelry, cufflinks and gift items. Simply printout a copy of this e-mail and bring it to the Links of London store to start saving. Web surfers can also shop at www.linksoflondon.com and simply enter code LINKSFF to receive the same discount online. For more information, call 1-888-BYLINKS.
| | | SENSATIONAL SEASONAL SALE KICKS OFF AT J. PRESS
 J. Press (380 Madison Ave), the men’s traditional luxury clothing store, is launching its Fall/Winter sale tomorrow, November 21. Most items in the venerable store’s inventory will be 25% off, including ties, shirts, suits, sport coats, overcoats, outerwear, gloves, scarves, hats, personal furnishings, and more. This is a limited time offer, so make plans to stop by soon. The store’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Some restrictions apply - see store for details or for more information, call 212-687-7642.
| | | THE HOLIDAY SHOPS AT SCANDINAVIA HOUSE RETURN THIS WEEKEND
GCP’s friend at Scandinavia House (58 Park Ave) are please to announce the return of the cultural hotspot’s acclaimed Holiday Shops starting this Saturday, November 22. Every year, the Holiday Shops are one of the Grand Central neighborhood’s most popular shopping destinations for unusual and hard-to-find gifts, including decorations, apparel and gourmet food items. The Shops will be open seven days a week throughout the holiday season from noon to 7 pm. For more information, call 212-847-9737.
| | | TRAFFIC ADVISORY
East 53rd St between Park Ave and Lexington Ave will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 6 am to 9 pm to facilitate crane assembly operation.
| | | COMING EVENTS
 Now through December 29: The Grand Central Holiday Fair returns to Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall for the 10th year, offering an exceptional product mix that consistently impresses customers with a range of interests and from all walks of life. For more information, visit www.grandcentralterminal.com.
Wednesday, November 26: BaroQue Across the River will perform The Joys of Coffee as part of the free Midtown Concerts series at St. Bartholomew's Church (Park Ave at East 50th St) at 1:15 pm. For more information, call 212-967-9157 or e-mail midtownconcerts@gmail.com.
Friday, November 28: The Jonas Brothers will sign copies of their new book Burning Up: On Tour with the Jonas Brothers at Barnes & Noble (555 Fifth Ave - 212-697-3048) at 3 pm. Please note that this will be a book signing only. Wristbands are required. Limit one book per person. 500 wristbands will be distributed at the store starting at 7 am. Please contact the store for details.
Monday, December 1: The Mercantile Library Center for Fiction (17 East 47th St) will host its Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner at the New York Racquet & Tennis Club (370 Park Ave) at 6:30 pm. To purchase tickets and for more information about the event, call 212-755-6710.
| | | TAKE THE GRAND TOUR
Friday, November 21: Take the Grand Tour of East 42nd Street with urban historian Justin Ferate. Tour meets in the Sculpture Court at 120 Park Avenue (42nd Street and Park Avenue) at 12:30 pm.
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