For anyone who cares about food, a lunch or dinner hour spent in Grand Central Station can provoke anxiety, particularly if you're unfamiliar with the city. You might find yourself asking, "How do I avoid the tourist traps?" "Should I venture outside the terminal?" "Where should I go for a solid, quick slice of pizza?" "Can I get a world-class dinner without hopping a cab?" We'll answer all these questions (map included!). More
The Dulce de Leche Crepe ($6.75) features smoky sweet caramel brushed over the crepe, which is then folded into quarters and finished with an extra drizzle of caramel and dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar. It comes with Ciao Bella's vanilla gelato, but I prefer substituting it with their matcha gelato; the slight bitterness from matcha tempers the sweet caramel, a lovely pairing my books. More
Editor's note: In "Fast Food International," Krista Garcia will take us around New York to the many international fast food chains that have landed in the five boroughs. She blogs at goodiesfirst.com. Country of origin: France Locations worldwide: Over 50... More
Last week I ate lunch at Michael Jordan's Steakhouse in Grand Central Terminal. When I walked in through the bar I noticed the seriously delicious sounding bar menu—so delicious that I tried to order a couple of items off... More
Today is "National Clams on the Half Shell" Day, says the Grand Central Oyster Bar. They are celebrating with three specials ($10.95 each): Razor Clams Oreganata, Clams Casino, and Cherrystones on the half shell. Open for lunch and dinner. "Below... More
What does Paris food writer Alexander Lobrano miss about New York? All of the Momofukus, counters ("you just don’t know how lucky you are"), the Danny Meyer service style, lowbrow Gristedes baked goods, the food court on the lower level... More
Ibérico ham in Spain. What's better than free expensive champagne and Iranian caviar? Free jamón ibérico de bellota! That's right. On Thursday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m. at the new Murray's Real Salami at the Grand Central Market,... More
On my way back to the office from a meeting I stopped at the Ceriello Fine Foods counter at the Market at the Grand Central Terminal (which has quietly become one of the best food shopping destinations in New York).... More
