[I prepared this post in December and never released it, so please enjoy it now!]

The grandest of terminals has been renovated and its majesty is overwhelming. Beyond its two levels of trains that come down from New York State and Connecticut, there are links to the New York City subway. It is located on 42nd Street and Park Avenue. Beyond trains it is a shopper’s haven.

In fact, it is so huge, one has to consult a map to fine one’s way around.

The New York City Transit Museum Gift Shop has a branch there with a special train exhibit.

All photos except the top right are property of the author; taken with 3.0 MP cell phone.

You can see a miniature Grand Central in the train exhibit.

But Grand Central is not only about trains. It is about food. In fact, it’s a gourmet’s paradise.

Guide to food court.
Food Court Photos (not mine)

O & Co. is known for it’s fabulous array of olive oils and other goods.

And then there is the market where you’ll find world famous Murray’s cheeses and other delicacies. I hope you haven’t eaten yet. Meet me at the door and come on in.

olive oils at O & Co.

reply nemo4sun wrote on Mar 7, ’10 oh my! i just ate and this still makes me hungry 🙂

reply philsgal7759 wrote on Mar 7, ’10 Me too!!

reply josfreshlybrewedmood wrote on Mar 7, ’10 Oh, yum!!!  Such colorful food!  I am hungry lol.  Wish I could reach into my pc and grab one of those bagels.

reply vickieann wrote on Mar 7, ’10 My first visit there was a grand experience! I had sushi for the first time (yuck) but oh watching the people, window shopping, the hustle and bustle was a thrill to be a part of.

reply sousonne wrote on Mar 8, ’10 (sigh)…I think I just gained 10 pounds…

reply ladywolf11 wrote on Mar 8, ’10 great sharing thank you- and I too am no longer hungry one day New York and I will meet

reply welshdoug wrote on Mar 8, ’10 Ahhhh the memories….it’s been two years since we descended on The Big Apple, and we can’t wait to go back for a second visit. So much to see and do. Grand Central was just a short walk from where we stayed, and as railway stations go, it certainly lives up to it’s name. Puts the recent refurbishment of Cardiff Central Station into perspective…lol

reply davkal wrote on Mar 8, ’10 good pictures of a amzing place to visit in NYC, grab a bite to eat find a place to park an watch the people go by

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