Hey did you know that today marks the 100th year of Grand Central Station‘s existence? A mom-friend sent this email — outlining lots of great bargains going on there today:
“February 1 is the centennial celebration of the opening of the glorious Grand Central Terminal in New York. The city has lots planned for the big day (and year) including some Crazy Eddie-style deals. Bargain hunters who don’t mind insane crowds take note, Grand Central shops and restaurants are rolling back to some 1913 prices! Train fares will still cost the same.
Clams for pennies, pounds of pasta for a nickel, gelato for a dime, pieces of fudge for a quarter—these are some serious deals. But you’ll want to make sure to hit certain spots at just the right time as not all of them are all day. Here’s the breakdown of the one-day-only pricing rollback:
1913 PRICING FROM GRAND CENTRAL SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS
*Only available February 1, 2013
• 19¢ ea. shrimp, 13¢ ea. mussels, 13¢ ea. clams at Pescatore
• 10¢ for a side of french fries at Tri Tip Grill *From 11am-3pm
• 5¢ small drip hot coffee at Financier Patisserie *Starting at 12 pm. Limit one per customer
• 10¢ shoe shine at Leather Spa
• 10¢ nylon watch straps from Central Watch *Limited to first 500 customers. Limit one per customer
• 25¢ piece of Legendary Fudge at Li-Lac Chocolates *Limit one per customer
• 19¢ slice of cheesecake at the Oyster Bar & Restaurant *Dine-in only
• 10¢ for bambini scoop of gelato or sorbet at Ciao Bella
• $2 for 100% silk scarves (unisex) at TOTO
• 6¢ loaf of rye bread at Zaro’s Bakery * Shuttle Passage and Grand Central Market locations only. Limit one per customer
• 75¢ Adirondack cocktail at Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C.
• 5¢ 1lb box of pasta with purchase of a Ceriello Sauce at Ceriello Fine Foods *until 4pm”
Great information. FYI, the audio tour of Grand Central is produced by my friend and old boss, Peabody winning producer, Lou Giansante. Check it out when you are down there.