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May 19, 2009

One of NYC’s Best Food Market in Grand Central

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I was hungry.  The day had passed me by as I tried to tie up some loose ends and finish some projects before heading out on a new adventure with the boys and I just didn’t get around to eating, even though I managed to feed my kids.

Luckily our adventure today was taking them to one of NYC’s most overlooked, but incredibly appetizing gourmet destinations, Grand Central Market.

As the boys and I made our way to the market from inside Grand Central Terminal, people moved past us in a hurry, almost at the speed of light in comparison to my easy, non-rushed pace. I love Grand Central Terminal (or station as most of us call it). Best described in one of my children’s favorite cartoons, Madagascar, “It’s Central, and it’s Grand.”  And that it is. No matter how many times I come here, I always have to slow down, even if at the risk of disrupting the hurried flow of commuters passing by, to take it all in.  It’s really just too beautiful to take for granted.  Even my boys seemed to forget the busy-ness around them when they entered the central terminal, ooooh’ing and ahhh’ing the entire time it took them to make their way across.

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Many would never think of Grand Central as a fabulous eatery destination.  The restaurant selections are incredible, and if embracing New York City is what those rare date nights are about, the location really cannot be beaten. Places such as The Oyster Bar, Metrazur, and Cipriani Dolci are my date night recommendations there for a romantic and special night out in my beloved city.

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We made our way towards Lexington Ave. entryway and right into the Grand Central Market.  The market was busy and very active.  Today the market hosted a Premier Sampling event to kick-off Grill Week, where the various eateries and vendors were giving everyone who came up a taste of their best treats.  We were thrilled!

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Right there, amidst all the commotion of running back and forth, to and from somewhere, is this wonderful place where everything smelled so great, looked so fresh and appetizing.  It’s really amazing the number of people that pass by not knowing, or ever stopping to take advantage of it all. The boys and I stopped at every eatery and tried something, from iced coffee (for me of course) to cheeses, to sweets, to even hot dogs!

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We had eaten so much and had tasted so many different things that agreeing that it was time to move on was not a problem. But we definitely have a favorite spot to stop into when hanging out around the area or passing through on a train ride to Connecticut or anywhere else we may go to from the terminal.

We decided to take a walk and reached the library. The boys got a kick out of the famous lions, inspiring my 3.5-year-old to pose as one of the lions for photographs.

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img_5547It was the cutest thing ever!

We took a long way home, first stopping in to see and congratulate some friends, and then getting on the train, with our bellies full, our palates pleased, and our need to make sure we try at least one of the many wonderful things the city has to offer, satisfied because, well, that’s what you do when you call The Greatest City in The World “home”.

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

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5 Comments
  • MJ Tam
    May 19, 2009

    What a great article!!!

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  • Justice Jonesie
    May 20, 2009

    Another article by you that makes me want to move to NYC! The food sounds so good, gotta love it!

    Reply
  • Mr. Man
    May 20, 2009

    Two things:

    1) I need to come to NYC for a couple of months just for the food (I could eat from street carts all day).

    2)Awesome pix (especially of the 3.5 yo lion)

    Reply
  • Daphne
    May 21, 2009

    I used to love it when I had time to browse between trains. Especially when they were giving out samples. Gorgeous picture of the cheeses and of course, those adorable lions!

    Reply
  • Joe
    November 9, 2009

    Many years ago, I worked at a deli called "The Gourmet Market" the owners were the Kadushin family

    that was in the 1970's I worked for 3 years there,I fond memories of those days..

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📍@ShortStackEats in the heart of Downtown Madison is clearly a UW favorite. Loved their pancakes! We thought it was a pricey for breakfast, and only offered drip coffee, but the scene was fun, food was good, and service was friendly.
📍@SardineMadison is a waterfront French bistro that has stood the test of time (we’ve been coming here since we lived in Madison!). It can feel very corporate some nights, but their Happy Hour and brunch are definite highlights and it’s a really nice dining experience overall.
📍@EatattheAudrey impressed us! It’s not your usual “hotel restaurant” and I would say it easily stands alone as an eatery worth checking out in Madison. Great breakfast options, cozy vibes, nice bar, and good service!
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📍BlindShotSocialClub We really loved this spot for brunch (sorry, was enjoying the company and totally spaced out on capturing food images!). Golf fans will love hitting the putt here (you can reserve a private room too), and what I though was most cool was the delicious and wide selection of non-alcoholic cocktails to choose from. This place is a total vibe!
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📍@Parthenongyros has been around awhile (hubby recalls coming here during his college years!) and was voted #1 take out in Madison! Though we indulged inside and away from the snow. A delicious, quick bite when strolling around State Street.

And again, this is just a starter list. There is so much more to eat and enjoy in this top foodie city! What other spots would you add to this list?

#madisonwi #foodiegram #foodiedestinations #goodeats @destinationmadison
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I was yet again reminded of my privilege when my travel back home on this last trip was delayed over 24 hours. I have a village in place to make sure my kids were ok. Having my own business meant I didn’t have to report in to anyone, and was still able to work remotely so none of my clients were inconvenienced by it. Though the airline covered our hotel and food, we never worried that we couldn’t do it ourselves otherwise. While we were annoyed, we weren’t stressed.

So while I love to travel, and I love sharing my travels with you, I acknowledge that being able to do so, and dealing with the consistent travel disruptions so prevalent today without worries is a privilege…one that started with a little blue booklet that gives me more access to the world than some others do.

And I want us all in this travel space to be reminded of this. Of how lucky we are. Of our privilege to access and time and money.

So let us travel with grace and awareness. Let us remain rooted in reality and perspective. Acknowledging that our escapism isn’t one so easily accessible to others. Understanding that this is also why local stories have as much value as those to exclusive destinations, if not more. And, never forgetting, especially in the travel influencer and media space, that were it not for hosted campaigns and paid-for travel opportunities, most of us wouldn’t be able to afford the lifestyle we so beautifully curate online.

It doesn’t matter how often you travel, or how far. Just that hopefully you will be able to gift yourself the experience of doing so and experiencing something new.

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We couldn’t do anything else until we drove around Lake Monona, where we once had a home, and took in the wintery views (there is an epic 13.2-mile trail that loops around the lake that is worth exploring if you visit!). Though our time was limited, we were able to enjoy some of it along State Street exploring the shops, eateries, the FREE @mmocamadison, and the beautiful architecture of the WI State Capitol Building (the Dane County Farmers Market will soon pick up again - Saturdays, April 15 thru November 11, 2023 around the Capitol Building and it is one of the best farmers markets anywhere!). 

We booked a room at the @hiltonmadison Monona Terrace to be within walking distance of all the downtown fun (tip: for a room with a lake view make sure to book at the upper levels above 10th floor for an unobstructed view of Lake Monona). 

Madison, WI is a skip and a hop from the Finger Lakes so this short and sweet visit didn’t feel difficult at all. And we absolutely loved the winter scenery and seeing what has changed (a lot) since we lived here.

Stay tuned for my list of where we ate!

Have you ever been to Madison, WI?

#madisonwi #weekendgetaway #wisconsin @destinationmadison
The joy of that first sip of the day. #randommom The joy of that first sip of the day. 

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I think my husband enjoys it, but still can’t be I think my husband enjoys it, but still can’t believe how easily I’ve been waking up in the early mornings since our last trip. Not sure how to shake it, or if it’s temporary, but here it is: the rare sighting of me up and moving early in the day. Am I a morning person now? Has travel ever permanently changed any of your habits?

#morningperson #lifeinthecountry #newme <-😂

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