Grand Brasserie has opened at Grand Central Terminal, located in the historic Vanderbilt Hall. This expansive 400-seat restaurant aims to contribute to New York City's culinary landscape by offering a relaxed French dining experience that merges elements of classic New York with the characteristics of a Parisian brasserie.
The menu features traditional French brasserie dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients. Brunch selections include "Lobster Omelette with smoked char roe beurre blanc, Smoked Salmon Tower with bagels, cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and Steak and Eggs; additionally, housemade Viennoiserie pastries such as Tartine with baguette, beurre Isigny, and strawberry and apricot jams are available."
Meanwhile, the dinner menu served from 3 PM to 2 AM, includes options from the "Hors D'oeuvres section, featuring Foie Gras Mousse with brioche toast, Onion Soup Gratinée, and a Caviar service with Prestige Oscietra caviar, scrambled eggs, blini, and crème fraîche."
Relaxed French Dining Experiences
Grand Brasserie Opens in NYC's Grand Central Terminal
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