As Grand Central Terminal in New York City celebrates turning 100 years old today, several Grand Central Terminal retailers are offering special giveaways to the first 100 customers. There’s a “bambini” scoop of gelato or sorbet from Ciao Bella and free cookies from Magnolia as well as a “free vanilla cupcake with Grand Central clock topper” from Zaro’s. Some of the deals do require a purchase: For instance, when you buy a coffee at Oren’s Daily Roast, you’ll get a free Bodum travel tumbler. Here’s the full list:
· Zaro’s Bakery – free vanilla cupcake with Grand Central clock topper, available at Shuttle Passage and Grand Central Market locations only, starting at 10 am.
·Ciao Bella Gelato – free one-scoop “bambini” cup of gelato or sorbet starting at 11 a.m.· Li-lac Chocolates – free four-piece Truffle Box with $10 minimum purchase.
· Magnolia Bakery – free Chocolate Chunk cookies from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
· Manhattan Chili Co. – free bottle of Poland Spring water with $5 minimum purchase· Grande Harvest Wines – free Centennial Wine Glass ($10.95 retail value) with minimum purchase of two bottles (wine or spirits), available 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
· Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. – $10 gift certificate towards future visit with $100 minimum spend at lunch or dinner. Gift certificate valid for one year from date issued. Tax and gratuity excluded. Non-transferable/non-negotiable and cannot be combined with any other offers.
· Murray’s Cheese – free Vermont Butter & Cheese 4oz. chevre with $10 minimum purchase, from 10 a.m.-noon.
· O&Co. – free samples of O&Co.’s best-selling Premium Balsamic Vinegar & Basil Oil, available 10 a.m.-noon and 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
· Oren’s Daily Roast – free Bodum travel tumbler with any purchase.
· Pescatore Seafood Co. – free spring roll of your choice with any purchase.
· Two Boots Pizza – free meatball Slider with purchase of a slice of pizza. Take-out only. Available 11 a.m.-noon.Accessories
· Central Watch – one free battery change with purchase of a battery change.
· Kidding Around – free wooden keychain with any purchase.
· La Crasia Gloves & Creative Accessories – free handcrafted keychain with any purchase.
· LittleMissMatched – free Tote Bag with any purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
· Swatch – free Swatch backpack with any purchase.
· Tia’s Place – free Infinity charm bracelet with any purchase.
· TOTO – free genuine leather wallet ($45 value) with $89 minimum pre-tax purchase.
· Tumi – free leather money clip card case ($55 value) with $195 minimum purchase, available 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Health and Beauty
· Jo Malone – free gift set (including deluxe cologne, body and hand wash, and a voucher for a hand and arm massage) with $100 minimum purchase.
· L’Occitane – free 1 ounce. Shea Butter Hand Cream with any $25 minimum purchase.Other
Cursive – free first-class postal stamp with purchase of a greeting card.
· Hudson News – copy of the February 2, 1913 New York Times article announcing the opening of Grand Central, free with any purchase starting at 9 am.
· Posman Books – free Grand Central Centennial magnet with $20 minimum purchase.
· Pylones – free tissue box cover with $30 minimum purchase.