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Among the new spaces moving into that space is Wichcraft, the sandwich chain owned by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio.
One of the departing joints include Junior’s, the well known 1950s-style bakery and sit-down deli on the lower level of Grand Central Terminal.

Grand Central Terminal, an iconic train station known for its grand façade and main concourse with its shopping and dining destination since 1998 will be undergoing renovation by getting rid some historic eateries and brining some new, instead.

The terminal which created more than 100 spaces for stores and restaurants, is required to “freshen up” the food options after 15 years, according to the terminal’s landlord, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, reports The New York Post.

“In the biggest restaurant turnover at the landmark, 15 of the food leases have either expired or will shortly. Some of the eateries have gotten the boot, while others are anxiously awaiting their fate after submitting proposals to the MTA,” reports The New York Post.

Some of the departing joints include Junior’s, the famous 1950s-style bakery and sit-down deli on the lower level. The Junior’s shop on the upper concourse also lost its lease and vacated on Jan. 6, to be replaced by Juice Press.

Among the new spaces moving into that space is Wichcraft, the sandwich chain owned by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio. According to The New York Post, others, such as, The Campbell Apartment, the cocktail lounge on the upper level, and Cipriani Dolci, a restaurant and bar on the East side balcony, are waiting to hear from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority whether they can stay.

It has been reported that most patrons and tourists willing to dine at the Grand Central Terminal can expect to pay more than visitors currently do to patronize the new restaurants. According to sources, “so far, new tenants are paying, on average, 46 percent more in rent than the previous occupants.”

Several tenants have reluctantly left the terminal, including Grande Harvest Wines, which is being replaced by another wine store, Central Cellars in the Graybar Pass, reports The New York Post.

According to The New York Post, “others on their way out include Two Boots Pizza, the New York City-based chain that is being replaced on the lower level by celebrity restaurateur Donatella Arpaia, who is opening Prova Pizzabar.”

Michal Tikowsky

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