This week many of our readers will be on the go and you may be passing through the new Moynihan Train Hall, home to Amtrak, NJ Transit, and NYC Subway on your way to your Thanksgiving holiday celebrations.
A stop at Moynihan Food Hall is an absolute must for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials or a thoughtful hostess gift. They have all your bases covered for whatever you need, without having to make an extra stop and without worrying about missing a train.
Check the available options!
Magnolia Bakery-This sweet Manhattan staple was designed with travelers in mind. Offering a variety of grab-and-go treats like their infamous cupcakes and banana pudding, Magnolia Bakery features exclusive holiday items like a variety of Fall and Thanksgiving themed cupcakes (small and large sizes depending on your preferences). , as well as their newest holiday creation, the “Tis Lit” cake – a festive re-arrangement of a classic vanilla cake with buttercream frosting that’s sure to bring smiles across the table.
breast-As you head to the train, stop by Maman for a cup of coffee (or a cocktail!) and pick up a box of unique treats to take home to finish off dinner on a sweet note. With its uniquely rustic decor, whimsical floral accents, and extensive coffee and pastry menu, a Maman’s Delight will make her family think she just got back from Paris instead of New York City. Surprise your loved ones with a box of sweets on your next visit home. If you prefer not to travel with perishables, a Maman gift card, or her recently published cookbook, Maman The Cookbook: All-Day Recipes to Warm Your Heart, make the perfect gifts for those who want to recreate a taste of France in their home. own house.
Maison du Chocolat –With Maison du Chocolat, giving the gift of chocolate doesn’t have to be exclusive to Valentine’s Day this year. Inspired by the theme of gathering and abundance, Maison du Chocolat’s holiday collection includes extravagant ganache, bonbons, decadent holiday delights and more. With the entire holiday season in mind, choose the 28-Piece “Happy Thanksgiving” Assortment for a holiday dessert plus the Holiday Extravaganza Advent Calendar – the sweetest way to count down to Christmas!
Three’s Brewing-You know the saying “the party doesn’t start until I get in”? – that will be you when you come home to a selection of beers from Three’s Brewing. Visitors can sip the store’s flagships Vliet Pilsner and Logical Conclusion IPAs, as well as the latest releases, or choose from a handpicked list of cans and bottles from highly regarded breweries. Pre-order all your Threes Brewing favorites and fresh drops for convenient pickup and avoid the hassle of missing the train.
In addition to the number of edible (and drinkable!) options at Moynihan, you can make your mom smile as well as have a decorative and festive centerpiece for the table with a bouquet of damselfly flowers. Located in Concourse Hall, Damselfly offers bouquets ranging from $65 to $135 with thoughtful, holiday-focused names like “Thankful,” “Harvest,” and “Cornucopia.”
For anyone else in the family who is missing Thanksgiving dinner this year, why not send them a fun and festive pop-up card from love pop cards, only two doors above Damselfly. With detailed (and humorous) animations, your recipients will be grateful to receive, but hopefully your FOMO won’t kick in too much!
Author of the photo: Fernando Sandoval