Grand Central partnership “Grand Gourmet” celebrates chefs and restaurants while supporting homeless services

HJ Kalikow’s 101 Park Ave. sits within the Grand Central Partnership (GCP), one of the largest Business Improvement Districts (BID) in New York City, whose mission is to support and promote the neighborhood.

Kalikow’s chairman, Peter Kalikow also serves as the GCP BID’s chairman. Reflecting the returning strength of midtown Manhattan, this year’s GCP “Grand Gourmet” was an event featuring a number of the celebrated chefs who daily create masterpieces. Representing her father at this year’s event was HJ Kalikow executive Kathryn Kalikow.

Kalikow said, “I’m happy to be here representing my father Peter Kalikow, the Grand Central Partnership Chair. This event is special. It promotes the chefs and restaurants in the area and raises funds for homelessness services. President Fred Cerullo and his staff do an amazing job every year. No exaggeration--this was definitely the best (and most delicious) Grand Gourmet yet, and the tremendous turnout further highlights Midtown Manhattan’s resurgence.”