All The Best Eats At The 18th Annual Winter's Eve At Lincoln Square

The annual holiday event featured mouthwatering food tastings ($1-$4 per plate) from over 30 local restaurants, with a portion of proceeds being donated to Citymeals on Wheels

Crowds gathered near Columbus Circle and Lincoln Square last night to celebrate the 18th Annual Winter's Eve, New York's largest holiday festival. The evening included performances by legendary artists, up-and-coming musicians, dancers, and street performers, as well as delicious bites from local restaurants.

Toasted Ricotta Gnocchi with White Truffle Cream - The Smith

The ricotta gnocchi - with perfectly crispy outside edges and fluffy inside - was smothered in rich, creamy white truffle sauce and topped with powder-like parmesan cheese.

Red Curry Chicken Rice Bowl - Bonmi

Topped with pickled vegetables (carrots and onions), cucumber, and cilantro, the bowl of rice + quinoa mixture was complemented by rich, red curry with chunks of chicken breast.

Short Ribs of Beef Over Polenta - Gabriel's

Tender pieces of fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs was served over creamy polenta in this savory, juicy dish.

Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilaf Rice - Sapphire Indian Cuisine

An Indian classic, the creamy red curry with chicken was served over basmati rice.

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs - Boulud Sud

Savory lamb meatball was smothered in spicy tomato sauce, and topped with crispy shallots, drizzle of labneh, micro greens, and crunchy baguette to soak up all the sauces.

Orecchiette Alla Norcina - Landmarc

The perfectly al dente orecchiette was paired with sauteed sausage and creamy sauce with thyme.

Chili Con Carne - Porter House

A hearty cup of chili with ground beef and various beans was complemented by a piece of cornbread.

Hot Apple Cinnamon Doughnut with Chocolate Custard Sauce - Tavern on the Green

Ending the evening on a sweet note was the bite-sized hot apple cinnamon doughnut that you could dunk in rich, creamy chocolate custard sauce.