From savory soups to spiced coffee drinks, Lincoln Square’s restaurants, cafés, and more are showcasing the best flavors of winter.
Dining out in Lincoln Square is a great opportunity to try the entirely new winter menus currently being served at El Fish Marisquería (155 Amsterdam Avenue at West 67th Street), Lincoln Ristorante (142 West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue), Per Se (10 Columbus Circle), Masa (10 Columbus Circle), and Tatiana (10 Lincoln Center Plaza). On weekdays at Rosa Mexicano (44 West 63rd Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue), you can try the winter prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, and at Jean-Georges (1 Central Park West), you can try the “Tastes of Winter” prix-fixe menu, available only for lunch. Canto (2014 Broadway between West 68th and 69th Street) has added several dishes to its menu for winter, including Pumpkin Ravioli, and ZiZi Wine Bar (2012 Broadway between West 68th and 68th Street) is serving a Creamy Polenta paired with a Yacoubian-Hobbs white wine this January.
Maman (152 Columbus Avenue at West 67th Street) has several items on its winter menu crafted with Martha Stewart. The collection includes a Golden Potato Gratin Tart, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie, and Pecan Streusel Cake, and to drink, Pomegranate Punch, Homemade Hazelnut Latte, and more. At Le Botaniste (156 Columbus Avenue at West 67th Street), seasonal signature bowls are now available on the menu, including Mushroom Stroganoff, Magic Miso Soup, and a Samosa Bowl. A lighter seasonal option is the Umami Salad with wild mushroom gravy, thyme-roasted carrots, and spiced crispy chickpeas. Dig (100 West 67th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) has several additions to the menu that are new for winter, including Carrot Ginger Soup, Tarragon Mustard Chicken and Salmon, Braised Chickpeas and Lentils, and more. For a limited time, Shake Shack (10 Columbus Circle) is serving its popular Korean-style menu, as well as decadent Tiramisu, Chocolate Blackout Pudding, and Spicy Caramel Shakes.
On a cold winter day, nothing hits the spot quite like a hot beverage. This season, the menu at Capital One Café (1843 Broadway at West 60th Street) features a Cinnamon Maple Latte, Cardamom Ginger Matcha Latte, and Gingersnap Latte. You can also add Cinnamon Maple Cold Foam to any drink. While the holidays are over, you can still enjoy wintery treats at Café Fred in Strand Bookstore (2020 Broadway at West 69th Street), such as a Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Mocha Latte, Frosted Mint Chai Tea Latte, and more. Meanwhile, pistachio and caramel take center stage on the winter menu at Starbucks (141 Amsterdam Avenue at West 66th Street and 1889 Broadway at West 63rd Street), where you can try an Iced Caramel Protein Matcha, Caramel Protein Latte, Pistachio Latte, and more. Bar Masa, Ascent Lounge, and Center Bar (all located at 10 Columbus Circle) are great places to try seasonal cocktails, such as the Prickly Pear Margarita at Ascent Lounge and Center Bar.
A tour of Lincoln Square’s winter menus wouldn’t be complete without dessert. At Amorino (44 West 63rd Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue), the special this season is a Roasted Peanut gelato finished with salted caramel, and at P.J. Clarke’s (44 West 63rd Street at Columbus Avenue), you can enjoy a variety of Irish Coffees on the dessert menu. There’s even more to enjoy this winter in Lincoln Square—for a complete list of businesses, check out the BID’s Neighborhood Guide.
Photo Credits: 1) Starbucks, 2) Maman
