Spring brings a season of celebration to Lincoln Square, with Passover (April 1-9) and Easter (April 5) offering meaningful ways to gather, reflect, and enjoy time with family and friends. From holiday meals to seasonal sweets and festive finds, here’s where to mark the season in the neighborhood.
Dining Out
Rosa Mexicano (44 West 63rd Street): Book your Passover Seder, available Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3. Enjoy dishes that are truly Exodus-worthy! The specially crafted menu features roasted chicken, sweet and sour brisket, and flourless chocolate cake.
MO Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, New York (80 Columbus Circle): Elevate your Easter with a brunch that’s worth every carrot—and then some. Overlooking Central Park, the spread includes brunch favorites, fresh seafood, artisanal cheese and charcuterie, and hand-carved short rib and braised lamb. A children’s buffet adds to the festivities, along with an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny in the lobby. Brunch is served from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, with last seating at 4:00pm.
The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle): Dine your way through The Shops at Columbus Circle this Easter—many restaurants, including Ascent Lounge, Bad Roman, Bāng Bar, Momofuku Noodle Bar, Per Se, Shake Shack, Tartinery, and Twin Tails, are open and ready to tempt your taste buds.
For Hosts and Guests Alike
Breads Bakery (1890 Broadway): Pre‑order Passover specialties including Coconut and Raspberry Macaroons, Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Chocolate Chip Cake, and Seder table essentials like Matzah Ball Jars and Haroset. You can also order Flourless Cakes and a Flourless Dessert Sampler through Goldbelly, which is available for Nationwide shipping. These selections will have everyone saying Dayenu!
Chef Daniel Boulud (via Goldbelly): Celebrate the holidays at home with chef-crafted meals and sweets—no miracles required. Passover options include a Traditional Brisket Dinner for 4 and a Sweets Gift Box. For Easter, you can order a Half Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Kit for 4, a Sweets Gift Box, Bon Bons, and a Bake‑at‑Home Easter Sugar Cookie Kit.
Whole Foods Market (10 Columbus Circle): Make holiday prep a breeze with full Passover and Easter meals, separate mains, sides, and desserts, or ingredients for your home-cooked celebration. Passover offerings include mains like Brisket with Herbs, Lamb Shank, and Honey Lemon Salmon, plus starters and sides such as Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish, and Asparagus with Citrus & Herbs. Don’t forget dessert: classics like Chocolate Dipped Macaroons and Seven Layer Cake. For Easter, enjoy mains including Maple Bourbon Ham, Easter Lamb Shank, or Prime Rib, paired with sides such as Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, and Lemon Dill Carrots. You can also add appetizers like Deviled Eggs and Shrimp, along with sweets including Berry Chantilly Cake and Strawberry Pretzel Cream Pie.
Gourmet Garage (155 West 66th Street): Complete Passover and Easter dinners make hosting easy, with mains, sides, and desserts also available separately. Kosher for Passover dinners include Slow-Cooked Brisket or Herb-Roasted Chicken with Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, and Roasted Vegetables (dessert can be added for $60). Non-kosher full dinners feature a Seder Plate (or order without), Chicken Matzo Ball Soup, Brisket or Roasted Chicken, Potato Latkes, Vegetable Tzimmes, and Flourless Chocolate Cake. Easter dinners serve 8–10 and include Honey-Glazed Ham, Grilled Salmon, or Beef Wellington, paired with sides like Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Grilled Asparagus, and finished with an Easter-themed Cake.
Morton Williams (2015 Broadway): Holiday feasts, ready to delight your guests! For Passover, all items are prepared “kosher style” and include Brisket with Caramelized Onions, Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Honey-Glazed Cornish Hens, Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish, and sides like Potato Kugel and Roasted Sweet Potatoes, along with desserts such as Raspberry Roll and cookie platters. For Easter, options range from Glazed Ham and Roasted Turkey to Chicken and Salmon, along with a wide selection of sides, salads, and platters—think mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, sandwich trays, and seafood platters—plus desserts like pies, cookies, cupcakes, and fruit tarts.
Sweets & Desserts
Rosetta Bakery (1928 Broadway): Bring a taste of Italian Easter to your table with Rosetta’s traditional Colomba, prepared in a variety of flavors.
Maman (152 Columbus Avenue): Treat yourself (or everybunny!) to the “Egg in a Nest” oatmeal raisin cookie, a festive Easter treat. Boxes of 8 or 10 are also available for shipping.
Ladurée (10 Columbus Circle): Hop into Easter with elegant sweets and giftable treats, from the “Sweet Flowers” macaron box and Spring Bunnies Trio to chocolate assortments and candied citrus gift boxes. You’ll also find Langues de Chat and Eugénie “Iconic Selection” boxes—perfect for hosting or gifting.
La Maison du Chocolat (10 Columbus Circle): Get egg-cited for a playful collection of faceted bunnies, crocodiles, and chocolate eggs hiding sweet surprises. Handcrafted “Easter baskets” (in boxes) are filled with a curated assortment of confections, perfect for gifting or adding a festive touch to your table.
Decor & Gifts
American Folk Art Museum Shop (2 Lincoln Square): Brighten your Easter with a charming selection of handcrafted decorations and gifts. Choose from soapstone Easter eggs and bunnies, felt flowers, a vintage quilt bunny pillow, and more—perfect for adding a festive, artful touch to your home or for gifting.
Williams Sonoma (10 Columbus Circle): Elevate your Seder with Passover essentials like dinnerware, flatware, and drinkware—plus whimsical candy frogs to add a playful touch. Easter offerings include baskets, candy, baking supplies, and Peter Rabbit–themed items for the table, gifts, and decor, with some items up to 50% off.
Pottery Barn (1965 Broadway): Create a setting for the holidays that your guests will remember. Mark Passover with elegant dinnerware, serveware, and candlesticks to set a beautiful table. Easter brings a hopping good time with rabbit-themed items—including Peter Rabbit stoneware sets, terracotta bunny sculptures, festive serveware, table runners, candles, and more—many now up to 50% off.
Paper Source (10 Columbus Circle): Get all your bunnies in a row with a festive collection of Easter decorations, gift wrap, greeting cards, paper crafts, and everything else needed for the celebration.
Target (1863 Broadway): Make this season extra hoppy with Target’s Easter offerings, from festive outfits and colorful eggs to kitchen and dining essentials, fun crafts, and everything needed to fill baskets and celebrate in style.
However you’re marking the occasion—hosting at home, heading out for a meal, or picking up something festive—Lincoln Square offers plenty of ways to make the holiday your own. For more ideas and neighborhood favorites, explore our Neighborhood Guide and see what else awaits in the area.
Photo Credit:
Image 1 – Breads Bakery
Image 2 – Ladurée
