The sixth anniversary of the LUCKYRICE New York Festival is fast approaching and Friday, March 20th marks the return of the “New York Feast” to the posh 36th floor setting inside of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Hundreds of happy revelers are certain to fill the space overlooking Columbus Circle where some of New York City’s finest restaurants and cocktail bars will be slinging a cavalcade of Asian-inspired fare paired with definitively refreshing drinks. If last year’s phenomenal gathering was any indication, the 2015 ‘Feast’ is poised to be the group’s most grandiose undertaking yet.

The evening’s entire tasting menu is available on the LUCKYRICE website, but notable restaurants like RedFarm, Clement, Asiate, Pig & Khao, Spice Market, Mokbar, Delicatessen, Morimoto, The Black Ant will represent the nearly two dozen participants during the three hour food frenzy. Supplemented by Wines of Germany, cocktails courtesy of Bombay Sapphire, Cathay Pacific and local spots like Madam Geneva and Manhattan Cricket Club, there’s sure to be plenty of exquisite eats and drinks from which to partake. Each and every year, LUCKYRICE showcases the very best of innovative Asian inspired fare and amid the picturesque setting of the Upper West Side venue, it’s certain to be amongst the most memorable food-focused events of the spring season. Tickets are available here.

- Jane Van Arsdale