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There's No Business Like Snow Business at the Yelp Snow Ball (PHOTOS)

The event, which benefited the NYC Coalition Against Hunger was a match made in heaven; local eateries served an avalanche of samples to the people who love to eat and talk about eating.
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'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to feed the less fortunate than by stuffing yourself? Last night, Yelp hosted a foodie's dream come true -- more than 2,500 Yelpers braved the cold to enjoy the Snow Ball at the 69th Regiment Armory on 26th and Lexington, NYC. The event, which benefited NYC Coalition Against Hunger, was a match made in heaven; local eateries served an avalanche of samples to the people who love to eat and talk about eating.

While the event didn't feel like much of a ball (it was a mishmash of Yelpers dressed to impress and Yelp staff dressed as reindeer) or feature any snow, the Regiment Armory was packed with vendors, photobooths, hand massages, Wii bowling, and live music. The event raised more than $4,800 for charity.

In a flurry because you missed last night's festivities? Check out HuffPost's photos:

Scottadito Osteria Toscana(01 of10)
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Dried figs, goat cheese, and caramelized shallots wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Mercadito(02 of10)
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There's no business like snow business!
Mercadito(03 of10)
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Flautas
Nine Cakes(04 of10)
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Gingerbread, spiced chocolate, red velvet, and chocolate candy cane cakes!
Nine Cakes(05 of10)
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Luke's Lobster(06 of10)
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Luke's Lobster vendors take a break from serving their signature shrimp rolls to pose as their fare.
Spot(07 of10)
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Dessert that glitters! Soft cheesecake with orange, blueberries, walnuts and cookie crumbs.
Ithaca Beer Partly Sunny(08 of10)
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If only Ithaca could be as sunny as their beer!
(09 of10)
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Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory AND beer together? Yelpers having a great time.
69th Regiment Armory(10 of10)
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A beautiful and spacious venue for the event.

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