Chinese New Year is Feb. 16, 2018 and it’s the Year of the Dog. Need ideas to celebrate CNY this year? Here is a roundup for you:
TWG Tea:
During the month of February, you can order the Lunar New Year Tea Set at TWG Tea, which includes savoury canapés and tea infused desserts. They have also launched the Breakfast Bulldog Tea for the occasion.
Red Racer Lucky Dog:
Central City Brewers + Distillers has launched the Red Racer Lucky Dog Kumquat Wheat Ale, a Chinese New Year collaboration with Taiwan’s Redpoint Brewing Co. It’s a seasonal wheat ale brewed with fresh kumquats, a sweet and fragrant citrus fruit traditionally eaten during the lunar new year celebrations.
1886 at Parq Vancouver:
1886 is celebrating the Year of the Dog with lunch buffet and a 6-course dinner menu. Lunch buffet runs from Feb. 15-17, and dinner menu is available from Feb. 15-18.
Liuyishou Hotpot Week:
Brought to you by Vancouver Gourmet Tours, Liuyishou Hotpot, an award-winning hotpot franchise originated from Chongqing, China, is celebrating CNY with its first ever Hotpot Week, Feb. 26-Mar. 2. Ever wonder about Chongqing-style hotpot? Purchase one of the special packages, with savings of up to 25%, and you will get to experience it firsthand. Included in the menu are beers from Red Truck Brewery. Enjoy a Red Truck Lager, Dark Lager or IPA along with the Chongqing hotpot experience.
Thomas Haas:
Festive handmade creations include:
- Loyal Dog: A handcrafted 62% dark chocolate puppy decorated with signature chocolates and gold-foil coins in 37% milk and 62% dark chocolate
- Good Fortune Mandarin Orange: Hand-casted mandarin oranges airbrushed with vibrant cocoa butter, filled with cocoa nib crunch and adorned with gold-foil coins in 37% milk and 62% dark chocolate
- Lucky Lucy: A whimsical creation displaying a symbolic young girl handcrafted in 62% dark and white chocolate intended to usher in the new year and spread good fortune
Federico’s:
Enjoy a 4-course menu with live music and dancing on Feb. 22.
Oceans 999
Sunday Brunch Buffet on Feb. 18 for $65 per person
Lanterns in the Garden:
Lanterns in the Garden is a folktale-themed light festival taking place at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. It runs for 3 weekends from Feb. 16 to Mar. 4.
Other CNY events in Richmond and Vancouver:
You can also check out the Lunar New Year Festival website for other events in Richmond and Vancouver, including the LunarFest and Chinatown Parade.
Do you know of any other events or product launches in celebration of Chinese New Year? Let us know!
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