Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Happy Year of the Ox, based on peace, love and sharing. Celebrations start on Fri., Feb. 12, with some continuing through the weekend.

Lunar New Year Feast at Tran An with Zitz Sum

WHAT: Jon Nguyen and Pablo Zitzman are collaborating for an a-la-carte feast with treats like scallioin pancake banh mi, char siu bao, jiu cai jiao and more this Sun., Feb. 14 from 2pm to 9:30pm. Available for indoor and outdoor seating and takeout.
WHERE: Tran An, 215 NE 82 St., Little River
MORE INFO: Tran Am

Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

WHAT: This Chinese restaurant will mark the 2021 Lunar New Year with a prix fixe menu that includes traditional dishes to bring prosperity and luck, including crispy kumquat chicken, braised abalone roasted duck dried rice, and a while chocolate mousse and cacao butter dessert with gold leaf and mandarin gel. On Feb. 12 at 8pm, lion dancers will perform.
WHERE: Hakkasan, 4441 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Hakkasan

Planta Queen, Coconut Grove

WHAT: This stylish new plant-based restaurant offers specials on lucky dishes, like steamed dumplings, stir-fry noodles and tapioca pearls on Feb. 12.
WHERE: Planta Queen, CocoWalk, Coconut Grove
MORE INFO: Planta Queen CocoWalk

Komodo, Brickell

WHAT: Eating menu items like Money Bag dim sum – made with pork, shrimp, tobiko and gold leaf – mean a prosperous New Year.
WHERE: Komodo, 801 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Komodo 

Make It Yourself: Golden Moon Rice from Ellen Kanner

WHAT: Try Kanner’s recipe for brown rice made golden with turmeric and rich with coconut milk and cardamom.
WHERE: On her website, Soulful Vegan https://soulfulvegan.com/golden-moon-rice/