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Chinese New Year

Celebrate Chinese New Year hosted by Smorgasburg Miami in collaboration with Wok Star Eleanor Hoh

January 20, 2023 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Wok Star Eleanor Hoh is excited to announce she’s collaborating with Smorgasburg Miami’s inaugural Chinese New Year! Smorgasburg Miami will host Year of the Rabbit with live performances, Giveaways and of course food from 60 vendors with several guest vendors.  The two day celebrations begin on Chinese New Year eve, Saturday, January 21 from 12pm-9pm and continues on Chinese New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 22 from 12-7pm. 

RSVP for free admission: shorturl.at/qsNT7

See full Event Schedule and parking options below.

Purchase a t-shirt to remind you of all the food and fun times!
Proceeds go towards a good cause.

What you’ll experience…

The Chinese New Year weekend will honor Chinese culture and art with live performances showcasing contrasting talents of a high energy Lion Dance Troupe, Lee Kun Hung Kung Fu with a pop music Taiwanese violinist, Agnes Lin. Enjoy traditional Chinese art and calligraphy for adults and kids in the Lounge area lead by Ms Dan’s Chinese, a private Mandarin tutoring school. Guests will create a one-of-a-kind artwork on a hanging banner strung across the back wall. You’ll enjoy the artistic direction from Ms Dan and her talented teachers.

Ms Dans Chinese Art & Calligraphy Lounge

You’ll also get a chance to have your horoscope read by roaming interactive Chinese runway models, Ely, Jean and actor Michael and take home your own Chinese horoscope scrolls. They will also hand out symbolic red packets with lucky coins for kids. 

Model, Jean
Actor, Michael
Model, Ely

Chinese Night Market

Smorgasburg Miami will be transformed into a Chinese street food Night Market festooned with red lanterns, paper umbrellas and origami cranes giving a Chinese New Year festive look.

Ha, ha, waiting for night shot!

What to wear for Chinese New Year?

Here are some tips… wear lots of red, gold and rabbit themed clothing for Chinese New Year luck and comfy shoes as the surface at Smorgasburg is covered with gravel.

What you’ll EAT!…

On the culinary side, 14 vendors will showcase special dishes highlighting different Asian cuisines that will only be available during this event. And YES, 60 vendors will still serve their usual dishes as well. There are about 8 Asian food vendors…

Vendor Specials

Only available during this weekend’s Chinese New Year Market, thank you so much for doing this, we really appreciate it your efforts!

Tio Paella • Cantonese Fried Rice
D’Abruzzo • XinJiang Skewers 新疆烤串
Tempest Tea  • Dragon Fruit Green Tea Lemonade 
D’ Pura Cepa • Pionono Egg Rolls 
Mao’s Bao • JiaoZi (Boiled Dumplings) 
Elote Lovers • Elote en Vaso, topped with Teriyaki Chicken
The Wrapper • Spring Roll Wrap
Raclette Street • Veggie stir fry topped with Raclette 
The Dutch Fry • Asian street fries with pork char siu
Los Felix • Blood Orange Sake Margarita
Wet Burger • Sweet and Sour Sauce Wet burger
Moonchild Cafe • Sailor Mooncakes 

Guest Vendor Special Dish:
Kome Oyster & Sushi Bar •  Chicken Tostadas with Mango Salsa
AI Tallerin AI Sushi •  Shrimp, pork, mushroom DUMPLINGS

AiTallerin & Sushi: shrimp, pork, mushroomdumplings
AiTallerin & Sushi: WOW!
Kome: Chicken Tostada

Smorgasburg Miami stats shot through the roof, go to their Reels page..

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Where to Park?

Street parking on NW 5th Ave., NW 6th Ave and roads between.

Wynwood covered Garage, 261 NW 26th street, only one block from Smorgasburg: $20 flat rate, up to 5 hours. 

545 Wyn covered Garage, 545 NW 26th street, further way: $3/hr, each additional hr $3, daily max $30

What’s Schedule of Events?

SATURDAY, Jan. 21
SUNDAY, Jan.22

Smorgasburg Miami operates every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-7pm, at 2600 NW 2nd Avenue, right next to the Wynwood Walls. Smorgasburg Miami features  60+ of the best-in-class food vendors from Miami and beyond as well as a specially curated section of retail vendors. The market also features live music by a vinyl record DJ and a full bar helmed by Michelin starred restaurant Los Felix, serving natural wine, specialty cocktails, and craft beer. 

Find out more about Lion Dance

If you’re interested in finding out more about Lion Dance and what it signifies, this is a great site explaining it.

More about Zodiac Signs?

If you want to delve more into zodiac signs.

Orlando Vietnamese Lunar New Year Events

I didn’t realize Orlando has such a huge Vietnamese population, there are tons of events.

More Fun Events for January!

Click here for my Instagram Guide listing more fun events in South Florida!

Filed Under: blog, Chinese New Year Tagged With: Chinese New Year, Miami Event, miami food scene, Miami foodies, outdoor food market, Smorgasburg Miami, Wok Star Eleanor Hoh, wynwood

How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Miami, 2021

February 11, 2021 By Eleanor Hoh 1 Comment

Welcome Chinese New Year with feasting, lion dances and a magnificent Light show, ENJOY!

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Chinese New Year is Friday February 12.
It’s Year of the Metal Ox. Celebrations go for 2 weeks culminating with Lantern Festival on February 26.

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Chinese New Year Radio Interview
WDNA  with radio host, Linda Gassenheimer
Ensure your luck through Chinese Year, get tips what to eat, do’s and don’ts.
Receive Chinese New Year gift for 50% discount to my online class here. Use code: LINDAG2021, all uppercase, expires February 14!

Here are some wonderful ways to celebrate Chinese New Year starting with…

ILLUMINATE CORAL GABLES
link to download map and artists bios

Do NOT miss this light exhibit!
Get yourself there!!! You’re welcome. 

A first of its kind stunning interactive art, video projections, and light sculptures will be activated on Chinese New Year, this Friday, Feb 12 in downtown Coral Gables. A free month-long exhibition with 8 amazing artworks to experience created by 16 local, national, and international artists. Artworks 24/7. 

Colorful, handcrafted, lit lantern “Fireflies” artfully hung from pedicabs by internationally acclaimed Chinese artist, Cai Guo-Qiang will be the first I want to see! 
Local Cuban artist Carlos Estevez with his animated, light projections, Urban Universes are best viewed when dark from 6-10pm, Wed.-Sun. 

This exhibit is curated by Lance Fung Collaboratives whom I’ve gotten to know and really enjoy his sense of humor. 

Then FEASTING…

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TRAN AN and Zitzsum (indoor/ outdoor)
This is the most fun collab!
Sunday, February 14th ONLY, takeout available
2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (or sell-out)

Announcing first-annual YEᗩᖇ Oᖴ TᕼE O᙭ socially-distanced festivities. Tran An will team up with Zitzsum for a Chinese New Year inspired collab that promises to ignite the senses. Chef Jon Nguyen of Tran An and Chef Pablo Zitzmann of Zitzsum(opening soon), will be serving up a-la-carte selections brimming with authentic and nostalgic flavors! The limited-release menu (see flyer) is designed to promote prosperity, longevity, unity, luck and other aspects of good fortune for the coming year. First come first serve. See you there!

2KoreanGirls (takeout only)
Ghost kitchen for pickup and delivery only
Check for hours on their website

2 Korean Girls is celebrating Lunar New Year with an exclusive Korean New Year dish offer, Impossible Kimchi Mandu ($10) and Spicy Crab Mandu ($12), only available this weekend for takeout and delivery. The Korean Dumplings are served with a side of Umma’s special Korean Teriyaki sauce for dipping.

To round out your New Year feast, order these dishes with cute names: OB, Original Bibimbap, Ribeye Bulgogi; Kimchi Fried Rice and Napa Cabbage Kimchi; Fish Better Have My Money! –Korean Miso Cod; Phat Buddha –  Adashah; Impos-Seoul-ible – Impossible Bulgogi Meatballs.

P.S. The gals use my cast iron wok and gas stove to cook your dishes, you’ll notice the superb flavors and textures people! In their words, “it’s a game changer!”

P.P.S. will post about them in separate blog, love story how they learnt to cook from their mom. 

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Palmar (indoor/outdoor)
Friday, Feb.12

Modern Chinese with a tropical vibe, like that. I couldn’t get a definitive, I think they have 3 special dishes for Chinese New Year and this is one of them, Fried Rice. So, call before you go!

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HAKKASAN at Fountainbleau Hotel, Miami Beach (indoor)
Lion Dance Friday, Feb.12, 8pm
$108 pp prix fixe, Feb.11-15

The Year of the Ox is centered around the principle of “Peace, Love and Sharing” with Chinese New Year itself falling on Valentine’s weekend this year. Dishes include The Celebration Garden, an authentic Cantonese salad made with Smoked eryngii mushroom carpaccio with bee pollen and plum dressing; ingredients renowned in China for bringing prosperity and good fortune. Other dishes include Double Treasure Fortune with Quail blossom puff paired with a Seafood jade dumpling; Braised Abalone Roasted Duck Fried Rice and more.

Signature cocktail – Fire and Grace – with Don Julio Reposado. 

P.S. Remembering when Hakkasan hosted a 13 course Yum Cha for my Wok Star Supper Club gathering. People still rave about it to this day. If interested in joining my gatherings, sign up for my free newsletter in right side bar —>>
so you’ll be first to know and get access.

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HUTONG in Brickell (indoor/outdoor)
Friday, Feb.12, lion dance, music 
$168 pp available only for this night

This is one of our favorite restaurants, decor, service and excellent execution.

Example of Chinese New Year feast:
WAGYU BEEF MILLEFEUILLE;
GOOD LUCK CHAO SHOU: Scallop & prawn wonton in a homemade chilli oil.

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PHUC YEA (indoor/outdoor)
Thursday, Feb. 11, lion dance
$55 pp with take-home surprises

5 course prix fixe menu like…
Five-Spiced Duck Confit with curried chickpeas, cranberries, water chestnuts;
Truffled Fried Rice and Bun Bo Hue made with oxtail, cha lua, cabbage, pineapple in a spicy beef broth.

$13 hand-crafted cocktails featuring Espolon Tequila, Montelobos Mezcal and Campari.

DJ set by La Negra Fabulosa  

MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL, Brickell (indoor/outdoor)
Lion Dance with beating drums, cymbals and gongs
Feb. 12, Feb. 13, 7pm

MO Bar + Lounge will serve Dan Dan Noodles including pork roasted peanuts, green onion, chili oil [USD 20] and Pork & Shrimp Shu Mai including tobiko and black truffle aioli [USD 16]. Specials are available February 1-15. 

“Sip for Luck” cocktail made with Oxley gin, sparkling sake, passion fruit, lemon and ginger syrup [USD 17].

La Mar by Gastón Acurio will serve Min Pao steamed buns filled with Chifa flavours, XO, scallops, lobster and water chestnut [USD 25] and Long Life Noodles including wok stir fried egg noodles, vegetables, duck, shrimp and pork [USD 55].

Filed Under: blog, Chinese New Year, Miami Events, Miami restaurant Tagged With: "Chinese food", "Miami Chinese Restaurants", Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year Miami 2021, Coral Gables Art Exhibit, Miami Art, Wok Star Eleanor Hoh, Year of Ox 2021

Chinese New Year 2020 Roundup in Miami by Wok Star Eleanor Hoh

January 22, 2020 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

The most comprehensive round up of Miami Chinese restaurants and events to celebrate Year of the Rat!

Biltmore Hotel, Granada Ballroom, Coral Gables
Friday, Jan.24: 7pm
Specialty Cocktail, Chinese Buffet Dinner, Dancing, Lucky Charms and Fun.
$10 Cash Bar for all other libations.
Members: $45; General Public: $55
Must purchase tickets online. Tickets will not be sold at the door!
MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND
Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chinese-new-year-at-the-biltmore-tickets-86331727521

Black Brick, Midtown
Jan.25: Regular menu, special prize to anyone who dines there that night.
Some of my favorites there: Cumin Lamb Chops, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Asian Eggplant, Wok Green Beans. 
Visit: http://www.midtownchinese.com/

Chinese Cultural Foundation, South Kendall
Sunday, Feb.16, 11am-6pm
$10 adult
Miami Dade College Kendall
Lots of activities, food and cultural shows.
Visit: http://www.chinesenewyearfestivalmiami.org/

China Town Miami, North Miami
Sat. Jan.25, 10-7pm
The 1st Chinese New Year celebration at Ifresh Market Parking Lot, new biggest Asian supermarket to open soon.

Food, performances, Dragon Dance, Sound healing demonstrations, and Chinese traditional clothing Photo Booth WITH MANY SURPRISES.
Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chinese-new-year-celebration-at-chinatown-miami-tickets-88180198347

Hakkasan – Wealth Pot dessert

Hakkasan, Miami Beach
Jan.25-Feb.8: Chinese New Year Menu available, see link below
1/25, 8pm : Lion Dance
Signature cocktail Cheng Zi
$98 (excl. tax, gratuity) Three course prix-fixe menu, highlights include: Golden treasure pockets with abalone and wild mushrooms, Scallops with taro mousseline and brown butter black bean sauce.

email: hakkasanreservations@fontainebleau.com
call: +1 786 276 1388 (after 12pm)
+1 877 326 7412 (before 12pm)
Visit: https://hakkasan.com/miami/menu/#chinese-new-year

Golden Marquess, Hollywood
Monday, Jan.27: 6:30-7:30pm Lion Dance
Regular menu
Visit: http://www.goldmarquess.com/menu.html

Hutong Miami, Brickell
1/25 9:15pm Dragon dance, passing out Chinese toy drums to waken the lions.

Regular menu. Elegant and beautiful. Same a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Try Dim Sum Platter (see my review here) or Peking Duck, the experience is exquisite. 
Visit: https://www.hutong-miami.com/

Jaya at The Setai, South Beach
Regular menu. Beautiful setting, sit by patio. 
Visit: https://www.thesetaihotels.com/en-us/hotels/miami-beach/dining

Kon Chau, South Miami
Sunday, Jan.26: 12pm Lion Dance
Regular Menu.
Visit: https://www.konchauchinese.com/

KOMODO, Brickell
Contemporary South East Asian cuisine with hanging Peking Ducks as you enter. Regular menu.
Visit: https://www.komodomiami.com/

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Brickell
Jan.25-Feb.3
Monday – Friday, 5 pm to 8 pm at MO Bar + Lounge
$25 Dim Sum Buffet.
Featured delicacies include spring rolls and Shu Mei paired with sweet chili sauce and lemongrass. No reservtions required. $17 “Good Fortune” cocktail
OR
Chinese New Year Specials at La Mar by Gastón Acurio. 
$15 pork and shrimp wonton with tamarind sauce 
$59 steamed brazino with fermented soy beans sauce, Chinese mushrooms, vegetables and fried rice.
Visit: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/brickell-key/fine-dining

Mr. Chow, Miami Beach
Regular menu. I’ve only experienced their London restaurant. Can’t believe it. 
Visit: https://www.mrchow.com/restaurant-miami-menu-map

Palmar, Wynwood
Tuesday, Jan. 28
$59 Top secret, set dinner menu, with Chef from Jaguar. Will be unveiling a new Chinese mole.  Very small, so reservations a MUST. 
Visit: https://www.palmarmiami.com/

Phuc Yea, North Miami
1/25: 8:30pm lion dance 
$39 includes a complimentary cocktail, goodie bag, fortune tellers.
Lunar New Year Party with Campari featuring cocktails & DJ. Viet-cajun cuisine with pop-up food stations: a whole hog china, chicken & veggie curry station, cajun fried rice, summer & veggie rolls. 
Visit: https://chinesenewyearpy.eventbrite.com or call (305) 602-3710

Tanuki, South Beach
Jan. 23 – Jan. 25
Chinese New Year Feast, two prix-fixed menus… 
First menu: $45 pp, one welcome cocktail, bottomless sake (for up to two hours), 12 pieces of dim sum and gyoza and one dessert. 
Second menu: $55 pp, one welcome cocktail, bottomless sake (for up to two hours), one appetizer or maki;  one main course, and a special Chinese New Year dessert. 
Visit: https://www.tanukimiami.com/

The Wharf, Miami River
1/25: 12-6pm
Dragon Dance, $12 Lychee Mojitos all day
EATS BY: Lung Yai Thai Tapas, MOJO Donuts + MOJO Donuts Ice Cream by Hershey’s, CRACKED by Chef Adrianne, La Santa Taquería, Spris Artisan Pizza, OG Ceviche Seafood & Grill
Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chinese-new-year-celebration-at-the-wharf-miami-tickets-88067005785

Tony Chan’s Water Club, Biscayne Bay, Edgewater, inside Grand Bay Hotel
Sunday, 1/26: 8:30pm Lion Dance
Regular menu
Visit: http://www.tonychans.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tony-chans-table-menu-20151.pdf

Tropical Chinese, South Miami
1/24 7:30pm Lion dance 
1/25 8:15pm Lion dance
Regular menu this year
Visit: http://www.tropicalchinesemiami.com/

Filed Under: blog, Chinese New Year, Miami restaurant Tagged With: "Chinese New Year 2020", "Chinese New Year Roundup", "Miami Chinese food", "Miami Chinese Restaurants", "Year of Rat"

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