Chinese New Year: Where to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Miami
2022 represents the Year of the Tiger, an animal that symbolizes strength, power and prosperity in the Chinese zodiac.
In China, there is no difference between the Chinese New Year and the Lunar New Year. These two phrases both refer to the Spring Festival (春节 chūnjié).
In China, where Lunar New Year celebrations can last up to 16 days, the color red represents happiness, success, vitality, beauty and good luck — which is why most Lunar New Year products feature red coloring.
So where and how do you celebrate the Year of The Tiger in Miami?
Design District- Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:30 PM
Stop by the Palm Court on February 1st to celebrate the Year of the Tiger for the Lunar New Year. Lion dancers will start their performance in Palm Court and dance their way through the District, ending in Paradise Plaza. Palm Court 140 NE 39th St Miami FL, 33137
Coconut Grove BID -is hosting a Chinese New Year block party celebration on Fuller Street from 6-9 pm on Saturday, February 5th.
Eleanor Hoh (aka Wokstar) has joyfully collaborated on this event which kicks off with the symbolic Lion Dance with Master Li.
RSVP for FREE on this Eventbrite LINK
Plenty of Red Packets with gift certificates, multi-cultural music acts, live performances, 8 restaurant Asian dining options featuring Planta Queen, Minty Z, Sushi Garage, Duck ‘N Sum where you can dine in or take out and dine on tables set up under lanterns on Fuller Street for outdoor dining and more fun details to be revealed soon.
Follow @wokstar and @coconutgrovemiami on Instagram for updates and more details.
Hakkasan- Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach will kick-off the Year of the Tiger with the traditional Lion Dance on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. at 8 pm Lion troupes will make their way from the hotel's iconic Bleau Bar all the way to the restaurant where the lion will dance through the intimate latticed woodwork cages, offering symbolic expressions of luck, fortune, wisdom and joy.
From Friday, January 28th - Sunday, February 6th, a limited-edition menu created by International Chef de Cuisine, Jian Loo will be available at Hakkasan. The prix fixe menu is priced at $138 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) for parties of two or more. The menu includes a series of traditional dishes to bring prosperity and luck. Hakkasan 4441 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL
Phuc Yea- On Tuesday, February 1st, Phuc Yea will be celebrating the Year of the Tiger with an interactive “dine-around”, drinks, and more. Priced at $65 per person (excluding tax and service) with two seating options, 7PM-8PM and 8PM-9PM, the festive celebration will feature five stations scattered around the restaurant where guests can sample several PY signature dishes.
Guests are also encouraged to indulge in the 3-hour open bar featuring specialty cocktails made with Espolon Tequila, Montelobos Mezcal, Appleton Rum, Russell’s 10 Bourbon, Aperol and Campari for $55pp. The restaurant’s a la carte menu will not be served on 2/1/22. The night will also feature a traditional dragon dance (8:45PM), DJ, and some take-home surprises. Phuc Yea 7100 Biscayne Boulevard. Miami, FL
CH’I- For the first week of February, a Chinese New Year celebration will be in full effect at CH’I in Brickell City Centre with a specially curated prix fixe menu at $75 per person available in addition to the a la carte menu. The four course menu includes Vegetable Spring Rolls, Crispy Chicken Wontons, Tuna Tataki Tostada, CHI’s Dim Sum, CH’I Fried Chicken Chi Jau Kai, and Peking Roasted Duck among a few others. On February 1st, the first day of Chinese New Year, there will be a dragon show taking place in addition to a DJ spinning tunes all night long. CH’I- Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave, 3rd Floor #339a/#339b, Miami, FL 33131
Mandarin Oriental- From February 1st through February 6th, Mandarin Oriental, Miami will celebrate Chinese New Year throughout the property and will culminate with a traditional lion’s dance performance on Saturday February 5th at 8 pm. The hotel’s lobby will be decorated with red Chinese red lanterns and a giant lucky tree trimmed with red envelopes. MO Bar + Lounge will feature a special cocktail appropriately named Easy Tiger in honor of the Year of the Tiger. La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Executive Chef Diego Oka will showcase several food specials in addition to the full a la carte menu. Mandarin Oriental- 500 Brickell Key Drive. Miami FL.
Tanuki- The modern pan-Asian restaurant on Miami Beach will celebrate Chinese New Year with a special roll, the Lobster Tiger Roll ($24) - available from February 1st through February 6th. Additionally, on February 1st, each guest will receive a special red envelope filled with various gifts including vouchers for free cocktails, appetizers and desserts. Tanuki 1080 Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33139
I think we all could use a little strength, power and prosperity this Year of The Tiger, so go out and enjoy!.