Two years ago I wrote a post on Chinese New Year celebrations in Miami at the request of a reader. Today, I received an email asking if those places would likely hold celebrations this year. So, once again thanks to a reader, here are a few options for Chinese New Year in Miami. Chinese New Year starts on February 14 this year, year of the tiger.
Bamboo Garden
1232 NE 163 St., North Miami Beach
305.945.1722
This North Miami Beach restaurant will host a lion dance performance on Saturday, February 13 at 8:30 p.m.
Hakkasan
4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
1.877.326.7412
On February 14, a live lion dance with percussionists performed by Kung Fu experts will take place at 8:00 p.m. Six specialty dishes will also be offered for the occasion from February 11th through February 18th. These include: King Prawn in Supreme Stock, Pan-Fried Flounder with XO Soya Sauce, Braised Abalone with Preserved Oyster, Stewing Pork Shank, Claypot Rice with Wind Dried Sausage and Duck Liver, and Four Treasure Consommé with Cashew Nut Puff. Reservations highly recommended.
Kon Chau
8376 SW 40th St., Miami
305.553.7799
Lion dance performance on Sunday, February 14 at noon.
Mandarin Oriental
500 Brickell Key Drive
305.913.8358
Celebrate at the Mandarin Oriental on Monday, February 22 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity) includes food and lion and dragon dance performances at Cafe Sambal. Reservations are required.
South Garden
10855 S.W. 72nd Street, Miami
305.274.9099
Chinese New Year festivities will be held on Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. A special Chinese New Year’s menu will also be offered. Reservations required.
Tony Chan’s Water Club
1717 North Bayshore Drive, Miami
305.374.8888
Also celebrating after the weekend, Tony Chan’s Water Club will have a lion dance performance on Monday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Other events
22nd Annual Chinese New Year Festival
When: Saturday, February 21, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural Foundation
11011 SW 104 Street, Miami
Wok Star Chinese New Year Class
When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 – 12pm-3pm
Where: Arclinea, 3140 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables
Know of any other events? Pitch in.
Wow! Thank you so much, Paula! This is great and its exactly what I was looking for!
Thnx Paula for including me. As Chin. NY spans over 2 weeks, I scheduled another class Wed. Feb.24, 7pm-10pm at PEDINI in the Brickell area.
It sounds like Chinese New Year in Miami is lots of fun! : )