Lunar New Year celebrations are in full bloom across SoFlo, and two local spots are putting their own spin on the holiday. From Wynwood to Fort Lauderdale, these restaurants are combining tradition\u2014and a lot of flavor\u2014to the big celebration.<\/p>\n
The Chinese Lunar New Year is celebrated all around the world with lots of color and, of course, yummy food.<\/p>\n
Celebrating the fire horse year is Wayan in Wynwood.<\/p>\n
Ochi Latjuba-Vongerichten, co-owner\/founder Wayan: \u201cThe restaurant is basically Indonesian cuisine with the French technique.\u201d<\/p>\n
For a limited time, this very flavorful spot will be offering a celebratory feast.<\/p>\n
Ochi Latjuba-Vongerichten: \u201cIt\u2019s common that we celebrate the Chinese New Year with the tumpeng. It\u2019s like a mountain with a cone shape, like when you\u2019re going to the top of the mountain, you\u2019re successful, right?\u201d<\/p>\n
Surrounding the prosperity rice at the center of a handmade platter are sizzling skewers.<\/p>\n
Ochi Latjuba-Vongerichten: \u201cWith two satays, one shrimp satay, and then one lamb satay. Our fried chicken, pork ribs, krupuk, which is Indonesian shrimp chips, bok choy, brussels sprouts, and a variety of sambal sauces.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sipping and munching family style is the way to go.<\/p>\n
Ochi Latjuba-Vongerichten: \u201cYou have to experience this all together as a family, friends, or co-workers. We\u2019re a little bit different and special.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lions are getting ready to party. Temple Street Eatery celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year \u2014 and everyone\u2019s invited.<\/p>\n
Diego Ng: \u201cSo on Feb. 28, we\u2019re gonna throw a big block party. We have amazing friends coming in.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s all going on in the parking lot outside the restaurant.<\/p>\n
Diego Ng: \u201cFor that day, we\u2019re going to be having three different food stations where people can come and pick up the different styles of food.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s really a neighborhood happening for friends and for family. You\u2019ll get some of the eatery\u2019s most popular Asian dishes \u2014 egg rolls, spring rolls, and steamed dumplings. There\u2019ll be some surprises, as well.<\/p>\n
Diego Ng: \u201cIt\u2019s a Chino-Latino mix we\u2019re gonna be having lechon de caja china right outside.\u201d<\/p>\n
What that is is crispy roast pork with Chinese-style seasoning, sliced into bite-sized pieces of heaven, and there\u2019s more.<\/p>\n
Diego Ng: \u201cWe have birria ramen that has a little chino-mexicano-like mix into it, so a lot of flavors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The party peaks with the lion dance.<\/p>\n
Diego Ng: \u201cTo bring in the new year, we\u2019re going to be having the lion dance performance. Pretty much bringing in the new year with a lot of luck and a lot of health and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n
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