Lunar New Year

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Thrillist is ringing&nbsp;in the Lunar New Year with a collection of guides, profiles, and features all related&nbsp;to how it is celebrated in communities around the country.

Celebrating Lunar New Year: Guides, Profiles, Features & More

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Drink

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Some people maneuver themselves into the world of spirit-making from positions in the service industry.

This Bright Red Gin Is an Ode to the Native Plants of Vietnam

Los Angeles

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Lifestyle

Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations across Asia and the Asian diaspora.

The Ultimate Guide to Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

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News

For Lunar New Year, Panda Express is giving customers the opportunity to win discounts, free food, and big gift cards through a new online game.

Panda Express Is Giving Away Free Food for Lunar New Year

New York

Since the 1870s, Manhattan’s downtown neighborhood of Chinatown has served as a hub of community, love, and culture in New York City.

The Best Restaurants in NYC’s Chinatown

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They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but this traditional Lunar New Year decoration begs to differ.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Home with This DIY Money Tree Decoration

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In case you hadn’t heard, it’s the Year of the Tiger, baby.

12 Asian-Owned Food Brands to Shop During Lunar New Year (and All Year Long)

Chicago

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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago, According to a Local Expert

Washington DC

For people across the globe, the first of this month marks the start of the new year and an occasion for indulging in some of the best food of the year.

Where to Find DC’s Best Dumplings, According to the City’s Top Chefs

February 1 marks the beginning of Lunar New Year, and Fly by Jing is here to help you usher in The Year of The Tiger in style.

Fly By Jing’s Lunar New Year Collection Has Everything You Need to Make Hot Pot at Home

Dallas

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Dallas chef Uno Immanivong has been feeding hungry locals since her first restaurant, Chino Chinatown, touched down in December 2013.

Chef Uno Immanivong’s Guide to Celebrating Lunar New Year in Dallas

Austin

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Anyone who lives in Austin has undoubtedly heard of Jane Ko, AKA A Taste of Koko.

Lunar New Year

This Bright Red Gin Is an Ode to the Native Plants of Vietnam

Sip this Sông Cái Distillery spirit like it’s a dram of amaro.

The Ultimate Guide to Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

The best ways to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, from luxurious dinners to street fairs and retail therapy.

Panda Express Is Giving Away Free Food for Lunar New Year

Play the Good Fortune Scratcher Game to win big.

The Best Restaurants in NYC’s Chinatown

Institutions and TikTok favorites for Lunar New Year and all-year round.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Home with This DIY Money Tree Decoration

It symbolizes wealth, auspiciousness, and good fortune in Chinese culture—things we could all use a little more of in 2022.

12 Asian-Owned Food Brands to Shop During Lunar New Year (and All Year Long)

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by supporting some of our favorite Asian-owned food and beverage brands in the country.

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago, According to a Local Expert

Chef Edward Kim dishes on his family traditions, the city’s top Asian restaurants, and how to toast the Year of the Tiger in Chicago.

Where to Find DC’s Best Dumplings, According to the City’s Top Chefs

We tapped local chefs from spots like Maketto, Moon Rabbit, Lucky Danger, and more to help us find the city’s best dumplings.

Fly By Jing’s Lunar New Year Collection Has Everything You Need to Make Hot Pot at Home

The brand’s latest release includes a new tabletop electric hot pot plus exclusive bundles of its best selling and limited edition products.

Chef Uno Immanivong’s Guide to Celebrating Lunar New Year in Dallas

The Red Stix Asian Street Food chef dishes on Dallas’ top Asian restaurants and how she’s carrying on her family traditions.

Food Blogger Jane Ko on Austin’s Top Asian Restaurants and the City's Culinary Evolution

The author and influencer on her culinary journey, Austin’s growing Asian population, and the best places to eat for Lunar New Year and beyond.