Fill your plate and celebrate the Lunar New Year in Charleston

Several Charleston restaurants are offering special Lunar New Year menus.

A vibrant plate with crispy egg rolls, sliced green onions, and a dipping sauce. Nearby are dumplings and a vegetable stir-fry, conveying a delicious, fresh meal.

Kick off the Year of the Horse with a week of Lunar New Year specials at Beautiful South.

Photo by Andrew Cebulka

The Lunar New Year is approaching, and although its official dates vary across Asian cultures, it’s a celebration of the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar.

Keep reading for a few ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Beautiful South
Lunar New Year prix fixe dinner | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | $95+ | Join the story-driven experience highlighting classic holiday dishes like dumplings (wealth), long uncut noodles (long life), and whole fish + duck (abundance and unity).

Lunar New Year specials | Sunday, Feb.15-Monday, Feb. 23 | Price of ourchase | Indulge in daily specials with traditional dishes like shrimp and snow pea (happiness and good fortune) and red braised pork belly in broth (strength and abundance).

Two Bit Club
Red Envelope Campaign | Monday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 22 | Price of purchase | This event is in celebration of the Vietnamese New Year and inspired by the tradition of gifting red envelopes for good fortune. Guests will receive a sealed red envelope at the end of their meal with a surprise offer redeemable in March. Prizes will range from complimentary sides, small plates, and desserts to lunch or dinner for two. We’re hoping for the grand prize, which is a two-night stay at Hotel Richemont plus dinner for two at Two Bit Club.

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