Ring in the Year of the Snake with an exclusive dining experience honouring Lunar New Year’s rich traditions while supporting a vital local cause. On Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20, Heritage Restaurant and Bar will host two fundraising dinners in partnership with celebrated chefs Will Lew of Pacific Reach and Sharon Chan of MAMAintheKitchen, alongside a group of local suppliers and sponsors.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.
“Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate heritage, community, and generosity,” said Paul Zhang, owner of Heritage Restaurant and Bar. “We are honoured to host this event, bringing people together over incredible food and music while supporting the meaningful work of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.”
A news release said the Year of the Snake, associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation, provides a fitting backdrop for this gathering at Heritage’s newest location at 4242 Main Street. In the spirit of celebration and giving back, guests are invited to begin their evening at 6 p.m. and indulge in a four-course seated dinner spanning 13 unique dishes that honour the cultural richness and culinary heritage of Lunar New Year. Beverages will be available à la carte.
“The menu, collaboratively designed by the Heritage team, Chef Lew, and Chef Chan, showcases creations that reflect their shared cultural backgrounds while highlighting each chef’s unique culinary philosophy. The auspicious feast will be crafted using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, generously donated by renowned local purveyors such as Canadian Kelp Resources, Canadian Pacifico Seaweed, Clear Ocean Seafood, Fanny Bay Oysters, Gastronomers Garden / Misebloom, Golden Eagle Sablefish, Hook & Herd Distribution, Kenji Seafood, Legends Haul, MAMAintheKitchen, Ocean Wise, Oyster & King, and West Coast Wild Scallops,” said the news release.
“Highlights from the meal include signature dishes such as Salted Egg Yolk Crusted Pork Belly appetizer with crab salad; Heritage’s handmade noodles for longevity and signature BBQ chicken (symbolizing unity); and, for dessert, a trio of Sesame Balls, Mandarin Mousse, and a creatively re-interpreted Lunar New Year tradition – Nin Gou Rice Cakes – symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Guests will also enjoy live performances throughout the evening by acclaimed local artists Marie Hui and Kristin Fung, adding an enriching element to the festivities.”
To purchase tickets for the Lunar New Year collaborative fundraiser dinners at Heritage Restaurant and Bar, please visit https://www.eatheritage.ca/event-list.
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