This year the Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 10 and starts the Year of the Dragon. Traditionally, the Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration and concludes with a lantern festival marking the end of the celebrations. To honor their native traditions, award-winning restaurateurs K Dong and Chef Steven Chen will celebrate at their newest restaurant Mōlì with the launch of a new dim sum brunch menu and a live Lion Dance performance on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. The team partnered with fashion designer and philanthropist Andy Yu to elevate the celebration and infuse a whimsical dish to the new Sunday brunch menu.
Moli’s dim sum brunch menu will feature traditional Lunar New Year dishes and include Yu’s artisan dumplings.
Yu aspires to utilize the power of food, art and culture as a means to connect and unite different societies. In addition to food and fashion, Yu is known for his philanthropy. His passion for food, culture and art is exemplified through his Instagram (@49andrewyu).
“Our goal is to celebrate our culture and share it with others in the community,” said Dong.
Greenwich First Selectman, Fred Camillio, will join the celebration at Moli. “I am so proud to be in a diverse community that celebrates cultures from around the world,” said Camillo. “It’s wonderful to have restaurants and businesses in town that attract people from all over making Greenwich Avenue a worldwide destination.”
Mōlì plans to extend specials throughout the month and sell one-of-a-kind souvenirs that will feature the Year of the Dragon and restaurant brand. Proceeds from the dim sum brunch and a custom Year of the Dragon souvenirs will support a nonprofit organization selected by the restaurant in partnership with Yu. The souvenirs can be purchased at the restaurant on Feb. 11 and brunch reservations can be made on the Moli website moligreenwich.com.
Yu’s journey to success began at a young age, inspired by his father’s career, which exposed him to diverse cultures and experiences around the world. This early exposure ignited his passion for creativity and fueled his desire to create beautiful and timeless designs. Now based in the Westchester County community of Katonah, Yu has seamlessly blended his artistic vision with the local fabric.
