The Year of the Dragon is upon us. Here’s how to toast the Lunar New Year in Las Vegas.
Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens are all dressed up for the Year of the Dragon until March 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Watch Yau Kung Moon perform beautiful Chinese dragon and lion dances at ARIA’s main valet on Friday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. The performance will feature traditional Southern Shaolin Kung Fu, a more than 1,000-year-old martial arts practice. Then, book a table at Blossom to indulge in the special Chinese New Year Lucky Menu featuring pan-fried mochi rice, braised pork belly, Cantonese-style squab and other favorites.
Dine inside a space inspired by the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees at The Garden Table at Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
On display through March 2, Infinite Prosperity: The Year of the Dragon at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a stunning exhibition of Asian architecture, wonder and culture. The vision of designer Ed Libby and Bellagio’s talented horticulture experts, the exhibit blooms with fabulous floral displays and vibrant decor. To celebrate in style, reserve The Garden Table for an elegant dim sum lunch or dinner crafted by Bellagio’s Pan-Asian restaurant Noodles. Available for up to four guests, diners will feast in a space that pays homage to the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees. Book a table here or call 702.693.7317. Bellagio will also offer guests entertaining dragon and lion dances at its main entrance valet on Friday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m., along with special Chinese New Year menus at Jasmine restaurant.
Lively dragon and lion dances performed by Yau Kung Moon will brighten up the porte-cochere at MGM Grand on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy specialty Lunar New Year menus at Morimoto Las Vegas and Grand Wok Noodle Bar.
Pan-Asian restaurant La La Noodle at Park MGM is toasting the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb 10, with two unique dishes—the Three Treasure Hot Pot (steak, lobster and prawns with ginger and scallions) and the Malay tomato duck curry (a half roasted duck with cherry tomatoes, lemongrass and Malay curry sauce).
Sip The Lucky Dragon cocktail at Gatsby's Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas. PHOTO BY @FOTOFOTOJOSE
On Saturday, Feb. 10, stop by Aqua Seafood & Caviar Restaurant to enjoy an a la carte Lunar New Year menu. Curated by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hergatt, dishes include crispy noodles with stir-fried lobster, crispy beef, Asian steamed red snapper with ginger and green onions, crispy green beans with XO sauce and refreshing watermelon juice. Book a table here. Toast the affair by stopping by Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge post-dinner to enjoy The Lucky Dragon cocktail or The Carraway, available exclusively on Feb. 10. There will also be a dragon and lion dance taking place throughout the property beginning at 6 p.m.
If you prefer a morning celebration, visit Genting Palace, which will wow guests with an indulgent Lunar New Year dim sum brunch on Feb. 9, 10, 16 and 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..—with new daily menus.
Finally, if you’re celebrating at home, visit Lady M to purchase its limited-edition Lunar New Year gift box featuring six beautiful confections—roasted almonds, coconut chocolates, melon pearls, sesame crunch, coconut crepes and earl gray crepes—plus five lucky red envelopes and a display of spinning plum blossoms.
Order the Gold Dragon Bruce Lee cupcake from Sprinkles. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Make your Lunar New Year sweet by ordering limited-time cupcake offerings from Sprinkles. From Jan. 22 to Feb. 11, Sprinkles will offer an a la carte Gold Dragon Bruce Lee cupcake layered with red velvet cake, slivered almonds, a Double Dragon almond cookie crust and almond cream cheese frosting. You can also opt for the Lunar New Year box bundle, which includes three red velvet, three strawberry, three dark chocolate and three Gold Dragon Bruce Lee cupcakes, plus eight Lunar New Year envelopes and a special Lunar New Year gift.
Feel the vibrant energy of the holiday’s good fortune and prosperity during commemorative lion dances and colorful decor at Station Casinos properties across Las Vegas. Dances will take place at Palace Station (on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m.); Durango Casino & Resort (on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.); Green Valley Ranch, Resort & Spa (on Monday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.); and at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa (on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.).
Visit China Poblano by José Andrés from Feb. 5 to 18 to enjoy dishes that bring wealth and prosperity in the Year of the Dragon. The celebratory menu includes Dragon and Pearls—fried lobster, salted duck egg, forbidden rice, lime-cured trout roe and green onion—and the vodka-spiked Tale of the Dragon cocktail, among other specialties. Make a reservation here.
The Year of the Dragon comes to life at The Shops at Crystals. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
When you’re not browsing boutiques from over 50 luxury brands, The Shops at Crystals invites you to enjoy its larger-than-life Year of the Dragon display in the heart of the shopping center. A Buddha vignette will also be displayed on the first level near Prada, and red paper lanterns will illuminate hanging trees on the second floor across from Cartier. Enjoy a ceremonial lion dance inside the center on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m.
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