Celebrate Chinese New Year at Big Bowl
Big Bowl’s Chinese New Year festivities to ring in 4709 pays homage to the most revered sign of the zodiac – the dragon – known for its great enthusiasm, intensity and passion.
The five-day celebration begins January 19 with a special menu of symbolic foods and culminates on the 23rd with a complimentary lunch or dinner for those born under the Year of the Dragon. Here’s the lineup of festivities at Big Bowl located at Reston Town Center,11915 Democracy Drive:
Symbolic Specials
January 19 through January 23
Executive Chef Marc Bernard presents a menu of specials inspired by the Year of the Dragon and the symbolic foods that the Chinese eat for a bountiful new year. Shrimp and chive dumplings with a fiery sauce in honor of the dragon, Cantonese style lobster for bounty and blood orange sorbet representing the color that sounds like wealth in Chinese will be among the choices. Expect lucky cocktails, too, such as the Red Dragon (a kid version will also be available).
Good Luck Gamble
January 20
Gambling is symbolic of fortune for the New Year. In the evening, each table can take a chance by rolling the dice. Whatever number comes up will be deducted in dollars from the check (dine-in only).
Make Way for Dumplings
January 21, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
A complimentary cooking class on making dumplings because they represent wealth and prosperity. All participants receive a complimentary bag of dumplings. Spots fill up fast so make a reservation by calling the restaurant directly at (707) 787-8852.
Happy Birthday to Me – Chinese New Year’s Eve
January 22
Part of Chinese New Year calls for acknowledging “everybody’s birthday,” a time when birth and renewal are celebrated. All guests receive a hóng bāo (lucky red envelope). Tucked inside will be a gift certificate for $10 or $25 to Big Bowl, or a card for a complimentary appetizer, dessert, housemade ginger ale or bottled Big Bowl sauce.
As customary in Chinese families, all children will receive a hóng bāo with a crisp $1 bill.
Lucky Dragon, Lucky You
January 23 – Chinese New Year’s Day
All guests born in the Year of the Dragon will receive a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée (dine-in only) on the first day of the New Year. Dragon years include 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and of course, 2012.
By: Laura Yee
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