Tidbits Tidbits (February 11, 2005)

CHINESE NEW YEAR . . .

Trader Vic's will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a performance by the award-winning Yao Kung Mon School of Kung Fu Lion Dancers. The troupe will present two half-hour shows this Sunday between 7 and 8 p.m.

Now through Sunday, Trader Vic's will also serve a three-course Chinese-influenced dinner. The menu will feature specialties prepared in the Han Dynasty style. The prix fixe dinner will be $40 per person (tax and gratuity additional). Trader Vic's is located at 4269 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. For reservations or information please call (650) 849-9800.

The Young Lion Dancers will perform at Ming's on Feb. 20 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. The dancers, ages 4 to 16 years, are from the Chinese Community Center of the Peninsula in Palo Alto.

Ming's Chef Vincent Li will give a Chinese almond cookie demonstration. The event will also feature food writer Grace Young, author of "The Breath of a Wok." Young will speak about Chinese New Year's traditions and show photos of China and Hong Kong from her book. All events are free. Ming's Chinese Cuisine and Bar is located at 1700 Embarcadero Road (East) in Palo Alto. For reservations or information call 650-856-7700 or visit www.mings.com.

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