Dining calendar: Lunar New Year parties and more food events

Chinese New Year at the Peterboro: Known for its American-Chinese menu and craft cocktails, this Cass Corridor restaurant will celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday with a special performance by the Detroit Lion Dance company at 5 p.m. Reservations suggested. 420 Peterboro, Detroit. (313) 462-8106. exploretock.com/the-peterboro-detroit.

Lunar New year party at Kuhnhenn Brewing Co.: With food, craft beverages and a DJ, this celebration features a roasted suckling pig, sushi, dumplings, noodles and more plus a lychee ginger mead, pineapple pale ale and tangerine dream cider. 6 p.m. Sat. 5919 Chicago, Warren. (586) 979-8361. Kbrewery.com.

Lunar New Year Dinner at Detroit Zen Center: A fundraiser for the center, this vegan meal will be prepared by Zen monks and presented buffet-style. 7-8:30 p.m. Sat. $35-$45 donation, or pay what you can. 3030 S. Casmere, Hamtramck. (313) 336-7738. Detroitzencenter.org to register.

Lunar New Year at Hanah: This swanky downtown destination Asian restaurant and steakhouse is encouraging guests to dress in red and black as they enjoy food and specialty cocktails, DJs and performances. VIP tables are available. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat. $35 and up. 607 Shelby, #100, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-at-hanah-tickets-803145278147.

Chinese New Year at Mon Jin Lau: Ring in the Year of the Dragon at this longstanding Chinese restaurant, which has hosted this party for more than 40 years. Tickets include a fixed-price multi-course dinner featuring five-spice short rib and Peking duck lettuce wrap, plus magicians, tarot card readers, firecrackers and the traditional Lion Dance. Reservations start at 6 p.m. Feb. 18. $69 adults, $35 ages 3-10. 1515 E. Maple, Troy. (248) 686-6262. eventbrite.com/e/the-chinese-new-year-celebration-at-mon-jin-lau-restaurant-all-ages-tickets-805769677797.

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More dining and food events

Norma G’s Drive-Thru pop-up at Yellow Light Donuts: When the brick-and-mortar Norma G’s restaurant closed, pop-ups were promised, and there’s one happening this week at this drive-thru doughnut shop. The a la carte menu features oxtail dinners, curry chicken dinners, jerk chicken tacos and jerk chicken salad. 6 p.m. Thurs. 14447 E. Jefferson, Detroit. (313) 469-7780. facebook.com/normagsdetroit.

Queen Kitc pop-up at Sous Terre: Chef Amber Beckem hosts a pop-up dinner at this Detroit bar and coffee shop. Next week she’ll serve an a la carte menu of Thai-inspired wraps, Cap’ n’ Crunch potatoes and pineapple fried rice. 5-10 p.m. Mon. and Feb. 19 and 26. 445 W. Forest, Detroit. Cafesousterre.com.

Super Sundae Bowl at Ray’s Ice Cream: Two Michigan companies have teamed up to offer a sweet mid-winter treat. The Super Sundae Bowl is Ray’s vanilla ice cream and butterscotch topping with Waterford-based Downey’s original sea salt kettle chips. It’s available in two sizes for $5.50 and $7.50 at Ray’s through Sunday. 4233 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak. Raysicecream.com.

Cocktails and Cuisine at Townsend Hotel: An annual fundraiser for Variety, the Children’s Charity of Detroit, this strolling dinner features cuisine from beloved area restaurants like Bella Piatti, Birmingham Pub, Joe Muer Seafood, Rugby Grille, Crispelli’s and Andiamo. Tickets also include an open bar and live music. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 15. $125-$225. 100 Townsend, Birmingham. (248) 258-5511. variety-detroit.com/special-events/variety-cocktails-cuisine.

Leap Day Wine Dinner at Oak & Reel: The focus of this dinner will be sustainability in wine. Sample climate-conscious wines from Italy, France, Spain and New Zealand with a five-course meal. 6 p.m. Feb. 29. $185 per person, includes five courses, six wines and gratuity. 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit. exploretock.com/oakandreel.

An evening with Corte Alla Flora at Café Cortina: Explore this winery in Tuscany, Italy, without ever leaving Michigan. This special dinner features dishes from the restaurant’s chef paired with wines from Corte All Flora. 6:15 p.m. March 4. $210 per person plus beverages, tax and gratuity. 30715 W. 10 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 474-3033 or info@cafecortina.com to reserve.

Other restaurant news

HopCat is coming to Partridge Creek: Project BarFly recently announced plans to open its first Macomb County HopCat location. The beer-centric bar and restaurant is expected to debut at the Mall at Partridge Creek this summer. Once open, it will be the 10th Michigan HopCat location. Hopcat.com.

Bacco adds Monday service: Last month, chef Luciano DelSignore announced he would close his longstanding Italian restaurant Bacco Ristorante on March 23. To keep up with the demand for reservations, the restaurant has expanded hours to include Monday nights. Book a table before it closes via the OpenTable app or contact the restaurant. 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. (248) 356-6600. Baccoristorante.com.

Melody Baetens