On the Plate: Upcoming Food and Wine Events

January 29: First Day of the Lunar New Year -- Year of the Dog
There's plenty going on to celebrate the Lunar New year, but of course we're focused on the food. Explore Chinatown's site has a list of restaurants offering special feasts for the occasion, including Gothamist favorite Fuleen Seafood, and explains the different foods that are traditionally eaten as part of the celebration.

January 31: Chef Tasting Series at Appellation: Marc Meyer
Join Mark Meyer from Cookshop as he kicks off the Chef Tasting Series for his next door neighbor, Appellation Wine and Spirits, a wine shop specializing in organic and biodynamic wines. He will prepare selections from Cookshop’s snack menu which Appellation will pair with one red and one white wine. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 156 Tenth Avenue. The event is free, but please register sending an email to info(at)appellationnyc.com with subject “Chef Meyer Tasting” or call 212.741.9474.

Restaurant Week
We've mentioned it before, but the clock is ticking. You can still get three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 or three-course dinners for $35.00 this week through Friday, January 27, and next week, January 30 through February 3. Make reservations online at Open Table.