Heritage Partners with Chef Will Lew and MAMAintheKitchen to Host Lunar New Year Dinner

Ring in the Year of the Snake with an exclusive dining experience that honours the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year while supporting a vital local cause. On Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20, Heritage Restaurant and Bar will host two fundraising dinners with celebrated chefs Will Lew of Pacific Reach and Sharon Chan of MAMAintheKitchen, along with a group of local suppliers and sponsors. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Vancouver’s historic Chinatown.

The Year of the Snake, associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation, provides a fitting backdrop for this gathering at Heritage’s newest location, 4242 Main Street. In the spirit of celebration and giving back, guests are invited to begin their evening at 6 p.m. and indulge in a four-course seated dinner featuring 13 unique dishes that honour the cultural richness and culinary heritage of the Lunar New Year. Beverages will be available à la carte.

The menu, collaboratively designed by the Heritage team, Chef Lew, and Chef Chan, showcases creations that reflect their shared cultural backgrounds while highlighting each chef’s unique culinary philosophy. The auspicious feast will be crafted using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients generously donated by renowned local purveyors such as Canadian Kelp Resources, Canadian Pacifico Seaweed, Clear Ocean Seafood, Fanny Bay Oysters, Gastronomers Garden / Misebloom, Golden Eagle Sablefish, Hook & Herd Distribution, Kenji Seafood, Legends Haul, MAMAintheKitchen, Ocean Wise, Oyster & King, and West Coast Wild Scallops.

Highlights from the meal include signature dishes such as Salted Egg Yolk Crusted Pork Belly appetizer with crab salad; Heritage’s handmade noodles for longevity and signature BBQ chicken (symbolizing unity); and, for dessert, a trio of Sesame Balls, Mandarin Mousse, and a creatively re-interpreted Lunar New Year tradition – Nin Gou Rice Cakes – symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Guests will also enjoy live performances throughout the evening by acclaimed local artists Marie Hui and Kristin Fung, adding an enriching element to the festivities.

“Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate heritage, community, and generosity,” says Paul Zhang, owner of Heritage Restaurant and Bar. “We are honoured to host this event, bringing people together over incredible food and music while supporting the meaningful work of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.”

This limited-seating event offers a unique opportunity to embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake while contributing to the preservation and revitalization of Chinatown. Tickets are $98 per person (including tax; gratuity is additional), and optional drink pairings are available à la carte. All profits from the dinners will directly support the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s cultural preservation and economic development initiatives.

To purchase tickets for the Lunar New Year collaborative fundraiser dinners at Heritage Restaurant and Bar, please visit https://www.eatheritage.ca/event-list.

HERITAGE x CHEF WILL LEW x MAMAINTHEKITCHEN LUNAR NEW YEAR POP-UP MENU
$98 pp including tax, gratuity additional; beverages available a la carte

Welcome Dishes

Fanny Bay Oysters (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Pomelo, honey ginger citrus, kumquat, gold flakes
Beef Tartare (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
MAMA Shrimp Garlic Chili Oil, green onion ginger sauce, pickled mustard stem, bamboo shoot, taro chips, crab floss
Oceanwise MAMA Siu Mai (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Spot prawns, wild mushroom, sablefish, pork, trout caviar
Heritage Peking Duck
Roasted duck with hoisin, cucumber, scallion, steamed crepe

Appetizers

Salted egg yolk-crusted pork Belly (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Crab salad, Chinese sour plum spiced honey glaze, xo garlic crisp, fried vermicelli, seaweed
“FAT CHOY HO SI” Fortune Kelp Pocket (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Smoked pork hock, dried oyster, black moss, lotus root, wild mushroom
“POPO SAN NIN LO BAK GO” (Grandma’s New Year Turnip Cake) (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
XO sauce turnip cake, scallops, braised octopus, mushroom, Lap Cheong, pickled red radish & shallots, smoked hoisin
Wild Pink Scallops(Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Uni curry cream, scallion oil, fresh lime leaves, five spice butter focaccia

Entrees
Heritage noodle
Fresh handmade noodles, house special sauce
Heritage BBQ
Roasted chicken 
Golden catch sweet & sour festive fried fish (co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Sweet & sour sauce, goji berry, red dates, spruce tips

Dessert
Chinese New Year Nin Gou Rice Cake (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Red dates, dried orange peel, burnt honey, osmanthus flowers, hawthorn
Heritage Sesame Balls
Black sesame balls
Mandarin Mousse (Co-created by Chef Will & Chef Sharon)
Mango Meringue, crystallized white chocolate and goji berry sponge cake

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ABOUT HERITAGE RESTAURANT AND BAR | Heritage Restaurant and Bar is an elevated take on the beloved Heritage Asian Eatery, now open on Main Street. Building on the success of its original location, the new restaurant blends traditional Chinese cuisine with innovative techniques, inventive cocktails, beer, and wine. With plans to expand seven days a week, Heritage Restaurant and Bar promises an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates tradition and modernity.

ABOUT HERITAGE ASIAN EATERY | Heritage Asian Eatery is a casual, creative restaurant featuring a blend of Far Eastern flavours. It uses locally sourced ingredients and modern, playful techniques. The restaurant first launched in 2016 at 1108 West Pender Street in the heart of Vancouver’s Financial District. This original take on Asian comfort foods paired with a fun and honest dining experience is available for sit-down, take-out, and delivery service seven days a week. It offers wine, beer, and a daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.

Heritage Main St.: 4242 Main Street, Vancouver B.C. V5V 3P9
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 4 p.m. to late

Heritage Pender: 1108 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4J6 | 778-737-1108
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.