MŌLÌ & Andy Yu Celebrate Lunar New Year in Greenwich: Dim Sum Brunch & Festivities

An all-new Dim Sum brunch launches on Sunday, February 11th with food and drink specials honoring Lunar New Year traditions. The celebratory launch event will also include a Lion Dance performance and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. 

Traditionally, the Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration and concludes with a lantern festival marking the end of the celebrations. To honor their native traditions, award-winning restaurateurs K Dong and Chef Steven Chen will celebrate at their newest restaurant MŌLÌ (moligreenwich.com) with the launch of a new dim sum brunch menu and a live Lion Dance performance on Sunday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. The team partnered with Fashion Designer and Philanthropist, Andy Yu to elevate the celebration and infuse a whimsical dish to the new Sunday brunch menu. 

MOLI's dim sum brunch menu will feature traditional Lunar New Year dishes and include Yu's artisan dumplings that were recently featured on Matha Stewart's cooking show, Martha Cooks. During the Martha Cooks episode that aired in December, Yu, known for his exquisite creations and artistic expression, showcased his exceptional culinary prowess by presenting his exquisite flower dumplings. Yu aspires to utilize the power of food, art, and culture as a means to connect and unite different societies. In addition to food and fashion, Yu is known for his philanthropy. A father of two based in Westchester County, Yu and his husband Dr. Evan Goldstein have dined at MŌLÌ with Clive Davis and Martha Stewart. His passion for food, culture, and art is exemplified through his Instagram (@49andrewyu).

"Our goal is to celebrate our culture and share it with others in the community," said Dong. He continued, "Andy is talented and has great ideas, it's been a real pleasure working with him to bring the celebration to life in town. Our team is excited to present new food and drink specials at the restaurant in celebrating the Year of the Dragon. I hope the community enjoys our Lion Dance and we encourage people to visit the restaurant to take part in the festivities." Dong has previously partnered with many organizations through his other restaurants Hinoki and Miku including Rowayton Seafood, Tony's at the J House, and The Village. 

Greenwich First Selectman, Fred Camillio, will join the celebration at MOLI. "I am so proud to be in a diverse community that celebrates cultures from around the world," said Camillo. He continued, "It's wonderful to have restaurants and businesses in town that attract people from all over making Greenwich Avenue a worldwide destination". For the Town of Greenwich, this will be an inaugural celebration honoring Lunar New Year. 

MŌLÌ plans to extend specials throughout the month and sell one-of-a-kind souvenirs that will feature the Year of the Dragon and restaurant brand. Proceeds from the dim sum brunch and a custom Year of the Dragon souvenirs will support a non-profit organization selected by the restaurant in partnership with Yu. The souvenirs can be purchased at the restaurant on February 11th and brunch reservations can be made on the MOLI website (moligreenwich.com). For more information please visit MŌLÌ online and follow on social media. @moligreenwich