Wu Chow In Downtown Austin To Stage 3-Day 'Year Of The Dog' Bash

AUSTIN, TX — If you're still writing the Year of the Rooster on your checks to pay the bills, prepare soon to scribble instead the Year of the Dog. To make sure you remember, the culinary staff at Wu Chow in downtown Austin is poised to stage an elaborate reminder.

The Year of the Dog falls on Feb. 16, according to the Chinese calendar. Wu Chow will usher in the new year next month in a three-day celebration from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19.

The annual festivities begin with special Chinese New Year dinner dishes offered on Friday and Saturday evenings, restaurant officials said. Guests will be able to enjoy several signature dishes, including Beijing roast duck and lobster, with the celebration continuing with a Chinese New Year dim sum brunch special on Sunday, February 18, featuring additional menu specials.

The annual family-friendly event wraps up with a special celebration on Monday, Feb. 19, featuring fun festivities for the family, including Lion Dancers, temporary tattoos for the kids, and puppy adoption opportunities with Austin Pets Alive.

For more information about the celebration and menu specials, click here. Wu Chow is located at 500 W. 5th St.

About Wu Chow (provided text):

Wu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine. Wu Chow is located in the heart of downtown at 500 W. 5th #168. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner Monday through Thursday from 5 - 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 - 11 p.m.; and dim sum brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.WuChowAustin.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WuChowAustin.

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