Yaamava’ Resort & Casino partners with celebrity chef for Lunar New Year celebrations

Festivities will include a specialized Lunar New Year menu at the property’s Hong Bao Kitchen restaurant and performances from Taiwanese artist Richie Jen.
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- Food Network celebrity chef Jet Tila will take over Hong Bao Kitchen in order to oversee the specialized menu from January 29 until February 25
- The celebrations will also include casino gaming promotions and cultural performances throughout the property
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has begun its Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake celebrations by introducing a specialized menu at its Hong Bao Kitchen restaurant in partnership with Food Network celebrity chef Jet Tila.
“I am beyond excited to partner with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to celebrate Lunar New Year in such a vibrant way,” Tila said.
“The Year of the Snake is all about transformation, and I’m bringing my own twist to traditional Asian flavors at Hong Bao Kitchen. It’s going to be an incredible journey of creativity, celebration and of course, delicious food. I can’t wait to share this unique experience with guests at Yaamava’ and the Southern California community!”
Tila will take over Hong Bao Kitchen from January 29 through February 25, in which he will instill a specialized Lunar New Year menu including options such as golden purse wonton soup, long life noodles and tangerine beef.
The celebration of the Lunar New Year season at Yaamava’ will continue resort-wide with casino gaming promotions, cultural performances and shows from Taiwanese musical artist Richie Jen at the Yaamava’ Theater on February 8 and 9.
Good to know: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino received recognition by AAA Five Diamond on December 31, earning a place on the AAA Five Diamond list
“What an incredible opportunity to collaborate with Chef Jet Tila and bring his culinary vision to Yaamava’ in celebration of Lunar New Year,” Yaamava’ Resort & Casino VP of Culinary Operations Oliver Wolf said.
“This partnership allows our guests to experience a truly special dining adventure that blends tradition and modern flair. We’re thrilled to have this elevated, one-of-a-kind menu as part of many amazing offerings for the season at Yaamava’.”
Yaamava’ rewards members will also have the opportunity to win a custom-designed snake timepiece made by Southern California-based jewelers.
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