The Year of the Wood Snake has arrived, and Chicagoans all over town are preparing to celebrate the new year in the coming weeks. Naturally, now is as good a time as any to patronize the many excellent restaurants in Chicago’s Chinatown and the Vietnamese stretch of spots known as Asia on Argyle in Uptown.

Gangnam Market in River West is celebrating Lunar New Year with traditional foods, viral snacks, and festivities, including a special Pikachu appearance and red envelope giveaways.