Chinese New Year, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring on the Chinese calendar, is Wednesday, Jan. 29.

With Chinese New Year celebrations, these flavorful food and beverage pairings open the door to delicious combinations that can be enjoyed long after the celebratory season.

Auspicious dishes include Maine lobster with ginger and onion called Long Ha Gin Sui, and a vegetarian dish eaten to cleanse the system for the new year called Xin Nian Fat Choi Jai.

Looking for ways to celebrate Chinese New Year? This list of Recipes For Chinese New Year is filled with Asian recipes to ...