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A tasty Lunar New Year

By Haley Ausbun • February 5, 2020 1:30 am

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The International Lion Dance & Martial Arts Team performed in honor of Lunar New Year at the event, Jan. 28 at Renton Technical College 2020 Celebrity Chef event. RTC President Kevin McCarthy and Advanced Sommelier Christopher Chan participated in the demonstration, offering heads of lettuce to the lions. The Lion Dance is meant to bring good luck.

Renton Technical College got a tasty start to the new year with the 2020 Celebrity Chef event, that featured a Lunar New Year performance of the Lion Dance from The International Lion Dance and Martial Arts Team, Jan. 28. Guests also had appetizers made by RTC students and a multicourse meal from Chef Angie Mar with the help of students. Advanced Sommelier Christopher Chan was the emcee and helped pair the courses with different wines.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC Culinary students made Chef Angie Mar-inspired appetizers with wine pairings from Advanced Sommelier Christopher Chan.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC Culinary students made Chef Angie Mar-inspired appetizers with wine pairings from Advanced Sommelier Christopher Chan.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC Culinary students made Chef Angie Mar-inspired appetizers with wine pairings from Advanced Sommelier Christopher Chan.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC Culinary students made Chef Angie Mar-inspired appetizers with wine pairings from Advanced Sommelier Christopher Chan.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC 2020 Celebrity Chef event with Chef Angie Mar, Jan. 28.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC 2020 Celebrity Chef event with Chef Angie Mar, Jan. 28.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC 2020 Celebrity Chef event with Chef Angie Mar, Jan. 28.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RTC 2020 Celebrity Chef event with Chef Angie Mar, Jan. 28.

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