As the city celebrates Lunar New Year with parades in Uptown and Chinatown this weekend, you’re likely to see a smattering of dumpling options in both neighborhoods during the celebrations. That’s because dumplings bring families together and represent good fortune in the new year, says “A Very Chinese Cookbook” author Kevin Pang. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with Pang about where to find the best dumplings around Chicagoland.
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