Fairway Market celebrated Lunar New Year with a culinary collaboration alongside Nom Wah, New York City’s oldest continuously operating dim sum restaurant, bringing an interactive dumpling-making class Feb. 26 at Fairway Market’s 74th Street Café on the Upper West Side.
The class was led by Wilson Tang, owner of Nom Wah, who guided guests through a hands-on dumpling-making experience. Participants learned how to prepare traditional fillings, mastered dumpling-folding techniques and cooked dumplings using ingredients sourced directly from Fairway Market. The experience also explored the cultural significance of dumplings and their role in Lunar New Year celebrations.
“Fairway Market has always been a place where New Yorkers come to discover great ingredients and authentic flavors,” said Amanda Fischer, marketing manager at Fairway Market.
“We were thrilled to bring Nom Wah’s beloved dumplings to Fairway Market, giving customers a hands-on experience and the chance to enjoy one of the most celebrated dim sum offerings—whether at home or in our café.”
Fairway Market carries Nom Wah’s signature dumplings, dumpling sauce and chili oil at all locations, making it easy for customers to enjoy New York dim sum flavors at home. Guests can also savor freshly-prepared dumplings at Fairway Market’s 74th Street Café, extending the partnership beyond retail and into an in-store dining experience.
“We were excited to bring this class to Fairway Market and share the art of dumpling-making with guests,” said Wilson Tang, owner of Nom Wah. “Dumplings are a symbol of prosperity and good fortune during Lunar New Year. This class allowed participants to learn the techniques and bring a taste of Lunar New Year into their own homes.”
The two-hour class accommodated 22 attendees and included hands-on instruction, tastings and take-home dumplings – plus the skills needed to recreate the experience at home.
Fairway Market is a registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative based in Keasbey, New Jersey, and the largest supermarket cooperative in the U.S. Fairway Market offers a unique food experience and high-quality foods in Manhattan.
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