Beth Sheligo
Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! 2025 is the Year of the Snake, joining years 2013,2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953 and 1941. The snake is a symbol of intelligence, wisdom and charm. This year the date falls on Wednesday, January 29th, and we will be celebrating as we have since the last year of the Snake in 2013, at Han Dynasty in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. We will enjoy a multi-course banquet consisting of the following dishes:
- Dan Dan Noodles (both vegetarian and with meat)
- Spring Rolls (vegetarian)
- Dumplings in chili oil (pork filled)
- Double Cooked Fish
- 3 Cup Chicken
- Black Bean Beef
- Eggplant (vegetarian)
- String Beans (vegetarian)
- Ginger Duck
- Salt and Pepper Shrimp
We will pair these dishes to 5 wines, to include Rieslings, Spatburgunder and at least one aromatic varietal.
The details are as follows:
DATE: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
TIME: 6:30 p.m. PROMPTLY
PLACE: Han Dynasty
Sawmill Village Plaza, 404 Route 70
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0088
COST: Couple Members and Single Members with one guest, $50.00 per person; Non-members and additional guests, $57.50 per person, ALL INCLUSIVE (food, wine, tax and gratuity).
RESERVATIONS: Via reply to this e-mail or call 856-228-7330 and leave a message no later than noon on Sunday, January 19th. Payment at the door via cash or check payable to the German Wine Society is fine, but you MUST reserve in advance – no walk-ins allowed.
DIRECTIONS:
From Philadelphia and points West, take the Ben Franklin Bridge, and exit from one of the two left lanes. Follow signs to Routes 30 – 130; stay in one of the two left lanes. Two miles East of the Bridge, the highway divides at the top of a ramp. Bear left, towards Routes 38 & 70. At the bottom of the ramp, move over one (or two) lanes to your right, to stay on Route 70 East. follow for approximately 6 miles. The restaurant is on the left.
From Points North: Take I-295 South to exit 34B, that will put you on Route 70 West, follow for approximately1 mile, the restaurant in on the right, in the Sawmill Village Plaza.
From Points South: Take the Atlantic City Expressway to the North/South Freeway to I-295 North to exit 34B. This will put you on Route 70 West. Follow for approximately 1 mile, the restaurant in on the right, in the Sawmill Village Plaza.
I hope you will join us for this perennial favorite chapter outing. See you there!
Beth Sheligo
Chapter Chairperson
All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. We suggest those attending either utilize designated drivers or other modes of transit where available, or mostly taste rather than consume alcohol when such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available.