Special Chinese New Year Menu - Available Feb. 12-14th!

This year is the "Year of the Ox"  - Here is some fun information about this special year!

The Ox is the second of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Ox was about to be the first to arrive, but Rat tricked Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox. Thus, Ox became the second animal. 

In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it.

Paired with the Celestial Stems (天干 / Tiān gān), there is a 60-year calendrical cycle. Although chǒu is associated with earth, the years also cycle through the five elements of nature (五行 / wǔ xíng).

Much like the association with the Ox, Agriculture is important to us here at EmpressM as well, bringing you farm fresh items with love and care.  We hope you will join us this Chinese New Year for our special menu to feast with friends and family!