THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE JANUARY 29, 2022, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. Editor’s note: On February 1, 2022, the sun, moon, and Earth will align, meaning both a new moon and a new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. As the moon slowly returns to visibility over the next few weeks, families will come together to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This time of year, you or your neighbors may hang red, Chinese-character-covered decorations, or receive a box of sweets…
