Putting a twist on the traditional: Non-Chinese restaurants serving up Chinese New Year specials

It is a privilege to be able to feast on these annual treasures, and they remain beloved by many for good reason.  PHOTOS: KINKI RESTAURANT + BAR, MARINA BAY SANDS, PIZZA HUT, CANCHITA
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SINGAPORE – It is that time of the year again. Everywhere you turn, there are stacks of pineapple tarts and bak kwa. One relative hands you a pair of mandarin oranges, another shoves you some chopsticks. 

“Come lo hei,” they cry. 

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