Pork is often considered a lucky food, supposedly because pigs root forward, symbolizing a bright, prosperous future. Chef Cuc Lam of Yelo looks forward to the 2021 Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb.

This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try?