Welcome to THE DUMPLING CIRCLE 🥟

​​More than a cooking class, think a book club meets around your grandma's dining table.

​​Inspired by my own family tradition of making dumplings with my now 97-year-old grandma, each gathering celebrates connection, storytelling, and the art of Chinese cuisine.

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🎟️ Your Ticket includes:

​​✨ A 3-hour dumpling-making experience
✨ 2 seasonal Chinese appetizers
✨ 10 handmade dumplings (folded by you!)
✨ Non-alcoholic drinks
✨ All tools will be provided
✨Tickets are discounted for test circle, so sign up now:)

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​​👀What to Expect:

​​⭕️ you will learn to make Chinese Chives + Pork dumplings all from scratch, yes even the dough
*Vegetarian “Umami Bomb” filling available upon request - and honestly, I might love it even more than the meat version🥗
⭕️ you won't be working alone, so your new and old friends can help save your dumplings if they explode
⭕️ you will hear my family dumpling traditions and engage with food story prompts to share your cherished memories

​​We can’t wait to roll dough, fold dumplings, and share food stories together ❤️

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​​*We will have 5 min grace period before getting started, so please try to arrive a few minutes earlier to get settled in:)

​​*This event is for adults only, but follow us for future family-friendly gatherings!

​​*All sales are final, though we’re happy to allow a one-time ticket transfer if you can’t make it. DM us on IG to arrange the details.

Welcome to Chinatown Holiday Fundraiser

Five years ago, Welcome to Chinatown launched with a simple but urgent mission: to keep Chinatown open.

Since then, we’ve grown into a trusted community anchor - driving economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and multigenerational resilience in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

This December, we’re celebrating five years of community-powered impact, and you’re invited to be part of it.

About the Event

Join us at Golden Hof, the stunning new restaurant from acclaimed Chef Sam Yoo, for a special night of connection, celebration, and giving. From curated bites and drinks to a silent auction and thoughtful networking moments this is more than a holiday party; it’s a gathering of the community that’s made our progress possible.

Whether you're an old friend or a new supporter, this is your chance to invest in the future of Chinatown.

Why This Matters

At Welcome to Chinatown, we operate at the crossroads of economic development and cultural heritage. Our work powers real outcomes:

• 82% of businesses we serve are Asian-owned

• 70% are women-owned

• Nearly 40% are in their first year, ready to grow, formalize, and scale

• Average size? 3–4 employees so every engagement supports local families

From first-time entrepreneurs to beloved legacy storefronts, our programs, capital, and coaching strengthen the backbone of NYC’s cultural economy.

Why It’s Personal

This celebration is hosted at Golden Hof, a powerful symbol of our work in action. After a devastating fire, Chef Sam Yoo’s restaurant Golden Diner was awarded a $10,000 grant from our Longevity Fund to stay open. In 2025, we supported the opening of his newest restaurant, Golden Hof, by helping connect him to investors. Now, we're gathering in his space to honor the very type of resilience we’re here to protect.

Tickets & Sponsorships

Our Holiday Celebration only happens every two years (and always sells out).

• Individual tickets include bites, drinks, and full access to the evening’s programming

• Sponsorships come with brand visibility, curated networking, and meaningful connection to a mission that resonates across NYC and the AAPI community

Our last event at Double Chicken Please welcomed 150 guests and facilitated relationships that sparked business partnerships, volunteer engagement, and donor stewardship.

This year, we’re going even bigger, with 175 guests, exclusive access to Golden Hof, and a high-touch, high-impact experience.

Help Us Keep Chinatown Open

Every dollar raised from this event supports our Small Business Innovation Hub, which offers bilingual programming, technical assistance, and pathways to long-term sustainability for hundreds of small businesses.

If you believe in economic equity, cultural preservation, and uplifting immigrant communities, this is your moment to give back.

Five years down. Generations to go. Let’s celebrate, together.

Hosted by Assembly Member Grace Lee, NYC Buildings, and Welcome to Chinatown.

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is coming to your neighborhood

to provide assistance for small property owners with:

• General guidance on construction and building maintenance regulations

• General guidance on building permits and inspections

• Resolving open violations and Stop Work Orders

🥟 THE DUMPLING CIRCLE TEST BATCH IS HERE 🥟

Join us on November 8th at 10:30AM at Welcome to Chinatown for our very first ever circle! And we will learn to make my favorite Wagyu Beef + Chinese Chives dumplings together.

🎟️ Your discounted ticket includes:

✨ A 3-hour dumpling making experience
✨ 2 seasonal Chinese appetizers
✨ 10 handmade dumplings, made by you
✨ Non-alcoholic drinks

*Spots are really limited for the test batch, so RSVP now:)

We can’t wait to roll dough, fold dumplings, and share our food stories and memories together 💛

New York Life Advisor Symposium

The annual adviser symposium contains a panel of trust and estate attorneys, wealth preservation practice leaders, professors from law schools, and security and personal finance professionals.

This event allows for licensed professionals (listed below) to satisfy their continuing education credits to satisfy their annual license holding requirements from the state and federal governments. Please note that it is not limited to these professionals!

•  CLE (attorneys)

•  CPE (accountants)

•  CPE for IRS enrolled agents

•  CFP (financial planners)

•  Professional recertification credit/PACE (The American College designations)

•  NONE - Auditing the class only