How Welcome to Chinatown and Counterspell Games Roll for Success
In October 2025, my husband Nick and I showed up to a beautiful community space in Manhattan's Chinatown with dice, character sheets, and a big dream. We were about to run our very first public tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) event. We had no track record, no past customers, and a concept that was genuinely hard to explain in one sentence.
What happened next set us on a path to making our dreams become reality. And in the process, helped us connect with other founders who are realizing their big dreams, too.
One Woman Behind It All: Tofu Tofu, Tada, and Lululala
From coming to America for a fresh start to becoming the general manager of three Korean restaurants in the heart of Chinatown, Kelly's journey is a true testament to the power of passion and community. We got to sit down with her to hear the inside scoop: the story of a Korean immigrant who found her footing, her purpose, and her people.
Business Spotlight: Emily Grace Acupuncture
Listening is not a passive act. Doing so with sincerity requires a commitment to using all of your senses. And this is a truth reflected in the journey of Emily Grace Acupuncture.
For Emily Siy, DACM, L.Ac., owner of Emily Grace Acupuncture, the path to becoming an acupuncturist is one rooted in being present, in listening to the lessons provided within the realities presented by daily observations. These observations, for Emily, proved that observing the day-to-day has a profound reach.
Business Spotlight: Hung Lee
Meet Foon Lam, owner of Hung Lee, a market that has been part of Manhattan’s Chinatown since 2005. Known for its fresh produce and Asian greens, the shop has become a go-to spot for both locals and restaurant owners.
Business Spotlight: Wo Hop is Expanding Upstairs!
Wo Hop’s ground floor is open and ready to welcome you. It’s the same beloved dishes and spirit you know, now with more room to gather and enjoy.