As the oldest family-run tofu shop in NYC, Fong On was first started in 1933 in the basement of 43 Mott St by Paul Eng’s grandfather. In ‘68, Fong On moved to 46 Mott St and changed its name to Fong Inn Too in 1986 when Paul’s brothers took over the business.

88rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival is coming to NYC this May! Check out the 88⬆ team’s fave spots in Manhattan Chinatown.

Marilyn started Popadelics to create innovative snacks that harness the benefits of mushrooms and other underloved veggies—all while supporting social causes. Our 88 East Fair and Lunar New Year Fair featured the Popadelics mushroom snacks for our Meet Chinatown scavenger hunt!

The Revolutionary Mushroom was created by Mel Xu, a queer Chinese American artist, farmer and community organizer from Lenapehoking, or so-called Queens, NY. They create art nourishing our Mother Earth, our most marginalized communities, and ourselves.

Yu and Me Books is a bookstore, cafe, bar, and community space founded by Lucy Yu. Lucy’s dream was to create a home that she never found in a bookstore growing up. The bookstore elevates the strong, diverse voices of the AAPI community, with a focus on immigrant stories.