A Day in Chinatown with Traveling Gourmet & Food Entrepreneur Christine Yi (@cy_eats)
In our next edition, “A Day in Chinatown with…”, we’re spending the day with Christine Yi, a born and bred Korean-American New Yorker. After spending a few years in China, she quit her full-time job in finance and became a full-time Instagrammer.
Read on to learn more about her favorite go-to Chinatown spots.
Business Spotlight: Kelly Hair Salon
Located in the oldest section of Chinatown on the corner of Pell Street and Doyers Street, Kelly Hair Salon offers hair services that keep everyone in style. The salon is owned by Kwok Wing Yau, who has been cutting hair since he was a teenager in Hong Kong.
Read on to learn more about Mr. Yau’s business.
Through the Generations: TLB Trading
Chinatown storefronts can hold decades of history. Our 'Through the Generations' story series explores deep familial ties that keep the neighborhood going.
TLB Trading is located on 153 E Broadway and sells home and restaurant supplies, dried Asian specialties, and fresh groceries. Read on to learn more about the Lin siblings’ family story.
Through the Generations: Victoria Lee, Co-founder of Welcome to Chinatown
Chinatown storefronts can hold decades of history. Our 'Through the Generations' story series explores deep familial ties that keep the neighborhood going.
Victoria Lee is the co-founder of Welcome to Chinatown. Read on to learn more about her family story.
Behind the Scenes: Made in Chinatown x Wo Hop
Opened in 1938, Wo Hop is the second oldest restaurant in Chinatown. Its second location, Wo Hop Next Door, opened in 1976. Together, they form a vital part of Chinatown, serving Chinese American classics to residents and tourists alike.
The collection uses the notorious “Chinese font,” which gained traction in the 19th century when Chinese immigrants started opening Chinese restaurants. Read more about Jasco Chan’s design inspiration.