The plan would make Jing Fong, one of the few unionized restaurants in the city, a high-profile example of a collectively-owned business. “We don't want to just run a restaurant, we want to make the Jing Fong experience even better,” said community organizer Don Lee in a phone interview. Part of the decision was driven by their inability to pay rent on the space - Eric Phillips, a PR representative for the landlord Jonathan Chu, has said the restaurant owners hadn’t paid rent since March 2020. The restaurant owners said they plan to continue delivery and takeout service as well as outdoor dining at its Elizabeth Street site. The workers’ union and other supporters have called for saving the workers' jobs since the owners, the Lam family, announced last month they were closing its indoor dining service after 43 years, citing the pandemic-driven loss of revenue and the inability to pay rent on its 20 Elizabeth Street lease. At its pre-pandemic height, Jing Fong was drawing about 10,000 customers a week, according to union representatives. They also see this as a chance to support the local Chinatown economy through tourism generated by the appeal of a popular restaurant. Walking just a few yards on the bridge will get you some unique photo angles and, very likely, some strange sightings.At a press conference outside Jing Fong’s multi-story space at 20 Elizabeth Street Friday, organizers from the restaurant’s union and from community groups said their plan would help save the jobs of roughly 100 employees who could stay on at the new restaurant. Most people don’t know that the Manhattan Bridge overlooks some great Chinatown rooftop scenes. ![]() Get lost and browse or make your way straight to some of the more well known shops. There are dozens of gift shops littered throughout Chinatown. If you plan to buy while you’re here, remember to always negotiate prices and don’t buy from someone who has merchandise on a blanket on the sidewalk. ![]() If you’re timing is right, the experience of the Chinese New Year Parade in Jan/Feb is well worth braving the crowds for.Ĭanal Street is infamous for their knockoffs. Learn the history in even more detail at the Museum of Chinese in America Listen to street musicians, watch locals play traditional Chinese board games or relax and read a book in this tiny neighborhood park. Take advantage while you’re here.ĭid you know you can join in on those Tai Chi classes at Columbus Park? As long as you’re respectful you’ll be welcomed in.Ĭolumbus Park is where the locals hang out, so it’s a great place to experience the vibe of the neighborhood. If you have the time, it’s worth taking a break and sitting down at a Tea Parlor here that’s been in Chinatown since 1920.Ĭhinatown is the best place in town to get crazy cheap massages and acupuncture treatments. Grab a cut of hot or bubble tea and sip it on the go. ![]() You gotta go with tea while you’re in Chinatown. There is SO MUCH GOOD FOOD in Chinatown - eating is honestly half of the experience. But if you’d prefer to grab something before you get started, these are the places we’d recommend:Ĭome hungry and definitely don’t leave Chinatown without at least tasting something. We’ll tell you about all the best restaurants during the tour so you can stop whenever you’re hungry. Use this opportunity to try a new exotic fruit or a traditional Chinese dessert or snack from a one of the many street vendors. Check out any of these dim sum restaurants.
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