There have recently been more Korean chains moving into Chinatown. It's been a very good fit for our community. Korean chains like The Face Shop, Nature Republic, The Yeon, Cafe Bene have popped up in the last few years. Soon Tous Le Jours will be opening on Division street. Chinese love spa products and bakeries! These Korean brands are innovative and appeal to a similar Asian palette. Priced higher than the normal Chinese goods, but still remain an affordable luxury.
Read moreDim Sum & History with MOCA and the New-York Historical Society
Do you and your friends have plans on January 31st? Want to learn more about identity, history, and stories through the Chinese American community? Through a collaboration between the Museum of Chinese in America and the New York Historical Society, you can navigate through an interactive workshop and take home a copy of N-YHS's Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion curriculum. End the day with delicious dim sum at the famous Red Egg restaurant. Come out and try something new! Isn't that what you decided on for 2015?
Read moreCelebrating the Mid Autumn Moon Festival
Tomorrow, September 8th, is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. You might have heard people talk about the lantern or the mooncake festival, but it's all the same! It is celebrate every year on the 15th day of the 8th month on the Lunar calendar and is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture.
Mooncakes are a big part of the celebration where people give them as presents to family, neighbors, and friends. Learn more about the history of the mooncake here. You can take part by bringing some home for your family to try.
Check them out at the Hong Kong Supermarket on 157 Hester St. If you find other places, let us know! Happy mid-autumn moon festival!
What is Tang Jai Jook, also known as Sampan Congee?
A famous Cantonese congee is called "tang jai jook" which is very popular in Hong Kong. Back in the days, the fishermen there lived in wooden boats called sampan and included peanuts, dried squid, fish slices, etc. in their congee.
You can always make this on your own and get ingredients from Hong Kong Supermarket. If not, Great NY Noodletown has a delicious one on their menu! Don't forget to order the fried crullers, a fried Chinese bread, to go along with it!
Hong Kong Supermarket 157 Hester St New York, NY 10013 (212) 966-4943
Great NY Noodletown 28 Bowery Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 349-0923
Dimes in Chinatown
Photo credit: No Leftovers NYC
On the border of Chinatown and the Lower East Side is a little gem called Dimes. It is great for patrons who are budget conscious, vegetarian, like the healthy lifestyle, and raw food. Those who frequent Dimes enjoy the pulled chicken sandwich, the acai bowls, and the BLT. I mean come on, who says no to lime mayo?
Dimes 143 Division St New York, NY 10002 (212) 240-9410
