Where people stand on the Chinatown BID (Business Improvement District) has been a very touchy subject over the past years. One of my community friends calls the BID, "Chinatown's 3 letter dirty word". The issue has really divided the community a lot more than I would like.
Read moreMORE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM CHINATOWN
Luxury items like jewelery and diamonds are great buys in Chinatown. At Edcora Jewelry, designs are ultra modern. They have just released a new line of styles for the holiday season.
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ELIZABETH CENTER (BTW CANAL AND BAYARD STREETS).
Domo is the new hot character of the season. Cute finds like this bags are available at inexpensive prices at ELIZABETH CENTER (BTW CANAL AND BAYARD STREETS).
57 BAYARD MEAT MARKET
57 Bayard Meat Market has reopened. 
This meat market got a whole new facelift. The selection here is great. They have fresh fish, marinated meats, fruits and vegetables. Food here is as fresh as can be. Prices here are also inexpensive so you wind up winning. Great quality minus the price. That's what I like!
A new addition that I love is their prepared food section. There are days that you just don't feel like cooking. On my way home, I often pick up a cooked duck or chicken and some prepared sides.
57 BAYARD MEAT MARKET
57 BAYARD STREET
NEW YORK, NY
HENRY CHANG: AUTHOR MEET AND GREET
MEET HENRY CHANG, author of the 'Chinatown Trilogy' of Chinatown Beat, Year of the Dog, and RED JADE, on Saturday, December 11, from 1-3pm at Silk Road Cafe, 30 Mott St.
For literary Chinatownphiles and anyone who missed the RED JADE book tour, this EVENT is a post-Chinatown dim sum holiday Must! The Books for Sale will be unbeatably priced and are signed by the author along with his Chinese stamp! The books will be unique 'stocking stuffer' gifts, and remember, Chinese New Year is just around the corner!
SILK ROAD CAFE
SATURDAY, DEC 11, 1-3pm
30 MOTT
NEW YORK, NY
GOLDEN UNICORN
Dim sum at Golden Unicorn is always a treat. 
You can never go wrong with bacon wrapped shrimp. YUMMY! Sticky rice is also a favorite here. I would rate Golden Unicorn as one of the top dim sum places in Chinatown. It is slightly more expensive than other dim sum restaurants but well worth it.
GOLDEN UNICORN
18 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002-6803
(212) 941-0911
