PINGS

Pings is my favorite place for dimsum in Chinatown.  

 

 

I recently rediscovered my love for this restaurant.  Ping's is more of a local joint that you don't see too many tourists in.  Everything here is fresh and authentic.

Dim Sum recommendations: Fried Cruller Wrapped in a White Noodle, Siu Mai, vegetable dumplings.

Not only is the dim sum delicious, but later in the day the offer a variety of Chinese delicacies.  I recommend trying the crab, abalone, or conch dishes.

PING'S 

22 MOTT STREET

(212) 602-9988

CHINATOWN SOLDIER BURIAL

Today Mulberry street was packed with people mourning the death of U.S. Army Pvt. Danny Chen.

Pvt. Chen grew up in Chinatown and was said to have died Oct. 3 in Afghanistan.  The circumstances which surround his death seem suspicious as there were reports of him being bullied in the service.

Chen's family said that their son called them saying that he had been beaten for not turning off the water at his base.  Days before his death, a friend said that Chen mentioned that he was the only Asian in his unit.

Right now the death is under investigation.

ASIA MARKET CORP

Loving the Asia Market Corp!

It's been my new favorite market since marrying my Filippino husband. Here in this Chinatown store, you can find loads of South East Asian foods.

Some of my favorites here are the Bibingka Mix, Mama Sita Seasoning, & Kalamansi Honey.

ASIA MARKET CORP 

71 1/2 Mulberry Street,

New York, NY 10013

(212) 962-2020 ‎

WINNIES

Winnie's is the only bar in Chinatown that I had never been to.

I had been dying to go since it's been part of Chinatown for forever and a day.  This bar has been written up time and time again and I have felt so behind on the scene.

My friend Rosie took me here on a girl date for lychee martinis.  Oh so yummy, but oh so strong!  For a bit of a dive bar, each of these drinks will run you $10 each, but whoa do they pack a pop!

Winnie's is definitely more or a neighborhood bar; kinda like Cheers.  There's nothing fancy about the place but it seems cozy because everyone knows each other.

Next time, I  have to try their Hawaiian Punch which I heard will knock you out after one drink.

Another plus is that there is karaoke here for those of us who like to sing after a few drinks!

WINNIE'S

104 BAXTER STREET

212-732-2384