I went on a food crawl through New York's Chinatown to witness how its restaurants are rebounding after devastating shutdowns — and saw how community is keeping Chinatown delicious
Many businesses were closed, and for rent signs were plastered over graffiti-covered shutters.The first sign of life I encountered was Kuih Cafe, which specializes in Malaysian desserts and opened in late February.Owner Veronica Gan now runs every aspect of her business by herself. Because she'd been in business for less than a month when the pandemic started, she didn't qualify for a Paycheck Protection Program loan, and had to lay off her three employees.
Wang told me that all the stores on their block share a landlord, and were able to collectively bargain on their rent.Wang said that things have improved a lot for Alimama since the pandemic first began. "It was very dangerous out, and there were very few people out."With the passage of time and the addition of outdoor dining, things have started to liven up again, Wang said.Next, I stopped by the famous Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, a neighborhood landmark.
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