Will Chinatown restaurants that function as community hubs be a thing of the past?
Will Chinatown restaurants that function as community hubs be a thing of the past?
Community members in San Francisco Chinatown are concerned that large banquet-style restaurants that function as community hubs will soon become a thing of the past. Amber Lee reports
SAN FRANCISCO - Community members in San Francisco Chinatown are concerned that large banquet-style restaurants that function as community hubs will soon become a thing of the past.
Supporters say they play a critical role in helping immigrants.
Now, they are struggling to survive the pandemic and the efforts to keep them afloat.
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