The last stand of S.F. Chinatown s storied banquet halls
These restaurants have been Chinatown’s heart and soul. What happens to S.F. if they disappear?
By Melissa Hung
The last stand of S.F. Chinatown s storied banquet halls
These restaurants have been Chinatown’s heart and soul. What happens to S.F. if they disappear?
By Melissa Hung
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On a Saturday afternoon in late December, Bill Lee walks through his empty restaurant in Chinatown. Though the tables are draped with white tablecloths, the dining room functions more as a storage space. Wedged between tables are stacks of red-cushioned dining chairs. Signage, featuring large photos of the restaurant’s dishes, leans against a wall. A lone bottle of hand sanitizer sits on a dining table. A year ago, the scene looked very different the chatter of locals and tourists filled the room as they feasted o