From Cofeehouses to Banquet Halls

From Coffeehouses to Banquet Halls

Restaurants have played a major role in Chinatown history since the early settlements. The earliest Chinese eateries in New York catered strictly to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.” Over time, however, Chinatown’s restaurant industry would reflect the neighborhood’s changing immigrant population and needs. Through present-day and historical food-related sites, this themed walking tour will trace the evolution of Chinese American eateries and food ways in Chinatown, and highlight the ways in which these eateries have both reflected and shaped this community.

This tour will end at the Columbus Park Pavilion for a tasting of Chinese mooncakes as part of MOCA's 'Evolution of the Mooncake' program.

Fee: $15/adult, $12/student & senior; $8/MOCA member. 

Saturday walking tours are available to the general public.  Tours leave from MOCA at 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor.  RSVP is recommended, but walk-ins are okay.  Please call (212) 619-4785 ext. 112 with your name, contact number, and number of people in your group.