A new Chinatown emerges among the glass towers of Long Island City

WNYC News | Jan 25

Winter in the Tri-State area means clanking radiators, snowy streets and, for many, steaming dishes of delicious Chinese food. Food critic Robert Sietsima makes the case that some of region's best Chinese restaurants are now in the Chinatown emerging in Long Island City. 

Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, Robert runs down some of the highlights.

 

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