It's one of Boston's most intriguing and mysterious neighborhoods. But now, it's becoming more open to outsiders, and tonight, Mary Richardson explores Chinatown with the help of some insiders. She discovers great places to get a meal or fresh produce, discovers an herbal pharmacy, and learns why a citizen crime patrol can lay claim to making the area safer.

Chinatown: Segment One

Chinatown: Segment Two

Chinatown: Segment Three

Chinatown: Segment Four

"An Insider’s Guide to Chinatown" Show Resources:

Segment One
Tony Yee
President, Chinatown Main Street
(617) 350-6303
Chinatown Main Street

Xinh Xinh Restaurant
7 Beach Street
(617) 422-0501

Great Taste Bakery and Restaurant
63 Beach Street
(617) 426-8899

925 Silver and Jade Jewelry
42 Beach Street (in same building as Lofts Avana from segment three)
Manager: Simon

Van’s Fabric Shop
14 Beach Street

Le Gala Hair Group
78 Essex Street
(617) 423-2288

Chinatown Hit
27 Harrison Avenue
(617) 988-8116
Chinatown Hit

Segment Two
Ming’s Market
1102 Washington Street
(617) 338-1588

Nam Buk Hong Chinese Herbs
75 Harrison Avenue
(617) 426-8227

Chinatown Cafe
262 Harrison Avenue
(617) 695-9888

Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association
17 Edinboro Street
(617) 350-7530
Wah Lum Kung Fu

Segment Three
Lofts Avana
Realtor Judy Song
(617) 984-8388
Lofts Avana

Asian Community Development Corporation
38 Oak Street
(617) 482-2380
Asian CDC

Chinatown Storefront Library
(617) 275-8117
Chinatown Library

Chinatown Gateway Coalition
38 Ash Street
(617) 635-5129
Chinatown Gateway Coalition

Segment Four
Hei La Moon (dim sum)
88 Beach Street
(617) 338-8813
Hei La Mooon