Woven into our walking tour of markets, small eateries, old & new restaurants are the narratives of garment workers, tenant activists, civic leaders, artists and activists devoted to positive change and progress. While their stories and activism continue to shape and impact these neighborhoods, we encourage you to think about what does the future hold - indeed? What is your vision of Chinatown & the Lower East Side for future generations?

The 2022 Foodtober Tour winds around through two of New York’s oldest & most vibrant  immigrant neighborhoods. The walking tour will feature samplings of the neighborhoods' delicious offerings, visits to local highlights and hotspots, and stories of social activism, immigration, and the changing fabric of these vibrant neighborhoods. Today, both are experiencing historic challenges and changes. Foodtober’s Guide - Rocky Chin - is a founding member of the Asian American Student Association, the Association of Asian American Yale Alumni (AAAYA)  and a 40+ year resident of the Lower East Side. As a city planning student of the late Alex Garvin, Rocky became active in Chinatown and the Asian American Movement.