May Wah Relaunches as Lily’s Vegan Pantry During the Pandemic
In early March, May Wah reopened as Lily’s Vegan Pantry. Later, as fear of the coronavirus spread, someone questioned the intent behind the new name.
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Fear of the Coronavirus Closed My Restaurant. Manhattan’s Chinatown Community Will Help It Reopen.
Chinatown has been resilient and survived many disasters and gentrification in the city's history, says Aux Epices owner Mei Chau.
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May Wah Reopens as Lily’s Vegan Pantry During the Pandemic, Tries to Keep Positive Attitude