About this episode

This episode explores the origins of Boston's Chinatown and myths surrounding the city's first Chinese restaurant with historian Richard Auffrey.

In this episode, we're exploring the origins of Boston's vibrant Chinatown — and reexamining myths around the city's first Chinese restaurant — with lawyer and historian Richard Auffrey. From the first Chinese immigrant to Boston to Hong Far Low and Ruby Foo, this is a fascinating and vital part of the region's history.

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