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What's old and new in Toronto's Chinatown

Neons signs still glow in the heart of Chinatown but the neighbourhood is changing. There's now a pod hotel, indie cafes, international restaurant chains, vinyl shops and global streetwear brands. But as much as the neighbourhood evolves, much if it remains the same.

In the latest episode of the Only in Toronto podcast we get to know one of the newest arrivals to Chinatown and also reconnect with a late night favourite.

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Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez at Big Trouble Bar


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