Walking in Chinatown recently, I noticed a chic new restaurant, one that with its contemporary ambience could have been transported next to Tadich Grill on California Street. Why was this classy looking place among the serviceable but generic hostelries of Chinatown? When I met Begoni’s Executive Chef Jimmy Kwok I found out. He told me he and his partner Ming Doung picked the location and design because “We wanted to stand out. We think Chinatown needs a fresh start.” According to Jimmy they have already made a difference. “Several restaurants are considering remodels after seeing us.” Read More Our Story