Dr. M. Lee Goff is a Forensic Entomology Consultant and Professor Emeritus of Forensic Sciences at Chaminade University.
Fish markets, dim sum stands, and medicinal herbs shops share blocks with trendy boutiques and wine bars. Chinatown’s transformation from a den of prostitutes and drug dealers to a destination for tourists and locals has been slow, but moving. And yet remnants of its seedier history continue to linger.