"Started as a food truck and restaurant in Boston, this business, led by chef Irene Li, pivoted in 2020 to become a dumpling manufacturer and opened a dumpling factory in January; while products are currently sold locally, there are plans to expand nationwide. The move toward manufacturing is framed as a more sustainable model than traditional restaurant life, with a factory café operating limited hours to better suit workers’ schedules." - Bettina Makalintal