In today’s increasingly diversifying food scene, there are few things as unifying as a burger. Among thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of burger joints around the country, there are…
Yiwei Gu
Yiwei Gu
View all my storiesYiwei was born and raised in China. She has lived extensively in Beijing and Hong Kong, before finally settling down in New York. She moved to Hoboken after a few years in Westchester and immediately felt at home here. Two years ago, she left her job at an investment bank to travel the world and explore her interests, and has since then taken on a few freelancing gigs in career coaching, college admission consulting, and writing. When she is not wandering wildly in the streets of Europe, Asia, or Latin America, she can be found sipping an espresso in one of Hoboken's coffee shops or trying out restaurants in Hoboken and Jersey City area.
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Diwali Traditions + Activities to Observe the Festival Locally
Beautifully-lit oil lamps, a cheerful exchange of gifts, lavish desserts from ghee-soaked laddoos to nut-studded rice puddings, happy Diwali! The annual five-day festival, Diwali, is one of the most extravagantly…
A Guide to Dishes $10 or Less in Hoboken, College Student Edition
With the fall semester fully underway, Hoboken has welcomed a whole new batch of Stevens University students. There are so many things to look forward to in college life: long…
Domestic Violence + Sexual Assault Resources During COVID
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to have some hard conversations about how home can be a dangerous place. Especially after the uncertainty of Covid…
A Guide to Tacos in Hoboken + Jersey City
Tacos are everywhere these days. We can get them from food trucks, fast-casual eateries, and high-end restaurants. But it’s important to know what a “taco” really is. There are a…
A List of At-Home Cleaning Services to Use in Hoboken + Jersey City
This year, home cleaning has taken on greater significance than simply getting your home ready for a new season. A clean and de-cluttered space can not only keep us and…
Then + Now: Former Factories Along Hoboken’s South End
The city of Hoboken was once an industrial hub. It has been a long time since the city was “a place where factories outnumbered telephone booths,” as a 1990 New…
Quality Pies + Family Ties at Carmine’s Pizza Factory in Jersey City
For Carmine Testa, co-owner of Carmine’s Pizza Factory, pizza making is a family trade. Since his father opened a pizzeria when he was 13 years old, Carmine has been working…
Must-Try Lemonade Drinks + Treats in the Hoboken Area
The summer heat is still on. A zesty, refreshing, and appetizing lemonade might be a perfect drink for New Jersey’s swampy summer. Better still if it comes frozen. Frozen lemonade…
East Flour: A Go-To for Authentic Dim Sum in Jersey City
Leek pies. Peking duck buns. These northern Chinese breakfast foods are not always served in Chinese restaurants in China. So when East Flour, located at 103 Christopher Columbus Drive, opened…
Where to Order Fish + Chips in Hoboken + Jersey City
Deep frying makes everything taste glorious. The crispy, salty batter. The moist, almost velvety inside. Few dishes exemplify the glory of deep-fried food as good old fish and chips. Many…
A Guide to Alternative Grocery Delivery Options in Hoboken + Jersey City
Do you know that frustration when a much-needed item is gone from the shelves or the despair when you realize you forgot to buy milk only after walking out of…