Gourmet sandwiches are en vogue these days. As casual dining becomes a defining force in the food scene, even celebrity chefs have rushed to feature heavily-loaded, everything-hand-crafted sandwiches on menus…
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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9 Bar Cafe in Jersey City: Authentic Italian Coffee in a Stylish Space
Rome-born and raised Stephania Cocozza, always had a vision for her own coffee shop. “A cozy place that was not a cookie-cutter cafe – traditional but with twentieth-century twists.” There…
Free Museums in New York City to Visit — Including Some Hidden Gems
New York City has no shortage of world-class museums. Better still, you don’t always have to spend a fortune to visit them. Many museums, including leading research institutions, eclectic art…
All About Hudson Kitchen, a Food Incubator in Kearny
When Jesse McBride started his meal delivery business mademeals almost five years ago, kitchen space was one of the biggest challenges. He went through different commercial kitchens, but there were…
The Best Hibachi Spots in North Jersey
In the US, hibachi, often used interchangeably with “teppanyaki”, is a broad-brush term for food cooked to order over an iron griddle. The food is a mix of meats, vegetables,…
Hoboken + Jersey City Restaurants With Vegan + Gluten-Free Menu Items
Despite the fact that many restaurants are offering vegan and/or gluten-free options these days, ordering food is still not easy for those who follow either diet – or both. Many…
Where to Find Ethiopian Food in North Jersey + NYC
Ethiopian food has long been a coveted cuisine — and so it’s no surprise that the vibrant cuisine, once seen as exotic and rare, is now gaining popularity in global…
A Guide to Ramadan Celebrations in Hoboken + Jersey City
Every year, the holy month of Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar to commemorate prophet Muhammad’s first revelation in 610 AD. This year, it starts on…
East Hana: A Jersey City Sushi Spot Born During the Pandemic
Sushi might be one of the ultimate comfort foods. Although the purest form of the dish still remains a somewhat luxury food for aficionados and connoisseurs, it has also become…
Corto: Classic Italian Cuisine in Jersey City
Three years ago, when chef Matt Moschella and his partners were looking for a spot for their new restaurant Corto, they had a simple vision in mind — to make…
Where to Get Tapas in North Jersey
Triangles of manchego cheese, paper-thin squares of Iberian ham, anchovies marinated in peppery olive oil, arriving with a crisp Spanish Rosé. Following these, a heaping plate of pescado frito, and…
Jaipur Kitchen: Homestyle Rajasthan Food in Jersey City
“We are another business that was born during the pandemic,” S.P. exudes energy and pride even on the other side of the phone. She and her parents run Jaipur Kitchen,…