Articles by Emma Wong:
Top 15 Life Coaches in America
After a whirlwind year, you might be hoping to start your year off by equipping yourself with new tools for guidance and healing. Working with a life coach just might be the step that points you in the right direction, whether it be to find your dream job, heal from a traumatic experience, or to… Read more
Top pho in every state
We all need something to comfort us these days. That’s where pho comes in. For us, it’s one of the top comfort foods — especially right now as temperatures are dropping. If you’re here, we have a feeling you might might feel the same way! From spicy beef broths to delicious vegan bowls, there’s a… Read more
Stories from Black Pastry Chefs in America
Over the past few months, we have received an outpouring of requests from our community to provide an easy way to find and support Black-owned businesses on Yelp. In fact, this has been our most requested feature during this time, and over the course of two weeks* alone, we saw a 35x increase in the… Read more
Top 20 Bay Area Dumpling Spots (Takeout/Delivery)
You know what we find “souper”? The amount of amazing dumplings spots in the Bay Area! And it’s not just beloved xiaolongbao (XLB) and potstickers we’re talking about – with the Bay’s culinary diversity, some of the most celebrated dumplings here include delicious Afghan mantoo dumplings, sweet potato dumplings with shrimp and crawfish, and scrumptious… Read more
Celebrating Black History Month in the East Bay
Black History Month is a time where we celebrate all the accomplishments African Americans have achieved. In honor of that, we’ve highlighted a few incredible black-owned businesses that help contribute to East Bay’s success. From a juice bar, to a bookstore, you’ll love supporting these businesses all year long. Hip Hop Juice Box (Emeryville, CA) … Read more
15 Best Spots to Get Ube in California
“Will ube mine?”…is what all ube lovers are saying to each of the fifteen below shops that sell it in every shape, size and texture! If you’re here, you are probably just as obsessed with these vibrant purple desserts as we are. If not, here’s your lesson. Ube is a purple yam from the Philippines… Read more
15 Best Matcha Spots in California
Psst we’ve found your perfect match(a)! This month marks Yelp’s 15th birthday and to celebrate 15 years of supporting and discovering great local businesses, we decided to make your hunt for the best matcha spots in California a breeze! The matcha craze isn’t totally new, but it also showing no signs of stopping. From refreshing… Read more