1.0Waz Wuhttps://www.wazwu.com/blogrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="CmxhPRFT9e"><a href="https://www.wazwu.com/blog/2015/02/11/union-republic-jersey-city-2/">Union Republic, Jersey City</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.wazwu.com/blog/2015/02/11/union-republic-jersey-city-2/embed/#?secret=CmxhPRFT9e" width="600" height="338" title="“Union Republic, Jersey City” — Waz Wu" data-secret="CmxhPRFT9e" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); /* ]]> */ </script> https://www.wazwu.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/photo-21-1.jpg12801280Last week, I took myself out for lunch at Union Republic. It was a miserable, chilly walk from the PATH station to Union Republic, but a piping hot bowl of ramen and a window seat with lots of sunshine were a delightful way to warm up. This was the first time I’ve dined solo in many years. I brought my sketchbook along for some brainstorming and sketching. Empty restaurant, eating slowly, ordering whatever you want. It was a really enjoyable experience. Since I’m not tied to a regular weekday schedule, I’m sure I will be lunching solo again soon. On my previous visit to UR, I fell in love with their Alpha & Omega ramen ($13) and contemporary space. There are several different types of new age, non-traditional ramen bowls, but just the one veggie option. The veggies change slightly depending on the time of year. This time around, there were brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower. The broth is insanely flavorful and hearty. Perfect for mushroom and garlic lovers. The noodles were a perfect al dente, and the soft cooked egg… what a beauty!