It’s usually a challenge finding your way around town when you travel to a place you’ve never been to before.
What makes this extra stressful is when you don’t have any immediate family and/or friends around to help make your stay a bit more convenient.
Just as any other foreigner would do, looking for the best eateries, as well as, hangout spots where you can at least have your favourite indigenous meals and interact with people within your social and cultural group is always a priority.
Most Africans are fortunate enough to have quite a handful of such popular places in the diaspora offering that home away from home feeling while at the same time giving them value for their money.
Just in case you find yourself in New Jersey, and you’re looking for African restaurants to grab a bite, these popular ones are worth a try: