Acclaimed Restaurateur Jody Pennette Authors His First Book
Published November 18th 2015
Modern, Lifestyle Chinese Restaurant Broadens Local Neighborhood Tastes
WUJI Brings an Organic Approach to a Favorite International Cuisine
Acclaimed Restaurateur Jody Pennette Authors His First Book
“Starting and Running a Restaurant”
WUJI Brings an Organic Approach to a Favorite International Cuisine
Acclaimed Restaurateur Jody Pennette Authors His First Book
“Starting and Running a Restaurant”

WUJI’s menu incorporates only fresh, locally sourced meat and produce into authentic recipes and uses traditional and modern preparations, which sets the tone for the underlining culture of the dining experience. Organic chicken, pasture raised pork, grass fed beef, wild caught fish, cage-free chicken eggs, and organic vegetables are the central ingredients. The food is as pure and natural as it can get, ensuring no MSG hangover post-meal.
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WUJI Restaurant, a product of MAAC Hospitality Group, is co-owned by Jody Pennette, founder and creative mind behind cb5 Hospitality Consulting, and Moodi Zahid, a business partner and friend for more than 30 years. Moodi owns an International Travel Agency and their trips around the world have inspired them to collaborate on this exciting project. Cb5 recently developed 18 restaurants in Southeast Asia fueling the passion for great Chinese flavors and identifying technique that can be scaled for their US expansion. The culinary master behind the menu is Chef Guang Zanghou who is teaming up with Lin Chen, Vice President of Food & Beverage for MAAC Hospitality Group.

Chinese menu favorites available at all WUJI locations include; vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce; organic Heritage pork spare ribs with honey-plum glaze; lo mein noodles stir-fried with vegetables and sesame ginger sauce; tangerine beef with Shanghai bok choy; Cantonese roast chicken with crispy garlic and shallots; and spicy fried rice topped with a soft egg. The beverage program focuses on appropriate flavor profiles that pair well with the food. Asian beer selections, cold sake, and a well-crafted wine list are offered, in addition to a fun and creative selection of re-batched “tiki” cocktails that are prepared with top shelf spirits and fresh squeezed juices. Organic house made soda, herbal infusion ice tea service, and blossoming flower hot tea round out the beverage offerings.
In keeping with an American Chinese tradition, WUJI will do a strong take-out business, in addition to delivery, while re-inventing the manner by which it is executed – fresh, hot, via insulated carrier cases and custom designed bikes. WUJI locations open at 5pm each day and accept reservations. For more information and to stay up-to-date with openings visit www.wujirestaurant.com.
WUJI Locations
SCARSDALE: 2 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 – Opened August 2015
RYE: 26 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 – Opening early December 2015
GREENWICH: 68 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 – Opening January 2016
WESTPORT, LARCHMONT, STAMFORD: Coming Soon 2016
SCARSDALE: 2 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 – Opened August 2015
RYE: 26 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 – Opening early December 2015
GREENWICH: 68 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 – Opening January 2016
WESTPORT, LARCHMONT, STAMFORD: Coming Soon 2016