Chatham & Short Hills, NJ November 2020

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PREMIERE ISSUE

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!

REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

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NEIGHBORHOOD

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70 WASHINGTON AVE

$1,799,000

$1,774,000

99%

97

5

4.1

20 KIMBALL ST

$1,429,900

$1,429,000

100%

0

5

4.1

5 JOHN ST

$1,325,000

$1,365,000

103%

7

4

2.1

8 CHARLES PL

$950,000

$975,150

103%

15

3

1.1

9 VINCENT ST

$789,000

$796,000

101%

12

3

1.1

84 MAY DR

$3,099,000

$3,030,000

98%

154

7

7.2

25 DALE DR

$2,799,000

$2,724,500

97%

154

7

6.1

45 SCHOOL AVE

$2,250,000

$2,150,000

96%

12

7

6.1

30 SUNSET DR

$980,000

$1,052,000

107%

7

5

3.1

46 MEYERSVILLE RD

$649,000

$665,000

102%

9

3

2

10 SHAWNEE RD

$3,250,000

$3,285,000

101%

8

7

6.1

109 FAIRFIELD DR

$2,725,000

$2,750,000

101%

18

7

6.1

2 TROY DR

$1,899,000

$2,210,000

116%

7

7

6.1

11 DENMAN CT

$1,895,000

$1,930,000

102%

6

6

4.2

38 BARNSDALE RD

$1,785,000

$1,919,000

108%

9

5

3.1

9 ROBERT DRIVE

$1,795,000

$1,900,000

106%

20

6

5.1

40 PARK PL

$1,799,000

$1,870,000

104%

9

5

4.1

7 FALMOUTH ST

$1,449,500

$1,505,000

104%

54

4

3.1

165 HOBART AVE

$1,095,000

$1,146,000

105%

8

4

3

513 WYOMING AVE

$988,000

$999,999

101%

5

4

3.2

315 Forest Drive South

$790,000

$890,100

113%

14

3

2.1

15 GREAT HILLS TER

$725,000

$751,000

104%

8

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHERS

John Meyer | john.meyer@lifestylepubs.com Ana Meyer | ana.meyer@lifestylepubs.com

Live Your Best Life!

EDITOR

Ana Meyer | ana.meyer@lifestylepubs.com SALES DIRECTOR

John Meyer | john.meyer@lifestylepubs.com

HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIER ISSUE OF CHATHAM & SHORT HILLS

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

LIFESTYLE—WHERE WE ARE INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY AND LIVING YOUR

Ben Meyer

BEST LIFE. We hope this magazine inspires you too!

AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe

We are thrilled to be your source for all great things local living in town, around town and beyond for our Chatham & Short Hills Family. As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call these communities home.

From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like Basilico’s and Serenade, to the beautiful homes in Chatham and Short Hills; from start-ups and successful businesses such as Undercover Snacks and Fresh Face & Eye to local artists,

L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Ana Meyer, Ben Meyer, Susan Baldini CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Aleksandra Florez, Chris Jorda

designers and fashionistas, our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone Chatham & Short Hills has to offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month.

If anything, these past months have taught us is how important it is to live your best life and define what that means to you. That is why we wanted our first issue to be inspirational, colorful and fun and share with you, stories on how others are living their best lives

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and through their craft and talent and love for what they do, helping others do the same.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Thanks for inviting us into your homes and sharing your lives with us; we can’t wait

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

to see you around!

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

John Meyer and Ana Meyer, Publishers

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

On The Cover: Paul Stanley from KISS, after going through a life changing event, found happiness through art and ventured into the world of painting. He is known to say that “Color is an affirmation of life” and this is evident in all of his energetic and spirited artwork. That is why we chose “Guitar 4”, for our first issue’s cover. When you see

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Paul’s art in person, you can feel his passion for life, transcend to you directly from the canvas through his vibrant colors and energetic brush strokes. Like most of us today, Paul Stanley has overcome unforeseen challenges. I invite you to stop by the Mall at Short Hills Wentworth Gallery and experience for yourself Paul Stanley’s vibrant and

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Chatham + Short Hills Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Chatham & Short Hills areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent.

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considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 16 Diana Levy, CEO of Under Cover Snacks From running her High School store to founder & CEO of Undercover Snacks.

18 Wentworth Gallery, Maryanne Fralinger, Gallery Director A welcoming gallery with unique experiences.

26 Modern Farmhouse With Function and Style Innovative and modern design for active family.

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30 Basilico's Signature Dish Linguine al Nero di Seppia con Frutti di Mare.

30 DEPARTMENTS

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Realty Report

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Our Town

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Local Limelight

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Hot Spot

23 Locally Owned 26 Open House 30 Culinary Creations 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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Dining Under The Stars What better way to highlight a great time than to showcase the Paper Mill Playhouse campus F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant, al fresco dining where local residents and theater fans enjoyed fantastic outdoor entertainment, delicious food and a gorgeous sunset. Visit their website for future events at https://papermill.org/.

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Nothing compares to a Long Beach Island sunset!

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AROUND TOWN there is a small window to pick the best and ripest olives from the olive orchards and produce fresh, authentic extra virgin olive oil from Spain.

Visit Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Tap room in Morristown to taste and sample, from the world’s highest quality super premium extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Award-winning products – bottled fresh daily! https://seasonstaproom.com

UNDERCOVER SNACKS INTRODUCES DARK CHOCOLATE + PUMPKIN SPICE Short Hills resident and CEO of Undercover Snacks introduces their newest seasonal flavor, Dark Chocolate + Pumpkin Spice this fall.

Undercover Snacks are made from crispy quinoa lightly covered with premium chocolate for an anytime treat that’s healthy in disguise. With the perfect chocolate-to-crunch ratio, Undercover Snacks has earned the confection affection of die-hard chocoholics, gluten-free and allergen families, and health

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conscious eaters around the country. Their Pumpkin

Vacchiano Farm is offering free range fresh

Spice flavor will be available locally at Whole Foods

turkeys, white braid breasted birds, raised

and King’s as well as on Amazon and the company’s

with natural feed, free of growth hormones.

website at UndercoverSnacks.com.

Place your orders at their stand in the Summit Farmers Market or the Madison Farmers market in advance for Thanksgiving, turkeys are limited.

In addition to their fresh farm raised meats, you can get homemade pies, all made with fresh fruit from the farm and fresh vegetables as well as wine from their vineyard. The farmer markets near town have been extended to stay open until Dec. 20th. www.vacchianofarm.com

NUT TOPIARIES AND ORNAMENTS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DÉCOR Using a variety of raw nuts, a hot glue gun and your creativity, you will craft beautiful centerpieces for your table, mantle, or hostess gifts.

Workshop will include instruction on unique

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ways to incorporate our natural world into your holiday decorating as well as seasonal refresh-

If you love the taste of the finest olive oils, then

ments. Registration required. $55 per member

now is your season! From October to December,

and $65 non-member includes all supplies and

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admission to the garden. Limited to 8 adults per session. November 6th & 7th 10:00 am to Noon. www.greenwoodgardens.org

CHATHAM + SHORT HILLS LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE Do you have an interesting, fun or meaningful story to share of growing up or living in town? Are you a business looking to grow within our community and the surrounding area? We would love to hear from you! Contact John.Meyer@lifestylepubs.com for partnership opportunities and reach out to Ana. Meyer@lifestylepubs.com for editorials.

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OUR TOWN

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When we started our search for our Founding

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Partner’s, our goal was to find the best of the best in their industries! Our readers can expect excellent experiences, products, and services from these proven and award-winning partners.

We invite you to connect and get to know them.

Simply, follow us on Instagram @chathamshorthills, share a post from each of our Founding Partners shown on these pages and tag us to be entered to win a $250 Visa Gift Card.

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ALDEZ TEQUILA ORGANICO www.aldeztequila.com Aldez Organic Tequila is a responsibly sourced, artisanal brand made of 100% Blue Agaves that are hand-selected from the organic fields of a single estate in the Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Being Certified Organic means Aldez Tequila is pure, untouched and unmanipulated. You won’t find any glycerin, artificial flavoring or coloring in the liquid.

Aldez is available in Blanco, Reposado and Añejo.

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CARL GOULD Carlgould.com A worldwide leading authority on business, highly sought-after international speaker who has built three multi-million-dollar corporations, Carl’s company, “7 Stage Advisors” helps organizations grow. He mentored the launch of 5000+ businesses and helped Allstate, American Idol, McGraw-Hill and more.

Authored books on business strategy, leadership, and growth including best seller, “The 7 Stages of Small Business Success”. Carl co-authored “Blueprint for Success” with Stephen R. Covey and Ken Blanchard.

JON LAMKIN www.rate.com/jonlamkin Jon, an 18 year industry expert, has been on the

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help you find your dream vacation home. She knows

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the market, the Island, the exact pricing, keeps you

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informed, is very flexible, available, and reliant. She is

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LAND & CRUISE LUXURY TRAVEL

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We design luxury, unique travel experiences. From Luxury Resorts, Villa Rentals, Wildlife Safaris and Expeditions, to Wellness Travels, our impeccable service and expertise has enabled clients to explore awe-inspiring destinations with added peace-of-mind. Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, knows what it takes when it comes to reputation, quality, and service to manage all your travel needs.

contractor with a variety of affordable product choices to fit any budget. NJ licensed home improvement contractor fully Insured, and family owned and operated with over 25 years of experience. We are a 2016 Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We encourage everyone to check our reviews on Angie's List, Home Advisor, Yelp and BBB!

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

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For over 30 years we have been providing professional

Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the

landscaping services for our commercial and residen-

top 250 agents in the country multiple times, named

tial customers which include property maintenance,

the number one real estate agent in the county by total

landscape design and installations. Our designers,

number of homes sold year after year, and one of the

horticulturists, landscapers, and craftsmen take pride

top ten in NJ, Robert and his team have been helping

in everything they create. Whether the project is small

people buy and sell homes in the area for twenty years.

or large, our workmanship is unmatched. Every project is carefully planned and executed based upon your taste, budget, location, and needs.

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renovation, and general construction services. Trust us with your renovation dream.

DR. ERIC M SACKS, DMD https://sacksortho.com/ At Sacks Orthodontics, orthodontist Dr. Eric Sacks and his orthodontic team gauge our success by our patients’ smiles and happiness. Housed in a brand new, truly state-of-the-art, all digital facility, he offers the latest in orthodontic treatment options with Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and Invisible lingual braces for patients concerned about the appearance of braces as well as traditional clear and metal braces.

CHARLES F. VUOTTO JR., ESQ https://vuotto.com/ Multiple award-winning NJ family lawyer with 30+ years’ experience in divorce & family law, child custody & time sharing, child support, alimony, mediation and arbitration. He is also well versed and experienced in the niche area of divorce among high net worth individuals, including equitable distribution and business valuation in divorce.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

DI A N A LEVY FROM RUNNING HER HIGH SCHOOL STORE TO FOUNDER & CEO OF UNDERCOVER SNACKS

1. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

6. WHAT IS YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS?

I’m a health-conscious chocoholic. I’ve always had

I work as hard as I can and then accept that some things

a sweet tooth and wanted to create something that was

are out of my control. I know we will make mistakes but

healthy yet incredibly delicious. I’m a hard worker and

try to learn from them and move forward. I pay attention to

extremely persistent.

what is happening in the world and the food industry, try to react quickly and pivot when there are opportunities. Large

2. WHAT INSPIRED YOU?

companies can’t do that as effectively as small ones.

Undercover Snacks was inspired by my daughters who were diagnosed in 2016 with Celiac Disease. There were lim-

7. FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY?

ited gluten-free options and they were mainly imitations of

I ran our East Brunswick High School store with my best

the good stuff. Today Undercover is sold in over 4,000 stores,

friend in the 80’s. We thought about what to sell and con-

on QVC, Amazon and our website.

trolled what went on sale…like a big game. Of course, family vacations...having different adventures, going away.

3. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP? I always wanted to start my own business! When I first

8. WHY SHORT HILLS?

graduated from college, I didn’t have the resources and

We wanted a great downtown, schools, community, and

didn’t know where to start. Finally, when I was nearly 50,

a train to NYC. I was involved in the school PTO for many

I took the leap.

years. We have three daughters; Arielle, 22, and 19-year-old twins, Elana and Jenna.

4. WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? Gale Becker, the founder of Caulipower Pizza. She is close to my age, has children with Celiac and grew her business into a billion-dollar company.

9. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OR FAVORITE SAYING? “An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.” I built a factory, a complete manufacturing line…didn’t know anything about the food business.

5. ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS? Be a calculated risk taker…enough to grow, but not to go under. Leverage what you know, your connections and the

10. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE ON HOW TO “LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE”?

people closest to you. My husband worked on the finance side

Get going! If you have an idea, don’t wait until it’s perfect.

of the food space and understood the chocolate business. He

You may be surprised where you end up. It doesn’t matter

introduced me to people and had access to a lot of information.

how old you are!

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HOT SPOT

Wentworth Gallery

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Peter Max, "Without Borders"

“ART SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE AND A GALLERY SHOULD BE WELCOMING TO ALL.” MICHAEL O'MAHONY

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HOT SPOT (CONTINUED) Elena Bond, "Celebrate NY"

WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT A LOCAL HOT

They offer free delivery, hangings, and a

SPOT, MAYBE YOUR FAVORITE CAFÉ

personalized home show. “We bring pieces

COMES TO MIND. For me, it’s Wentworth

to your house, hold them up, and see if they

Gallery, where the works of world-renowned

work. If you love them, great! If not, we can

modern, abstract, and cubist artists embrace

make recommendations now that we’ve

you. Each unique piece tells its own story in

seen your home.” Maryanne commented.

a welcoming environment where you can chat with Maryanne like you’re old friends.

Maryanne, admittedly obsessed with art

and personalized. They offer unique experi-

since childhood, has a Fine Arts degree and

ences with specific artists. For example, with

has been with Wentworth for 17 years. She’ll

Fazzino and Max, “We take our clients for a

transport you to the world of these global

private tour of their studios in New York that

artists with a simple conversation.

includes dinner,” says Christian. “We aim to

“Art is something that transcends nationality, countries, religion...it speaks a universal language,” she says.

provide an unforgettable experience.”

Christian wants all Wentworth Galleries to have a special connection with their collec-

I love the DNA of Wentworth. A fam-

tors and the artists that you can’t have any-

ily-owned business, established in 1987

where else. He says that Rick Allen, who is a

by Michael O’Mahony, and now run by his

one arm drummer, gave a preconcert back-

son Christian O’Mahony, carries a variety of

stage tour of his custom designed drums, and

international artists with locations in high-

Michael Godard, not only gave them a tour of

end malls and at Hard Rock Hotels. Michael,

his studio, but also brought them back to his

a smart, charismatic man, had a vision for

house for a backyard BBQ in Las Vegas.

what a gallery experience should be. He was a tall, tough guy with a strong Irish accent

“They’re not just my clients, they are my friends,” said Godard.

and felt that there was an intimidating feel-

“We’ve had these amazing experiences

ing when you went into a Manhattan gallery.

through which clients have met and

He would say, he was the type of guy that

become friends,” says Maryanne, reflect-

when he walked into a gallery, no one would

ing on one of her favorite aspects of these

talk to him. He believed, “Art should be

events. “Now, they plan things together for

accessible to everyone and a gallery should

the next Wentworth trip!”

be welcoming to all.”

Wentworth carries prominent artists like Peter Max, Charles Fazzino, Paul Stanley of

Maryanne’s advice on how to live your best life: “Find your inspiration. Find beauty in everyday things!”

KISS, and Rick Allen of Def Leppard to name

And Christian’s advice: “Find what makes

a few. They really get to know their clients.

you happy. At the end that is the goal, is to

“Our collectors invite us into their homes,”

find happiness. Choose to go into something

says Maryanne. “This is art that you live with

that gives you a lot of happiness.”

and pass down to your children. We get to know their families.”

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At Wentworth’s Artist shows, you meet the artist and have your piece dedicated

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Wentworth Gallery, art with unique experiences accessible to all.

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Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq.

Phone: (973) 403-9200 www.starrgern.com | www.vuotto.com 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068

Assertive Representation With Compassion Charles F. Vuotto, Jr., Esq., Of Counsel with Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, PC in Roseland, New Jersey, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law. The 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America has been publicly released and is now available at www.bestlawyers.com

Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, PC also provides the following legal services: • Business & Commercial Litigation • Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice • Employment & Labor Law & Litigation • Estate Planning, Administration & Litigation • Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation & Arbitration

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LOCALLY OWNED

fresh face & eye

DR. BALJEET PUREWAL & THE 4R'S TO LOOK YOUR BEST!

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

DR. BALJEET PUREWAL, OWNER OF FRESH FACE & EYE, IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED

OCULOPLASTIC

SURGEON

SPECIALIZING

IN

THE FACE WITH A FOCUS ON EYELID SURGERY AND NON-SURGICAL FACIAL REJUVENATION. As a toddler, she always wanted to become a doctor to help others and solve problems. She also loved the arts, so merging these two worlds led her to become a plastic surgeon.

You can rejuvenate your face with minimal invasive techniques and preventive treatments. And for some patients, eyelid surgery can make a refreshed, youthful change.

Baljeet’s approach is unique for facial rejuvenation, and her practice focuses on the four R’s. Doing a little of each will give you healthy and youthful skin because they complement each other.

1. Relax: Use Botox to relax the muscles to avoid pulling on your brows. Frequency: Every 3 to 4 months.

2. Refill: After the age of 30, we lose collagen. We can refill the small amounts of collagen lost. Frequency: Every 9 to 12 months.

3. Reposition: We use Ultra-therapy, a non-invasive high frequency ultrasound treatment to tighten and lift. Frequency: Every two years.

4. Resurface: For the skin’s texture, it is important to remove the dead skin of the outer layer. Exfoliate with chemical peels, micro-needling or our Halo laser which helps stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines, and even out skin tones. Frequency: Every 2 to 6 months.

“When you resurface your skin, the light reflects off it and you get that glow,” she says. “You are nourishing your tissue.”

Baljeet shares a simple rule for great skin. “I believe strongly in good skin care,” she says. “It starts with wearing sunblock and a good retinol. I want to be able to give to others what I would want for myself.”

Be sure to visit the relaunch of her website, https://newjerseyeyelidsurgery.com/.

You will find fabulous skin care advice and tips for every age group starting from the 20s through the 50s and beyond. You will also find “healing diaries” of what it is like to heal on day 1, day 2, and onward for specific treatments.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CHATHAM FOR YOUR PRACTICE? “I love the vibe of the town,” says Baljeet. “I always loved this area. I was looking for a space that feels like a home versus a cold office building with an elevator. I wanted to create a space that feels inviting.”

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE? “Staying true to yourself and have compassion.”

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OPEN HOUSE

Mode r n Far m house

With F u nc tion an d St yle

ARTICLE ANA MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

F E AT U R E S

INTERIOR HOUSE SF

BUILT

4500 SF

2018

ROOMS

TIME

DESIGNER

ARCHITECT

6 Bedrooms,

24 Months

Cory Connor

Hoffman Design

9 Bathrooms

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& Build

THE WELSH FAMILY WAS ON A MISSION TO FIND THE PER-

What makes this home unique? Location, style and function.

FECT LOCATION FOR THEIR IDEAL HOME. They landed on a large

Cory Connor, an interior designer from Chatham, innovated mag-

secluded lot on a private road, which included a house that needed

nificent functional design details that were a custom fit for this

a major renovation and additional space to fit their very active family

family’s active lifestyle.

of six, plus their two large dogs. They assembled their design team

The kitchen is surrounded by white cabinets and warmed with

to work together on the look, feel and flow of their home. The ask: a

dark wood tones in the flooring. The island’s bar stools, covered in

“Modern Farmhouse” that was livable, elegant and functional. Doing

light grey textured fabric and accented with warm wooden legs,

it right the first time mattered most.

adds to the softness of the room. There is also a custom-built table, CONTINUED >

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built on a track recessed into the floor, that allows it to be moved

The rich and elegant Crypton fabrics and rugs were selected

away without scratching the floor. Flexible yet chic for entertaining a

with performance and elegance in mind and were treated for the

large group for fundraising and family events.

family’s active lifestyle.

The open kitchen design flows into the family room, which contin-

Why is it important to work with an interior designer? “Having an

ues to carry the softness and brightness with the neutral wall color,

interior designer helps you avoid costly mistakes and brings your

area rug, and furniture infused with warm coral and rich blue tones.

house together in a cohesive way,“ says Cory.

The Welsh’s dogs, Lozier and Leia, are a particularly important part

The Welsh’s modern farmhouse is truly the culmination of

of the family. Cory designed a dedicated area for them that includes

design with purposeful intention to meet the family’s every day and

unlimited access to the outside via a dog door, which is activated by

ever-changing needs of the place they call home.

their collars, like a garage door, and concealed by custom millwork.

“Their lifestyle inspired the design,” says Cory, who exceeded

Functional and beautiful! There is also a dedicated dog shower for

every design challenge to give the Welsh family a functional and

these two active pooches.

magnificent home.

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE BEN MEYER | PHOTOGRAPHY ALEKSANDRA FLOREZ

BASILICO'S SIGNATURE DISH LINGUINE AL NERO DI SEPPIA CON FRUTTI DI MARE

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SEA SCALLOP

BASILICO’S IN MILLBURN IS ONE OF OUR FAMILY’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS. We love the food and the ambience, and Mario DeMarco, the owner, takes pride in every detail. Diners feel the warmth and authenticity we’ve experienced at family-owned restaurants during our travels in Italy. From the colorful, stamped metal sign, imported from Italy and proudly showcasing the restaurant’s

SHRIMP

name, and the three areas for outdoor dining, to the ingredients and his staff, Mario’s charming personality are the elements that make Basilico’s a must-go-to dining destination. Established in 1997 when Mario was 27, Basilico’s name was inspired by his hometown of Liguria, in Italy, which is the birthplace of Pesto, whose signature ingredient is “basilico,” or basil. My favorite dish at Basilico’s is a savory seafood entree called “Linguine al Nero di Seppia con Frutti

CALAMARI

di Mare.” Mario is graciously sharing this recipe with all of you. Enjoy!

LINGUINE AL NERO DI SEPPIA CON FRUTTI DI MARE MUSSELS

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) + 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil + ½ Onion, Chopped + 3 Garlic Clove, Crushed + Kosher Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper + ¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

LITTLE NECK CLAMS

+ 2 Cups Tomato Sauce + ½ Cup Clam Juice + 1 Cup Dry White Wine + 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley + 2 Sea Scallops + 12 Manila or Little Neck Clams + 14 Mussels + ½ Cup Calamari Cut As A Ring

ONION

+ 4 Large Shrimp + 10 Ounces Black Ink Linguine or White Linguine

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium.

2. Cook onion and garlic, stirring until onions are translucent, 5-8 minutes.

GARLIC

3. Add clams, white wine, tomato sauce and clam juice and cook for 4-5 minutes.

4. Add mussels, scallops and shrimp and keep cooking for a few minutes until shellfish opens up.

5. Add the crushed red pepper flakes.

6. Cook the pasta in a large boiling pot with salt water until al dente.

7. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and put the seafood PARSLEY

sauce on top.

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1, 6-8

5, 14, 22-23

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GREENWOOD GARDENS

ART ADVENTURE IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

THE 12TH ANNUAL CHATHAM TURKEY TROT

its renovation and is now open on

Join One River School for an in-per-

One Mile Family Fun Run and USA

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until

son or virtual art adventure. Events

Track & Field certified 5K Race in

Nov 8th. Greenwood is offering a

in November include ARTVENTURE

which runners’ race through the sce-

lecture series (three virtual lectures),

on 11/14, ANIME CLUB 11/22, PRO-

nic Highlands section of Chatham

a children’s workshop and a holiday

CREATOR WORKSHOPS 11/05 &

Township on Thanksgiving Day. In

wreath workshop as well in the fall.

11/23. For grades 6 -12. See site for

2019, more than 1,000 runners reg-

Visit this beautiful a 28-acre formal

class description, choices, dates and

istered raised more than $30,000

Italianate garden located in the Short

time. Their instructors will help you

funds for our first responders and

Hills section of Millburn, New Jersey.

level up with creative projects and

diabetes research and education.

www.greenwoodgardens.org

insightful feedback. www.millburn.

Register before November 6th at

oneriverschool.com/events/

Noon to receive a T-shirt. www.

Short Hills, NJ

Greenwood Gardens has completed

1, 8, 15, 22 SUMMIT FARMERS' MARKET Summit, NJ

The Market is open on Sundays from 8am to 1pm through November

Millburn, NJ

Chatham, NJ

thechathamturkeytrot.org

7, 14, 21 CHATHAM BOROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET Chatham Borough, NJ

22. The Market’s location has been

Fresh, local farm raised produce

changed this season to Park & Shop

available every Saturday from 8am

Lot #1, at the corner of DeForest

– 1pm until November 21st. Visit

Would you like to get in touch with

Avenue and Woodland Avenue in

www.chathamboroughfarmers-

us? We would love to hear from you!

order to provide more space between

market.org

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

the vendors and for the customers.

ChathamandShortHills using the

www.summitdowntown.org/events/

Get In Touch link and let us know

farmers-market/

what you think.

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1. Max & Lucky, our Havanese, who turn

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into German Shepherds when they hear

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2. Red wine, for all occasions.

3. Classic car shows: We enjoy going together as family.

4. Delicious & award winning olive oils and infused balsamic vinegars.

5. Creative Sushi rolls, anywhere in town and out.

6. Golf, with beer carts and no scorecards.

7. Summers in LBI with our kids, sea shell hunting, boating & sailing.

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