Northwest Bergen, NJ April 2023

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Spring is in the Air

April 2023 PUBLISHER

Marc Schwartz | marc.schwartz@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

Kris Pepper | kris.pepper@citylifestyle.com

We live in an efficiency and productivity-obsessed age. And I admit - I fall into the trap sometimes too. The trap of believing the only things worth doing are those for which I can make an exact calculation of the time, effort, and investment it will cost me. The things that result in the highest level of control and least amount of uncertainty.

But the truth is - that is really a sad and unfulfilling way to go through life.

We must leave some room for exploring; for trying new places and things, for being a beginner, and even for getting lost. It is those times that are unstructured and open-ended where the space exists for connections to be made, friendships to be fostered, and trust to be built.

I've noticed that "adventures" and “exploration” don't have to be something big and crazy. It can be playing a board game out on the patio, walking a new trail, or going out to find a fun cookie place (Chip City in Ridgewood) we've never been to before.

Our hope is that this issue encourages you to make room for exploration. To prioritize time away from the regular schedule of life. To lose yourself on a road trip, check out the new Volvo EX90, a seven-seater, all-electric SUV that delivers optimal safety standards for drivers who want to achieve a sustainable lifestyle.

This month we applaud and display the work of our very own Northwest Bergen Lifestyle photographer, Nancy Motto. Her photos of our local birds are certainly evidence of her artistic talents.

Our article on Exploring Friendships through Fiction reviews four books which can be found at Ridgewood’s very own Bookends, our local bookstore that brings both books and their authors to our community through their book-signing events.

Reserve that getaway trip (I just returned from The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in Manchester, VT, featured in our December 2022 issue) that you’ve been thinking about. It’s essential to make time for the things that matter most to you, but sometimes, that comes last on the calendar.

If April showers bring May flowers, make time to play in the rain! Here’s your reminder to - and I say this with warmth in my heart - get lost and explore all that life has to offer!

Happy April!

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12 The Birds of Northwest Bergen

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Lifestyle Letter

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Business Monthly

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Artist’s Palette B EAU T Y

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Driver’s Notebook AU TO + M A R IN E

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Local’s Choice LI FE + C U LT U R E

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Spring is in the Air

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Cabana Coffee Company Opens in Glen Rock

Chip City Opens in Ridgewood

Felina Brings in New Executive Chef

With a deep love for enjoying coffee from around the world, owner Bruce “Juan” Pettineo set out to find a commercial coffee roaster 17 years ago to bring those flavors home. The company roasts all of its coffee beans in its Franklin Lakes Coffee Lab, with a store in Wayne and a new store opening in Glen Rock. Sit back, relax, and let your cup of Joe transport your taste buds to another country. cabanacoffeeco.com

Smelling something extra delicious in the air as you stroll through Ridgewood? You can thank Chip City for that! This popular New York City chain takes the art of the cookie to a whole new level. They sport the classics like Chocolate Chip and White Chocolate Macadamia while taking your tastebuds on an adventure with flavors like Nutella Sea Salt, Everything Cookie, Oatmeal Apple Pie, and so much more. chipcitycookies.com

Nestled inside an old bank, Felina Restaurant will take you back in time with its historical vault, soaring windows, and lavish marble columns. It is as much an experience for your tastebuds as it is for your eyes. Now, Felina is bringing in a new executive chef, Joe Tartamella, to head the kitchen. Felina Restaurant is one of many venues included in the Landmark Hospitality Group. felinarestaurant.com

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the birds of northwest bergen SPRING IS IN THE AIR

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY NANCY MOTTO They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. They inhabit wetlands, parks, and our backyards, where they announce themselves with their melodic songs. They’re the birds of northwest Bergen County, and during the pandemic, they delighted and occupied many who acquired birdwatching and photography skills. Residents are lucky to have several migratory stops, such as the Celery Farm in Allendale and Suraci Pond in Ramsey. The Irish writer, Robert Lynd, said, “In order to see birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence.”

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When sunlight hits the feathers of the common grackle, luminescent blues, purples, and greens appear, making this bird look extraordinary. | IMAGE 2

The male mallard duck is distinguished by its iridescent green head, which looks as though it’s illuminated. | IMAGE 3

The female red-winged blackbird perches on a cattail on the way to building a nest. | IMAGE 4

The largest woodpecker in North America, the pileated woodpecker is elusive. Its size and flaming red crest are captivating.

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White-throated sparrow, a common sight in northwest Bergen, finds these wild blueberries at Van Gelder Pond in Ramsey irresistible. | IMAGE 6

The great blue heron, a common sight at the Celery Farm in Allendale, still amazes with its primordial presence. | IMAGE 7

The black-crowned night heron is an eagerly anticipated summer visitor to the Celery Pond in Allendale, NJ. | IMAGE 8

A green heron perched on a low-lying branch scans Van Gelder Pond for a tasty meal.

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Nancy Motto | ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Nancy Motto has lived in Ramsey with her husband, Louis, for the past 33 years, where they raised their children, David and Maria.

Nancy studied photojournalism at the University of Maryland and has had a longstanding interest in photography. But it wasn’t until she studied with professional photographer Hank Gans at The Art School at Old Church in Demarest that her interest became an abiding passion. She uses Olympus cameras, her Panasonic Leica 100 - 400 zoom lens, and her Tokina 300 macro lens. She loves living in northwest Bergen with its many nature preserves.

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A juvenile swan at Suraci Pond in Ramsey looks as if it’s purposely showing off its beauty.

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Volvo Car USA, Northwest Bergen Lifestyle’s corporate neighbor on MacArthur Boulevard in Mahwah, has historically been a renowned world leader in safety technology and innovation. Now, the company is about to raise the bar once again in vehicular safety standards and sustainable lifestyles.

Having set a decisive course for a completely electric future, the Swedish company plans to reveal one new electric car each year so that by 2030, their entire automotive line will be fully electric, aligning with their goal to be climate-neutral by 2040.

Enter the new Volvo EX90, a seven-seater, all-electric SUV that delivers optimal safety standards for drivers who want to achieve a sustainable lifestyle. An instant classic in Scandinavian design, the Volvo EX90 defines the principle of form following function. It’s a versatile, stylish family car with modern proportions, combining cutting-edge technology in core computing, connectivity, and electrification to optimize safety, efficiency, and aesthetics.

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“The Volvo EX90 is a statement for where we are and where we are going. It’s fully electric with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge, designed to further raise our safety standards, the first Volvo car to be truly defined by its software and part of a wider ecosystem, connecting to your home and your other devices.”

Officer, Jim Rowan. “It’s fully electric with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge, designed to further raise our safety standards, the first Volvo car to be truly defined by its software and part of a wider ecosystem; connecting to your home and your other devices. The Volvo EX90 is the start of something new for Volvo Cars in many ways.”

The EX90 provides state-of-the-art Luminar lidar sensors, assisted driving functions, and lane-change steering support designed to respond and react to sudden potential hazards when a driver may be just a fraction too late. In addition, Volvo’s innovative technology allows the vehicle to understand when you’re distracted, drowsy, or otherwise inattentive, and if the driver falls asleep or is taken ill, the Volvo EX90 is designed to safely stop and call for help.

If the thought of charging an electric vehicle makes you want to stick with fossil fuels, take note. Charging your car has never been easier, thanks to various smart technologies and services. The Volvo Cars app allows you to choose from hundreds of thousands of public charging points around the globe, pay for your charging, and keep track of charging progress in one easy-to-use interface. It also offers real-time availability of charging points via Google Maps in the car’s center screen infotainment system. Expected to deliver up to 300 miles of tailpipe emission-free driving range on a single charge, the Volvo EX90 charges from 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes.

The Volvo EX90 will also be stocked with the necessary hardware to enable bi-directional charging, an up-and-coming technology whereby you can use your car battery as an extra energy supply to power your home, other electric devices, or another electric Volvo car. “With the Volvo EX90, you can power your life,” says Head of Electrification Ecosystem Olivier Loedel. “You could use its battery in many ways, from topping up your electric bike when you’re out and about, to hooking up an outdoor cooking appliance for your weekend camping trip. It could even power your house during the expensive peak hours of the day.” Volvo plans to make bi-directional charging available in the future, starting with selected markets.

A 14.5-inch center screen is your gateway to one of the best infotainment systems available—with Google built-in. The car’s center screen display is designed to help you keep your eyes on the road by offering you the correct information at the appropriate time. It includes Google apps and services, along with hands-free help from Google Assistant and Google Maps navigation. The system is also compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay.

The Volvo EX90 will also come with phone key technology, meaning your smartphone can serve as your car key, automatically unlocking the car and starting a personal welcoming sequence as you approach. All of this comes together in one of the most pleasant and elegant car interiors on the market, full of natural and responsibly-sourced materials.

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On January 3rd, 2023, the new Volvo EX90 was shown for the first time in North America at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to highlight the tech collaborations that make the Volvo EX90 their smartest vehicle yet. The Volvo EX90 represents a new era for safety for Volvo.

The 2024 Volvo EX90 is now available for pre-order in the United States at volvocars.com/us. The 7-seater Volvo EX90 will be available wellequipped at under $80,000. Customers placing pre-orders will be asked to configure their cars in Fall 2023 and will receive prioritization when deliveries begin in early 2024.

The Volvo EX90 is your perfect companion for a more sustainable family lifestyle. For more information on the EX90, visit volvocars.com/us.

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exploring friendships through fiction Read on to see how books can teach us the many forms friendship bonds can take ARTICLE BY LUCY PROBE RT

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Fiction can be a valuable escape, but it can also be a way for readers to gain insights and new understandings into their own lives. “Books are a way to get to know the people you’re reading about and in turn learn more about yourself,” says Ridgewood’s Stacey Loscalzo, founder of StaceyLoscalzoReads. com, a gathering place for story lovers. Here are some of her recommendations to explore friendships through fiction. These books and more can be found at Bookends in Ridgewood. Bookends hosts frequent author signings and has been a staple as the best local bookstore in the area. Visiting authors include James Patterson, Gloria Estefan, and broadcaster Stephen A. Smith.

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Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting

by Clare Pooley Iona Iverson, a magazine advice columnist, takes the train every morning from Hampton Court to Waterloo station. She sits with the same commuters daily, never speaking with them but creating clever nicknames for them all. One day, Smart-ButSexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape and Sanjay, a nurse, leaps into action bonding this group of people with little in common in very special and lasting ways. These strangers soon become a close community of friends. As the story moves forward, Iona suffers a personal setback, and it is her fellow commuters who step forward to help her through the challenge.

“This is a powerful reminder that connections can be made anywhere.

Next time you’re sitting across from a stranger, perhaps say hello. That stranger could be your next friend.”

Now is Not the Time to Panic

by Kevin Wilson This is the story of two teenage loners whose worlds collide one summer in 1996 after the art they make changes their lives forever. When Frankie, a writer, and Zeke, an artist create a poster with a puzzling phrase that mysteriously appears all over town, it sparks rumors of Satanists and kidnappers, creating dangerous repercussions. Twenty years later after a journalist approaches Frankie, now a famous author, about that summer, she must make a decision about confronting her past, reconnecting with Zeke, and possibly upending her life.

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Crossing to Safety

by Wallace Stegner Crossing to Safety tells the story of two couples, the Morgans and the Langs, who meet during the Depression in Madison, WI where the husbands begin their academic careers at the local university. For over three decades they share a remarkable friendship despite their varying backgrounds and social status, from early marriage to retirement. Traveling from Madison to Vermont, the friendships in this quiet and reflective book are magnificently crafted. “Friendship is held together by neither law nor property nor blood, and there is no glue in it but mutual liking. It is therefore rare,” he writes.

“For a long time, I believed that ‘good books’ were those filled with action. Stegner’s writing is a reminder that some of the best stories are slow and contemplative.”

Tell the Wolves I’m Home

by Carol Rifka Brunt In Brunt’s debut novel, it’s 1987 in New York City where 14-year-old June’s Uncle (Finn), a renowned and reclusive artist, both her confidant and best friend, dies of a ‘mysterious illness.’

Shortly after Finn’s death his partner Toby sends June a package with a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finn’s apartment, along with a note asking to meet. She soon realizes she isn’t the only one who misses Finn and they form a deep connection over their mutual loss showing how compassion can help heal and make us whole again.

“As they grow closer, June realizes that the right friend can fill the void left by a family member, that with trust and openness, a found family can be formed.”

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Trot Into Spring

3 50 RAMAPO VALLEY ROAD, M A H WA H NJ 0 7 4 30 | 1 2:0 0 P M Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and their horses! It will be an afternoon of fun.

BCHR is a volunteer non-profit organization where all proceeds go directly towards providing food, shelter, and medical care for abandoned and abused horses. BCHR is also a sanctuary for horses that are too old or unfit for adoption. bergencountyhorserescue.org A PR I L 1 6T H- 3 0 T H

Valley Hospital's Butterfly Tree Fundraiser

VA LLEY HEALTH LIFESTY LES F I T NE S S C E NT E R - 1 4 0 0 MACA RT H UR B LV D, MA H WA H All proceeds will go towards the Auxiliary’s $3M pledge to establish the pediatric section of the Emergency Department of The Valley Hospital in Paramus and the $100K pledge to Valley Home Care’s Butterflies—a pediatric palliative and hospice care program for seriously ill children. Stop by and purchase a butterfly to be placed on the butterfly tree. valleyhealth.com/sites/default/files/Services/Auxiliary/Butterfly%20Tree%20announcement_Final_2.pdf A P RIL 2 2 N D

Oakland Styrofoam Drive

1 MUN ICIPAL PLAZA, OAKLAN D NJ 0 7 4 36 | 9 :0 0 A M While Oakland does not currently have a daily option for Styrofoam disposal, the Sustainable Oakland Green Team will ensure this material doesn't go out with regular garbage collection. Bring your clean, dry, non-foodcontact Styrofoam packaging to the drive. Be sure your Styrofoam does not contain any ink marks or tape.

The team will ensure your Styrofoam is recycled properly. allevents.in/oakland/volunteers-needed-april-oak land-nj-styrofoam-drive/10000479576525297 A P RIL 2 7 T H

Christian Health’s Rockin’ Simply Spring

IN DIAN TRAIL CLUB - FR AN KL I N L A KE S | 6 :0 0 P M A fun, casual evening of food, live music, fellowship, and an exciting online auction. Guests are invited to wear their favorite 50s attire. Proceeds from the event benefit Christian Health’s 2023 Annual Fund to expand and enhance mental health services, especially for children and young adults. This includes support for Christian Health’s Good Samaritan Fund. christianhealthnj.org/foundation/special-events-fundraisers A P RIL 2 8T H

Franki Valli and The Four Seasons

NJPAC PR UDEN TIAL HALL | 8 : 0 0 P M “Big girls don’t cry,”…except when they hear Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons performing at NJPAC. Thanks to the Broadway hit Jersey Boys—which chronicled the life of the Newark rock-n’-roll group—The Four Seasons continues to dazzle ears from around the world. The American Song series is presented, in part, through various charitable Jewish foundations. njpac.org/event/frankie-valli-2 A P RIL 2 9 T H

12th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Z I ON EVAN G ELICAL LUTHERA N C H UR C H I N SA DDL E R I V E R | 8 :30 A M The 12th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk will benefit cervical cancer research at the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation, an advanced research institution founded

by Hackensack Meridian Health to translate innovations in science to improve human health rapidly. This is a USATF Certified and Sanctioned 5K Race. Sponsors welcome. SaddleRiver5K.com

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A child’s natural curiosity is boundless. By nurturing that with a thoughtful balance of play and structure, we spark lightbulb moments every day. Learn how our approach inspires a lifelong love of discovery. Enrolling Infants-Kindergarten

NOW ENROLLING SUMMER 2023

Picture yourself LIV IN G H E R E ,

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Imagine a community that inspires you to discover, engage, connect, and grow.

At The Vista, you can fill each day with uplifting experiences. Attend a concert, lecture, or art class.

Get a manicure at the salon. Stay fit in an aquatic class or along picturesque walking trails.

Watch stunning sunsets while dining on the terrace with friendly neighbors. Enjoy all of this in a richly wooded Ramapo Mountain setting. Picture yourself inspired. Picture yourself at The Vista.

Now is the time to live inspired at The Vista. Call (201) 684-9775 today to arrange a personal tour.

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