BC the Mag - March/April 2014

COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE

March/April 2014

Sunny

Looks for

Spring

Savannah’s

Many Seductions Charity Corner

Behind the Scene at “Behind the Seams”

Toast

to This!

Greet spring with delicious fruity drinks

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Publishers’ Letter

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adies and gentlemen, you can now leave your homes!

Yes! It is the most glorious time of the year in Bergen County—spring! Soon, all that snow will melt completely to be replaced by green grass and blooming f lowers. Oh, I can’t wait!

For perhaps the first time in 13 years of publishing this magazine, we’re featuring two distinct Escapes destinations.

Consider it our not-so-subtle message that it’s time for a change of scenery and climate.

While many of us remained mostly cooped up this winter, there were, in fact, things happening beyond our homes.

In the last couple of months, several new restaurants have popped up around our area. In a new column we are calling BC Eats we partnered with food blog Boozy Burbs to give you all a taste of Bergen’s newest hotspots.

Since it seems all we do these days is eat, we also took a trip in the frigid temps to Aldo Cascio’s new Aldo’s & Pane e Vino for a sampling of what all the buzz is about. Aldo has once again lived up to his reputation, opening an Italian restaurant with great food and fantastic wines that’s attracting hungry crowds by the droves.

With spring comes spring fashions, and Hartly Fashions of Westwood has you covered. Toss all the black and gray back in the closet, and head to our fashion feature to see how to look your best this season.

Speaking of fashion, this year’s “Behind the Seams” charity event promises to be the best yet. Celebrating its fifth year, this popular fundraiser boasts some of Bergen County’s finest businesses going all out to support Eva’s Village, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty. So be sure to get your tickets for this worthy event, which is being held at Bottagra in Hawthorne. It’s going to be fashionably fabulous!

Some say there’s no business like a family business, and we couldn’t agree more. Members of the Corrado family–owners of five thriving Corrado’s Market locations—now proudly trace their business roots back three generations to exemplify success rooted in close-knit ties to their communities, and more importantly, to one another.

Just as we begin to experience a thaw in these early days of spring, so too do we look ahead to the dawn of better days for Bergen County. Change is in the air. More businesses are coming to our towns and more people are heading back to work.

Let’s always remember: while it may be easier to shop online, it’s our local businesses that are the heart of our communities. Let’s not let them down.

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Staying Fit After Total Knee Replacement

2014 Bentley Flying Spur: What Can’t It Do?

Savannah’s Many Seductions

Aldo’s & Pane e Vino: Double the Dining Pleasure

Ask the Sports Dr.

Auto

Escapes

Tastings

Columns 36 Connoisseur

48 Events

Toast to This!

Happenings in the County

38 Wine Picks

50 Linda’s List

46 Style

104 BC Eats

Exploring Zinfandel Chic Products, Services, Etc.

Best to Do, Buy, See, Etc.

On the Cover Ashley: White, taupe and silver trim and grey sweater by Fabiana Filippi, white jeans by J Brand, and taupe clutch

by Lauren Merkin.

Alyssa: Grey suede short-belted jacket by Fabiana Filippi, white long sleeve t-shirt with silver bead detail by Fabiana Filippi, and white jeans by J Brand.

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All That’s New and Exciting on the Restaurant Scene

116 Restaurant Guide A Resource for Your Dining Pleasure

129 Birthday Scopes

Finding Reasons for a Spring in Your Step

130 Last Laugh

A Look Back: Spring 2014

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Behind the Scene at “Behind the Seams”

Bogota Savings: Banking on Prosperity

Sunny Looks for Spring

Snoring: Nothing to Yawn At

Charity

Business Profile

Fashion

Health

Features 24 Profile

Corrado’s Market: Success Built on the Strength of Family

42 Design

Wonders in Wood

58 CSI Stories

Don’t Ride Shotgun

100 Escapes

Discovering Club Med

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“Pruning is a necessary part of life. In order to move forward you must let go.”

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WHISKERS AND TAILS BALL

Steve and Cathy Tamayne, Lindsay and Matt Gaal

The Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc (RBARI) held their annual Whiskers and Tails Ball at the Indian Trail Club. For more information visit: www.rbari.org

Gail Dickard, Tricia McAleer and Carol Chapman

Adeena and Jesse Ramos

Valdo Panzera and Debra Weigelt

Greg and Suzanne Scher

Jennifer Milanese and Linda Sampson

Marc Rein and Andi Howard

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Ingrid Tomek, Chopper Russo, Debra Weigelt and Valdo Panzera

Michelle Schwartzman and Janice Aquilina

Anne Rossetti, Kathy Alpart and Wallace

Mary and Ken Henry

Jeannie Massey, Laurie Parker and Carol Parker

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Frank Hughes and Diana Frankel

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The Fort Lee Chamber held their annual Persons of the Year Dinner and Dance. For more information visit: www.fortleechamber.com

Siya Vansia, James LoBuono, Elizabeth Magennis, Ron Urtiaga, Maria Gendelman, John Gendelman and William Tierney

Gina and Joe Parisi

Lisa and Anthony Sorrentino

Celeste Rae and Dr. Gino Ramundo

Steven Grossman and Isolina Kirchner

Herb Sontz and Marilyn Meyer

Michele Albino and Stephanie Caggiano

Ashley Yook and Denise Sokolich

Dr. Alexander Hesquijarosa and Alejandra Pazmino

Lindsay Carter and Karli Oppler

Syed and Naureen Ameen

Artie O’Keefe, Frank Patti and Keith Bendul

Ashley Yook, Denise Sokolich, Robert Cafasso and Joe Parisi

Daniel and Kris Weixeldorfer, Lisa Sorrentino and Andreas Protopapas

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Patti Vernon, Debora Swinney and Patty Steele

Christine and Barbara Smith

Sue Klein, Rita Karon, Marni Beuberger and Elizabeth Resnik

Lisa Dugal, Patti Bieth and Marni Neuburger

Sandy Preston, Margaret Sesnick and Israel Ocasio

Maureen Nunnery and Lucille Magarro

Carolyn Botz and Laura Hartman

Patty Lloyd, Sara McCabe and Janet Ludwig

Valerie Flashenberg, Joan Lasser and Cecilia Altonaga

Jillian Beck, Debora Swinney and Beatrice Matiash

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Daidra Carsman and Betty Gerasolo

Jennifer Schutte, Nancy Schuring and Rose Ellen Termaat

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Lenora Klein, Sheilagh Cirillo, Annie Hausmann and Liz Henschel

Frances Aaron, Kelly Spitzley and Tammy Mager

Danielle Borelli and Jeanette Avallone

Benji Meyerson and Michele Thurber

Maria Falzo and Danielle Felter

Rona and Simona Kornberg

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Lauren Weiner and Abbey Braverman

Lisa Lazarus and Lainie Goldstein

Judy Magram and Dorie Friedrich

Francie Steiner and Lisa Weissberger

Brianna Leto, Lisa Lito, Maria Lombardi and Kim Forsman

Seline Gul, Penni Horwich and Jessica Lerner

Sheilagh Cirillo, Lenora Klein, Maria Lombardi, Maryann Guerriro, Jeanette Avallone and Kelly Spitzley

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The Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Saddle River Branch held their annual boutique and luncheon at the Ridgewood Country Club. For more information visit: www.valleyhospital.com

Susan Fain, Irene Palatucci and Cathy Sperte

Nancy Bush, Pilar Pita and Maria Repole

Elaine Raia, Rita McAdoo and Kathy Fuller

Mary Tedesco and Roxana Falquez

Babara Kemper Gross and Diana Frankel

Linda Fleming-Suarez and Michelle Sodora

Nancy Bush and Maria Harper

Claudine Callison and Cathy Shea

Tara Maw and Alicia DeGrado

Tanis Sciro and Cathy Teitel

Irene Feldsott and Debbie Citro

Nicole Dematteo, Mary Dematteo, Pilar Pita and Patty Conway

Alicia Depalo, Geralyn Bermudez, Donna Warbarton and Jeanne Russo

Maria Aloupis, Nathally Florio and Jeannette Gaston

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Corrado’s Market

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visit to any of the five Corrado’s Market locations is sure to be a strikingly different experience from a routine trip to your typical food store chain. Patrons of Corrado’s Market will more than likely be connecting with a Corrado family member, whose memorable stories date as far back as the 1930s when James Corrado celebrated his Italian heritage and traditions by making wine at home and gardening in his own backyard. He

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would inevitably end up not only sharing these traditions with others, but also joining his immediate family on a life-long, expansive journey. In the early 1950s, James began with trucking and wholesale in the Paterson area, which eventually led to a retail operation. James’ children—sons Peter, Joseph and Jerry, and daughter, Patricia—joined the family business in their teen years and the family enterprise continued to prosper, branching out to encompass f loral and home wine mak-

ing, all the while strengthening their family bond and commitment.

As the families grew with James’ four children starting families of their own, the business developed right along with them. By the 1970s, the Corrado’s Market had opened in Clifton and has enjoyed an eventful journey ever since. James’ son Peter was joined in the business by his sons, Jimmy and Frank, who worked alongside Patricia’s son, Ryan. Joseph Senior brought his sons Joseph Junior, Ralph and Vin-

nie on board, while Jerry Senior was thrilled to have his sons, Jerry Junior, Paul and Anthony join the team. Fortified by individual members’ combined efforts, the Corrado clan was able to branch out with a variety of services and personnel. As of this year, the company employs more than 900 workers; each family member successfully handles equal amounts of responsibilities managing their own departments.

Presently, the well-known specialty store Corrado’s Market caters to nearly every taste bud and preference, offering the best of classic Italian favorites as well as Spanish, MiddleEastern, European and Greek fare.

“If you can eat it, we have it,” says Jimmy Corrado, the “Corrado Wine Making Guru” and son of Peter. “You can buy traditional lasagna for Monday night’s dinner, kielbasa and sauerkraut for Tuesday, homemade hummus and kumquats for Wednesday and lamb with lemon potatoes for Thursday.

We offer endless options at the best value to ensure we accommodate to an entire spectrum of customers coming through the door. Also, we would honestly rather sell 20 of something and make 20 people happy than sell one higher priced item on a given day, as you would typically see in a regular grocery store. My grandfather always said, ‘A fast nickel is better than a slow dollar’. He was right.”

And this is just the beginning. A fresh bread section covers 120 feet of the market and new deliveries arrive five times each day to fill the space with the aroma of mouth-watering pastries and custom cakes and pastries.

The specialty market boasts an oldstyle full service butcher department guaranteed to satisfy all palates thanks to the varied selection of eclectic choices—anything and everything from oxtail and homemade sausage to prime dry aged beef and chicken’s feet. Those who prefer sandwiches are able to savor delicious imported ham topped with Hungarian salami or satisfy their cravings with made-to-order sandwiches. The market’s assortment of fish, such as red mullet, dorado and even live Continued on pg. 26

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eels, is another popular draw. Additionally, patrons may order creative gift baskets for every occasion filled with food and f loral selections, which are distributed through online purchasing internationally or in-store pickup.

People of all ages visit the market and specialty centers daily, weekly or even monthly to stock up their homes with the appealing, imported goods. For example, one customer who moved to Florida from Bergen County makes it a point to stock up on Corrado Market’s exclusive items when she f lies home for holidays.

“Aside from having so many distinct items, I think people really appreciate the family connection here,” Jimmy noted. “You see a Corrado family member conversing with a father shopping with his son and grandson who knew my dad and grandpa. There are three generations right there in

the experience and that’s what makes us special.”

Another bonus perk to a visit at the Corrado’s Clifton location is the “one stop shopping” convenience. Corrado’s Garden Center began in the late 1980s with Christmas wreaths, Easter tulips and other basic seasonal items. Currently, the garden center delivers a mass range for every occasion. Its selections contain gorgeous f lowers customized for striking wedding centerpieces, adorable baby shower decorations, tasteful funeral arrangements and pumpkin patch novelties. If you’re a fan of gardening as a therapeutic hobby or you simply love to drive up to a beautiful front lawn, expect compliments when you choose from among hundreds of attractive potted plants or affordably priced gardening supplies.

At Halloween time, grandparents and grandchildren come together to enjoy

the Corrado Market’s petting zoo and entertaining hayride.

When many customers approached Corrado staff members about bringing in great pet foods, the Corrado’s Pet Market was added, and as of now, this market carries all of the resources necessary to care for animals, as well as a selection of fish and reptiles for anyone interested in taking home a new pet.

Built to honor James Corrado and his love for wine making, the Home Wine Making and Home Brewing Center carries all materials any wine lover—from expert to beginner—can imagine. Customers are able to reminisce about the days when families would spend Sunday dinners together and sip wine prepared by their grandfathers and great grandfathers. During harvest time (September-October), when the Corrado team acquires the grapes, the staff offers a complimentary les-

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For the last 15 years, the Corrado family has celebrated James and this memorable ritual of home wine making at the Venetian in Garfield on the last Friday of each January. At this time customers are able to purchase tickets to the occasion and enjoy an open bar, an excellent meal and the chance to enter their own wines in a competition. (Different levels of medals, along with the “Wine Maker of the Year Award,” are presented; certified judges specifically brought in for the event select winners.) Last year more than 2,000 guests attended the event.

These days, the Corrado clan—currently numbering more than 100 people and still growing—has become so large that members are not able to celebrate holidays all in one place—unless it involves renting a hall. The adults are already seeing signs of future promise and continuity among the next generation as their children and teenagers visit the markets, help out and show interest without being prompted or forced. The parents beam with pride to see their children looking forward to experiencing the same satisfaction and fulfillment that previous generations have already enjoyed.

“We are all so fortunate to work with our uncles and cousins every day,” noted Jimmy, summing up the key element to being a part of the winning family business. “You hear so many stories about families fighting, and that is just not us. Something my grandpa always said to me that I never have forgotten is, ‘As long as a family is strong, the business will be a success.’ In other words, if we take care of one another, everything else will take care of itself. And that is how it has always been and I know will always be. We have been here over 50 years now and I can honestly say I am excited to see what’s next.”

Jennifer Bonazzo Peters is a Bergen County resident and frequent contributor to BC THE MAG. For further information about Corrado’s Market, visit www.corradosmarket.com or call 973-340-0628.

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ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER BREAKFAST CLUB

Beth Nadel, Maggie Kaplen, Lynne Zaikov and Stephanie Dunatov

Robin Epstein, Judy Gold and Annie Hausman

Roni Katz and Debbie Finkel

The Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation held a Breakfast Club at Alpine Country Club. For more information visit: www.englewoodhospitalfoundation.org

Carol Rubin, Suellen Freeman, Simon Doonan, Beth Nadel and Dr. Wendy Hurst

Carolyn Shapiro and Kristen Geller

Bonnie Fendell, Stephanie Goldman Pittel and Penny Rosen

Ronnie Grossman, Janet Reichman, Darcy Katz and Janet Jacobs

Warren and Kristen Geller, Simon Doonan, Beth and Jay Nadel

Margo Tucker, Beatrice Matiash and Debby Bacharach

Stephanie Sosnik, Bonnie Fndell, Lisa Spivack and Debbie Satnick

Ally Lash, Nanci Kushner, Abbey Braverman, Maureen Salmirs and Allison Di Staulo

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Mindy Goldstein and Terri Dutton

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Aleta Frezzell, Susan Fetner, Patricia Mendieta, Majda Ali, Katiria Avila, Marisol Cortes and France Delle Donne

The Women’s Rights Information Center held a special evening of “Wine and Chocolate…Women and Giving” at Modiani Kitchen Showroom. For more information visit: www.womensrights.org

Deborah Hertzog, Brenda Rohlman and Rhonda Herlich

Rich Garcia and Jovanie Lorenzo

Jamayla Scott, Susan Del Rio and Dawn Diaz

Patricia Smajlaj and Manuela Seigerman

Scott Reddin, Sonja Clark and Mel Mann

Marina Mlloja and Rich Garcia

Brenda Rohlman, Rhonda Herlich and Lisa Frankel

Susan Bendes and Sharon Birke

Lindsey Kakim, Linda Disher-Hoveika and Mary Ellen Snow

Lillian Sonnenschein and Suzan Burr

Jen Maxfield, Lillian Lai, Vic Jaggi and Nina Pineda

Jen Maxfield, Nina Pineda, Mehmet Yorukoglu, Cynthia Laterra and Marlena McMahon

Elia Ferolie, Mary Tolbert and Christy Danforth

Sandra Hirra, Diana Murillo, Alex Alexander and Luz Soto

Pam Di Blasio, Florence Tweel, Monica Borg and Robin Brown

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This annual charity fashion event is about much more than trendy threads.

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y first thought after reading the advertisement for Sal Lauretta For Men’s 5th Annual “Behind the Seams” fashion show, to be held on May 19th, was what does “behind the seams” actually mean? Clearly, the fashion show, hosted each year at Bottagra restaurant in Hawthorne, is about much more than just the clothes.

Sal Lauretta for Men already enjoys a well-earned reputation as one of the premier men’s clothing shops in Bergen County. Opened in 1974 in Midland Park, it dresses some of the most sartorially elegant men in North Jersey.

While the fashion show does present the beautiful Robert Graham collection, Lauretta’s number one selling sportswear brand, and Hartly Fashions of Westwood, the show isn’t really about the luxurious threads sported by the models,

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but about what the show represents.

“Behind the Seams” got its start five years ago. Ralph Lauretta, son of the legendary Sal Lauretta, was having a conversation with Joey Mazza, an event coordinator for the not-for-profit organization Eva’s Village. Founded in 1982

by Msgr. Vincent E. Puma, originally as Eva’s Kitchen, the organization started out as a soup kitchen serving Paterson’s less fortunate.

Now, the uniquely progressive and comprehensive Eva’s Village is dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty, and its vision is to be a model social service organization dedicated to preserve and enhance the dignity of every individual.

The organization provides a wide range of services for the poor, including food, shelter, substance abuse treatment, primary medical and dental care and a variety of transitional and perma-

nent housing options.

Eva’s Kitchen serves 350 hot lunches, 365 days a year to the homeless and the working poor. Ralph, who used to deliver food to Eva’s Village as a teenager, felt a strong desire to help his friend, and client, Joey Mazza. And thus Behind the Seams was born.

While the Laurettas have always been strong community supporters, they saw Behind the Seams as their personal initiative to do even more. They saw Eva’s Village as the catalyst to the positive change they hoped to see in our community.

Indeed, Eva’s Village stands for more than providing food and shelter to the homeless. Marie Reger, the organization’s executive director, explains that the goal of Eva’s Village is to assist anyone who comes through its door until they get on their own two feet.

“It is important to gain the trust of

those coming to us for help,” Reger says.

“The outreach workers are there every day so that different people get to interact with different workers. Through this, the people get to learn about the different programs [offered by Eva’s Village].

The programs are personalized to the people’s goals as the organization strives to be ‘client-centered,’ in which they work with clients on their own terms. If we can’t provide someone help here, we try to send them elsewhere.”

Eva’s Village is constantly expanding to fit the needs of those it serves.

Every new mission starts from the experiences of the mission before. Eva’s Village, now in operation for 32 years, started off by serving hot dogs and beans.

Today, the organization is comprised of 167 employees and the buildings extend a few blocks.

Reger attributes Eva’s Village’s suc-

cess to its dedicated staff. According to her, everyone involved is all in, and they share the same vision to progress the organization, and therefore the lives of so many people, forward. She also knows people like the Lauretta family, Robert Vicari and Carlo Carbonaro, co-owners of Bottagra, and the many guests who sit down to enjoy a night of fun and fashion, are there because they truly believe in the good of the organization.

“We would be nowhere without the support of others,” emphasizes Reger, who notes that last year, the show raised $125,000. Much of the money raised at the event helps support the many antipoverty programs at Eva’s Village, according to Reger.

When the event first began, it was held inside of Bottagra, a modern Mediterranean restaurant in Hawthorne. As the success and popularity of the event

grew year by year, they quickly found themselves running out of indoor space.

Currently, the event is held both inside and outside the restaurant in a large tent that encompasses much of the parking lot.

Since 2010, more than $337,000 has been raised by the show, and all of the money has gone towards feeding and sheltering the homeless at Eva’s Village.

So, what is “behind the seams?” It’s a mission. A mission to help feed and shelter the homeless. A mission to improve lives from the bottom up. A mission to help everyone who walks through the doors of Eva’s Village in some meaningful way. A mission to create a better tomorrow, because if we won’t fight for that, why fight for anything?

Emma Demar, from Tenafly, is a recent graduate of Trinity College and freelance writer for BC THE MAG. March/April 2014

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Exploring Zinfandel The quintessential American variety is back in a big way.

Just as Argentina can claim the quintessential expression of Malbec and Burgundy Pinot Noir, so too can California (and America) rightly claim Zinfandel as its own. Related to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak, it is the closest we get to a “native” European wine grape. The blush interpretation—so-called “white” Zinfandel—gave the grape a bad rep by the end of the 1980s. But these days the reds, particularly from Lodi, Santa Barbara and Sonoma, are once again placing this intriguing variety at the fore.

The Federalist Visionary Zinfandel 2010 (Dry Creek Valley) Paying tribute to Alexander Hamilton— American Founding Father, leader of the Federalist Party and loser of duels—this wine emphasizes individuality. Enjoying high heat in the afternoons and cool nights, the estate-grown grapes are given an extended hang time for greater maturity and a highly pronounced character. On the nose, it is rich with red cherry, plum, cinnamon and white pepper. On the mouth, it is well weighted with medium tannins and bright acids. Notes of robust, ripe berry fruits dominate. Pair with grilled lamb dressed with black pepper and salt, accompanied by grilled eggplant. ($20)

Pellegrini Zinfandel 2011 (Sonoma County)

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 (Lodi)

The winery, launched in 1975 by Robert Pelligrini and his parents, is best known for its small-lot Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays featuring classic, estate-grown clones. The less-lauded Zinfandel is no less spectacular. Giving the wine soft tannins and restrained fruitiness, 2011 was a cool year. We find a spicy earthiness and hints of rhubarb with hints of blueberry and raspberry, and a medium-short finish.

Visit the winery, and you may get to meet Molly Blue, a sweet Kerry blue terrier who lounges on the sofa at night with Robert. Pair with grilled pork chops or squid in a Thai sweet chili sauce. ($20)

It might boast a clever, irreverent name and logo, but Gnarly Head delivers a quality wine at an easy price. A classic California “Zinn” with grapes hand-harvested from 35- to 80-yearold vines, the wine is intensely fruit driven, verging on jammy (in a good way). The old (gnarly) vines mean lower, yet more intense yields, harvested at night, taking advantage of the cold air off the Mokelumne River to slow off-the-vine fermentation. On the palate, you’ll find ripe blackberry and black cherry flavors, and overtones of spiced mocha. Pair with braised short ribs in a spicy, hearty sauce. ($12)

Papapietro Perry Zinfandel Elsbree Vineyard 2009 (Russian River Valley)

Another small winery specializing in handcrafted, single-vineyard wines, Papapietro Perry has an almost cult following for its Pinot Noirs. The Zinfandel is also well worth seeking out. Hailing from a single Sonoma vineyard where the now 12-year-old vines are grafted from 100-year-old vines, the grapes are cold-soaked then hand-punched in open top fermenters. Aged for 15 months, the wine is deep red, and elegantly fruity and well structured. Sweet, ripe raspberry and blackberry dominate, with notes of spice and black pepper on both the nose and palate. Pair with a big, juicy steak, baked potato and grilled asparagus. ($40)

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Wonders in Wood Montvale artist Alan Adler uses the centuries-old technique of woodturning to create nature-inspired works of art.

Seeds of creativity: With “Seed Pods,” ordinary plant and tree seeds are transformed into extraordinary art. The seed in the upper left is cedar, in the center is walnut and on the right is ash. All are 3 to 5 inches in length.

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The idea for “Red Urchin” came to Alan Adler from a snorkeling trip in the Caribbean.

“Dancing with the Stars” is made as a bowl; the starfish are carved then textured.

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The inspiration for “Sea Lace” comes from a combination of shell, coral and sea urchin fragments that Alan Adler found washed up on beaches or tumbling in shallow tidal pools.

“I had this ugly root ball which had pockets filled with rocks and dirt. After turning the shape and cleaning out the voids the bowl took on the look of an artifact,” explains Alan Adler of his “Sunken Treasure” piece. “I treated it with cooper paint and oxidizers to get the effect that it was buried at sea for centuries before it was rediscovered.”

Photos: Paul La Vigna. To see more of Alan Adler’s woodturning, visit www.AATurning.com

s the president of the Mahwah-based Cases by Source, Alan Adler has spent more than 30 years creating a successful business designing custom packaging. Yet, while he found his work satisfying and rewarding in its own way, he yearned for more. “For many years I was searching for a material and a process to reconnect with my design roots and personal creative expression,” explains Adler, who earned a graduate degree in design from Pratt Institute. “Always drawn to wood and furniture building, I discovered turning.”

Woodturning is the art of fashioning wooden pieces or blocks into various forms and shapes by means of a lathe. In contrast to most other forms of woodworking, woodturning involves the movement of the wood while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape the wood into numerous creative shapes and designs.

The centuries-old process, first developed out of the need to prepare and serve food, was later adapted by artists in the 1950s to fashion decorative art pieces.

Adler’s discovery led to fascination and, in early 2009, he sought out a workshop where he could learn the process. “I was instantly addicted and purchased my first lathe in April,” the artist says.

He’s been giving it a turn ever since. Apart from practical utilitarian pieces like bowls, vases and platters, his work also includes wood jewelry and art-type objects. Inspired by nature, art history and antiques, most of his pieces start with paper sketches. A piece can average from five to 50 hours to complete. After the shape is finalized on the lathe, the finishing process may require carving, piercing with a dental drill, burning, painting with acrylics, staining or bleaching with chemicals.

“There are wood purists who object to colored wood, but to me, the wood is a canvas and the comment I most enjoy hearing is when someone asks me what it’s made of,” notes Adler, who has received awards at regional competitions as well as international recognition from peers. Most recently, he has been invited to exhibit his work at the Montvale Free Public Library during the month of April.

Adler, who considers himself fortunate to have studied and received advice from many of the leading artists in this medium, continues to stretch his own personal and artistic boundaries.

He finds that his true passion lies in experimenting beyond his comfort zone with color, carving and techniques borrowed from other art forms. “Nothing measures up to the excitement and discovery of peeling away layers of wood and exposing hidden treasures in grain, texture and color.”

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PV THEATRE: On March 4, 6PM, enjoy “A Taste of Pascack Valley Theatre” featuring tastings from area restaurants & caterers, a cash bar, basket raffles, prizes, music and entertainment at River Vale Country Club (660 Rivervale Rd.; River Vale). Tickets: $35pp to benefit PVHS theatre. Visit www.pvhstheatre. org for info and online ticketing.

TEEN HISTORIANS: Marking the 350th anniversary of New Jersey’s founding, “Teen Historians” will be docents of the Society’s display, “New Jersey in the Beginning—1664-2014, on March 9, 1-4PM, at the Pascack Historical Society Museum (19 Ridge Ave.; Park Ridge). Free to all; info: 201-5730307; pascackhistoricalsociety.org HISTORY TALK:

On March 9, 2PM, Pascack Historical Society (19 Ridge Ave.; Park Ridge) will welcome Michael Nevins, M.D., for a free talk on “Hysteria in Belle Epoque Paris” from his book, STILL MORE Meanderings in Medical History. Info: 201-5730307; visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org

CELTIC NIGHTS: On March 13,

the Berrie Center (30 N. Van Brunt St.; Englewood) will present three male vocalists and three female singers, alongside six of Ireland’s most talented international dancers and two fine musicians as they entertain audiences with Irish and Celtic history and folklore. For ticket pricing and availability, call 201-684-7844, or order online at www.bergenpac.org.

IMPROV JAM: The Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive) will host a free workshop on Saturday, March 15, 2-4PM. Bernice Harris, of AnitaLaugh Comedy Troupe, will teach improv basics to help improve your social and business interaction skills. No experience necessary. For more info, call 201-391-5090.

SAFETY TALK: Montvale Library

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Left: Jeff, Nicholas and Brian Marangi

SPRING BALL:

Marangi family will receive honor at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center’s annual event on March 21, at The Rockleigh (26 Paris Ave.; Rockleigh). Open to the public; reservations are required. Proceeds will benefit The Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program.

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KRONOS QUARTET: On March 23, David Harrington, John Sherba (violins), Hank Dutt (viola), and Jeffrey Zeigler (cello) will perform at the Berrie Center (30 N. Van Brunt St.; Englewood). Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com; www.bergenpac.org CHAMBER CONCERT: On March 23, 4PM, The Adelphi Chamber Orchestra presents the Mozartean Echoes: An Orchestral Showcase concert conducted by Grammy Award winning conductor Eric Dudley at the Riverdell Regional High School (55 Pyle Ave.; Oradell). Admission: free with a tax-deductible donation of $20. Visit www.aconj.org for info.

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Verismo Opera will present Verdi’s La Traviata on April 6, 3PM at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St.; Englewood). Purchase tickets at www.bergenpac.org or call 1-888-PACSHOW.

STARS ON ICE:

America’s premier figure skating production showcases America’s best skaters when Stars on Ice visits Prudential Center in Newark on April 9, 7PM. Info: www.starsonice.com

KIDZ CABARET: On April 12, 1pm, at BergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St.; Englewood) join members of Open Thought accompanied by two professional dancers from Rhythm Impact for a musical journey. Cost: $17; info: www.bergenpac.org

FAMILY CONCERT: Leonia Chamber Musicians will celebrate a concert on April 27, 2:30PM, at American Legion Hall (399 Broad Ave.; Leonia). Tickets at door: $20, adults; $15, seniors over 65; free for students under 18. Call 201-947-3923 for reservations.

COOKING CLASS: Learn how to make Indian and Indian-inspired vegetarian food on March 30, 2-5PM. Price: $55pp. Call Naina at 845-323-8807 to register (class address will be available at registration). For more info: www.kulinarykarma.com

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re you ready for your Bergen County “Me” Day? The day started as most should. Off I went to The Gym in Englewood, where they kindly hooked me up with a complimentary day pass. I’d always heard it was one of the nicest gyms around, but its state-of-the-art equipment and group fitness classes are truly a cut above the rest. After the essential steam room experience and a wonderful shower, it was time for breakfast.

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Fresh-squeezed orange juice and the Muesli Florentine were out of this world!

As I walked back to my car, I noticed how sad it looked. Covered in salt and grime, there was one thing I really needed to do: go shopping for a new one!

The new Mercedes CLA was exactly the kind of car I was looking for. Something youthful, yet still steeped in luxurious tradition and engineering genius. Lou G., a kind salesman at Benzel Busch Motors, kindly accommodated me with everything I needed.

The stress of car buying can be overwhelming, so a facial at Beau Monde Salon and Spa (at the corner of Grand Ave and Forest in Englewood) was exactly what the doctor ordered. It’s a “Me” day after all, right? Better yet, mention BC THE MAG or Linda’s List and you can receive a 15% discount off any of your spa needs!

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Off to Saks Fifth Avenue in the Shops at Riverside I went. The spring collections are in, and all the beautiful pastels truly made me feel as if Spring may actually arrive this year. A must have: the beautiful pink MCM medium shopper.

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Now that my “Me” day is drawing to a close, there’s only one thing left. I check out “The Happy Hour” at Mortons, just upstairs from Saks, and enjoy the nice selection. Cheers!

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Banking on Prosperity Now entering its 121st year, the financial institution remains a community leader.

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Bogota Savings Bank, however, is one rare constant in Bergen County.

Come March, the bank will celebrate its 121 st year, and this local lender is showing no signs of letting up.

Founded in 1893 as “Bogota Building and Loan Association,” the bank, located at 60 East Main Street in Bogota, has continuously provided excellent and honest service to Bergen County residents. Most recently, it also started to work outside of BC borders. Generations of Bergenites have chosen Bogota to finance their mortgages or to open deposit accounts. It’s the kind of place where you can go in, sit down for coffee with Joe Coccaro, the bank’s president and CEO, and get a frank answer.

“Our motto is ‘small enough to know you, strong enough to serve you well,’” said Coccaro, a financial services veteran for over 35 years, who has been with Bogota Savings Bank since 2005.

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Joe Coccaro, Bogota Bank president and CEO, and Diane Scriveri, executive vice president and chief lending officer, lead a team that puts customers first.

simple yes or no, the bank always gives the reason behind its decisions, which has become a rarity in this day and age.

Bogota keeps it simple, and fortunately the bank doesn’t have Wall Street breathing down its neck. The bank boasts excellent underwriters, and a record of historically not having significant losses or foreclosures. Diane Scriveri, Bogota’s executive vice president and chief lending officer, is proud of the bank’s low delinquency ratio.

Having been at Bogota since 2007, Scriveri recognizes that banking with Bogota is a family tradition.

“In many cases, grandparents and parents literally walked their kids in here and told them this is where they needed to come to educate them on what they needed to do to really have the American Dream of home ownership,” Scriveri said.

The bank has a savings program for children. Kids can open up an account with as little as five dollars. On birthdays, you will find grandparents and parents coming in to deposit a few extra bucks, so that it can accrue interest and grow. Kids also love the bank’s coin counting machines. They’ll come in with piggy banks filled with pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, and leave with a few

crisp paper bills—or maybe they’ll just put all that money straight into savings.

At Bogota, you’ll run into your neighbors, and friends. It is a warm, welcoming environment that’s conducive to doing great business.

“It truly is a hometown feel,” Scriveri noted.

The United States has undergone many financial hardships in its history.

Bogota, however, by staying true to the customer, has largely avoided many of the problems associated with the Depression, Recession and other financial crises of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Bogota has remained loyal to its dedicated customer base through all economic times, and has an exceptionally strong board of directors, comprised of local Bergen County leaders. No matter the economic climate, the bank has always reached out to local businesses with the aim of providing aid in any way possible.

“We’re loyal to our customers.

They’re loyal to us. They send their people to us, and we get out in the community and we help the people that we can, too,” Scriveri explained.

A tight, professional operation, Bogota Savings Bank has long been a lynchpin in the community. It was not until 2004 that it expanded, opening an office

in Teaneck on Teaneck Road in 2004.

To serve older members of the Bergen County community, Bogota opened a location at Five Star Premiere Residences of Teaneck. Recently, an employee at the Five Star location retired at age 82.

Bogota Savings Bank offers a wide range of personal and business banking services. It’s never too early to start on retirement, and those who choose Bogota can open IRAs. Last year was a huge success for Bogota. According to Coccaro, Bogota Savings Bank finished 2013 at $503 million in assets and $4 million in net income. That’s no small feat. Each year, the bank continues to grow and prosper.

“We’re a very efficient operation,” Coccaro said with justifiable pride.

Bogota has worked tirelessly to secure a lower cost of funds and more favorable terms for many non-profits. The bank believes in making Bergen County an even better place for everyone and it shows. Consistently, Bogota Savings Bank has paid higher deposit rates and lower residential mortgage rates than its competitors while still maintaining profitable margins.

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made about $125,000 in local charitable contributions, ranging from aid to schools, Shelter our Sisters and Habitat for Humanity.

A positive work environment is often a sure sign of a well-run institution, and Bogota Savings Bank is certainly the epitome of that.

Ruth Schwenn has been with the bank for 25 years. According to Schwenn, if Bogota Savings Bank was not such a great place to work, then she simply would not have been there as long as she has. Schwenn has gotten to know so many people over the years, and she really relishes that opportunity.

“We know people. We know everybody that comes in. They give us the history of their families, their weddings, their births,” Schwenn said. “You become a part of the community, and these people just share with you and it’s just a great environment to work in.”

More than a third of Bogota’s staff has been at the bank for more than 15 years. Scriveri and Coccaro are the newbies, so-to-speak.

On birthdays, Mary Ann Rella, another longtime Bogota employee, bakes a cake or some other type of sweet treat for her fellow workers. You just don’t find that at other places. In fact, a few years ago Coccaro awarded her a “Banker Baker of the Year” plaque in honor of her good deeds.

Despite all of Bogota’s success, the bank strives to keep up with the times.

In recent years, Bogota has expanded its online capabilities. It now offers online banking and has developed a stronger social media presence to attract a younger generation of Bergen County residents.

As they like to say, they are high-tech and high-touch.

With such a devoted and loyal staff and customer base, Bogota Savings Bank is a model community financial institution.

Scriveri puts it best: “They really do feel like a family member and our customers have that same feeling.”

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will bring you back to a time in 1995 in an area of upstate New York in the vicinity of Woodstock and Kingston. A horrific fire and conf lagration occurred in a large home owned by a high-middle-class business owner who was in the metal plating business.

On a Saturday afternoon in early December, Mr. Dallago and his wife had ventured to Utah for a ski trip in Park City.

They had rented a quaint hotel room to enjoy a husband-and-wife getaway with skiing, restaurants and some R and R. After leaving on an early afternoon f light from Newark International Airport to Salt Lake City, the couple then traveled by car service to their local hotel in Park City. While they were vacationing and living life to its fullest, they received a phone call from a neighbor that their home had exploded and was a total loss. The entire structure had blown off the foundation and subsequently was 80 percent consumed in the course of the fire.

The fire department performed a procedure referred to in the industry as “surround and drown,” which involves fire service personnel simply placing wa-

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ter on the structure without any interior attack or suppression effort.

At the time there was no information to suggest anyone had occupied the building or was in the structure during the explosion. There was a “for sale” sign on the building’s exterior and it was not known whether or not the building was unoccupied, or whether the Dallago family was still residing within this twostory 3,400-square-foot residential home.

This particular area in upstate New York did not utilize natural gas as its fuel supply for appliances within the building. Therefore, the Dallago family had contracted a local propane service company to supply the liquid petroleum (propane) for the use of heating systems and other appliances.

Eyewitness accounts and neighbors had stated that there were no unusual circumstances, or even odors associated with a gas leak, that could assist the investigative authorities in their investigation. The amount of damage would require a massive reconstruction and the analysis of debris and mechanical items that potentially could have been the source of a leak and ultimately ignition

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The Dallago household only consisted of the husband and wife, as the children had moved on to college and marriage, and did not live within the state. In a conversation with the local fire investigator, Mr. Dallago had indicated that he had no knowledge of any problems with the gas utility or the propane tank and related lines that supply the fuel for items within the home. In fact, there had been a propane delivery to the exterior tank on the Monday before they left. The local (public) fire investigation team, which consisted of state, county and city investigators, had absolutely determined that there was an explosion, but there were some unusual burn patterns existing within the structure, particularly on the first f loor’s hardwood f loors.

What had remained of the f loors suggested deep charring, which is referred to as a burn through from the topside down into the f looring materials.

This can be referred to as saddle burns or large depth of char, which commonly do not exist unless there is some form of a combustible or f lammable liquid that has penetrated the wood capillaries of the f looring material allowing for burn through or a down burn into the wooden f loor. This suggested that the fire might have been incendiary in nature. However, the amount of damage caused puzzlement to the investigative team and the authorities.

Vallas Team Investigation

The insurance company for the building structure retained my office.

They were dealing with an approximate $475,000 loss; at that point a determination had not been made.

My team conducted an extensive investigation of the site. This involved clearing and reconstruction, and the evaluation of all the propane mechanical devices, valves and equipment. During the course of this examination it was clear that physical evidence existed to suggest that a combustible or f lammable liquid was used in the setting of this fire.

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large amount of f luid in order to create the explosive force that existed and the severe destruction to the building that’s normally not associated with other common related fires.

Sample collection was performed.

This involved materials within the building that were sent to our laboratory for analysis in order to potentially identify a foreign liquid that normally would not be within a home that could create the damage and the explosive forces that exist.

During the course of the examination we were evaluating the structure’s exterior and the debris. One of my investigators had tripped on the debris at the rear section of the home. When the explosion occurred the first f loor walls had literally blown out and had landed on the exterior side to the ground. The roof and second f loor had dropped into the structure, resulting in the devastation and the consumption of building materials.

When my investigator had looked at the area where he had tripped he noticed what appeared to be a singed human hand. Without disturbing the site I was notified and a brief sift confirmed that this was either a human hand or perhaps a prosthetic or a Halloween article.

In the meantime, Mr. and Mrs. Dallago were in the process of f lying home to evaluate the damage and their loss of property. The building was set for demolition because of neighbor complaints and the amount of debris that had been scattered throughout the neighborhood. Upon further examination and debris removal, the exterior rear wall was lifted with jacks and supported with 2 x 4 boards. It was then documented that there was a human body—a male approximately 30 years old singed across his

hairline, eyebrows, face and hands, as well as the garments he was wearing.

Even more remarkable, in his left hand was a small box of matches that contained wooden matchsticks. The portion of the wall that had landed on this individual had a double pane window that was opened at the time of the explosion and, although the glass had cracked, was predominantly intact. The suggestion would be that this individual was in contact with the opening when the explosive force existed. The authorities became involved in the subject individual after the photographing and measurements were secured. His identification was easily confirmed with his driver’s license, which was found in a wallet in his rear pocket.

Investigative Analysis

Ultimately the Dallagos were interviewed and it was determined that the individual that was recovered from the fire scene was an employee working at the metal plating factory. Through the intense questioning and investigative analysis we pieced together the complete scenario surrounding this arson.

Mr. Dallago was having severe monetary difficulties not only with the business, but also with his personal finances, including the mortgage for the home.

Mrs. Dallago was unaware of any of these issues since she was not involved in any of the couple’s financial responsibilities.

During the clearing of the debris and the investigative process we uncovered the remains of five 5gallon metal containers that were red in color and tested positive for gasoline. The chemical analysis of the wooden materials and debris from the scene also tested positive for the petroleum dissolute of gasoline.

CSI Stories It was apparent that the firesetter had poured gasoline from the second f loor through stairwells and ultimately to the first f loor. In essence, this creates a vapor emanating from the liquid that is a gas phase of a substance, particularly those that are normally liquids at ordinary temperatures.

The investigation ultimately determined that two employees of Mr. Dallago had been paid thousands of dollars to burn the building for the collection of insurance. It was later learned that the victim’s accomplice was the driver of the socalled getaway vehicle. The victim had carried the gasoline to the house with a key supplied by Mr. Dallago. He then proceeded to pour all of the gasoline through the structure, which resulted in a highly volatile situation just waiting for the absolute ignition source to ignite the vapor and burn the home down. Once the accomplice was identified, he implicated

Mr. Dallago as to having organized the home’s destruction. The victim found under the wall rode shotgun to the driver and it was determined that they had saturated a sheet taken from one of the beds in the home with gasoline. The sheet was draped over the windowsill to the exterior of the building where the firesetter ignited the sheet and watched it burn like a wick as he ran to the car to get away in hopes that the building would burn to the ground.

After five minutes of circling the neighborhood, they realized there was no smoke, fire or explosion. (They did not know an explosion would occur since they didn’t understand the physical state of the materials, vapor and the method in which they had set the fire.) The driver (accomplice) instructed the firesetter to run back to the house and ignite either the sheet or to strike matches and throw them into the building to ignite in what

they refer to as the gasoline. The firesetter (the shotgun rider) complied and we believe he leaned in to the window, struck the match and upon doing so the vapor and the validity of this gasoline resulted in an instant ignition of the vapor, which caused the four lower level walls to blow out and the collapsing conditions and the ultimate fire damage to the structure. Mr. Dallago and the accomplice were officially charged and admitted to the insurance fraud scheme.

Mrs. Dallago was not involved nor charged. However, between the business, her home and personal possessions, she had lost everything.

The moral of this arson: do not ride shotgun when committing a crime.

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Much more than an annoyance, snoring and sleep apnea can pose many serious, even life-threatening health consequences.

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About 40 to 60 percent of adults snore, and spouses of a snorer—sufferers of “second hand snoring”—sleep 62 minutes less per night, according to a Mayo Clinic report.

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Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have similar causes. OSA occurs when the tissue in the upper airway collapses, blocking the airway and causing airf low to stop. These breathing pauses or collapses, which can happen hundreds of times a night, can be as brief as 10 to 30 seconds or last as long as a minute or more. When collapses occur, oxygen is kept from reaching organs, including your brain and heart.

The brain forces you awake to breathe; this can happen so quickly, you may not realize it. The resulting fragmented sleep can lead to daytime sleepiness, and, in severe cases, this “suffocation” can occur for 60 to 90 seconds, up to 500 times per night, night after night.

You can live three weeks without food, three days without water, but only three minutes without oxygen. Oxygen saturation is a major component of OSA. Repeated breathing stoppages inhibit the body’s ability to process oxygen.

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In addition to snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea can cause memory loss, morning headaches, irritability, depression, sexual dysfunction, hormone irregularity, type 2 diabetes, impaired concentration, acid ref lux, and has been linked to cancer and weight gain. Sleep apnea patients have a much higher risk of stroke (90 percent have OSA) and heart problems, such as heart attack, congestive heart failure and hypertension. Sleep apnea patients are also more likely to be involved in accidents at the workplace or while driving. Sleep apnea patients are twice as likely to die in their sleep; left untreated, severe sleep apnea patients have a life expectancy of 55.

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Screening and Treatment Options

In many instances, OSA is most likely to be detected by a dental sleep specialist during an oral exam. To identify patients at risk, a dental sleep specialist can readily screen patients based on a comprehensive evaluation of the anatomical characteristics of their oral cavity performed in conjunction with a patient questionnaire, BMI (body mass index) calculation and neck measurement (females with a neck measurement of 15 inches and males with a neck measurement of 17 inches are more likely to suffer from OSA). At-risk patients will then require a follow-up overnight sleep study (polysomnogram). This study can be conveniently performed in the comfort of the patient’s home or at a sleep lab. The sleep study measures the ApneaHypopnea Index (AHI-without breathdiminished breath). This is the average number of partial and complete pauses in breathing that occur per hour of sleep. The study is interpreted and diagnosed by a sleep physician. Different AHI results indicate different levels of

sleep apnea.

For patients diagnosed with mild or moderate sleep apnea, the treatment of choice is oral appliance therapy from a dental sleep specialist. For those with severe sleep apnea, the gold standard treatment is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. However, although the CPAP machine is highly effective, it is cumbersome and noisy, resulting in a compliance rate of less than 50 percent among patients. For non-compliant patients, oral appliance therapy is an effective alternative treatment option.

An oral appliance repositions the lower jaw and tongue during sleep. The device serves to open the airway by indirectly pulling the tongue forward, and making it and other structures more stable in order to prevent them from blocking the airway. Oral appliances are comfortable and easy to wear, requiring approximately only two weeks for patients to grow accustomed to them. Oral appliance therapy is reversible, noninvasive, and the devices are small and convenient for travel.

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Following total knee replacement, patients are strongly advised against doing activities, such as running and jumping, that produce high-impact loads.

Sports such as golf, cycling, swimming and walking are permissible. Discuss with your physician the level of sport participation that’s best for you.

The pain relief achieved by total knee replacement is benefit enough, but when combined with the correct regimen of exercise and sports, this will do even more to improve the your overall health and quality of life.

Following total knee replacement, you should be instructed about limitations and have good self-control and self-awareness when returning to recreational sports.

Cycling is an excellent aerobic workout. Calisthenics, swimming, low-resistance rowing, stationary skiing machines, walking, hiking and low-resistance weight lifting all are excellent ways to maintain fitness without overstressing the implant. Other suitable activities include bowling, croquet, golf, doubles tennis, table tennis, ballroom dancing and square dancing.

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hunting and low-impact aerobics.

Activities to avoid include baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, highimpact aerobics, gymnastics, jogging, power lifting, rock climbing, hang gliding and parachuting.

If there is an activity we haven’t mentioned and you are curious about its suitability for your specific condition, consult your doctor.

Walking: One of the best exercises you can do to build up strength in your knee, it’s also a good way to burn calories while benefiting your heart. Start with smaller steps and shorter walks as you work your way up to longer distances. Timing your walks and tracking your performance is one way to make it more challenging and gauge your progress.

Swimming: Since it’s not a weightbearing activity, swimming is a great way

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to exercise without putting stress on your artificial knee. Many knee replacement patients can resume swimming within three to six weeks of surgery. Check with your physician or physical therapist before diving into the pool.

Golf: The golf course provides a good way to walk and exercise various muscles in your lower and upper body. Avoid wearing spikes that could get caught in the ground and make sure you maintain good balance when you hit the ball. Spend adequate time warming up at the driving range, and use a golf cart once. If you experience any problems, call the round off and consult your doctor.

One recent study on golf found that it places higher forces than jogging on the knee replacement implant. Specifically, the forward knee of the golfer is stressed significantly during the golf swing. Therefore, patients should be cautious about playing golf after a knee replacement.

Yoga: Gentle stretching is an effective way to avoid stiffness, improve f lexibility and boost the overall health of your knee.

However, it’s important to pay particular attention to twisting movements and it’s critical to protect your knees by keeping them aligned with the hips and ankles.

Before you start, talk with your yoga instructor so he or she is aware of your limitations. This will help prevent extra strain on your knee. If you feel any knee pain, modify the exercise or consider taking a break.

Doubles Tennis: As doubles tennis requires less movement than singles, it’s a good way to exercise without placing undue stress on your knee. In most cases, you can begin playing tennis six months following surgery. Be sure to keep it low impact and avoid running.

Rowing: Since rowing provides a good upper body and heart workout and places minimal stress on the knees, consider including it in your workout regimen. Adjust the seat on the machine so that your

The Knee Society recommends avoiding the following:

Baseball Basketball Football Hockey Soccer High-impact aerobics Gymnastics Jogging Power lifting

knees are bent 90 degrees or more.

Weightlifting: Incorporating a strength program into your workout regimen can pay dividends. Lifting moderate weights helps build strength and diminish knee pain. What’s more, bones grow and become stronger with resistance training.

Use weights that are appropriate to your size and strength. Check with your doctor before engaging in a weightlifting program. If necessary, consult with your physical therapist or a trainer to map out a regimen.

Cycling: Whether you use an actual bicycle or an exercise machine, stay on a f lat surface and increase your distance slowly. As with walking, you can time yourself and track the activity in order to make it more challenging.

Calisthenics: These basic exercises,

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which rely on simple, rhythmical movements, help build strength while increasing f lexibility. These include crunches, push-ups and lunges. Also consider gentle aerobics; classes are available at most gyms. (Just make sure you skip any high-impact exercises.)

Elliptical Machines: These machines can provide a good workout without placing undue stress on the knees. Similar to cycling, with elliptical machines your knees move in a circular motion, which means you can go for longer distances. An elliptical is a great alternative to running.

Bowling: It’s generally safe to bowl after knee replacement surgery, but first check with your doctor and, if you experience pain while bowling, avoid it. Also, consider using a lighter ball to reduce stress to your knee.

Dancing: Ballroom dancing and gentle modern dancing are great ways to use leg muscles and engage in light aerobic activity.

Avoid twisting and abrupt movements that could get your knee out of alignment.

After surgery, the choice of activities requires some ref lection and often some modification. Your level of expertise in any particular activity needs to be taken into account.

In addition, you should consider how important any particular activity is to you. If it is a banned activity, is there another acceptable activity you can substitute it for that will give you the same level of satisfaction? Sports and fitness regimens must be individualized. Just as there are good and bad activities, there are also borderline activities. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for exercising with artificial knees. Participation in sports and recreational activities should be discussed with your surgeon, but the more you know going into that conversation, the more you’ll get out of it.

Dr. Michael Gross, founder and director of Active Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, is the section chief of sports medicine and the orthopedic director of the Center for Sports Medicine at HackensackUMC as well as medical director of Active Center for Health and Wellness.

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ver the years, it’s become clear to me after the plethora of vehicles I’ve tested that there is a common theme. Automakers tend to produce vehicles that serve, ultimately, one purpose. For example, some categories would be vehicles built for speed, vehicles built for fuel efficiency and vehicles built to coddle you with oodles of luxury.

As consumers have begun demanding more sporting offerings, auto builders have attempted—with some success— to build cars that try to serve more than one purpose. The problem with this is that when you start to throw too many ingredients into the stew, it can really spoil the dish.

That is, unless, you are a Bentley.

The storied brand has been producing vehicles since the 1920s and it is one of the few companies that has managed to get the mix just right.

With a heritage in motorsport and a penchant for luxury, the f lying “B” produces remark-

able machines.

Efficiency, you ask? That’s not exactly a hot priority at the moment and I wouldn’t expect it to roll out a hybrid or plugin any time in the near future.

Hey, two out of three isn’t all that bad.

For the 2014 model year, Bentley has gone back to the drawing board with the Flying Spur’s exterior design. While the last-gen car wasn’t beaten with an ugly stick, the roofline did somewhat resemble a Lincoln town car. Now with a clean-sheet design, the new Flying Spur’s exterior has a much more “Bentley-esque” look to it that parallels the f lag-

ship sedan, the Mulsanne. My favorite element is the hardedged shoulder line that runs into the rear fender. While it may seem like a little detail to some folks, it transforms the formerly soft-looking last-gen car into a vehicle that looks purposeful, more muscular and evokes presence.

Our tester was outfitted with the Mulliner package, which provides the following: 21-inch alloy wheels that are very attractive, diamond-quilted seats and door panels, drilled alloy pedals, indented leather on the headliner and, of course, a knurled shifter. Is it worth nearly $11,000? Yes, because it provides more visual panache. What’s just over five percent of the vehicle’s base price at this point anyhow?

On the inside, the interior remains familiar for 2014. As expected in a Bentley, every surface is trimmed in leather—including the rear parcel shelf—the stitching is tight and the metal is real. Although this isn’t my first go around in a B car, I have to say this time I reContinued on pg. 94

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ally noticed how comfortable the seats are. It almost seems like there’s an extra layer of padding.

One of my favorite parts about the cabin is the hand-held controller for rear seat passengers. If your guests wish to adjust their HVAC settings—each seat has its own zone—or heat/cool their seats, it’s all just a touch away. That’s not all, though. The controller also provides passengers the chance to control the vehicle’s stereo settings, monitor trip data, and if they’re particularly sensitive about

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the speed they travel at, the controller can also display a digital speedometer so the back seat dictator can keep the driver in check.

After spending quite a bit of time inside, I have two key takeaways: 1. It’s not the most technologically advanced luxury car on the market. (I defer to the Audi A8 and all-new MercedesBenz S-Class for that.) For example, it has massaging seats, but instead of having a multitude of choices to select from like the A8, there are two modes: on and

off. There’s no central controller, like BMW’s iDrive, or a ridiculously complicated menu-based system to learn; you have a simple touch screen for infotainment. I like this kind of simplicity.

2. The build quality is top notch.

According to a Bentley spokesperson, it takes about 130 hours to build a Flying Spur. Put into context, this is approximately the same amount of time an automaker takes to build 10 compact sedans.

Of the 130 hours, 35 of those hours are devoted to the interior (without options).

It really shows because from the quality of the leather and wood veneers to the deep pile carpets, this is not something you find in the likes of one of the German sedans mentioned earlier. Rattles are non-existent and it feels as though you’re traveling in an armored tank. An extraordinarily trimmed one, at that.

That’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement. The infotainment system appears to be a carryover. This is not good. It’s laggy and gets confused easily as was observed in two other Bentleys I’ve piloted. In addition, Bentley made it far too complicated to sync up a phone to the car via Bluetooth. I am tech literate and it took me nearly 10 minutes to figure it out. In any other press car, it usually takes 30 seconds. Could I have used

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the operator’s manual? Absolutely, but that defeats the “test.” The good news is that a dealer would likely sync the phone up for you before you hand over the check and they would train you on how to set it up in the future.

If you don’t want to fall in love, I highly suggest staying out of the driver’s seat. That’s because it is a particularly rewarding experience, whether you’re moving at five mph or doing triple digits on the motorway.

Equipped by a 6.0-liter, twin turbo W12 motor, the Flying Spur is not hurting for power with 616 horsepower and 590 lb.-ft. of torque. Though it weighs more than 5,400 pounds, the Flying Spur hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. That’s the same as a Porsche 911.

Though its acceleration is jaw dropping, it’s particularly impressive while traveling at speed. That’s because you

can tell the vehicle’s not even breaking a sweat. Think of it this way. Even if you’re moving at 80 miles an hour that’s not even close to the vehicle’s capability of hitting a top speed of 200 mph. Needless to say, passing is effortless and actually induces laughter.

As one would expect in a luxury vehicle of this incredible caliber, it is eerily quiet at speed, and the ride is a perfect balance of firm and comfortable so you don’t upset the head of state in the back.

But Bentley does throw a curveball. The new Flying Spur is unbelievable in the harshest conditions.

During my time with the car we received a snowstorm that provided a good heaping of snow. With three to six inches of snow in the street, New Jersey’s governor declared a State of Emergency to provide ample time for cleanup. Well, not every business closed and I needed to get

my significant other to the office. Where my nerves would have been on high alert in anything but a properly equipped sports utility vehicle, the Flying Spur churned through the powder like a pro.

I felt completely safe and the car was unhindered by the slippery conditions.

Thanks to its all-wheel drive set-up and ability to lift the car at the touch of a button to provide more ground clearance, the Bentley worked in an effortless fashion and provided complete confidence. Though I looked out and saw a winter wonderland of chaos, the Flying Spur was entirely calm, collected and a joy to drive in these conditions.

So, after reading this you may be wondering what the Bentley Flying Spur isn’t capable of. I am still wondering this myself.

Richard Posluszny is a freelance writer based out of Bergen County.

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Steeped in grandeur, mystery and intrigue, this spellbinding city and its attractions is sure to beguile you.

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he front door swings open. I do a double take.

After a long drive to Savannah for a brief visit en route to Florida I should be paying attention to my luggage. Instead, the door handles—gorgeous Lalique in a f loral pattern—are dazzling me. The doorman reads my expression and smiles.

He’s probably seen this reaction before.

Savannah’s been on my bucket list ever since I read John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Odds are you read the New York Times best seller, too. It was on the list for four years, translated into 23 languages and made into a movie. The story of a shooting in Savannah’s grandest mansion and subsequent murder trial captivated me.

Oh, those lush descriptions and colorful characters: Lady Chablis, the outrageous drag queen; an assortment of well-bred society ladies; and the arrogant antiques dealer, Jim Williams, who shot and killed his sometime lover, hustler Danny Hansford. Four trials over eight years resulted in an acquittal. On sleepless nights I still wonder: Was it murder or self-defense?

It’s not quite noon when we approach the white onyx reception desk of the Mansion on Forsyth Park. Beyond the counter we eye a six-foot-long painting of an imposing horse. “It’s ‘The Pale Horse’ by William Russell Walker. It was

inspired by the pale horse of the apocalypse as described in the New Testament of the Bible,” chirps the well-informed receptionist.

Two elegant 17th century gold leaf mirrors f lank the painting. They are from Toledo, Spain, I’m told. A few steps away, terracotta pillars encircle a white marble courtyard with a water wall and pool. I don’t know where to look first.

Warning: This place is not for minimalists. Ian Schrager, stay home. At the Mansion, more is more.

Here Bohemia meets baroque with touches of contemporary chic and gypsy, all bound together with the unmistakable imprint of Versace, who designed the one-of-a-kind lobby furniture—a mix of black, white and yellow velvet upholstery and crystal tables. The toss pillows are covered in—what else?—Versace scarves.

A large European crystal-and-silver chandelier lights the space. Anchoring the room are 200-year-old Verona marble columns. In pink. There is no rational explanation for why this curious mix of colors, textures and styles should work, but it does.

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Guests can learn to prepare southern fare in the mansion’s cooking school.

Guests dine in southern comfort at the Kessler Mansion.

Points of Interest The Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton Street Savannah, GA 31401 888 213-3671 www.mansiononforsythpark.com

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The menu puts a contemporary twist on Low Country comfort food and Pan-Asian choices.

Thai Curry Duck with Quinoa and Black Lentils or Low Country Boil, a combination of shrimp, crab, sausage and spicy collards, show off Chef Daniel Berman’s creativity.

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The scent of fresh lavender lures us inside. Massive 11-foot French cathedral doors ($4,000), a collection of vintage crystal chandeliers from Argentina, an ornate white and gold church altar, an English coffee bar and plenty of chic European dinnerware are artfully displayed. Its owners combine their love of traveling and shopping around the globe to create a place that feels like a classy bazaar.

shops, a funeral home and a synagogue.

When it was purchased and renovated by noted art collector Richard Kessler, he added a restaurant, lounge, culinary school and spa. Kessler also owns a sister property on the Savannah riverfront, plus boutique hotels and art galleries in other cities.

Art is everywhere. More than 400 paintings, European antiques, bronze sculptures, art glass and antique mirrors are scattered throughout the property. A vintage hat collection covers the century from 1860 to 1960. Even the bathroom stalls have artwork.

The hotel’s playful side surfaces near the elevators. A velvet wall holds a series of abstract face paintings by Peter Keil. Three ornate gold frames hold colorful portraits.

The fourth frame contains a mirror, just waiting to showcase a visitor’s visage. My face becomes part of the art series!

Not surprisingly, the elevators are striking, too. The ceiling is a black-andwhite photo of the fountain across the street, etched onto glass and backlit. The wall panels are grey marble edged in velvet.

Wall vases (in the elevator!) hold fresh f lowers that are changed daily.

We fall in love with the 22 park-like squares constituting Savannah’s 2.5square-mile historic district. Sharing space along the cobblestone streets are mansions and massive oak trees dripping with Spanish moss (neither Spanish, nor moss, but an angiosperm in the bromeliad family).

Savannah’s historic district is one of the largest and best preserved in the country.

As we pass locals walking dogs, jogging and cycling, I catch my breath and inhale sultry, fragrant air. We toss our brochures into the trash. Forget museums and historic cemeteries. We want to walk down every block and soak up the ambiance.

Along Bull Street we discover five squares, each built around a fountain or statue of a famous war hero. An occasional horse-drawn carriage passes by. I catch sight of Queen Anne-style homes, Victorian mansions and Italianate villas, all meticulously restored. Out comes the digital camera. We capture architectural details ref lecting different eras and styles—Corinthian columns, porches, wrought iron

Escapes balconies and more porticos than we can count. Several brick-walled gardens draw us back a century or two.

We stop to visit The Mercer Williams House Museum, the setting for “the book,” as the locals still call it.

We’re not surprised that the guide doesn’t elaborate on the shooting, despite our prodding. The 35-minute tour focuses on the furnishings and history of the house.

We see Williams’ collection of 18th century portraits, antique furnishings and family photos. We view the stained-glass dome above the sweeping staircase and the formal garden. We learn that the house was originally built for Civil War General Hugh Mercer, great-grandfather of songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer (who never lived there), but we don’t get the scoop on the shooting.

I leave the mansion with no additional clues.

While Savannah is about as historic as a town can get, the city is no relic. Trendy boutiques and fine-dining establishments blend the new with the old. Our hotel’s restaurant, 700 Drayton, is a good example.

The menu is as creative as the décor.

Bronzed Local Wreckfish with Boursin Grits anyone? That’s my choice. My husband opts for Coriander and Red Chili Grilled Ahi Tuna with Cashew Sticky Rice.

We enjoy the interesting mix of f lavors and textures, as well as the fine service. In this fantasyland for adults, shimmering light emanates from orange crystal chandeliers and ornate Bombay chests are lacquered in bright orange. We sit on chairs covered in cheetah print fabric as we ogle paintings of leopards and cougars. Talk about a multisensory experience.

“This sure beats a hotel stop along I-95,” says my husband as we head to the bar for a nightcap. We vow to return to Savannah for the museums and the historic sites, such as the Bonaventure Cemetery (the garden of good and evil in the book).

For now we’ll head to Florida, still pondering the same question: Was it murder or self-defense?

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The interior lobby is decorated in an eclectic mix of bohemia meets baroque.

Mary Ann Treger is a freelance writer who frequently contributes to BC THE MAG. Art abounds.

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deally, each of us is given a week or more, at least once a year, to see the world. Realistically, that doesn’t always seem to be the case. A staycation is fun, but if you’re in the cold, and you decide to stay in the cold, I’m not sure it deserves the “cation” part. I can already hear my uncle Willy saying. “It don’t sound like no ’cation’ to me!” (He’s from the South).

But if you do intend to actually vacate, hence, vacation, then there are some spots in the United States that are quick enough to f ly to, while still evoking the feeling that you’re out of the country. One of those very spots? Club Med Sandpiper Bay down in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

For those of you who think you know what Club Med is all about, scrap it. They have continuously fought against a reputation they have done nothing to harbor. No, it is not a place for free-spirited singles. It is, in fact, a world-class vacation destination for those who want to feel like part of the “Club.”

Presently, Club Med has 71 all-inclusive resorts in 25 countries worldwide.

They maintain the same philosophy at each and every resort regardless of their locale, and this had given rise to the feeling that although you’re right in Florida, you’re not in the U.S. at all. A $28 million renovation, completed in 2011, has ensured that Club Med Sandpiper Bay is the place to go for a quick family vacation.

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as a premier spot for families to share a week (or less) of blissful happiness, without having to don mouse ears and wait in stressful, hour-long lines.

Although Mickey doesn’t make any appearances at Club Med, Sandpiper Bay’s priority is entertaining adults and children alike.

The resort’s 216 acres leave little to be desired. For children, there are lessons and activities all day long, including tennis, beach volleyball, soccer, sailing and basketball. A splash park and kids pools, as well as Club Med Passworld for teens, promise boredom will never be a problem. And there’s one activity that sets Club Med apart: the f lying trapeze.

Ever been at the circus and wondered how it would feel to be like the acrobatic performers? Get strapped in, and see what you can do!

For adults—also welcome to take a swing at the trapeze—there are the added enticements of golf, sailing, paddle

boarding, yoga, riding wave runners and even fishing on the St. Lucie River, which essentially is in Club Med’s backyard. They can also enjoy a private adults pool complete with a dedicated cabana bar (yes, please!). Oh, and did I forget to mention the spa?

Club Med Sandpiper Bay is home to the first and only L’Occitane-branded spa in the United States. With seven treatment rooms, a manicure and pedicure area, Zen lounge, a couples treatment room and a L’Occitane boutique, the Club Med Spa provides the escape guests need (from their children).

Each night, the evening winds down with new and thrilling shows, which incorporate wild acrobatics and stunning visuals. Afterwards, it is off to Slice Bar & Lounge where children dance for a while, until the adults take over the dance f loor.

With so many families traveling to Sandpiper Bay, the management ensures

that there are food options for every taste.

The Marketplace, a buffet-style restaurant, serves practically anything you can imagine, from pizzas and steaks to milkshakes and Mexican cuisine. Meanwhile, Soleil and The Riverside Grill offer increased gourmet options in a more intimate atmosphere with unbeatable waterfront views, perfect for a date night.

While Bergen County was pummeled with snow, Sandpiper Bay rarely saw the temperature dip below 60° in the evenings. You’re in the warmth of the sun, sipping cocktails poolside, while the kids are entertained elsewhere.

Following your visit to the spa, you find yourself in a state of Zen-like relaxation as you gaze out at the calming waters of the St. Lucie River. All of this and only a short airplane ride away? I’ll take it!

Brandon Goldstein is associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine and a co-publisher of Occasions.

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Molos first opened the doors to its new waterfront space in late January. Owner Eliana Stefanitsis (who started the restaurant with her father) is hoping to launch lunch, brunch and happy hour in the coming months.

Seafood offerings from chef Athanasios Liavas, who has spent 20 years cooking in Europe (with the last five on private yachts), dominate a menu of hot and cold Greek dishes boasting whole fish that is brought in daily. Chef Liavas believes his innovative take on Mediterranean cuisine brings something new and unique to the area. He’s also pulling from local ingredients to inspire the direction of the menu.

The restaurant is open Monday-Thursday from 5pm-11pm and Friday-Saturday from 5pm-midnight. It features valet parking and breathtaking NYC views, which Stefanitsis promises are even better at night.

The Rail Yard Tavern 14-22 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn www.therailyardtavern.com

Opened in January, this neighborhood family restaurant is being run by coowners Bob Piccoli (former owner of Pub 17 in Ramsey) and Susan McLaughlin.

The made-from-scratch kitchen produces a mix of standard American fare with heavy traces of Italian and more. The basic menu features a large thin crust pizza menu, sandwiches, pastas and frequently changing specials, depending on what’s fresh and available.

Backed against the Radburn train station, the 120-seat restaurant has a train theme. The space is broken into two halves. One side with the pizza oven and seating; the other side features dining, bar and lounge areas. The bar offers 11 draft beers, plus a large wine (most by the glass) and spirit selection; a unique cocktail menu is expected to debut soon.

The Rail Yard Tavern is open seven days for lunch (till 4pm) and dinner (till 10pm) with a late night menu from 10:00pm-12:30am. A Sunday brunch is in the works and coming soon.

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200 Tice

200 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake (Inside The Hilton Woodcliff Lake) www.hiltonwoodclifflake.com

Headed by chef de cuisine Nicholas Lucci, 200 Tice offers a 100% sustainable, farm to table menu with daily seasonal specials

Hoping to upgrade the perception of hotel dining, the team at 200 Tice is launching their move to elevate the cuisine in the area with a whole new farm-totable concept. 200 Tice—and its sister bar Nickleby’s—opened in late December, and have been perfecting their menu since.

Chef Nick Lucci (Zylo at W Hoboken, Biricchino) is bringing “new American” (with some Southern inf luence) to this farm-to-table restaurant, making everything in-house with fresh ingredients. The focus is on food that’s as local as possible, including the sourcing of approximately 99% of the produce from Montvale’s Depiero’s Farm. Chef Lucci hopes to eventually work with Zone 7, a farm fresh distribution service, to expand his reach of farms within New Jersey. The menu will change seasonally, with various changes hopping on and off the menu depending on availability.

Chef Lucci and his team also direct the crafting of a menu of bar bites over at Nickelby’s. Drinks, which include eight beers on tap and 25 by the bottle, come courtesy of Nickelby’s. A large selection of wines and spirits, as well as many bourbons, are soon set to arrive on the menu.

200 Tice is open seven days for lunch and dinner.

The Dog and Cask 55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park (Formerly Bistro 55) www.thedogandcask.com

Chef Jason Ramos (Bernards Inn, Pluckemin Inn) will be helming the kitchen, which will be serving high-end, farm-to-table food in a casual setting. Frequently changing the menu with seasonal/daily availability instead of the typical once-aseason menu turnover shows the kitchen’s emphasis is on “craft” and variety. This includes a strong preference for homemade items, including charcuterie and sausages. Chef Ramos hopes to “encourage experimentation” with a tempting assortment of small bites.

The bar, which will be overseen by both a bar manager and mixologist, also will heavily push the craft trend. Craft beer is a given, with six permanent and six rotating choices on tap and cask-conditioned ales thrown in for good measure. Wines will be sourced from smaller, family vineyards with up to 30 being available by the glass, courtesy of their use of the Vinfinity wine preservation system. The bar team, pioneers in the New Jersey area, will be working with the Gotham Project, a collaboration of vineyards promoting reusable stainless steel kegs, to serve certain wines through the keg/tap system.

The cocktail program will draw heavily from artisanal and craft spirits at The Dog and Cask. Cocktails will be seasonal as well with fresh fruits used to make homemade infusions, aiming for a “farm-to-glass” experience. Cask-aged cocktails and a distinctive American whiskey and bourbon program round out the liquor options. Parker also emphasized that sampling and experimentation would carry over to the drinks, as beers and spirits would have f light options, or tasting samplers, and wine would be available as a half pour.

The Dog and Cask will be open seven days a week with Attitude Adjustment/ Happy Hour on weekdays, a late night Happier Hour and brunch on Sundays.

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Port of Call

American Fusion Buffet & Sushi 450 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack www.pocrestaurants.com

Miami’s POC (Port of Call) American Fusion Buffet & Sushi opened its first mega buffet this January in Hackensack. The eatery from chefs Kevin Z (Nobu, Sushi Samba) and Chef Benjamin Huselton (David Burke) blends Asian and European culinary traditions with “modern American inf luences.”

The menu’s handcrafted dishes are created using fresh ingredients that preserve a “balance of aroma, texture and taste.” The Vegas-style, 13,000-square-foot restaurant seats 400 and is a sleek and contemporary interior, which imparts a tranquil and comforting ambiance.

Weekday lunch hours are from 11:30am–2:30pm; price: $13.69. Weekend brunch hours are from 11:30am–3:30pm; price: $17.69. Dinner hours are from 5pm-9:30pm on Mondays through Thursdays; prices: $24.99. On Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm-10:30pm; price: $27.99. Sundays from 5pm-9:30pm; price: $27.99

Caffe Anello 425 Broadway, Westwood www.caffeanello.com

John and Alissa Vitale and the Napoletano family are making their culinary mark on Westwood with Caffe Anello, a reservation-only, traditional Tuscan restaurant and pastaria.

Recreating the tastes he fondly remembers from his childhood, John, the restaurant’s chef, proudly notes that everything offered will be fresh or made from scratch, including produce sourced from the owner’s farm in Sussex County as well as locally sourced oils and meats from artisan food purveyors right in town.

Highlights include fresh pasta using the eatery’s imported pasta machine, sauces sourced with fresh tomatoes from the Caffe Anello farm, and cheeses made on premises daily. Other dishes will include seafood, steak and chicken options plus a complete raw bar that will change seasonally with weekly specials.

Small and intimate, the space features a completely open view of the busy kitchen so diners can see first-hand all the attention to detail that goes into each and every dish. Caffe Anello is operating as a BYO restaurant, complete with custom wine lockers where regular customers can store their favorite vintages. It will offer wine by the bottle exclusively from Ventimiglia Vineyards located in Wantage (Sussex County).

Caffe Anello is now accepting reservations by phone only at (201) 786-8137. It’s open Tuesdays through Saturdays with two seatings nightly from 6:00pm-10:00pm.

Boozy Burbs is a website dedicated to food and drink in the Greater Bergen County area.

Coverage includes restaurant openings & closings, eating & drinking events and everything else related to the local foodie scene. www.boozyburbs.com

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Tastings

Aldo’s & Pane e Vino

Double the Dining Pleasure Bringing variety and novelty to Wyckoff’s “dine and wine” scene

W

hen Wyckoff Quality Bakery shut its doors in 2010, the entire town mourned. For many years, for many people, the bakery had become a place of family traditions: each year’s birthday cake had to come from Wyckoff Bakery. None felt the sting like Aldo Cascio, who remembers when he first moved from Palermo, Italy, to Wyckoff, NJ, as a young teenager. He’d walk down the block to Wyckoff Bakery on weekend mornings to buy fresh pastries for his new American family in his new American home.

Aldo had always had big plans for creating Wyckoff traditions of his own, and at the

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young age of 27, he opened up his first restaurant there—Aldo’s Italian Restaurant—in 1983.

It became a Wyckoff staple in its own right, bringing to many the same kinds of family birthday traditions that Wyckoff Bakery had shared with so many.

A couple of years later, Pane e Vino became Aldo’s Wine and Liquor Store, located just a few doors down from Aldo’s Italian Restaurant. The former became a place where customers could not just buy wine, but learn the ins and outs, taste different selections, and create conversations within the community about the best and worst vintages.

Then, in 1997, Aldo took over The Brickhouse a short drive down Godwin Avenue, and Aldo’s claim as Wyckoff’s culinary champion seemed indisputable.

When Wyckoff Quality Bakery shuttered in 2010, Aldo finally saw an opportunity to put his

Italian Restaurant and Pane e Vino under one newly renovated roof, and quickly sought plans to do precisely that.

In the summer of 2013, the newly minted Aldo’s & Pane e Vino opened its brand new doors at 640 Wyckoff Avenue. The beautiful new building, compared to the decrepit eyesore a shuttered bakery had become, was a welcoming sight on Wyckoff’s main drag, and the community support for Aldo’s new restaurant was evident in the nightly packed house the new Aldo’s soon became.

As time has passed, the restaurant has settled nicely into its new backdrop.

Although parking is limited, a valet service is on call every night, making sure your walk to the door is never more than a few feet.

Once inside, you have your choice between three private dining rooms, and then the room that would be considered Pane e Vino: a bar in the middle, surround-

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ed on the outer walls by shelves of wines and spirits for sale. Of course, you can eat at the bar as well; it’s a seamless connection between Aldo’s and Pane e Vino.

One of the newest aspects of the Pane e Vino section of the restaurant is the Wine Emotion Experience. As you walk into Pane e Vino from its front doors, two things catch your eye. One is the ornate fire and water mural painted on the otherwise copper tiled ceiling.

Next thing you see are three wine dispensing machines, which are essentially vending machines for tasting wines.

The way the Wine Emotion Experience works is you purchase a card with a certain amount of credit on it. Then, you can take a look at the different selections within the machine. Once you choose which you would like to taste, you pick your pour, from one ounce up. That way, you can taste a variety of different wines.

If you fall in love, just pick it off the shelf and bring it home with you!

Of course, although Pane e Vino does sell wine by both the bottle and glass, they allow others to bring their own with no cork fee. “I want people to come in and enjoy the place, enjoy the food and the atmosphere, and not worry about being nickeled and dimed,” an excited Aldo noted.

These machines are essentially not to be found anywhere in Bergen County except for the new Aldo’s & Pane e Vino, and as time goes on Aldo still finds himself experimenting ways to maximize their use. “We now offer one in our downstairs party room. Instead of an open bar, we can have these cards where people can pick their own wines. It’s really been a hit.”

With the wine and liquor well handled, Aldo turned his attention to his true love—the food. Unlike The Brickhouse, which is known for its juicy and tender steaks, Aldo wanted Aldo’s to be pure, hearty Italian, something he knows a thing or two about by now.

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freshness of the pasta, combined with the quality of the ingredients and cooked to perfection under Chef Aldo’s expert supervision, create a dish that speaks to Aldo’s Italian Restaurant’s mastery of Italian cuisine.

Along with a menu that truly has something for everyone (assuming you’re in the mood for Italian), Aldo has made sure to include daily specials for those who eat there on a regular basis, which, to no one’s surprise, are many. There’s always at least one chicken, veal, fish and pasta special, as well as two appetizers. The night I ate there, a bone in Veal Parmigiana was the special that most stood out.

Huge, with melting cheese and sauce, it was delicious, and enough for a party of four to eat together. Leftovers were just as tasty, Aldo assured me.

When the weather finally turns this spring, Aldo’s features a patio for outdoor dining, where many in the neighborhood are sure to f lock. In a restaurant where you are encouraged to sit, sip wine and have appetizers from the antipasti bar, the rest of the menu serves as a tease too delectable to pass up. And whether you’re served indoors or out, the extremely attentive service is sure to be on their game.

As one Wyckoff gem closed, another proudly took its place. This spring and summer expect to see many Wyckoff residents walking to Aldo’s, while many more arrive by car. The neighborhood has been better served with Aldo’s as a part of it.

Many traditions keep going strong, as families celebrate big occasions in their lives together over perfectly crafted Italian cuisine. As they laugh and relive memories, Aldo looks on smiling, hoping to continue these traditions for many years to come.

Brandon Goldstein is associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine and a co-publisher of Occasions.

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Englewood Hospital and Medical Center held their annual Physician’s Recognition Dinner at The Rockleigh. For more information visit: www.englewoodhospital.com

Dr. Disha Patel and Dr. Kiran Vadada

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Debra Albanese, Moira Sullivan Renke and Julie Cohen

Elizabeth Youngman and Jen Graf

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Ruth Pomerantz, Chuck Berkowitz and Karen Tucker

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Andrew and Stephanie Pittel

Jeffrey Nadler and Debra Harris

Doryn and Milt Davis, Janet Lieberman and Steven Gerber

Israel Singer, Broria Singer, Samuel Suede and Neli Attas

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Restaurant Guide If you’re hungry or planning a special night out, this is the place to find the answer to that appetite. From steak, chops and seafood to almost any ethnic fare, it’s all here.

American (Contemporary & Traditional)

The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-1211

Farmhouse Café & Eatery 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-226-8931

Café 37 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0437

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100

Cafe Amici of Wyckoff 315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Giovanni’s Deli 22-08 Marlot Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-791-1191

Allendale Eats 101 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale 201-825-0110

Café Angelique 1 Piermont Road, Tenafly, 201-541-1010

Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 800-400-2362

Assembly Seafood Grill and Steakhouse 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-2616

Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330

The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108

Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893

Café Matisse 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

Chakra W. 144 Route 4E, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Grand Cru 36 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-568-3939

Coach House Restaurant 55 Route 4- Hackensack, 201-488-4999

Grosso’s La Strada 230 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233

The Cornerstone 84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688

Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburg Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar 2 Main St., Edgewater, 201-943-1900

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115

The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197

Blind Boar Barbeque 595 Broadway, Norwood, 201-784-6900 Bonefish Grille 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355 Boom Burger 375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-843-2666 The Bouwerie 83 Dewolf Road, Old Tappan, 201-564-7939 Brady’s at the Station 5-7 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748

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Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445 Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack- 201- 9389 Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale, 201-391-9356

East Coast Burger 75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0227 Emerson Hotel 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

Griffin’s 44 Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-541-7575

Houston’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5677

Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-445-2666

Ivy Inn 68 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699

Jackson Hole 362 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444

Restaurant Guide Janice A Bistro 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666

Pearl Restaurant 17 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-5100

Sal’s Good Eats 80 Green St., Teterboro, 201-375-4949

Jersey Boys Grill 704 River Road, New Milford, 201-262-5600

Session Bistro 245 Maywood Ave., Maywood, 201-880-7810

Joe’s American Bar & Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858

Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

Picnic, the Restaurant 14-25 Plaza Rd. N. (Fair Lawn Ave.), Fair Lawn, 201-796-2700

The Kitchen 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-4570

Pizzaiolo By Brothers 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201- 444- 4944

The Kosher Nosh Deli 894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-1186

P.J. Finnegan’s 274 Fairview Ave., Westwood, 201-664-7576

Railroad Café 170 Union Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-0644

Lakeside Grille & Bar 41 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-0009 Local Seasonal Kitchen 41 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-962-9400 Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056

Mason Jar 221 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302 MK Valencia 228 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-373-0228

Raymond’s 101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5125

Regina’s 827 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-1996

Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112

Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Ridgewood Fare 26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, 201-857-8400

Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660

Noah’s Ark (Kosher) 493 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-1200

Rosario’s Trattoria 29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335

Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr. (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel, Tenafly, 201-567-4800

Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-291-1920

Park Wood Delicatessen 342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-08550

Rutherford Pancake House 40 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-340-4171

Ruby Tuesday Route 4 & 17, Paramus, 201-909-0886

Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001 Smith Brothers Saloon 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-8111

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYO) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717

Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085 Tommy Fox’s Public House 32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900 Twisted Elm 435 River Dr., Elmwood Park, 201-791-3705 Vale Bar & Grill 625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-345-4985 Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-836-0887 Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888

Village Green 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914

Waterside 7800 B River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

Chinese

Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

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Restaurant Guide Continued from pg. 117 Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515

Saddle River Inn 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Mr. Wok & Sushi 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-3969

Andrea’s (BYO) 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275/ 201-670-7958

Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767

Petite Soo Chow 607 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park 201-313-1666 P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Continental Cuisine

Al Di La 1 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford, 201-939-1128 Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd. (Rt. 17N), Mahwah, 201-529-1313

Rudy’s 107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Continental/ American

The Elm Street Grill 20A Elm St., Oakland, 201-651-0005

Continental/ French

Café Panache (BYO) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030

Latour 6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898

Madeleine’s Petite Paris 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063

Continental/ Italian

Sage 17-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn, 201-797-0500 Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700 Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Cuban

Mambo Tea House 98 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-1262

Eclectic Contemporary

Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge 384 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8600

Baumgart’s Café 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688

Café Matisse (BYO) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995 The Dog and Cask 55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park, 201-845-5101 GW Grill 2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440

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Natalie’s 16-18 South Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-7887

Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292 Port of Call (POC) 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888 The Rail Yard Tavern 14-22 Plaza Rd., Fairlawn, 201-773-3372 200 Tice ( Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton) 200 Tice Blvd., Woodcliff Lake, 201- 391-3600

201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

Fondue

The Melting Pot 250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8877

French

Latour 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

German Kirker’s Inn 237 Diamond Bridge Ave., Hawthorne, 973-427-7700

Greek

After Athens 17 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-729-1980 Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999

Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113

Restaurant Guide It’s Greek to Me 352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447 36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-0440 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050 21 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-2600 487 Broadway, Westwood, 201-722-3511 Santorini Taverna 2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055 Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

Varka 30 North Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Indian

BHOJ 430 Market St., Elmwood Park, 201-797-6800 Brick Lane Curry House 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311 Mantra 275 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-342-8868 Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060

Namaskaar 120 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-567-0061

Irish

Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack, (201)- 487-0660

Italian

Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866

Aldo’s (BYO) 640 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618

A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000

Amarone 63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897

Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551 Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road, Lyndehurst, 201-939-1922 Anthony Franco’s 556 Route 17 North, Paramus, 201-447-3999 Armando’s 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220

Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466

Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900

Barcelona’s 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930

Bazzarelli 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010

Bel Posto 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750 Bella Campania 456 Broadway, Hillsdale 201-666-7700 Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

Bellissimo 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669

Bensi 387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale, 201-722-8881

459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525 11-35 River Rd., North Arlington, 201-246-0100 700 Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, 201-225-0080

Biagio’s 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-652-0201

Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433

Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036

Buongiomo’s (BYO) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000 Café Amici 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-389-6377 Caffe Anello 425 Broadway Ave., Westwood, 201-497-3628 Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422 Caffe Capri 119 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-460-1039 Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041 Café L’Amore 455 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, 201-337-5558 Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561

Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760

Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693 Cliff’s Steakhouse 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-944-0233 Continued on pg. 122

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Restaurant Guide Continued from pg. 121 Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000

Dinallo’s 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-342-1233

Dino’s 12 Tappan Rd. (Schraalenburgh Rd.), Harrington Park, 201-767-4245

Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Due 18 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-32332 Felice 279 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201-261-9500

Il Mulino Ristorante 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767

Il Villaggio 651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733

In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500

Jerry’s of East Rutherford 340 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201-438-9617

Joseph’s Ristorante 190 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-928-3782 Kinchley’s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777 La Bottega 14 Oak St., 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., 201-444-5520

Fontana Di Trevi 248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 201-242-9040 Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza 206 Route 46, Elmwood Park, 201-797-7551 Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

GoodFellas 661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000

Granita Grill 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

Grissini Trattoria 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535

Guilios 154 Washington St., Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657

Il Castello 35 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-5520

Il Giardino (BYO) 153 Paris Ave , Northvale 201-750-0060

Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000

Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. (behind Garden State Plaza), Rochelle Park, 201-843-1250

Osteria La Fiamma 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-389-6400

Papa Razzi Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-0990 Pasta E Pollo 13 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-8410 Portobello 155 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990

La Cambusa 517 River Drive, Garfield, 973-272-8739

Portofino’s Caffe 312 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, 973-949-5520

La Lanterna 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5520

Puzo’s Family Restaurant 4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288

Radicchio 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311

Rocca 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945

Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007

Sanducci’s Pasta & Pizza Co. (BYO) 570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600

Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700

La Piazza 29 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-447-5111 La Vecchia Napoli 2 Hillard Ave., Edgewater, 201-941-6799 Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Luka’s 238 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2996

Lu Nello 182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660

Maggiano’s Little Italy The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030

Sergio’s Missione 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545

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Rest. Guide Sicilian Sun 604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3491 Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155

Solari’s 61 River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969

Sorrento (BYO) 132 Park Ave. (Paterson Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-507-0093

Teggiano Ristorante 310 Huyler Ave., Hackensack, 201-487-3884 Tomaso’s 163 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-941-3000 Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Lane, Oakland, 201-337-0813 Valentino’s 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2230

Vespa 860 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-9393

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Vicolo Ristorante 216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-497-8777 Vici 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-777-8424 Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill 352 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-845-7600

Italian/French

The Chef’s Table 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644

Japanese

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Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086 Amagata 1636 Palisade’s Ave., Fort Lee, 201-585-0469 Bushido Bar and Restaurant 671 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park 201-941-6600 Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Daruma 45 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-567-9600 Gen 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988

Hanami (BYO) 41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508

Hiro 254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002

Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200

Kuma 440 Forest Ave., Paramus, 201-262-0400

Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088 Masa Sushi & Grill 81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale 201-934-6616 Matsu Sushi & Grill 140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-930-1896

Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811 Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn- 201-398-9882 Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522

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Rest. Guide Continued from pg. 123 Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House 193 Route 17, Hasbrouck Heights- 201-288-2800 Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus, 201-880-6551

Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525 Tani Sushi & Asian Grill 206 Rock Road, Glen Rock, 201-612-1188

Tawara 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-871

Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511 Wild Ginger 31 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-3830 Wild Nigiri Hassun Sushi Bar 6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-2660

Korean

Dong Bang Grill 1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/4486 Picnic Garden 150 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-816-9300 Pine Hill Restaurant 123 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0170 Zen Zen 356 Bergen Blvd., Farview, 201-840-1820

Latin

Rebecca’s 236 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808

Sabor 8809 River Rd., North Bergen, 201-943-6366

Mediterranean

Europe Café & Grill 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-4444 Mediterraneo 23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022 Samdan 178 Piermont Road, Cresskill- 201-816-7543 Zendiggi Kebab House 228 Closter Dock Road, Mediterranean, 201-768-0644

Mexican

Badlands Tacos 102 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201-818-2446 Blue Moon Mexican Café 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331

Cinco de Mayo 2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780 Fiesta Hut 227 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-4338 Las Maravillas De Tulcingo 3 84 Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1980 Mexicali Blues Café 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, 201-833-0011 Rosa Mexicano The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100 Tito’s Burritos 166 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-4619

Polish Royal Warsaw Restaurant 871 River Drive, Elmwood Park, 201-794-9265

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Charlie Brown’s Steak House 203 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-767-6106 2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, 201-265-0403 CK’s Steak House Rt. 17S (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141

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ETC. Steakhouse (Kosher) 1409 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, 201-357-5677 Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463

JD’s Steak Pit 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444

Morton’s of Chicago The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-487-1303

The New York Steakhouse & Pub 180 Route 17 South, Mahwah, 201-529-1806

The Park 151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-930-1300

Park West Tavern 30 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-445-5400

The Porter House 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300

River Palm Terrace 1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), Edgewater, 201-224-2013 41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair Lawn, 201-703-3500 209 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rtes. 17S & 202), Mahwah, 201-529-1111

The Stable 20 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-1199 Sear House 411 Piermont Ave., Closter, 201-292-4612

Steve’s Sizzling Steaks 620 Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677

Thai

Bangkok Garden 261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620

Penang 334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128

Pimaan 79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

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The Valley Gala Committee

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Sarah Strauss, David and Gwenn Hauck

John and Marie Bicks

Lisa and Duade Hoyle

Laura O’Dea and Dr. Joe Kasper

Laura Kozaitis, Fran Keenan and Manel Ganepola

Manuela and Howard Seigerman

Audrey Meyers and Lisa Mactas

Chris and Jen Fox

Steve and Jana Testa and John Albohm

Doug Dittrick and Gina Doesch

Sandy Carapezza and Rose Marie Ranuro

Dr. Scott Agins and Audrey Meyers

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Finding Reasons for a

Spring in Your Step January

February

March

You need to be more optimistic about the upcoming days. Look at the special gifts in your life. Keep hopeful and see what you really have to treasure. Gifts are not only tangible things; they are also great friendships and divine interventions.

Take advantage of a beautiful day by going for a walk and meeting new people. New people bring new opportunities to get the spring in your step.

Work was consuming a lot of your time during the past month but your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Take a few days off and regenerate as you’ve earned it.

Now is the time for creating opportunities and fresh starts! Be conscious of your tone with others; try to keep it positive. Think about whether there is something in the front of your mind that you are holding onto and why. Try to let your first words only be kind, loving or happy ones; you will find positive words create better moods. If you want to get ahead, then kill it with kindness, not just at work but at home, too. This will help keep the sunshine in your day and the spring in your step!

Do something that will make you feel great. It’s all in your control. “Sneak in” some fun, positive things into your to-do list. Maybe it involves something you wish to eat or drink, or someone you want to get to know better. If you find something in the day that will make you happy, everything else will become a pleasure.

By changing the pattern of the day, you can really change the pattern of your life. Life is like a game of dominoes—once one falls, they all may fall.

That’s not a bad thing.

April

May

June

Starting today, do something from your heart. It truly feels wonderful! It will renew your faith that it truly is the little things in life that matter! Making a difference in someone else’s life will add so much to your own. Whether you choose to contact old friends for a night on the town or host a family gathering, connecting with loved ones will add that spring in your step. You have more control of your future than you think. Go for it. You have nothing to lose and much to gain.

Here’s to putting a smile on your face as much as possible. Enjoy the positive things in your life.

Skim through the negative and focus on enjoying those who enjoy you! Create more memories.

Make “health, happiness, hope and harmony for all” your motto. You might have felt as if you have been missing that old familiar spring in your step, but now you have gotten it back. Celebrate happy new beginnings! Yes, you may be moving into spring holding someone else’s hand.

If we didn’t start by liking we might never find love.

If we have nothing to look forward to, then we would never discover hope. Step out of your comfort zone and shake things up. There are many changes awaiting you. Get that spring back in your step; reach out and grab what is yours for the taking.

There are many new developments in store for you in both your social life and in business. Don’t let them pass you by; open your eyes and grab them when you see them coming. If not, you will have to wait for the carousel to come back around.

in the negative and making it consume you is never healthy. Beware of what you are digesting.

July

August

Today, it’s all about the hug. Give one; get one!

There are many ways to give a hug. Think about it.

Reach out and touch someone’s life today. When you give, you receive as those you touch will touch you as well. Simple gestures often matter the most, so offer a helping hand, share your time, give a hug. Small kindnesses bring huge rewards! Happiness is the spring in your step! Hugs can be yours to not only give, but to take.

Time to allow yourself to ref lect, re-configure, restructure and redo what you may not have been capable of doing yesterday. Today is the beginning of whatever you want it to be and the ending of anything you need it to be. Time to give yourself the gift of moving forward, moving on, moving up and moving in whatever direction works for you.

Today you will make a move that puts a spring in your step. It’s just up to you to decide which direction to take. Keep in mind that you have many opportunities before you.

You need to put a smile on your face, so you can find it in your heart. Once you do that, you will see others do the same. Along with kindness and success, happiness is contagious. There are so many places, people and opportunities to get that spring in your step—family, friends, Facebook, a walking group, best friends, new friends, memories, childhood pals, today, tomorrow, yesterday. Keep an open mind and calendar for everything; it’s time to take some pressure off and just have fun. Good times for some involve work while for others, it’s all about play or shopping.

October

November

December

The best part of life is life! Participating, showing up, going, doing, planning, laughing, crying, fighting and loving. We need to do it all! If the roads we drive didn’t have curves, we would never slow down. If we didn’t have conf lict, we would never need to find a resolution. If we didn’t start to like, we would never find love. If we have nothing to look forward to, then we would never find hope. Step out of your comfort zone and change it up. Take a different route every day. Eat something new. Choose to make a call instead of texting. You have to discover what will put that spring in your step.

No matter how busy you are or what chaos the day might bring, find one minute or maybe just ten seconds to sit and think about something or someone you cherish! Someone you haven’t really given a thought to lately; someone you should maybe call or make plans with. For a moment, you may just want to remember a special time in your life. After you have read this, you will find yourself thinking about someone or that memory, and chances are, your day will be better for it. Allow yourself some “me” time every day; it will lighten your load and add a spring to your step.

Every day is a new day! It brings fresh starts! Each day is full of choices and chances! Consider the first words you utter to people and the tone you use. Think about whether there is something in the front of your mind. Are you holding onto negative energy and, if so, why? Try to let your first words be kind, loving and happy ones. Finding happy words creates better moods. Strive to imbue each new dawn with kindness, and keep the sunshine in your heart and that spring in your step.

Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached at her office in Edgewater, at (201) 224-6629.

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Last Laugh

A Look Back: 2014

H

ere we detail all that happened in Spring 2014. It hasn’t happened yet, but our crystal ball has never been wrong.

The War on Pot(holes) wages on.

Following the disappearance of entire cars, the world is brought in to repair the precipice-filled streets that are Bergen County’s roadways.

After his Smart Car is eaten by one of these craters, the president of Bergen County’s newly formed War on Pot(holes) Initiative declares action must be taken swiftly and justly.

New streets are paved, but with the overwhelming shortage of asphalt, the Public Works Department turns to sidewalk concrete as the only solution. Just days later, signs ranging from “Tony and

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Danielle 4 eva” and “Bill was here” to “(:” and “<3” are visible throughout all of Bergen County’s streets.

Easter comes late.

While the snow continues to fall, and then melt, and then fall again, The Easter Egg hunt becomes unusually precarious.

While heading north for the spring, the Easter Bunny carelessly forgot to put on his snow tires. Almost immediately after, E.B.’s car slid into one of the sixfoot high snow banks lining our many streets. Although E.B. did walk away unscathed, the same cannot be said for his eggs. Should’ve hard-boiled ’em, you silly wittle wabbit!

We forget (again) what the sport of Skeleton is.

I already do not remember. But did you see that weather in Sochi? So warm and beautiful! Next Winter Olympics: Aruba!

Game of Thrones makes us all say: “Winter is Coming” all of April.

You’re right, maybe the show should come out every autumn. Then they could be right in their predictions, too!

Grass becomes green and flowers bloom.

This is bound to happen eventually, right?

Brandon Goldstein, a regular contributor to BC THE MAG, is associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine and a co-publisher of Occasions.

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