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COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE

Life. Style. Where you live.

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The care you trust.. closer to home.

Award-winning healthcare is on its way.

Hackensack University Medical Center’s commitment to the Pascack and Northern Valley regions continues. The official wall-breaking event in April was another important step for HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley. This 128-bed hospital, with all private rooms, is on track to open in 2013.

Of course, our 24-hour Satellite Emergency Department and Outpatient Diagnostic Services will remain open during construction to continue to serve the community.

And with the team of physicians and nurses at one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals* behind it, we’re looking forward to providing top quality healthcare for years to come.

To learn more, visit HackensackUMC.org. To find a doctor, call (855) 996-WELL (9355). *According to HealthGrades® © 2012 Hackensack University Medical Center

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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER Dear Readers, It’s the time of year that gets us to thinking about regeneration and renewal, about the inspiring and energizing cycle of life when the new rises from the old, filled with such promise and fresh vitality yet all the while being nurtured and supported by what came before. Nowhere is this connection more apparent than in the relationship between parent and child. In honor of that bond, we celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with two profiles on families who personify so much of what is special about the parent-child connection.

In “Like Mother, Like Daughters,” we talked to Abbey Braverman and her two daughters, Heather and Julia. This gene pool is a healthy mix of beauty (inside and out), love, friendship, talent and solid values. Both girls have accomplished a lot in their own rights, but with Abbey as a role model, cheerleader and health advocate, these talented young women are spreading their creative and humanitarian wings. As they get set to soar—aided by the guidance and support of their justifiably proud parents—both young women are exploring their talents in the field of entertainment and charity work.

In our aptly named “A Fitting Pair,” we showcase the personal and business relationship of Sal and Ralph Lauretta, the powerhouses behind Midland Park’s Sal Lauretta for Men. Proving that the family that styles together stays together, this father and son team is known far and wide for excelling in a proud family business tradition that’s now in its third generation of providing customers with outstanding personal service and sartorial expertise.

“I learned a lot—almost everything I know—from my father,” Ralph told our contributing writer Justin Davidson. As you’ll read in the profile, the life lessons have gone both ways—father and son enjoy a give-and-take camaraderie built on mutual respect, loyalty and a shared passion for fashioning an enduring legacy for a family that not only encompasses them, but their employees and multi-generations of clients.

The Lauretta men are not the only ones who know how to create a fashion statement. Make your own style waves this season with any of the looks in “Swimming in Sophistication,” which spotlights the most elegant and eye-catching bikinis, coverups and leisure wear. From bold colors to the whitest whites, they’re styles guaranteed to add sizzle to the season!

We could go on and on about what’s in this jam-packed issue, but we won’t. The weather is too nice and the outdoors beckons. So grab this latest issue and head outside to perhaps plan your new pool paradise. (For inspiring ideas on creating an outdoor oasis in your own backyard, be sure to read “Dive Right In,” which is exactly what we invite you to do now.)

Enjoy, and Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day!

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Wine Picks

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Style

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Events

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COLUMNS

Cocktails, Italian Style The Wines of Paso Robles Chic Products, Services, Etc. Happenings in the County

Escapes

The Mayflower Inn and Spa: New England’s Hidden Gem

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Ask the Sports Doctor

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Auto

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Restaurant Guide

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Birthday Scopes

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Last Laugh

Exercise for Life: Preventing Disease and Increasing Longevity

Audi R8 Spyder: A Practical Sports Car? A Resource for Your Dining Pleasure Having a Sizzling Summer Have We Got Milk!

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Angelica Berrie: A Passion for Giving Mothering Moms at Englewood Hospital

Humor

My Mother and I Can Argue About Anything

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An Affair with Food The River Vale Country Club hosted a wonderful restaurant tasting event. Some of the finest restaurants in Bergen and Rockland County participated to raise funds for the River Vale Mayors Wellness Campaign and Bergen County Food Pantries.

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BC: Have you always been involved in philanthropy?

AB: No. I grew up in Catholic convent schools in the Philippines where the word “philanthropy� was not a part of my vocabulary. I entered a whole different world when I married New Jersey sales entrepreneur Russ Berrie. Coming from the Catholic tradition of giving anonymously in a charity box at Sunday Mass into a Jewish community that expected me to play an active and visible fundraising role was something of a

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culture shock.

BC: How did you adjust to such a different role?

AB: Russ was my mentor and my inspiration. His business success fueled our philanthropy. The introduction to my book has a dedication that reads: “To Russ, whose generous spirit touched so many lives and transformed mine forever.”

BC: Other than your late husband, have you had other role models?

AB: I admire a number of Bergen County community leaders and friends, such as Drs. Sandra and Arnold Gold, and Elaine and Mike Adler. These people are outstanding philanthropists.

BC: Why do men seem to outnumber women in the field of philanthropy?

AB: It’s interesting that you should ask that. In reality, women control 60% of the wealth in America. In 40 years, as wealthy husbands pass away, women will be in charge of trillions of dollars of multigenerational wealth. So, the issue is not that more women are not philanthropists, but rather the fact that women do not give publicly the way that men do. Women’s gifts are often larger than those of men, but they are much lower key about their donations. For example, they will rarely name a building after themselves and they

tend to collaborate as opposed to taking sole credit for a philanthropic project.

BC: Do you see this imbalance between men and women in other economic areas as well?

AB: Absolutely! Women account for 70% of the poverty in the world. In order to break that circle of poverty, we need to shift that balance. Women need to give to women, and for that to happen, education is critical.

BC: Has the economic downturn hurt philanthropy?

AB: You might think so, but current reports state otherwise. In fact, America’s top 50 donors gave more than three times as much as the previous year! So, the economic crisis has not significantly affected donations. People today are still giving, regardless of their resources. It is amazing to see what people are willing to do with whatever they have. In essence, philanthropy is less about the economy than about the spirit of the community and the individuals.

BC: What do you feel are the Berrie Foundation’s most important contributions?

AB: The most important gifts are those with lasting impact in mission areas closest to Russ’s and my hearts: diabetes care and research through the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia; the Berrie Program, Be’eri (Hebrew name for “my well”) Program, Continued on pg. 28

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at Shalom Hartman Institute, a Jewish identity program in over a hundred secular high schools through the Shalom Hartman Institute; the Russ Berrie Nanotechnology Institute at the Technion and the Pope John Paul II Center for Interreligious Understanding at the Angelicum in Rome. These were transformational grants, quality gifts that resulted in breakthroughs and innovations.

BC: What charitable projects bring you the most joy and fulfillment?

AB: Those that bring me in contact with human beings who inspire me; individuals, as well as groups, I felt have a real purpose that they can fulfill. I get satisfaction in connecting the dots between people, ideas and issues that I am passionate about. Many philanthropists only give to large projects with millionaires behind them, but I am also drawn to everyday heroes. I love to see the power of one person to make a difference.

BC: What brought about your new book?

AB: I was invited to co-write the book and I had only four months to do so. It was quite a challenge! I accepted the offer because I saw it as a venue to pay a tribute to Russ.

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BC: What is the most important advice you would offer to people seeking to establish a charitable foundation?

AB: Think of a charitable foundation as a value investor, and your gifts should be treated like social investments, with appropriate due diligence, measurement and evaluation. As we do in a business, you should maximize impact by leveraging your gift.

BC: What questions should potential donors ask and what documentation should they see to determine if a charity is legitimate?

AB: First and foremost, do your homework! Check out the organization on Internet sites like www.CharityNavigator. org. Check the organization’s credibility, track record and sustainability, and ensure that it has a respectable board of directors. Also, before making a gift, don’t be afraid to ask tough questions and set conditions. For example, know how your dollars will be spent, what impact and result come from your gift, and whether your gift will make a difference.

BC: How did you meet your remarkable late husband to whom you were married ten years?

AB: I owned and operated a company in the Philippines that

was a supplier for Russ’s company. I met him when he came to the Philippines to tour the factories with which he did business. When we started to talk, he remarked, “Your English is very good,” which, of course, I found very amusing. He then asked me to meet him in New York to see “The Tales of Hoffman” at the Metropolitan Opera House. I kept that date, but it wasn’t until a year later!

BC: How did you deal with the fact that Russ was Jewish and you were Catholic?

AB: Marriage was the beginning of our interfaith adventure. We celebrated the Jewish high holidays, lit candles on Shabbat, visited Israel almost every year, and attended midnight mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Christmas Eve. Our mingled faiths led to the founding of the Center for Interreligious Studies with Rabbi Jack Bemporad, senior rabbinical scholar at Chavurah Beth Shalom in Alpine, NJ. Rabbi Bemporad taught us that “to be religious is to be interreligious.”

BC: Given your demanding lifestyle and commitments, how do you make time for family and friends?

AB: I prioritize, and stay true to what is important to me. I will drop everything to be with my family. But, I also stay flexible. Rabbi Jack Bemporad once told me something that still resonates with me, that “the worst kind of slavery is your slavery to habit.”

BC: How do you say “no” to high-powered people and organizations?

AB: After Russ’s death, I learned how important it is to use every moment to do only what makes me feel alive, because life is too short to do things out of a sense of obligation.

So, I learned to not be afraid of saying “no.”

It is human nature to be afraid to say “no.”

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obligations. I was inundated with advice that began with the words, “Russ would have wanted you to…” when in fact, these people, even the well-intentioned ones, were serving their own agendas. It got to a point where I finally had to assert myself and put away fear of rejection and I emerged stronger for it.

BC: How do you keep your energy in high gear?

AB: I do meditation twice a day. I was fortunate to learn to meditate from an outstanding expert, Thom Knoles, who trained in India. I also like to do sports that push the limit, such as skydiving and rappelling.

When I was in Peru recently, I climbed Machu Picchu.

BC: Do you have a mantra that you live by?

AB: A continuing challenge with a busy life is “being in the moment.” Life is too short to waste my energy doing what I am not deeply connected to. I have found that the best way to live in the moment is to do what makes me feel alive and what I am most passionate about.

BC: What are your passions?

AB: I love travel the most and I co-founded a travel design business called Global Nomad with my brother in Hong Kong. Travel is my outlet for opening my eyes to discover the world anew.

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BC: You’ve traveled extensively throughout the world, but are there still countries you wish to visit?

AB: I would like to visit someplace very remote and exotic, like Mongolia. I would also like to take a sabbatical for a year in a country where I can live amongst people who know nothing about me. I would like to immerse myself in that culture, learn the language and connect with the local community.

BC: How many years have you lived in Bergen County?

AB: Twenty two and counting. I love the lifestyle here, particularly in Englewood. I love to walk in the forested areas and breathe the fresh air.

BC: What do you tell admirers who want to follow in your philanthropic footsteps?

AB: I tell them that true leadership is the gift that you leave behind. I tell them to think in terms of planting seeds that will continue to blossom hundreds of years from now. I hope that this will be my personal legacy and that of the Berrie Foundation.

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Lemon Pop Limoncello di Capri Fresh lemons Simple syrup Fresh lime juice Topped with Prosecco Garnish lemon twist Combine Limoncello di Capri, lemons, syrup and lime juice in a mixing glass and shake well. Pour into a flute or martini glass and top with Prosecco and lemon twist.

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Created by Patrick Barnett of Bacari Grill, Washington Township 2 oz. pear vodka 0.5 oz. Limoncello di Capri Absinthe Splash fresh lime juice Asian pear 1 basil leaf Fill highball glass with ice, and then add pear segments. In shaker, add vodka, Limoncello di Capri and lime juice. Shake well with ice then strain into glass. Top off with a couple of drops of the absinthe. Place basil leaf in palm and smack with opposite hand to release essential oils that float on top of the drink.

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Created by The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash 1 oz. Van Gogh Gin or Van Gogh BLUE Vodka 3/4 oz. Limoncello di Capri 3/4 oz. cinnamon blood orange syrup Splash of Mionetto Prosecco Shake first three ingredients very well with ice and strain into a chilled, cinnamon sugarrimmed cocktail glass. Top off with the Mionetto Prosecco. Garnish with thin orange (or clementine) wheel.

Not Your Momma’s Lemonade Created by Patrick Barnett of Bacari Grill, Washington Township 3 oz. gin (preferably mild tasting gin) 1 oz. Limoncello di Capri 0.5 oz. Violet liqueur 1/2 lemon sliced into 4 pieces Mint, 4 sprigs (the more the merrier) 0.5 oz. Simple syrup In tall glass, muddle mint, lemons and simple syrup. Fill glass with ice. Pour in gin, Limoncello di Capri and Violet liqueur. Shake vigorously and pour entire contents into glass.

Zest remaining lemon on top for a bright, beautiful aroma.

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WINE PICKS

The Wines of Paso Robles In the past decade or so, Paso Robles’ long growing season—with very warm days and cool nights amenable to both Cote du Rhone and Tuscan winemaking styles—has elevated this once minor California Central Coast region from grape supplier to significant wine producer. Today, more than 180 wineries work with over 40 grape varieties, making the region well worth its own tour the next time you’re in California.

HALTER RANCH COTES DE PASO RED, 2009, $29 “Our estate vineyards are relatively high at 1,800 feet with a limestone soil, like parts of France,” notes new Halter Ranch winemaker Kevin Sass.

Thanks to warm days, cool nights and the acid-promoting soil, grapes are pushed to phenolic ripeness while maintaining a smooth approachability. You can taste the heat in this aromatic, Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Syrah, Morvedre, Tannat, Counoise and Cinsault, but tannins are mild, with notes of Bing cherry, blackberry, coffee and mint. Pair with herb-rubbed roast leg of lamb or Camembert.

ESTANCIA ZINFANDEL, Keyes Canyon Vineyard, 2009, $12 Paso Robles (pronounced “RO-bels,” rather than “Ro-BLEYS” by locals) has long been a home to the early-ripening Zinfandel, now a heritage grape for the area. Estancia planted 700 acres in 1999 along the Estrella River. The region encourages low yields with tiny berries, making for a wine with almost textbook characteristics. “Wines from Paso Robles are completely different from those, say, in the Alexander Valley,” emphasizes winemaker Scott Kelly. Here you’ll find a deep rich aroma of dried plums, winter spices and vanilla, and a dark red fruit-driven palate with barrel notes of vanilla and chocolate. Pair with a juicy pork roast and poached apricots.

CLAYHOUSE VINEYARD OLD VINES PETITE SIRAH, 2009, $25 “Any wine region is like a person growing up,” says winemaker Blake Kuhn. “You learn what works and what doesn’t.”

Initially focused on its classic California Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery now makes some of the most distinct artisanal blends and varietal wines in the region.

Though Petite Sirah has been gaining attention in recent years, this wine (from 45-year-old vines) is particularly dense, rich and chewy. Boasting firm tannins, you’ll find notes of pepper, blackberry and gooseberry ideal for pairing with grilled steak and vegetables. (If you can, hold on to a bottle until it hits its peak in 2015 or so).

PASO CREEK CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2008, $15 Red wines, in general, are shifting away from the large, tannin-cigar-chocolate profiles commonly found in the Super Tuscans of the 1990s towards more fresh fruits and balanced mouthfeel. If you yearn, however, for those classic bold flavors, Paso Creek wines are for you. The Cabernet Sauvignon, taking full advantage of Paso Robles’ brutal sunshine and harsh soils, is unapologetically big and bold.

Intense black cherry, currant and peppercorns dominate on the nose, while chocolate, smoke and aged wood linger on the palate. Pair with braised oxtail, merguez sausages or even grilled sea bass for a decadent indulgence.

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and

has received certifications from the American Sommelier Association and the Master Mezcalier program offered through Mexico’s CONOCER and COMERCAM board.

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Reach for the Stars. A prenatal yoga class at Englewood Hospital.

Photo courtesy Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Great Expectations. Guests are lavished with attention and gifts at the community-wide celebration most aptly dubbed the Best Baby Shower Ever! This year’s edition is May 20.

eira Pressely may have come into this world at a hospital in New York, but she really began her life at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Two days after she was born, weighing just two pounds, Keira, who had been delivered by emergency C-section two and one half months early, arrived at Englewood Hospital. Critically ill upon arrival, the infant would leave for home seven weeks later, healthy and robust at almost four pounds.

The events leading to this happy occasion began when her parents requested her transfer to Englewood Hospital. The happiness that new parents experience had been dampened by the New York hospital’s refusal to treat Keira without blood transfusions, which are out of the question due to their religious convictions. Well aware of Englewood Hospital’s expertise in transfusion-free medicine, the couple entrusted their daughter to the team that would give her a superb start in life by employing protocols that never necessitated giving Keira blood.

TLC for All Mothers

Keira’s story could be said to be both extraordinary and ordinary, as was the tender loving care her

For more information about this year’s Best Baby Shower Ever! on May 20, contact Ines Serna at Ines.Serna@ehmc.com or (201) 894-3727. The event is free, but pre-registration is required.

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mother, Ileana Valle, received during her daughter’s hospitalization. Englewood Hospital provides awardwinning services for pregnant women before, during and after the delivery.

“You would have thought I was a superstar,” Valle said. “They spoke to me about (my baby) from head to toe. They were able to soothe my fears without the words coming out of my mouth.”

The healthcare team’s priorities included encouraging breastfeeding, providing extensive parenting education and keeping the family well informed.

Putting mothers like Valle at ease is vitally important, noted Dr. Elizabeth B. Carlin, chief of neonatology at the Medical Center. “We meet with the family on a daily basis to discuss the day’s plan and long-term goals, and to keep the lines of communication open. We also strive to make sure the parents feel comfortable when they take the baby home,” Dr. Carlin explained.

Valle was supported and encouraged at every turn, and well prepared by the staff to take care of Keira at home. The remarkable attention she experienced was deeply appreciated. “When I was leaving with my child, I did not feel the strain of anxiety people often have with a preemie,” Valle noted.

Less Stress for Moms

Englewood Hospital offers pregnant women more than exceptional clinical care, according to Dr. Faith Frieden, the hospital’s chief of OB/GYN. Women can choose from varied educational and fitness programs and support groups as early as a few months into pregnancy.

“The love and bonding come on their own, but other things need to be learned. New moms especially sometimes wonder, ‘What am I going to do with this little creature?’” explained Dr. Frieden, remembering her own experience as a first-time mother, when she had many questions about caring for her baby.

Ileana Valle said she was treated like a “superstar” when her daughter received seven weeks of special care in the hospital’s Neonatal Unit.

Left to right: Ileana Valle holding Keira the day of her discharge and Valle’s mother, Mary Valle.

Fitness classes tailored to the needs of pregnant women not only make women healthier, they also offer fun and relaxation, an opportunity to share some time with other expecting mothers and stress reduction.

Managing stress during pregnancy is very important, said Dr. Frieden, who noted that stress in pregnant women can raise blood pressure and blood sugar levels, impair fetal growth and cause pre-term labor.

“Although we have always understood that stress can have a negative effect on mothers and their babies, recent findings have demonstrated with greater clarity the extent to which this matters,” Dr. Frieden said.

“Knowing that you are receiving good medical care is the first step toward lessening stress,” she continued. “Programs and services that make you feel assured of your ability to care of your baby are valuable, too. Also, although the vast majority of pregnancies are uneventful, women can feel confident in the hospital’s state-of-the-art care for mothers or babies who encounter difficulties.” For example, pediatric specialists are available to care for babies even before they are born.

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Award-Winning Maternity Care. The hospital family gathered to celebrate recent awards by prestigious organizations such as JD Powers and Associates and Healthgrades, including those for maternity care. Photo courtesy Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Continued from pg. 41

Concierge Services

Ines Serna coordinates many of the non-clinical services offered to pregnant women through the Childbirth Education Program. Serna gives tours of the hospital, assists women in selecting classes, delivers gift baskets to new mothers and answers a host of questions on any given day. Herself a mother who delivered her baby at Englewood Hospital, Serna is pleased to be part of something that makes mothers healthier and happier. “This is my dream job,” she said.

The program offers basic courses, including childbirth class and a Lamaze refresher, as well as more unusual ones such as pre/postnatal yoga and Bellymamas: The Prenatal Bellydance Workout. Serna also produces special events, including the Best Baby Shower Ever! and Mom’s 1st Night Out, both of which provide a complimentary evening of fun, pampering, gifts and relaxation. This year, she will make additions to the annual calendar, including a “shower” for grandparents, which will cover important topics such as using today’s

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car seats.

The hospital’s Center for Integrative Healing offers mothers therapeutic massages before and after delivery. Licensed therapists certified in pregnancy massage provide the service. For massage therapist Zen Holmes, a mother of five who knows well the challenges of childbirth and child rearing, these sessions are not just a matter of pampering. She noted that therapeutic massages have physical benefits, such as stress reduction, improved circulation and relief from leg cramps, back discomfort and fatigue.

“Women find a massage after the rigors of childbirth to be an amazing experience. I dim the lights slightly, play soothing music such as Native American flute and New Age chakra healing music and use lavender oil to set the mood,” said Holmes, adding that she also performs Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Dad is welcome to stay and the baby is almost always in the room, making for a special time for everyone involved, including Holmes. “I love babies, mothers and children,” she said.

Skill to Be Learned

Mothering mom means helping her succeed at breastfeeding, which is sometimes described as a mother’s reward. Unrivaled for its advantages for babies, breastfeeding benefits mothers as well, explained educator Dr. Maryelena Vargas, who holds a doctoral degree in nursing and international board certification as a lactation consultant. For example, breastfeeding, in addition to saving the high cost of formula, has been linked to weight loss for mothers, decreases in postpartum bleeding and breast and ovarian cancer, and fewer absences from the workplace to care for a sick child.

Part of a large team that is helping women breastfeed successfully, Dr. Vargas can speak from personal experience, having nursed two children into toddlerhood. Breastfeeding is an ancient art, but it is also a skill to be learned. “I can’t say it was easy when I tried on my own, but with assistance, it got easier as I practiced more and more,” she recalled. “In retrospect, it was definitely a fear of the unknown that caused my doubts.

The help that I received so impressed me that it motivated me to become a lactation consultant.”

Approximately 90 percent of mothers leave Englewood Hospital breastfeeding, with the balance bottle-feeding for medical reasons or by personal choice, said Shaija George, patient care director for the hospital’s mother-baby unit. Techniques to encourage breastfeeding include discouraging the use of pacifiers, formula and water; extensive patient education; initiating breastfeeding within an hour of birth; and Kangaroo care, in which mothers and babies have skin-to-skin contact.

“The effort behind this accomplishment has involved much thought and planning, and many dedicated professionals,” said George. In addition to a nursing staff specially trained in breastfeeding support, there are four lactation consultants who work with nursing mothers.

How, Not Why

“In the past, it was a challenge just to convince mothers breastfeeding was best, but now we are more focused on teaching them how it is done,” said lactation consultant Teresa Mancuso, who coordinates the lactation assistance program.

In addition to working with mothers at the hospital, lactation consultants staff Warm Line, a free phone-in service that nursing mothers can call with their questions and problems after being discharged from the hospital. “A lactation consultant made the difference for me when I nursed my first child,” she said. “Having help made all the difference.”

An experienced professional in other areas of the childbirth experience as well, Mancuso “found her calling” in being a lactation consultant. Perhaps it is the uniqueness of nursing mothers that engaged her. “Breastfeeding is one of the things only mothers can do,” she said. “Their contribution to their babies cannot be matched.”

Kathleen Mathieu enjoys writing about a variety of topics. She can be reached at kmathieu@trwg.com.

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he was complaining one day about the fact that, after drying her clothes with sheets of fabric softener, her cotton tops started to develop holes.

Mom: “In all my years of doing laundry I never saw anything like it. So I called the 800 number on the box and complained. They said they would register my complaint. Big deal. Did you ever read the box? It has all kinds of warnings about hazards to pets and kids and flame resistance. Go get a box and I’ll show you.”

[I, playing on this occasion the role of dutiful daughter, shuffled off to the laundry room and returned with a box of fabric softener. I read the box.]

Me: “Mom, how many sheets do you use?”

Mom: “Oh, I throw in 3 or 4.”

Me: “But it clearly says on the box to use only one.”

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Me: “But it says on the box to use each sheet once and throw it away.”

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softener… They should tell you that it will make holes in the fabric.”

Me: “But you didn’t use the product right; you abused it.

You used 3 or 4 times the recommended number and you reused them. You ignored everything they put on the box!”

Mom: “They should tell you that if you use too much you’ll get holes in your clothes.”

Me: “But even if they said on the box ‘if you disregard all of our instructions you might get holes in your clothes,’ it wouldn’t matter because you still wouldn’t read the box. Do you think they need to include a recorded message?”

Mom: “But don’t you think they should tell you about the holes?”…

Like I said, my mother and I can argue about anything.

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Manly Skin This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of caring… for his skin. The June Jacobs Men’s Kit ($65) contains a cleanser, scrub, shave cream and lotion, all of which are free of paraben and preservatives, as well as feature a powerful patent-pending antioxidant blend to neutralize free radicals, protect skin from environmental toxins and combat the visible signs of premature aging. Available at www.JuneJacobs.com.

The Un-Perfume A perfume is a composition of scents, so Not a Perfume ($85, 50 ml; $110, 100 ml) is literally not a perfume. Made for the woman who wants to smell like she’s wearing nothing at all, this limited edition, mono-ingredient scent from Juliette Has a Gun imparts a pure, fresh and slightly woodsy scent. Its single note is ambroxan, a synthetic fragrance that’s free of allergens. Available at Henri Bendel and www.juliettehasagun.com.

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STYLE STYLE

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Coral Delish Manna Kadar Cosmetics introduces long-wear gloss in coral, this season’s hottest shade. Formulated to give extreme shine with a stay-put application, this long-wear formula nourishes lips with Vitamin E. Try Watermelon ($19) for a sassy take or Patty Cakes ($19) for a soft and subtle effect. Available online via www.MannaKadarCosmetics.com.

Traveling in Style Spoil mom this Mother’s Day with a luxurious gift that gives back!

The limited edition ‘I ♥ U Mom’ Travel Set ($28) features LaLicious’s spa-quality bath and body products in travel-friendly sizes, allowing mom to pamper herself on the go. Available in eight scents, this collection includes all-natural, hydrating products to leave skin beautiful and soft. (In honor of Mother’s Day, LaLicious will donate 20% of all proceeds from the ‘I ♥ U Mom’ Travel Set to Love Our Children USA, a national prevention organization dedicated to fighting violence and neglect against children.) Available exclusively at www.lalicious.com.

Scent Sheer Ideal for Spring, SCENT SHEER ($52, 50 ml; $75, 100 ml) is an airy, light and fluid fragrance that embraces jasmine tea, white amber, apricot nectar, hibiscus blossom and musk top notes. Available at CoSTUME NATIONAL, Barneys New York and www.luckyscent.com.

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EVENTS EVENTS

CROCHET CLASSES:

Debra McGauley-Eichhorn, of Craft Happens, will be teaching a free beginner’s crochet workshop on 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, and 5/22, starting at 7:30pm at the Montvale Library ((12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale). For more info or to register, call 201-391-5090.

FUN MUSICAL: Bergen County Players presents Is There Life After High School? from May 5-June 3, at The Little Firehouse Theatre (298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell). Tickets: $21 (all performances); order online at www.bcplayers.org.

certs on May 19, 2pm at OLM Academy (25 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge) with Ellis and Pat Wictor. For more info, visit www.cafeacoustic.org or call 201-573-0718.

ONE-ACT DRAMA: The Laramie

Project will be performed May 19-20, at The Little Firehouse Theatre (298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell). Tickets: $10 (only 2 performances); order online at www.bcplayers.org.

6-week intensive workshop (5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 and 6/28) from 8-9pm. Cost: $150. For more info and to register, visit www.caninescando.com.

GREEN FAIR:

The River Vale Green Fair, which will take place on June 3, 12-4pm at 406 Rivervale Road, will include eco-friendly and health food vendors, health & fitness professionals, book authors and more.

ARTIST TALK:

On May 22, 7pm, artist and social activist Steven Cavallo will speak on “Comfort Women: The Story of Sex Slaves During World War II” at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale). For more info or to register, call 201-391-5090.

DYNAMIC DUOS: The acoustic duo of Jeff & Karen will present a free concert of pop duets from the ’60s through today on June 2, 1pm, at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale).

For more info or to register, call 201-391-5090.

ARTIST RECEPTION:

On May 12, 10am-6pm, the Jewel Spiegel Gallery (30 North Dean Street, Englewood) will host a “Meet the Artist” reception featuring the artistry of fine artist Janet Spiegel, who will show a retrospective of her original paintings and prints, and of pastry artist Amber Spiegel, who will demonstrate the art of painting on cookies.

DOG OBEDIENCE:

A series of 4 one-hour “My Dog and Me” obedience training classes will take place in Hawthorne/Ridgewood on 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 & 6/6. For more info, visit www. caninescando.com.

AWARDS DINNER:

On May 16, the 20th Annual Northern New Jersey Health Care Awards Dinner presentation of the Health Care Industry “Good Scout” Award Distinguished Health Care Service Awards Learning for Life and Exploring Scholarships will take place at Mayfair Farms (481 Eagle Rock Avenue, W. Orange). Tickets: $250, pp. Info: 973-731-4300.

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FUN FUNDRAISER: Jewish Home Foundation’s Golf, Tennis & Card Outing is set for May 21, at the Edgewood Country Club (449 River Vale Road, River Vale). The event will honor Warren Feldman (pictured), a vice president of the Jewish Home of Rockleigh’s board of directors. For more info and to purchase tickets, call Molly Shulman at 201-784-1414.

PUPPY LOVE: A series 6 intensive classes on AKC STAR Puppy Obedience will take place on 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 and 6/28, from 5:45-6:45pm at The Christ Church (105 Cottage Place, Ridgewood). Cost: $150. Register at www.caninescando.com.

MODEL CITIZENS: AKC Canine Good Citizen classes will be taught 7-8pm on 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 and 6/28. For location, cost and to register, call Dorice at 201-323-2514 or visit www.caninescando.com.

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CANCER CHALLENGE: The American Cancer Society’s 25th Annual George Washington Bridge Challenge takes place on June 10, in Fort Lee. Register at http://community.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge.

BLOG WRITING: Join blogger Stephanie Finnegan for a free talk on “Blogging for Fun & Profit” on June 10, 2pm at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale). For more info or to register, call 201-391-5090.

STATE FAIR: It will run daily from June 22-July 8 at The New Meadowlands Fairgrounds (Stadium Road, E. Rutherford). Advance tickets are on sale now. Purchase online at www.njfair.com or call 973-450-1073.

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he first time John Demarest saw Emeline all grown up, he was sitting in the back of his father’s buckboard, helping deliver grain to Zabriskie’s Mill. The promise of that spring morning stayed with the young man through the dark and treacherous year that followed, a year when he would lose his favorite cousin, and a father. He hoped the next time he saw her, he would not have to break her heart.

Today, the young Demarest wasn’t delivering any grain but the letter he was carrying to General Henry Knox would impact the Continental Army as much as the several bags of grain expected at the new bridge crossing. The moment he arrived in camp without a wagon in tow, they would realize something was wrong.

“Just GO, Jesse,” John said to the horse, which had turned his head again, as if imploring John to go back.

The horse wasn’t familiar with this portion of Kinderkamack Road; he was used to turning off on Old Hook and kept looking back as if he knew John was making a terrible mistake.

The firm, muscular grip on the reins told Jesse to give up. It wasn’t until John forced the bay-colored sire down the long hill to the river’s edge that the animal understood. Jesse was used to towing wagons. Unhitched and with a rider, he didn’t respond instantly to instructions dictated by a steel bit.

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The same volley of British musket fire that had taken his father had torn into his right shoulder. He wanted to stay and fight, trying to convince the officers that the wound wasn’t that serious, but they knew better. John’s departure from the Continental Army came before his first 90-day hitch expired but had the blessing of no less than General Knox, a family friend familiar with John’s situation. Boston was several days’ ride from Bergen County and John could not bear the thought that the route at Bunker Hill meant they could not recover the bodies of his family until after the war had ended. Who knew when or if that would happen? He returned home with two different kinds of wounds, only one visible. John was now his mother’s sole support. He would fight the war from his home, in his own way.

His stint in the army had been brief but harsh.

The filth, starvation and watching people die in front of him had hardened young Demarest, and he stopped questioning whether he should continue fighting. Thinking he had a possible future with Emeline allowed him to continue this nasty business of war; the new country’s future was irreversibly intertwined with his own.

“Cut it out Jesse, darn it all.” John stood up in his stirrups and pulled on the reins with all the strength his good shoulder could muster. The horse stopped dead at the turnoff, despite John urging him to the left.

“This is stupid. I’m yelling at a horse.” He thought of the irony of his situation. The lights were not yet on in the kitchens he passed along the way, and John wanted to get to the encampment unnoticed. Even though a rutted, dirt wagon trail, Kinderkamack Road was a main thoroughfare and closely watched. In the near silence of the predawn, he was shouting at a horse.

The battlefield in Bergen County was different.

Instead of an open field or a contested hill, the revolution here turned into a civil war, neighbor against neighbor and frequently, relative against relative.

What would be left of the county for the victor when neighbors sold out their friends and partners, and families were irreparably damaged?

Emeline’s path had crossed with his many times in the past three years. Whenever he dropped off deliveries, she never seemed far away, either visiting the office or waving to him, crossing the courtyard. He originally endeared himself to her, caring for her family dog when it was struck by another wagon. He calmed the dog, resetting a dislocated leg and then calmed a nearly hysterical Emeline, who initially thought the dog was mortally injured.

After he returned from Boston, he saw her more frequently. She seemed genuinely concerned about his injuries and something about her touched that small part of him still undamaged by the war.

In his position as supply officer for General Knox, he funneled grain from the fertile Pascack Valley farms through Zabriskie’s Mill and then to Washington’s army, wherever it was in the field.

Many times it meant commandeering food from starving friends. He had been reared to share his bounty, and now he regretted making decisions contrary to everything his father taught him growing up. He found it nearly impossible to look people in the eye and tell them he was taking their food except that the cause he believed in demanded it. He was stealing people’s immediate sustenance for a revolution whose future was tentative at best.

He tried to explain this once to Emeline because he heard some of the stories circulating about him; a young man whom everyone had admired had become a filthy rebel.

Every day brought more news that the fight was not going well. There were brief moments of

elation, like Ethan Allen capturing Ticonderoga, or Washington’s surprise victory in Trenton on Christmas Day, moments when John could imagine a bright future with Emeline.

The rest of the time seemed like a long slow slide into surrender. The family deaths three years ago cemented John’s place on the rebel side and he had determined to stick it out. Still, he shuddered— not only against the early morning dampness—but when he admitted to himself that his neck could end up in a British noose.

Making matters worse, he discovered an anomaly on his last invoice. Something not ordered had been on the bill. Normally, just a mistake, but this time it hinted that Zabriskie wasn’t passing on all the grain that John delivered. Someone else—it had to be a Tory—was getting some of the millings.

In the damp chill of the Hackensack River fog, John planned to deliver this evidence to General Knox.

Zabriskie’s transgression could be punishable by incarceration or in the extreme, by death. Washington was drawing a line in the sand these days. After Nathan Hale had been executed, Washington had refused an exchange for British Major John André, sending him to the gallows on Tappan Hill. John had been in that crowd of witnesses, not by choice, but required by Washington. Despite André’s protests when captured, he was an officer clothed in civilian garb, the very definition of a spy, so Washington’s decision was not a surprise. Zabriskie was a civilian, albeit a probable spy. For John, there was a reason for his untenable situation: Jacob Zabriskie was Emeline’s father.

“Jesse, I envy you,” John whispered to his horse. “You have enough sense to turn back.”

John realized that every step brought him closer to delivering the evidence and ending any possibility he had with Emeline. Either way, his decision would be based on love—for a cause teetering on the brink of insolvency or for a young woman, possibly his future wife. Living with either decision would be hell.

Greg Miller is the associate production manager

in print publishing at Thomson Reuters; this is his first fiction piece for BC THE MAG. For more of his writing, visit www.gregbmiller.webs.com.

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Fur Ball The annual Fur Ball Gala was held at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly. The event is a benefit for PetResQ, an organization dedicated to finding every dog a home.

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Dive Right In Join the wave of lovers of the outdoors who are making the most of the latest pool trends and advances in Northern New Jersey.

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n today’s world, technology keeps progressing at lightning speed. Whether it’s the release of the newest versions of cell phones, laptops, televisions and cars to advances in the Internet and advertising, or even the latest iPhone app, new developments make it exceedingly difficult to stay on top of all the cutting-edge trends.

It is no different for the pool and pool landscaping industry. Just imagine leaving work on a summer evening and, as you head home, being able to turn on your spa, pool lights and adjust the water temperature all from your cell phone. Everything is ready for you to

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enjoy the moment you arrive home. No longer an imaginary scenario, this and similar types of situations are growing more and more commonplace for homeowners.

Controlling your own spa and pool system, lighting and temperature controls and outdoor music systems can all be as simple as the push of a button.

Pool Possibilities

Across the northeast region, the perception of pools has vastly expanded. Rather than a simple, basic pool, homeowners are now opting for more intricate designs and creating an entire outdoor oasis within the con-

fines of their own backyards. With a talented landscape architect, a creative vision and an experienced installation crew, the possibilities for design are virtually unlimited.

Many pool style trends have shifted to include more glass tiles and the use of all natural stones. The planting of palm trees is now a common development, and helps to transform a New Jersey swimming pool by giving it a much more tropical feel.

The use of diving boards has evolved into employing diving rocks instead. Pools are now user-friendlier and include a spa-like setup, complete with beach en-

try sundecks. And with water levels not as deep, the pools offer more recreational and sports potential.

A pool, in essence, is the start to creating an entirely new outdoor living space for your home. The addition of patios, outdoor fire pits, barbeques, bars, kitchens and televisions is a popular New Jersey trend that is spreading quickly. Poolside additions are a vital factor to consider in planning your backyard. All of these outdoors additions transform your pool from something that’s merely for swimming into an entire new outdoor room for your family and friends to enjoy.

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Spectacular Spas

Another area growing in popularity, spas, which offer many health and relaxation benefits, can be enjoyed all year round. Benches can be built into the inner walls for places to sit in the water, and the addition of a waterfall from the spa into the pool adds a nice relaxing, luxury feel to it as well.

Aside from the pool itself, the area that surrounds your new pool addition is another important factor.

Your pool and your backyard need to be tied together with a patio and the appropriate surrounding landscaping. A patio provides a way to blend the outside of your home to the pool, avoiding any damage to your grass. It provides an outdoor area to allow seating, lounging and entertaining.

Bars and outdoor kitchens are common when looking to convert your backyard to a new pool area with an entire outdoor living space.

Being able to cook dinner outside and enjoy a nighttime swim are wonderful family perks to savor in the summertime.

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In addition, many companies are opting to work with more “green� friendly materials and products. Most companies have created more energy efficient equipment, such as multispeed pumps and motors. The use of LED lighting in pools, as well as natural stones, is an attractive option for many environmentally minded homeowners, who also appreciate features such as the ability to turn the pool on or off from a remote location in order to conserve electricity.

In terms of design elements, clients in northern New Jersey have

demanding and sophisticated tastes.

Pergolas built over the pool for rainfall, water fountains built out of wine bottles and palm trees surrounding a free-form pool are all unique requests, but very feasible options.

“When it comes to the design and functionality of your pool, the possibilities are limitless,” says Mitch Knapp, owner of Tranquility Pools, which caters to clients inspired by high-end luxury pools with intricate designs tailored to seamlessly blend into their yards. “You dream it, and we can create it. Every home and each family has different needs and ideas as to what would work best for their lifestyles. Be sure to communicate your own visions and become involved. The process can be enjoyable and entirely tailored to your requests.”

The important thing to remember is that you have the ability to be creative, according to Knapp. Standards in pool designs and functionality have greatly expanded over the past couple of years. From being able to control your own backyard right from your smart phone to creating a pool that is more energy efficient, you now have the ability to envision and create an entire outdoor oasis steps outside of your home.

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Wall Breaking Ceremony A ceremonial wall breaking took place at the site of the new HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Hospital.

Construction is to begin immediately and the opening of the new facility should be next year. For more information visit: www.hackensackumc.org

Joe Sanzari, Bob Garrett, Joe Simunonivich and Dan Moen

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MarbleJam Kids MarbleJam Kids held their third annual fundraiser at The Estate at Florentine Gardens. The Dancing with the Stars for Autism honoree was Sheilagh Cirillo. For more information visit: www.marblejamkids.org

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No Bones Barred Leading orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Hartzband is on the cutting edge of medical advances in the field of joint replacement.

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he old saying goes that practice makes perfect. For Dr. Mark Hartzband, one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country and the founder and medical director of the Hartzband Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, that is certainly the case.

Originally from the Bronx, Dr. Hartzband always knew that he wanted to be a doctor. Many orthopedic surgeons pick their medical specialty because of a football or lacrosse injury sustained in high school or college. Not Dr. Hartzband. A modest man, he insists he was always one of the last chosen in gym class.

He loved biology and anatomy, and when it came to medicine, he just didn’t know what specialty he would ultimately choose. At one point, he almost became an ear, nose and throat surgeon. Though he would have been great in that field, thousands of men and women across the country who have had their hips or knees replaced by Dr. Hartzband can be thankful that he didn’t opt for the ENT route.

Dr. Hartzband estimates that he’s done between five and ten thousand hip replacements, and an equal number of knee replacements. That’s a lot. It’s his specialty. The Hartzband Center team does more hip and knee replacements than any other private practice in the northeast. At his peak, Dr. Hartzband was performing about 45 surgeries per week.

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Hartzband also joined the staff at Holy from Name Center. continued pageMedical 72 Over the years, Dr. Hartzband has perfected his craft, becoming a So there was my mother, a woman major innovator in knee and hip refirmly committed to the proposition of placement techniques.

He own has lecredrafting her offspring into her tured everywhere South stylish image, attackingfrom the mall withAfrica to Spain on hips and knees, and has her two girls reluctantly in tow. These seasonal (fall/winterto and been aescapades major contributor modern spring/summer) painfully highlighted medicine. the vastThe gulffirst between mother’s in his my family to gradudreams for her daughters and the ate college, Dr. Hartzband realhas pioity of the paltry raw material she had neered ways to limit incisions while to work with. I represented a particusurgeryduesoto that patients larlyperforming arduous challenge my morless pain and anbidcan dreadexperience of drawing attention to myself guish, and return to work quicker. through my appearance. In other words, A hip orthe knee replacement not the I feared result which is theisvery essence purposeexperience. of fashion. Viewing mostand pleasant Dr. Hartzmeband as simply hasa younger, made it unformed his life’s verwork to sionmake of herself, the idea that I did not it more tolerable. appear to share her views of fashion or People come from all over to self-image surprised and puzzled her have Dr. Hartzband (and continues to do so tooperate this day).on them.

His expertise in performing two-inAs I said, the pattern of behavior cisionuship replacement between shopping together and todayquadriis ceps sparing knee replacement eerily reminiscent of scenes played out has between us four decades ago. The ritual begins with my mother shoving several colorful, trendy pieces into my hands: “Try these,” she says, then

pon, which offers mass markets deals across a large area, SuburbanMomma garnered him quite a reputation. selects the best local offers for subur“Now as these minimally invaban residents. The site offers discounts sive and outpatient procedures have on places, such as spas, salons, gyms, evolved, we have people who literrestaurants, theaters, party venues, ski ally go back to work the next week, slopes and more. Membership is free. who drive the next week, with hips The website is easy to use; local in particular,” noted Dr. Hartzband. residents sign up to receive daily eLess is more when it comes to mails containing the “deal of the day.” operating. When Dr. Hartzband and Thousands of local businesses offer other orthopedic surgeons were SuburbanMomma members discountlearning the craft, they were taught ed offers. If members are interested to use massive incisions that would in a deal, they purchase a certificate cause patients to be out of commisfrom SuburbanMomma that they can sion for very long periods of time. Dr. redeem at their leisure, typically up to a Hartzband challenged the norm. year. Yet in order for it to be worthwhile “Although you can’t be married to for the business, a minimum number of a small approach, it’s satisfying and people must purchase the certificate in challenging to figure out different order for the deal to be activated. ways to avoid doing what we were Despite the name, the site—and taught 25 or 30 years ago,” he said. deals—are not only for moms. “In the Dr. Hartzband’s ability to push beginning, we even had a few men call the status quo has made life easier our customer service number to ask us for thousands of people. He never if it was okay if they bought the deal stops his search for a better techalso. We were so tickled by the quesnique, or a more effective implant. tion!” explains Leff.

For instance, women were typically much more dissatisfied with knee Parenting and Business replacement surgeries than their Can Mix male counterparts.

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than men relative to their pre-operative range of motion,” Dr. Hartzband explained. “And when these knees were modified, those things all went away.”

Why be content with simply being a good doctor when there is so much more to learn and to contribute? Why not be great? An avid reader, Dr. Hartzband spends hours poring over medical journals to keep his mind active when he’s not at the operating table.

“There are people who think more out of the box by nature,” said Dr. Hartzband. “I guess I’m one of those.”

Although he has performed thousands of procedures, Dr. Hartzband says each one is different. No person’s body is exactly the same. Complications arise, and it’s the doctor’s job to address them swiftly and effectively.

“The muscles are bigger. The anatomy is a little different. Things are in different places. Bone is harder. Bone is softer. There are things conspiring to make you do something wrong at every body. Your job is to navigate around what you have,” emphasized Dr. Hartzband.

And he does a very good job at doing that. He’s been doing this for 28 years, but still, nothing about it bores him in the slightest.

“For me the whole human body is fascinating,” said Dr. Hartzband. “I enjoy getting really deeply into one thing.”

A busy man, Dr. Hartzband still makes time for his family. In the summer, he heads down to the Jersey shore to take in the sun. He plays guitar, and also enjoys horseback riding with his family.

If there is such a rarity as a perfect knee and hip replacement surgeon, then Dr. Hartzband is that guy.

He’s not a golfer, but he still draws the comparison: “People talk about that perfect driver, that perfect ‘whack’—hitting the ball right in the center of the club.”

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Like Mother, Like Daughters Whether it s in the realm of entertainment or charity work, this mother and her two daughters are stars.

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s a teen, I was interested in musical theater. I played roles in the chorus, but never really got a lead part. Oh, well…” says Abbey Braverman with a good-natured laugh.

Yet while Braverman may have lost out in the leading role department, her girls, Heather, age 15, and Julia, age 13, have certainly made up for that.

The two talented and aspiring singers/songwriters/ musicians have garnered a slew of principal theatrical and musical roles in their own right.

Sister Act Take Heather, who fell in love with entertaining

at a very young age, and according to her mom, as a toddler was so mesmerized with the movie Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat and its lead, Donny Osmond, that she would dance around the family room singing songs about the “coat of many colors.”

“By age five, Dream Coat was replaced by The People Garden, a musical about a kindergarten class,” recalls Braverman, who was politely informed by her little performer that she wanted to be on that show.

On a whim, the atypical stage mother called the director, secured an audition and mom and daughter were off to an open casting call, which resulted in Heather landing a two-year stint in the Off-Broadway musical.

Following closely behind, Julia was born into a home where there was constant music and singing. “As a baby she always had the beat,” explains Braverman. “She moved her hands in a musical way, and in nursery school would run to the corner where there was a piano and started tapping away.”

When the family purchased a piano for their living room, which nobody knew how to play by the way, Julia, with her keen ear and a few years of study, became the household’s official player.

As the girls grew, Heather landed a role at the American Girl Place’s musical show, Circle of Friends, in New York City, performing approximately six shows per week. The promising singer/ actress has since appeared in stage, movies and TV, including guest starring roles on Law and Order SVU and the film Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, to name a few.

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form together as well. With Heather on vocals and guitar, Julia on vocals and keyboard or bass, they are quite the duo. This winter Julia accompanied her sister on the piano for the final round of Englewood Idol where Heather sang “You and I” by Lady Gaga. By all accounts, the Braverman girls brought the house down.

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Julia continued musical lessons and when the School of Rock opened in Tenafly, she was introduced to a whole new environment.

“One of the musical directors handed her a bass guitar and she instantly found a new passion,” recalls her mom. Jules, as many of the musicians call her, has been in the house band since, performing at the

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Blender and The Highline Ballroom in New York City, Mexicali Live, and Maxwells in Hoboken, WFDU radio and at various charity events.

“I enjoy being part of a band, singing, and playing bass and keyboards, especially when I get to belt out on lead vocals and jam on the bass,” Julia says.

Heather and Julia love to per-

Talent is not the only thing that runs in the family, however. Heather and Julia are troupers of another kind when it comes to living with life-threatening food allergies, a condition first noted when Heather was about two years old on a visit to the local TCBY. “Heather pointed to peanut butter chips to put on her yogurt, but after taking just one bite of her confection, she began to vomit violently,” remembers her mom. Shaken and confused over the incident, Braverman at first thought it may have been caused by an allergic reaction, but rather than speculate, she decided on a visit to an allergist.

“To my surprise, other than a confirmation that Heather had an allergy to peanuts, we left the doctor’s office much the same as when we had entered,” Braverman states.

“I still didn’t fully understand what allergies were all about, or the potential severity of the problem. And since he didn’t even prescribe an Epi-pen (an emergency auto-injector), we committed to avoiding peanuts and left it at that.”

That is until a few years later when Julia had a severe attack that landed her in the emergency room with major swelling and breathing difficulties.

“It was so scary,” Braverman

recalls. “She was in pre-school at the time. A well-meaning parent had brought in snacks for the class. And while peanuts were listed as a major ingredient, the teacher said that Julia hadn’t even eaten one, only handled it and then probably put her hand to her mouth. In a matter of seconds, she didn’t look like the same person.”

That episode—a parent’s nightmare by any standard—became the motivating force behind the Braverman’s proactive search for guidance about dealing with their children’s life-threatening food allergies, a decision that ultimately brought them to the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) in New York City, the world’s largest private source of funding for food allergy research.

“Finding FAI was a godsend for our family,” says the now co-chair of that organization’s Spring Luncheon, which raised over $750,000 last year. “It gave us the opportunity to meet other families who were coping similarly, get the most up-todate, reliable information, and most importantly, help raise funds to find a cure,” Braverman notes.

Making it a true family affair, Braverman, husband Steve, and their two girls all play active roles in supporting the organization. Working hard for the cause, the couple co-chairs FAI’s Annual Food Allergy Ball. Steve also serves on the board, while Julia performs and speaks regularly at FAI functions and fundraisers, and Heather has been a featured speaker at FAI’s Annual Teen Summit in Washington, D.C. “Both girls live with their allergies and, at times, find it challenging to navigate through safe eating as they attempt to lead ‘normal’ lives,” says Braverman. “When they were Continued on pg. 94

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younger, we tried to monitor the ingredients of their food choices. Now, as teens, they are on their own so much and we have to trust that they will speak to the wait staff in restaurants as to the safety of what they are to eat. It can be scary, but my husband and I are constantly reminding them how important communication is.”

Toward that end, the couple tries to educate their daughters, their peers and educators about how to live safely with food allergies and have even supplied the girls with personalized allergy information cards to give to waiters, which highlight forbidden foods and include pictures of their allergens in case the chef doesn’t speak English.

There are other concessions that must be made, too, especially as Heather and Julia branch out further from home-based security.

“As a teenager, I am just beginning to face new challenges,” Heather says. “I started dating, which means I have to be sure my boyfriend hasn’t eaten nuts or shellfish for at least 24 hours (residue can stay in the mouth that long) or I can possibly have a reaction from a kiss. That can be very frustrating!”

The girls are not alone in their struggles. Ac-

cording to FAI, food allergies affect 15 million Americans, including 5.9 million children, which is about two kids in every classroom.

“Our family strongly believes in the work of the Food Allergy Initiative,” says Braverman. “We feel like our hard work and efforts will greatly impact the health and safety of our girls’ futures and look forward to the organization calling us one day soon with wonderful news—that they have discovered a cure for life-threatening food allergies.”

In the meantime, though, there’s always wonderful music emanating from the Braverman household. Two rising stars in the entertainment world make sure of that. And as for their biggest cheerleader, who keeps busy driving to rehearsals, auditions and performances, when asked where all this talent comes from, Braverman deadpans: “Not sure... the mailman?’”

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Whether it’s the right suit for a board meeting, or the right shirt for a golf outing, Sal Lauretta for Men, located in Midland Park, has you covered. The father-son duo knows how to make a man look good and feel confident, and it all started back in Sicily.

Raffaele Lauretta was the first Lauretta to learn about menswear. As a teenager in Vittoria, Sicily, Raffaele absorbed as much information as he could and gradually perfected the art of tailoring and creating clothes from scratch.

“He loved to be in the clothing business,” said Sal, 67. “That’s the only trade that he learned, and that’s how he started.”

When he was only 12, Sal started working alongside his father at the shop in Sicily. He learned this

craft from the bottom up. Sal would fire up the coals that would heat the irons, and would attach sleeves to jackets. At a young age, he could discern which fabrics were best suited for what occasions, and how to fit someone properly given their body dimensions. It wasn’t easy, but he was a natural and he was learning from his old man.

“I’d go to school, and go back to the shop and learn the business,” said Sal. In 1962, the entire Lauretta family moved to America, and brought with them their keen sense of Sicilian style. For ten years, Raffaele and Sal worked in the clothing business. In time, the opportunity was ripe for them to get started together. Raffaele never wanted to work for someone else. He wanted to be his own man, and to make a name for himself, so in 1971, once Continued on pg. 98

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he and Sal saved enough money, they opened a dry cleaning business right around the corner from where Sal Lauretta for Men is located today.

After a few years of running the dry cleaning business, they were successful enough to open up the clothing store in 1974. It has been in that same location for decades and has grown in size.

Ralph wasn’t even born when the store first opened. Representing the third generation of Lauretta men in the clothing business, Ralph didn’t even know that this was his true calling. But he always looked sharp. Always. In high school, his peers named him best dressed.

Fifteen years ago, Ralph started to work at the store in earnest. In a way, Ralph was his father’s apprentice. Just as Sal learned by watching Raffaele, Ralph gradually began doing smaller tasks before handling much, much bigger ones like buying from designers.

“I learned a lot—almost everything I know—from my father,” said Ralph.

Since getting more involved in the business, Ralph has helped shape the store to what it is today. Sal Lauretta for Men offers a wide selection of high-end suits and menswear. Unlike stores that you might pass on the highway, the Lauretta establishment offers superior customer service, and the best tailors in the area.

All tailoring is done on the premises. Tailors are also available to come to your home or office to take measurements if you don’t have the time to stop by the store.

Ralph and his workers can do wardrobe consultations as well. He’s a strong proponent of pushing the boundaries of modern menswear.

“We really try to introduce new things without pushing people out of their comfort zone,” Ralph noted.

Ralph is not going to take a Hickey Freeman kind of man and tell him to try out a custom slim fit Hugo Boss suit. Sometimes, he’ll suggest a new look; maybe someone who dresses more conservatively would look good in a new Robert Graham shirt, for instance.

But it all depends on the man, and the Lauretta pros have that innate ability to read their customers.

Sal Lauretta for Men has upwards of 3,000 fabrics to choose from, Ralph noted. They have a boys department that has threads from Joseph Abboud and Ragazzo. Generations of Bergen County residents have shopped here.

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“Because we’ve been here so long, we’ve gotten to the point where I’m helping the grandson of someone who shopped here when we opened,” Ralph explained.

As Ralph began to prove himself, Sal let him take on more and more responsibility. Six years ago, the store underwent a complete renovation to give the store a more modern look and sensibility. Still, Ralph knew that he wanted to maintain an old-school feel. He kept a lot of wooden and golden accents. Sal approved.

Ralph has also perfected his buying skills. He knows what his customer base wants, and purchases the right merchandise during January and February, and then June, July and August. Much of his time during these months is spent in Manhattan showrooms.

“I don’t think anyone can be taught how to be a buyer as far as the fashion part; either you have it or you don’t,” said Ralph.

And Sal knows that after all the years, and generations, his son has got it. Apart from the hard work, there is an innate quality in the Lauretta men that makes them so adept at making people look stylish.

“You have to be born with that. You can’t teach anybody that,” said the elder Lauretta.

Aside from outfitting some of Bergen County’s finest, Sal Lauretta for Men has done its part to give back to the community. On May 21, the store will sponsor a fashion show that will benefit Eva’s Village, a charitable organization based in Paterson.

With almost four decades in Bergen County, Sal Lauretta for Men has become an institution. Some men might cringe at the idea of working for their dad. But in this case, it’s not so much working for, but working with. The two listen to one another to find out the best combination of old school and new style. Their service and expertise, as well as drive, would make Raffaele Lauretta proud. They enjoy their loyal, down-to-earth customers, who over the years have become friends.

“The nice part about this business is you really get to know people,” said Ralph.

And if they keep this up, Sal Lauretta for Men will be here for many years to come.

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pas and wellness centers all over the world—including Bergen County—are embracing and offering their clients a wealth of natural holistic practices for the answers to what ails them. Reiki (pronounced ray-key)—a Japanese word meaning “universal life energy”—is one such alternative gaining in popularity.

“Reiki is a nurturing energy that harmonizes the mind, body and soul,” explains Reiki master and practitioner Marisol Fitzgerald, the owner of Namaste Organic Spa in Ridgewood. “A sense of peace, vitality and joy combined with the extremely pleasant feeling of security are common experiences.”

“Reiki is an effective tool for stress reduction and relaxation, and many people utilize Reiki for general wellness,” notes Linda M. LaFlamme, executive director of the Nashua, New Hampshire-based International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP). “Reiki is not a cure for disease or illness, but it may assist the body in creating an environment that may facilitate healing. Reiki is a great modality to use

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as a complement to traditional medicine and is practiced in many hospitals and medical care settings.”

How Reiki Works

Reiki operates on the premise that the human body has energy centers, which are affected by our physical, mental and emotional states. Reiki helps rebalance these centers, thereby creating a synergy of the body, mind and spirit. Therapists trained in Reiki will place their hands over or on these chakras, or energy centers, allowing the energy to be transmitted through their hands. Some disciplines emphasize the importance of the practitioner’s intention, or presence, in this process, while others believe the energy is tapped from the client’s ailment or injury to activate or accelerate the body’s natural healing processes.

At Active Center for Health and Wellness in Hackensack, the client is fully clothed and can be lying down or sitting in a chair. Reiki is applied either by the therapist’s hands hovering over the client’s body or actually placed on the in-

dividual’s body. “The choice is up to the recipient’s comfort level,” explains Jane Fontana, a certified massage therapist, Reiki master and life coach at the Active Center.

Benefits of Reiki

The most common benefits of Reiki include the following: • Produces a feeling of overall relaxation and peacefulness • Reduces stress and anxiety, enabling one to handle pressure better • Increases energy levels • Eliminates blockages of energy • Detoxifies the system • Enhances clarity of thought • Helps advance the healing process and is sometimes recommended after medical treatments “It’s an excellent modality for individuals who are having some sort of scheduled procedure as Reiki is a very effective form of relaxation and release of stress and anxiety,” notes Fontana, who adds that it is equally beneficial post-procedures. “With Reiki, people who have had recent surgery experience great advances in healing broken bones,” she explains.

“Everyone can benefit from Reiki. It’s a vey healing and nurturing experience that does no harm and much good,” says Fitzgerald, who employs Reiki to work with many cancer patients in alleviating their symptoms.

Reiki is used to treat conditions such as insomnia, high blood pressure, pain management and more than 60 other ailments, according to the International Association of Reiki Professionals and International Healers Association. Some diabetics find Reiki useful in lowering their blood sugar levels, while clients with chronic problems such as asthma, eczema or headaches, as well as those battling addictions, also swear by Reiki’s beneficial effects.

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Photo courtesy of Namaste Organic Spa

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To learn more about Reiki or to find a registered IARP practitioner or teacher in your area, visit the IARP web site at www.iarpreiki.org.

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parts of the body. “I feel as if I’ve found a treasure coming here. I know I’m in good hands with Marisol, who is so kind and makes everyone feel so comfortable. She always greets you with a hug and leaves you with a hug.

“Every time I come, I feel more relaxed and hopeful.

Since coming for treatments I’ve seen less hair loss and I find myself in a better state of mind,” Blauvelt continues.

Keep in mind, though, that Reiki is meant to be used as a complement to traditional medicines and treatments, not as a replacement. If you are considering Reiki treatment, always consult with your physician first.

ble, and relax. After entering a calm, “centered” state of mind, the practitioner places the hands on or over the recipient in various positions. The hands normally are kept in the same position for about five minutes before progressing to the next position. During the treatment, which may last from 30 to 90 minutes, certain areas are targeted by the hand positions.

Many Western practitioners use a common fixed set of 12 hand positions, which includes the head, the front and back of the torso, the knees and the feet. However, others prefer to rely on their intuition to direct them to the areas that need attention. Recent injuries usually are treated in this way, with the injury location being the primary focus.

Some practitioners use localized treatments and specific hand positions for certain ailments. Other practitioners prefer the whole body treatment for all chronic conditions.

Still others employ both, first giving a whole body treatment, before following up with a localized treatment targeting specific areas and/or conditions.

In some cases, a therapist can feel stronger energies in a certain place on the body and he or she will focus more of his/her time on that area, according to Fitzgerald, who also notes that she always asks her clients if there are any particu-

What to Expect

For many, Reiki is extremely beneficial when combined with a massage and most spas and wellness centers incorporate aspects of both in specialized treatment options. Combining a Reiki treatment with a deep tissue massage, for instance, enables a client to completely relax while the therapist is focusing on releasing difficult knots, toxins and muscle tensions, notes Fitzgerald.

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lar body parts or mental, physical or emotional concerns they want addressed. Usually the area that has stronger energy indicates a physical or chakra imbalance, Fitzgerald explains.

“Every individual is different,” Fontana emphasizes.

“A Reiki practitioner can sense thoughts. For example, if someone is in a state of worry, anxiety or anticipation, you can sense it around the head, so the Reiki practitioner will concentrate on that area.”

“Only a client can assist in her own healing,” LaFlamme notes. “There is no such thing as a healer; the Reiki practitioner is merely a facilitator for this energy.”

“I’m not transferring my own energy; I’m a conduit for universal energy,” explains Fontana. “Depending on the individual, there will be different reactions. Some will experience warmth or heat, while others may feel chilled or colder than when they started the treatment. It’s a very relaxing modality that treats the mind, body and spirit. Although it is very effective for aches and pains, Reiki also treats emotional hurts, such as grief or anger, which may find a home in your body and be stuck there. Reiki unblocks energy, creating a flow and balance.”

“Many people also report a floating or weightless sen-

sation, tingling, emotional release or even the experience of viewing the bright colors of their chakras,” Fitzgerald says.

“There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to do or experience Reiki,” she emphasizes. “I take my lead from the person.

Some of my clients want to talk out what is troubling them and what they are experiencing during the treatment; others prefer to give themselves over to the experience and remain quiet and ‘in the moment’.”

“Your job as a client is simply to rest and receive,” says LaFlamme. “The benefits continue after the session. You may feel rejuvenated and may feel more clarity after receiving the beautiful and gentle gift of Reiki. Try a Reiki session to see for yourself why Reiki continues to increase in popularity with health and wellness-minded individuals.”

Blauvelt echoes the sentiment: “Give Reiki a try. Open your mind and be open to try new things because once you do, you never know what might come out of it.”

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wim season is fast approaching and we all certainly want to look our best on the beach or lounging poolside. In recent months, many of us have vowed to hit the gym or to watch our calorie counts to ensure that we’ll be swimsuit-ready by the time Memorial Day weekend rolls around. Yet the truth is that regardless of how strenuous our workouts become or how many times we pass up high-calorie dishes, cellulite won’t just disappear without a little assistance.

Many believe cellulite is a “fat” problem, which can be addressed through diet and exercise, but fat isn’t the only culprit. Cellulite is a structural problem that lies beneath the skin.

“One of the common beliefs that people have is that cellulite is diet-related or related to obesity,” says Dr. Jeffrey A. Rapaport, MD, PA, of the Englewood Cliffsbased Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center. “The reality is it’s mainly genetics.”

Dr. Rapaport explains that cellulite is actually enlarged fat cells that lie beneath the skin’s surface. That cellulite is then held by fibrous bands that resemble the cords on a parachute, and since the skin on the top layer has thinned, that “cottage cheese” look creeps in. There are various treatments available that work toward eliminating different aspects of cellulite. But until the introduction of the laser treatment Cellulaze there’s been no long-term solution for eliminating cellulite.

Introduced to the U.S. market in February of this year, Cellulaze offers the only treatment that attacks the structural problems beneath the skin, which cause cellulite. This minimally invasive, laser-assisted procedure

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has been clinically proven to increase the skin’s natural thickness for a smoother, healthier look. Although many other anti-cellulite treatments focus on cellulite superficially—applying treatment above the skin—Cellulaze treats the fibrous bands beneath the skin while also thickening and adding elasticity to the skin.

There’s a common misperception that only overweight people develop cellulite, but according to Dr. Rapaport, that’s false. He has seen cellulite develop on young girls in their early teens and says that cellulite even affects slim women. Generally, the women seeking cellulite reduction are between the ages of 18 to 60.

Due to aging, hormones, genetics and dramatic weight changes, cellulite affects approximately 80 percent of women (cellulite does not affect men). Cellulite occurs when the connective tissue bands under the skin stiffen and the fat cells that surround them become larger and then push up into the skin.

Firming & Tightening

Although many companies have introduced procedures for short-term cellulite improvement, Cellulaze’s arrival marks the first FDA approval for long-term improvement.

“People spend thousands of dollars in spas on massage and vacuum treatments, but after a few months, they have to return again because those treatments are not permanent,” explains Dr. Rapaport, who mentions that the most popular areas for cellulite treatment include the buttocks, and interior and posterior thighs.

It can also tighten the skin by the knees and abdomen.

Photo courtesy of Barry DiBernardo, MD

Before Cellulaze & 1.5 Years After “There’s never been a laser before that can fire at a 90 degree angle; all of the other lasers fire straight ahead,” explains Dr. Rapaport. “If aimed at the surface, the laser will thicken the top skin and prevent a bulging effect. It also breaks the cords that hold onto cellulite. If aimed at the side, it cuts the cords and eliminates swollen fat cells.”

Quick and convenient, the entire procedure, which starts at $3,900, typically takes between 60 to 90 minutes. In 70 to 80 percent of cases, Cellulaze is effective after just one treatment.

“Cellulaze works in one treatment; that’s the beauty of it,” says Dr. Rapaport. Patients can expect results— usually showing up within a week of treatment—to last for two years.

What to Expect

First, the physician will mark the areas of cellulite to be treated with a marker. A few tiny incisions, approximately the size of a pen’s tip, will be made. Local anesthesia or a numbing solution is administered while the patient remains awake during the entire procedure.

The Cellulaze laser fiber is then threaded through a small tube and inserted through the incision site. The SideLight 3D Cellulaze laser fiber is used to level the fat

bumps and treat dimples by releasing the fibrous bands that pull down on the skin. It also stimulates collagen production, increasing the skin’s depth and elasticity for a smoother look. The liquefied fat is gently pressed out.

Post procedure, patients may experience some bruising and discomfort, and small amounts of fluid may leak from the incision sites. It is suggested that patients wear a compression garment similar to SPANX shape wear for one week following treatment. Within a day or two, patients can return to normal activities and after one to two weeks, patients can resume more strenuous exercise. The results will continue to improve for the next three to 12 months. Although a person’s measurements will not go down, the skin will appear smoother and tighter.

“Since Cellulaze thickens the skin, I think there will be other uses for it, not just in eliminating cellulite, but in skin tightening for other areas such as the legs and abdomen,” concludes Dr. Rapaport.

So stay tuned for more skin tightening news and developments.

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As seasoned spa-goers, my husband and I have enjoyed stays at the best of them. Suffice to say, this one ranks as outstanding! It houses seven tranquil treatment rooms—even one for couples—offering an extensive range of therapies, salon services and programs, including yoga, Pilates, Reiki and a daily roster of activities ranging from hikes and nature walks to cardio fitness classes. For sure, well-being, looking and feeling good, are embraced.

And the good things don’t stop there. Should you decide to venture off property, there’s much to see in Litchfield Hills and its environs. According to the local historic commission, the town of Washington is one of the most unspoiled and attractive towns in Connecticut. History buffs will love the fact that it looks much as it did a hundred years ago, with many of its original homes intact. If art and antiquing are your things, the area is renowned as “America’s antiques capital.” Nearby Preston and Woodbury are dotted with fine antiques shops and Kent, a short 35-minute drive, is known for its collection of fine art galleries.

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room Risotto, a tasty treat that tickled my fancy, and Dry Aged Bone-In New York Strip Steak, which my husband pronounced as superb. On our second night it was our good fortune to enjoy a stone crab special that rivaled famous Florida Joes, and for which our chef made a wonderful sauce to order. The Tap Room, our election for lunch, serves lighter fare. Their hand-cut rosemary fries are to die for!

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e all know the positive effects that exercise can have on our external body, but did you know about the internal benefits? Regular exercise has been proven to help the body fight disease and improve your chances of living a longer and healthier life.

Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States. One of the biggest benefits of regular exercise is minimizing the risks of cardiovascular disease. The heart is a muscle and just like any other muscle in our body, it needs to be worked out and strengthened in order to keep up with your lifestyle and continue to function properly. When you exercise, your heart will automatically beat faster in order to pump more blood throughout the body to supply integral oxygen to tissues. Many people don’t realize that you can actually strengthen your heart muscle. With regular exercise, the heart muscle becomes stronger, ultimately improving your circulation, which, in turn, helps to promote cell growth and organ function.

Heart of the Matter Regular physical activity helps control your weight and makes the heart stronger, which decreases the strain that may be put on your heart and significantly reduces the risk for heart attack or stroke. Regular exercise has also been shown to lower blood pressure and can actually increase the occurrence of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins, or HDL) and lower “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins, or LDL), which can significantly lower your risk of heart disease.

Being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, and decreases unhealthy triglycerides.

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Aid in Diabetes Individuals who are overweight and have excess body fat are also at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates—by 62% since 1990—and 17 million Americans now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/

or control this condition. Losing weight can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure—all of which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.

So, exercising, combined with a healthy diet, can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, which may help control diabetes without the use of medicine. Insulin levels respond to exercise, and by maintaining a more even insulin level in your bloodstream, appetite is controlled and your metabolism is kept at a healthy fat-burning state.

Apart from reducing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, regular physical activity can also help reduce metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which you have some combination of too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides or high blood sugar. Research indicates that lower rates of these conditions are seen in people who exercise with at least moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. And the more physical activity you engage in, the lower your risk will be. Many researchers believe that it is the amount of exercise—not the intensity—that is important. In other words, it’s not how hard you exercise, but how much.

And, any exercise is better than no exercise at all.

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A Practical Sports Car? here are a slew of pairings that just don’t work together. Take, for example, a fork and an electrical socket, toothpaste and orange juice, or practicality and a sports car. Usually they’re cramped, unreliable and, in some cases, they tend to self immolate. A reasonable motoring experience is immediately thrown out the window for immediate gratification and a healthy dose of showmanship.

When Ferrari and Lamborghini do it, it’s an in-your-face product that is unapologetic for its sensual shapes, lime green paint jobs and doors that swing open like scissors.

Now when a conservative automaker takes a crack at it and produces a vehicle like the Audi R8, you know that you’re in for a unique treat. That’s because the brand of the four rings isn’t known for a visceral driving experience. It’s

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highly regarded for its conservative, sophisticated designs, luxury and its superb interiors.

But could it build a legitimately practical sports car?

Having driven the V8 coupe in 2009 and racking up more miles in a week than some people put on their daily drivers in a month, I already knew what I was getting into.

This time, however, there was a twist—actually, a couple.

First, this time around I’d have the chance to get behind the wheel of the Spyder, which is just a cooler way of saying “a car with no roof.” Secondly, this drive was taking place in Miami. I can’t think of a more vibrant community to get better acquainted with a drop-top R8.

Sitting among a sea of bland rental vehicles, there it was.

Low, wide, menacing and sporting a bright red color, it definitely stood out in the parking lot. But that’s the thing about the R8, it’s not abrasive by any means. It’s more of a spectacle that entices you. The Spyder’s design differs from the coupe in a couple of key areas. Some balk that the convertible lacks the iconic “side blade,” which defines the coupe.

Personally, I think it looks much cleaner. Also another key trait that differentiates the Spyder from the Coupe is the presence of louvers on the rear deck lid, which allow the engine to breathe a bit easier. While the Coupe takes a showier route—with a piece of glass so you can actually see the motor—the vents on the convertible remind me of the more exotic-looking Ferrari F355 Spyder produced from the mid to late 1990s. Once again, another classy move by Audi.

Getting situated in the R8’s cockpit, you’ll find a contemporary cabin that features plenty of leather and aluminum trimmings throughout. There’s no mistaking you’re in an Audi, either. That’s because the automaker ensures that every material that goes into a product passes a “smell test,” literally.

That’s not a joke. Audi actually employees a “nose

team,” a collection of folks who ensure that each vehicle passes its odor test.

My favorite piece of the vehicle’s interior is the large, aluminum shifter. On R8 models optioned with the six-speed manual, it is placed into a gated shifter—akin to what you would find in a vintage Ferrari or Lamborghini—that makes an addicting “click-clack” as you move the shifter through the gate.

Something tells me that you probably don’t want to hear much more about its design or interior appointments, though. Let’s get down to brass tacks: performance.

Equipped with Audi’s beloved 4.2-liter V8—an enthusiast’s favorite—the R8 V8 produces 430-horsepower and 316 lb.-ft of torque. By today’s standards, it doesn’t perform in line with the latest and greatest supercars. However, it is more than fast enough for street use. What makes this engine so lovable is that it doesn’t sound similar to most V8s, as it is a high-revving power plant. You can motor around Continued on pg. 124

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town without scaring innocent bystanders at 1,500 RPMs or you can fully awaken the beast at the high side of 8,000 rotations. If you really need that extra oomph, you can step up to the V10 motor for approximately $35,000 more for both the Coupe and Spyder.

There are a couple of key areas where the R8 shines.

The first is in the twisties.

Taking the R8 Spyder through some corners, it takes some getting used to. That’s not because, like other sports cars, it gets unwieldy at the limit. The R8 generates so much traction thanks to its Quattro all-wheel drive and positioning of the wheels at the far corners, that you can dial up the speeds in turns. You can carry much more confidence than you would regularly since the vehicle is so planted and has heavily weighted steering that provides gratifying feedback.

Secondly, this vehicle is well thought out. Audi didn’t just build a car that has excellent performance and is built to be a toy for the weekend; it is refined and could easily be a daily driver.

With the Spyder, there are two key areas that make this readily apparent. Rag tops aren’t exactly known for having the quietest interiors when the top is up. After you spend 19

seconds closing the R8’s top at the touch of a button, the layers of insulation minimize wind noise at speed and keep out all of the elements. Make note: Not all convertible tops are created equally.

In addition, most sports cars have ride quality that feels as though you’re being punched in the kidneys, which takes away from the experience. The R8, on the other hand, has one of the best suspensions in any sports car I have ever tested. That’s because it is flexible. You can take the R8 through pothole-laden streets without cringing at the sight of a bump just as easily as you can hit triple-digit speed on the freeway on a comfortable cruise.

Of course this would leave many wondering and asking: “Aren’t sports cars supposed to break the rules?”

Though from what I’ve just relayed to you, it doesn’t seem the R8 does. In fact, the R8 does because it breaks the biggest rule in the sports car handbook—it is practical, comfortable and a joy to drive, always.

In my book, that would simply make it one of the best sports cars, ever.

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

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

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

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

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

Smith Brothers Saloon 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood,201-444-8111

Paulie’s 171 Schraalenburg Rd., Closter, 201-767-1242

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

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

Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085

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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Continued from pg. 127 Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811 Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515 P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

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

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

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

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

Pourquoi Pas 31 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8822

Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292 Vertigo 91 Main St., Nyack, NY, 845-358-3202 201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

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

Continental/ Italian

Continental Cuisine

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

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 Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700 Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Eclectic Contemporary 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

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

Greek

Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999 Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113 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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE NiSi Estiatorio 90 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-567-4700

Armando’s 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220

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

Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

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

Buongiomo’s (BYO) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000

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

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

Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422

Indian

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

Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041

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

Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561

Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

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

Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060 Namaskaar 120 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-567-0061

Italian

Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYO) 393 Franklin 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

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

Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693 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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Continued from pg. 131 Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Felice 279 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201-261-9500 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 Il Castello 35 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-5520 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 La Cambusa 22-51 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-8741 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 Manny’s 110 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-939-1244 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

Portobello 155 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990 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 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 Valentino’s 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2230

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VillaDominique of Spain Continental/American 4Continental/French Bedford Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-7637 Chez (BYO) Continental/American 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes.

3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-641-0025 conti 4Latour Bedford Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-7637 The Elm Street Grill The Elm Street Grill Café Panache (BYO)201-651-0005 Houses Steak 20A Elm St., Oakland, 6130 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, Latour 20A St., Oakland, 201-651-0005 E.Elm Main (Lake St.), Ramsey, CK’s SteakSt. House 6201-445-5056 East Ridgewood Ridgewood, 1-2818 The Rt. Restaurant 17S (RenaissanceAve., Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-934-0030 conti The Restaurant 201-231-3141 201-445-5056 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-678-1100 1-2818 Le Jardin 4800 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-678-1100 Chez Dominique (BYO) 652-8626 Flemings Steakhouse 652-8626 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 Le Jardin 94-7266 4Continental/French Bedford Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-7637 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463 Continental/French 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 Wh 94-7266 Madeleine’s Petite Paris 67-1242 JD’s Latour 45-0380 Café Panache (BYO) 45-0380 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444 Café Panache (BYO) 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 Madeleine’s Petite Paris in 20 39-0644 6130 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, Villa of Spain River Palm Terrace E. St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, Steak & Seafood House 130Meadowlands E. Main MainRd., St.Rd. (Lake St.), 416 Tappan Northvale, 201-767-0063 39-0644 201-445-5056 107 Moonachie (Rtes.

3Ferry, &Ramsey, 46), Moonachie, 1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), Saddle River Inn 1-2818 201-934-0030 wer 213 Washington Ave., Little 201-440-4900 201-934-0030 Segovia Edgewater, 201-224-2013 2201-641-0025 Barnstable Saddle River, 201-825-4016 Saddle River Inn 996 Le Jardin 4800 Mortons ofCt., Chicago Restaurant • Bar • Lounge a mo Chez Dominique (BYO) 4800 Vespa Chez Dominique (BYO) 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, 201-487-1303 41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair Lawn, 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016 996 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 94-7266 4 Bedford Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-7637 Steak Houses 860 RiverSteakhouse Rd.,Ave., Edgewater, 201-943-9393 4201-641-6337 Bedford Bergenfield, 201-384-7637 Continental/Italian mus 201-703-3500, N.Y. Rated The Record 1/23/2009 85-1112 Madeleine’s Petite 767-1242 375 W. Passaic St., RochelleParis Park, 201-845-5009 Latour Continental/Italian CK’s Steak House 767-1242 209 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 17S), Mahwah, Andrea’s (BYO) Latour disp Vici “If it’s good enough for Britney Spears, Steven Spielberg, Johnny 85-1112 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 939-0644 Houses 66Steak East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, The Park Rt. 17S (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), 201-529-1111 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275 Andrea’s (BYO) East Ridgewood Ave., 2201-445-5056 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-777-8424 151 Kinderkamack Rd., ParkRidgewood, Ridge, 201-930-1300 muc Depp, Denzel Washington, Mary J. Blidge, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, expert repairs performed by 1-1920 Rutherford, 201-231-3141 Saddle River Inn 1-2818 Capital Grille 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275 201-445-5056 1-2818 o that Daniel River Barge Café The PorterCt., House Martha Stewart and executives of the world's top companies, then 1-1920 2 Barnstable Saddle River, 201-825-4016 The 5-9333 an experienced & professional team Garden StateSteakhouse Plaza 17Vale, & 4), 201-307-6300 996 Le Jardin 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, Italian/French Flemings 625 Rivervale Rd.,(Rtes.

River 201-594-1900 Daniel Paterson Plank Rd., Carlstadt, 201-531-0700 Le Jardin Martini Grill in Woodridge might be worth checking out.”

Paramus, 201-845-7040 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 794-7266 trim River Palm Terrace 625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-594-1900 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 The Chef’s Table 794-7266 Davia Continental/Italian The Riverside Steakhouse 1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), 201-313-9463 85-1112 Madeleine’s Petite Paris 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644 CK’s Steak House Edgewater, 201-224-2013 Gra 609 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 Davia Madeleine’s Petite Paris Voted Best Chef & Best Martini 45 N. Washington Ave., Little Ferry, Andrea’s (BYO) 41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair201-767-0063 Lawn, 201-703-3500, BC 54 Rest Guide:Rest Guide 1/8/11 11:30 PM Page 106 fami 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, JD’s 939-0644 Rt.E. 17S (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), 609 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 26 Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275 201-440-3838 209 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 17S), Mahwah, 201-529-1111 939-0644 mor Savini 7-4780 Japanese -8111 124 Main River St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444 Rutherford, 201-231-3141 1-1920 orga Saddle Inn Extensive Martini Menu and Wine List 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, River Barge Café Savini Saddle River Inn Daniel certified foreign & domestic collision repair Smoke Chop House & Cigar T -8111 Cocoro Paterson Plank Rd.,Saddle Carlstadt, 22Flemings Barnstable Ct., River, 201-825-4016 Meadowlands Steak &201-531-0700 Seafood Blvd.

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Prospect St., Waldwick, Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677 Savini 26 E. Steak Prospect St.,Steaks Waldwick, 201-670-0275 201-670-0275 Mortons of Cre 201-288-2220 Steve’s Sizzling -8111 1-1920 Villa Amalfi • free estimates Gen 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444 shift 168 West Crescent Ave.,Hackensack, Allendale, 1-1920 Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677 Riverside Square Mall, Daniel Tracey’s Nine Mile House Daniel 793 Palisade Ave.,Rd., (Marion Ave) Thr 12 Villa Amalfi 14B Chestnut Ridge Montvale, 201-930-9188 201-760-3700 • all work guaranteed continued from page 104 Tracey’s Nine MileRiver House 201-487-1303 625 Rivervale Rd., Vale, 201-594-1900 man 4 Bergen Tpke., Little Ferry, 201-440-1100 Morton’s of Chicago 1-0888 625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-594-1900 Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626 793 Ave., (Marion Ave) 8 4Palisade Bergen Tpke., Little Ferry, 201-440-1100 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988 priv • we will work with your insurance company Sylvester’s The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 1-0888 N.Y. Steakhouse Davia Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626 Z06 Davia Lunch: Namaskaar Dinner: Vertigo Bella Ita des 307 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, Thai Thai 201-487-1303 nity 375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 609 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 Hanami (BYO) Contemporary Eclectic 2914 609 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 the b 91 Main St., Nyack, NY, 845-358-3202 120 Grand Ave., Engelwood, 201-567-0061 170 Main Mon-Thurs • 5-10:30 pm Mon-Fri • 12-3 pm 201-288-2220 201-845-5009 41 Union Ave,Contemporary Cresskill, Bangkok Garden Eclectic 2914 Baumgart’s Café201-567-8508 the t Bangkok Garden Savini The Park Fri-Sat • 5-11:30 pm Savini 261 Main St., Hackensack, 201-487-2620 678-1100 -8111 rior 50 Chestnut Street • Emerson NJ Biagio’s 301 Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508 Villa Amalfi -8111 201 Supper Club Taj Palace continued from page 104 1/8/11 45 E.Center Palisade Ave., 201-569-6267 Baumgart’s Café 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, The Park 261 Main St., Hackensack, 201-487-2620 700 BC 54 Rest Guide:Rest Guide 11:31 PM Page 108 151 Kinderkamack Rd.,Englewood, Park Ridge, hom 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 299 Param 793 Palisade Ave., (Marion Ave) 90 W. Palisades Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101 513 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-530-1950 Penang Z06 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 201-760-3700 151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 700 Live Jazz: Happy Hour: 201-930-1300 Hiro 201-760-3700 334 N. Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128 01-0888 Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626 the o 88 Vertigo Namaskaar Bella Ita Penang Bottagr 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688 201-930-1300 Wednesday - Saturday love 254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002 Mon-Fri •Shalom 12-7 pm Café Matisse (BYO) Sylvester’s Pimaan Sylvester’s Park West Tavern Fondue 91 Main St., Nyack, NY, 845-358-3202 120 GrandBombay Ave., Engelwood, 201-567-0061 170Wagar Main 334 N. Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128 80 mati 79Park Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-935-2995 201-967-0440 307 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 167 Rutherford, The Porter House Café Matisse (BYO) 166 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-357-8505 than 307 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, Contemporary Eclectic 30 Oak St.,Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5400 2914 Kiku 58-8685 Biagio’s The Melting Pot 201-288-2220 Buon G 201.939.2000 • 187 Hackensack Street • Wood-Ridge • NJ Pimaan 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 167 Park Ave., Café Rutherford, 201-935-2995 able 201 Supper Club Taj Palace 201-288-2220 Natalie’s 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 Baumgart’s a co 58-8685 299 Duri Param 250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8877 534 201-307-6300 79 W. Kinderkamack Rd.,Englewood, Emerson, 201-967-0440 The Porter House 90 Palisades Ave., 201-541-0101 513 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-530-1950 Italian Villa Amalfi 17 South Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-7887 temp Natalie’s 45 E. 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Having a Sizzling Summer January

February

March

Summer may seem like a rather overwhelming season for you. Your love life may not be moving quite as quickly as you would like, but hang in there. The summer may ignite the love and autumn will be better for improving relationships such as your marriage and for making new and lasting friends. Find some new hobbies and learn the value of patience, although not necessarily in that order. Keep in mind that friendship is not a consolation prize. Decisions, decisions, decisions! You will have plenty of them to make.

Others around you may think you are moody lately. Don’t get rid of old friends and flames just to make a change. You need more attention than usual right now. (Hopefully your spouse or mate is reading this to get the inside scoop.) It is time to turn up the flame that is fueling your romance. You will be passing that needy phase and not worrying about the needs of others, either. So everyone may come off as whiney to you. You’re itching to socialize, but stop looking to everyone else to make the plans.

Raise a glass and make a toast to the most fun you’ve had in awhile. Things are finally starting to go your way. But is it really what you want?

There you go changing your mind again! Watch out for a toothache or sinus pain, which threaten to spoil the fun. Your head also could use a break from the sun. You seem to have more activities planned than time in your day. You will have new friends as neighbors; keep your eye out for some new and interesting invites. Don’t worry; you can catch up on your sleep this fall.

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May

June

A new life begins for you this summer. You will not have to work as hard for love as you’ve had to in the past. Money finally stays in your pocket and you’ll begin to really feel the positive change as the summer sizzles. You may find that you have less and less patience with those you work with, as well as some with whom you play. Expect your phone to be ringing off the hook with everyone else’s problems. Finally, all you have to chat about is all of the fun you’re having this summer. Lucky you!

Summer seems to bring satin and silk. The temperature is rising and I don’t just mean due to the summer’s heat. Emotions may be stirred up in love. You will feel challenged by either your own family or your partner’s family. Expect to receive numerous invitations, but the decision whether to accept them all is yours. Try to enjoy even the invites that you seem to feel obligated to accept. Guilt can be a good thing. Trying to figure out why can be your summer puzzle.

This summer, you can choose to write a memoir or to make new and exciting memories to write about at a later date. What a tangled web we weave these sizzling summer months. You may not know which way to turn, as everyone will be vying for your attention. Don’t forget those e-mails. Answer them even if you think you shouldn’t. Enjoy those extra dollars, as you will be buying a few things that you have been waiting for. Treat yourself. It’s been awhile!

July

August

September

This should be an incredible time for you.

Things are running as smoothly as possible.

Use the good karma to ask your boss for that raise or for a few extra days off. You will be pleasantly surprised at the response. You need to be a little more focused on what is ahead instead of being so starry eyed with what is going on now. It is time to freshen up the house, maybe the yard or your office. It is an especially good time to change the colors in your room, which will give you a burst of renewed energy.

Summer does bring attitude adjustment. Your mom or best friend may think you have been acting out. Have no fear. Others will be suddenly putting themselves out for you. This actually may make you feel a bit better, too. You will gain that summer glow that comes from being happy and healthy. You also may find yourself exercising and eating well without even thinking about it. Love and close personal relationships may begin to feel less challenging.

You are thinking way too much! Stop borrowing next week’s problems to worry about them now. Others have been driving you up a tree.

You can’t seem to get out of your own way and are finding that others have little patience.

However, this is not the case with your love mate. Although your relationships seem a bit unconventional, that’s just for now. The special person in your life is simply thrilled that your passion is back. There is a reason—and season—for everything, and yours is summer.

October

November

December

Now is the time to pick a new paint color and redecorate. It doesn’t have to be your home.

Shake things up with your body, your room or even give yourself a makeover. This is a time of choices, so make them count. You are feeling less of a pull to go out and have new adventures. Summer will tend to keep things moving and shaking. Include family and friends in your plans. Simple, old-fashioned family parties are on your mind and on your agenda. You can be frivolous and frugal at the same time.

Don’t be so pushy and stop being in such a hurry! Does any of this sound familiar? It may be what everyone has been saying to you lately. You may start hearing even more of this as the temperature rises. Take long baths or cold showers. There is just too much energy and you have too many desires running around in your head. Take a moment to cool down and get your affairs in order before you get going.

This is a good time to play the lottery or ask for that raise.

You are searching for excitement this summer.

Once is never enough for you. Instead of making one long trip, split it up into several smaller ones. The vacation state of mind will last all summer long this way. You may experience a frenzy of change, even going as far as wanting to drastically move things around. This may work well for you, but others around you may not be as happy, especially if you throw out some of their belongings. Just give others a head’s up or keep them in mind before you go on a rampage.

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

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LAST LAUGH

HUMOR HUMOR

Have We Got Milk!

Let’s talk food. Our journey begins in the aisle of my local supermarket. For the record, I am not my family’s primary grocery shopper. It’s not for lack of effort or desire, but rather, lack of competence. Evidently, according to my wife, I fail to hunt for bargains. Truth be told, I rarely notice prices, much less sales or specials. The keen observer is now questioning why a column about noticing things is being written by a person who fails to notice things. Duly noted.

But let’s put aside the whole bargain-shopping thing. My observations concern the overwhelming choices that shoppers face every time they enter a grocery store. I’m not talking about the enormous selection and vast variety of different foods, drinks and other supermarket items. I’m talking about the astonishing selection within the same product.

I give you exhibit A—milk. I remember a time when milk was simply milk. And then the good folks down at the farm introduced us to skim and milk, as I knew it, became “whole milk.” I always thought the word skim left something to be desired, but then 1 percent and 2 percent entered the market and it became apparent to me that the naming of milk products was not a high priority. I recently learned that “super skim” is now on our grocer’s shelves, but I think that only super models know exactly where to find it.

Four varieties of milk seem more than adequate to me.

After all, things often come in threes—gasoline octane ratings, Starbucks coffee cups sizes and death—so four is clearly one-upping the norm. Not to mention that more varieties further complicate the question “Got milk?” But, that did not stop ’em from introducing more milk.

Let’s start with lactose-free milk. When I was a kid, only the medical profession and perhaps a few highly sophisticated cafeteria workers knew the word lactose. Middle school kids knew that milk came from cows and was meant to pour over cereal or wash down a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

(When I was a kid, peanut butter was allowed in schools). A few high school students may have known that milk was a dairy product, but it was most likely limited to honor students.

Things have changed. I’m not even sure that milk is still considered a dairy product anymore. Is it?

Enter soy milk. For the uninitiated, if you cannot find soy

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milk in cartons alongside other milk varieties in your grocer’s refrigerator section, try looking where the yoga DVDs are sold.

Soy milk is marketed as a milk “alternative” and is, in fact, dairy free. One brand cautioned that it has a very distinctive flavor and recommended tasting it before adding it to your cereal.

So, I suppose the bottom line is: If you want to be healthier, buy a drink that is non-dairy and doesn’t taste like milk and pretend it’s milk. Hmm. I bought wine instead. Not sure how it will taste poured over my cereal, but I’m willing to give it a try.

As I continued to peruse the plethora of milk choices, I came across goat milk. Now, presumably this is from a goat and not for a goat, but this is Bergen County, so one never knows. Do people actually drink goat milk? I wonder if cows are relieved or annoyed to have the competition.

I must admit, the non-animal milk types have me the most bewildered. Sure, I grew up watching the castaways on Gilligan’s Island drinking coconut milk, but being able to purchase nut, rice and oat milk at my local grocery store seems surreal and makes me wonder if someone is pulling my leg. I actually found myself glancing around thinking that at any moment the crew from Candid Camera would appear in the aisle. But alas, it is no joke. Nor am I smoking funny cigarettes, despite the fact that I am staring at a product called hemp milk.

Dare I purchase hemp anything? Does Congress know that someone is growing hemp, putting it in baby bottles and passing it off as a safe milk alternative? Reading the label I learned that hemp milk contains a balanced source of omega 3 and 6. I don’t know if that’s good omega or bad omega, nor do I know what happened to the omegas 4 and 5. I wonder if drinking hemp milk gives you the munchies? If so, the next aisle offers salvation in the form of ice cream.

Here, too, the choices are abounding; too many brands offering more flavors than you can possibly imagine. As I try to get my head around it, all I can think is: What type of milk is used to make ice cream? Overwhelmed with the choices, I leave the grocery store exhausted and go home to an icecold glass of chocolate milk.

Ronald S. Bergamini shares his wry outlook on life in the BC ’burbs. He can be reached at ronb@actioncarting.com.

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