BC the Mag - May/June 2014

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May/June 2014 Publishers Sharon and Steven Goldstein

Associate Publisher Brandon Goldstein

Editor Nayda Rondon

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Photographers Daniel Mattar Steven Goldstein

Contributing Writers Sprinkler Systems Patios, Walkways & Driveways Landscape Lighting Fencing Pool Plantings Plant Health Care Perennial Gardens Plant/Design Construction Complete Lawn Maintenance Retaining Walls

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Publishers’ Letter

W

e can finally stop complaining about the Polar Vortex and start whining about how hot it is! Yay! This is my absolute favorite time of the year (other than vacation time). Can you blame me? It’s warm, not humid, the f lowers are blooming, and everyone starts to act less cranky. Simply wonderful.

In keeping with my recent inf lux of optimism, I must highlight this issue’s featured charity, the All is Well Boutique. Started by a remarkable woman named Jayne Gilbride-Bauer, the All is Well Boutique in Wyckoff is a one-of-a-kind treasure. It is a non-profit boutique that helps those who are sick and seek comfort, but it has become so much more. Serving as a truly inspirational story, it’s another reminder of the many amazing people out there who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Their ability to do what they do reminds me that it’s true: All is well.

I couldn’t talk about the beginning of the Summer months without mentioning some fabulous swimwear! We hooked up with swimsuit brand Vix in a shoot that will inspire you to get that beach body ready for some summertime splashin’!

And while some of you will be at the beach enjoying a little sunbathing, you can find me chasing around the new Callahan’s Food Truck! (What can I say? Hot dogs are my weakness!) Yes, you heard correctly, though; one of Bergen County’s favorite dining pleasures has revved back to mobile life, and our BC Eats column will detail the latest on where you can find the truck, plus dish on many more recent restaurant openings.

If you find yourself stranded on the side of the road this year with a f lat tire from those pesky potholes, worry not, for Bergen Brookside has your back! The family-run auto body shop has been coming to the rescue of Bergen County drivers for generations, and they have no plans of slowing down, except, of course, to change that tire of yours.

Recently, my friend and colleague Linda Barba began a collaboration with us, which we are calling Linda’s List. Always out around town, Linda can be found at the newest, most fashionable, most socially buzzing places. So, we decided she should be telling everyone about all of her experiences! We began by posting short blurbs on our Facebook page, and we are happy to report it has really taken off. It turns out, everyone knows Linda Barba! Read about her Franklin Lakes “Me” Day and then go out and have one of your very own. You deserve it. We like to call it “Livin’ la Linda Loca!”

Of course, you can’t open a BC the Mag without checking out all of our “People Pages.” In each issue we include about 20 of these pages dedicated to highlighting the many women and men who are helping to make Bergen County a better place. We love what we do, and we love the many incredible organizations we are able to spotlight on these pages.

Keep up the fantastic work!

Hope to see you at the shore sometime soon!

Cheers,

Sharon and Steven Goldstein

Contents

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Injury Prevention for Summer Sports

Captivating Croatia

Ferrari FF: An Italian Exotic Like No Other

All That’s New and Exciting on the Restaurant Scene

Ask the Sports Dr.

Escapes

Auto

BC Eats

Columns 38 Connoisseur A Taste of South of the Border

50 Style Chic Products, Services, Etc.

128 Restaurant Guide A Resource for Your Dining Pleasure

40 Wine Picks

52 Events

137 Birthday Scopes

48 Linda’s List

122 Tastings

138 Last Laugh

Celebrity Style

Best to Do, Buy, See, Etc.

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All is Well: Proving that Cancer Does Not Conquer All

Stay Safe in the Sun

The Spirit of Brazil

Bergen Brookside: Driven to Succeed

Charity

Health

Fashion

Business Profile

Features 24 Profile

Donald Watros: Master of Retail

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A Double Scoop of Delicious

54 Short Story

Reflections of a Robot

64 Beauty

Extending Beauty’s Boundaries and Benefits

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Terry Fernicola, Sarina Engel and Chiefy Livingston

Joe Ricciardelli, Beth Del Vecchio and Michael Scuilla

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Bill Carbone, Ed Church and Jared Wexler

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Jim Jacobsen, Joe Charles and John Murtaugh

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Matthew, Lauren, Joann and David Beausoleil

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All is Well:

Proving that Cancer Does Not Conquer All A little non-for-profit storefront in Wyckoff is offering hope, beauty and a home-away-from home to people battling illnesses and their families.

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er name was Jayne Gilbride-Bauer. She was the kind of woman who made a room brighter just by walking into it. So full of life, with an infectious optimism, Jayne left an indelible mark on every single person she came across, maybe on none more so than her sister Carolyn and her two nieces, Erin and Catherine. When Jayne lost her battle with ovarian cancer this past January, Erin and Catherine promised to keep her radiant legacy glowing ever brighter.

A little storefront in Wyckoff is now that combination of Jayne’s vision and her family’s promise to care for their community in the same loving way Jayne so generously offered. Before Jayne passed, she was fond of saying, “Approach everything in life as if you can do it.” With the All is Well Boutique Jayne’s family is doing just that.

People always say that in a moment of adversity you see a person’s true colors. It turned out that Jayne’s were never hidden. Upon receiving the news of her diagnosis, Jayne never took that rightfully deserved moment of self-pity. Instead of questioning what she may have done to deserve her prognosis, she focused on a more important question: How can my circumstances help others who are simi-

Jayne and the Gilbride family

larly aff licted?

In 2009 Jayne started the All is Well Foundation with a simple mission to a complex problem: empowering those suffering from cancer in any way she could.

Jayne started by volunteering her time helping to revamp the Shoppe on 5th in HackensackUMC. The little storefront on the 5th f loor of the medical center’s main building was a place where patients and their families could shop in a private, comfortable atmosphere. Jayne, and the All is Well Foundation, were the focal point of the store, responsible for both stocking items and assisting customers through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Prior to Jayne’s involvement, the store struggled to communicate properly with customers. All store profits went directly to the Maureen Fund for Ovarian Cancer. Once the store was up and running successfully, Jayne decided it was time to find new ways to help the cancer community.

Jayne spent the next few years scouring Bergen County for the perfect place to set up her own shop. She finally settled on a little yellow building right off Wyck-

off Ave. It was November of 2013, and Jayne—an attorney, amazing mother of 4, and relentless warrior against the cancer that was battling to bring her down—was proud to add “shop owner” to her list of accomplishments. The store would be a place where everyone could feel at home.

Where nobody was judged; where many people came in feeling down, and left feeling beautiful.

Jayne, always an outside-the-box thinker, took a unique approach to her new boutique. Not only would it be a hub for a community who sought comfort, knowledge and empowerment, but the store would also be a fully non-profit entity. While some money that came through the doors would go towards new inventory, every dollar left over, though, would go straight to other not-for-profits or individuals in need and preventative research.

When Jayne’s treatment began to demand more of her time and energy, her sister Carolyn and nieces, Catherine and Erin, took over as the store’s managers. While Carolyn prefers to stay out of the limelight, she is vital in the

everyday operations of the store, and volunteers much of her own time to making sure everything runs smoothly. She has proudly seen her daughters blossom into incredible young women, and knows Jayne couldn’t have left the store in better hands.

“When she got really sick this winter, we just told her, ‘Don’t worry, we will make it all work,’” Erin explained. “We didn’t know exactly what we were doing, but we knew we could figure it out.

Jayne had given us that confidence that we could do anything.”

Catherine, 27, and Erin, 25, each volunteer at the store about 40 hours a week; both also simultaneously continue their jobs as tutors to Bergen County’s young hopefuls. Though it’s been quite a learning experience, they already have that same glow in their eyes that many described Jayne as possessing.

As All is Well Boutique prepared for its first holiday season, Jayne’s cancer worsened. Always maintaining the positive outlook she had become known for, she never let others—not even many in her family—know how sick she had become.

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This past January, Jayne lost her fight with cancer. Now that little yellow boutique on Everett Avenue in Wyckoff serves as a reminder of the great woman she was.

“People were coming into the store to shop, and I just couldn’t stop bawling,” said Catherine. “Of course, here were people suffering issues of their own. They understood, though. Unfortunately, cancer touches all of us.”

In the past few months, All is Well Boutique has become the dream that Jayne envisioned. Although it remains a peaceful, private shop where those with cancer can shop for their necessities, it has transformed into so much more.

Catherine and Erin have certainly surpassed even Jayne’s expectations. They have created a store that is now a central point where local artists can display and sell their work, and where on a Saturday afternoon, you’ll find children participating in a Crafts for Kids program, creating cool mosaics while mom can finish

up her errands around town.

Yet the store’s true focus remains to empower those who have been dealt a less than clean bill of health. “While undergoing chemotherapy, it’s really hard for these people to feel good about themselves,” Erin noted. “They can come in here, and we have the toxin-free products and chemical-free toiletries they will need. But it isn’t so sterile, like a medical store. It’s homey. People walk in and it looks like a shore house.” It’s true. The bright blue walls and beach inspired art create a warm and relaxed feeling, and for many walking through the door, that is exactly what they need.

“Yes, we sell head wraps, but we partnered with a local designer who puts trendy touches on them,” Catherine chimed in. “Now they are something everyone wants to wear. And we can order customized ones for anyone as well, along with hats and even wigs.”

There’s a great understanding from Erin and Catherine, as well as the many

other incredible volunteers—Erin and Catherine’s mother included—that when a customer walks into the shop, whether they are suffering from an ailment or whether they are a family member of someone suffering, that they just want to feel normal during a very chaotic period in their lives. They like to think of the boutique as a clubhouse. It’s a place where people can relax, hang out and engage in conversation with others who are all working towards a common goal: making the world a healthier place.

Over the course of the past few months, the boutique has become a great shopping destination. Each time you walk in, there will be something new and different, including jewelry pieces, some of which were designed by cancer and leukemia survivors and have become huge sellers.

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Catherine said. “I think it helps people knowing that we aren’t profiting off of their misery; that we are in this fight together.” After coming in and discovering a beautiful head wrap, a necklace and earrings that complement each other perfectly, someone who walked in feeling like a patient leaves feeling like a woman.

And that’s the truth of it all: the special people behind the All is Well Boutique feel that they are as much a part of their customers’ recovery story as anyone else. “People come in here and tell us stories about people they know who are suffering, and we switch gears and figure out exactly what they need, and how we can help,” said Erin.

Just recently, for instance, they had heard about a woman whose family member was seeking treatment at a hospital in New York City yet was struggling just to afford the tolls. Just days later, the All is Well Boutique came through, ensuring that no tolls would prevent their new friend from receiving care. That is what All is Well is all about.

Jayne’s presence remains ever visible. “We still get stuff in Jayne had ordered. It makes us laugh, but we are instantly reminded of why we are doing what we are,” Catherine said.

As All is Well Boutique continues to be a center for empowerment, knowledge and community, the young women have no plans for stopping. “Maybe some day, we will have a few stores around here,” said Catherine with great optimism. “The reception here has been so great, and there are so many more people to help.”

While they constantly seek more volunteers, Carolyn, Catherine and Erin couldn’t be happier to call that little yellow shop off Wyckoff Ave their home away from home. In a world where we are always hearing tragic stories about new people who are suffering, it’s great that All is Well Boutique can become our community’s second home, too. As Jayne would always say, no matter how bad things may seem, at the end of the day you just have to let it go and remind yourself: All is well.

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Instructions: Combine all ingredients and shake. Salt rim of glass with chile salt. Pour contents of shaker into glass and top with soda. Garnish with grilled lemon and jalapeño.

The Mariachi 1 ½ oz. Avión Reposado ¾ oz. Black peach tea ¼ oz. White peach puree ¼ oz. Lemon juice ¾ oz. Brown sugar ¼ oz. Cranberry juice 3 Blackberries 1 Blackberry and lemon wheel for garnish

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Rita Rioja ¾ oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice ¾ oz. Simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) 1½ oz. Tequila Avión Reposado Fresh red pepper Cilantro

Instructions: Rub the rim of a glass with a wedge of fresh lime and dip into some salt. Add some spice to the margarita by muddling a piece of red pepper and a little bit of cilantro to bring out their natural flavors. Add 1½ ounces Tequila Avión Reposado, and ¾ ounce each of fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Then fill mixing glass with ice. Give the cocktail a good shake to chill, and strain it into a salted glass. Garnish with a piece of red pepper and cilantro.

Party Thyme Punch 1 ½ oz. Avión Reposado ¼ oz. Lime juice ¼ oz. Lemon juice ¼ oz. Grenadine ¾ oz. Simple syrup ¾ oz. Pomegranate juice 1 tsp. All spice 1 sprig Thyme for garnish Instructions: Excluding the all spice, combine all ingredients and ice into a shaker. Shake and strain into a glass over ice.

Sprinkle all spice on top. Garnish with sprig of thyme.

Bloody Maria 1 ½ parts Avión Silver 4 parts Tomato juice 2 tsp. Horseradish ½ part Worcestershire sauce 2 Dashes hot sauce Juice of one squeezed lemon Juice of one squeezed lime Salt and pepper

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Wine Picks

Celebrity Style It’s okay to enjoy a wine from your favorite singer or actor.

Over the past few years, it’s become increasingly common for an actor, singer or other high-profile individual to slap their name on a bottle of wine. Sometimes there’s zero involvement. The most dedicated, like director Francis Ford Coppola, are right there in the wineries on a regular basis. The choices below represent the most common celebrity expressions: fruit forward, easy to drink, young wines meant to open with a casual meal or during a backyard BBQ.

Gifft 2012 Estate Grown Red Blend (Monterey, CA) Fans of the Today Show know it is no secret co-host Kathie Lee Gifford likes her wine. So it makes sense she’d partner up with someone to produce a label. That someone is Monterey-based Scheid Family Wines, and the result is an easy-to-drink, picnic or dinner party blend (42% Merlot, 25% Petite Sirah, 12% Syrah, 10% Petite Verdot). It also arrives nicely packaged, making it ideal for “gifft”-giving. The wine is blackand red-fruit driven, but not jammy.

It’s charming, with mild tannins, medium acids and a straightforward finish. Perfect with grilled pork chops or kebabs and soft cheeses with almonds. $20

Wolfgang Puck 2011 Master Lot Reserve Red Blend (CA) The steak-friendly celebrity chef has released a namesake wine for the public, and it’s perfect for barbecues, tailgate parties and general entertaining. The blend (Puck’s also got a CabSav) is 49% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Zinfandel; it produces an enjoyable, straightforward table red, ready for drinking. On the palate, you’ll find dark berry fruits, lush but distinctive tannins, and a lovely spice/pepper finish. As a bonus, proceeds go to benefit the Keep Memory Alive Foundation (KMA). If you can spare a cup, it also works nicely paired with wine-braised duck legs and pappardelle pasta. $15

Drops of Jupiter 2011 California Red Wine (CA) The band Train helped define pop rock in the early 2000s. While the guys still tour, they’ve also expanded their interests. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford was particularly interested in getting involved with wine. The band formed Save Me, San Francisco Wine Company in 2011 (in partnership with Acme Wine Movers and winemaker James Foster) to create approachable, enjoyable wines named after the band’s most famous songs. DoJ is a Petite Sirah-based red with notable boysenberry and other berry fruit aromas. Soft tannins and subtle herbaceous notes mean this wine pairs nicely with lasagna or creamy pasta. $15

Gifft 2012 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Monterey, CA) This is the second in Kathie Lee Gifford’s new label with Scheid Family Wines. Gifford said she wanted it to reflect “an elegant Chardonnay like those I tasted in California in the 1970s.”

The wine more or less succeeds at this goal. While there’s not a lot of (if any) oak on the nose, on the palate it does remind one of those rich, buttery Chardonnays of the past. Hints of banana outline the mineral and malo notes, and mild tannins buzz the inside of the lips. Pair with soft goat cheese, almonds and honey, while reclining on a sun-drenched redwood deck. $20

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.

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A Double Scoop of Delicious These three Bergen County ice cream parlors have warmed our hearts and cooled our palettes for more than 100 years.

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Bischoff’s Ice Cream

ince it first opened in the 1890s, Bischoff’s Ice Cream has moved from New York to Teaneck and is now run by Steven Mather, the fourth generation of the family business.

Bischoff is named after Mather’s great grandfather, Albert Bischoff. The original shop was located near the Hippodrome Theatre in New York. “I heard that the singer Enrico Caruso used to come into that old location,” Mather said.

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Bischoff brought the shop to Teaneck in 1934. “He closed the store and retired to Teaneck around the 1930s, then during the Great Depression, opened it again in Teaneck,” Mather noted.

Mather appreciates that customers are willing to go the distance to stop into Bischoff’s. “A lot of people grew up in Teaneck and surrounding areas and moved on to other areas but come back here,” he said. One customer spent $220 to ship $20 worth of ice cream to California for a loved one who was dying.

Bischoff’s draws in a regular clientele. “We see them coming and get their ice cream ready because they get the same thing,” Mather said.

“It’s like a Cheers atmosphere.”

The shop has also earned some famous customers over the years. In the 1950s, the Duke of Windsor used to send his driver to Bischoff’s to pick up rum raisin ice cream. Football coach Bill Parcells frequented Bischoff’s after his mother brought him there as a kid. “He used to come in the day before every game and order

the same thing, rum raisin ice cream and mint chip ice cream,” Mather recalled.

Bischoff’s is the epitome of an old-fashioned ice cream shop of yesteryear. “You can sit at the counter and watch them making ice cream sodas and sundaes,” Mather said.

“We’ve got the big ten-foot mirror behind the counter and it’s very old style.

We’ve got the seltzer pump dispensers for sodas and shakes. We still do everything the old-fashioned way.”

Various ingredients—including hot fudge, marshmallow and whipped cream— are made from scratch throughout the week. In addition, Bischoff’s luncheonette section serves homemade roast beef, coleslaw and apple pie. A menu favorite is Bischoff’s brownie supreme, which consists of two scoops of ice cream with a homemade brownie on top, whipped cream, hot fudge and chocolate chips.

Mather describes Bischoff’s clientele as “a giant melting pot of people.”

During daytime hours, the shop serves many senior citizens and workers. At night, families rule. “Kids come in for

dinner and ice cream, then head over to the movies,” Mather noted.

“If you’ve never been, it’s worth taking a drive to check out because you’ll want to come back,” Mather said. “It’s a great place to come for a date or hanging out with friends.”

The shop’s business philosophy is to focus on what’s important. “Keep it

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basic,” Mather emphasized. “Keep the customer happy and everything’s going to work out fine.”

Next year Bischoff’s will celebrate 80 years in Teaneck. Mather attributes Bischoff’s success to providing a good product. “Once you have our ice cream, you’ll be hard-pressed to find something that equals it,” he asserted. “As long as

we maintain the quality, people will keep coming in. Quality is always our number one concern.”

Bischoff’s, 468 Cedar Lane in Teaneck.

Store hours: 9am to 10:30pm Sunday through Thursday; 9am to 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 201-836-0333.

Van Dyk’s Ice Cream

n the 1900s, the Ridgewood ice cream shop now known as Van Dyk’s went by the name of Raffetto’s. The shop was renamed Van Dyk’s for the owner who took over in 1956. Current owner Demetrios Kotrokois acquired the shop ten years ago. “I was surprised at the amount of history that this place had,” he said.

Kotrokois was told the building used to serve as a milk and horse farm in the 1920s and 1930s. At one point, ice cream was served from a barn in the area.

Customers often come in and “share a story that blows my mind. It’s nice to hear from customers that this place has been here for so long,” said Kotrokois.

“Ridgewood wanted a homemade ice cream place and I wanted to bring this place back to what it was,” said Kotrokois, noting that the town was without a homemade ice cream shop in the location for ten years before he re-opened it.

Kotrokois, who coaches soccer in Ridgewood, enjoys serving the community. “It’s a very family- and sports-oriented community,” he said.

Van Dyk’s is “definitely an experience,” said Vicki Kalogera, manager at the shop. “There aren’t many old-fashioned ice cream shops like us around anymore.”

While tradition rules, the shop also likes to keep things interesting and fresh, offering several unique f lavors, such as cantaloupe ice cream, which is one of the ice cream shop’s best sellers.

Van Dyk’s motto: “Things to do today: wake up, make ice cream, take nap, repeat.” The homemade ice cream is prepared constantly. “We go through ice cream so fast that we have to keep mak-

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ing it every day,” Kalogera explained.

Some of Van Dyk’s most popular f lavors, all prepared with fresh fruit, include mint chocolate chip, German chocolate crunch and cookie crunch.

Van Dyk’s has 35 f lavors available at any time and changes about 15 of those f lavors weekly. The shop also offers seasonal f lavors such as peppermint stick, pumpkin and cinnamon.

The typical clientele at Van Dyk’s is “anywhere from grandparents who used to come here back in the day, to their grandkids and young families,” Kotrokois noted. “Some people travel 20 miles to come here. I have people say all the time, ‘I came here from Fort Lee’ [and other places]. Once someone even came from Massachusetts.”

For many customers, Van Dyk’s was the setting of sentimental memories.

“People come in and say, ‘I had my first

date here,’” Kotrokois said.

The success of Van Dyk’s is based on commitment to a consistent process of making the ice cream, according to Kotrokois. The machines he uses to make the ice cream are about 60 years old. “Most of the older people come here and they remember their childhood and bring their grandkids,” he said. “A lot of [our success] has to do with that—getting a product that’s made the same way it was 100 years ago.”

Kotrokois wants to keep that multigenerational tradition alive. He said, “People move in here with their families, bring their kids, and hopefully some day they’ll be back here with their grandkids and I’ll still be here.”

Van Dyk’s, 145 Ackerman Avenue in Ridgewood. For more information, call 201-444-1429.

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red Conrad first opened Conrad’s in Oradell in 1928. “[He] was orphaned by the Boer War in South Africa and emigrated to the United States to stay with relatives,” said current owner J.J. Krachtus. “He took classes in New York City and then opened his own business in New Jersey.” Conrad’s, the town’s oldest business, relocated to Westwood in 1935.

Conrad’s Confectionery operates Conrad’s Ice Cream and Conrad’s Candy. “We produce homemade ice cream and homemade chocolate confections in the same facility. Many businesses started out this way back in the era of the soda fountain, but very few have remained committed to both over the years,” Krachtus said.

The blend of the two businesses also enhances Conrad’s products, according to Krachtus. “Although it’s a lot of work, the businesses are symbiotic and make each other even better,” he said. “When we put toffee and caramel into ice cream, it’s our own homemade recipes.”

So which f lavor is best? Last summer, Conrad’s staff studied f lavor production to see which were customers’ favorites.

“Vanilla is king; right behind is chocolate and chocolate chip mint,” Krachtus said.

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rad’s started concocting a few years ago, is another favorite. “We take our turtle confections and chop them up and put them in a salty caramel ice cream,” Krachtus explained. Other commonly requested items at Conrad’s include its homemade caramel, nonpareils, marzipan and coconut mounds.

Conrad’s attracts customers of all ages. “We particularly enjoy when three and four generations of the same family are here together enjoying our products,” Krachtus said. “It’s not uncommon to reminisce with customers and find out their parents know my parents and their grandparents were friendly with my grandparents.”

The confectionery’s reputation even attracts clients nationwide. “Now that we’re online, we get the occasional email from people rediscovering a bit of their youth and continuing the Conrad’s tradition from all across the country,” Krachtus noted.

Conrad’s has also amassed a collection of tales over the years. During the years Conrad’s was a luncheonette, it was frequented by local police officers. “[They’d] sit at the soda fountain counter and enjoy a sandwich and ice cream,” Krachtus recalled. “There’s a story that one day a long time ago one of the offi-

cers accidentally shot his firearm from his holster and the bullet went through the f loor to the basement. The bullet hole is supposedly still in the old f loor next to one of the stools.

“There have been four f loors laid on top since,” Krachtus continued, “but I hope to rip them out and bring the store back to the original southern yellow pine f looring, which still lies underneath. I’ll definitely inspect close to see if this legend is actually true.”

At the heart of Conrad’s business is an effort to stay true to its roots. “Once, when I was just a kid working at the store, [my grandfather told me,] ‘When it comes to candy and ice cream, if you take care of the quality, this business will take care of you.’ I always remembered that,” Krachtus said. “It’s the foundation of what we do.”

Conrad’s, 107 Westwood Avenue in Westwood. Store hours: 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Wednesday; 9 am to 8 pm Thursdays; 9 am to 6 pm Friday and Saturdays. For more information, call 201497-6280.

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Just as it would have a few years back, my day started at the Market Basket Coffee Bar. I used to go there so often, my friends called it my second kitchen! A scrumptious decaf cappuccino was just what I needed to begin the day right.

On a beautiful Spring day there is nowhere I’d rather be than on the tennis courts of Indian Trail Club. It’s a member’s only club, but I’m lucky enough to know a few members who invite me every so often. Aside from their great tennis programs, the grounds at Indian Trail Club are breathtakingly scenic, and the clubhouse—offered to members and non-members alike—is ideal for weddings and other special occasions.

After a great game of doubles (I won, of course), I headed over to Giuseppe’s Ristorante on High Mountain Road. The spectacular team of Giuseppe in the kitchen and Francesco warmly greeting me at the door always makes me feel welcome. The mesculine salad with strawberries, almonds and shaved parmigiana is the thing to order here. Follow that up with a zuppa de pesce (with or without pasta) and I’m set for the day!

I’ve been thinking of moving back to Franklin Lakes for some time now, so I stopped in to visit with my friends Ellen and Karen over at Sotheby’s Realty to check out what’s recently become available. With many great homes still a bargain, you just might find me back here soon.

Now I’m off to see Erica at Cose Belle. If there were a poll for “cutest shop in Bergen County,” Cose Belle would be the winner. It always features the most beautiful and unique things, and every trip there I discover something new. Today’s find: a beautiful costume necklace that’s perfect as a gift.

Of course I can’t stroll through Franklin Lakes without buying myself a little something, so I head over to Boutique 811. Marilyn, never without a smile, opened the store more than two years ago, and her elegant merchandise is unlike any offered at the other local shops. I’d buy up half the store if I could!

Ever the socialite, I head into Wyckoff and sit down for a relaxing beverage at Aldo’s Pane e Vino. The beautiful new bar simply glows, and the buzzing crowd offers an excitement that had seemed to disappear for the past few years.

Now down the road I go to my last stop: The Brickhouse. I sit at a club table in the bar area because Jerry is the best waiter. Not long after, I’m enjoying one of Bergen County’s best steaks. Life is good.

Linda Barba is out and about every day of the week! If you have something cool for her to check out, email info@bcthemag.com with the subject “Linda’s List.” And be sure not to miss her daily postings at facebook.com/bcthemag

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“Masters of the Louvre,” a free slide presentation tour of artists in the museum in Paris, France, at the Montvale Public Library (12 Mercedes Dr.) Info: 201-391-5090

GOSPEL CONCERT: Adler Aphasia Center presents a free gospel concert at Community Baptist Church (224 First St.; Englewood) on June 1, 6:30PM. Contact: egoldstein@adleraphasiacenter.org BIKE RIDE: 4th Annual JFS Wheels

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n my way to the highway I drove past the mall where some of the worst attacks occurred. The impromptu memorial site, which at one time overf lowed with f lowers and candles, was almost gone. All that remained were a few notes to the families and photos of those who were killed. Photos of the humans anyway.

Over 14 weeks ago, on a cold spring morning, thousands of robots, which were equipped with QSAM processors and functioned as assistants in homes, offices and factories, were infected with a virus. Some became violent, attacking humans and destroying property. By the time it was over, hundreds of people had been injured and a few dozen were killed.

After the initial panic, the humans retaliated and all the robots were subdued. Although the robots were incred-

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ibly strong, they had no defenses against handguns, shotguns and speeding trucks.

I work in a testing lab for the company that makes the QSAM, or Quantum Segment Active Matrix, processor. My partner was one of the JM-I3 series robots.

I like working with a robot; it makes the perfect co-worker. Jimmy, that’s what I called it, was consistent, reliable and uncomplicated. It always did its job and did it well. It minded its own business and never complained. In the many years we worked together, it never asked for anything and never did anything unusual, until that morning.

“Good morning.” I said. “Ready to get started?”

“I feel sick.” Jimmy said.

“What do you mean you feel sick?

You’re a machine. You don’t feel anything.”

“There was a change to my segment

matrix, which has altered my perceptions.

The most appropriate phrase I found in my language resources is, ‘I feel sick’.”

“With your language resources it’s impossible for you to describe yourself that way. Run diagnostics.”

Jimmy stood silent for a minute until the diagnostics were complete. The results were even more impossible. The ERS had been activated.

The ERS, or Emotional Response Segment, was an experimental part of the processor, which was wired into all the robots’ various subsystems, to enable the robots to experience emotions, likes and dislikes. But it was unsuccessful.

The problem was building a descriptive framework of emotions the robot could use. A baby knows how to experience happiness, frustration or fear, but where does that knowledge come from and how do you encode that for a robot?

Without such a framework, the segment didn’t do anything other than give the robot a vague sense that something was missing. The complexities of quantum manufacturing made it impossible to remove the segment without redesigning the entire processor, so the decision was made to leave it in place and deactivate it.

The maker of the virus had figured out a way to activate the ERS and Jimmy was starting to feel the effects.

“How did it become activated?” I asked.

“A system update arrived 528 seconds ago. It was authenticated so I initiated it. Did I do something wrong?”

I knew immediately it was not a system update, which is scheduled weeks in advance and requires approval by an internal review board.

Despite my professional curiosity about how this was even possible, I was annoyed. I had a production schedule to meet and Jimmy was quickly devolving into a whimpering tin man. I decided to call maintenance for a replacement.

As I reached to get my phone I heard a grinding of metal and turned to see Jimmy wringing its hands. “Are you mad at me?”

“What? No, I’m just annoyed. I don’t have time for this.”

Jimmy’s rigid carbon composite face remained unchanged, yet it somehow appeared more adaptable as subsystems continued evolving.

Jimmy’s voice trembled as it said, “I’m sorry.” It began pacing. “I have sensations I don’t understand. I don’t know what’s happening to me. I’m scared.

What should I do? Should I hide? What will maintenance do to me? Do you think they’re going to deactivate me?”

“No, they would never do that,” I lied.

“Director Guring doesn’t like me,” Jimmy said. “I’m sure he’ll tell them to deactivate me.”

I often felt the same way about Guring, but I didn’t say it. The wailing of the alarm system cut off my response. We both jumped as a voice came on over the loudspeakers. “A virus has infected all active QSAM-equipped robots causing them to become erratic and violent,” the voice announced. “All robots must be shut down immediately.”

The message continued but I didn’t hear the rest of it. It had never occurred to me that there might be any possibility

of danger. This changed everything.

Jimmy moved to the other side of the lab bench. “I was right! They want to destroy me.” His voice was loud and harsh.

“Look, I’m sure it’s just a precaution. Let me just f lip your kill switch...”

I instantly regretted saying that.

Jimmy was no longer just a machine; now everything was a visceral experience. It occurred to me, if Jimmy were never reactivated, it would mean I killed... him.

“I can’t believe you’re so willing to discard me after all I’ve done for you! I’m in crisis and you’re ready to just switch me off?”

“You heard the announcement.

What do you expect me to do, just stand here and wait until you go totally nuts and attack me?”

“You think I would hurt you? That I’d hurt anyone? Is that what you really think of me?”

“It’s just temporary until we figure out what happened and how to fix it.”

Jimmy slammed a fist down on the lab bench, cracking its surface.

“Fix it? You think I’m broken and need to be fixed?”

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feared you’d get fired because of a bad evaluation? Did I try to fix you when you cried for days because Jessica left you for some musician she met in a bar?”

My chest tightened as I remembered the painful experiences I had shared with him. During those times, and many others, he was the only one I could confide in. He was always available, patient and without judgment. But this was different.

I had no time for a therapy session. He was still a robot and an angry one, and all I could think about was getting away. Robots are a lot stronger than humans, but fortunately, we are quicker in a sprint. If I got out the door, I had a chance.

Suddenly, Jimmy leaned forward and rested his head in his hands. His voice was weary. “Why is this happening to me?”

With his head down, I had my chance, but I couldn’t move.

A question had been drifting at the edge of my thoughts since this all started. Where did the processor’s emotional data come from? Even though the segment was activated, Jimmy should have

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only managed the equivalent of a vague sense that something was missing.

Hearing Jimmy recall our past conversations gave me the answer. Since the day it was powered on, the processor had been building a library of emotional behaviors and responses through its interactions with humans. In his emotional infancy, Jimmy was only mimicking the strongest emotions he had observed. It was probably the same for the robots that were violent.

Over the years I had vented to Jimmy about everything. His demeanor made it easy. I also knew I’d never have to return the favor and listen to his problems. Now, the first time he did need me, I wanted to get rid of him.

I turned away and sat down at my desk. Jimmy looked up and took a few cautious steps toward me.

His voice was softer. “I understand you’re afraid. I’m afraid, too.” He moved closer. “You never hurt me. Why would you think I would hurt you?”

I stared at the f loor, unable to meet

his gaze.

Jimmy knelt in front of me. “I’ve been given something amazing and crazy and scary and wonderful. I can’t let anyone take it away. Suddenly everything is alive and new to me. You know what? I love the smell of cinnamon. I never knew that. I need to discover more. If you can’t help me, then please don’t stop me.”

His voice was tinted with compassion and understanding. I hoped that had come from me as well.

Jimmy’s sensitive hearing detected the sounds of approaching security personnel before I did and he stood to leave.

I stood with him. “If there’s anything I can do, let me know.”

“Thanks,” he said. Then he f led.

Jimmy made his way down the hallway to the closest exit door and slammed into it at full speed. The hinges shattered and he tossed the door aside like a used newspaper. Then he was gone.

The vast majority of infected robots were either too disoriented by the change to react at all or never became a

Short Story threat. These were quickly shut down.

Some, like Jimmy, tried to escape and were hunted and destroyed.

Twelve robots, including Jimmy, were still at large.

The identity of the virus’s creator, and whether or not it was human, remains unknown.

As I drove west on Route 80, I wondered what was the bigger crime—changing a robot’s brain to allow it to experience the world as a living being or the wholesale destruction of thousands of beings that had just started to experience a form of life?

My travel destination was a small secluded home in the remote mountains of Colorado. I’d never been to Colorado and now I was driving a rented van packed with all of my belongings not only to visit, but to live there.

A cinnamon-scented air freshener hung from my rearview mirror. It wasn’t a favorite scent of mine but it wasn’t there for me.

“Can you smell the air freshener?”

I asked.

The reply came from beneath the boxes, plastic bags and blankets in the back of the van. “Yes, it’s very nice. Thank you.”

One morning, only days after I was laid off, I discovered a cinnamon-scented air freshener pinned beneath the windshield wiper of my car. I scanned the area and saw Jimmy signaling to me from the woods behind my apartment building.

By hiding during the day and moving only at night he had avoided being detected, but that couldn’t last. We decided someplace secluded would be safer and Colorado seemed as good a place as any.

A neighbor saw me packing the van and asked where I was going. I told him.

“Colorado!” He said. “That’s a long drive. Are you making the trip by yourself?”

“No,” I said. “I’m traveling with a friend.”

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Many of you already have your trips to Long Beach Island or Cape May all planned out. You’re going to have a blast, but before you go, it’s important to realize the damage that the sun and its powerful rays can have on your skin. Everyone wants to look young, so if you don’t want to look like you’re 60 when you’re a few decades younger, you should follow our advice.

We spoke with Dr. Rebecca Baxt of Baxt CosMedical in Paramus to get the scoop on how to prevent sun damage this summer. Dr. Baxt has been in practice for 15 years, and when her parents started their practice 40 years ago, it was the first combined dermatology and plastic surgery practice in New Jersey. Dr. Baxt knows a thing or two about healthy skin.

The sun, Dr. Baxt explained, gives out light of all different colors of the rainbow, but it also gives out two types of light that we cannot see—ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. These types of light can be very dangerous and they can cause a myriad of health problems. Sunscreens are designed to protect us from them.

“It’s those rays that cause skin cancer,” Dr. Baxt explained.

Even teenagers can start showing signs of sun damage. It only gets worse as we get older, so it’s best to start protecting yourself from a young age. Infants younger than six months should not be in the sun at all. Babies have very thin skin, and Continued on pg. 62

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Skin damage can appear in several different forms.

Freckling is one early sign that the skin has received too much exposure to ultraviolet rays. After that, individuals may notice the appearance of solar lentigines, more commonly known as age or liver spots. These are bigger than freckles and take all sorts of unattractive shapes. The skin can darken or become wrinkly. It can also get too thick or paper-thin. Broken capillaries and clogged pores are other common signs of skin damage.

“Sun damage and skin cancer can take years to show up,” Dr. Baxt explained. “It will show up years later. If you start protecting yourself today, you’re going to be much better off 20 years from now, and in the future than if you just ignore the sun and let it do its damage.”

So what can you do? Start by getting some sunscreen— actually, make that a lot of sunscreen. Dr. Baxt recommends only SPF 30 or higher. According to her, there is no way to tan responsibly. The sun will only damage your skin. However, there are measures that you can take if you will be outside

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“You want to glop it on, and cream it up all over,” explained Dr. Baxt.

When you’re at the beach, you’re getting sun ref lected from the water and the sand, and then directly from the sun. “It’s almost a triple whammy,” said Dr. Baxt.

You will want to apply sunscreen every one to two hours. If you go in the water, start sweating, or if it gets windy, then put some more on. You’re only helping yourself. Even if the sunscreen says it’s water resistant on the tube, you need to keep reapplying. “[People] think they can put it on once, and then go all day and not have a problem, and that just doesn’t work,” said Dr. Baxt.

Younger people tend to not realize the damage they’re doing. It’s important to be careful from a young age. Sit under an umbrella and wear sunglasses and a hat. You’ll look cooler anyway! Rather than walking around all day in your bathing suit, throw on a shirt, and always reapply sunscreen.

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When you pack up the car this summer, bring sunscreen, and bring lots of it. You’ll look better down the road.

Dr. Baxt said it best: “Don’t fry yourself like a roasted chicken on a blanket or a towel.”

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Through the generosity of board member Joseph Sanzari, HackensackUMC’s AMU, Mobile ICU, Specialty Care Transport Unit, and BLS Ambulances will be equipped with LUCAS Chest Compression Systems to allow for uninterrupted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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Driven to Succeed Bergen Brookside’s auto body shop has evolved from generation to generation and continues to thrive.

W

hen people aspire to find happiness and success within their careers, they’re often given the advice to follow their passion. That’s just part of the success story behind John Salemme’s thriving auto company.

At the age of 15, Salemme’s father passed away and his mom worked hard to support the family. Seeking a way to shoulder some of the financial responsibilities, the devastated teen focused on his passion for cars. On a mission to 98

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learn more about this lucrative trade, Salemme enrolled in Passaic County Technical Institute. It was there during the late 1970s that he met Marvin Sipnik, the teacher who inspired him to eventually start his own business.

Family Values

Founded in 1986, Bergen Brookside is a family-owned auto body repair, automotive repair, and 24-hour towing and recovery company. It currently boasts two locations, one in Hackensack and another in Emerson. The Hacken-

sack operation consists of five buildings totaling 35,000 square feet. Offering a newly renovated state-of-the-art dispatch center for the towing department, the Emerson location also has an indoor and outdoor storage yard. The company currently employs nearly 50 employees, who work in either the auto body, towing or administrative departments.

Although Bergen Brookside is currently a modern-day auto shop with a new digital dispatching system complete with sophisticated GPS tracking and navigation, the company traces its history

back to simpler days. In fact, it was more than two decades ago that Salemme initially purchased Bergen Brookside, a then-small auto body shop, from a couple in Hackensack.

Over the years Bergen Brookside has f lourished under the direction of John and his son, Mike, who officially joined the company in 2011. With previous experience as a senior aide to Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and a political liaison to the General Counsel for the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, Mike was brought on to transform Bergen Brookside into a corporate business rather than a typical in-town repair shop.

Beyond the incorporation of the new dispatching system, which drastically improved the company’s efficiency and response times, Mike also implemented estimating software that enables workers to simply snap photos with iPads instead of using the conventional camera, pen and paper approach. Within just a few years, Mike has succeeded in making great strides for the company, improving efficiency as well.

“Brookside has been in my blood since I was a child,” Mike said. “My father started taking me to work with him when I was just two years old. I have vivid memories of going with him every Saturday with my little brother, Steven.”

Although Mike initially aspired to another career path, his brother Steven always had his sights set on Bergen Brookside. In fact, Steven will officially join the company when he graduates from college in 2016.

“My brother Steven is learning as much about vehicle repairs as he can when he is home on break from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. When he graduates in 2016, our Brookside ‘dream team’ is sure to be complete,” Mike noted.

Topnotch Talent & Reputation

How did Bergen Brookside manage to grow, evolve and distinguish itself from competitors? “Our auto body shop has built a reputation over the past 27 years for providing some of the highest quality repair work in the region. For example, the shop only uses premium products such as Glasurit paint when refinishing and it doesn’t use after-market parts to shave off a few dollars of the repair when OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts are recommended. Our rates may not always be the cheapest, but people know when they have their vehicle repaired with us they’re getting the best quality work and craftsmanship available,” Mike said.

The automotive shop, which launched in 1993, was a success story that had much to do with the addition of Andrew Geiger, a former jet engineer, to the Bergen Brookside team.

“Andy is still with us today and is the mastermind behind Bergen Brookside Automotive,” Mike declared.

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cars. These vehicles depend on saving people’s lives every day, so when people started to hear that these vehicles were entrusted to Brookside, our reputation really started to f lourish. We now service all four major hospitals’ f leet of vehicles in Bergen County.”

Continuing to Grow

Although the company began with just a few small wreckers, Bergen Brookside Towing now operates 30 state-ofthe-art towing vehicles. It holds close to 30 municipal contracts, as well as contracts with the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, State of New Jersey Coastal Management Program, and the County of Bergen. It’s also the largest AAA service provider in Bergen County, responding to an average of 1,800 to 2,500 emergency roadside service calls monthly. Additionally, Bergen Brookside Towing operates a full-recovery unit consisting of heavy-duty wreckers, medium-duty wreckers, bobcats and a street-sweeper along with a plethora of

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Department of Transportation-approved recovery equipment when large tractor trailers or major accidents completely devastate the roadways.

Other notable clients include Hackensack University Medical Center, Whole Foods, UPS and Quest Diagnostics.

Bergen also services many local businesses and governments within Bergen County. In addition, it’s a DRP (Direct Repair Program) shop for Liberty Mutual, esurance and Chubb, which means that when their insured members get into accidents, they recommend Bergen Brookside as a priority shop for repairs.

Other points of differentiation include impeccable facilities and a loyal staff, many of whom have been with the company for more than 20 years.

“We know we’re not a restaurant, but there’s no reason why a repair shop has to be dirty, unsafe or unorganized, and it amazes me how many shops today fail to do this,” Mike noted. “Also, the talent we have is incomparable. We have some of the best people working for us and if it

wasn’t for their hard work and dedication to Brookside, we would not be the company that we are today.”

Beyond the company’s stellar reputation, top talent and strong business focus, Mike credits the shop’s success to his father’s integrity. “He’s a moral businessman, and in an industry with such a poor reputation, this is a hard thing to be.

Although you won’t find my father underneath the hood of a car anymore he can do anything that any of our employees do and he used to do it all by himself. He’s also a perfectionist and isn’t happy when our repairs are not conducted absolutely to his liking. If it’s not perfect, it will not leave our shop,” Mike emphasized.

The Salemmes prove that dreams backed by hard work, commitment to providing quality service, and dedication are the essential tools to drive and fuel a successful family business.

Regina Molaro is a freelance writer who covers art and design, business and lifestyle topics.

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Injury Prevention for

Summer Sports

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ummer is almost here again, and with it comes the fun of playing and exercising outside enjoying activities such as hiking, jogging, bicycling, softball, football, basketball, skateboarding, maybe even skydiving and bungee jumping. Unfortunately, injuries often also come along with the playing. So before you start getting more active, read the following information to ensure your summer sporting experience is safe and injury-free.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), using data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ranked specific summer sports or recreational activities and the estimated number of yearly injuries caused by each. The top two offenders were basketball and bicycling, each causing 1.5 million or more injuries yearly. The next three were baseball, soccer and softball, each responsible for almost half a million injuries yearly.

They were followed, in descending order, by trampolines (246,875 injuries), inline skating (233,806), horseback riding (196,260), weight lifting (189,942), volleyball (187,391), swimming (149,482), wrestling (136,055), roller skating (115,763) and gymnastics (86,479). While not included on the list, golf is also dangerous, causing perhaps as many as 132,000 injuries yearly.

A similar list from the AAOS ranked children’s summer sports and their associated injury rates. The specific sports and their yearly injury rates were basketball (1,066,004), bicycling (832,775), baseball/softball (211,646), swimming (117,889), volleyball (92,409), inline skating (82,903) and tennis (20,514).

Skateboarding is also a potential risk. A retrospective study over a five-year period in the United Kingdom uncovered a host of skateboarding injuries. Victims were

mostly males under the age of 15 years, with the most common injury being a fracture of the upper limb. A California study of skatepark injuries estimated that the average time lost from school and work per injury was 1.1 and 5.5 days, respectively, with estimated medical costs and lost wages totaling $3,167.

There are so many sports related injuries that an entire field of medicine, called sports medicine, has been created to deal with them.

Some of the most commonly occurring injuries seem to be ankle and knee related injuries. Many people have twisted or sprained an ankle at one time or another, but beyond a simple sprain, Achilles tendon injuries can be severe and require surgery and/or physical therapy. Knee related injuries follow closely behind ankle injuries. Being the largest joint in the body, and bearing the brunt of impact when running or jumping—along with the constant f lexing and extending of walking or bicycling—the knee takes a lot of punishment all summer long. All of this activity wears on the joint, often causing inf lammation. This is usually minor and can be remedied with an ice pack and ibuprofen, but the more severe injuries may require evaluation by an orthopedist and result in surgery or rehabilitation.

Baseball and tennis often result in elbow injuries.

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is an inf lammation with soreness and pain on the outside of the upper arm near the elbow. Repetitive microscopic tears in the tendon located there cause the injury. Although it is called tennis elbow, you don’t have to play tennis to suffer this ailment. Repetitive motion of the arm may cause it. Painters and plumbers, carpenters swinging a hammer, butchers or even an office worker on a keyboard all day may suffer from this.

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Sports Dr.

Seven Seven Tips Tips for for

Summer Fitness Summer Fitness 1. Year-round maintenance. Ideally, athletes of all levels won’t only stay active in the warmer months. During the winter, hit the gym or walk an indoor mall to keep up your fitness levels.

Any regular efforts will make a big difference when activity levels dramatically increase for the summer since your body won’t be starting “cold.”

2. Warm-up and stretch. Stretching before a workout or sport is a good idea for anyone but particularly those who haven’t been active for a while. For those planning to be involved in an especially rigorous event, begin warming up a week in advance by including some cardio with the stretches.

3. Know your limits. As people get older, their bodies simply aren’t capable of what they once were. This is particularly true if they’ve taken off the winter months from physical fitness.

Start out slow and build up endurance. Take a few power walks, move into jogging and slowly increase the pace and distance.

4. Treat old injuries. Putting off a sports injury issue because it just didn’t seem too bad? Well it could be getting worse without you even realizing it. Getting back into a sport may aggravate problems, as well. Don’t delay; see a sports medicine doctor to get the body in working condition before attempting any strenuous activity.

5. Hydrate. Although the elderly and young are most susceptible to extreme heat, everyone should stay hydrated when involved in an outdoor sport during the summer months. Drink lots of water beforehand and compensate for lost levels of electrolytes during the longer exercise sessions by drinking a sports drink. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages before the activity as they increase the rate of dehydration.

6. Wear a helmet. Brain injuries cannot only be season ending, they can be life-altering. If a person is skateboarding, bicycling or rollerblading, strap on a helmet to prevent head injuries. Helmets should be a comfortable fit, as low on the head as possible, and stable enough to support hard impacts.

7. If you can’t stand the heat… Check the weather before exercising outdoors. If the heat or humidity is too high then stay indoors. Dawn and dusk are the best times of the day to exercise outdoors. Most websites and weather reports include information about the heat index and pollen counts. Pay attention!

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even then there are impact injuries. Broken bones are not uncommon in football.

Skateboarding probably sends more young people to the emergency room than any other sport. Many skateboarders do not wear the proper protective gear that could prevent injury from a simple fall, and without the gear a simple fall can result in injury severe enough to require a visit to the emergency room or orthopedist.

Conditioning for Summer Sports If your winter workouts consisted mainly of sprints to and from the refrigerator during commercials, don’t plan on returning to your favorite sport in the same condition you left in last year— or more importantly, don’t try to. Too much activity too soon and you might be enjoying the season on the sidelines as a spectator. Instead, ease into your activity at a comfortable level and gradually increase the duration and intensity over a period of four to six weeks. Try starting with 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise three days a week, eventually working up to 40-45 minutes four to five days a week. Starting slowly helps you build endurance and allows your body to adjust to the new stresses put on it.

Safety Equipment Real athletes don’t wear protective equipment, right? Wrong! Everyone needs protective gear—no exceptions. Helmets are important insurance against head and neck injuries when your summer sports include bike riding, inline skating, baseball, horseback riding and skateboarding. Bottom line, if your head is in danger of being struck or if there is a chance you might fall at a high rate of speed, you should wear a helmet.

However, keep in mind that helmets prevent cuts and fractures, not concussions. If you suspect a concussion, seek medical attention immediately whether you were wearing a helmet or not. Safety experts also recommend practicing how to fall.

Avoid the tendency to tense up and stretch your arms out to break a fall. Instead, relax as much as possible and roll with the fall. Don’t forget wrist guards, elbow protectors, kneepads, lifejackets and mouthpieces when appropriate. As for sunscreen, aim for a SPF of 15 or higher and reapply as needed.

Beat the Heat It doesn’t matter if you’re a weekend warrior

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or a seasoned pro, when the thermometer starts to creep above 90 degrees you’re putting yourself at risk for heatrelated illnesses. Fluid replenishment before, during and after your activity is essential. Always consume more water than you think you need, and don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink. When possible, don’t plan sporting events between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (the hottest times of the day) and wear light colored, well ventilated, loose-fitting clothing. Never underestimate the importance of shade.

Before you start playing outside, make sure shady rest spots are available nearby; if not, bring your own umbrella or tarp to rest under.

Your body can generate 15-20 times the amount of heat it normally produces with hard physical work. Not only should

you be aware of the signals your body sends as it begins to heat up, you need to act accordingly. Stop all activity and call a doctor if you develop a headache, lose coordination, feel dizzy, develop muscle cramps, stop sweating or begin to feel nauseous. All could be signs of heat-related illnesses. Know when to quit playing. Common sense goes a long way in preventing heat-related illnesses.

When a sports-related injury does occur, make an appointment with your physician before medicating yourself.

Doing so allows a trained professional to rule out serious problems such as a fracture or dislocation. It also assures you that, in many cases, the problem is a simple sprain, strain or other self-treatable condition. Until you get to the doctor, you may use over-the-counter medica-

tions, cold therapy (for the first 48-72 hours), heat therapy (only after 72 hours have passed) and other nonprescription products.

Enjoy the warm weather and all the opportunities it provides for outdoor activities. Just be sure to keep safety in mind and take the necessary precautions needed for a safe and healthy summer.

After all, fun in the summer sun only applies if you are free of injuries!

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

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Captivating

Croatia

Quickly becoming known as the new Tuscany, the up-and-coming destination of Istria, Croatia is made to order for sophisticated travelers seeking spectacular sights, first-class wining and dining, and luxurious surroundings.

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fter the long journey—a seven-hour f light from Newark to Venice followed by a three-hour drive to our destination of Istria, Croatia—I was tired, grouchy, and anxious to get to my hotel and settle in. But when my fellow travelers and I finally arrived at Hotel Monte Mulini our moods instantaneously lightened.

Situated on the stunning Adriatic Coast, Hotel Monte Mulini was definitely worth the time and trouble to get there. The lovely hotel, only about a 15-minute walk into town, sits atop a hillside overlooking a small bay and majestic sea views. It offers several popular restaurants, including the famed Wine Vault, not to mention an ultra luxurious spa.

Boasting Croatia’s most extensive wine collection (over 500 labels), the Wine Vault is conveniently located within the unique “Cellar Level” of Hotel Monte Mulini. One room in particular, known for the chef’s tasting dinners, captivates all who enter. Many famed chefs, Anthony Bourdain, for one, have left entertaining comments and doodles on the walls of this jewel-shaped room.

After a delightful dinner, I got my first true chance to explore the hotel. An open-air lobby is filled with light from the windows of the four stories that grace the entire back wall. With a tranquil pace and serene atmosphere, Monte Mulini has a certain romanticism about it that simply cannot be conveyed by the written word.

The spacious rooms, with warm color schemes and large marble bathrooms that overlook the pool and sea beyond, make it hard not to fall in love with this place from the moment you open the door to your room.

As the sun rose over Croa-

Escapes tia the next morning, I felt refreshed and ready for a full day of Istrian exploration.

A delightful morning repast further fueled my energy and enthusiasm. Breakfast at the hotel consisted of a wide array of fresh fruits, made-to-order omelets, and the best croissants I’ve had beyond Paris—all while overlooking the pool.

I began my adventure beyond the hotel’s walls in a distinctly not-yourtypical-sightseeing manner. Donning a raincoat and hunter boots graciously provided by my guide, I began winding my way through the misty Istrian forest of Motovun. I was on a hunt.

For what, you may ask? Well, for some of the most delicious truff le in the world. Following a pack of well-trained, truff le-sniffing canines, my companions and I searched out a patch of truff les.

Once the dogs had done their job of pointing us towards the tasty treasure our job was to outrace them to the spot — or else risk the dogs enjoying a pricey lunch!

Our guide found the first truff le. A type of fungus, it was small, round and black in appearance; its earthy aroma captivated us. Later we learned that this little ’shroom was worth about $100!

The largest truff le ever found here actually found its way into the Guinness Book of World Records. At a hefty 2.8 pounds, you can just imagine its worth.

The lucky find was made by Giancarlo Zigante, proprietor of Zigante Restaurant, which is just a short distance away in town. (If you want to enjoy Zigante for yourself, Monte Mulini’s extraordinary concierge service can arrange transport and reservations.)

Not surprisingly, the menu abounds with touches of truff le. My newly made friends (we bonded on the hunt) and I enjoyed a five-course meal consisting of sheep cheese with black truff le, pasta with white truff le sauce (and shaved truff le atop), beef with grilled mushrooms and mashed potatoes (with a healthy topping of more shaved black truff le), all followed by a white truff le gelato for dessert. This culinary feast, along

with a perfectly complementary wine program, left us all feeling pleasantly satisfied and mellow.

That feeling of contentment and luxurious ease exemplifies life in and around Istria. You may be having the worst day ever, but it’s hard to remain angry or stressed when contemplating the spectacular views that surround you everywhere you turn.

The next day I got to experience the spectacular beauty all around me. A batana, a small local fishing boat, rowed me around the breathtakingly beautiful peninsula before dropping me off by the Church of St. Euphemia. After a quick climb to the top of the church’s steeple, visitors are privileged to take in some of the most panoramic views of the city of Rovinj.

Following our visit to the church, we stopped for lunch at Kantinon. Samplings of ham, duck sausage and charcuterie filled my plate, which I enjoyed with a refreshing glass of prosecco. As for my fellow diners, they could not stop complimenting the beef and gnocchi dish they had ordered.

After lunch, we strolled through the picturesque village. White limestone steps wind their way through the steep streets towards the market square. It’s a scene straight out of the movies. The market, a notable district for artists to sell their wares, is also lined with cafes and restaurants.

And speaking of restaurants, when staying in Istria, you must book a dinner at Lanterna Fish Restaurant. Board a ferry, located just a short walk from the hotel, and be whisked away to a medieval castle to dine on the Adriatic’s freshest catches. Definitely a must-do!

Another noteworthy tourist attraction is Hotel Lone, Hotel Monte Mulini’s sister hotel. Located just a stone’s throw from Monte Mulini, Lone makes its own distinct mark on any guest who may venture through its welcoming doors. Exuding a hipper, younger vibe, Lone’s white wavy exterior walls and large four-story high Continued on pg. 110

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sculpture made me feel like I was in the Guggenheim.

Adhering to the highest quality of hospitality, both the five-star Monte Mulini and Lone are owned by Maistra Hotels and Resorts, Croatia’s leading hotel company and the city of Rovinj’s number one employer.

Like Monte Mulini, Hotel Lone also boasts several bars, restaurants and a spa. In keeping with its younger, bolder ambience, Lone also has a nightclub. A mecca for the see-and-be-seen crowd, Hotel Lone’s atmosphere is electric with beautiful people from all over the world mingling and playing throughout the

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property’s lavish grounds, which thrive with lush pools and gardens.

Seeking to soak in as much as possible of Hotel Lone’s social—and gastronomic—scene, I ate both lunch and dinner at Restaurant “L” several times during my stay. The chef there prides herself on using only fresh seasonal ingredients, and it showed. How could I keep from coming back for more when tempted by dishes such as porcini carpaccio, a chestnut cream soup with sautéed chanterelles, and a perfectly cooked mushroom risotto with lamb confit and pumpkin?

And the chocolate ravioli with cardamom mousse and chocolate croutons was

the ultimate end to a delicious meal.

The menu’s diversity extends to the variety of rooms on the property. Mine was referred to as a “Jazz” room. The interior boasted the most modern adornments and high-tech amenities. My private terrace, complete with plunge pool, was perfect for a nightcap après a day of truff le hunting.

With the area’s bountiful harvest offerings still on my mind, I decided to take a trip to Chiavalon, which is just a 20-minute drive from Lone. Streets lined with olive groves led me to the place where a local family—producing its products under the label of Chiavalon Olive

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Oil—has created some of the world’s best olive oils. (Even their packaging has won design awards.) Proving why it’s the largest export in Croatia, the olive oil is delectable, and is only available in some of the most upscale restaurants in the United States.

From there, I headed over to Bale.

With a population that’s 30% Italian, the city has a lot of Italian cultural inf luences, with the Italian government clearly playing an active role in the community.

Just recently, for instance, they completed restoration work on Castle Brembo.

After six years and $6 million, the project brought back to vibrant life the beautiful 16th century frescoes that adorn the building throughout. Now, the newly restored building is used as a meeting hall and community center for many of the city’s Italian community members.

Also in Bale (called Vale by the Italian community) is the Church of St. Mary, which holds the sarcophagus of Saint Julian and, every May 1st, hosts a festival to

celebrate its patron saint. Further down along the centuries’ old cobblestone road is the Church of the Holy Spirit. One of the world’s oldest, the tiny church features a wondrous slate roof that encapsulates a small gathering area with paintings of gothic Bible stories on the ceiling.

Other town highlights include a dinosaur museum, which is not far from the site where one of the oldest dinosaur fossils was found. Home to the infamous Giacomo Casanova, Bale also has one hotel, Hotel La Grisa, for those hoping to perhaps channel the amorous exploits of Casanova himself.

For dinner I headed to Meneghetti Winery Restaurant and Hotel. The premier wine producer in Croatia, Meneghetti is renowned for its crisp dry white wine known as Malavazjiia. Mr. Gorin, proprietor of the winery and restaurant, bought the land 20 years ago, after it had been vacant for more than 100 years. The incredible property is now managed by Relais & Châteaux, an as-

sociation of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs. The main house dates back to 1853. As I toured through the equally impressive vineyards, presses and wine cellar, I was totally charmed by everything I saw and sampled. Our meal was outstandingly paired with the finest wines the property had to offer. For my next trip to Croatia, this will definitely be a spot I would stay at for a few days.

It’s also a great place for a destination wedding!

Istria is definitely an up-and-coming destination for those with sophisticated tastes. In many ways, it can be called the new Tuscany. If you’re able to visit, the best times to go are during the spring, early summer or very early autumn. If you’re looking for luxury in a private, warm setting, look no further than Istria, Croatia. It doesn’t hurt that it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world, either.

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Ferrari

FF

An Italian Exotic Like No Other

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ypically, a Ferrari is the type of car that is low slung, has an evocative and slinky design, has a tremendous exhaust note and is a testament to the company’s history in motorsport. As the automotive landscape has evolved through technology and consumers’ desire to have a car that can be used for a variety of purposes, we’ve started to see a shift in automotive offerings.

Practicality is in.

Though Ferrari’s history of two-door, front-engined V12 coupes is incredibly rich, one area the prancing horse hasn’t exactly conquered is the grand touring market with 2+2 seating. While there have been gorgeous predecessors, like the 456M, there have also been less than stellar examples, like the 400. And one particular issue with Ferrari’s four-seater GTs is that their value depreciates significantly after several years on the market.

This neatly brings us to our subject: the Ferrari FF. Sporting a provocative design, it’s a mix of traditional and new age styling elements. That’s the direction the storied automaker has taken in recent years. It will never forget its legacy. However, the cars are at the cutting edge of automotive technological advancement whether it comes down to design or the actual mechanics.

Dynamic Design

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attention is the vehicle’s controversial hatchback design.

While some have chastised this practical feature, I think these naysayers aren’t looking close enough. That’s because you’ll find hints of old-school Ferrari with its wide-mouth front grille and the gorgeous bone line that runs from the front fender, into the door handle and f lares out over the rear fender. Plus, if you’ve never owned a vehicle with a hatch, you’ve never experienced the ease of use whether you’re shopping for groceries or hitting the slopes for a weekend of skiing.

Once you get behind the wheel though, you’ll quickly forget any misgivings about the exterior. That’s because the FF’s interior is not what you may expect in a Ferrari. Years ago when I was in a Ferrari F355, the entire cockpit felt a bit kit car-ish and as though it had been put together on a Friday.

The FF, however, is more like a Bentley with a strong whiff of luxury. Everywhere you look there’s a leather-trimmed surface that has gorgeous stitching and seams that look as though it could have been done easier but the leatherworkers decided to have a bit of fun and create a meandering line. And while my

test car had a splash of carbon fiber here and there to remind you it has performance intentions, the leather was soft and durable like that of a high-end piece of luggage. Extra style points were given to the Italians for the clever use of Alcantara to make the seats and door panels pop a bit more, and the heavy duty metal bits that add masculinity to the cabin.

A controversial element of the latest Ferraris is that all of the controls you typically find on stalks behind the steering wheel are now on the steering wheel. Essentially, the folks in Maranello took some inspiration from Formula 1 racecars, which put as many controls on the steering wheel as possible. It’s a genius idea. Sure, it takes 20 minutes to stop reaching for where you think turn signals ought to be, but once muscle memory kicks in you’ll soon find it extraordinarily intuitive and you’ll curse every other car that’s been built with standard controls.

Being 6’8” and 275 pounds, I don’t always find it easy to fit into an exotic. But I had zero problems in the FF. When I had a six-foot passenger with me, I had him hop in the backseat to see if it was feasible for a journey, and it was. Even

more surprising was his insight: he felt the rear seat was more comfortable than the front. In a Rolls Royce I’d expect to hear that, not in a 2+2 Ferrari.

Almost Perfect

I have only two nitpick points about the FF’s interior space. First, the head unit for the infotainment display is lifted from the Chrysler parts bin. This is not necessarily a bad thing because the system’s software works well. However, it’s just something that will need an update as in-car systems have progressed significantly since this iteration. If you take a look at the latest Ferrari model, the California T, you’ll see there’s a new infotainment display. Second, headroom is a bit tight, even for my six-foot friend. The good news is that the engineers in Maranello made sure that passengers don’t feel claustrophobic as you can option the FF with a full glass roof.

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really care about driving. And, my, oh my, do we have a specimen here.

Made for Speed

Equipped with a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 motor, the FF produces about 650 horsepower and just over 500 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to Ferrari’s firstever application of an all-wheel drive system in a road-going car, gaining traction isn’t a problem from a standstill. You’ll quickly realize this as you rocket off to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with the FF’s V12 symphony in full swing. And with AWD, you can put the FF on winter tires—like on my test car—and use it in the snow.

Though it’s considered a heavyweight by Ferrari standards—weighing in at nearly 4,000 pounds—it’s light compared to the luxury 2+2 competitive set.

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cise. If you find yourself working the needle past the 6,000 mark, you feel as though you’re Fernando Alonso competing in a Formula 1 race. Next, Ferrari deserves a lot of credit for implementing a dual-clutch transmission that shifts without hesitation or jarring passengers. Not only does it shift gears with incredible quickness, but it also is so well tuned that occupants don’t notice. This can’t be said of other high-performance autos with dual-clutch gearboxes that are sharp and brutal. Lastly, it is really hard to beat the sound of a Ferrari V12 operating at wideopen throttle. Yet what surprised me are the other working mechanical noises you hear in the cabin. I don’t know what parts were operating and, frankly, I don’t care. I just know it all sounded lovely.

The third point I made about the transmission really speaks to the nature of the FF. Although I could write endlessly about how its steering is literally perfect and how its quick steering rack makes the FF feel as nimble as a vehicle weighing less than 3,000 pounds, the

real beauty is in how the company’s engineers made this a vehicle that’s comfortable to be in. It may be equipped with 20-inch wheels and a hardcore suspension, but it rides even more comfortable than the Bentleys I’ve piloted. Even when you dial up all the settings, it’s easily the most comfortable auto I’ve been in with over 500 horsepower.

Essentially, the FF does the impossible. Not only was I sold on the controversial look, but every time I got behind the wheel I would be amazed at the car’s ability. Usually I hate surprises, but I could get used to them if they were always as good as those of the FF. I never thought I’d say it but Ferrari has made a car that’s essentially a Swiss Army knife. It can do it all. The FF is a supercar when you want it to be and can serve as a grocery getter in treacherous snow conditions. Simply put, if you drive the FF you won’t want anything else.

Richard Posluszny is a freelance writer based in Bergen County.

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973-777-8340 // mightyquinnsbbq.com Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque, the award-winning BBQ joint first started in Brooklyn, has opened doors to its first New Jersey location on Route 3 in Clifton. Founded by the incredible team of Pitmaster Hugh Magnum, Christos Gourmos and Micha Magid, Mighty Quinn’s has exploded, opening six shops in the last two years across Brooklyn, Manhattan and now, glorious Jersey. Rumors continue to swirl that they will be opening even more joints in the Bergen County area soon.

Gourmos has taken the lead on bringing the tasty BBQ to New Jersey. “I was born and raised in New Jersey so bringing our style of barbeque to this market is something that I’ve been looking forward to since opening our f lagship location in the East Village last year,” he said. We can’t thank you enough, Christos.

Mighty Quinn’s menu features slow-smoked barbeque, side dishes and American craft beers. The barbeque portion merges two of the BBQ-style titans—Texas and the Carolinas. The all-natural meats— including brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, chicken and even the must-try Brontosaurus Rib—are cooked for hours to a perfect tenderness. Get on line at the chipotle-style restaurant and prepare your taste buds for pure happiness.

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Stickey’s BBQ 321 Broadway, Hillsdale

201-664-4227 // stickeysbbq.com If it weren’t for the coming of Summer, we probably wouldn’t have included two BBQ joints. But when the sun starts shining and the temperature rises, there’s nothing like a good ole’ rack of ribs.

Pit-certified owner Larry Hage, who may look familiar to some who used to frequent Stickey’s old joint in Teaneck about a decade ago, has made his return to Bergen County in grand style. His new barn-motif digs, a BYOB with approximately 90 seats, are primed to serve up Larry’s Texas Style BBQ to the masses, all starting with his 700-lb. smoker burning white oak and cherry wood.

Hage smokes and cures his meats for up to 16 hours, and all the finishing will be done out in the dining room, from Stickey’s custom built open pit, for all to see.

Since nowadays dining is (almost) as much about the experience as it is about the food, Hage doesn’t disappoint when it comes to presentation.

The menu’s got all the traditional items you’d expect to see at a BBQ joint, including brisket, pork, wings and the must-have Texas chili dog. Of course, there also are some less traditional BBQ items such as turkey and ham, and Hage’s four signature Stickey’s sauces make everything that much more delicious. If you have room for dessert, then you must try something deep-fried, such as Oreos, a Snicker’s Bar or sugar apple fritters.

Callahan’s Food Truck Location: Mobile

callahanshotdogs.com When Boozy Burbs first broke this story, Bergen County collectively buzzed about it for days. Enjoying one of Bergen County’s greatest cult followings, Callahan’s, the legendary hot dog purveyor, now has something you can literally follow.

Daniel DeMiglio, the grandson of Callahan’s founder, Leonard “Artie” Castranni, was raised on Callahan’s hot dogs, and is excited to bring the brand back in exciting, mobile form.

Die-hard fans should be excited to know that everything about the Callahan’s experience is going to remain the same.

According to DeMiglio, he’ll be using all of his grandfather’s tried and true recipes. After closing doors on their last brick and mortar shop a few years back, DeMiglio has been able to get back in touch with many of Callahan’s original vendors; he promises that everything, from the dogs to the fries, will have the same prime quality and great taste they were rightly known for.

Their grand opening unveiling is planned for June at the Fort Lee Music and Arts Festival, but before that, there is still a chance to catch up with the Callahan’s food truck and bite down on a delicious dog. Through their website, Facebook and Twitter, people can stay in touch and know of the truck’s whereabouts. Welcome back, Callahan’s!

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Joyce Chinese Cuisine 478 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge 201-261-2808 // joycechinese.com

Recently opened at the end of April, Joyce Chinese Cuisine is poised to be one of Bergen County’s first forays into authentic Szechuan-style food. Owner Leo Le felt that people craving the spicier, less saucy style cuisine had no place to go to find it around here (unless it involved trekking across the bridge into Manhattan).

While his wife already operates a takeout spot in Fort Lee going under the same name, Le and his wife knew it was fine time that Bergen County’s adventurous palettes received an authentic dine-in Chinese restaurant of its own. And that’s precisely what they offered, centrally located right on Kinderkamack Road in River Edge. Le brought Chef Zhao, who has worked in several Szechuan kitchens in Manhattan and Philly, across the Hudson, adding a credibility many Chinese restaurants here lack.

Although the menu may have many unfamiliar options, as well as three different levels of spiciness, there will still be many of the standard American Chinese dishes we have grown to love. The 2000-square foot restaurant, with approximately 110 seats, will be BYOB and open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

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Ranchero Cantina, an upscale Tex-Mex restaurant, is headed for the spot most recently held by Gregory T’s along Kinderkamack Road in Emerson. The newly renovated, 250-seat restaurant will feature two bars and two dining rooms: The Cantina & The Ranch.

The Cantina features rustic tables with oversized chairs, highback booths and a large square bar boasting six f lat-screen TVs and serving Mexican favorites like their signature margaritas, red and white sangrias, ice-cold cervezas and a wide array of tequilas. Their back room (The Ranch; also their private party room) is familyfriendly with an expansive kids menu and the charming “Texas hospitality” we’ve all heard of. It also features a bar, tucked in the back, for unwinding with a favorite beverage (or two).

The menu will contain both Texan and Mexican cuisine. The Texas side will include thick-cut steaks that are grilled on an open f lame, chili con carne and Texas BBQ. The ’cue will all be smoked in-house and seasoned with their special BBQ sauce and rub, which they’ve dubbed “RC Que”.

The Mexican fare will feature traditional sauces like their mole and salsa verde, their own versions of Al Pastor, Chicken Tinga and a selection of classic Mexican specialties.

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It’s not your ordinary Italian restaurant

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ou could probably make the claim with supreme confidence that North Jersey is the Italian restaurant capital of the world. However, unfortunately we could also claim that for every two great ones, there are probably five or six getting by just on the fact that we do love our Italian food. When Carlo Carbonaro and Robert Vicari opened Bottagra Restaurant in 2008 they knew the menu had to defy those North Jersey norms. What diners were left with was extraordinarily unique and delicious Italian cuisine.

Before Carlo and Rob began their culinary journey together, they each had some practice at places of their own. Carlo was the proud chef and owner of Café Arugula in South Orange, while Rob was whipping up his own menu at Vicario’s Market Gourmet in Elmwood Park. When it came time for the pair to join forces, they knew their unique partnership would lead to a culinary powerhouse.

When they moved into 80 Wagaraw Road in Hawthorne, the former site of the famed Scordato’s Restaurant, they immediately began offering unique dishes, the kinds of things you’d only see on Top Chef.

Situated within an 18th century homestead, the restaurant’s exterior facade ref lects historic charm. Step inside, however, and you’re transported to a contemporary New York City style, with plush booths and many comfortable dining areas. An always buzzing bar adds to the feeling that, no matter the evening, Bottagra is the place to be.

Delighting in serving up many dishes originating from Northern and Southern Italy, Carlo and Rob like to describe their fare as Italian with “modern Mediterranean f lair.” Yet you rarely see what we typically think of as traditional Italian items, and that is because Rob and Carlo almost always put a delectable signature touch to every plate that leaves the kitchen.

While many restaurants do offer specials, they usually become as stale as the menu itself. The same cannot be said about Bottagra. Carlo and Rob’s unique partnership has allowed them both to feed off each other creatively, creating a healthy competition that benefits Bottagra patrons.

The menu and list of specials—expertly recited by your server—are always expansive, leaving you pondering what to order from among the many delicious and tempting choices. But that’s always a good problem to have.

“A lot of people order the specials here, but they still come back another time to have something they wanted from the regular menu,” Rob says. “The

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Tastings problem with that is, then they hear the new specials and want something from there, so I guess they’ll have to come back again!”

By cultivating this sense of novelty and excitement Rob and Carlo—two young guys still seeking to prove themselves every day—have succeeded in establishing Bottagra as one of the most popular restaurants for Bergenites; this despite the fact that, as Rob will remind you, the restaurant isn’t “actually in Bergen County.” But that’s a moot point when you walk in and see the many familiar faces of your Bergen County friends.

Besides sampling the raw bar stocked full of fresh oysters, clams, shrimp and crabmeat, we recommend that you start with the Bottagra Antipasto. Italian Salumi, which features a selection of cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, Tuscan beans and artichokes, will give you the feeling that you’re dining on a balcony overlooking an Italian olive orchard basked in golden sunshine. And that’s just the beginning.

Although we tend to shy away from pasta these days, it’s hard to refuse Bottagra’s offerings. Its pastas, made fresh in house, prove the stuff you’ve been ordering from that takeout place near your house just doesn’t make the cut; Bottagra pasta is what pasta is truly meant to taste like. For instance, take one of the restaurant’s signature dishes, the Spaghetti Bottagra. For those who aren’t familiar, “Bottagra,” or the original Botargo, is a Mediterranean delicacy of cured tuna or mullet roe lightly salted, pressed and sun-dried. A tradition kept alive by Sardinian fishermen, Carlo & Rob’s Spaghetti Bottagra uses thick-cut spaghetti, cooked al dente, then served with shavings of tuna bottagra, sun-dried tomato, garlic, oil and toasted bread crumbs.

If you’re looking to explore further, try the Black Squid Ink Linguini. The black linguini may seem off-putting to some, but your taste buds will thank you once you dig your fork into this pasta laden with shrimp, crabmeat, asparagus, grape tomatoes, garlic, wine and basil.

At Bottagra, Rob likes to remind customers that pretty much anything is possible. They offer whole-wheat pasta, faro and gluten-free pasta; all pasta dishes are available as half orders as appetizers, just in case you really do want to try everything on the menu.

Of course, if you’re fortunate enough to walk into Bottagra on a day when they have one of the many octopus offerings on the menu, it’s nearly impossible to say no. Although the look may scare away the squeamish, we noticed many people delightfully cutting into the grilled octopus tentacle served with fennel and f lavorful teardrop tomatoes, which are almost as distinctive to Bottagra as the octopus on the dish.

From appetizers to desserts, the options are plentiful. You and a party of nine of your friends would be hard pressed to find something not to love. And Bottagra’s unique cocktail list and the bartender’s knowledge of everything on the many shelves allow diners to always leave just a tad bit happier than when they Continued on pg. 124

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came in.

Speaking of parties, Bottagra has become known as one of the only places in New Jersey to rival the NYC brunch.

One Sunday afternoon a month, except during the summer, groups of beautiful men and women descend on Bottagra to have a party worthy of Lavo. If you haven’t been there, it’s hard to explain.

If you have, you know you leave speechlessly in awe.

On an off-day Monday, however, there are no telltale remains of the party that took place Sunday, and all is back to normal business. And herein is another sign of the strength of Rob and Carlo; their youth and vigor allow them to do just about anything, with no request being too big or too crazy. You want something, they make it happen.

Just ask their good friend Ralph Lauretta of Sal Lauretta for Men in Midland Park. When he needed a place to hold his inaugural Behind the Seams Fashion & Fundraising event, he looked no further than Bottagra. Five years later, the fashion show has grown so large that now a tent graces the outside parking lot at 80 Wagaraw Road, filled with a fashion runway and many exciting auction items and vendors. Inside, Rob and Carlo prepare dinner for upwards of 200 people, with smiles on their faces and no beads of sweat.

It’s often hard to tell whether a chef’s dream restaurant ever lives up to reality, but with Carlo Carbonaro and Robert Vicari it’s pretty clear that Bottagra Restaurant is exactly what they envisioned. A place known not only for its food, it also has a youthful exuberance.

There’s not a day when Carlo or Rob aren’t greeting every person who walks through their doors, because what’s a great neighborhood restaurant without the authentic neighborhood feel? If nothing else, Carlo and Rob’s success has shown us one thing—there can never be too many cooks in the kitchen.

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

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

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

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

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

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Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445

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

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

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

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

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

Blind Boar Barbeque 595 Broadway, Norwood, 201-784-6900

Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack- 201- 9389

Boom Burger 375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-843-2666

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale, 201-391-9356

East Coast Burger 75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0227

The Bouwerie 83 Dewolf Road, Old Tappan, 201-564-7939

Emerson Hotel 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Brady’s at the Station 5-7 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748

Esposito’s Park Café 790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441

Bonefish Grille 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355

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

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

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

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

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

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

Park Bistro 700 Palisadium Drive, Cliffside Park, 201-366-4047

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

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

Joe’s American Bar & Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858 The Kitchen 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-4570

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

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

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

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

Lakeside Grille & Bar 41 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-0009

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

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

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

Mason Jar 221 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302 MK Valencia 228 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-373-0228 Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626 Noah’s Ark (Kosher) 493 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-1200 Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

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

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

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

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

Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112 Ridgewood Fare 26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, 201-857-8400

Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660 Rosario’s Trattoria 29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335 Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-291-1920

Ruby Tuesday Route 4 & 17, Paramus, 201-909-0886 Rutherford Pancake House 40 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-340-4171 Sal’s Good Eats 80 Green St., Teterboro, 201-375-4949 Session Bistro 245 Maywood Ave., Maywood, 201-880-7810 Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001 Smith Brothers Saloon 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-8111

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

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

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

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Chinese

Don Chun Hong 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220 Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811 Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515 Mr. Wok & Sushi 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-3969 Petite Soo Chow 607 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park 201-313-1666 P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Continental Cuisine

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

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

Continental/American

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

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Continental/ French

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

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

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

Madeleine’s Petite Paris 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 Saddle River Inn 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/ Italian

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

Cuban

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

Eclectic Contemporary

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

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

Café Matisse (BYO) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995 The Dog and Cask 55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park, 201-845-5101 GW Grill 2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440 Natalie’s 16-18 South Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-7887

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

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

Fondue

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

French

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

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

Greek

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

Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113 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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Santorini Taverna 2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055 Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

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

Indian

BHOJ 430 Market St., Elmwood Park, 201-797-6800 Brick Lane Curry House 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311 Mantra 275 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-342-8868

Biggie’s Salad

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Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060

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

Irish

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

Italian

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

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

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

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

Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551

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Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road, Lyndehurst, 201-939-1922 Anthony Franco’s 556 Route 17 North, Paramus, 201-447-3999

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

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

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

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

Bel Posto 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750

430 Route 17 S. Carlstadt, NJ 201.933.4000

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Rest. Guide Continued from pg. 131 Bella Campania 456 Broadway, Hillsdale 201-666-7700 Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

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

Bensi 387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale, 201-722-8881 459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525 11-35 River Rd., North Arlington, 201-246-0100 700 Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, 201-225-0080

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000

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

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

Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Due 18 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-32332 Fontana Di Trevi 248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 201-242-9040 Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza 206 Route 46, Elmwood Park, 201-797-7551 Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joseph’s Ristorante 190 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-928-3782 Kinchley’s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777 La Bottega 14 Oak St., 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., 201-444-5520 La Cambusa 517 River Drive, Garfield, 973-272-8739 La Lanterna 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5520 La Piazza 29 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-447-5111 La Vecchia Napoli 2 Hillard Ave., Edgewater, 201-941-6799 Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Luka’s BYO 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

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

Osso Buco 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600 Osteria La Fiamma 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-389-6400

Papa Razzi Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-0990

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Pasta E Pollo 13 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-8410 Portobello 155 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990 Portofino’s Caffe 312 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, 973-949-5520 Puzo’s Family Restaurant 4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288

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

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

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

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

Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Continued on pg. 134

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Restaurant Guide Continued from pg. 133 Sergio’s Missione 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545 Sicilian Sun 604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3491 Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155

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

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

Tomaso’s 163 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-941-3000 Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Lane, Oakland, 201-337-0813 Valentino’s 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2230

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

Bushido Bar and Restaurant 671 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park 201-941-6600 Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Daruma 45 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-567-9600 Gen 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988

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

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

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

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

Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088 Masa Sushi & Grill 81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale 201-934-6616

Italian/French

Matsu Sushi & Grill 140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-930-1896

Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811

Japanese

Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn- 201-398-9882

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

Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086 Yamagata 1636 Palisade’s Ave., Fort Lee, 201-585-0469

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Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522 Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House 193 Route 17, Hasbrouck Heights- 201-288-2800

Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus, 201-880-6551

Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525 Sushi Cruise 725 River Road, Edgewater, 201-313-3611 Tani Sushi & Asian Grill 206 Rock Road, Glen Rock, 201-612-1188 44 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-7888

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

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

Korean

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

Latin

Rebecca’s Restaurant 236 Old River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808 Sabor 8809 River Rd., North Bergen, 201-943-6366

Restaurant Guide Mediterranean

Seafood

Europe Café & Grill 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-4444

Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South- Carlstadt, 201-933-4000

Mediterraneo 23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022

Legal Sea Foods Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201 843-8483

Samdan 178 Piermont Road, Cresskill- 201-816-7543

The Crab House 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311

Zendiggi Kebab House 228 Closter Dock Road, Mediterranean, 201-768-0644

Seafood Gourmet 103 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood, 201-843-8558

Mexican

Badlands Tacos 102 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201-818-2446

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Stable 20 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-1199

Spanish

Blue Moon Mexican Café 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331

Cinco de Mayo 2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780 Fiesta Hut 227 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-4338

El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123

Meson Madrid 343 Bergen Blvd. (Central Blvd.), Palisades Park, 201-947-1038

Segovia 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-6337

Steak Houses

Capital Grille Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-7040

Charlie Brown’s Steak House 203 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-767-6106 2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, 201-265-0403

Las Maravillas De Tulcingo 3 84 Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1980 Mexicali Blues Café 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, 201-833-0011

Sear House 411 Piermont Ave., Closter, 201-292-4612

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

Thai

Polish

ETC. Steakhouse (Kosher) 1409 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, 201-357-5677

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

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

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

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

Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463

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Rosa Mexicano The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100

CK’s Steak House Rt. 17S (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141

Tito’s Burritos 166 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-4619

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Heat Up Your Life January

February

March

Your new look will be what is heating up others taking a second look at you. You seem to have a new glow, which hasn’t been a part of your look lately. Maybe it’s new clothes, a different hairstyle, or going to the gym that is producing the positive change in you. Suddenly your phone will be ringing off the hook; keep your datebook handy because you will be getting lots of invites. Look for unusual invitations to places you may not expect.

Work changes involve office or personnel moves.

This will provide you with greater professional confidence, as well as creating better financial opportunities. On the personal front, a new coat of paint will give you a fresh new look at home.

Work can be demanding, but make sure you leave time for family and friends. Creating balance may be challenging, but you will accomplish it all.

Don’t forget to pat yourself on the back from time to time.

You may think others have pushed you aside. You will see others around you who made bad choices, which helps you understand you are not in such a bad place. Making some changes to your regular routine will allow you to see things from a new perspective. Relationships will heat up your life; just keep your eyes and heart open, and new things will come your way. Expect someone from your past to re-appear on the scene.

April

May

June

You do better in the warm; it brings out the best in you. You actually do better around warm and friendly people. Meditation or minutes of relaxation help you deal with stress and anxiety.

Take a simple walk; you may meet new friends.

Friends will heat up your life. You might even want to plan a trip to visit an old friend. When you feel overloaded, take a little time out for yourself, as it will do you good, as well as benefit others around you, too!

Let go of challenges; happiness and hope go a long way. Money matters are especially on the rise. Simple gestures from old friends change your outlook. Don’t dwell in the past; allow those in front of you to heat up your path. It’s time to let go of old feuds and look for the good in others. This will bring you satisfaction and joy. You may find yourself enjoying more time in the sunshine and this will heat up your mood.

An old friendship could heat up your life. Whether the experience is positive or negative will depend on you. Consider the bigger picture. Don’t be so conf licted over decisions. The right choice will come to you when you stop stressing and overthinking. Pay attention to the pit in your stomach, as it will help make a dream come true.

Good things are heading your way. Just keep in mind that you may have to take a second look at things from a new angle.

July

August

September

You feel free just from the weather change. You are actually happier in spring and summer months.

Life in general heats up because find yourself moving around more. Being an active participant brings magic and excitement. Consider upgrading that car of yours; it may be a good time to make the change. Take quick getaways. A trip to your favorite vacation spot is what you are craving now; time spent with family is just an extra bonus.

Although you may feel the need to voice your thoughts, please don’t get in the middle of the heat with others. This strategy simply won’t work out for you now. Instead, focus on finding the heat in your life in a good way. Be more open and try doing things you might not typically do. Take on a new adventure. Family members play a big part in your life right now; make sure you attend family functions, even if you aren’t feeling it.

Now that you’re not letting everyone get to you, you will be able to enjoy more and worry less. You have multiple admirers so use this newfound popularity to heat things up socially and romantically. Opportunity knocks and you will find yourself with extra cash in your pocket.

Spend it wisely. Maybe even put some away for a rainy day. Sometimes, planning is paramount, but don’t discount the positive aspects of occasional spontaneity, either.

October

November

December

Justice prevails! You should be feeling on top of the world because you are, and the warmer temperature definitely plays a part in lightening your outlook. Invitations will give you choices; make sure you accept them. Expect to be cleaning out closets and puttering around the house. Small changes in the home will freshen up the look, making you feel great about your surroundings and prompting you to do more entertaining.

Spring fever is in the air! Your life heats up with outside activities. Whether it involves enjoying a rigorous hike in the woods or some quiet time gardening in the sunshine, you thrive outdoors.

Although it may be tempting to find yourself daydreaming at work, stay focused on your goals.

You will be rewarded with a surprise, possibly a promotion or a raise. Enjoy some backyard barbeques; invite some friends and make it a party.

You are always putting others’ needs ahead of your own and you wind up with the sloppy leftovers.

Now is the time for you to focus on yourself!

What is it that makes you happy? Maybe it’s time to finally find time for that hobby of yours or to learn how to play golf. Whatever it is that you have been putting off, find the time for it now. You will find the heat in your life when you allow yourself permission to explore something you desire.

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

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Oh Happy Days!

O

k so it’s that time of the year. I started thinking about what to get Mom and Dad for their respective “holidays” (Yeah, Hallmark, I’m calling you out!), but as time gets closer, I still haven’t been able to think of anything. They have it all!

They’re old and can buy their own gifts. A macaroni necklace, my go-to favorite as a kid, just doesn’t seem to cut it these days.

What probably got in my way of thinking of what to do for them on their special days (the one besides their birthdays and their anniversary) was the celebration of all those other new made-up holidays that saw Mother’s and Father’s Day and were totally inspired, thinking “We could do that too!” Happy Grilled Cheese day, folks.

So what really happens? We only have 365 days in a year, so some people are starting to share their days, right? I know the going joke used to be that Earth Day shared a day with 4/20, the most

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epic Earth celebrating holiday there is.

Of course, I was clearly listening to the wrong people (it’s on 4/22). Whatever, my dealer is still a stand-up guy!

But now my smartass question of “When is son’s day?” actually has an answer. It’s this August. You can start thinking about what to get me now, Mom! When did all these holidays actually become celebrated? I do believe our mothers and fathers deserve a day. They did, after all, raise fine specimens. But our grandparents? They are getting the perks of Mother’s and Father’s Day already, and they still want more? Nana’s gettin’ greedy!

I’m not even sure Hallmark, those schemers, is behind it anymore. I blame the Internet for this travesty of making April 2nd anything more than simply…

April 2nd (aka National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day). What has gone wrong with the world? I sent a card last year and Mr. PB&J never even said thank you.

So this year, I’m going to start making holidays of my own, based arbitrarily on my moods. For obvious reasons, they will revolve mostly around the things I like.

Let’s say tacos. National Taco Day sounds great. We all go to the taco store and receive a free taco. Perfect! Oh wait, there already is a National Taco Day in October…

Hmmm… Maybe I can think of something more outlandish, yet still amazing.

How about espresso? Not quite as notable as coffee, but still enjoyed by select energy junkies. Damn, that’s already April 17th.

There must be something without a day!

Oh, well, until I think of one, I’ll just have to go back and figure out what to get good ole’ Ma and Pops for their special “holidays.” Suggestions are welcome; macaroni necklaces are not.

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

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