BC the Mag - Early Spring 2016

COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE

EARLY SPRING 2016

GETTING BACK TO OUR ROOTS SPRING AWAKENING

BC farms offer a bounty of natural goodness

The season’s freshest fashions

AOYAMA

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The beST dOcTOrS frOm The #1 hOSpiTal in new JerSey. Providing care right here in your community.

The hackensack University medical Group team brings together the country’s best primary and specialty doctors. we offer the latest innovations in diagnostic testing, therapeutic procedures and clinical research. we embody the concept of “patient-centered care” by developing personalized treatment plans to meet your needs. Our medical team treats the right patient, in the right place, at the right time. with offices conveniently located right in your community, our team is committed to delivering outstanding care to you and your loved ones. we look forward to caring for you and your family for years to come.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 PUBLISHERS SHARON & STEVEN GOLDSTEIN

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER BRANDON GOLDSTEIN

EDITOR NAYDA RONDON

DESIGN DIRECTOR DEANA IVORY

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES LINDA BARBA AMY SCHWARTZ

PHOTOGRAPHERS RICARDO RODO STEVEN GOLDSTEIN

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS LINDA BARBA BRANDON GOLDSTEIN DR. MICHAEL GROSS LOUISE B. HAFESH ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON SHARON KLEMPNER MEGAN MONTEMARANO RICHARD POSLUSZNY NAYDA RONDON JAMIE SPELLING JUDITH TURNER

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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER

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pring is in the air! I guess you could say it has been for some time, but when we saw the temperatures rising into the 60s during the last weeks in February, we really started feeling that those long winter days are far behind us.

With spring comes vibrant color, and with vibrant color comes vibrant fashion, and Spring 2016 has plenty of sexy looks that allow us to finally shed the fur shawl and start rocking some beautiful creams with splashes of color. Like the flowerbeds outside of our homes, we can now bloom again!

As we thaw, many of our children are experiencing some of the most heated times of their lives: the college admissions process.

So far, we haven’t been able to crack the code that allows us to understand who will be granted admission to our country’s many universities and who among our young minds will head home, open the mail and be utterly disappointed. Coping with your child’s pain may not be easy for you, but we offer insights on how to help get you get through it as a family.

Coping with the pain and complications of cancer are common threads uniting the caring individuals and groups comprising the teams of the Relay for Life of the Pascack Valley. They’re bonded together through the common kinship of defeating cancer. As one of the largest fundraising groups in the Northeast region, the RFLPV “family” is dedicated to raising the consciousness and commitment of an entire community. As the example of one brave young man’s fight with cancer proves, one life can and does matter. So imagine how much more can be accomplished when many lives are united in a common cause! Learn how the dedicated and determined volunteers of RFLPV are joining forces to help fight and rid the world of cancer.

As you drive through Bergen County, you’ll notice that many of the local farms you may have visited as children, or continued to buy fresh produce and flowers from well into adulthood, have now closed. Paradoxically, as we focus on nutrition and organic eating, we often overlook supporting the small farms that have preached this behavior for generations.

It’s time we get back to our roots and ensure that our children’s children will be able to take field trips to these farms and have the benefit of the same learning experiences we were afforded.

The sun is shining and our many downtowns are bustling once again. Spring is here! Let’s enjoy every second of it.

Sharon and Steven Goldstein

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EVENTS Happenings in the County

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ASK THE SPORTS DOCTOR Run for Your Life

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AUTO The Cadillac CTS-V: Supercar Power Wrapped in Luxury Sedan

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BC EATS All That’s New and Exciting on the Restaurant Scene

COLUMNS 62

WINE PICKS Exploring Spanish Wines

64 STYLE

Chic Products, Services, Etc. 88

LINDA’S LIST Best to Do, Buy, See, Etc.

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TASTINGS Aoyama Wyckoff

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BIRTHDAY SCOPES Lots in Store

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RESTAURANT GUIDE A Resource for Your Dining Pleasure

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LAST LAUGH There’s a Bot for That

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ART Andrea Kahn’s PetSpeak Art

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BERGEN COUNTY Getting Back to Our Roots

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FASHION Your Style Guide to Looking Great

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ESCAPES Off-Season Jersey Shore Escapes

FEATURES 34 CHARITY

Relay For Life of the Pascack Valley: Working to Rid the World

of Cancer

48 EDUCATION

An Open Letter to Parents:

Accepting Your Child’s College Rejection 56 RELATIONSHIPS

Collaborative Divorce

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Shine the Brightest Light

Andrea Kahn’s PetSpeak Art Creating works she calls “portrait-prints,” this ardent dog lover portrays and celebrates the special and unique bonds that exist between pets and their humans.

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Always My Heart

Artist Statement

My first spoken word was not “mama” or “dada” but “dog.” Animals spoke to me early in life, and my first memories are of drawing them and writing stories about each into their images.

The art I create now reflects that early connection to animals, art and words. Each piece is a pet portrait, which does not merely show what the animal looks like, but also speaks of the very unique life each pet shares with their human.

Each portrait begins with an in-depth interview with the pet owner. I learn about their lives together; where the pet sleeps, when and how the pet came into their lives, and ways the person’s life has been impacted by the pet. Pets often live longer than a decade, thus becoming a silent observer to all the changes in an owner’s life. I always ask each owner what music they love, and it is ONLY to their playlist that I listen, the entire time I work on their portrait. This tells me what really moves someone, and this art is created with that goal in mind.

I write an original phrase for each portrait, one that speaks to the life shared by pet and owner. The phrase is deeply meaningful and fits into the artwork stylistically.

I refer to my finished products as “portrait-prints,” because they blend traditional painting with cutting-edge modern print techniques. I consider it truly an honor to create portraits of the pets people treasure (in many cases, a memorial).

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Big in Japan

Each portrait is created via a uniquely modern process: 1. The interview: via phone, Skype or email I discuss the details of each animal’s life with their human. I utilize snapshots as reference but never to copy or replicate. Each portrait I do is a unique creation…just as each pet is a unique creation.

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RELAY FOR LIFE of The Pascack Valley: Working to Rid the World of Cancer

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Attendees await the start of Relay For Life’s opening ceremony.

Last May, 15-year-old Zack Latteri, a student at Pascack Valley High School (PVHS) in Hillsdale, made a victory lap around the school’s track. Hundreds of fellow students and other admiring onlookers cheered him on. In a wheelchair and noticeably frail, Zack, who’d been battling blood cancer since the age of 10, nevertheless led a throng of other cancer survivors in proud defiance of the disease and celebration of the efforts of the Relay For Life of The Pascack Valley.

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after. He won’t physically be there for this year’s event.

But Zack’s spirit continues to thrive in the efforts and commitment of all the Relay participants who will be there for him and thousands like him.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight “camp-out” community celebration where individuals and teams picnic, dance, play games, cheer each other on and take relay-style turns walking around a track to raise funds to fight cancer.

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Klatt, circled around a track for 24 hours. He raised $27,000; more importantly, he raised the consciousness and commitment of a community. The effort spread from person to person, survivor to survivor, caregiver to caregiver, community to community. The result: It’s now a worldwide force where people in more than 5,200 communities and more than 25 countries form a diverse kaleidoscope of faces and stories with one common goal— helping those coping with cancer to stay well and get well by fighting this horrible disease and finding cures.

Relay For Life of The Pascack Valley (RFLPV) is one of the largest fundraising groups in the Northeast region, according to Dominique Bournot, 2016 Team Development co-chair. It presently consists of nine towns—Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale, Washington Township, Westwood and Woodcliff Lake. Volunteers sign up to raise money year-round through fundraisers—ranging from garage sales to neighborhood block parties—that culminate in an overnight celebration. Last year, the event was

held in PVHS and raised nearly $170,000 with 1,395 participants, 51 teams and 53 cancer survivors in attendance. This year’s event, which officially kicked off in January, promises to be even bigger and better.

“At this time, we are over double our funds raised and teams, from the same time last year,” notes River Vale resident Susan Vaccaro, who along with Hillsdale resident Marsha Demarest, is the 2016 Event co-chair of the 29-member RFLPV Committee. (Terrie O’Connor, of Terrie O’Connor Realtors, is the honorary chair.) This year’s goals are to raise $200,000 and have 80 teams, 1,500 participants and 63 cancer survivors, according to Relay organizers.

“We’re confident we’ll surpass those numbers,” notes Bournot.

"This will be the biggest Relay ever!” adds Demarest.

This year’s event will be held at Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School on Saturday, May 14, 4 p.m. to Sunday, May 15, 7 a.m. The theme is “Coloring Outside the Lines for a Cure.” Event highlights will consist

Assisted by (from left) Survivor Co-chairs Lisa Iannaccone-Scher and Jodi Stellaci, Zack Latteri cut the 2015 opening ceremony banner as members of the Pascack Valley Class of 2018 team cheered them on.

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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES With the support of volunteers and fundraisers, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is putting your money where it matters.

In our area, here are some of the ways community support is helping to make a difference: RESEARCH: For more than 65 years, ACS has been finding answers that save lives—from changes in lifestyle to new approaches in therapies to improving cancer patients’ quality of life. No single nongovernmental, not-forprofit organization in the US has invested more to find the causes and cures of cancer.

HOPE LODGE®: Where to stay and how to afford accommodations are immediate concerns for cancer patients who must travel away from home for the best treatment.

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ROAD TO RECOVERY®: Cancer patients frequently cite transportation to and from treatment as a critical need. The ACS Road To Recovery program matches cancer patients with specially trained volunteer drivers.

LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER®: This free service teaches women battling cancer beauty techniques to help them improve their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

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REACH TO RECOVERY®: This support program matches specially trained breast cancer survivors with people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and want to speak with someone who has been there. These dedicated volunteers offer understanding, support and hope.

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of the opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Survivors lap, during which cancer survivors take the first lap around the track to celebrate their victory over cancer. A Caregiver’s lap will follow to honor those who selflessly give their time, love and support. The Luminaria Ceremony—an emotion-charged silent gathering where thousands of Luminaria lights illuminate the night—will begin at around 10 p.m. Candles will be lit inside of personalized bags and placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to survivors or those who have passed from cancer.

“Nothing is more heart-warming than the silence of the Luminaria Ceremony, knowing you are not alone, that every person there is trying to find a cure, that every person there has felt the aching pain that sits in your heart,” says PVHS student Chloe Witt, who will be marking her eighth Relay event this year.

“I do this to find a cure for cancer and to cherish the lives of the survivors, the sick and the ones who have passed,” continues Chloe, who explains her initial inspiration to get involved was a close family friend who was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was five, but is still beating the disease now at 14 years old.

“It is an honor to work with so many passionate people,” says Vaccaro. “It is great to work with students who have been touched by cancer. Their enthusiasm, compassion and excitement about Relay spur you on to do more every year; to make Relay even better, and although cancer is serious, to make the event fun and enjoy the journey leading up to it with your friends while doing good for others.”

“There are definitely sad moments, but it’s also fun, festive, loud and crazy, and really inspirational,” agrees PV Theatre Team Co-captain Ariana Aguero, one of the hundreds of teen volunteers who will be taking part in this year’s Relay, which will include karaoke, themed Relay laps, dancing, yoga, Zumba classes and much more.

Bournot, who began participating in Relay in 2010, says,“Now I can’t imagine not being a part of it. For my family—and for many other families—Relay has become a fabric of our family history.” She notes that her two sons, Alex and Tristan, wouldn’t think of missing a Relay even though both have now moved on to college.

"I perfectly understand that we all have busy lives, but whether you get involved for one day or for one year, the thing is to come out and participate,” urges Survivor Co-chair Lisa Iannaccone-Scher. “You’ll be glad you did.

There’s a great sense of camaraderie and support. It’s wonderful to know you’re part of something bigger; that what you’re doing makes a difference.”

“I want a world with more birthdays,” says Demarest, who lost her mom, dad and sister to cancer. “It is a wonderful nine-town community event and a great way of giving back to the community.”

ELIMINATE STUBBORN FAT WITHOUT SURGERY OR DOWNTIME & FEEL GREAT FROM EVERY ANGLE. Kerry Witt and Dominique Bournot, Team Development co-chairs, during a “Crazy Hat Lap” Relay walk.

“Form a team, ask your friends, relatives and colleagues to join you. Or become a sponsor, which has varying benefits. We also need donations of items, such as food. Our biggest food donor is Inserra ShopRite, which for the past four years has been generously donating the bulk of the food that we’ve been selling. They are wonderful to work with, and we could use more collaborators like them,” says Vaccaro.

Another key to the Relay’s ongoing growth and success is to get the younger generation committed to the cause, emphasizes Kerry Witt, Team Development co-chair. “If you get them involved at an early age, they’ll stick with it and go on to do things in college and beyond. It’s amazing to see them so passionate about Relay. It motivates me to give back and do whatever I can when I see amazing human beings like Zack Latteri, who even though he knew he wasn’t going to be around, to the day he died, he was planning for Relay.”

“They learn so much and gain so many important skills, and their contributions really are invaluable. I see them out in the cold, staying up all night and working so hard, and I’m so proud and inspired,” says Bournot, explaining that team representatives must be on the track at all times,signifying that “cancer never sleeps, so we shouldn’t either in

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Members of the 2016 Relay For Life of The Pascack Valley Committee

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“The more I help and do, it’s like I’m trying to outrun cancer and beat it for myself and others. If it’s helped one person, comforted one person, it’s meant so much to me,” says Jodi Stellacci, Survivor co-chair. Stellacci, who has been cancer-free for ten years, knows from first-hand

experience just how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be.

“You hear the word cancer and you’re overwhelmed. But as crazy and terrifying as it is, there’s hope. After people get over the shock, there’s a place to get hope and help. People I’ve met through Relay have been my outlet.”

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Just as important are the enduring emotional connections. For instance, even after Zack’s passing, his mom, Sharon Latteri, and his siblings, older brother, Brandon, and

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Accepting Your Child’s College Rejection One young woman delivers a message all parents need to take to heart.

Dear Parents, We, your children, regret to inform you that the college admissions committee has deemed us to be failures. Or at least that is what we have been raised to believe.

You see, we’ve grown up receiving applause for meeting mediocre expectations. In kindergarten, we received gold stars for writing our names. In third grade soccer, we were given trophies for merely participating. In fifth grade, stickers that said “brilliant” were plastered on our aced spelling tests.

In eighth grade, we paraded in silk gowns and plastic medals simply because we were moving on to high school. Yet, when the college decision letter arrives, both parent and child will realize that mediocrity is no longer good enough. Colleges do not give gold stars. When the time comes to experience our first legitimate encounter with failure, we will look to you.

Rejection is hard enough when it comes from the admissions committee. We will turn to you for support, but when we do, please proceed with caution. Do not be our guidance counselors; be our backbones. Do not position yourself above us; position yourself beside us. You are our parents, our nurturers and our strength. Navigate this position wisely.

Upon receiving word of our college rejection, take a step back. Remember, no one knows us better than you do. You know the best approach to consoling us. For some, it means having an intense conversation about self-worth. For others, it may mean a tub of ice cream with a scrawled message on the lid cursing the damned college. And sometimes, it is as simple as showing us that you are thinking of us through random, unrelated acts of support. Your role now is to be the outlet through which we can find comfort, so embrace it.

Do us a favor; do not sugarcoat this situation. Recognize when we deserved to get into a college and were unfairly robbed of an acceptance by some unexplainable methods employed by the admissions process. Admit when we simply did not have the credentials to get in. Allow us to experience failure while we still have the comfort of your support on which to fall back.

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Remember that it is not the quality of the college your child will attend that implies successful parenting. It is the quality of the child you send off. Are we good people? Are we kind? Are we responsible? If responding “yes” to these questions is your goal as a parent, your child’s failure to be accepted to a college will seem barely like a failure at all.

We are young and still get butterflies at the thought of growing up. We are eager, however we may convey a sense of constant indifference. We are vulnerable, but we would never admit it. All the while, we face the grueling and potentially destructive process of college admissions. Oftentimes, your reaction to our college rejection means more to us than the rejection itself. Upon receiving our decision letter, be the person we run to, not the person we hide from.

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With recent plans for construction on the former main site of DePiero’s Farm (www.depieros.com) in Montvale, the downsizing of farms continues. The beloved family-run business now owns a smaller parcel of land, selling plants and holiday items with prospects for a small store in the future. The experience, however, is not quite the same, and memories of more flourishing times are bittersweet.

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has strategically evolved with the times, while reliably offering the finest quality fruits and vegetables, “pick-your-own” options, homemade comfort foods and friendly farm animals.

DeGise and co-owner James Spollen are excited to be part of a community with a stable farm, describing the business as a cherished gathering place where traditions start. “From two to ninety, we see all ages visit the farm,” notes DeGise. “And year after year, generations return.”

Bergen County first became a desirable region of cultivation in the 1680s, when pioneer farmers arrived, transforming the land into a haven for buckwheat, various vegetables and orchards full of apples, peaches, plums and pears. There was also an abundance of wild berries that were frequently gathered throughout the terrain. It wasn’t until 1890 when many farms, especially ones near town railroad stations, were sold and subdivided for building lots, and the suburbs began taking form. Despite the reality of the times, a number of county farmers persisted in harvesting.

They relentlessly sold a profusion of produce while savoring the intrinsic value of local agriculture, just as the area’s few remaining farms do today.

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tradition alive,” says Meg Nobile, daughter of Kerry and Don Low of New Milford’s Fresh & Fancy Farms (www. freshandfancyfarms.com). The Low family purchased Klinger’s Farm, a town landmark of almost 100 years, in 2011, with a commitment to educating the community about the purposes behind maintaining richly cultivated property. Nobile assists in growing flowers and produce, while also organizing multiple farm classes. “It’s an honor to be a part of a working farm in the area, and have the opportunity to welcome all to enjoy such a beautiful place, where visitors can slow down, and participate in our many seasonal events,” she adds. “At Fresh & Fancy Farms, guests learn about the importance of eating local and seasonal produce, experiencing it first hand.”

From cooking and gardening classes to farm dinners, scout opportunities, field trips and even birthday parties, this opportune spot in town promotes healthy lifestyle habits and the increasingly popular trend of farm-to-table meals.

Sourcing food locally is making its way to a growing number of restaurants in both urban and country settings, where menus are seasonal and are often determined by the available crop of a nearby farm. This method of gathering ingredients is not only supportive of one’s overall well-being, but also of the neighborhood farming population, no matter how small it may be.

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This is especially true during “pick your own” seasons, when peaches, apples, pumpkins and other savory foods go straight to the fork.

“It’s an exciting season on the farm,” states DeGise, as he reflects on years past at Demarest Farms. “Gathering harvest from our orchards and fields is a great family outing and opportunity to educate children that an apple doesn’t just come from aisle one in the grocery store. It’s time to get back to the roots of it all.”

Bergen County residents can do just that, and get back to the roots of their hometowns by visiting local farms, both big and small, this spring and beyond. After all, New Jersey is known as “The Garden State” for a reason.

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Calling it quits—especially when children are involved—requires lots of care and consideration.

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ntil 25 years ago, couples dissolving their relationship had no choice but to litigate, possibly going before a judge who made their disputed decisions for them. Next, the method of mediation, with a neutral mediator who could offer information but not advice or opinions, became more prevalent. Clients had to negotiate for themselves. Then came collaborative divorce, a newer method of alternative dispute resolution, chosen by savvy couples seeking to make their own decisions. Each spouse/partner had his/ her own attorney to advocate for them in an open and civil manner, and each spouse/partner signed an agreement to not go to court, thus keeping control over the outcome and maintaining privacy.

Over the years, the collaborative process evolved to the establishment of a professional organization, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals [IACP]. It now has 5000 collaborative professionals,

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providing services in 25 countries. On September 10, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law the New Jersey Collaborative Family Law Act, which took effect on December 9, 2014. New Jersey collaborative professionals are proud to be in the vanguard of helping couples dissolve their partnership/divorce in a nonadversarial manner to preserve the sanctity of the family in two homes.

In 2016, New Jersey native, Shireen B. Meistrich, MSW, president-elect of the IACP, will be the first mental health practitioner to assume this international leadership position. The fact that a mental health professional, rather than an attorney, will claim the presidency of the world’s largest collaborative professional organization may well be a sign of the growing recognition of the importance of mental health expertise when addressing the emotional aspects of divorce.

Consumers need to ask attorneys claiming to be

collaborative attorneys whether they are members of the IACP. And, if so, whether they have completed collaborative trainings. There are nine collaborative practice groups throughout New Jersey. The Collaborative Divorce Association of North Jersey, for example, requires its members to have 40 hours of mediation training, as well as training in collaborative divorce. Members have continued advanced training each year to maintain and expand their skills.

In addition to attorneys, a collaborative divorce team often includes a mental health professional and a financial neutral. Licensed mental health professionals serve in any of the following roles: as a facilitator, to keep the process on a good emotional track, or as a divorce coach, to help couples cope with and overcome the emotional obstacles to a more dignified divorce or dissolution of their partnership. A child specialist is a licensed clinical mental health professional who works with children and understands the dilemma of divorce for children of all ages. He/she meets with the parents and children to help the parents understand their children’s needs and wishes. Children often don’t tell their parents all that they are feeling because they don’t want to anger or hurt them. Although the facilitator, coach and child specialist are licensed mental health professionals, they are not offering therapy in collaborative divorce. However, they do utilize their clinical skills to guide parents and children in navigating the muddy waters of the family in change.

Licensed collaborative financial professionals are on hand to protect the family’s interests by reviewing assets, debts and incomes in order to develop viable options for the future.

They are skilled not only in dealing with numbers, but are sensitive to

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the emotional needs of divorcing couples.

The collaborative team approach offers couples access to professionals with specific areas of expertise in divorce. For example, a couple would not waste money on attorney fees when addressing issues that have to do solely with emotions or with communication issues. Instead, mental health practitioners, at a lower fee, can better handle these concerns. The collaborative team is a well-oiled machine with each professional serving his/her specific role and communicating with other team members to offer a more comprehensive way of addressing the multitude of issues that arise.

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• Collaborative law, focusing on directly resolving issues instead of extended litigation, is less costly than a traditional divorce.

• There is greater confidentiality as matters are handled in a private office, not in the courtroom.

• Since there’s no judge reviewing documents and making decisions for you, you get the benefit of more personal attention. You work directly with collaborative professionals who are dedicated to helping you both to create a plan that’s right for your unique situation and family.

• It’s more convenient. As there is no court schedule, collaborative professionals work around your time frame and respect your emotional readiness to continue or take a breather when needed.

• A team of divorce experts with specialized training and experience is available to most efficiently address your family situation.

• The collaborative method helps you protect your children from damaging fallout of a contentious divorce. The goal is to preserve parents’ mutual respect to ensure cooperative co-parenting, crucial to children’s development.

By choosing the collaborative method, couples benefit from the professionals’ dedication to establishing effective and dignified co-parenting. This process helps families to adapt to their new situation and be able to thrive. After the divorce is over, team members are available to advise on issues post-divorce or to revise any aspect of the final agreement.

Sharon Klempner, MSW, LCSW, BCD, is a psychotherapist with an office in Ridgewood. She is a mediator, collaborative coach and child specialist as well as a stepfamily counselor, reunification therapist and parenting coordinator.

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EXPLORING SPANISH WINES A UNIVERSE OF GRAPES AND REGIONS AWAIT.

In recent years, Rioja red wines, largely made from the Tempranillo grape, have gained significant popularity. But Spain is a country of many cultures and many wines. Though fine wines were made there for centuries, it’s only been since the passing of the dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, that Spain has been able to truly explore its potential as one of the great global winemaking regions. Here are some of the offerings helping to put them on the wine scene. can blau red blend 2013 (do montsant)

castelo do papa godello 2014 (do valdeorras)

The wines of Catalonia’s Priorat DOCa region are iconic... and expensive. This offering from the surrounding rocky slopes of the Montsant DO (Denominación de Origen) employs the same two grapes (Carñena and Garnacha, along with Syrah), from 25- to 40-year-old vines, but with the added attraction of an everyday price point.

Like Italy and Portugal, the indigenous grapes of Spain provide some of the more intriguing flavor profiles, specific to a given region (as opposed to so-called “European” varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay). Hailing from Galicia in northern Spain, Godello is a white wine grape that’s been grown for more than 2,000 years.

The Can Blau winery is distinctive for being 100% solar powered, and the first energy self-sufficient winery in Spain. The result is an intense, fullbodied red wine with notes of black cherry, plum, smoke and cloves. You can drink it now, but it’s likely to be at its peak in 2020. Pair with a classic paella, or sausage and mushroom pizza. $17

This estate-bottled wine, made using organic grapes, exhibits complex mineral notes (reflecting the slate-and-clay, nutrient-poor soils of the vineyards). It features hints of herbaceousness with rosemary and lemon rind. The complex wine also ages nicely, which is unusual for whites. Goes great when paired with pan-seared swordfish with shallots and capers, or veal shoulder with green olive tapenade. $17

jose pariente verdejo fermentado en barrica 2013 (do rueda)

viña pomal reserva 2010 (doca rioja)

Americans are increasingly familiar with Ribera del Duoro, the “other” red wine region in northwestern Spain. Yet fewer know Ribera’s sister region, Rueda, which specializes in clean, grassy whites made from the Verdejo grape.

Aged in French oak on the lees, the wine is a golden yellow with intense aromatics. Unlike Chardonnay, which tends to over-oak, this wine variety’s maturation process adds notes of smoke, ripe apricot, papaya and a rounded minerality. On the palate it is rich and elegant, reflecting the same ripe tropical fruits and minerality. To make the most of its richness, pair the wine with foie gras on toast points, or bourride (fish stew with aioli sauce). $23

Located on gently rolling hills overlooking the Ebro River as it travels through the rugged, limestone canyon Conchas de Haro, this Bodegas Bilbainas estate provides an excellent expression of Rioja Tempranillo terroir. Cool, wet winters and long, dry summers provide ideal growing conditions, stressing the vines at just the right point (this vintage, Harvest was early).

Aged 18 months in American oak, Viña Pomal Reserva is an intense, yet elegant 100% Tempranillo grape. The resulting top notes are red cherry, floral notes and hints of vanilla, coffee and cloves, with a long, spicy finish. Pair with quail or lamb over fava beans with red bell peppers. $21

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and has recieved certifications from the American Sommelier Association and the Mastrer Mezcalier program.

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EVENTS Seasons (644 Pascack Rd., Washington Township). Tickets: $75pp; reserve at allendalewomansclub.org

SPRING MUSICAL: Pascack Valley

High School (200 Piermont Ave., Hillsdale) Theatre presents Urinetown, March 17-19.

Tickets: $17, adults; $5, students. Visit pvhstheatre.org for info and online ticketing or call 201-312-4122.

COLLEGE VISITS: On March 20, 2-3PM, college admissions counselor Ann Powers will present “How to Build a Well-balanced College List” at Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register: 201-391-5090; montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

MOONLIGHT PICNIC: On March 30, 6PM, at Lodi Moose Lodge (215 Charles St., Hackensack) enjoy this annual event where businesses gather for food, games & raffles to benefit member employees seeking to further their education. Price: $40pp; visit hackensackchamber.org to register.

MINI CAMP: From April 11-14, 9AM3PM, students in grades 1-4 can enjoy days of nature discovery at Flat Rock Brook (443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood).

Activities will include hikes, crafts & games.

Members, $180; non-members, $200. Visit www.flatrockbrook.org to register.

GIRLS NITE: On April 14, 5:30-

9PM, enjoy cocktails, auction & dessert at Westmount Country Club (728 Rifle Camp Rd., Woodland Park) to benefit Girl Scouting. For more info, visit www.gsnnj. org/woa or contact Jennifer Tanis, jtanis@gsnnj.org

KIDS & SENIORS: On April 16, 1:30PM, Atrium Senior Living of Park Ridge (124 Noyes Drive) hosts a social mixer with food, activities & fun for the young & young at heart during a reading of the children’s book ALI AND THE NEW GIRL by local author Nayda Rondon. For details and to reserve seats, call 201-782-0440.

Zabransky Hughes run will take place on April 23, 8:30AM, starting at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (96 E. Allendale Rd., Saddle River). Post-race activities will include an awards ceremony, kid’s activities, refreshments & more.

Pre-race day registration: $25pp; race day onsite registration: $30pp. Info: www.HackensackUMCFoundation.org

CHARITY WALK: March of Dimes’

March for Babies will take place on May 1, 8AM, (registration) at Darlington Park (600 Darlington Ave., Mahwah). Register at marchforbabies.org; info: 973-882-0700

CAR BASICS: On May 5, 7PM, learn about “Basic Car Maintenance” with Kyle Hunt, owner Watson International, at Mahwah Library (100 Ridge Road). Free; no registration necessary; seats are on a first-come basis. Info: 201-529-7323

ELVIS TRIBUTE: Free concert by Elvis tribute singer Ruben Castillo will take place on May 12, 7PM, at Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register by phone (201-391-5090), in person, or by email at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com VERISMO OPERA: NJ Association of

SUNSET HIKES: Every Tuesday in April, 6-7PM, take a 2-3 mile sunset hike along the trails and through the forest with trail guides at Flat Rock Brook (443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood). Free for members; $5, non-members. Info: www.flatrockbrook.org FASHION SHOW: On April 6,

6:30PM, the Allendale Woman’s Club will hold fashion show to benefit Oasis, a haven for women & children, at

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Verismo Opera’s 2016 season will open on April 17, with La Gioconda. Tickets are on sale; purchase online at www.bergenpac.org or in person at bergenPAC’s box office (30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood).

COMEDY NIGHT: On April 21,

6PM, at Mexicali Live (1409 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck) 6 comedians will perform to honor our fallen heroes and remember their sacrifice. All proceeds will go to RT Foundation, rtfoundationnj.org & Adopt a Soldier Platoon, adoptasoldierplatoon.org

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GIF! Without question this is a common refrain and overwhelming feeling on any given Friday, and it usually starts the moment the alarm sounds in the morning. First we get that sense of relief that it's Friday, the week is over and then a “yay, it's almost the weekend” springs up to the surface of our still-groggy brain. I'm always eager to begin my weekend. The thought of where to go, what to do just consumes my thoughts.

Hey, it's finally Friday night and I can't think of a better way to kick off the weekend than at Aldo's Pane & Vino (640 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff). It's every wine lover’s paradise with its extensive wine selection. I just love this bar! It is so spacious and, of course, I always strategically position my seat so that I can see everyone who enters. I'm not nosey, but what else do you do when you’re alone at a bar; you people watch.

So, I was quite content going solo with my glass of wine and plate of prosciutto. Then my phone rang and my friends told me they were waiting for me to have dinner with them at The Brick House (179 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff). Ciao, Aldo, I'm heading to meet the gang at your other restaurant. I'm so glad they have a table in the bar area near the fireplace and it’s blazing. An added bonus is we get to have Jerry M. as our waiter and he is the absolute best. Steaks for everyone! Yummy! My friends make their way to the room downstairs where they enjoy a cigar with their after dinner drink. As for me, I stay put and enjoy my Amaro Averna. All I can say is fabulous food, atmosphere and service; a perfect recipe for a great night. We had a blast!

As I make my way home, I remember that my home is being painted this weekend and it was suggested that I find a home for two nights. So Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe (100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard) here I come. The check-in process was friendly and easy, my room was newly renovated and I have access to the M Club. Hooray for me! It's like a mini vacation without the hassle of traveling. As I settle into my big spacious room I'm thinking it’s a good thing that I have two double beds because a bestie decided that I needed company and shouldn't be alone. Really? Have you met me?

Good nite; gotta be up early for a routine ultrasound at Holy Name Medical Center (718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck). The hospital is five minutes from the hotel so I had time to have breakfast in the M Club, which is a new addition. It was so good and the service is so great in this hotel that I may never go

home. But off I went to Holy Name Medical Center. Thanks, everyone, for the quick and efficient care. I can't believe how quickly I was in and out. Glad that's over!

I headed back to the Marriott to go to the gym and have my massage, before moving on to lunch at the Marriott’s restaurant, Pancetta. I had a kale salad with grilled chicken, which was simply delicious. Phew, it's exhausting pampering yourself. But if my house can be pampered, then so can I. I was a tad tired, so I made it back to my room for a little naptime.

However, I think I got in 20 minutes before my phone started ringing. Turns out my friends were planning drinks in the hotel’s Glen Lounge.

OK, OK, I'll meet you all in an hour! As we sipped and chatted we were scheming our Saturday night plans. In unison we all agreed to call Uber to take us to Stony Hill Inn (231 Polifly Road, Hackensack) so we could eat, dance and be merry! Yep, you guessed it! That night all my besties ended up bunking in my room. Didn’t matter. I hit the pillow and was out like a light.

I woke up to sneak out of the room and make my way to Overpeck County Park (40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia), which is a stone’s throw from the hotel. I walked a couple of miles on the trail and was back to the hotel for breakfast just in time for the Princesses to slowly start showing up for "cawfee". We sat,

sipped and laughed about our previous night out happenings.

We all agreed: We are so lucky to live in a county with the best restaurants, hotels and businesses available to us.

Ding. I had a text from the painters letting me know they were all done. I could go back home. I hated to leave; this was a great home away from home, made all the better thanks to company from my besties. But I consoled myself with the comforting fact that I'd be back there the next week to attend an event. I've not only attended a lot of events there, but I have organized many as well, and I've never been disappointed.

Thanks for hanging with me this weekend. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. See you next time. Ciao for now.

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Run for Your Life

As you get set to hit the road this spring, keep these injury prevention tips in mind.

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hether you’re out there to train for a race, to stay or get in shape, or just to enjoy the scenery, the surest way to ruin your regimen is to sustain an injury. And since it’s estimated that nearly 80 percent of runners are injured each year, you stand a good chance of winding up as one of the statistics unless you take care.

Here then are a few tips on how to avoid running injuries: 1. Don’t overdo it. Most injuries are overuse injuries. The best way to avoid them is to start slowly and build gradually.

If you are new to running, start with a mixture of running and walking, and try not to run two days in a row. Both new and experienced runners should not increase their mileage more than 10 percent a week. An experienced runner once told me that most of his injuries occurred on days when he felt good and ran more than he’d planned. The lesson: don’t overdo it and save it for another day instead.

2. Listen to your body. I don’t know how many times I’ve said it, but it certainly is worth saying again: “No pain, no gain” is a training philosophy that went out with disco. Don’t try to run through the pain. If something hurts, let it get better. Remember RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation). Add over-the-counter anti-inflammatories if you are able to take them. Don’t forget that you’re out there to enjoy yourself; you’re not enjoying yourself if you’re in pain.

If you are concerned about being too sedentary, consider cross training or substituting another form of exercising.

However, if pain persists or worsens, if there is any sort of redness or deformity, or if you experience any sort of locking or instability, seek medical attention.

3. Wear the right shoes. Not all running shoes are made alike. The type of shoe you need varies depending upon your foot type and style of running. A sports store that specializes in athletic footwear can help you figure out what style might be best for you. Foot type is based upon the structure of your foot and the degree of pronation or supination.

Pronation is the normal inward rolling of your foot in running as your foot strikes the ground and transitions into pushing off. Abnormal pronation can lead to injuries. At the extreme, excessive pronators may have flat feet or “fallen 92

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SPORTS DR. Common Running Injuries • Runner's knee pain near the kneecap (especially after sitting for extended periods with knees bent or while moving downhill) • Iliotibial band syndrome pain on the outside of the knee (usually occurring in middle or end of a run) • Shin splints pain (in front or inside of lower legs) • Achilles tendinitis (begins as a mild ache in back of legs or above heels) • Plantar Fasciitis (most acute when foot flattens during weight-bearing or when pushing off with the toes during walking or running)

arches”. On the other hand, supinators usually have rigid, high-arched feet. Most runners can control these problems by carefully selecting the right shoe type or by seeing an expert that can analyze his/her running gait and make orthotic inserts specific to the runner’s foot structure. Many stores that specialize in running footwear will offer a specialized gait analysis to help you choose the right shoe. Of course, as your shoes begin to wear—usually every three months or after about 500 miles on the road—it’s time to replace them.

1. Add strength training to your day. Strength training helps to keep your body properly aligned while you are running.

It is particularly important to strengthen the core and the hip muscles. When you strengthen the hips—the abductors, adductors and gluteus maximus—you increase your leg stability all the way down to your ankles while also helping to prevent knee injuries. You don't want to train for bulging muscles. You need just enough core, hip and lower-leg strength training to keep your pelvis and lower-extremity joints properly positioned. If you don't have muscle balance, then you lose the symmetry, and that's when you start having problems.

2. Stretch! Most runners tend to be tight in predictable areas—usually the hamstrings and calf muscles—and they get injured in and around those areas. Help prevent these types of injuries with gentle stretching. Timing is important.

Most of us have been taught to stretch right before and right after we run. However, this may not be the best way to do it. Do not do static stretches (holding an elongated muscle in a fixed position for 30 seconds or longer) before running, without warming up first. Stretching is best done after a warm-up period of 10 to 15 minutes and again at the end of your workout. After a long or strenuous run, it may be best not to stretch right away. After a difficult run, there may be very small micro tears in the muscles. Stretching immediately can actually worsen these tears. It may be best to shower, eat and rehydrate, and then spend 15 minute stretching later in the day.

3. Pay attention to your form. Fixing your form is one of the simplest and most beneficial changes you can make to avoid injury.

Bad form typically includes issues such as: • Over-striding (your foot lands far in front of your body) • Slouching or leaning from the waist • Aggressive heel striking (often a result of over-striding) • Running at a slow cadence (fewer than 170 steps per minute)

Running with poor form will often contribute to overuse injuries because inefficiencies in your technique can result in excessive wear and tear on your body. Over many weeks and months, and hundreds of thousands of foot strikes, those little problems add up and increase your risk of injury. Thankfully, improving your form requires no extra time investment.

Enjoy your run! By paying attention and running smart you should be able to maintain your exercise routine free of injuries.

Dr. Michael Gross, the 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 Hackensack University Medical Center, as well as medical director of Active Center for Health and Wellness.

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MOXIE GRAND OPENING Moxie in Montvale celebrated their grand opening with a benefit for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information visit: www.moxieblowdryandbeautybar.com

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THE CADILLAC CTS-V: Supercar Power Wrapped in Luxury Sedan

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he rise of the sport sedan happened in the 1980s, but it really didn't kick off until BMW introduced a vehicle largely considered a game changer. Called the M5, it was a midsize luxury sedan that packed a punch. At the time, it provided well-heeled executives the opportunity to blow off some steam with a sports car-like experience on their way home from the office, while still being able to do the job of chauffeuring the kids to soccer practice.

It was the best of both worlds.

Fast-forward to today. Just about every luxury automaker has a high-performance sport sedan for sale. For a buyer, there's quite a bit of sorting out to do, since all the sedans are tuned differently and provide completely different driving experiences.

But, if you're looking for the nuttiest vehicle in this class, it's hard to beat the all-new Cadillac CTS-V. That's because it's using a variation of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's supercharged engine, which means the CTS-V produces a staggering 640 horsepower and 630 lb.-ft. of torque. To put this in perspective, the fastest car on Earth for many years, the McLaren F1, has a motor that produces 627 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque.

Clearly, General Motors' luxury division is going for the gold here.

Paired with this obscene mill is an eight-speed automatic transmission that ensures you rocket from zero to 60 in a gutpunching 3.7 seconds. Thankfully, unlike the last-generation CTS-V, Cadillac spent time refining this transmission and it shows.

Now gear changes in manual mode happen without jolting passengers or feeling like the gearbox is lagging for a second.

Personally, I would prefer a proper manual transmission with this much power so I could completely control how the vehicle's wheels spin, but currently this is the only selection you can have. Word on the street suggests this may change down the road, but there are no guarantees.

Honestly, don't hold your breath.

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AUTO cannot be completely eliminated. The supercharger is one of them. Its whine fills the cabin when you're feeding the V more juice and when its sound is paired with a burly V8, you really cannot go wrong.

Looking at this V from the outside, I don't think the average individual would pick up on what a monster it really is. I wouldn't exactly call it a wolf in sheep's clothing, but it does look rather dapper. Think of it as a body builder in a tailored suit that's probably a size too small.

Sure, it has more aggressive styling with a larger front grille and bigger air intakes to cool the impressive engine, but it doesn't come off as overtly aggressive. Yes, it has a new wheel and tire package that make the big brake kit very visible, but it's not in your face. What may be a bit of a giveaway is the larger rear decklid spoiler and quad-tipped exhaust when the baffles are open. When they're closed it seems like a normal sedan. However, when they're open it sounds like you have a bassy, rumbling giant on your hands. And that's because you do.

After getting more comfortable in front of the CTS-V's Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and closing the door, you'll appreciate the cabin’s inviting aspect.

My test vehicle was equipped with a pair of Recaro, race-inspired seats, which means that support and bolstering is more than taken care of. Another improvement over the last-gen product, these seats provide the right mix of sporting potential and comfort. In the last-gen CTS-V, the Recaro's padding was too stiff and was painful after driving around for an extended period of time. Elsewhere around the cabin you'll note the clever use of Alcantara and leather, which makes it feel just a bit more special than some of its competitors.

Though this all sounds good, I have to say I could do without the use of touch-sensitive buttons on the center stack. While GM tried this out with the first-generation Chevrolet Volt, it abandoned that with the all-new 2016 model year Volt. Something tells me I am not the only one wishing I had something with more of a tactile feel. The reality is that the haptic feedback that produces an almost non-existent "thunk" when you touch a button just isn't enough when you're hauling at speed. The last thing I want to do is take my eyes from the road and inspect if a button lit up or did what I intended for it to do.

But, what's it like to drive? I've been waiting to get to this part.

Since all the aforementioned power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels, you have a bit of a wildcat on your hands. Unlike many of today's all-wheel drive cars, if you goose the throttle you will chirp the wheels and lose traction. First gear's a Duesey if you aren't paying attention. So is second and third. This makes the driving experience truly exhilarating. With so many of today's

automobiles equipped with AWD systems, it's refreshing for a high-performance auto to be set up so the driver can determine success or failure.

While the CTS-V may have the engine of a supercar, the steering isn't quite there. It has nice weighting, but it is numbed out extensively and just feels like it is missing something. In addition, even though it weighs less than most of its competition, it doesn't feel lithe. Perhaps Cadillac tuned it this way because the ATS-V can easily do the nimble thing? Although the body is controlled in cornering and when pushed, I just wish it felt a little more American—like the Corvette— and a little less German, or heavy.

I will have you know that there is a benefit to this heaviness.

It gives the driver plenty of confidence, which is something you need with this much power under your right foot. Another positive: the CTS-V really does provide two distinct motoring experiences. You can either have a luxury sedan or an all-out sport sedan.

If you leave the vehicle's driving mode in Touring, you have a quiet pussycat on your hands. The vehicle will quietly

skirt around New York's busiest streets and, thanks to well thought-out sound deadening and insulation techniques, the V's interior blocks out the hectic charms of the Big Apple.

More importantly, the ride is well dampened and can handle Manhattan’s absurd craters without punching your kidneys.

Try doing that in an E63, M5 or RS7. You can't motor around as smoothly as the Caddy.

But don't be silly; this kitty has claws. Select Track mode and your world completely changes. The exhaust opens up, the throttle response gets sharper, the steering gets heavier and the suspension tightens.

You're essentially getting your cake and are able to eat it, too. Much like the original M5 that provided owners with the best of both worlds, you get that in the Cadillac CTS-V. This is something that the competition has strayed from, which is why if you're in the market, you need to consider adding the Cadillac to your fleet.

Richard Posluszny is a freelance writer based in Bergen County.

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Off-Season Jersey Shore Escapes A pre-season visit to these year-round resort towns is the perfect way to chase away winter blues.

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here’s a hint of spring in the air… cold weather doldrums are giving way to warming sunshine, the promise of first blooms and to paraphrase Joni Mitchell, “the urge for going.” With year-end celebrations having stretched vacation time and budgets to the max leaving little opportunity for an extended getaway, a nearby jaunt to one of the Garden State’s prettiest beach towns is always a good option. And while summer may be peak time at the Jersey shore, those of us who have delighted in Spring Lake and Cape May escapes are in on a little secret—besides being economically friendlier, a pre-season visit to these year-round resort towns is the perfect way to chase away winter blues.

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Spring Lake

We discovered Spring Lake, affectionately dubbed the “jewel of the Jersey shore,” quite by happenstance. After a visit to the Design Domaine Gallery (67 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ) to replenish its supply of my paintings, we meandered down Third Avenue to enjoy a treasure trove of fashionable boutiques, gourmet and candy stores, and friendly eateries (no large chain stores here). Struck by the town’s refreshing pace, character and small-village graciousness, we decided to check out a few stellar lodgings and then gifted ourselves with a future stay.

Peaceful Retreat

What gives a country inn that special romantic ambiance?

For my hubby and me that would be an unpretentious, yet elegant hideaway that combines historic charm with modern amenities like private baths and air conditioning, is sparkling clean with inviting guestrooms, exudes serenity and has ample space to unwind in a cozy cove by a flickering fire. To our great pleasure, that’s precisely what we found at the Spring Lake Inn (104 Salem Avenue; www.springlakeinn.com).

Built circa 1888 as the Grand Central Stables of Spring Lake, NJ, this gem of a bed and breakfast was featured in a 2011 design competition on HGT, with our room, The

Seraphim, being a winning motif. Despite such enticing accommodations, we couldn’t pass up the glorious day we were blessed with upon arrival. Once comfortably situated, we gave in to the lure of seashore wanderings at the nearby two-mile stretch of planks. Sans commercialism and summer crowds, the walk and fresh air revived our spirits as we watched a lone surfer tackle the elements, a young mother and her daughter lovingly build sand castles and several dogs entertain their owners, or vice versa.

Spring Lake, rich in history, charm and style, is a community where grand, modern and Victorian-era homes and elegant summer cottages seamlessly coexist with lovingly restored inns. Later that day, we caught a selfdirected candlelight tour of the latter, which began with tea and cookies at The Breakers on the Ocean (1507 Ocean Avenue), included peeks into select B&B lodgings along with refreshments and concluded with two private mansion tours.

Fantastic Foods

Afterwards, with little time to spare, we readied ourselves for a night in town at its newest, chic dining destination, Larimar Restaurant (www.larimarrestaurant.com), which is owned and operated by the Paulus family. The father welcomed us, the mother engaged us in interesting conversation and son Paul went out of his way to make sure we had an epic dining

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Just a few short months after opening, Larimar is already a hot ticket. The décor is sophisticated, yet comfortable and the menu, though limited, draws from influences of Italy, Provence and the Riviera, and showcases chef Luciano Duco’s imaginative creations, which are as pleasing to the eyes as to the palette. To my regret, I had never tasted squid ink pasta before; paired with shrimp this dish alone is reason to book a reservation! As for desserts, how about Torta Barozzi consisting of chocolate, hazelnut and cherries, or Cinnamon Mocha Custard, a decadent concoction of Amaretto Chantilly and caramel?

Another in-town dining discovery, Ray’s Café (www.rayscafenj.com), is a local and visitor favorite with a pedigree reputation for good, wholesome food, friendly service and a comfy, eclectic atmosphere. My husband raved over the Seafood Fra Diavolo, while my crab cakes—Panko crusted and crammed with crabmeat)—were absolutely addictive!

You will not leave Ray’s hungry. Portions are plentiful. Good-to-know tip: If you plan on a little nighttime entertainment, consider combining dinner and a show at The Spring Lake Theatre Company (www.springlaketheatre.com) and present your ticket or stub at Ray’s the day of for a discount on your meal.

And food props to the Spring Lake Inn chefs for the imaginative and delicious breakfasts they whip up daily as part of the included-with-your-stay amenities offered.

Cape May

The nation’s first seaside resort reveals its quieter side during the offseason, bringing to life its true essence and charm.

First things first… where to stay during a Cape May escape? Think a refreshing blend of modern comfort, period antiques, tastefully decorated rooms with comfy cotton sheets, 102

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ESCAPES handmade quilts or custom comforters, an amazing (and bountiful) buffet breakfast, plus the warm hospitality of innkeepers who know how to make every guest’s stay memorable, and what comes to mind is the Queen Victoria (www.queenvictoria.com). My husband and I recently spent a wonderful few days at this special B&B, which is located in the heart of the town’s historic district, one block from both the beach and Washington Street’s quaint shops and restaurants.

My husband and I stayed in a large premium room (Whitehall) in the Queen’s cottage. Cozy and spacious, its homelike setting is perfect for lazy-day lounging in one of the plush robes while watching a DVD or enjoying a good book and a cup of hot cocoa.

However, during our latest stay, those luxuries took a back seat to Mother Nature’s splendor. We quickly stashed our bags and made our way to the promenade and shoreline serenity. Kicking off our shoes, we played tag with the surf, stopping occasionally to gather gifts from the sea, and tuning into the soothing sounds of the ocean or a fortuitous dolphin siting.

Pure joy!

Such a sense of tranquility pervades this charming town, where time seems to stand still and where well-kept gingerbread cottages and gardens abound and horse-drawn carriages and trolley rides serve as reminders of days gone by. If backstory is your thing, Time Capsule Trolley Tour lets you experience the town’s history up close. Meet characters from the past who visited, lived and worked in Cape May, as your trolley travels through the town and costumed, historical interpreters bring to life its Victorian heritage. Plan your visit during one of Cape May’s Themed Weekends, and you can also partake in Chocolate Tastings, Private Home Tours, Murder Mystery Dinners, living history programs, lectures, workshops, performances and more.

So much to see and do, but sea lovers that we are, a climb to the top of Cape May’s historic lighthouse in Cape May Point State Park struck our fancy. We were rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view and the joy of witnessing a young couple’s marriage proposal. (A heartwarming common occurrence, I’m told.) Further out of town, the WWII Lookout Point gives another sweeping view from a different vantage point.

Local Eateries

New Jersey’s restaurant capital offers dining to satisfy every appetite. First off, The Queen Victoria’s tempting complimentary teatime menu (served daily from 4 until 5:30 p.m.) is a meal in itself and always includes at least three specialties: a sweet, a savory and a treat. For another afternoon delight, step back in time to a traditional English tea and luncheon in the Carriage House Tearoom and Café at the Emlen Physick Estate (1048 Washington Street). Specialty teas, served in a delightful setting in individual china teapots, are accompanied by an assortment of finger sandwiches, salads, breads and sweet pastries.

For a little night music and pleasant informal dinner, The Merion Inn (www.merioninn.com) touted as having the best live jazz and piano in Cape May, is a year-round favorite. The folks there make a mean crab cake, and their twice-stuffed signature potatoes are something to write home about.

Topping the list for fine dining are two faves: The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia Hotel (609-884-5700) never disappoints, but easily the most romantic eatery is Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant (1301 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ; 609-884-9090).

On our last evening in town, we were fortunate to score prized seating there overlooking the sea on the front porch.

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The exceptional menu includes traditional and contemporary seasonal specialties, as well as a four-course Chef’s Tasting with creative and ample portions. We finished our meal with two mouth-watering desserts. I enjoyed steamed English toffee pudding, caramel, vanilla ice cream while my husband savored his chocolate panna cotta, crème Anglaise, macerated strawberries, chocolate banana ice cream. They also offer a selection of wines from Cape May Winery & Vineyard (www. petershieldsinn.com) and a BYO option.

For More Information

Perfect, like everything else about our short escape to escape to the Jersey shore!

Louise B. Hafesh, an award–winning writer and contemporary realist artist, is president of AdVantage Publication Services, Inc., an editorial syndicate for regional and national publications. Reach her at www.louisebhafesh.com

The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer organization of businesses and individuals, sponsors a Spring Lake Map & Guide. Visit www.springlake.org for details.

The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), a non-profit organization, produces a full calendar of events and activities. Visit www.capemaymac.org for details.

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The Bar & Grill will also serve a full lunch menu, taking Chef Forgione’s classics and giving them his signature modern twist with creations such as a Crab Cake and Pastrami Spiced RibEye sandwich, as well as bar snacks and the famed “In House Burger.”

The beautiful 10,000-sq. foot bi-level restaurant hosts a 150-seat dining room, including three private dining spaces and a 35-seat bar and lounge area that features an “interactive craft cocktail program,” incorporating staples such as the Plank Smoked Old Fashioned and a curated small bites menu. This spring, a 60-seat outdoor terrace will open, which features a full bar and fire pit lounge area.

The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner daily Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday from 11:30am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 10:00pm.

KIMCHI SMOKE BBQ SHACK 49 W. Church Street, Bergenfield 201-338-8333 kimchismoke.com After a month of soft opens, Kimchi Smoke BBQ Shack in Bergenfield is now fully open and operational. They’ve been extremely busy serving up BBQ enthusiasts and foodies from all over NJ and NYC during the soft open period and are excited for everyone to begin visiting their restaurant, which is suited for takeout, but does have seating for seven.

The menu will include the Chonut 2.1 (brisket, smoked kimchi, cheddar cheese, bacon, bourbon chipotle sauce on a glaze artisan glazed donut), Gangnam Ramen Burger (bulgogi, cheese, sautéed kimchi, bacon, sweet gochu glaze on a noodle bun from Ramen Burger) and Cholander Fries (crispy fries loaded with smoked kimchi, pulled pork, bourbon chipotle sauce, cheese, scallions).

Owner Robert Cho recommends calling ahead for quick pickup. Kimchi Smoke BBQ Shack’s hours of operation are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.

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BICI 61 E. Main Street, Ramsey 201-962-9015 Biciramsey.com Bici in Ramsey is a new “modern Italian” restaurant from Marcelo Gambarato and Anthony DeVanzo, the team behind Velo Bistro Wine Bar in Nyack, NY. Gambarato is the restaurant manager, while DeVanzo runs the kitchen. The duo has been talking about opening a second location for quite some time, but couldn’t find what they thought was the “perfect” location, until the home for Bici on Main Street became available.

The modern menu includes items like a wild boar sausage with fresh tomato and Cacia Cavallo. There is also a grass-fed filet mignon with parmesan and egg yolk ravioli, truffle and green beans in a Sangiovese syrup. The restaurant seats 52, is BYOB and features a daily specials menu. Bici will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 5pm to10pm.

GARDEN STATE ALE HOUSE 340 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford 201-528-7767 Gsalehouse.com Garden State Ale House, an “authentic American gastropub” with a location in New Brunswick, has opened a second location in East Rutherford. The eatery’s scratch kitchen uses ingredients like fresh produce, quality meats and cheeses, dried herbs and spices, and breads from their local baker, as well as items from their weekly specials menu.

Some menu standouts include the fried gouda with tomato fondue, the BBQ bison burger and the bangin shrimp wrap, with panko breaded and fried shrimp, rice and sautéed broccoli with a Thai chili sauce.

The bar offers a selection of craft beer and “unique” cocktails with a frequently changing draft selection and a seasonally changing cocktail list.

The kitchen hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 12am, Friday & Saturday from 12pm to1am, and Sunday from 12pm to 12am.

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KOFFEEWAGON ROASTERS 155 Route 17 S., Hasbrouck Heights 201-426-0520 Koffeewagonroasters.com Koffeewagon Roasters has opened a retail coffee shop in Hasbrouck Heights. Since launching in 2012, Bruce Juan Pettineo has been roasting his beans in Garfield. Now he has brought his direct origin, organic, small batch coffee to the new store. The coffee is never blended. It’s available in dark and city roasts, and crafted from Arabica and Robusta beans.

Koffeewagon also offers pour overs, cold brew, espresso and teas, as well as a number of eats like butter and jelly baguettes, avocado smashes, apples, bananas, granola and trail mix. According to its website, a coffee kegerator is available for set-up at your office for pourable cold brew. The Koffeewagon retail shop is currently open seven days a week.

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RUGOVA 259 Johnson Avenue, River Edge 201-880-8448 Rugova, the new restaurant and bar from Kenny and Gino Gjevukaj (Dimora, Sear House), has opened in the former Dinallo’s location in River Edge. The menu features the same Italian cuisine as Dimora with brother Gino handling executive chef duties.

Daily specials are a must try, but the classic Italian cuisine will help mend the hearts of many Dinallo’s fans who have been anxiously awaiting a reopening in the location.

Rugova is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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BERGEN COUNTY’S LEADING FORAY INTO FRENCH THAI FUSION

hen searching for a place to eat out in Wyckoff, there is no shortage of great restaurants. However, in an area whose fine dining establishments mostly focus on Italian or Continental American cuisine, finding a Thai place that meets the standards of our jaded palates can be no easy task. Just by driving into the Boulder Run shopping center in Wyckoff, the Aoyama sign atop a strip mall corner building might not be eye-catching enough to draw your attention or taste buds.

But just walk through the door and you realize you’re in one of Bergen County’s best Thai eateries.

“It’s not just Thai,” Peter Liang, a 20-year Bergen County resident and owner of Aoyama, will tell you. “It’s Thai fusion, incorporating French flavors that further separates Aoyama from your typical takeout Thai place. For those not so into Thai or French cuisine, about 30% of the menu focuses on Japanese fare.

This location wasn’t Liang’s first foray into food. After working in many French establishments in Manhattan and Washington, DC, Liang opened his first Aoyama in Bridgewater in 1998 and then followed up with a place in Mendham, using many of his own family’s recipes. As Boulder Run began its redevelopment more than seven years ago, 112

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Liang was on board from the beginning. After three years of construction, Aoyama has been garnering success and dishing out beautiful and delicious meals for four years now.

The building's exterior does not do justice to the beauty of the space within. One of Liang’s main focuses on the restaurant is design, and the fully open seating area is nothing short of arresting, transforming you to a place way outside of Wyckoff.

A long, flowing sushi counter adds to the almost Vegas style sexiness and bustle of the restaurant, which fills up almost every night. Sushi chefs execute their expert craft within view of the entire restaurant, and the open atmosphere creates a buzzing energy that captivates diners from the start.

Yet, as proven time and time again, a beautiful restaurant can only survive in Bergen County if the food can also meet our sophisticated standards and exceed our lofty expectations.

Aoyama strives to do both, and succeeds.

A BYOB establishment, Aoyama finds other ways to meet your beverage cravings, offering items such as green iced tea served in a bamboo shoot or Thai ice tea, which is more of a cream-based drink that could only be described as chocolate milk on an elevated level: delicious.

As you sit down and begin perusing the menu, you’ll be

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Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Aoyama offers items that you simply don’t find at many places around here. The menu is split between French Thai lunch and Japanese lunch. But when it comes to lunch around here, salad reigns supreme. Aoyama’s plays on the classic lunch dish do not disappoint.

One such example is the grilled chicken papaya salad.

Grilled Cornish hen tops a stringed papaya salad complete with lime chili, vinaigrette and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf. It offers the refreshment of your typical lunch salad, but with a bit of crunch and spice that perfectly suits the palate.

Another unique option is the crispy crab and mango salad.

A soft shell crab, cooked to perfection, sits atop a bed of stringed mango and leads to a crispy and wonderful explosion of flavors at every bite.

Since spring is currently barely here yet, the menu still boasts plenty of soup offerings, including the expected yet still well-executed miso or tom yum koong, as well as surprises such as butternut squash soup, French onion soup and shrimp dumplings in lemongrass broth.

The menu at Aoyama is extensive. Between French Thai and Japanese there must be at least 100 different options on any given night, plus daily specials which, along with many of

the other less familiar menu options, can be explained by the well trained and attentive staff.

When it comes to dinner, the menu has something for everyone, from Bergen’s bravest explorers to those who prefer staying in a simpler flavor range. For example, while one guest may order fresh squid, another can play it a bit safer with steak au poivre.

When you head to Aoyama, though, it’s best to go with an empty stomach and be open to trying an array of flavors. Big eyes come standard, as you see server after server pass by your table with delicious-looking dishes and you can’t help but look on in curious wonder at what others have ordered, and reserved anticipation of the arrival of your own food.

The Thai baby back ribs were nothing short of brilliant.

As a man who appreciates a hefty slab of meat on his plate, I found that Aoyama came through in the clutch, with perfectly tender, fall-off-the bone ribs slathered in a sweet garlic chili sauce. Add the ornate rice tower and vibrant slaw strewn on top, and the dish is nothing short of a masterpiece made to be photographed and then thoroughly devoured.

If ribs aren’t for you, Aoyama has every other meat and seafood imaginable to ensure a delectable dining experience.

Red curried chicken, shrimp pad se ew, crispy scallop pad prik, pan seared ostrich and Bangkok duck are just a few more of the vast menu’s standout items. Looking for something Aoyama Wyckoff 319 Franklin Ave. Unit 112 Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-847-9900 www.aoyamanj.com

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simpler? The pineapple shrimp fried rice was wonderful. A full sushi menu of rolls and á la carte is also available, as are the must-have wonton sushi tacos, crispy wonton tacos filled with tartars of fresh tuna, wasabi salmon or jalapeno yellowtail and then seasoned to suit.

All of the desserts are homemade, and you can’t go wrong with the sorbets, mango guava cheesecake or Thai banana crepes.

Over the years, Aoyama has also become a destination for intimate parties, primarily due to the open yet grand feel of the restaurant. It’s the perfect spot for parties of up to around 80, and Aoyama hosts bridal showers on an almost weekly basis during the spring and summer.

It doesn’t matter if you’re eating in or taking out; Aoyama stands atop the mountain of French Thai restaurants in Bergen County. Whether you’re going to grab a quick lunch or have dinner out with friends, Aoyama’s beautiful interior, exceptional service and incredible fare will not disappoint.

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

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

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

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

Chakra 144 West State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Grosso’s La Strada 231 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack- 201-488-9389

Houston’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 5 Park St., Montvale, 201-391-9356

Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-666-9682

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

Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699

Emerson Hotel Restaurant 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557 Esposito’s Park Café 790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441 Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515 Farmhouse Café & Eatery 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-266-8931 Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100 Giovanni’s Deli 22-08 Morlot Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-791-1911 Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-445-2362

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Lakeside Grille & Bar 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-327-0009 Local Seasonal Kitchen 41 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-962-9400 Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056 Mason Jar 219 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

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

Twisted Elm 435 River Dr., Elmwood Park, 201-791-3705

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

Vale Bar & Grill 625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-391-3195

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

Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-836-0887

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

Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888

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

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

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

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

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

Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-7693

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811

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

Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515

Park Bistro 700 Palisadium Drive, Cliffside Park, 201-366-4047 Park Wood Delicatessen 342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-08550

Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tommy Fox’s Public House 32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900

The Plum and The Pear 393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-485-8793

Chinese/Korean Don Chun Hong 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0450

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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd. (Rt. 17N), Mahwah, 201-529-1313

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

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

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

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

Eclectic Contemporary Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge 284 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8600

French Latour 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056 German Kirker’s Inn 237 Diamond Bridge Ave., Hawthorne, 973-427-7700 Greek After Athens 17 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-729-1980

Continental/ French Café Panache (BYOB) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030

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

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

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

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

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

The Dog and Cask 55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park, 201-845-5101

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

GW Grill 2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440

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

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

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 2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055

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

Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292 Port of Call (POC) 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888

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

The Rail Yard Tavern 14-26 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

Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999

Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200 Varka 30 North Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333 Indian BHOJ 430 Market St., Elmwood Park, 201-797-6800 Brick Lane Curry House 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311 Mantra 275 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-342-8868 Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Irish Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 36 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-564-7893 Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack, (201)- 487-0660 Italian Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYO) 640 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000 Amarone 63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897 Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551 Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-939-1922 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466 Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900 Barcelona’s 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930 Bazzarelli 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010 Bel Posto 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750 Bella Campania 456 Broadway, Hillsdale 201-666-7700 Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000 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, 201-857-3232

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Fiona’s Restaurant 118 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-857-5800 Fontana Di Trevi 248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 201-242-9040 Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza 206 Route 46, Elmwood Park, 201-797-7552 Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997 Giovanna’s Cafe 19 East Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-5835 GoodFellas 661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000 Granita Grill 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846 Grissini Restaurant 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535 Guilios 154 Washington St., Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657 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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Puzo’s Family Restaurant 4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288 Rocca 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945 Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007 Rugova Restaurant & Bar 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge; 201-880-8488 Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYO) 620 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600 Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Sergio’s Missione 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545 Sicilian Sun 604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3494 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 Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Lane, Oakland, 201-337-0813 Vicolo Ristorante 216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-497-8777 Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill 352 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-845-7600

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Italian/French The Chef’s Table 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644 Japanese Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086 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

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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, 201-825-8712 Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511 Wild Ginger 31 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-3830 Yamagata 1636 Palisadeís Ave., Fort Lee, 201-585-0469 Korean Dong Bang Grill 1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/4486 Picnic Garden 150 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-816-9300 Zen Zen 356 Bergen Blvd., Farview, 201-840-1820 Kosher/Mediterranean Tavlin 7 West Railroad Ave, Tenafly Tavlin, 201-871-6060 Mediterranean Europe Café & Grill 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-4444 Mediterraneo 23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022 Novo 37 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-4910 Orama 595 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-945-2020 Samdan 178 Piermont Road, Cresskill- 201-816-7343 Zendiggi Kebab House 228 Closter Dock Road, Closter, 201-768-0644

Gen Sushi 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988

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

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

Blue Moon Mexican Café 23 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331

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

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

Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088

Las Maravillas De Tulcingo 3 84 Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1980

Masa Sushi & Grill 81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-934-6616

Mexicali Live 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, 201-833-0011

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

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

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

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

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

Polish Royal Warsaw Restaurant 871 River Drive, Elmwood Park, 201-794-9277

Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522

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

Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House 193 Route 17, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-2800

Seafood Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South- Carlstadt, 201-933-4000 1315 Rt. 17 South, Ramsey, 201-962-9099

RESTAURANT GUIDE Boiling Pot 124 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-461-0444 Legal Sea Foods Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201 843-8483 Oceaniare Seafood Room 175 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, 201-343-8862 The Crab House 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311 Seafood Gourmet 103 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood, 201-843-8558 Spanish 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, 201-641-4266 Steak Houses Capital Grille Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-7040 Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill 203 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-767-6106 2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, 201-265-0403 95 Linwood Ave., Washington Township, 201-666-3080 CK’s Steak House 801 Rutherford Ave., (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141 ETC. Steakhouse (Kosher) 1409 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, 201-357-5677 Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463 JD’s Steak Pit 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444 Morton’s The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-487-1303 The Park Steakhouse 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 Roots Steakhouse 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-1922 Sear House 411 Piermont Ave., Closter, 201-292-4612 Steve’s Sizzling Steaks 620 Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677 Thai Aoyama 319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff (In Boulder Run Shopping Center), 201-847-9900 Bangkok Garden 261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620 Penang 334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128 Pimaan 79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

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HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER MS CENTER HNMC Foundation held the 2015 MS Center Awards Reception at Il Villaggio.

For more information visit: www.holyname.org

Gina and Joe Coccaro

Sean O’Rourke, Dr. Ohan Karatoprak, Dr. Adam Jarrett, Sister Breda Boyle, Sheryl Slonim, Ryan Kennedy, Deb Zayas, Jason Kavountzis and Mike Maron

Rosann Rizzuto, Dr. Greg Anselmi and Debbie Lyons

Elaine and Dr. Robert Rigolosi and Dr. Mary Ann Picone

Anthony Guzzo, Carl Inserra Jr. and Joe Pagano

Cary Lampert, Pat Sullivan and Jim Len

Tanya Crusco, Ronnie Crosby and Judy Cosgrove

Debbie Zayas, Dr. Eric and Nancy Fremed

Joe Sanzari, Mike Maron and Larry Inserra

Mike Maron, Lori Rubino and Joe Sanzari

Sheryl Slonim and Sister Antoinette Moore

Dr. David Duncan, Julie Fortunato, Cathy Teitel and Enrique Feoli

Christopher Alfieri, Lindsay Harrer and Chris Brooks

Celeste Oranchak and Joe Parisi

Regina and John Salemme and Jennifer Berkoff

Susan Zorndorfer, Dr. Karen Blitz, June Halper and Barbara Johnson

Andrew Rametta, Mark Remetta, Ida Picone, Dr. Mary Ann Picone, Lena Remetta and Glenn Remetta

QUALITY AUTOMALL Quality AutoMall held their annual holiday gala at The Venetian in Garfield.

For more information visit: www.qualityautomall.com

Lauren, Rocco and Jordan Wright

Victoria Barraque and Logan Frees

Cabot and Stacey Suggs, Nora and Pat Fitzgerald

Nancy and Eliud Velez

Jeff and Fran Peck, Denise and Ron Walmach

Jorge Barraque and Julianne Hodges

Tim and Debra Berryman

Lorraine Swinarton and Nick Laganella

Jorge and Cathy Barraque

Linda and Rick Huften

Andrew and Odette Falone

Sam Wright , Marlena and Jim Splendore and Jorge Barraque

Susan and Ben Aminoff

Rocco and Sam Wright

Tom and Catherine Cordes

Sam and Elaine Wright

Heather and Greg Thompson

PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER The Palisades Medical Center Foundation held their annual, Star Stream Ball at The Rockleigh.

For more information visit: www.palisadesmedicalfoundation.org

Drs. Zayed and Azzam Baker

Dolores Lawlor, Annamarie O’Connor, Barbara Bartolomeo and Christine Monte

Gary Mignone, Nikki and Manny Mederos and Davie Berkowitz

Bruce and Eileen Markowitz

Fred Daibes, Jamela Maali, Hanan Salha and Dr. Omar Baker

Avigail Goldstein, Perry Raskin, Keren raskin, Dr. Jeffrey and Chagit Raskin and Bruce Markowitz

Bill and Helen Cunning, Jane and Angelo Valente

Eurice Rojas, Norma Almanza, Lucinda Jean and Zongar Konah

Nuala and Dr. Anthony Passannante

John Meditz and Marie Garibaldi

Dr. Armand and Maria Fasano

Theresa and JD deLeon

Ed Davis and Mary Ellen Smith

Joan Quigley, Dr. Janet Lavandeira and Josecelyne Veneruso

Vincent Prieto and Kevin O’Connor

Joyce and David Berkowitz

Vincent Prieto, Steve and Susan Cattuna and Wascar Payano

John and Mary Capazzi, Jen and Steve Botbyl

THE VALLEY HOSPITAL The Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Ridgewood Branch held their annual Holiday Soiree to benefit the hospital. For more information visit:www.valleyhealth.com

Audrey Meyers and Dr. Scott Agin

Carol Fusaro, Diana Frankel, Marita Van Vliet and Lynn Gildea

Holiday Soiree Committee

Blaze and Karen Sosnowski

Peter Diestel, Joe Yallowitz, Robin Goldfisher, Stas Kozaitis, Dr. Rashid and Rola Baddoura and Paul Hollander

Robert and Marisa Korst, Sunmee Kim and Benjamin Lee

Linda Leeder, Denise Downey, Elaine Heimberger, Ann Swist and Barbara Mills

Dr. Jeff and Piper Pope

Kathy and John Albohm, Sheila and Joe Yallowitz

Sandy Carapezza and Virginia Orovic

Tim Cross, Dr. Ruth Schulze, Jocelyn and Dr. Marc Dreier

Dr. Ganepola and Manel Ganepola, Rola and Dr. Rashid Baddoura

Jennifer Errico and Eban Ross

Vinoo and Reshma Thomas

Sandy and Angelo Carapezza

Dominick and Deanna Dagosta

Denise Downey, Art and Barb Masarky

Dennis Oberle, Marita and Martin Van Vliet

PREDICTIONS

LOTS IN STORE

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Time to embark on a new career, a long awaited change. Welcome new opportunities. There is a calm before the storm with invitations flying in everywhere. Frustrations with others who are not motivated find you picking up the slack.

Expect new beginnings in business when you least expect it. A personal note brings happiness.

Follow your gut instincts, as they will bring you romance, travel and greater earning potential.

The opportunity to buy a new car or furniture will present itself at the right time. Take advantage of good offers.

April showers bring May flowers, but you don’t have to wait that long to start your new beginning. Changes and opportunities abound.

Hope is coming sooner than you think, so look forward to a new adventure and spontaneous relationship with someone right under your nose. There’s an angel at your doorstep. When it comes to work, you will find yourself feeling highly motivated and excited about your new beginnings. Don’t be afraid to let go of the past; you will find more opportunities this year than you ever have before. Happiness is around every corner, so keep making those turns.

Even though you may find yourself being a better listener than you’ve ever been, you still haven’t been hearing the right words. You may just be taking on a new perspective and turning lemons into lemonade.

The last few years have been challenging, but now you feel as if things are finally starting to go your way.

You may feel like you have a guardian angel on your side and that doors are opening and opportunities are being presented. While in the past nothing you did seemed to make a difference, these days that’s all changing and you will be making up for lost time.

Make sure you take the time to savor all the good that’s coming your way.

Keeping everyone balanced always seems like such a big chore that you’ve decided to stop worrying about others and start focusing on you and your own balancing act. Take baby steps.

Keep in mind that simple changes bring about more opportunities, so keep your eyes open.

You’re going to be more motivated by taking on new educational classes and being stimulated by stepping out of your comfort zone. You may learn to take the bus or train or find other means of transportation to take on new adventures, which will prove to be amazing.

These days, emotional lines are a blur. One minute you are settled and the next minute you’re not. You may need to figure yourself out first before you figure out others. Take control of your health; it’ll make you happier and less fearful. A family vacation, new restaurants or a destination wedding are just what you need, since more socializing acts to lighten your mood.

Get off the couch or get active and you will feel your spirit refreshed and your mental outlook ready for more positive changes. Just keep an open mind so you can see them coming.

Your stylish haircut and re-energized wardrobe will help others perceive you in a more professional manner. Catching up with old friends is going to stimulate your social life.

You may find that you took yourself off the radar.

Others have been enjoying life and having fun getting together. Join them! Embarking on a new beginning is like drawing a line in the sand; after stepping over it, you have a whole new world out there for you to conquer. Your social life comes to the front of the line. When it comes to making changes in your life, no more staying in the comfort zones.

Legal matters come into play, but not to worry it doesn’t have to mean bad news; maybe you’re buying a new house or refinancing the old one.

It’s time to pay attention to small details. So clean up and organize paperwork that’s been sitting around for ages that you haven’t wanted to open. There might even the opportunity to clean something up with the IRS or old money that’s been sitting in the bank account that’s turned into a few extra bucks. Either way, expect to be signing papers and dealing with nonsense and nuisance that may turn into winning a prize.

You are a mystery and you like it that way. You may seem to join the inner circle and decide that you want a new beginning with old friends or co-workers that you previously didn’t participate with. It would not be unusual for you to find yourself living life in a more conventional way than you ever have before. If you don’t already have one, expect to look for a relationship and settle down. Someone new in your life—perhaps a partner or even a new best friend—will act as a motivating factor. Life has been a little boring, but it will spice up with some great changes and new opportunities.

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

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Buying pillows could start the kick off of your new beginnings and changes. That’s just where and how it begins. Mixing up your surroundings sparks the desire for change. Challenges are ignited by the fact that you are looking to take classes like golf lessons or cooking clinics. Be sure you leave time for a hobby or a favorite pastime. Keeping busy at work will bring you the recognition you deserve but have not received yet. Spend time and money on yourself. Saving towards the future is great, but be sure to enjoy the present as well.

You are more affected by your surroundings than you think. So your new beginning needs to come by taking control of what’s making you happy. Figuring out why you’re not getting that promotion or asking to be moved to a different department may be things you need to do to create your inner happiness. Taking those first “baby steps” could involve something as simple as getting a better coffee pot to start your morning off right. You may laugh, but finding ways to do small things that make your life easier can make a big difference in your quality of life.

It’s been dull for a few years but now you’re going to find out that you are more in control of your happiness than you ever thought possible.

The world is at your feet. You have many opportunities. It’s just a matter of taking people up on their offers or putting yourself out there to participate with others. There’s no reason for you to stay home and sit there and feel like you have not been invited to the party when you have. Think about the choices you make and the choices you made in the past and I bet you find you’ll be saying yes more often than no. Hold onto your seat; you’re about to kick it up a few.

You’re leaving on the jet plane! Well that may be what it feels like. Expect to have a bag packed and to find yourself moving and motivated to do so. Your “journey” could involve just going to visit friends overnight or having a slumber party like in the old days. Some of you will find yourself doing things like taking up an invite from a friend to do something you thought you’d never enjoy.

Don’t be shocked if you find yourself at a football game or enjoying a sport that never really tickled your fancy before. Changes and opportunities will find a new you within this year.

RAMAPO-BERGEN ANIMAL REFUGE, INC. RBARI held their annual gala, “Whiskers and Tails�, a the Indian Trail Club.

For more information visit: www.rbari.org

Franny Laurita and Poppy

Tricia and Dimitrios Mantzouranis

Valerie Freda, Terrie Carr and Tricia Mantzouranis

Heather and Steven Shaw

Ingrid Tomek, Chopper Russo and Carol Matiz

Katie Hrubec and Jessica Bunone

Craig Goldman, Donna and Richard Palmadesso

Janice Garfinkle, Jack Mamdelberger and Ana Montiel

John and Janet Gandolfo

Lou Crescitelli and Kristie Mosley

Tracy and Julian Vicente

Shaun Killman and Blanche Garcia

Marge Kraus and Marilyn Rubner

Kim Lidestri and Diane Lancaster

Heidi Krantz and Angel

Kristin Chase, Nancy Schuring and Tiffany Reamer

Arlene Jurovitsky, Brian Konikoff and Denise Downey

Janet Gandolfo, Diane Miller and Susan Citarella

LAST LAUGH

THERE’S A BOT FOR THAT A

bout a year ago today, the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship (yeah, the one that decided cruising into a hurricane was a good idea) unveiled its robotic bartender, and subsequently followed up with a commercial showing it mixing in action.

In the ever-evolving technology race we now find ourselves in, we're increasingly confronted with this paradoxical dilemma: We utilize technology to fix something that was never broken in the first place. I tried telling the robot bartender my problems. Much like my real life bartenders, he (she? it?) didn’t care, either.

Yet the use of robots in every aspect of life leads me to one question: What are us humans going to do? I was going to be an actor, my fallback was a bartender, and now I’m unemployed just the same! Damn you, Mixologist3000!

The '70s and '80s seemed like a fun time, when we feared robots would take over the world but at the time, could just chalk it up to good ole science fiction. Terminator? Robots winning the war against Earth? Nah, that could never happen.

Fast forward to today, and we now have the mix of artificial intelligence capable of whooping humans in Jeopardy and robots that can move completely independently of human touch, at speeds faster than a cheetah, while still maintaining the strength of a gorilla. The combination of those two makes those science fiction movies non fiction. It might not be called Skynet, but it sure is scary. First they’ll take our jobs, then they’ll bully us and take our iPhones! I don’t know what’s worse!

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I’m by no means some conspiracy theorist, though I do from time to time rock the aluminum foil hat, ya know, to protect against spies, aliens and whoever else wants to get into this brilliant brain. Yet I can’t help but look at this bartender mixing our drinks, the vacuums cleaning our floors or the drones delivering our UPS packages (and in other parts of the world, bombs) and slightly worry that we are laughing it off as impossible only 20 years after we created all these movies where the capability and stand-alone intelligence of these machines were dramatically (and for humans, tragically) predicted.

Remember how cute yet haunting the Furby was? They were little furballs that could (sort of) communicate with you and move a little. Now, imagine them with a knife. Furby was just a young furball back in the '90s, yet he always looked like he was plotting something. Maybe 2016 is the year of his revenge.

We are only a few short years away from robots cooking our food, completely cleaning our house, serving our drinks and food at restaurants, being our bank tellers, our mail carriers and our pilots. Is this what we want?

What will humans do? What are we here for? I asked the Mixologist3000 these questions like three times and never got an answer! Typical bartender.

Brandon Goldstein is associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine and BC THE MAG Health, Beauty & Fitness.

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