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Party Time

Lend a Hand

Seasonal Cheer

That’s Entertainment

Be Merry, Be Happy and Look Sexy in Holiday Fashions

Discover the 8 Secrets of Happiness

Annual Giving Guide of Worthy Charities

Preview of the Hottest Movies of the Season

Where women go for world class women’s healthcare.

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One of the Nation’s Top Women’s Health Programs.* Career woman, volunteer, stay-at-home mom, grandmother – whatever your place in life, you probably serve as the cornerstone of vitality and health within your family.

When health issues arise, you should know where to go for the highest quality, most comprehensive woman-centered care.

The Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital at HackensackUMC is the recipient of some of the top awards in the nation; receiving the 2012 Women’s Health Excellence Award™ from HealthGrades®, ranking as a high-performing Best Regional hospital according to U.S. News & World Report, and ranking among *Becker’s Hospital Review’s national “100 Hospitals With Great Women’s Health Programs.”

Take a proactive role in your own well-being with our GAMEPLAN for Women’s Health: ten simple steps that will help you stay healthy. To learn more about our GAMEPLAN for Women’s Health, visit HackensackUMC.org/HealthyWomen.

To find out more about the Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital, visit HackensackUMC.org, or to find a physician, please call (855) 996-WELL (9355).

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Dear Readers, Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has suffered during Superstorm Sandy. As Marilyn Monroe once said, “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together”. New Jersey will come back and be stronger than ever. This year, even before the hurricane and nor’easter made things worse, many more people have been enduring hardships and are in dire need of assistance. Since this is the season of giving, please refer to our Giving Back section and help neighbors who are less fortunate. If you can’t give your dollars, please give your time!

As we start our 12th year, we at BC the Mag consider ourselves truly blessed. We are so thankful to our advertisers for supporting our dream to put out a high-quality community magazine for all of these years. Your loyalty and friendship have been duly noted and appreciated.

Our editor, Nayda Rondon, has been a true team player and we can’t thank her enough for her patience, loyalty and articulate wisdom! To Bill Streicher, our fabulous fashion photographer, we can’t thank you enough for trekking all over Bergen County without complaint and giving our pages the look of a high-end fashion magazine. To our team at Eighty6, specifically Evan Eagleson, thank you for all your hard work throughout the year. To our readers, thank you for all of your thoughts, comments and ideas, which you have shared with us through the years. Your input has been invaluable. We treasure each and every one of you!

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Events

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Ask the Sports Doctor

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Lexus GS: Starting Off on the Right Foot?

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Escapes

176

Restaurant Guide

185

Birthday Scopes

186

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Party Time: Be Merry, Be Happy and Look Sexy!

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B. Mr. Sanzari, Mr. Garrett, Kathleen Vega, RN, Jose Uben, TA, Marilyn Davis, UC, Kathleen Budny, RN (Surgical DAR)

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Cherry Cheers Make merry with these festive holiday cocktails.

Sparkling Cherry & Spice 2 ½ oz. Grand Marnier Cherry 2 oz. Chandon Rosé sparkling wine (chilled) ½ tsp. freshly grated ginger ½ oz. fresh lime juice Directions: Muddle the ginger in the bottom of a mixing glass and then add Grand Marnier Cherry, lime juice and ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled flute. Top with chilled Chandon Rosé sparkling wine and stir gently. Garnish with candied ginger on the rim of the flute.

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Grand Cherry Vanilla 2 oz. Grand Marnier Cherry 1 oz. vanilla vodka ½ oz. simple syrup 8 to 10 mint leaves Directions: Combine Grand Marnier Cherry, vanilla vodka, simple syrup and mint leaves into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake very well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a single floating mint leaf.

Grand Cherry-Hattan 2 oz. Grand Marnier Cherry ¾ oz. sweet vermouth 3 dashes angostura bitters Directions: In a shaker filled with ice, stir Grand Marnier Cherry, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish a brandied cherry.

Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru, created the three recipes.

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Exploring Grenache Wines The intriguing Rhone variety gains new fans

Grenache Noir, Gris and Blanc make up three of the 13 grapes allowed in Château Neuf du Pape wines, and are touchstones for wines of France’s southern Rhone region. Today, winemakers in France, Spain and around the world are turning their sights to the low acid, berry fruit-and-spice varietal with the soft palate. Despite a relatively high alcohol content (15% or more), the fruit and herbaceous notes in a well-made Grenache have little difficulty overcoming any “heat,” making it easily drinkable.

LAS ROCAS 2009 GARNACHA (Calatayud), $15 Garnacha Tinta, and perhaps the entire Grenache range of grapes, is thought to have originated in Spain, and the Spanish have found great success growing the thin-skinned grapes in Rioja and Calatayud, a relatively new and “hidden” gem of a DO in north central Spain. The wine, from Bodegas San Alejandro, is plush and silky, despite a 15.2% alcohol content, with notes of blackberry, dark cherry and baking spices, with mild tannins.

Grapes are grown on high-altitude rocky slopes from wellaged vines ensuring low yields and careful harvest. Pair with roasted lamb or mushroom risotto.

STEEL PLOW ESTATE VINEYARD GRENACHE 2010 (Sonoma Valley), $35 In 2006, Landmark replanted its “Esprit du Rhone” estate vineyard with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Viognier, all classic Chateau Neuf du Pape varieties. This 100% Grenache wine features grapes harvested early in the morning (using organic farming methods), and processed cold to retain intensive color and fruit notes. On the nose, the wine expresses ripe black currant, leather and autumnal valley warmth. On the palate, black and purple berry fruits dominate. Vibrant herbaceous undertones (alfalfa, rosemary, cinnamon), bright tannins and medium acids balance the fruit. Try pairing it with roast lamb or charcuterie antipasti.

DOMAINE JONES BLANC 2010 (IGP Côtes Catalanes), $19 Thanks to a strategic partnership between the Languedoc and Roussillon regions of Southern France, both enjoy newfound interest in the area’s wines, and young winemakers like British-born Katie Jones (whose mature, hand-picked vines grow in both regions) are producing outside the box. Jones’ boutique, limited productions wines include Jones Blanc, crafted from 100% Grenache Gris, grown on 80-year-old vines over black slate soils in Maury. On the nose it is intensely aromatic, with notes of pear, cantaloupe and soft herbs. The richly textured palate blends summer white stone fruits, melon alfalfa and rosemary. It’s perfect with soft white cheeses, roast chicken or broiled scallops.

STANDING SUN GRENACHE CAMP FOUR 2010 (Santa Barbara County), $28 Founded in 2007 by former preservation architect John Wright and his wife, actor Laura (who plays Carly on General Hospital), the small, Rhone-influenced winery has expanded successfully in the past few years.

“The Grenache is quickly becoming one of our best sellers,” says Wright.

“Grenache might become the new Pinot Noir in terms of popularity.” (The winery just launched a unique Grenache Rosé.) The low, rolling Camp Four vineyards on the east side of the Santa Ynez Valley enjoy plenty of heat, resulting in a fruit-driven, low-acid wine with notes of black cherry, black currant and fresh-cut grass, ideal for casual drinking with pizza, burgers or paella.

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

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Palisades Medical Center The Palisades Medical Center Auxiliary held their 6th annual Casino Night at The Waterside Restaurant.

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Center for Food Action The Oritani Golf Classic to benefit Center for Food Action was held at the Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell.

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Building Bricks Go High Tech Chances are you spent much of your play time as a child building cities, forts and anything else you could dream up using colorful, plastic toy building bricks. But, once you were done there wasn’t much else to do other than smash your creation and build anew. Now those classic toys are going high-tech. Laser Pegs are a new construction toy combining clear plastic building bricks and construction pieces with LED lights. When you build a city or dragon with Laser Pegs and plug it into the base, your creation comes to life flashing, blinking and glowing in multiple colors. For pricing, availability and to purchase, visit www.laserpegs.com.

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If you’re looking for the rare find and perfect gift, look no further. Each holiday season Pommery produces only 3,000 bottles of Les Clos Pompadour, only 90 of which come to market in the U.S. exclusively through Sherry Lehman in New York. The magnum is valued at $520.

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Florabotanica ($125, 100 ml) is an experimental rose fragrance whose story takes place in a strange and wonderful garden in which you don’t know whether the flowers are innocent or poisonous. With top notes of carnation and mint, it has a base of Vetiver roots and white amber. Available at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and at specialty stores.

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Footzyfolds’ top-of-the-line, compact flats are now available at Zechemist and Zitomer on Madison Ave in NYC. Ranging in price from $40 to $79, the shoes come in trendy fabrics and prints like snakeskin, tweed, leopard print and other luxurious styles. You’ll want one in every color! Each shoe is constructed with fully lined insoles that provide additional comfort and structure, and a durable, skid-resistant sole that allows the shoe to perform like a regular one.

Who knew that slime, goop and glue were educational? They are when you create them in easy-to-follow science experiments from The Magic School Bus Slime and Polymer Lab ($39.99). Leave it to Ms. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus world and the folks behind The Young Scientists Club to create a self-contained science lab that wows parents, students and toy industry judges with gooey substances. Available at select stores.

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Kiwi Crate (KiwiCrate.com) will be launching several new projects for the holidays: The Crafty Christmas crate ($19.95) includes all the materials and inspiration to create three paint swirl ornaments and a cardboard gingerbread house. The Handmade Hanukkah crate ($19.95) includes a menorah that kids can make themselves as well as dreidel spin art and nine LED tea lights. From the Gifts Made by Me crate ($19.95) kids can make two decorated journals as gifts, four greeting cards and their own wrapping.

If there’s one thing better than the holiday season itself, it’s the myriad of merry scents floating through the air. And who wouldn’t love a little holiday cheer added to their daily beauty routine? This season, Jan Marini Skin Research introduces a limited edition Pumpkin Spice Refining Exfoliator ($80). This clinical-strength resurfacer refines skin texture and follicle size to leave skin with a radiant, polished glow. Formulated with potent antioxidants, it combines a smooth, glowing complexion with significant anti-aging benefits. The Pumpkin Spice scent is available through the end of the holiday season at www.janmarini.com.

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Black and blue, and looking for relief? Try the Anti-Bruise Creme ($19.95, 2 oz.) from Smart Cover Cosmetics. With natural ingredients like arnica, green tea and emu oil, this is the ideal solution to help speed the healing process and soothe damaged skin so you look better a lot faster! Visit www.smartcover.com for more details.

Hole In One Your favorite golfer will look like a pro on the course with the standout styles of Nicholas Mariano’s exclusive line of unique sterling silver buckles and belts for the sophisticated golfer. Just in time for the holidays, the “Elements” collection is an ode to the beauty of the course. Each buckle is handcrafted and made in the United States from the highest quality sterling silver. The belts are 1.5 inches in width and feature the brand’s signature red dot at the tip. They are made from calfskin, lizard and American alligator. For more info, visit www.nicholasmariano.com. Available online and at Fords Jewelers in Fords, NJ.

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EVENTS EVENTS

BOUTIQUE: The Ramapo-Bergen Animal

Refuge, Inc. will hold its annual Holiday Boutique at the VFW Hall, Post 5702 (corner of Pulis and Franklin Avenues, in Franklin Lakes) on November 16, 9AM- 9PM, and November 17, 9AM- 5PM. For more info, visit www.rbari.org.

CHARITY CELEB: On November 16,

2012, the YWCA Bergen County will host “The Power of Us: A Celebration of Extraordinary Women” at the Stony Hill Inn (231 Polifly Road, Hackensack). It begins at 6:30PM with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, followed at 7PM by dinner, program and a live auction. Tickets: $100 pp. Contact Jill Donitz at (201) 881-1721, jdonitz@ ywcabergencounty.org.

ANNUAL EXHIBIT: The Hovnanian School

(817 River Rd., New Milford) will be featuring the artwork of national and international artists of Armenian descent on November 17, 7-10PM and November 18, 1-4PM. Visit www.hovnanianschool.org for more info.

SONG NIGHT: Acoustic Café Music Series presents Kim and Reggie Harris, Magpie, John Flynn, Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway and George Wurzbach performing the songs of Phil Ochs on November 17, 8PM at Our Lady of Mercy Academy (25 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge). Tickets: $20 advance online at www.cafeacoustic.org; $22 at the door. For more info, call (201) 573-0718.

November 18, 2PM. For more info on this free event, contact 201-592-3614, ext. 4010.

HS GALA: Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan will present a one-nightonly gala to benefit the all-school musical program on November 24. For info, visit www.nvotmusical.org.

AUTHOR TALK: Russian author Elena

Gorokhova discusses her memoir, A Mountain of Crumbs, on November 29, 6-7PM at The Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Ave.) Register for this free event by phone (201-391-5090), in person, or by email to montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com.

MS DINNER: Awards dinner will be held

on November 29, at The Palisadium (700 Palisadium Drive, Cliffside Park), 6:30-10:30PM. Tickets: $150. For info on sponsorship and ad journal opportunities, contact Lisa Futterman at (201) 833-3000; Futterman@holyname.org.

ART EXHIBIT: The paintings and pastels

of artist Marsha Heller will be on display from December 1-27 at the Cliffside Park Free Public Library (505 Palisade Ave.) An opening reception will be held on Thursday, December 6, from 5-7PM. For more info: 201-400-8430.

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TRAIN SHOW: Trains will be running on November 18, and 25, and December 2, 9 and 16 from 1-4PM in the Ho-Ho-Kus VFW building (620 Cliff St., Ho-Ho-Kus). Admission: $5, adults; $1, kids under 12 with a maximum of $12 per family. Visit http://ramapovalleyrailroad.com/ for info.

PHOTO TIPS: On November 18, 2-3:30PM The Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Ave.) will present New Jersey photographer and author Walter Choroszewski as he brings his special expertise and humor for an informal and fun “backto-basics” photo class. Register for this free event by phone (201-391-5090), in person, or by email to montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Fort Lee Library (320 Main St.) welcomes MIKA Jazz Trio on 50

be held on December 1, 4PM and December 2, 1PM & 4PM at BergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood). Tickets ($50, $40, $30, $20) available at www.ticketmaster.com or www.bergenpac.org.

CHARITY GALA: On December 7,

from 7-10PM, at the Clinton Inn (145 Dean Drive, Tenafly), Giants of Generosity will co-sponsor “Jada’s Journey Gala” to assist a local family to pay for their daughter’s brain surgery. Tickets ($100 pp). Make a donation through www.GiantsofGenerosity.org.

COLLINS & GUEST: Judy Collins

with special guest Jimmy Webb will perform on December 8, 8PM at BergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood). Tickets ($69, $59, $49, $29) available at www.ticketmaster.com or www. bergenpac.org.

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HOLIDAY BALLET: Kozlov Dance Inter-

national will present performances of The Nutcracker on December 8, 2PM & 7PM; December 15, 2PM & 7PM, at the Berrie Center for Performing Arts, Ramapo College (505 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah). Tickets: $20, children/seniors; $25, adults. Visit www.kozlovdance.com for more info.

MUSICAL CONCERT: The Kootz Band will perform free at The Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Ave.) on December 9, 2-3:30PM. Register by phone (201-391-5090), in person, or by email to montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISER: Giants of Generosity will hold its second “Gifts for Children” dessert party fundraiser on December 10, at the Clinton Inn (145 Dean Drive, Tenafly) from 7-9PM. Price: $20 pp; payable at the door or in advance at www.

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PUBLISHING BASICS: Krystyna Poray Goddu will discuss “Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book” on December 13, 6-7:30PM at The Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Ave.) Register for this free event by phone (201-391-5090), in person, or by email to montvalelibraryprograms@ gmail.com.

CAROL SERVICE: The First Presbyteri-

an Church of Englewood (150 East Palisade Ave.) will hold its 101st Annual Candlelight Carol Service on December 16, 4PM. For more info, visit www.englewoodpres.org or call 201-568-7373.

CULINARY ARTS: Chef Robert Irvine

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JAZZ GREAT: William Paterson University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts (300 Pompton Rd., Wayne) will present jazz master Benny Golson on December 7, 8PM. Admission: $15, general; $12, seniors; $8, William Paterson faculty, staff and alumni; William Paterson students free with ID. For info, 973-720-2371; www.wp-presents.org.

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Flight (November 2) Captain “Whip” Whittaker (Denzel Washington), an experienced airline pilot, miraculously crash lands his jetliner after a mid-air catastrophe and saves the lives of nearly all the plane’s 102 passengers. Immediately afterwards, he is hailed as a hero. However, a blood test made on the night of the accident soon reveals that he had alcohol in his system and questions arise as to who or what was at fault and what actually occurred on that plane.

Director Robert Zemeckis has returned to live-action filmmaking after 12 years of working with motion-capture animation in films such as Beowulf and The Polar Express. Shot on a budget of $30 million—fairly modest by today’s standards—Flight co-stars John Goodman as a drug dealer, Melissa Leo as a federal investigator, and Don Cheadle as an attorney. Flight sounds like the kind of movie that could earn Washington, already a two-time Oscar winner, another Academy Award nomination.

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lincoln (November 9) Steven Spielberg directs this adaptation of the Doris Kearns Goodwin biography, Team of Rivals, which chronicles the relationship between the 16th President and his cabinet. Screenwriter Tony Kushner has condensed the book down to the final four months of Lincoln’s life. Spielberg focuses on the political machinations that helped win victory for the Union in the Civil War. Daniel Day-Lewis, who has made only five films since 2000, portrays Lincoln.

David Strathairn stars as Secretary of State William Seward, Jackie Earl Haley is Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens, Tommy Lee Jones is abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens, Sally Field is a compassionate Mary Todd Lincoln, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt appears as the President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln.

“Lincoln was a monumental president, but we treat him like a man, not a monument,” Spielberg has said, adding that, ultimately, the movie is about the burden of leadership, “about the kind of weight that Lincoln has to bear.”

skyfall (November 9) Daniel Craig takes on his third role as Ian Fleming’s James Bond in this 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. The big-screen series began with Dr. No (1962), starring Sean Connery as 007. Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan filled the role at various times through the years.

In Skyfall, after an operation in Istanbul ends disastrously, Bond is missing and presumed dead and the identities of every active MI6 undercover agent are leaked. Questions are raised over the ability of M (Judi Dench) to run the Secret Service, and she becomes the subject of a government review over her handling of the situation. When MI6 itself is attacked, Bond’s sudden reappearance gives M the pretext she needs to seek out Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem), a dangerous rogue claiming a personal connection to both of them. As he follows a trail from London to the South China Sea, Bond soon finds his loyalty to M challenged over secrets from her past.

Director Sam Mendes (Revolutionary Road, The Kite Runner) has never before taken on such a high-profile action film, but has hinted that the movie contains plenty of the kind of action sequences Bond fans have come to expect. Romantic interest is present in the person of French actress Berenice Marlohe, and Naomie Harris plays a new field agent who aspires to become as intuitive and effective as Bond.

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Anna Karenina (November 16) This is the third collaboration of Academy Award-nominee Keira Knightley with director Joe Wright, following their box office successes Pride & Prejudice and Atonement.

Anna (Ms. Knightley) is an artless wife and mother married to passionless, prudish government official Alexei Karenin (Jude Law), who disapproves both of others’ weaknesses and his own tolerance of them. On a visit to Moscow to smooth over a delicate family matter, Anna meets handsome young army officer Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). They are attracted to each other and Anna finds herself on a treacherous, fateful path.

In adapting the massive Leo Tolstoy novel, Wright has set it entirely inside a theater on the grounds that the Russian aristocracy lived very public lives, much like many of today’s pop culture personalities.

Though this concept is controversial, it enabled the film to be made at a fraction of what it would otherwise have cost. This stylized treatment of a realistic novel is rich in production design, including lavish costumes, lush scenery, elaborate sets and exquisite cinematography. The theatre stage with its oil lamp footlights serves alternately as a traditional stage and a venue for actual events.

Anna Karenina has been filmed many times before, most notably in 1935 with Greta Garbo as Anna and in 1948, starring Vivien Leigh.

Life of Pi (November 21) Eleven years after Tann Martel wrote the story, Ang Lee has adapted the inspirational novel into a feature film. Directors M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense), Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men) and Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amelie) all tried to tackle the book and gave up. Lee cast newcomer Suraj Sharma as teenage Piscine Molitor Patel, nicknamed Pi, whose wealthy family is emigrating from India to Canada on a freighter that’s also carrying animals from the zoo they owned. When the ship founders in a violent storm, Pi ends up spending over seven months adrift in the Pacific Ocean, sharing a lifeboat with a tiger.

The unusual tale is underscored by serious themes, particularly its concept of God apart from religion. Early in the movie, we see Pi experimenting with a number of organized religions as he seeks answers about the Almighty. Shot in 3D, the movie uses a digital tiger for most of the complicated scenes, though a real tiger was also filmed. The seamless blending of the two heightens the believability factor.

Hyde Park on the Hudson (December 7) In June of 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Bill Murray) and his wife, Eleanor (Olivia Williams), host the King and Queen of England (Samuel West, Olivia Colman) for a weekend at the Roosevelts’ home at Hyde Park, the first-ever visit of a reigning English monarch to America. With Britain facing imminent war with Germany, the royal couple is looking to FDR for support. International affairs must be juggled with the complexities of FDR’s domestic life as his wife, mother and mistresses all contribute to an unforgettable weekend.

Adapted from a 2009 BBC radio play, the story is told from the perspective of Margaret “Daisy” Stuckley (Laura Linney), FDR’s distant cousin and confidante. Shown away from the spotlight of Washington, Roosevelt, flaws intact, is portrayed through an interesting and revealing glimpse of one of the 20th century’s greatest men.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (December 14) Directed by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), this is the first of the three films adapting the popular J.R.R. Tolkien novels. Set in Middle Earth 60 years before The Lord of the Rings, the adventure focuses on Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached by wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the warrior Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage). Their journey will take them into the wild through treacherous lands swarming with giant spiders, shape shifters and sorcerers.

Reprising their roles from the Lord of the Rings series are Andy Serkis (Gollum), Hugo Weaving (Elrond) and Cate Blanchett (Galadriel). Jackson has incorporated material from later appendices by Tolkien with a massive $500 million budget, much spent on state-of-the-art special effects and computer-generated imagery. The second part, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, is scheduled for release in July of 2013.

Les Miserables (December 14) This is the musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s epic 19th century novel about Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), whose theft of a loaf of bread condemns him to an unjust prison sentence and a life on the run. Though he becomes the respected mayor of the poor town of Vigau and transforms it into a thriving community, Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe). Valjean falls in love with one of Vigau’s most pitiful, poverty-stricken residents, the beautiful Fantine (Anne Hathaway), and devotes himself to her care. After Fantine’s untimely death, Valjean raises her daughter, Cossette (Amanda Seyfried), whom he desperately attempts to shield from the dangers of the world. As she matures, Cossette falls in love with Marius (Eddie Redmayne), a young Parisian revolutionary.

Jackman has performed many singing roles before and has scored successes on Broadway. Crowe has had a side career in music for several decades as lead singer of a rock group but has never sung on screen before. Director Tom Hooper had the actors sing live rather than to prerecorded tracks, the usual method of filming songs. He positioned radio microphones on the outside of costumes for optimum sound quality, then had the microphones digitally erased. Singing live allowed the actors to perform more convincingly.

Jack Reacher (December 21) Tom Cruise stars as the title character of the Lee Child bestseller One Shot.

In the novel, Reacher is described as 6’5,” far from Cruise’s actual height, and fans of the book were unhappy when the casting was announced. However, Child, who watched Cruise’s audition, liked what he saw and gave a thumb’s up.

“Reacher’s size in the books,” commented Child, “is a metaphor for an unstoppable force, which Cruise portrays in his own way.”

Reacher is an ex-military cop who drifts around the United States with a hunger for justice. A sniper has just killed five people, and the police have quickly identified and arrested a suspect and built a solid case. The accused claims he’s innocent and asks for Jack Reacher, who sets out to confirm for himself whether the man is guilty. As Reacher follows up on questionable parts of the original investigation, he uncovers some startling information.

The movie is filled with action, stunts, car chases and elaborately staged fights. Cruise, 50, performs many of his own stunts and reaffirms himself as a viable action hero.

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On The Road (December 21) Jack Kerouac’s On the Road was published in 1957, and was based on the years the author spent traveling the United States in the 1940s with several figures who would go on to fame in their own right, including William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg.

Kerouac himself tried to get Marlon Brando interested in doing a movie version back in the 1950s and Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather) has tried several times to get projects off the ground since acquiring the rights in 1979.

The plot concerns Kerouac’s alter ego, Sal Paradise (Sam Riley), an aspiring New York writer, and the narcissistic ex-con, Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund), who bond instantly upon meeting.

Determined not to get locked into a constricted life, the two friends cut their ties and take to the road with Dean’s wife, Marylou (Kristen Stewart). Kirsten Dunst, Amy Adams, Viggo Mortensen, Elisabeth Moss, Terrence Howard and Steve Buscemi play supporting roles.

The film caused controversy at this year’s Cannes Film Festival because of its frequent nude scenes, many featuring Kristen Stewart (Twilight).

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Think of it like Apple and Samsung with their respective telephones. Both of them look similar with their big screens and sexy user interface, but ultimately underneath their internals are different. It comes down to a buyer’s subjective needs that determine which phone they will walk out of the store with.

So when Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz are building luxury cruisers how does Lexus differentiate its all-new GS sedan in the marketplace? Simple.

The brand continues to do what it has always done best and create a refined driving experience.

But you wouldn’t know that because with the all-new GS, Lexus is using it as a way to redefine the brand. For those of you not in the loop, Lexus has undergone a paradigm shift in recent years that brings sportier characters to the front lines. With bigger wheels and tires, harder suspensions and a more visceral driving experience, it directly clashes with Lexus’ modus operandi of cushy luxury.

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How does it all come together with the Lexus GS F Sport? There’s only one way to find out.

The first significant difference with the GS F Sport is its all-new look. Lexus of yore designed its autos in a way that can be best described as soft. Edges typically were rounded off and bodies featured swooping, elegant lines.

Now, however, one glance at the GS and it appears as though you were hitting on its significant other at the bar.

“You. Outside. Now!” Finally, a Lexus with a bit of spunk and attitude.

The F Sport ups the ante too because with its modified grille, large diameter wheels featuring a gunmetal finish, aggressively styled front and rear valence, and rear lip spoiler, it doesn’t look like an aging grandparent’s car. When you put together all of these subtle changes, it creates a much sexier package.

Yet that’s only one part to the equation. One of the more problematic areas for Lexus products involved their interiors. Sure, most folks would consider them nice, but in recent years there was a bit too much parts-sharing going on and, frankly, they weren’t much more than dressed-up Toyotas.

Lexus had to differentiate its products and make the vehicles

more bespoke and befitting of their price tags.

And once you take a good, long look at the all-new GS, it’s clear that Lexus’ designers and engineers spent plenty of time thinking about where to place every piece of trim and took the time to create a space that’s inviting. This is a far cry from the uninspired decor of yesteryear and I’ve noticed that it seems to have hints of a European feel.

As a self-described Europhile, this is much appreciated.

In the age of growing desktop monitors and widescreen televisions, Lexus made sure to cater to the tech crowd’s movement with its large, 12.3-inch infotainment screen. The massive scale easily trumps its direct competitors but it likely won’t win style points for its user interface; however, it is functional with its crisp display and easy-to-use functionality— something the German manufacturers always stumble with.

While the screen is the interior’s centerpiece, there’s plenty of detail elsewhere— from the sculpted seats to aluminum trim bits and leather-trimmed dash. When all is said and done, I can comfortably say that this interior is easily the best one Lexus has crafted so far. It’s that good.

This is all well and good, but with Lexus’ newfound desire to entice enthusiasts, there are two important questions on my mind: How does it drive? And, did it lose its high levels of refinement?

Armed with a 3.5-liter V6 producing just over 300 horsepower and about 275 lb.-ft. of torque, the GS350 all-wheel drive press vehicle I tested hit 60 mph in a snappy six seconds. OK, so it passes the “fast enough” test.

If you were to take the GS on Mahwah’s windy Route 202 with its switchbacks and elevation changes, you would quickly realize that this car also can handle. Between its light, direct steering and adjustable suspension settings— standard on F Sport trimmed vehicles—the GS feels a bit more lithe when compared to the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Considering those two are the favorites in the midsize luxury sedan category, I’d say that’s an

excellent sign.

But wait, there’s more. While it can handle some exercise near the Ramapo Mountain Reservation, it can also take a beating in New York’s pothole-infested city streets without its passengers becoming jarred. Considering our F Sport tester was equipped with large, 19-inch wheels that’s not exactly an easy feat.

This neatly brings us around to what makes—and made—Lexus so special from its humble beginnings in the early 1990s. Its emphasis on refinement.

You notice it right away once you start driving. The GS is an incredibly smooth vehicle in just about all of its actions.

The GS’ slick-shifting, six-speed automatic rifles through the gears without any lurching, even when you dial in the most aggressive driving style: “Sport +.” Power delivery from the six-cylinder powerplant is linear while under wide-open throttle.

And here’s a detail not many folks will pick up on. Close the windows. Take note when the glass is just about to shut and you’ll notice that the glass slows down before it completely shuts to eliminate that infamous “thwack” power windows make.

You see, it’s these little details that really separate the Lexus GS from its direct competition. Execution is critical when you’re paying upwards of $50,000 for a set of wheels.

Speaking of the competition, I would have to say that this all-new GS walks away besting the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. While those two makes seem to have difficulty blending the attributes that make a sedan sporty and luxurious, Lexus has finally brought the right mix to the party.

There’s only one problem. The Audi A6 exists.

That does leave us with good news, though. Now you only have two vehicles to test drive.

Richard Posluszny is a freelance writer based in Bergen County.

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From steak, chops and seafood to almost any ethnic fare, it’s all here.

American (Contemporary & Traditional)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330 The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108

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

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Bonefish Grille 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355

Mason Jar 221 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302

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

Napa Valley Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-5555

Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445 Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale, 201-391-9356

Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626 Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546 Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr. (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel, Tenafly, 201-567-4800 Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

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

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

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

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

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100 Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 800-400-2362

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

Chinese

Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685 Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811 Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515 P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Continental Cuisine

Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd.

(Rt. 17N), Mahwah, 201-529-1313 Rudy’s 107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Continental/ American

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

Continental/ French

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

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

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

Latour 6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056 Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Continued from pg. 176

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

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

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

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

Continental/ Italian

Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292

Andrea’s (BYO) 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275/ 201-670-7958 Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767

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

Fondue

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 Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200 Varka 30 North Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Indian

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

Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700

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

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

Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Greek

Italian

Eclectic Contemporary

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

Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999 Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113 It’s Greek to Me 352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447

Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYO) 393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000 Continued on pg. 180

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Continued from pg. 178

Amarone 63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897 Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551 Armando’s 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466 Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339

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

Felice 279 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201-261-9500

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

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

Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Il Villaggio 651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500 Jerry’s of East Rutherford 340 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201-438-9617 Joseph’s Ristorante 190 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-928-3782 La Cambusa 22-51 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-8741 Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000 Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. (behind Garden State Plaza), Rochelle Park, 201-843-1250 Osteria La Fiamma 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-389-6400 Papa Razzi Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-0990 Portobello 155 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990

Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007 Sanducci’s Pasta & Pizza Co. (BYO) 570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600 Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155 Solari’s 61 River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969 Sorrento (BYO) 132 Park Ave. (Paterson Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-507-0093 Teggiano Ristorante 310 Huyler Ave., Hackensack, 201-487-3884 Continued on pg. 182

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Continued from pg. 181

Valentino’s 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2230 Vespa 860 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-9393 Vici 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-777-8424

Italian/French

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

Japanese

Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Flirt Sushi 140 West Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-9004 Gen 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988 Hanami (BYO) 41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508 Hiro 254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002

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Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200 Kuma 440 Forest Ave., Paramus, 201-262-0400 Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088

Korean

Dong Bang Grill 1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/4486 Pine Hill Restaurant 123 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0170

Latin

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

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

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

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

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

Mexican

Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525 Tawara 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-871 Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511 Wild Nigiri Hassun Sushi Bar 6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-2660

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Blue Moon Mexican Café 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331 Cinco de Mayo 2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780 Rosa Mexicano The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100

REST. GUIDE 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, 201-641-6337

Steak Houses

Capital Grille Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-7040 CK’s Steak House Rt. 17S (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141 Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463 JD’s Steak Pit 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444 Morton’s of Chicago The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-487-1303 The New York Steakhouse & Pub 180 Route 17 South, Mahwah, 201-529-1806 The Park 151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-930-1300 Park West Tavern 30 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-445-5400 The Porter House 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300 River Palm Terrace 1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), Edgewater, 201-224-2013 41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair Lawn, 201-703-3500 209 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rtes. 17S & 202), Mahwah, 201-529-1111 Sear House 411 Piermont Ave., Closter, 201-292-4612 Steve’s Sizzling Steaks 620 Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677

Thai

Bangkok Garden 261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620 Penang 334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128 Pimaan 79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

The Restaurant Guide was compiled by Elizabeth Venere

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PREDICTIONS PREDICTIONS

Before the Year Ends January

February

March

You may want to do a few things to spice up your relationship. Your mate may seem distant, possibly suffering from end-of-the-year doldrums.

So try a few things that aren’t the same old, same old and could make ringing in the New Year so much more fun. For him, you might consider a holiday gift to the Super Bowl; for her, a gift of a week away doing totally what she wants.

A-tisket, a-tasket, you need more in that holiday basket. That’s what you may want from others.

But keep in mind that this may be what others need, too. You have been all about your needs lately, so before the year ends, make sure you stir the pot a little in the other direction. Even your lackluster energy towards your home or office could use some loving care. Time is ticking, so start thinking!

Despite your charm, you’ve probably been having your share of frustrating misunderstandings.

Now is the time to focus on relationships that have taken a turn for the worse. Off your mood, you’ve been keeping your stress to yourself these days. Others around you have recognized the change. So take stock of all your relationships as most may think you have been naughty, not nice.

April

May

June

Before year’s end, you should see a wish come true or about to come true. It might not be as dramatic as winning a million dollar lottery, but nevertheless, you should definitely feel like a genie has come out of the bottle to grant your wishes. Good news: wishes coming true. Bad news: you might not be smart enough to notice or take advantage of them.

Before the end of the year there will be a lot of changes: you’ll see a difference around work; you’ll need a vacation; someone new will be paying you attention. Expect a shake-up with lots of busyness and not much sitting around idly. You might decide to join the gym and shake it all about. In any case, something will definitely keep you movin’ and groovin’ into the New Year.

Do you feel as if you’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop? It may take a bit longer than the end of the year for it to happen, but you might see many little things that should add up to at least one big thing. Good things do come to those who wait. While it might seem as if life is bringing the good things faster to everyone else, smiles do fall out of the sky for you this holiday season.

July

August

September

You have been waiting and waiting! Do you even remember what it is you have been waiting for? Money? Furniture? Clothes? Paperwork? Love? Probably a bit of everything. You aren’t going to get it all by the year’s end, but put these things on your list for the New Year.

Starting now and within the year to come, expect changes. And keep your patience!

Things have just about settled down in your life. By year’s end, you should feel as if things are finally in order, especially around the home.

It’ll feel like someone flipped a switch and one or two things will go from good to bad or bad to good. Someone will likely throw a monkey wrench into your plans. But things should work themselves out before the end of the year.

Love is in the air and you feel like you are walking on Cloud 9. After feeling so challenged and frustrated by your emotions and those of others, you’ll finally be rewarded by attention and recognition coming from seemingly out of the blue.

Before the end of the year or just at the start of the new, it’ll be all about prosperity, smiles, and perhaps a reason to pack your bags.

October

November

December

Before the year ends, you may find yourself working on your outer beauty and feeling your eyes roving to the beauty of others. If you already have a mate, it doesn’t mean you are going to cheat. You may flirt a little or shop a little.

Nobody may ever know about your secret crush. It’s all right if your heart flutters in a way it hasn’t before. It just may be there to remind you that you are still alive.

You soon may feel challenged. Keep in mind that not all challenges are bad. It could mean you have decided to run in a 10K or work three jobs. The promotion you wanted may be available sooner than later. Your determined nature could be what creates that energy. Passion and vigor show up in your love life. Hopefully, someone will be feeling “hot” for you by year’s end.

You’re waiting for that windfall just before the year comes to an end. It doesn’t arrive soon, but it should be there before Spring. Keep in mind that windfalls can come in many packages, not always as cash. Expect to plan an excursion or adventure when you least expect it.

Family matters will be in the front of your mind.

But be careful of what choices you make when moving someone or something to the back.

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

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MUSINGS

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Circus Reality Shows

ave you ever wondered how television manages to stay on the air? I know this question may puzzle you but it amazes me how few people admit to watching television.

Many people seem to feel that such an admission signifies they have an excessive amount of free time or are not sufficiently intellectual. However, whether they admit it or not, you are surrounded by those who watch.

I like television, despite the fact that critics would have you believe it is responsible for rising obesity, a rising murder rate and falling religious observances. There is nothing like the escape that you get from a good sitcom, an intriguing crime drama or an exciting sporting event. On any given night, you have your fair share of documentaries, but if that doesn’t float your boat, you can always find a talk show or entertainment show detailing scandals of the rich and famous. During the holiday season, you can find special programming about gifts, good will towards all, and a jolly ole man in the chimney. And, of course, there is the elephant in the TV room: the reality show.

We are ready for the reality genre and the holiday season to come together for a new generation of reality shows.

Imagine, if you will, a behind-the-scenes look into Santa’s elves, the Real Workers of the Far North. The show—a fastpaced reality show that follows several incredibly busy and ambitious North Pole elves—can highlight the joys and perils of working with what presumably is an incestuous bunch of short freaks.

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Watch as they balance envious social calendars, challenging careers and family all in the big hustle and bustle of the North Pole.

The vision of Santa and the elves lashing out may be horrible to fans who have fond memories of Peanuts Christmas, but not as horrifying as Linus’ True Hollywood Story where we will learn that his abusive alcoholic father led him to carry around that blanket and his refusal to wash it led to the breakup of his marriage to a French supermodel.

Little is beyond the imagination in the world of television that offers vastly different tastes for the viewer. Thus when someone utters, and many often do, that there is only junk on the hundreds of channels, they generally tend to mean that others are watching the trash while their own pursuits are worthwhile.

In the beginning, shows like American Idol and Survivor gave an inside look into the reality of competition, but they’ve become merely a precursor into what now is the inside worlds of the truly bizarre.

This newer niche of programs is what I call the circus reality shows. Why the circus, you ask? Unfortunately, it is because the early days of the traveling circus consisted primarily of freak shows. People who had the misfortune of some bizarre abnormality were paraded across small American towns where “regular” folks would pay a dime to see someone more outwardly unfortunate than themselves.

If you are curious about swamp people, there are a few shows that might satisfy you. Hillbillies, moonshiners and

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overweight children with pigs all have their own reality shows. Though you can easily imagine that group being on the same show. If it is desperate parents living vicariously through their small children or mean dance instructors you’re seeking, not to worry; they do occupy the same show. And, yes, there is now a show to peek into the lives of Siamese twins and their challenges. You can argue their story to be inspirational but more than likely the producers just look for the bizarre, not the courageous. They are simply being exploited. But look for the twins to visit England soon so the other one gets to drive for a change.

I offer no special insight or suggestion about what to do about these shows. Evidently folks are losing interest in watching drunken idiots on the boardwalk and I suspect the many “housewife” shows will share a similar fate.

However, I cannot help but wonder what comes next. The insatiable appetite for the weird, deformed and different has been going on for centuries; TV is merely its newest medium. As the Internet takes over traditional television, and technology makes production easier and less costly, I shudder to think what awaits us.

On the one hand, I am confident that good and clever content will always be at the ready. So has television helped the greater good? I’m not sure about the answer to that question, but if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to turn on the TV and escape while you ponder that question.

Ronald S. Bergamini can be reached at ronb@actioncarting.com.

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