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CONTENTS

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WHERE INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHOP

Six Bergen County designers reveal their favorite local sources for furniture, décor and more.

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Managing the chronic condition will give your child a breath of fresh air.

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Having it Both Ways | 56

Must high ceilings and modern oversized windows rule out a comfortable, homey feeling?

Not in this architect’s own Washington Township home.

10 Editor’s Note 42 Health News 122 Be There 130 Where to Eat

House Warming | 64

Once plain and cold, a Cresskill mansion is adorned with elements of style that reflect the homeowners’ personality and heritage.

Lakefront Living | 68

This property on the water in Franklin Lakes turned out to be perfect—it just needed a brand new house.

Backyard Bliss | 72

ON THE COVER: Architect Dan D’Agostino joins his wife Andrea and their children Juliana and Dean in their Washington Township home.

Photo courtesy of Dan D’Agostino.

A sloped corner property and strict regulations in Ridgewood didn’t prevent one creative landscape designer from giving his clients the outdoor space of their dreams.

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Departments Bergen Buzz | 23 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the county.

For Men Only | 30

A few well-chosen shirts are all you need to stand out every day of the week.

Style Watch | 32

You’re a grownup, so stop spending 10 bucks on a convenience store umbrella that won’t survive a squall. These beauties are built to stand up to heavy rain.

Kids’ Corner | 34

Getting the little ones out of the house is a whole lot easier with these cute pieces.

Jewelry Box | 36

These pretty open-collar necklaces will leave you speechless—and stylish too.

Home Front | 38

Available in twos and threes, the versatile nesting table is an entertainer’s best friend.

Talk of the Town | 40

Cliffside Park, located “On Top of the Palisades,” is more than just a commuter’s dream.

Escapes | 76

Visit these cities and you’ll leave full of artistic ideas for architecture, home décor and more.

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Thanks to fresh ingredients like greens, rhubarb and salmon, these light dishes are like spring on a plate.

Spirits | 110

This traditional greyhound with a lavender twist will be the most refreshing (and prettiest) part of your Easter brunch.

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Gatherings | 120

Whether it’s at a volunteer center or fundraiser, Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors.

Restaurant Review | 128

Escape to the Mediterranean at River Vale’s Greek eatery, Cedar Tree.

A Bergen Moment | 136

A visit to the Celery Farm in Allendale made for this sweet photo-op with a family of wrens.

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Searching for Design Inspiration?

Sister Parish, the legendary American interior designer (who happened to live in New Jersey), often talked about the genesis of her design inspiration. She said, “Lifestyle, personality, taste, hidden desires—you have to analyze all these things before you can start designing in the correct way. We begin at the beginning.”

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Through the years, designers have told me that the most successful projects are those in which clients are able to articulate what means the most to them.

It might be a color scheme, a beloved heirloom, a favorite rug or chair—something that sparks the inspiration for a design that reflects the people living there.

In the case of architect Dan D’Agostino, that inspiration came from a parcel of land in Washington Township with beautiful views of both sunrises and sunsets. He’d purchased the land and hoped to develop it.

Instead, he realized it was the perfect spot to build his own home. Check out the house that marries modern openness (to take advantage of those views) and cozy comfort in “Having it Both Ways” on page 56.

A Franklin Lakes homeowner too was moved by a perfect setting. She wanted a home that celebrated the waterfront property she found on Shadow Lake, and the 1960s ranch-style abode that was a “mishmash” wasn’t going to dissuade her. See how she and designer Sandy Cabelis updated the home to fit the owner’s vision in “Lakefront Living” on page 68.

Designer Diane Boyer honored a Cresskill family’s desire for spaces that reflected both their love of parties and their Indian heritage. The result:“a home where nothing is ordinary,” notes Boyer. She adds that not everyone “follows the neutral look that’s trending now.” Turn to page 64 to see the results of “House Warming.”

A Ridgewood family’s historic home served to influence their quest for an outdoor space that looked like it was built alongside their early 1900s home and not as an afterthought. Landscape designer Tom Flint faced multiple challenges to achieve the oasis they craved, including strict town ordinances and uneven terrain. But his team worked tirelessly to replicate the fieldstone that provided the happy harmony that blends old and new. See the results in “Backyard Bliss” on page 72.

And in “Where Interior Designers Shop” on page 50, six local pros reveal their favorite spots for furniture and accessories. Might some of their sources inspire you?

Of course, we at BERGEN know that an idea is just the first step in the creative process. And that idea might come from a movie, a painting, a far-flung city, a field of flowers or even the local lifestyle magazine you’re reading now. Sister Parish knew a thing or two about the twists and turns a project can take, but she loved the process. So enjoy the issue, and let the process begin.

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Along with going to church and hunting for eggs, you’re going to need to chow down on Easter. If you’d rather spend that Sunday, April 21, visiting with the family than slaving away in the kitchen, have your holiday brunch at one of these Bergen spots, which kept popping up as favorites during our unscientific research. Just make your reservations ASAP—these popular places book up fast!

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, Ho-Ho-Kus An omelette station, waffles, fresh pastries, fruit and tons more yumminess await at this longtime fave’s Easter brunch. You can book a reservation for one of three seating times for extra convenience.

• Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, 1 E. Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201.445.4115

The Shannon Rose, Ramsey The pub’s Easter brunch has a carving station and a mix of traditional holiday foods such as omelettes, plus Irish favorites like shepherd’s pie and mashed potatoes. And there’s plenty for the kiddos to eat at the “kids’ knee-high buffet” and to do, with an egg hunt around the restaurant and a photo op with the Easter bunny.

• The Shannon Rose, 1200 Rte. 17 N., Ramsey, 201.962.7602

The Cornerstone, Hillsdale The family certainly won’t go hungry at The Cornerstone—it’s serving its usual Sunday brunch with a few extra dishes, plus carving, omelette and pancake stations, salads, pastries, desserts and—perhaps the best part of all—the chocolate fondue fountain.

• The Cornerstone, 84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201.666.8688.

Madeleine’s Petit Paris, Northvale This French bistro’s Easter buffet has a little something for everyone—such as cold salads, eggs, waffles, duck, chicken and pasta dishes—depending on the time of your reservation.

There are six seatings throughout the day, in case you and your crew would prefer dinner instead of lunch.

Easter brunch runners-up : • Bibi’z, Westwood • Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn, New Milford • Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack • Twin Door Tavern, Maywood • Blue Moon Mexican Café, multiple locations

• Madeleine’s Petite Paris, 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201.767.0063

Biagio’s & The Terrace, Paramus You’ll eat like a king if you hit up Biagio’s on Easter, with its carving station, sweets table, cold antipastos, Italian dishes and breakfast classics like eggs and French toast.

• Biagio’s & The Terrace, 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201.652.0201

DID YOU KNOW? New Jersey is one of only nine states that officially recognizes Good Friday as a holiday. Banks, the stock market and many local businesses will be closed on April 19, so call ahead to where you’re going if you’re unsure if they’re open.

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GOOD DOG NEWS, BAD DOG NEWS Now is a great—and also a weird— time to be a pet owner in Bergen County. Good news first—many municipal police departments, including Englewood’s and Woodcliff Lake’s, have added oxygen masks for pets to their rescue kits. These masks come in three sizes and are specifically created to fit over an animal’s snout to help resuscitate him or her in a fire or other emergency.

First responders in Allendale, Carlstadt, Fair Lawn, Hackensack, Mahwah and Rutherford are equipped with these lifesaving kits too. Good to know our furry friends are in such good hands!

Also, if you’re headed out of town and your pet needs a place to stay, there will soon be two more options.

K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotel, a Fanwood-based five-star resort catering to man’s best friend, is planning to open two Bergen County locations over the next few months.

The specific towns and timeline haven’t been revealed yet, but is it ever too soon to get excited for a vacation, doggy or otherwise?

And now for the bad news. Dog owners in Saddle River could be fined or even jailed if Fido just won’t stop barking. An amended town ordinance says you can’t let your dog bark, howl or yelp for more than 20 minutes between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. And the rules get stricter late at night, when the limit comes down to 15 minutes.

Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1,000, a maximum of 90 days community service or jailtime. Would a judge really send a human to the slammer for his or her misbehaving pup? We don’t want to be the ones to find out.

At Passover seders, matzah is eaten instead of bread to honor the fact that the Jews left Egypt so hastily that there was no time for their dough to rise. That’s why those who observe the holiday must shun not just bread but anything containing yeast or wheat, or, if they’re really observant, corn syrup and the like. Luckily, kosheronly local supermarkets are stocked with foods specific to the holiday. “I only shop at Grand & Essex for Passover,” says Ariana Dalezman of Teaneck. “It’s clean, their food is delicious, and if there are any issues they get back to you right away to make it right. The prices aren’t much cheaper than at other stores but they are one-stop shopping.” From matzah and meat to cake and cookies, these stores below are all one-stop Passover shopping without the hassle: • Cedar Market, 646 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201.855.8500 • Emanu-el Delicatessen, 52 W. Railroad Ave., Tenafly, 201.266.8666 • Food Showcase, 24–28 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201.475.0077 • Glatt Express, 1400 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck, 201.837.8110 • Grand & Essex, 89 New Bridge Rd., Bergenfield, 201.244.9955 • Harold’s Kosher Market, 67 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus, 201.262.0030

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Hey, parents. Want to know what New Jersey thinks of your kid’s public school? The Department of Education has released its official School Performance Reports for the 2017-18 academic year, bestowing a numerical grade between 1 and 100 on each public school in the state. The assessments are based on factors like graduation rate, standardized test scores and overall achievement, and Edward H. Bryan School, an elementary school in Cresskill, received the highest score with a 97.5. Go to njspotlight.com/ tables/repcard1718/ to see how each of the schools in your district fared, but don’t fret if you’re not pleased with the numbers—there’s certainly more to a great education than these reports can account for.

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Donut shops certainly aren’t lacking here in Bergen, but can you believe we don’t have a Krispy Kreme? We will soon though, as the mayor of East Rutherford confirmed the company will be opening a new outpost in a shopping complex located on Route 17 South. This will only be the third Krispy Kreme location in New Jersey which, frankly, is an abomination. And oh yeah, for added convenience, the East Rutherford store will have a drive-through window. Diet starts tomorrow…

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Orthopedic surgeons at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, are now offering patients an innovative option for partial knee, total knee and hip replacement surgery: A ROBOTIC APPROACH. The Mako Robotic-Arm-Assisted Surgical System is giving Valley’s orthopedic surgeons greater precision in placing and aligning an implant. This often means less pain and faster recovery for patients.

And Valley is the first hospital in Bergen County to offer this approach.

FIRST IN BERGEN COUNTY

It’s robotic surgery with very human benefits.

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ORANGE YOU GLAD YOU FOUND THIS NEW WORKOUT? Here’s a fitness craze that’s HIITting Bergen County. Orangetheory Fitness, a gym franchise featuring high-intensity interval training (HIIT) group workouts that blend strength training with cardio, opened a new studio in Montvale in December and has plans to expand to Ramsey and Paramus by the end of 2019. And the onehour workout, which monitors participants’ heart rate throughout, is catching on with men and women of all ages and fitness levels. “I started at the Montvale location when they opened, and I am obsessed,” says Keegan Dowling of Montvale.

“I am burning more calories than I ever have, and you can go at your own pace. I’m pregnant and still doing the workouts with no issues.”

• Orangetheory Fitness, 44 Farm View, Montvale, 201.285.7818

WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM We still have a few weeks to go before we hit those 80-degree temps here in New Jersey, but is it ever too soon for ice cream? Many Bergen ice cream shops have reopened for the season, so you can satisfy your craving way before summer officially begins. Here are a few to note: FREEZING POINT, LYNDHURST Get Instagram-worthy rolled ice cream, a snow cone or good ol’ frozen yogurt with the toppings of your choice here. Half the fun is watching the staff make the rolled ice cream—they pour liquid ice cream onto a cold surface and roll it up with the fixings of your choice.

• Freezing Point, 525 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst, 201.438.4438

RITA’S, WOOD-RIDGE This Rita’s location opened for the season in March, selling various flavors of yummy Italian ice, custard, gelati, milkshakes and more.

• Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard, 191–2 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201.728.4033

VAN DYK’S, RIDGEWOOD This 40-year-old ice cream shop is a longtime Bergen fave for its mix of traditional and seasonal flavors, all of which are homemade. Plus, customers can get the treat in a cone, cup, pint, quart or half gallon. It’s a real bummer they’re closed from Christmas until early March.

• Van Dyk’s Homemade Ice Cream, 145 Ackerman Ave., Ridgewood, 201.444.1429

WORKOUT WEAR When you need new workout clothes for your new workout routine, head on over to Athleta, which held its grand opening at City Place in Edgewater in February. The chain store sells high-performance, ontrend activewear for women, and hosts workout classes, dance parties and other special events right on the premises.

• Athleta, 39 The Promenade Building 300, Edgewater, 201.943.1714

PUPPY LOVE Mia, 12-year-old silky terrier Owners: Kathy and Rick Piazza, Hasbrouck Heights This little cutie likes the usual outdoor doggy activities—going for walks, chasing squirrels and rabbits, playing with her tennis ball.

But Mia definitely prefers to be indoors when there is thunder or fireworks; those sounds make her cling to her human “parents” for comfort! When being spoken to, Mia listens attentively and makes great eye contact while cutely tilting her head, which is possibly why her human dad always lets her get her way. The silky terrier has a large fur family, including a feline niece and nephew, Penelope and Winston, and a kitty sister, Ortley, whom she “tolerates” even though Ortley sometimes steals her bed. And Mia was destined to join the Piazza family—she shares an April 13 birthday with her human sister, Emily.

“She’s loved by all who meet her and is obviously the best dog ever,” Kathy gushes.

Think your furry friend is the cutest in the county? Send us a picture of your pet and we may publish it! Email editor@wainscotmedia.com.

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CAPTAIN COMES TO CLIFTON

Brie Larson, the star of Captain Marvel, could’ve chosen any movie theater in the country to surprise fans at during the film’s opening weekend, but she ended up at AMC Clifton Commons in nearby Clifton. The Oscar-winning actress, wearing a Juicy Couture tracksuit inspired by the titular character, made a surprise appearance at a screening of her new superhero film, where she posed for photos with fans and even got behind the counter to sell popcorn. “I just heard that I was on the cups of popcorn and I wanted to see for myself,” she told movie-goers at the IMAX theater. The girl-powered film raked in $150 million on opening weekend across North America. We’re sure Larson’s trip to the Garden State only helped!

FAMILY AFFAIR They’re making their parents proud. Brother-sister pair Joseph and Jenna Cuccia of 17 Summer in Lodi have been named to the “32 Restaurant Stars On The Rise” list by FSR Magazine, a national business-to-business publication for the restaurant industry.

The 30-something co-owners—Joseph is also executive chef— opened their restaurant in just three months and have since been nominated for a James Beard Award and appeared on CNBC’s Restaurant Startup. Locals love 17 Summer for its open kitchen and seasonal menus, but the family feel is of course nice too.

KUDOS

ACING THE ACT

An Oradell teen achieved something that few kids ever do: a perfect score on the ACT test.

Riley Kiernan, a junior at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, got a perfect score of 36 on the college admissions exam, and even received a letter of achievement from The Princeton Review letting him know just how significant this was. Coincidentally, Bergen Academies ranked No. 3 on Niche.com’s list of the 200 best schools in New Jersey, public or private, for 2019.

FULL STEM AHEAD

WINNING BIG—AGAIN

Here’s some happy Jeopardy! news amid reports of longtime host Alex Trebek’s devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis: One of Bergen County’s own won big money on Jeopardy!

All-Star Games. David Madden of Ridgewood competed in the long-running game show’s first-ever group tournament, in which 18 former contestants played in six groups of three. Even better, his team won first place, splitting the $1 million prize among its members. This chunk of change is in addition to the $432,400 Madden won after a 19-game winning streak on the series in 2005. Celebratory drinks on this guy!

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Give the science-obsessed middle schooler or high schooler in your life a head start by taking him or her to the City of Science Festival at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

The April 27 World Science Festival event, held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rothman Center in Hackensack, will feature interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, talks and presentations and will allow participants to network with STEM professionals (that’s science, technology, engineering and math), including members of the FDU science and engineering departments. Best part? It’s free! Learn more at worldsciencefestival.com/ education/city-of-science.

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When Linda learned she had uterine cancer, she and her husband turned to John Theurer Cancer Center. It’s here that patients are supported by highly specialized physicians that bring a collective knowledge of the most effective therapies, technology and research. John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center – we’re not just at the forefront of cancer, we’re pioneering the possible.

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WELCOME TO

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This borough “On Top of the Palisades” is more than just a commuter’s dream.

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Located between the Lincoln Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge, it’s not surprising Cliffside Park is home to many New York City commuters. But this one-square-mile borough has more than just convenience going for it; locals love its urban feel, its plethora of shops and restaurants and, of course, its stunning views of the Hudson River.

SCHOOL SYSTEM Before Cliffside Park had four public elementary schools, a middle school and a high school (pictured), it started with just one school, titled School One, which was built in 1892 on Gorge Road.

This building later served as the town’s Borough Hall. Cliffside

ANDERSON AVENUE

Known simply as “The Avenue” by Cliffside Park locals, Anderson Avenue is the borough’s main north-south thoroughfare; the block is lined with hundreds of shops and restaurants. Some businesses have been residing there for decades, like hardware store Parent Door, record store Music Country and century-old, family-owned D’Amore Jewelers, but there are new developments coming to the business district too. The Centre, a luxury apartment building located at 695 Anderson Ave., is at, well, the center of the renovations.

The building (pictured above) features about 32,000 square feet of retail space for stores and restaurants, including Sedona Taphouse, on the first floor, and offices on the second, all with views of the NYC skyline.

The eateries in town are as diverse as the residents themselves.

Many hotspots are located right on “The Avenue,” like long-running, familyowned Rudy’s, which specializes in Italian dishes and seafood, and Avo’s Grill, known for its Mediterranean fusion cuisine. If you’re looking for something different (both literally and geographically) or want Hudson River views, try BYOB chain Cinar Turkish Restaurant on Palisade Avenue for yummy Turkish treats.

Park’s current elementary schools

PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK

are identified by number; School #3, #4, #5 and #6.

This 38-acre former amusement park, spanning across Cliffside Park and Fort Lee, was one of the mostvisited amusement parks in the country during its tenure from 1898 until 1971. The park hit its heyday in 1962 after Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon’s rock song, “Palisades Park,” got tons of radio play. In 1971, the lot where the amusement park once lived was converted into a high-rise luxury apartment building.

FUN FACT

Before Cliffside Park became its own separate municipality in 1895, it was known as the Cliff-Side of Ridgefield, or the Grantwood section of town.

FAMOUS FACES

HOME, SWEET HOME

Thinking about buying or selling a house here?

The median home value in Cliffside Park is $479,700, up 7.1 percent over the past year. Home values are expected to increase 4.8 percent within the next year, according to Zillow.

Several notable people and celebrities have once called the borough home. From left, doctor and TV personality Mehmet Oz, who raised his family (including lifestyle expert and cookbook author daughter Daphne Oz) in Cliffside Park and still resides here; Ukrainian born-and-bred figure skater Oksana Baiul, who lived in Carlyle Towers after winning Olympic gold in the ‘90s; former New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg, who lived here until his 2013 death; and “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor, who resided with her then-husband in his Cliffside Park apartment early in her career.

Cliffside Park officially dubbed Oct. 5, 2018 as “Cousin Brucie Day.” Why? Radio veteran Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, who now works for SiriusXM, was known for hosting a famous series of rock concerts at Palisades Amusement Park in the 1960s. He also hosts a Palisades Park Reunion concert at the State Fair Meadowlands every year.

The Centre: Visual Grip, poster: chairish.com, school: Wikipedia, Brucie: Victor Monachelli, Mehmet and Daphne Oz: Facebook, Baiul: oksanabaiul.com, Lautenberg: Wikipedia, Gaynor: gloriagaynor.com

DINING OUT

DID YOU KNOW? The houses featured in the 1988 Tom Hanks film Big and Kevin James’ early aughts sitcom, King of Queens, are located around the corner from each other in Cliffside Park, at 437 Greenmount Ave. and 519 Longview Ave., respectively. Other scenes in Big were filmed around town too.

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Turns out 69 is one of two ages when happiness peaks in life. But lest you think the young have a long way to go to improve their happiness quotient, the other age at which it peaks, according to research, is 23.

—Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics

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The daughters of women who used acetaminophen during the first trimester of pregnancy were more likely to experience language delay at 30 months.

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TAKE A SEAT AT THE BACK

If spring travel plans include flying to a far-flung destination, consider this: An analysis in 2015 of the history of air disasters dating back to 1985 concluded that the rear third of a plane has the highest survival rate.

—Time The percentage of women ages 40 to 55 who reported difficulty sleeping.

—The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation

WANT A HEALTHIER HEART?

TAKE CARE OF YOU! Older adults who are the primary caretaker to a parent, spouse or child and experienced the related “strain” of doing so had a 63 percent higher risk of dying than non-caregivers. What can you do? Ask for help from other family members, join a support group, get regular exercise and take regular breaks from providing care.

Put down that remote.

People who said they watched more than 21 hours of TV a week were nearly twice as likely to have serious plaque buildup in their arteries.

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{ HEALTH }

CLEAR THE AIR:

TREATING KIDS’ ASTHMA

Managing the chronic condition will give your child a breath of fresh air. bronchospasm. Your child’s doctor can help devise an action plan that makes participating in sports safe, for example by using an inhaler before physical activity. Exercise actually can strengthen airway muscles, improving their function.

The exact cause of pediatric asthma is unknown, but research suggests interplay between the immune system and early exposure to environmental irritants. Genetics also may play a role.

Though there’s no known cure for asthma, most serious effects are avoidable with proper treatment. Your pediatrician can help you identify and avoid triggers, and develop an action plan to share with school personnel. Medications can help prevent asthma attacks by reducing inflammation in the airways, and inhalers can be used to relax the muscles around the airways during an attack.

“Children who suffer despite these measures and children who develop allergy-induced asthma should be considered for allergy shots (immunotherapy),” says Neil Minikes, M.D., an allergist and immunologist at Allergy and Asthma Center of Northern New Jersey in Closter. “This can not only alleviate symptoms, but also result in lifelong improvement after the shots are discontinued.”

Spring flowers can take your breath away, and not just because their beauty is such a welcome break from winter landscapes. For children with asthma, the high pollen counts that come with spring can spell breathing trouble.

During an asthma attack, the airways swell, produce excess mucus and narrow, limiting the amount of air that gets into the lungs. Asthma is a chronic condition, and attacks can vary from mild to severe enough that they require immediate medical attention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pediatric asthma is a leading cause of emergency room visits and absences from school.

Allergic reactions to environmental triggers, such as pollen or pet dander, can cause asthma attacks, as can the time of year. “The tree pollen season peaks right around the first week of May in Bergen County,” says Jennifer Sherman, D.O., an allergist at Summit Medical Group in Fair Lawn.“Grass pollinates in late spring, early summer.”

Exposure to smoke and cold air also can trigger attacks, as can physical expressions of emotion (like crying, laughing or yelling).

Many children with asthma experience symptoms when they’re physically active, a condition called exercise-induced

Common Triggers

Common Symptoms

Emergency Symptoms

Consult your child’s pediatrician if you suspect asthma. Symptoms to watch for include: n Wheezing while breathing

Since asthma affects breathing, it can be deadly in a worst-case scenario. When in doubt, administer rescue medication previously prescribed and go to the hospital. Definitely go to the emergency room if your child is:

n Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, rapid breathing

n So out of breath he/she can’t finish a sentence

n Chest pain, tightness

n Wheezing nonstop

n Pollutants like cigarette smoke and general air pollution

n Fatigue

n Breathing with the help of stomach muscles

n Physical and emotional exertion, including exercise, strong emotions and stress

n Breathing trouble that limits play

sthma symptoms can present themselves A without any obvious cause, but often asthma is aggravated by common triggers like these: n Allergens, including pet hair and dander, dust mites, mold and pollen n Infections, including a cold or the flu n Weather changes, especially colder temps

n Frequent cough

n Poor sleep

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n Flaring nostrils while breathing n Exhibiting changes in facial color, like bluish lips

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WHERE INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHOP Six Bergen County designers reveal their favorite local sources for furniture, décor and more.

When it comes to shopping for your home, you’re in just the right place.

Options abound in and around Bergen County; it seems there’s a furniture store in every other plaza. But where to start for what you need? For guidance, BERGEN asked a half-dozen local interior designers where they shop for their clients (yes, designers do make purchases at regular retail stores; they don’t get everything wholesale) and why you should pay these spots a visit too when the renovating or decorating mood strikes.

THE EXPERTS:

Kristy Fall K&M Interior Designs, River Vale

Faith Hochman FH Home Designs, Mahwah

Lisa Keyser Lisa Keyser Design, Saddle River

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Kerri Pilchik and Kristina Phillips K&K Interior Design, Ridgewood

Rona Spiegel Lifestyle Interior Designs, Englewood Cliffs

Jennifer Vreeland McDermott JV Design, Englewood Cliffs

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If you’re looking for…FURNITURE The designers agree, unsurprisingly, that Paramus is the best place in Bergen County to find great furniture, no matter the style or budget. Kristy Fall is a Safavieh supporter. “You can customize, and they have a lot of different brands you can order from,” she says. “And they work with you on good pricing.” Want something more modern?

Faith Hochman recommends Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for “style and great service,” while Kerri Pilchik and Kristina Phillips prefer Design Within Reach “for when we want to include a specific mid-century modern piece, such as a Saarinen table.” Another favorite is Stickley Audi & Co., as “they have a great showroom and vignettes and carry all the top brands, such as Baker, Century and Bernhardt,” says Jennifer Vreeland McDermott. Lisa Keyser, meanwhile, loves West Elm, which she says offers “great modern design at fantastic prices.”

Clockwise, from top: Design Within Reach Saarinen table, Safavieh room, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams chair, West Elm ottoman

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{ PERSONAL SPACE } If you’re looking for… RUGS A rug is often the first thing you’ll place in a room. To start your design on the right foot, Keyser recommends Bokara Rug Company in Secaucus. “They have super innovative and colorful contemporary designs—the antithesis of pedestrian,” she says. McDermott, meanwhile, has two carpet go-tos depending on what she’s looking for: NYC Rugs in Englewood for antique Persian or Turkish carpets and Starr Carpets nearby for broadloom rugs. Starr, she says, has “the best selection and installers in the tri-state area.”

From left: Bokara Rug Company, NYC Rugs

If you’re looking for…TILE What’s a sparkly new bathroom or kitchen without beautiful tile to pull it all together? And there’s a tile resource for every type of shopper in Bergen County. “If you know what you are looking for, Wayne Tile offers fast, excellent service,” Hochman says of the family-owned business with five New Jersey locations, including one in Ramsey. Fall suggests Creative Stone Works in Park Ridge for the more indecisive folks. “They work with you on customizing, and their showroom is smaller than some of the others, so it’s a less stressful shopping experience,” she says. If you need a visual, McDermott recommends The Tile Shop in Rochelle Park, which has displays for tiles in everything from natural stone to ceramics. Finally, Artistic Tile in Paramus boasts a unique selection and unmatched service. “They are very attentive to measurements and customer service, and they work with you to help get the best results,” reports Rona Spiegel.

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{ PROS’ TIPS } If you’re looking for… ACCESSORIES Accessories are the “jewelry” of a room, so these pieces can make or break a space just as jewelry can an outfit. Pilchik and Phillips love scouring Anthropologie for finishing touches on bookshelves, and CB2 for its “affordable and on-point” furniture, rugs and accessories. And here’s their insider tip: “Hit the second floor of Barnes & Noble in Paramus for oversized coffee-table books.” Another popular choice is Granny’s Attic in Ho-Ho-Kus, which is chock-full of unique items. “It’s my go-to for antique furniture, vintage collections, artwork and rare finds for accessorizing,” McDermott says. Just don’t be afraid to dig!

Clockwise, from top: CB2 wall mirror, Anthropologie room, Anthropologie vase, CB2 storage box

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{ PROS’ TIPS } If you’re looking for…LIGHTING Our experts admit that a lot of people (including themselves!) purchase light fixtures online, but you really should test them out in person to know if they’re the right fit for your space. McDermott loves the brand selection at Lighting Superstore in Paramus and appreciates that many items are out on display there. “You need to see finishes and the actual size of the fixture in person—they can be very misleading online,” she advises. Spiegel shops at Capitol Lighting in Paramus because its salespeople demonstrate to customers the different types of lighting, from fluorescent to incandescent to LED.

Clockwise, from top: Lighting Superstore pendant light, Capitol Lighting three-light fixture, Lighting Superstore lamp, Capitol Lighting caged light

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If you’re looking for… HARDWARE It was pretty much unanimous among the experts that it’s worth taking a trip to Hardware Designs in Fairfield for the best selection of hardware for cabinets, doors and fixtures. “They have a vast array of all different kinds of products—some are one-of-a-kind, and some are more run-ofthe-mill but with a twist,” says Spiegel. McDermott agrees, “You won’t find another source in the area with a larger selection of hardware and plumbing fixtures.”

From left: Bathroom fixtures from Hardware Designs

If you’re looking for… WINDOW TREATMENTS Though most interior designers create custom window treatments for their clients, The Shade Store of Paramus is an all-around favorite for shades and blinds. “They offer the same high-quality construction and installation as a local designer workshop would, with hundreds of choices for fabric,” Keyser raves. Pilchik and Phillips concur, telling us, “The Shade Store has great solar shades that look clean and modern when you need light control.”

From left: Fabric shades from The Shade Store

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HAVING IT BOTH WAYS Must high ceilings and modern oversized windows rule out a comfortable, homey feeling? Not in this architect’s own Washington Township home.

By Leslie Garisto Pfaff

Design & Photography by Dan D’Agostino

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Architect Dan D’Agostino tempered modern exterior elements, such as towering glass walls, with traditional details like an oriel window and clapboard siding. He calls his design “a traditional twist on a modern house.” The ceiling of the outdoor living room also serves as a balcony for the master bedroom.

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The property was simply too good to sell to someone else.

Architect Dan D’Agostino had considered developing for sale a one-acre parcel of land in Washington Township with his contractor partner, Mike Elayan, who also happened to be his best friend. But after reflecting further on the attributes of the spot, it was no deal.

D’Agostino and Elayan decided to divide the property and build on it for their own families.

The house D’Agostino set out to create—with ample input from his wife, Andrea—had to strike a balance between modern openness and cozy comfort. At the crest of a road lined with elegant homes, the leafy property was at the highest elevation in the area, affording unobstructed views of both sunrises and sunsets. Living in a house built to take advantage of those views, D’Agostino thought, would be like being on a permanent vacation.

Soaring walls of glass on the front and back of the house make the most of celestial events and green vistas. D’Agostino installed a floating steel stairway between the first and second stories to maximize outdoor views. “From the great room,” he says, “we can see the sun rising on our left in the morning and setting on our right at night.”

The great room also reflects the family’s desire to live communally. continued...

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This page, right: Adjacent to the great room’s living area, the floating steel stairway maximizes light flow and access to outdoor views, while the custom built-in cabinet below it helps corral clutter. Opposite page, top: In the kitchen, a custom Cambria quartz island with a dramatic waterfall edge serves as both eating and prep space, while kitchen messes can hide behind the scenes, in a pantry tucked in back of the wall of custom cabinets.

Opposite page, left: D’Agostino and his wife, Andrea, gather in the kitchen with their children: Juliana, 4; and Dean, 1.

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An open-concept layout allows them to be together even if they’re engaged in different activities. And while the spacious room encompasses living and dining areas and a kitchen, it’s still imbued with the cozy feeling the D’Agostinos loved in their previous, smaller home, thanks largely to clever design: While the ceiling is elevated in the entryway and over the dining alcove to take advantage of the glass walls, it’s deliberately lower over a large part of the great room. “I tried very hard to volley back and forth between closed and open,” D’Agostino says.

The coziest room in the house is probably the master bedroom. Its vaulted ceiling adds drama, but could also have made the room feel excessively stark had it not been for D’Agostino’s deft touches, such as a line of horizontal trim that leads the eye downward and, above it, the use of shiplap, which introduces a series of shadow lines to break up the ceiling space.

Adding to the warmth, quite literally, is a two-sided gas fireplace, one side facing the bedroom and the other the master bathroom, where it complements a clean, modern design featuring a floating vanity and mirrored wall. D’Agostino designed the bedroom’s east-facing window so that it would frame the sunrise, in keeping with the home’s “staycation” theme.

“We both wish we could stay in that area of the house forever,” he says. It’s a desire bolstered by the bedroom’s built-in coffee bar.

Another intimate space is the playroom, which is literally hidden behind a sliding barn door. The room’s playful elements include a hanging rattan chair, a lightboard, a chalk paint wall, a working pay phone and antique shutters to hold artwork. “We tried to make the room appealing enough so that the kids don’t necessarily need to rely on toys to play, but can play with the room itself,” says D’Agostino. That playfulness extends to the mudroom, where “mailboxes” for stashing clutter are labeled with each family member’s birthday.

As the mudroom indicates, the family draws a clear line between cozy and cluttered. “We’re neat freaks,” Andrea D’Agostino admits. So the design makes use of multiple built-ins, including a long cabinet adjacent to the floating stairway,

Left: The mudroom was designed for both personality and practicality: It features four built-in cubbies, each labeled with a family member’s birthday to designate ownership.

Custom-forged railroad spikes serve as hooks for outerwear. There’s no wasted space in the room; in one corner, a small cutout hides umbrellas. Right: Among the playroom’s playful furnishings are a hanging rattan chair from Two’s Company, Moroccan leather poufs from Marrakesh Gallery and lively, geometricpatterned wallpaper by Drop It Modern.

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to hide the detritus of daily living. D’Agostino tucked a large pantry area behind the kitchen wall to keep food-prep messes out of sight.

“The downside of living in a house with an open-concept first floor,” says D’Agostino, “is that if you don’t plan for it, your house is going to look cluttered.”

The D’Agostinos’ house looks anything but. The built-ins, the glass walls and the sleek kitchen all give the home a distinctly modern feel, which is balanced by more traditional elements like a coffered ceiling in the great room, the shiplap in the master bedroom and an exterior that evokes New England by way of the Hamptons. In fact, says D’Agostino, from the floor plan, the house looks like something that was designed to sit on a cliff in California overlooking the ocean. But Washington Township isn’t Monterey, so D’Agostino designed a house that would make sense in its environment. On the exterior, the twostory glass walls are balanced by traditional touches, such as an oriel bay window—more commonly seen on Tudor Revival homes—and a roofline featuring three peaks, which, D’Agostino says, “ties everything together.”

In fact, what really ties the house together is joy: the joy of living next door to your best friend, in rooms specifically designed for the whole family, in a house by turns dramatic and homey—the perfect place, as it happens, for a vacation that never ends.

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Top left: Shiplap on the vaulted master bedroom ceiling adds warmth.

The windows were specifically designed to frame the sunrise. Bottom left: The modern master bathroom includes a custom floating vanity with a quartz countertop and a mirrored wall.

Right: The Kohler tub, situated to face a twosided fireplace, was installed in a deliberately tight area so that it feels comfortably tucked away.

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HOUSE WARMING Once plain and cold, a Cresskill mansion is adorned with elements of style that reflect the homeowners’ personality and heritage.

By Darius Amos

Design by Diane Boyer

Photography by Vishal Moorhani

A grand dining room table with seating for 14 is the perfect place for the homeowners to entertain family and friends. The red used on the wallpaper, drapes and upholstery is meant to connote feelings of happiness and celebration, interior designer Diane Boyer says.

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Diane Boyer inherited a relatively blank canvas when she was asked to redesign the interior of a nearly 7,800-square-foot, six-bedroom Cresskill mansion. The house, built in 2004, was the original builder design marked mostly by plain white walls. The lackluster appearance was in stark contrast to the personalities of the homeowners and their three children, all of whom loved to use the space for parties and get-togethers.

“Not every family follows the neutral look that’s trending today,” says Boyer, who runs an eponymous interior design firm in Verona. “This is a family of lovely, vibrant people who entertain and embrace their Indian heritage and traditions. We shared a vision to make a decorative home where nothing is ordinary.”

Entertainment central starts in the kitchen, an integral first-floor room for a mother who enjoys cooking and a daughter who’s enrolled in culinary classes. The old kitchen was “one big space,” recalls Boyer, who ultimately divided it in a way to create more cabinets and a large island with ample prep space as well as a table for quick bites and conversations.

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can add and redo a great deal.”

Boyer also redid the dining room, which too had no particular points of interest. Red is a color of celebration and happiness in the family’s culture, so Boyer dressed the room with crimson wallpaper and a similar shade for the window treatments. The texture of the drapes and chair upholstery were also important, as the homeowners are Garment District professionals. Hanging from the custom-designed ceiling and above the 14-seat Francesco Molon dining table is the centerpiece.

“The dining room chandelier is critical,” she says. “With the red walls, the glow from this piece is very exciting.”

In the nearby library, Boyer added molding to the former flat ceiling and walls to create visual interest. Built-in cabinets and a custom-made L-shaped desk provide the perfect workspace when the father of the family invites clients to his home office. Those clients, Boyer says, are treated to a “cocoon of comfort,” as they sit in either a cozy sofa or armchairs, each with textured fabrics.

“Everything is comfortable when you go there,” she says. It’s a very warm house now, from the art and draperies to the moldings and color scheme. “When you’re working with someone, you make sure both your visions are going in the same direction. And we accomplished that, creating a dream environment for the family.”

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This page, top: To create a unique feel in the kitchen, Boyer fixed an antique chandelier within a custom-made canopy and above the custom island. This page, bottom: The pool and outdoor entertainment area is in perfect view from the kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook. Opposite page: Two rich red armchairs by Century and an elegant blue sofa welcome guests to the home office. The hues provide “a pop of soothing color to the library,� Boyer says.

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LAKEFRONT LIVING

This property on the water in Franklin Lakes turned out to be perfect—it just needed a brand new house.

By Haley Longman Design by Sandy Cabelis Photography by Cara Polizzi

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Sandy Cabelis of Cabelis Interior Design in Montville worked with her client in Franklin Lakes and Kitchen Kaboodle in Hawthorne to design a bright, spacious kitchen with a built-in banquette as its focal point.

The blue cabinets on the attached island are a fresh pop of color against contrasting white cabinets and dark quartzite countertops.

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Busy professional Jani Hegarty saw a lot of potential in a large waterfront property she found on Shadow Lake in Franklin Lakes. Only problem? The 1960s ranch-style house that inhabited it was a “mishmash” of things she didn’t love. So, after deciding to knock down the home and securing an architect, Hegarty hired Sandy Cabelis of Cabelis Interior Design in Montville to help her design a six-bedroom, six-bathroom traditional-style house fit for her needs and those of her grown children. Understandably, Hegarty wanted her new home to take full advantage of the serenity of the lake and truly celebrate the stunning property.

“When you come through the front door, you can see straight through to the lake in the back,” Cabelis says. “She wanted the home as spacious as possible, with open entertaining areas and lots of windows so you can enjoy the whole space.” The great room fills this purpose, with a custom “woodsy” concrete-topped bar in the corner, built-ins for both storage and displaying collectibles and a row of French doors that open to a porch with a fireplace, grill and phantom screens, perfect for waterfront hosting in the warmer months. And the kitchen, built by Kitchen Kaboodle in Hawthorne, is an entertainer’s paradise too, centered on a custom banquette table, blue cabinets on the attached island and brown-gray quartzite countertops, which pay homage to the homeowner’s love of wine country.

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earth found in many vineyards,” Hegarty says. “The blue cabinets add warmth to the room.”

In fact, design elements inspired by the homeowner’s travels to California and Europe are found throughout the 5,800-square-foot home.

There’s a wine room off the kitchen, maps of Napa Valley hung on the walls and a nook in the master bedroom with a reupholstered antique wingback chair that’s reminiscent of the delft blues of the Netherlands.

“This strong blue-and-white print complements smaller elements in the home,” she says.

The house is custom from top to bottom, and that meant incorporating a few other surprises. For example, there’s a cozy window seat in Hegarty’s daughter’s bedroom, a fitness center in the basement and—at the suggestion of Kitchen Kaboodle owner Dan Holwerda—an outdoor shower beside it that the professional and mom loves to use postworkout.

The project took about two years to complete. That’s not a crazy timeline considering it was a total knockdown, resulting in a modern, custom home that meets the owner’s needs—and truly encapsulates her personal taste and style.

“Aesthetically the home is fresh and bright, but its warmth and energy come from the owner’s personal belongings and the things that are sentimental to her,” Cabelis says. Isn’t it always that way?

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Top left: Designer Sandy Cabelis chose a soft leather sofa

by Century Furniture, swivel chairs by Jessica Charles and a cocktail ottoman by Vanguard Furniture to ensure that the great room was “rustic and comfortable but with a certain level of elegance.” Top right: Homeowner Jani Hegarty loved the blue-and-white color scheme in her previous master bedroom, but Cabelis enlivened it by placing a reupholstered chair next to a fireplace with fantasy brown marble surround and a mantel made of reclaimed wood. Bottom right: Even though two of her grown children no longer live at home, the homeowner wanted her kids’ input in the designs. Her daughter chose a vintageinspired black-and-white bathroom with a built-in bench, Minka sconces and lucite pulls

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BACKYARD BLISS

A sloped corner property and strict regulations in Ridgewood didn’t prevent one creative landscape designer from giving his clients the outdoor space of their dreams.

By Haley Longman

Design by Thomas Flint Landscape Design and Development

Photography by Adam Pass Photography

Landscape designer Tom Flint turned an “overgrown and sloped” corner property in Ridgewood into a backyard oasis, complete with an inground pool with an eyecatching raised wall and a multi-tier patio conducive to entertaining.

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The Cliffords bought a historic house typical of Ridgewood to raise their family in—it was built in the early 20th century and had charm, but needed a few modern updates. Once their home renovation (and restoration) was complete, they sought to create a backyard to match, one that was functional and fit in harmoniously with the unique style of the house.

A previous landscaper’s proposed plan didn’t cut it; he suggested a too-square pool and didn’t provide enough creative input about how best to make use of the convoluted space. So the homeowners enlisted the help of Tom Flint of Thomas Flint Landscape Design and Development in Waldwick to get the job done.

Going in, Flint realized this project would be a challenge. “It’s a corner lot so there were two front yards which made placement of the pool tremendously difficult,” Flint says. “We were also limited to the shape, length and width of the pool because of town ordinances.” Another issue was that the property was not level—the home was situated quite a bit higher than the newly-renovated pool house structure in the back.

The solutions? Put a raised wall in the backside of the pool,“which enabled us to push the pool right up against the setback and give us some additional length,” Flint says. Flint and his team, namely Andy K., who he says conceptualized most of the ideas for this project, also created a dramatic multitier patio and raised the pool so there’d be just a few steps to walk up from the pool house and a few to walk down from the main home, rather than one BERGENMAG.COM

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large, intimidating staircase.

One of the finished product’s most unique features is undeniably the lawn panel that’s parallel to the pool, and its purpose is twofold; it serves as spillover for extra tables and chairs when the Cliffords host large parties, and is an area on which their five early-teenaged kids can run and play and jump into the pool. And function certainly was the name of the game throughout the space, as a built-in barbecue and natural gas-burning firepit were deliberately grouped close to the dining area, sitting area and lounge chairs “to prevent the need for different patios and spaces,” Flint says. All the easier for entertaining.

Aesthetically speaking, the homeowners wanted their outdoor space to look like it was built alongside the home and not as an afterthought. “The stonework was crucial because the home was built in the early 1900s and is constructed of the materials that are native to Bergen County, which is a granite fieldstone,” Flint says. Thus, the team worked tirelessly to replicate this traditional style of stonework and make it look as seamless as possible—even the custom barbecue area was constructed out of the same stone as the house.

“I feel we were able to give the clients a beautiful, well-designed space that is fitting of their lifestyle and of their home’s character,” Flint concludes. “We made everything work.”

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This page, top right: Plantings lining the lawn area add both a burst of color and privacy to the pool, which feels open and expansive. This page, bottom right: Though the homeowners felt a hot tub would’ve taken away valuable real estate from the pool, “the water feature on top of the raised wall gives them the sound of water and the effect a spa would’ve given,” Flint says. Opposite page: Flint and his team purposely grouped the entertaining areas close to each other on the multi-level patio. The stonework outside seamlessly matches the stonework used in the restored historic home.

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3 HOT DESIGN SPOTS

Visit these cities and you’ll leave full of artistic ideas for architecture, home dÊcor and more.

Almost any town in America can give the traveler a fresh perspective. Checking out classic architecture, avant-garde design or even quirky artisan shops can help you see your own home and its possibilities afresh when you return. The three cities here offer design inspiration to the max.

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ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Home to an active arts community, Asheville boasts a vibe that can be described as boho meets classic Southern charm. While the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains can take your breath away, the breadth of architectural jewels is a worthy rival for visitors’ attention.

Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room castle built by millionaire art collector George Washington Vanderbilt II. Constructed between 1889 and 1895, the Châteauesque-style structure is still the largest privately owned home in America and one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions intact.

Asheville may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of art deco design, but there’s a wealth of wonderful examples here. Built in 1928, its pink-roofed city hall reflects the area’s spectacular sunsets. Another art deco treasure is the S&W Building, a former cafeteria and speakeasy. Asheville is also home to many stellar examples of Victorian and arts-and-crafts architecture. It seems that around every corner of this city lies another design inspiration.

If all this sightseeing makes you hungry, make a pit stop at Luella’s Bar-B-Que, where the pulled pork and barbecue tempeh are cooked up by smoking and grilling experts, or sample the locally sourced meats at Buxton Hall Barbecue.

After all, you’re in the South; why not enjoy some good ol’ Southern cooking?

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Think your town is historic? This northern Florida city ups the ante. It was founded

by Spanish explorers in 1565, making it the oldest continuously inhabited Europeanestablished settlement in the continental U.S. Today St. Augustine retains its oldworld European atmosphere thanks to plentiful Spanish Colonial and Spanish Revival architecture. In the Old City section, buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries make visitors feel they’ve been transported back in time. While St. Augustine is famous for Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., there’s a lot more to see here.

Start your city tour at the Lightner Museum, housed in a Spanish Renaissance Revival-style building that serves as a one-of-a-kind showroom for arts from the Gilded Age. Vintage furniture and musical instruments are displayed in former Turkish baths and ballrooms. A stroll through Flagler College will lead you up a decadent marble and onyx stairway to the breathtaking dining hall, ringed by 79 Tiffany windows.

Treat yourself to a libation or two at the St. Augustine Distillery, which is set in a former ice manufacturing plant. And no visit to St. Augustine is complete without a visit to the famous Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park for a tiny blue bottle of water that just may help you turn back the clock.

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PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

If you appreciate the nautical charm of the Cape Cod style, there is no better getaway than the Cape itself. Provincetown is on the Cape’s edge—geographically and metaphorically—and has been called “the place to paint and party.” A walk down brick sidewalks will take you past restored century-old gray shingled cottages, art galleries, décor stores, craft studios, restaurants and live music venues—all steps away from beautiful beaches.

The town established its reputation as one of the nation’s largest art colonies more than 100 years ago. In the summer of 1916, Europe was engulfed in World War I and creatives who might otherwise have made the pilgrimage to Paris—including Eugene O’Neill and Marsden Hartley— headed to Provincetown instead. Today that same bohemian spirit prevails.

The Provincetown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and the Center Methodist Church cannot be missed. Built in 1860, it exemplifies the beauty of traditional New England-style architecture.

Don’t leave town before you’ve been to MacMillan Pier for some early morning humpback whale watching, and be sure to make an appearance at Tea Dance at The Boatslip Resort. The popular daily LGBTQ (but very friendly for everyone) social event is a great chance to sip cocktails and show off your dance moves.

APRIL 2019

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Congratulations to our 2019 Bergen County Top Real Estate Agents Based on Sales/Volume* and Peer Recommendations

ELITE Jeff Vander Molen Sales Associate Wyckoff 201-891-0100 (Office) 201-290-2103 (Cell)

Maureen Sgambati Broker Associate Upper Saddle River 201-327-7100 (Office) 201-396-3802 (Cell)

*Data from NJ Multiple Listing Service

Sean Farley Broker Associate Ramsey 201-934-0600 (Office) 201-286-7206 (Cell)

Celia Riggio Broker Associate Wyckoff 201-891-0100 (Office) 201-819-9136 (Cell)

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Gregory Earnshaw Broker Associate Franklin Lakes 201-891-8900 (Office) 201-788-2208 (Cell)

Patricia “Patti” Reynolds DePhillips Sales Associate Wyckoff 201-891-0100 (Office) 201-424-9136 (Cell)

Kathryn “Kathy” Platt Sales Associate Saddle River 201-934-4900 (Office) 201-657-3963 (Cell)

Janis Fuhrman Sales Associate Ridgewood 201-445-4554 (Office) 201-694-0869 (Cell)

Anne M. Marangi Sales Associate Upper Saddle River 201-327-7100 (Office) 201-280-3850 (Cell)

Catherine “Katy” O’Connor Smiechowski Broker Associate Allendale 201-825-0500 (Office) 917-592-0656 (Cell)

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SPECIAL SECTION

BERGEN COUNTY’S

TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

2019 BERGEN COUNTY IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST SEASONED AND TALENTED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE COUNTRY. To help readers find the best agents to work with, BERGEN magazine contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate a multi-faceted research campaign. It consisted of an online survey delivered directly to agents across Bergen County via email as well as internet research. In the survey, real estate agents were asked to provide sales volume ranges and also nominate their peers. In the Internet campaign, DataJoe consulted a variety of websites to build richer knowledge of individual licensed real estate agents across the country.

DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a real estate agent’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that real estate agent was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied results to BERGEN magazine for final review.

We recognize that there are many good real estate agents who are not shown on the representative list.

This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the county

LISTINGS TOP REAL ESTATE

BERGEN COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS, ELITE CLOSTER Attilio Adamo Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty 277 Closter Dock Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.660.8800 Cell: 201.264.8305 Edward An RE/MAX Signature Homes 189 Homans Ave. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.660.9933 Cell: 201.923.1247 DUMONT Dave Miller RE/MAX Integrity 75 E. Madison Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 Office: 201.387.7653 Cell: 201.264.3980 EDGEWATER Brian Kim Group Twenty Six, LLC 115 River Rd., Suite 103 Edgewater, NJ 07020 Office: 201.771.1818 ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS William Broderick Ridgeco Properties 480 Sylvan Ave.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Office: 201.568.4450 Cell: 201.615.0716 FAIR LAWN David Quinones Jr. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 26-02 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Office: 201.791.9000 Cell: 201.773.9109

Zohar Zamir Keller Williams Town Life 20-00 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Office: 201.398.9898

FORT LEE David Arabia Evelyn G. Rafter Associates 1561 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.944.1925 Cell: 201.206.3614 Joshua M. Baris Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 375 Park Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.461.5000 Cell: 201.741.4999 Nelson Chen The Chen Agency 1392 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.8888 Cell: 201.886.8000 Michele Kolsky The Kolsky Team 375 Park Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.944.6583 Cell: 201.310.6136 FRANKLIN LAKES Maryanne Elsaesser Special Properties Real Estate Services 837 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Office: 201.904.2085 Cell: 551.206.9264 GARFIELD Johnny P. Rojas Century 21 JR Gold Team Realty 352 Lanza Ave. Garfield, NJ 07026 Office: 973.772.9404 HILLSDALE Paula Clark Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.280.0056 Susan Laskin Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.615.5353

OAKLAND Thomas (Chopper) Russo RE/MAX Traditions Real Estate 383 Ramapo Valley Rd. Oakland, NJ 07436 Office: 201.337.6600 Cell: 201.240.5200 ORADELL Sheldon Neal RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.481.2891 PALISADES PARK Kay Suh C Land Realty 242 Broad Ave. Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Office: 201.944.5353 Cell: 201.852.0107 PARAMUS Avi Zvulun RE/MAX Property Center E. 49 Midland Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 Office: 201.261.8111 Cell: 201.566.5353 RIDGEWOOD Ghada Abbasi Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.493.2969 Cell: 201.407.6630 Pam Christian Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 917.751.3234 Nena Colligan Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.321.3810

Melinda Cronk Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.264.5987

SADDLE RIVER Vicki L. Gaily Special Properties Real Estate Services 158 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.934.8100

Frances Ekblom Tarvin Realtors 37 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.444.0690 Cell: 201.602.4683

TEANECK Nina Eizikovitz Links Residential 202 The Plaza Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.992.3600 Cell: 201.280.5025

Ann Ewell Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.723.5059 Laura Gill Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.888.2900 Chris Gubb Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.362.6344 Nicole Minetti Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.388.0077 Melissa Shiel Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.232.7756 Cynthia Stadulis Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.747.3916

TENAFLY David Axelrad Keller Williams Realty 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 917.215.6118 Rosemarie Campi Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.768.9300 Cell: 201.741.9939 Orly Chen RE/MAX Properties Plus 3 W. Railroad Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.567.9191 Cell: 201.803.9611 Anat Eisenberg Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.341.4765 Stacy Esser Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 917.621.6794 Jeri Green Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.519.0289

Jason Pierce Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Mary Premtaj Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.848.4002 Cell: 201.410.8022 Tami Rapaport Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 130 Dean Dr. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.567.7788 Cell: 201.227.2045 WESTWOOD Edward DiTroia RE/MAX Elite Associates 313 Broadway Westwood, NJ 07675 Office: 201.476.0777 Cell: 201.410.2650 WOODCLIFF LAKE Carolee Chirico Keller Williams Realty 123 Tice Blvd.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Office: 201.391.2500 Cell: 201.400.3259 Antoinette Gangi Keller Williams Realty 123 Tice Blvd.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Office: 201.391.2500 Cell: 201.970.0570

WYCKOFF Adam Defino DeFino & Company 300 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07781 Office: 201.891.2022 Cell: 201.693.0103 Jeff Vander Molen Terrie O’Connor Realtors 395 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.0100 ext. 210 Cell: 201.290.2103

BERGEN COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS ALLENDALE Janine Fraser Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ 07401 Office: 201.327.5050 Cell: 201.669.6751 Michael Randy Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 2 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ 07401 Office: 201.327.5050 Cell: 201.218.5850 ALPINE Maritza Aleman Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 1022 Closter Dock Rd. Alpine, NJ 07620 Office: 201.768.9300 Cell: 201.741.4844 Peggy Mann Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 1022 Closter Dock Rd. Alpine, NJ 07620 Office: 201.768.9300 Cell: 201.400.3264

Dawn Pugliese Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 1022 Closter Dock Rd. Alpine, NJ 07620 Office: 201.768.9300 Cell: 201.788.0700 CLIFFSIDE PARK Ryan D’Errico Century 21 Calabrese Realty 620 Anderson Ave. Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 Office: 201.945.1070 Cell: 201.988.4670 CLOSTER Avia Blum Coldwell Banker 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.965.9248 James Collins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.214.3621 Risa Corson Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.745.4490 Christina Kwon Weichert Realtors 1 Ruckman Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.8600 Cell: 201.390.2247 Rebecca LaPira RE/MAX Signature Homes 189 Homans Ave. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.660.9933 Cell: 201.779.1630 Connie Lee Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.344.1683

Jeffrey Shapiro Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.519.1600 Suzanne Summers Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.665.4772 Bryan Turci Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty 277 Closter Dock Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.660.8800 Cell: 201.674.3917 Anne Van Dyke Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 15 Ver Valen St. Closter, NJ 07624 Office: 201.767.0550 Cell: 201.401.1040 DUMONT Joe Binetti RE/MAX Integrity 75 E. Madison Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 Office: 201.387.7653 Cell: 201.233.9498 Roseann Coppola RE/MAX Integrity 75 E. Madison Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 Office: 201.387.7653 Cell: 201.370.2243 Colleen Fisco RE/MAX Integrity 75 E. Madison Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 Office: 201.397.7653 Cell: 201.519.4763 John Jamieson RE/MAX Integrity 75 E. Madison Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 Office: 201.387.7653 Cell: 201.281.0105

EDGEWATER Sheila Agalarova Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 2 Main St. Edgewater, NJ 07020 Office: 201.840.8898 Cell: 201.403.8406 Stephen Braconi Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 2 Main St. Edgewater, NJ 07020 Office: 201.840.8898 Cell: 551.804.8364 Grazia Mancini Smart Realty, Inc 986 River Rd. Edgewater, NJ 07020 Office: 201.886.0800 Cell: 201.566.8999 Matthew Perasso Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 2 Main St. Edgewater, NJ 07020 Office: 201.840.8898 Cell: 917.834.0454 ELMWOOD PARK Aldo Lavorini Aldo’s Realty 550 Boulevard Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Office: 201.796.9300 Taylor Lucyk Venture VR Realtors 89 Route 46 West Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Office: 201.773.9500 Cell: 201.360.1292 Aida Miksi-Sahdo Venture VR Realtors 89 Route 46 West Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Office: 201.773.9500 Cell: 201.655.2393 Marcello Petruzzella Venture VR Realtors 89 Route 46 West Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Office: 201.773.9500 Cell: 201.424.8657

LISTINGS

Maureen McSpirit McSpirit & Beckett Real Estate 4 Highlands Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.569.6300 Cell: 201.387.7300

Gary Silberstein Keller Williams Realty 123 Tice Blvd.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Office: 201.391.2500 Cell: 201.647.4225

TOP REAL ESTATE

Orna Jackson Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.376.1389

LISTINGS TOP REAL ESTATE

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS Michael Broderick Ridgeco Properties 480 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.568.4450 Cell: 201.638.1815 Steve Cho RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 201.394.7314 Mihee Cho Ridgeco Properties 480 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.568.4450 Cell: 201.753.8634 Shin Chung RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 201.403.1777 Jordan Hirschorn Ridgeco Properties 480 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.568.4450 Cell: 201.983.1688 Andrew Hong Simply Real Estate 120 Sylvan Ave., Suite 106 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.464.1000 Ila Kasofsky Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.410.1931

Sonia Kwak Top Realty 485 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.503.0090 Cell: 201.851.5700 Anne K. Lee Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.220.1363 Hyunju Lee RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 201.317.1719 Kaili Liang RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 201.585.1234 Lisa Pagiatakis-Gaito RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 201.341.1090 Marina Papavasiliou Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.658.8003 Barri Plawker Plawker Real Estate, Inc. 601 Palisade Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.567.5335 Cell: 201.615.6759

Maggie Raffaele Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.286.2927 Sandra Solomon Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.519.6384 Wendy Y. Sosa RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 917.504.3347 Huisuk Weisman RE/MAX Fortune Properties 474 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.816.8889 Cell: 201.993.4989 Jia Yan Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.238.7987 Kimberly Yun Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 457 Sylvan Ave., 2nd Floor Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Office: 201.585.8080 Cell: 201.615.0118

FAIR LAWN Guy Y. Avtalion Prominent Homes Realty 12-55 River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Office: 201.355.0705 Cell: 201.503.6630 Joseph Kapon RE/MAX Properties Select 13-17 River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Office: 201.796.9400 Cell: 201.852.0711 Ming Tilley Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 12-55 River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Office: 201.355.0705 Cell: 201.543.4633 Monis Young Exclusive Properties Realty 24-19 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Office: 201.796.7777 Cell: 201.803.2864 FORT LEE Nishan Akkus Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 201.280.4462 Roberto Alvarez Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave., Suite 502 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 201.658.6023 Lorna Chen The Chen Agency 1392 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.8888 Cell: 201.346.8888 Emilia Freitag Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave., Suite 502 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 201.741.8445

Debra Jacobs Weichert Realtors 310 Main St. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.1400 Cell: 201.803.3191 John Kao Realty International Inc. 2035 Lemoine Ave. 2nd Floor Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.585.8088 Cell: 201.873.6886 Hyun S. Kim 2Win Realty LLC 185 Bridge Plaza North, Suite 300 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.720.9000 Cell: 551.500.4886 Eun Young Park Kim Hyst Realty 2 Executive Dr., Suite 665 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.835.9660 Joshua Kim Eastern Realty 2050 Center Ave., Suite 300 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.0200 Cell: 201.887.5555 Edward Kim Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave., Suite 502 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 917.547.8694 Laura Kim Novas Realty, LLC 1605 John St., Suite #110 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.461.1233 Cell: 201.927.5573 In Kim Weichert Realtors 310 Main St. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 267.438.1500 Stephen Lee C Land Realty 222 Bridge Plaza South, #580 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.917.3830 Cell: 201.741.3002

Yun Lee Eastern Realty 2050 Center Ave., Suite 300 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.0200 Cell: 201.663.2878

Jungae Yoo Eastern Realty 2050 Center Ave., Suite 300 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.0200 Cell: 201.707.5494 FRANKLIN LAKES Sally Calandra RE/MAX Select 824 Franklin Ave. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Office: 201.891.0300 Cell: 201.424.4458

Oscar Marino Royal Signature Realty 260 Columbia Ave., Suite 4 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.943.9400 Cell: 201.943.9300

Gregory Earnshaw Terrie O’Connor Realtors 834 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Office: 201.891.8900 Cell: 201.788.2208

Thomas McCarthy The Chen Agency 1392 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.8888 Cell: 201.206.8144

Kathleen Falco RE/MAX Select 824 Franklin Ave. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Office: 201.891.0300 Cell: 201.310.4324

Halley Natkin Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 375 Park Ave., Suite 21 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.461.5000 Cell: 917.626.8240

Soon L. Park Weichert Realtors 799 Franklin Ave. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Office: 201.592.1400 Cell: 201.694.1867

Scott Selleck Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 201.970.3960 Pinal Shah Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave., Suite 502 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 201.952.7387

Grazyna Ziarko Special Properties Real Estate Services 837 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Office: 201.904.2085 Cell: 201.218.8504 GARFIELD Zvonko Veskov New Jersey Homes and Estates 27 Outwater Lane Garfield, NJ 07026 Office: 973.340.3300 Cell: 973.332.3396

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS Anthony Earls RE/MAX Trading Places 345 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Office: 201.288.5411 Cell: 201.566.6532 Audra Fontanella RE/MAX Trading Places 345 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Office: 201.288.5411 Cell: 201.803.9288 Aldo Merendino Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Merendino Realty 236 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Office: 201.288.4222 Cell: 201.803.8892 HILLSDALE Henna Abbassi Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.788.9863 Cheryl Cooper Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.745.9190 Ana Moniz Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.247.6341 Deborah Sirico Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.286.4216

Alisa Snider Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.400.1788 Suzanne Walker Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 50 Broadway Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Office: 201.930.8820 Cell: 201.832.3120 LYNDHURST Kathleen Savino Savino Real Estate Inc. 251 Ridge Rd Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Office: 201.438.3120 Cell: 201.401.2416 MAHWAH Heather Clark Special Properties Real Estate Services 1009 MacArthur Blvd.

Mahwah, NJ 07430 Office: 201.962.9555 Cell: 201.218.7443 Linda Dator Special Properties Real Estate Services 1009 MacArthur Blvd.

Mahwah, NJ 07430 Office: 201.962.9555 Cell: 201.264.1164

OAKLAND Valerie D. White RE/MAX Traditions Real Estate 383 Ramapo Valley Rd. Oakland, NJ 07436 Office: 201.337.6600 Cell: 201.788.791 ORADELL Jeana Cowie RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.982.2200 Ellen Farmer RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.446.0214 Cheryl Gugliotti RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.370.0107 Ellen McCourt RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office:: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.543.1962

Samantha A. Palazzolo-Perini Special Properties Real Estate Services 1009 MacArthur Blvd.

Mahwah, NJ 07430 Office: 201.962.9555 Cell: 201.394.7042

Theresa Murphy RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.390.8280

MAYWOOD Lawrence J. Greenberg Vikki Healey Properties 25 W. Pleasant Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 Office: 732.899.0038 Cell: 732.691.7524

Maria Rini RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.615.4783

Dominie Healey Vikki Healey Properties 25 W. Pleasant Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 Office: 201.881.7902 Cell: 201.560.7727

Eileen M. Tummino Weichert Realtors 660 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.261.3300 Cell: 201.925.0112

LISTINGS

Yoe Lopez Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty 222 Bridge Plaza South, Suite 500 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.945.7484 Cell: 201.988.1551

Lori Stein Keller Williams City Views Realty 2200 Fletcher Ave., Suite 502 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.592.8900 Cell: 201.280.2913

TOP REAL ESTATE

Jaeseung Lee Eastern Realty 2050 Center Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Office: 201.346.0200 Cell: 201.913.5247

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Kelly Weber RE/MAX Real Estate Limited 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell:201.281.5594

Claudia Sanchez Special Properties Real Estate Services 19 Spear Rd., Suite 305 Ramsey, NJ 07446 Office: 201.345.7780 Cell: 201.410.7575

PALISADES PARK Joo Chung New Star Realty 225 Broad Ave., #303 Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Office: 201.944.5353 Cell: 917.992.0804

RIDGEWOOD Keren Abraham Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.913.7283

Gina Seo Kaymax Realty 216 Broad Ave. Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Office: 201.461.0906 Cell: 201.461.2664 PARAMUS Warren Johnson RE/MAX Property Center E. 49 Midland Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 Office: 201.261.8111 Cell: 201.747.3041 Arun Thomas ATP Realty Inc. 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 Cell: 201.566.2116 RAMSEY Jeff Adler Keller Williams Realty 120 N. Central Ave. Ramsey, NJ 07446 Office: 201.825.1266 Irene Cuffe Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 875 Route 17 South Ramsey, NJ 07446 Office: 201.825.7700 Cell: 201.887.3472 Sean Farley Terrie O’Connor Realtors 45 E. Main St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 Office: 201.934.0600 Cell: 201.286.7206 Dana Kinni Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 147 E. Main St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 Office: 201.825.7700 Cell: 862.324.5429

Marilyn Becker Gilsenan & Company, LLP 213 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.1600 Cell: 201.406.2742 Kristen Bond Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.783.4162 Catherine Bossolina Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 55 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.639.5555 Cell: 201.410.0642 Karen Boyle Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.734.1459 Dawn Braithwaite Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.951.5196 Phyllis N. Calianese Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.446.3870

Fortunato Campesi Fortune Realty Group, LLC 7 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Cell: 201.280.1280 Laurie Catizone-Jordan Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.937.5070 Michele DeStefano Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.891.0402 Angele Ekert Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 55 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.639.5555 Cell: 201.774.3487 Jane Ferlanti Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.452.8601 Kristin Gildea Fox Special Properties Real Estate Services 72 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.8880 Cell: 201.819.4575 Janis Fuhrman Terrie O’Connor Realtors 76 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4554 Cell: 201.694.0869 Christina L. Gibbons Special Properties Real Estate Services 50 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.962.9552 Cell: 917.837.8853

Gohar Grigoryan Special Properties Real Estate Services 72 South Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.8880 Cell: 201.739.908

Jenny Lindberg Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.390.7900

Diane Haroutunian Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.983.7819

Michael F. Machinski Weichert Realtors 15 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9500 Cell: 201.805.2498

Cathy Harris-Banu Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 551.574.8007 Kurt Hedden Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.675.2558 Till Horkenbach Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.310.1260 Dianna Ivanov Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.895.1768 Edward J. Jablonski Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.245.9893 Peggy Jung Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.315.8949

Eileen Meehan Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 551.265.7611 Liliana Militaru Redfin Corporation Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.669.3486 Vivienne Muldoon Special Properties Real Estate Services 50 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.962.9552 Cell: 201.398.5189 Barbara Nudelman Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.259.1524 Jennifer M. Parsekian Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.213.9018 Erin Pruitt Tarvin Realtors 37 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.444.0690 Cell: 201.888.4800 Tisha Ramge Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.280.7850

Patricia Santo Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 55 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.639.5555 Cell: 201.739.2445

David Snyde DRI Real Estate Co. 545 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.652.2030 Cell: 201.264.8242 Caroline Taylor Tarvin Realtors 37 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.444.0690 Cell: 201.220.0970 Christine Thares Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 44 Franklin Ave., Suite 4 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.9400 Cell: 201.819.6413 Jaimie Yannalfo Keller Williams Village Square Realty 74 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.294.2544 RIVER EDGE Avedis “Avo” Derbalian Zeal Realtors 852 Kinderkamack Rd. River Edge, NJ 07661 Office: 201.803.7208

Fara Espandi ERA/Justin Realty Co. 118 Jackson Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 Office: 201.939.7500 Cell: 201.259.0499

Kristin Graves RE/MAX Properties 82 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.6600 Cell: 201.562.3880 Jolanta Krygier Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 152 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.3600 Cell: 201.805.4335

Andres Ospina Keller Williams Realty 301 Route 17 North Rutherford, NJ 07070 Office 201.939.0050 Cell: 201.294.9968

Stacey Friedman Lipkin Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 152 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.3600 Cell: 201.819.3552

Marianne Von Cappeln Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coccia Realty 11 Park Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 Office: 201.939.0001 Cell: 201.280.4275

Rita Lutzer RE/MAX Properties 82 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.6600 Cell: 201.788.1140

SADDLE BROOK Halina Strzepek RE/MAX Excellence 131 Market St. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Office: 201.843.2000 Cell: 201.906.4343 SADDLE RIVER Diane Cookson Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 152 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.3600 Cell: 201.788.6667 Jerry DeCrosta Special Properties Real Estate Services 158 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.934.8100 Cell: 201.819.5860 Christine Frosini Special Properties Real Estate Services 158 W. Saddle River Rd Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.934.8100 Cell: 201.314.1195

Douglas F. McLean Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 152 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.3600 Cell: 201.819.1670 Renee Paget RE/MAX Properties 82 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.6600 Cell: 201.803.3312 Kathryn Platt Terrie O’Connor Realtors 75 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.786.9064 Cell: 201.657.3963 Cheryl Fiduccia Semanczuk Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 152 W. Saddle River Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.3600 Cell: 973.568.6084

Catherine O’Connor Smiechowski Terrie O’Connor Realtors 75 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.934.4900 Cell: 917.592.0656 Colin A. Somerville RE/MAX Properties 82 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.6600 Cell: 201.970.5338 TEANECK Zeevyah A. Benoff Links Residential 202 The Plaza Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.992.3600 Cell: 201.956.0208 Debra Botwinick Vera & Nechama Realty 1401 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.692.3700 Cell: 201.851.1035 Annekee Brahyer-Keely Russo Real Estate 873 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.837.8800 Cell: 201.314.2125 Nechama Polak V&N Realty Group 1401 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.692.3700 Cell: 201.826.8809 Rhoda Russo Russo Real Estate 873 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.837.8800 Cell: 201.321.5691 Karen Seliger V&N Realty Group 1401 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.692.3700 Cell: 201.844.8973 Esther Shayowitz V&N Realty Group 1401 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.692.3700 Cell: 201.638.5858

Eric Wein Wein Agency Realtors 811 Queen Anne Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 Office: 201.347.3044 Cell: 201.410.1556 TENAFLY Frances Aaron Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.707.5426 Jessica Abergel Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.658.3173 Bill Beckett McSpirit & Beckett Real Estate 4 Highwood Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.387.7300 Cell: 201.281.0151 Norma E. Bonilla Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.647.3603 Renee Bouaziz Keller Williams Realty 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.233.1852 Connie Choi Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.960.4646 Shana F. Cohen Keller Williams Realty 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 305.915.6888

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Lynn Scerbo Weichert Realtors 15 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.447.3641 Cell: 201.745.9467

RUTHERFORD Maria Bonsignore Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coccia Realty 11 Park Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 Office: 201.939.0001 Cell: 917.364.4944

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Barbara Rodriguez Premier Residences 11 Oak St., 2nd Fl. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.636.2537

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Scott Cowan Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.233.7695

Ruth Miron-Schleider Miron Properties 140 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.266.8555 Cell: 201.906.6024

WALDWICK Marie Kahvajian Fast Track Real Estate Co. 24 Wyckoff Ave., Suite 10 Waldwick, NJ 07463 Office: 201.445.2000

Wendy Dessanti Weichert Realtors 13 W. Railroad Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.569.7888 Cell: 201.310.2255

Merav Rashty Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.463.3251

Mary Ellen O’Connell Liberty 100 Realty 171 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 105 Waldwick, NJ 07463 Office: 201.445.1996 Cell: 201.788.1169

Miriam Finkel Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 201.741.0467 Ronit Gordon RE/MAX Properties Plus 3 W. Railroad Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.567.9191 Cell: 201.679.2290 Ellen Horowytz Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.848.4002 Cell: 201.410.1332 Martin Huguley Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 130 Dean Dr. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.567.7788 Cell: 201.314.0389 Emily Kim Keller Williams Realty 25 Washington St Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.835.9660 Jennifer KirschenHamani Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.783.5089

Philip Soo Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 90 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.568.5668 Cell: 551.265.7521 Fung Nini Yip Wong Friedberg Properties 20 W. Clinton Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.1234 Cell: 408.307.9664 Miriam Yu Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.230.2142 Emily Zhu Keller Williams Town Life 25 Washington St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Office: 201.894.8004 Cell: 201.665.3683 UPPER SADDLE RIVER Anne Marangi Terrie O’Connor Realtors 366 E. Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.327.7100 Cell: 201.280.3850 Maureen C. Sgambati Terrie O’Connor Realtors 366 E. Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.327.7101 Cell: 201.396.3802

WESTWOOD Lisa Ciaccio RE/MAX Elite Associates 313 Broadway Westwood, NJ 07675 Office: 201.476.0777 Cell: 201.315.6604 Natalia Migliore RE/MAX Elite Associates 313 Broadway Westwood, NJ 07675 Office: 201.476.0777 Cell: 201.669.1160 Thomas Mikalouskas RE/MAX Elite Associates 313 Broadway Westwood, NJ 07675 Office: 201.476.0777 Cell: 201.370.6175 WOODCLIFF LAKE Michael Guarriello Keller Williams Realty 123 Tice Blvd.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Office: 201.391.2500 Cell: 201.887.0244 Anna Mecca Keller Williams Realty 123 Tice Blvd.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Office: 201.391.2500 Cell: 201.725.7853 Sheri VanHouten Marino Keller Williams Realty 123 Tice Blvd.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 Office: 201.391.2500 Cell: 201.707.8361

WYCKOFF Margaret Ajamian Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Abbott Realtors 235 Everett Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.2223 Cell: 201.681.7671 Esther Axelrod Weichert Realtors 391 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.3490 Cell: 201.819.2594 Carole Lynn Brescia Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 360 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.6700 Cell: 201.738.7315 Debra Cirino Keller Williams Village Square Realty 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Offiec: 201.891.2112 Cell: 201.925.2033 Patricia Reynolds DePhillips Terrie O’Connor Realtors 395 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.0100 Cell: 201.424.9136 Marjorie Fiori Keller Williams Realty 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.2111 Cell: 201.572.8901 Christine Odell Keller Williams Village Square Realty 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.2111 Cell: 201.925.2033 Ronald Pruiksma Mission Realty Company 637 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.8200 Cell: 201.835.4193

Celia Riggio Terrie O’Connor Realtors 395 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.0100 Cell: 201.819.5842 Sergio Sciortino Keller Williams Village Square Realty 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.2111 Cell: 201.707.2337 Catherine M. Warnet Keller Williams Village Square Realty 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Office: 201.891.2111 Cell: 201.248.1340

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Century 21 JR Gold Team Realty JOHNNY ROJAS, Broker/CEO 352 Lanza Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026 Office: 973.772.9404 | Cell: 201.913.4438 johnny.rojas@century21.com century21jrgoldteamrealty.com A REALTOR FOR TWENTY YEARS, Johnny Rojas has used his knowledge to help. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, Century JR Gold Team Realty has earned the position of 56 on the 2018 Inc. 5000, becoming one of the fastest-growing real estate brokerages in Bergen County.

Johnny’s background is impressive. With an MBA in Business Administration, Johnny continues to add knowledge relevant to his career, and is pursuing an additional degree in law at Rutgers University Law School.

He has extensive experience selling Short Sale Bank-owned properties and has provided many clients the opportunity to buy their perfect first home.

Century 21 JR Gold Team Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage.

Equipped to handle both residential and commercial transactions, the company, led by Johnny, is poised to continue its growth. The entire sales team uses the most current and effective marketing programs and the latest technology tools to stay at the forefront of the industry.

The company’s sales associates are well-trained in all aspects of real estate transactions. Johnny and his team have been named a Centurion Office Award Producer every year from 2007 through 2018. For many years, they have also received the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Award. Johnny has also been recognized by NAHREP as a Top Latino Real Estate Agent in the United States, ranking # 4 from 2013-2018.

With a belief in giving back to the community, Johnny and the Century 21 JR Gold Team have participated with Easter Seals and Alpine Learning Group (for children and adults with autism) on fundraising events for thirteen years. Johnny was proud to present large donations to both organizations on behalf of his real estate office. He continues to challenge himself and his team to portray a superior professional attitude, combined with a dedication to clients and their communities.

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Keller Williams Town Life STACY ESSER, Realtor & Team Leader, Stacy Esser Group 25 Washington St., Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.894.8004 | stacyesser.com ALL IT TAKES IS A QUICK CHAT WITH STACY ESSER and you are immediately drawn in by her charisma and energy. Her unmatched leadership skills are the driving force behind her dynamic team, all sharing the same values, work ethic and pride of community. Jaclyn Chakonis, Lori Danziger, Gretchen Lolis, Jonathon Medina, Ray Friedman, Christina Darmiento and Gina Rubin; a team that has earned its place in the top 1% in the MLS for seven years running.

Stacy’s expertise has garnered her recognition as a top agent in one of the most competitive markets in the United States, with a record of success in selling homes previously listed. “We’re not just selling a house, we’re selling a lifestyle, a community.”

In 2013 she founded Time to Stage, a complimentary staging service for her clients. “We can’t change a home’s location or property size, however we can change how buyers feel about a home.” Stacy’s philosophy is simple;

when a buyer feels emotionally connected homes sell faster and for more money.

On the cutting edge of technology, the team employs social media, video, superior photography and marketing platforms that engage with large audiences in real time.

Stacy’s clients rely on her team for expert advice on the local market.

“Accumulating information is easy, where we excel is our unique ability to structure and dissect the market indicators to show how they will affect our clients. We are equipped to have tough conversations, because our clients trust us.”

The real estate industry is fast paced with new technology emerging constantly. Stacy’s team of specialists remain committed to a client concierge business philosophy. In fact, as of this year 80% of the team’s business is referral-based.

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RE/MAX Real Estate Ltd. JEANA COWIE, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES©, Broker Associate/Realtor© 297 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 x348 | Cell: 201.982.2200 | jeanacowie.com PEOPLE STILL REMEMBER JEANA COWIE as the kid who sold her father’s juicy tomatoes on the main road of her house in Paramus. It’s safe to say that’s when Jeana’s thriving career in sales actually began. Today Jeana prides herself on selling over 800 homes, with 300+ alone in Paramus.

A life-long Bergen County resident, Jeana has dedicated her profession to helping others find a home in the community that is dear to her heart.

Fascinated by real estate, she became licensed at 24, a passion that has taken her to the Top 1% of all RE/MAX NJ realtors. By enhancing her knowledge through elite designations including a Broker’s license, Jeana is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Understanding how to effectively price a home, her listings receive multiple offers and sell for top dollar. Through Jeana’s astute knowledge and solid reputation, buyers are educated on market values often winning bidding wars.

Jeana’s guiding principles and ethical values naturally put clients first.

When her close friend’s brother was looking for a house to accommodate

his son with cerebral palsy, Jeana wrote a personal letter to a seller whose Hillsdale home fit the bill. The heartfelt letter had such appeal, the seller declined bids over asking price and sold the house for $10,000 less to Jeana’s client. “This endeavor proves that going the extra mile is the only way to do business,” says Jeana.

On several occasions, Jeana has represented clients up to 10 times, some even becoming personal friends and a true testament to her trust. Jeana further champions the community through charitable giving. Since 2009, she has been involved with the DMCCF, a charity that helps those who are battling cancer. For 10 years, she was a volunteer with the WCA in Waldwick.

Jeana is the recipient of the Prestigious RE/MAX “Hall of Fame” & “Lifetime Achievement” Award.” After only one year in the business, she’s been a constant member of the NJ Circle of Excellence.

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RE/MAX Excellence HALINA STRZEPEK, Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner 131 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Office: 201.843.2000 | Cell: 201.906.4343 halinastrzepek.com WITH MORE THAN 22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in the real estate industry, Halina Strzepek has successfully navigated all possible challenges that may present themselves when buying or selling a home.

Believing that her knowledge sets her apart from her competition, Halina has completed important real estate courses which have resulted in her designation as Accredited Buyer Representative, Seniors Real Estate Specialist and a certified Distressed Property Expert. She has completed programs with the Graduate Realtor® Institute and participated in the course, Effective Negotiation for Real Estate Professionals.

Halina’s professional real estate affiliations are comprehensive and include The Council of Residential Specialists and the Greater Bergen Association of Realtors, in addition to both the National Association and the New Jersey Association of Realtors.

Due to Halina’s commitment to offering individualized service to each of her clients, she knows what they need and really want. Halina provides extensive services, including traditional practices like frequent Open Houses

and advertisement, but she also walks each client through every step of the real estate process.

Additionally, Halina works directly with a Buyer’s Agent Specialist, a Transaction Coordinator and a Spanish-speaking Personal Assistant. Offering her clients these extra services, along with Halina’s own ability to offer expert assistance in Polish, makes her quite unique.

Recognized for her success, Halina has been the recipient of several RE/ MAX awards, namely the Hall of Fame Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Award. Throughout her career, she has earned membership in the RE/MAX 100% Club, the Chairman’s Club and the Platinum Club. She has also been the recipient of the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®.

Aware that buying and selling a home can be a stressful time, Halina is careful to maintain close communication with her clients, from start to finish.

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Tarvin Realtors FRANCES HANSON EKBLOM, Broker Associate 37 Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.444.0690 | Cell: 201.602.4683 francesekblom.tarvinrealtors.com AS TARVIN REALTORS SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR for the last nine years, Frances has closed more than $190,000,000 of real estate since 2012, with almost $23 million in 2018. She has been recognized as the #1 Agent in Ridgewood five times since then.

Before joining Tarvin Realtors, Frances graduated cum laude from Columbia University and enjoyed successful careers as a buyer with Bloomingdale’s and as an Assistant Trader on Wall Street. Her education and career history have made her highly qualified to succeed in the real estate industry.

A lifelong resident of Ridgewood, Frances is a leader in the area’s real estate market in volume for both listings and closed sales. She works with a diverse group of clients, specializing in the luxury market representing both buyers and sellers.

Frances abides by a practical business approach that has proven successful. She maintains a hands-on relationship with each client, providing

personal attention to each. She knows her market, pricing accurately upon listing, ensuring the best results for every seller and the best home for every buyer.

The recipient of many accolades, Frances has earned recognition by working smart and knowing her customers. She has received the National Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Award, at the Bronze, Silver and Platinum levels. Over the years, Frances has been named one of America’s most productive agents, as designated by REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents.

Frances is licensed in New Jersey as a Broker Salesperson and holds the designation of Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute.

Ranked #27 in the list of top brokers for all of New Jersey, Frances is dedicated to negotiating the best deal for every client.

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KW Village Square Realty MARJORIE FIORI, Realtor Associate 385 Clinton Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 74 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.891.2111 | Cell: 201.572.8901

FROM THE MOMENT Marjorie Fiori meets a prospective client, he or she immediately knows that “Marge” is listening.

An experienced full-time realtor, Marge has been making the buying and selling of homes easier for her clients for more than ten years. Marge knows the area’s real estate market well. Having been raised in Oradell, she continues to be a long-term resident of Bergen County, residing in Upper Saddle River for more than 22 years.

Marge’s stellar credentials include an undergraduate degree in Marketing and Finance from Boston College and an MBA from Columbia University.

Prior to beginning her career as a realtor, she held positions at American Express and Mobil Oil, both of which required superior skills for listening and negotiating.

Priding herself on managing each transaction personally and professionally, Marge does this by focusing on what is important to her

clients. She is committed to making the process a positive experience, from the beginning of the relationship to the closing. Marge believes in educating her clients about all aspects of the real estate transaction, minimizing potential surprises and increasing the likelihood of a smooth deal. Ultimately, Marge’s goal is to negotiate the best deal for every client.

In addition to superior personal service, Marge offers clients the benefits of her professional contacts. She has a long relationship with a staging company and works closely with these professionals who have a sharp understanding of what today’s buyers are looking for in a home. Marge’s clients reap the rewards of this added service, allowing for a streamlined and expedited sales experience.

Marge has earned the NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award 2012-2018, obviously by being an expert in her field and by focusing on her clients’ needs first, whether they are buying or selling.

CHRISTINA GIBBONS, Realtor® Associate Cell: 917.837.8853 | Office: 201.962.9552 cgibbons@specialpropertiesres.com

Coldwell Baker Residential Brokerage PAULA CLARK, Real Estate Agent Cell: 201.280.0056 | Office: 201.930.3070 Paula@PaulaClarkRealtor.com PaulaClarkRealtor.com

PAULA CLARK, an Old Tappan resident and real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Hillsdale, has 24+ years of experience serving home buyers and sellers, offering extensive local knowledge of Bergen County. She has earned many awards for her sales success, including the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Platinum Level 2013 – 2018, the NJ REALTORS® Distinguished Sales Club Awardand ranking as a Coldwell Banker Top 1 percent real estate agent nationwide.

Clark constantly strives to build her professional skillset in order to provide exceptional service to clients. She has earned Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS), Corporate Inventory Specialist, Certified Global Luxury Specialist and Luxury Property Specialist designations. Clark also specializes in home staging and assists clients with her background in related experience in sales and marketing. Clark is fluent in Greek.

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CHRISTINA GIBBONS IS ONE OF THE TOP PRODUCING AGENTS in Ridgewood and the greater Bergen County area. She completed over 30 transactions worth a combined $24+ million in 2018 and earned the 2018 Circle of Excellence® Platinum Sales Award® from New Jersey Realtors, the group’s highest award level. Additionally, she was named a Bergen County Top Real Estate Agent by Bergen Magazine, honored as a Rising Star nominee by the Greater Bergen Association of Realtors, and she received the Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist Designation at Christie’s International Real Estate Worldwide Agent Conference.

Christina’s success is attributable to her white-glove customer service, investment in technology and highly qualified people, customized marketing and sales strategies, social media presence, and keen intuition for people’s needs. Christina is not just selling homes, she is helping clients realize their lifestyle goals by carefully advising them on communities, homes, and lifestyle vendors.

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Special Properties Real Estate Services, Christie’s International Real Estate

AGENTS TOP REAL ESTATE

Special Properties

Division of Brook Hollow Group Inc Realtors

CHRISTINE FROSINI, Broker Associate 158 W. Saddle River Rd., Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.934.8100 | Cell: 201.314.1195 cfrosini@specialproperties.com | specialproperties.com

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE! Years of living, working & serving the community has awarded me the unique insight into the many attributes Bergen County, NJ has to offer. As a professional Broker Associate of Special Properties, Division of Brook Hollow Group & Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, the pride & passion I feel for my community comes through in the level of market expertise and personal attention I give to each client. “Every Home is Special to Us” is not just our company mantra, it’s our operating mission because every Home and every Client are genuinely important to what we do. I am dedicated to quality and committed to service. Irrespective of a client’s desire to buy or sell a home, I stay connected long after completed transactions; I work very hard to provide my clients with resources and contacts they will need to organize the process of relocation or moving into a new home. Moreover, I can help with relocations anywhere in the world through our hand-selected extraordinary affiliations. I’m proud to be Salesperson of the Year 2006 & 2007, 2009 thru 2018 in our Saddle River office.

Venture Realtors TAYLOR C. LUCYK, Agent 89 U.S. Highway 46, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Office: 201.773.9500 | Cell: 201.360.1292 venturerealtors.com

AMBITIOUS, WITH A GREGARIOUS PERSONALITY, Taylor Lucyk puts his high energy level to good use. After studying Business and Entrepreneurship, Taylor worked for an international company for which he built a team of more than 300 representatives. His experience assisting others to collaborate productively has provided him with valuable skills useful in the real estate industry.

A recipient of NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award 2017 (Silver) and 2018 (Gold), Taylor is motivated by his passion for seeing his clients happy.

Taylor greatly enjoys being part of the team at a private boutique real estate brokerage. He has used his creative and innovative skills to propel him forward as one of the top agents in Bergen County, always going the extra mile for his clients.

Combining comprehensive knowledge of his area’s real estate market with the most current technology marketing tools, Taylor maintains a winning attitude that his clients find infectious.

Taylor knows that being accessible to his clients is crucial. He is available from start to finish of every transaction, building relationships that last.

STACEY FRIEDMAN LIPKIN, Broker/Associate 152 West Saddle River Rd., Saddle River, NJ 07458 201.819.3552

Keller Williams Village Square Realty DAWN BRAITHWAITE, CLHMS, CNE Realtor®/Associate 74 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Ext. 203 | Cell: 201.951.5196 dawnbraithwaite@kw.com

ALL OFFICES ARE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED NAMES in Northern New Jersey Real Estate, with just over 11 years in the industry, and an extensive list of accomplishments & affiliations that includes the #1 individual agent at KWVSR for 2018, as well as numerous Circle of Excellence awards over the past 8 years, Dawn Braithwaite is among the most recognizable in North Jersey real estate.

Having joined Keller Williams since the start in 2011, Dawn attributes her success to remaining present at all times, without ever letting a call go to voicemail. Follow up has also been a critical element to acquiring new clients & prospects, but more than anything else consis­tency throughout her daily operations has seen her business continue to rise despite the shifting market.

With a presence widespread throughout Bergen County, Dawn is also a member of the Keller Williams Luxury Division, & The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, where she feels her background in fashion & textile design is well utilized. As Dawn looks ahead in 2019, her consistent presence, alongside her vibrant & warm per­sonality will undoubtedly see her continue to rise as a top KW agent for years to come!

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­­­PERSONALIZED ATTENTION! As a Broker/Associate with Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty­­­­—boasting more than 650 agents throughout Northern New Jersey—Stacey prides herself on the extraordinary level of service that is not always found elsewhere. She personally handles every aspect of her transactions with honesty and integrity. She has been a Realtor in the prestigious Saddle River Valley market and a consistent producer for more than thirty years, listing and selling some of the most elite and exquisite properties. Specializing in the luxury real estate market her entire career, Stacey’s clients include high-level executives, captains of industry, professional athletes, doctors, professionals, builders and other distinctive property owners. Stacey was raised in Saddle River, grew up in the real estate industry and has been a life-long Bergen County resident in the communities that she currently represents. She obtained her license at eighteen and her Broker’s license at twentyfive. Her success is a direct result of her profound knowledge of the real estate market, indefatigable dedication and always having her clients’ best interests at heart.

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Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

AGENTS TOP REAL ESTATE

Vikki Healey Properties DOMINIE HEALEY, Broker Associate 25 West Pleasant Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 Office: 201.881.7902 Cell: 201.560.7727 vikkihealey.com

Adamo Realty

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty ATTILIO ADAMO, Broker, Realtor 277 Closter Dock Rd., Closter, NJ Office: 201.267.0800 | Cell: 201.264.8305 TheAdamoGroup.net ATTILIO ADAMO, The hardest working Broker in Real Estate. He is tenacious, steadfast and has unrelenting energy. He has mastered the art of Marketing, Selling, Negotiating and Closing with his 35 years of professional experience. He is the Broker Associate for The Adamo Group, a division of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. Attilio thinks of his team as an extension of himself. They endure extensive training to make sure every step of a transaction is handled with the utmost accuracy, professionalism and transparency. He lives by his mantra “The Right Agent Makes all the Difference.” His extensive knowledge and track record of success are why he holds the #1 spot year after year.

Tarvin Realtors ERIN PRUITT, Sales Agent 37 Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.444.0690 Cell: 201.888.4800 epruitt@tarvinrealtors.com

WITH CLOSED SALES IN EXCESS OF $15.7 MILLION, in the last two years, Erin Pruitt has had outstanding sales performance. Raised in Franklin Lakes and a resident of Ridgewood for 18 years, Erin uses her local knowledge to market and sell a client’s residence or help them find that hidden gem in Bergen County. A graduate of Lehigh University, she earned a BS in Finance and held a position in portfolio management with Chase Manhattan Private Bank before transitioning to a career in real estate, which perfectly blends Erin’s passions for interior design, real estate, and client fulfillment.

A WOMAN-OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS, VIKKI HEALEY PROPERTIES, and DOMINIE HEALEY, one of the boutique firm’s top producers, have thrived since opening their doors. Dominie earned her MBA with a concentration in Marketing prior to beginning her career in Real Estate in 2003. A recent review reads, “Every detail from listing to closing was handled with care and professionalism.” Her comprehensive knowledge of her field allows her to anticipate challenges and she uses her creative skills to resolve problems quickly. Dominie serves clients throughout Northern New Jersey and has earned the Circle of Excellence Award for the past 13 years.

RE/MAX Real Estate Limited SHELDON NEAL, Realtor Associate 297 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 Cell: 201.481.2891 ThatBritishAgent.com

“THAT BRITISH AGENT,” Sheldon Neal is one of the most referred agents in Bergen County. A top-producing agent for thirteen years, Sheldon has closed more than 100 transactions in each of the last three years. More than 90% of those closings came from referrals, reflecting Sheldon’s track record for getting results for his clients.

Recognized in the top 1% of all Real Estate Agents in New Jersey, Sheldon earned the NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence® Platinum Award for the last six years.

Hard-working, trustworthy and a skilled negotiator, Sheldon adds a touch of fun to his repertoire. His clients love it.

ELLEN McCOURT, Real Estate Agent 297 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 Office: 201.599.1100 | Cell: 201.543.1962

CONSISTENTLY RECOGNIZED for her real estate success, Ellen McCourt has been a full-time Real Estate Agent for fourteen years. After earning her B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration on Sales and Marketing, Ellen enjoyed a long and prosperous career in Marketing for Fortune 500 companies. As a 25-year resident of River Edge, Ellen understands the surrounding market, which has been integral to her achievement as a consistent Circle of Excellence Award recipient.

As an accredited Buyer Representative, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Certified Negotiation Expert and Seller Representative Specialist, Ellen provides reasons for her clients to trust her.

RE/MAX Properties COLIN SOMERVILLE, Associate 82 East Allendale Rd. Suite 4B Saddle River, NJ 07458 Office: 201.825.6600 Cell: 201.970.5338 colinsomerville.com

WITH 37 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE as a full-time realtor, Colin Somerville has seen every real estate transaction and has successfully navigated many of the challenges. After several years as Manager of real estate offices in Old Tappan and Montvale, Colin returned to the sales and marketing side which he finds so rewarding. He has built an impressive reputation as a leader, and his credentials and integrity have earned the trust of each client. A member of the NJAR Gold or Platinum Circles of Excellence almost every year since 2000, Colin is dedicated to finding the perfect home for every client.

A PERENNIAL RECIPIENT of the National Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award, Lynn’s achievements include Platinum Level from 2002-2018. She has consistently been a top agent in New Jersey and across the country for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage since 1985, the top agent in the Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes office since 1982 and a member of the company’s International President’s Elite, an honor which places her among the Top 1% of the company’s agents worldwide.

Lynn is also a Global Luxury specialist, handling Premier luxury properties.

Keller Williams Village Square Realty PHYLLIS CALIANESE, Realtor Associate 74 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.445.4300 Cell: 201.446.3870 phylliscalianese.com

EVERY HOME HAS a rich history and a celebrated story. Circle of Excellence Gold Level winner, Phyllis Calianese knows that when it comes time to sell your home, it’s more than simply putting out a sign; it’s a collaboration. A partnership with Phyllis and the Keller Williams Classic and Luxury International brand provides the expertise needed to showcase the distinct lifestyle and splendor of your treasured work of art.

Phyllis’s business savvy working with Fortune 100 companies is the force behind her success in negotiating deals. Selected as a Bergen County Top Agent, for the 7th year in a row, Phyllis has also earned the Five Star Professional recognition for her commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

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RE/MAX Real Estate LIMITED

CAROLE “LYNN” BRESCIA Broker/Sales Associate 360 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Direct: 201.848.3202 Cell: 201.738.7315 lynnbrescia.com

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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Classical Refinement.

Custom colonial residence with a strong classical appeal. Mahogany doors open to a grand two story foyer with elaborate moldings. Gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, high-end appliances and large center island. Perfect for entertaining.

Stunning Home in Wallington’s Hill Section. On a quiet cul-de-sac this home features 4 bedrooms &

3 full baths. A spacious master suite that includes Cathedral ceilings, skylights, a soaking/jetted tub & 2 walk-in closets, this impressive home has it all.

RE/MAX Excellence 201.906.4343

Halina Strzepek, Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner

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HOMES OF DISTINCTION

WALLINGTON, NJ $1,980,000 MAHWAH, NJ

$929,000 WEST MILFORD, NJ

Craftsman-Style Estate.

Nestled in the prestigious Rockburn Estates, this 6700 sqft. manor on 7.5 acres of private grounds. Two master suites, one with its own private veranda, 3 fireplaces, and custom woodwork throughout.

SADDLE BROOK, NJ

Center Hall Colonial in Saddle Brook.

One-of-a-kind center hall colonial home with 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths.

Master suite offers large walk-in closet, bathroom with double sink, Jacuzzi tub, and separate shower.

RE/MAX Excellence 201.843.2000

1,275,000 RIDGEWOOD

Ridgewood Chic.

Stylish, rebuilt classic colonial with all the bells and whistles. Approx. 3400 sqft., total of 13 rooms, 5 bedrooms, a super new master ensuite, 3 new full baths plus 2 new half baths.

Special Properties Real Estate Services , Christie’s International Real Estate Office: 201.962.9552 | Cell: 917.837.8853 Christina Gibbons, Realtor® Associate

OLD TAPPAN , NJ

European, French Style County Manor.

Situated on a secluded and private park-like two-acre oasis that is rich with amenities and an abundance of enhancements. This estate is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Old Tappan and in all of Bergen County.

The Adamo Group Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty 201.264.8305 | Attilio Adamo, Broker Associate

Recently Sold for $1,100,000.

RIDGEWOOD, NJ

English Country Charm in the Village of Ridgewood! Elegant Dutch Colonial within the prestigious Old

Country Club section. Modern updated home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths. Oversize kitchen and adjacent family room opens to patios and lovely gardens. Spacious luxury home that’s nestled in idyllic, park-like setting. Close proximity to schools and downtown Ridgewood.

$509,900 ELMWOOD PARK, NJ

Totally Renovated 2019. Single Family Home With Great

GLEN ROCK, NJ

Location! Close To Transportation Nyc Shopping, Parks. 1St Floor Lr, Dr, Kit, 1/2 Bath. 2nd Floor 2 Beds, Full-Bath Master Br With Full Bath, 3Rd Floor Family Room. Basement.

One-of-a-Kind Prestigious Historic Home.

Century 21 Jr Gold Team Realty, LLC Office: 973.772.9404 | Cell: 201.913.4438

Tarvin Realtors Office: 201.444.0690 | Cell: 201.602.4683

Johnny Rojas, Broker Owner

Welcome home to this classic front porch colonial that offers a floor plan and backyard perfect for entertaining. Glorious mint traditional combines classic old-world charm with modern upgrades and amenities. Impeccably renovated to the highest level. High-ranking schools.

Frances Hanson Ekblom, Broker Associate

$1,699,900 FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ

RIDGEWOOD, NJ

Spectacular Modern Design. Private And Gracious

Custom Home. Meticulously renovated Designer owned home on 1.5 acres. Lavishly landscaped property, free-form heated pool, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths. Over 6100 sq feet of family living and easy entertaining.

Tarvin Realtors Office: 201.444.0690 | Cell: 201.888.4800 Erin Pruitt, Sales Agent

Enchanting is the only word to describe this beautiful renovated

& rebuilt, unique custom home located on a spectacular lakefront peninsula property in Shadow Lakes. Quality and details abound! Enjoy the peaceful serenity that is created by water views from every room.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office: 201.848.3202 | Cell: 201.738.7315 Carole “Lynn” Brescia, Broker/Sales Associate

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Fort Lee Border. Truly unique 2 family home. Designed by professional architect/designer, multi level apartment with 2 balconies and a deck. NYC views from main floor.

Second floor has 3 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, 2 full baths, hardwood floors & fireplace.

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270 13TH ST PALISADES PARK, NJ

HOMES OF DISTINCTION TOP REAL ESTATE

$550,000 MONTVALE, NJ $3,595,000

Saddle River.

Custom designed & built, this gated residence encompasses unparalleled architecture, woodworking & exquisite design of a Newport, RI coastal beauty. Gorgeous pool, spa, sauna, Gym, Theater, wine cellar & more.

Excellent investment opportunity!

Rare Montvale 2 family on 1 acre. Move-in condition. New roof, kitchen, gas furnace & more.

Beautiful wood floors throughout. Low taxes of $8379. Spacious 3 Br apt renting at $2500/mo. 1 Br apt is currently vacant, can get $1500/mo. 2 car garage & plenty of off street parking. Laundry in basement. Montvale has top schools. Call to see today!

$499,900 PARAMUS

$999,998

Upper Saddle River.

Prime location in coveted private lake & tennis community. Fabulous Family Room expansion opens to the large paver patio and lush acre, 4 Bedrooms, Office & Kitchen with seated island.

Special Properties Office: 201.934.8100 | Cell: 201.314.1195 Christine Frosini, Broker Associate

Wonderful, expanded 3 BR, 2 Bth Colonial on a quiet street. Beautiful, 200’ deep, tranquil lot C/A/C. All large rooms. 1 car garage. Paver driveway & walkway. Deck & much more Low Paramus taxes & great schools.

RE/MAX Real Estate Ltd Office: 201.599.1100 x348 | Cell: 201.982.2200

Jeana Cowie, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES©, Broker Associate/REALTOR©

$2,950,000 FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ

$1,175,000 RIDGEWOOD, NJ

Heights Area.

Beautiful 2005, 10 room Brick Colonial in Willard School District. 3 Fireplaces, Walk out lower level, 2 Sty Foyer , 2nd flr library.

Master Suite, radiant floors, Granite/Cherry C/I Kitchen etc.

RE/MAX Properties Office: 201.825.6600 | Cell: 201.970.5338 Colin Somerville, Associate

Hip vibe! Sensational young Hampton style home. Builder’s acre! 5

bedrooms. 7 baths. High ceilings! Open floorplan. Light & bright! Beautiful detail! Transitional flair. Fabulous, massive kitchen. Luxurious master bedroom suite. All bedrooms with en suite baths. 2 fireplaces. Fabulous landscaping.

Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Cell: 201.819.3552 Stacey Friedman Lipkin, Broker/Associate

Spectacular Private Oasis. This secluded estate is

in fabulous adult community perfect for those looking to downsize! Enjoy maintenance-free living, luxurious clubhouse and pool!

Vikki Healey Properties Office: 201.881.7902 | Cell: 201.560.7727 Dominie Healey, Broker Associate

128 PINE TERRACE DEMAREST, NJ

European Inspired New Construction.

Located in a premier neighborhood of Demarest, this modern classic thoughtfully marries luxury and comfort. The impressive stucco exterior is complemented by +/- 9,200 sq. ft. of custom living space. It is a showcase for families that love to entertain, and boasts home theater, media room, wet bar, wine cellar, outdoor kitchen, and a Gunite saltwater pool with spa.

Keller Williams Town Life, Stacy Esser Group 917.621.6794 Stacy Esser, Realtor

RIDGEWOOD, NJ

Exquisite Colonial Tudor Home. Nestled in the

sought-after Old Country Club section of Ridgewood, this elegantly appointed newly renovated home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 designer baths.

Showcasing awe-inspiring gourmet kitchen and sun-filled rooms.

Keller Williams Village Square Realty Cell: 201.446.3870

Phyllis Calianese, Realtor Associate | Marketing Specialist

WESTWOOD, NJ

Westwood Beauty, 2 years old. Just SOLD! Call Ellen McCourt today to list your home.

RE/MAX Real Estate LIMITED Office: 201.599.1100 | Cell: 201.543.1962 Ellen McCourt, Real Estate Agent

Stunning, spacious modern home.

Open layout & fabulous ‘apartment-like’ lower level w/2nd kitchen, perfect for extended family! Gleaming refinished hardwood flrs, modern eat-in granite kitchen w/ center island & breakfast bar! 4 Large BRs. Amazing open lower level.

RE/MAX Real Estate Limited Office: 201.599.1100 | Cell: 201.481.2891 Sheldon Neal, Realtor Associate

HOMES OF DISTINCTION

situated on an acre on one of the most desirable streets in the East Hill of Tenafly. With a spacious floor plan, salt water pool, spa, and generous patio this home is perfect for entertaining. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 1 half bath this is the perfect family home.

Spacious, sun-filled, and open two bedroom, two bathroom condo

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$329,000 ELMWOOD PARK

111 TEKENING DR. TENAFLY, NJ

HOMES OF DISTINCTION

$1,599,900 PARAMUS, NJ

Beautiful Colonial Manor.

The beauty of this incredible Colonial Manor is matched only by its amazing Alpine Drive location in the prestigious town of Paramus, this grand home will immediately impress you!

Venture Realtors Office: 201.773.9500 | Cell: 201.360.1292

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Taylor C. Lucyk, Agent

$2,085,000

The Meer Manor.

Incredible opportunity to own a Historical Landmark. Built in 1850 meticulously maintained and designed for entertaining. Gothic Style stone walls and columns, wrought iron latticework and Porte Cochere covering side entrance. 5350sfl!

Keller Williams Village Square Realty Cell: 201.951.5196 | Office: 201.445.4300 Ext. 203 Dawn Braithwaite, “The Accent Of Real Estate”

OLD TAPPAN, NJ

Luxurious Colonial. This Magnificent Colonial, located on a

cul-de-sac in Old Tappan, features architectural details and amazing upgrades throughout. Its soaring ceilings, luxurious master suite, heated in-ground pool and outdoor kitchen will amaze you!

Coldwell Banker Pascack Valley Regional Office Office: 201.930.3070 | Cell: 201.280.0056 Paula Clark, Sales Associate, The Paula Clark Group

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Thanks to fresh ingredients like greens, rhubarb and salmon, these light dishes are like spring on a plate.

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SPRING PEA, PEA SHOOT, PANCETTA AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

Tbs. olive oil 1 ¾ cup diced pancetta 7 oz. pea shoots 1½ cups freshly podded peas n ¾ cup goat cheese, crumbled n n n n

FOR THE DRESSING: n ½ cup extra virgin olive oil n grated zest and juice of 1 orange n 1 tsp. Dijon mustard n sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, followed by the pancetta. Cook the pancetta for about 8 minutes until crispy.

Meanwhile, add all the ingredients for the dressing to a bowl and whisk together well. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine all the remaining ingredients for the salad in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, add the crispy pancetta and gently toss together.

Divide the salad between four plates and serve.

Pea shoots are a nutrient-rich green, providing beta carotene, vitamin C, folate and fiber. They are a healthful springtime substitution for other greens. To make this salad vegetarian, substitute the pancetta for smoked or pan-seared tofu, tempeh or even mixed olives.”

—Susan Gralla, registered dietitian, Vernon Nutrition Center, Montvale

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RHUBARB, ROSEWATER AND PISTACHIO GALETTES Yields: 4 galettes

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE FILLING: n 1¼ lbs. rhubarb, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces n ½ cup superfine sugar n 2 Tbs. rosewater FOR THE DOUGH: n 1½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting n 1 stick + 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, chilled and cubed n 1 Tbs. superfine sugar n 1 Tbs. cold water FOR GLAZING: n 1 egg n 1 Tbs. milk n 1 Tbs. brown sugar FOR THE PISTACHIO ROSEWATER MASCARPONE: n ¹/³ cup pistachio nuts, chopped n ½ cup mascarpone cheese n 1 Tbs. rosewater

DIRECTIONS

For the filling, place the rhubarb in a bowl with 2 Tbs. of the superfine sugar and toss well to coat the rhubarb. Transfer the rhubarb to a colander set over a bowl and leave for a couple of hours to release any excess moisture.

To make the dough, place the flour, butter and sugar in a food processor and pulse until you have a bread crumb consistency.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and drizzle with the cold water.

Gently mix with your hands until a dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it together, pressing to incorporate any dry bits of flour. Flatten the dough into a disk about 1-inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Transfer the rhubarb to a bowl, add the rosewater and toss to combine. In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk for glazing together.

Set both aside while you roll out the dough.

Remove the dough from the fridge, unwrap and cut it into four equal pieces. Roll out one piece of dough on a lightly floured work surface into a 5-inch round. Spoon one quarter of the rhubarb filling into the center of the round, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with egg wash and fold the edges of the dough up and over the rhubarb, overlapping slightly. Brush the border with the egg wash and sprinkle with a little bit of the brown sugar. Repeat the process to make the other galettes and transfer them to the lined baking sheet.

Rhubarb is a spring vegetable that’s low in calories, carbs, sodium and fat and is typically combined with sugar or sweet fruit to bring out its tart flavor. When cooking fresh rhubarb, be aware that the leaves are inedible— they contain oxalic acid, which can be toxic.”

—Kathy Tigue, registered dietitian, Diabetes Management Services, Westwood

Bake for 35-40 minutes until the dough is golden brown.

For the mascarpone, mix the pistachios, mascarpone and rosewater together in a small bowl and serve alongside the baked galettes.

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WHOLE POACHED WILD SALMON WITH FRESH HORSERADISH CREAM AND NEW POTATO SALAD Yields: 10 servings

INGREDIENTS

n1 whole salmon, about 5½ lbs., scaled and cleaned n 3 bay leaves n 3 fennel sprigs n 2 lemons, cut into wedges n 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns n ½ cucumber FOR THE NEW POTATO SALAD: n 4 lbs. new potatoes or Yukon Golds, washed n 6 Tbs. torn mint leaves n sea salt and freshly ground black pepper n 7 Tbs. salted butter n 4 shallots, finely diced n grated zest and juice of 2 lemons n 2 tsp. Dijon mustard n 40 fresh pea pods, podded, or 1½ cups frozen peas n 20 radishes, finely sliced FOR THE HORSERADISH CREAM: n 8-inch piece of horseradish root, peeled and grated n ²/³ cup crème fraîche n juice of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS

Place the salmon in a fish kettle and pour over enough cold water to cover the whole fish. Add the bay leaves, fennel sprigs, half the lemon wedges, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and leave the salmon to cool completely in the water.

For the potato salad, place the potatoes in a saucepan half-filled with water and add 1 Tbs. of the mint and a sprinkle of salt. Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked completely through but still firm.

While the potatoes are cooking, place a frying pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the shallots and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the lemon zest, juice and mustard, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Drain the potatoes, then slice them in half and add them to your serving dish, followed by the fresh peas. If you are using frozen peas, cook them in a pan of salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain well and add to the potatoes.

Using a fish kettle is a healthy way to cook fresh fish, as it keeps the fish moist without adding extra oils or fats. To make this dish even healthier, substitute the crème fraîche with low fat Greek yogurt—it’s low in fat and full of probiotics, calcium and protein. ”

—Kathy Tigue, registered dietitian, Diabetes Management Services, Westwood

Add the radishes, the remaining fresh mint and the lemon butter to the potatoes. Toss together so all the ingredients are coated completely.

Drain the salmon, leaving it to drain free of any remaining liquid. Using a paring knife or your fingers, carefully remove the skin from the salmon and discard. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter.

For the horseradish cream, add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix together well.

For the garnish, slice the cucumber very thinly and arrange the slices along the center of the fish. Garnish the rim of the salmon with the fennel sprigs and the remaining lemon wedges and serve with the potato salad and horseradish cream alongside.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Clodagh’s Suppers: Suppers to Celebrate the Seasons

by Clodagh McKenna. Photos by Dora Kazmierak © Kyle Books.

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The Bitter End

This traditional greyhound with a lavender twist will be the most refreshing (and prettiest) part of your Easter brunch.

LAVENDER + BRÛLÉED GRAPEFRUIT GREYHOUND INGREDIENTS FOR THE LAVENDERINFUSED VODKA:

n 2 cups vodka n 4 Tbs. dried culinary lavender n fresh lavender, to garnish

FOR THE BRÛLÉED GRAPEFRUIT: n 1 grapefruit n 1-2 Tbs. sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

n For the lavender infused vodka, add dried culinary lavender to vodka. Cover and let sit for three hours, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag and store in the fridge. This will be enough for a maximum of 10 drinks—if you plan on serving more, double the recipe.

n For the brûléed grapefruit garnish, sprinkle a thin coating of sugar onto grapefruit slices, then place under a broiler on high. Let broil until the sugar bubbles and edges blacken. Remove from oven and slice each round down the middle so you have half a slice for each drink. n For each cocktail, pour 1.5 oz. of the infused vodka into an ice filled glass, then top with 4-6 oz. of fresh grapefruit juice to taste. Stir in glass, then garnish with fresh lavender and a brûléed grapefruit slice.

This is a versatile cocktail—if you prefer a bellini over a greyhound, you can add prosecco instead of vodka.

Either way, this light and refreshing drink is simple to make and has the perfect colors and flavors to welcome spring.”

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Team Approach to Muscular-Skeletal Disorders: What are the Benefits?

[A] Muscular-skeletal disorders involve joints, bones, muscles and soft tissues which can affect the body’s movement and or function. Bergen Medical Associates team of Muscular-Skeletal specialists—Physiatrists, Podiatrists, Rheumatologists and Sports Medicine experts—collaborate to benefit each patient’s individual needs aiming to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life. Our coordinated multipronged approach fosters an active discussion about the patient’s condition, best treatment and a unified medical record for less duplication of services.

Most muscular-skeletal disorders occur from injury, sport-related incidents, wear and tear due to aging and systemic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus or Lyme disease. Based on the condition, the patient is directed to the proper specialist who then determines the priority and modality of treatment.

Today, newer non-surgical treatments are available such as joint injections, patient specific physical therapy and rehabilitation programs and intra-joint Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections used for lubrication and restoration to stimulate healing. The team’s hope and shared philosophy is to help patients’ problems without surgery.

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[A] TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) refers to the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. When there is pain, it’s commonly called temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a variety of conditions that affect the joints, jaw muscles and facial nerves causing headaches, jaw aches, facial pain and compromised movement.

The joints, muscles and teeth must be in balance for our mouths to function properly. Disruption in that balance can cause damage to any or all of these components. Causes of TMD include blunt force trauma, trauma from occlusion (bite) and neurological or muscular disorders. I have found that the cause is usually a combination of different factors that all need to be addressed during treatment in order to achieve a successful result. The diagnosis of the cause is the key to a treatment course and the prognosis of the outcome of care.

My comprehensive practice integrates general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry with a special focus on treating TMJ as one of the many causes of orofacial pain. After all, whether you have symptoms of TMD or not, the balance between the teeth, muscles and joints is essential in providing longevity to any restoration you receive. From a simple filling to a full mouth esthetic smile design, form follows function and balance is the key.

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Are there any new advancements in dentistry this year that you would want readers to know about?

[A] Dentistry continues to make advancements in the digital world using technology such as intraoral scanners to increase patient comfort and 3D printers to produce desired porcelain restorations.

Scanning and planning allow for precise implant placement and same day restorations – it’s the future of dentistry. These techniques are also used in smile design, where in conjunction with traditional practices patients can visualize the anticipated outcome.

Why should we choose your team to be our dentist?

[A] Each day our team is prepared to provide an exceptional patient experience. We choose to provide great dentistry using the best performing materials and treatment options and having open, honest and empathetic patient communication working together to achieve oral health goals. Our dentists take time to recognize the reality of a patients underlying needs and are able to translate that information into clinical excellence. Our entire team focuses on our patients, hoping to change their lives for the better.

Have you worked on any new outreach programs or charities lately that you want readers to know about?

[A] I continue my efforts with Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI), a passion project that I am proud to build and support. We are actively working to develop a dental program to help those in need. The doctors in my practice are partnering in the hopes of initiating a new program to help battered women regain their inner confidence, find their smile and reclaim their identity.

Dayna Cassandra, d.d.s.

Dr. Dayna Cassandra has been servicing Bergen County for almost 17 years. She and her team provide a wide range of services, helping people achieve optimum oral health. Dr. Cassandra knows the importance of a healthy mouth, particularly how it impacts overall wellness. The freedom and confidence that comes with healthy, well-functioning teeth, allows patients to have a better quality of life.

She is an active member of many service organizations in the community and the proud recipient of the Humanitarian Award from the Paramus Rotary Club. Dr. Cassandra is an advocate of and an active participant in continuing education, an alumni of The Pankey Institute and a Faculty Club member of Spear Education. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU’s Rosenthal Institute, Center for Advanced Esthetics. She holds a degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland, BCDS.

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[A] Growing evidence indicates that mature adults with hearing loss are more likely to exhibit symptoms of cognitive decline.

Hearing Instruments can improve the negative effects of hearing loss on the brain, which could be mistaken for confusion. It is simple to answer a question incorrectly, if you have not heard properly, leading the clinician to believe there is a brain concern, not a hearing concern.

Hearing loss isn’t just an ear issue; it’s a quality of life and an overall health issue. Hearing instruments can lessen the cognitive load on your brain as well as help improve your quality of life. Untreated hearing loss may lead to increased mental fatigue or stress, poorer memory, difficulty focusing, and mental health conditions such as social withdrawal and depression.

Early intervention is key when it comes to hearing instruments. When you lose hearing over time, your brain can actually “forget” how to hear certain sounds. If your brain continues to be deprived of the necessary information needed to hear over a prolonged period of time, the harder it will be to process those sounds even after being fitted with hearing instruments.

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[A] Clearly, the largest innovation in Orthodontics over the past 10 plus years has been the dramatic shift toward Invisalign® away from strictly traditional metal braces. The flexibility and convenience of clear aligners has changed much of what we do. We are a purely digital office now—using only the latest iTero® scanners. So, no more goopy impressions that were less precise and often caused discomfort to our patients.

One of the great things about treating with Invisalign® is that we now see many more adult patients. The convenience of fewer appointments and the fact that our attachment free aligner treatment plans are virtually invisible have made treatment much more appealing for adults. We love working with kids and teens but, in some ways, our adult patients are even more rewarding. Witnessing the thrill adults have when regaining the smile they thought was lost forever is one of the most gratifying aspects of our work.

Clemente Orthodontics is proud to be the leading and most experienced provider of Invisalign® in both Bergen and Rockland counties, successfully treating over 5,000 patients. Our expertise allows us to maximize the latest technology available to provide our patients with the absolute best results in the shortest time possible.

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Dr. Michael Clemente is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, Nanuet Implant Study Club, Tri-State Orthodontic Study Club, Rockland County Dental Association, Bergen County Dental Association, Ninth District Dental Society, Mid-Atlantic Association of Orthodontists, Hudson River Study Club, and the Ridgewood Valley Study Club.

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Dr. Nicole is a member of the prestigious dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, Tri-State Orthodontic Study Club, Rockland County Dental Association, Nanuet Implant Study Club, Bergen County Dental Association, Ninth District Dental Society, Mid-Atlantic Association of Orthodontists, Hudson River Study Club, and the Ridgewood Valley Study Club.

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[A] Daniel Stegman, M.D., Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Specialists) at NJ Eye And Ear says it’s a well known fact that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can cause eye damage; studies show that years of chronic sunlight exposure can increase the risk of cataract, a clouding of the eye lens that typically occurs with aging. The study firms up a link between the sun’s damaging rays and a process called oxidative stress. Daniel Stegman, M.D. says, “You should be wearing sunglasses even when it’s not sunny, sunglasses are much more than a fashion statement. They protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Too much sun exposure can cause short- and long-term eye damage.”

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[A] Good allergy treatment is based on history and severity of symptoms. It includes identification and avoidance of allergic triggers, medications and/or immunotherapy. For more info on allergies, go to www.rballergy.com.

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1 NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation recently unveiled its Build-A-Village, an art-centric collage display created by senior citizens in Bergen County. The public art appears in show boxes on a building’s exterior located at the intersection of North Van Brunt Street and Daisy Place in Englewood. 1 The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation unveils the Build-A-Village art display at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Englewood.

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VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Valley Hospital Auxiliary recently presented the final payment of the auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge. The group is now beginning a $3 million pledge to establish the pediatric section of the Emergency Department in The “New” Valley Hospital and $100,000 for Valley Home Care’s endowment for Butterflies, a pediatric palliative and hospice care program for seriously ill children. 2 The Valley Hospital Auxiliary presents a $294,364 donation to The Valley Hospital Foundation.

8 RIDGEWOOD JAMBOREE The annual Ridgewood parents’ music and talent show raised more than $165,000 during its three-night run. Money raised from the event goes toward college scholarships to be awarded to Ridgewood High School students. 3 Back row: Jennifer Cope, Christine Driscoll, Lisa Grace, front row: Karen Hughes, Denise DeAngelis, Janine Gillan, Carrie Home, Alex Kisilevich 4 James Dadd, Toba Dadd, Derek Manwaring, Athena Manwaring 5 Top row: Marella Keiser, Elisa Rivero, Isabelle Leluc, Alejandro Rivero, bottom row: Carolyn Mullen, Loren Taggart, David Parsekian 6 Andrea Stier, Mark Stier, Rafael Trama, Nivy Trama 7 Niena Jeredee, Kathy Skrzypczak 8 The Jamboree cast

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The Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Center, a division of the Heart and Vascular Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center, recently presented the “Cardiac Rehab Persons of the Year” awards to Moonachie’s Christine Gravina and Fair Lawn resident John Mamo, both of whom initiated the most significant changes to their risk factors for heart disease, including reducing body weight, managing hypertension and lipids, managing diabetes through diet and exercise, managing stress and staying optimistic.

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COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY Community FoodBank of New Jersey recently received a $2,194 donation from The Shannon Rose Irish Pub. The restaurant, with locations in Ramsey and Clifton, raised the money during its annual Dine to Donate drive. 10 Sal LaVerdi, Renee Helfenstein, Melissa Upson

13 ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS Students at the Academy of Holy Angels in Demarest recently participated in a talent show to benefit CO/LAB, a nonprofit theater group that provides free opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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From charity fundraisers to family-friendly springtime celebrations, there’s something for everyone in Bergen County.

APRIL 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 Retired and looking for a way to keep busy and give back? Bergen Volunteer Center’s REDEFINING RETIREMENT program is just the thing. Informational sessions held monthly in six Bergen communities—Englewood, Garfield, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Teaneck and Westwood—help retirees learn about volunteer opportunities and how they can use their skills and interests to help individuals and communities in need.

Email retirement@bergenvolunteers.org or call Louisa Hellegers at 201.489.9454 ext. 205 to find out the date, time and location of the Redefining Retirement session nearest you.

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APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Yes, you can learn how to draw in just one hour a week. Whether you’re a little rusty and looking to get back into drawing or a novice hoping to acquire new skills, this ADULT DRAWING CLASS from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Monday at Cliffside Park Library will do it. Tickets: FREE. Call or email Pierina at 201.952.2533 or pierina.panebianco@gmail.com to register.

APRIL 1 Enjoy live jazz music and eat until your heart’s content with food from more than 20 local eateries at Teaneck Rotary Club’s 8th annual TASTE OF TEANECK at the Glenpointe from 5-8 p.m. There also will be a cash bar, a tricky tray and 50/50 drawings. Tickets: $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Eventbrite.com has your tickets.

APRIL 3 Renowned lawyer and activist Lauren Hersh keynotes this session for parents and teens called HELPING TEENS NAVIGATE IN A HYPER-SEXUALIZED DIGITAL WORLD. Participants will learn about consent, the impacts of gender stereotypes, teen dating abuse and more hard-hitting yet important topics. Doors open at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale at 6 p.m. for the mental health fair, followed by the session from 7-9 p.m. Tickets: FREE. There’s more info at hillsvalleycoalition.org.

APRIL 6 Need to get the kiddos out of the house? FAMILY FUN FEST, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Van Saun Park in Paramus, is just the thing. The event, recommended for kids 11 and under, will feature an animal van, arts and crafts, storytelling, a science show and more. Tickets: FREE. Reach out to hsplanning@co.bergen.nj.us for more info.

APRIL 7 Wrestlemania returns to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford for its first stint in New Jersey since 2013’s flagship event. WRESTLEMANIA 35, WWE’s biggest Pay-Per-View of the year, will feature an action-packed show, culminating in Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar duking it out for the Universal Championship and Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair competing for the women’s title. Can’t make the big show?

There are also Wrestlemania-themed events at the venue all weekend, like NXT and Hall of Fame. Tickets: $35-$2,500. Go to ticketmaster.com or stubhub.com to purchase.

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APRIL 9 THE DOOBIE BROTHERS are bringing their rootsbased rock songs to New Jersey. The trio will perform some of their greatest hits from their four-decades-long career at 8 p.m. at bergenPAC in Englewood. Tickets: $69-$399. VIP packages are also available. Head to bergenpac.org for more details.

APRIL 10 Dress to impress for the Allendale Women’s Club’s FASHION WITH COMPASSION fashion show. The annual

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fundraising event held at 6:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township features an open bar, dinner, raffles and a fashion show by Fig Leaf of Maywood.

Best yet? Proceeds go to the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, a non-profit that provides medical care for lowincome Bergen County residents. Tickets: $80 per person, or a table of 12 can be reserved for $960. Contact Kathy Acocella at awcfashionshow@gmail.com to register.

DE NOVO HARRIERS 4X2 MILE RELAY, where teams of four run a two-mile loop through Saddle River Park to support the Center For Food Action. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Rochelle Park area of the park—at the end of the race, medals will be awarded in seven categories, and prizes will also be given out for best team name and best costumes, so get creative! Tickets: $50 per team.

Learn more at harriersrelay.com.

APRIL 13 Bring your kids and your cameras to River Vale’s EASTER EGG HUNT AND BREAKFAST. Little ones can hunt for eggs and have their picture taken with the Easter bunny at the River Vale Country Club from 10 to 10:45 a.m. (the hunt is divided up by age).

Then enjoy a breakfast for the whole family at the club’s Cherry Brook restaurant. Tickets: The egg hunt is FREE; breakfast is $15 for adults and $5 for children.

Make your reservations by calling 201.391.2300.

APRIL 14 Now’s your time to shine, soap opera fans.

Join other General Hospital die-hards at the GH FANTASY WEEKEND event from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights. Hosted by fan-favorite Laura Wright, the event will feature of other stars from the long-running series. Tickets: $112 for general admission. A platinum package for $299 is also available for access to the stars. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

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Getting exercise and doing good. That’s the best part about the 4th annual

young children at the MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) EVENT from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church in Hasbrouck Heights. The networking and socializing event is for moms from anywhere in Bergen County and from all walks of life—single mom, stay-at-home mom, working mom, whatever. Tickets: The first event is FREE but registration is required by the second event for $32 a year (plus $5 a month in dues). Email hasbrouckhtsmops@gmail.com to get more info and to RSVP.

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EARTH FAIR from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at Tenafly Middle School. The annual fair raises awareness for Earth Day and will feature “green” exhibitors, live music and animals, children’s activities, educational presentations, food trucks and shows presented by the Tenafly Nature Center. Tickets: FREE. Learn more at nv-earth-fair.org.

APRIL 27 Can’t make it to Disney this year? The good news is your little ones will hardly know the difference if you take them to the PATERSON ROYAL PRINCESS BALL from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. at the Saddle

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Brook Marriott. This magical day suggested for kids ages 3-7 will feature stage performances, singing and dancing, games, and of course, photo opps with the princesses. Tickets: $32-$47. Infants are FREE. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

APRIL 27 Let your creativity run wild at the MAKE THINGS HAPPEN MAKER’S FESTIVAL. Geared towards kids, parents and educators, this event at the Bergen Arts & Science Charter High School in Hackensack from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebrates the “maker” movement and lets participants show off whatever it is they create, whether they’re a chef, an engineer, a scientist, a performer or a crafter. Guests can also see others’ creations and check out cool STEAM-inspired exhibitions. Tickets: FREE. Learn more at make.ilearnschools.org.

APRIL 28 Grab a bite with the whole family at the PARAMUS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL, held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the Nordstrom Lot at Garden State Plaza.

Enjoy food from 25 food truck vendors, music, a beer and sangria garden and activities like face-painting for the little ones. Tickets: $5 for adults, kids 10 and under are FREE. Bring a non-perishable canned or box item to donate—and folding chairs, since seating isn’t provided. Justjerseyfest.com has more information.

APRIL 30 Medicine isn’t always the answer.

Participants at THE VALLEY HOSPITAL’S 3RD ANNUAL HOLISTIC CONFERENCE will learn from nurses and staff about more holistic ways of healing, like how to see laughter as a wellness practice, how gratitude can lead to self-happiness and more. The conference takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Seasons in Washington Township. Tickets: $75-$175.

Find out more at valleyhealth.com.

Send event listings to: BERGEN, One Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published. Share events online by clicking the “Submit an Event” link below the Community Calendar at bergenmag.com.

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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Air Group services and installs heating & cooing systems, tackles oil to gas conversions and installs whole house standby generators. They are licensed plumbers and electricians. Their service department offers a wide choice of service plans for your heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical and generator systems. Visit Air Group’s website at www.airgroupllc.com or call them today at 1-800-545-1020 to schedule an appointment.

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Balitano Contracting tastefully constructs outdoor kitchens, outdoor living rooms, fireplaces, fire pits, custom patios, landscape, and swimming pool designs. We engage our customers in an exceptional way, ensuring we deliver the highest quality in our work and materials while composing an affordable price. We preform all aspects of the project from initial design to final installation. As apart of our commitment we offer a 100% guarantee on all of our work. Trust your next project to Balitano, a business built on trust, service, reliability.

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As part of a National Franchise System, the Northern New Jersey location was established 15 years ago by River Vale residents. We’ve built a reputation of integrity as the industry leader in customer service and total customer satisfaction. From our no obligation in-home consultation, custom tailored designs and the highest quality product construction, our products simply offer the best value in the industry. Thanks for voting us Best of Bergen.

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Whether you are considering indoor or outdoor living space changes, let the professionals at Creative Design Construction and Remodeling help you find the perfect solution. Our Design-Build process offers clients a time and money saving “one-stop shopping advantage”.

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Exclusive Stoneworks takes pride in bringing unparalleled professionalism and high quality award winning craftsmanship to an affordable budget. Our team of highly skilled, well trained, and highly motivated craftsman have proven themselves repeatedly, as well as work together to provide a well-coordinated and stress-free professional service to you. Depend on us to deliver superior designs, the very best practices in installation, and personal attention to detail that have fueled our growth and success.

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Granert Interior Planning & Design is an award winning Interior Design Firm located in Midland Park, NJ that offers full service interior design, space planning, kitchen design, bathroom design, commercial design, home staging, window treatments, color coordination, accessorizing, furniture plans, lighting design and project management. Linda Granert, is the owner and executive designer. Since establishing the business in 1992, Linda has built an exclusive cliental specializing in commercial, residential, retail and healthcare interior design. Her clients appreciate her personal touch and the full range of services offered.

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DENTE TRADINGS Dente Trading prides itself on its reputation for quality material and unparalleled customer service.

Importing exotic and unique natural stones from around the world, we hand select only the highest-quality materials to give our customers over a million square feet of inventory to choose from. Our extensive collection of statement and classic stones accommodates all styles of design and colors, to mix and match and transform your space and vision. Our knowledgeable and professional sales team will help navigate clients through the stone selection so their final project exceeds all expectations.

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DIANE DUROCHER INTERIORS Diane Durocher Interiors is an award winning interior design firm that specializes in creating timeless interiors that encompass a wide spectrum of design aesthetics.

Diane Durocher, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, CID believes that the foundation of a successful design project is built on trust and confidence. She achieves this by listening to her clients’ needs while employing a keen eye for color and outstanding space planning skills, resulting in a finished project that exceeds her clients’ expectations.

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FERGUSON SHOWROOMS Dreaming of a new kitchen or bath?

No one helps homeowners bring their vision to life better than Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. See, touch and compare top-selling lighting, appliances, and bath and kitchen products in our state-of-the-art showrooms. Let us help make your dream a reality.

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GENERAL PLUMBLING SUPPLY General Plumbing Supply The Kohler Signature Store by General Plumbing Supply is unlike any other showroom experience, combining the strength of two 100+ year old family-owned companies. The store features vignettes, inspiration areas, tile presentation area, and a fully functional display of showers and faucets. This award-winning Kohler Signature Store is a one-stop shop for homeowners’ bathroom and kitchen needs from plumbing and tile, to cabinetry and lighting, including design services.

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HENRYS PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLY CO., INC. Here at Henrys Plumbing and Heating we offer a variety of products that rivals any other supply house in New Jersey. Whether it’s plumbing supplies and parts or kitchen and bath fixtures, we will do our very best to provide what you need to get your project completed. Our salespeople are knowledgeable, and will give the very best in customer service when you come to us. Our motto is: Henry will stand on his head for his customers.

1100 GOFFLE RD, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506 973.427.7116

HOME Furniture & accessory showroom including a design workshop located in a 9000+ square foot 150 year old silk dying & embroidery factory building. Spacious showroom with loft ceilings displaying the latest and the best from sources and manufacturers from around the world. It has everything you see in this months popular interior design magazines. Browse on your own, bring your designer, or speak with one of our staff designers. We’ll give you as much help as you need whether your project is big or small. Buy off the floor or special order. Open seven days a week for your convenience.

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HOME & GARDEN SHOWC ASE KITCHEN KABOODLE

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Kitchen Kaboodle focuses on understanding our clients’ lifestyle and design needs from the moment they walk into our studio. Our individual showroom appointments create a completely personalized experience for any kitchen, bath or custom cabinetry project. Custom-built cabinetry is commissioned from our factories in Pennsylvania.

All pieces are built to exact specifications and complemented with moldings, trimwork, hardware and exquisite counter surfaces to ensure a superior outcome. Whether you are looking for new creations…renovations…or restorations, Kitchen Kaboodle has the blueprints to your dreams.

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Founded by award-winning architect, Dan D’Agostino, AIA, Plan Architecture’s team has bolstered to include an in-house interior design department. This unique addition allows Plan Architecture to provide their clients with the perfect marriage of architecture and interiors at a much earlier, therefore, much more cost-effective moment in the construction process.

Informed by their keen sense of style and spacemaking, their full-team approach to everything home design ensures the perfect balance for functionally elegant living.

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NJ GRAVEL & SAND Celebrating 83 years in business, our staff at familyowned New Jersey Gravel & Sand brings a world-class level of attention and detail to your every landscape, hardscape, and natural stone need. We fabricate stone masterpieces for all interior and exterior applications, from fireplace hearths and mantels crafted with natural stone, to thin veneers, to stone used for outdoor kitchens, and custom pool coping. Visit our Website, Facebook or Instagram accounts and of course our amazing 23-acre stone yard to experience exciting new products and ideas.

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PETER SALERNO INC. At Peter Salerno Inc., we bring our love of home and family, mix it with artistry and innovation, and create luxury home environments that suit our clients’ needs. Peter Salerno, CMKBD, was recently named as one of the Top 50 Innovators by Kitchen & Design magazine.

With over 35 national and international awards, Peter Salerno Inc is perfect for the discerning client searching for the extraordinary.

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THOMAS FLINT LANDSCAPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Thomas Flint Landscape Design & Development is an award-winning full service landscape design and construction firm specializing in stateof-the-art, custom gunite swimming pools, masonry and complete outdoor living spaces. We are focused on the big picture and how every element and detail fits, flows and works together. Our completed projects represent the essence of our clients characters, style and passions synthesized into a final creation that embodies timeless comfort and style.

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Ron Nathan Interior Design Group is recognized as a premier interior design firm located in Wyckoff, New Jersey. The firm is renowned for creating luxurious, custom residential interiors. Since 1974, the firm has been known for their signature look which is refreshing, imaginative, luxurious and comfortable.

The design team believes luxury is the details. Careful listening, broad expertise, personalized service and attention to detail are brought to each project, resulting in unique interiors that complement your lifestyle in a timeless and personal way 392 MAIN ST., WYCKOFF, NJ 07481 201.666.8185 | RNIDG.COM

Professional landscape design/ build company with affordable landscape services geared to the homeowner who wants “the look” without the astronomical price.

Our designers can create outdoor living environments where everything belongs together. Accentuated focal points in the form of water gardens, stone pathways or even a natural bluestone patio, a meandering pebble garden, a decorative pool, a new look to your driveway or a stone fountain-even a outdoor kitchen or a flower garden that’s butterfly friendly. We believe, “Anything you can dream-up, we can build.”

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Scenic Landscaping is the premiere landscape designbuild firm with 44 years of award winning projects.

In collaboration with our sister companies, Tapestry Landscape Architecture and Tranquility Pools, we provide superior craftsmanship and creativity. Our services include everything from intimate gardens, to custom pools, outdoor living spaces, and entire property transformations. We pride ourselves on our ability to exceed all expectations while bringing our clients visions to life.

7 ARGYLE ROAD, HASKELL NJ 07420 973.616.9600 | SCENICLANDSCAPING.COM

Ulrich, Inc. offers comprehensive design/build services specializing in kitchens, baths and custom home remodeling. With a staff of over 25, our employee-owned company has served homeowners in the Northern New Jersey / New York metro area for over 70 years with an exceptional reputation for our commitment to personalized service, high quality products and fine craftsmanship. Ulrich professionals work with you every step of the way to make your remodeling experience as delightful as the outcome!

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RESTAURANT REVIEW:

Cedar Tree

One of the things I enjoy most about summer is the abundance of festivals, particularly the multi-day Greek fests that pop up in local parks and church parking lots. There’s plenty to soak up: the culture, the dancing and (my favorite) the food. The fact that spring just started would send me into a panic—especially when a hankering for a gyro or grilled octopus strikes—but thanks to Cedar Tree in River Vale, I can savor the taste of delicious Mediterranean cuisine any time of year.

Tucked away in a strip mall at the township’s Four Corners, Cedar Tree is actually a reinvention of Sparta Taverna, a longtime Greek restaurant that locals loved. There’s plenty of space in the dining room, creating enough privacy for couples while granting larger parties the freedom to celebrate a special occasion. Photos of picturesque Mykonos and tempting salmon dishes grace the walls and excite hungry diners.

And, boy, were we hungry: Before we sat down, my dining companion and I decided our visit would be a three-appetizer affair. Our first was a plate filled with thin-sliced, lightly breaded fried zucchini. Each bite of crisp veggie was better than the last, and the accompanying tzatziki sauce gave the app extra zest. The same could be said of our second choice, keftedes. The seasoning of the beef-and-pork mixture was on-point, making these Greek meatballs my personal favorite starter.

Cedar Tree scores extra points for its generosity.

Each order of keftedes has more than enough meatballs for a couple to share. That also partially made up for the let-down we experienced when we asked for our third appetizer, spanakopita.

Cedar Tree chefs make their food fresh daily, but our server informed us that a kitchen mix-up marred the day’s spanakopita, leaving it with far less feta cheese than usual. But because we ordered it, she offered to give the app to us at no cost and invited us to return for a complimentary serving of the “real” version on a future date. We accepted, and although the distinct flavor of the feta was muted, the fresh spinach and flaky phyllo dough of our spanakopita was actually quite good. (Note: I did return to try Cedar Tree’s real spanakopita, and that version did not disappoint.)

Three appetizers in, and neither my friend nor I was ready to throw in the towel. For my entrée, I had the moussaka, a traditional dish with layers of eggplant, potato and ground beef. This is Greek comfort food at its finest, and Cedar Tree does it right. Their moussaka contains even layers of each ingredient, including béchamel sauce on top, so you’re left feeling full but not stuffed. My friend went the festival route and ordered a gyro platter, which came with a hefty portion of sliced gyro (a

lamb and beef mix), veggies, more of the tasty tzatziki sauce and flavorful Greek fries (these are a must-try).

Both of us reserved enough belly space to split an order of rice pudding for dessert. The sweetness was the perfect way to end a meal that was full of savory bites. —Darius Amos Cedar Tree, 650 Westwood Ave., River Vale, 201.358.4747, cedartreerestaurant.com

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Where To Eat

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Bergen County is home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings.

ALLENDALE MASA 81 W. Allendale Ave. 201.934.6616 masasushiandgrill.com MEZZALUNA BISTRO 97 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.6556 SAVINI 168 W. Crescent Ave. 201.760.3700 savinirestaurant.com

ALPINE KIKU 385 Rte. 9W 201.767.6322

BERGENFIELD BAMBOO GRILL 54 S. Washington Ave. 201.384.5951 bamboo-grill.com

CHAPALA GRILL 52 S. Washington Ave. 201.387.2107 chapalamexicangrill.com

GIANNA’S 843 Washington Ave. 201.460.7997 giannas.biz

T & THAI 644 Anderson Ave. 201.941.0099 tnthai.com

WAGON WHEEL 16 S. Front St. 201.384.9464

IL VILLAGGIO 651 Rte. 17 N. 201.935.7733 ilvillaggio.com

BUON GUSTO 534 Durie Ave. 201.784.9036

BOGOTA 101 PUB 101 Queen Anne Rd. 201.343.9802 LUKA’S 10 River Rd. 201.440.2996 lukasitaliancuisine.com

CARLSTADT BIGGIE’S 430 Rte. 17 S. 201.933.4000 biggies.com

MASSAMAN THAI CUISINE 312 Hackensack St. 201.559.1424 massamanthaicuisine.com

CLIFFSIDE PARK AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave., Ste. 4, 201.945.9038 orderavos.com RUDY’S 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252 rudyscliffsidenj.com

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THE HILL 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.899.4700 thehillcloster.com LOCALE CAFÉ & BAR 208 Piermont Rd. 201.750.3233 locale208closter.com SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

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CRESSKILL DELVINA RESTAURANT 172 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0239 delvinarestaurant.com

IL MULINO 132 Veterans Plz. 201.384.7767 ilmulinodumont.com

EAST RUTHERFORD

FARMHOUSE CAFÉ & EATERY 15 E. Madison Ave. 201.266.8931 farmhousecafenj.com

ANNABELLA’S HOUSE OF MOZZARELLA 900 Paterson Plank Rd. 201.804.0303 annabellasmozz.com

DEMAREST YASOU MYKONOS 134 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.768.8500 yasoumykonos.com

CAFFE CAPRI 119 Park Ave. 201.460.1039 caffecapri restaurant.com

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FOSCHINI’S 21 E. Madison Ave. 201.387.9998 foschinis.com

CAFÉ ARCHETYPUS 266 River Rd. 201.941.0609 archetypus.com

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HAVEN 2 Main St. 201.943.1900 havenedgewater.com IZZY’S PIZZERIA 86 The Promenade City Place 201.795.2600 izzyspizzeria.com JACK’S LOBSTER SHACK 1040 River Rd. 201.224.2808 jackslobstershack.com KINARA 880 River Rd. 201.313.0555 kinararestaurant.com ORAMA 595 River Rd. 201.945.2020 orama.com PIER 115 115 River Rd. 201.313.2155 pier115bar andgrill.com REBECCA’S 236 Old River Rd. 201.943.8808 rebeccasedgewater.com THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com

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ROBERTO’S II 936 River Rd. 201.224.2524 robertosii.com THAT FONDUE PLACE 934 River Rd. 201.224.2524 thatfondueplace.com

ELMWOOD PARK ELMWOOD PARK DINER 375 Market St. 201.796.6641 epdiner.com ROYAL WARSAW 871 River Dr. 201.794.9277 royalwarsaw.com TAVERNA MYKONOS 238 Broadway 201.703.9200 tavernamykonos.com THE TWISTED ELM 435 River Dr. 201.791.3705 twistedelm.com

EMERSON FRANCO’S PIZZA 207 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.265.8111 francospizza restaurant.com PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

ENGLEWOOD AKAI LOUNGE 11 N. Dean St. 201.541.0086 akailounge.com BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 45 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.6267 baumgartscafe.com CASSIE’S 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com DARUMA 45 N. Dean St. 201.567.9600 darumaenglewood.com EMMA 34 E. Palisade Ave. 201.227.6103 emma34.com RED, WHITE & PASTA 21 E. Palisade Ave. 201.731.3223 redwhiteandpasta.com

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS CAFÉ ITALIANO 14 Sylvan Ave. 201.461.5041 cafeitaliano.net

MEI SUSHI 14-20 Plaza Rd. North 201.398.9882 meisushi.com

SUSHI COCORO 856 Franklin Ave. 201.560.1333 sushicocoro.com

OCEANOS 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com

GARFIELD

RIVARA’S RESTAURANT 6-18 Maple Ave. 201.797.4878 rivaras.com THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 41-11 Rte. 4 201.703.3500 riverpalm.com

FAIRVIEW NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 172 Broad Ave. 201.840.8428 nochesdecolombia.com PATSY’S 344 Bergen Blvd.

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FORT LEE CAFFÉ MILANO 2117 Rte. 4 E. 201.461.0466 CITY PERCH 2023 Hudson St. 201.582.7101 cityperch.com IN NAPOLI 116 Main St. 201.947.2500 inapoli.com LOUI LOUI 210 Main St. 201.461.7080 louiloui.com

CLIFF’S STEAKHOUSE 18 Sylvan Ave. 201.944.0233 cliffssteakhouse.com

MOOD FOOD 1224 Anderson Ave. 201.313.8278 moodfood.life

GRISSINI 484 Sylvan Ave. 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com

PRIME & BEYOND 501 Main St. 201.461.0033 primeandbeyond.com

LEFKES 495 Sylvan Ave. 201.408.4444 lefkesnj.com

VENTANAS AT THE MODERN 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern. com

FAIR LAWN DAVIA 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.797.6767 KIMCHI MAMA 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.703.2905

FRANKLIN LAKES THE CHEF’S TABLE 754 Franklin Ave. 201.891.6644

LA CAMBUSA 517 River Dr. 973.272.8739 cambusanj.com LA FORTALEZA 361 Midland Ave. 973.928.4470 lafortalezamexrestaurant.com

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GLEN ROCK THE GLEN ROCK INN 222 Rock Rd. 201.445.2362 glenrockinn.com

WHITE MANNA 358 River St. 201.342.0914

HARRINGTON PARK

NECTAR CAFE 175 Rock Rd. 201.857.0825 nectarcafenj.com

DINO’S RESTAURANT 12 Tappan Rd. 201.767.4245 dinoshp.com

ROCCA 203 Rock Rd. 201.670.4945 roccanj.com

ORIGINAL PRESTO’S PIZZA 90 La Roche Ave. 201.750.1077 originalpresto.com

HACKENSACK HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq., #181 201.488.5667 houstons.com

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

MATSU SUSHI & GRILL 140 Broadway 201.722.9388 matsunj.com NINO’S PIZZA 456 Broadway 201.497.6900 ninospizzaonline.com OSSO BUCO 343 Broadway 201.664.1600 ossobucogrill.com

HO-HO-KUS

BENDIX DINER 464 Rte. 17 201.288.0143

ALBERT’S CAFE AMICI 4 Sycamore Ave. 201.389.6377 albertscafeamici.com

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 1 Riverside Sq., #274 201.487.1303 mortons.com/hackensack

BENSI 459 Rte. 17 S. 201.727.9525 bensihh.com

ALT EATS CAFÉ 622 N. Maple Ave. 201.444.1300 alteatscafe.com

THE OCEANAIRE 175 Riverside Sq. 201.343.8862 theoceanaire.com

IVY INN 268 Terrace Ave. 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com

THE PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com

HAWORTH

HO-HO-KUS INN & TAVERN 1 E. Franklin Tpk. 201.445.4115 hohokusinn.com

POITIN STILL 774 Main St. 201.487.0660 SOLARI’S 61 S. River St. 201.487.1969 solarisrestaurant.net STONY HILL INN 231 Polifly Rd. 201.342.4085 stonyhillinn.com

GOLDEN DYNASTY 825 Franklin Ave. 201.891.6644 goldendynastynj.com BERGENMAG.COM

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GOODFELLAS 661 Midland Ave. 973.478.4000 goodfellasristorante. com

ALESSANDRO’S 157 Terrace St. 201.385.8544 alessandrosnj.com

ST. EVE’S 611 N. Maple Ave. 201.857.4717 stevesnj.com

ANDIAMO 23 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.384.1551 andiamorestaurant.net

LEONIA

TERRACE STREET CAFÉ 149 Terrace St. 201.338.4720 terracestreetcafe. wixsite.com

HILLSDALE THE CORNERSTONE 84 Broadway 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com

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DANTE’S PLACE 373 Broad Ave. 201.592.9071 dantesplace.com FONTANA DI TREVI 248 Fort Lee Rd. 201.242.9040 fontanaditrevirestaurant. com NAKAHARA 299 Broad Ave. 201.482.4358 nakahara299.com

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{ ON THE TOWN } HOSHITORI 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.666.6544

THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

VICOLO RISTORANTE 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8777 vicoloristorante.com

PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercornsparkridge.com

ORADELL

YUKI HANA 131 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.3230 yukihanaparkridge.net

ESTI’S CAFE 680 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.322.6362 estiscafe.com

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LITTLE FERRY SEGOVIA STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD 217 Main St. 201.814.1100 segoviasteakhouse.com

LODI REBAR & KITCHEN 132 Essex St. 201.368.8181 rebarnj.com SERGIO’S MISSIONE 2 N. Mercer St. 973.778.4545 sergiosmissione.com

LYNDHURST ANGELO’S 263 Ridge Rd. 201.939.1922 LEE’S HAWAIIAN ISLANDER 768 Stuyvesant Ave. 201.939.3777 MICHAEL’S RIVERSIDE 528 Riverside Ave. 201.939.6333 michaelsriverside.com

MAHWAH MASON JAR 219 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.529.2302 masonjar.com NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd.

201.818.9933 nagoyacuisine.com

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 209 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.529.1111 riverpalm.com SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd.

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MAYWOOD ANGELO’S 245 Maywood Ave. 201.845.4278

MIDLAND PARK ARTURO’S 41 Central Ave. 201.444.2466 arturos.co FIONA’S RISTORANTE 118 Godwin Ave. 210.857.5800 fionasristorante.com

MONTVALE BELLISSIMO 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.6669 bellissimonj.com HEARTH & TAP CO. 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.307.6300 hearthandtap.com

MOONACHIE BAZZARELLI 117 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4010 bazzarellirestaurant.com

LA HAVANA 59 110 Moonachie Ave. 201.964.9515 lahavana59.com

NORWOOD CHOK DEE THAI KITCHEN 561 Livingston St. 201.750.8880 chokdeethaikitchen.com

PROVA 94 Moonachie Ave. 201.939.8500 provanow.com

COUSINS PIZZA 450 Livingston St. 201.767.4300 cousinsnorwoodnj.com

SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

DIMORA 100 Piermont Rd. 201.750.5000 dimorarestaurant.com

NEW MILFORD CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com

RAGAZZI 530 Livingston St. 201.660.7950 ragazzirestaurant lounge.com

SANZARI’S 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com

WILD WASABI 460 Livingston St. 201.767.1300 gowildwasabi.com

SECTION 201 704 River Rd. 201.262.5600 section201.com

OAKLAND CAFÉ L’AMORE 455 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.5558 cafelamore.com

NORTHVALE THE GREEK VILLAGE 254 Livingston St. 201.750.8570 greekvillagenj.com MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS 416 Tappan Rd. 201.767.0063 madeleinespetitparis.com

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BISTRO 107 107 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.3339 bistro107nj.com

PORTOBELLO 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8990 portobellonj.com W’S GRILL 20 Elm St. 201.651.0005 wsgrilloakland.com

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ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 984 Rte. 17 201.818.2625 acfp.com

OCEAN SUSHI 619 Oradell Ave. 201.986.1113 oceansushioradell.com

CAFÉ PANACHE 130 E. Main St. 201.934.0030 cafepanachenj.com

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CHAKRA 144 Rte. 4 E. 201.556.1530 chakrarestaurant.com

VARKA ESTIATORIO 30 N. Spruce St. 201.995.9333 varkarestaurant.com

KIKU 365 Rte. 17 S. 201.265.7200

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RIDGEFIELD PARK LUIGI’S RESTAURANT 54 Mt. Vernon St. 201.641.9869 luigisridgefieldpark.com MK VALENCIA 228 Main St. 201.373.0228 mkvalenciarestaurant.com SPARTA TAVERNA 206 Main St. 201.296.0095 spartataverna.com

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RIDGEWOOD A MANO 24 Franklin Ave. 201.493.2000 amanopizza.com BAMBOO HOUSE 28 S. Broad St. 201.447.3111 BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 158 Franklin Ave. 201.612.5688 baumgartscafe.com CAFÉ 37 37 S. Broad St. 201.857.0437 café-37.com FELINA 54 E. Ridgewood Ave. 551.276.5454 felinarestaurant.com FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com FROM SCRATCH 44 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.857.5188 fromscratch ridgewood.com KAILASH 22 Oak St. 201.251.9693 KUMO 55 Franklin Ave. 201.251.9693 kumo55.com

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SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com

VOLARES 7 Station Square 201.935.6606 volaresrestaurant.com

SAYOLA RESTAURANT 50 Prospect Ter. 201.871.2182 sayolarestaurant.com

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MATSUYA 490 Market St. 201.843.5811 matsuyasteakhouse.com

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P.J. FINNEGAN’S 274 Fairview Ave. 201.664.7576 pjfinnegans.com

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CRECCO’S CAFÉ 649 Westwood Ave. 201.664.7200 creccoscafe.com

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RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125

DD THAI CUISINE 184 W. Passaic St. 201.880.8227 ddthaicuisine.com

ROOTS STEAKHOUSE 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootsteakhouse.com

RIVER EDGE

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A TASTE OF GREECE 935 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0029 atasteofgreecenj.com

NANNI 53 W. Passaic St. 201.843.1250 nanni.com

FUKI SUSHI 828 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.225.0160 fukisushi4u.com

WOODSTONE PIZZA BAR AND GRILL 352 W. Passaic St. 201.845.7600 woodstonepizza barandgrill.com

GREEN PAPAYA 110 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.678.1888 greenpapayanj.com ISTANBLUE 645 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.262.4400 istanblueriveredge.net

RUTHERFORD CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com FINCH’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 801 Rutherford Ave. 201.231.3141 PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 paisanos.com

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THE VILLAGE GOURMET 75 Park Ave. 201.438.9404 villagerestaurant group.com TRATTORIA GIOTTO 15 Park Ave. 201.528.7142 trattoriagiotto.com

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QUE PASTA 326 Market St. 201.712.1900 qpitalian.com

ANDREA’S 20 E. Prospect St. 201.670.0275 andreasrestaurantnj.com

SADDLE BROOK DINER 30 Market St. 201.843.5929 saddlebrookdiner.com

CIRCOLO 53 Franklin Tpke.

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THE GOLDEN PUB 335 Market St. 201.843.9210 thegoldenpub.com

LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke.

201.652.5573 limoncellonj.com

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THE SADDLE RIVER INN 2 Barnstable Ct. 201.825.4016 saddleriverinn.com

SOUTH HACKENSACK I GEMELLI RISTORANTE 268 Huyler St. 201.487.4220 igemelliristorante.com

TEANECK AL’S CHARCOAL PIT 540 Cedar Ln. 201.530.7786 AMARONE 63 Cedar Ln. 201.833.1897 amaroneristorante.net ROSE RESTAURANT 1150 Teaneck Rd. 201.569.3600 rosepersian restaurant.com

TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com CAFÉ ANGELIQUE 1 Piermont Rd. 201.541.1010 cafeangeliquenyc.com KINARA 10 Jay St. 201.399.7788 kinaracuisineofindia.com PALMER’S CROSSING 145 Dean Dr. 201.567.4800 palmerscrossing restaurant.com

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THE VILLAGE GRILLE 71 Crescent Ave. 201.670.8200 villagegrillewaldwick.com

WOODCLIFF LAKE BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ 42 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.782.9500 bluemoonmexican café.com CASA DEL SOLE 115 Broadway 201.391.5671 casadelsole.biz

WOOD-RIDGE ANGELONI’S AT THE WOODRIDGE INN 191 Valley Blvd.

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BACARI GRILL 800 Ridgewood Rd. 201.358.6330 bacarigrill.com

MARTINI GRILL 187 Hackensack St. 201.939.2000

DOG HOUSE SALOON & GRILL 270 Pascack Rd. 201.722.1820 LILI’S BISTRO 251 Pascack Rd. 201.664.5454 lilisbistronj.com PHO MIU 255 Pascack Rd. 201.497.3915 WING LEE KITCHEN 301 Pascack Rd. 201.358.0702 wingleekitchen.com

WESTWOOD BACI ITALIAN GRILL 36 Jefferson Ave. 201.722.1900 baciwestwood.com BOP N SUSHI 441 Broadway 201.722.8687 bopnsushi.com CAFFÉ ANELLO 11 Madison Ave. 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com

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