Bergen Magazine July 2020

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VOLUME 20 ISSUE 7 | JULY 2020

HEALTH & LIFE | FOOD & FASHION | HOME & HAPPENINGS

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Features Face to Face | 28

Adam Ramos of Virile Barber Shop in Waldwick says there’s a beard style for everyone—just follow the shape of your mug!

Beauty’s Back! | 30

Salons are reopening, but it’ll be different for a while. We checked with Bergen owners to find out how.

The Pandemic’s Other Victims | 32

They don’t have COVID-19, but fear has made them delay treatment for their own conditions— sometimes too long.

10 Ways to Keep Kids Active | 34

Without organized sports or school P.E. to help children get enough exercise, what’s a parent to do? These ideas bring a little fun to physical activity.

Back to the Beaches | 40

Our state’s beaches are open for sun bathers, surfers and anyone who needs to get away from it all. Not sure where to go? Check out one (or more) of these hot spots just down the Garden State Parkway!

Go With The Flow | 44

Bumping out a kitchen wall becomes the key to a smarter layout in a blended family’s Waldwick home.

All Dressed Up | 50

...and finally somewhere to go!

Ditch the loungewear you’ve been wearing for months and go glam with these flirty, girly summer styles.

RETURN TO NATURE

Break your cabin fever and kiss the sunshine.

The great outdoors beckons, and Bergen County has plenty of spaces to enjoy and soak up some sun.

After all, the malls are still closed.

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ON THE COVER: Westwood resident Justin Gallo enjoys a meal at Caffe Anello in the borough.

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IN EVERY ISSUE 12 Editor’s Note 26 Health News 58 Where to Eat

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Departments Bergen Buzz | 15

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the county.

For Men Only | 20

Look cool whether you’re flipping burgers or hitting the links.

Get Organized | 24

Turn off the news and make better use of your time at home by organizing your closet.

Table That | 42

Patio furniture this pretty should be used and admired.

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Power Food | 54

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Wake up and smell the benefits of coffee, the world’s energizing brew— but don’t overdo!

Spirits | 56

Egg whites give this Peruvian Pisco a smooth, frothy finish. Get crackin’!

Gatherings | 62

When a pandemic hits, Bergenites always set up to support their friends and neighbors in need.

A Bergen Moment | 64

The peace and unity among all walks of life is palpable in this snap taken at The Citizens of Peace, Equality and Justice March in Hackensack.

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By the time you read this, we may have dined alfresco at our favorite county restaurants, taken our kids back to daycare, attended a religious ceremony and shopped for nonessential goods. We’ll have used the new terms we learned like “social distancing,” “half capacity” and “zoom” as if they’d long been a part of our lexicon.

We’ll have pat ourselves on the back for adapting so well to the way we work, exercise and shop.

We will have learned new ways to teach our kids, manage our health and socialize.

But just when we started taking baby steps toward life after lockdown and the freedoms we’d taken for granted, we’ve been confronted by another crisis: the violence against black people in our country. Like the pandemic, it is a shared national tragedy and one we are all trying to come to terms with. In our weekly e-newsletter, Bergen Buzz, we’ve reported on the local rallies and protests, run photos from the movement in different towns throughout the county, featured black-owned businesses readers might want to support. We don’t claim to have all the answers. But we do promise to listen and learn and to convey events and reactions related to the movement. Human rights were meant for all human beings. So when black people are treated as less than human, we simply can’t ignore it. We’ll continue to feature news on the movement and welcome your input. If you don’t already receive our free e-newsletter, sign up at bergenmag.com.

Clearly, this is a summer like no other. In the pages here, you’ll find a series of articles that focus on our return to overall wellness—feeling good and looking great! Our special report (“Those Other Patients” on page 32) takes a look at patients’ return to health, particularly those whose non-coronavirusrelated procedures were put on hold during the pandemic. The shift back to wellness also incorporates grooming habits—after all, most feel better about themselves when they keep up with their appearance. In “Beauty’s Back” on page 30, we shine a light on the reopening of salons and the measures many Bergen County shop owners are taking to ensure the safety of their customers and staff. For men who let their beards grow throughout the lockdown, check out “Face to Face” on page 28. And we have news to help you maintain your child’s health this season, even with organized sports and other activities still on hold. Flip to “10 Ways to Keep Kids Active” for creative ways your young ones can avoid summer boredom and keep moving, both indoors and out.

In this issue you’ll also find our annual directory of the best parks, golf courses, fishing spots and more—all open for everyone to enjoy and, as the pandemic taught us, use responsibly. Staying 6 feet apart is easier said than done, especially when we’re with friends and family, but let’s all try our best to oblige for the greater good.

On our best days, COVID-19 has shown us that here in Bergen County we can demonstrate an abundance of goodwill and solidarity. Here’s hoping that July is filled with more best days.

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The entire process the Rolando Cibischino Dental Team has developed, has been focused on minimizing risk of exposure. There are significant steps that can be implemented that can provide safety and reduced anxiety before, during and after your appointment.

Here are a few of the steps we are taking to keep you safe: • Before you come in for your appointment, you will be asked a series of questions designed to screen and identify anyone with possible Covid-19 symptoms.

• All patients will be required to sanitize their hands and have their temperature taken. They will be required wear a mask while moving in the common areas outside the operatories.

• Appointments will be made to minimize the risk of “passing” other patients in the common areas. Please confirm that we are running on time prior to coming in the office.

• Once you are in the operatory, you will notice that it is less cluttered for infection control and there will be air purifiers with medical grade HEPA filtration. We have always been diligent and thorough with infection control. All team members will have on proper PPE and patients will be also asked to use rinses with diluted hydrogen peroxide, a known antiseptic for Covid.

• If you can not make it to the office, Telehealth appointments are available.

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ONE-STOP POT Less time in the kitchen and more delicious eats? Yes, please! In Irish chef Darina Allen’s tome One Pot Feeds All, you’ll discover a hundred easy dishes for each course that pack protein, veggies and lots of flavor into just one vessel.

Bonus: It has rich dessert recipes too! For a chance to win a copy of the book, visit bergenmag.com/onepot.

(This contest has been extended through July.)

AN OM -AZING READ These days, mindfulness is essential for keeping yourself healthy and happy.

In yoga instructor Ali Roff Farrar’s book The Wellfulness Project, you’ll find all of the inspiration you need to incorporate consciousness in your choices and wellness in your daily routine. For a chance to win a copy of the book, visit bergenmag.com/wellfulness.

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CAN WE SPEAK FRANK-LY? July fi reworks shows have been canceled and ball parks closed, but there’s one piece of summer Americana you can still enjoy: the hot dog. On July 22, National Hot Dog Day, stop by one of the Bergen eateries below, order a frank on a bun and load up on your favorite toppings—mustard, onions, relish, sauerkraut, ketchup, chili, cheese.

Hiram’s Roadstand. You can’t talk hot dogs without mentioning Hiram’s, the roadside grill that’s been serving up the basics since 1932 and the fi rst stop on New Jersey’s Anthony Bourdain Food Trail. Sometimes all it takes is a dog, fries and a beer to hit the spot.

• Hiram’s Roadstand, 1345 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201.592.9602; restaurantsnapshot.com /hiramsroadstand

Callahan’s. The culinary creations here have been praised by The Food Network, Food Insider and more, but it’s the franks that whet every appetite. Satisfaction is all but guaranteed by the super dog, which is more than 1 foot of a signature pork-and-beef blend. The storefront is temporarily closed, but look out for the food truck!

• Callahan’s, 10 Broad St., Norwood, 844.468.3641; callahanshotdogs.com

Hot Dog Caboose. Located inside a converted rail car, the Caboose is chock-full of options and specials. Bite into a classic Chicago dog with its signature neongreen relish or suit up and try to conquer the doublestuffed pretzel dog.

• Hot Dog Caboose, 211 Greenwood Ave., Midland Park, 201.444.2531; hotdogcaboose.com

Steve’s Burgers. Meat eaters fl ock to both of these roadside locations for over-the-top burgers and melts, but Steve’s hot dogs pack a fl avor punch as well. With plenty of toppings and specialty dogs, you can’t make a wrong choice.

• Steve’s Burgers, 506 Route 46 W., Garfield, 973.772.1770; 68 Passaic St., Garfield, 973.955.2882

Johnny & Hanges. A familiar name to frank fans, Johnny & Hanges began in 1939 and has been in its current Fair Lawn location since 1999. Its menu has burgers and sandwiches, but the Texas wiener “all the way” (mustard, raw onions, chili sauce) is the way to go.

• Johnny & Hanges, 23–20 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, 201.791.9060; johnnyandhanges.com

DID YOU KNOW? Six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ Takeru Kobayashi holds the record for most cupcakes eaten in one minute. He set the mark of 13 cupcakes on July 13, 2013, at the former Uncle Bob’s Self Storage in Upper Saddle River.

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KUDOS Music finds a way Like many actors, dancers and others within the arts, the musicians of The Montclair Orchestra missed out on their season finale performance in April due to the coronavirus pandemic. But conductor David Chan of Closter had a great idea instead—why not organize a virtual performance of tried-and-true graduation song “Pomp and Circumstance” as an homage to the class of 2020 which didn’t get to experience the second half of their senior years? “I have a daughter in high school, and it occurred to me that all these seniors aren’t going to be getting live graduations, so what if we did something for them?” Chan tells BERGEN. So, Chan and his orchestra recorded a moving virtual performance of the anthem from their own homes across nine states— New Jersey, New York, Florida, Utah, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Tennessee—plus another from Seoul, South Korea. “Since musicians haven’t been able to work together because of social distancing, everyone is doing these ‘distance recording’ projects, in which they record their part at home and then assemble it.” Chan provided the base track so the musicians had audio and visual cues to follow while playing, and then, after each individual’s part was recorded, some “tidying up” was done in post-production.

Congratulations to Chan and these six Bergen musicians who performed this memorable class of 2020 tribute—which you can watch at montclairorchestra .org and play at your grad’s ceremony this month!

• Julia Choi of Paramus, violin, Metropolitan Opera • Vivek Kamath of Leonia, viola, New York Philharmonic • Dan Krekeler of Leonia, bass, Metropolitan Opera • Jeehae Lee of Ridgewood, violin, Metropolitan Opera • Olivia Pidi of Dumont, trumpet student at the Manhattan School of Music • Tristan Siegel of Tenafly, violin student and teaching assistant at Elisabeth Morrow School

Tapping a talent And if that didn’t convince you that music heals the soul, let Alex Saldana do the honors. Every night since April 8, the 13-year-old student at River Dell Middle School and bugler for Boy Scout Troop 36 has been performing Taps, the bugle call used by the U.S. armed forces, outside the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus. Nearly every resident at the home had tested positive for coronavirus by late April and more than 100 have lost their lives, but Alex’s nightly performances have brought comfort and peace to the entire community.

“I’m so happy I’m giving them hope and helping them out by just playing Taps,” Alex told Eyewitness News.

Moved by a monster tale A junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest has earned honors in a statewide arts competition. Caitlin Brannigan of Hillsdale has received the New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for her short story, “Calamity of Freedom,” inspired in part by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. She advanced to the Governor’s competition after finishing first in the contest sponsored by the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English. Brannigan will receive a medallion and a keepsake invitation to the virtual award ceremony on June 26. Intrigued?

You can read her biography and her winning story at njgaae.org, the website of the NJ Governor’s Award in Arts Education.

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Who helps the helpers?

Englewood-based Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) is helping nonprofits fulfill their missions during the coronavirus crisis. Through its COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, NNJCF awarded nearly $240,000 in grants to more than 50 Bergen County organizations. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000 and were intended for organizations that face increased demand for services and supplies throughout the pandemic.

One of the recipients is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lodi & Hackensack, which provides educational programs for all young people. “The COVID-19 closures made most of our revenue come to a complete stop, and yet we continued to serve our members with virtual programming and other supports,” says Joe Licata, the organization’s CEO. Amanda Missey, president and CEO of Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, says her organization will use grant money to continue its telehealth program, which was set up days after the Hackensack facility ceased inperson appointments because of the pandemic. The clinic provides volunteer care for low-income people who have no health insurance. “We’ve had excellent results with mental health and diabetes education programs,” Missey says, adding that telehealth “visits” have thus far yielded fewer patient cancellations than pre-pandemic in-person

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At Ridgewood-based Family Promise of Bergen County, Executive Director Kate Duggan says the grant will be used to provide “temporary shelter and case management support for homeless working families, meals for individuals and families in need and continue our programs through this uncertain time.”

For a complete list of grant recipients, visit nnjcf.org.

Feeding the hungry Food insecurity has long existed in Bergen, but it’s been mostly out of sight. The pandemic brought it into the spotlight, as restaurants closed, supermarket shelves emptied and some free lunch programs stopped operating. Table to Table, a Hasbrouck Heights-based foodrescue program, was serving 360,000 people prior to the crisis. Executive Director Ilene Isaacs says that number has tripled since March 15—even though two-thirds of the program’s partner agencies have closed. Table to Table collects fresh food that would otherwise go to waste from grocery stores, food distributors and other suppliers and delivers it to food banks and shelters. To meet the newly increased need, the organization has teamed with new partners such as the Meadowlands Area YMCA in East Rutherford and the city of Newark. It’s also reaching out to other food sources while working with current donors like Hello Fresh, Inserra Supermarkets and Trader Joe’s. Since March 1, Table to Table has redistributed more than 420,000 pounds of food per week, providing more than 8,385,000 meals.

Our Safe Care Promise Englewood Health understands many people in our community may have safety concerns about coming to the hospital. Patient safety is our top priority, now and always.

To keep all our patients, visitors, and team members safe, we are: � Enhancing our cleaning and disinfecting protocols following CDC guidelines � Screening everyone who comes into our facility for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors and requiring masks � Separating COVID-19 patients from other patients � Limiting face-to-face contact through the use of online check-in and check-out, video visits, and staggered appointment times We look forward to caring for you.

Learn more about our Safe Care promise at englewoodhealth.org/safecare

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TAKING PETS TO NEW HEIGHTS

CULINARY CORNER Korean, quickly Craving Asian flavors in a hurry but want something more than lo mein or sushi?

Step up to Bibillia, a fast-casual Korean restaurant that defied pandemic odds and opened in Ridgewood in June. It specializes in traditional bibimbap, a rice bowl that’s made to order. Choose a rice base (or lettuce), follow with your selection of protein, such as bulgogi beef or teriyaki chicken, add your favorite veggie toppings, then finish it off with a savory sauce. Bibillia is currently open for curbside pickup.

• Bibillia, 16 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201.857.8597; bibillia.com

Hearth is heating up The grand opening they expected may be on hold, but the folks at The Hearth Tavern in Garfield have a lot planned when eating out returns to normal. They have dinner pairings, wine tastings, trivia nights, payby-smartphone and more in store. For now, customers can enjoy assorted wood-fired pizzas like bruschetta and pesto chicken and entrées such as penne vodka and spaghetti aglio e olio via curbside pickup.

• The Hearth Tavern, 791 Midland Ave., Garfield, 201.402.0155; thehearthtavern.com

Two Pokes are better than one The new Poke Crew at Closter Plaza, like its Englewood cousin, features build-yourown poke bowls (raw-fish servings) with fresh ingredients, from tuna and salmon to avocado and pineapple. Remember to poke your head into the eatery often to check out the rotating seasonal specials and the array of bubble teas.

• Poke Crew, 109 Vervalen St., Closter, 609.388.7295; eatpokecrew.com

BERGEN MEMORIES ON CANVAS Feeling isolated? According to a 2008 study, nostalgia can help counteract feelings of loneliness. So it might be time to check out the paintings of Wyckoff’s Mark Oberndorf. The 59-year-old has been posting daily on the site of the “We Live in Bergen County” Facebook group, sharing his works depicting Bergen County landmarks and businesses.

“I wanted to give people some joy and distraction during a very stressful time,” says Oberndorf, a Teaneck native who began painting in 1985.

“I think my work has resonated with people because the paintings evoke an emotional response in folks who have deep-rooted memories of most of these places.”

His portfolio of oil paintings includes views of iconic buildings such as Hiram’s in Fort Lee and Pizza Town USA in Elmwood Park, as well as those of the past such as the Cedar Lane Grill in Teaneck and the Marcal paper mill in Elmwood Park. His favorite? White Manna in Hackensack—“I have painted it four times,” he says. The Bendix Diner is also a beloved location, though painting it was a challenge. “It took a solid six months of seven-days-a-week work. I was physically and mentally exhausted when it was completed,” he recalls—nostalgically, of course.

Oberndorf works mostly on commission these days. To see his work, visit markoberndorf.com.

Need a hero cop to celebrate? Try Glenn Pagano, a Paramus detective who’s also a certified pilot. He’s been combining his loves for aviation and for animals by teaming up with Pilots N Paws, an animal rescue organization whose volunteer pilots fly abandoned or abused dogs (or those about to be euthanized) to new “forever” homes across the country. With his commercial pilot pal Andy Davies as his co-pilot, Pagano, who has two rescue dogs himself, has been picking up these animals from Midwestern states and flying them to new owners along the East Coast. And the desire to help out has been even greater amid COVID-19, as many furloughed pilots seek ways to keep busy.

How do the dogs take to flying? Says Pagano: “They usually look around, sniff, and then, after a while—with the drone of the engine—they settle right down and go to sleep.”

WAKE-UP MUSIC It’s a good thing Ridgewood-based Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus music director John Palatucci followed through on a friend’s “dare” to record his rendition of “Abblasen,” the uplifting theme song for TV’s CBS Sunday Morning, and submit the video to the show’s producers.

About two weeks after sending the clip, on April 29, the show used Palatucci’s 37-second euphonium performance of “Abblasen”—a German term that loosely translates to “cancel” or “call off”—to launch the day’s social media feeds. Since the COVID pandemic took hold in March, Sunday Morning has been featuring a viewer submission on Facebook and Instagram to start each morning.

“I worked on it for about 30 minutes, and I didn’t even know if they received it,” says Palatucci, a retired music educator who taught at Madison High School and Eastern Christian School, among others. It wasn’t until a friend shared the show’s posts that Palatucci learned he’d been put in the spotlight. “I look great and sound great, and my friends say I look terrible,” he jokes.

Since it was posted, the video has been viewed nearly 4,800 times on Instagram and liked more than 940 times on Facebook. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” he says. “Given where we are today, doing this was a lot of fun and gratifying.”

A SAFE BET We’re all about keeping safe from the virus these days, but what about other dangers? The humanitarian organization Save the Children has done its first-ever ranking of U.S. counties by how safe they are for kids to live in. Factors weighed included childhood deaths, teen pregnancies, child hunger and high school dropouts. The upshot? Bergen is the second-safest county in New Jersey, ninth-safest in the nation.

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Clean Your Closet, Clear Your Mind

Turn off the news and make better use of your time at home by organizing your closet.

Although none of us is dressing up for meetings, cocktail parties, graduations, galas or weddings right now, the time will come, the sooner the better, when we’re once again celebrating life. So imagine, if you can, a spacious and organized closet where you’ll be able to quickly locate exactly what you want to wear without sifting through overstuffed racks of dated, worn-out, tired or just plain unflattering clothes.

Certainly closet cleaning is on no one’s list of favorite things to do, but it’s a perfect pastime to break up the monotony of being stuck at home. Plus, the reward for decluttering is well worth the pain: a closet full of clothes you love, clothes that get compliments, clothes that make you feel fabulous each time you put them on! Here are a few tips from Lori Bailey, owner and founder of Miss Organized in Franklin Lakes, that will help you through the process: *First, empty your closet completely.

Remove everything and put it all in a separate area of your bedroom or a guest room so you can visualize all your belongings (a rolling garment rack is great for this purpose). Grab some trash bags or laundry baskets and make three piles: Trash, Donate and Keep.

Some rules to guide you: If you haven’t worn it in a year, it doesn’t fit or it’s not your taste but it’s still in good condition, it goes in the Donate bag. If it has stains, rips or is simply no longer in style, Trash it. Then, once the closet is empty, give it a good clean. “Wipe down all the shelves and vacuum inside thoroughly,” Bailey says. “It feels amazing to set up your closet once it’s clean and ready for everything to be placed back inside.” *Act quickly. Personal experience has proven that if you don’t act right away, your carefully divided piles will end up right back in the closet. Even though few places are taking donations amid coronavirus, you can simply store the donation bags in an attic or garage until they reopen. (Some of

Bailey’s go-to donation spots include North Haledon second-hand store Ditto Upscale and Star of Hope Ministries in Paterson.) *Reorganize your now-spacious closet.

Bailey prefers to organize Keep items first by category— tank tops, short sleeved shirts, long sleeved shirts, pants, dresses, long dresses, dressy outfits/suits, sweaters, sweatshirts, shoes, handbags—and then to color code from dark to light from there. “Purchase one type of hanger—I like the non-slip velvet ones,” she adds. “But don’t mix and match, as it’s more visually pleasing to only have one color hanger.” She suggests storing exercise clothing and folded jeans in drawers if you don’t have enough hanging space, and placing off-season clothes and accessories in labeled bins stored elsewhere in your home. *Do a second round of purging. Now that you can clearly see what you own, you may realize you have more stuff to give away than you initially thought. “The first round is immediate, and the second round is after you’ve cleaned your closet and realize what you’re not wearing anymore,” Bailey says. “If you don’t gravitate toward an item, then let it go.” *Finally, make a list of what needs to be replaced. Use what you removed as a guide—out-of-date suits, worn-out sneakers, too tight jeans, etc.—to figure out what you need to buy for the new season. The malls won’t be closed forever, and now you have a legitimate excuse to shop!

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In order to stay organized, every single item needs to have a designated place.

This way, after you wear it or use it, you’ll have an established sense of consistency that will make finding it much easier in the future.”

—Lori Bailey, owner and founder, Miss Organized, Franklin Lakes

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Death rates from melanoma dropped 18 percent between 2014 and 2017 after having climbed 7.5 percent between 1986 and 2013. Researchers cite new skin cancer therapies as the reason. But while survival rates are on the rise, so too are diagnoses: More Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined.

1 in 3

The number of contact lens wearers who don’t remember getting safety tips from their docs about proper cleaning and wearing practices to avoid infection.

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

—American Journal of Public Health

STRESS AWAY THE GRAY

If you want to stave off gray hair, de-stress.

A recent study reports a link between the nervous system and stem cells that regenerate hair pigment. Researchers observed that the nerve involved in the fight-or-flight response can cause pigment-producing stem cells to activate prematurely.

—Harvard University

MOVE TO BOOST IMMUNITY

VITAMINS FIGHT INFLAMMATION

Regular workouts boost immunity and lower inflammation by generating immunoprotective proteins called myokines.

—Nature Reviews: Immunology

Nutrients such as vitamins A, C, D, E and B family, plus folic acid, iron, selenium and zinc, help keep T-cells, which fight inflammation, at proper levels.

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The percentage of New Jerseyans ages 19 to 64 who reported not taking their prescription medications as directed because of cost.

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GENDER BIAS

More than 6 million Americans have some type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and twothirds of them are women.

It’s unknown why, beyond that women generally live longer than men and are thus more likely to reach the ages of greater risk.

The percentage of Americans affected by an anxiety disorder yearly. Researchers report that having a therapist helps sufferers cope.

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Waited all quarantine for a close shave? Before you lather up, Adam Ramos of Virile Barber Shop in Waldwick says there’s a right style for everyone—just follow the shape of your mug!

SQUARE SHAPE

ROUND SHAPE

OVAL SHAPE

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Face the Facts: Chalk up devastatingly good looks to your sharp, angular jawline. It’s the most noticeable trait of the square shape and one that looks even better with the right facial hair.

Face the Facts: There’s often a negative connotation surrounding “round,” particularly when talking about one’s body, but the truth is there’s plenty to love about this face shape. Round mugs have symmetry, meaning the length of the face is strikingly similar to the wide cheekbones. That’s a great reason to smile when you look in the mirror.

Face the Facts: Your chances of being named People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” increase with this versatile shape, defined by its rounded jawline and wide cheekbones. Of the publication’s 10 most recent top dudes, six of them were blessed with an oval face.

Face the Facts: Why the long face? Of course you’re not sad—genetics just gave you a lengthy facial profile. The shape is defined by wide jawbones, but the most prominent feature (and what’s responsible for that extended face) is a deep, square chin.

Dress It: As long as your grooming habits are up to par, you can sport just about any facial hair style. Ovals who want a beard should always maintain a short length on their chin, which is rounder than a square or oblong face. Avoid having too much hair on the cheeks—plenty of whiskers will give the appearance of a more circular face. Remember, the less hair on your cheeks, the leaner you’ll look.

Dress It: Facial hair should not only look good, it also should serve a purpose. With this shape, a beard should shorten the elongated appearance, create a squared jawline and make the face appear fuller. A beard with volume on the sides—the chinstrap, for instance—will accomplish this.

The thick mustache of a circle goatee beard provides a natural break in the long face.

Who Wore It Well?: Take your pick of the “Sexiest Men Alive” fraternity: Adam Levine, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds or Chris Hemsworth, all of whom have rocked a gamut of styles.

Who Wore It Well?: “Sexiest Men” alumni Ben Affleck and Idris Elba are some of the most prominent oblongfaced leading men to don great beards of varying lengths.

Dress It: Try a beard that adds length to your face without widening your mug. A surefire style is the classic goatee. Just be sure you groom the sides of the beard to keep it as narrow as possible. Doing this will soften that powerful jawline and give other facial features a chance to shine.

Who Wore It Well?: It doesn’t get much better than a saltand-pepper Brad Pitt or a fiveo’clock-shadowed Zac Efron.

Dress It: Your face is already round so don’t turn yourself into a coconut with an unkempt beard. Its name might suggest otherwise, but a round head does have angles—they’re just not as defined as others—so play them up as much as possible, especially around the chin. To do so, wear a beard that’s shorter along your cheeks and longer around the chin. This style also creates the illusion of a longer face.

Who Wore It Well?: Take a look at Leo DiCaprio: In the later years of his career, he’s sported various styles that complement his circular face.

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{ HAIR CARE }

BEAUTY’S BACK! Salons are reopening, but it’ll be different for a while. We checked with Bergen owners to find out how. By Haley Longman Put away those clippers. As of June 22, per Gov. Phil Murphy, the county’s hair salons and beauty shops were permitted to welcome customers once again. But the salon experience looks a little different in this postCOVID world, and it will for the foreseeable future. Stylists must wear masks, face shields and gloves, while clients are required to have face coverings on. BERGEN interviewed salon owners in the county to pinpoint seven changes you can expect when you decide that, at last, a fresh cut or a new ’do is for you.

Waiting has changed. You’re reading a magazine right now—why not take it along to the salon? The well-thumbed copies you’re used to finding there may have gone AWOL. In fact, your car may be your new waiting room, as many salons are doing away with waiting areas entirely—or at least removing high-touch surfaces such as comfy seats, coffee makers and magazine stacks. Instead, The Strand Salon in River Edge has invested in a new messaging system that sends out automatic texts to alert customers when their stylist is ready for an appointment, says owner Hanie Tadros. Giovanni Carfi, owner of Bellezza Salon & Spa in Glen Rock, asks his clients to park in designated spots and text upon arrival; an assistant then escorts them inside when their stylist is ready.

Taking your temp. Touchless thermometers are becoming the norm at many places, salons among them. Bellezza, DaVinci Hair Studio in Englewood and Allendale Hair Studios will all be using them to take the temperatures of both staff and customers upon arrival. DaVinci owner Sandra Bracken says her establishment

also provides each customer with a labeled clear plastic bag. It contains a disposable robe and gloves, and it’s a place to hold keys and a phone, as purses must be left in your car.

Tadros says The Strand is also the only salon in the U.S. to have a “sanitization tunnel,” which checks body temperature, looks for viruses in the body and spritzes a mist of organic sanitizer upon entering. “This machine takes care of 99.9 percent of our fears,” he declares.

Super sanitization. Beauty parlors generally seek to maintain high standards of cleanliness; for example, tools such as combs and scissors have long been dipped in the disinfectant solution Barbicide between clients. But they’re pushing things up a notch post-COVID. Tadros at The Strand is arming each of his stations and restrooms with disinfectant spray and paper towels, has purchased triple the usual amount of towels and capes and has installed two molecular air filters that clean and recirculate air. Allendale Hair Studios has hand sanitizers at every station and does a Barbicide wipe-down after each client.

Meanwhile, Bellezza’s Carfi purchased a “defogging sanitation device to sanitize each area as the client leaves,” he says, and DaVinci was additionally sterilized and repainted while it was closed for the pandemic.

Fewer bodies. Expect salons to be just a little bit emptier for the time being. Stylists will be working half-day shifts at The Strand to minimize their time in the salon, Tadros says, and he’ll only have half of his staff, or about five or six hairdressers, working at a time on five or six clients. Meanwhile, DaVinci will be serving only three clients at a time, compared with its usual five or six.

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Social distance. Just like the rest of us in everyday situations, salons are required to maintain a distance of six feet between customers wherever possible. For some businesses, such as Bellezza, this means removing every other chair and putting hand sanitizing stations in their places. Both The Strand and DaVinci have installed plexiglass partitions at reception desks, sinks and stations, while Allendale has placed clear partitions between stations and solid dividers in the shampooing area. “Now we have an added element of privacy there too,” says owner Doree Mortillo.

Increased ventilation. Helping air circulate throughout the shop is integral to maintaining the health and safety of clients and staff, so salons are making changes here too. The Strand ordered two new windows to replace old ones that wouldn’t open. Clients at Allendale Hair Studios will relax in an outdoor covered seating area with chairs, music and WiFi while they get their color processed, reducing their time indoors. And DaVinci “converted one of our rooms into a blow-dry service [space] to avoid air contamination,” says owner Bracken.

No-contact payments. Some salons were using contactless payment prior to the pandemic, but our business owners agree that Apple Pay, Venmo or having the front desk staff keep their customers’ credit cards on file are now decidedly preferred payment methods instead of cash. Still, that’s no reason to skimp on tips if you appreciate the extra pains taken by salon workers for your safety (as well as their own).

The Strand, for example, has set up a box at every station for gratuities to make the process contact-free.

THOSE OTHER PATIENTS They don’t have COVID-19, but fear has caused them to delay treatment for other conditions—sometimes too long. By Leslie Garisto Pfaff

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The chest pains began in mid-March, just after the lockdown, but Jean Gold—that’s what we’ll call her—kept them to herself despite a history of cardiovascular disease. Until May, when she could no longer ignore the pain, neither her husband nor her cardiologist had any idea that she’d been experiencing the symptoms of what her doctors determined were a series of heart attacks. In late May, she finally underwent surgery to open several blocked arteries. The following day she explained to her family doctor, internist Stephen Brunnquell, M.D., why she’d been reluctant to seek care. “I didn’t call you,” she told him, “because I knew what you’d say. I didn’t come to the hospital because I knew I’d get the virus if I did.” Gold lived for two more days, but her decision to put off care proved fatal.

Dr. Brunnquell, president of the Englewood Health Physician Network, found her death deeply troubling. “It was completely avoidable,” he says. “If she’d

Joseph Underwood, M.D., chair of the Emergency Department at Hackensack University Medical Center. He notes that, like Gold, patients were coming into the ED later in the course of their illnesses and exhibiting complications that wouldn’t have occurred had they been treated sooner. A perfect example, says Underwood, is appendicitis. “We’ve been seeing patients coming in with perforated appendixes, which wasn’t typical prior to COVID.” And it isn’t just hospitals that patients have shunned. Elana Clar, M.D., is a neurologist in Oradell who specializes in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Many of her patients have been treated with a surgical procedure known as deep brain stimulation (DBS).

During the surgery, doctors place a battery-controlled device in the brain to control tremors; periodically those batteries need to be reprogrammed or replaced. What Dr. Clar noted in early spring was that a great many patients weren’t coming in to have their batteries

but won’t seek treatment for fear of COVID exposure. “New-patient diagnoses have dropped off by a solid 50 percent,” says Dr. Jennis, “and that’s very worrying.” He and his colleagues are expecting a higher rate of cancer deaths over the next several years.

“We’re already seeing some people coming in with more advanced disease or more complicated situations,” he says, “which means their outcomes are going to be less good than if they’d been diagnosed earlier.”

Though damage has been done, the good news is that patients in increasing numbers are returning to their doctors and hospital EDs. In midJune, Dr. Underwood said that he hadn’t personally treated a coronavirus patient in five to six weeks. “The medical center now has only a very small number of COVID patients, who’ve been in the hospital for a long time and are still awaiting discharge,” he explained.

Perhaps most encouraging is that hospitals and doctors’ offices are putting

“As the pandemic increased in intensity, more and more of what emergency departments were seeing was COVID, and less and less was non-COVID-related emergencies” —Joseph Underwood, M.D., chair of the Emergency Department at Hackensack University Medical Center sought care promptly, we could have preserved her heart function.”

Gold is one of a growing number of patients some are calling the secondary victims of the coronavirus pandemic: people with troubling symptoms who delay care for fear of contracting COVID-19. A study released in June revealed that, across the U.S., up to 60 percent of patients suffering from cardiovascular symptoms refused to be treated because of the coronavirus.

Another recent study indicated that nearly 40 percent of patients with lifethreatening heart blockages like Gold’s put off seeking care, likely because they feared exposure to the virus. In Bergen County, as in most other parts of the country, visits to hospital emergency departments were down more than 50 percent this spring.

“As the pandemic increased in intensity, more and more of what emergency departments were seeing was COVID, and less and less was non-COVID-related emergencies,” says

checked, with the result that their tremors were starting to reemerge. When DBS no longer works as it should, she explains, “patients may feel much slower or much stiffer; they can’t walk normally; they may have more gait imbalance; they may risk more falls.”

Quality of life has become one more victim of the pandemic. Hackensack resident Caryl Blank, for instance, still hasn’t obtained the nerve block that would have mitigated the severe pain she experiences from chronic sciatica.

“I’m in pain all the time,” she says.

“There have been weekends when all I’ve done is lie on ice. But I just don’t feel comfortable going into the medical suite right now.”

Among the most serious of COVID’s secondary victims are cancer patients— not so much those already diagnosed and in treatment, says Hackensack oncologist Andrew Jennis, M.D., but patients who’ve put off diagnostic tests such as mammograms and colonoscopies or who’ve noticed troubling symptoms BERGENMAG.COM

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in place even more stringent disinfecting procedures than existed before the pandemic. “We’re smarter now,” says Dr. Jennis. “We know how to protect both the patients and the staff.” Even if there’s a second wave of COVID-19, he says, these treatment facilities have instituted systems to protect non-COVID patients. Patients are issued masks upon arrival and waiting rooms are set up to ensure social distancing, while those with COVID (or suspected COVID) are kept separate from the general population. “We know that people aren’t contracting COVID from coming to the cancer center or the ED because of all of the PPE”—personal protective equipment—“interventions that have been done.” Data has shown that, once hospital staffers were issued proper PPE, they weren’t contracting COVID and therefore not passing it along to patients.

“If patients are coming in for their procedures and getting fixed, they should be fine,” says Dr. Brunnquell.

“And that makes me feel good.”

10 WAYS

TO KEEP

KIDS ACTIVE Without organized sports or school P.E. to help children get enough exercise, what’s a parent to do? These ideas bring a little fun to physical activity.

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Exercise is important for children’s physical, mental and psychological well-being.

“Studies continue to show how exercise helps children stay healthy psychologically by reducing stress and physically by reducing weight while boosting the immune system,” says Geeta Kumar, DO, of Bridge Pediatrics in Fort Lee. Yet according to the 2017–18 National Survey of Children’s Health, only 28 percent of U.S. children met the level of exercise recommended for them: vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes daily.

And that was before the COVID-19 crisis sent everyone home and put a temporary end to organized sports, school recess and physical education classes!

Being at home means you’re competing with screen time too. So how can parents make physical activity fun and appealing to kids this summer? These tips will help.

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Create an indoor or outdoor obstacle course that includes several exercise stations. For example, to move ahead on the course, you have to do a summersault, complete 10 jumping jacks or stand on one leg for 30 seconds. Use household items like cushions, cardboard boxes and broomsticks to create the course.

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If your child is old enough, put him or her in charge of walking the dog. “Simple daily activities like dog walking are excellent not only because they are outdoors,” says Dr. Kumar, “but also because the entire family can do them together, keeping everyone motivated.”

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Amp up follow-the-leader. Give each participant a turn at being the leader, and award a prize to the one whose actions are the most energetic.

6

Break out a jump rope. Dust off your memories of the rhymes you jumped to as a child or look online for ideas. Kids not interested in rhymes? Hold a competition to see who can jump for the longest time.

7

Practice headstands. Most kids enjoy headstands and catch on quickly.

Headstands exercise core muscles and circulate blood to the brain.

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If you practice yoga, teach your kids the basic positions and run a simple session for them before doing it yourself. “With just a mat and maybe some online guidance, parents can practice yoga at home with their children,” Dr. Kumar says. “There is so much data about the benefits of mindfulness for kids.”

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Have a dance fest. Alternate between your favorite tunes and those of your kids. If dancing starts to feel dull, incorporate freeze play: Whenever the music stops, everyone has to freeze in place until it starts up again. “There is nothing like music and dancing to lighten the mood and keep the body active,” Dr. Kumar says.

Make foot races fun by changing things up. Variations include carrying an egg on a spoon while you run and racing like an animal (hop like a frog or gallop like a horse). Otherwise, games like tag and kick-the-can are tried-and-true ways to get kids running.

Create a carnival. Outside or in a room free of breakables, set up a ballthrowing carnival game. Use cans from the recycling bin, or the bin itself for younger children, as the targets. Set them up on a bench, table or low wall. Award small treats or prizes for hitting the targets.

Explore the outdoors by hiking. Being outside reduces anxiety and stress, and hiking gets the heart rate up. It also gives you dedicated talk time with your kids away from technology. If they need an extra incentive, visit the trail ahead of time to set up a scavenger hunt. If you see others on the trail while hiking, just step off until they pass as needed to maintain six feet of separation.

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HOW MUCH EXERCISE?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that school-aged children and adolescents (ages 6 to 17) participate in a variety of physical activities they enjoy that are appropriate for their age. They should be physically active for 60 minutes or more each day, including these elements: ■ Aerobic activity: either moderate- or vigorousintensity aerobic physical activity (this should make up most of the 60 or more minutes a day).

■ Muscle-strengthening: activities that involve moving muscles against resistance, such as using free weights, elastic bands or workout machines or walking/ running up stairs or hills (at least three days a week).

■ Bone-strengthening: activities that produce an impact on the bones, such as hopping, skipping, jumping rope, running, weight lifting or playing sports like volleyball, tennis and basketball (at least three days a week).

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RETURN TO NATURE Break your cabin fever and kiss the sunshine. The great outdoors beckons, and Bergen County has plenty of spaces to enjoy and soak up some sun. After all, the malls are still closed.

BIKING

Cyclists, rejoice! The Saddle River County Park Bike Path extends for almost 6 miles through the towns of Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park along the Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus Brook. It goes by the historic Easton Tower on Route 4 as well as a scenic waterfall at Dunkerhook Park.

The trail also weaves past ponds, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts and athletic fields.

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BOATING

A walk around the neighborhood and a ride down the city streets are nice, but sometimes you want to make waves. Splash down in your canoe, rowboat or kayak and enjoy a day on the water.

FOSCHINI PARK River St., Hackensack

KENNETH B. GEORGE PARK Riverside Way, River Edge

NEW YORK WATERWAY River Rd., Edgewater

WANDA CANOE CLUB Industrial Ave., Ridgefield Park

FRANKLIN LAKES NATURE PRESERVE Nature Preserve Way, Franklin Lakes

LAUREL HILL PARK (canoes and kayaks available for rent) Laurel Hill Rd., Secaucus

OVERPECK PARK KAYAK CENTER (kayaks available for rent) Fort Lee Rd., Leonia

Editor’s note—Swimming, camping and picnicking with large groups is prohibited. All playgrounds, playing fields and public restrooms are closed.

JOHNSON PARK River St., Hackensack

MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION’S RIVER BARGE PARK AND MARINA Outwater Ln., Carlstadt

PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK Rte. 9W, Alpine & Englewood

BIRD WATCHING

There’s no better time than now to start a new stress-free hobby. Commune with nature at these great spots and see how many of New Jersey’s feathered friends you can find, from eagles and egrets to hawks and herons.

CELERY FARM, FRANKLIN TPK., ALLENDALE. This 107-acre wildlife oasis in the middle of the suburbs is home to 240-plus species of birds, more than 53 of which breed there.

DEKORTE PARK, 2 DEKORTE PARK PLZ., LYNDHURST. This New Jersey Meadowlands park is on the Atlantic Flyway, one of the three key routes used by migratory birds in the U.S. LORRIMER SANCTUARY, 790 EWING AVE., FRANKLIN LAKES. A self-guided trail system winds through 14 acres of oak and maple, where you might hear migrant songbirds.

MEHRHOF POND WILDLIFE OBSERVATION AREA, MEHRHOF RD., LITTLE FERRY. This grassy plot of land adjacent to the 28-acre Losen Slote Creek Park opened in April 2018 and has been attracting bird watchers for many reasons: There are plenty of egrets, herons, bald eagles and more to spot.

OVERPECK COUNTY PARK CREEK, 40 FORT LEE RD., LEONIA, on the banks of Overpeck Creek. It’s great for spotting wading birds, waterfowl and shore birds. Migration season brings opportunities to spot bald eagles, osprey, broad-winged hawks and more.

STATE LINE LOOKOUT, PALISADES INTERSTATE PARKWAY N., ALPINE. This is the highest point along the Hudson Palisades, 520 feet above the river. It’s one of the state’s 14 official hawk-counting sites.

TEANECK CREEK CONSERVANCY, 20 PUFFIN WAY, TEANECK. The 1.2 miles of wetland walkways make for a prominent bird-watching spot. Don’t forget to catch “Migration Mileposts,” which feature trailside artwork that celebrates the birds of the Atlantic Flyway.

Editor’s note—Some buildings and public restrooms are closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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{ OUTDOORS } FISHING

For the catch of the day, head to one of the county’s freshwater fisheries—the stock is eager to take your bait.

You can launch your kayak or canoe at 157-acre Overpeck Lake in Ridgefield Park, where you might discover a largemouth bass, catfish or carp tugging at your line. Largemouth bass and catfish can also be found at 120-acre Ramapo Lake in Oakland, but you’re more likely to catch pickerel and yellow perch there. Angling for trout? Head to the Ramapo River, which is accessible at points in Mahwah and Oakland. Every spring the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife stocks the river with rainbow trout. For a fishing spot on the Hudson, cast off at the Englewood Boat Basin in Englewood Cliffs. There are plenty of fish here, and you’ll get a gorgeous view of the NYC skyline.

Don’t forget that a New Jersey fishing license is required for anyone between the ages of 16 and 70. Fees are $22.50 for ages 16 to 64 and $12.50 for 65 to 69. To obtain a license, visit njfishandwildlife.com. Patrons should be aware that many onsite shops and facilities remain closed.

COOPER’S POND Church St., Bergenfield DAHNERT’S LAKE COUNTY PARK Midland Ave., Garfield DARLINGTON COUNTY PARK Darlington Ave., Mahwah ORADELL RESERVOIR Oradell

GOLF

Sports went on hiatus during the pandemic, but it’s time for weekend warriors to get back into the swing of things. Golf courses in our county are open for athletes who missed the competition, as well as those who want to enjoy a round with friends.

ORCHARD HILLS GOLF COURSE 404 Paramus Rd., Paramus 201.447.3782 golfbergencounty.com

DRIVING RANGES 21 GOLF DRIVING RANGE 1 Rte. 46 W., Palisades Park 201.941.4455 21golfrange.com BOGOTA GOLF & SPORTS CENTER 30 Cross St., Bogota 201.489.2400 bogotagolfcenter.com

OVERPECK GOLF COURSE 273 E. Cedar Ln., Teaneck 201.336.7298 golfbergencounty.com PARAMUS GOLF COURSE 314 Paramus Rd., Paramus 201.447.6079 paramusgolfcourse.com

CLOSTER GOLF CENTER 153 Homans Ave., Closter 201.768.0990 clostergolfcenter.com

COURSES DARLINGTON GOLF COURSE 277 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah 201.327.8778 golfbergencounty.com

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RIVER VALE COUNTRY CLUB 660 Rivervale Rd., River Vale 201.391.2300 rivervalecc.com ROCKLEIGH GOLF COURSE 15 Paris Ave., Rockleigh 201.768.6354 golfbergencounty.com

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SOLDIER HILL GOLF COURSE 99 Palisade Ave., Emerson 201.336.6031 golfbergencounty.com VALLEY BROOK GOLF COURSE 15 Rivervale Rd., River Vale 201.664.5890 golfbergencounty.com

PARKS

After months of quarantining, a breath of fresh air is exactly what you need. Bergen County is home to some of the best spaces, lakes, parks and trails where you can catch a little R&R. Just remember to enjoy Mother Nature responsibly—and practice social distancing!

ARTESIAN FIELDS COUNTY PARK Boulevard and Gilbert St., Elmwood Park

JAMES A. MCFAUL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 150 Crescent Ave., Wyckoff

BELMONT HILL COUNTY PARK Palisade Ave., Garfield

OVERPECK COUNTY PARK 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia

BORG’S WOODS NATURE PRESERVE Allen St. and Fairmount Ave., Hackensack

PALISADES PARK RECREATION AREA Undercliff Ave., Edgewater

DAHNERT’S LAKE COUNTY PARK Midland Ave., Garfield

PASCACK BROOK COUNTY PARK Emerson Rd., Westwood

DARLINGTON COUNTY PARK 600 Darlington Ave., Mahwah

RAMAPO VALLEY COUNTY RESERVATION 608 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah

RIVERSIDE COUNTY PARK Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst SADDLE RIVER COUNTY PARK Dunkerhook Rd., Paramus

FORT LEE HISTORIC PARK Hudson Ter., Fort Lee

SAMUEL NELKIN COUNTY PARK Rose St., Wallington VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK 216 Forest Ave., Paramus VOTEE PARK Palisade Ave., Teaneck WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK Prospect Ave., Woodcliff Lake

FRANKLIN LAKES NATURE PRESERVE Nature Preserve Way, Franklin Lakes

Editor’s note—All playgrounds, playing fields and public restrooms are closed. Many parks have portable restrooms that patrons may use.

HACKENSACK RIVER COUNTY PARK Hackensack Ave., Hackensack

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{ OUTDOORS }

DOWN THE SHORE :

BACK TO THE BEACHES

COVID-19 kept us quarantined throughout spring, but rest assured we won’t get shut out for summer. Our beaches are open for sun bathers, surfers and anyone who needs to get away from it all. Not sure where to go? Check out one (or more) of these hot spots just down the Garden State Parkway!

ASBURY PARK

BELMAR

SANDY HOOK

BARNEGAT LIGHT

CAPE MAY

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Description: Though many businesses are still closed because of the pandemic, a walking tour of town will take you past iconic music venues, art galleries and buildings in Victorian, Gothic, Federal Revival and other styles.

Beach fees: $5 daily for adults, $7 weekends and holidays, FREE for 12 and under Beach parking: Payable at kiosk or via ParkMobile app Pets: Prohibited on the beach until Sept. 15. The Eighth Avenue Dog Beach is closed for the summer.

For more information, call 732.502.8863.

Description: Located on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, the family shore town has something for everyone. The beach offers surf fishing, bay fishing and crabbing, while the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Beach fees: $5 daily, $22 weekly (Saturday through Friday), $12 weekly for seniors Beach Parking: FREE at Barnegat Lighthouse and on side streets in designated areas Pets: Prohibited on the beach until fall.

For more information, call 609.494.9196.

Description: The family-friendly beach stretches 1.2 miles and features a small boardwalk with food and refreshment vendors. Additional eateries and taverns (open for patio and takeout service only) are located less than a mile away on Main Street.

Beach fees: $9 daily for adults, FREE for 15 and under, active military members and veterans Beach parking: Payable via ParkMobile app for beachfront; FREE on side streets.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until fall.

For more information, call 732.681.3700.

Description: Home to some of the country’s best beaches, the town features memorable dining and convenient shopping enjoyable via social distancing and local regulations.

Beach fees: $6 daily for adults, FREE for active military members, veterans and their families, $18 weekly Beach parking: Metered; free on select side streets.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until fall.

For more information, call 609.884.9525.

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Description: This 7-mile-long barrier beach peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay is part of the National Park Services’ Gateway National Recreation Area, which encompasses 26,000 acres of parklands in parts of New Jersey and New York. It features public beaches, salt marshes, a holly forest and numerous historical landmarks.

Beach fees: FREE with vehicle parking Beach parking: $15 Pets: Prohibited on the beach until fall.

For more information, call 732.872.5970

Description: Though some of the popular rides and attractions are temporarily closed, the family-friendly boardwalk is open. Throughout the pandemic, this Ocean County hot spot, as well as Jenkinson’s Beach, will be held to a maximum capacity. When the daily capacity is reached, additional patrons may be turned away.

Beach fees: $10 daily for adults, $11 weekends for adults, $3 for ages 5 to 11, FREE for children age 5 and under Beach parking: Metered and ticket kiosks; local restrictions temporarily in place.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until fall.

For more information, call 732.892.0600.

This page, clockwise from top left, Belmar, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Barnegat Light, Point Pleasant. Opposite page, Asbury Park.

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{ ENTERTAINING }

TABLE THAT!

Patio furniture this pretty should be used and admired.

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Elevate your backyard barbecue with TK Classics’ Fairmont dining pedestal table and chair set. The tempered glass tabletop and handwoven polyethylene wicker material are both durable and easy to clean. Available at houzz.com.

You’ll be eating in style and bettering the environment with the Polywood Vineyard patio dining set. It’s made from recycled plastic materials, is weather-resistant and long-lasting for years of outdoor entertaining. Available at Backyard Living, Ridgewood, 201.689.9111.

Add a piece of the Mediterranean to your home with the Mykonos dining set by Panama Jack Outdoor. Its glass tabletop and bright aluminum frame will bring Greek isle vibes to your patio.

Available at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Ramsey, 201.825.7399.

The Aura teak and aluminum square table set by Barlow Tyrie is the perfect size and space to enjoy poolside brunch or cocktails.

Available at Ski Barn, Paramus, 201.445. 9070.

Complement your al fresco lifestyle with the sleek Okada dining set by Ashley Signature Design. The chairs are made with quick-drying fabric and rust-proof aluminum so you can enjoy the outdoors all year round.

Available at Ashley HomeStore, Paramus, 201.689.2450.

The mosaic stone tabletop of Loon Peak’s Sequoyah dining set is a piece to appreciate, but the surface and the wicker and powder-coated steel frame chairs are made for entertaining as well. Available at Walmart, Teterboro, 201.375.4002.

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{ PERSONAL SPACE }

GO WITH THE FLOW Bumping out a kitchen wall becomes the key to a smarter layout in a blended family’s Waldwick home.

By Haley Longman Design by Sharon Sherman Photography by Mike Van Tassell

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These Waldwick homeowners didn’t want a “cookie-cutter” kitchen. Wyckoff designer Sharon Sherman delivered with this functional and distinctive space of their dreams.

“It was a lot like on those design shows where the client walks in and is overwhelmed with happiness,” Sherman says. “It makes me happy.”

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kitchen. “It makes all the difference in connecting the first-floor rooms,” Sherman says. “They all flow together, and the family got a great space for watching movies, playing games or just hanging out.”

Once the renovation work was underway on the 1950s-built colonial, it was time to figure out the kitchen’s overall aesthetic.

Sherman was inspired by the homeowner’s existing furniture and palette preference for “subdued hues.” Natural stone countertops now line the soft taupe Shaker-style Greenfield cabinets along the perimeter, contrasting wonderfully with the delicate travertine green granite on the peninsula. The Oceanside Glass tile on the backsplash, made in California from recycled materials, is, the designer says, “a combination of caramel, clear and soft taupe iridescent glass, which picks up the colors of the countertops.”

The large rectangular floors resemble concrete but are actually made of porcelain, so they’re easy to maintain (a must with kids and

Before the gorgeous reno and revamp of a Waldwick kitchen, it had a laundry list of things that needed fixing. “It had very little storage, inadequate appliances, no work surface, bad lighting and a sewer pipe running through the middle of the cabinets,” says Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff, who redesigned the heavily trafficked room and, consequently, the entire layout of the main floor. A number of changes were needed to make this living space work for the clients: a working couple with a blended family that includes two college-aged children, two younger kids, two cats and a bevy of bunnies. And the mother and daughter duo love baking, so they required a lot more counter space.

So, with the help of her contractor, Veenstra and Sons of North Haledon, Sherman began space planning, eventually bumping out a wall, opening up the oversized doorway into the former sunroom (now the family room) and improving the overall flow by providing access to the laundry room/mudroom from the BERGENMAG.COM

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It was the designer’s idea to install a dry bar in an empty, recessed wall beside the fireplace in the living room. Opposite page: The family uses the new peninsula for casual meals, whereas the dining room next door is a sit-down area for larger groups.

Hardware from Top Knobs “has strong lines that complement the cabinet doors,” Sherman says.

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The bump-out also allowed for a small vaulted ceiling in the work area, which gives height to the kitchen and visually opens the space.

But it wasn’t all about looks. Sherman made sure to include some practical features in the kitchen too. These include pullout drawers for dishes rather than shelves to make access easier for the petite lady of the house. Nearby is a nook complete with a charging station and file drawer storage, as well as a custom barn door that separates the kitchen and laundry room and adds another stylish element to the space.

In this “game-changing” laundry room—which previously was located in the garage—is a five-foot closet for pet and cleaning supplies and bulk storage. “The house is on a slab, so there is no basement and they don’t have an accessible attic,” Sherman says of the 1,800-square-foot abode. “Storage is valuable real estate.”

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Calacatta marble in an empty recessed wall. “The base cabinet has the liquor, the glasses stand on the floating shelves and we added an undercabinet refrigerator for wine, beer and soda,” Sherman says. “I think it is perfect, and the homeowner loves it.”

The design pros enlarged and revamped both of the home’s bathrooms as well. Pushing out the wall for the kitchen allowed for ample space in the downstairs bath, so the new James Martin vanity, wooden with black hardware, could be twice the size of its predecessor. In the all-white upstairs hall bath, they relocated a linen closet and added more storage and a full-height shower. Both bathrooms also got a facelift with recessed lighting and sconces.

Sherman is still collaborating with these clients on their family room, she says. But even though the project—which she calls “contemporary traditional”—is not yet finished, the “change in the home and how the family interacts with the new layout is tremendous,” she says. “It had a totally positive impact on their lives. That is what designing should be about.”

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This page: Sherman and her team removed an obtrusive linen closet in the upstairs hall/master bathroom to make way for a more spacious shower and open shelf storage. Opposite: Bumping out the wall in the kitchen allowed for more square footage in the downstairs bathroom, which made room for a larger vanity and a bigger shower, in wood and white subway tile, respectively.

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ALL DRESSED UP ...and finally somewhere to go! Ditch the loungewear you’ve been wearing for months and go glam with these flirty, girly summer styles.

Photography by Michael Cogliantry

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{ FASHION }

Dress by Alexis, Hartly, Westwood, 201.664.3111; shoes by Aquazzura, Gito, Englewood, 201.541.7330.

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From left: dress by Rhode, Saks OFF 5th, Paramus, 201.291.1949; dress by Jonathan Simkhai, Gito, Englewood.

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{ FASHION }

Dress by Charo Ruiz, Bloomingdale’s, Hackensack, 201.457.2000.

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{ POWER FOOD }

That Cuppa Joe

Wake up and smell the benefits of the world’s energizing brew—but don’t overdo!

We live in the age of coffee. Ubiquitous retail chains cater to connoisseurs and the addicted with a variety of beans and brews, selling foamy cups at prices we used to associate with a full meal. And whether you like yours hot or iced, full-strength black or “light and sweet” decaf, it’s hard to imagine a morning without the beverage that perks up our day.

Historians trace coffee’s origins back to the 1400s in what is now Yemen, and through the centuries it has continued to be prized as a pick-me-up. Honoré de Balzac said it helped him write, and Benjamin Franklin noted that “it excites cheerfulness without intoxication.” TV’s Friends were always drinking from cappuccino mugs (their wall sporting the logo of the café Central Perk), and woe betide the errandrunning underling who botched the morning latte order of the imperious Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. Perhaps it was the fast-talking Lorelai from Gilmore Girls who got to the heart of things, wishing for her coffee to be delivered via IV. According to a National Coffee Association study, 64 percent of Americans drink coffee daily. (But we’re far from the world’s champs. Top consuming countries are Finland and Norway; top producers, Brazil and Vietnam.) Many people have multiple daily cups, which isn’t necessarily bad. Research shows that besides providing an energy boost, coffee may help stave off several chronic conditions, as well as improve concentration and memory.

POWER UP In recent decades, coffee has been one of the most studied dietary items, and moderate consumption has been linked with several health benefits. Regular coffee drinkers—those who consume two to four cups daily—have a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, thanks to ingredients that can affect hormone levels. Coffee is also high in antioxidants, which are known to fight the oxidative damage that can cause cancer.

Could this super brew help you live longer?

Researchers believe some of coffee’s chemicals may help reduce inflammation, which plays a role in conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and that it may slow down metabolic processes that drive aging. And as long as you limit cream and sugar, coffee isn’t fattening like other caffeinated beverages, such as soda and energy drinks.

However, due to its high caffeine content, a cup of joe still has risks. For instance, it can temporarily raise blood pressure and interact poorly with some other medications. And the Mayo Clinic says women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding should discuss with their doctors limiting caffeine to 200 milligrams daily (about two 8-ounce cups). Current U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines on consumption for the rest of us set the limit at 400 milligrams. But if you notice side effects such as insomnia or heartburn, consider cutting back.

BUY/SERVE/STORE Flavor, strength and acidity depend on the region where the beans are grown. For instance, Africangrown coffee is typically darker and more acidic than coffee from South America. For the tastiest java, choose fresh whole beans and grind them yourself. Why? Coffee reaches its peak flavor days after it has been roasted and should be consumed within a month of that date.

Most coffee companies don’t report the date when their coffee was roasted, so the product on the grocery-store shelf may have been there for months. Your prospects are better with your local barista.

To keep coffee beans as fresh as possible, experts suggest storing them in a vacuum-sealed container such as a standard Mason jar on a pantry shelf away from light, heat and moisture. If you don’t have such a container, close the bag using a rubber band and then place it in a resealable plastic bag.

It’s OK to freeze whole beans for up to a month in airtight bags. When you’re ready to use the frozen beans, thaw them and brew within two weeks.

Finally, when it comes to brewing, water matters.

Keep a pitcher of filtered water in the refrigerator to make your coffee. And be sure to clean your coffeemaker daily; otherwise your drink will taste like it’s burnt because of what’s been left in the pot.

—Kimberly Redmond

DID YOU KNOW? In 16th-century Turkey, women had few rights, but one of them was the right to divorce their husbands if they failed to provide enough coffee. That failure was considered sufficient—uh—grounds for a split.

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{ SPIRITS }

Sweet and Sour

Egg whites give this Peruvian pisco a smooth, frothy finish. Get crackin’!

A pisco sour is a killer cocktail to sip on a beautiful sunny day.

But if you don’t have pisco, you can replace it with an ounce each of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey and cachaça for an alternative that will please anyone.”

PISCO SOUR Serves 1

INGREDIENTS ■ 2 oz. pisco ■ 1 oz. fresh lime juice ■ 1 egg white

■ ½ oz. simple syrup ■ Angostura bitters, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients into a shaker and dry-shake.

Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with three drops of the bitters. Using a straw, swirl the bitters into a simple design.

—Sal LaVerdi, general manager, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Ramsey

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Peter DeNoble, M.D., FAAOS

We Treat Conditions Of The

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Locations in Paramus & Wayne

Looking to get away?

Come visit Paupack Hills at beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack Golf Course & Restaurant are open to the public!

Lodging – Golf – Live Entertainment – Special Events On the Green Bar & Grille – Banquets - Weddings – Catering

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Where To Eat

Though you can’t eat in yet, these restaurants offer alfresco options so you can finally dine out again.

A TABLE ALFRESCO ALLENDALE

STERN AND BOW 71 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.750.3350 sternandbowrestaurant.com

PIER 115 BAR & GRILL 115 River Rd. 201.313.2155 pier115barandgrill.com

CRESSKILL

REBECCA’S 236 Old River Rd. 201.943.8808 rebeccasedgewater.com

JACK’S LOBSTER SHACK 38 Union Ave. 201.266.2675 jacklobstershack.com

DUMONT

ALLENDALE BAR AND GRILL 67 W. Allendale Ave., 201.327.3197 allendalebarandgrill.com

BUONGIORNO’S RISTORANTE 86 Washington Ave. 201.501.8000 facebook.com/buongiornos. ristorante

CARLSTADT

EDGEWATER

SEGOVIA MESON 645 Washington Ave. 201.896.3260 segoviameson.com/

BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 59 The Promenade 201.313.3889 baumgartsedgewater.com

CLOSTER

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 90 The Promenade 201.313.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com

BRASSERIE MEMERE 107 Vervalen St. 201.660.8822 brasserie-memere.com LOCALE RESTAURANT & BAR 208 Piermont Rd. 201.750.3233 locale208closter.com SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

GREEK TAVERNA 55 The Promenade 201.945.8998 greektavernausa.com HAVEN RIVERFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR 45 River Rd. 201.943.1900 havenedgewater.com

SEAK 725 River Rd., #30 201.402.3400 seaknj.com

EMERSON EMERSON HOTEL 31 Emerson Plaza E., 201.262.7557 emersonhotelrestaurant.com

ENGLEWOOD BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ 23 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0600 bluemoonmexicancafe.com CASSIE’S PIZZERIA 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

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CAFÉ ITALIANO 14 Sylvan Ave. 201.461.5041 cafeitaliano.net

THE CORNERSTONE 84 Broadway 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com

LEFKES 495 Sylvan Ave. 201.408.4444 lefkesnj.com

ROCKIN’ ROOTS 434 Hillsdale Ave. 201.497.6137 rockinrootsjuice.com

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OCEANOS OYSTER BAR & SEA GRILL 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com

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

FORT LEE VENTANAS 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern.com

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS IVY INN 268 Terrace Ave. 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com SOFIA’S 220 Boulevard 201.462.0123 sofiasmediterraneangrill.com

SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com

HAWORTH ANDIAMO 23 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.384.1551 andiamorestaurant.net

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MAHWAH BAR AND GRILL 2 Island Rd. 201.529.8056 allendalebarandgrill.com/themahwah-bar-grill/

THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

ROXANNE’S RESTAURANT 150 Franklin Tpke.

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MAYWOOD ANGELO’S GREEK TAVERNA 245 Maywood Ave. 201.845.4278 angelosgreektavernanj .com

MIDLAND PARK FIONA’S RISTORANTE 118 Godwin Ave. 201.857.5800 fionasristorante.com

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

NEW MILFORD BARREL & BREW BAR 872 River Rd. 201.261.4400 barrelandbrews.com PANCHO’S BURRITOS 214 Main St. 201.225.2554 panchosburritostogo.com SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com

OAKLAND TROVATO’S DUE 4 Barbara Ln. 201.337.0813 trovatosduenj.com W’S GRILL 20 Elm St. 201.651.0005 wsgrilloakland.com

PARAMUS BIAGIO’S 299 Paramus Rd. 201.652.0201 biagios.com MANTRA 275 Rte. 4 W., 201.342.8868 mantranj.com

STEEL WHEEL TAVERN 51 N. Broad St. 201.882.1800 steelwheeltavern.com

CAFFÉ ANELLO 11 Madison Ave. 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com

P.J. FINNEGAN’S 274 Fairview Ave. 201.664.7575 pjfinnegans.com

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DOWNTOWN DHABA 266 Center Ave. 201.664.0123 dhabadowntown.com

POMPILIO’S 223 Westwood Ave. 201.220.0386 pompiliospizzeriarestaurant. com

PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercornsparkridge.com

RIVER EDGE DINER 516 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.262.4976 riveredgediner.com

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MONSUN 606 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.523.9461 monsunrestaurant.net

FARMHOUSE CAFE & EATERY 301 Center Ave. 201.664.8424 farmhousecafenj.com

SANDUCCI’S TRATTORIA 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com

HANAMI 301 Center Ave. 201.666.8508 hanamirestaurant.com

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THE IRON HORSE 20 Washington Ave. 201.666.9682 theironhorse.com

BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net LAKESIDE GRILLE & BAR 105 Lakeside Dr. 201.327.0009 ramseycountryclub.com VARKA ESTIATORIO 30 N. Spruce St. 201.995.9333 varkarestaurant.com

AMMATA THAI KITCHEN 184 Rivervale Rd. 201.664.2299 ammata.com

RIDGEWOOD

CHERRY BROOK RESTAURANT & BAR 660 Rivervale Rd. 201.391.2300 rivervalecc.com

CRAVINGS TAPAS 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com EAST COAST BURGER COMPANY 75 Franklin Ave. 201.857.0277 eastcoastburger.com

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

FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com

CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com

LA LANTERNA CAFE & GRILL 29 W. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.5520 lalanternaofridgewood.com

PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 paisanos.com

LATOUR 6 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5056 latourridgewood.com

THE PLANK PIZZA PARLOR 383 Market St. 201.843.2426 ppcbp.com

PARDIS 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.652.8000 pardipersiangrill.com PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125

KIMCHI SMOKE 301 Center Ave. 201.497.6333 kimchismoke.com OSTERIA CRESCENDO 36 Jefferson Ave. 201.722.1900 osteriacrescendo.com

RUTHERFORD

WOOD-RIDGE MARTINI GRILL 187 Hackensack St. 201.728.4800 martininj.com

WYCKOFF BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ 327 Franklin Ave. 201.891.1331 bluemoonmexicancafe.com CIRCOLO 53 Franklin Tpke.

201.882.1818 circolo.info *Editor’s note—On June 15, New Jersey restaurants were permitted to reopen for outdoor dining only.

The establishments listed here offer patio service; however, patrons are encouraged to confirm individual restaurant policies regarding seating capacity and social distancing.

SADDLE BROOK

TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com SAYOLA RESTAURANT 50 Prospect Ter. 201.871.2182 sayolarestaurantnj.com Café Matisse in Rutherford

WESTWOOD BIBI’Z 284 Center Ave. 201.722.8600 bibizlounge.com

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BERGEN magazine Editor in Chief, Rita Guarna, speaks with attorney Silvana D. Raso of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. in Englewood Cliffs to find out how to navigate the process.

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When a pandemic hits, Bergenites always set up to support their friends and neighbors in need.

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Ridgewood-based Family Promise of Bergen County has teamed up with World Central Kitchen to feed members of the local community who are in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Meals were recently distributed at St. Cecilia’s Church in Englewood.

1 Kate Duggan (far left) and Paul Shackford (center) of Family Promise help volunteers prepare meals for distribution.

IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY The all-girls Catholic high school in Washington Township recently presented its end-of-year awards and honored its students through a virtual ceremony and parade.

Collectively, the Immaculate Heart students completed nearly 30,000 hours of service over the past year.

5 IHA Director of Formation Sarah Shutrop presents Emerson’s Elizabeth Croci with the IHA Servant Leadership Award.

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NATIONAL NURSES DAY To commemorate National Nurses Day on May 6, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar of Hackensack donated more than two dozen meals to Hackensack University Medical Center as a thank you to the healthcare workers during the coronavirus 4 pandemic.

6 Nurses Maureen Crimmins and Stephanie O’Hare received “thank you” meals from Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

4 THE COMMUNITY CHEST Tenafly Cares received a $1,000 grant from Englewood-based The Community Chest to help its grassroots effort of combating food insecurity throughout the pandemic.

Working with more than 20 area restaurants, the group purchased and delivered more than 3,500 meals to homebound seniors and families with children eligible for their school’s free and reduced lunch program.

4 Shelly Wimpfheimer, executive director of The Community Chest, presents a donation to Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna for7Tenafly Cares.

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The Shannon Rose Irish Pub in Ramsey has teamed up with a local organization, Ramsey Strong, as well as Frontline Foods NJ and the Bergen Irish Association to provide meals to healthcare workers at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus.

The campaign was a “thank you” to medical professionals for their work.

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