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True love is worth traveling anywhere, but one Bergen couple found it right here.

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Features Give It A Shot | 62

She’s A Lady | 74

Discover why it’s important to keep your inoculations up-to-date, and use our quiz to test your flu IQ.

A former church became the spectacular venue for a Sweet 16 party for Mahwah twins.

Tube Talk | 64

The Good Life | 82

The Voice contestant and Cresskill native Josette Diaz answers five burning questions.

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Departments Local Buzz | 15 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends, heroes and things we love in Bergen County.

For Men Only | 24

Plaids, stripes, checks and paisleys work well together when you choose the right scales.

Style Watch | 28

Fend off the chill without sacrificing style with luxe faux fur toppers.

Jewelry Box | 30

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Home Front | 32

Sleek, brassy or rustic, bar carts bring style and convenience to home entertaining.

Talk of the Town | 34

A revitalized downtown leads Hackensack toward a bright future.

Escapes | 88

Pack a bag, hop on a plane and have a good time at the world’s biggest soirees.

Power Food | 90

Don’t fall for their bad reputation—potatoes pack a nutritional punch.

Tastes | 96

Feast-worthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes from local chefs are sure to complement the traditional bird.

Spirits | 100

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Gatherings | 102

Photos from recent events in and around the county.

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A Bergen Moment | 120 Ridgewood photographer Lena Antaramian captures a sweet moment between siblings.

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Be the life of the party There’s a merrymaker inside everyone. What it takes to unleash the spirit is up to the individual.

The idea of letting loose, celebrating in the company of good friends and enjoying good music is all it takes to get me going. What puts you in the mood? Delicious food?

A tasty cocktail? Lively entertainment? All of the above, perhaps?

I was delighted to see (and meet) many of our readers at The Rockleigh during BergenFest 2016.

Whether you went for the food and drink, fashions or to meet all of the Best Rita Guarna in Bergen readers’ poll Editor in chief editor@wainscotmedia.com winners, one thing was certain that night—all of you love a good party! Thank you for attending and supporting this year’s winners. It was our pleasure to throw another big bash for you.

Speaking of big bashes, there are great parties in this issue of BERGEN. We take a peek inside the wedding of a Bergen couple who are near and dear to my heart as they tied the knot and celebrated their love (page 66). Then we head to Mahwah, where parents of twin girls arranged an affair to remember for their daughters’ Sweet 16 (page 74).

And it wouldn’t be a “party issue” without checking in on five of the world’s biggest festivals (page 88).

You’ll also find in this issue our conversation with Cresskill’s Josette Diaz (page 64), who’s making waves on The Voice. And you can take a quiz to test your flu IQ (page 62)—remember to get your flu shots!

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The main course You don’t have to enroll at the Culinary Institute of America to host a successful dinner party, but you should know your way around the kitchen.

Cooking classes in Bergen County will help you brush up on your skills, and they’ll even provide you with tips to prepare a home-cooked meal that would make Mom proud. Check out the sessions at some of these locations: Le Gourmet Factory (176A S. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 855.408.2665; lgfcookingschool.com): Thanksgiving is the theme in November—enroll in classes focusing on Turkey Day side dishes and desserts. You can also opt for instruction in chicken, seafood and Mexican food preparation.

Ridgewood Culinary Studio (223 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201.447.2665; ridgewoodculinarystudio.com): Wow your guests after you learn how to make Thanksgiving appetizers, pumpkin ravioli and apple pie. The studio also offers sessions for children and is perfect for birthdays, corporate events and ladies’ nights.

Chef Central (240 Rt. 17 North, Paramus, 201.576.0100; chefcentral.com): Known for supplying Bergen’s best chefs with the tools of their trade, Chef Central caters to cooks of all levels with open culinary events and private parties for all ages.

Fall classes include hands-on sushi making and pasta making basics.

Did you know? Turkeys weighing less than 28 pounds are typically hens, which have more breast meat than the males, according to the experts at Goffle Road Poultry Farm in Wyckoff. So if you’re a white-meat eater, aim for a bird weighing no more than the 24-to-28-pound range. bergenmag.com

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Bet the farm Hungry patrons visit the Farmhouse Café and Eatery for the plethora of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, but regulars return time and again to the Bergen County favorite for the freshness guarantee. Now, the home-cooked meals served at the Cresskill restaurant are available in downtown Westwood at Farmhouse’s newest location.

The farm décor lends to the restaurant’s name but the menu boasts delicacies from land and sea—order an Angus beef burger and a grilled rib eye, or try the coconut shrimp risotto and seared ahi tuna salad. There is an assortment of plates to share, salads, burgers and even “comfort food”—turkey meatloaf, anyone?

“I’ve never tried duck bacon wontons, but I’m glad I did,” says Westwood resident Keith Wrubel, 40. “They were amazing.”

with cards and flowers; perhaps we’ll treat her to a special late-morning meal. But brunch isn’t just for the May holiday—it’s a year-round activity at many restaurants. Here are some of our favorite spots that serve brunch (complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys!): Biddy O’Malley’s (36 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201.608.5545; biddyomalleys.com): The recently opened Englewood location uses eggs exclusively from Goffle Road Poultry Farm in Wyckoff. For something heartier, the Sunday brunch menu also features burgers, fish and chips, and sandwiches.

Park and Orchard (240 Hackensack St., East Rutherford, 201.939.9292; parkandorchard.com): Each Sunday brunch diner gets a drink of their choice, a first course, brunch entrée and side dish. Soothing jazz music fills the room while you eat, adding to your dining experience.

Hudson Mediterranean Grill (725 River Rd., Edgewater, 201.699.0192; hudsonmediterraneangrill.com): Enjoy a mix of traditional Turkish and American brunch staples on either Saturday or Sunday. Order from a selection of egg bakes, omelets, pancakes and other specialties.

Farmhouse Café and Eatery, 301 Center Ave., Westwood, 201.664.8424; farmhousecafenj.com

Puppy Love Dog: Chipper, 3 years old, Yorkshire terrier Owner: The Woods family of Westwood—John, Jackie, Brandon (right) and Madison (left) Coming from a family that only previously owned pet fish, John needed quite a bit of persuading to allow Chipper into the Woods’ home, reports Jackie. Everyone is grateful that they made the decision. “I had never imagined how much love and happiness a dog can bring,” she says. It didn’t hurt that Chipper has been a total mush since day 1. “No matter where you are or whether Chipper knows you or not, the minute he see you he rolls on his back waiting for a belly rub,” Jackie says. In addition to belly rubs and time spent with his family, Chipper’s other love is food—particularly treats. “He loves his treats so when we go out for our walks, his first stop is next door at his Nan and Poppa’s house,” says Jackie. “He knows he is guaranteed to get an extra belly rub and treat there!”

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

Not just for Mother’s Day It’s a typical Mother’s Day routine: We shower our moms

Fitness for all Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale is taking community health to another level, opening its fitness center to all its neighbors—not just students. Residents of Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River may take advantage of the facility’s amenities, which include a full selection of free weights, strength-training machines and cardiovascular equipment.

The center is open to residents of the four towns free of charge between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students and children are not eligible to use the gym during those hours. All participants will be asked to complete a release form before using the fitness center. Download the form at www.northernhighlands.org. bergenmag.com

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Get in the habit Ordering a delicious bite from The Habit Burger Grill just got easier! The West Coast chain is now open in three locations within Bergen County—its newest restaurant opened late this summer at Teterboro Landing. (They’re already established in Fair Lawn and River Edge.)

So what sets Habit Burger apart from the rest? Their patties are never frozen and are made from fresh ground beef. The kicker— they’re cooked over an open flame, not on a flat-top grill or clamshell cooker.

“You get that true backyard grill taste and flavor,” says Tom Sheehan, 33, of Westwood. And if you’re not a fan of red meat, they have a healthy selection of sandwiches, salads and shakes.

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Community support The thin blue lines painted in the middle of select Bergen County roads don’t indicate new traffic patterns, but they are meant to grab your attention. The lines, most of them appearing between the double-yellow line along main streets, carry a simple message— it’s a community that supports its police department.

“I like the idea a lot,” says Renee Brody, a 45-year-old River Vale resident. She admits that she didn’t know the meaning behind the painted line but was familiar with “the thin blue line,” a term commonly used to describe the camaraderie between police officers. “It’s a nice touch to let our local police department know that we’re behind them.”

River Vale is one of many Bergen towns to paint the blue line on its streets. Towns such as Fair Lawn, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Northvale, Ridgewood and Wyckoff have also joined the movement. Others like Glen Rock, Montvale and Westwood not only have blue lines but also red and white lines in support of their fire departments and ambulance corps.

In case you’re wondering, the blue line isn’t permitted in all parts of the state, but in Bergen, officials have approved it for county roads.

Let us know how you feel about the blue lines on your streets. Email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com.

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Going gaga

Google “Gaga” and you’ll receive hundreds of hits about the popular American singer/songwriter. Modify your search to “gaga game” and you’ll find news related to a children’s camp sport that is almost as popular as the aforementioned musician.

Two Glen Rock moms, Pamela Diamond and Leslie Kossar Schraer, have embraced the sport as well. They opened the Gagasphere in Waldwick this fall so their children (they have five between them), their friends and other youngsters can play the game year-round.

“My kids play it at summer camp,” says Marc Schwartz, 39, of Fair Lawn.

“They’re excited to hear they can play it any time of year.”

So what exactly is gaga? Think of it as a kinder, gentler form of dodgeball but played at the same fast pace. In general, participants eliminate other players by hitting them below the knees using a soft rubber or foam ball. The ball isn’t thrown or tossed—it’s hit with the palm of the hand toward other players. All the action takes place inside an octagonal ring with low walls.

Think you’re ready to play or learn more about the latest craze? Head over to the Gagasphere now and check it out.

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Don’t feel guilty about taking an extra slice of pie on Thanksgiving. Sign up for a Turkey Day 5K walk/run and burn some calories before you eat. Here are some local races to consider: Fort Lee 5K—Fort Lee Community Center, 9 a.m., $30; thefortleethanksgiving dayrun.com Glen Rock 5K and Kids Run— Glen Rock Municipal Pool, 9 a.m., $30; theglenrock thanksgivingdayrun.com Upper Saddle River 5K— Cavallini Middle School, 9 a.m., $35; usr5k.org.

Shopping’s closer in Closter

Shoppers are already buzzing in northeast Bergen County, where grand openings and ribbon-cuttings are occurring frequently at the revamped Closter Plaza.

Massage Envy, Kidville and Rudy’s Ristorante & Pizza have been in place, while Whole Foods Market and Target recently celebrated their openings. Another anchor store, Home Goods, is also on the way!

“It’s exciting and convenient,” Jason Hsu, a 55-year-old Old Tappan resident, says of Whole Foods. “I won’t have to travel to Paramus or Ridgewood for healthier food options.”

What else can you expect? The 40 storefronts will include Cycle Bar, Starbucks and eateries like Bareburger and Chipotle. Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy!

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Chris Frank of Emerson and his family headed across the pond for a weeklong vacation in Ireland. His favorite spots along the trip included Kilmainham Gaol (jail), the Guinness Storehouse and Skerries, which is a 30-minute train ride north of Dublin. In Skerries, they met with a distant relative who shared some family history related to the town. Of course, no trip to Ireland is complete without a visit to County Cork, where they all kissed the Blarney Stone.

The next time you hit the road, take the latest issue of BERGEN Magazine with you.

At your destination, take a photo of yourself and your traveling companions holding the magazine in front of an iconic site. Send it to us and we may publish it! Email editor@wainscotmedia.com.

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For many Bergen County residents, emergency health care is closer to home with the opening of HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley’s new emergency department (ED).

The Westwood hospital began treating emergency room patients in mid-September.

The unveiling of the new ED was years in the making.

Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, the hospital reopened in 2013 with plans to later relocate the then-inoperative department from the rear to the front of the building.

Today, the space has more than 22,000 square feet (double the size of the old ED) and 26 private exam rooms, state-of-the-art X-ray and CAT scan equipment and artwork created by local schoolchildren. Five of the new rooms are “pediatric-friendly”—they’re separated from the main hallways and filled with decor appropriate for younger patients. For older and geriatric patients, there are special rooms equipped with nonslip floors, additional handrails and softer, lower lighting.

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Clockwise from top: Rick Taylor and Terrie O’Connor; (seated) Mary Leahy, Helene Guss, Brittany Rockenfeller and Karen Karsiff; Mark Dowden, Kristina Marchitto and Taylor; Taylor; William C. Laforet and O’Connor; Jim O’Connor, Jeanette O’Connor, Brian Brandle and Mary Brandle.

Restrepo, director of the emergency department.

Patients can also connect with the hospital’s ED using their smartphones. Text ERWAIT to 90822 to find out current wait times or use the iTriage app to let staff know that you’re on your way.

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On the Road

The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its Humanitarian of the Year Award to Rick Taylor, president and CEO of Konica Minolta Business Solutions.

Taylor was honored during the chamber’s annual Golf Outing and Humanitarian Dinner fundraiser at the Ramsey Country Club. Proceeds from the event benefit Tackle Kids Cancer, which works with the New York Giants and HackensackUMC to provide clinical care for pediatric cancer patients and research for a cure.

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Hometown Hero: Nancy Woods

Where the doors are always open

When others get knocked down, this long-time volunteer teaches life skills to help families back to their feet.

shelter. Once you become part of Nancy’s extended family, she never lets you go.”

With 14 children, 38 grandkids and dozens of greatgrandchildren, it’s in Woods’ nature to nurture—that includes individuals she doesn’t know. Years before starting the shelter, Woods was a religion teacher and member of the parish council at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Demarest.

There, she got to know many hard-working families, some of whom turned to the church when faced with problems such as unemployment and homelessness. It was then that she recognized the global homeless epidemic was hitting home.

“In the 1970s and ’80s, I kept seeing photos of people in India sleeping on the streets. People thought that would never happen in this country, but they were wrong,” she recalls. “Bergen County is such an affluent area but because it’s so expensive, it’s hard to afford housing here. That puts people on the streets.”

Woods and a committee of about eight members founded Fellowship House (later called Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless) in the mid-1980s. The family shelter expanded two decades later and became Family Promise, now located in Ridgewood, where Woods serves as president emerita.

Today, Family Promise and its network host up to 14 families at a time on a weekly rotating schedule, providing shelter, meals and support. Staff follows Woods’ lead and teaches the skills needed to progress toward independent living, while case managers help families create goals and plans to return to self-sufficiency.

“Some of us equate being homeless with being helpless, but that’s not true at all,” she says. “Many of the men and women are some of the most resilient people I’ve ever met.

They want to help themselves. We give them direction and support to make sure they don’t wind up here again.”

For more information about Family Promise of Bergen County, visit bergenfamilypromise.org.

She’s a single mother of two living paycheck-to-paycheck.

When her company downsizes and unexpectedly announces layoffs, the household’s only source of income disappears.

Now months behind on her rent and just about out of luck, this proud working mom and her kids are forced from their home with nowhere to go.

This woman, and people like her, are folks whom Nancy Woods, an 88-year-old Demarest resident, has spent more than 30 years helping at Family Promise of Bergen County—a temporary emergency shelter that opens its doors to the men, women and families who are down on their luck, have lost housing for one reason or another and are struggling to get back on their feet.

People are people, she always says. “Everyone deserves a chance at life.”

Woods has always been one of the first to give others that chance. At the shelter, which she co-founded in 1985 as Fellowship House in Englewood, Woods has been more than a supportive hand and shoulder to cry on; she has worked tirelessly with clients like the aforementioned unemployed single mother, offering life lessons and seminars to minimize any future risk of homelessness.

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Of course you’re hungry after expending brainpower on the job, but a new study found that working out after leaving the office can help you eat fewer calories than relaxing.

Exercise releases glucose and lactate into the bloodstream, revitalizing the brain without food.

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People who slept with a chest patch of lavender essential oil for five nights had better sleep quality compared with those wearing blank patches, according to recent research. And benefits were seen within two weeks of sleeping patch-free. The National Sleep Foundation suggests lavender because it lowers heart rate and blood pressure, which may help you fall asleep faster.

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housing costs The median home value is $291,900, according to Zillow—up 3.6 percent from last year.

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“Who needs a house out in Hackensack?” asks Billy Joel in “Movin’ Out.” Nearly 45,000 people, that’s who. Just 12 miles northwest of New York City, Hackensack draws residents thrilled with the city’s proximity to the Big Apple. Thanks to comprehensive highway and transit systems, a New Jersey Transit bus terminal and two train stations, they can get there with relative ease.

But the ethnically diverse city, which serves as the seat of Bergen County, is much more than a transportation hub.

Hackensack’s downtown area is in the middle of a cultural and economic renaissance. In addition to plans for the construction of 1,000 new residential units, the city is transforming the historic Masonic Lodge on State Street into the 224-seat Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Colorful murals dot the cityscape, thanks to a dedicated team of local artists. And unlike the song, they unpaved a parking lot and put up a

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Hackensack’s real estate is as diverse as the rest of the city: High-rises mix with single- and multi-family houses, along with stately older homes and garden apartment complexes.

Not interested in commuting? Hackensack is a great place to work—the highly ranked HackensackUMC boasts 7,600 employees, making it the largest employer in Bergen County.

There’s no dearth of commercial properties, either. Locals love both the city’s variety of stores and ethnic restaurants and The Shops at Riverside’s high-end boutiques, such as Hermès, Coach and Stuart Weitzman.

Residents enjoy outdoor activities too. Children and adults alike head to Foschini Park, with its multiple baseball diamonds, playground and walking paths. And nature lovers flock to Hackensack River County Park, a prime spot for birdwatching, walking and fishing.

White Manna, a Hackensack institution since 1946, is famed for its sliders.

n Hackensack traces its roots to 1665, when Oratam, chief of the Lenni Lenape Indians’ Achkinheshcky tribe, deeded the land that would become Hackensack to a group of Dutch settlers. The city was known as New Barbadoes until 1921, when it was renamed after an Indian term meaning “place of stony ground” or “mouth of a river.” n The city’s been name-checked in a number of popular songs, including Johnny Cash’s “I’ve Been Everywhere,” Jim Croce’s “Roller Derby Queen” and Fountains of Wayne’s “Hackensack.” n Famous natives include Wally Schirra, one of the first U.S. astronauts in space; Philip Carey, an actor best known for his role on the popular soap One Life to Live; and “You Light Up My Life” singer Debby Boone. n Four towns send students to the regional Hackensack High School: Hackensack, South Hackensack, Rochelle Park and Maywood.

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Median Household income Approximately $59,042, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Helping people in need smile proud again AN INTERVIEW WITH

Dayna Cassandra, D.D.S. WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO BE A LEADER IN GIVING BACK? My inspiration has been fueled by my experiences as a dental student at the University of Maryland and as a resident at Beth Israel Medical Center. As a student I joined a mission to the Dominican Republic to provide dental care for those in need, and I also had the opportunity to make dentures for the Navajo on a New Mexico reservation. Now, I have the ability to provide healthcare to those less fortunate right here in my community.

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and I treat them in my office.

In 2009, I was asked to join Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI), a network of volunteer physicians providing medical care for qualified Bergen County residents without health Insurance.

Patients needing dental treatment are referred directly to my office.

WHAT ARE YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? During my residency, I became involved with Dental Lifeline Network which provides free dental treatment to the country’s most vulnerable and medically fragile people who cannot afford treatment. I continue to provide services for those in our community who qualify for the program.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2017?

I was introduced to the Paramus Rotary Club’s “Gift of Life International” program providing life-saving treatment for children with heart diseases in third world countries. Prior to cardiac surgery given in the U.S., many of the children need dental exams

BVMI and I have plans to increase the delivery of dental care. We plan to reach out to the Bergen County Dental Society to inform other practitioners of the need for help. My hope is that we can create a large network of dentists in Bergen County so that we can take care of residents who are truly in need.

DR. DAYNA CASSANDRA DAYNA CASSANDRA COSMETIC DENTISTRY 351 EVELYN ST., PARAMUS, NJ 07652 | 201.261.7645 TO LEARN MORE GO TO COSMETICDENTISTOFPARAMUS.COM

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A community bank with a long history of making a difference in Bergen County AN INTERVIEW WITH

Robert Rey, President and CEO WHAT MAKES NVE SO UNIQUE? NVE is a full service community bank, with a robust suite of products and services. What distinguishes us is our customer-centric focus and our long history and corporate structure. We’ve been serving Bergen County since 1887 and have remained an independent mutual bank, so unlike “big banks”, we aren’t under stockholder pressure to broaden margins or make risky investments to make quarterly returns look good. Instead we answer to our customers and communities. That makes us pretty unique in this day of bank mergers and consolidations – and failures, as we saw a few years ago. Unlike many other financial institutions, I’m proud to note that NVE never had to take government bailout funds during the 2008 financial crisis.

IS THERE ONE PARTICULAR CHARITABLE ENDEAVOR YOUR COMPANY IS MOST PROUD OF?

WHAT CHARITABLE CAUSES DOES YOUR BANK GET BEHIND? WHAT ORGANIZATIONS DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT?

Our Scholarship Program is particularly meaningful to us. We established the program 10 years ago to help deserving students finance their higher education goals. To date, NVE has proudly awarded over $120,000 to students.

Our staff members devote countless hours to community service and NVE contributes a portion of its earnings to local non-profit groups, all in an effort to ensure that our customers and communities remain healthy and strong. Some of the organizations that we support include: Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s annual Breast Cancer “Walk for Awareness,” bergenPac, the Office of Concern Food Pantry at St. Cecilia’s Church, the Annual Bergen Passaic Heart Walk, Flat Rock Brook Nature Association, the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, the Englewood Rotary Club and our NVE Scholarship Program.

ROBERT REY President and CEO, NVE Bank

WHAT PARTICULAR CHARITABLE EFFORTS IS YOUR BANK PLANNING DURING THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON? The Office of Concern Food Pantry in Englewood is special to us. It’s run by volunteers serving over 900 families throughout Bergen County.

During the holidays we coordinate Food Drives and a Gift Card Program to help make the season brighter for our neighbors in need.

It’s a labor of love for all of us at NVE.

TO LEARN MORE GO TO NVEBANK.COM

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ASB donates profits to the community through its strong Tithing Program AN INTERVIEW WITH

Paul Van Ostenbridge, President and CEO WHAT IS ASB’S TITHING PROGRAM? Of great importance in being a leader is our unique Tithing Program, based on a Biblical principle, meaning to devote one-tenth to God. The thought of a bank giving away ten percent of its profits each year is highly unusual, especially in today’s economy. But we are deeply committed to this concept, it defines our mission as a community bank, and it is part of our corporate by-laws.

WHAT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DO YOU SUPPORT? We send checks to Christian missions, schools and healthcare facilities as well as local nonprofit organizations, such as food pantries, libraries, police and fire departments and other deserving recipients local to our 11 convenient branch offices. This year, we hand-delivered 90% of our tithe checks and distributed over $325,000 in charitable contributions to more than 230 recipients. To date, the bank’s total tithe donations exceed $8.8 million. We are privileged to share a portion of our profits with those in need and we remain ever more faithful to our customers.

PAUL VAN OSTENBRIDGE President and CEO, Atlantic Stewardship Bank

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For over 30 years, we have provided our customers with unique banking solutions, plus our Tithing Program helps support the community. We are proud to be the only U.S. bank that tithes, and it remains core to our corporate mission…quite simply, it’s what we do!

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Custom range hoods play an important philanthropic role AN INTERVIEW WITH

Ramona Panus, President WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO GIVE SO FREELY? Cancer runs in my family. Giving is a way to honor the memory of my mother who taught me that it’s important to help in any way. I want to contribute to beat this disease that takes away our loved ones. That’s why I’m committed to supporting The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) and The Leslie Simon Breast Care & Cytodiagnosis Center at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. RangeCraft also supports Eva’s Village (services for the poor in NJ), Officer Phil (Child Safety Programs), Habitat for Humanity, Veterans & Patriots causes, and Second Chance Rescue for abused dogs.

TELL US ABOUT THE HOODS YOU DONATE TO RAISE MONEY? Our custom hood creates an exceptional kitchen focal point and our hood donations help raise money for charities. RangeCraft creates custom hood designs for raffles and fundraisers. This November, we’ll raffle off a $6,000 stainless steel hood for ABTA’s “Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K” walk/run on November 13th at Pier 84 in Hudson River Park, New York City. We’ll announce the winner on stage after the event. For tickets, call us or contact kim@rangecraft.com.

RAMONA PANUS President, RangeCraft

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Opening an account at BSSB becomes a significant act of kindness AN INTERVIEW WITH

Debra Cannariato, First Vice President IS THE BANK’S COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM (CAP) TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Everyone wins when they are involved with our award-winning CAP. The program formed in 2006 to reward non-profit organizations when their members or supporters bank at Boiling Springs. It costs nothing to join and it’s an easy way for a nonprofit to earn extra money. Donations are discreetly calculated based on a percentage of a supporter’s account balances, but not one penny comes out of a supporter’s account. We have nearly 400 non-profits enrolled throughout our 17 branch network with over 5,000 supporters for these organizations.

TELL US ABOUT THE TELLER TRAINING PROGRAM YOU DEVELOPED FOR OASIS A HAVEN FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN? Through our involvement with Oasis, my colleague, Theresa O’Keefe, and I realized that there’s always a need for tellers so why not bring the necessary training to the young women who are in need and who want to find ways to break the cycle of poverty? We wanted to share our path to success with other women. In 2015, we began sponsoring the the American Bankers Association’s certificate program offered to Oasis clients.

DEBRA CANNARIATO First Vice President, Marketing & Sales Manager, Boiling Springs Savings Bank

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“Together, we’re building better communities.”

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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM As a community bank we’re committed to supporting our local communities. Every quarter, we donate money to local nonprofits based on the number of their supporters who bank with us. Local nonprofits get funds for important programs and individuals get to support local organizations.

To learn more, visit our website.

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Bergen’s eye-opening needs guide Visions Federal Credit Union’s philanthropic goals AN INTERVIEW WITH

Timothy R. Strong, Business Development Manager WHICH LOCAL PROGRAMS DO YOU SUPPORT? Visions Federal Credit Union supports a number of meaningful local causes, including Family Promise of Bergen County (providing shelter and support to working families who become homeless), Bergen County Education Association (the state’s largest county education association, representing teachers and educational support professionals who work in Bergen County public schools), March of Dimes (funding lifesaving research for premature babies),Tenafly Education Foundation (funds innovative programming and equipment for Tenafly Public Schools), Kaplen JCC on the Palisades (offering high quality programs to the community), The Community Chest (raises funds for local agencies demonstrating the capacity to provide services to local residents) and the Paramus Fire Department (all volunteers).

WHICH PARTICULAR PROGRAM HAS HAD A HUGE SUCCESS? At Visions Federal Credit Union, our staff has really rallied around the Bergen County March of Dimes March for Babies. We are a corporate sponsor for the event, participate in March of Dimes events leading up to the walk, such as the annual Signature Chefs Auction, and we have a large walk team that all raise funds. It’s great for team building, corporate wellness, and supports a great cause.

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Holy Name Medical Center’s mission of healing and support extends close to home and into Haiti AN INTERVIEW WITH

Michael Maron, President and CEO TELL US ABOUT HOLY NAME’S COLLABORATION WITH SINAI SCHOOLS, YOUR NEIGHBOR IN TEANECK. For more than 15 years, Holy Name has welcomed developmentally disabled high school students of the Jewish faith who attend Sinai Schools to join our staff for vocational skills training and jobs here at the medical center. Our Institute for Simulation Learning is collaborating with Sinai Schools to train physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to care for patients of all ages with special needs. Other mutual initiatives include improving health care access to adult Sinai graduates who live in supportive housing and funding a scholarship program for tuition assistance. I am proud that our efforts have inspired other local businesses to support Sinai Schools.

AFTER THE DEVASTATING LOSS OF LIFE, HOMES, AND LIVELIHOODS IN HAITI CAUSED

BY HURRICANE MATTHEW IN OCTOBER, HOW HAS HOLY NAME RESPONDED? Just as we have for more than two decades as a partner of Haiti’s Hôpital Sacré Coeur, Holy Name physicians, nurses, other staff, and myself have travelled to Haiti to provide medical care,

MICHAEL MARON President and CEO, Holy Name Medical Center

supplies, and administrative guidance to the hospital. Even though Hurricane Matthew spared Hôpital Sacré Coeur, the hospital immediately dispatched ambulances, medical personnel, and supplies to the area that was affected. Thousands of patients have migrated north to Hôpital Sacré Coeur for medical care, and there is a massive outbreak of cholera. We are grateful to all those in NJ who responded to our request for food and non-perishables for Haiti, including Inserra Supermarkets.

WHY HAITI? When people ask me, ‘Why Haiti? What made you choose to support Haiti?’ my response is that we didn’t choose Haiti. Haiti chose us. We just chose to listen. In many ways, it’s the same with Sinai Schools.

718 TEANECK RD., TEANECK, NJ 07666 201.833.3000 TO LEARN MORE GO TO HOLYNAME.ORG

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The Gloria Foundation brings awareness to domestic abuse AN INTERVIEW WITH

Karen Arakelian, Founder WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO FOCUS ON DOMESTIC ABUSE? My late mother, Gloria, was a victim of domestic violence and I understand the embarrassment, shame and the low-self esteem of everyone involved. Every nine seconds a woman is beaten or abused.

It’s hard to fix, but the first step is recognizing that it’s happening which is why I began the foundation in 2013.

HOW DO YOU RAISE MONEY? The foundation receives the profits from Design Consign, our upscale consignment store which is the philanthropic wing of my business.

Our fundraisers include “A Night at the Waterside” at the Waterside restaurant in North Bergen raising $25,000 this past May to support the Jersey Battered Women’s Service, Morris Family Justice Center.

Our “Taste of Italy” event in September at Design Consign featured live music under the stars with local Italian restaurants and vendors donating food, wine, vodka , caviar and cigars! We raised $15,000 for Partners for Women and Justice for their pro-bono legal work.

We’ll add frequent smaller fundraisers and all proceeds go to local domestic violence organizations.

KAREN ARAKELIAN Founder, The Gloria Foundation and Owner, White House Designs for Life

WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THE GLORIA FOUNDATION? Our mission is to bring awareness to domestic violence and help give women the tools they need to exit an abusive relationship.

Our commitment includes our $100,000 pledge over five years to support The Morris Family Justice Center which offers victims protection and services to move forward. Our dream is to have a Family Justice Center in every county.

HOW CAN READERS HELP? Attend our fun events, become involved with our shop, or donate through our website on Giving Tuesday, November 29. Our board of directors is also seeking members. We put every dollar raised into supporting domestic violence victims and their families. If you have a heart for this very important cause please contact us.

1221 BLOOMFIELD AVE., FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 | 973.287.6246 TO LEARN MORE GO TO THEGLORIAFOUNDATION.ORG

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Donating to St. Joseph’s helps bring exceptional healthcare to Bergen’s underserved community AN INTERVIEW WITH

Terry Pearl, Vice President/Chief Development Officer HOW DOES ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HELP BERGEN RESIDENTS? St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, a faith-based organization, is the largest provider of charity care to the poor and underserved population in New Jersey. All revenue from our two Foundations goes back into the organization to help serve the community.

The St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Foundation aids St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, and St. Vincent’s Nursing Home. The St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Foundation raises funds for St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital.

WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO FOR 2017?

Next year we will celebrate our 150th year of compassionate commitment to healing all, with a special concern for the poor and underserved. We’ll celebrate throughout the year. This includes our “Fashion With Compassion” fundraiser, Thursday, March 2nd at the Rockleigh Country Club and “Cooking for Kids,” a food and wine tasting event on Tuesday, May 2nd at the Westmount

TERRY PEARL Vice President/Chief Development Officer, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System

Country Club—both events benefit the Children’s Hospital. We’re also planning two golf outings, dates to be determined, a “5K Walk/Run for Wellness” in May and our 150th Anniversary Charity Ball will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017.

WHERE’S YOUR GREATEST NEED? St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital will be going through renovations, including expansion of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the expansion of surgical robotics in the operating rooms, construction of a new mother-baby unit, and new outpatient offices in Wayne, all requiring significant resources. We are excited to engage and partner with the community and there are many ways to donate, including affordably priced tickets of $75 to fun events in 2017, such as “Fashion With Compassion” and “Cooking for Kids.”

ST. JOSEPH’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION: 973.754.GIVE(4483) ST. JOSEPH’S WAYNE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION: 973.956.3304 TO LEARN MORE GO TO STJOSEPHSHEALTH.ORG

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At St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, we specialize in every area of a child’s health — from simple to serious, routine to complex. And we mend everything from broken arms to broken spirits. We want to be your family’s health partner for every diagnosis, every procedure, and every recovery.

Visit StJosephsHealth.org to learn more, or call 973.754.2500 to schedule an appointment.

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BVMI’s medical care impacts thousands of uninsured area patients AN INTERVIEW WITH

Amanda Missey, President and CEO

TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEEDS. There are as many 50,000 residents without health insurance right here in Bergen County. We can help them at BVMI, where volunteer doctors provide free primary care to the working poor. We’re moving later this year--in our new home, we’ll be able to serve more patients, and we’ll also need more volunteers and the continuing support of the community. With your help, we can continue the Culture of Caring that infuses everything we do.

AMANDA MISSEY

President and CEO, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative

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Do you know someone who needs healthcare?

BVMI may be able to help them if they: Reside in Bergen County • Work, earning up to $695/week Don’t have health insurance BVMI is supported entirely by generous donors and does not receive payment from patients, insurance reimbursement or government funding.

Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Healthcare for the Uninsured 201.342.2478

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Fundraising aids families gripped by pediatric cancer

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Join Hands 5K and Family Mile held this past June

Lynn Hoffman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tomorrows Children’s Fund AN INTERVIEW WITH

HOW DOES TOMORROWS CHILDREN’S FUND WORK WITH FAMILIES? In 1982, sixteen parents who met at a support group while their children experienced life-threatening illnesses, established the Tomorrows Children’s Fund to support families with children suffering from cancer or serious blood disorders. We work with social workers to provide families with emotional and financial relief through services including groceries, healthy meals, assistance with mortgage, utility bills, car payments and insurance. Donation are needed to provide the necessary financial assistance.

TOMORROWS CHILDREN’S FUND AT HACKENSACK UMC 30 PROSPECT AVE., HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 551.996.5500 | TCFKID.ORG

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YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism and empower women of all ages in Bergen County AN INTERVIEW WITH

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Helen Archontou, CEO HOW DOES YWCA SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY HELEN ARCHONTOU CEO, YWCA of Bergen County HELP YWCA? We work to to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. Our programs strengthen families and communities and offer incredibly rewarding volunteer experiences.

HealingSPACE, our sexual violence resource center, trains volunteers to staff our 24/7 hotline. They are true heroes. We need volunteers for Special Swim—our aquatics program for special needs children and adults.

In 2017, we’ll add initiatives for older adults, like “Fitness and Friendship Fridays,” and introduce new opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.

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Support through: 1) Ambassador Program: Ride for Rescue Movement; 2) Sponsor Program: Run on November 6, NYC Marathon, Ivona Butcher on CROWDRISE; 3) Action: Rescued horse while with foal, saved two lives; 4) Video Awareness: Made possible with Adam Holz, Beterrific.com.

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IT’S A COMMON MISCONCEPTION that vaccinations are only for the young. That’s unfortunate, because there are a number of vaccines that help keep you healthy long after childhood. Discover the four vaccines adults shouldn’t miss.

Influenza You might not think the flu is a big deal, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the disease sends upwards of 100,000 people to the hospital each year. While the CDC recommends an annual flu shot for all adults, it’s strongly advocated for adults over 65.

Pneumonia The CDC also reports pneumonia is taking a heavy toll, resulting in about 18,000 deaths of older adults annually. Vaccination is recommended for all adults over 65 and also for younger adults who smoke, have asthma or a weakened immune system, or suffer from certain long-term health conditions.

Did you know?

Shingles Shingles is caused by varicella zoster, the same virus that gives you chicken pox, and it can lead to a painful, blistering rash. Anyone who’s had chicken pox can develop shingles, but it’s more likely as we age. That’s why the shingles vaccine is advised for adults 60 and older with a history of chicken pox.

TetanusDiphtheriaPertussis Pertussis, or whooping cough, was nearly eradicated in the U.S. thanks to vaccines, but it has returned in recent years, resulting in 48,000 adult cases in 2012. Adults should get the booster (Tdap) every 10 years.

Visit cdc.gov/vaccines/adults to find an Adult Immunization Schedule and make sure you’re on track.

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Fall is a wonderful time of the year, full of leaf-peeping drives, tailgate parties and holiday feasts.

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PROTECT your child Talk to your physician about your child’s vaccination schedule. Children need these regular vaccines:

You should get your flu shot at the beginning of the traditional flu season, which runs from Columbus Day to Memorial Day. The vaccinations last for the duration but take about two weeks after the injection to begin protecting you—so the sooner, the better. Once the weather gets colder and we start spending time indoors, the flu virus will spread more quickly.”

• Chicken pox (varicella) • Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) • Hepatitis A (HepA) • Hepatitis B (HepB) • Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) • Human papillomavirus (HPV) • Influenza (flu) • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

—Gary Munk, Ph.D., director of Clinical Virology at HackensackUMC

adults from 14 deadly diseases. | 1 child dies every 20 seconds from vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide.

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Tube Talk with The Voice contestant Josette Diaz Her family always knew she had talent. But faith, friends and YouTube have catapulted this 17-year-old Cresskill musician to the verge of stardom—just ask Voice coach Miley Cyrus! By Danielle Gallo Win or lose—how do you feel The Voice has changed you?

It’s definitely instilled more confidence in me. I’ve also discovered so many things about myself that I never knew.

When you’re in an environment with hundreds of experienced people who talk, breathe, eat and listen to music all day, you start to question yourself and your craft in good ways. It helps you evolve as an artist.

I learned more about myself these past few months than I thought I would.

How does it feel to have Miley Cyrus choose you for her team on The Voice , and what is it like to work with her?

I was in tears when she chose me. There was an immense amount of talent auditioning in Los Angeles. To be among four incredible artists [Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton] and then to be chosen by one of them is the most rewarding and validating experience.

Working with Miley is like working with your best friend.

I was terrified at first: I walked into the rehearsal room thinking I was going to get sick all over the piano because I was about to sing in front of Miley. But the minute after she said hello, I was as cool as a cucumber.

Your spirituality is important to you.

How has it affected your music style?

There are times when I doubt myself, but God puts me on the right path. It’s the reason I’ve achieved all of the things I have. Music is a beautiful language, but sometimes I avoid turning on the radio because it can be obscene nowadays.

It’s very fulfilling to see people enjoy my music without all of the profanity and disturbing messages.

That’s because my faith has guided me in the right direction.

I encourage people to find their guide in life, whether it’s faith, nature or family.

Whatever it is, find it and hold on to it.

Don’t let anyone tell you it’s silly.

When did you realize that you had talent and that you could make a career out of music?

When I started posting videos on YouTube and showing the world my original music, the response I got really opened up my eyes. It was nice to hear people—other than my parents—tell me that I had talent.

My followers are like my Internet family, and I trust them.

If I need an opinion on a new song I’m working on, I’ll post a short clip and ask for their thoughts.

Because of the response, I started performing more and taking it seriously.

Music became so much more than just a hobby for me.

Now it’s my life!

Who are your biggest fans?

Thankfully, everyone in my life! I’ve always stressed the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people.

I’m extremely blessed to have been born into such a loving family.

My dad is with me wherever I go, my sister always sits front-row and my mother’s words of wisdom are what I feed off of before going onstage. And my friends attend all my shows and listen to my new music.

I’m grateful to have such amazing music teachers.

My choir teacher, Mr. Von Glahn, has helped me evolve as a singer.

My band teacher, Mr. Verderese, is always willing to help out.

And Mrs. Ofshinsky is also amazing! I was bombarded with messages when my face showed up for a preview of The Voice. The support from Cresskill has been incredible.

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girl next door

True love is worth traveling anywhere, but this Bergen couple found it right here.

Photography by Stilwell Photography & Films

“I’ll never date a townie.”

Both Jaclyn Offitto and Paul Rance made that vow during their youth in Wood-Ridge. Each had dreams that went way beyond the one-squaremile borough. And while they didn’t know each other growing up (she was one grade ahead of him), they couldn’t help but know of each other.

After all, both attended the local elementary and middle schools, and

Bridesmaids, in bordeaux gowns and carrying bouquets of white hydrangeas and red roses, and groomsmen look on as the couple share their first dance and a kiss.

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“We’re married!” the bride exclaimed after the couple exchanged vows.

Groomsmen hamming it up for the camera; flipflops for the ladies ensured all would dance the night away; the bride’s niece took her flowergirl duties seriously as she tossed rose petals.

they had mutual friends.

Oddly their paths never crossed. She went to Paramus Catholic High School; he attended Don Bosco Prep. They chose colleges in different states, then he moved to New York City, she to Jersey City. They finally “met” at a friend’s “ugly sweater” party.

Paul, a marketing executive at a New York City agency, did an imitation of the main character in the 2006 comedy Borat. “I love that character, and Paul had me in stitches,” recalls Jaclyn.

A few parties later, Paul invited Jaclyn, a speech pathologist working in a New York City hospital, to join him for a concert in the city.

When it was canceled because of a blizzard, they visited a mutual friend and ended up talking into the wee hours of the night. Jaclyn not only tagged along when Paul trudged home to dig out the family’s driveway, she grabbed a shovel to help. His mom, BERGEN editor in chief Rita Guarna, thanked her but protested, saying she should be helping her family.

“Jaclyn looked at me, smiled and said, ‘My brother can help my dad; I’ll just stay and help Paul.’” Guarna recalls. “There was something about how she said it and the way he looked at her; I just knew they’d end up together.”

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{ a wedding } Post-ceremony, the couple shared a quiet moment on the grounds of the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. The bride wore an Allure gown and carried a bouquet of burgundy dahlias and calla lilies, green fashion roses and peach garden roses. The groom, in Armani Collezioni, helped with her train.

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Vines encircle the four-tiered confection with yellow cake, Bavarian cream and whipped cream; the couple share a kiss; menus spell out the courses but keep the departure station of take-away munchies— popcorn, warm soft pretzels and honey-roasted warm walnuts— a surprise; a saxophonist was one of eight musicians who played throughout the event; guests enjoyed gathering at the bar, in the ballroom and on the bluestone terraces.

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Gold-footed containers held arrangements of roses, hydrangeas, eucalyptus, stocks, lemon leaves and Queen Anne’s lace. Votives with gold accents added to the ambience and echoed the tablescape while personalized, single-serve bottles of Korbel were parting gifts.

Guests left fingerprints and personal messages for the couple, while the band’s tunes kept revelers partying.

created the tradition of an elaborate picnic on the day of the summer solstice, Paul chose that day—June 21, 2015—to lay out a blanket and his hopes for their life together. He proposed.

Then on September 16, 2016, Jaclyn and Paul exchanged vows before 225 of their nearest and dearest at the Church of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady in WoodRidge. After the ceremony, everyone headed to the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes to watch the sun set on the lake while they feasted on prosecco, Italian cheeses and charcuterie, and passed hors d’ouevres such as mini crab cakes with basil beurre blanc, tacos and lobster risotto cakes. Guests then moved indoors for a three-course meal featuring Chilean sea bass and filet mignon, favorites of the couple. “We didn’t want to feel rushed,” says Jaclyn.

“We wanted a night filled with great food, great company, great music and, of course, great drinks,” Paul adds.

Later, with the glow of the outdoor stone fireplaces adding to the light of the harvest moon, the couple danced and laughed, sipped from Paul’s single-malt Scotch collection and promised never again to say “never.” bergenmag.com

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Mother and son danced to their favorite song as the band played.

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The groom and his mom embrace after their song. Dancers spilled out onto the terraces to enjoy the fireplaces, fire pits and the harvest moon.

Sources Location Ceremony: Church of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady, Wood-Ridge; assumptionparishwr.org Reception and catering: Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes; indiantrailclub.com Flowers Dahlia Floral & Event Design, Garfield; dahliaflorals.com Photography Stilwell Photography & Films, Montgomery, N.Y.; alisastilwell.com Cake A Little Cake, Park Ridge; alittlecake.com Music AffinitiNYC, New York City; affinitinyc.com champagne favors Heights Beer & Wine Emporium, Hasbrouck Heights; heightsbeerandwine.com

Hair and makeup Jovi O, Brooklyn, N.Y.; jbrooklynsocial.com Bride’s gown Allure, Park Avenue Bridals, Cedar Grove; parkavenuebridals.com Groom’s tux Armani Collezioni, Garmany, Red Bank; garmany.com Bridesmaids’ dresses Impression Bridal, Aleana’s Bridal Shop, Paramus; aleanasbridal.com Groomsmen’s tuxes Men’s Wearhouse, multiple locations; menswearhouse.com Mother-ofthe-bride dress That Look, Woodcliff Lake; thatlookonline.com Mother-ofthe-groom dress Bijou, Paramus; bijoubridal.com

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She’s a lady

Actually, there are two ladies—twins, in fact.

And a former church became the spectacular venue for a Sweet 16 party for the Mahwah duo.

Their parents put their faith in a local event planner to create an affair to remember. By Darius Amos

Every young girl dreams about her Sweet 16, a coming-of-age milestone long heralded in song and film. But for Mahwah twins Therese and Jane, turning 16 was sweeter than they could have ever imagined—their parents spared no expense throwing them a party they’d forever remember.

Nearly 150 family and friends came together

The limestone columns, stained glass and other features of a former Gothic church in Mahwah were highlighted to add to the ambiance of Therese and Jane’s Sweet 16 party.

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Bright floral arrangements, Tolomeo says, provide an elegant touch to the decor of any party.

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Above: The pink and purple decor, from the table centerpieces to the lighting, lend to the festive mood of the party. Right: Some of Therese and Jane’s well-dressed guests arrive for the celebration.

to celebrate the girls at the Rio Vista Clubhouse in Mahwah. The unforgettable evening was orchestrated by interior designer and party planner Gerald Charles Tolomeo. The Clifton and New York Citybased “producer,” head of his eponymous company, conceptualized—and brought to fruition—everything from decor to the dresses worn by the guests of honor.

Tolomeo admits he’s very picky when selecting new clients. “I don’t do anything glitzy. What you see on TV, shows with the Kardashians and other reality stars, that’s not what I do,” he says. “I want parties that are simple and understated, elegant and tasteful.”

That’s why Tolomeo jumped into action when given the opportunity to plan the Sweet 16 celebration for the twins.

The girls’ parents gave Tolomeo complete control of the arrangements (he even designed the dresses for Therese and Jane as well as the one worn by the twins’ mother, Liz), but one of their few requests was the party’s location.

“The Rio Vista Clubhouse is a vacated Gothic church that sits on top of a hill above the homes in the neighborhood,” he recalls. “It has magnificent land, with gardens and fountains. It’s such a beautiful place to have a party, and it’s perfect when

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Left: More than 150 guests were treated to dinner and dancing. Above: Therese models one of the dresses she wore to the party.

you make it look and feel comfortable.”

Though the property and building lent the perfect backdrop for the event, Tolomeo and his team faced several design challenges. A church, after all, isn’t intended or designed as a venue for teenagers’ parties. “You do have to get over the fact that you have all these religious figures looking down at you,” he says.

Most catering halls and other popular event locations can’t compete aesthetically with the architecture of the old church and its high ceilings, but decorating presented the biggest obstacle. Tolomeo’s solution? Fill the cavernous spaces with sofas and 500 Japanese paper lanterns underlit with pink lighting. The effect, he says, was “incredible and economical.” The limestone columns were also treated with lighting, as were the church’s original stained-glass windows. They also wheeled in four 25-foot-tall birch trees to add height to the overall design.

Tolomeo employed La Promenade in Tenafly to cater the celebration, which designed and made the birthday cake and also handled the cocktail hour (nonalcoholic drinks for the kids, of course!) and buffet dinner. He also hired a DJ and emcee from Manalapan to keep bergenmag.com

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Therese arrives in a dress designed

by Tolomeo. He notes that the Rio Vista Clubhouse property, which includes gardens and fountains, was the perfect backdrop for the twins’ grand entrance.

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Tolomeo and his team handled all of the party essentials “from soup to nuts,” including tables, tablecloths, silverware and decorations. He believes clients should “never lift a finger.”

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Clockwise from top: passed hors d’oeuvres were a hit during the alcohol-free cocktail hour; a cake specially designed by La Promenade; a DJ kept the dance floor busy; 500 Japanese paper lanterns filled the church’s architectural spaces.

the action going on the dance floor.

“This party was off the charts—no one sat still,” Tolomeo says. “When I caught up with the girls’ father, Nestor, at the party, he couldn’t believe how great it was. He was just so happy that his girls had a magical time that they’ll always remember. As a planner, that’s the best thing you can hear from a client.”

sources LOCATION Rio Vista Clubhouse, Mahwah PLANNER/DECORATIONS Gerald Charles Tolomeo Ltd., Clifton/New York City CATERER La Promenade, Tenafly CAKE La Promenade, Tenafly MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT Extravagant Entertainment, Manalapan FLOWERS Joe Richinelli, West Nyack, N.Y. bergenmag.com

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the good life Smart sartorial choices will make you look and feel your best this season—no matter what you’re doing.

Photography by Daniel Springston

On her: Magaschoni burgundy fox and cashmere shrug: Giovanna, Englewood Maliparmi printed jumpsuit: Anthropologie, Woodcliff Lake On him: Samuelsohn navy windowpane suit: Nordstrom, Paramus Eton white shirt: Sal Lauretta, Midland Park Altea blue tie: Bloomingdale’s, Paramus Edward Armah pocket square: Sal Lauretta, Midland Park

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On him: Maurizio Baldassari plaid sportcoat: mauriziobaldassari.com Eton white check shirt: Sal Lauretta, Midland Park Stenstrรถms blue striped tie: Vero Uomo, Englewood Gitman Bros. pocket square: gitman.com Maurizio Baldassari light brown pants: mauriziobaldassari.com On her: D. Exterior navy turtleneck top: d-exterior.com Peserico grey and blue printed pants: Saks Off 5th, Paramus

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Elliott Lauren black quarter-sleeve top: Hartly, Westwood Coleson Collection gold pleated skirt: colesonclothiers.com

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On him: Maurizio Baldassari navy button-up sweater: mauriziobaldassari.com Peter Millar blue shirt and burgundy striped tie: Neiman Marcus, Paramus Meyer burgundy pants: meyer-hosen.com On her: Peserico grey, green and cream wrap: Saks Off 5th, Paramus Elliott Lauren striped shirt: Hartly, Westwood AG jeans: Anthropologie, Woodcliff Lake

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On her: Eileen Fisher beige sweater: Neiman Marcus, Paramus Yoga Jeans brown jeans: Nordstrom, Paramus MĂŠmoire ImprimĂŠe beige plaid scarf: memoireimprimee.com On him: Peter Millar denim shirt: Neiman Marcus, Paramus Meyer brown corduroy pant: meyer-hosen.com bergenmag.com

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let’s

party!

This is your chance to go global and use your open invitation to the world’s biggest soirees.

Pack a bag, hop on a plane and have a good time!

There are sightseeing vacations and spa vacations and family vacations. But did you ever take a vacation just to focus on a party? Read on to learn about the world’s greatest celebrations.

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venice, italy: carnival A masquerade ball is nothing without masks to obscure the identity of the wearer. And we have the Venetians to thank for this delightful subterfuge. This pre-Lenten festival of Carnival in Venice dates back to the late 1000s, with the practice of donning a mask making its mark centuries later. Elaborate costumes quickly became part of the tradition, as one could hide social standing, gender and religion behind the distinctive masks—themselves works of art and perhaps the most recognizable images from the celebrations. Today, the festival kicks off about two weeks before Ash Wednesday and comes to a close on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday). Revelers can don their masks at the elite Grand Masquerade Ball or watch the Flight of the Angel event, both of which are central to St. Mark’s Square. But you’ll find many other festivals—large and small— throughout the historic city, with enough daily parades, parties and food to keep you costumed and sated.

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rio de janeiro, brazil: carnival

oaxaca, mexico: day of the dead

new orleans, louisiana, usa: mardi gras

taipei, china: chinese new year

Widely considered the world’s biggest party, Rio’s Carnival boasts more than 2 million people on the streets during each day of the pre-Lenten festival—think of it as five straight days with a celebration twice the size of that in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Now these are some party animals!

Younger than the Venetian holiday, the Brazilian version of Carnival began in 1723 and was essentially a combination of the European event with African dancing and music.

That shaped the samba, which is now as much an integral part of Carnival events as are the myriad costume parties and balls. As in Venice, the wearing of masks is common during celebrations, particularly at upscale masquerade balls like the Magic Ball at the famed Copacabana Palace.

Death and taxes are life’s only certainties, but Mexicans know how to make a party out of the former. Día de los Muertos (joyously observed Oct. 31– Nov. 2), a celebration of earthly delights that your ancestors can no longer partake of, is celebrated nationally. The folks in Oaxaca take the festivities to another level. You saw it in the opening sequence of the latest James Bond flick, Spectre—there are parades and parties full of zombie-costumed dancers, and people of all ages wearing skull-painted faces. Plenty of food and drink (a margarita or Oaxaca’s famous Mezcal, perhaps!) are involved too.

But there’s an abundance of mystery, intrigue and spirituality behind the holiday: Families trek to cemeteries during the beginning of the three-day event with candles and marigolds (the flower of the dead); it’s a sight unto itself.

At some point in your life, you’ve probably ventured into a bar dubbed Bourbon Street. But there’s only one true Bourbon Street—and it’s the center of attention during Mardi Gras, America’s observation of the Carnival season. This New Orleans thoroughfare (as well as Canal Street, St. Charles Avenue and much of the French Quarter) is lined with pubs, clubs and restaurants, while parties, daily parades and masquerade balls take place in the area leading up to the day before Ash Wednesday.

A week of celebrations culminates on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday), when parades make their way through the city both day and night. Costumes and masks are commonly seen, but strings of beads have become the event’s unofficial accessory. Traditional N’awlins cooking—Cajun and Creole styles—are usually associated with Mardi Gras, as are desserts like King Cake and drinks such as the Hurricane and Vieux Carré.

Beijing? Hong Kong? Sure, China’s mainland cities might spare no expense for the holiday, but Chinese New Year in Taipei (located on the island of Taiwan) is an experience unlike any other.

Symbolizing prosperity and good luck, the color red appears everywhere during this time, from clothing to the traditional money envelopes given to children. The spirit of generosity leading up to the marking of the lunar new year is also evident on Ti Hua Street, where you can stuff yourself with samples of familiar and not-sofamiliar foods—green tea, dried fish, octopus balls, seaweed and cheesecake. If street food isn’t your thing, gorge yourself on local cuisine at one of Taipei’s all-youcan-eat restaurants. Want more?

Taipei opts for elegance during the celebrations—flowers and Chinese lanterns adorn the city— while concerts and parades allow revelers to celebrate their culture throughout the streets. Fireworks, a staple of any Chinese celebration, are especially plentiful.

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The amazing thing about this celebration is the indulgent way spirituality fuels all of the festivities.”

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The streets in Taipei fill with partygoers, but this is more a celebration of culture. The focus is on the dancing, costumes and tradition.”

­—Steve Vitarbo, Montvale

­—Chu-Hay “Eric” Chang, Mahwah

Did you know? Bergen County has the state’s second-largest Chinese population (17,236 residents), according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making the county a great place to find a local Chinese New Year celebration. bergenmag.com

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This Spud’s For You

Pick any of these potatoes to pack a nutritional punch.

And, no, they don’t make you fat!

Save your pity for the simple spud. Often shunned because it’s thought to be the surest way to blow your waistline, this root veggie is better for you than more traditional superfoods such as bananas, broccoli, nuts and avocados.

Packed with five and half times more fiber than the average banana, a potato is also loaded with more vitamin C than three avocados. Plus it’s rich in vitamin B6, disease-fighting phytochemicals and potassium. While a potato is indeed a carb, it’s also a complete protein, with not only 4 grams of protein but all nine essential amino acids. And unlike their fancier superfood cousins, potatoes are cheap.

SHOP, STORE, COOK There are varieties aplenty to choose from including the russet (aka Idaho) potato, yellow, purple, white, red, fingerling and petite. Don’t worry about a little dirt because you’ll be scrubbing your potatoes before cooking them. But avoid those with soft brown or green spots or cuts. And if you spy any sprouts coming from the spuds, skip them.

Store the taters in a cool, dark place. Some folks use a brown bag. Avoid any place that’s damp.

There are literally hundreds of recipes for potatoes.

They work in soups, stews and salads, and are great baked, riced, mashed and sautéed.

Just keep the butter and sour cream to a minimum for maximum health benefits.

—Rita Guarna

It’s important to wash your potatoes well and eat the whole potato. The skin contains just as much protein as the meat of the potato does and holds extra vitamins and minerals.”

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—Angela Langner, RDN, owner, Nutrition Center of Bergen County, Ridgewood

did you know?

Americans eat about 110 pounds of potatoes per person each year!

fun fact Potatoes were the first veggie grown in space. Thus in the movie The Martian, Matt Damon’s character growing potatoes to survive is more fact than fiction. Damon won a Golden Globe for his performance and was nominated for an Oscar. bergenmag.com

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What kind of impact do minimally invasive surgeries have on sports injuries?

[A] First and foremost, I take the conservative approach that many sports injuries can be treated without surgery. But, of course, there are those cases where surgery is necessary. The good news is that a number of sports injuries can be corrected with minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures that cause less pain, less trauma to the tissue, quicker recuperation times with corrections that are more anatomically precise. This allows patients to get back to work, take care of their families and enjoy life to the fullest again. What’s more, we can apply the same minimally invasive procedures on NFL superstars as we do on Moms and Dads who participate in recreational weekend sports.

We know the internet provides a wealth of information, but must be careful when applying it to the treatment of medicine.

There is a lot of hype about cell and biological based therapies in sports medicine. As a strong advocate of science and technology, I fully support these types of advancements and remain encouraged about their future uses in medicine. But we need to draw the line when the treatments are not in accordance with medical guidelines resulting in expectations that don’t always live up to results. Cell based therapies have proven effective in the treatment of damage and injuries to the articular cartilage. We have seen proven results over the past 20 to 30 years resulting in regrowth and regeneration. These types of procedures must be performed by the right physicians and tailored to each individual.

When degeneration and damage are too severe, joint replacement surgery is often necessary. More people today require joint replacement surgery at an earlier age. Modern minimally invasive surgical techniques, combined with enhanced pain and rehabilitation protocols produce quicker recovery and improved patient satisfaction. Current advancements have resulted in significant increases in implant longevity for hips and knees. In addition, we are beginning to incorporate robotic-assisted surgery for our joint replacement patients. So we look to the future for new cutting edge advancements, but remain vigilant to proven techniques for the best medical treatments available.

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James W. Cahill, M.D. EDUCATION & TRAINING: • Undergraduate: The Johns Hopkins University • Medical: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons • Internship: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center • Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center • Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute • Pediatric Orthopedics Fellowship: The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute CERTIFICATIONS: • Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons • Certified in Robotic Surgery for Joint Replacements (MAKO) •C ertified in Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Cartilage Repair PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons • Arthroscopy Association of North America American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons • New Jersey Orthopedic Association Bergen County Medical Society • American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: • Hackensack University Medical Center (Senior Attending Department of Orthopedic Surgery) • Holy Name Hospital

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How can a woman portray a position of empowerment when using her voice, demonstrating leadership and taking a stand?

Kimberly Agresta, LCSW Nancé Agresta, LCSW

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[A] Because women are innately nurturing, put other’s needs first, even conceal opinions to keep peace, they can be seen as weak or too emotional. Young girls are taught to foster relationships and hear the term “maternal instinct” attached to their mothers and grandmothers.

These labels can translate to feelings of frustration in personal relationships and in the workplace and can sometimes lead to feelings of depression and low self-esteem.

We consistently hear women say they feel less empowered than their male counterparts in many, if not all aspects of their lives. Their voices may be ignored or drowned out in business meetings or they can’t find a way into a social conversation. By speaking up or sharing an opinion, women come across as too assertive, but taking the opposite approach makes them seem weak.

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How is the decision made whether to use implants in lifting and what implant options are there these days?

[A] Breast implant options have evolved over the past decade since the re-approval of the use of silicone gel filled implants in the U.S. Silicone gel filled implants now come in numerous projections , shapes, and sizes.

These options are crucial for the discerning experienced surgeon to maximize the long term aesthetic outcome since no two women present exactly alike given the variety of torso curvature, breast shapes and sizes, tissue characteristics, anomalies, and asymmetries, and lastly, patient objectives. I use an extensive detailed exam to devise a comprehensive plan, combined with thousands of case experience to navigate the patient to a quality outcome.

The decision of smooth round implants vs shaped texture implants is a far more complex than just the oversimplification of wanting a natural shaped breast. There are numerous subtleties which navigate these decisions.

Not the least of which include preop nipple to breast fold distance, tissue elasticity, and torso shape. I favor the best outcome; I am impartial to the type of implant as long as it most easily helps to achieve the best outcomes.

Finally, with regard to breast lifting, I use implants if the anticipated resulting breast volume after lifting is less than the patient desires. I have a process of Auto-augmentation whereby I creatively reposition breast tissue using internal local flaps to simulate a breast implant. I recently spoke on these very topics at our 2016 National meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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{ TASTES }

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Herb-Roasted Potatoes and Onions

Yield: 4 servings

17 Summer Restaurant, Lodi, Chef Joseph Cuccia

Ingredients

n 2 lbs. Dutch yellow potatoes n 4 large sweet yellow onions n 1 bunch fresh thyme n 1 bunch fresh sage

Directions n 1 bunch fresh parsley n ½ cup extra-virgin olive n 1 Tbs. kosher salt n 1 Tbs. freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut potatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl. Slice onions thinly and add them to the bowl. Finely chop the thyme, sage and parsley and add them to the bowl with the potatoes and onions. Then, add the extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly and spread out the mixture on a nonstick baking sheet. Place the tray in the oven for 40 minutes or until fork-tender; serve.

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The Thanksgiving bird is a given. But it’s the side dishes that truly make that bird sing. Try these feast-worthy recipes from local chefs. Who knows: A new family tradition might emerge.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pastourma

Yield: 4 servings

Axia Taverna, Tenafly Chef Alex Gorant

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Preheat oven to 350°F. With a paring knife, trim off the bottom of the Brussels sprouts by cutting them high enough to remove the tough, outer leaves. Then, cut them in half down the middle. In a bowl, toss the sprouts with 1 Tb. of the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper until they’re well coated.

Arrange the sprouts in one layer in an 8-inch sauté pan with the flat sides facing down. Bring the water to a boil on the stovetop, then pour it over the sprouts until they’re covered halfway. Drizzle with remaining oil and place the sprouts in the oven. Roast for 5 minutes, then toss in the pastourma and cook the dish until the pastourma is crisp and the sprouts are tender, about 5 minutes more. Plate and serve.

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Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Black Mission Figs Yield: 4 servings

St. Eve’s, Ho-Ho-Kus

Chef Steven Christianson

Ingredients

n 16 fresh Black Mission figs, hollowed out n ½ cup soft goat cheese n 8 slices smoked applewood bacon n Pumpkin seed oil n Baby arugula (or kale)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the tops off of the figs and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove some of the insides. Then stuff the figs with the goat cheese. Cut the bacon strips in half (make sure they’re at room temperature). Wrap a bacon half around each fig and secure with a toothpick. Place the bacon-wrapped figs in the oven for 10–15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.

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In a bowl, toss the arugula with the pumpkin seed oil. Serve the mixture with the figs.

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Celery Root (Knob) Salad Madeleine’s Petit Paris, Northvale Chef Gaspard Caloz

Ingredients

n 1 medium sized celery knob n 2 Golden Delicious apples n 2 Tbs. mayonnaise n ½ oz. lemon juice n 2 oz. dried cranberries n Salt to taste

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Peel the celery knob with a knife, slice it and then julienne into 2-inch pieces. Peel and julienne both apples as well. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the celery root, apples, mayonnaise and lemon juice; add salt to taste. (Refrigerate the mixture if not serving immediately). Sprinkle ½ oz. of dried cranberries on top of each serving.

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{ Wine + spirits }

Spiked Cider

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Look for a cider that’s nice and dark, which means it was made from a variety of apples.

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APPLE CIDER MIMOSA Ingredients n 2 oz. apple cider n Dry champagne n ½ Tb. ground cinnamon n 1 Tb. sugar n 1 apple slice DIRECTIONS On a small plate, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip the top of a champagne flute in a shallow bowl of water to wet the rim, then dip in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Add apple cider to the flute and top off with champagne. Garnish with an apple slice.

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Gatherings

Whether indoors or out, Bergenites flock to festivals, charitable events and gala concerts throughout the county.

BERGEN Magazine It was an evening to remember at the ninth annual

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BergenFest event at The Rockleigh, showcasing the winners of BERGEN magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. More than 2,000 people sampled delicious fare from local restaurants and enjoyed live entertainment, massages, fashion shows, raffles and more.

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HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER AND SUEZ The nonprofit and the water company co-hosted the 8th annual Reservoir Challenge fundraiser at the Oradell Reservoir in Haworth, featuring both 5K and 10K races, the Corporate

URBAN LEAGUE FOR BERGEN COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The organization held its inaugural Empowering People in Our Communities (EPIC) Gala in Moonachie. All proceeds from the event are earmarked to fund scholarships for college-bound minority students to pursue education in STEAM-related disciplines.

Left: Shannon Currie and Sen. Cory Booker. Right: Ja'Neil Humphrey

Bergen Performing Arts Center Guests enjoyed an evening of food, drinks and a live performance by Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band at the Bergen Performing Arts Center's 11th annual gala. Proceeds benefited the Bergen Performing Arts School. Left: Bernie Koster, Sen. Steve Rothman, Norma Wellington Koster and Lynda Kraar. Right: Ringo Starr

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KAPLEN JCC ON THE PALISADES A full day of golf and other fun activities were on tap at the JCC’s 16th annual “Play Fore! the Kids” golf event at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest. Proceeds go toward programming for children with special needs. Left: Cory Hechler. Right: “Play Fore! the Kids” attendees

NORTHERN NJ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Center for Food Action received an Andrea Tilbian Halejian Memorial Fund grant of $1,000 from the NNJCF, to be used to sponsor the CFA’s National Day of Service and Remembrance. Above: Sarah Halejian, Jennifer Johnson and Barry Halejian

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Clockwise from top: Hackensack Riverkeeper, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Northern NJ Community Foundation, Bergen Performing Arts Center, Urban League for Bergen County Young Professionals

Cup Challenge and the Mayor’s Cup Challenge. Left: Employees of Scarinci Hollenbeck in Lyndhurst; Middle: SUEZ employees; Right: Reservoir Challenge participants and onlookers

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Be There

Musical performances, local tours, charity galas and more– discover the events that make Bergen County the place to be this month.

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Those who love a good independent flick should head to the TEANECK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, which aims to entertain and inspire attendees with a variety of short and feature-length films from countries around the world. The festival will take place at Teaneck Cinemas. Tickets: $35 for a weekend pass; for one showing, $8 in advance or $10 at the door.

Visit teaneckfilmfestival.org for tickets and showtimes.

You won’t go hungry at the SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION, benefiting the March of Dimes. More than two dozen of the finest chefs and hottest restaurants in New Jersey will be in attendance serving their delicious gourmet food. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. at The Terrace at Biagio’s Restaurant in Paramus. Tickets: $175. To purchase yours, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, head to signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org.

Novice and expert bird watchers alike are invited to attend the WINTER BIRDS OF BERGEN COUNTY program at the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood at 7:30 p.m. The program, a partnership between the 150-acre preserve and education center and the Bergen County Audubon Society, will discuss the species of birds that winter in Bergen County.

Admission: FREE. Find out more at flatrockbrook.org.

Try your luck at the Rutherford Education Foundation’s 6th annual CASINO NIGHT. The fun event, which serves as a fundraiser to benefit Rutherford’s public schools, will feature a buffet, open bar, music and prizes. Early-bird ticket buyers receive $100 in play gambling chips. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Tickets: $80. Purchase yours or make a donation at eventbrite.com.

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THANKSGIVING DAY 5K Glen Rock November 24

NOV 12 Join the Bergen County Historical Society’s Todd Braisted for BRITISH INVASION PART II. This year’s itinerary includes stops in downtown Fort Lee, the top of the Palisades and Liberty Pole. The chartered tour will depart Historic New Bridge Landing at 10:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at Griffin’s Restaurant in Cresskill. Price: $85 for members, $95 for nonmembers. Get all the details at bergencountyhistory.org.

NOV 13 Stock up on crafts, gifts and more at the FALL CRAFT SHOW at Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature more than 135 exhibitors, with a variety of arts and crafts offerings. Admission: $3, $2 for seniors. For additional information, visit pjspromotions.com.

NOV 13 Don’t miss VIKKI & CLIF: ACT II in the Winter Room at the Mahwah Public Library. The duo will perform Broadway hits from South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and more, as well as selections from Irving Berlin and Johnny Mercer. Admission: FREE. Seats are available on a first-come basis. For more information, visit mahwahlibrary.org.

NOV 17 Find holiday home decor inspiration on Rebuilding Together North Jersey’s HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit local homes decorated for the fall and winter holidays by the area’s most accomplished and talented designers. The tour includes stops at local boutiques for holiday shopping. Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 the day of the tour. For tickets and more information, head to rtnorthjersey.org.

NOV 18 Don’t miss a cocktail hour with puppies at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge’s annual WHISKERS & TAILS CHARITY BALL at

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{ on the town } THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA’S 13TH CHRISTMAS ROCKS Englewood November 25

NOV 18–19 “Bada Boom Bada Bing!”

DOM IRRERA takes the stage at Bananas Comedy Club in Hasbrouck Heights. You’ve seen him on HBO specials, The Tonight Show and the Late Late Show Craig Ferguson, among other appearances, but you’ll

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The show kicks off Friday at 9 p.m. and again on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Admission: $25 Friday; $27.50 Saturday. Get yours at bananascomedyclub.com.

NOV 19 Put on your dancing shoes—the Hudson Dance Studio in Edgewater is celebrating its fourth anniversary with a GALA DANCE PARTY. The black-tie event begins at 6:30 p.m. with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP is required. Tickets: $45. Find out more at hudsondancestudio.com.

NOV 22 The YMCA of Greater Bergen County presents the 51st SPORTS AWARD BANQUET at The Venetian in Garfield.

The event will honor the county’s most outstanding athletes and community leaders. The reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at

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NOV 22 Get your autographed copy of Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian by Olympic swimmer and three-time gold medalist ANTHONY ERVIN at Bookends in Ridgewood at 6 p.m. Admission: Each attendee must purchase a copy of the book ($15.95) from Bookends. Head to book-ends.com for details.

NOV 24 Before stuffing yourself with delicious holiday foods, burn off some calories by participating in the THANKSGIVING DAY 5K. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. in Veterans Park in Glen Rock.

Registration: $30. You can register for the race at runsignup.com.

NOV 25 Bring the whole family to THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA’S 13TH CHRISTMAS ROCKS

TOUR performance at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood.

The concert will feature music off of their latest Christmas album, Rockin’ Rudolph, plus other favorites. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets: $39–$129.

Visit bergenpac.org to purchase yours.

NOV 26 Your kids will love THANKSGIVING TIME, an open-house history program at The Kearney House at the Palisades Interstate Park in Alpine.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy hot cider, treats, music, storytelling, games and more. Admission: FREE. For details, head to njpalisades.org.

Send event listings to: BERGEN 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; 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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the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The evening also includes dinner, dancing, live music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit nokill shelter. Tickets: $150.

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When New American bistro Due moved to another part of downtown Ridgewood, it vacated one of the most visible and historic storefronts in the village’s central business district. It’s steps from the heavily foot-trafficked train station (and its eastern parking lot) and adjacent to the spot where the annual Christmas tree is erected.

So who’s worthy of taking over such an enviable location in this ultracompetitive restaurant town? Industry vets Tim Hanley and Rocco Trisolini, that’s who. The duo already owns artisanal pizzeria S. Egidio up the street, and now they’re teaming with rising culinary star Vincent Forchelli and renowned pastry chef Heather Bertinetti Rozzi at Stella Artisan Italian.

Stella has already been likened to Eataly in New York City—it’s part market, part takeout counter and part restaurant. Handmade pastas are available for purchase by the pound, and you’ll always be tempted to pick up desserts, pastries and jars of homemade sauces.

Small breakfast items and sandwiches for lunch are available, but dinner is the star of the show—the seasonal menu is conceived and prepared by Forchelli, a former sous chef at Landmarc Restaurant in Manhattan’s Time Warner Center and the popular Hudson Water Club in West Haverstraw, N.Y. When my dining companion and I were seated at a candlelit table in the middle of the cozy shop, our waiter filled our water glasses, which are made from recycled wine bottles. (Stella is BYO, so he removed the stemware from the table when he saw we arrived sans vino.)

Before scanning the menu, I caught a glimpse of the wonderful assortment of Italian charcuterie arranged behind the glass counter—I wanted some of that! To my delight, the appetizer list included a meat-and-cheese sampler featuring a curated selection of mouth-watering salumi served on crispy gnocco fritto with a small arugula salad. My friend opted for the scallops, which were seared to perfection and topped with bacon. She noted that the creamy pumpkin, pear and butter purée gave the dish an ideal sweet and savory balance. I sampled it and wholeheartedly agreed.

Since all pastas are made in-house, I had to try one for my main course. True to the eatery’s artisanal influence, the choices aren’t typical—you won’t find baked ziti, spaghetti with meatballs or grandma’s lasagna. I grew up in a household where squid ink was frequently used in bergenmag.com

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meals, so the squid ink fusilli beckoned. The pasta was a spoton al dente; it came with a generous amount of sliced cuttlefish and burst with flavor from a sauce made of bone marrow, tomato, garlic and chili. It could have easily been a heavy plate, like many pasta dishes tend to be, but mine was surprisingly light and satisfying at the same time. Jimmy, the manager on duty who doubled as our server that night, offered a similar remark when he checked in with us during the meal.

My companion ordered from the “Carne Grande” portion of the menu, selecting the roasted chicken. The piping-hot plate arrived with a half-chicken on a bed of creamy polenta, mushroom and radicchio. Struck by the intermingling flavors of the tangy sauce and juicy chicken—straight from Goffle Road Poultry Farm in Wyckoff—my friend seemed more focused on her food than my pleasant company.

An Italian meal wouldn’t be complete without dessert. I capped the night with a cup of coffee and a divine lemon meringue tart, with its sweet and sour flavors dancing on every taste bud. I wish I loved chocolate like my friend, whose blissful reactions after each bite of her chocolate hazelnut cake told a story without words.

The food at Stella isn’t inexpensive, but the near-perfection of the food, excellent service and friendliness of the gingham shirt– wearing staff make it worth the splurge. —James Schada Stella Artisan Italian, 18 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.857.2677

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Where To Eat

Getting three square meals a day has never been easier—Bergen County is home to a diverse selection of restaurants that satisfies all of your cravings.

Tantalize your taste buds with sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes at Umeya in Cresskill.

ALLENDALE ALLENDALE BAR & GRILL Casual American sports bar with pub food, 67 W. Allendale Ave., 201.327.3197 ALLENDALE STEAKHOUSE Classic steak house, 95 W. Allendale Ave., 201.962.9797

options, 411 Piermont Rd., 201.292.4612

CRESSKILL Delvina Traditional Italian fare, 172 Piermont Rd., 201.816.0239 GRIFFIN’S BAR & GRILL American fare, 44 E. Madison Ave., 201.541.7575

SAVINI Italian cuisine, 168 W. Crescent Ave., 201.760.3700

UMEYA Japanese cuisine, 156 Piermont Rd., 201.816.0511

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BIGGIE’S Seafood restaurant, raw bar and tavern, 450 Route 17 South, 201.933.4000 IL VILLAGGIO Italian dining, 651 Route 17 North, 201.935.7733

CLOSTER LOCALE Eclectic Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, 208 Piermont Rd., 201.750.3233 sear house Upscale steak house with seafood

Fink’s BBQ Traditional barbecue food, 26 W. Madison Ave., 201.384.3210

EAST RUTHERFORD PARK & ORCHARD Organic, healthy, original American cusine, 240 Hackensack Street, 201.939.9292

EDGEWATER BAREBURGER Organic burger house with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. 78 The Promenade, 201.941.2273

BAUMGART’S CAFE Chinese and American cuisine with homemade ice cream, 59 Promenade, 201.313.3889 HAVEN RIVERFRONt RESTAURANT & BAR Waterfront eatery offering New American cooking with a seafood emphasis, 2 Main St., 201.943.1900 JACK’S LOBSTER SHACK Seafood restaurant, 1040 River Rd., 201.224.2808 LA VECCHIA NAPOLI Traditional southern Italian cuisine, 2 Hilliard Ave., 201.941.6799 THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE Gourmet breakfast with a variety of pancake flavors to choose from. 15 The Promenade, 201.366.4065 RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house and seafood restaurant, 1416 River Rd., 201.224.2013

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ENGLEWOOD AKAI LOUNGE Elegant sushi lounge, also offering other traditional Japanese dishes, 11 N. Dean St., 201.541.0086 BAUMGART’S CAFÉ American and Chinese dishes in a retro ’50s setting, 45 E. Palisade Ave., 201.569.6267 BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ Traditional Mexican cuisine, 23 E. Palisade Ave., 201.541.0600 CASSIE’S Casual Italian restaurant and pizzeria, 18 S. Dean St., 201.541.6760 La’mezza Lebanese fusion cuisine, 63 Nathaniel Pl., 201.569.2662

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS cafe italiano ristorante & Bar Authentic Italian fare, 14 Sylvan Ave., 201.461.5041

CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE American steak house, 18 Sylvan Ave., 201.944.0233 GRISSINI RISTORANTE Elegant Italian cuisine, 484 Sylvan Ave., 201.568.3535

FAIR LAWN OCEANOS Mediterranean food with raw bar, 2-27 Saddle River Rd., 201.796.0546

FORT LEE DONG BANG Korean barbecue, 1616 Palisade Ave., 201.242.4485 Mood’wiches Sandwich eatery featuring smoothies and baked goods, 2448 Lemoine Ave., 201.944.1404

FRANKLIN LAKES THE CHEF’S TABLE French eatery, 754 Franklin Ave., 201.891.6644 SUSHI COCORO Authentic Japanese cuisine with a

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lunch options, 149 Terrace St., 201.338.4720

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La Fortaleza Authentic Mexican eatery, 361 Midland Ave., 973.928.4470

Domani Authentic Italian food with fresh, local produce, 387 Washington Ave., 201.722.8881

GLEN ROCK ROCCA Classic Italian and innovative seasonal fare, 203 Rock Rd., 201.670.4945 Tani Sushi & asian grill Pan-Asian dining with a sophisticated atmosphere, 206 Rock Rd., 201.612.1188

GOLDEN DYNASTY Upscale, traditional Chinese cuisine, 295 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.358.8685

CAFÉ PANACHE Eclectic American fine dining, 130 E. Main St., 201.934.0030

ETC. STEAKHOUSE Contemporary American steak house, 1409 Palisade Ave., 201.357.5677 MEXICALI LIVE Mexican fare with live music, 1409 Queen Anne Rd., 201.833.0011

Cafe Amici BYO Italian-American bistro, a perfect blend of two nations, 4 Sycamore Ave., 201.389.6377

NORTHVALE

SHANNON ROSE Irish pub and restaurant, 1200 Route 17 North, 201.962.7602

Kinara Indian cuisine, 10 Jay St., 201.399.7788

HO-HO-KUS INN & TAVERN New American farmto-table fare, 1 E. Franklin Tpk., 201.445.4115

MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS Light French cuisine, 416 Tappan Rd., 201.767.0063

St. Eve’s Organic New American fare, 611 N. Maple Ave., 201.857.4717

NORTHVALE CLASSIC DINER Neighborhood family restaurant, 247 Livingston St., 201.767.6267

DIM SUM DYNASTY Authentic Chinese cuisine, 75 Franklin Ave., 201.652.0686

NORWOOD

fish Seafood restaurant situated in a former bank, 54 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.857.5151

HO-HO-KUS

TOM YUM KOONG Authentic Thai cuisine, 305 Boulevard, 201.288.3840

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17 Summer Modern European cuisine, 17 Summer St., 973.928.4780 Bon appetit TEA HOUSE Traditional high tea served Wednesday to Sunday, 180 Franklin Tpk., 201.529.1144

BRADY’S FOX HUNT INN Irish/American classics, 201 Livingston St., 201.784.8047

COUSINS Casual Italian fare and pizza, 450 Livingston St., 201.767.4300 DIMORA RISTORANTE Italian cuisine served in a family atmosphere, 100 Piermont Rd., 201.750.5000 Ragazzi Authentic Italian fare, 530 Livingston St., 201.660.7950

PARAMUS EL CID Romantic Spanish fine dining, 205 Paramus Rd., 201.843.0123 Miller’s Ale house Sports pub featuring classic American fare and bar snacks, 270 Route 4, 201.342.4800 steak ’n shake Organic burger and fries fare, 700 Paramus Park, 201.262.4969

Find your cup of tea (along with tea sandwiches, savories and desserts) at Bon Appetit Tea House in Mahwah.

RIDGEWOOD Brick Lane Curry House Indian cuisine, 34 Franklin Ave., 201.670.7311

AXIA TAVERNA Stylish Greek eatery, 18 Piermont Rd., 201.569.5999

simply vietnamese Traditional Vietnamese cuisine, 1 Highwood Ave., 201.568.7770 Tavlin Middle Eastern eatery, 7 W. Railroad Ave., 201.871.6060

WEEHAWKEN MOLOS RESTAURANT Seafood restaurant with raw bar, 1 Pershing Rd., 201.223.1200

WESTWOOD

La Lanterna Café & Grill Fine Italian cuisine, 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., 201.444.5520 mediterraneo Middle Eastern food with tapas plates, 23 N. Broad St., 201.447.0022

Bibi’z Eclectic eastern Mediterranean eatery, 284 Center Ave., 201.722.8600

Park West Tavern Modern American cuisine, 30 Oak St., 201.445.5400 Pearl Italian cuisine with homemade pasta, BYO, 17 S. Broad St., 201.857.5100 VILLAGE GREEN RESTAURANT Contemporary American cuisine, 36 Prospect St., 201.445.2914

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PARK RIDGE esty street Eclectic American fare with an inventive twist, 86 Spring Valley Rd., 201.307.1515

A TASTE OF GREECE Classic Greek taverna, 935 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.967.0029

The park steakhouse Old-fashioned chophouse with seafood dishes, 151 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.930.1300

SABOR PERU Authentic Peruvian cuisine, 8 Highland Cross, 201.935.7378

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VICTORIA’S Quaint, contemporary American dining, 336 Queen Anne Rd., 201.801.0888

BACI ITALIAN GRILL Bistro-style eatery perfect for anyone who wants a taste of Italy, 36 Jefferson Ave., 201.722.8687

GREEN PAPAYA Asian fusion cuisine, 110 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.678.1888

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Maggiano’s LITTLE ITALY Family-style Italian restaurant, 390 Hackensack Ave., 201.221.2030

Terrace Street Cafe Eatery with breakfast and

BRADY’S AT THE STATION Traditional American cuisine and pub food, 5-7 W. Main St., 201.327.9748

KINCHLEY’S TAVERN Italian cuisine and delicious homemade pizzas, 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, 201.934.7777

Stickey’s bbq Authentic smokehouse with barbecue fare, 321 Broadway., 201.664.4227

ANDIAMO Eclectic Italian fare, 23 Hardenburgh Ave., 201.384.1551

Anchor seafood American seafood eatery, 10 S. Kinderkamack Rd., 201.930.9170

THE SADDLE RIVER INN Romantic, upscale eatery, 2 Barnstable Ct., 201.825.4016

Momma’s kitchen Italian eatery and pizzeria with gluten-free options, 15 Grand Ave., 201.746.9777

THE CROW’S NEST Contemporary American fare, 309 Vincent Ave., 201.342.5445

IVY INN American and Continental fare served in a romantic setting, 268 Terrace Ave., 201.393.7699

MONTVALE

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GAO Thai cuisine served in a cozy and intimate setting, 63 W. Main St., 201.962.2691

HACKENSACK

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Stateline diner Neighborhood family restaurant, 375 Route 17 North, 201.529.3353

RAMSEY BIGGIE’S Seafood restaurant, raw bar and tavern, 1315 Route 17 South, 201.962.9099

BELLISSIMO Fine Italian cuisine, 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., 201.746.6669

Matsu sushi & grill Cozy Japanese bistro, 140 Broadway, 201.930.1836

WHITE MANNA Lively burger joint, 358 River St., 201.342.0914

RIVER PALM TERRACE Traditional American steak house dishes, 209 Ramapo Valley Rd., 201.529.1111

RUTHERFORD

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WOODCLIFF LAKE BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ Traditional Mexican cuisine, 42 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.782.9500

WOOD-RIDGE MARTINI GRILL Europeaninspired fare and specialty cocktails, 187 Hackensack St., 201.939.2000

WYCKOFF Blue moon mexican cafÉ Traditional Mexican cuisine, 327 Franklin Ave., 201.891.1331

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