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B E R G E N H E A LT H & LIFE

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SEPTEMBER 2009

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What you love BEST

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Inside 3 area show houses • Keep your heart hearty! • Our meal at Nisi • Guru-guided getaways • and more!

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64 September 2009 Features

26 Flash

34 Cover feature /

Blue-ribbon

Bergen 2009 The winners of our second annual Readers’ Choice Awards ...

46 At home /

Stealing the show

A revealing look at 3 stylish rooms, each from a celebrated area show house

50 Escapes /

Guru-guided getaways

These 3 jaunts with renowned experts prove that self-improvement can really be a trip.

Departments 12 Editor’s letter

Captured moments around the county

28 Health watch

· Keep your heart hearty! · Bergenites burning calories · Fad or fact?

62 Glorious food Lovin’ spoonfuls What’s simple and humble yet delightfully decadent? Chances are, the answer’s in your pantry.

64 Bergen gourmet Mediterranean escape Part lounge, part restau-

rant, Nisi Estiatorio in Englewood is a refuge where (nearly) all your basic needs can be satisfied ... and then some.

66 Where to eat Your Bergen County dining guide

84 Be there!

21 Bergen buzz · Brewing up fun · Luxury—for less · Get Housewives hair! · ‘What I’m listening to ...’ · Just opened: Alno Englewood by Platon Design Group · Cheap eats! · Puppy love

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Local events you won’t want to miss

88 End notes A chat with ... Kara Burns The 33-year-old

Oradell firefighter reveals what’s it’s like to put out blazes—and catch an on-the-job romantic spark.

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RICHARD L. BUCHER, DMD

Editor’s LETTER

More favorites—revealed!

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HOW DIFFERENT WOULD OUR WINNERS BE THIS time? We couldn’t help but ponder this question as we embarked on our second annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

After all, many of our own favorite eateries, shops and businesses are long-beloved spots, places we turn to week after week, year after year. Thus, we wondered, would our 2009 victors largely mirror those of 2008?

Happily, this was not the case. While a number of familiar names do reappear in our final winners’ list, new champs were crowned in a wide variety of categories. See if your favorites emerged victorious in “Blue-Ribbon Bergen 2009” on page 34.

We’re also quite excited to invite you to our second annual Readers Choice Awards party and expo, BergenFest 2009! As any attendee of last year’s ’Fest can attest, this promises to be a can’t-miss evening bursting with tasty offerings from our winners. Food, drink and fun will all be in high supply at the event, set for Thursday, September 24, at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. See page 4 for details and ticket information.

Of course, in this issue we couldn’t resist sharing a few more local discoveries that we hope might become future favorites. In Bergen Buzz, starting on page 21, we report on a Ridgewood shop that peddles designer offerings at a fraction of their original price, a newly opened kitchen showroom full of chic European cabinetry, the local salon responsible for beautifying some of the year’s most notable Jersey girls and more. And in Gourmet on page 64, our reviewer dishes on her fantastic meal at a notable new Greek restaurant in Englewood.

For more far-flung joys, in our Escapes article on page 50 we describe three enriching getaways led by renowned experts in their field who promise to educate you as you travel.

And in At Home on page 46, we take an inside look at three stylish rooms, each designed for a different area show house.

We hope you enjoy the pages that follow, and I look forward to celebrating with you on September 24!

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senior editor TIMOTHY KELLEY

managing editor JENNIFER CENICOLA

assistant editor KRISTIN COLELLA

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Pat Flynn, Café Owner

“At Valley, success was getting

me back to my customers.”

My customers mean the world to me. Their smiles make my day. But when you have severe arthritis, running a busy French café can be painful.

I had my first knee replacement done at The Valley Hospital’s Total Joint Replacement Center, so when it came time to have my other knee done, I returned. They used a new pain management procedure called a femoral block, which significantly reduced my pain and recovery time. But most importantly, they cared about the things I care about, and that made all the difference in the world.

To learn how our doctors and their use of innovative technology changed Pat’s life, visit valleyhealth.com.

VALLEY FACTS

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Valley’s Total Joint Replacement Center was among the first in the nation to use Navigation Technology to improve surgery and is the only hospital in the region to be using the femoral/sciatic nerve block, an innovative procedure that eliminates pain impulses to the brain and greatly reduces the pain associated with knee replacement surgery. The technique is much safer and substantially reduces anesthetic requirements during surgery, and reduces or eliminates the need for intravenous narcotics after surgery.

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Bergen BUZZ YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL TRENDS, TREASURES, PEOPLE & WELL-KEPT SECRETS

Luxury— for less A Louis Vuitton Ellipse bag for $750, originally $1,500; a Chanel clutch for $1,800, orig-

Brewing up fun

inally $3,000; a Dolce & Gabbana silk leopard-print blouse for $78, originally $325—these are just some of the sweet styles currently up for grabs at SAVVY CHIC CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE in Ridgewood (201-389-6900, www.savvychicconsignment.com), a new upscale women’s consignment shop selling designer clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories.

“You feel like you’re shopping in a New York City boutique,” says Fort Lee resident Brenda Gottfried, who’s snagged a number of great finds—including a $750 Gucci bag (originally $1,800)—at the shop.

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That’s just the idea, says owner You might not be royalty, but you’ll feel like it during high tea at BON APPÉTIT FRENCH CAFÉ AND BAKESHOP in Mahwah (201512-1144, www.bonappetitmahwah.com), hosted Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (reservations required).

On most days the shop serves its “Royal High Tea” menu—a pot of tea with homemade soup or salad, quiche, a scone with Devonshire cream and lemon curd, assorted tea sandwiches and a signature dessert, such as a mini éclair or Linzer cookie ($24 per person)—but occasionally it offers a little variety. During an American Girl doll party in June, for instance, little girls weren’t the only ones catered to. “We provided high chairs and tea sets for the dolls,” says co-owner Samira Lotfy, who runs the shop with husband Edward. Other specialty evenings have included “A Date With Dad” and a “Mommy and Me” tea (call for schedule).

Bon Appétit also offers a bevy of sweet confections, as well as French-inspired breakfast and lunch options daily, and is a sweet spot to host showers or charity events.

Randi Morein, who stocks her 3,000square-foot space—adorned with a crystal chandelier and Aubusson rugs—with such labels as Theory, Kate Spade, Betsey Johnson and Etro and only accepts current styles in excellent condition: “The biggest comment I get from customers is ‘This doesn’t look like a consignment shop,’” says Morein.

Smart shoppers should stop by often, as inventory changes frequently: Consignments last only 60 days, after which they’re returned to the original owners; owners keep half of the sale.

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Bergen BUZZ

‘What I’m listening to ...’

“My taste in music is pretty eclectic, from jazz and blues to tango and electronica,” says Mack Brandon, pianist, arranger, producer and music professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey. “Overall, I like artists who are willing to synthesize ideas across genre boundaries to create interesting music.”

1. “KEEP HOPE ALIVE,” The Crystal Method, from Vegas 2. “ALL OF YOU,” Keith Jarrett Trio, from Standards in Norway 3. “POLEGNALA E TODORA (LOVE SONG),” Bulgarian State

Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir, from Le Mystère des

Voix Bulgares 4. “MANNISH BOY,” Muddy Waters, from Muddy “Mississippi”

Waters Live 5. “COME MY LADY,” Leech Ernowetz, from Ruminant 6. “CON-ALMA,” Dizzy Gillespie and Mitchell-Ruff Duo, from

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We Dance? (Soundtrack From the Motion Picture) 8. “WHO AM I?” Da Truth featuring Tye Tribbett, from Open Book 9. “NO MORE,” Youssou N’Dour, from The Best of Youssou

N’Dour 10. “THINKING ABOUT YOU,” Christopher O’Riley, from True

Love Waits: Christopher O’Riley Plays Radiohead

Just opened: ALNO Englewood by Platon Design Group

Want a new kitchen in time for your holiday soirée? Stop by this 3,000-square-foot showroom and peruse the chic options from premier German cabinetry company Alno. “Alno is a big name in Europe that’s gaining popularity here for its unique designs and excellent quality,” says Kosta Prastos, the group’s president. The shop’s five Alno kitchen displays are fully functional, with working Míele appliances. In-house designers are on hand to help get ideas cooking. 180 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood (201-567-5533; www.alnoenglewood.com)

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“Dina likes volumizing products and large barrel curls, while Caroline literally tells me, ‘Do whatever you want to do,’” says Victor Castro, stylist and owner of CHATEAU THE ART OF BEAUTY in Franklin Lakes (201-891-0077), regarding The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Dina and Caroline Manzo. Indeed, the 1,400-square-foot, full-service salon is the beloved hub of the hit Bravo reality show’s cast of five wealthy local women, who have been filmed here getting primped for their lavish lifestyles—and occasionally stirring up drama.

It was Castro, in fact, who helped get the ladies on the show after Housewives’ production company, Sirens Media, visited the salon while scouting locations to film. “A producer told me they were still looking for cast members, so I arranged a ‘meet-and-greet’ with several customers,” Castro explains. “I pointed out specific ladies who would be great.”

Want to get a little Housewives style of your own? Head to the salon for haircuts ($75 and up), full highlights ($150 and up) or any number of facials and massages. You might even spot one of the show’s stars. “They’re here about once a week because of all their appearances,” says Castro.

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Bergen BUZZ

Cheap eats!

Skipping those dinners out due to the ailing economy? You might reconsider, thanks to a variety of recession-friendly deals offered by area chain restaurants.

To impress a date without breaking the bank, head to P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO at the Shops at Riverside in Hackensack (201-866-7790,

PUPPY LOVE

www.pfchangs.com), where the “Chang’s for Two” prix-fixe menu offers your choice of two soups, an appetizer, two entrées and two mini desserts for $39.95. The restaurant also offers five new “Regional Classics” dishes for $9.95 each, such as Hong Kong beef with snow peas.

At OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Rochelle Park (201-843-8445, www.outback.com) and Edgewater (201-840-9600), a new menu offers 15 meals for less than $15, including Savory Pepper Mill Steak ($14.50) and Shrimp en Fuego ($13.95), large, crispy shrimp in a creamy, spicy sauce.

And for the daytime diners, HOULIHAN’S— located in Ramsey (201-934-7222, www.houlihans.com), Hasbrouck Heights (201-393-9330) and Paramus (201-291-8850)— is offering early-bird specials weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., complete with soup or salad, entrée, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage for $12.99.

JOHN TARANTO, Harrington Park, sales executive ALFI, Polish lowland sheepdog, age 1 HOW WE MET: “When we moved to Jersey from our apartment in Brooklyn we were set on getting a dog. We decided on a Polish lowland sheepdog because they don’t shed—and I wanted a dog big enough to manhandle! We found a kennel 20 miles south of Warsaw that sent us photos of a new puppy litter, and once I saw Alfi I knew he was the one. A buddy who was visiting Poland brought Alfi home, and when we picked him up at the airport it was love at first sight.”

ON THE JOB: “Since sheepdogs are bred to work on farms, Alfi is always looking for a task. He likes to bring us the mail and carries a small rubber police flashlight in his mouth on our nighttime walks. And when we get together with my friend’s Labradors, Alfi will constantly circle them and push them together like sheep!”

SHAGGY LOVE: “Alfi is very loveable. If I try to kiss my wife he’ll put his mouth in between her and me. And lately he’s been sleeping on our bed at night. He’ll jump up, push his back against mine and that’s it—he’s out for the night.”

Think your furry friend is the cutest in Bergen? Send us a picture of you with your pet and we might publish it in our pages. Mail the photo along with your name, address and telephone number to Bergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 or e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com.

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“Celebrating the Community” was the theme for Bergen Performing Arts Center’s fourth annual spring gala, featuring performances by Bernadette Peters and Eddie Money. And the Alpine home of comedian Chris Rock and his wife, Malaak, was the site of “Peace, Love and a Cure,” a cocktail reception that raised funds for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.

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KEEP YOUR

heart hearty!

WANT TO CUT YOUR RISK OF

CORONARY DISEASE? HERE’S A HOST OF SMART FAVORS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR TICKER

Exercise, weight control, watching your cholesterol, not smoking—these are the undisputed basics for taking care of your heart. But when Bergen Health & Life talked to three local cardiologists recently, we learned there are other things you can do to practice preventive heart health, and some of them are easier than hitting the gym. (Don’t stop that, though.)

Little-known heart helpers • TAKING RED YEAST RICE SUPPLEMENTS. Did you know that statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs, were first derived from this ancient Chinese remedy? “It’s like taking a very low dose of lovastatin,” says David Montgomery, M.D., Valley Hospital’s director of cardiology.

“Some people with only slightly elevated cholesterol who don’t want to take a statin do take red yeast rice, and it can be helpful.” But it can also cause side effects such as muscle

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aches or liver abnormalities, he says, so check with your doctor before heading to the health-food store.

• TAKING NIACIN. This B vitamin’s a proven winner.

“Good scientific data show that niacin can raise HDL [good cholesterol] and lower triglycerides [a bad type of cholesterol],” says Louis Evan Teichholz, M.D., chief of cardiology, medical director of cardiac services and medical director of complementary medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center. However, the dosage needed for these benefits is 10 to 50 times the recommended daily requirement of niacin, and that carries some risks, from the uncomfortable (flushing of the face) to the dangerous (liver damage). For that reason, Dr. Teichholz recommends using prescription niacin rather than an over-the-counter product so your physician can monitor its effects.

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You’ve likely heard these tips before, but emerging information provides new reasons to stick with the following habits. Try:

Each cardiologist offers his top tip for heart health: • PRACTICE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES, says Dr. Teichholz. “Activities such as yoga and meditation can slow your heart rate, lower blood pressure and make blood platelets less sticky so that they’re less likely to cause blockages.”

• GET A CALCIUM SCORE, says Dr. Montgomery; it screens for plaque buildup in your arteries. “I recommend this test for anyone age 50 or older with one or more risk factors for heart disease, or earlier if there’s a strong family history of heart disease,” he says. Cardiac calcium scoring is usually not covered by insurance, but at a cost of $100 to $200, says the doctor, “it’s money well spent.”

• LEARN YOUR NUMBERS, says Dr. Angeli. If you don’t know your cholesterol and blood-pressure readings and your waist circumference (more than 40 inches for men or 35 for women hints at trouble), find out these figures and track them.

“They’re all highly correlated to heart-disease risk,” he says.

“People assume they are OK because they feel OK, but knowing these numbers will confirm whether you’re heart-healthy.”

• INCREASING YOUR OMEGA INTAKE.

Omega-3 fatty acids (found primarily in fish) and omega-6 acids (in nuts and vegetable oils such as olive, canola and soybean) are proven heart protectors— but this summer, says Dr. Montgomery, the American College of Cardiology began recommending that people who have had a cardiac event take 500 to 1,000 milligrams of DHA and EPA, the two most potent forms of omega-3 fatty acid, daily to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. “That’s roughly equivalent to eating fish two or more times a week,” he says.

Data on omega-3 supplements for people without heart problems are not conclusive, says Stephen J. Angeli, M.D., chief of cardiac services, Holy Name Hospital. “That’s why I recommend getting omega-3s and omega-6s from food sources,” he says. “They’re prevalent in Mediterranean diets [heavy on breads, nuts, beans, seeds, fruits and veggies; light on meats and dairy], which have been proven to protect against heart disease in trials involving more than 1 million people.”

• SIPPING CABERNET. Red wine contains resveratrol, and this June an Australian study found that low doses of this nutrient from moderate wine consumption may improve cardiac health by increasing cellular protection and reducing damage from very reactive oxidants in the body. It may also improve blood supply to cells. “The breadth of benefits is remarkable—cancer prevention, protection of the heart and brain from damage, reducing age-related diseases, such as inflammation, reversing diabetes and obesity, and many more,” said the study’s co-author. Agrees Dr. Teichholz: “Most studies do tend to show a good effect.”

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Doctors don’t suggest rushing into a frenzy if you have one of the traits shown at right. But people with them may have a slightly higher risk of developing heart disease. So, while we should all be vigilant about heart health, extra vigilance may be in order if you have:

Your heart risk, online Once you’ve taken Dr. Angeli’s advice and learned your vital numbers, put them to good use by using the assessments listed below. “These two highly reputable online risk assessment tools let you know just how prone you may be to heart attack in the next 10 years,” says Dr. Montgomery: • THE FRAMINGHAM RISK ASSESSMENT: www.american heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3003499 • THE REYNOLDS RISK SCORE: www.reynoldsriskscore.org ■

• Earlobes with diagonal creases. Is it because of a lack of adequate nutrients in the womb?

Science can only speculate just now, but research in Britain, Japan and the U.S. has linked this characteristic to cardiac ills.

• A short ring finger (in males). A University of Liverpool study says this can be a sign of low testosterone, and the hormone can be heart-protective.

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CALORIES A ROUNDUP OF ACTIVITIES THAT DO YOUR BODY GOOD

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THESE 5 BALLYHOOED REMEDIES ARE ALL THE RAGE, BUT DO THEY REALLY LIVE UP TO THEIR CLAIMS?

1. Probiotic yogurts What they are: While all yogurts are made

with active cultures, those labeled probiotic contain additional strains of “good” bacteria. Some varieties, such as Dannon’s Activia, claim to regulate the digestive system; others, such as Stonyfield Farms’ yogurt, also claim to boost the immune system.

Do they work? Maybe. Research results have been mixed. “Most studies haven’t shown strong benefits, though some have suggested that the yogurts help prevent antibioticassociated diarrhea and may relieve constipation,” says gastroenterologist Josh Korzenik, M.D., co-director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “We still have a lot to learn.”

2. Colon cleanses What they are: Centered on the theory that toxic waste

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What they are: Looking

like a cross between a teapot and Aladdin’s lamp, a neti pot supposedly works magic in relieving congestion, facial pain and pressure. To use, fill the pot with lukewarm water and 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt, then tilt your head and pour the solution into one nostril at a time, letting the fluid flow through the nasal cavity into the other nostril.

Do they work? Yes. Says Alexander Chiu, M.D., associate professor of otorhinolaryngology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia: “The saline solution helps thin out mucus and cleanse the nasal passages, relieving congestion and helping with overall sinus health.”

4. Ear candling What it is: A long cone made of waxed cloth is inserted

into a person’s ear, then lit at the opposite end. Proponents say the heat creates a vacuum effect that removes excess debris and earwax.

Do they work? No. “There’s no scientific evidence showing that it’s effective,” says otolaryngologist Tom Abelson, M.D., medical director of the Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Family Health Center in Beachwood, Ohio.

“And there have been reports of ear candling causing injuries, since the melted wax can scar the eardrum.”

5. Antibacterial hand gels What they are: These absorbable gels, such as Purell’s

Instant Hand Sanitizer, are marketed as an effective way to disinfect your hands when soap and water are not available.

Do they work? Yes. As long as alcohol is an active ingredient, antibacterial hand gels are just as effective in killing germs as soap and water, says William Schaffner, M.D., chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. “They’re an excellent option if you don’t have access to a sink,” he says. ■ ALAMY; ISTOCK; JUPITER IMAGES

can build up in the colon, these cleanses are intended to empty the colon of its contents to promote wellness.

They’re available in a variety of forms, including laxatives, teas, enemas and colonic irrigation, a procedure in which water is injected into the rectum through a tube to flush out fluids and waste.

Do they work? No. “There’s no good scientific research showing that colon cleanses bring therapeutic benefit,” says gastroenterologist Gerald Friedman, M.D., clinical professor of medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. That’s likely because the colon naturally cleans itself of impurities.

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BERGEN 2009 THE WINNERS OF OUR SECOND ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ...

IT’S BEEN QUITE A YEAR. SINCE WE PUBLISHED the winners of our 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards, the world’s been turned on its ear, and our lives became a lot more uncertain. Yet we’ve learned in preparing this issue of Bergen Health & Life that in times of trouble—perhaps more than ever—we rely on our favorite places to bring us surefire smiles. After all, who can resist being cheered by a scoop from a favorite ice cream shop or a treat from the best local candy store?

The old and the new, the familiar and the upand-coming—they happily intermingle in the pages that follow. And we’re pleased to present them all for your enjoyment at BergenFest 2009, our can’t-miss party and expo!

Last year’s event was a rousing success, in which more than 1,200 people feasted on all the county’s bests—from margaritas to sushi to cupcakes. And this year’s bash, set for Thursday, September 24, at the Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, promises to be even bigger and better.

Turn to page 4 to find out how to score tickets. We’ll be seeing you there, celebrating all of Bergen’s bests!

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TASTY TREATS Sink your teeth into these delectable edibles PIZZA Kinchley’s Tavern (586 North Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777) Let’s face it: There’s no shortage of decent pizza in Bergen. Yet somehow the always-bustling Kinchley’s is consistently among the best of the best. Its nearly cracker-thin, uber-crispy crust is certainly key to its raves, but don’t overlook the savory sauce and multitude of toppings—we personally love the chopped-so-fine-it’s-near-shredded broccoli. Just make sure to bring cash—Kinchley’s doesn’t accept credit cards.

TAPAS Tapas de España II (47 North Dean Street, Englewood, 201-569-9999) The plates may be small, but the servings are generous for the nearly 50 types of tapas on the menu at this Spanish hot spot. And allow us to recommend something fruity to wash it all down: The eatery’s sangria is well worth a try.

SUSHI East Japanese Restaurant (1405 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, 201837-1260) There’s little doubt that these rolls rock, but they also travel—making the rounds on a continuously circulating conveyor belt from which diners can pluck their vittles of choice.

MOZZARELLA

DIM SUM

Cosmo’s Italian Salumeria (705 Main Street, Hackensack, 201342-8076) Cheese lovers

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rejoice over Cosmo’s famous mozzarella—made fresh

Dim Sum Dynasty (75 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-652-0686; www.dimsumdynastynj.com) Foodies journey from afar to delve into this Chinese eatery’s delectable offerings. Not only is this one of the few dim sum spots in the area, its traditional Cantonese-style cuisine makes for an authentic dining experience sure to please dar-

every day on-site. Order

ing and conventional diners alike. Try fried dishes like the crispy

it alone or in one of the

seafood rolls or golden crab claws, or opt

deli’s many mouthwatering Italian sandwiches.

for steamed delicacies like pork and veggie tofu skin wraps.

CHILI Blue Moon Mexican Café (216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-2630244; 21 East Palisade Avenue, Englewood, 201-541-0600; 327 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, 201-891-1331; 42 Kinderkamack Road, Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500; www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com) Whether you like yours con queso, vegetarian, with sirloin or with ground beef, Blue Moon has a hot, hearty bowlful sure to please.

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TACOS Blue Moon Mexican Café (216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-263-0244; 21 East Palisade Avenue, Englewood, 201-541-0600; 327 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, 201-8911331; 42 Kinderkamack Road, Woodcliff Lake, 201-7829500; www.bluemoonmexican cafe.com) Go traditional or switch it up with the fish tacos (tilapia sautéed in red tejano sauce and garnished with lime-cilantro dressing) or tacos rancheros (filled with grilled steak tips, pico de gallo and rancheros sauce).

Martini Grill (187 Hackensack Street, WoodRidge, 201-939-2000) Exquisitely fried and served with spicy anchovy sauce or tomato coulis, Martini Grill’s calamari is an appetizer from above. Hint: Order the seafood-infused linguini entrée for a second dose of the crispy treat.

ONION RINGS The Fireplace Restaurant (718 Route 17 North, Paramus, 201-444-2362; www.thefireplacerestaurant.com) Though the menu has grown since this burger joint opened in the 1950s—you can now get pizza, cheesesteaks and other fast, tasty fare—the warm, crispy onion rings remain as coveted as in years gone by.

RAVIOLI Vitamia & Sons (206 Harrison Avenue, Lodi, 973-5461140; www.pastaboy.com) The shop peddles 32 varieties of ravioli, from spinach to grilled vegetable to frutti di bosco (with mushroom and chestnuts). But one bite of the divinely creamy plain cheese ravioli proves the shop’s pasta pillows need no “extras” to shine.

BURGERS: Tie There’s nothing quite as satisfying as biting into a juicy burger, especially at these victorious eateries:

The Iron Horse (20 Washington Avenue, Westwood, 201-666-9682; www.theironhorse.com) Burgers are

RIBS: Tie

Houston’s (181 Riverside Square

Cubby’s (249 South River

Mall, Hackensack, 201-488-5667;

Street, Hackensack, 201-

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Houston’s (181 Riverside

Matthews Diner & Restaurant (4

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www.hillstone.com)

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The Iron Horse’s forte, and the selection is impressive.

Get yours stuffed with American, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella or bleu cheese; topped with bacon, mushroom, grilled onions or teriyaki; or skip the beef entirely and opt for a chicken, turkey or veggie burger.

Ivy Inn (268 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, 201393-7699; www.ivyinn.com) It’s offered only on the eatery’s lunch and bar menus, yet the Ivy Inn’s 8-ounce sirloin burger, accompanied by fries and fresh fruit, still nabbed enough votes to share the top spot. Dress it up with cheese, bacon or mushrooms.

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CANDY Conrad’s Candy (107 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, 201497-6280; www.conradscandy.com) Home to sumptuous sweets worthy of Willy Wonka himself, Conrad’s is the place to go for everything chocolate, from gourmet confections to whimsical creations (a milk-chocolate high heel, anyone?).

RUNNER-UP: Hanna Krause Homemade Candies (89 Westview Avenue, Paramus, 201843-0337; www.hannakrausecandy.com)

SPECIALTY COOKIES: Tie

CRÊPES

B&W Bakery (614 Main Street,

Crème de la Crêpes (12-56

Hackensack, 201-342-5577;

River Road, Fair Lawn, 201-791-

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vors (try the chocolate, raspberry or

lunch, dinner, dessert—you’ll find

apricot), accompaniments (we love

a perfectly crafted crêpe for any

the sprinkles) and styles (the maca-

craving with this eatery’s menu

roons are a favorite).

of more than 60 choices. Please

Sugar Craft (36 Glen Avenue, Glen

your palate with such intriguing

Rock, 201-670-4891) The best sell-

offerings as the breakfast crêpe a

ers are the simple handmade butter

la Greek (feta, eggs, spinach and

cookies, baked daily, but also a hit

Florentine sauce), the Machiavelli

are the shop’s “cookies of the

(grilled Portobello, mozzarella,

month,” made to reflect the season.

basil and roasted peppers) and the dessert crêpe Limon (homemade lemon cream, homemade whipped cream and kiwi sauce).

CANNOLI

RUNNER-UP: Latour (6 East

Rispoli Pastry Shop (824 Broad Avenue,

Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood,

Ridgefield, 201-943-6002) In a county bursting

201-445-5056; www.latour

with Italian-style bake shops, Rispoli’s famous

ridgewood.com)

cannolis have come out on top two years running. And no wonder—these totally tubular treats are a Bergen must. *Editor’s note: While there, try some of the shop’s pignolis, as Rispoli was also your pick for best

Italian cookies!

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SMOOTHIES Organico Natural Foods (495 North Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-5511; www.organicoramsey.com) Go simple with the strawberry-banana and mixed berry, or sip up something unique with the yummy almond-date (almond butter, dates, walnuts, bananas, soy milk and frozen yogurt) or blueberry soy (soy milk, banana, blueberry, honey and frozen yogurt). No matter which of the spot’s 10 smoothies you try, rest assured that each is 100-percent organic.

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COFFEE, CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO Moon Doggie Coffee Roasters (108 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, 201-556-0111; www.moondoggiecoffee.com) The secret to Moon Doggie’s top-notch coffee? Arabica Specialty grade beans—the highest-quality

CUPCAKES: Tie B&W Bakery (614 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-342-5577; www.bwbakerynj.com) We recommend the chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles—but, truth be told, any of the perfectly frosted offerings from this beloved shop will likely put a sweet smile on your face.

Sweet Avenue Bake Shop (153 Park Avenue,

possible—freshly roasted on-site, then brewed

Rutherford, 201-935-2253; www.sweetavenue

with filtered water. But beyond the standard

bakeshop.com) Step away from the Betty Crocker

brews, caffeine-ophiles can find a host of

mix! Instead, try the whimsical flavors at Sweet

espresso-based sips—from mochas and lattes

Avenue—watermelon, cinnamon sticky bun,

to the lesser-known espresso con panna

peanut-butter chip, each so tasty you’d never

(topped with whipped cream) and café breva

guess they’re all dairy-, egg- and cholesterol-free.

(a latte made with half-and-half)—at this funky retro café.

ICE CREAM Van Dyk’s Ice Cream (145 Ackerman Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-444-1429) The ambience may not be much—just a simple counter and a big parking lot in which to enjoy your cup or cone. But the divinely decadent scoops at this beloved local spot (chocolate peanut butter and mint chocolate chip are faves) keep the crowds lining up night after night, year after year.

RUNNER-UP: Bischoff’s (468 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-836-0333)

CHEESECAKE

PASTRY

PIE: Tie

Cheesecake Aly (530 Broad

B&W Bakery (614 Main Street, Hackensack,

Abma’s Farm (700 Lawlins

Street, Glen Rock, 201-444-

201-342-5577; www.bwbakerynj.com) Step

Road,Wyckoff, 201-891-0278;

8590; www.cheese cakealy.com) Serving up 30 heavenly fla-

into this charming bake shop, which has

www.abmasfarm.com)

sated Bergenites’ sweet cravings for

Demarest Farms (244 Wierimus Road,

more than 60 years, and you’ll get

Hillsdale, 201-666-0472; www.demarest

vors—such as

a fragrant whiff of all the good-

farms.com)

Chocolate

ness whipped up on-site, including

“Sweet as pie” has never been truer than

Raspberry Truffle

its famous crumb cake.

with the treats at these local farms. Both are preservative-free and feature the

plus low-carb, sugar-free

*Editor’s note: B&W also won for best

and gluten-free varieties,

black & white cookies and chocolate-

favorites like apple and pumpkin. But

Cheesecake Aly gives you lit-

chip cookies! (Chocolate-chip cookies

true connoisseurs know to order each

tle excuse not to indulge in its

runner-up: Market Basket, 813 Franklin

spot’s signature specialties: Abma’s

creamy masterworks.

Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes, 201-891-2000;

springtime strawberry rhubarb and

www.marketbasket.com)

Demarest’s apple crumb.

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freshest fruits—a roundup of traditional

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and Irish Creams—

donuts, Linzer tarts and, of course,

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ON THE TOWN A stellar selection of nighttime spots The Crow’s

IRISH PUB: Tie

SPORTS HANGOUT: Tie

Blarney Station

The Crow’s Nest (309 Vincent Avenue, Hackensack,

Nest

Restaurant & Pub

201-342-5445; www.crowsnest.com) Sports fans flock

(258 Park Avenue, East

to the bar area of this popular restaurant, which

Rutherford, 201-531-

offers numerous flat-screen TVs and 30 beers by the

0001; www.blarney

bottle and on tap.

station.com) Enjoy a

The Office (32-34 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, 201-

hearty Guinness and a

652-1070; www.office-beerbar.com) This bustling bar

plate of corned beef and

and restaurant attracts sports enthusiasts with its seven

cabbage at this authen-

high-definition TVs broadcasting all major sports.

tic Irish pub. Come for happy hour from 3 p.m.

BEER SELECTION

MARGARITAS

WINE LIST

to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to

The Office (32-34 Chestnut

Blue Moon Mexican Café

Park & Orchard (240

1 a.m. daily and receive

Street, Ridgewood, 201-

(216 Old Tappan Road, Old

Hackensack Street, East

$1 off all drinks.

652-1070; www.office-

Tappan, 201-263-0244; 21

Rutherford, 201-939-9292;

Rusty Kale’s (1466

beerbar.com) With 24 beers

East Palisade Avenue,

www.parkandorchard.com)

River Road, Edgewater,

on tap and 56 bot-

Englewood, 201-541-0600; 327

Complement your hearty

201-224-6992) At this

tled varieties, this

Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, 201-

fare with a selection from

tiny pub, you’ll find

happening bar and

891-1331; 42 Kinderkamack

the restaurant’s renowned

great tastes at low

restaurant will

Road, Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-

wine list, featuring an

prices—from burgers,

make you forget

9500; www.bluemoonmexican

astounding 2,800 varieties

steaks and fish-and-

all about that

cafe.com) Blue Moon makes

from around the globe sold

chips to a variety of

place it’s named

each beloved libation to order

by the bottle, half

beers. For a bit of fun,

after. Enjoy $2.49

with your choice of more than

bottle and

try the pool table and

pints every

20 tequilas. Prices start at

glass.

satellite jukebox.

Wednesday night.

$8.50 for a 14-ounce glass.

COSMOS, MARTINIS and OLD-FASHIONED COCKTAILS Martini Grill (187 Hackensack Street, Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000) Starting at $9 apiece, cocktails at this lively restaurant include 10 varieties of flavorful cosmos and about 30 specialty martinis, including the coconut- and chocolate-rimmed “Almond Joy” and the “Pink Bikini,” a blend of premium French vodka and a host of fruity ingredients. Prefer more traditional libations? The bar also concocts throwback cocktails such as Pink Ladies, Manhattans and Brandy Alexanders.

WINE BAR

MARTINI RUNNER-UP: Ivy Inn (268 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck

Martini Grill (187

Heights, 201-393-7699; www.ivyinn.com)

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Hackensack Street, WoodRidge, 201-939-2000) Don’t be

SINGLES SCENE

fooled by the moniker—Martini

Chakra (144 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-556-1530; www.chakra

Grill has a lot to recommend it

restaurant.com)

besides its namesake cocktails.

The flickering candles, velvet pillow–backed banquettes and gentle stone

The restaurant offers a host of

water wall at this trendy eclectic restaurant provide a romantic setting in

wines from around the world,

which to mingle. Chat up that someone special in the hip bar and lounge

including about 90 varieties

area during weekday happy hours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., where you can

by the bottle and 30 reds and

order discounted drinks and $2 appetizers.

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BEST OF

DINING OUT Best local gems for all your dining occasions

DINER Matthews Diner & Restaurant

CHEF

(4 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-

Aret Cakir, Martini Grill (187 Hackensack Street,

447-1411; www.matthewsdiner.com)

Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000) Roasted half-duck

From New York–style deli sandwiches

over a cranberry-walnut couscous, colossal

to all-day breakfast plates to pasta

shrimp and lobster tail risotto, Chilean sea bass

and seafood platters, this relaxed

with a horseradish breadcrumb crust—these are

family-friendly diner has it all.

just a few of the scrumptious dishes the epony-

Watching your waistline?

mous Wyckoff resident and Culinary

Check out the menu’s

Institute of America grad cooks up at

selection of “low-

this fine American/eclectic eatery,

carb delights,” such

where he’s both owner and

as fruit salad with

executive chef. To keep

cottage cheese and

his fare top-notch,

Jell-O ($6.25).

Chef Cakir makes all stocks from

BRUNCH SPOT

scratch and

Ivy Inn (268 Terrace Avenue,

incorporates

Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699;

many kinds of

www.ivyinn.com) Stop by Ivy Inn

locally grown,

on Sunday between 11 a.m. and

seasonal pro-

3 p.m. and be awed by the robust a

duce.

la carte options—such as grilled skirt steak and eggs with country gravy ($14) and roasted rack of lamb with rosemary scrambled eggs ($22),

DELI

plus champagne by the bottle or

La Strada (231 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, 201-670-9233; www.lastradagourmet.net) This full-service Italian deli and specialty store answers all your lunchtime cravings with mouthwatering wraps, jumbo heroes, salads and hot and cold subs and a variety of homemade prepared foods

glass and a variety of creative libations. Got the kids in tow? The children’s brunch meals will please even the pickiest of palates for just $6.50.

such as stromboli, bruschetta and penne with vodka sauce. Looking to pick up a few

HEALTHY EATERY

groceries? The shop also offers imported

Park & Orchard (240 Hackensack

Italian meats, produce and a gluten-free section.

Street, East Rutherford, 201-939-9292; www.parkandorchard.com) You won’t

CHEAP EATS and BYOB Il Mulino Ristorante (132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767) You don’t have to break the bank for top-notch Italian fare at this charming Dumont

through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. diners can order off the specially priced “Sunset Dinner” menu, which includes an appetizer, choice of soup or salad, an entrée, fresh fruit and coffee or tea (price levels range from $13.95 to $17.95). With so many affordable options, feel free to splurge on that bottle of red or white!

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flour or artificial ingredients in the hearty dishes at this eclectic eatery, which offers an array of delicious stir fries, pastas, salads, steak and seafood dishes and more. The restaurant also provides a celiac menu with a host of gluten- and wheat-free options, and can make many dishes salt-free or fat-free at your request.

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find any refined sugar, bleached white

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SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

GREEK RESTAURANT

Oceanos (2-27 Saddle

It’s Greek to Me (36 East

River Road, Fair Lawn,

Palisade Avenue, Englewood,

201-796-0546;

201-568-0440; 1611 Palisade

www.oceanos

Avenue, Fort Lee, 201-947-

restaurant.com) From

2050; 21 East Ridgewood

jumbo lump crab cakes to

Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-612-

Atlantic red snapper to

2600; 487 Broadway,

oysters and other raw-bar

Westwood, 201-722-3511;

favorites, the deliciously

www.itsgreektome.com) Get

fresh seafood offerings at

your Greek on at this casual

this fine Mediterranean

eatery, which serves up

establishment are hand-

yummy tzatziki, gyros, sou-

selected daily by chef-

vlaki platters and more.

owner Peter Panteleakis and his son Nikos at the Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx. Dishes are given an extra punch of flavor with olives and olive oil from the family’s own groves in Greece.

INDIAN RESTAURANT Namaskaar (120 Grand Avenue, Englewood, 201-567-0061;

FRENCH/CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT

www.namaskaar.com) Let the aroma of curry and freshly baked tan-

Latour (6 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood,

doori breads lure you into this tiny Indian gem. Enjoy the tamatar

201-445-5056; www.latourridgewood.com) Savor

soup, chicken tikka masala, kheema matar

pan-seared foie gras, organic chicken coq au vin,

and other traditional plates

sliced loin of venison and more at this delightful

indoors or at one of the

French-American grill, adorned with hardwood

charming sidewalk tables.

floors, high ceilings and dainty toile curtains. For

RUNNER-UP: Mela (47

a taste of it all, try the $36.95 four-course prix-fixe

East Ridgewood Avenue,

dinner menu, offered Tuesday through Thursday

Ridgewood, 201-445-6060;

from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m.

www.melarestaurant.com)

to 9 p.m.

OUTDOOR DINING: Tie

Café Matisse

Enjoy a lovely meal alfresco at one of these establishments:

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Café Matisse (167 Park Avenue, Rutherford, 201-935-2995; www.cafematisse.com) The Dutch House Tavern (24-07 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, 201-796-9886; www.dutchhousetavern.com) Roxanne’s (150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007) Varka (30 North Spruce Street, Ramsey, 201-995-9333; www.varkarestaurant.com)

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DINING OUT Best local gems for all your dining occasions STEAK RESTAURANT River Palm Terrace (1416 River Road, Edgewater, 201-224-2013; 209 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 201-529-1111; 41-11 Route 4 West, Fair Lawn, 201-703-3500; www.riverpalm.com) From the New York shell steak to the sliced filet mignon, impeccable standards make each cut of meat at this upscale steakhouse truly outstanding: Each location handselects and dry-ages USDA prime beef for 28 days, and inhouse butchers hand-cut each steak daily. Don’t forget to complement your juicy steak with a tasty side, such as thin-shaved fried onions, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy.

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Saigon R. (58 West Palisade Avenue, Englewood, 201-871-4777; www.saigonmopho.com) Traditional Vietnamese dishes get a creative new twist at this tiny imaginative restaurant (with just six tables), thanks to chef-owner and Vietnam native Khanh “KT” Tran.

Try the miniature spring rolls in crisp rice paper and the lemongrass chicken in a creamy curry and coconut milk sauce with peanuts— just be sure to make reservations!

MEXICAN RESTAURANT Blue Moon Mexican Café (216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-263-0244; 21 East Palisade Avenue, Englewood, 201-5410600; 327 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, 201-891-1331; 42

THAI RESTAURANT Ridge Thai (50 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, 201493-9929; www.ridgethai.com) Delight your senses with pad Thai, Siam rolls, green curry chicken and other authentic dishes at this elegant eatery.

Kinderkamack Road, Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500; www.blue moonmexicancafe.com) Every day is a fiesta at this vibrant restaurant, which whips up a host of zesty quesadillas, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, salads, chimichangas and more. Too many tantalizing choices? Opt for the double or triple combination platter.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT Ivy Inn (268 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699; www.ivyinn.com) Originally a 19th-century stagecoach inn, this warm, rustic eatery romances patrons

fireplace. Get your hearts beating with the “Tasting Flight of Reds,” a sampling of three red wines of distinction from California and Italy ($12), then trade bites of such sumptuous entrée options as blackened Louisiana catfish and grilled black angus rib-eye steak.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EATERY: Tie

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

The enticing offerings in

Il Mulino

this category left our voters

Ristorante (132

torn. The upshot? Your crew

Veterans Plaza,

may just have to dine out

Dumont, 201-384-

three times!

7767) Owner and

Baumgart’s Café (45 East

Rome native Jim

Palisade Avenue, Englewood,

Lulani pays homage

201-569-6267; 158 Franklin

to his homeland’s

Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-

authentic cuisine

612-5688; 59 The

at his fine eatery,

Promenade at City Place,

featuring white table-

Edgewater, 201-313-3889;

cloths, cream-

www.baumgarts cafe.com)

colored walls and

Blue Moon Mexican Café

dim lighting. Enjoy

(216 Old Tappan Road, Old

menu fixtures such

Tappan, 201-263-0244; 21

as veal marsala, lin-

East Palisade Avenue,

guini with clam

Englewood, 201-541-0600;

sauce and pollo

327 Franklin Avenue,

scarpariello (chicken

Wyckoff, 201-891-1331; 42

sautéed on the bone

Kinderkamack Road,

in garlic with mush-

Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-

rooms, peppers,

9500; www.bluemoon

sausage and wine), or

mexicancafe.com)

indulge in one of the

Il Mulino Ristorante (132

restaurant’s delight-

Veterans Plaza, Dumont,

ful daily specials.

PANCAKE HOUSE

201-384-7767)

Country Pancake House (140 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-444-8395) Indecisive

DESSERT Ivy Inn (268 Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699; www.ivyinn.com) After a romantic meal at this cozy bistro, dessert is an unquestionable must. Choose the regular menu’s rich indulgences— like crème brûlée and strawberry cheesecake—or try one of the blackboard specials,

diners beware: The gigantic menu at this widely popular eatery offers a whopping 112 varieties of pancakes, including white chocolatechip with almonds, multigrain and the “red, white and blue”—a pancake topped with blueberries, strawberries and bananas.

You’ll also find 50 varieties of waffles, 58 egg dishes and a slew of gourmet salads, crêpes and sandwiches.

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or chocolatechip mousse.

BREAKFAST SPOT The Daily Treat (177 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-652-9113) This cozy eatery in downtown Ridgewood serves up all your favorite breakfast classics, from pancakes and bacon ($7.50) to waffles with strawberries ($7.50) to a host of muffins, cereals and bagels. If it’s before 11 a.m., try one of the tasty combo deals, such as two eggs with home fries, toast, coffee and orange juice ($5). continued BERGEN

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RETAIL THERAPY From bargains to splurges, this roundup of retailers can’t be beat INDEPENDENT BOOK SHOP Bookends (232 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-445-0726; www.bookends.com) Besides selling a variety of hard covers and paperbacks for all ages, this independent bookshop draws crowds with its 85 to 100 author signings each year (free to attend with purchase of book). This fall, check out former third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader on September 22 at 7 p.m., and singer Andy Williams on October 14, also at 7 p.m.

Eco Galleria

BOUTIQUE and GIFT SHOP Eco Galleria (421 Kingston Street, Wyckoff, 201-447-4438; www.ecogalleria.com) Situated in the home of owner Kathryn Longo, this unique showroom sells handcrafted clothing, jewelry and functional art by artists from North, South and Central America, with

HOME ACCESSORIES STORE

about half of all merchandise made from recycled and environmen-

Shades of SoHo (175 Rock Road, Glen Rock,

tally friendly materials. Creative gifts are in no short supply, from the

201-857-2266; www.shadesofsoho.com) Custom

fashionable Bahay Sharisse handbag made of buntal sustainable

lampshades are this shop’s expertise—they’re

straw ($115) to the Yankee Stadium ballpoint pen, made of wood sal-

sewn to your liking from scratch on the premises

vaged from the seats of the Bronx Bombers’ old home ($200).

BOUTIQUE RUNNER-UP: Ridgewood Needlepoint (6 South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-612-7770; www.ridgewoodneedlepoint.com) GIFT-SHOP RUNNER-UP: The Depot (22 Prospect Street, Midland

in a rainbow of colors and fabrics, such as silk, linen and shantung. You’ll also find a variety of unique chandeliers, finials, pillows and more.

Park, 201-444-6120)

JR Cigar (184 Route 17 North, Paramus,

DESIGNERDISCOUNT STORE

201-261-7988; www.jrparamus.com) This

Fox’s (230 East Ridgewood

Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-444-

massive 7,000-square-foot cigar empori-

Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-444-

3300) Here oenophiles can happi-

um offers just about every major brand,

1842; www.foxs.com) A bargain

ly discover wine from just about

from JR’s own machine-made cigars to

hunter’s delight, this two-floor

every region in the world, from

hand-rolled varieties from Latin America.

boutique offers stunning clothing,

$6 reds and whites to $600 aged

Also check out the shop’s assortment of

shoes and accessories by designers

ports. The shop also sells gadgets

humidors, cigar cases and cutters.

such as Michael Kors, Calvin Klein

such as decanters, glasses and

and Vera Wang for up to 50 per-

corkscrews, plus a large selection

cent off the retail price.

of liquor and beer.

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GOURMET SHOP and GOURMET CHEESE SHOP

HEALTH-FOOD STORE

Jerry’s Homemade

Town Center, Paramus, 201-

PET BOUTIQUE

Gourmet and More (410

226-1244; 44 Godwin

Amy’s Royal

South Dean Street, Englewood,

Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-

Treatment (390

201-871-7108; jerryshome

670-0383; 905 River Road,

Market Street,

made.com) This spacious spe-

Edgewater, 201-941-4000;

Saddle Brook,

cialty shop headed by Italian

www.wholefoodsmarket.com)

201-909-0960; www.amysroyal

native Jerry Turci delights epi-

Since the recent opening of

treatment.com) Lavish your

cures the county over with its

its third location in the

pooch with fresh frozen raw meat, doggie

homemade hot dishes pre-

county at Bergen Town

T-shirts and all-natural treats at this adorable dog bou-

pared daily (think lasagna,

Center, this specialty market

tique. After shopping, treat Fido to a cut and shampoo at

stuffed mushrooms and egg-

has made it even easier

the shop’s adjoining full-service grooming salon.

plant), all-natural homemade

for Bergenites to taste its

marinara sauce and wide

endless healthy-eating

selection of international

options, from vegetarian and

wines, with about 90 percent

macrobiotic prepared foods

of bottles hailing from Italy. Of

to hormone-free meat and

course, the shop’s selection of

poultry to all-natural sodas

gourmet cheeses often steals

and snacks.

Whole Foods (300 Bergen

BUTCHER Steve’s Market (12 West Main Street, Ramsey, 201327-9466; www.stevesmarket.com) Meat lovers adore the butcher area of this cozy gourmet market, which sells Boar’s Head cold cuts, all-natural prime meats, freshly ground hamburgers and more. While you’re shopping, check out the shop’s selection of prepared

the show, including fresh mozzarella prepared in-house daily

SHOE STORE

($5.99 per pound) and imported

Shoe-Inn (53

cheeses from around the

East Ridgewood

world, including Parmesan,

Avenue, Ridgewood, 201-

manchego and stracchino.

493-9696; 48 North Dean Street, Englewood, 201-5682900; 30 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater, 201840-0016) This chic shop offers hip selections by Stella McCartney, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs and more.

ENTERTAIN ME

foods, produce and domestic and imported cheese.

PRODUCE STAND Abma’s Farm (700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, 201-891-0278; www.abmasfarm.com) Situated in a 200-year-old Dutch-style barn, the market at Abma’s Farm offers an array of fresh produce—many homegrown on Abma’s own 30 acres—including corn, squash, broccoli, heirloom tomatoes, pumpkins, apples and six varieties of lettuce.

RUNNER-UP: DePiero’s Country Farm (300 West Grand Avenue, Montvale, 201-391-4576; www.depieros.com)

Find big-time fun in our Bergen backyard

KIDS’ PARTY SPOT

HIGH SCHOOL BAND Ramsey High School (256 East Main Street, Ramsey, 201-785-2300; www.ramsey.k12.nj.us/RHS) Known as the

SARAH SIMONIS; SHUTTERSTOCK

“Big Blue,” this energetic, 120-memberstrong, drum core–style band knows just how to

Kids U (407 Sette Drive, Paramus, 201-225-0008; www.kidsu.com) Throw your little one the birthday of his or her dreams at this interactive 7,200-square-foot facility, featuring the “PlayQuad,” a large indoor jungle

pump up fans at Ramsey High School football games. Boasting a

gym, and a gymnastics room with kid-sized

colorful list of honors, including the New Jersey State Musical Arts

equipment. Parties are 1.5 hours and cost $395

Conference championship, the band is gearing up to perform at the

for the first 18 guests, plus $15 for each addi-

2009 New Year’s Eve Parade in Chantilly, France, and the 2010 New

tional child. ■

Year’s Day Parade in London, England.

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Stealing the show A REVEALING LOOK AT 3 STYLISH ROOMS,

EACH FROM A CELEBRATED AREA SHOW HOUSE At first glance, a designer’s show-house room may seem effortless. But look more closely and you’ll see it has stories to tell—a challenge overcome, an unlikely motif made triumphant. Recently, stunning spaces in three states told such enlightening tales. And in doing so, offered design ideas aplenty.

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At

HOME

by Diane Szulecki

CHIC IN THE CITY

DANIEL EIFERT PHOTOGRAPHY

“The Lounge” by Charles Pavarini, Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Manhattan

A

color palette with almost no actual color may not

strove to reflect the artwork’s icy quality throughout the

seem an enticing design choice, but in the deft

room, coupling spots of shine with dashes of warmth

hands of designer Charles Pavarini of Charles Pavarini III

thanks to pale mauve and taupe touches.

Design Associates, New York City, this singular palette

A sparkling mother-of-pearl floating fireplace and

was transformed into a breathtakingly sleek lounge befit-

a custom-carved Steinway piano by John Eric Byers

ting a grand boutique hotel.

anchor the opposite end of this “new contemporary”

“I wanted it to feel very clean and light,” Pavarini

room, while a trio of fancifully looped hangings add

says of the space. His color inspiration? A striking iceberg

whimsy upon the walls. The designer’s few splashes of

photograph by Camille Seaman that sits at one end of the

hue—pale teal and lavender—comes from a decidedly

room, overlooking a chic seating area with a swanky tête-

futuristic source: a computerized cyclical color-fading LED

à-tête sofa, an amorphic bronze-and-pewter Silas Seandel

lighting system, incorporated into the Pavarini-designed

coffee table and a glittering rock-crystal geode. Pavarini

plaster crown molding.

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HOME POWDER PERFECT “Reflections” by Felicia Zwebner, Sheep’s Run Show House, Rumson

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mall and dark. Such was the space designer Felicia Zwebner, owner of Art de Triomphe in

Teaneck, faced at the beginning of the design process. Her mission: Transform the dim nook into a room that would be bright but not overbearing, a nod to the past but not stuffy. The posh result? A glamorous powder room fused with English and Asian elements.

“The inspiration for the room was The Great

Gatsby—that feeling of ‘20s elegance and opulence,” Zwebner says. So to make the space appear larger, the designer used some decidedly luxurious tricks: She added pleated silk to the ceil-

ing and embellished the closet doors with antique mirrors that reflect the hand-painted silver metallic wallpaper by Gracie.

To evoke a sense of British opulence, she chose a mahogany demilune and mirror from the Althorp Living History collection by Earl Spencer, then incorporated Eastern touches with cherry blossom–print wallpaper, a lightly striped woolen silk rug from Starr Carpets and bamboo-reminiscent window treatments that softly diffuse light, creating an ethereal glow. A luxurious silk adds a cushy spot to “sit, reflect and relax.”

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hen it comes to home design, bigger is often not better.

“Most people would look at this space and feel very intimidated,” admits Eric J. Schmidt, principal of Eric J. Schmidt Interiors, North Caldwell, of this 22-foot by 32foot room. “They’ll think, ‘How could I live here? I need to have a million dollars’ worth of furniture!’ But you don’t

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need to stuff a large space to make it lovely and usable.”

Thus, Schmidt opted to keep the space clean-

Schmidt-designed console and bold Venetian Ribbon mir-

lined, functional and tailored using the mantra “modern-

ror from Mirror Fair occupy the other. The space’s com-

ized tradition” as a guiding vision. Sticking with a soft,

fortable center, meanwhile, is adorned with a Ralph

soothing color palette, he began by balancing two pure-

Lauren sofa and Duralee chenille daybed and further

white Cavallini leather-hide floor coverings on each side,

accented by Lucite antlers on the mantle, while Ralph

thereby creating three distinct areas: A white baby grand

Lauren Modern Hurricane candles in the fireplace add a

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Guru-guided GETAWAYS THESE 3 JAUNTS WITH RENOWNED EXPERTS PROVE THAT SELF-IMPROVEMENT CAN REALLY BE A TRIP WANT TO LEARN AS YOU TRAVEL? A GROWING NUMBER of idyllic journeys now allow you to return with something better than snapshots and credit-card receipts: nifty new skills. Here we profile three specially designed junkets that combine enchanting sights and sumptuous pleasures with in-person guidance from a nationally recognized authority. Whether your passion is an art, a hobby, a sport— or passion itself—chances are there’s a special travel experience waiting for you that will be well worth writing home about.

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Revitalize your romance in Bermuda with love guru Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. re the sparks of love not what they used to be? Try this three-day “Romance Seminar,” in which you and your sweetie leave everyday hassles behind and learn new relationship communication skills. True, the fact that the classes are set in lush, dreamy Bermuda doesn’t hurt, but it’s Schwartz’s guidance that’s the real draw. You’ll learn to see your lover anew, to study his or her “love style” and to conspire together to pluck more passion from your busy life.

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The setting: Bermuda’s sun-blessed Cambridge

Beaches Resort & Spa, on a 30-acre peninsula between the cerulean blue Atlantic Ocean and picturesque Mangrove Bay, features four private beaches and 94 cottage-style rooms and suites.

The expert: Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D., has the ivory-

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tower thing going—she’s a professor of sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle— but despite her name she’s the salt of the earth. Along with more than 40 scholarly articles, she’s the author of 14 books, including The Great Sex Weekend and Everything You Know About Love and Sex Is Wrong. She also created the Personality Profiler, an assessment tool designed for www.perfectmatch.com to help singles find their soulmates.

Schwartz has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Oprah and Dateline NBC. The extras: Attendees get 50 percent off on couples’ massages and 20 percent off on beauty treatments at the renowned Ocean Spa. When we visited, we tried the Swedish massage with hot lava rocks. Our therapist, Sharon, alternated seamlessly between the rock and her hands. Or sneak off together down a winding road to the charming little town of Somerset, where a complimentary ferry whisks you to Hamilton, Bermuda’s capital. In the evening, before dinner, join the resort’s sommelier for a wine tasting.

The dates: February 25 to 28, 2010 The cost: $379 per couple added to room rates begin-

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Master Italian cuisine in Bologna with celeb chef Mary Beth Clark n “The Basics of Great Italian Cooking,” a six-day course in cuisine-famous Bologna, Italy, you’ll learn to prepare some 40 recipes, from handmade pasta to thin-crust pizza to real ragu Bolognese. Dine in splendor on the stunning Adriatic Sea and take a guided expedition to the city’s market, where you’ll visit with local producers of cheese and balsamic vinegar and learn just which wines are the best accompaniments for your enticing Italian entrées.

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The extras: Take a break and stroll Bolognese streets whose grid pattern is a legacy of the Roman Empire, or savor stunning city views as you walk along the 666 arches leading to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, reputedly the longest portico in the world. Inside the sanctuary, see the famous painting Madonna With Child, attributed to Saint Luke the Evangelist.

The dates: October 4 to 10, 2009, is the next course.

But “The Basics of Great Italian Cooking” is offered twice a year, as are other classes—“Taste of EmiliaRomagna” and “Savoring Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany”—while “The October Truffle Festival” is held each fall.

The cost: “The Basics” is $3,450 with first-class hotel accommodations (excluding air fare), $3,850 with deluxe accommodations; other courses vary—see www.internationalcookingschool.com for details.

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chef and cooking teacher and founder of the International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine, has been training cooks since 1977. Widely known for her book Essentials of the Italian Kitchen, she’s been a guest chef on TV’s Food Network and a contributor to Bon Appetit, Food and Wine, The New York

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Learn art and antiques at sea with Professor Lori Verderame, Ph.D. n seven relaxing, fun-filled days at sea, traveling from Philadelphia to St. George, Bermuda, and back, you’ll attend art seminars, learn to appraise antiques and find out how to ferret out undiscovered treasures at inauspicious-looking yard sales.

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the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Majesty, enjoying NCL’s gym, spa and casino, its six international restaurants and its trademark freestyle dining, with no set dining times, dining partners or dress codes. Picturesque St. George’s, Bermuda, where you’ll dock for leisurely exploring, is the oldest continuously inhabited English-speaking settlement in the New World.

The expert: Lori Verderame, Ph.D., a professor of art history at Pennsylvania State University’s World Campus, has been called “one part Antiques Roadshow and one part Comedy Central”—and she has appeared on the latter’s Daily Show. Verderame is the author of An American Sculptor: Seymour Lipton and the forthcoming Don’t Host a Yard Sale. Her syndicated column on art and antiques appears in 80 publications and reaches more than 7.5 million readers each month.

The extras: The first 100 guests to book will have a

chance to have their own antiques appraised at sea. In St. George’s, check out the State House—talk about antiques, it was 112 years old when George Washington was born.

The dates: At press time, this fall’s cruise, October 24 to 31, 2009, was fully booked; check www.DrLoriV.com for the dates of next year’s cruise and other details.

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• Sail out of Argentina November 15 on an ambitious 22-night Antarctic Ocean “Emperors and Kings” expedition, in the company of cinematographer Doug Allan of Planet Earth documentary fame—with a stint of helicopter-borne sightseeing—and spot as many as seven of the 17 known species of penguins. (Not for the faint of wallet, this one starts at $21,890 per person—learn more at www.quarkexpeditions.com.)

• Thrill your Twilight-crazed teen with the “Twilight Cruise,” in the company of cast members Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Michael Welch (Mike Newton) and more. It sails from Seattle on August 8, 2010; details are at www.twilightfanscruise.com.

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Once taking care of themselves becomes difficult, family members have the option of hiring a HOME CARE service that can offer assistance anywhere from

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PROsPECT HEiGHTs CARE CENTER is a seven-story, state-of-the-art healthcare facility built in 2000 in the heart of Hackensack that more closely resembles a high-end hotel than a medical facility. With 196 Medicare-certified beds, the facility is staffed with dedicated healthcare professionals that include physicians, nurses, dieticians, social workers and recreational therapists. Prospect Heights rehabilitation team of physical, occupational and speech therapists is one of the most highly trained and renowned in the New York metropolitan area.

Prospect Heights Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that focuses primarily on subacute care. Because of the community’s excellent reputation, patients arrive from hospitals in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, often in a weakened condition from infections, surgeries, accidents, etc. The clinical team’s goal is to return patients to their previous level of health—or better. The nurses are

specially trained in the latest protocols of rehabilitation— such as complex wound care and heart surgery recovery.

Prospect Heights also specializes in tracheotomy care, IV therapy, as well as cosmetic and bariatric surgery recovery.

The customer service–driven staff attends to the needs of patients and their loved ones during their stay and will help them transition back into the home community.

In addition, Prospect Heights has a large orthopedic unit dedicated exclusively to providing a wide spectrum of care for patients recovering from hip and knee replacement to amputation recovery. An extensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Program, equipped with modern gym facilities and equipment, is offered at PHCC. Also provided is facility owned, luxury van service to transport patients to and from home and the facility.

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In addition to state-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary professional care, what really sets these two centers apart is the individualized, supportive attention each client receives. After more than 30 years of operation, Dellridge and Woodcliff Lake Health &

Rehabilitation Center are still family-owned—a rare trait in today’s era of corporate facilities. Family pride and caring are evident in everything they do and reflective of the low turnover and longevity of its staff.

“Our extraordinary record of success meeting and exceeding discharge goals has enabled us to become a premier provider of subacute and rehabilitation services in the county,” says Nathan Friedman, president and CEO of Family of Caring Healthcare System. In fact, Dellridge recently received the top five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid, and both facilities received deficiency-free ratings and also met the Advisory Standards from the NJ Health & Senior Services division.

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Life Options for Varying Needs THE FRANCisCAN OAKs, an independent living community located next to and affiliated with Saint Clare’s Hospital, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in grand style. In addition to a full day of activities and gourmet meals with dancing and cordials, the elegant affair honored residents who have lived there since the doors opened—including Lonia Kaletkowski, who is still as active and independent as she was the day she arrived.

One of the many reasons residents decide to move to Franciscan Oaks is the security and value of the Lifecare contract, which provides a single monthly fee that includes all activities, meals, housekeeping, car service to medical appointments, bus service, a full clubhouse of amenities, fitness classes, gym, pool and more. And if a resident becomes in need of additional

services, private assisted living and skilled nursing care facilities are included within the continuum of onsite care, covered by the same monthly fee.

The facility is in close proximity to the small-town charm of downtown Denville, as well as more than 50 physicians and specialists across the street at Saint Clare’s Hospital. Franciscan Oaks is also a member of the national Catholic Health Initiative system, and offers special incentives to assist homeowners in selling their current residence during the current challenging real estate market.

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What truly sets these family-owned and-operated communities apart from others, though, is the level of personal attention. Van Dyk takes care to hire the right professionals, most of whom become long-time employees. This sense of family extends to the residents and permeates throughout each and every one of the Van Dyk communities. Van Dyk Manor of Ridgewood was also one of the few facilities in New Jersey to receive a five-star rating in the recent Medicare nursing-home survey.

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a hefty dose of antioxidant vitamin E and 16 grams of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat per 2-tablespoon serving. Even better, in uncertain economic times, it’s a treat that rings up at just $2 to $4 per jar, providing countless meals on a shoestring. And there’s no need to worry about its going bad, as that jar will survive on your shelf for quite some time ... if you can resist that long.

Peanut-butter products have all once again been deemed safe after this year’s salmonella scare. But in the meantime, some folks who were leery of the commercial products have found the joy of making their own peanut butter. It’s simple: Just mix up roasted peanuts in a food processor, adding a dash of extra oil if desired. Then stir into your recipe of choice or just enjoy as is. What could be a better butter? ■

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• Boil potatoes and put through a ricer. Mix together in a bowl with butter and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.

• Add peanut butter mixture and adjust if needed.

Season with salt.

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“MAN CANNOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE; HE must have peanut butter,” once quipped President James A. Garfield. And who can argue? Found in threequarters of U.S. households, peanut butter is a beloved American staple—one that New York Times food writer Florence Fabricant has deemed “the pâté of childhood.”

Indeed, few among us—the unlucky allergic aside—have not dipped into a jar in a moment of need (or weakness). But if your PB consumption is limited to spoons or sandwiches, it’s time you found some grownup ways to go nuts: Think chicken skewers in peanut sauce, peanut butter-glazed ham, ginger-peanut soba noodles, not to mention peanut-butter pie, caramel–peanut butter cake, peanut Fast fact butter–shortbread cookies.

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The grilled octopus, for example, is beautifully complemented with a scattering of salt capers, a splash of olive oil and a jumble of onion and fresh fennel. The result is a perfectly seasoned taste of the sea, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

The taramosalata (carp roe spread), made with Fage Greek yogurt, is rich and thick, with ground almonds and lemons adding depth and texture. And the pita is delicious—grilled and grainy, it grips the spread like a magnet.

Not to be missed: the keftedes, irresistibly tender and tasty lamb-and-beef meatballs that Piliouras brings into mouthwatering relief with a creamy apricot-garlic-yogurt dip.

Lamb is a Greek mainstay, of course, and it appears as an entrée, too, in the form of succulent grilled chops. Served medium rare with a mint pesto that will make you want to retire that jelly forever, the dish is pure, robust flavor—at once sweet, crisp and juicy.

But the crown jewel at Nisi is the fresh fish. Feel free to stroll up to the lovely display and pick out your own. Or leave it to the kitchen. Either way you’re assured FEEL THE WORKADAY TENSION WASH AWAY superb freshness and flavor. We chose the royal dorado, a instantly as you enter Nisi Estiatorio, a gorgeous Greek mild, flaky fish from the Mediterranean. It was served restaurant on Englewood’s Grand Avenue that opened deboned and made brilliant by a light dressing of capers, its doors last January. Part lounge, part restaurant, part lemon and olive oil. enoteca, it’s a refuge where (nearly) The high standards are mainall your basic needs can be satisfied tained at dessert time, too. Try the Nisi Estiatorio and then some. For one, it’s superkaridopita, an olive oil–walnut cake 90 Grand Avenue, Englewood; airy. No squeezing between tables or 201-567-4700; www.nisirestaurant.com that’s a magical combination of moist scrounging for stools. You’re allotted and crumbly, rounded out with Hours plenty of personal space in a warm LUNCH: Monday through Saturday, orange marmalade and vanilla yogurt. noon–4 p.m. yet elegant atmosphere that takes its A slice of candied orange, as thin as DINNER: Monday through Thursday, cue from nature—Mediterranean brittle, makes a glorious garnish. And 5–10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, blues, sandy beiges and creamy sea the krema kataifi is a triple-layer 5–11:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon–8 p.m. stone, all set off against a stark white delight, with shredded phyllo as the that evokes of the stucco structures base, orange pastry cream the delecWhat you should know dotting the Greek isles. table center and raspberry-studded • Entrées range from $22 to $40, At the helm: executive chef whipped white chocolate the top. with fresh fish sold by the pound John Piliouras, who is attentive to Not to be overlooked: the stellar • Happy hour, 4–7 p.m. Monday every culinary detail. A graduate of through Friday service that makes your meal an extraorthe Culinary Institute of America, dinarily pleasant experience. If there’s • In-house sommelier and extensive wine list Piliouras remains a master at elevatone caveat, it’s this: A visit to Nisi is like • $30 three-course menu, 5–6:30 p.m. ing superior-quality food without falling into the Sirens’ trap … you’ll be Monday through Thursday compromising its clean, fresh flavor. lured back time and time again. ■

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If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishment in Bergen County (or nearby) that will satisfy it. Turn to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.

AIRMONT, N.Y. CITRUS GRILLE Contemporary American cui-

with Manhattan views. · 541 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-840-9311

sine. · 430 E. Saddle River Rd., Airmont, N.Y. · 845-352-5533

KINARA Northern Indian cuisine. · 880 River Rd.,

ALLENDALE

LA VECCHIA NAPOLI Traditional southern Italian

RESTAURANT L Eclectic cuisine. · 9 Franklin Tpk.,

Allendale · 201-785-1112 SAVINI Italian cuisine. · 168 W. Crescent Ave.,

Allendale · 201-760-3700

Edgewater · 201-313-0555

cuisine. · 2 Hilliard Ave., Edgewater · 201-941-6799

FRANKLIN LAKES CHEF’S TABLE French eatery. · 754 Franklin Ave.,

Franklin Lakes. · 201-891-6644

GARFIELD

1416 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-224-2013

CAFÉ TERRANA Casual Italian fare featuring pasta and shellfish. · 499 Midland Ave., Garfield · 973-546-1889

ROBERTO’S II Gourmet Italian. · 936 River Rd.,

HACKENSACK

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. ·

Edgewater · 201-224-2524 BANGKOK GARDEN Traditional Thai cuisine.

CARLSTADT IL VILLAGGIO Italian dining. · 651 Rt. 17 North,

Carlstadt · 201-935-7733

ELMWOOD PARK

· 261 Main St., Hackensack · 201-487-2620

TROVATO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian cuisine

THE CROW’S NEST Contemporary American fare. · 309 Vincent Ave., Rt. 17 South, Hackensack · 201-342-5445

with fresh pasta. · 206 Rt. 46 East, Elmwood Park · 201-797-7552

ENGLEWOOD BAUMGART’S CAFE American and Chinese

dishes in a retro ‘50s setting. · 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-569-6267

HARLEY’S IRISH PUB Continental American/Irish fare. · 366 River St., Hackensack · 201-342-4747 MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Fine Italian fare. · 70 Riverside Sq., Hackensack · 201-221-2030

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Traditional

THE RESTAURANT American eclectic fare. · 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack · 201-678-1100

Mexican dishes. · 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-541-0600

RUDY’S RESTAURANT Continental cuisine.

· 107 Anderson St., Hackensack · 201-489-4831 ENGLEWOOD DINER Salads, Italian specials,

steaks. · 54-56 Engle St., Englewood · 201-569-8855

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. JADE VILLAGE Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

· 606 South Pascack Rd., Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. · 845-735-1188

CLOSTER HARVEST BISTRO & BAR French/new American

fare. · 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter 201-750-9966 PAULIE’S American/Mediterranean casual dining.

NISI ESTIATORIO Fine Mediterranean cuisine. · 90

Grand Ave., Englewood · 201-567-4700 SMOKE CHOPHOUSE Steaks, seafood and cigars.

THE SEA SHACK RESTAURANT Friendly, casual

seafood eatery. · 293 Polifly Rd., Hackensack · 201-489-7232 THE STONY HILL INN Continental fare. · 231 Polifly Rd., Hackensack · 201-342-4085

· 36 Engle St., Englewood · 201-541-8530

HARRINGTON PARK ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS ASSEMBLY STEAK HOUSE & SEAFOOD GRILL

Classic American steak house. · 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-2616 CAFE ITALIANO Fine family dining. · 14 Sylvan

DINO’S RESTAURANT Contemporary Italian cuisine. · 12 Tappan Rd., Harrington Park · 201-767-4245

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

· 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter · 201-767-1242

Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-461-5041

IVY INN Continental cuisine in a romantic set-

CRESSKILL

GRISSINI TRATTORIA Elegant Italian eatery.

ting. · 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights · 201-393-7699

· 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-3535

GRIFFIN’S BAR & EATERY American fare. · 44 E.

HAWORTH

Madison Ave., Cresskill · 201-541-7575

FAIR LAWN

HANAMI Chinese/Japanese cuisine. · 41 Union

DAVIA Continental/Italian. · 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave.,

Ave., Cresskill · 201-567-8508

Fair Lawn · 201-797-6767

UMEYA Japanese cuisine. · 156 Piermont Rd.,

Cresskill · 201-816-0511

OCEANOS Greek cuisine, seafood. · 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn · 201-796-0546

DUMONT

RIVARA’S American cuisine. · 6-18 Maple Ave.,

IL MULINO Northern Italian cuisine featuring sea

bass. · 132 Veterans Plz., Dumont · 201-384-7767

International dishes. · 240 Hackensack St., East Rutherford · 201-939-9292 SORRENTO’S Southern Italian dishes. · 132 Park

Ave., East Rutherford · 201-507-0038

EDGEWATER THE CRAB HOUSE Affordable riverside dining

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HAWTHORNE SABOR LATIN BISTRO Latin fare. · 1060 Goffle Rd.,

Hawthorne · 973-238-0800

Fair Lawn · 201-797-4878

HILLSDALE

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. · 41-11 Rt. 4 West, Fair Lawn · 201-703-3500

CAFE CAPRI Casual Italian eatery. · 343 Broadway, Hillsdale · 201-664-6422

EAST RUTHERFORD PARK AND ORCHARD RESTAURANT

ANDIAMO Eclectic Italian fare. · 23 Hardenburgh

FAIRVIEW

THE CORNERSTONE American fare, full bar. · 84

Broadway, Hillsdale · 201-666-8688

DON QUIJOTE Spanish cuisine. · 344 Bergen

Blvd., Fairview · 201-943-3133

HO-HO-KUS

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THE HO-HO-KUS INN Italian continental fare. · 1 Franklin Tpk., Ho-Ho-Kus · 201-445-4115

MAHARANI EXPRESS Southern and northern Indian cuisine. · 2151 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee · 201-585-8226

LITTLE FERRY MINADO Japanese seafood buffet. · 1 Valley

Rd., Little Ferry · 201-931-1522 TRACEY’S NINE MILE HOUSE Continental cuisine.

· 4 Bergen Pike, Little Ferry · 201-440-1100

LYNDHURST LA CIBELES Spanish continental cuisine, featuring

seafood. · 123 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst · 201-438-9491

MAHWAH MAHWAH BAR AND GRILL Classic American

pub. · 2 Island Rd., Mahwah · 201-529-8056 NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE & PUB Casual steak

house. · 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah · 201-529-1806 THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. · 209 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah · 201-529-1111

MONTVALE THE PORTER HOUSE American steak house.

· 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale · 201-307-6300

MOONACHIE SEGOVIA Spanish cuisine featuring steaks and sea-

food. · 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie · 201-641-4266

NORTH BERGEN SABOR LATIN BISTRO Elegant Latin cuisine. · 8809 River Rd., North Bergen · 201-943-6366

NORTHVALE BRADY’S FOX HUNT INN Irish/American classics. · 201 Livingston St., Northvale · 201-784-8047 HENNESSY TAVERN Homestyle American food.

· 191 Paris Ave., Northvale · 201-768-7707 MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS Light French cuisine. · 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale · 201-767-0063

NORWOOD JOSÉ O’REILLY’S PUB & COCINA Irish and Mex-

ican fare. · 595 Broadway, Norwood · 201-784-6900

NYACK, N.Y. LANTERNA Inviting Tuscan kitchen. · 3 South

Broadway, Nyack, N.Y. · 845-353-8361 TWO SPEAR STREET New American cuisine.

· 2 Spear St., Nyack, N.Y. · 845-353-7733

OAKLAND CAFÉ L’AMORE Continental fare, specializing in Ital-

ian. · 455 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland · 201-337-5558

PARAMUS BIAGIO’S Italian/American cuisine. · 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus · 201-652-0201 BONEFISH GRILL Polished, casual dining specializing

in fresh fish. · 601 From Rd., Paramus · 201-261-2355 CHAKRA Continental fare with Asian influences. · 144 Rt. 4 East, Paramus · 201-556-1530 JOE’S AMERICAN BAR & GRILL Steaks, salads,

pizza, more. · 298 Garden State Plaza, Paramus · 201-843-8858 KUMA Japanese, Chinese dishes. · 440

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PARK RIDGE ESTY STREET Contemporary American. · 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge · 201-307-1515 THE PARK STEAKHOUSE Dry-aged steaks. · 151

Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge · 201-930-1300 VALENTINO’S Continental Italian. · 103 Spring Valley

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RAMSEY APOLO’S RESTAURANT Fine continental and Mediterranean cuisine. · 61 E. Main St., Ramsey · 201-825-1111

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· 201-760-2500 MAMACITA’S Mexican fare. · 63 W. Main St.,

Ramsey · 201-236-1339 VARKA ESTIATORIO Greek cuisine, featuring seafood.

· 30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey · 201-995-9333

RIDGEFIELD GOTHAM CITY DINER American favorites.

· 550 Bergen Blvd., Ridgefield · 201-943-5664

RIDGEWOOD BAZZINI AT 28 OAK STREET Innovative American fare. · 28 Oak St., Ridgewood · 201-689-7313 DAILY TREAT RESTAURANT Friendly, casual eatery. · 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood · 201-652-9113 LA PIAZZA BISTRO ITALIANO Innovative

northern Italian fare. · 29 Chestnut St., Ridgewood · 201-447-5111 L’ARAGOSTA RISTORANTE Creative Italian cusine. · 16 Chestnut St., Ridgewood · 201-444-9499 LATOUR Modern French cuisine. · 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood · 201-445-5056 MACMURPHY’S American continental fare. · 8 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood · 201-444-0500 MARCELLO’S AT THE STATION Fine northern Italian cuisine. · 8 Wilsey Sq., Ridgewood · 201-652-2120

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RIVER VALE DANIEL American and Italian cuisine. · 625 River

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SADDLE BROOK GOLDEN PUB Great pub food. · 335 Market St.,

Saddle Brook · 201-843-9210 MATSUYA Cozy, elegant Japanese steak house.

· 490 Market St., Saddle Brook · 201-843-5811 QUE PASTA Home-style Italian. · 326 Market St., Saddle Brook · 201-712-1900

SADDLE RIVER SADDLE RIVER INN Romantic, upscale eatery. · 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, · 201-825-4016

SOUTH HACKENSACK TEGGIANO Fine Italian food. · 310 Huyler St., South Hackensack · 201-487-3884

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TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA Stylish Greek eatery. ·18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly · 201-569-5999 HAMSA Middle Eastern fare. ·7 West Railroad

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WALDWICK NELLIE’S PLACE Friendly, casual eatery. · 9 Franklin

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· 20 Washington Ave., Westwood · 201-666-9682 THE MELTING POT Fine fondue dining.

· 250 Center Ave., Westwood · 201-664-8877 POURQUOI PAS French bistro. · 31 Westwood

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A CHAT WITH

Kara Burns THE 33-YEAR-OLD ORADELL FIREFIGHTER REVEALS WHAT’S IT’S LIKE TO PUT OUT BLAZES—AND CATCH AN ON-THE-JOB ROMANTIC SPARK Insider info: “You’ve got to be strong enough to carry

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about 40 pounds of equipment. It’s toughest on your back—if, for example, you don’t put a ladder up to a house the right way, you can really hurt yourself.”

Anything but routine: “Calls can last from as little as 20 minutes to a few hours. And sometimes, like during the nor’easter in April 2007, we work for two days straight.

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classroom, plus hands-on experience—so we’re ready for anything.”

Trail blazing: “Sometimes it’s more of a cat-up-atree type of call. A woman once went into labor in the middle of a snowstorm, so five of us shoveled her walkway to give the EMTs a clear path to her.”

Sound the alarm: “Our town still has a siren, but we all carry pagers 24/7. When the pager goes off, you show up at the firehouse, suit up and go.”

One of the guys: “There’s only one other woman in a department of 50. We’re all like family. When I first joined, the guys would introduce me as their ‘sister’ firefighter.”

Married to the boss: “All the guys are great, but I really clicked with Kevin. We were friends first, but then in 2005 we had the department’s first wedding. He became chief last year. Since our son, Aidan, was born 14 months ago, I sometimes have to stay behind to watch him.”

Hot date: “Kevin and I had a sitter and were heading out when the pager went off. I said, ‘Well, we were gonna go out anyway…’ and dashed out with makeup, heels, the works.”

On the nightstand: “Water, hand lotion and Michael Connelly’s The Last Coyote.”

All fired up: “Movies like The Guardian with Kevin Costner are more to my liking than chick flicks.”

Best workout: “I walk 1.5 miles every day with the stroller, and also use resistance bands to do arm curls. I’m 5’10” and have a strong core.”

Five-year plan: “I’d love to have more children, probably three. And, of course, I’ll still be in the fire department.”

Memory’s flame: “The last time I cried was a couple of months ago. My grandfather, who was 89, died. He used to love hearing about my work as a firefighter. I miss him.”

Hometown: “Oradell is like Mayberry. I can walk to the park and post office, and know all my neighbors.”

Funny bone: “Last week I dropped a piece of chicken and dove for it, missing. Aidan said, ‘uh-oh!’ and burst into squeals of laughter as it hit the floor.”

Snack attack: “Special K cereal bars and SoBe Lifewater.”

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