Bergen Magazine February 2021

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PANDEMIC PETS FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES GOING WILD BATS, BIRDS, SKUNKS, OH MY! FURRY FANDOM MEET OUR INSTAGRAM STARS

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Features Heart Health: It Pays to Think Ahead | 24

Cardiac checkups can be critical to protecting your health. Here’s a guide to some of the most common tests.

What the World Needs Now | 26

STARS WITH PAWS

No need to sit purring or panting on the casting couch. If you’re an animal seeking fame these days, get your owner to put you on Instagram!

Love takes many forms. We have five examples that will make you smile.

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Pet Adoption Gets Frisky | 34 As the coronavirus keeps folks at home and limits contact with friends, more Bergenites seek out companions of the maskless, four-legged kind.

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Rooster on a Bike? | 38

Your cat or dog may win adoring smiles, but there’s nothing like an exotic pet for triggering double takes.

Lounge Wear | 42

Your quarantine wardrobe is all about comfort, but why not make it stylish too? Downtime dressing has never looked this good.

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Editor’s Note 23 Health News 90 Where to Eat

ON THE COVER: Kojack, a mix, and Stella the Frenchie cozy up to their new baby sister, Leina. The proud new parents are Marissa and Mike Santos of Midland Park. Photo courtesy of Melissa Milano of LMM Photography, Oakland.

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Departments Bergen Buzz | 15 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the county.

Style Watch | 20

Tote all your necessities easily with one of these smart and stylish carry-alls.

Jewelry Box | 21

Is one of your 2021 resolutions to actually be punctual? A watch you’ll look forward to wearing is a good place to start.

Home Front | 22

The pandemic brought out the mixologist in many of us. No need to renovate to make room for a home bar. These pieces make stirring and shaking a cinch.

Tastes | 48

Vegetarians might want to turn the page, but carnivores will delight in these three meaty entrées.

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Power Food | 86

To wake up your salads and shake up your veggie crisper, consider Belgian endive, a mildly acerbic member of the chicory family.

Spirits | 88

This sweet sip is a delicious and beautiful Valentine’s Day cocktail that’s perfect for sharing with friends or your special someone.

Gatherings | 94

Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most.

A Bergen Moment | 96

This Australian Labradoodle from Norwood—a “food snob,” says his owner—is living his best life with an alfresco afternoon snack.

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What The World Needs Now When I started planning our February issue, the month’s usual Valentine’s Day themes didn’t quite seem to hit the mark. It seemed time, somehow, to go beyond a holiday reserved for lovebirds.

After all, whatever our memories or hopes, we’re not all always in a relationship.

So instead, our special report highlights the endless variety of love. It’s a celebration, if you will, of the different kinds of affection we feel for others in our lives.

Love is, as the song says, what the world needs now—and never have we needed it more. Perhaps reading about love’s various incarnations will please you as it did me. Turn to page 26 to find out.

In speaking of love, it’s hard not to think about the relationship we have with our pets. We look after them and provide for them as members of our family, and they show us unwavering affection.

A pet’s love is even more appreciated at a time when so many of our social outlets are blocked by COVID-19. In “Pet Adoption Gets Frisky” on page 34, you’ll hear from Bergenites who over the past year and in spite of the pandemic brought home a new furry friend.

Many owners pay tribute to our animals’ unconditional love by showcasing them on social media, creating Instagram accounts so that the entire online world can fall for Fido and Mittens. We’re certain that the good girls and boys featured in “Stars With Paws” on page 30 will bring a smile to your face.

Of course, pet ownership isn’t all cats and dogs. There’s a whole population whose hearts go out to animals of different kinds: birds, lizards, snakes and more. In “Was That a…Rooster On a Bike?” on page 38, we introduce you to some exotic pets in the neighborhood—including a skunk—and the owners who love them.

We couldn’t celebrate skunks and neglect human love—or human history—or human health. So for that romantic evening of the 14th, we offer couples ingenious alternatives to an old-fashioned date night, given that the pandemic still has a grip on certain events and activities. To commemorate Black History Month, we provide a list of Black-owned restaurants that are dishing out great meals.

And to observe American Heart Month, we provide a handy guide to make sure your ticker keeps ticking.

However you show love, whether it’s with a precious diamond for your sweetheart or a donation to an animal rescue organization, your gift comes from the heart. Sure, that’s the organ that keeps our bodies going. No wonder it’s the universal symbol for what the world needs now—and always.

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BLACK MEALS MATTER We can’t be the only ones who think Black History Month feels a little different this year. With the Black Lives Matter movement focusing renewed attention on 400 years of racism and a stubborn pandemic putting the squeeze on small business owners, supporting Black-owned establishments feels like an honorable choice.

Fortunately, it can be a tasty one too. Black-owned eateries in Bergen include: Bro-Ritos, Hackensack, for those who enjoy tacos, burritos and quesadillas served out of a lime green food truck.

• 137½ Main St., 201.403.9440, broritosfoodtruck.com

Buffalo’s, Wood-Ridge, for connoisseurs of Buffalo wings or boneless wings who can’t choose just one accompanying dipping sauce.

• 261 Hackensack St.,201.728.4717, buffaloschicken.com

Caribbean Delicacies, Carlstadt, which offers a healthier take on Caribbean cuisine—none of the food here is deep-fried. And there’s monthly meal plans for families of all sizes.

•711 Rte. 17, 201.355.8611, cdelicacies.com

Jamaican Delight Restaurant, Bergenfield, which boasts Caribbean-inspired jerk chicken and goat curry.

• 463 S. Washington Ave., 201.385.2706

Mortgage Apple Cakes, Teaneck, for freshly made baked goods and desserts.

Owner Angela Logan originally launched this bakery to make money to avoid foreclosure. It worked—and then some!

Spoon Me Soups in River Vale, a place to order from if you like vegetarian and/or meaty homemade soups—and require plenty of options for both.

• 201.916.2188, spoonmesoup.com

TJ’s Southern Gourmet, Englewood, for favorites such as catfish, chicken and waffles, fish and grits and collard greens.

• 58 W. Palisade Ave., 201.608.5026, tjssoutherngourmet.com

• 740 Chestnut Ave., 201.371.3121, maccakes.com

Salumi Kitchen, Lodi, for butternut squash soup, sweet-potato casserole and more. To order takeout for your family of four, ask for the “4 for $40 Supper Club.”

• 174 Garibaldi Ave., 201.995.6626, 4for40salumikitchen.com

DID YOU KNOW? Of the 932,000 residents in Bergen County, about 7.4 percent are Black or African-American, according to recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The number is up from 5.8 percent of the county’s population in 2010.

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BE SAFE—AND BE MINE With social-distancing rules still in effect, the old-fashioned dinner-and-a-movie plan is on hold. But Valentine’s Day needn’t fall victim to the coronavirus. These options for couples prove that romance is alive and well in Bergen:

Enjoy a roaring fi re and s’mores during Tenafly Nature Center’s Sweetheart Night Hike and Campfi re on Feb. 14. Registration is required to ensure social distancing. Visit tenaflynaturecenter. org or call 201.568.6093 to sign up.

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, so a chocolate-making session at Matisse Chocolatier in Englewood is the perfect activity. Be sure to call ahead so staff can reserve your space and follow safety protocols.

Find out more at getfreshchocolate.com or call 201.568.2288.

Pack a few blankets and some hot chocolate, then cuddle up outdoors for an evening of star gazing. Valentine’s Day falls four days after the new moon, so as long as Mother Nature cooperates you’ll be able to see stars, planets and meteorites (shooting stars can occur approximately every 15 minutes). Tip: Download the Night Sky app so you can name the constellations and impress your date.

Whether you’re hiking at the Ramapo Valley Reservation in Mahwah, climbing the rocks at Gravity Vault in Upper Saddle River or taking a class at OrangeTheory in Closter, working out with your partner can be an intimate activity. The exercise not only burns calories, but also raises feel-good endorphins.

PROTECT YOUR TICKER A smile from a crush did the trick in middle school, but boosting your heart rate may take a little more work these days—especially in winter. You know exercise promotes heart health; it’s just harder to arrange when it’s cold out. In February—American Heart Month— here are four ways to get your blood pumping: • Skiing at Campgaw Mountain, Mahwah. Officials at Bergen County’s lone outdoor ski area ensure the safety of staff and visitors with mask regulations and temperature checks.

The mountain features trails for

all levels, from beginner to seasoned shredder, as well as a tubing hill for thrill seekers.

• Ice skating at Van Saun Park, Paramus. The pandemic forced the county to scale down its Winter Wonderland, but the outdoor skating rink remains open through February. Reservations are required to ensure social distancing, but fun is guaranteed once you and your group take the ice.

• Cycling at Saddle River County Park, Ridgewood. When it’s clear of snow, the path along the Saddle River is one of the most popular and

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Of course, if you insist on a romantic dinner for two, eateries have gone the extra mile to follow all guidelines for indoor and outdoor seating. Here are five you’ll fall in love with: —Haven Riverfront Restaurant and Bar (2 Main St., Edgewater, 201.943.1900) plates Valentine’s Day specials, fitting for a special eatery alongside the Hudson River with a majestic view of NYC. —The Melting Pot (250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201.664.8877) was made for couples: Fondue is perfect for sharing with someone you’re fond of, and who can say no to chocolate-dipped strawberries?

—The River Palm Terrace (1416 River Rd., Edgewater, 201.224.2013) is one of the county’s top steakhouses, where the topflight service and wine selection keep diners in a receptive mood.

—Saddle River Inn (2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201.825.4016) is consistently named to “Most Romantic” dining lists, and the heated outdoor patio adds to the cozy vibe.

—Sayola (50 Prospect Ter., Tenafly, 201.871.2182) always has a romantic ambiance, but the Spanish restaurant steps it up on V-Day with a special menu and a rose for the ladies.

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It spans 7.6 miles from Ridgewood to Rochelle Park with easy inclines, twists and turns that can easily take your breath away (in a good way).

• Walking at Fort Lee Historic Park, Fort Lee. If the stroll from River Road to the cliff-top park doesn’t leave you breathless, the panoramic view of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge will. From the park, continue toward the GWB and complete an out-and-back across the span. The round trip on the bridge is equivalent to a 5K race.

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CULINARY CORNER: EAT HEALTHY If one of your resolutions for 2021 is to eat healthier, join the club. Then join The Salad House bandwagon, as the fast-casual eatery that originated in Westfield (with other locations in Millburn, Montclair and Livingston) has opened its first Bergen County location in Englewood. As with other make-your-own salad chains, you can select one of its creations or pick and choose your preferred ingredients.

But this one also has wraps, soups, bowls, avocado toast, side dishes and even a kids’ menu for little ones whose palates don’t appreciate a bowl full of greens.

A HOWLING GOOD TIME If you can’t take Fido on your Presidents’ Day weekend escape, the folks at Tanner’s Canine Resort will give your pup the treatment he or she deserves. Recently opened in Waldwick, the center provides boarding, day care and training for pooches in a safe and friendly environment. The facility features a 6,000-square-foot outdoor yard with a 10:1 dog-to-supervisor ratio, heated indoor play areas, state-of-the-art cleaning and sanitizing system for the kennels and more. For pups who need to brush up on their “sit,” “speak” and “stay,” Tanner’s also offers private 1:1 training, and at-home sessions are available.

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Not even February’s biggest booster would claim it sets the world abloom, but it has one flowery feature: National Floral Design Day on the 28th. So celebrate!

Whether you’re planning to make your own centerpieces for a pandemic micro-wedding or could use a little inspiration for an everyday arrangement, these Bergen County florists’ Instagram accounts are blooming with beautiful creations that will bring out your inner floral designer: • @allendaleflowers in Allendale has many arrangements featuring mixed textures and green accents that make each one unique.

• @monsoonflowers in Cresskill uses distinctive floral finds such as the Vanda orchid to add a pop to its seasonal creations.

• @floraldesignsbysofie in Fort Lee specializes in wedding flowers, but its mostly white-and-pastel-pink palettes can serve as feminine inspiration for everyday bouquets too.

• @florbelladesigns in Mahwah designs a lot of colorcoded arrangements—we loved its mocha, mustard, peach and rust one for Thanksgiving. The shop also excels with other themed displays.

• @flowersbyjoanwaldwick in Waldwick has a centerpiece, bouquet or wooden box arrangement to beautify pretty much any upcoming occasion, from Mother’s Day to the beginning of fall.

• Tanner’s Canine Resort, 122 Hopper Ave., Waldwick, 201.499.4090; tannerscanineresort.com

• The Salad House, 33 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood; thesaladhouse.com

PASS THE CROISSANTS If you plan on postponing that resolution just a bit longer, stop by the third and newest Patisserie Florentine location at the Shops at Riverside. Executive pastry chef Tomer Zilkha brings to Hackensack delectable baked goods and yummy brunch foods that have made Englewood and Closter shops so popular—for example, croissants, quiche, challah bread and fresh sandwiches. Complement the deliciousness with a fresh cup of brew, roasted to order and delivered straight from a sustainable coffee roaster in Brooklyn.

• Patisserie Florentine, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack; patisserieflorentine.com

WHAT SUP? Named for its Insta-worthy pizza pies and cookie dessert pies, Stand Up Pies—SUP for short—is a new eatery in Lodi run by two brothers. Subs, pastas, salads, shakes, wings and burgers are also on the menu, along with buildyour-own pizza that comes in four different sizes with either a regular or a garlic knot crust.

• Stand Up Pies, 26 Borig Pl., Lodi, 973.546.6100; standuppies.com

PUPPY LOVE Dog: Bodhi, 8-month-old BUILT FOR LEARNING Working from home has become part of our new normal, and so has remote learning for kids. But the kitchen table can host only so many laptops and Zoom meetings. With that in mind, volunteers at Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County have built desks for schoolchildren. Through the Desks 4 Homes Initiative, Habitat Bergen ReStore collected and distributed the desks to 20 students attending the Fanny M. Hillers School in Hackensack.

“The children are excited to collect their very own desks,” says Teri Capparelli, Habitat Bergen ReStore director. “One student asked me when she had to return her desk, and when I told her she could keep it, she was overjoyed. There wasn’t a dry eye in sight.”

Each desk costs roughly $35 to produce.

Donations for upcoming Desks 4 Homes projects can be made at habitatbergen.org.

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golden retriever Owners: Melissa Veloso and Chris Royer of Hillsdale After losing their beloved Chihuahua, Veloso and Royer were on the hunt for a golden retriever to keep Veloso’s mom’s Shih-Poo Charlie company. They found Bodhi online and were bummed when someone else had adopted him. But after that adoption fell through, they got a call that he was available and drove to Pennsylvania—just as Hurricane Isaias was quieting down last summer—to bring him to his forever home.

“We were destined to be this little fellow’s parents,” says Veloso. The 70-pound pup loves walking and hiking at Ramapo Reservation, attending puppy classes and day care at Kathy Santo Dog Training in Waldwick and playing soccer with his tennis balls. “He holds one in his mouth and kicks another with his paws so he can bring you both of them,” adds his owner. “Bodhi loves pretty much everyone and everything.” Follow Bodhi on Instagram @the.golden.bodhi. Email rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com if you want your pet featured in a future issue.

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CHANEL’S NUMBER 5 In other local celebrity news, rap-

BIG NEWS FOR BIGGS

per Ice T and his wife Coco Austin celebrated their daughter Chanel’s fi fth birthday at Catch Air in Paramus. The Edgewater residents went all out for their little girl’s big day despite the pandemic, inviting a smaller-than-usual group of family and friends—including Lil Kim and her daughter, Royal—to the L.O.L. Surprise-themed bash.

Organized by event planner Jennifer Celestin-Fortune of Grand Scale Events, the celebration for the hip-hop couple’s only child together featured a 360-degree photo booth, a custom Chanel salon, a two-tier cake covered in L.O.L. dolls and tons of yummy sweets. “This party didn’t seem possible for months, but the week leading up to her actual birthday, we made it happen,” CelestinFortune tells us. “Chanel loved everything and didn’t want to leave!”

With fewer dramas and comedies airing on television due to COVID restrictions on filming, game shows are becoming more popular than ever. And the newest will be hosted by one of Bergen’s own: Jason Biggs. The Hasbrouck Heights native— whose parents still live in his childhood home— has been announced as the celebrity host of Cherries Wild, a game show that is a partnership between Fox and Pepsi to promote Pepsi’s wild cherry soda. In two rounds of pop culture trivia, teams of two contestants must answer questions correctly for a chance at winning the $250K prize.

Biggs is best known for his role in the American Pie franchise and the early seasons of Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black. Cherries Wild premieres Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. on Fox.

IF YOU BUILD IT… Wherever you drive in Bergen County these days, it seems there’s a new building going up. In most cases, your initial thought is, “What are they building there?” BERGEN answers that question for three highly visible construction projects:

• Park Ridge, Kinderkamack Road: When completed later this spring, this five-story redevelopment project in the borough’s downtown will include 240 rental apartments on top of 17,000 square feet of retail space. A new parking garage for residents and shoppers is nestled behind the main building.

• Montvale, Mercedes Drive: The addition of Wegmans in 2017 was the start of this area’s transformation; now construction continues across the street. In the works is the six-building North Market project, an urban-style district featuring 350 apartment units, a boutique hotel, offi ce space, a retail area and corporate offi ces. A mixed-use retail and offi ce building will be the fi rst to open in the complex this spring.

THISTLE BE INTERESTING Imagine releasing your debut album during a pandemic—at age 16!

That’s Paramus musician Jake Thistle’s claim to fame. The budding singer and songwriter, who has worked with Stevie Nicks and the Heartbreakers, has released Down the Line, recorded at his New Jersey home after studios were shut down due to the pandemic.

In December, just before the holidays, the teen debuted his new music via—what else?—a livestream concert. “I’m super grateful for the response to the record; it was much more than I expected,” Thistle tells BERGEN. “I ended up having a lot of people buy tickets to the live, virtual show, which I really appreciate.”

Check out this up-and-coming rock star on social media @jakethistlemusic while we all wait for the age of playing gigs on stage to return. “Performing virtually isn’t as fun as live, obviously,” says Thistle, “but I still have a great time playing!”

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• Teaneck, New Bridge Road: Once completed later this year, the River Commons project along the township’s border with New Milford will feature two fl oors of residential dwellings on top of ground fl oor retail space. A 75-spot parking lot will have three access points on River and New Bridge roads, one of the area’s busiest intersections.

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GIVING HOPE, SAVING LIVES. Donald A. McCain, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.

Dipliomate of the American Board of Surgery • American Cancer Society 39th Annual Diamond Ball, Medical Honoree, 2018 • Jersey Choice Top Doctor 2020, New Jersey Monthly Magazine • Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award 2020 New York Metro Area • Inside NJ Top Doctors Award 2020 • 2016 Nobility in Science Award from National Pancreas Foundation • Vice Chairman of the John Theurer Cancer Center • Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology and Executive Vice Chair, Dept of Surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center • Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Seton Hall Medical School We provide comprehensive surgical care for: Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors Colorectal Cancer Liver Tumors Pancreatic Cancer

Breast Tumors Sarcomas Skin Cancers Esophageal Cancer

Dr. McCain currently holds an academic appointment at Seton Hall NJ Medical School.

Dr. McCain is extensively trained in the latest most effective resection techniques, including robotic resections for gastric and colorectal cancer, and minimally invasive resections for pancreatic and liver cancer.

Dr. McCain works alongside specifically certified APNs and nursing staff, and works collaboratively with medical and radiation oncologists at the John Theurer Cancer center to develop a treatment plan for each patient.

Donald A. McCain, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.

20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 603, Hackensack, NJ 07601 • 201-342-1010 • DrDonaldMcCain.com Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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{ HEALTH NEWS }

4,000,000

READ TO RELAX

A recent study found that 30 minutes of reading for pleasure lowered graduate students’ stress levels.

The estimated number of elective surgeries—such as knee replacements and cancer biopsies— canceled in the U.S. during a 12-week disruption due to COVID-19. While not emergencies per se, these delays impacted quality of life.

—Journal of College Teaching & Learning

—British Journal of Surgery

CYCLE TO CUT FAT

Twenty minutes of daily cycling for eight weeks can reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular fitness.

—Preventive Medicine

SMALL FOOD CHANGES, BIG PAYOFFS

HEART STRENGTH

Older women who engage in strength training reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by 17 percent.

HUNGER AMONG SENIORS

—Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

One in 10 seniors on Medicare doesn’t have enough to eat, according to a recent study.

Check on elderly neighbors who might be at risk.

—JAMA Internal Medicine

REDUCE WEIGHT AND DIABETES RISK

People who added some healthy foods to their existing diets lowered their risk of premature death. According to a recent study, slowly changing the ratio of high-nutrition options for low-nutrition choices pays dividends as people are less apt to stick with a complete diet overhaul.

—New England Journal of Medicine

GROUP BENEFITS

All activity that gets you moving is good, but a study found that group sports pay dividends.

For example, playing tennis regularly added nearly 10 years to people’s lives compared with 1.5 years for solitary gym rats.

Losing 4.5 to 6.5 pounds and upping their activity over two years reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 40 to 47 percent in those people with prediabetes.

—Mayo Clinic Proceedings

—JAMA Internal Medicine

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—Compiled by Paul Rance Jr.

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HEART HEALTH:

IT PAYS TO THINK AHEAD Cardiac checkups can be critical to protecting your health.

Here’s a guide to some of the most common tests.

Heart disease kills one in four Americans and is the nation’s leading cause of death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Fortunately, many heart conditions can be prevented or treated—especially if you catch them or their warning signs early with appropriate tests.

Getting regular checkups with your primary care physician is the best place to start. He or she can listen to your heart, order screening tests and assess your risks.

If screening tests uncover any reasons for concern, you may be referred to a cardiologist for additional testing to investigate underlying conditions and determine next steps.

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BLOOD PRESSURE

What it is: A measurement of the force that blood exerts on arteries as your heart pumps.

How it’s done: A healthcare professional places a cuff around your upper arm, inflates it to compress an artery, then slowly releases it while monitoring your pulse.

Why it’s important: High blood pressure triggers no symptoms but greatly increases your risk of heart disease.

When you may need more tests: Healthy adults should have blood pressure checked at least once a year, but your doctor may check more often if your reading is higher than 120/80 or you have risk factors.

BLOOD GLUCOSE

What it is: A gauge of blood sugar levels, which reflect the presence or risk of diabetes.

How it’s done: A variety of blood tests assess glucose levels; some require fasting.

Why it’s important: Untreated diabetes substantially increases your risk of heart disease, but elevated blood glucose that’s caught early can be reversed.

When you may need more tests: Your blood glucose may be tested more frequently if you’re overweight or have additional cardiac risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

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LIPID PROFILE

ECHOCARDIOGRAM CHEST X-RAY What it is: An ultrasound scan that generates measurements as well as still and moving images of the heart’s interior, including its chambers, blood vessels, valves and blood flow.

How it’s done: An instrument called a transducer creates images as it’s moved over the skin of your chest and torso.

Why it’s important: Obtaining information about your heart’s size, shape, movement, strength and function can reveal problems including faulty valves, structural abnormalities, heart attack damage, inflammation and heart failure.

When you may need more tests: If a standard echocardiogram doesn’t provide enough detail, you may need an invasive transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), in which you’re sedated and a transducer is inserted down your throat to a position closer to the heart.

What it is: A black-and-white, 2D image that shows your bones, lungs and heart.

How it’s done: You stand between a machine that generates X-rays and a plate that captures the image.

Why it’s important: Chest X-rays can reveal heart-related lung conditions such as fluid resulting from congestive heart failure, problems with blood vessels near the heart and abnormalities in the heart’s size and shape.

When you may need more tests: Your doctor may order further imaging tests that reveal details not visible on an X-ray, such as internal heart structures.

CT SCAN

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (EKG OR ECG)

EXERCISE STRESS TEST

NUCLEAR STRESS TEST

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION

What it is: A blood test that checks circulating levels of fatty substances such as cholesterol (total, LDL and HDL) and triglycerides.

How it’s done: A healthcare professional uses a small needle to draw blood into a vial that’s sent to a lab for analysis.

Fasting may be required before the test.

Why it’s important: High levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides boost your risk of heart disease, while HDL is protective.

When you may need more tests: Healthy adults should get a lipid profile every four to six years, but your doctor may order screenings more often if your numbers are worrisome or you have risk factors like a family history of heart disease.

What it is: A measurement of electrical activity in the heart as it beats.

How it’s done: Electrodes affixed to your chest, arms and legs convey your heart’s electrical signals through wires to a computer.

Why it’s important: Abnormal electrical activity can indicate conditions such as irregular heartbeat, clogged arteries, heart damage, heart failure or a heart attack.

When you may need more tests: Cardiac electrical activity can vary throughout the day, but an EKG only offers a minutes-long snapshot.

A portable Holter monitor can record electrical readings over 24 to 48 hours for a more complete picture.

What it is: A way for your doctor to know how your heart responds to exertion.

How it’s done: You walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike while your heart rate, blood pressure and electrical rhythms are tracked.

Why it’s important: The stress test allows a doctor to see if enough blood flows to your heart as you get more active, whether your heart rhythms are normal and more.

When you may need more tests: More tests may be ordered if the results are unclear; if you have other risk factors for heart disease that raise concern; or if your doctor wants to confirm results that indicate coronary artery disease.

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What it is: Similar to the exercise stress test, but with images.

How it’s done: A small amount of radioactive dye is injected, and then two sets of images are taken with a special camera, one while the patient is at rest and another after exertion.

Why it’s important: May be recommended if an exercise stress test doesn’t pinpoint the cause of symptoms.

When you may need more tests: If results indicate blockages or damage, a coronary angiogram, also known as cardiac catheterization, may be done.

Note: Patients who can’t do exercise for the test may get a pharmacological nuclear stress test, in which a medication is injected to mimic the effects of exercise.

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What it is: An imaging method called computed tomography (CT) in which X-rays taken from multiple angles produce detailed, 3D images of the heart and its arteries.

How it’s done: You lie on a table that slides into a large, tunnel-like machine in which X-ray beams rotate around you.

Why it’s important: CT scans can reveal coronary artery plaque buildups that threaten the heart, along with valve problems, inflammation and pumping deficiencies.

When you may need more tests: If your doctor is concerned about your exposure to X-ray radiation or needs greater accuracy for specific conditions, you may receive a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test to take detailed images using magnets and radio waves.

What it is: A diagnostic procedure in which a cardiologist inserts a thin tube called a catheter into a blood vessel (typically in the groin) and threads it to your heart to obtain images or samples.

How it’s done: The procedure typically takes place in a hospital catheterization (cath) lab under light sedation. You may be injected with a dye that makes blood vessels more visible.

Why it’s important: Cath images can show if blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed or blocked, and a procedure to open them may be done during the same catheterization.

When you may need more tests: If you need a procedure such as open-heart surgery, more tests may be required to prepare for your operation.

{ FACES OF LOVE }

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

Love takes many forms.

Here are just a few.

By Leslie Garisto Pfaff

Hear the word “love” in this month marked by lace-trimmed greeting cards and heartshaped candy boxes, and your mind drifts toward romance. But that’s just one of several kinds of love. Love is also the face of a mother proudly magnet-posting her toddler’s grubby scribbles on the refrigerator door, a friend offering a hug when words fail to provide solace, a gruff old man putting out kibble for feral cats on a winter evening. It is, as the song says, what the world needs now—and never have we needed it more. With that in mind, BERGEN offers the five tales here as a celebration of love’s variety—and as a kind of valentine.

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Photos courtesy of Sonia Ketchain

THE ‘GO’ BAGS

A minister and the community she serves an experience of one moment of grace after another,” she says.

She raised $15,000 in all, enough to add $250 to each backpack.

Along with the gift cards and personal care goods, she included a necklace bearing a heart-shaped stone inscribed with the words “You are loved.”

To her surprise, those necklaces were the most appreciated of all her gifts. As she handed them out, she told each recipient, “If there’s a moment when you doubt you are loved, you can use this to remind you.” She continues to give out those necklaces today, in what she calls her “go bags,” which she fills with reading glasses (inspired by her own imperfect middle-aged vision), a list of resources and a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card—useful not just for food but also for a place to shelter from the cold for a bit and a clean restroom in which to wash up. She takes the bags with her whenever she’s likely to come across someone in need, and they allow her, she says, “to give back what came so easily in my own life: food, warmth and love.”

It was 2016, and Sonia Ketchian was about to turn 60. In preparation for the landmark birthday, friends and family pressed her on how she’d like to celebrate it: With a big bash? The trip of a lifetime? But Ketchian, co-minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades in Englewood, felt she had everything she needed and more. “I’ve had a lifetime of parties; I have a wealth of people who love me and whom I love,” she says.

Then it occurred to her. At this juncture in her career, the Fort Lee resident had been ministering to the homeless, just across the George Washington Bridge in New York City, and there was plenty that they needed—not least a simple acknowledgment that they existed. So for her birthday, she asked for donations that she planned to stash in 60 backpacks to be given out to homeless men and women: everything from socks and toiletries to nutrition bars and gift cards. She created an Amazon wish list and sent out heads-up emails. The response was staggering. Every day brought new donations, from as far away as New Zealand. “It was

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THE REUNION

Photos courtesy of Jamie Woyce

A teacher and his students

THE LONG-DISTANCE RUN Sisters

It started on the George Washington Bridge. Jamie Woyce, a resident of East Rutherford who coaches cross-country and track and field at Cliffside Park High School, was taking her students on a run across the span when she noticed a woman wearing a T-shirt that said “MS Run.” Intrigued, she asked the woman whether she, too, was a coach and learned that, in fact, she was raising money for multiple sclerosis research and outreach by participating in a cross-country relay. Woyce was intimately acquainted with MS, a degenerative disease of the nervous system: In 2003, at 27, her sister, Michelle, had been diagnosed with the illness, which she’d faced with courage and perseverance. Requiring a bit of both, the run seemed like both a symbolic and a practical way to honor Michelle. Nevertheless, Woyce’s first response to the idea of running 188 miles in seven days, from Sunbury, Penn., to New York City, was “I can’t do that—it’s crazy.”

She did it anyway. “It was such a great way to spread awareness of MS,” she says. Still, after her first day of running, she felt overwhelmed and exhausted. “How am I going to wake up and do this again?” she asked herself. She found the answer in Michelle: My sister never gives up, she thought. “I won’t either.”

In the end, she finished the run and exceeded her fundraising goal of $15,000. Last year, she signed up to be an MS Run ambassador, part of a group that has pledged to raise $25,000 in 2021. She no longer doubts herself. “If you can find a purpose larger than yourself,” she says, “you can do anything.”

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Teaching, Barry Albert says, is in his blood. Both of his parents were teachers, inspiring him with their deep commitment to education, and especially to their students. His mother, who taught reading and English as a second language, was living proof that teaching was about more than just passing along knowledge. “She went above and beyond that,” he says, “and became involved in her students’ lives.

She really cared about them.” His own career began in 1996, teaching English at Westwood Regional Middle School.

“I grew up in Westwood and went to school here,” he says, “so I was particularly excited to be teaching here.”

He loved the work, especially the opportunity it offered, in his words, “to form a real bond” with his students. Which is why, in 1998, at the end of his second year of teaching, he told those students that he’d be holding a class reunion on the first day of the new year—in 2020.

It wasn’t anything he’d thought out, just one of those fun things he liked to do with his kids to enhance the experience of learning, and at first he didn’t really expect the reunion to happen. Still, it became a tradition: Every year, when it came time for him to sign yearbooks, he always penned a reminder in each to gather at the Westwood bandstand at noon on Jan. 1, 2020.

In December 2019, the emails started to arrive: messages from former students telling him they’d see him at the bandstand. “I think this is really happening,” Albert— now assistant principal of the middle school—told his wife, not entirely believing it. She told him he was crazy, but he said, “No, I think we have to go.” And so they did: Last Jan. 1, at 12:15, he arrived at Veterans’ Park with his wife and two children, still not knowing whether he’d be met by a handful of former students or an empty bandstand.

In fact, he was greeted by a throng of his other “kids”—some 140 of them—who were drawn by a shared affection for someone who’d cared about more than their grades and test scores. Albert was, he says, “blown away.” He’d always known that he’d touched lives, but here, on this frigid January day, was the evidence. “We’d made a kind of mutual commitment,” he says of himself and his students. “And love was the thing underlying that.”

Photo courtesy of Scott Reddin and Ron White

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THE FOOTBALL GAME It was more than a half century ago—in 1967, to be exact—that Scott Reddin and Ron White got together on Thanksgiving morning to play a game of football. They were 8 years old, and it seemed like a great way to hang out before the big dinner. It still does. For 54 years, Reddin, White and about 35 of their friends from back in the day have been meeting at 10 a.m. at Witte Field in Englewood Cliffs, where both kids grew up. Over the years, the group has grown to include secondgeneration players, but aside from growth, girth and hair loss, the game is largely the same. “We don’t have to mark it on our calendars or send out emails or make phone calls,” says Reddin, who now lives in neighboring Englewood. Everyone knows that, rain or shine (or, on occasion, snow), the game’s on—and, Reddin adds, “we still look forward to it for months in advance.”

Football is almost beside the point; the real purpose of the game is to get together and catch up with old friends who otherwise might have drifted off, consumed by careers and families.

“Even in this day of social media,” Reddin says, “when you ask people how many school friends they’re in touch with, the typical answer is ‘one’ or ‘none.’ We have dozens.”

Last Thanksgiving, concerns about COVID shrank their number to 12.

All the players were masked, and the rules were tweaked to account for social distancing. But as usual, there was no fighting and no negativity.

“We just wanted to keep the tradition going,” says Reddin.

With luck, all the familiar faces will return in 2021. “This is something special,” says Reddin. “We know how lucky we are.”

Photos courtesy of Sarah Jordan and Mike Silberstein

Old friends

THE GIFT OF LIFE

Strangers

Sarah Jordan had been waiting to meet Mike Silberstein long before she knew his name. In 2018, through a program called Be the Match, the Yale undergrad and Mahwah resident had donated a sample of her DNA, taken via mouth swab, in the hope that someday she might be able to donate her bone marrow to save a life. The call came sooner than she’d expected, in the fall of 2019: Her DNA was a match for someone, somewhere, suffering from leukemia, whose greatest hope turned out to be Jordan’s bone marrow. “The opportunity to save a life was really exciting,” she says. “I knew right away that I was going to do it.”

A member of the Yale women’s soccer team, Jordan had to wait three days until the end of the season. Then, at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, she spent six hours with a needle in each arm, as doctors extracted the lifesaving marrow.

A year later, she contacted Be the Match and asked if she could meet her recipient—a “meeting” that came about on Dec. 1, 2020, via Zoom because of the pandemic. She’d been told beforehand that he was a man about her father’s age, with a wife and a daughter, and she got to meet all three of them on the Zoom call. “Because he was my father’s age, I was expecting to see a grown child, and instead I was looking at a 6-year-old,” she remembers. “I realized that now, her father would be able to watch her grow up. That was incredibly moving.”

Silberstein’s response to the meeting was a sense of awe: “I just thought to myself, ‘What kind of human is this, who at 19 years old would want to give the gift of life?’”

To learn more about the MS Run and Be the Match, visit msruntheus.org and bethematch.org.

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{ INSTA PETS }

STARS WITH PAWS

NO NEED TO SIT PURRING OR PANTING ON THE CASTING COUCH. IF YOU’RE AN ANIMAL SEEKING FAME THESE DAYS, GET YOUR OWNER TO PUT YOU ON INSTAGRAM! By Darius Amos Lassie and Toto became household names via Hollywood, while Morris did cat food commercials to achieve his stardom. For former Arkansas stray Socks, fame came when he followed Bill Clinton all the way to Washington, D.C., where he became the “host” of the children’s version of the White House website. Such hard work clearly pays off, but for a new generation of cats and dogs, the path to popularity is a bit easier: Look cute while doing everyday things, and let the owners do the work.

That formula has worked for Boo the Pomeranian, Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub and hundreds of other canines and felines who have soared to celebrity status thanks to the social media savvy of their human best friends. In many cases, fame is just one viral post away (for instance, Oskar the Blind Cat’s battle with a hair dryer or the feline Smudge’s meme-worthy scorn for salad); for others, it’s a gradual work in progress. It’s no secret that Bergenites fancy their pets, and they aren’t shy about putting those cats and dogs in the spotlight.

BERGEN scrolled through Instagram for great content created by owners whose four-legged friends take center stage. Here are six accounts worth checking out and following.

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THE PERFECT MODEL

Lorenzo, @Lucy_and_Lorenzo, 302 followers Owner: Lucille Scharback, Park Ridge Enzo went from living behind a shed with his kitten siblings to starring in his own up-and-coming Instagram account, thanks to owner Scharback and her fiancé. With the help of Cat Crew Rescue, the couple acquired the kitten in July 2019, and family and friends adopted Enzo’s brothers and sisters. Since then, Scharback has been snapping daily photos and videos.

“I was taking so many pictures of Enzo every day doing all the cute things he does and sending them to family and friends,” she says. “I knew I wanted to start a page to share more of my own photos, and I thought Enzo would make a perfect model to star on my account. I hope in the future to continue thinking up new ideas for Enzo and maybe even incorporate some fashion and home décor content as well.

It was really exciting this holiday season to take photos of Enzo enjoying our holiday décor.” Still in its infancy, Enzo’s account continues to grow. He’s been contacted by brands wanting to collaborate, and Scharback hopes to team up with those they both love.

MADE FOR THE SPOTLIGHT

Buddy, @Buddy22018, 10.2K followers Owner: Frauke Merli, Rutherford Merli went on a three-month spamming spree after she adopted Buddy in May 2018, sending family and friends countless photos and videos of her new pup. Eventually she created an Instagram account for him. “I thought it is better to have a platform where people can follow Buddy’s life if they want to and not have to,” she says.

Since then, Merli switched Buddy’s account to public to generate a larger following, and the numbers have exploded thanks to Merli’s frequent posts. “I post a couple of times a day,” she says. “I am always armed with two phones and ready for story pics, videos or shots for Buddy’s Insta feed.”

Coming up with photos of a cute dog is a breeze, but the words aren’t Merli’s forte. “Sometimes I struggle to come up with a good caption, especially given that English isn’t my first language,” she says. But that hasn’t prevented the spotlight from shining on Buddy.

“In Germany we were invited to the German Petfluencer Awards, and Buddy also modeled for Hunter International, a high premium dog brand in Germany,” Merli says. “There are a lot of different ways to gain new followers. The most important is to post great content and be consistent. In addition, while first starting out and trying to attract followers, it helps to interact with other Insta pet accounts.”

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FOLLOWING THEIR HEARTS

Winslow, Paddington and Bond, @winslow_paddington_bond, 11.3K followers Owners: Steven Thede and Trevor Shimpfky, Allendale Despite the exponential growth of their dogs’ account over the past few years, owners Thede and Shimpfky maintain that their page is still the same “memory book” they created in 2016. The only difference: The couple started with one puppy—Winslow, now 5 years old—but have since added two more, Paddington, 4; and Bond, 7 months.

How do you know if a canine is star material? “Any puppy is the right puppy, in our opinion,” says Thede. “They are angels sent to us.”

That’s evident in their posts, which always feature one or more of the springer spaniels modeling fancy sweaters, visiting lush gardens or napping on a cozy couch. “We post when we feel we’ve captured a special moment—no more, no less,” Thede says. “It has to make sense for them and tell a special story that captures who they are and their personalities.” As for writing clever captions, “It’s not difficult at all. Put yourself in their paws and think ‘what would they be saying right now?’”

The owners’ creativity (along with the dogs’ cuteness) has drawn a large following and numerous sponsorship opportunities, of which they’ve chosen the ones that “really spoke to who we are as a family,” Thede says. “If you try to be what you think people want you to be, they will see right through it. Do what feels right in your heart, and it will speak to other people’s hearts.”

TRUST THE CUTENESS

Loki, @_Lokithecat_, 1,522 followers Owner: Genevieve Vallejo, Edgewater Having been interested in a tuxedo cat for some time, owner Vallejo and her husband adopted 6-week-old Loki from a foster family three years ago. In the early days, Vallejo created Loki’s Instagram account so friends and family “could follow along on his feline journey.” She had been posting daily photos, but then went through a dry spell. It’s “very difficult” to come up with content, she says, admitting that she catches herself “Googling ‘cat captions for Instagram’ when I get stumped. You really have to make time for it. These days I pretty much post when I have the time.”

Loki lovers have enjoyed a recent surge in content, particularly during the holidays, as Vallejo has edited and prepped a stockpile of photos to post. In return, the cat and his owner received dozens of greetings and Christmas cards over the holidays. “Create your content ahead of time and do not filter your cat’s photos,” she advises. “Pets are cute just the way they are—no need for filtering.”

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POSITIVE PUPPY ENERGY

Crosby, @crosby_csillag, 2,757 followers Owners: Matias, Ezra and Simcha Csillag, Englewood Stuck indoors because of the pandemic, the Csillag siblings added a ball of energy to their home last June when they adopted Crosby, a 1-year-old phantom merle cavapoo.

According to Matias, he and his sibs immediately knew the pup would be the perfect addition to the family—and the perfect face for social media.

“After meeting Crosby for the first time, we knew his coloring and personality were unique,” he says. “We wanted to share the joy he brings to our family with everyone.” An eager yet attentive puppy, Crosby is an easy subject when it comes to creating cute content for the ’Gram. “He is energetic and playful, always looking for someone to play fetch with, but he is also great at reading the room,” Matias says. “When it’s time to relax, Crosby is the best at cuddling with his family.”

Each member of the Csillag trio contributes to every Instagram post, putting “lots of time into captions and taking the perfect photo. But the reactions we receive make the hard work worth it.” In less than a year, they’ve successfully boosted Crosby’s following by engaging with other pet accounts and “creating content that others can relate to and interact with.”

HEAD OF THE PACK

The Muskrats, @muskratnation, 71.4K followers Owners: Ilias Siafakas and Chris Markson, Hawthorne They’re known across the country’s cat community as the Muskrats, but at home, owners Siafakas and Markson call their kitties by name: Bentley (9 years old), Raisin (5), Cheddar (3), Eloise (3), Tatertot (2), Bernie (1) and Oreole (1).

If seven cats sounds like a lot, it is. The couple says their house is maxed out with felines, and fans see it firsthand in the family’s daily posts. But the proverbial door isn’t completely shut: When Siafakas and Markson see “something special” about a cat in need of rescue, they just may bring it home.

They’ve remained close with actress, model and animal activist Beth Stern since adopting Raisin from her through North Shore Animal League. That’s how the Muskrat fame started, as Raisin had already won popularity on Stern’s Instagram page.

“We wanted to share his story with others as he grew up, so we made our account as a result,” Siafakas says. “Most of the content ideas just come naturally,” he says, adding that for some posts, professional video software is needed for the edits. “But other posts can be a quick video using our iPhones.”

To maintain control of their content, they’ve declined partnership opportunities and instead used their account for fundraising. “Every year we raise a few thousand dollars for North Shore Animal League by selling our holiday card,” the owners say. “Also, we participate in an event called Cycle for the Cause, a 275-mile bike ride from Boston to New York City, to help raise money for AIDS/HIV patients.”

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PET ADOPTION GETS FRISKY

AS THE CORONAVIRUS KEEPS FOLKS AT HOME AND LIMITS CONTACT WITH FRIENDS, MORE BERGENITES SEEK OUT COMPANIONS OF THE MASKLESS, FOUR-LEGGED KIND. By Haley Longman

Choosing a pet has always been a ticklish proposition—guessing in advance how a needy creature will fit into your family’s routine and just what treasured items it may decide to chew on while it captures your heart. But since the pandemic began, there’s been a newly important facet of this animal adventure: competition. Pets up for adoption are in high demand.

“One of our dogs produced over 50 applications within three hours,” says Laura Witzal, founder and president of Pawsitively Furever in Hackensack.

“There is a huge outcry for dogs and puppies.”

National media report that pet adoptions have soared as the pandemic has raged on, and our county seems to be no exception. Happy Tails Animal Rescue in Paramus is averaging 15–20 adoptions a month compared with its usual 10, and Closter Animal Welfare Society (C.L.A.W.S.) has doubled its adoptions since before the coronavirus, to about 15 per month. The Oakland shelter Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Inc. (RBARI) has seen a more modest

Clockwise from top left; Mia, a 5-year-old Westie mix, at her new home in Paramus; one family in Hasbrouck Heights fell in love with Geezer (the Jack Russell) and Dio (the Chihuahua), and adopted them both; “senior” dog Rocky, 11, meshes perfectly with his 72-year-old owner from Closter; Mickey was living at RBARI for almost a year before finding his forever home during COVID. BERGENMAG.COM

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Top left, the new owner of Gio, this domestic shorthair, only met him via Zoom before adopting him, and his initial drop-off was very socially distant; “When I picked him up, I called and someone put his carrier on a bench outside the door!” Top right; Mallory of RBARI would do best being adopted into a home with at least one other cat.

increase, but still an increase—it annually does about 600 adoptions, but saw close to 700 in this plague year.

Chalk it up to a craving for companionship in this lonely, stay-at-home era—and maybe a simple desire to smile and feel good. “People find companionship, joy and hope in adopting,” says Megan Brinster, executive director of RBARI. “We have all felt a little helpless this year, and getting the chance to give back and make a difference in the life of an animal brings purpose to people.”

More time at home, of course, means more time to get an animal trained and acclimated to its new living situation, so that some families who may long have considered pet ownership now find it more practical. Young couples and families are often on the hunt for new feline and canine companions in any era; in this one, professionals temporarily freed from the hassle of a daily commute and college kids home from school are seeking out adoptions too.

“Most people are looking for small-to-medium younger, hypoallergenic dogs that are good with families and also good for apartment living,” says Noreen Delaney, president of Happy Tails. But she’s quick to explain that no one type of animal accounts for all of the recent increase in demand; she has also seen a handful of hamster and guinea pig adoptions by New York City families who are looking to enhance their kids’ virtual schooling.

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had been looking into adopting for a while since my daughter needed an emotional support pet, and the quarantine provided the perfect opportunity,” says Alexa Soto of Paramus. But “the most difficult thing was the competition,” she adds—the family’s application kept getting denied because their yard wasn’t fenced in. Eventually they connected with Delaney from Happy Tails, who was fostering Mia, a 5-year-old Westie mix who’d been found wandering the streets of Passaic, apparently abandoned by her previous owners. “She fits into our family perfectly,” Soto says. “She is a mush who loves to cuddle and hangs out with my daughter all day during virtual learning.”

Older dogs and cats are generally the most difficult for animal shelters to place, but many local facilities have seen a higher-than-average number of senior dog adoptions during COVID. “Some older people who live alone have reached out for companionship,” says Sophia Sembos, founder and director of Cat Crew Rescue in Oradell. “We are always happy to match a senior person with a pet to help their quality of life and mental health.” RBARI, meanwhile, runs a “senior-to-senior” program, which has been flourishing over the last year. “I think people saw that senior humans were having a hard time this year, and that translated to people giving senior animals some extra love and care,” Brinster says.

One example is Joan Westervelt, a 72-year-old Closter resident who adopted 11-year-old Rocky, a Jack Russell terrier mix, from C.L.A.W.S.; her friend’s neighbor was fostering him after his owner moved into assisted living. Westervelt had lost her

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{ ANIMAL TALES } Pawsitively Furever appointments must be made in advance, no walk-ins permitted.

“The whole process was weird,” says Jersey City’s Rich Iurilli, who adopted a 1.5-year-old domestic shorthair cat he named Gio Purrshela after Gio Urshela of the Yankees. He first met the playful and affectionate kitty on Zoom through nearby Liberty Humane Society, and brought him home via no-contact pickup.

“When I picked him up, I called and someone put his carrier on a bench outside the door.” Luckily, Iurilli says, “Gio adjusted to his new home almost immediately,” and both are enjoying each other’s company as Iurilli continues to work from home rather than commute into Manhattan.

For some pet owners, after all, life changes have worked

black lab, Shadow, in August to cancer and, though she typically favored larger breeds, knew the “energetic and spunky” Rocky was the perfect dog who came at the perfect time, after she’d fully mourned Shadow. “It has been very wonderful to have some good, loving company when I’m in the house alone,” Westervelt says of her new companion, whom she officially adopted in November. “Rocky and I are bonding more each day, and it’s wonderful. I am so blessed.”

Other Bergen County residents have been “replacing” lost pets; Sembos says she has had many such clients who felt that the pandemic was the perfect time to have a new four-legged friend join the family. Mary Beth Kuderna of Clarkstown in Rockland County, N.Y., adopted a new dog after hers passed

“We had been looking into adopting for a while since my daughter needed an emotional support pet, and the quarantine provided the perfect opportunity,” —Alexa Soto of Paramus counter to the trend. “We have seen many pets surrendered because people are losing their jobs, houses and sense of security,” says Delaney. “As people need to downsize, unfortunately their pets are given up because there is such a low percentage of rental housing that allows pets and they have no choice.” RBARI is seeing a trend of animals ending up in overcrowded facilities, being surrendered at higher rates and requiring urgent medical care, says Brinster.

However, the folks running these rescues and shelters are optimistic that even when we all return to normal—and return to the office—the good will outweigh the bad and pet lovers will still want to adopt. “Perhaps once the vaccine becomes readily available, more places will reopen and we will be able to do adoption events again,” says Staiger of Chance at Life. “It has been hard for all rescues and shelters, but we are optimistic that things will get better over the next several months.” And honestly, aren’t we all?

away in December 2019. She donated some of her dog’s belongings to RBARI in January of 2020, at which point she met Mickey, an 8-year-old Miniature Pinscher. The timing wasn’t quite right to bring him home, Kuderna says, but once COVID happened and she found herself working from home, she kept thinking about him. “I’ve never not had a dog, but that emptiness was more apparent after working at home for a month,” she says.

“I felt like Mickey and I were meant to be together at that point.

He’s such a great little guy!”

Tiffany and Earle Connelly of Hasbrouck Heights lost the older of their two dogs two years ago; they also decided the pandemic was the ideal time to adopt a new one—except that when they met a Jack Russell mix and a chihuahua mix at C.L.A.W.S., they ended up adopting two. “We looked at their pictures and fell in love when we met them,” Tiffany says. “We were only supposed to adopt one, but did not have the heart to come home without the other one!” Geezer (the Jack Russell) and Dio (the chihuahua), named after members of the rock band Black Sabbath, are settling in quite well to their new home (and became fast friends with the family’s Schnauzer mix, Munchkin).

The boom in pet adoptions doesn’t mean COVID hasn’t brought its challenges, in pet adoption as in everything else. For instance, many adoption events have either been cancelled entirely or made less frequent because of social distancing requirements or because pet stores—despite the demand surge—have closed their doors. Chance at Life Cat Rescue in River Edge, for instance, used to hold cat and kitten adoption events almost every weekend at PetValu in Dumont, but that location shuttered all adoption events back in March 2020 and the chain itself recently closed throughout the U.S. Now, says Vanessa Staiger, the rescue organization’s president, it sends potential adopters photos and videos of the cats they’re interested in, and arranges FaceTime calls as well as socially distanced in-person meetings at the foster family’s home once a potential adopter’s application is approved.

RBARI has had to shift its business model as well, says Brinster, using social media, its website and e-newsletters to showcase the animals that are looking for forever homes. All applications are now completed online, families are vetted virtually and dog and cat meetups are by appointment only. Cat Crew Rescue, meanwhile, now holds all home visits virtually, and at

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Most nonprofit groups, including animal shelters and rescues, are struggling right now. Contact one of these facilities if you’re on the hunt for a new four-legged friend—or if you simply want to help with a donation in a challenging period: • Cat Crew Rescue, Oradell facebook.com/catcrewrescue, 201.965.4434 • Chance at Life Cat Rescue, River Edge chanceatlifecatrescue.com, 201.982.2219 • Closter Animal Welfare Society (C.L.A.W.S.), Closter clawsadopt.org, 201.768.0200 • Happy Tails Animal Rescue, Paramus happytailsrescuenj.com, 201.723.8842 • Pawsitively Furever Dog Rescue, Hackensack pawsitivelyfurever.org, 201.410.8566 • Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Inc. (RBARI), Oakland rbari.org, 201.337.5180

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{ EXOTIC PETS }

YOUR CAT OR DOG MAY WIN ADORING SMILES, BUT THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AN EXOTIC PET FOR TRIGGERING DOUBLE TAKES. By Darius Amos We keep pets for varied reasons: unconditional love, companionship, amusement, stress relief. And dogs and cats by the millions fit the bill; according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 40 percent of the nation’s households own at least one registered canine and 27 percent have one or more feline friends. But there’s a special breed of pet owner for whom having just a dog or cat can’t quite cut it.

Owning an exotic pet—defined by the Oradell Animal Hospital as any pet beyond the canine and feline categories—has a definite coolness factor; chances are you’ve got the only one on your block.

And no one can prove that a bearded dragon lizard or an acrobatic flying squirrel or a 200-pound ostrich deserves your love any less than a heart-melting puppy. But on the debit side, have you lost your mind?

“People aren’t used to seeing a rooster riding on the handlebars of a bicycle,” says John Deere Gidney of Washington Township, who took almost daily bike rides last summer around Westwood and neighboring towns giving a free ride to his adult male chicken, a 16-month-old Silver Duckwing Old English Game bantam named Eric.

No, we guess they aren’t.

True, your unusual beastly buddy may paradoxically bring less bureaucratic hassle than Mittens or Fido.

Consider that municipalities require a license to keep a golden retriever or a lightweight domestic shorthaired cat in your home; no such legal papers are needed to possess the flying squirrel or the ostrich. (Still, many exotics such as ferrets, skunks and wallabies do require a permit.)

But there’s a more serious side too to the exotic animal trade. There is, for example, the potential danger of introducing an invasive animal species that’s harmful to native wildlife. The ball python snake, for example, is one of New Jersey’s most popular exotics, with some 300 of them licensed to owners; the breed is native to Africa and eats small rodents and birds in the wild. Three years ago, state troopers rescued one along the Garden State Parkway in Bloomfield.

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carnival to a Doberman rescued from a shelter to a tarantula purchased from a pet shop—brings significant responsibility for the health and safety of both the animal and the humans in the household. And proper education and knowledge of the animal and breed are imperative, says Joseph D’Angeli, director and lead wildlife educator at the Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Garfield, who cares for more than 40 bats and has given talks at local schools as well as the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan.

Open to the public, his Garfield facility teaches visitors about all exotics—bats, reptiles, amphibians and birds, for starters—and promotes responsible ownership.

“We don’t have a problem with private individuals having animal companions,” says D’Angeli. “What I do have a problem with is the exotic pet stores that sell them irresponsibly,” he says, in circumstances where the bottom line takes precedence over “the care, welfare and future of the pets they are selling.”

Gidney had plenty of experience and familiarity before touring the neighborhoods with Eric and posting their adventures online. He grew up in a family that raised and cared for chickens. “I spent a lot of time learning about them, caring for them, collecting eggs and being fascinated with them,” he says.

North Jersey resident Patrick Wallace did lots of homework before bringing a de-scented striped skunk, purchased from a local pet store, into his household.

“It is imperative that you research what it actually means to raise a pet skunk, and that you are in the right place mentally and financially,” says Wallace, who also owns a dog and a cat. He created accounts on TikTok and Instagram that not only follow the playful antics of Atari the skunk, but also provide a daily educational crash course on the breed and ownership.

“Skunks do not ‘re-home’ easily,” Wallace warns.

“They are not like raising a cat or a dog.”

Turn the page to get better acquainted with Atari, Eric, a pair of parrots and D’Angeli’s bats, all of them living in the ’hood with responsible owners. If you’re not lucky enough to know them, you can find and follow them on your phone.

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@zooarcade, 135K followers

How do you keep a pet skunk from spraying? Follow Patrick Wallace’s beloved Atari and you’ll find out. Ever since he watched Bambi as a youngster, Wallace has had a fascination with skunks. After learning in college that New Jersey allows them as household pets (with a proper permit), he knew he’d eventually own one. Following months of research, as well as securing a veterinarian who specializes in exotic animal care, Wallace brought home Atari, a domestic striped skunk, in July 2019.

“It just means they live in our homes; it doesn’t mean they are domesticated,” he says, explaining the terminology. “Skunks are very docile animals and do not require domestication to be pets. Like ferrets, Atari is descented, meaning that the anal glands are removed. Skunks live three times longer as beloved pets than they do in the wild, where they have an extremely high mortality rate.”

Wallace shares such facts on Atari’s social media accounts, which are also filled with the skunk’s at-home adventures and interactions with his owner’s cat, Phoenix, and dog, Zorro. “Atari has a sassy side to her, especially when she plays,” he says. “She gets along great with my dog and cat. The cat plays back with her all the time; they chase each other around the apartment. The dog ignores her most of the time, even though she always tries to cuddle with him. Atari is very loving and sweet.”

ERIC THE CHICKEN

@_its.eric.914_, 671 followers

A chicken on a bicycle—it may sound like a circus act, but it’s been an everyday sight for Pascack Valley area residents during the pandemic. Owner John Gidney, 19, took Eric for rides “just to make people smile during a difficult time for everyone, but it grew into much more, with people actually requesting to see him.”

Owning a chicken means more than showing it off. He learns about, cares for and collects eggs from his parents’ 10 backyard chickens, some of whom are older than John himself.

“I have always been amazed by both the game bantams and the standard game fowl for their temperament with people as well as how the breed looks, their color variety, hardiness, great survival instincts and low health issues compared with other breeds,” he says. But Eric was unlike the other birds—he always followed Gidney and stayed with him in the family’s house. “Some friends were saying that with Eric’s popularity among our friends and family I should make him an account for fun, so I did,” he recalls. “I figured if it didn’t get much attention, I’d just delete it.” But as the duo started their daily bike rides, people tuned into the account to keep tabs on them.

This exotic pet gets rave reviews from his owner. “He’s a very outgoing and very patient bird who seems to just go with the flow,” says Gidney. “He’s definitely the best chicken I’ve ever had, and he’s really a part of our family.”

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COOKIE AND JUNIOR THE PARROTS

@glorias_parrots_new_jersey, 590 followers

We’ve grown accustomed to cats on a leash and dogs in a stroller, but we’re still getting used to a bird in a harness.

Gloria Montoya of Hackensack gets her share of stares and comments when she’s out on a walk with Cookie, her 12-year-old umbrella cockatoo. “Everyone who meets Cookie, either at my home when they visit or on the street when we’re going for a walk, is wowed by her and has tons of questions to ask,” she says. Of course, Montoya has the answers—she’s been a bird fanatic since childhood, when her mother shared with her a love for birds.

Ten years ago, Montoya welcomed Cookie into the home, adopting her from a family that could no longer keep her. A year later, she fostered—and eventually adopted— Junior, a Congo African grey. “Cookie is the sweetest, loudest, messiest child, but she’s very sweet,” Montoya says. “Junior, on the other hand, is very independent—he doesn’t like to be handled and is like a grouchy old man.”

With so much personality, the parrots were destined for online fans. “I started a social media account for my birds to share pictures of them with people who would enjoy them, as I was bombarding my personal page with their pictures all the time,” Montoya says. “But I also remind everyone that exotic animals have special needs and require special care, patience and time. Still, I wouldn’t change them for the world.”

THE BATS AT NJ’S BATCAVE

@njbatman, 1,113 followers

It might take a new owner a while to acclimate to a cat’s rigid morning routine or a dog’s afternoon walk schedule, but for Joseph D’Angeli, there is no getting used to his 24/7 watch. That’s what happens when you care for bats, one of the world’s most eminent nocturnal animals. He cares for them day and night at the Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Garfield, where he offers COVIDcompliant tours and presentations to the public on the various types of bats, such as the Egyptian fruit bat at left, in his “cave.”

D’Angeli grew up as a child in an apartment, so owning a cat or dog was out of the question. That didn’t quite matter, he says. “I was always fascinated with bats and learned so much about them,” he says. “They’re very peaceful and intelligent animals, and I wanted everyone to know that they aren’t the evil creatures you see on TV. They have wonderful personalities.” As D’Angeli grew older, he knew he wanted to care for them so he followed state recommendations, obtained a license and established the wildlife center in Ridgefield Park because “you couldn’t own them privately.”

After nearly a decade in Ridgefield Park, the center moved to its current location three years ago and continues to educate visitors there and on social media about bats (D’Angeli has more than 40) and other exotic animals.

But D’Angeli, who has more than 30 years of experience with bats, will be the first to warn others about owning them. “Just because we have them, that doesn’t mean they’re a good pet,” he says.

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Lounge Wear Your quarantine wardrobe is all about comfort, but why not make it stylish too? Downtime dressing has never looked this good.

COS Lycocell linen lightweight wrap top and high-waisted pants, cosstores.com.

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Kelly washed set, Free People, Woodcliff Lake, 201.573.8212

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Stripe detail crop lounge set, boohoo.com

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Dolman long sleeve lounge dress, venus.com

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Oversized poplin shirt, Zara, Paramus, 646.923.9639

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Eileen Fisher organic linen ankle jumpsuit, Bloomingdale’s, Hackensack, 201.457.2000

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WHERE’S THE BEEF? It’s right here! Vegetarians might want to turn the page, but carnivores will delight in these three meaty entrées.

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BEEF WELLINGTON Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 (2 lbs.) center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed n kosher salt n freshly ground black pepper n olive oil, for greasing n 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard n 1½ lbs. mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped n 1 shallot, roughly chopped n leaves from 1 thyme sprig n 2 Tbs. unsalted butter n prosciutto, thinly sliced n flour, for dusting n 14 oz. frozen puff pastry, thawed n 1 large egg, beaten n flaky salt, for sprinkling

DIRECTIONS:

Using kitchen twine, tie tenderloin in four places. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Over high heat, coat bottom of a heavy skillet with olive oil. Once pan is nearly smoking, sear tenderloin until well-browned on all sides, including the ends, about two minutes per side (12 minutes total). Transfer to a plate. When cool enough to handle, snip off twine and coat all sides with mustard. Let cool in fridge.

Meanwhile, make duxelles: In a food processor, pulse mushrooms, shallots and thyme until finely chopped. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add mushroom mixture and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then let cool in fridge. Place plastic wrap down on a work surface, overlapping so that it’s twice the length and width of the tenderloin. Shingle the prosciutto on the plastic wrap into a rectangle that’s big enough to cover the whole tenderloin. Spread the duxelles evenly and thinly over the prosciutto.

Season the tenderloin, then place it at the bottom of the prosciutto. Roll meat into prosciuttomushroom mixture, using plastic wrap to roll tightly. Tuck ends of prosciutto as you roll, then twist ends of plastic wrap tightly into a log and transfer to fridge to chill (this helps it maintain its shape).

Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly flour your work surface, then spread out puff pastry and roll it into a rectangle that will cover the tenderloin (just a little bigger than the prosciutto rectangle you just made). Remove tenderloin from plastic wrap and place on bottom of puff pastry. Brush the other three edges of the pastry with egg wash, then tightly roll beef into pastry.

Once the log is fully covered in puff pastry, trim any extra pastry, then crimp edges with a fork to seal well. Wrap roll in plastic wrap to get a really tight cylinder, then chill for 20 minutes.

Remove plastic wrap, then transfer roll to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake until pastry is golden and the center registers 120°F for mediumrare, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Make sure to use prime filet mignon for your beef wellington— it’s more tender and a better cut of meat. My shop’s motto is we ‘use prime all the time.’”

—Jonathan Goldstein, owner, B&M Market, Park Ridge

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SALISBURY STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS: n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

1½ lbs. ground meat ½ package onion soup mix ½ cup onions, diced 1 tsp. italian seasoning 2 tsp. minced garlic 3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 egg, slightly beaten salt and pepper bread crumbs fresh mushrooms, sliced 3 Tbs. butter or margarine 1 Tbs. oil 1 can beef broth 1/8 cup flour 1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix together first nine ingredients. Form into patties and place on plate to refrigerate.

In large deep skillet, add two tablespoons of butter and fresh sliced mushrooms and sauté until done. Place on plate and set aside.

Add one tablespoon of butter and oil into the skillet and place patties.

Cook until done, then place on plate and set aside.

While patties are cooking, whisk together water and flour in the skillet with meat drippings. Add beef broth and flour water mixture. Stir until desired thickness, add mushrooms and patties and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Serve with vegetables and scalloped potatoes.

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BEEF POT PIE Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

For the dough: n 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting n ¾ tsp. fine salt n 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces n ¾ cup grated Irish cheddar cheese (about 3 oz.) n 6 to 7 Tbs. stout beer n 1 large egg, lightly beaten For the filling: n 2¼ lbs. beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces n ¼ cup all-purpose flour n kosher salt and freshly ground pepper n 3 Tbs. unsalted butter n 1/3 cup stout beer n 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces n 1 lb. carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces n 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS:

First, make the dough: Pulse the flour and fine salt in a food processor to combine. Add the butter and cheese and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal with some pea-sized bits of butter. Drizzle in six tablespoons beer and pulse to combine. Squeeze the dough between your fingers; if it does not hold its shape, pulse in up to one more tablespoon of beer. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least one hour or overnight.

Meanwhile, make the filling: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Toss the beef, flour, 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally until browned all over, about seven minutes. Add the beer and two cups water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover, transfer to the oven and braise, about 30 minutes. Add the leeks, carrots and celery to the pot and continue braising for one more hour.

Meanwhile, put six 10-oz. ramekins on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll out the dough between two lightly floured sheets of parchment into a 10-by-15-inch rectangle; cut into six 5-inch squares. Make a few slits in the middle of each square to let steam escape.

Remove the filling from the oven and increase the temperature to 375°F. Season the filling with salt and pepper and divide among the ramekins (there may be some filling left over). Top each with a square of dough, pressing the edges into the ramekin. Brush with the beaten egg. Bake until the crust is crisp and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest about 10 minutes before serving.

Leave the prime piece of ‘gem’ roast out on the counter for at least an hour so it is room temperature before cutting into one-inch cubes. Gem roast is a Denver-cut brisket that is so tender it can be used for boneless short ribs. Cut first with the grain into strips, then against it to make the smaller pieces. ” —Anthony Santucci, owner, Anthony’s Oradell Prime Meats, Oradell

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2021 TO HELP YOU FIND GREAT DENTAL CARE, BERGEN magazine commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) of Troy, Michigan to conduct a peer-review survey of hundreds of practicing and active dentists across the county. Dentists were asked to choose which of their peers they consider the very best, across seven different practice areas—endodontics, general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.

All the final honorees were fact-checked with the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System. The highest vote getters within each specialty who are in good standing with the state are included here in the 2021 “Bergen County’s Top Dentists” list.

There are many other good dentists practicing in Bergen County who may not be included on this list; we recommend that you consider “Bergen County’s Top Dentists” and other resources before scheduling your next dental procedure.

THOMAS B. ALLEN New Jersey Endodontics, L.L.C. 2033 Center Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-944-9392 JEFFREY CHEN Mid-County Endodontic Group, P.A. 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-3311 EDWARD B. DROZD Edward B. Drozd, D.M.D. 42 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-487-1135 ANTHONY T. FASCIANO Anthony Fasciano, D.M.D. 617 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-894-0350 MICHAEL B. FEINTUCH Endodontic Associates of Bergen County 1 Kalisa Way, Suite 106 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-262-3636 JOSHUA GOLDFEIN Metropolitan Endodontics 401 S. Van Brunt St. Suite 402 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-354-6201 JIN HAHN Mid-County Endodontic Group, P.A. 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-3311 ALEKSANDER IOFIN Gentle Dentistry, P.A. 173 Terrace St. Haworth, NJ 07641 201-957-0870 MICHAEL J. LEWIS Foundation Endodontics 870 Palisade Ave., Suite 303 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-836-8000

CHARLES T. LOO Ridgewood Endodontics 145 Prospect St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-4404

JASON ALSTER Bram Alster, D.M.D. 20-20 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-797-3044

PENELOPE CHANG Penelope Chang, D.D.S. 2 Westervelt Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-568-4568

HOWARD S. GLAZER Howard S. Glazer, D.D.S., P.A. 810 Abbott Blvd., Suite 302 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-425-0584

JAE Y. OH Jae Y. Oh, D.D.S. & Louis Jerome, D.M.D. 2185 Lemoine Ave., Suite 1M Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-944-0797

JOSHUA B. AUSTEIN West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, P.A. 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-8875

DAVID K. CHRISTENSEN Glickman & Christensen Premier Dentistry 71 Franklin Tpke., Suite 1-1 Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-652-1569

STEVEN N. GLICKMAN Glickman & Christensen Premier Dentistry 71 Franklin Tpke., Suite 1-1 Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-652-1569

SUJEAN OH New Jersey Root Canal 119 1st St. Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-251-8131

JODY Z. BARDASH Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn 10-06 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-972-6555

STEPHEN DADAIAN Dadaian Dental 100 Union Ave. Cresskill, NJ 07626 201-569-3555

JEFFREY GLIKSMAN Drs. Freed and Gliksman 155 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201-384-3909

JOSEPH F. DELPRETE Joseph F. DelPrete, D.M.D. 777 Franklin Ave., Suite 101 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201-891-1171

UMA GOWDA Bergen Family Dentistry 144 E. Midland Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-634-1465

NICHOLAS DEROBERTIS Nicholas D. DeRobertis, D.M.D. 354 Old Hook Rd., Suite 202 Westwood, NJ 07675 201-666-2125

JENNIFER HADE Gentle Dentistry, P.A. 173 Terrace St. Haworth, NJ 07641 201-957-0870

STEVEN F. CANGER Steven F. Canger, D.D.S. 28-18 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-796-3675

DENISE FLEISCHMANN Denise Fleischmann, D.M.D., P.A. 11-26 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-791-3283

DINA JACKSON State Street Smiles 405 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-487-7030

JOHN T. CARABUENA Carabuena and Suarez, L.L.C. 5 Bridle Way Paramus, NJ 07652 201-226-9200

ARI FROHLICH Teaneck Dentist 1008 Teaneck Rd., Suite C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-719-9305

ANTHONY CARAMICO Midland Park Family Dentistry 662 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-447-5555

MISATO FUKUDA Ohana Dental of Bergen County 30 Prospect St. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-444-5675

STEPHEN PASCAL Endodontic Associates of North Jersey, P.A. 140 Route 17 North Suite 270 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-265-3334 ALISON PETIX New Jersey Root Canal 119 1st St. Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-251-8131 ALAN N. SEDELL Endodontic Associates, P.A. 300 Grand Ave., Suite 204 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-569-5500 MARK D. SIMPSON Bergen County Endodontics, D.D.S., P.C. 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-568-8848 BRIAN P. TRAVA New Jersey Root Canal 119 1st St. Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-251-8131

GENERAL DENTISTRY BRAM ALSTER Bram Alster, D.M.D. 20-20 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-797-3044

ROBERT P. BARONE Robert P. Barone, D.M.D. 401 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-2477 AARON BRODY Aaron Brody, D.M.D. 40 N. Van Brunt St., Suite 14 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-568-2325

FRANK J. CARCIONE Ramsey Dental Group, P.A. 67 Arch St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-327-4445 DAYNA CASSANDRA Dr. Dayna Cassandra Cosmetic Dentistry 351 Evelyn St. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-350-7304

ROBERTO GAGLIARDI The Tooth Doctors, P.C. 32-16 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-794-0440 GUSTAVO A. GARCES Grand Dental, P.C. 106 Grand Ave., Suite 390 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-816-8696

JOYCE M. JOHNSON West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, P.A. 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-8875 DIANE L. JONAS Feit & Jonas Dental 19 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-569-4535 ARCHER M. KATZ Emerson Dental Arts 310 Main St. Emerson, NJ 07630 201-328-0101 DUK KIM Dr. Duk Kim 455 River Rd. New Milford, NJ 07646 201-261-3342

TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

ENDODONTICS

TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

ERIC M. KNAPP Eric Marc Knapp, D.D.S. 52 Park Ave., Suite A5 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201-666-8200 SAUL H. LEJTMAN Dr. Saul H. Lejtman 120 County Rd., Suite 203 Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-568-1190 JASON H. LIZZACK Lizzack Family Dentistry 17-10 River Rd., Suite 4B Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-797-7774 LAWRENCE S. LIZZACK Lizzack Family Dentistry 17-10 River Rd., Suite 4B Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-797-7774 JOHN F. MAKHOUL John F. Makhoul, D.D.S. 145 Prospect St., Suite 202 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-444-9011 STEVE MALEK Smile Loft Westwood 333 Old Hook Rd., Suite 202 Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-1808

STEVEN A. MENILLO Steven A. Menillo, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. 315 Rochelle Ave. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201-843-1015 MAYRA MODESTO-GARRIDO Excel Dentistry 266 Harristown Rd. Suite 102 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-652-0400 ADELFI E. MOLINA Dental Arts of Hackensack, P.C. 176 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-525-0202 GARY J. NICOLETTI Gary J. Nicoletti, D.M.D. 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 208 River Edge, NJ 07661 201-488-0200 CHUN PARK Oradell Dental 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 208 Oradell, NJ 07649 201-262-4500

MARY T. MANCUSO Mary T. Mancuso, D.M.D. 27-11 Pellack Dr. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-796-7171

CHARLES J. PERRUZZI West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, P.A. 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-8875

JONATHAN MANGOT Jonathan Mangot, D.M.D., F.A.G.D., P.C. 61 Crescent Ave. Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-445-1441

JEFFREY PAUL POWELL Elmwood Park Cosmetic Dentistry 248 Palsa Ave. Elmwood Park, NJ 07470 201-375-9051

THOMAS J. MAZEJY Rochelle Dental 5 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201-843-7474

DAVID RICHMAN Richman Dental Associates 5-21 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-791-2400

KELLY MCNALLY PASSARELLI Kelly McNally Passarelli, D.D.S. 172 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-444-4050

RAMI RIZK Allendale Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 70 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ 07401 201-825-9229

ALISSA ROMAN Roman Dental Arts 747 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-373-2263

MICHAEL T. VARALLO HoHoKus Dental Associates 625 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-670-9076

DONALD ROMAN Roman Dental Arts 747 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-373-2263

JAMES VENUTI Ohana Dental of Bergen County 30 Prospect St. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-444-5675

ROBERT ROSENFELD Rosenfeld Dental Studio 197 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201-666-8080 ALAN L. RUBIN Alan L. Rubin, D.M.D. 221 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201-843-2278 MORDEHAY RUBINCHIK Smiles of Fair Lawn 13-19A River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 551-224-8080 ROBERT SCHERRER Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood 160 S. Broad St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-479-1203 THOMAS F. SHERLOCK Dr. Thomas F. Sherlock, D.D.S. 163 Dayton St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-444-1338 NIYATI SHETH Oasis Family Dental 240 W. Passaic St., Suite 1 Maywood, NJ 07607 201-338-5138 KENNETH B. SLOANE The Center for Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry 500 Piermont Rd., Suite 201 Closter, NJ 07624 201-205-2735 ANDREW SPECTOR Gentle Dentistry, P.A. 173 Terrace St. Haworth, NJ 07641 201-957-0870

LILLIAN VIDAL Lillian Vidal, D.D.S. 1 Engle St., Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-227-0516 JOHN WISPELWEY Wispelwey Dental 841 Franklin Ave., Suite 3 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201-891-4644 AARON YANG Dr. Aaron Yang, D.D.S. 152 Howland Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-226-0641

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY JASON M. AUERBACH Riverside Oral Surgery 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 204 River Edge, NJ 07661 201-487-6565 DENNIS BARBIERI New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.C. 605 Broad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201-941-9494 NICHOLAS BERARDO New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.C. 605 Broad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201-941-9494 VINCENT CARRAO Palisades Oral Surgery 1530 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-585-8282

SUNG HEE CHO Riverside Oral Surgery 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 204 River Edge, NJ 07661 201-487-6565 STEVEN CIPRIS Dr. Steven Cipris, D.D.S. 1250 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-327-5588 KENNETH J. COLAMEO New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.C. 16 Johnson Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-342-7353 MICHAEL A. COSTELLO Costello Oral Surgery Associates 949 Spring Valley Rd. Maywood, NJ 07607 201-712-5556 ROBERT J. DEFALCO Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 270 Spring Valley Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-262-2667 JASON DIAMOND Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-8297 RONALD FEDERMAN Riverside Oral Surgery 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 204 River Edge, NJ 07661 201-487-6565 JERALD S. FRIEDMAN North Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 315 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-692-7737 STEVEN M. HABER Steven M. Haber, D.D.S. 1319 Anderson Ave., Suite C Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-224-0094

ZEV SCHULHOF North Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 315 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-692-7737

ANGELA ILLUZZI-RUSSO Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-8297

LISA J. SMARTZ Dr. Lisa J. Smartz, D.M.D., P.A. 110 Warren Ave., Suite 4 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-652-1154

LEE C. KOJANIS Premier Oral Surgery Group, P.C. 617 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-567-7500 STEVEN M. MOSS Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 260 Old Hook Rd., Suite 202 Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-5656

NEIL A. THOMAN Neil A. Thoman, D.M.D. 1250 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-4452 NATHAN A. WUEBBELS New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.C. 16 Johnson Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-342-7353

ORTHODONTICS

VINCENT NOVELLI Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-8297

JAMES J. BANCROFT Bancroft-Dobrin Orthodontics 90 Franklin Tpke.

Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-447-1611

KRISTOPHER PAIK Ridgewood Oral Surgery & Implant Center 385 S. Maple Ave. Suite 207 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-444-5355

LAURIE BOVINO Dr. Galitsis & Dr. Bovino 345 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-0787

DORON RINGLER Knickerbocker Oral and Facial Surgery 300 Knickerbocker Rd. Suite 2000 Cresskill, NJ 07626 201-399-7707 MANAF SAKER Ridgewood Oral Surgery & Implant Center 385 S. Maple Ave., Suite 207 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-444-5355

NATALIE CAPAN Capan Orthodontics 580 Sylvan Ave., Suite 1M Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-569-9055 SAL CARCARA Carcara Orthodontics 70 W. Allendale Ave., Suite C Allendale, NJ 07401 201-419-5644 JESSICA CHUNG-LEVY Dr. Jessica Chung-Levy 1315 Anderson Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-886-8400

MARISSA CLEMENTE Clemente Orthodontics 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-2888

ADENA GOLDMAN Goldman Orthodontics 299 Forest Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-523-6298

ILYA LIPKIN Ilya Lipkin, D.D.S. 345 Old Hook Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201-666-4646

MICHAEL CLEMENTE Clemente Orthodontics 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-2888

JON GOLUB Golub Orthodontics 2185 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-944-9208

SCOTT MARTIN Martin Orthodontics 237 Everett Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-5534

NICOLE CLEMENTE Clemente Orthodontics 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-2888

BERNARD GORKOWITZ Gorkowitz Orthodontics 150 Terrace Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201-288-2368

GWEN COHEN Cohen Orthodontics 156 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, NJ 07430 201-828-9188

EDWARD HENICK Henick Orthodontics 300 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201-731-3741

KAREN MCCARTHY Dr. Karen A. McCarthy, D.D.S. 31 Sheridan Ave. Suite 2 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-612-1322

RENEE CUOMO Tenafly Orthodontic Associates, L.L.C. 111 Dean Dr., Suite 2 Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-569-2112

PAYAL JAIN Jain Orthodontics 289 Market St., Suite 8 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 201-843-7064

RALPH DELPRIORE DelPriore and Melone Orthodontics 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-567-6606 MICHAEL DUONG Precision Orthodontics 148 Prospect St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-444-7447 STEPHEN M. FISHER Stephen Fisher, D.M.D. 74 Pascack Rd., Suite 11 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201-391-1510 STACI B. FRANKOWITZ Frankowitz Orthodontics 101 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-836-7788 NICK FREDA Old Tappan Orthodontics 180 Old Tappan Rd. Building 1, Suite 1 Old Tappan, NJ 07675 201-768-0018

JUNG KIM Kim Orthodontics 2182 Lemoine Ave., Floor 2 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-585-1247 ROBERT V. KINOIAN Robert V. Kinoian, D.M.D. 138 Spring Valley Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-967-8700 SHARON KNOLL Knoll Orthodontics 149 W. Englewood Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-837-3322 CHRIS KOJANIS Tenafly Orthodontic Associates, L.L.C. 111 Dean Dr., Suite 2 Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-569-2112 RACHEL KREINER-SHAMASH Kreiner Dental 45 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-556-0006

PAUL MELONE Del Priore and Melone Orthodontics 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-567-6606 MATTHEW MILESTONE Milestone Orthodontics 27 Madison Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201-845-8411 DANNY J. NAIFEH Bergenfield Orthodontics 59 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201-384-4440 GABE J. OLLINS Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-7020 MICHAEL A. PERILLO Perillo Orthodontics 202 LaSalle Ave., Suite C Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201-727-0988 KAREN REISNER Smile Studio 201 80 Broadway, Suite 2A Cresskill, NJ 07626 201-567-2224 CARMINE C. RUSSO Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park 6 Prospect St., Suite 1A Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-972-6846

TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

CHANG HAN Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-8297

TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

RUSSELL SANDMAN Bergen Orthodontics 500 Piermont Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 201-768-4121 ADAM SCHULHOF The Schulhof Center for Cosmetic Orthodontics 400 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201-523-9450 JULIA STAROBINETS Bright Smile Orthodontics 25-15 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-794-9500 MARTIN VAN VLIET Van Vliet Orthodontics 76 Arch St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-331-9117 ERIC WITTLINGER Wittlinger Orthodontics 595 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201-391-5537 BO YUN Come Dental Group 133 Engle St., Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-569-5121 EYTAN CHEN Growing Smiles of Englewood 105 N. Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201-608-5114

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY MEDINA DADURIAN Dadurian Dental Care, P.C. 2 Sears Dr., Suite 102 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-599-5985 HELEN ANN DESIMONE Midland Family Dental Care 243 Morse Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 973-340-2282

JAMIE DIAMENT-GOLUB Jamie Diament-Golub, D.M.D., P.C. 2185 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-944-7636

ANDREA M. MATTIA Pediatric/Adult Dentistry & Orthodontics 175 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan, NJ 07675 201-768-7100

PATRICIA SIOSON-MASER Pediatric Dentistry of Teaneck 751 Teaneck Rd., Floor 3 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-837-1612

NOUSHIN GHAJARI Dr. Noushin Ghajari, D.D.S. 2175 Lemoine Ave. Suite 301 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-302-9844

BRIAN I. NO Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park 6 Prospect St., Suite 1A Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-972-6846

DMITRY STILLMAN Pediatric Dental Health Center 634 Anderson Ave. Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 201-945-1119

JEFFREY M. GORDON Dr. Jeffrey M. Gordon, D.M.D. 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 202 River Edge, NJ 07661 201-487-8329

TAMAR GRUENBAUM Ridgewood Valley Pediatric Dentistry 385 S. Maple Ave., Suite 107 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-652-2707

ANGIE PAPANDRIKOS Angie Papandrikos, D.D.S., P.C. 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-567-6900

VANESSA Q. VELILLA Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-7020

PRIYU GUPTA Westwood Periodontics 354 Old Hook Rd., Suite 201 Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-3023

SARI C. ZIMMER Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-7020

MICHAEL S. JAFFIN Affiliated Periodontists of North Jersey, P.A. 15 Emerald St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-254-0538

PURNIMA HERNANDEZ Bergen Pediatric Dentistry 23-00 Route 208 South Suite 2-5 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-796-4111 EDWARD JACKSON State Street Smiles 405 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-487-7030 BORIS KLEYMAN Bright Star Sapphire Dental 25-15 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-254-2969 MICHELLE KREINER-LIEBERMAN Kreiner Dental 45 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-556-0006 GERI KREINER-LITT Kreiner Dental 45 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-556-0006 RAINA LEE Little Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry 1625 Anderson Ave. Suite 304 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-224-2724

CYNTHIA A. PATTISON Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-652-7020 ELI M. RACHLIN Chestnut Ridge Pediatric Dental 595 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Suite 5 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201-391-4441 MARIO E. RAMOS Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park 6 Prospect St., Suite 1A Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-972-6846 JULIA RINGLER Prioriteeth Advanced Pediatric Dentistry 300 Knickerbocker Rd. Suite 2000 Cresskill, NJ 07626 201-399-7717 FRANK P SCARTOZZI Frank P. Scartozzi, D.D.S. 550 Durie Ave., Suite 209 Closter, NJ 07624 201-750-9910 EYAL SIMCHI River Front Pediatric Dentistry 301 Riverfront Blvd., Suite 2 Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 201-880-8130

PERIODONTICS

STEVEN GOLDSTEIN Steven Goldstein, D.D.S. 9057 Palisade Ave. North Bergen, NJ 07047 201-861-6882

M. GEORGE AYAD Periodontal & Implant Solutions, L.L.C. 62 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-2555

ROBERT A. JAFFIN Affiliated Periodontists of North Jersey, P.A. 15 Emerald St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-254-0538

DANIEL C. BARABAS Ridgewood Periodontal & Implant Associates 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-0855

SHARI KLEIN Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry 185 Linden St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-3555

PAUL A. BARABAS Ridgewood Periodontal & Implant Associates 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-0855 RAYMOND Z. DARAKJIAN Raymond Z. Darakijan, D.D.S. 370 Grand Ave., Suite 200 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-871-9540 SUSAN L. GOLDFARB Periodontal Associates, L.L.C. 20 W. Ivy Lane Englewood, NJ 07631 201-567-7766

ROBIN KLEIN Robin Klein, D.D.S. 646 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-425-4285 BARBARA KNOWLES-FENNING Barbara Knowles-Fenning, D.D.S. 61 Crescent Ave. Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-445-0340 AKSHAY KUMAR Affiliated Periodontists of North Jersey, P.A. 15 Emerald St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-254-0538

JOHN VAROSCAK Kurpis Advanced Dentistry 545 Route 17 South Suite 2007 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-9700

CHETAN S. PATIL Periodontal Associates, L.L.C. 20 W. Ivy Lane Englewood, NJ 07631 201-567-7766

MICHAEL J. VOSKIAN HoHoKus Perio 204 Warren Ave., Suite 201 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-652-0080

JOHN R. PULLMAN Wyckoff Periodontics, P.A. 385 Clinton Ave., Suite 1 Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-6270

FARANAK VOSSUGHI Family Dentistry by Dr. Maria Rincon-Lorenzo 30 Ames Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 201-438-5100

MICHAEL H. RESHAD Peter King, D.D.S. Aesthetics & Prosthodontics Dentistry 849 Lincoln Ave. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-857-2661 JERALD N. ROSENBERG Fair Lawn Periodontics & Dental Implants 19-21 Fair Lawn Ave. Suite 2H Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201-794-0260 MICHELLE RUBIN Aaron Brody, D.M.D. 40 N. Van Brunt St., Suite 14 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-568-2325 THOMAS M. SCORZIELLO Lyndhurst Family Dental Associates 464 Valley Brook Ave. Suite 2A Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 201-933-9092 RICHARD H. SHIN Alpine Periodontics & Dental Implant 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 202 Oradell, NJ 07649 201-634-9400

CORY A. WANATICK Cory A. Wanatick, D.M.D. 1563 Parker Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-461-4133 DAVID WEINSTEIN Dr. Ephraim Weinstein and Dr. David Weinstein 870 Palisade Ave., Suite 303 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-836-5200 MICHAEL S. YOUNG Wyckoff Periodontics, P.A. 385 Clinton Ave., Suite 1 Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-6270 JULIANA YUN Juliana Yun, D.D.S., P.C. 116 N. Franklin Tpke.

Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-825-7677

PROSTHODONTICS JORGE E. BARRIOS Jorge E. Barrios, D.D.S. 75 Chestnut St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-4474 LOUIS F. BELLOTTI Louis F. Bellotti, D.M.D. 481 Edsall Blvd.

Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-224-5600

BRUCE W. BITZER Bruce W. Bitzer, D.M.D. 385 S. Maple Ave., Suite 113 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-652-0435 MARK L. DANBE Danbe Dental 500 Piermont Rd., Suite 203 Closter, NJ 07624 201-768-3513 RICHARD A. EKSTEIN Smile Design Specialist 312 Belleville Tpke., Suite 3B North Arlington, NJ 07031 201-627-5060 DANIEL B. FEIT Feit & Jonas Dental 19 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-569-4535 PAUL GALITSIS Dr. Galitsis & Dr. Bovino 345 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201-664-0787 SCOTT D. GANZ Fort Lee Dental Associates 158 Linwood Plz., Suite 204 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-592-8888 JOHN IANZANO Kurpis Advanced Dentistry 545 Route 17 South Suite 2007 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-447-9700 JOHN JACKSON Oralfacial Esthetics 82 E. Allendale Rd., Suite 1B Saddle River, NJ 07458 201-760-0994 JIN HA JOUNG Ridgewood Dental Associates 166 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-580-3875 STEVEN JUTKOWITZ Jutkowitz Dentistry 19 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-567-0857

JUNHYCK KIM Advanced Prosthodontics & Periodontics Dental 119 1st St. Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-652-7711

MARK SAMANI Ridgewood Dental Associates 166 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-580-3875

PETER KING Peter King, D.D.S. Aesthetics & Prosthodontics Dentistry 849 Lincoln Ave. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201-857-2661

JEFFREY R. SCHWARTZ Jeffrey R. Schwartz, D.M.D. Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry 489 Edsall Blvd.

Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-224-9000

MICHAEL W. KLOTZ Prosthodontics of Ho-Ho-Kus 312 Warren Ave., Suite 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-444-9777

THERESA SEGAT Theresa E. Segat, D.M.D. 841 Ridgewood Ave. Oradell, NJ 07649 201-265-0450

CHARLES LENNON Kelly McNally Passarelli, D.D.S. 172 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-444-4050

PETER TSATSARONIS Distinctive Dental Arts 696 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-836-0623

ROBERT T. MARTINI Emerson Dental Associates 110 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 2A Emerson, NJ 07630 201-620-9998

R. BRIAN ULLMANN Prosthodontics of Ho-Ho-Kus 312 Warren Ave., Suite 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201-444-9777

GUILLERMO J. MOLINA Guillermo J. Molina, D.D.S. 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-670-7774 FRANCIS OH Comfort Dental Clinic 2044 Center Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-585-8050 GLENN PHILLIPS Phillips Dentistry 235 Madison Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-5154 LEONARD J. RESNICK True You Dental 841 Franklin Ave., Suite 7 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201-891-9595

JAVIER URQUIOLA East Hill Dental 163 Engle St., Building #2 Englewood, NJ 07631 201-568-2532 ELAINA VERGIER E.V. Dental, P.C. 420 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201-568-9098 NICHOLAS A. VERO Nicholas A. Vero, D.D.S. 756 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-692-1919 ARTHUR P. WEINBERG Arthur Weinberg, D.D.S. 104 Broadway Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201-307-1919

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SALVATORE LASPISA Salvatore LaSpisa, D.D.S. 466 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 2 Oradell, NJ 07649 201-261-9200

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ANDREW M. SPECTOR, D.M.D., FAGD, FICOI

GENTLE DENTISTRY, P.A.

173 Terrace St., Haworth, NJ 07641 • 201.384.1611 • GentleDentistry.com • BergenHybridge.com DR. ANDREW SPECTOR continues the 59-year Bergen County legacy of “Gentle Dentistry.” Emulating its name, Gentle Dentistry P.A. is a full-service, multi-specialty practice for all ages that provides minimally-invasive dental care supported by today’s most advanced technologies. Bolstered by State of the art infection control protocols and equipment Gentle Dentistry has always run on the Philosophy “Our patients come first.” Dr. Andrew Spector, a trusted expert in restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry, specializes in two-visit smile makeovers and is celebrated in the field for his expertise in technology-driven care. “Our treatment goals revolve around one concept, utilizing technology and techniques that can simplify even the most complex procedures for our patients,” says Dr. Spector. Combined with a distinguished team of associates, specialists, and a highly trained compassionate staff, the practice is uniquely qualified to handle all of your dental needs under one roof.

With a focus on aesthetics, the team at Gentle Dentistry uses state-ofthe-art prevention programs to keep every patient’s needs at a minimum.

Extensive high-tech services, such as 3D imaging, digital scanning, and the most advanced laser care, allow Dr. Spector and his team to perform the fastest and most accurate treatment during all phases of treatment whether your care includes dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry or general care. “It’s our never-ending endeavor to make your family’s dental care effortless and to ensure that every case is completed to the utmost of perfection,” says Dr. Spector.

Gentle Dentistry P.A offers a comprehensive list of services. The list includes two-visit smile makeovers, Cerec™ Single Visit Crowns, Solea™ CO2 laser fillings/Gum Care, minimally-invasive guided implant surgery and sleep dentistry. The practice offers outstanding results in snoring and sleep apnea treatment through the use of 3D airway imaging, seamless communication with

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your Sleep Medicine Physician, and comfortable Oral Appliances. General dentistry always is delivered through the use of today’s most advanced technologies including laser gum care and fillings, state-of-the-art early detection oral cancer screening and full service hygiene/preventive care. In addition to family care for all ages, Gentle Dentistry also offers all implant alternatives to dentures, minimally invasive “microscopic” root canals, and oral surgery such as wisdom teeth extractions, along with the use of IV sedation.

“My passion revolves around the ability to craft the smile that you desire and together we envision,” says Dr. Spector. “My priority when consulting with a patient who is expressing interest in cosmetic care is to listen and determine the best enhancements for their individual and unique smile, based on their expectations and my years of experience,” Dr. Spector adds. “Our digital previews allow the patient to try on the discussed smile and experience how a well-done smile makeover can change their lives.”

Dr. Spector has built a long-standing 26-year relationship with a worldrenowned aesthetic lab based in New York which he uses to create a personalized smile design that satisfies even the most challenging cases. “The laboratory translates my vision into the desired result the patient and I hope

to achieve,” says Dr. Spector. “Together we are able to provide the dental artistry that guarantees you will be beyond satisfied from start to finish.”

Dr. Spector is also a passionate educator and renowned lecturer. He has trained more than 2,000 dentists on the newest dental techniques and restorations and teaches 300 hours a year of hands-on, nationally-recognized coursework to aspiring esthetic and implant dentists around the world. Dr. Spector has been awarded Fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, The International Congress of Oral Implantology and The International Academy of Dental-Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Spector is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. His stellar training also included a two-year residency program in Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Surgical Restorative Implantology at New York University. He has also served as Clinical Associate Professor at New York University, teaching surgical and prosthetic implantology. Dr. Spector is also a graduate of the Americus Center for Aesthetic Dentistry.

A visit to Gentle Dentistry will forever change the way you look at dental care.

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JASON DIAMOND, D.D.S., M.D. VINCENT NOVELLI, D.M.D., M.D. CHANG HAN, D.D.S., M.D. MARK PARK, D.M.D., M.D. BERGEN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 920 Main St., First Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601 • 201.343.8297 260 Old Hook Rd., East Building, Suite 202, Westwood, NJ 07675 • 201.664.5656 1200 East Ridgewood Ave., Suite 102, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.444.4137 794 Franklin Ave., Suite 202, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 • 201.808.8700 bergenoralsurgery.com

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FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, the doctors at Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery are proud to be named winners of the Top Dentist award--an accolade that is granted based on the votes of other dental professionals.

The surgeons at the practice have risen to the top of their profession by acquiring industry-leading knowledge in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting and the revolutionary All-on-4ÂŽ technique, which restores a full arch of teeth.

Last winter, Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery’s doctors used their educational background, community connections and network stretching across the U.S. and abroad to quickly move on COVID-19 protocols, well before mandates were put in place. Their focus on the health and safety of both patients and staff proved critical over the last year, keeping their practice COVID-free, and they eagerly shared their best practices with dentists across northern New Jersey and the surrounding area who needed guidance on how to navigate through this unprecedented time.

The four surgeons hold dual-degrees in both dentistry and medicine, making Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery the only practice in Bergen County with a team of such specialists.

Dr. Jason Diamond, (far right in the photograph) is double boardcertified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental anesthesia, is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with particular

interests in advanced bone grafting and dental implantology with an emphasis on same-day placement and computer-assisted full mouth rehabilitation.

Dr. Vincent Novelli, (second from the left in the photograph) a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His surgical skills encompass the entire scope of treatment options for patients with congenital, acquired, cosmetic and traumatic problems of the oral cavity, facial soft tissue and bony structures.

Dr. Chang Han, (second from the right in the photograph) a boardcertified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He received extensive training in dental implantology, facial reconstructive surgery and orthognathic/corrective jaw surgery. He has a particular interest in treating patients with craniofacial deformities.

Dr. Mark Park, (far left in the photograph) a board-eligible oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His clinical expertise encompasses full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery including orthognathic jaw reconstruction, digital and advanced dental implantology, bone regenerative procedures, complex dental extractions, and IV sedation both in pediatrics and adults.

Patients looking for the best oral surgery treatment in Bergen County should contact Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

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DONALD J. ROMAN, D.M.D., FAGD ALISSA ROMAN, D.D.S. ROMAN DENTAL ARTS

747 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 • 201.373.2263 • romansmiles.com DR. DONALD ROMAN AND HIS DAUGHTER, Dr. Alissa Roman, have been serving their community by providing innovative, comprehensive dental care to their patients of all ages. They believe in returning the natural beauty and longevity of patients’ smiles to restore confidence and improve overall health. The doctors provide safe, comfortable care for adults and children, crafting each patient’s treatment based on their needs and desires. You will find the doctors utilize some of the most advanced dental technologies to provide accurate diagnosis, precise care and an enduring result.

Prior to establishing his own practice, Dr. Roman earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Fairleigh Dickinson University and then served as a commissioned dental officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. Over his career he has received numerous accolades and has been named as one of the Top Doctors for over 17 years. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Diplomate of the American Society of Osseointegration and has completed requirements

for his Masters of the AGD (only 2% of dentists have met this standard). Dr. Alissa Roman, a graduate of the University of Buffalo School of Dentistry, joined her father in private practice in 2018 and was voted by her peers as a Top Dentist in Bergen County. She provides comfortable care for the practice’s younger patients and beautiful smiles for the adults.

Both doctors believe in staying abreast of the latest dental treatments and therapies spending countless hours in post graduate continuing education.

Their specialties include 3D and digital radiographs, dental implants, Invisalign orthodontics and hard and soft tissue laser technology for treating teeth and gums with little to no anesthesia.

Lifelong residents of Bergen County, the doctors remain active in the community supporting and working with local charities. They believe in caring for your family as they would care for their own.

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DAYNA CASSANDRA, D.D.S.

DR. DAYNA CASSANDRA COSMETIC DENTISTRY 351 Evelyn St., Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.261.7645 • cosmeticdentistofparamus.com FOR ALMOST TWENTY YEARS, Dr. Dayna Cassandra has dedicated herself to delivering quality dental care, always taking time to give her best to every patient. She is driven by the challenge of discovering underlying reasons why a person’s smile may change over time. Her greatest joy is delivering care that affords her patients lifelong confidence, comfort, and beauty so they feel good about the investment they’ve made in their smiles.

Dr. Cassandra’s dental practice thrives, even during recent demanding times, as she carefully leads her team through the evolving healthcare landscape while safely and efficiently protecting and caring for her patients’ needs.

With a reputation for superior results, many of Dr. Cassandra’s patients come to her through referrals for routine restorative work, comprehensive care, or extensive treatment. Advanced training helps her identify and understand the specifics of tooth wear and decay; proper diagnosis leads to effective treatment planning enabling long-term function and desired

esthetics. She provides the expertise necessary for each case through a network of committed, skilled specialists. This interdisciplinary approach ensures the necessary steps to restore a patient to optimal dental health.

A graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, Dr. Cassandra completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She is an Alumni of The Pankey Institute and is currently a faculty member of SPEAR Education, institutions providing dentists the resources to deliver optimal patient care. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU’s Rosenthal Institute, Center for Advanced Esthetics.

Dr. Cassandra is an active member of many community service organizations, including Paramus Unico and Paramus Rotary where she was awarded “Humanitarian of the Year” honoring her work with the “Gift of Life” program. She also provides volunteer dental services for Dental Lifeline and the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative.

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MICHAEL DUONG, D.D.S. PRECISION ORTHODONTICS

148 Prospect St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.444.7447 • luvmybraces.com AS THE OLD WISE PROVERB SAYS, “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Dr. Michael Duong is one of those lucky individuals to realize the profession that perfectly aligns with his strengths.

His keen visual perception, mastery of science and excellent diagnostic skills, made orthodontics a no brainer.

Dr. Duong’s proudest accomplishment of his career is building his own practice. “I love coming to work. My team is super energetic, warm and caring.

The patients we care for and the families we get to know are the epitome of each day,” says Dr. Duong. “Listening to the kid’s stories and watching them grow into beautiful adults is heartening. I treat patients of all ages and I take pride in knowing that they acquire a boost of confidence when facing the world with a beautiful smile.”

With technology constantly evolving, Dr. Duong teaches to stay on the

cutting edge. He is an assistant clinical professor at Columbia University where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and orthodontic specialty training.

A stickler for making sure that treatment is working right and moving along as quickly as possible, Dr. Duong made the conscious decision to practice solo. Since 2010, when he first opened his doors, the practice has been growing. The doors are finally open to Dr. Duong’s new location in the heart of downtown, Ridgewood. Their super new modern office is equipped with the most advanced technology and provides the highest quality of care.

Dr. Duong is a strong believer in giving back to the community at the grassroots level where he can make a direct impact on his patients and their families. He donates to local schools, teams and religious institutions.

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JASON AUERBACH, D.D.S SUNG HEE CHO, D.D.S., M.D. RONALD FEDERMAN, D.D.S. RIVERSIDE ORAL SURGERY

130 Kinderkamack Rd., Suite 204, River Edge, NJ 07661 • 201.487.6565 333 Old Hook Rd., Suite 100, Westwood, NJ 07675 • 201.664.2324 300 Grand Ave., Suite 102, Englewood, NJ 07631 • 201.894.0888 209 South Livingston Ave., Suite 2, Livingston, NJ 07039 • 973.992.4750 33 Main St., Suite 201, Chatham, NJ 07928 • 973.635.5800 80 NJ-27, Edison, NJ 08820 • 732.548.1220 riversideoralsurgery.com RIVERSIDE ORAL SURGERY, NEW JERSEY’S LEADING ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY GROUP, is led by top doctors Jason M. Auerbach and Sung Hee Cho. The group was founded thirteen years ago with a singular focus “the optimal patient experience…each and every time” and still remains top priority today. With rapidly expanding locations, a full scope of surgical offerings, and the Official Oral Surgeons of the New Jersey Devils, Riverside Oral Surgery is the top choice for patients in Bergen County and throughout the state.

Dr. Auerbach, founder of Riverside Oral Surgery, is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon , currently on staff at HUMC and the Valley Hospital.

He explains the success of the group, “I founded this practice to provide patients with uncomprised care in an unparelled setting. Our growth over the intervening years is due to the commitment that every member of our team

has made to meeting that high standard with every patient we are privileged to serve.”

Dr. Cho is a partner of the group and a board certified dual-degree surgeon, trained and licensed as both a dentist and a medical doctor. He practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, while possessing specialized education in managing oral cavity cancers and other pathology. As the first oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the country to complete Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medical training, he draws upon his extensive training to treat patients in both the office and on staff at Hackensack Medical Center.

Riverside is proud to carry on the legacy of the newly retired Dr. Federman, who treated generations of patients for 40 years. Though it will be tough to fill such distinguished shoes, Riverside’s surgeons, including Dr. Michael Perrino, Dr. Akeyla Brown, and Dr. Jared Rosentock will pay homage to Dr. Federman’s reputation for outstanding patient care.

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CHARLES J. PERRUZZI, D.M.D. JOSHUA B. AUSTEIN, D.M.D. JOYCE M. JOHNSON, D.D.S. WEST RIDGEWOOD DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

88 W Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood NJ 07450 • 201.652.8875 • WestRidgewoodDental.com ENGRAINED INTO THE HEART OF WEST RIDGEWOOD DENTAL PROFESSIONALS is the practice of high-quality, ethical dental care. The retired founder of the practice, Dr. Miner, founded the Ethics Program at Columbia University Dental School. This well-known industry standard is the foundation of West Ridgewood’s practice.

Partners Dr. Charles J. Perruzzi and Dr. Joshua B. Austein, along with their associate Dr. Joyce M. Johnson, help every patient live a healthier and more confident life by providing services ranging from preventative dentistry to full mouth esthetic rehabilitations. Each of the doctors offers excellence in oral care, creating natural and comfortable results their patients have come to expect. The doctors’ planning and attention to detail are keys to every patient’s clinical success.

Located in the Village of Ridgewood, the office has implemented many new COVID-19 precautions for the safety of their patients, as well as for their long-tenured and well-trained staff. It includes a pre-appointment phone

screening, temperature checks on arrival, a hand-washing station, and the investment in top-of-the-line air purification units in every private exam room.

West Ridgewood has created a safe space that is comfortable, attractive, welcoming, and up to date with cutting-edge technology. The doctors and staff are very sensitive to every patient’s needs and help make dental-phobic patients feel at ease.

The doctors at West Ridgewood Dental Professionals have earned degrees from top dental schools and residency programs, and are affiliated with numerous national, state, and local dental associations and clubs. The practice’s caring staff regularly donate their time and services to those less fortunate and in need of care. Each caring dental professional at the practice loves what they do, which is to provide quality dentistry for patients of any age, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and always welcoming new patients to join their family of patients.

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ANTHONY CARAMICO, D.M.D. MIDLAND PARK FAMILY DENTISTRY

662 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432 • 201.447.5555 midlandparkfamilydentistry.com • team@midlandparkfamilydentistry.com AT MIDLAND PARK FAMILY DENTISTRY, the word ordinary doesn’t exist. Dr. Anthony Caramico and his staff consistently strive to deliver extraordinary service to each patient at every visit. Their commitment to delivering the highest quality, innovative dentistry, in a patient-friendly environment permeates the office. From the state-of-the-art office to the friendly staff that greets every patient, their pledge to patient satisfaction is nothing less than extraordinary.

With a passion for changing the way people see and experience dentistry, Dr. Caramico makes continuing investments in his practice with his patient’s oral health, well-being and lifestyle in mind. Patient safety has always been and will always be a top priority. The office has outperformed CDC and OSHA standards and guidelines on a consistent basis. The practice operates in infectious disease mode whether in the midst of a public health crisis or not. Practicing extreme diligence around infection control, combined with a commitment to deliver groundbreaking dentistry, using the latest

technologies, methodologies and tools, Midland Park Family Dentistry has earned the trust and confidence of patients -- generation after generation.

They aim to keep that trust.

“Our mission remains the pursuit of excellence and the delivery of quality care to our patients,” says Dr. Caramico. “Everything I do is with my patients in mind. I am blessed and humbled to have had the good fortune to travel through life with my patients and my team. Most endearing of all is to care for patients and their families through multiple generations.”

Midland Park Family Dentistry continues to expand, offering extended evening hours three days a week and Saturday appointments. Proud of his Bergen County roots, Dr. Caramico along with his team, welcomes you to become part of the family.

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JODY Z. BARDASH, D.M.D. DENTAL PROFESSIONALS OF FAIR LAWN

10-06 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 • 201.797.1555 • drbardash.com DR. JODY BARDASH of Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn has a clear goal— to give every patient the gift of a brilliant smile to let their self-confidence shine through. Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn, a comprehensive, state-ofthe-art dental facility, uses the most advanced techniques for general and cosmetic dentistry to help patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles for life.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Bardash has gained a reputation as one of the finest cosmetic dentists in the country specializing in all aspects of full mouth reconstruction. Because he’s known for helping every patient recover their positive self-image with a new, beautiful smile, Dr. Bardash is consistently recognized as a Top Dentist. From 2003 to present day, Dr. Bardash has also been recognized as one of the top dentists in the country by the prestigious Consumers’ Research Council of America.

As a Silver Invisalign Provider, Dr. Bardash also treats teenagers and adult patients with this advanced orthodontic treatment to avoid metal braces.

Invisalign can achieve straighter teeth using customized clear trays that help to shift the teeth into the desired position while addressing multiple issues such as crossbites, overbites, underbites and misaligned teeth.

Dr. Bardash currently serves as an attending in the dental residency program at Hackensack University Medical Center, and he is a member of a number of prestigious associations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Bardash donates his time and talents to the Health & Humanitarian Aid Foundation (HHAF) as a member of the dental outreach mission by treating villagers living in the impoverished jungles of Ghana, Africa.

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NEW JERSEY ROOT CANAL 290 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, NJ 07506 • 973.423.0789 119 1st St., Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 • 201.251.8131 1777 Hamburg Tpke., Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973.835.7500 njrootcanal.com NEW JERSEY ROOT CANAL HAS BEEN SAVING TEETH for 30 years.

Dr. Brian Trava established the practice in 1990, and later added offices in Ho-Ho-Kus, Oradell and Wayne. Endodontics is the specialty of saving your natural teeth and diagnosing facial pain. This may encompass root canal, correcting a failing root canal, treating traumatized teeth, and stem cell therapy to stop a child from having a root canal.

The standard of care of endodontics has been raised using technology such as 3D imaging, surgical microscopes and researched-based sterilization techniques. 3D imaging and surgical microscopes help us detect extra roots and infection not seen by traditional methods, leading to a higher degree of eliminating infection. Longevity and quality of life are increasing in our population. Studies show it is more cost- and health-effective to save your natural teeth. Children are an important part of our practice. Trauma can have long-term ramifications from a dental and legal perspective, if not handled

properly for the first time. Always seek a second opinion.

Special needs patients can range from apprehensive to Autistic—specific areas that take understanding and a working knowledge of root canal treatment and restoration.

Patients look to our practice for consistency in diagnosis and treatment.

Having five recognized specialists to discuss, diagnosis and treat is a great advantage for our patients. Communicating and working with so many exceptional dentists and physicians in the community allows us to understand the patient as a whole and deliver successful treatment. Dr. Seung Shon, U.M.D.N.J., has authored research papers advancing the field of endodontics.

Dr. Sujean Oh, Columbia University, has completed extensive studies in oral pathology. Dr. Alison Petix, Tufts University, earned a research fellowship and has served our Veteran community. Dr. Yang, NYU, has been awarded multiple research fellowships and has donated his skills in Haiti and Mexico.

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JULIANA YUN, DDS, PC RAMSEY PERIODONTICS

116 North Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446 • 201.825.7677 • drjulianayun.com DR. JULIANA YUN CREDITS HER LATE FATHER FOR HER DECISION TO BECOME A DENTIST. As the first Korean dentist in New York City, he paved the way and exemplified the meaning of trusted doctor and friend. His best advice “Never forget that the mouth you are treating is connected to a human being with feelings and emotions,” are words by which Dr. Yun practices every day.

In practice for over two decades, Dr. Yun’s expansive career, including work in the United States Navy, has given her unparalleled industry experience and a broad understanding of patients from all walks of life. Dr. Yun’s proudest accomplishment is her personal connection to patients and the practice’s loyal and dedicated team. “Patient care is a team approach that starts from our friendly and attentive front desk staff, Maggie and Vernice, to my caring and kind assistant, Yuki, and my talented right-hand periodontal hygienist, Sue.

Dr. Yun, a board-certified periodontist, offers a wide scope of periodontics from cosmetic crown lengthening to periodontal plastic surgery, extractions, implants, deep cleanings and full arch implant placement, to the treatment of periodontal disease. “When someone presents with periodontal disease and requires treatment, it’s important to understand the history so I can get them back to a point of health,” says Dr. Yun. “As we navigate the world of COVID-19, my path forward is based on sound research from scientific and medical experts and recommendations from the CDC and ADA,” explains Dr. Yun. “I have physically prepared the office and digitized the front desk for the health and well-being of my patients, staff and our families. And I will continue to go above and beyond the required health standards as your care and safety will always be my top priorities.”

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STEVEN N. GLICKMAN, D.D.S. DAVID K. CHRISTENSEN, D.M.D. GLICKMAN & CHRISTENSEN PREMIER DENTISTRY

71 Franklin Tpke., Suite 1-1, Waldwick, NJ 07463 • 201.652.1569 • gandcpremierdentistry.com COMMITTED TO DELIVERING RESULTS, Drs. Glickman, Christensen and Burke know that the calm atmosphere they have created in their office goes a long way in keeping their patients relaxed and comfortable. The doctors maintain an open dialogue with patients and educate them about their recommended procedures. This communication creates trust, keeps treatments efficient, and gives patients confidence that they are getting the exact treatment to address their unique situations and optimize their oral health.

Glickman & Christensen Premier Dentistry is a comprehensive dental office and provides care for the entire family. The doctors perform general and cosmetic dentistry, including preventative exams, fillings, extractions, teeth whitening, CEREC (same-day crowns) and neuromuscular dentistry.

In addition, the doctors perform dental implant procedures in the office, including a same-day procedure that eliminates the need for removable

dentures. The office uses cutting edge tech-nology including, but not limited to CT Scans, 3D printing, in-office milling, and digital software that delivers more accurate results and eliminates the need for impression materials.

Patients are especially happy to be able to see a preview of their new smile before work begins.

The three doctors and their friendly staff go out of their way to make every patient feel at ease and are attentive to those with dental anxiety.

The Glickman and Christensen Premier Dentistry practice has earned its stellar reputation for many reasons. Patient reviews praise the doctors and the staff for being caring and gentle, but also for being mindful of punctuality and professionalism. The doctors are proud that many of their patients come to them through personal referrals, and that many travel to the office from out of area.

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RICHARD H. SHIN, D.D.S.

ALPINE PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANT 680 Kinderkamack Rd., Suite 202, Oradell, NJ 07649 • 201.634.9400 519 Bloomfield Ave., Suite L19, Caldwell, NJ 07006 • 973.228.8500 alpineperio.com PROUD TO PROVIDE COMFORT, QUALITY CARE, AND VIABLE OPTIONS, Dr. Richard Shin opened Alpine Periodontics & Dental Implant in 2003.

After graduating from New York School of Dentistry and completing his residency requirements at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, Dr. Shin completed a specialty program at NYU and achieved board certification in Periodontology in 2003. He has been in practice for twenty years and has performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures.

Dr. Shin is a specialist in treating periodontal and gum disease and in the placement of dental implants. A current Clinical Assistant Professor of the NYU dental school faculty, he is also a member of many prestigious dental associations, including The American Board of Periodontology, the American Academy of Osseointegration, and the Northeastern Society of Periodontology. He has been teaching new dentists for more than fifteen years.

With a staff that includes three Perio Hygienists, Dr. Shin and his associate, Dr. Amit Amin provide advanced periodontal care in their state-of-the-art facility. They also provide IV sedation upon patient request.

The goal of Alpine Periodontics is to save teeth, and Dr. Shin offers multiple options tailored for each patient. He practices Implant Dentistry, Laser Periodontics, and LANAP Laser Gum Surgery. He has expertise in performing tissue grafting to treat receding gum conditions. Dr. Shin has had great success with the Vista Pinhole Technique to prepare for tissue grafting.

Dr. Shin has forged strong working relationships with other dentists and dental specialists in the tri-state area, all of whom work to provide the best means to a healthy, happy smile.

As a scholar and an advocate for optimal dental health, Dr. Shin has published several articles in professional dental journals and frequently contributes information on topics such as gum dis-ease, implantology and oral health related diseases.

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TAMAR GRUENBAUM, D.D.S. RIDGEWOOD VALLEY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

385 South Maple Ave., Suite 107, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 • 201.652.2707 • rvpediatricdentistry.com BOARD-CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC DENTIST, TAMAR GRUENBAUM, or “Dr. Tamar” as patients call her, considers each precious moment with her patients an opportunity to shape their view and attitude about the connection between dentistry, good health and nutrition. Dr. Tamar views pediatric dentistry as much more than just dentistry. She knows firsthand that children are extremely amenable and eager to learn, and uses the time with her captive audience to instill good oral hygiene practices from the onset. Through her gregarious nature, she infuses fun and gains patients’ trust, exercising her mantra “make everybody feel like a somebody.”

The uniqueness of Dr. Tamar’s practice is best encapsulated by the unending stories shared by patients and their parents. When a patient who had been previously sedated for restorations, returned for a filling and chose to have the procedure without laughing gas, Dr. Tamar recognized she had accomplished more than perfect fillings. Or the fulfillment she gained hearing

that her patient was the only child who refused to eat candy on a family trip because “Dr. Tamar says it causes sugar bugs and I want to make her proud.”

“It’s the little things that go a long way. My patients know I truly care.” Recently, the parents of two young siblings relayed another telling anecdote. The youngsters misinterpreted a trip to Dunkin Donuts with a trip to the dentist and their parents had to fend off cries of disappointment. The mom told Dr. Tamar “coming to your office is a biannual treat for my kids.”

A graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Tamar completed her post-graduate training in pediatric dentistry at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, where she served as chief resident during her second year. “More so than executing the perfect filling, I strive to be a behavior management specialist and to teach my patients a lifetime of healthy habits.”

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LEE KOJANIS, D.D.S.

PREMIER ORAL SURGERY GROUP PC 617 E Palisade Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 • 201.567.7500 375 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621 • 201.385.0775 PremierOralSurgeryGroup.com DR. LEE KOJANIS RETURNED TO HIS BERGEN COUNTY ROOTS to help treat his communities oral surgery needs. After earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery with honors from New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Kojanis completed the distinguished four-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery program at New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center and served as chief resident his final year. Dr Kojanis had extensive training in treating complex facial trauma, TMJ surgery, dentofacial deformities, head and neck cancer, facial reconstruction, and pediatric surgery. He trained extensively in computer-guided virtual surgical planning and the use of custom surgical guides for the correction of dentofacial deformities, jaw defects, facial trauma, and placement of dental implants.

Dr Kojanis now practices at Premier Oral Surgery Group where he offers a variety of outpatient surgical procedures to improve his patients oral and maxillofacial health. These services include: wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, bone grafting, intravenous sedation, complex corrective

jaw surgeries, facial trauma repair, botox/fillers, and others. Dr Kojanis prides himself in providing the best possible care for his patients in a calm and serene atmosphere. He believes that patient education and communication are key to achieveing successful surgical outcomes.

In addition, Dr. Kojanis helps educate hospital residents as an assistant clinical professor at both NYU/Bellevue Hospital and Englewood Hospital Medical centers. Dr. Kojanis is also on staff at Manhattan’s Lenox Hill Hospital.

Dr. Kojanis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as a member of the New Jersey Dental Association and American Dental Society of Anesthesia. He holds active certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He also carries general anesthesia permits in the state of New Jersey and New York.

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MARK F. SAMANI, D.M.D. JIN HA JOUNG, D.M.D. RIDGEWOOD DENTAL ASSOCIATES

166 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.652.2474 • ridgewooddental.com DRS. MARK F. SAMANI AND JIN HA JOUNG are humbled and proud to consistently be considered among Bergen County and New Jersey’s Top Dentists for over a decade. From providing the highest quality adult restorative and implant dentistry to teaching dental students and dentists, the doctors take their role as leaders in the field of advanced dentistry very seriously.

Ridgewood Dental Associates (RDA) continues to be Bergen County’s stronghold for adult restorative implant and esthetic dentistry. While always prioritizing our patient’s dental health, COVID-19 has heightened our safety measures even further by equipping our staff with PPE; installing intraoral chairside evacuation systems to reduce aerosols in treatment rooms; disinfecting all surfaces and instrumentation after every patient using the Vector fogging machine with hypochlorous acid; placing air purifiers with HEPA filtration throughout the office; and isolating individual treatment rooms to limit aerosol cross contamination.

Dr. Samani, a Prosthodontist, has 25+ years of experience in adult restorative implant dentistry. He lectures extensively on all aspects of dental implants and

sleep apnea, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine since 2000.

Dr. Joung, a Prosthodontist and a board-certified Periodontist, is one of only a handful of doctors in the country to be trained in both specialties. As a dual specialist, he has a unique perspective in comprehensive care and treatment planning in the most complex cases.

Together the doctors have created the Ridgewood Implant Institute (RII) at RDA which offers All-on-4® CE courses to general dentists educating them on every facet of the All-on-4® treatment. Patients have the opportunity to participate in this program for a reduced fee. The RII Conference Room provides a venue for practitioners to comfortably watch live streamed surgeries being performed in the Surgical Suite by the doctors for our exclusive All-on-4® CE course. We invite you to contact our office for more information.

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STEPHEN DADAIAN, D.D.S. DADAIAN DENTAL

100 Union Ave., Cresskill, NJ 07626 • 201.569.3555 • dadaiandental.com WHEN DR. STEPHEN DADAIAN started his dental practice, there were many things he wanted to incorporate into the overall experience of being a patient in his office. He believes in providing clinical excellence, open communication, the latest treatment modalities and excellent bedside manners, which are all important qualities of a Top Dentist. “I strive to make sure I provide this standard every day,” says Dr. Dadaian.

Dadaian Dental is a family-run practice that’s been at its current location in Cresskill for over 40 years. “My father and I both grew up in town and serve our community with pride,” he says. “Our practice offers highly customized, comprehensive treatment. According to our patients and other specialists we work with on multi-disciplinary cases, the overall aesthetic of the craftsmanship we provide is said to have a natural, lifelike appearance.”

This attention to detail is achieved because Dr. Dadaian works closely with highly-skilled local ceramists who fabricate all of the practice’s restorations

right here in New Jersey. Additionally, the practice offers the latest in PPE and air filtration technology where patients are treated to an exclusive experience in a quiet setting. Patients take comfort in the clean and safe environment that is maintained.

Dr Dadaian is a graduate of the prestigious Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and received advanced training in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry at Columbia-New York Presbyterian Hospital. He then did a two-year fellowship in orthodontics with the Academy of GP Orthodontics in Austin, TX. “We’d love to meet any patients looking to improve their smile or overall dental health,” says Dr. Dadaian. He practices minimally-invasive dentistry and this conservative approach has been the cornerstone of success in his practice.

For more information or to conveniently book an appointment online, please visit www.dadaiandental.com.

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MICHAEL W. KLOTZ, D.M.D., M.DENT.SC., F.A.C.P. PROSTHODONTICS OF HO-HO-KUS

312 Warren Ave., Suite #1, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 • 201.444.9777 • smilehhk.com DR. MICHAEL KLOTZ LOVES BEING A DENTIST. After earning his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D) at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Klotz went on to study Prosthodontics, the dental specialty of implant, aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry. He was accepted into a competitive three-year residency program in Prosthodontics at the University of Connecticut Health Center. During his post-graduate training, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Dental Science (M.Dent.Sc), concentrating his research on the bio-mechanics of dental implants. Dr. Klotz continued his education with a fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Here, he cared for the complex needs of patients with head and neck cancer. While at MSKCC, he completed board certification in Prosthodontics, the most demanding and highest honor in the specialty.

Using his advanced training, Dr. Klotz continuously strives for the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. “I chose Prosthodontics as a way to help

my patients with difficult dental issues as well as satisfy my passion for aesthetic and implant dentistry,” says Dr. Klotz. “My goal is to deliver extremely natural and high-quality dentistry both comfortably and efficiently.”

Dr. Klotz and his team pride themselves on diligence and integrity, giving patients all of their options. An in-house laboratory allows Dr. Klotz to offer the highest standard in dental restorations, fabricated in a timely fashion.

While his office specializes in Prosthodontics, they also take care of the general needs of all patients young and old. “We treat all our patients like our own family members and take care of any of their dental needs in a thorough yet easy-going atmosphere.”

Dr. Klotz has published in peer-reviewed dental journals and has lectured nationally on various topics in Prosthodontics and Implant dentistry. His greatest reward is completing life-changing dentistry and creating long-lasting relationships with his patients.

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STEVE MALEK, D.D.S SMILE LOFT WESTWOOD

333 Old Hook Rd., Suite 202, Westwood 07675 • 201.664.1808 • smileloftwestwood.com DR. STEVE MALEK IS HONORED to be selected by his fellow colleagues as a top Bergen County dentist. Dr. Malek is a long time resident of NJ, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Rutgers University with high honors. He then completed his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington D.C., graduating at the top of his class. When he decided where he wanted to establish his private practice, he chose to serve the community where he resides in Bergen County. Smile Loft Westwood is the culmination of his aspiration to improve the quality of life of his patients. At the heart of his treatment philosophy is the notion of comprehensive personalized care. His goal is to develop a close relationship with his patients to prevent problems before they arise.

Dr. Malek strives for perfection in every patient interaction and to provide the highest level of quality dentistry. His specialties include implant therapy, cosmetic dentistry, clear aligner therapy (Invisalign), endodontic therapy,

crowns, bridges & dentures. Dr. Malek is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) and has many successful cases helping patients with migraines and tempromandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. He has also helped patients achieve their facial aesthetic goals by minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and smile lines.

Dr. Malek believes that patient education is key when discussing treatment in order for patients to understand what treatment options are available to them. He has also incorporated state of the art technology to achieve improved diagnostic ability and the best treatment outcomes. “Your smile is as unique as your fingerprint. At Smile Loft, we take the time to get to know you, your unique needs, and develop a comprehensive plan to provide you with the smile you desire.”

RAMSEY DENTAL GROUP, PA 67 Arch St., Ramsey, NJ 07446 • 201.327.4445 • ramseydentalgrouppa.com AT RAMSEY DENTAL GROUP, DR. FRANK CARCIONE AND HIS WIFE DR. CHRISTINE CARCIONE have worked together for over 30 years cultivating a welcoming and caring environment and a practice based on high-quality care while forming great and trusting relationships with their patients.

“Our main focus has always been on what is best for our patients’ welfare,” Dr. Carcione explains. “We have forged bonds with our patients as well as our excellent team of specialists, who show their trust through continued referrals. Our goal is a satisfied patient with a healthy beautiful smile.”

The commitment to that trust is even more important now and, in the age of Covid-19, the office has been completely renovated and every precaution available has been taken to keep our patients and staff secure. “We want our patients to be comfortable, but also to be confident in the knowledge that they are safe when they are in our office,” says Dr. Carcione.

Ramsey Dental Group is honored to be entrusted with your dental care and we welcome you to our practice.

PETER TSATSARONIS, D.M.D., P.A.

DISTINCTIVE DENTAL ARTS

696 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, NJ 07666 • 201.836.0623 • distinctivedentalnj.com THOROUGH AND FRIENDLY are words patients consistently use to describe their experience at Distinctive Dental Arts. Dr. Peter Tsatsaronis is proud of the long-term relationships he has built with his patients over time.

Dr. Tsatsaronis provides quality comprehensive dentistry, ranging from cleanings and preventive exams to prosthodontics, dental implants and cosmetic dental services. He performs complex dental reconstruction and employs only the latest digital and 3-D technology, which allows for crown placement in one visit. Dr. Pete is committed to continuing education to remain at the forefront of his profession.

After receiving both his Doctor of Dental Medicine and his postdoctoral degree in prosthodontics from Tufts University in Boston, Dr. Tsatsaronis taught at both Tufts University and at Hackensack Medical Center.

Dr. Pete’s goal is to help patients maintain all of their teeth in maximum health through treatment focused on comfort, function, and appearance. He and his staff are dedicated to providing personalized treatment options delivered with a minimum of stress and expense.

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FRANK J. CARCIONE, D.M.D.

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CHRIS KOJANIS, D.D.S. RENÉE KOJANIS-CUOMO, D.D.S., M.S.

TENAFLY ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATES, LLC

111 Dean Dr., Suite #2, Tenafly, NJ 07670 • tenaflyortho.com • 201.569.2112 TENAFLY ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATES IS A THIRDGENERATION FAMILY PRACTICE THAT HAS BEEN CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Dr. Kojanis and Dr. KojanisCuomo have earned a reputation among patients and dental peers for high quality, compassionate care. Personalized one-on-one treatment is provided at the highest level with care performed exclusively by the doctors.

A recent addition to the practice but a lifelong resident of Tenafly, Dr. Kojanis-Cuomo graduated Valedictorian of her 364-member class at NYU. She then went on to pursue her post-graduate studies in Orthodontics at Columbia University. Serving as chief resident, she gained some of the best training in the country when it comes to treating both children and adults as they progress through traditional fixed braces and Invisalign®.

Tenafly Orthodontics encompasses a team approach to care, with both doctors working together to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Please visit our website at TenaflyOrtho.com to learn more or call us at 201.569.2112 for a complimentary consultation.

MISATO FUKUDA, D.M.D. JAMES VENUTI, D.M.D. OHANA DENTAL OF BERGEN COUNTY 30 Prospect St., Midland Park, NJ 07432 • 201.444.5675 • ohanadentalnj.com WHEN DR. MISATO AND DR. VENUTI DECIDED TO OPEN OHANA DENTAL, they had a clear mission statement: to treat everyone the way they would like to be treated—provide comprehensive dental care with respect, honesty and integrity. The married couple met during their postgraduate studies at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and have since then committed to this “golden rule.” With their commitment to providing the highest quality personalized care in a kind and welcoming atmosphere, it is no coincidence that they named their office, Ohana, which means “family” in the Hawaiian culture.

The family-centered practice embraces a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from basic preventative care to beautiful porcelain veneers and implant surgery. Dr. Venuti is proud to offer dental sleep medicine to help treat and manage patients with snoring and sleep apnea issues.

Through the use of a pharyngometer, a non-invasive diagnostic instrument, Dr. Venuti uses acoustic sound waves to measure the airway and accurately assess the optimal jaw position for an unobstructed airway during sleep. An oral appliance is then custom made without x rays or radiation helping to improve health and the overall quality of life.

Practicing with the highest levels of integrity and altruistic efforts have made the doctor team a valued and respected pillar in the Bergen County community.

172 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.444.4050 • theridgewooddentist.com BORN WITH A CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, Dr. Kelly McNally knows how it feels to be ashamed to smile. After wearing braces since first grade and following multiple reconstructive procedures, Dr. McNally achieved the gift of a smile.

The importance of a smile inspired Dr. McNally to pursue a career in dentistry with a focus on cosmetic and restorative procedures. “Dentistry is a team effort between the dentist and the patient. It’s my job to empower and educate my patients, to listen to their needs and to then create proper function and esthetics,” explains Dr. McNally.

One of Dr. McNally’s proudest achievements is carrying on the Passarelli family legacy left by her father-in-law and her late husband, Dr. Lawrence Passarelli, for exceptional and compassionate family dental care. With the support of her devoted staff and loyal patients, Dr. McNally is focusing on the future and is tremendously proud of the growth of the practice, including the addition of Dr. Charles Lennon. Dr. Lennon, a prosthodontist, brings valuable experience to her team and demonstrates the same passion for dentistry and compassion for excellent patient care that is the heart and soul of the practice.

JASON ALSTER, D.D.S., BRAM ALSTER, D.M.D. 20-20 Fairlawn Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 • 201.797.3044 • Bramalsterdmd.com FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, Dr. Bram Alster has been dedicated to improving the oral health of New Jersey families. Together with his son, Dr. Jason Alster and their staff, Alster Dental Associates delivers uncompromised quality and care to comfortably provide patients with healthy, beautiful smiles.

In a warm, state-of-the-art office located in Fair Lawn (across from Radburn Train Station), the team employs the latest in safety, infection control and dental technology. Their Covid protocols include systems for air purification and electrostatic disinfection to eliminate airborne pathogens to help keep patients and staff safe during these unprecedented times.

“Our family practice stays current with the latest technologies and proven techniques in general, cosmetic and implant dentistry. We utilize digital X-rays, quiet drills, laser, and warmed syringes for added comfort.” Dr. Alster states “with an emphasis on being conservative yet ideal, we explain options to patients to derive a plan that most meets their needs and desires.” Extensive participation in continuing education and post-graduate training in implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation and Invisalign, helps them create natural, beautiful smiles that both enhance a patient’s facial features and maintain long term optimal oral health.

“Come meet us and consider joining our Dental family.”

Dr. Jason teaches at Hackensack University Medical Center, as well as practices part-time in New York City and Dr. Bram has been involved at St Joseph’s Hospital.

Both are members of the ADA, AGD and are ”fellows” of the International Academy of Oral Implantologists.

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KELLY MCNALLY PASSARELLI, D.D.S. CHARLES LENNON, D.M.D.

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GLENN PHILLIPS, D.M.D. PHILLIPS DENTISTRY 235 Madison Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 • 201.891.5154 • phillipsdentistry.com PRACTICING OLD SCHOOL DENTISTRY WITH CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY, second generation dentists Glenn Phillips, a prosthodontist specialist and Diplomat of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and his brother Andrew Phillips, a general and cosmetic specialist, team up to perform all aspects of dentistry. Patients are assured of receiving the finest care in general, prosthodontics, oral surgery, root canals, Invisalign and sleep apnea.

The family practice is supported by an experienced staff who have achieved the highest accolades in their respective careers. Set in a restored old house, the charm and calming atmosphere helps make patients feel right at home. “Our entire focus is on our patients and we do whatever it takes to make them as content as possible,” says Dr. Phillips.

Dr. Glenn Phillips has a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and utilizes that knowledge in his work today designing engineered oral rehabilitation. He received a dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed a hospital based general residency and his two-year specialty training in Prosthodontics also at UMDNJ. Under the tutelage of world-renowned implantologist, Dennis Tarnow, he completed a two-year surgical implant fellowship at New York University.

JON GOLUB, D.M.D.

GOLUB ORTHODONTICS

2185 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 • 201.944.9208 354 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ 07675 • 201.722.3600 6 Brighton Road, #105 Clifton, NJ 07012 • 201.944.9208 goluborthodontics.com DENTISTRY IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR DR. JON GOLUB. This year Dr. Golub welcomed his son, Dr. Michael Golub, into the practice that was started by his father-in-law in 1966 embracing three generations of devoted practitioners. Through efficient, comprehensive and fun-loving service, the dentists and their highly skilled staff provide the latest in orthodontic advances to children and adults in three state-of-the-art locations.

Dr. Golub, a faculty member at Tufts University School of Medicine, and his wife, Jamie, a pediatric dentist, travel to impoverished countries participating in dental outreach projects giving children throughout the world something to smile about. The practice welcomes new patients into the Golub Orthodontic “family.”

DR. LOUIS BELLOTTI PROSTHODONTIC SPECIALTY PERMIT# 2984, COSMETIC, IMPLANT & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY 481 Edsall Blvd., Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.5600 • lfbprostho79@gmail.com

DR. BELLOTTI TREATS THE MOST CHALLENGING COSMETIC, IMPLANT, AND RESTORATIVE CASES—including solving other dentists’ most difficult referrals. Voted numerous times as one of Bergen County’s “Top Dentists,” he brings 40 years specialty experience for his patients’ crowns, bridges, and dentures. Look better, smile better!

To maintain a safe, Covid-free environment, Dr. Bellotti installed state-of-the-art UV technology—the same used by NASA—to destroy viruses via central air. He is one of the few dentists utilizing Emist viral and bacterial killing electrostatic technology. A graduate of the highly selective Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, he teaches at Hackensack Hospital.

ARI FROHLICH, D.M.D.

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1008 Teaneck Rd., Suite C, Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.3000 • teaneck-dentist.com

DR. JEFFREY SCHWARTZ brings more than 30 years of clinical excellence, judgment and personalized attention to his restorative dental practice. His expertise includes crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, implant restorations, veneers, bleaching, aesthetic fillings and treatment for TMJ pain, snoring and sleep apnea.

“No patient is ever just a number, but always treated as an individual,” says Dr. Schwartz who received both his dental and prosthodontic degrees at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Recognized as the specialist of choice by many of his colleagues, Dr. Schwartz has a reputation for perfection in creating beautiful, healthy smiles for both complex and routine services.

TRANSFORMING PATIENTS’ LIVES by creating healthy, beautiful smiles is the goal of Drs. Ari Frohlich and Sami Solaimanzadeh. At their state-of-the-art office in Teaneck, the dentists use the latest technology for accurate diagnoses and precise, guided surgeries.

There is no case too simple or too complicated to be expertly treated at their office. Patients’ individual preferences are respected, and time is devoted to discussing options and easing concerns. Nervous patients of all ages can be calmed by music, videos, blankets and nitrous oxide sedation. “When you put a smile on people’s faces, you feel like you’re giving them something special; that is very rewarding!” says Dr. Frohlich.

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Is Bitter Better?

To wake up your salads and shake up your veggie crisper, consider Belgian endive, a mildly acerbic member of the chicory family.

In the grocery store, a couple argues over how to pronounce “endive.” “Onn-DEEV!” insists the wife, scorning Americanisms, while her hubby, rejecting pretension, retorts: “EN-dive!”

“Stop!” you call out, playing peacemaker. “You’re both right!”

It’s maddening but true: In the food world, the same item can have different names, while one name (sometimes even differently pronounced) can refer to different foods.

Endives tick both of these boxes of confusion.

The word “endive” (pronounced EN-dive) refers to the leafy portion of varied bitter-flavored plants in the chicory family, the genus Cichorium. Two main types, bushy-shaped plants that grow in nature and are often used in salads, were originally cultivated in Asia Minor (Turkey) centuries ago. They are curly endive (alias frisée) and the somewhat less bitter broadleafed endive (also known as escarole).

Now, take a breath. From here on, our subject is a third type, Belgian endive (that’s onn-DEEV), for which nature needs a bit of help. It’s carefully “forced” in a multi-step process. Seeds are planted to develop roots, which are then placed in a cold, dark room for one to several months, then moved to trays of water in a warmer room—also dark. For these gullible plants, the water’s warmth becomes an ersatz springtime, and before too long you get the pale, crisp, torpedo-shaped and slightly bitter leafy head we know as Belgian endive. (Not enough names for you? Belgian endive is also sometimes called witloof chicory—and radicchio is a red relative in the chicory tribe.)

Don’t let Belgian endive’s mildly bitter taste discourage you; in conversation with other flavors it makes a salad more vivacious, and its cool crispness enlivens texture. After all, banning all foods that can be bitter would mean a life without chocolate or coffee, and let’s be serious!

Want to ease up on the guilt of game-day munching and still enjoy those decadent dips? Belgian endive leaves eaten raw are a healthy, crunchy alternative to chips or crackers. Isn’t that a tasty touchdown?

POWER UP While you’re busy and on the move, Belgian endive helps keep your digestive system up and running.

Its high fiber content aids in cleansing the body of free radicals and balances the metabolism. B.E. packs in vitamin A, as well as several B vitamins with aliases, including B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin) and B9 (folic acid). (Remember: Along with regulating digestion, vitamin A promotes eye and skin health, and B vitamins can be good for brain health and may lower the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.) As for minerals, Belgian endive offers magnesium, calcium and iron. The low-calorie plant has also been linked to a reduction in gallstones, incidents of stroke and urinary tract infections.

BUY/STORE/SERVE Belgian endive is available year-round in grocery stores, and depending on storage can last up to two weeks. Look for a plant with crisp, tight, tender white leaves with yellow or red leaf edges and a solid head.

While wrapping them in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator can keep them fresh for three to five days, these feisty superstars can last much longer when kept out of light in the safety of your refrigerator crisper drawer. Peel away any outer leaves that have become brown or soft when pressed to reveal the inner leaves ready for use.

For serving Belgian endive there are numerous possibilities. You can julienne the plant into thin strips for your salad. You can roast it, sautée it, braise it, stir-fry it or pop it on the grill with an olive-oil paint job. Make a soup from it, or simply drop a leaf or two into your favorite soup. Bon appétit! (Now that you can pronounce it for sure.)

—Ariana Puzzo

DID YOU KNOW? The heaviest endive in the annals of our biggest state, according to Alaska State Fair Crop Records, weighed six pounds.

Grown by Wendy Couch of the city of Palmer, it was presented at the Alaska State Fair in 1986.

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INGREDIENTS

n 2 oz. vanilla vodka n 1 oz. amaretto liqueur n 2 oz. Godiva white chocolate liqueur n ½ oz. grenadine n 2 oz. half-and-half n honey and sprinkles, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

n Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. n Shake and pour into a martini glass garnished with sprinkles.

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{ ON THE TOWN }

Where To Eat

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

SAMDAN 178 Piermont Rd. 201.816.7343 samdanrestaurant.com

DEMAREST YASOU MYKONOS 134 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.768.8500 yasoumykonos.com

DUMONT

DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 1257 River Rd. 201.496.6161 denovoeuropeanpub.com

FINK’S BBQ 26 W. Madison Ave. 201.384.3210 finksbbq smokehouse.com

EMMA BISTRO 2 Hilliard Ave. 201.402.7719 emmabistronj.com

FOSCHINI’S 21 E. Madison Ave. 201.387.9998 foschinis.com GRANT STREET CAFÉ 25 Grant Ave. 201.385.1705 thegrantstreetcafe.com Emma Bistro in Edgewater *Editor’s note—Patrons are encouraged to confirm individual restaurant policies regarding seating capacity, social distancing and curbside service.

ALLENDALE ALLENDALE BAR & GRILL 67 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.3197 allendalebarandgrill.com ALLENDALE STEAKHOUSE 95 W. Allendale Ave. 201.962.9797 allendalesteakhousenj.com NIRVANA INDIAN KITCHEN 29 W. Allendale Ave. 201.818.2300 nirvanaindiankitchen.com RESTAURANT L 9 Franklin Tpke.

201.785.1112 restaurantlnj.net

SAVINI 168 W. Crescent Ave. 201.760.3700 savinirestaurant.com

ALPINE KIKU 385 Rte. 9 W. 201.767.6322

BERGENFIELD CHAPALA GRILL 52 S. Washington Ave. 201.387.2107 chapalamexican grill.com NIHON KAI 41 S. Washington Ave. 201.384.3000 nihonkaijapanese.com TOMMY FOX’S PUBLIC HOUSE 32 S. Washington Ave. 201.384.0900 tommyfoxs.com

BOGOTA LUKA’S ITALIAN CUISINE 10 River Rd. 201.440.2996 lukasitaliancuisine.com

CARLSTADT

CLOSTER

BIGGIE’S CLAM BAR 430 Rte. 17 S. 201.933.4000 biggies.com

THE HILL 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.899.4700 thehillcloster.com

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

LOCALE CAFÉ AND BAR 208 Piermont Rd. 201.750.3233 locale208closter.com

CLIFFSIDE PARK

SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

354 STEAKHOUSE 354 Lawton Ave. 201.941.0499 AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave. 201.945.9038 orderavos.com RUDY’S RESTAURANT 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252 SEDONA TAPHOUSE 679 Anderson Ave. 201.943.2300 sedonataphouse.com VILLA AMALFI 793 Palisade Ave. 201.886.8626 villaamalfi.com BERGENMAG.COM

STERN & BOW 171 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.750.3350 sternandbowrestaurant. com

CRESSKILL DELVINA RESTAURANT 172 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0239 delvinarestaurant.com FARMHOUSE CAFÉ 15 E. Madison Ave. 201.266.8931 farmhousecafenj.com

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BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 860 River Rd. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com

IL MULINO 132 Veterans Plz. 201.384.7767 ilmulinodumont.com NAZCA CEVICHERIA 20 E. Madison Ave. 201.385.2689 nazcanj.com

EAST RUTHERFORD AL DI LA 1 Hoboken Rd. 201.939.1128 aldilaitalianbistro.com

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 90 The Promenade 201.313.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com GREEK TAVERNA 55 The Promenade 201.945.8998 greektavernausa.com HAVEN 2 Main St. 201.943.1900 havenedgewater.com THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 15 The Promenade 201.366.4065 ophedgewater.com PIER 115 115 River Rd. 201.313.2155 pier115barandgrill.com

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

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

CAFFÉ CAPRI 119 Park Ave. 201.460.1039 caffecaprirestaurant.com

RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com

FIESTA HUT 227 Park Ave. 201.939.4338

ROBERTO’S II 936 River Rd. 201.224.2524 robertosii.com

EDGEWATER BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 59 The Promenade 201.313.3889 baumgartscafe.com

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

ELMWOOD PARK TAVERNA MYKONOS 238 Broadway 201.703.9200 tavernamykonos.com ROYAL WARSAW 871 River Dr. 201.794.9277 royalwarsaw.com

EMERSON PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

ENGLEWOOD AKAI LOUNGE 11 N. Dean St. 201.541.0086 akailounge.com BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 45 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.6267 baumgartscafe.com BENNIE’S 54 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.5700 benniesofenglewood.com BLUE MOON CAFÉ 23 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0600 bluemoonmexican café.com CASSIE’S 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com CHAT KAEW THAI CUISINE 4 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.0343 HUMMUS ELITE 39 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.5600 hummuselite.com

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LA FONDA PAISA 95 W. Palisade Ave. 201.871.3544 afondapaisausa.com LA’MEZZA 63 Nathaniel Pl. 201.569.2662 lamezzarestaurant.com LAS MARAVILLAS DE TULCINGO 84 W. Palisade Ave. 201.568.1980 NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 90 W. Palisade Ave. 201.567.4950 nochesdecolombia.com PINTXO Y TAPAS 47 N. Dean St. 201.569.9999 englewoodtapas.com

ROSE’S OF ENGLEWOOD 126 Engle St. 201.541.0020 rosesplacenj.com

SAGE RESTAURANT 17-15 Broadway 201.797.0500 sagefairlawn.com

VENTANA’S 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern.com

SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com

FAIRVIEW

FRANKLIN LAKES

TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 44 E. Palisade Ave. 201.567.7888 taniofenglewood.com

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 717 E. Palisade Ave. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com CAFÉ ITALIANO 14 Sylvan Ave. 201.461.5041 cafeitaliano.net CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE 18 Sylvan Ave. 201.944.0233 cliffssteakhouse.com LEFKES ESTIATORIO 495 Sylvan Ave. 201.408.4444 lefkesnj.com GRISSINI 484 Sylvan Ave. 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com

FAIR LAWN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 2101 Promenade Blvd.

201.796.2625 acfp.com KIMCHI MAMA 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.703.2905 kimchimamafairlawn.com OCEANOS OYSTER BAR & SEA GRILL 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com RIVER PALM TERRACE 41-11 Rte. 4 W. 201.703.3500 riverpalm.com ROSE’S PLACE 32-01 Broadway 201.475.8800 rosesplacenj.com

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 172 Broad Ave. 201.840.8428 nochesdecolombia.com

THE CHEF’S TABLE 754 Franklin Ave. 201.891.6644 tctnj.com

PATSY’S 344 Old Bergen Blvd.

201.943.0627 patsysbistro.com

SUSHI COCORO 856 Franklin Ave. 201.560.1333 sushicocoro.com

FORT LEE

TONY LIP’S 829 Franklin Lake Rd. 201.904.2166 tonylips.com

AQUARIUS 230-234 Main St. 201.592.8338 aquariusrestaurant nj.com BAGGIOS 212 Main St. 201.585.7979 baggiospizzarestaurant. com BIG RED TOMATO 1205 Anderson Ave. 201.224.6500 brtnj.com CAP’T LOUI 210 Main St. 201.461.7080 captloui.com CHILLERS GRILL 2191 Fletcher Ave. 201.461.0075 chillersgrill.com

GARFIELD THE FIREHOUSE 42 Plauderville Ave. 973.478.2226 firehouse-restaurant.com GOODFELLAS 661 Midland Ave. 973.478.4000 goodfellasristorante.com LA CAMBUSA 517 River Dr. 973.272.8739 cambusanj.com LA FORTALEZA 361 Midland Ave. 973.928.4470 lafortalezamexrestaurant. com

GLEN ROCK

IN NAPOLI 116 Main St. 201.947.2500 inapoli.com

GLEN ROCK INN 222 Rock Rd. 201.445.2362 glenrockinn.com

KUBA RESTAURANT 2139 Hudson Ter. 201.585.1601 kubarestaurant.com

TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 206 Rock Rd. 201.612.1188 taniofglenrock.com

PHOBU 1645 Lemoine Ave. 201.363.8900 phobu.com PHO TODAY 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.585.8818 POMODORO 795 Abbott Blvd.

201.224.0800 pomodoro1.com PRIME & BEYOND 501 Main St. 201.461.0033 primeandbeyond.com PUNTA CANA 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.849.5556 puntacanarestaurante. com BERGENMAG.COM

Prime & Beyond in Fort Lee

HACKENSACK CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 125 Main St. 201.880.9844 casualhabanacafe.com CHEERS BAR & RESTAURANT 774 Main St. 201.487.0660 cheersnewjersey.com THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.488.0330 thecheesecakefactory.com THE CROW’S NEST 309 Vincent Ave. 201.342.5445 crowsnest.com

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HOT FISH 450 Hackensack Ave. 201.881.0180 hotfishhackensack.com HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.488.5667 houstons.com MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 70 Riverside Sq. 201.221.2030 maggianos.com MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 1 Riverside Sq. 201.487.1303 mortons.com THE OCEANAIRE 175 Riverside Sq. 201.343.8862 theoceanaire.com P.F. CHANG’S 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.646.1565 pfchangs.com THE PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com ROSA MEXICANO 60 Riverside Sq. 201.489.9100 rosamexicano.com STONY HILL INN 231 Polifly Rd. 201.342.4085 stonyhillinn.com

HARRINGTON PARK DONATELLA RISTORANTE 12 Tappan Rd. 201.767.4245

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BENSI 459 Rte. 17 S. 201.727.9525 bensihh.com IVY INN 268 Terrace Ave. 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com SOFIA’S 220 Boulevard 201.462.0123 sofiasmediterranean grill.com TOM YUM KOONG 305 Boulevard 201.288.3840 tomyumkoong.net

HAWORTH ALESSANDRO’S 157 Terrace St. 201.385.8544 alessandrosnj.com ANDIAMO 23 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.384.1551 andiamorestaurant.net TERRACE STREET CAFÉ 149 Terrace St. 201.338.4720 terracestreetcafe.com

HILLSDALE THE CORNERSTONE 84 Broadway 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com DELLA CUCINA 100 Park Ave. 201.722.8880 dellacucinanj.com DOMANI 387 Washington Ave. 201.722.8881 domanirestaurants.com

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HEARTH & TAP CO. 125 N. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.307.6300 hearthandtap.com YUKI 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.9877 yukimontvale.com

MOONACHIE BAZZARELLI 117 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4010 bazzarellirestaurant.com BISTRO 107 107 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.3339 bistro107nj.com

Maywood Pancake House in Maywood

MATSU SUSHI & GRILL 140 Broadway 201.722.9388 OSSO BUCO 343 Broadway 201.664.1600 ossobucogrill.com

HO-HO-KUS ALT EATS 622 N. Maple Ave. 201.444.1300 alteatscafe.com CATCHY CAFÉ 614 N. Maple Ave. 201.445.6400 thecatchycaterer.com HO-HO-KUS INN 1 E. Franklin Tpke.

201.445.4115 hohokusinn.com HO-HO-KUS SUSHI CAFÉ 29 Sheridan Ave. 201.670.7677 hohokussushicafe.com ST. EVE’S 611 N. Maple Ave. 201.857.4717 stevesnj.com

LEONIA CAFÉ MIGNON 332 Broad Ave. 201.292.1992 DANTE’S PLACE 373 Broad Ave. 201.592.9071 dantesplace.com FONTANA TRITONE 248 Fort Lee Rd. 201.242.9040

LITTLE FERRY THE CAKE LOUNGE 389 Liberty St. 201.336.9819 thecakelounge.com SEGOVIA STEAKHOUSE 217 Main St. 201.814.1100 segoviasteakhouse.com

LODI KAYA 334 N. Main St. 973.779.1128 kayalodi.com REBAR & KITCHEN 132 Essex St. 201.368.8181 rebarkitchen.com SERGIO’S MISSIONE 2 Mercer St. 973.778.4545 sergiosmissione.com

LYNDHURST ANGELO’S 263 Ridge Rd. 201.939.1922

MAYWOOD PANCAKE HOUSE 92 W. Pleasant Ave. 201.880.7842 maywoodpancake house.com

JUN LUNG 180 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.9898 junlungnj.com MAHWAH BAR & GRILL 2 Island Rd. 201.529.8056 allendalebarandgrill.com

THE SEAFOOD GOURMET 103 W. Pleasant Ave. 201.843.8558 seafood-gourmet.com

NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd.

201.818.9933 nagoyacuisine.com

MIDLAND PARK ARTURO’S 41 Central Ave. 201.444.2466 arturos.co

NONNA’S 11 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.1151 nonnasmahwah.com

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

ROXANNE’S 150 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.0007 roxannes restaurant.com

ROSARIO’S TRATTORIA 29 Central Ave. 201.445.3335 rosariostrattoriamenu.com

SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd.

201.962.3310 sangriamahwah.com

MONTVALE DELPINO RESTAURANT 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.391.6866 delpinorestaurant.com

FOSCHINI’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 298 Ridge Rd. 201.460.7600 foschinis.com

STATE LINE DINER 375 Rte. 17 N. 201.529.3353 statelinediner.com

MICHAEL’S RIVERSIDE 528 Riverside Ave. 201.939.6333 michaelsriverside.com

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

MAHWAH BON APPETIT 180 Franklin Tpke.

201.512.1144 bonappetitmahwah.com

MAYWOOD

BELLISSIMO 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.6669 bellissimonj.com FIRE & OAK 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.307.1100 fireandoak.com

MAYWOOD INN’S TWIN DOOR TAVERN 122 W. Pleasant Ave. 201.843.8022 twindoortavern.com BERGENMAG.COM

SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

NEW MILFORD CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com TOROS 690 River Rd. 201.265.0004 torosrestaurant.com

NORTHVALE BIDDY O’MALLEY’S 191 Paris Ave. 201.564.7893 biddyomalleys.com THE GREEK VILLAGE 254 Livingston St. 201.750.8570 greekvillagenj.com MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS 416 Tappan Rd. 201.767.0063 madeleinespetit paris.com TASTE OF SPAIN 493 Tappan Rd. 201.767.8904 tasteofspainrestaurant.com

NORWOOD RAGAZZI 530 Livingston St. 201.660.7950 ragazzirestaurantlounge.com

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OAKLAND CENZINO 589 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.6693 cenzinos.com TROVATO’S DUE 4 Barbara Ln. 201.337.0813 trovatosduenj.com YUKI 350 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8889 yuki-oakland.com

OLD TAPPAN PATRIZIA’S 183 Old Tappan Rd. 201.515.2900 patrizias.com VICOLO RISTORANTE 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8777 vicoloristorante.com

PALISADES PARK SO MOON NAN JIP 238 Broad Ave. 201.944.3998 so-moon-nan-jip.com

PARAMUS BIAGIO’S RISTORANTE 299 Paramus Rd. 201.652.0201 biagios.com THE CAPITAL GRILLE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.845.7040 thecapitalgrille.com GRAND LUX CAFE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.909.0399 grandluxcafe.com KIKU 365 Rte. 17 S. 201.265.7200 MANTRA 275 Rte. 4 W. 201.342.8868 mantranj.com SUBURBAN DINER 172 Rte. 17 N. 201.261.2605 suburbandiner17.com

PARK RIDGE 103 PRIME AT VALENTINO’S 103 Spring Valley Rd. 201.391.2220 103prime.com ESTY STREET 86 Spring Valley Rd. 201.307.1515 estystreet.com

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GEN SUSHI & HIBACHI 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.930.9188 gensushimontvale.com

{ ON THE TOWN } THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

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

FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com

PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercorns176.com

RIDGEFIELD

GREEN FUSION 22 Oak St. 201.670.7502 greenfusionnj.com

RIDGE DINER 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.4242 ridgediner.com

RAMSEY ANTHONY FRANCO’S 128 E. Main St. 201.236.8000 afpizza.com BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net CAFÉ PANACHE 130 E. Main St. 201.934.0030 cafepanachenj.com KINCHLEY’S TAVERN 586 N. Franklin Tpke.

201.934.7777 kinchleyspizza.com THE SHANNON ROSE 1200 Rte. 17 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com SMYRNA 21 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.7990 TAWARA 53 W. Main St. 201.825.8712

CAFÉ TIVOLI 533 Shaler Blvd.

201.941.5561 cafetivoli.com 88 RICE SHOP 88 Rte. 46 W. 201.840.8688 88riceshop.com

RIDGEFIELD PARK MK VALENCIA 228 Main St. 201.373.0228 mkvalenciarestaurant.com THAI PALACE 218 E. Main St. 201.441.9119 thaipalacenj.com

IT’S GREEK TO ME 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.612.2600 itsgreektome.com LA LANTERNA 29 W. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.5520 lalanternaof ridgewood.com LATOUR 6 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5056 latourridgewood.com

COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.8395 countrypancakehouse.net

LISA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 28 Oak St. 201.251.8686 lisasmediterranean cuisine.net

CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com

MEDITERRANEO 23 N. Broad St. 201.447.0022 mediterraneo ridgewood.com

RIDGEWOOD

DELHI ACCENT 37 Chestnut St. 201.444.4910 delhiaccentnj.com

PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com

FELINA 54 E. Ridgewood Ave. 551.276.5454 felinarestaurant.com

PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com

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RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125 raymondsnj.com

Cravings Tapas Bistro in Ridgewood

ROOTS 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootssteakhouse.com S. EGIDIO 17 N. Broad St. 201.389.3525 segidiopizza.com VILLAGE GREEN 36 Prospect St. 201.445.2914 villagegreenrestaurant.com WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.447.1953 whitemaplecafe.com

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RIVER EDGE

SADDLE RIVER

MADO RESTAURANT 570 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.265.3629 madorestaurant.business. site

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

SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com

AMARONE 63 Cedar Ln. 201.833.1897 amaroneristorante.net

BACARI GRILL 800 Ridgewood Rd. 201.358.6330 bacarigrill.com

RIVER VALE

B V TUSCANY 368 Cedar Ln. 201.287.0404 bvtuscany.com

WESTWOOD

AMMATA THAI KITCHEN 184 Rivervale Rd. 201.664.2299 ammata.com ARMANDO’S GRILL 688 Westwood Ave. 201.722.5820 armandostuscan grill.com LET’S MEAT STEAKHOUSE 625 Rivervale Rd. 201.660.7960 letsmeatsteakhouse.com

ROCHELLE PARK NANNI 53 W. Passaic St. 201.843.1250 nanni.com

RUTHERFORD CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com FINCH’S 801 Rutherford Ave. 201.231.3141 finchsdining.com PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 paisanos.com THE RISOTTO HOUSE 88 Park Ave. 201.438.5344 therisottohouse.com VOLARE’S 7 Station Sq. 201.935.6606 volaresrestaurant.com

SADDLE BROOK MIDLAND BREW HOUSE 374 N. Midland Ave. 201.797.0070 midlandbrewhouse.com QUE PASTA 326 Market St. 201.712.1900 qpitalian.com

TEANECK

ETC. STEAKHOUSE 1409 Palisade Ave. 201.357.5677 etcsteakhouse.com NOAH’S ARK 493 Cedar Ln. 201.692.1200 noahsark.net NOBO WINE & GRILL 1400 Palisade Ave. 201.837.1000 nobowineandgrill.com

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

BIBI’Z 284 Center Ave. 201.722.8600 bibizlounge.com CAFFÉ ANELLO 11 Madison Ave. 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com DOWNTOWN DHABA 266 Center Ave. 201.664.0123 dhabadowntown.com THE IRON HORSE 20 Washington Ave. 201.666.9682 theironhorse.com

REGINA’S 827 Teaneck Rd. 201.862.1996 reginassteakhouse andgrill.com

THAI WEST 22 Jefferson Ave. 201.497.6981 thaiwestrestaurant.com

TENAFLY

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LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke.

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SOL 42 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.9363 solrestaurantnj.com

WOOD-RIDGE MARTINI GRILL 187 Hackensack St. 201.939.2000 martini–grill.com

WYCKOFF ALDO’S 640 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.2618 aldosofwyckoff.com BENARES 327 Franklin Ave. 201.904.2222 benaresnj.com BLUE MOON CAFÉ 327 Franklin Ave. 201.891.1331 bluemoonmexicancafé.com TS MA CHINESE CUISINE 637 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com

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Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most.

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The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce donated $6,003 to the Mahwah Schools Foundation. Funds were raised during the MRCC’s annual golf outing.

4 From left, Chris Wragge, Jamie Brisby, Maureen Higgins, Deborah Richlin, Roger Pelletier

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Quality Auto Mall in Rutherford recently donated surgical masks to the first responders at the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department. 5 From left, Chief Michael Colaneri, Det. Sgt. John Behr, Lt. Ian Robertson, Jordan Wright

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERGEN COUNTY Staff from Health and Wellness Partners in Upper Saddle River gave a helping hand to Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County as the nonprofit continues work on its latest 1 in Westwood. When completed, the ADA-compliant, three-bedroom house will home be donated to a qualified military veteran. 1 Members of Health and Wellness Partners mask up before they help build a home in Westwood.

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The Center for Food Action (CFA) recently received a $1,000 donation from the Super Football Conference (SFC), which is comprised of high schools from the Big North, Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League, Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference and Super Essex Conference. 2 Representatives from the SFC present their donation to the CFA.

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THE VALLEY AUXILIARY The Valley Hospital Auxiliary donated $200,000 to The Valley Hospital Foundation to benefit their pledge to the hospital. The Auxiliary has pledged to raise $3.1 million to establish the Pediatric Section of the Emergency Department at the Valley Hospital in Paramus. 3 From left, Jean Meloro, Elaine Heimberger, Denise Downey, David Bohan, Nancy Weiss, Karen Hoy

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FORT LEE POLICE DEPARTMENT Rabbi Zev Goldberg from Young Israel in Fort Lee and his family donated dinner to the officers and dispatchers at the Fort Lee Police Department who worked on Thanksgiving.

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Habitat for Humanity (1), Super Football Conference (2), The Valley Hospital Auxiliary (3), Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce (4), Hasbrouck Heights Police Department (5), Fort Lee Police Department (6)

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“This photo is of my 6-year-old Australian Labradoodle Baci, whose name means ‘kisses’ in Italian. It was taken at his grandparents’ home in Norwood, where Baci spends a lot of his time when he’s not living with me in New York City. Eating alfresco is one of his favorite things to do because he’s a bit of a food snob (and a big people watcher too). Here he is enjoying a slice of blueberry pie from Demarest Farms. The mug was custom made by an artist on Etsy.

—Nancy Cuocci, New York City/Norwood

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