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Contents march 2012

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FEATURES

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SHOP LOCAL IN BERGEN

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6 E d i tO r’S N Ot E 6 4 W h E r E tO E At 7 6 t h i N g S tO d O

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SLEEP WELL

Are you getting enough shut-eye? Our experts offer tips for attaining and optimizing those recommended eight hours.

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DANGEROUS DIABETES

More than 26 million Americans have this disease, and 7 million of them don’t know it yet. Fortunately, new treatments offer help.

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Support independent businesses in your community by visiting some of the shops we list in our second annual guide.

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Contents MARCH

DEPARTMENTS

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LOCAL BUZZ

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Bergen County

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LOCAL FASHION

Enjoy being a girl with flowy, feminine spring styles.

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LOCAL JEWELRY

Safari becomes chic with these high-end accessories.

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SHOP LOCAL LEADER

Hallak Cleaners in Hackensack handles couture with care.

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AT HOME

Create a garden that calms your mind and stimulates your senses.

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POWER FOOD

Pass up rice in favor of quinoa, a gluten-free grain substitute that packs plenty of nutrients.

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TASTES

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FINANCIAL BALANCE

Tax time is approaching—avoid delays in receiving your refund with these filing tips.

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78 FOLLOW US Friend us on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/bergenhealthandlife Follow us on Twitter: @BergenHandL Sign up for our e-newsletter at bergenhealthandlife.com/newsletter Visit bergenhealthandlife.com to subscribe!

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GATHERINGS

Photos from recent charity and social events

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BERGEN LIVING

See several inviting ranch-style homes.

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BEYOND BERGEN

Hoboken offers both a city vibe and a small-town spirit.

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ESCAPES

Visit the quaint Woolverton Inn in Stock ton, just minutes from the popular river towns Lambertville, N.J., and New Hope, Pa.

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How better to spend St. Patrick’s Day than with a cold beer, hot fish and chips and jovial company at an authentic Irish pub?

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Does It Matter Who Reads Your Mammogram?

Dana Holwitt, MD, Marcie B. Hertz, MD FACS, Cheng Ow, MD, Melissa Lee, MD, Stacey Vitiello, MD, Nancy L. Elliott, MD FACS, and Gail Quackenbush, MD.

All mammography is not alike. Excellence in yearly screening mammography does make a difference.

Our all-digital mammographic systems create the highest quality images. But the team administering and interpreting that technology makes the real difference. Here you’ll find the personal attention you won’t find anywhere else. Any questionable area is evaluated on the spot with additional views and/or ultrasound. Our Fellowship-trained radiologists explain the results to you immediately. Meeting with one of our breast imagers, and having your images explained personally in one visit is the experience that our patients say they appreciate most.

Each year, there are an additional 45,000 women in the U.S. who have had a mammogram by a general radiologist, yet actually have undiagnosed breast cancer and don’t know it. Recent medical research describes how breast imagers who specialize in reading mammography and breast MRI find twice as many breast cancers as general radiologists. Women who come to Montclair Breast Center for regular examinations are guaranteed the best mammographic experience available, plus a personal consultation with a real expert.

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My mother is an avid gardener who creates the most amazing gardenscapes. The garden is her Zen—her personal sanctuary where she relieves stress. (To create your own healing garden, read our article on page 28.) When she is in the zone, my mom isn’t bothered by garden snakes, fire ants—or bees. I, on the other hand, used to run for the hills! I’d get stung at least a half a dozen times each summer.

Even in my 20s, I was a bee magnet. When I was an editor at Country Living magazine, I was on photo shoot at a honey farm in upstate New York. I knew going in I was going to be stung, but the farmer assured me I wouldn’t—after all, she’d never been stung in her 10 years working with bees. As the shoot progressed, sure enough I got it. With a right hook out of nowhere, a bee stung me in the cheek, and my face swelled up and turned red. I had to direct the rest of the photo shoot from behind the porch screen door.

But my appreciation for and understanding of bees have grown. It all started when I noticed how eating local honey helped my seasonal allergies and my cuts healed faster when I used honey on them—it’s a natural antibiotic. Bees play a vital role on our planet—they pollinate crops and thus help produce about 30 percent of the United States food supply. Last year, when photographing someone with a honeybee apiary for our “Green Housewives of Bergen County” article, I vowed I’d start beekeeping in my own backyard, which I intend to do this spring.

And if you are so inclined, read our Local Buzz (ahem!) story on Rutgers’ Bee-Ginner’s Beekeeping Program (page 15).

Spring is a season for renewal, so try something different— perhaps one of the 152 great independent shops throughout the county (see our annual Shop Local Guide on page 37). After all, each year at this time the greening earth is our cue to emerge from our wintry cocoons and reconnect with the community— and with nature. In that respect, I guess I’m not that different from my mom after all.

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Meet the experts we consult with to bring you the Most current health inforMation available.

Allergy & AsthmA frank J. picone, M.D. founder of two river allergy and asthma group and chief of the allergy/immunology Division at riverview Medical center BAriAtric surgery karl stroM, M.D. Director of Mountainside hospital bariatric program and Director of bariatric surgery at Montclair surgical associates Be Aut y shari frieDMan Medical esthetician at the peer group Bre Ast surgery Dana holwitt, M.D., f.a.c.s. breast surgeon at Montclair breast center cArdiology robert D. slaMa, M.D., f.a.c.c. chief of cardiology at summit Medical group chiropr Actic cAre Michael kirk, D.c. founder, performance health & chiropractic dentistry Jay schuster, D.D.s. founder of Metro Dental associates dermAtology alexanDer Doctoroff, D.o. president of the new Jersey Dermatological society and founder of Metropolitan Dermatology Fitnes s spain, c.p.t., c.e.s. personal fitness trainer at the active center for health & wellness geriAtric s l. Monica chavez, D.o. geriatrician and internist at holy name Medical center integr Ative & complementAry medicine Julie taw, M.D. Medical Director of the center for integrative healing at englewood hospital and Medical center neurology John J. halperin, M.D. Medical Director of the atlantic neuroscience institute and chair of the Department of neurosciences at overlook Medical center in summit nutrition heiDi skolnik, M.s., c.D.n., f.a.c.s.M. president of nutrition conditioning oBstetrics/gynecology & Women’s heAlth Matthew iaMMatteo, M.D. founder of Madison avenue ob/gyn; cinDy parnes, M.D., f.a.c.o.g., Director of women’s health, nJ women’s wellness center at Montvale health associates occupAtionAl therApy karen z. kowalski, M.p.h., o.t.r. academic coordinator/instructor of the proposed occupational therapy assistant program, Department of psychiatric rehabilitation and counseling professions, uMDnJ oncology DonalD Mccain, M.D., ph.D., f.a.c.s. vice chairman and chief, gastrointestinal oncology, and chief, surgical oncology, cutaneous Malignancy program, John theurer cancer center at hackensack university Medical center op tometry Michael veliky, o.D. Director of omni center eye services

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attention, bee charmers, eco-enthusiasts and anyone with a sweet tooth: rutgers new Jersey agricultural experiment Station and the new Jersey beekeepers association (nJba) have come together to offer the Bee-Ginner’s Beekeeping Program, a twoand-a-half-day workshop that educates attendees on everything from bee purchasing to hive management to honey extracting.

Students will get “up close and personal” with the insects on the last day of the class, opening the hives and examining colonies while tasting fresh honey. The next course offerings are april 26–28 and may 17–19. Visit cpe.rutgers.edu for details.

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Hearts and flowers galore

Spring greening

Even in the cleanest home, rugs can often be left in the dust, allowing pollen, bacteria and mold to lurk in the fibers. These pollutants, the Environmental Protection Agency claims, can cause or exacerbate allergies and asthma. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to certain chemicals used by professional rug cleaners can cause health problems such nausea, dizziness and even kidney and liver issues. Revita Rugs (855.573.8482, revitarugs.com) in Hackensack offers a solution: professional, organic rug cleaning using purified water and soaps that are free of volatile organic compounds, per fumes and dyes. The results are a revitalized look, better air quality and a barefoot-safe sur face.

Looking for a sentimental and unique gift? Blooming Hearts Treasure Shop (201.497.8787, bloomingheartsshop. com), which opened last August in Westwood, offers an entire inventory in the motif of hearts and flowers. Items include handcrafted, wearable art and accessories, home décor pieces, bath and body essentials, baby and children’s items, gifts, gardening goodies and, of course, flowers. “I wanted a place with a homey feel,” explains owner Holly Young.

The beautiful four-room converted house gives visitors just that, with play spaces for children, chairs throughout, complimentary refreshments and various demonstrations—all using flowers.

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LOCAL BOWLING ALLE YS: BOWLER CITY 85 Midtown Bridge Approach, Hackensack 201.343.3545 BOWL-O-DROME 200 Schuyler Ave., North Arlington 201.998.9621 BRUNSWICK FAIR LAWN LANES 22 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn 201.797.5400 HOLIDAY BOWL 29 Spruce St., Oakland 201.337.6516

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RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY Step aside, softball. Back off, basketball. A 2011 survey of 24,000 Americans found that the number-one participatory sport in America is bowling. It’s embraced by hipsters, families, celebrities and singles alike.

Almost anyone can bowl, including children and adults at nearly any skill or fitness level. It is an individual’s sport and can be played all year long, competitively or leisurely.

You don’t need to be a hard-core athlete to enjoy bowling, which brings physical benefits such as burning calories (219 per hour for a 160-pound person), improving hand–eye coordination and giving the upper body a workout. (Be sure to do some gentle stretches of your shoulders and hamstrings before swinging that 12- to 16-lb. ball around.)

Then there are the benefits of socializing, friendly competition and taking a break from the to-do list. Competitive or social, local alleys have leagues for everyone in the family—kids, teens, adults, couples, seniors.

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40% OF WOMEN HAVE DENSE BREASTS

SPEAKING UP FOR BETTER BREAST CARE Dense breast tissue can make it tougher to spot breast cancer, so shouldn’t women be told if their breasts are dense? Lisa Weinstock, M.D. of Women’s Digital Imaging in Ridgewood certainly thinks so.

Dr. Weinstock recently joined with Stacey Vitiello, M.D., of Montclair Breast Center, an anonymous Teaneck-based cancer survivor and others to argue before the Food and Drug Administration’s National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee that a patient’s breast density should be included in her mammography report.

Currently, the FDA requires that radiologists create two reports: one, which includes breast density, is sent to the patient’s physician; the other, which omits breast density, is sent to the patient. But Connecticut and Texas have acted to require that density be reported to the patient, and other states may follow.

“With dense tissue, cancers are often not visible on the mammogram but are visible on other modalities, including breast ultrasound, MRI [magnetic resonance imaging] and molecular imaging,” Dr. Weinstock told the panel. She believes that women with dense breasts should know about their breast density in order to make educated decisions. For example, women with dense breasts may opt for additional imaging.

A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has reported that dense breast tissue is associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer and more aggressive cancers.

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SkIn-LovIng SoapS This one had us in a real lather: While browsing in the englewood Farmer’s market one day, we discovered a line of all-natural, organic, chemical- and preservative-free soaps and body moisturizers by Bodhi, the company started by cresskill native Tom bodhi. after years of suffering from eczema as an adolescent, bodhi began making his own soaps in 2008 using fragrances derived from pure essential oils and sustainable palm oils. The company also has an eco-friendly edge: The soap is wrapped in paper that will grow wildflowers when you plant it. Look for bodhi soaps, butters, oils, lip balms and soy wax candles at Whole Foods in edgewater, Paramus and ridgewood or visit bodhibars.com.

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march is Women’s History month, and what better way to celebrate than with a tip of the hat to one of the area’s longest-running women’s groups, the Junior League of Bergen County (JLbc), founded in 1928 in englewood and now based in ridgewood? The JLbc strives to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve our communities with projects that focus on women’s and children’s health, wellness and safety. on Saturday, march 31 at bergen community college, the group will present StarPower!, an interactive workshop for 4th- and 5th-grade girls designed to provide them with the skills needed to navigate their relationships with peers. The program will also offer parents techniques to support their daughters during the difficult “tween” years. Visit thejlbc.org to register, learn more—or help the group identify the members in the vintage photograph below.

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LADYLIKE LOOKS ARE ALL THE RAGE THIS SPRING, SO INDULGE YOUR INNER PRINCESS AND GE T GIRLY 1 Sparkle during the day? Of course! Rebecca Taylor pairs the Pailette Cross Back Sweater, $425, and the chiffon Tiles Printed Skirt, $450. Bloomingdales, Hackensack, 201.457.2000. 2 Classic pieces are updated this spring with understated details such as micro-pleats and flutter sleeves.

The Clipped Cities Blouse, $158, by Leifsdottir is great for work or play. Available in green (shown) or ivory. Anthropologie, Woodcliff Lake, 201.391.4321. 3 This season the suit has taken on a vintage vibe. Fitted pencil skirts and jackets are a must. Take it to the next level with fringe à la Tory Burch. This ensemble is completed with a jeweled-trim cardigan and makes for a très chic day or night look. The Isabel Cardigan, $395, is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Hackensack, 201.646.1800.

The Julian Jacket, $695, and Vanessa Skirt, $595, are available at toryburch.com. 4 Giving a new élan to steeltoed shoes, these Stuart Weitzman blush patent Mary-Jane Pumps with a silver cap toe, $365, are elegant and tough at the same time. Make sure to give these shoes the spotlight they deserve by wearing them with dresses, skirts or anklelength pants. Stuart Weitzman, Paramus, 201.368.0620.

5 Oscar de la Renta’s white silk cotton Dress with lace trim, $2,990, proves you needn’t save lace for your wedding day.

For a modern look, mix it with tough, edgy accessories. Gito, Englewood, 201.541.7330. 6 Coach’s Pinnacle Embossed Exotic Erin Bag, $798, is a must-have this season. The dome-shape satchel balances an ultra-feminine ensemble with its sophisticated style, modern nickel hardware and python accents. Coach, Paramus, 201.587.1442. 7 Feminine, casual and cool, Elie Tahari’s Mayla Jumpsuit in crème, $598, 6 paired with the gold Nicky Belt, $198, is a canvas waiting for embellishment. The Adora Fur Vest shown here, $1,698, is the ideal topper for a cool spring day. elietahari.com.

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Price upon request. Yanina & Co., Cedar Grove, 973.857.5544. 2 The Pegasus Necklace, $198, is a sophisticated interpretation of tribal wear. Intricate gold feathers are hand-sewn to a bib of silk organza, creating a beautifully unusual piece. stelladot.com.

3 These 24K gold-plated Black and Green Onyx Convertible Earrings, $430, are vivid and versatile.

Wear them as shown with a maxi dress for exotic appeal, or remove the black drops for a look that is more conservative. bounkit.com. 4 Fendi’s Large Animal Print Watch, $775, makes it easy to trust your natural instincts. The timepiece features the maker's signature buckle-inspired case in goldplated stainless steel, sapphire crystal glass and a cheetah-print calf-hair strap. Nordstrom, Paramus, 201.843.1122. 5 Roam freely in LaViano’s Cheetah Collection. The 18K yellow gold and enamel bangles, starting at $4,500, are so fierce you can wear one or many. LaViano, Englewood, 201.569.4556; Westwood, 201.664.0616. 6 Bring the outdoors in with these Faceted Square Rings, $68, by Ariella Collection. The cat’s eye is brightly colored, and the 14K gold-plated brass band is uniquely textured.

Nordstrom, Paramus, 201.843.1122. 7 Designer Alexis Bittar makes chunky bangles unexpectedly sexy. The Rope Hinge, $350, and O’Keeffe Matte Skull Bracelets, $450, are hand-carved and hand-painted Lucite. The asymmetric Black Bangle, $375, is organic wood. The Orange Cuff, $170, is powder-coated. Saks Fifth Avenue, Hackensack, 201.646.1800. —MEGHAN BASHAW

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Our mom, Marie-Louise Hallak, is still officially president—and is president of the International Drycleaners Congress.

WHAT IS “COUTURE CLEANING”? It’s a sloweddown process that gives each high-end garment a level of attention and detail far beyond the norm. We have a tracking system so we know where every garment is—which machine it was cleaned in, which

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We also clean casual wear because people don’t wear Chanel every day. And we do a beautiful job with bed linens and table linens using what is called French hand laundry—a now-rare art of washing and mostly hand-ironing. Our shirt service for men is second to none. And we handle suede, leather and designer handbags— everything from a $200 Coach bag to a $30,000 crocodile bag by Chanel.

DO YOU CLEAN AND RESTORE WEDDING GOWNS?

Yes. Recently we faced one of our biggest challenges ever: a bridal gown with extensive ornamentation on the front that couldn’t withstand the cleaning process.

We had to photograph it in detail, remove all the ornamentation, clean the gown and have the seamstresses restore the trimming in what turned out to be an eightto-10-hour job. We have all kinds of crazy challenges, but that keeps things interesting.

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occupancy cost is more than $300,000. In Hackensack, by contrast, we now own 12,000 square feet and the occupancy cost is less than half of that.

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Our plant is seven miles from the George Washington Bridge. That allows convenient access to Manhattan, where 80 percent of our business is still done. In Hackensack, we have a decent labor pool on which to draw; that would be more difficult in a rural area. And Hackensack is convenient to our homes—mine in Basking Ridge, my brother’s in Mahwah and our mother’s in Paramus.

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The gateway to even greater care for Bergen County.

Mahwah Medical now gives you easy and direct access to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

Since 1988, under the direction of boardcertified internist Glenn R. Leslie, DO, Mahwah Medical has brought the highest quality primary and family care to thousands of Bergen County patients—offering screenings, tests, exams and more right in the office. And now that Mahwah Medical has become part of Bon Secours Medical Group and Good Samaritan, it opens up a whole new world of specialists and nationally ranked services to you and your loved ones. Whatever your medical needs are, Mahwah Medical has you covered.

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gcontentment rowing A well-plAnned gArden cAn delight the senses—And nurture the spirit

“To siT in The shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” wrote Jane Austen. That, of course, was years before research confirmed what most of us instinctively know: that gardens and greenery have therapeutic benefits.

In fact, research from the Center for Health Systems and Design at Texas A&M University has shown that viewing natural scenes reduces stressful thoughts and is associated with wakeful relaxation. As a result, many hospitals, including Hackensack University Medical Center, have incorporated “healing gardens”—green, blooming havens in which patients can sit or walk—into their landscape design.

More and more of today’s homeowners are borrowing the

concept, according to Mitch Knapp, president of Scenic Landscaping in Haskell. “People are looking to make their yard into a personal sanctuary, a place that provides stress relief and relaxation,” he says.

While there’s no established formula for creating a personal healing garden, there are general guidelines. The space should contain elements that appeal to all the senses. It should be easy to maintain, lest the stress of needing to weed and trim cast a pall on your peacefulness. If the setting is serene, the soul will follow, says Lois Kramer, who has lectured on feng shui in the garden for Midland Park–based Jacobsen Landscape: “If we choose to mindfully create a space that connects to what we want, magical things can happen.”

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The visual charm and soothing sound of moving water can be achieved with waterfalls in pools that create white noise, or with urns or olive jars that continuously spill into a pond or basin filled with decorative rocks, says Knapp.

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Having outside chimes allows you to “hear” the breeze. The sound also creates a vibration that will clear the space of negative energy, says Kramer.

“Place plants that attract hummingbirds or butterflies, like cardinal flower, sea thrift daylilies and echinacea,” says designer Carmia Schepmoes of Jacobsen Landscape. “Watching a bird or butterfly relaxes you and engages your senses.”

Adorn your garden with especially sweetsmelling blooms, Knapp advises: fragrant viburnum, hyacinths and Miss Kim lilacs in spring; Knockout roses for summer.

To keep your garden low-maintenance, choose plants native to the local area, Schepmoes says—such as sedges, St. John’s wort, rose mallow, slender blue iris, black-eyed Susans, columbine flowers and cinquefoil. —Lee Lusardi Connor

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Are aisles of antiques, heirlooms and relics your passion? Then this tuckedaway wonder is your new hunting ground. On our last visit we coveted the vintage iron butterfly chairs and quirky specimen jars filled with flower seeds. But we also appreciated the trip down memory lane … there’s Barbie’s airplane (the Friend Ship) circa 1972! Everything is organized by type, so it’s easy to shop your obsession.

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BORGHI FINE ART 49 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.567.0288 borghifineart.com

GALLERY 270 10 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.871.4133 270 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.4113 gallery270.com

WHITE ELEPHANT 612 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.675.0154

mark-gallery.com

antiqueanddesigncenter.com

TOP PICK:

PANGEA ANTIQUES & ARTS

11 Grand Ave. Englewood 201.568.6275

300 Route 17 North Upper Saddle River 201.825.1008

BABY/CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND DECOR

grannysatticnj.com

MARK GALLERY

THE ANTIQUE AND DESIGN CENTER

10 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.666.1800

GRANNY’S ATTIC

TOP PICK:

10 S. Broad St. Ridgewood 201.857.2662

WESTWOOD GALLERY

westwoodartgallery.com

ART

ANTIK BUTIK

accomplished but still underpriced means that the longsuffering bare wall in our living room may fi nally fl ourish.

“Relax” is the first piece of advice gallery owner Arielle Mark gives us when we confess we are intimidated yet motivated to buy some art. Her vision of bringing a NYC-style gallery to Bergen County is realized in this setting that features handpicked contemporary artists. There’s a no-pressure-to-buy vibe combined with a real love of educating people about art.

A complimentary consulting service (measuring, making suggestions and bringing pieces to your home to try) makes shopping for art achievable.

A preference that artists be

JEWEL SPIEGEL GALLERY 30 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.871.3577

Shopping for babies is intrinsically fun—the little hats, the footie pajamas! But this collection of simple, elegant and unique items puts the experience over the top. You’ll also find one of the best selections of christening and communion clothing in the area, with a seamstress on the premises so you can make the gown one-of-a-kind. Finally, the custom-made sports-logocovered accessories (such as car seat covers, burp clothes and bath towels) will tempt the big fans in any family.

jewelspiegelgallery.com

THE MIKHAIL ZAKIM GALLERY at The Art School at Old Church 561 Piermont Rd. Demarest 201.767.7160 tasco.org/galleries

MIDDAY GALLERY 8 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.568.4454 middaygallery.com

OPHIR GALLERY 33 Park Pl. Englewood 201.871.0424

BGRANOLA 15 W. Railroad Ave. Tenafly 201.568.8855 bgranola.com

BOBBI’S GOLDEN HANGER 87 Closter Plz. Closter 201.768.7770 bobbisgoldenhanger.com

ophirgallery.com

SADDLE RIVER GALLERY 10 Grand Ave. Englewood 201.871.8787

THE CANTEEN 277 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.383.0144 thecanteenonline.com

saddlerivergallery.com

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ANTIQUES

618 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.444.9170

ANTIQUES AND BABY CATEGORIES: KIM ANDELA/KIMMYBETHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. OTHER: COURTESY OF THAT SHOP

DISCOVERY ANTIQUES

BEAUTY AND CONSIGNMENT CATEGORIES: KIM ANDELA/KIMMYBETHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. BOOTS AND LIPSTICK: SHUTTERSTOCK. OTHER: COURTESY OF THAT SHOP

ANTIQUES AND BABY CATEGORIES: KIM ANDELA/KIMMYBETHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. OTHER: COURTESY OF THAT SHOP

EAT YOUR SPINACH 42 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.444.5503

cosmetics this spring, which added to our positive feeling.

eatyourspinachboutique.com

TOWN & COUNTRY APOTHECARY

GENTLEMEN’S AGREEMENT

60 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.652.0013

20 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood 201.568.5511 gentlemensagreement.net

GINGER KIDS

DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT/ VINTAGE CLOTHING

351 Center Ave. Westwood 201.358.5437

TOP PICK:

LULU’S ARMOIRE 347 Broadway Westwood 201.664.5858 lulusarmoire.com

MARCIA’S ATTIC FOR KIDS 32 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.894.5701 marciasattic.com/kids

PEACHY KEEN BOUTIQUE 385 Franklin Tpk. Allendale 201.962.3290 peachykeenkids.com

PUMPKIN & BEAN 55 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.503.9001 pumpkinandbean.com

BE AUT Y TOP PICK:

BEAUTY LOUNGE WESTWOOD 180 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.497.8877 beautyloungewestwood.com

What do we like most about this full-service salon? The happy vibe! Too often there’s an anxiousness that pervades some places, but the positive energy here put us immediately at ease. The salon carries a full line of Aveda hair care products, including the new Smooth Infusion plant-based straightening system, plus Aveda lipsticks, and they told us they plan to begin carrying more Aveda

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MINT VINTAGE STORE B.WITCHING BATH CO. 103½ E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.444.0333 bwitchingbathco.com

COSMOS BOUTIQUE 179 Main St. Fort Lee 201.592.9211 cosmosonline.com

EMERSON PHARMACY & GIFT SHOPPE 4 Emerson Plaza West Emerson 201.262.4999

Impeccable vintage? That’s the meaning of mint! The owner, a former model turned shop owner, has been purveying the finest vintage fashion for 25 years and approaches her business as if she were a customer. Everything has to be in style and in mint condition. Look for spring’s runway trends of lace, flowers and ladylike class—you’ll find stunning (affordable) options at the delight that is Mint.

GLAMOUR BEAUTY SUPPLY

169 Terrace St. Haworth 201.384.7171 haworthapothecary.com

THE MAKEUP ARTIST SHOP 172 Center Ave. Westwood 201.383.0301 makeupartistshop.com

MONA’S COSMETICS 12 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs 201.585.6045

PASS IT ONN 14 Engle St. Englewood 201.567.5525

SAVVY CHIC 38 Oak St. Ridgewood 201.389.6900 savvychicconsignment.com

TRUDIE’S TREASURES 11 Sheridan Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.389.6685

FLOR AL DESIGN TOP PICK:

FLOWERS BY JOAN

GLEN ROCK MEDICAL PHARMACY

HAWORTH APOTHECARY

hiddencloset.vpweb.com

trudies-treasures.com

33 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.670.4049

glenrockmedicalpharmacy.com

15 N. Spruce St. Ramsey 201.818.4880

38 Bergen St. Englewood 201.894.8555

emersonrx.com

210 Rock Rd. Glen Rock 201.444.3200

HIDDEN CLOSET

BARBARA ANN’S CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE 4 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.825.7888

CURRENT CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE 135 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.2767 currentconsignment.com

DOUBLETAKE 35 Nathaniel Pl. Englewood 201.569.1112 189 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.445.2525

22 W. Prospect St. Waldwick 201.670.6767 flowersbyjoan.net

Being part of people’s lives is what the staff at this stylistic florist shop loves: “We laugh through the good times and cry during the sad times.”

Isn’t that what you want from a florist that will see to your floral needs from birth, graduation, wedding and beyond?

Over-the-top customer service and flowers that wow are more reasons you need to put this shop on speed dial.

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EAST HILL FLORALS 41 Park Pl. Englewood 201.568.2228 florals.com

DEAN STREET GREENERY 22 Engle St., Ste. A Englewood 201.816.0100

2125 Fletcher Ave. Fort Lee 201.944.1050 840 Route 17 North Paramus 201.445.7101 metroplantexchange.com

TYRRELLS FLOWERS & GIFTS 45 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.7133 tyrrellsflowers.com

GIFTS PINK BUNGALOW 185 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.444.2918 thepinkbungalow.com

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Admiral’s Walk 1033 River Rd., Studio 3 Edgewater 201.496.6706 moderndomicile.com

BEDFORD BASKET 315 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff 201.848.6866 bedfordbasket.com

BLOOMING HEARTS 275 Center Ave. Westwood 201.497.8787 bloomingheartsshop.com

Drop by this home décor and interior design shop on River Road to experience an inspired outlook on modern.

Its mission as both retail store and interior design service is to give customers unparalleled access to unique and beautiful things. A custom line of furniture at budget-conscious prices really made an impression on us, as did the fact that the proprietors are certified green designers.

THE DEPOT

EURICA 648 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff 201.848.5633 euricahome.com

HOUSE 2 HOME 570 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood 201.447.4663 house2homenj.com

PIP … POP IN PLEASE 794 Franklin Ave. Franklin Lakes 201.891.2011

P. SMITH & CO. WITH KDP HOME 65 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.670.3500 psmithdesign.com

VINTAGE ’61 41 Hudson St. Ridgewood 201.445.7707

WEIDNER DESIGN 77 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale 201.934.6034 weidnerdesignassociates.com

DEVON FINE JEWELRY 303 Franklin Ave. #1 Wyckoff 201.848.8489

203 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.444.0112

41 N. Broad St. Ridgewood 201.493.9911

nottooshabbynj.com

TOP PICK:

HOT JEWELRY BOX

MANGO JAM

206 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights 201.288.0419

JE WELRY

22 Prospect St. Midland Park 201.444.6120

mangojamonline.com

TOP PICK:

WILD LILY

MODERNDOMICILE

7 N. Broad St. Ridgewood 201.389.6847

METROPOLITAN PLANT EXCHANGE

315 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff 201.485.8700

TOP PICK:

FOLLY FLOWERS & JOY

thelittleflowershoppe.net

TONS OF TREASURES

HOME

136 Main St. Fort Lee 201.363.4600

160 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.652.7600

theodorasgraciousliving.com

195 E. Franklin Tpk. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.389.6200

NOT TOO SHABBY

FLOWERS BY JULIE

THE LITTLE FLOWER SHOPPE

74 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale 201.962.7400

BB CLOVER AT HOME

devonfinejewelry.com

ARTISTIC DESIGN 103 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.825.2232

BACKYARD LIVING 235 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood 201.689.9111 bylnj.com

Any jewelry store that houses both the world’s rarest gemstone and a necklace and earrings worn by Liz Taylor is worth a visit. But it is owner/ designer Nancy Schuring’s collection of heart-stirring baubles in distinctive settings that really made us swoon.

The team is also known for transforming outdated jewelry and diamonds into modern

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72 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale 201.327.9389

THEODORA’S GRACIOUS GIFT & DESIGN

JEWELS: SHUTTERSTOCK. OTHERS: COURTESY OF SHOPS

ALLENDALE FLOWERS

This popular accessories emporium will satisfy the desires of almost anyone on your gift list. Stocking the perfect blend of items at every price point is part of the formula. Add the chic displays, an impressive selection of Vera Bradley and Trollbeads, plus customized invitations and stationery. Oh, and the last two times we were in, the sharp-as-a-tack staff actually knew the person we were shopping for and led us right to the perfect present.

showstoppers. Fair prices and a staff that genuinely wants to satisfy all your jewelry needs keep this store ahead of the curve.

STALLINGS JEWELERS 21 Sheridan Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.447.5865

RIDGEWOOD CORSET SHOP

BENDINI 46 Dean St. Englewood 201.569.6935

595 N. Maple Ave. Ridgewood 201.444.5763

THE TIMEPIECE COLLECTION

VIOLETA

58 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.894.1825

200 Main St. Fort Lee 201.575.0700

BOUTIQUE 811 811 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes 201.485.8605 boutique811.com

collectionltd.com

LA SCALA

WOB LINGERIE

LINGERIE TOP PICK:

TENDER IS THE NIGHT ARTHUR GROOM & CO. 262 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.670.0300 arthurgroom.com

EUPHORIA NEW YORK 36 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.227.8005 euphorianewyork.com

F. SILVERMAN JEWELERS 24 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Montvale 201.930.8883

HARTGERS JEWELERS 699 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff 201.891.0044

152 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.666.7455 tenderisthenight.net

After genetics and exercise, what’s next in the battle for looking your best? A good bra! With 25 years’ experience, the fitters at this boutique will find you the best body-enhancing lingerie for your figure. Stocking sizes AA to H is just the beginning. This shop also carries exquisite wedding lingerie, cozy sleepwear and beautiful basics. And we must admit, wearing pretty underpinnings does infuse us with a certain confidence that ordinary underwear just doesn’t deliver.

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LAVIANO JEWELERS 28 S. Dean St. Englewood 201.569.4556 175 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.0616 FAR RIGHT: SHUTTERSTOCK. OTHERS: COURTESY OF SHOPS

JEWELS: SHUTTERSTOCK. OTHERS: COURTESY OF SHOPS

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MARTA STEPHENS FINE JEWELRY 29 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood 201.447.2299 martastephens.com

MASSOYAN JEWELERS 216 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan 201.722.0216 massoyanjewelers.com

CHANTILLY LACE 253 Everett Ave. Wyckoff 201.847.8747

DUSTY ROSE LINGERIE & SPORTSWEAR 160 Linwood Plz. Fort Lee 201.944.5111

30 W. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.541.1119

365 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff 201.560.9800 woblingerie.com

MONTE CARLO FINE ITALIAN MENSWEAR

M E N ’ S FA S H I O N TOP PICK:

123 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.594.9777

VERO UOMO 26 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.894.1424

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If George Clooney lived in Bergen County (a personal dream of ours) he would be shopping here. And rest assured, you’ll be treated like a star when you enter the doors (“Can we offer you an espresso?”). Peruse top European brands—suits and sportswear plus a private-label line of shirts and ties—with the knowledge that you will not leave until everything fits perfectly. It’s an experience every man deserves and this is the place to get it—after all, vero uomo means “true man” in Italian.

SAL LAURETTA FOR MEN 621 Godwin Ave. Midland Park 201.444.1666 sal4men.com

SOCIETY MEN 256 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.722.9300 societymen.com

PE TS TOP PICK:

WESTWOOD PETS 15 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.666.7111 Fans come from the far reaches to take advantage of the helpful, knowledgeable staff and an assortment of items that goes beyond dogs and cats (bunnies, fish, fowl and reptiles, to name a few).

Lucky for us, we wandered in right after adopting an adorable but rambunctious, potty-challenged puppy.

We went in for a leash but walked out with information that rivaled a visit from Cesar Millan. The shop also offers grooming, so we’ll be

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ESKI’S SPORTS

195 River Rd. Edgewater 201.840.0016 48 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.568.2900 53 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.493.9696

183 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.236.9922

SHOE THIEF 250 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.0750 shoethief.com

BARK RIDGE 23 Hawthorne Ave. Park Ridge 201.690.6750 generationyum.com

MAMA’S & PAPA’S PET SHOP 16 Engle St. Englewood 201.567.0010 mamaspapaspet.com

TROY’S TRIMS AND TREATS 85 W. Englewood Ave. Englewood 201.871.8484 troysonline.com

WHOLISTIC PAWS 215 Chestnut St. Ridgewood 201.444.9911 wholisticpaws.com

SHOES TOP PICK:

THE VILLAGE TANNERY/ ECCO OF RIDGEWOOD 125 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 888.414.0302 villagetanneryshoes.com

After too many seasons of enduring extreme footwear, we decided it was time for some comfortable, fashionable shoes. Here we perused the mostly European brands (there’s a large selection of the Scandinavian brand Ecco), had someone actually take the time to make sure

SPORTS AETREX 16–18 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.408.4765 aetrex.com

GARDINER & CO. 10 Van Neste Sq. Ridgewood 201.447.0910

JUST OUR SHOES 16 N. Walnut St. Ridgewood 201.447.3408 183 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.6633 justourshoes.com

JENNY JON FINE SHOES 32 Fashion Center Paramus 201.612.9190 jennyjonshoes.com

15 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.871.8580 medicishoes.com

FARRIER 85 Crescent Ave. Wyckoff 201.891.9520 farriersportinggoods.com

MOUNT EVEREST SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOP

213 Main St. Hackensack 201.488.2370

OUTRO

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It’s nearly impossible to utter the word “soccer” in New Jersey and not have this spot come to mind. It specializes in clothes, equipment, team apparel and a truly legendary selection of soccer replica jerseys. The owner, a former player for the New York Cosmos, has spent the last 30 years channeling his passion for the game into his business. “I love every minute of it,” he says, giving the credit and thanks to his customers, whom he calls “the best.” It would appear the feeling is mutual.

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142 Linwood Plz. Fort Lee 201.886.1889

RIDGEWOOD CYCLE SHOP 35 N. Broad St. Ridgewood 201.444.2553 ridgewoodcycle.com

RIDGEWOOD RUNNING COMPANY 39 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.670.1828 therunningcompany.net

S TAT I O N E R Y AND BOOKS TOP PICK:

WOMRATH’S 12 Washington Ave. Tenafly 201.568.8857

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MEDICI SHOES

thedancebag.com

318 3rd Ave. Westwood 201.664.2500

12 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.503.9191

44 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.567.0878

14 Wilsey Sq. Ridgewood 201.444.6175

BIRKENMEIER SPORT SHOP

TOP PICK:

KIAN MATTHEW SHOES

LITTLE STEPS

THE DANCE BAG

ALLENDALE CYCLE SHOP 317 Franklin Tpk. Allendale 201.825.0952 allendalecycle.com

CENTER STAGE 525 Cedar Hill Ave. Wyckoff 201.670.1222 centerstagedancesupplies.com

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Few experiences are as comfor ting as meandering through a good bookstore.

You know the kind: welledited yet still satisf yingly cluttered without being the size of a small countr y (like the gigantic big-box stores).

This beloved shop of fers

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shoeinn.com

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back and armed with more questions.

our choices fit and hit pay dirt. These are our new favorite “stroll, skip, traipse, jump, dance and do whatever we want” shoes. Can you hear that? It’s our feet saying “Ahhhhhhhh.”

handwritten staf f suggestions in ever y categor y, plus a collection of cards and stationer y you’d actually want to send. There’s also a back room devoted to children and young adults, plus an excellent selection of puzzles, toys and gif ts. Don’t forget to sign up for the preferred readers club —with this selection, it won’t be long before you’ve earned a free book.

THE WRITE OCCASION

THE GROW-CERY

630 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff 201.891.8889

190 Rock Rd. Glen Rock 201.447.0447

ACORN’S BOOK SHOP

TOP PICK:

32 Washington Ave. Tenafly 201.568.7001 acornsbookshop.com

BOOKENDS 211 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.445.0726 book-ends.com

BOOKS & GREETINGS Northvale Square Shopping Center 271 Livingston St. Northvale 201.784.2665

TOP RIGHT: KIM ANDELA/KIMMYBETHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. FAR RIGHT: SHUTTERSTOCK. OTHER: COURTESY OF THAT SHOP

LOWER RIGHT: KIM ANDELA/KIMMYBETHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. BOTTOM: SHUTTERSTOCK. OTHERS: COURTESY OF SHOPS

booksandgreetings. indiebound.com

BOOKS, BYTES AND BEYOND 197 Rock Rd. Glen Rock 201.670.6766

write-occasion.com

YOU’RE SO INVITED STATIONERY BOUTIQUE

MORNING GLORY

260 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.8600

244 Closter Dock Rd. Closter 201.784.6088 Midland Park Shopping Center 85 Godwin Ave. Midland Park 201.251.2511

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T OYS MARTINKA’S MAGIC & MORE Midland Park Shopping Center 85 Godwin Ave. Midland Park 201.444.7576 martinka.com

This cool magic mecca has been fascinating shoppers for eight years. Part retail store, part mini museum, this place has an appeal that is no illusion. Stocked with amusing toys and tricks for all ages and levels, the store is one of the best gift resources in New Jersey. A life-size statue of Harry Houdini and a magician in residence only add to the allure. And if you’d like to have your kids disappear for a while, call now and sign them up for summer magic camp.

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PARTY PLUS STUDIO 108 Engle St. Englewood 201.871.8860

PETITE PAPERIE 31 Washington Ave. Tenafly 201.503.1221

SHAW’S BOOK SHOP 79 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.666.4484

thegrowceryltd.com

THE CANTEEN 277 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.383.0144 thecanteenonline.com

BB CLOVER 181 E. Franklin Tpk. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.251.9800

GINGER N’ CREAM 350 Center Ave. Westwood 201.664.2440

MY TOY BOX 28 Washington St. Tenafly 201.568.8834

HARTLY FASHIONS 104 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.3111

TONS OF TOYS 315 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff 201.847.9317

hartlyfashions.com

LA SCALA 30 W. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.541.1119

tonsoftoys.com

THE TOY BOX 839 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes 201.485.7724

LUXE BOUTIQUE

toyboxofnj.com

WOMEN’S FASHION TOP PICK:

15 Broadway Cresskill 201.266.8588

SUITE 201

SUTTON EAST

11 S. Walnut St. Ridgewood 201.670.0200

637 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff 201.891.2900

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Set up like the walk-in closet of a chic countess, Sutton East only stocks what works—white shir ts, per fect skir ts, dream jackets—all exquisitely displayed.

Ever y thing is so wellcurated that nothing is a miss unless owner/designer Lynn decides the style is not for you. And watch out because she will tell you the truth! If you accept her as your new fashion guru, you’ll soon wonder how you ever got dressed without her wisdom. Appointments are recommended.

TAPESTRIE 114 Engle St. Englewood 201.408.5496 tapestrie.com

THAT LOOK 39 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.568.2860 500 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Woodcliff Lake 201.307.5700

W CONCEPT 1636 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee 201.585.0514

Rebecca Nelson is a Bergen County freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor for Woman’s Day, InStyle and Glamour.

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eard the expression “You snooze, you lose? Actually, when it comes to your health, it’s quite the opposite.

“Your life’s quality depends on your alertness, and alertness depends on getting a good night’s sleep,” says Susan Zafarlotfi, Ph.D., clinical director of the Institute for Sleep-Wake Disorders at Hackensack University Medical Center.

“Sleep is as important as breathing, eating and drinking. Yet our society slights it.”

Of course, sleep does take time. We can satiate hunger, thirst or lust in minutes, but solid shut-eye requires eight hours-plus, notes Dr. Zafarlotfi. That time was easier to find in the era before electricity, when darkness outdoors had more power to make us sleepy. But these days, all-night TV, online shopping, texting and other modern distractions have helped to shave Americans’ average shut-eye from eight-and-a-half hours nightly to less than seven.

That’s a problem because sleep is critical. Says Jeffrey Salizzoni, M.D., a sleep specialist at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center: “As early sleep researcher Allan Rechtschaffen pointed out, ‘If sleep doesn’t serve an absolutely vital function, then it’s the biggest mistake that the evolutionary process ever made.’”

Rest assured, your body needs a symphony of sleep to perform properly.

Like a conductor, your brain directs lessons, imprints memories, reviews emotions, hones decisions and repairs wear-and-tear from the preceding day.

This tune-up alternates between 90minute cycles of restorative deep sleep and mind-rebooting rapid-eye-movement sleep (as eyes dart beneath your lids).

If you stop before the finale, as most of us do, you wreck more than rhythm.

“The body needs time to complete all phases of sleep for muscle repair, memory consolidation and the release of hormones regulating growth and appetite,” Dr. Salizzoni says. If it doesn’t get enough, weight and blood pressure rise along with the risk of depression, while resistance to illness, mood, judgment, reaction time, logic and creativity stumble.

Three-fourths of Americans over 30 complain that drowsiness harms their work life—and four out of five say it damages their sex life, reports the latest National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll.

Yet despite knowing that more sleep is better, most settle for less. Four out

of five adults report getting amounts of sleep that experts consider insufficient.

Sleep deprivation can even cause catastrophe. It is thought to have contributed to the errors that led to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil tanker disaster, the 1986 Challenger Space Shuttle explosion and the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown that same year. Some 100,000 auto accidents yearly are linked to nodding off at the wheel, causing at least 1,550 fatalities, 71,000 injuries and $12.5 billion in resultant losses, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“It’s possible to fall into a threeor four-second doze without realizing it,” says James B. Maas, Ph.D., a Cornell University psychology professor who is co-author with Rebecca S. Robbins of

“the body needs time to complete all phases of sleep for muscle repair, memory consolidation and the release of hormones.”

—jeffrey salizzoni, M.d.

Sleep for Success. “At 65 miles per hour, that’s enough time to travel the length of a football field unconscious. Add one drink of alcohol to six hours of sleep and you drive as if you’ve had six drinks.”

FOR A HEALTHY SLEEP LIFE, FOLLOW THIS SCHEDULE:

7 a.m. Work forward eight hours from bedtime to determine when you should rise, and stick with that wake-up time.

“Waking up at the same time is vital,” says Dr. Zafarlotfi. “Otherwise you go to bed later and later.” (On weekends, get up within 45 minutes of your normal time or you disrupt your internal clock, she cautions.) Caffeine can rev your motor, but nature’s java is light, which sparks the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin. Open blinds, raise wattage or head outdoors.

2 p.m. Cut off caffeine now or risk fragmented sleep from overstimulating the

central nervous system. “People often don’t realize how much caffeine they’re ingesting,” Dr. Zafarlotfi says. A “grande” (medium-sized) brewed coffee from Starbucks has 320 milligrams of caffeine, triple that of the average home brew.

Extra-Strength Excedrin has 130 mg. in two pills. Mountain Dew has 71 mg. in 12 oz. and Red Bull has 10 mg. per ounce. “But you can’t consume enough chocolate to disturb your sleep,” Dr. Salizzoni says. An 8-oz. hot cocoa and a 1.55 oz. Hershey’s bar each have 9 mg.

2:30 p.m. This is your last chance to

nap unless you work nights. Limit shuteye to 30 minutes to awaken refreshed.

“Sleeping for more than an hour can make you groggy from the same type of sleep inertia you feel in the morning,” Dr. Zafarlotfi says. “Nap more than two hours and you’ll stay up later that night.”

3 p.m. Watch those afternoon snacks.

You may crave sweet treats due to a sleep shortage, warns Dr. Salizzoni.

Such a deficit lowers the appetitesuppressing hormone leptin and raises hunger-igniting ghrelin.

4 p.m. If bathroom visits interrupt your

night’s sleep, this may be the time to take an anticholinergic medication your doctor has prescribed. Such medications—the brands Detrol, Vesicare and Sanctura, for example—soothe the bladder, letting you store more urine and take fewer bathroom breaks, says David Shin, M.D., assistant professor of urology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a physician at Hackensack University Medical Center.

(Frequent urination can be a result of diabetes, antidepressant medications or blood pressure–lowering drugs.)

6 p.m. Last call for alcohol, which

knocks you out faster but makes sleep shallow. A diuretic, booze also increases the urge to urinate, says Dr. Shin. Stick to one serving. Besides, it’s time for dinner so that your body can fully digest before bed. A full stomach can cause indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Dr. Zafarlotfi says.

6:30 p.m. This is your last opportunity to begin a workout. “Exercise is excellent for sleep and adds years to your life,” Dr. Salizzoni says. Moderate

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InsomnIa is the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep. According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders research at the National Institutes of Health, 30 to 40 percent of U.S. adults report experiencing insomnia symptoms in a given year and 10 to 15 percent complain of chronic insomnia. sleep apnea affects 18 million Americans. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, in which obstructions in or near the pharynx block breathing, resulting in frequent drops of 10 seconds or more in oxygen, gasps for air and brief awakenings. Most sufferers are men over 40, but weight gain and a drop in progesterone at perimenopause may cause apnea in women. “Ninety percent of cases are undiagnosed,” says Jeffrey Salizzoni, M.D., a sleep specialist at englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Weight loss or mouthguards help by creating airspace behind the tongue. In more severe cases, patients need a mask connected by a tube to an assistive breathing machine to keep the pharynx from collapsing. In rare instances, the patient may require surgery.

Upper aIrway resIstance syndrome is a milder form of reduced airflow, with no drop in oxygen. restless leg syndrome is an uncontrollable urge to rub or move your legs during evenings and move limbs at night. Oral medications can treat the disorder, which may be aggravated by antidepressants. About one-third of adults over 60 have this condition. narcolepsy Because of heredity, infection or immune disorders, one in 200 people may have narcolepsy, a condition in which they fall asleep while talking, eating or otherwise moving, Dr. Salizzoni says. They may experience hallucinations or brief paralysis during sleep.

8 p.m. Cut off all liquids. The need to

urinate disrupts Zzzs in 28 percent of adults, rising to 41 percent of those over 60. You should also stop snacking around this time.

10 p.m. Head to your bedroom, where lights should be dimmed to less than 60 volts to raise your melatonin levels. Avoid bold colors, noise and distractions. The room should be dim and at a comfor-

table temperature. Then wind your day down with a ritual. Take a long shower or bath, do yoga or gentle stretches, listen to soothing music or read till you feel drowsy. “But don’t read a suspense novel before bed,” says Dr. Zafarlotfi. “Try something mindless that won’t have you wondering what will happen next.”

Write down—then dismiss—things weighing on your mind. “Night is not time to think about the next day’s agenda,” she says. “Keep your worry notebook handy, but wait until morning to review it.”

To protect your sleep from bathroombreak interruptions, you might try raising your feet for five to 10 minutes before bed to return fluids from your legs to your kidneys and circulatory system so you can empty your bladder before bed.

Shut off TVs, laptops, cell phones and other flickering or blue light-emitting devices. They’re a culprit in poor sleep for

95 percent who use them within an hour of bedtime, reveals the NSF’s survey.

“The light mimics light therapy we use to keep shift workers awake,” Dr. Zafarlotfi says. “It stimulates your mind and disrupts your circadian clock.”

11 p.m. Lights out. If you’re restless, imagine reclining in a beach cabana as a gentle ocean breeze caresses your face.

4 a.m. If you wake, inhale gently through your nose, counting to four. Your belly should expand. Hold your breath for a few seconds, then exhale audibly through your mouth for eight seconds, leading your belly to fall. Take deeper, slower and more regular breaths. Count backwards from 100. “If you’re still awake after 15 minutes, head to a dimly lit area and read until you feel sleepy,” Dr. Salizzoni says.

“Then go back to bed.”

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to vigorous cardiovascular activity 150 minutes weekly improves snoozes by 65 percent, according to estimates by Oregon State University researchers in last December’s issue of the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity. But time it right because it boosts your internal thermometer, and a natural drop in body temperature signals the body that it’s time to sleep.

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Here’s a Hot flasH: Hormones could be zapping your Zzzs. falling levels of female hormones estrogen and progesterone are linked to insomnia.

Progesterone, which drops during perimenopause, is a natural sleeping pill, triggering neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce middle-of-the-night awakenings. Hot flashes—a symptom of drops in estrogen at that time of life—may wake up women. estrogen also boosts the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin that helps us unwind—and is converted into melatonin, the brain chemical that promotes shut-eye. thinner and more irritated bladder tissues may boost overnight bathroom urges. Pain, arthritis and other health problems during this time can also disrupt sleep.

aPProacHes to consider: Hormone replacement: “some women

get a response with replacement therapy at low levels,” says englewood Hospital and Medical center sleep specialist Jeffrey salizzoni, M.d. consult your doctor about estrogen/progesterone pills or patches in the year or two before and after your last period. some research shows that Prometrium, a plant-derived progesterone-only pill, also helps women sleep more deeply and with fewer interruptions.

Herbal remedies: alas, the record isn’t promising for most over-the-counter herbals, dr. salizzoni says. an exception is melatonin, a natural substance our brain secretes at sunset to make us sleepy. the ideal amount is 150 to 300 micrograms taken three to five hours before bed.

Prescription drugs: While over-thecounter meds (generally containing antihistamines) backfire because they

cause lingering drowsiness, ambien, lunesta and shorter-acting sonata can help you fall asleep. “these are a last resort,” says susan Zafarlotfi, Ph.d., clinical director of the institute for sleepWake disorders at Hackensack University Medical center. “don’t take them for more than three weeks and don’t take them nightly. they’re habituating, so you form a tolerance, leading you to increase dosages with less benefit.”

Keeping cool: You can short-circuit a hot flash by placing an ice pack under your pillow. turn over the pillow for instant chill. a cool pre-bed shower also drops core temperature. during the night, open-weave bamboo and non-clingy natural fabrics can wick away moisture.

Brands include select comfort lyocell sheets and coolsets, cool nights and drydreams nighties. avoid synthetics, silk or wool, which retain water.

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SuppoSe there were a disease that affected eight in every 100 americans, raising their heart-disease risk and possibly leading to blindness and serious nerve damage. You’d want to know if you had it, right? Yet an estimated 7 million people have this disease— diabetes—without even being aware of it. the danger is real. the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) warn that the ranks of those with diabetes, now more than 26 million strong, may grow to include one-third of the population by 2050—particularly if many of us continue to make poor diet choices and get inadequate exercise, factors that make the condition more likely. But there’s good news too. Doctors—and alert patients— can do more to combat the disease than ever before.

“Diabetes is defined by an elevated blood-sugar level,” explains Mark wiesen, M.D., chief of endocrinology at holy Name Medical Center in teaneck.

“It’s caused by a defect in the body’s ability to produce or process insulin, which is a special hormone made in the pancreas.” our bodies use insulin to move blood sugar, or glucose, into cells, where it’s converted to energy. without insulin, excess glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead, potentially leading to serious complications. these may include eye disorders like retinopathy and glaucoma that can lead to blindness; high blood pressure, which raises the risk for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease; and nerve damage, resulting in loss of sensation in the hands and feet.

Yet because initial diabetes warning signs may seem commonplace or harmless, in many cases people don’t realize for months or even years that they are sick. (See “Do You have these Diabetes Symptoms?” at right.) But your doctor can determine if you have diabetes by drawing blood and testing glucose levels. a normal fasting blood-sugar level, one measured first thing in the morning before any food or beverages have been consumed, is 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or less. “Someone has diabetes if her fasting blood-sugar level is 126 mg/ dL or higher on two separate occasions, or if his random blood-sugar level—tested at any time of the day or night, with or without food consumption—is 200 mg/dL or greater on two separate occasions,” says Dr. wiesen. we don’t yet have a cure for diabetes, but patients are able to live long and

active lives. there are two types of chronic diabetes, and both can be treated using today’s advanced options:

Type 1

once called juvenile diabetes because it’s most often diagnosed in children, this form affects only 5 percent of diabetics. precisely why some kids get it remains unclear, but scientists know that genetics plays a role, and exposure to certain viruses may trigger the disease. “It’s not a straightforward hereditary condition,” says Dr. wiesen. “But if you have the appropriate genetic makeup and are then exposed to a virus like rubella, mumps or rotavirus, you might develop type 1 diabetes.” this autoimmune condition causes the body to mistakenly destroy its own insulinproducing cells so that insulin must be injected to assure survival—but doing so is now easier than ever. using a device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but is filled with insulin instead of ink, patients get their daily dose by clicking the tip into their skin. “there are no more vials, syringes or Dracula moments,” jokes Dr. wiesen.

Current technology also allows for continuous blood-sugar monitoring via a glucose sensor placed under the skin.

Based on those readings, an accompanying insulin pump the size of a pager, which can be worn clipped to a belt or concealed within clothing, helps wearers deliver the required insulin amount. while there is currently no known way to halt the development of type 1 diabetes, researchers are conducting diabetes prevention trials in which relatives of patients are screened to determine whether they’re also at risk due to genetics. those in danger are given insulin before the disease can develop to see if that might stave it off, but so far results have been mixed.

For the newly diagnosed, a drug called Diapep277 offers fresh hope as a possible vaccine. “By blocking the cells that destroy insulin, this vaccine could possibly stop the autoimmune response and slow down progression of type 1 diabetes,” says robert henry, M.D., the aDa’s past president for medicine and science. “It may even help these diabetics start to secrete insulin again, but its efficaciousness in both cases remains to be determined in clinical studies.”

Type 2

type 2 diabetes, once known as adultonset diabetes, often affects different members of the same family and is more

prevalent within certain ethnic groups, such as african americans and Latinos, yet researchers have yet to identify the responsible gene mutation. “In this case, excess weight and inactivity appear to be the triggers,” says Dr. wiesen. unlike type 1 diabetics, these patients are able to produce insulin—but their bodies can’t process it. recent studies indicate that storing excessive amounts of fat specifically in the abdomen may also cause insulin resistance. “there seems to be a connection between type 2 diabetes and inflammation of the adipose tissue found in and around the liver and abdomen,” says Dr. henry. that suggests that one way to help prevent type 2 diabetes is to keep a trim waistline. treatment requires a lifestyle change. high-calorie foods such as sugar and refined carbohydrates should be replaced by vegetables, low-fat proteins and whole grains. regular physical activity is also recommended. this regimen is often enough to manage blood-glucose levels.

In cases where medication is required, newer classes of drugs are being developed to stimulate insulin release. “a new class of compounds called GLp-1 agonists are now used to lower glucose levels and treat type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. henry. an added bonus? this therapy is often associated with some weight loss, which is beneficial to diabetes therapy.

Finally, doctors are excited about the prospect of an artificial pancreas. “today’s insulin pumps require manual control, but researchers are in a race to develop a closed-loop system, wherein the pump would adjust insulin flow on its own to maintain a desired glucose range,” says Dr. wiesen. Such advances could improve the lives of countless patients and forever change the nature of diabetes as we know it.

DO YOU HAVE THESE DIABTE TES SYMPTOMS? the american Diabetes association (aDa) warns that you should see your doctor if you experience: frequent urination unusual thirst extreme hunger unusual weight loss extreme fatigue and irritability frequent infections blurred vision cuts or bruises that are slow to heal tingling or numbness in the hands or feet Log on to diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/ diabtetes-risk-test to take the aDa’s online risk test.

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Hello, friend. You look wearY. Come and sit. we’ll share a pint, talk and let our troubles fade away for a time.

There’s a feeling of welcoming warmth that greets any patron to an irish pub, where friends and strangers alike gather to enjoy libations—and lively conversation. Stories and gossip are exchanged against a backdrop of roaring soccer fans watching a game or amid the thwack of darts or, especially on a Sunday night, over rousing chords of live music.

You could be in the heart of dublin, along the coast in Galway, up north in Belfast—or in Bergen County, which is an ocean away from the emerald isle in miles, but not in spirit. “Bergen County is a great place to find not just an irish pub but one that is frequented by irish people,” says kevin duffy, vice president of the Council of irish associations of Greater Bergen County. He says the county has seen an influx of irish-americans in recent decades as some of new York City’s once-irish neighborhoods have become dominated by more recent immigrant groups. in irish culture, people congregate around community pubs as if they were the hearth in a home. indeed, the word “pub” is short for “public house”; the owner is referred to as a “publican.” “irish pubs are warm places; you should feel like you belong there,” duffy says. “The pub serves a key social function in irish society, and that is true here too. it’s a continuation of the parlor in a home: conversations, singing and dancing. and you don’t have to drink—you can come for the dancing and the music.” of course, to most people, irish pubs are synonymous with their quintessential pour: Guinness. Guinness is categorized as a dry irish stout, a type of ale. “dry irish stout is one of the indigenous styles; it’s the most prolific you’ll find,” says Shawn Connelly, a contributing editor for Beer Connoisseur magazine and an expert in world beer styles. and while there’s something exotic about ordering a Guinness draught with its frothy white head, the taste is the same as you get from a can. “The only difference between draught and bottle is the method in which it is served,” Connelly explains. “Most pubs that serve draught Guinness serve it on a nitrogen system. it’s a bit different from the standard forced-carbonated Co2 setup you find with other draught beer. it’s the nitrogen that creates the tiny bubbles that give Guinness its voluminous head and create a creamy mouth feel.”

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Where to indulge Blarney Station iriSh PuB and reStaurant 258 Park ave., east rutherford 201.531.0001, blarneystation.com Brady’S at the Station 5 –7 Main St., ramsey 201.327.9748, bradysatthestation.net the Cottage Bar & reStaurant 178 Cedar lane, Teaneck 201.692.0016, thecottagebar.net davey’S iriSh PuB & reStaurant kinderkamack rd. & Grand ave.

Montvale, 201.391.9356, daveyspub.com lazy laniganS 604– 606 Main St., Hackensack 201.342.6677, lazylanigans.com MaC MurPhy’S 8 Godwin ave., ridgewood 201.444.0500 PJ Finnegan’S 274 fair view ave., westwood 201.664.7576, pjfinnegansnj.com Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack 201.487.0660, poitin-still.com the Porter houSe 125 kindermack rd., Montvale 201.307.6300, porterhouseusa.com Sean o’CaSey’S Marriott Park ridge Hotel 300 Brae Blvd., Park ridge 201.307.0800, marriottmodules.com the Shannon roSe 1200 route 17 north, ramsey 201.818.4669, theshannonrose.com toMMy Fox’S PuBliC houSe 32 S. washington ave., Bergenfield 201.384.0900, tommyfoxs.com

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Guinness that is so ubiquitous.” also available in the U.S. is Guinness Extra Stout and the recently released Guinness black Lager, a lighter brew that marks a deviation from Guinness’ tradition of producing dark stouts; it was designed to attract consumers whose tastes skew more toward the likes of miller.

(Pssst: If you’re a fan of Harp Lager or Smithwick’s, an Irish red, you might be interested to learn that your brand is actually a Guinness product.) and speaking of Irish red, this variety of ale is also very popular in both Ireland

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That said, Guinness can be as varied as the people who drink it. If you have visited a pub in Ireland, you’ve noticed that the Guinness poured there is markedly different from what you’re served in the United States. The reason: Guinness has produced dozens of variations of its stout, and only a handful of these are available here. “In the U.S., one very robust version is Guinness Foreign Extra Stout,” Connelly says. “It is somewhat higher in alcohol and more aggressive in its hops profile, and thus is more bitter. It’s a dialed-up version of the draught

and the United States. If you crave authenticity, Connelly recommends branching away from the mass-produced Killian’s Irish red—“It’s a bit more homogenized and processed in terms of flavor,” he notes—and selecting o’Hara’s or murphy’s instead.

There’s more than beer poured at Irish pubs in bergen County. If you prefer a fruitier taste, try bulmers Irish Cider in one of the flavors marketed here under the magners label. Fancy a whiskey? ask your publican for a shot of bushmills or Jameson—and if you want to pronounce the latter as if you were in dublin, call it jemmison. (“Whiskey,” always spelled with an “e” when it refers to the Irish variety, is an anglicization of the Irish language term uisce beatha, which translates as “water of life.”) If you want to warm your bones, take that good shot of Irish whiskey, add steaming strong black coffee, and top it off with thick double cream poured over the back of a spoon for an invigorating dose of Irish coffee.

Whatever your drink, don’t knock it back without clinking your glass to those of your companions and shouting “Sláinte” (slawn-cheh)—“Cheers to your health!”

Irish pubs are known as much for their inexpensive and hearty “pub grub” as for their pints, and bergen County’s locations are no exception. “If you have meat, potatoes and veg on one plate, that’s the idea,” says Thomas o’reilly, proprietor of Tommy Fox’s Public House in bergenfield, which also hosts live Irish music. “The food is hearty, comfy, all about home.” on any self-respecting Irish pub menu you’ll find fish and chips, deep-fried fish (usually cod or haddock) in a crispy batter with fat golden “chips” (fries); shepherd’s pie, made traditionally with lamb (but which also can contain ground beef) with peas, carrots and mashed potatoes, all baked until golden brown; corned beef and cabbage; bangers and mash, a plate of Irish sausage and mashed potatoes; and Irish soda bread. If you want to venture off the beaten track yet remain authentic, try the Galway-style mussels at davey’s in montvale—the seafood is simmered with garlic, scallions, butter, wine and herbs and served over pasta in the tradition of this county on Ireland’s West Coast. now, with your belly full, come ’round to me at the next stool and raise your glass— filled with whatever—for this time-honored toast: “For every wound, a balm. For every sorrow, cheer. For every storm, a calm. For every thirst, a beer.” —Patti Verbanas

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ALLENDALE

Masa sushi and Grill Fresh seafood and Japanese fare, 81 W. Allendale Ave., 201.934.6616 rEsTauranT l Eclectic New American cuisine, 9 N. Franklin Tpk., 201.785.1112 saVini Italian cuisine, 168 W. Crescent Ave., 201.760.3700

ALPINE

KiKu Traditional Japanese and hibachi dining, 5-9 Route 9 West, 201.767.6322

BERGENFIELD

ChaPala Grill Family-friendly Mexican restaurant, 52 S. Washington Ave., 201.387.2107 TOMMY FOX’s PuBliC hOusE Classic American pub fare, 32 S. Washington Ave., 201.384.0900

CARLSTADT

BiGGiE’s ClaM Bar Seafood restaurant, raw bar and tavern, 430 Route 17 South, 201.933.4000 il VillaGGiO Italian dining, 651 Route 17 North, 201.935.7733

CLIFFSIDE PARK

TOM YuM KOOnG Authentic Thai cuisine, 644 Anderson Ave., 201.941.2290 Villa aMalFi Fine Italian fare, 793 Palisade Ave., 201.886.8626

CLOSTER

BuOn GusTO Casual Italian dining, 534 Durie Ave., 201.784.9036 harVEsT BisTrO & Bar French/American fare, 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., 201.750.9966 lOCalE Eclectic Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, 208 Piermont Rd., 201.750.3233 sEar hOusE Steak and seafood with an extensive wine list, 411 Piermont Ave., 201.292.4612

CRESSKILL

GriFFin’s Bar & EaTErY American fare, 44 E. Madison Ave., 201.541.7575

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Plantings Stonework Patios & Walkways Outdoor Kitchens

uMEYa Japanese cuisine, 156 Piermont Rd., 201.816.0511

HOT PICK

il MulinO risTOranTE One of Bergen County’s top Italian restaurants, Il Mulino continually receives awards from Bergen Health & Life, The Jewish Standard and The Record.

Zagat rated, Il Mulino ser ves authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. 132 Veterans Plz., 201.384.7767

DUMONT

CuBan EddiE’s Classic Cuban fare, 130 W. Shore Ave., 201.338.2382

EAST RUTHERFORD

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Serving Bergen & Rockland Counties

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saMdan Middle Eastern fine dining, 178 Piermont Rd., 201.816.7343

ParK and OrChard rEsTauranT International/ eclectic dishes, 240 Hackensack St., 201.939.9292 sOrrEnTO’s Southern Italian fare, 132 Park Ave., 201.507.0093

EDGEWATER

ThE CraB hOusE Casual riverside dining with Manhattan views, 541 River Rd., 201.840.9311 Kinara Northern Indian cuisine, 880 River Rd., 201.313.0555

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The Saddle River Inn

LA VECCHIA NAPOLI Traditional southern Italian cuisine, 2 Hilliard Ave., 201.941.6799 SU RESTAURANT Vegetarian fare with Asian influences, 725 River Rd., 201.840.7988

ELMWOOD PARK

ROYAL WARSAW Polish cuisine, 871 River Dr., 201.794.9277 TROVATO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian cuisine, 206 Route 46 East, 201.797.7552

EMERSON

GREGORY T’S Traditional pub fare in a laid-back environment, 214 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.262.5003 ROSA’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Casual Italian cuisine and pizza, 207 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.2 65.8111

ENGLEWOOD

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AKAI LOUNGE Elegant sushi lounge, also offering traditional Japanese dishes, 11 N. Dean St., 201.541.0086

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BAUMGART’S CAFE American and Chinese dishes in a retro ’50s setting, 45 E. Palisade Ave., 201.569.6267

Dine with us Tuesday,Wednesday or Thursday and enjoy our $39 Prix Fix with selections from our regular menu.

CASSIE’S RESTAURANT Casual Italian restaurant and pizzeria, 18 S. Dean St., 201.541.6760 DARUMA Japanese cuisine featuring sushi, 45 N. Dean St., 201.567.9600 GRAND CRU Wine bar and bistro, 36 N. Van Brunt St., 201.568.3939 SOLAIA Thai/Mediterranean fare, 22 Van Brunt St., 201.871.7155

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

“…superb dining in a charming rustic setting…”

2 Barnstable Court Saddle River, New Jersey 201.825.4016 www.saddleriverinn.com

THE BICYCLE CLUB Traditional American cuisine with weeknight drink specials, 487 Sylvan Ave., 201.894.0880 CLIFF’S STEAKHOUSE American steak house, 18 Sylvan Ave., 201.944.0233 GRISSINI TRATTORIA Elegant Italian cuisine, 484 Sylvan Ave., 201.568.3535

FAIR L AWN

DUTCH HOUSE TAVERN Historical tavern featuring casual American cuisine, 24-07 Fair Lawn Ave., 201.796.5343 PICNIC, THE RESTAURANT Creative, upscale eatery with locally grown ingredients, 14-25 Plaza Rd., 201.796.2700 THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Steak house and seafood restaurant, 41-11 Route 4 West, 201.703.3500 ROSE’S PLACE Fine Lebanese fare, 32-01 Broadway, 201.475.8800

FAIRVIEW

DON QUIJOTE Spanish cuisine, 344 Bergen Blvd., 201.943.3133 ZEN ZEN BARBECUE Korean barbecue, 356 Bergen Blvd., 201.840.1820

FORT LEE

IT’S GREEK TO ME Casual Greek taverna, 1611 Palisade Ave., 201.947.2050 NOODLE & NOODLE Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese fare, 2024 Center Ave., 201.944.4242 PRIME & BEYOND Upscale American steak house, 501 Main St., 201.461.0033

FRANKLIN L AKES

CHEF’S TABLE French eatery, 754 Franklin Ave., 201.891.6644 SUSHI COCORO Authentic Japanese cuisine with a sushi bar, 856 Franklin Ave., 201.560.1333

GLEN ROCK

GLEN ROCK INN Sports bar with an Italian-influenced menu, 222 Rock Rd., 800.400.2362 ROCCA Classic Italian and innovative seasonal fare, 203 Rock Rd., 201.670.4945

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THE CROW’S NEST Contemporar y American cuisine, 309 Vincent Ave., Route 17 South, 201.342.5445 SOLARI’S Casual family-friendly Italian restaurant, 61 River St., 201.487.1969 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Fresh seafood and pub fare, 175 Riverside Sq., 201.968.9410 P.F. CHANG’S Family-friendly casual Chinese eater y, The Shops at Riverside, 201.646.1565

HARRINGTON PARK

DINO’S RESTAURANT Contemporary Italian cuisine, 12 Tappan Rd., 201.767.4245 PRESTO’S Italian dishes and brick-oven pizza, 90 La Rocha Ave., 201.750.1077

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

TOM YUM KOONG Authentic Thai cuisine, 305 Boulevard, 201.288.3840 TUSCANY TOUCH Italian fare, 167 Boulevard, 201.288.4000

HAWORTH

ANDIAMO Eclectic Italian fare, 23 Hardenburgh Ave., 201.384.1551 OMSHIVAM Authentic Indian food in an all-you-caneat buffet, 147 Terrace St., 201.374.1540

HILLSDALE

BENSI Authentic Italian food with fresh, local produce, 387 Washington Ave., 201.722.8881 ZOCCA RISTORANTE Fine family-style, New Italian fare featuring fresh seafood, 100 Park Ave., 201.497.6474

HO-HO-KUS

HO-HO-KUS INN & TAVERN New American farm-totable fare, 1 E. Franklin Tpk., 201.445.4115 KEVIN’S THYME American favorites with a twist, 614 N. Maple Ave., 201.445.6400

LITTLE FERRY

MINADO Japanese seafood buffet, 1 Valley Rd., 201.931.2666 TRACEY’S NINE MILE HOUSE Continental cuisine, 4 Bergen Tpk., 201.440.1100

LODI

NAPOLI PIZZA II Classic Italian pizza parlor with a Sicilian focus, 12-76 River Rd., 201.703.5577 YA FOOD CHAN’S WOK Authentic Chinese cuisine with a health food menu available, 2 Mercer St., 973.777.0633

LYNDHURST

FOSCHINI’S BRICK OVEN KITCHEN Casual, fresh brick-oven pizza, 298 Ridge Rd., 201.460.7600 WHISKEY CAFE Traditional American fare featuring live music, 1050 Wall St. West, 201.939.4889

MAHWAH

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

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ROXANNE’S Family-friendly Italian eater y with brick-oven piz za, 150 Franklin Tpk., 201.529.0007

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201.760.9585 201.760.9623 fax CONSTRUCTION OFFICE HOURS: Monday–Friday 8–4 RETAIL HOURS: Open Mondays October-February Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10–5:30 Thursday 10–8 | Saturday 10–3

MAYWOOD

SEAFOOD GOURMET Cozy, traditional American seafood eater y, 103 W. Pleasant Ave., 201.843.8558

MIDL AND PARK

ARTURO’S Classic Italian fare, 41 Central Ave., 201.444.2466 ROSARIO’S TRATTORIA Casual Italian BYO, 29 Central Ave., 201.445.3335

MONT VALE

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

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where to eat THE PORTER HOUSE American steak house, 125 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.307.6300

MOONACHIE

BAZZARELLI RISTORANTE Italian pizzeria that offers gluten-free pizza, 117 Moonachie Rd., 201.641.4010 DOLCE NOVITÀ Authentic Italian fine dining, 107 Moonachie Rd., 201.440.3339

NEW MILFORD

LODOS Fine Mediterranean and Turkish fare, 690 River Rd., 201.265.0004 SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN Italian cuisine featuring seafood and pasta, 1055 Old New Bridge Rd., 201.692.7700

NORTHVALE

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

Dinner From 5 P.M. Daily

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

ZAGAT’S

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NORWOOD

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COUSINS Casual Italian fare and pizza eatery, 100 Piermont Rd., 201.750.5000

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PORTOBELLO Upscale, modern Italian cuisine featuring pizza and a raw bar, 175 Ramapo Valley Rd., 201.337.8990

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TROVATO’S DUE II Italian fare featuring pasta and seafood, 4 Barbara Ln., 201.337.0813

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FELICE’S Casual Italian dining, 279 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.261.9500 RED APPLE Classic Chinese dishes, 235 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.986.1800

PARAMUS

EL CID Romantic Spanish fine dining, 205 Paramus Rd., 201.843.0123

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KIKU Traditional Korean and Japanese fare ser ved hibachi style, 365 Route 17 South, 201.845.8008

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PEPPERCORN’S Classic American steak house, 176 Colony Ave., 201.391.2818 VALENTINO’S Continental Italian fare, 103 Spring Valley Rd., 201.391.2230

RAMSEY

THE ABBEY Quaint American and Italian dining, 105 Lakeside Dr., 201.327.0009

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GOTHAM CITY DINER American favorites, 550 Bergen Blvd., 201.943.5664 TUTTO A MODO MIO Family-friendly Italian restaurant, 482 Bergen Blvd., 201.313.9690

RIDGEFIELD PARK

BELLA ITALIANO Traditional Italian cuisine, BYO, 170 Main St., 201.440.2150 LUKA’S Casual Italian BYO, 238 Main St., 201.440.2996

RIDGEWOOD

MEDITERRANEO Middle Eastern food with tapas plates, 23 N. Broad St., 201.447.0022 MELA CUISINE OF INDIA Traditional Indian fare, BYO, 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.225.6060 NATALIE’S RESTAURANT Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, 24 S. Broad St., 201.444.7887 VILLAGE GREEN RESTAURANT Contemporary American cuisine, 36 Prospect St., 201.445.2914

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fUKi SUShi JaPaneSe reStaUrant Fresh sushi, 828 Kinderkamack rd., 201.225.0160 green PaPaYa asian fusion cuisine with blends from thailand, china, vietnam, malaysia and singapore, 110 Kinderkamack rd., 201.678.1888

river vale

armando’S tUScan grill northern italian cuisine, 688 westwood ave., 201.722.5820 crecco’S cafe Family-style italian-american restaurant, 655 westwood ave., 201.664.7200

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E nsurE that your rEfund arrivEs on timE by hEEding thEsE pointErs The most common mistakes Americans make on their taxes are simple clerical ones. They transpose numbers, input the wrong Social Security number or bank routing number or add incorrectly, says hope player, chairman of the financial literacy committee for the New Jersey Society of Certified public Accountants.

“Double-check your work and doublecheck it again,” she recommends. “If you use online tax-prep software, it will help you pick up a lot of these things. If possible, I would also recommend that you pay a tax professional to help you because tax laws are so complicated. That way you don’t get any nasty surprises.”

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changes are made to the tax rules every year, study up on the forms you will need to use, says Barbara Weltman, author of the J.k. Lasser Institute’s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012. For example, this year’s Schedule D is reserved for a summary of your losses and gains. you will need an 8949 form to list your investment activities.

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Don’t ever assume you won’t.”

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Whether you work with a tax pro or do it yourself, protect yourself by putting together all the paperwork needed to back up your filing. A charitable contribution of $250 or more, for instance, requires a special letter from the charity involved.

“Tax preparers are under more scrutiny than ever and subject to greater penalties,” explains Weltman. “They face due-dilgence requirements, and you can’t assume that you can get away with fudging—aside from the fact that it is not right.”

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mistake is declaring someone as a dependent when he is not. For example, let’s say you are paying the tuition, health insurance and other expenses of

your college-age child and you declare him a dependent. If he decides to file on his own and gets a refund, “your return will get kicked back to you and it is a pain to correct,” warns player, who is also managing member of the CpA firm The Arcadian group in Fort Lee. And even though the new health reform law lets adult children up to 26 remain on their parents’ insurance, unreimbursed medical expenses for such a son or daughter are deductible on your New Jersey taxes “only if the adult child meets the dependency test,” adds player.

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receive a note from the IRS, it will include a deadline for a response. Don’t ignore that timetable, advises player: “The IRS has tried to be more taxpayer-friendly. If you ignore the agency, it’s less likely to be cooperative and work with you.”

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interest at the end of the year by paying estimated taxes throughout those 12 months. Choosing the wrong withholding status on the W-2 form or not making timely payments of estimated taxes can prove a pricey miscalculation. —Lan n. nguyen

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family christmas concert and dinner st. joseph’s healthcare system church of the most Blessed sacrament and the indian trail club, Franklin lakes, december 4, sjhmc.org this event included a holiday concert by the baroque orchestra of new Jersey, a dinner, silent and live auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

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6 maureen cameron from the girl scouts of northern new Jersey 7 rosemarie d’alessandro, who started the fund in honor of her daughter, Joan, and Kim yu tiamco 8 representatives of the father english community center in paterson

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A variation on the traditional ranch, this house is a raisedranch style—it has a second story with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (but in true ranch fashion, the master bedroom is on the first floor).

6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Approximately 7,000 sq. ft.

Listed at $1,950,000, marron gildea realty, peter marron Jr., 201.819.6579

Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this home features two fireplaces, a three-car garage, exquisite hardwood flooring and enough recreational amenities to make it seem as though you’re visiting a resort—a pool, a clay tennis court and a two-acre putting green outside; a billiards/rec room, a wine room and a wet bar inside.

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This ranch home has a place for all your entertaining needs. Mingle with guests in the formal dining room and living room, get cozy by the fireplace in the family room or enjoy family time over a meal in the eat-in kitchen and on the patio.

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hom e, secur e hom e 420 BirCh Ln., ho-ho-kus 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Approximately 3,200 sq. ft.

Listed at $1,250,000, marron gildea realty, peter marron Jr., 201.819.6579

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THROUGH MAR 10

A married man toys with infidelity and faces resultant humiliation in the Bergen County Players’ production of Neil Simon’s Last of the Red hot LoveRs, 8 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.). Tickets: $19 (Fri. and Sat.) and $16 (Sun.). Go to bcplayers.org or call 201.261.4200.

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Try your hand at the culinary arts during a fRenCh Cooking CouRse with acclaimed chef Payraudeau at Signature Kitchens in Hawthorne, 4 p.m. Students can bring wine to enjoy with the meal they will prepare, which includes lentil soup, chicken thighs in red wine, spaetzle and apple tart tatin. Admission: $65 . Call 973.427.7966, ext. 16, to register.

MAR 11 Get ready for St.

Patrick’s Day at BergenPAC with Beyond CeLtiC, 3 p.m. Tenor Michael Londra, who was the lead singer of Riverdance on Broadway, will demonstrate his vocal talent accompanied by a traditional Irish orchestra and step-dancers. Tickets: $29–$69 . Go to bergenpac.org for details and ticket master.com to buy tickets.

MAR 11 The Bergen County

Council of Irish Associations is painting the town green with its annual st.

PatRiCk’s day PaRade, 2 p.m. The parade starts on Washington Avenue in Bergenfield and is led by Grand Marshal Gerry Flood. Go to bccia.word press.com for more details.

MAR 17 Even amateurs can

capture stunning images when using a digital camera. Learn how to use all of your camera’s features and get some photography tips during the digitaL age, a four-hour workshop at the Art Center of Northern New Jersey in New Milford, 10 a.m. Participants should bring their camera and the user manual to class. Admission: $75 . Go to art center-nnj.org and click on “workshops” or call 201.599.2992.

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Tap your feet to the catchy “Mr. Mistoffelees” and dab your eyes during the poignant “Memories” when the Players’ Guild of Leonia presents Cats at the town’s Civil War Drill Hall Theater. You don’t have to be a feline fan to appreciate this show’s delightful score and impressive choreography. Tickets: $18–$20 . Call 201.947.9606 or go to leoniaplayers.org for information.

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Break out the bellbottoms and do the hustle while supporting the Northern New Jersey and Rockland County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at the annual dream gala, 7 p.m. The event, held at the at Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah, has the theme “Hustle to the Cure.” For more information, call 201.568.4838 or visit jdrf.org/northernnj.

MAR 18

Support the Tenafly naTure CenTer at its annual anniversary dinner at the Clinton Inn, Tenafly, 5:30 p.m. Cocktails will be served, and the proceeds of a silent auction will benefit the nature center.

Tickets: $100 . Go to tenaflynature center.org for details.

MAR 20 Learn ways to

improve your overall well-being during WomenroCk! at the Florentine

Gardens in River Vale, 6–8 p.m. Cindy Parnes, M.D., director of women’s health at the New Jersey Women’s Wellness Center in Montvale, will offer information on weight gain, bio-identical hormones and menopause. Sponsored

by Prudential Insurance. Admission: Free . Reserve a seat by calling 908.731.4029 or e-mailing kristina.nash @prudential.com.

MAR 23

Join the aCademy of The holy angels for its annual Dinner and Auction at the Rockleigh Country Club, 6 p.m. A 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will be raffled off at the event, which will also feature cocktails and dancing.

Proceeds will be used to upgrade the school’s library. Tickets: $110 . To purchase tickets, go to holyangels.org.

MAR 24

Come out for an evening of laughs with comedienne Paula

PoundsTone, who will perform her stand-up routine at the Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, 8 p.m.

Tickets: $17–$30 . Call 201.684.7844 or visit ramapo.edu for details.

Send event listings to: Bergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail us at thingstodo@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published. Share events online by clicking the “Submit an event” link below the Community Calendar at bergenhealthandlife.com.

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The popular NYC pizza company Grimaldi's now has two locations in Hoboken.

See stunning city views from the boardwalk and the bandstand (right).

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Manhattan, this town is the birthplace of two All-American greats: crooner Frank Sinatra and the sport of baseball— the first recorded game was played at Hoboken’s Elysian Fields in 1846. More recently, the city has gained attention as the headquarters of TLC’s Cake Boss, which attracts a long line of fans hoping to get inside Carlo’s Bake Shop and catch a glimpse of star Buddy Valestro. But for those who prefer a more low-key experience, we’ve discovered the best spots to spend a day—or better yet, a weekend—looking and feeling like a ’Boken local. Yes, New York City is only a PATH ride away—the stunning skyline views throughout the city offer a constant reminder—but you may be surprised to find that much of what you love in the Big Apple is also here in Hoboken, condensed into a square-mile food and shopping extravaganza.

Writer Liz Donovan out and about in Hoboken

E AT (1001 Washington St., elysiancafe. com), Hoboken’s oldest bar, was refurbished and revamped into a French bistro that is popular for its affordable yet refined brunch menu complete with mimosas. For lunch, grab a slice at GRIMALDI’S (133 Clinton St. and 411 Washington, grimaldis. com), the popular coaloven pizza joints that are rumored to serve up the best pies in town. Finish with a scrumptious cupcake from CRUMBS (409 Washington, crumbs.com).

A dinner spot liked by townies is THE DINING ROOM AT ANTHONY DAVID’S (111 10th St., anthonydavids. com), a BYO (no corkage fee) that serves up fine Italian/American cuisine.

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For craft brews and imported beers, check out the newly opened PILSNER HAUS AND BIERGARTEN (1422 Grand St., pilsenerhaus.com).

Wine enthusiasts can talk tannins at BIN 14 (1314 Washington, bin14.com), and those looking to escape the crowds can

travel a few blocks west to 10TH AND WILLOW (10thand willow.com), a sports bar with a “local watering hole” vibe. Club kids can show off their moves at the WEST FIVE SUPPER CLUB (505 Madison St., thewestfive.com).

SHOP Start on Washington Street and Observer Highway and work your way uptown for a 15block stretch of shoe stores, clothing boutiques and home design shops among picturesque historic brownstones. In 2010, the extensive shopping experience here earned Washington recognition from the American Planning Association as one of the “Greatest Streets in America.”

P L AY Take a walk or a jog along the water’s edge at the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. You may even spot Hoboken’s own “Batman,” a costume-clad city mainstay who often cycles along this route on his “batbike.” Learn about the history of the Lincoln and Holland tunnels at the exhibition “Driving Under the Hudson” at the HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM

(1301 Hudson, hrm.org) or check out local artists at the MONROE CENTER FOR THE ARTS (720 Monroe St., monroecenter.com).

In the evening, see indie acts at MAXWELL’S (1039 Washington, maxwellsnj. com), a live music venue.

S TAY The excitement of town can tempt you to turn the trip into a weekend excursion, and where better to find respite than at the always elegant W HOTEL (225 River St., whotels.com/ hoboken)? This location alone has enough amenities to fill an extra day: get a treatment at Bliss Spa; browse designer clothing at the W Store; enjoy an elegant meal at Zylo, the hotel’s steakhouse; and spend the evening sipping martinis at the Chandelier Room. —LIZ DONOVAN

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Country Comfort GAzING OuT AT THE sHEEP IN THE fields from your room in the manor house, it’s easy to imagine you’re in the English countryside. In reality, you’re looking out the window of the Woolverton Inn in stockton, N.J., an easy hour-and-a-half drive from home.

In addition to the stately manor house (built as a private home in 1792), the inn offers five private cottages, all nestled on 10 pastoral acres of land perched high above the Delaware River. I stayed in Amelia’s suite in the main house and enjoyed a romantic canopy bed, a gas fireplace and a giant soaking tub, complete with bath salts and candles. (The bathroom’s Aveda products and fluffy Egyptian cotton towels were also a welcome treat.) Each room is uniquely decorated with fresh flowers and English antiques, and many feature pillowed window seats so you can sit and read a

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book in the sunshine or just enjoy the bucolic scene below.

Although the inn doesn’t offer lunch or dinner, a three-course country breakfast is included in your room rate. Dig into a Dutch baby German-style pancake or an omelet in the light-filled dining room on the first floor, or enjoy your breakfast on the porch or patio—or even in bed if you choose.

The inn is a great jumping-off point for enjoying the surrounding Delaware River Valley. Biking or hiking along the Delaware and Raritan Canal path is popular. Or rent a canoe or kayak to navigate the waterway, which was built in the early 19th century to transport freight between Philadelphia and New York. A team of mules walking along this path would tow the freight before steam-powered ships were introduced on the canal around 1843.

Other popular pursuits include visiting

the many wineries and breweries in the area and antiquing in the historic towns of Lambertville, N.J., and New Hope, Pa., only a 10-minute drive from the inn. While in New Hope, I enjoyed dinner at Marsha Brown, a unique Creole restaurant housed in an old cathedral, complete with stainedglass windows and a huge biblical mural.

The Mamere’s Crab Cheesecake, a savory tart made from crab, smoked gouda, green onion coulis and remoulade sauce, was heavenly (forgive me!), as was the spicy Eggplant Ophelia, a shrimp and crabmeat casserole topped with grilled eggplant and baked until golden brown.

After a long day of exploring, shopping and eating, head back to the Woolverton and relax on the porch with a glass of lemonade or retire upstairs and sink into a feather bed for a peaceful slumber in the quiet countryside. —Marisa sandora

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