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FEATURES

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Three Bergen doctors explain the immunizations adults require—and why.

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fall forward

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it’s turkey day...

We asked readers about their family Thanksgiving traditions, and here’s what we learned.

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Meet Bergen’s Cutest babies

We proudly announce the winner of our contest—and four runners-up.

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

Photos from recent events in and around Bergen County.

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But these trendy pieces might just become tomorrow’s heirlooms.

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editor’s note

thanksgiving done ‘right’ WE ALL TEND TO THINK OUR

own Thanksgiving traditions are the best ones, and I confess I’m no exception. When I was newly married, I recall, my husband’s family’s recipe for stuffing prevailed that first November, and it was perfectly fine. But oh, how I missed the Italian family-recipe stuffing I’d grown up with, generously blessed as it was with cheese, eggs, sausage and bread!

The moral isn’t that old ways of doing things are always best.

(God forbid!) It’s that at holiday time, a cherished custom shared by family members can be part of what knits them together and enriches shared memories. To me, that stuffing tasted—and still tastes—just like love.

And I’m not alone in such sentiments. On page 36, four readers divulge the particular family rituals that make their Turkey Days special. From pajamas to scavenger hunts to flag football, you’ll recognize the fondness these annual holiday customs evoke even if your own traditions are a little different.

Of course, a memorable meal doesn’t require a holiday. On page 54 we present three tasty, nutritious, easy-to-make breakfasts that, once you try them, may become regular parts of your morning repertoire. They’re even lovely to look at.

Speaking of loveliness, don’t miss page 40, where we reveal the top winner and four runners-up in Bergen Health & Life’s Cutest Baby Contest. We know you’ll agree they were deserving choices.

A “get fit” trip to Cancun (page 70), stylish fall fashions (page 30), a reminder of the shots grown-ups need (page 26)—there’s all of that in this issue and more. And here’s wishing you a Thanksgiving done “right”—whatever that means for your family. Enjoy!

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You’ve got the urge to ski, but there’s simply no time for a trip to Switzerland or Colorado. So check out these day-trip solutions:

Campgaw Mountain right here in Mahwah opens in mid to late December, depending on snowfall.

Group, semiprivate and private lessons are available, there’s gate training for would-be racers and tubing is also an option. Two “magic carpet”-style lifts are suitable for novices. Advanced skiers, check out the Upper Lift Line Trail and Upper Lenape for steep slopes and moguls.

Campgaw Mountain, 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah, 201.327.7800; skicampgaw.com Born a half century ago as Great Gorge Resort, Mountain Creek merged with next-door Crystal Springs Resort in 2010. It offers 167 skiable acres on four peaks: Vernon, which includes a learning area; Granite, which has a double black diamond trail called Pipe Line that’s filled with moguls on snowy days; South, with a terrain park and a half-pipe for the competitive types; and Bear, for the more experienced skier/snowboarder. The resort is serviced by quads and a gondola and also has an area for tubing. Dining spots include Schuss in the Red Tail Lodge, which specializes in wood-fired pizza, and The Hawk’s Nest, an intimate gourmet restaurant.

Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon, 973.827.2000; mountaincreek.com Celebrating its 80th season in style, Mount Peter offers free beginners’ lessons on weekends and holidays through the season. There’s a terrain park where experienced skiers and snowboarders can try 180s and an area near the black diamond trails for slalom skiing. Mount Peter also offers night skiing, staying open until 9 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday. Pete’s Place Tavern is a pub that serves delicious chili, and Pete’s Closet is a shop for the snow-obsessed—or people who’ve forgotten a necessary item.

Mount Peter, 51 Old Mt. Peter Rd., Warwick, NY, 845.986.4940; mtpeter.com

—Danielle Cookson

As you plan your ski day trip…

Pick a mountain that best suits your ability. Advanced? Look for trails with moguls and an array of blue and black diamond trails. Want to practice your aerials or ski on a halfpipe? Make sure there’s a terrain park. If you’re a beginner and looking to practice the basics, choose a mountain with a good lesson

program and a beginners’ area.

Consult the daily snow reports on the mountains’ websites to see which trails are open and which lifts are running.

Make sure that you have all needed equipment—or that your mountain offers equipment rentals.

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Turkey to go?

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This could be the year you decide to spend Thanksgiving visiting instead of basting. If it is, here are three great options: Kings Catering offers an extensive menu for Turkey Day dinner, including a build-your-own option or a “complete Thanksgiving dinner” in which you choose a turkey entrée with three sides and two extras. Add a bakery item and floral arrangement to make your holiday extra special. (Call Kings Bergen County Catering Coordinator James Mohan at 201.541.4906.)

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Kings Food Markets, 70 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201.541.4900; 381 Washington Ave., Hillsdale, 201.722.4690; 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201.251.4808; 112 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, 201.493.4924; kings foodmarkets.com

Chances are you’ll be taking in lots of calories by afternoon on Turkey Day; why not burn off a few in the a.m.? These local Thanksgiving races offer the perfect chance: Registration is now open for the four-mile Inaugural Ridgewood Thanksgiving Day Run, set for 9 a.m. on the 26th. Participants can register online or through the mail for $30, in person for $25 in advance or $35 at the event. Pick up packets Tuesday or Wednesday at Racefaster Ridgewood, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave.; check-in starts at 7:15 a.m. on race day. The route begins and ends at Benjamin Franklin Middle School; run through beautiful Ridgewood while raising money for mesothelioma research. There’s more info at theridge woodthanksgivingdayrun.com.

Rain or shine, The Upper Saddle River 5K Run also takes place at 9 a.m. (Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.) The race starts and finishes at Cavallini Middle School in Upper Saddle River, and the path is one loop around the town center on paved roads. The first 2,000 entrants will receive long-sleeve T-shirts, and all runners are eligible to win awards. Following the race will be an awards ceremony as well as a DJ and refreshments.

Proceeds benefit a number of community organizations. Find out more at dick meighan5krun.org/info.php.

A GLOVE to LOVE

The oven timer’s beeping, the casserole’s bubbling over, and family stomachs are growling. Can you stop to worry whether your old, charred-cotton, wrist-length oven mitt will leave your arm open to a hurried burn?

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Dog: Reggie, 15½ years old, mixed breed Owners: The Cooper family of Montvale: Maureen and Glenn; Max, 12; and Gary, 9

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The Coopers adopted Reggie when she was five months old from Friends of Wayne Animals. When Max was born, says Maureen, “she took him on as her

a “Thanksgiving appetizer package” and work your way through selecting your items to create your own holiday meal.

Fairway Market, 30 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus, 201.444.5455; fairwaymarket.com

At Whole Foods you can choose from the classic Thanksgiving dinner, a simple celebratory supper or vegan/vegetarian options, which include a harvest vegetable shepherd’s pie, apple cider-glazed turnips or even a winter squash crostini and Thanksgiving risotto. Order online and pick up at the nearest store.

Whole Foods, 44 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201.670.0383; 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, 201.226.1244; 905 River Rd., Edgewater, 201.941.4000; wholefoods market.com

little brother and slept under his crib”; later she doted on Gary just as much. A canine senior citizen today, Reggie doesn’t hear as well as she once did, but “she still has bursts of energy and runs around the yard.” And when the family gets ready to leave on vacation “she always sits among our bags so we won’t forget her.”

Think your furry friend is the cutest in Bergen County? Send us a picture of you and your pooch and we may publish it!

Email editor@wainscotmedia.com.

“Your cup is your canvas!” say the folks at Yogart (that’s no typo). They invite customers to be artistic with the do-it-yourself yogurt-and-topping combos available in their new frozen yogurt “studio” in Edgewater.

Yogart boasts quite a palette for your palate, with 16 regular flavors (from baklava to crème fraîche) along with seasonal ones like pumpkin pie and spiced red apple sorbet. (And you’ll find Belgian waffles, bubble tea and smoothies, cappuccino and espresso there too.) For inspiration there are art parodies on the wall with names like Vincent Van Yo and Yona Lisa.

Also, Yogart is “looking for ways to help promote local artists” in the store. If you’re an artist—or know a worthy one—that might be an excuse to drop by.

So don’t just sit there thinking up new puns. (Michelangel-yo?

Picass-yo?). Head to Yogart and create a tasty masterpiece!

342 Old River Rd., Edgewater, 201.941.0004; yogartfroyo.com

The Art of Fro Yo

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“My arthritis was so bad that my bones were rubbing together and I was in constant pain. I was walking like a soldier,” said Phyllis. “I could barely stand during the day or sleep at night, and began to fear that my legs would give out.”

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SHOTS ARE Adults, too, need vaccinations, as three Bergen doctors explain.

What’s the grown-up version of a lollipop?

The reward you get as an adult for having a shot at the doctor’s office is the satisfaction of helping yourself and your family stay healthy. But statistics show that too many grown-ups don’t get it: The compliance rate for adult immunizations is only about 40 percent. That’s dangerous for the whole community.

“Vaccines are a medical miracle,” says Thomas Birch, M.D., an infectious disease specialist with Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck. “They have saved more lives than all of medical treatment.” That has led to complacency, however. “Many people are ignorant as to how severe these diseases are—when we never see them, it’s easy to see why,” he says.

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REN’T JUST FOR KIDS “Vaccines are important for adults because as we get older, we become more susceptible to certain infections and to more severe illness and complications,” says Steven Sperber, M.D., chief of the Infectious Disease Division at Hackensack University Medical Center. “By getting vaccinated, you can prevent yourself from getting sick and keep from spreading infections to other family members.”

There are four vaccines (below) with which every adult should stay current. (Check with your insurance carrier to be sure the shot you’re looking for is covered for you.)

INFLUENZA The flu can be serious. According to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), annual flu-associated deaths in the United States can be as high as 49,000, and the flu sends upwards of 100,000 people to the hospital every year. The best way to lower those numbers is through immunization.

The flu vaccine is reformulated annually and comes in many forms, including: • trivalent vaccine, which protects against three different flu viruses, two of type A and one of type B; • quadrivalent vaccine, which targets a fourth strain— a second type B strain—in addition to the other three; • a high-dose variant known by the brand name Fluzone, which contains four times the amount of antigens (the substances that prompt the body to make antibodies) as in regular flu shots and is recommended for people over age 65; and • a nasal spray called FluMist that combats two strains of A and two of B. (Learn more about these flu vaccines at cdc.gov.)

An annual flu shot is recommended for every adult. “Fall is the best time to be vaccinated because it takes two to three weeks to kick in and be effective,” says Vivian Lan, M.D., an internal medicine specialist with Bergen Medical Associates in Emerson. “The immune response then lasts for up to six months.”

PNEUMONIA About 18,000 older adults die each year from pneumococcal disease in the U.S., the CDC reports. As some pneumococcal infections have become resistant to antibiotics, prevention through vaccination has become more important.

There are actually two vaccines: PCV13, known as Prevnar, which inoculates against 13 strains, and the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), which protects against 23 types.

Vaccination is recommended for all adults 65 and older, and for

younger adults who smoke, have asthma or have certain long-term health conditions or a weakened immune system.

“Typically we give Prevnar first and the other vaccine one year later,” Dr. Birch says. “If you have already had the PPSV23 vaccine first, it is recommended that you get Prevnar as well a year later.”

SHINGLES “Nearly 1 million Americans will have shingles each year, and almost 1 out of 3 will develop shingles during their lifetime,” Dr. Sperber says. Shingles is caused by varicella zoster, the virus that causes chickenpox, which lies dormant in the bodies of those who have been infected by it as children. It can reactivate and cause mild to severe pain and a blistering rash.

Anyone who had

chickenpox can get shingles at any age, but it is more likely as you get older.

People over 60 are also more likely to suffer from postherpetic neuralgia, which is pain that lasts long after the rash has abated—up to a year, sometimes longer.

For that reason, the highly effective shingles vaccine is recommended for all adults 60 and older who have a history of chickenpox. “The vaccine reduces postherpetic neuralgia by 67 percent,” says Dr. Birch.

TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA-PERTUSSIS Pertussis, or whooping cough, was rare in this country—thanks to vaccinations—but has come back with a vengeance. In 2012, 48,000 people contracted whooping cough and 16 infants died from it. The vaccine’s effects diminish over time, so adults need the tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) booster vaccine every 10 years. “Pertussis is mostly a nuisance illness for adults, but it can have high mortality in infants,” Dr. Birch says. “Infants don’t have full immunity, so part of their protection comes from having people around them immune.”

That’s why it is especially important for parents, grandparents, teachers and healthcare workers. “Pregnant women should get the booster for each pregnancy as well,” Dr. Lan advises.

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You sure won’t be behind the times with these standout seasonal ensembles.

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by D. Exterior and black lounge pants by Kinross Cashmere.

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This page, from left, gray plaid suit by Canali, light pink shirt by Eton, burgundy knit tie by Gitman Bros., plaid pocket square by Robert Talbott and belt by Allen Edmonds; fox fur shrug by Magaschoni, white longsleeve top by Lafayette 148, wine leggings by Magaschoni and belt by Suzi Roher. Opposite, black and white coat and red dress with scallop detail by D. Exterior. bergen he alth & Life

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WHAT’S YOUR FAMILY’S SPECIAL RITUAL FOR THANKSGIVING? WE ASKED READERS AND LEARNED THAT FOR MANY, THIS HOLIDAY MEANS A LOT MORE THAN JUST TURKEY. That glorious bird, scrumptious pumpkin pie, maybe some football on TV—if these are among the annual joys of your gathered tribe on Thanksgiving Day, you’ve got lots of company. But precisely because this is a family holiday,

many of us over the years have also developed our own more particular (and sometimes quirkier) customs that our neighbors may not even know about. Here we pull back the veil and reveal the cherished traditions of four area families for Turkey Day:

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CHRISTIAN SEES, WAYNE

“Ever y year on Thanksgiving morning, eight families get together and have a Turkey Bowl—that is, a flag football game on a local school field with dads, sons and daughters. The moms bring food and beverages—such as coffee and hot chocolate—and cheer on the teams. This will be our sixth year; we all met as parents of kids in kindergarten. Last year we played in the snow—it was awesome!”

MARGE QUINN, ORADELL

“We have a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood for silly and fun things related to Thanksgiving. It’s always fun for both the kids and the adults. We do it after dinner, to get a little exercise in before the pumpkin pie.”

FRAN OREFICE, CLIFFSIDE PARK

“There’s a ‘morning after Thanksgiving’ tradition my Italian family has had since my grandmother started it 60-plus years ago. We serve ‘eggs in a nest’—sunny-side-up fried eggs over a ‘nest’ of stuffing—our special stuffing recipe handed down through the generations. This breakfast is the perfect sendoff for our early risers who need sustenance for their Black Friday shopping.”

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RENEE ROBBINS, PARAMUS

“My husband and I started a family tradition of being extremely comfortable on Thanksgiving. Our two grown kids, their spouses and the grandkids come over in their pajamas for a latemorning brunch of French toast with powdered sugar and syrup, along with the beverage of their choice. My son always brings fresh-made donuts that we munch on during the day along with fresh flavored coffee.�

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Cutest Baby We proudly announce the winner of our contest— and four runners-up.

Talk about your “mission impossible”—evaluating all the adorable tykes entered in Bergen Health & Life’s third “Cutest Baby” competition and somehow eliminating all but one! But Editor-inChief Rita Guarna and her staff pressed on—staring, studying, squinting, making inadvertent goo-goo eyes at mere pictures and somehow selecting a top winner and four runners-up. Meet our first-place baby here, and turn the page for the other top finishers. We dare you to deny that these are five “winning” faces. Congrats to all!

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Age: 7 months Hometown: Westwood Family: Mireille and Giancarlo Rosselli and their Scottish terrier, Max Gianmarco is always ready to smile for the camera. “In all of the pictures we have of him he is posing and smiling,” says Mireille.

His mother chose this picture because “it captures the essence of our son: exuberant, sociable and animated.”

We can understand why Mireille says that Gianmarco’s smile melts her heart every time she sees it. Just take a look.

Fun fact: Gianmarco is fascinated by faces.

He focuses on people’s faces and looks into their eyes. He even does this with TV characters, live animals and stuffed animals.

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Age: 7 months Hometown: Rochelle Park Parents: Kelly and Richard Behr Mia loves nothing more than to cuddle with Mommy and watch sports with Daddy.

“She’s a happy, smiley, cheerful, lovable baby,” says Kelly. You better believe that she hardly ever cries and is always laughing. Now that Mia has learned how to give kisses, she just can’t seem to stop.

Fun fact: Having finally upgraded to baby food, Mia favors sweet potatoes. Apples, not so much.

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Delilah Rosalene Hoey Age: 17 months Hometown: Ridgewood Family: Rachelle Rak and Andrew Hoey and Delilah’s stepbrother, Stephen Hoey

Delilah’s mother calls her daughter a miracle baby. Just when she thought she could not get pregnant, Delilah was born. When Rachelle walks into Delilah’s room in the morning, she finds her sitting up with a big grin. “She reminds me to just wake up and smile, that’s it,” says Rachelle. Delilah loves to see and be around people, especially her grandmothers, Rosalene and Elizabeth, and her stepbrother.

Fun fact: Much like her mother, Delilah loves music and dancing. She enjoys both so much that even when she hears the Jeopardy theme she starts to break it down.

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Age: 1½ years Hometown: Emerson Family: Lauren and Charlie Kuhlmeier and a little sister on the way “We actually call him Peanut even though it’s a bit of an oxymoron since he is big for his age,” says his mother.

He is super-affectionate and incredibly friendly, always waving to the cars that pass the house when he’s outside. And Peter absolutely loves being outside—rain or shine, hot or cold. “We usually have to drag him in after hours of being out,” says Lauren.

Fun fact: Peter’s older cousins taught him how to “Whip/Nae Nae” and now he does it all the time.

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Sameer Jathavedam Age: 14 months Hometown: Tenafly Family: Siri and Ashwin Jathavedam and older siblings Anjali, Nikhil and Malini

Feisty is the word his mother uses to describe Sameer’s personality.

“He started out pretty calm and quiet but quickly learned that as the youngest of four, he needs to be loud,” she says. With a face like Sameer’s, we’re sure it’s hard for his sibs to get mad.

Fun fact: Sameer loves to throw things. At first, it was just balls, but now he has moved on to other objects to see if they bounce too.

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Is there a successful way to treat pain and stiffness of the big toe joint?

[A] You may have what is called Hallux Limitus/Rigidus, an advanced condition that results in painful stiffness of the big toe joint.

Left untreated, a stiff big toe can cause one to walk more on the outside of the foot causing compensatory problems to the foot, ankle, legs, knees and hip. With this condition, painful bone spurs (calcium deposits) also can develop on the top or side of the big toe joint affecting tendon function and cause radiating pain to the top of the foot.

Anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections and/or orthotic inserts are some of the common treatments I provide for a stiff big toe. However, if pain persists, I may need to fix the problem with the removal of the painful bone spurs which will allow the joint to move more freely. I perform the “European” side incisional approach, allowing for a significant reduction in scar tissue over the joint. This is done on an outpatient basis and sneakers are worn the next day.

In more advanced stages and in patients over age 40, I’ve had enormous success with a procedure to replace the affected toe joint with a one-piece hinged silicone implant. The procedure takes less than one hour, and the next day, the patient is able to wear a sneaker or sandals. My patients are typically able to return to activities, including work, within three days of the surgery. In addition, patients should enjoy wearing heels once again.

I have lectured to other doctors on using big toe joint implants, and have performed hundreds of big toe joint surgeries. Should you have joint pain or any other foot or ankle problems, please contact our office to schedule your personalized appointment today.

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Richard T. Braver, D.P.M., FACFAS

• Affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, and Hackensack Surgery Center • Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery • Board Certified in Foot Orthopedics by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons • Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine • Member American and NJ Podiatric Medical Association • Podiatric Consultant, sports teams at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State University and William Paterson University.

• Former Team podiatric physician, NJ Imperials professional soccer team, NJ Jackals professional baseball team, NJ Gladiators Arena Football Team, and Seton Hall University Athletics.

• Scientific Advisory Board of Runner’s World Magazine • Former President, New Jersey Division of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

INJURIES TREATED: • Achilles Tendon Pain • Ankle Instability and Sprains • Bunions • Diabetic Foot Care • Flat Feet • Fungus Toenails, Ingrown Toenails • Hammertoes • Heel Spurs • Nerve pain/ Neuromas • Numb Feet/Toes • Plantar Fasciitis • Warts • Our office accepts most insurance plans.

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What are the latest advancements in implant dentistry and full mouth reconstruction?

[A] Over the last several years dentistry has made incredible advancements in the field of dental implants and full mouth reconstruction. Patients who require multiple teeth replaced with implants and crowns benefit from these advancements.

We now use computers, 3D optical scanners and 3D Cone Beam scanners to capture the clearest image of a patient’s pre-existing condition with high resolution. We are able to create virtual 3D x-rays of the patient’s jaws and teeth. All this technology and software allows dental professionals to diagnose with extreme accuracy in order to formulate treatment plans to restore a patient’s oral condition to perfect health again. This advanced technology allows the dentist to place dental implants and rebuild a patient’s dentition safer, faster and with more accuracy without invasive surgery. The patient experiences much less discomfort and requires little to no post-operative healing.

In some cases, the patient can leave the office with new teeth in one day. Combining these scanners with CAD/CAM milling systems means we can fabricate the veneers or crowns to restore a patient’s smile in one day without the need for temporaries or messy impressions.

Dr. Fred Puccio, principal of Midland Family Dental Care, has over 20 years of implant experience ranging from single tooth replacement to full mouth reconstruction. He is one of the leading dental professionals in this field and trains other dentists to use this technology. He lectures extensively on the topic of digital restorative dentistry to numerous groups and organizations. He also teaches at New York University College of Dentistry in the Honors Esthetic Clinical Program as a Clinical Assistant Professor.

“Dr. Puccio has been a leader in the dental field since 1994.”

M E E T T H E H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N A L

Fred A. Puccio, D.D.S.

• New York University College of Dentistry-Doctor of Dental Surgery • East Orange VA Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Residency • New York University College of Dentistry-Clinical Assistant Professor, Honors Esthetics Clinical Program • Certified Patterson Dental CEREC Advanced Trainer • Spear Education • CEREC Mentor • “Bergen’s Top Dentist,” three consecutive years in a row, 201 Magazine • “America’s Top Dentist,” Consumer’s Research Council of America

SERVICES OFFERED: • One-Visit Dentistry (CEREC) • Digital Restorative Dentistry • Laser Dentistry • Implant Dentistry • In-Office Specialists: -Oral Surgeon -Endodontist (Root Canals) -Pediatric Dentist • General Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Porcelain Veneers • Family and Preventative Dentistry

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What is revision breast surgery?

[A] Revision breast surgery is when a patient has had previous breast surgery elsewhere and is unhappy with the outcome. This may be after a cosmetic, post-mastectomy, or congenital anomaly case. It may or may not involve breast implants. Some of the most common issues patients present with are persistent or new significant asymmetries, implant capsular contracture, malposition or overall poor aesthetic outcomes. In post-mastectomy cases, it often also includes failure to camouflage the mastectomy defect.

To manage the cosmetic revisions, first, I take a thorough history, uncovering at times, previous errors in decision making. Next, I give the patient a comprehensive exam using a critical and objective eye. Then, I ask the patient what she wants to achieve. Hopefully, she has reasonable expectations. Finally, I formulate a sound plan, make my recommendations and proceed with surgery. Some examples of revisions include implant size, shape, and anatomic location changes (to under the muscle). Often, I can offer a more sound method of joining saggy overlying breast tissue with underlying implants.

For post-mastectomy patients, I use the principle of camouflage. A mastectomy leaves behind a defect; a deformity. But a wellplanned, well-executed reconstruction often using properly configured, well-positioned implants, flaps and fat grafting can, in many cases, hide the mastectomy defect and rival cosmetic surgery outcomes.

I have seen some patients who have had two, three, four or more previous surgeries. In nearly every instance, in over almost twenty years of practice, I’ve been able to achieve dramatic improvements in one surgery. Patients are really grateful and it lifts a great burden off of them. So for me, it is a real sense of accomplishment.

“Patients are really grateful and it lifts a great burden off of them.”

M E E T T H E H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N A L

Scott A. Spiro, MD, FACS

• American College of Surgeons, Fellow • National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate • American Board of Surgery, Diplomate • American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomate • Included numerous times in the Consumers’ Research Council of America Guide to America’s Top Surgeons • Named Top Plastic Surgeon by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 2006-2010 • Named Top Doctor, NJ Monthly, 2007-2008 and 2010-2015 and Top Surgeon 2009-2010, 2013 - 2014 • Medical Honoree, American Cancer Society’s 34th Annual Diamond Ball, 2013 • Awarded Best Medical Spa, Suburban Essex, 2014

SERVICES OFFERED: • Abdominoplasty • Facial Surgery including Rhinoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, Facelift • Breast Augmentation, Lift, Revision, Reduction, Reconstruction

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How do you TACKLE KIDS CANCER?

Michael B. Harris, M.D.

• Co-director, Children’s Cancer Institute at HackensackUMC EDUCATION BACKGROUND

• Medical School: Medical College of Virginia • Internship and Residency: Medical College of Virginia • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center SPECIALTIES AND PROCEDURES

• Pediatric Oncology & Pediatric Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation [A] “During the last 20 years, there have been only three cancer medications specifically developed for children and 20 percent of pediatric cancers are still without a cure. Survival rates have been steadily improving each decade, but the side effects from cancer treatments continue to challenge children who have beaten cancer as they grow into adulthood. One hundred percent of all donations made to Tackle Kids Cancer will benefit the essential clinical care, unique support services and groundbreaking cancer research at the Institute. Our goal is to find a cure for pediatric cancer.”

• Co-director, Children’s Cancer Institute at HackensackUMC • Castle Connolly Guide “Top Doctors: New York Metro Area” and America’s Top Doctors for Cancer • Newsweek Top Cancer Doctors • Inside Jersey magazine “Top Doctors” • New Jersey Monthly magazine “Top Doctors” • New York Magazine “Best Doctors” • EDUCATION BACKGROUND

• Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Internship, Residency and Fellowship: Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia SPECIALTIES

• Pediatric Oncology & Pediatric Hematology [A] “Pediatric cancer is the number one cause of death by disease in children in the United States. It’s estimated that more than 40,000 children are treated for cancer annually nationwide. The average age at diagnosis is six and one in eight children do not survive. The Giants and the Children’s Cancer Institute at HackensackUMC have joined forces to help Tackle Kids Cancer, to advance research and provide children in our community access to the highest level of care. Tackle Kids Cancer is the perfect name for this initiative. When you tackle something, you drive straight into it. You stop it in its tracks. And that’s what we’re going to do.”

The HackensackUMC Foundation and the NY Giants recently launched a groundbreaking partnership to raise money and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer and to benefit patients at the Children’s Cancer Institute at HackensackUMC. Please help us find a cure for pediatric cancer.

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How can chiropractic improve athletic performance?

[A] Most people think of chiropractic care as injury rehabilitation, but it is also an athletic enhancement that can help you or your child perform better and at higher levels of competition. Any time the body is pushed, bends at an awkward angle, or moves in an irregular way, the area can become weakened from the strain. I will go back to the basics and look at someone’s form to see where it can be better aligned and strengthened for optimal performance.

Then, I can make spinal or joint adjustments for improved function. Since your body form dictates how you function, the correct alignment, along with postural integrity, can influence the strength of your performance while preventing injury. Chiropractic care reduces internal inflammation, promotes healing, and increases flexibility. Please contact us for a chiropractic consultation to learn how we can relieve pain, rehabilitate injuries and renew total wellbeing so you can perform at your optimal best in everything you do.

Lori Nuzzi, D.C.

•C ertified Pediatric and Prenatal Chiropractic Physician •C ertified Chiropractic Sports Physician •T eam Physician, World Class FC Soccer Academy U13/14 Boys Team 2014 •B est in Bergen Winner, 201 Magazine, 2015

“Relieve pain, rehabilitate injuries and renew total wellbeing.”

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Can I treat my thyroid problem without drugs?

[A] Absolutely! There is a lot that can be done to address the underlying causes behind why a person has a thyroid condition in the first place, as well as how to manage bothersome symptoms that are often not adequately addressed through medication management (even when blood tests might indicate proper thyroid function).

Whereas many thyroid specialists focus on drug treatment and perfect lab scores, I treat the whole person by examining their unique biochemistry using a four-stage intake process, and tailoring my approach to that individual’s needs. I utilize a groundbreaking approach—which combines functional diagnostics, nutritional assessment, an examination of infectious and toxic agents, and hormone analysis—that can restore you to health, naturally.

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Clinical Director, President, Pucci Wellness Center NJ Top Doctors since 2012

“I treat the whole person using a groundbreaking approach.”

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Grain-free granola

with rose water, apricot and pistachio Makes 1 large jar

This heavenly, fruity combination is quite decadent and not cheap to make; however, it lasts a long time and is not the kind of granola you would have a huge bowl of. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh fruit and yogurt on top. n ¼ cup raw coconut oil n 1/3 cup honey n 1/3 cup maple syrup n 2 cups coconut chips n 1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped n 1 cup almonds, very coarsely chopped n ¾ cup sunflower seeds n ½ cup pumpkin seeds n 1 tsp. rose water (optional) n 1½ cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped

n 2 Tbs. hemp seeds n 2–3 Tbs. dried rose petals (optional)

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line two deep-sided baking sheets with parchment paper. Melt the coconut oil, honey and maple syrup in a small saucepan until it starts to bubble and simmer, then turn off the heat.

Combine the coconut chips, pistachios, almonds, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl. Pour in the honey mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. There should be enough of the honey mixture to lightly coat all the dry mix, but if you feel there is not enough, just add more honey mix using equal amounts of melted honey and coconut oil.

Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheets, making a layer that isn’t too deep, otherwise it won’t all crisp up. Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 3–4 minutes so that all the mix turns a lovely golden color and doesn’t burn, which it can do easily due to the coconut. Remove from the oven, let cool a little, then sprinkle with the rose water (if using) and scatter in the dried apricots and hemp seeds. Lastly, stir through the petals (if using).

Let cool completely before transferring into an airtight jar. Use within two weeks.

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poached eggs

with cauliflower toasts, kale and dukkah Serves 2

This delicious ensemble is a serious treat. Cauliflower toasts give the poached eggs something to sit on and add texture without the need for bread. n 1 whole cauliflower, outer leaves removed n 3 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil n 5 Tbs. dukkah (an Egyptian spice blend) or lightly crushed cumin seeds, plus extra to serve

n 2 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil n 1 Tb. butter n 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced n ½ medium red chile (optional), finely sliced n 6–8 kale leaves, on the large side, center stalks stripped out

n 4 free-range eggs n Pinch of salt To serve

n Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil n Juice of ½ lemon n A few twists of black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the cauliflower across into four slices of “toast” about ½-¾ inch thick. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the oil, sprinkle with dukkah, place the toasts on your pan and pop into the oven for about 30 minutes until they start to turn golden.

After 20 minutes, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and butter in a medium casserole or Dutch oven with a lid over medium heat.

Add the garlic and chile (if using), stir for 30 seconds, add the kale, then a few tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Cover tightly with the lid and braise for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may need to turn the heat down or add a little extra water if it is cooking too furiously.

Place a wide, deep saucepan over high heat and fill it with boiling water. Bring it to a light simmer and add a pinch of salt. Carefully crack one egg into a cup, then gently pour it into the simmering water. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cook to your liking.

Depending on their size, a soft-poached egg takes about 2 minutes and a soft-to-firm one needs about 4 minutes.

When everything is ready, place the cauliflower toasts onto warm plates, top with the eggs and place the kale alongside. Sprinkle with a little extra dukkah and drizzle with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, then squeeze some lemon over the kale and season with a few twists of pepper.

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coconut and banana pancakes serves 2–3

These little pancakes are great topped with fresh fruit and yogurt for breakfast or brunch, or served as an afternoon snack. n 2 ripe medium bananas, coarsely chopped n 4 whole eggs n 2 Tbs. honey n ¾ cup unsweetened, dried coconut flakes n 1 cup almond meal n ½ tsp. gluten-free baking powder n Coconut oil or ghee To serve

n A few spoonfuls of your favorite yogurt n Handful of your favorite seasonal fruit n Toasted coconut or cacao nibs

Put the bananas, eggs and honey in a food processor and purée until light and fluffy (or use a bowl and an immersion blender). Add the coconut, almond meal and baking powder and beat to combine.

Heat up a tiny amount of coconut oil or ghee in your frying pan over low-medium heat. Cook in batches, allowing a large spoonful of mix per pancake—too big and they are really hard to flip, so keep them small. Cook thoroughly—they should take about 1½ minutes on each side; you will know when to flip once little bubbles start to appear on the surface. Keep warm and continue to cook the rest of the batter, adding a little more oil to the pan between batches.

Serve while hot and delicious, with some of your favorite toppings.

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the charm of the CHESTNUT

power food

Give this classic a fresh try this holiday season. You may be singing its praises.

Yes, each Christmas we hear that “roasting on an open fire” carol till it nearly drives us nuts. But the familiar chestnut—produced by trees of the same name—is really a versatile, often overlooked food. Chefs and snackers alike are rediscovering it: In varied preparations it’s a sweet and savory ingredient, and by itself it has a unique taste and nutritional profile. Why not bring a few into your kitchen (or hearth), crack them open and enjoy their roasted flavor?

POWER UP Chestnuts are a great idea if you love the taste and munching convenience of almonds or cashews but worry about their high fat content.

You’ll gain valuable energy from the complex carbs inside, without paying the price of a high calorie count. It’s even been shown that eating chestnuts can reduce cravings for less beneficial high-carb foods.

Chestnuts are helpful for anyone with celiac disease or a gluten-restricting diet, as chestnut flour can be used in baking with tasty results. The nuts contain substances called saponins, which can help fortify the

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immune system and lower cholesterol, along with flavonoids that may help ward off cancer.

DID YOU KNOW? The wood of the chestnut tree is loaded with tannins, making it a popular choice for barreling wine. Its cultivation goes back thousands of years in China. Before the advent of corn in Europe, polenta was made there with chestnut flour, and some medieval communities were so dependent on this crop that they’ve been called “chestnut civilizations.”

As recently as 1900 the chestnut was one of the most common trees on this continent.

Then came the terrible “chestnut blight,” which horticulturists blame on the impor-

tation of a Japanese variant of the tree, which carried a dangerous fungus. The Asian trees were immune, but America’s weren’t, and some 4 billion trees perished. Recent efforts have sought to combine the two types in an attempt to produce a blight-resistant variety that may yet make U.S. chestnut trees abundant again.

BUY/STORE/SERVE Choose chestnuts with deep coloring and a weighty feel in your hand. Keep an eye on them while storing, as they have a tendency to dry out easily. Placing chestnuts in a plastic bag and refrigerating them gives you a roughly two-week window to work with. If you decide to go the classic route and roast your chestnuts, make sure you score them with a knife beforehand—otherwise you run the risk of getting hit with exploding nut shrapnel. Other time-tested recipes include using chestnuts in a hearty turkey stuffing and pairing them with cold-month crops like squash. Kurigohan, a simple Japanese dish of chestnuts and rice, makes for a great “snow day” lunch. —HARRY DOWDEN

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Ward off autumn’s chill with this unique take on the classic Sazerac. IT’s perfect for fireside sipping.

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n Pre-chill your cocktail glass by filling it with ice, cold water and the Herbsaint or absinthe. Then pour the mixture out. n Using matches or a lighter, carefully light the pieces of maple wood so that they kindle and smolder, producing smoke. n Hold a Boston shaker over the miniature fire, letting the sweet wood smoke gather inside. Then fill the Boston shaker threequarters full with ice. n Add the Tennessee sipping whiskey, then the maple syrup. n To the cocktail glass, now chilled and tinged by Herbsaint or absinthe, add several dashes of Peychaud's Bitters. n Finally, strain the maple smoke Sazerac into the cocktail glass, top with the club soda and garnish with the orange peel zest, twisting it slightly to release the fragrant orange oils from the skin. n Sip—and start making another immediately.

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n A few splinters of maple wood, placed inside an ashtray or a flameproof metal or ceramic bowl n 2 oz. Tennessee sipping whiskey n ½ oz. Herbsaint or absinthe n 1 oz. maple syrup n Several dashes Peychaud’s Bitters n 1 oz. club soda n Orange peel zest twist

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ROCCA Classic Italian and innovative seasonal fare, 203 Rock Rd., 201.670.4945

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Tani Sushi & asian grill Pan-Asian dining with a sophisticated atmosphere, 206 Rock Rd., 201.612.1188

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DUMONT

Fink’s bbq Traditional barbecue food, 26 W. Madison Ave., 201.384.3210 IL MULINO Northern Italian cuisine featuring seafood, 132 Veterans Plz., 201.384.7767

SOLAIA Thai/Mediterranean fare, 22 N. Van Brunt St., 201.871.7155 Terra Contemporar y American restaurant and bar, 36 Van Brunt St., 201.568.3939

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The Cheesecake factory Family-friendly eater y with more than 50 cheesecake varieties, 197 Riverside Sq., 201.488.0330

CENTRAL KITCHEN Fresh American comfort food, 717 E. Palisade Ave., 201.503.0104

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

PARK AND ORCHARD International/eclectic dishes, 240 Hackensack St., 201.939.9292

CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE American steak house, 18 Sylvan Ave., 201.944.0233

TAOS Asian fusion and seafood, 356 Paterson Ave., 201.460.8988

GRISSINI Ristorante Elegant Italian cuisine, 484 Sylvan Ave., 201.568.3535

Cubby’s bbq restaurant Home-style barbecue using only the freshest ingredients, 249 S. River St., 201.488.9389

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FAIR L AWN

BAUMGART’S CafÉ Chinese and American cuisine, 59 Promenade, 201.313.3889

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

Fleming’s steakhouse at Cit y Place Premium steak and seafood, 90 Promenade, 201.313.9463

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house and seafood restaurant, 41-11 Route 4 West, 201.703.3500

Greek Taverna at cit y place Traditional Greek cuisine, 55 Promenade, 201.945.8998

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EAST RUTHERFORD

HAVEN RIVERFRONt Restaurant & bar Water front eater y offering New American cooking with a seafood emphasis, 2 Main St., 201.943.1900

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ARMANDO’S Fine traditional Italian cuisine, 1347 16th St., 201.461.4512

SOLARI’S Casual, family-friendly Italian restaurant, 61 River St., 201.487.1969

IT’S GREEK TO ME Casual Greek taverna, 1611 Palisade Ave., 201.947.2050

IVY INN American and Continental fare ser ved in a

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

Park West Tavern Modern American cuisine, 30 Oak St., 201.445.5400

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

PICNIC ON THE SQUARE American bistro featuring seasonal, locally sourced and organic ingredients, 26 Wilsey Sq., 201.857.8400

Momma’s kitchen Italian eatery and pizzeria with gluten-free options, 15 Grand Ave., 201.746.9777 THE PORTER HOUSE American steak house, 125 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.307.6300

NORTHVALE

BRADY’S FOX HUNT INN Irish/American classics, 201 Livingston St., 201.784.8047 The Greek village Classic Mediterranean cuisine, 254 Livingston St., 201.750.8570 MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS Light French cuisine, 416 Tappan Rd., 201.767.0063 NORTHVALE CLASSIC DINER Neighborhood family restaurant, 247 Livingston St., 201.767.6267

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W’s GRILL Classic American bar food, 20 Elm St., 201.651.0005 PORTOBELLO Upscale, modern Italian cuisine featuring pizza and a raw bar, 175 Ramapo Valley Rd., 201.337.8990

MT. FUJI STEAKHOUSE Elegant Japanese fare and hibachi grill, 193 Route 17 South, 201.288.2800

HILLSDALE

BELLA CAMPANIA Casual, traditional Italian fare featuring homemade mozzarella cheese, 456 Broadway, 201.666.7700 Domani Authentic Italian food with fresh, local produce, 387 Washington Ave., 201.722.8881 GOLDEN DYNASTY Upscale, traditional Chinese cuisine, 295 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.358.8685

Bon appetit french Cafe & bakery A touch of Paris in Mahwah, ser ving breakfast and lunch, 180 Franklin Tpk., 201.512.1144 Mason jar Traditional American fare featuring brick-oven pizza and barbecue specialties, 219 Ramapo Valley Rd., 201.529.2302 RIVER PALM TERRACE Traditional American steak house dishes, 209 Ramapo Valley Rd., 201.529.1111 ROXANNE’S Family-friendly Italian eater y with brickoven pizza, 150 Franklin Tpk., 201.529.0007 Stateline diner Neighborhood family restaurant, 375 Route 17 North, 201.529.3353

MONT VALE

ALDO & GIANNI RISTORANTE Traditional Italian fare, 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., 201.391.6866

CLASSIC QUICHE CAFÉ French and Continental fare specializing in several varieties of quiche, 330 Queen Anne Rd., 201.692.0150 ETC. STEAKHOUSE Contemporary American steak house, 1409 Palisade Ave., 201.357.5677 REGINA’S STEAKHOUSE Steak house and seafood grill, 827 Teaneck Rd., 201.862.1996

LEGAL SEA FOODs Seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1 Garden State Plz., 201.843.8483

simply vietnamese Traditional Vietnamese cuisine, 1 Highwood Ave., 201.568.7770

shake Shack Angus beef burgers, hand-cut fries and frozen drinks, 479 Route 17 South, 201.241.2381

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Brasserie Brandman Modern American cuisine, 103 Spring Valley Rd., 201.746.9990 The park steakhouse Old-fashioned chophouse with seafood dishes, 151 Kinderkamack Rd., 201.930.1300 PEPPERCORNS Classic American steak house, 176 Colony Ave., 201.391.2818

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PALMER’S CROSSING Casual American and Continental eater y, 145 Dean Dr., 201.567.4800

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

YA FOOD CHAN’S WOK Authentic Chinese cuisine with a health-food menu available, 2 Mercer St., 973.777.0633

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

KIKU Traditional Korean and Japanese fare ser ved hibachi style, 365 Route 17 South, 201.265.7200

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

rebar Casual American fare and bar, 132 Essex St., 201.368.8181

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TENAFLY

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

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SABOR PERU Authentic Peruvian cuisine, 8 Highland Cross, 201.935.7378

PARAMUS

matsu sushi Sushi eater y and grill with BYO, 140 Broadway., 201.722.9388

JANICE, A BISTRO Home-style Italian-American cuisine, 23 Sheridan Ave., 201.445.2666

CAFÉ MATISSE Leisurely French dining with grazing portions, 167 Park Ave., 201.935.2995

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

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

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

RUTHERFORD

TROVATO’S DUE II Italian fare featuring pasta and seafood, 4 Barbara Ln., 201.337.0813 EL CID Romantic Spanish fine dining, 205 Paramus Rd., 201.843.0123

romantic setting, 268 Terrace Ave., 201.393.7699

Sakura bana Traditional Japanese cuisine with sushi, BYO, 43 Franklin Ave., 201.447.6525

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

ANDREA’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE Cozy, authentic Italian eatery, 20 E. Prospect St., 201.670.0275 THE VILLAGE GRILLE Eclectic fare with Mediterranean, Japanese and Greek influences, 71 Crescent Ave., 201.670.8200

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

BACARI GRILL Fine contemporary American dining with an extensive wine list, 800 Ridgewood Rd., 201.358.6330 Dog House saloon and Grill Traditional American fare with Texas-style BBQ, 270 Pascack Rd., 201.722.1820

WEST WOOD GRANITA GRILLE Italian cuisine, 467 Broadway, 201.664.9846

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

harmony tea room Soups, salads and traditional afternoon tea, including homemade scones, 224 Fair view Ave. 201.664.2608

Local Seasonal kitchen Bistro-style American fusion cuisine, 41 W. Main St., 201.962.9400

Jack’s cafe American fare, BYO, 325 Broadway, 201.666.0400

TAWARA Japanese sushi bar, 53 W. Main St., 201.825.8712

MELTING POT Fondue-style dining with gluten-free options, 250 Center Ave., 201.664.8877

varka estiatorio Specializing in fresh seafood, 30 N. Spruce St., 201.995.9333

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Brick Lane Curry House Indian cuisine, 34 Franklin Ave., 201.670.7311 Cravings Tapas Bistro Specializing in small plates from around the globe, 8 Wilsey Sq., 201.857.8533 finca Global tapas menu ranging from stuffed plantains to charred octopus, 20 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.444.1199 Latour French/American fare, 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.445.5056 Lisa’s mediterranean cuisine Mediterranean dishes, moussaka and other entrees, 28 Oak St., 201.251.8686 Malee Thai Authentic fine Thai cuisine, 2 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.612.7797 Memoire Fresh, seasonal American eclectic fare, BYO, 16 Chestnut St., 201.857.8899

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

WOOD-RIDGE

MARTINI GRILL European-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails, 187 Hackensack St., 201.939.2000

WYCKOFF

The barn All-American family eatery in a historic setting, 359 Sicomac Ave., 201.848.0108 Blue moon mexican cafÉ Traditional Mexican cuisine, 327 Franklin Ave., 201.891.1331 BOURBON BBQ Traditional Texas barbecue specializing in ribs and hot wings, 529 Goffle Rd., 201.444.4744 THE BRICK HOUSE Fine steaks, chops and seafood, 179 Godwin Ave., 201.848.1211 The plum & the pear Restaurant where French and Italian meet Latin American and Asian, 393 Franklin Ave., 201.485.8793 bergen health & Life

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pretty in pink Tennis for Life Depot Square, Englewood, tennisforlife.org “Style on the Palisades,” a fashion show featuring local designers, benefited the nonprofit organization, which provides tennis activities and peer support for breast cancer survivors. The event was sponsored by I Style Models, whose CEO is also a Tennis for Life member.

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Open House K aplen JCC on the Palisades Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly, jccotp.org During the annual “guest for the day” event, hundreds of new and prospective members toured the JCC, swam in the pools, worked out in the fitness centers, attended sample classes and tried their hand at a variety of musical instruments courtesy of the Thurnauer School of Music.

6 Kids had a ball working on their soccer skills with a JCC athletic coach. 7–8 Little ones had the opportunity to try out different instruments from the Thurnauer School.

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Two-Time Winners Bergen Community College Bergen Community College, Paramus, bergen.edu For the second consecutive year, Bergen Community was ranked the No. 1 New Jersey college for associate degree graduates, based on federal data compiled by Community College Week magazine.

Kids Wellness Festival Above and Beyond Holistic Wellness Center Above and Beyond Holistic Wellness Center, Paramus, aboveandbeyondholisticwellness.com Dozens of families turned out for this festive back-to-school event, which included backpack checks, balloon art, face painting, healthy snacks and raffle prizes. The festival also benefited the family of Paramus resident Michael Grimes, who died in August at age 40.

9 Faculty, staff, students and community leaders celebrated the institution’s No. 1 ranking.

2 Sienna Sahoury getting her hair braided 3 Faith Macchiarelli painting a girl’s face 4 Pablo Garrido, Dr. Mayra Modesto-Garrido, Amy Sanderson and Vanessa Navarro 5 Dr. Roger Sahoury with Sienna and Ella

Annual Golf Outing HackensackUMC Foundation Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, hackensackumc.org Some 300 golfers participated in the 18th Annual Invitational Golf Outing, raising more than $750,000 for the Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC and the HackensackUMC Foundation.

10 Ulises E. Diaz, Joseph Simunovich, Michael A. Kelly, M.D., Robert C. Garrett and Lawrence R. Inserra Jr. 11 Helen Cunning, Jon M. Fitzpatrick and Clare Ward

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Sample the work of North Jersey’s finest chefs at Biagio’s in Paramus, Nov. 2.

NOV 2 The March of Dimes will be

hosting the premiere of SIGNATURE CHEFS GOURMET GALA at The Terrace at Biagio’s Restaurant in Paramus at 6 p.m. This elegant, upscale evening will be filled with fine dining from 25 to 30 of the finest chefs and restaurants in North Jersey as well as dancing, a floor show, a silent auction and live orchestra music from Bud Maltin. Tickets start at $150.

Call Carol Roberts at 973.296.8808 or visit marchofdimes.org for further details.

NOV 5–8 “Activism: Making Change” is the theme of the 10th annual TEANECK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, which will include documentaries, shorts, independent features and talks with filmmakers and actors. Thursday is opening night, and Saturday night features a gala starring Tony winner Lillias White.

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door. Saturday night gala: $50 for two in advance or $35 per person at the door if available. Visit teaneckfilmfestival.org to purchase tickets.

NOV 7 Stock up on crafts, trinkets,

gifts and more for the holidays at the Bergen Center HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW, which will be held at the Bergen Center for Child Development in Haworth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: FREE. To find out more information, call Arelis Guzman at 201.385.4857 or visit bergencenter.com.

NOV 11Spend an evening with New York Times bestselling author MITCH ALBOM at the Woman’s Club of Ridge-

wood. Ask questions about your favorite Albom books and don’t forget to check out his new book, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $35, which includes ap-

petizers and a hardcover copy of Albom’s new book. Go to ridgewood womansclub.com for more information.

NOV 12 The eLEGANT BRIDAL SHOW is back at the Hilton Hotel in Hasbrouck Heights from 7 to 10 p.m. Help gather ideas for the perfect wedding at this event by visiting the many stands set up for photographers, florists, disc jockeys, limo companies, event planners and more. Admission: FREE. Visit elegant bridal.com to register.

NOV 13 Get ready to place your bets at the 5th annual cASINO NIGHT at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge from 7 to 11 p.m.

This night includes $100 in play gambling chips, music, a buffet and an open bar. All proceeds benefit Rutherford schools. Admission: $80 per person. Call Joe Boccassini at 973.668.1866 for more information.

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NOV 13 The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Ridgewood Branch presents the 2015 HOLIDAY SOIREE from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Ridgewood Country Club. Tickets start at $200. Since its inception, the auxiliary has helped raise funds for healthcare programs and services. Visit valleyhealth.com for additional information.

NOV 14 Help support Kaplen JCC

on the Palisades at one of its biggest fundraisers of the year, BIG NIGHT OUT GALA at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Embracing a new venue and a new theme, this year’s celebration will recognize the accomplishments of three exceptional women in the JCC community. Food, drinks and a special performance by Miri Ben-Ari will be featured at the gala. Visit jccotp.org for ticket prices.

NOV 17 & 21

Join Abma’s Farm in creating a distinctive decorative arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with MAKE & TAKE HOME YOUR OWN HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE . The Tuesday workshop is from 10 to 11 a.m., while the one on Saturday is from 9 to 10 a.m.

Registration: FREE, but there is a fee for use of materials at time of workshop.

Visit abmasfarm.com to register.

NOV 18 The 2015 EMS Dinner Lecture series presents DIABETIC EMER-

It’s Casino Night in Wood-Ridge, Nov. 13.

GENCIES at HackensackUMC Pascack Valley in Westwood, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The evening kicks off with a dinner, and then at 7 there is a lecture about issues related to diabetes. Admission: FREE. To register, call David Mendoza at 551.996.1194.

NOV 20 The WHISKERS AND TAILS CHARITY BALL will take place at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes from 7 to 11 p.m. Guests will enjoy cocktail hour, a buffet dinner, dancing and more.

The ball will benefit the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, the county’s leading nonprofit, “no-kill” shelter. Admission: $140. Go to rbari.org/wtball to learn more.

NOV 22 The All Seasons Chamber Players presents RIPPLES ACROSS THE OCEAN, which includes works from Philippe Gaubert, Johannes Brahms and many more artists. The event will be honoring the musical legacy of William F. Wilkins. This program will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ridgewood at 3 p.m., and there’s a “meetthe-artists” reception afterward in the Peace Lounge. Admission: FREE. Call 201.768.1331 or visit allseasonschamber players.org for more information.

NOV 25 Bring your flashlight and gear up for a two-hour, 1½-mile guided FULL MOON HIKE along the trails at the

Create your own centerpiece at Abma’s Farm, Nov. 17 and 21.

Tenafly Nature Center by the light of the moon, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This tranquil, meditative hike, with a rest stop along the way at the crossroads of the Purple and Allison Trail, is recommended for adults. Tickets: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Visit tenaflynaturecenter .org to preregister and buy tickets. Call 201.568.6093 with any questions.

NOV 29 Prepare for the most wonderful time of the year with FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS

at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (BergenPAC) in Englewood. This oneof-a-kind show is filled with presents, cookies and loads of tinsel on the tree as Nancy manages to spread holiday cheer while things go wrong. Show time is 1 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $39.

Visit bergenpac.org to purchase.

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Commune with the moon on a nocturnal hike in Tenafly, Nov. 25.

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Getting fit in

Cancun This pleasure-seekers’ paradise, it turns out, is also a great place to shape up. by rita guarna

Famous as a destination for carousing spring breakers, Cancun may seem an unlikely place to embark on a fitness journey. But that’s just where I went recently to jump-start mine.

Located in a beautiful natural setting on the eastern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, it’s about four hours away by air via flights to Cancun International Airport. The JW Marriott, a quiet 448-room resort just off the busy “hotel zone,” offers a Wellness Beach Retreat package that includes oceanview rooms, a spa treatment, one-day cabana rental and credit toward group fitness classes.

I hoped to get some sun, have some fun and get back into a fitness routine.

First up: a surefire way to punch up one’s wellness quest—an hour-long boxing class. Truth be told, I was curious, as I’d never done it. But when some friends suggested that I pop two ibuprofens beforehand, well, curiosity turned to fear. (This, of course, says more about my level of fitness than anything else!)

Calling the five-person group session “fun” might be a stretch, but there were plenty of giggles amid the panting and sighs. As in many boot-campesque sessions, there were stations, all designed for different benefits—strength, speed, agility, endurance—and we rotated among them. Our instructor, Malcolm, a former national bodybuilding champ and certified fitness pro, offered encouragement amid shouts of “Venga,

Opposite, clockwise from top left: an ocean-facing cabana at the JW Marriott, the perfect place to relax, retreat from the sun and enjoy complimentary fruit and water throughout the day; an exhilarating speedboat ride through the mangrove channels along the Nichupte Lagoon; a tranquil pool at the luxurious Mayan-inspired spa; tequila tasting (with a sangrita chaser) at the lobby bar; a steaming plate of linguine and shrimp at Gustino’s.

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venga!” (loosely translated as “Faster, faster!”) Afterward, we sipped recovery smoothies at the health bar. The barista recommended the Green Juice, made from celery, spinach, orange, cucumber and pineapple. The drink was delicious—refreshing and not too sweet.

Feeling proud of myself, I reasoned that I’d earned a retreat to the poolside, oceanfront Balistyle cabana. There you can read, daydream or just indulge in people-watching. For lunch, healthy options abound at BeachWalk, a bathing suit-friendly eatery, with choices such as Thai shrimp spring rolls, Mexican ceviche, crab cakes and my favorite, a blackened grouper sandwich served with grilled onions and mustard seed roulade sauce.

Next, for more relaxation, a spa appointment. Every spa on earth promises to help you “relax, refresh, restore and renew.” This one delivers. After the 75-minute Stress Victims Spa Cure, you’ll feel all those “re”s and more. The tension melts away as your back, neck and shoulders are kneaded and massaged for the first 25 minutes. (Ask for Yesica; she has the hands of a goddess.) Once you’re thoroughly relaxed, next up is a 50-minute facial, including a lovely hydrating mist.

When I was well rested, it was time for a night on the town. The restaurant Porfirios reimagines the best of traditional Mexican fare in a beautiful setting.

(Sit outside if you go around sunset.) Prepare for a multi-sensory experience: The food and service are great. Music videos play in the background, making it feel a little Las Vegasesque—but that adds to the fun. Later, a live band roams through the space, serenading patrons with classic Mexican tunes.

Want another way to up the fun quotient? Head to Champions Sports Bar. A favorite of locals, tourists and hotel staff, it offers karaoke nightly. It’s located at the CasaMagna Cancun next door to JW Marriott. (Stay at either hotel and enjoy the amenities of its sister property.)

Of course, no wellness weekend would be complete without yoga, which is great for flexibility, stress relief and a host of other health benefits. (Studies show it reduces the risk of heart disease, decreases blood pressure and lowers low-density, or “bad,” cholesterol by more than 10 points.) In a group class geared toward all experience levels, the emphasis was on breathing, balance and being comfortable with your body now. Yoga isn’t your thing? There are daily stretching and spinning classes too.

If you can tear yourself away from the gym and the beach, consider the Aquafun Marina Jungle tour, during which you’ll power through the waters of the Nichupte Lagoon in a two-seat speedboat. After an exhilarating ride with a constant cool spray offering a respite from the sun, you can dive into the turquoise water and do some snorkeling.

Back by late afternoon, it’s time for drinks. For a refined alternative to the sugary margarita, try tequila tasting at the lobby bar. Locals enjoy tequila with sangrita, a spicy nonalcoholic beverage meant to cleanse the palate between shots, and JW’s mixology team will explain the differences among these low-calorie sips. For dinner, try Gustino’s, where low-carb linguine with shrimp, grilled veggies and poached salmon are popular, waistline-friendly options. The Branzinoi al cartoccio con finocchio e sedano, Chilean sea bass with lemons, fennel and leeks, is a delicious—and healthy—choice.

Turns out Cancun wasn’t such an unlikely spot for a wellness retreat. After all, true wellness means finding balance, not just physically, but socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. And a beautiful beach doesn’t hurt one bit.

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Health News

The food/happiness connection

The pros of probiotics

Heart-healthy meals may be good for your psyche too.

According to a recent study, people who ate a Mediterranean-style diet for 10 days reported being happier than a control group. Why? Perhaps the credit should go to the moodenhancing magnesium found in nuts and the stress-reducing omega-3s that are abundant in fish.

—Nutrition

These good bacteria can calm gas, bloating and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

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The percentage of sports-related eye injuries treated in the ER among kids ages 10–14. One fix? Wear protective eyewear, such as polycarbonate shades when playing outdoor sports.

Unlike glass specs, they won’t shatter.

Berry good news

Eating blueberries daily reduces blood pressure in postmenopausal women with prehypertension, defined as systolic pressure (the top number) between 120 and 139 mm Hg or diastolic pressure (the bottom number) between 80 and 89 mm Hg. —Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Swish oil not mouthwash?

You can use either. Oil pulling, the practice of rinsing with a tablespoon of sesame (sunflower or coconut) oil, was recently put to the test. Researchers found that folks who swished for one minute a day for 10 days reduced their symptoms of gingivitis as effectively as if they’d used a chlorhexidine mouthwash.

It’s believed that the fats in bacteria latch on to the fats in the oil, causing them to be pulled out of your mouth when you spit out the liquid.

An added benefit: Oil doesn’t stain teeth.

(Swish before brushing to loosen bacteria.)

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Big ego = big success

The number of times better your recall is after a 45-minute nap compared with watching a video.

—Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Sure, an oversized ego might not win you friends, but it does lead to success. On the other hand, if you don’t believe you deserve more, making a list of why you do deserve the things you want will give you a lift.

—Journal of Experimental Social Psychology

Brittle bones begone!

Snacking on a handful of dried plums (a.k.a. prunes) daily helps reverse bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis.

—San Diego State University

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THE PERFECT UNION FOR HEARTS

Valley Health System is a leader in heart care. Now we’ve advanced our care even further with a new affiliation with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute – ranked #1 in Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S.News and World Report.

By combining our team of experts, innovative technologies and specialized treatments with Cleveland Clinic’s best practices and clinical research, the very best heart care is right here, in your community. That’s two perfect unions, Valley Health System and Cleveland Clinic — and Valley Health System and you.

Valley Medical Group is now affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute. To make an appointment with a Valley Medical Group cardiologist, visit ValleyMedicalGroup.com/Cardiology.

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