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September 2010 Features 52 Cover feature / Readers’ Choice Awards 2010
We proudly present the winners of our third annual poll!
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The suite life Thanks to a new spa-inspired master bedroom and bath, a Franklin Lakes couple learns there’s no place like home.
• Right on target • ‘What I’m listening to ...’ • Eco accolades • Wiser wares • Puppy love • House parties—with a twist • In search of: Bergen’s cutest pet!
28 Flash
Captured moments around the county
38 Health watch
Prize those eyes • Test your lunch-box IQ • Good health, on the download
80 Glorious food
Rockin’ ‘role It might not be the most popular green in the
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Muted marvel Rejecting bright hues in favor of a peaceful monochrome, a designer brings glamour to an Old Tappan home.
produce aisle, but humble, beloved escarole makes a lively addition to many a meal.
82 Bergen gourmet
Picnic, year round! No matter the weather, you can enjoy
68 Escapes / Autumn by the sea
Head to Cape May, the charming Victorian town at our state’s southern tip, for storybook sights and family fun.
Departments 14 Editor’s letter 23 Bergen buzz Lebanese, if you please • First-class Bergen
a delectable meal at Picnic, the Restaurant, Christine Nunn’s new Fair Lawn eatery.
84 Where to eat 92 Be there
Your Bergen County dining guide
Local events you won’t want to miss
96 End notes
A chat with ... Robert Egan The 52-year-old restaurateurauthor on barbecue, family—and his unusual friendship with North Korean diplomats cover Image: Getty images
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