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Contents september 2012

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FEATURES 46

BEST IN BERGEN

our readers have spoken! See the results of the annual best in bergen readers’ choice awards.

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THE POWER OF INTUITION

a therapist explores a type of holistic medicine called energy healing, which combines science and spirituality.

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GET HAPPY! ON THE COvER

editor in chief Jennifer Vreeland shops at bb clover in Ho-Ho-Kus, which readers chose as the best women’s fashion shop in our best in bergen poll. “this store has a lot of character,” she says. “Shopping there feels like you’re in your very cool friend’s walk-in closet.”

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Contents september

74 DEPARTMENTS

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our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in bergen county

caterer Laurence craig offers tips on throwing an elegant farm-to-table dinner party.

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cycle in style with color ful, sna zzy biking clothing and accessories.

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We couldn’t believe the number of entries we got this year in our Best in Bergen competition—more than 1,800. Kudos to all of you who voted for your favorite shop or eatery. The recognition winners receive in Bergen Health & Life magazine (which is circulated to more than 150,000 readers) helps to grow the locally owned and operated businesses that we all love and that make our main streets special—so thank you! Check page 46 for the 2012 winners, all of which are invited to participate in our annual party and expo, BergenFest—so you can taste or experience their services for yourself. This will be BergenFest’s fifth year, and we’ve changed venues this year. Because we’ve outgrown our beloved Estate at Florentine Gardens, we’ll be at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel. Don’t miss this event on Thursday, September 27, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Once you’ve scoured the Best in Bergen section, don’t discount the rest of this issue. It is packed with great articles, like our feature on alfresco dining (page 74), in which New Jersey caterer extraordinaire Laurence Craig invites us to his farm for a garden-fresh party. There you’ll find lots of decorating ideas and, best of all, exclusive recipes so you can host your own soiree before the summer breezes by.

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Fitnes s spain, c.p.t., c.e.s. personal fitness trainer at the active center for health & wellness, hackensack

integr Ative & complementAry medicine Julie taw, M.D. Medical Director of the center for integrative healing at englewood hospital and Medical center internAl medicine kenneth M. granet, M.D., f.a.c.p. section chief, Division of internal Medicine at Monmouth Medical center in long branch, and clinical assistant professor of Medicine at Drexel university school of Medicine in philadelphia neurology John J. halperin, M.D. Medical Director of the atlantic neuroscience institute, summit, 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, fort lee oBstetrics/gynecology & Women’s heAlth Matthew iaMMatteo, M.D. founder of Madison avenue ob/gyn, Morristown; 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 fieldwork coordinator/instructor of the occupational therapy assistant program, Department of psychiatric rehabilitation and counseling professions, university of Medicine and Dentistry of new Jersey, newark 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 ophthAlmology richarD a. norDen, M.D., f.a.c.s founder of norden laser eye associates, ridgewood op tometry Michael veliky, o.D. Director of omni center eye services, west orange orthopedic s Mark a. hartzbanD, M.D., Medical Director and founder of hartzband center for hip & knee replacement, paramus, and Director of the Joint replacement service at hackensack university Medical center; paul kovatis, M.D., Director of the Department of the orthopaedic surgery’s foot and ankle section at hackensack university Medical center and an orthopedic leg, foot and ankle specialist at orthopaedic spine and sports Medicine center in paramus pediAtric s Michael laMacchia, M.D. chairman of pediatrics at st. Joseph’s children’s hospital, st. Joseph’s regional Medical center, paterson physicAl therApy Matthew a. cifelli, p.t., D.p.t., n.a.s.M.-c.p.t., c.s.c.s.

Director of proactive sports therapy in Montclair pl A stic And cos metic surgery valerie J. ablaza, M.D., f.a.c.s. partner and corporate vice president of the plastic surgery group, Montclair; farhaD rafizaDeh, M.D., f.a.c.s., chairman of plastic surgery at Morristown Memorial hospital and owner of better plastic surgery, Morristown; isaac starker, M.D., f.a.c.s., partner at the peer group, florham park, and past president of the new Jersey society of plastic surgeons podiAtry richarD t. braver, D.p.M., f.a.c.f.a.s. owner of active foot & ankle care, englewood psychology clifforD n. lazarus, ph.D. clinical Director of the lazarus institute, skillman rAdiology / Bre Ast he Alth christopher l. petti, M.D. Medical Director of bergen imaging center, englewood reproductive he Alth ali nasseri, M.D. Medical Director of the fertility center at the valley hospital, ridgewood, and associate professor of obstetrics & gynecology at new york university school of Medicine s ports medicine Michael l. gross, M.D. Medical Director of the active center for health & wellness, hackensack, and orthopedic Director of sports Medicine at hackensack university Medical center; anDrew s. levy, M.D ., orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at the center for advanced sports Medicine, knee and shoulder, Millburn urology richarD lee, M.D. Director of robotic surgery at englewood hospital and physician at urologic specialties, englewood learn more about our health advisory board at bergenhealthandlife.com/about-us.

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Your health coach is in Saddle River, your yoga class is in Tenafly and your post-workout massage is another gridlocked schlep from there. The quest for health and serenity can be a hassle. But opening this month in Paramus is Ethereal Health and Wellness (201.857.0777, etherealhealth.com), an integrated center for all your wellness needs. The facility, led by medical director Anthony Berlet, M.D., offers everything from spa services and custom-blended makeup to fitness and meditation classes to nutrition coaching and noninvasive procedures by Dr. Berlet and cosmetic dentist Joseph DiSilvio, D.M.D. Also, for breast cancer survivors, health coaching and fitness classes are available under the direction of Ana Rosati, Pink Ribbon Program–certified specialist. “We want to help our clients achieve optimal health and timeless beauty in body, mind and spirit through ideal nutrition, better fitness, holistic healing, rejuvenation, personal growth and advanced aesthetics with unsurpassed kindness, care and customer service,” explains owner Rene Marie Walters. Membership packages are offered at varying price points, or guests can purchase a la carte services.

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Foodies and health enthusiasts sing the benefits of olive oil, but many of us haven’t even tasted the real deal—authentic Greek olive oil. Try the Euphoria brand, marketed by Teaneck native Lori Konstantopoulos, who imports the oil produced at her husband’s family’s grove in Messinia, Greece. The fresh, flavorful oil is produced immediately after harvest, and each bottle is labeled with the date on which the olives were pressed. For the best taste, the oil should be consumed within two years of the press date, she explains. Another perk? The environmental benefits: The family uses sustainable farming practices that promote biodiversity and packages the oil in recycled glass. Get a bottle for $28 at euphoriaoliveoil.com.

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In our July/August 2012 issue, we incorrectly stated that The Fountain Spa (201.327.5155, thefountainspa.com) is located in Paramus. The spa has two locations: Hackensack and Ramsey. We apologize for the error.

Hackensack University Medical Center, recently named the number-one hospital in the state by U.S. News & World Report, just welcomed a new member to its family. In July the Medical Center and LHP Hospital Group Inc., a company based in Texas, bought Mountainside Hospital on the Montclair/Glen Ridge border. The hospital will now be called HackensackUMC Mountainside.

(The partners also bought the former Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood and plan to reopen that facility in the spring.) Hospital executives say there will be no changes in services or staffing as a result HackensackUMC Mountainside of the acquisition.

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You’ve spent months counting calories, lifting weights and doing crunches, but those last few pounds just…won’t…budge. The hips and the lower abdomen are notoriously stubborn spots for fat deposits, leaving “love handles” and a “belly bump” on even the most fit individuals. Sure, there’s always liposuction, but not all of us can afford the expensive procedure and its associated downtime.

Instead, consider Coolsculpting, a painless, noninvasive procedure approved by the Fda in 2010 to reduce fat in the hips—and just last spring it was approved for use on the abs as well. “This is the first noninvasive procedure that actually works,” says david abramson, m.d., who offers coolSculpting at The Fountain Spa’s ramsey location.

For the treatment, a physician uses a device that presses the targeted area between two plates and cools it—the extreme cold temperature causes the fat cells to shrink and, over a period of time, they are eliminated from the body. The procedure lasts from one to two hours, and patients can expect to see an average of 20 percent fat loss within several months. The cost varies depending on the size of the area being treated, but usually starts at $700.

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When you’re young, no one expects you to know how to cook. The same goes for when you live in manhattan. (Thank you, carrie bradshaw, for illustrating this by storing shoes in your oven.) but now that I’m a Jersey girl and married with children, it’s getting embarrassing that I don’t know my shallots from my scallions, my souffles from my sabayons. enter chef rama ginde of wannabee Chef (201.503.0335, wannabeechef.com), a cooking school in cresskill. chef rama, a graduate of the culinary Institute of america, offered to lead our staff in a cooking class to show off her studio and offerings. not being much of a cook, I reluctantly agreed (thanks to a push from our editor in chief, who is an excellent cook and was very enthusiastic).

We all assembled in Wannabee’s beautiful studio one day in July and were immediately won over by chef rama’s warm, encouraging style.

She led us in making an Italian green salad with berry vinaigrette dressing, fried zucchini fingers, mini gnocchi and grilled chicken. The class was fun and entertaining, and I found myself enjoying cooking. (never thought I’d say those words!) even the more experienced chefs among us had a great time and learned new tips and techniques. and the meal we created tasted amazing.

Wannabee chef offers both private and group cooking classes for adults and kids, birthday parties and prepared foods you can pick up for lunch or dinner. (group classes for adults start at $65, group kids’ classes at $40 and birthday parties at $296.) I’m definitely going back, maybe for a Latin-themed class (chef rama grew up in Puerto rico and is of Indian descent). or maybe just cooking 101. —Marisa sandora

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design-savvy bergenites: Arhaus (866.427.4287, arhaus.com), a onestop shop for interesting and handcrafted home goods with a retail location in Freehold, will open a second new Jersey store at The Shops at riverside in Hackensack this october. offering everything from furniture to bedding to accessories and lighting, the store features luxurious products at affordable prices. also, arhaus has a “green” edge—it uses recycled materials and organic fabrics in its custom pieces and “upcycles” antique items. For the unsure shopper, the 18,723-square-foot, two-story showroom features inspirational displays, and professional design experts are on hand to assist with selection.

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The direct heat and air volume kills 99 percent of the lice eggs—called nits—practically eliminating the possibility of reinfection. After the treatment, parents are instructed to apply Lice Lifter’s anti-lice solution, which is oil-based and less harsh than store-bought products.

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The weather has cooled down, and the leaves are about to change colors. What better time to get outdoors and see the state’s scenic parks? Take a bike and you can add to that a challenging cardio workout, a low-impact fat-burning exercise and a calorie-busting activity (cycling burns about 550 calories per hour). Do it alone and push yourself to set and beat goals or bring a friend or join a biking group to add a social experience to your workout. But before you get started, heed these safety tips: Adjust your bike: Your leg should be slightly bent when the pedal is down, and the handlebars should be positioned just below the saddle.

Take tools: You wouldn’t drive without a spare tire—the same preparedness makes sense for biking. Bring a tire tube, a pump and a patch kit (all available at biking stores).

Follow safety rules: When on the road, always ride with, not against, traffic.

downtown’s UPTURN When one thinks of a hot spot for shopping, dining and strolling, Hackensack might not spring to mind. But that could soon change due to an effort by a grassroots group called the Upper Main Alliance Special Improvement District (UMASID), made up of business owners who are working to revitalize the city’s Main Street. “We want Hackensack to be an area where people can eat, work, shop and play,” says Jerry Lombardo, UMASID chairman and owner of C.J. Lombardo Company, a local real estate firm. “Hoboken, Englewood and Morristown are examples of success stories, towns that have rebuilt their downtowns into places where people want to live.”

The city is on board too: This past summer, the council approved zoning changes on Main Street, which would allow for mixed-use development—combining commercial and residential use in one building. “We knew without people living here, it would be hard to develop a downtown—it needs a residential component to work,” says Lombardo. Other improvements include turning Main Street into a two-way street and opening the Hackensack Performing Arts Center this fall. Developers are currently expressing interest in the project and reaching out to the town council. “We are sitting on an economic engine here—we just have to get the engine started,” says Lombardo, adding that the approval of the zoning changes was a major breakthrough in his group’s efforts.

“The city has been working A rendering of the in lockstep with us in making soon-to-be-renoHackensack shovel-ready vated Hackensack Main Street for developers.”

See for yourself: Get a taste of Hackensack at the city’s annual street fair on Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event, which takes place on Main Street between Passaic and Atlantic streets, will offer rides for both kids and adults, food vendors and live music from Graham Central Station, featuring Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone.

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The eco-friendly watch by Sprout is produced with materials like organic cotton and corn resin and is free of lead and phthalates. Organico Inc., Ramsey, 201.236.3674. 3 This solid Goa Silicone Strap Watch, $95, makes choosing one color a wee bit harder. Lacoste’s signature croc pops against bright pink, blue or purple and a sleek, numberless dial. Lacoste, Paramus, 201.556.9385. 4 Light it up with Croton’s CX2, $130! The hands and markers are brightly colored against a sexy black dial, and the rubber strap adds comfort. Red Velvet Luxe, Ridgewood, 201.689.1800. 5 Made of ceramic in uniform shades of white, the Big Bang Caviar, $10,300, is both elegant and striking. The Timepiece Collection Ltd., Englewood, 201.894.1825.

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THE SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATIONS WORK HARD TO KEEP ABMA’S—ONE OF THE L AST FARMS IN BERGEN COUNT Y—FLOURISHING the United States from Holland in 1929 and bought the farm in Wyckoff that is now Abma’s Farm, it was his vision that the land never be sold and that it always stay in the Abma name. Today the family farm’s operations are run by his grandson Jim and Jim’s wife, Pam. Also living and working on the farm are Jim’s dad (another Jim) and mom (Judy), Jim and Pam’s sons, Josh and Jimmy, and Jimmy’s wife, Anna.

Our head spinning with Jims, we sought out the proprietors for a chat: HOW DOES IT FEEL TO HAVE ONE OF THE FEW

It feels good. It makes us really want to shine because we’re one of the only ones left.

HOW HAVE THINGS CHANGED? JIM: The farm started as a mom-and-pop operation with a couple of pigs, a couple of cows and a couple of chickens, but in the late ’50s we changed to having all chickens—we had about 20,000—and doing early morning egg routes, delivering fresh eggs to people’s homes. In the late ’70s, egg prices went down and feed prices went so far up that we just couldn’t compete with larger bird operations, so we scaled down to 2,000 FARMS LEFT IN BERGEN COUNTY? JIM:

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We now grow about 80 varieties of produce. In addition to chicken and eggs, we have fresh turkeys and pork, we expanded the greenhouse and now offer a huge variety of plants, and we added a scratch bakery and a prepared foods kitchen to make things like our famous chicken salad.

YOU HAVE DIVERSIFIED IN OTHER WAYS TOO, RIGHT? PAM: Yes, we have a petting zoo that is completely free, and we offer birthday parties year-round. We also do a lot of special events including a “farm day,” during which we cook up and serve everything we grow. We charge for the food, but the hayrides, pony rides and tours of the farm and chicken coop are free, and we educate everybody about what we’re doing. We do farm tours for all the schools and camps.

We host Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, giving them an educational walking tour of the farm in which they learn about irrigation and how crops grow and see the chicken coops. You’d be surprised to learn how many kids don’t know that a brown egg comes from a brown chicken and a white egg comes from a white chicken.

TELL ME ABOUT THE HEALTHBARN USA PROGRAM THAT YOU HOST. PAM: Nutritionist Stacey Antine had an idea for a kids’ nutrition program with farming, hoping that if kids could see where their food came from and be a

part of growing it and then making it, they’d be more willing to try different foods. So she called one day, and we decided this could be a really good partnership. She runs the program out of our party room and rents a plot that she and her students take care of.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? PAM:

My commute! [Laughs] I like working with my family. There are pros and cons to that. The nicest thing is that you’re together all the time, and you’re working toward a common goal.

The downside is that you don’t get to just be a family because you’re always working.

JIM, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT WORKING WITH FAMILY?

Sometimes you tell the kids to do something, and they’ll challenge you to do things differently, which is good. But there are days when I want to say, “Don’t question me. It’s gotta be done this way, it’s gotta be done now and we’ll talk about it later.”

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR JOB, JIM?

I’m my own boss. If I want to do something different and experiment with a new crop or change displays, it’s mine to do. I love the creativity of it. And I think that’s one of the reasons why we have stayed in business so long. We’re willing to make changes and be creative and do new things.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE? JIM: Getting the word out about everything we have to offer and getting people to understand the diversity of crops that we grow right here in Wyckoff. —MARISA SANDORA

PHOTOS BY MARISA SANDORA. VINTAGE SHOT COURTESY OF ABMA’S FARM

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DENTISTRY Janet and Samantha had their smiles improved through teeth-whitening procedures by Richard Bucher, D.M.D., of Laser Dentistry of North Jersey, who also removed a baby tooth in Samantha’s mouth.

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FACE TIME Janet has met several times with H. William Song, M.D., of Omni Aesthetics.

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1 Broadway Joe’s 94 Broadway Woodcliff Lake 201.746.6257, broad wayjoesbagel.com 2 Buono Bagels 885 Route 17 South Ramsey, 201.825.2500 buonobagels.com 3 Goldberg’s Famous Bagels 48 Westwood Ave., Westwood 201.666.9896

BAKERY 1 Sugar Flake Bake Shop 24-04 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn 201.796.3800; 257 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.664.1253, sugarflake bakeshop.com 2 Sweet Indulgences 120B W. Shore Ave. Dumont, 201.384.2253 3 B & W Bakery 614 Main St., Hackensack 201.342.5383

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BRUNCH 1 The Ivy Inn 268 Hasbrouck Heights, 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com 2 Country Pancake House 140 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood 201.444.8395, country pancakehouse.net 3 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. Closter, 201.750.9966 harvestbistro.com

BURGER 1 Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South, Carlstadt 201.933.4000, biggies clambar.com 2 BoomBurger 375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201.843.2666 theboomburger.com 3 Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood 201.666.9682 theironhorse.com

BUTCHER 1 Westwood Prime Meats 190 Westwood Ave. #1, Westwood 201.664.0069 westwoodprimemeats. com

2 Swiss Pork Store 24-10 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn 201.797.9779 swissporkstoreof fairlawn.com 3 B & M Market 192 Kinderkamack Rd. Park Ridge 201.391.4373 bmfoodlovers.com

BYO RESTAURANT 1 Pompilio’s Pizza 223 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.9292 2 Il Mulino 132 Veterans Plz. Dumont 201.384.7767 3 Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave. Closter 201.784.9036

CANDY 1 Conrad’s 107 Westwood Ave., Westwood 201.497.6280 conradsicecream.com 2 Critchley’s Chocolates and Candy 812 Kinderkamack Rd. River Edge 201.967.1800 3 Yummy Memories 65 Honeck St. Englewood 201.567.4274 yummymemories.net

CATERER 1 Fabulous Foods 55 Moonachie Ave. Moonachie 201.438.1212 fab-foods.com 2 The Market Basket 813 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes 201.891.2000 marketbasket.com 3 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter 201.750.9966 harvestbistro.com 3 Prova 94 Moonachie Ave. Moonachie 201.939.8500

CHEAP EATS 1 Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South Carlstadt 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com 2 Simply Vietnamese 1 Highwood Ave. Tenafly, 201.568.7770 simplyvietnamese.wix. com/1 3 Franko’s Metro 1475 Bergen Blvd.

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2 Cheese Shop of Ridgewood, 32 S. Broad St., Ridgewood 201.445.1777 3 Cafasso’s Fairway Market, 1214 Anderson Ave., Fort Lee 201.224.7900, cafas sosfairwaymkt.com

CHEESESTEAK 1 Cubby’s 249 S. River St., Hackensack 201.488.9389 cubbysbarbeque.com 2 Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South Carlstadt 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com 3 Bogie’s Hoagies 421 Lafayette Ave. Hawthorne 973.423.2221

CHINESE 1 Lotus Café 450 Hackensack Ave. Hackensack 201.488.7070 lotuscafenj.com 2 Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes 201.891.7866 goldendynastynj.com 3 Baumgart’s Café 59 The Promenade Edgewater 201.313.3889 baumgartscafe.com

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COFFEE SHOP 1 Moon Doggie Coffee 108 W. Pleasant Ave. Maywood 201.556.0111, moon doggiecoffee.com 2 Ridgewood Coffee Company 90 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.493.1002 rcccoffeehouse.com 3 King Pelican Coffee Bar 6 South Dean St. Englewood 201.568.1600

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BARBECUE 1 CUBBY’S 249 S. River St., Hackensack, 201.488.9389, cubbys barbeque.com This landmark has been dishing up Southern

barbecue in Northern territory for 26 years. Tender baby back ribs, slow-cooked on the premises and finished in finger-licking-good barbecue sauce, are the main draw here, as is Cubby’s owner Bob Egan. The rights to his book with Kurt Pitzer, Eating with the Enemy: How I Waged Peace with North Korea from My BBQ Shack in Hackensack, were acquired by HBO Films and The Sopranos’ James Gandolfini is attached to star.

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

It’s a panoply of pancakes, 112 to be exact. Fruity pancakes, nutty pancakes—even ones beyond your wildest imagination, made with sausage, bacon, cheese, sour cream … you name it. There is an equally impressive array of waffles, French toast and too many variations on the egg theme to count. Try the seafood egg frittata stuffed with shrimp, scallops, crabmeat and cheddar cheese, sitting atop a warm and hearty waffle. O.M.G. 2 Buono Bagels 885 Route 17 South, Ramsey, 201.825.2500 buonobagels.com 3 The Daily Treat 3177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood 201.652.9113

COMFORT FOOD 1 Jack’s Café 325 Broadway Westwood 201.666.0400 jackscafenj.com

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DINER 1 The Ridge Diner 125 Kinderkamack Rd. Park Ridge 201.391.4242

2 Chit Chat Diner 515 Essex St. Hackensack 201.820.4029 chitchatdiner.com 3 The Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.652.9113 3 Northvale Diner 247 Livingston St. Northvale 201.767.6267 classicdinernj.com

FARMERS’ MARKET 1 Abma’s Farm 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff 201.891.0278 abmasfarm.com 2 River Vale Farmers’ Market Town Hall Complex, River Vale 201.664.2346 x1005 rivervalenj.org

3 Englewood Farmers’ Market Demarest Ave. & N. Van Brunt St. Englewood 201.871.6645 cityofenglewood.org

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1 Madeline’s Petit Paris, 416 Tappan Rd. Northvale, 201.767.0063 madeleinespetitparis. com 2 Chef’s Table , 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201.891.6644 3 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter 201.750.9966 harvestbistro.com 3 Café 37 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood 201.857.0437 cafe-37.com

1 Four Seasons Ice Cream 228 Market St. Elmwood Park 201.703.1771

3 Yolala Yogurt 255 Closter Dock Rd. Closter 201.564.7813

GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES 1 Foods By George 3 King St. Mahwah 201.612.9700 foodsbygeorge.com 2 Sweet Avenue Bake Shop 153 Park Ave. Rutherford

201.935.2253 sweetavenue bakeshop.com 3 Sweet Sally’s Bakeshop 150D Florence Ave. Hawthorne 646.662.7192 sweetsallys.com

GOURMET GROCERY 1 The Market Basket 813 Franklin Lake Rd. Franklin Lakes 201.891.2000 marketbasket.com 2 Maywood’s Marketplace 78 W. Pleasant Ave. Maywood 201.843.8361 3 Great Foods Market 225 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell 201.265.2235 greatfoodsmarket.com

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And it shows. The cookies, artistically decorated, taste as great as they look. Your favorites: the sour creams (fudge inside, chocolate outside— wow!) and the raspberry fingers.

201.541.6760, cassiespizzeria.com 3 Jersey Boys Grill 704 River Rd., New Milford, 201.262.5600, jerseyboysgrill.com

1 GRISSINI 484 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com Owner Tony

Del Gatto searched long and hard for an authentic Italian chef, finding one in Alberto Leandri, Venice-born and trained in Italy. Grissini’s head chef for the past 10 years, Leandri presents pastas that are all homemade, and his elegant entrees keep the VIP crowd coming back. Dish you love: Taglierini Neri al Granchio (black squid ink taglierini pasta tossed with Dungeness crab meat in a delicate brandy sauce).

2 Bensi 459 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights, 201.727.9525

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3 Mills Bakery 275 Valley Blvd.

3 Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Tpk., Mahwah

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1 Greek Village 211 Livingston St. Northvale 201.750.8570

3 It’s Greek To Me 36 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.568.0440; 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201.947.2050 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.612.2600; 487 Broadway, Westwood 201.722.3511 itsgreektome.com

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ICE CREAM 1 Conrad’s 107 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.497.6280 conradsicecream.com 2 Bischoff’s 468 Cedar Ln. Teaneck 201.836.0333 3 Van Dyk’s 145 Ackerman Ave. Ridgewood 201.444.1429

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2 MK Valencia 228 Main St. Ridgefield Park 201.373.0228 mkvalencia restaurant.com

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2 Bartolomeo 105 N. Dean St., Englewood bartolomeodeli.com

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3 Maharani 89 Main St. Fort Lee 201.585.8226 maharani.ws

1 Grissini 484 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com

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2 Il Mulino 132 Veterans Plz. Dumont 201.384.7767

1 Café Matisse 167 Park Ave. Rutherford 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com

3 Janice, a Bistro 23 Sheridan Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.445.2666

1 Casa Del Sole 115 Broadway, Woodcliff Lake, 201.391.5671 casadelesole.biz

3 Dante’s Italian Deli 570 Kinderkamack Rd. River Edge 201.262.3232 dantesitaliandeli.net 3 Marra’s Market 89 Kinderkamack Rd. Emerson 201.261.6617 marrasmarket.com

JAPANESE 1 Asahi 506 Livingston St., Norwood 201.784.7405 2 Daruma 324 Park Ave., Rutherford 201.507.9066 darumanj.com

2 Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood 201.447.6525 3 Miyoshi 21 Mercer St. Hackensack 201.489.0007

JEWISH DELI 1 Harold’s New York Deli 10 Polito Ave. Lyndhurst 201.935.2600 haroldsnydeli lyndhurst.com 2 Kosher Nosh 894 Prospect St. Glen Rock 201.445.1186 koshernosh.com 3 Noah’s Ark, 493 Cedar Ln. Teaneck 201.692.1200 noahsark.net

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2 Vasili’s Taverna 365 Queen Anne Rd. Teaneck 201.287.1007 vasilistaverna.com

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201.796.3800; 257 Westwood Ave. Westwood, 201.664.1253, sugarflake bakeshop.com Sugar Flake’s one of

Moms, dads, there’s nothing better than taking your kids to a restaurant where they’ll be welcomed, comfortable and entertained. Kids enjoy the funky decor, the whimsically presented food and most importantly, the homemade ice cream and soda fountain goodies. You get sushi and wine (liquor is served at the Edgewater location), they get a burger and a milkshake. Everyone is happy. (Take note, it’s cash or AmEx only.)

RAW BAR 1 BIGGIE’S CLAM BAR 430 Route 17 South, Carlstadt 201.933.4000, biggiesclambar.com You used to have to go to

Hoboken to enjoy Biggie’s famous raw bar, but not anymore. Biggie’s is Bergen County’s latest catch, and it’s still the best for clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, scallops—whatever your heart desires. There is a full bar with a wide selection of draft and bottled beer, plus 15 televisions to catch all the games.

2 Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com 3 Restaurant L 9 Franklin Tpk., Allendale, 201.785.1112 restaurantlnj.com

STEAK RESTAURANT 1 THE RIVER PALM 1416 River Rd., Edgewater, 201.224.2013; 41-11 Route 4 West, Fair Lawn, 201.703.3500; 209 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201.529.1111, riverpalm.com This

2 SearHouse 411 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201.292.4612 searhouse.com 3 Steve’s Sizzling Steaks 620 Route 17, Carlstadt, 201.438.9677 stevessizzlingsteaks.com 3 Saddle River Inn 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201.825.4016 saddleriverinn.com

1 Jerry’s Gourmet 410 S. Dean St. Englewood 201.871.7108 jerryshomemade.com 2 Cafasso’s Fairway 1214 Anderson Ave. Fort Lee 201.224.7900 cafassosfairway mkt.com 3 Visentini Brothers 256 Union St., Lodi 973.777.1427 LEFT TO RIGHT: SHUTTERSTOCK, COURTESY OF THE RIVER PALM

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MOZZARELLA

3 Best of Everything Gourmet 61 S. Paramus Rd. #5 Paramus 201.368.2127 bestofeverything gourmet.com

ORGANIC HEALTH FOOD 1 Organica 246 Livingston St. Northvale 201.767.8182, organi canaturalfoods.com

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2 Organico 295 N. Franklin Tpk. #1, Ramsey 201.236.3674, organi cogrocerycafe.com 3 Whole Foods 905 River Rd. Edgewater 201.941.4000 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus 201.226.1244 44 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood 201.670.0383 wholefoods market.com

OUTDOOR DINING 1 Kevin’s Thyme 614 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.445.6400 kevinsthyme.com 2 Café Matisse 167 Park Ave. Rutherford 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com

3 Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater 201.224.9898 lejardinnj.com

Ave., Westwood 201.664.1253 sugarflake bakeshop.com

PANCAKES

2 A’ La Cupcakes 36 Glen Ave. Glen Rock 201.444.2253 alacupcakes.com

1 Stacks 479 Route 17 South, Paramus 201.599.9300 stacksnj.com 2 Country Pancake House 140 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood 201.444.8395 countrypancake house.net 3 The Original Pancake House 1638 Schlosser St. Fort Lee 201.585.0905, original pancakehouse.com

PIE 1 Sugar Flake Bake Shop 24-04 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn 201.796.3800 257 Westwood

3 Demarest Farms 244 Wierimus Rd. Hillsdale 201.666.0472 demarestfarms.com

PIZZA 1 Pompilio’s Pizza 223 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.9292 pompiliospizzeria.com 2 Kinchley’s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Tpk. Ramsey 201.934.7777 3 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood 201.493.2000 amanopizza.com

PRIX-FIXE MENU 1 Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave. Hasbrouck Heights 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com 2 Il Mulino 32 Veterans Plz. Dumont 201.384.7767 3 Fleming’s Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater 201.313.9463, flem ingssteakhouse.com

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT 1 Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave. Hasbrouck Heights 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com 2 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter 201.750.9966 harvestbistro.com

3 Chakra 1444 Route 4 Paramus 201.556.1530 chakrarestaurant.com

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is steak a la Peter Luger’s. It’s that good. Co-owner John Campbell explains why: “We use strictly USDA prime, and only the best Black Angus, selected from the top ranches in the corn-belt states. We butcher our own beef and dry-age it to make it tender and flavorful.” You like to share the “Porterhouse T-bone for Two”—tender shell steak on one side and filet mignon on the other. Three locations make it easy to get your filet fix.

SALAD 1 Tenafly Classic Diner 16 W. Railroad Ave. Tenafly 201.567.5522 classicdinernj.com 2 Café Amici 4 Sycamore Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.389.6377 315 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff 201.848.0198 amicicafe.net 3 Jack’s Café 325 Broadway Westwood 201.666.0400 jackscafenj.com

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AFTER-HOURS 1 THE DUTCH HOUSE 24-07 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201.796.9886 dutchhousetavern.com The Dutch House

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1 NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd.

Mahwah, 201.818.9933, nagoyacuisine. com Owner Steve You goes to the

Hunts Point Fish Market every day to hand-pick each fish. He buys only the highest grade and concocts some pretty creative rolls. Favorites are the “Lovers' Nest,” soft-shell crab tempura and fresh mango wrapped with eel, avocado, caviar and eel sauce, and the “Mind Eraser,” spicy crunch crabmeat and avocado topped with salmon, yellowtail, white tuna and red-hot miso sauce.

Brook, 201.843.7755 3 Biggie’s Clam Bar 1430 Route 17 South Carlstadt, 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com 3 Boom Burger 375 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park, 201.843.2666 theboomburger.com

cho,” this is a beautifully romantic Spanish restaurant steps away from Bergen PAC. Its tapas (think appetizers) are mini meals from Spanish heaven: crepes filled with crabmeat in piquillo pepper sauce, beef turnovers, Serrano ham croquettes, creamy potato cubes basted in garlic and aioli sauce, to name only a few.

The offerings are accompanied by a wide selection of Spanish, Portuguese, Australian, Italian and South American wines. Buen apetito!

2 Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave.

2 Just Grapes Lounge 213 Route 46

Ridgewood, 201.447.6525

West, Elmwood Park, 201.773.3998

3 Tani Asian Grill 206 Rock Rd., Glen

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Rock, 201.612.1188, taniasiangrill.com

3 Meson Madrid 343 Bergen Blvd.

3 Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Engle-

Palisades Park, 201.947.1038

wood, 201.541.0086, akailounge.com

mesonmadrid.com

SCENIC VIEW 1 Fleming’s Steakhouse 90 The Promenade Edgewater 201.313.9463 flemings steakhouse.com

3 McCormick & Schmick’s 175 Riverside Sq., Hackensack 201.968.9410 mccormickand schmicks.com

Woodcliff Lake 201.782.9500 327 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, 201.891.1331 bluemoon mexicancafe.com

SMOOTHIES

2 Pancho’s Burritos 214 Main St. New Milford 201.225.2554 panchosburritos.net

2 Le Jardin 1257 River Rd. Edgewater 201.224.9898 lejardinnj.com

1 Moon Doggie Coffee 108 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood 201.556.0111, moondoggie coffee.com

3 Greek Taverna 55 Promenade Edgewater 201.945.8998 greektavernausa.com

2 Energy Kitchen 14-A Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale 201.573.0101 energykitchen.com

SEAFOOD

3 Ethos 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park 201.251.4500 ethosfitness.com

1 Biggie’s 430 Route 17 South, Carlstadt 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com 2 Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn 201.796.0546 oceanosresturant.com

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1 PINTXO Y TAPAS 47 North Dean St., Englewood, 201.569.9999 englewoodtapas.com Pronounced “pin-

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TACO 1 Blue Moon Mexican Café 23 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood 201.541.0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd.

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3 Cinco De Mayo 140 Franklin Tpk. #145, Waldwick 201.251.0700 cincodemayo waldwick.com

THAI RESTAURANT 1 Kratiem 4 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.894.0344 kratiemthai cuisine.com 2 Pimaan 79 Kinderkamack Rd. Emerson 201.967.0440

3 Gao Thai Kitchen 63 W. Main St. Ramsey 201.962.2691 gaothaikitchen.com

VEGETARIAN 1 Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Ln. Teaneck.

201.836.0887 veggieheavennj.com 2 Hummus Elite 39 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.569.5600 hummuselite.com 3 Gazelle Café & Grill 11 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood 201.689.9689

BEER SELECTION 1 Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South Carlstadt 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com

2 Bistro 55 55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park, 201.845.3737 3 Andy’s Corner Bar 257 Queen Anne Rd. Bogota, 201.342.9887

BIKE ROUTE 1 Saddle River Path Saddle River Rd. & Railroad Ave. Rochelle Park 201.336.7275 state.nj.us 2 Overpeck County Park 199 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park co.bergen.nj.us 3 Ramsey Bike Path Prospect St. (Municipal Pool), Ramsey 201.825.3400 ramseynj.com

BOWLING 1 Bowler City 85 Midtown Bridge Approach, Hackensack, 201.343.3545

nationwide bowling.com 2 Wallington Lanes 299 Paterson Ave. Wallington 973.773.9100, amf. com/wallingtonlanes 3 Parkway Lanes 200 Route 46 Elmwood Park 201.791.4680 parkwaylanesnj.com

COOKING CLASS 1 Chef Central 240 Route 17 North Paramus 201.576.0100 chefcentral.com 2 WannaBee Chef 18 Union Ave., Cresskill 201.503.0335 wannabeechef.com 3 Cooktique 9 W. Railroad Ave. Tenafly 201.568.7990 cooktique.com

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is “Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came”—even after the other bars have closed. This historic, family-run tavern in Fair Lawn is the place to go for friendly faces, good music on the juke box and ice-cold beers on the newly renovated porch. You can be yourself here, and you love the great burgers and sweet-potato fries.

DANCE LESSON

1 Space OdySSey USa 491 S. Dean St., Englewood 201.567.3810, spaceodysseyusa.net

1 anchOr dance StUdiO 382 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell 201.265.6100, anchordancestudio.com

This amazing indoor party place makes laser tag look like pin-the-tailon-the-donkey. Your child’s special day could include a carnival party (there are rides!), a rock star soiree complete with a DJ or a glow-in-thedark bowling bash (yes, real bowling lanes). Big enough for sweet 16s and bar/bat mitzvahs with 26,000 square feet of space, it’s perfect for smaller affairs too.

Anchor understands that dance can be between you and the music, you and a partner, or you and a crowd, and they offer all three options in their dance lesson packages. Ballroom, cha-cha-cha, even Zumba—whatever your groove, they’ve been your dance partner for almost 35 years.

Ask about their champagne guest parties: 45 minutes of group instruction in a variety of dances, followed by 45 minutes of dance party fun. Private lesson included.

2 Sweet & Sassy 26 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, 201.670.0123 sweetandsassy.com 3 Jellybean Junction 132 Hopper Ave. Waldwick, 201.445.6901, jbjbirthdays.com

MARTINI 1 Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge 201.939.2000

New day, new martini—well, maybe not that often, but the mixologists here love putting different twists on the basic vodka-vermouth cocktail.

(Yes, yes, it used to be gin before Bond preferred vodka, and you can still get them with gin here.) Try the Jackie O: Stoli, apricot brandy, triple sec, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. Or the Spa-tini: organic cucumber vodka, triple sec, fresh mint, Diet Sprite and a splash of club soda.

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KIDS’ PARTY

2 Beyond Dance at Bergen PAC 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood 201.227.1030, bergenpac.org 3 Dance with Me 685 Bergen Blvd., Ridgefield, 201.941.7797, dancewithmeusa.com

2 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201.750.9966 harvestbistro.com 3 Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201.393.7699, ivyinn.com

COSMO 1 Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd. Washington Township 201.358.6330 bacarigrill.com

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2 Houston’s 1 Riverside Sq. #181 Hacksensack 201.488.5667 hillstone.com 3 Le Jardin 1257 River Rd. Edgewater 201.224.9898 lejardinnj.com

COUNTRY CLUB 1 Ridgewood Country Club 96 W. Midland Ave., Paramus 201.599.3900 rcc1890.com 2 Hackensack Golf Club 880 Soldier Hill Rd., Oradell 201.261.5500 hgc.org

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3 Arcola Country Club Route 4 & Paramus Rd., Paramus 201.843.3990 arcolacc.org

DINNER & DANCING 1 Portobello 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. Oakland 201.337.8990 portobellonj.com 2 Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave. Hackensack 201.342.5445 crowsnest.com 3 The Balcony 491 Broad St. Carlstadt 201.933.0071 thebalconylounge.com

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 1 Fire & Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale 201.307.1100 fireandoak.com 2 Kevin’s Thyme 614 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.445.6400 kevinsthyme.com 3 Chakra 144 Route 4 East Paramus 201.556.1530 chakrarestaurant.com

HAPPY HOUR 1 Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South Carlstadt 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com 2 Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave. Hasbrouck Heights 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com

IRISH PUB

42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake 201.782.9500 327 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, 201.891.1331 bluemoon mexicancafe.com

1 Grasshopper Also 645 Washington Ave. Carlstadt 201.460.7771 grasshopperalso.com

2 Chapala Grill 52 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield 201.387.2107, chap alamexicangrill.com

2 Davy’s Locker Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale 201.391.9356 daveyspub.com

3 Rosa Mexicano 390 Hackensack Ave. Hackensack 201.489.9100 rosamexicano.com

1 Boom Burger 375 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park 201.843.2666 theboomburger.com

3 Shannon Rose 1200 Route 17 North Ramsey, 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com

PUBLIC GOLF COURSE

2 The Cornerstone 84 Broadway Hillsdale 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com

3 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter 201.750.9966 harvestbistro.com

MARGARITA 1 Blue Moon Mexican Café 23 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood 201.541.0600

1 Paramus Golf Course 14 Paramus Rd. Paramus 201.447.6079 paramusborough.org 2 River Vale Country Club 660 Rivervale Rd.

River Vale 201.391.2300 rivervalecc.com 3 Valley Brook County Golf Course 15 Rivervale Rd. River Vale 201.664.5890 co.bergen.nj.us/ bergengolf

SPORTS BAR

3 Biggie’s Clam Bar 430 Route 17 South Carlstadt 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com

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BLOWOUT 1 MANIA HAIR STUDIO 62 Park Ave., Park Ridge, 201.391.3947 maniahair.com “We spend a lot of

time on our blowouts—the finishing is the icing on the cake,” says partowner Cory Mania. She credits her stylists’ schooling through the prestigious Bumble and Bumble network (of which the salon is a member) for their expertise in blowout techniques.

Depending on what level of stylist you choose—mentor, master or designer—prices for their four basic kinds of blowouts range from $15 to $50. You love the Bumble Blowout for sexy, beachy fullness.

AIRBRUSH TAN

the technician (artiste, really), Alison Kelley, and her company, Brushed Tanning Studio. She has sprayed, so to speak, thousands of people, including NFL cheerleaders, using an all-organic solution she developed in her company’s lab. “Not one person has ever had a reaction to it,” she says. “My goal is to give that healthylooking glow.”

Westwood, 201.497.8877 beautyloungewestwood.com 3 Eric Alt Salon 15 Sheridan Ave., HoHo-Kus, 201.251.2222; 67 E. Allendale Rd., Saddle River, 201.934.1150; 219 Valley Blvd., Wood-Ridge, 201.438.0900, ericaltsalon.com

the yogis who do it best,” says owner Jessica Spillane. “We do Pilates here, that’s all.” She and co-owner Alexandra White and their highly trained staff offer private, semi-private and group sessions, and you say you get great results from all three. The studio especially helps clients rehabilitate after injuries. “We can alleviate their pain,” says Spillane. “Pilates is wonderful for that, and for physical fitness.”

1100 Route 17, Ramsey, 201.327.5155

2 Coolhotyoga 32 Piermont Rd., 2nd

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Floor, Cresskill, 201.349.5834

3 @Ease Spa

coolhotyoga.com

142 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201.722.8848

3 IM=X Pilates, 205 Robin Rd., Paramus

ateasespa.com

201.262.6500, imxpilatesparamus.com

Ridgewood 201.652.4515 panico.com

1 Domenic & Pietro 616 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.652.8488 2 Larry & Phil’s Barber Shop 2 Godwin Ave., Midland Park 201.652.9535 2 Maple Ave. Barber Shop 4 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood 201.652.6595

CUT & COLOR 1 Mania Hair Studio 62 Park Ave., Park Ridge, 201.391.3947 maniahair.com 2 Panico Salon & Spa 393 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell 201.265.1765; 144 E. Ridgewood Ave.

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2 Le Grand Salon 302 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201.664.9400 legrandsalon andspa.com 3 Salon Elisabeth 17 Central Ave. Midland Park 201.445.0062 salonelisabeth.com

EYEBROW SHAPING 1 The Beauty Spa 363 Grand Ave. Englewood 201.567.6020 thebeautyspa.com 2 Ethos 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park 201.251.4500 ethosfitness.com

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3 Le Grand Salon and Spa 302 Broadway, Hillsdale 201.664.9400 legrandsalon andspa.com

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2 Coolhotyoga 32 Piermont Rd., Cresskill 201.349.5834 coolhotyoga.com

1 The Fountain Spa The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack Route 17 North at Franklin Tpk., Ramsey 201.327.5155 thefountainspa.com 2 Ethos 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park 201.251.4500 ethosfitness.com 3 Tambourine Skincare 126 Engle St. Englewood 201.567.3005 tambourine skincare.com

1 Training Ground 24 Booker St., Westwood, 201.290.2096 njtraininggrounds.com

3 Ethos 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park 201.251.4500 ethosfitness.com

HAIR REMOVAL 1 The Fountain Spa The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack Route 17 North at Franklin Tpk. Ramsey 201.327.5155 thefountainspa.com

2 LaserCosMedix 54 Orchard St., Hillsdale, 201.664.8663 lasercosmedix.com 3 Karma Organic Spa 32 Wilsey Sq., Ridgewood, 201.857.5300 karmaorganicspa.com

HAIR UPDO 1 Mania Hair Studio 62 Park Ave. Park Ridge 201.391.3947 maniahair.com 2 Eric Alt Salon 15 Sheridan Ave., HoHo-Kus, 201.251.2222 67 E. Allendale Rd., Saddle River 201.934.1150; 219 Valley Blvd., WoodRidge, 201.438.0900 ericaltsalon.com

3 Panico Salon & Spa 393 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell 201.265.1765; 144 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.652.4515 panico.com

MANI/PEDI 1 Sole Revival Reflexology 790 Kinderkamack Rd. River Edge 201.261.0003 2 Pamper & Polish Day Spa 116 Broadway Woodcliff Lake 201.782.0277 pamperandpolish dayspa.com 3 Karma Organic Spa 32 Wilsey Sq. Ridgewood 201.857.5300 karmaorganicspa.com

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1 JUMPING FROG STUDIOS 145 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201.266.6989 jumpingfrogstudios.com “Leave yoga to

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B E A U T Y & H E A LT H

1 THE FOUNTAIN SPA Route 17 North at Franklin Tpk., Ramsey, 201.327.5155 thefountainspa.com The secret here is

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PICTURE FRAMER

1 VANITY FUR 283 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, 201.848.7297 Vanity Fur owner

1 JEWEL SPIEGEL GALLERY 30 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201.871.3577 jewelspiegelgallery.com There’s more

Alicia Cole-Rosa does unto canines as she would have done to herself.

“They get treated as if they are people,” she says. “They get an appointment and are taken right away, never placed in a cage to wait.”

And doggone it, are her customers loyal, citing her extraordinarily caring, humane treatment of their precious pooches and cleanliness of the salon. Big paws up and wagging tails all around.

Rutherford, 201.939.2663 shaggychicdoggiebedandbath.com 3 Louie’s Bathhouse on Wheels 201.845.6609, louiesbathhouse.com

1 EAGLE PAINT 114 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201.568.6051, eagle paintandwallpaper.com The reason

designers and contractors (and you) have been coming to family-run Eagle Paint and Wallpaper for 65 years is simple: the employees.

These paint professionals (some have worked here for 40 years) know their stuff, and they keep up with industry advances. Eagle has paint, stain and wallpaper products for every budget. Don’t waste afternoons at the warehouse stores’ wall of paint swatches. Come here.

2 Let’s Frame It 27 E. Prospect St. Waldwick, 201.670.7666, letsframe.com 3 Westwood Gallery 10 Westwood Ave., Westwood 201.666.1800, westwoodartgallery.com

2 Pete & John’s Paint Market 400 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland 201.337.0233 3 Riccardi Brothers 17-12 River Rd. Fair Lawn, 201.796.3500; 215 W. Englewood Ave., Teaneck, 201.837.3468 126 Essex St., Lodi, 201.843.5325 riccardibrothers.com

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MASSAGE 1 The Fountain Spa The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack Route 17 North at Franklin Tpk. Ramsey 201.327.5155 thefountainspa.com 2 Ethos 85 Godwin Ave. Midland Park 201.251.4500 ethosfitness.com 3 Back in Touch 427 Water St. Teaneck 201.836.0006 backintouch teaneck.com

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3 Mezzaluna Day Spa 333 Broadway Westwood 201.666.6632 mezzalunadayspa.com

3 Beauty Spa 363 Grand Ave. #2 Englewood 201.567.6020 thebeautyspa.com

3 Hot Yoga 246 Third Ave. Westwood 201.594.9642 bikramyogannj.com

MEDI SPA

3 LaserCosMedix 54 Orchard St. Hillsdale 201.664.8663 lasercosmedix.com

3 Juluka Yoga 394 Hillsdale Ave. Hillsdale 201.638.6828 julukayoga.com

YOGA STUDIO

APPLIANCE REPAIR

1 Elizabeth Roche Med Spa 577 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Woodcliff Lake 201.505.1020 elizabethroche medspa.com 2 The Fountain Spa The Shops at Riverside Hackensack Route 17 North at Franklin Tpk. Ramsey 201.327.5155 thefountainspa.com

1 Coolhotyoga 32 Piermont Rd. 2nd Floor, Cresskill 201.349.5834 coolhotyoga.com 2 Suhka Arts Center 76 Schraalenburgh Rd., Harrington Park 201.857.2455 sukhaarts.com

1 All American Repair 21 Van Blarcom Ave., Midland Park, 201.445.8533 allamericanappliance service.com 2 AllMake Appliance Center, 1154 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck

201.837.2078 allmakeappliance center.com 3 Rob’s Appliance Repair Service 178 S. Oak Ave. River Vale 201.358.9467 robseas.com

DRY CLEANER 1 Hallak Cleaners 172 Johnson Ave. Hackensack 201.343.7333 hallak.com 2 One Stop Cleaners 2040 Edwin Ave. Fort Lee 201.944.6444

3 Gateway Cleaners 83 Godwin Ave. Ridgewood 201.492.8001

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2 Shaggy Chic 24 Orient Way

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to framing than meets the eye.

There is the aesthetic, of course, but there’s also preservation—for example, using the proper matting, backing and glazing to protect art from deterioration. “Each piece has its own needs,” says Mary Moring, who, along with Kelly McGarry and proprietor Jewel Spiegel, knows how to handle any work, be it a rare print, a photograph or a painting. Free consultations.

ORGANIZER 1 Let’s Get Organized Park Ridge 201.248.5208 lgorganized.com 2 Odds + Errands Concierge East Rutherford 201.803.6066 organizingerrands. com 3 Gifts of Order 96 Linwood Plz. Fort Lee 201.592.1091 giftsoforder.com

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BRIDAL 1 JAEHEE 66 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201.541.0077, jaeheebridal. com Not only does proprietor and

ART GALLERY

“Selecting art is a very personal thing, and purchasing it is a great investment with very little risk,” says gallery director Camille Calabrese.

She and partner Nissan Haber have procured one of the largest collections of 19th- and 20th-century French impressionist and postimpressionist works of art in the state. Unlike many galleries that sell on consignment, Saddle River owns its artwork, and it authenticates every piece it carries.

201.262.8889, bijoubridal.com 3 Something Special Bridals 240 Everett Ave., Wyckoff, 201.891.7219 ss4ssbridals.com

1 DEAN STREET GREENERY 22 Engle St., Englewood, 201.816.0100

“A rose is a rose is a rose.” Gertrude Stein wouldn’t have said that had she come to this flower shop. There are flower varieties here like you’ve never seen: miniature calla lilies in different colors, cymbidium orchids, celosia cristata (looks like a brain), to name a few. Forget carnations and pompoms—there are no fillers in these elegant arrangements, only rare, stunning flowers presented in their signature “compact and clustered” style.

2 Metropolitan Plant & Flower Exchange 2125 Fletcher Ave., Fort Lee mus, metroplantexchange.com

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3 Perry’s 660 Harristown Rd., Glen Rock

3 Westwood Gallery 10 Westwood Ave.

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1 Granny’s Attic 619 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.632.0102 grannysatticnj.com

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2 White Elephant 612 N. Maple Ave. Ho-Ho-Kus 201.675.0154 3 The Brownstone Mill 11 Paterson Ave. Midland Park 201.445.3074 brownstonemill.com

BOOKSTORE 1 Shaw’s 79 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.666.4484 2 Bookends 211 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.445.0726 book-ends.com

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1 Foot Solutions 8 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.1515 footsolutions.com/ ramsey 2 Aetrex 16-18 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.408.4765 aetrex.com 3 Just Our Shoes 16 N. Walnut St. Ridgewood 201.447.3408 183 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.6633 justourshoes.com

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1 Gentleman’s Agreement 20 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood 201.568.5511, gentlemans agreement.net

1 Devon Fine Jewelry 303 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff 201.848.8489 devonfinejewelry.com

2 Savvy Chic 38 Oak St. Ridgewood 201.389.6900 savvychic consignment.com 2 Second Time Around 11 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood 201.567.2960 secondtimearound.net 3 Current Consignment 135 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.2767

2 Laviano 175 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.0616 lavianojewelers.com 3 Euphoria 36 N. Dean St., Englewood 877.921.1970 euphorianewyork.com

HOSTESS GIFTS 1 Eco Galleria 400 Maple Ave. Oradell 201.262.4438 ecogalleria.com

2 Blooming Hearts 175 Center Ave. Westwood 201.497.8787 bloominghearts shop.com

Route 17 North & Ridgewood Ave. Paramus 201.444.4459 dennyschildrens wear.com

3 ChinaRoyale.com 100 S. Van Brunt St. Englewood 201.568.1005 chinaroyale.com

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1 Sal Lauretta 621 Godwin Ave. Midland Park 201.444.1666 sal4men.com

1 Marcia’s Attic for Kids 29 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.894.5701

2 Society Men 156 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.722.9300 societymen.com

2 Ginger Kids 351 Center Ave. Westwood 201.358.5437

3 Monte Carlo 123 Westwood Ave. #1, Westwood 201.594.9777 montecarlo menswear.com

3 Denny’s 45 Nathaniel Pl. Englewood 201.503.8244

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Parsons School of Design graduate Jaehee Lee gather the latest in bridal fashion, she can also have a gown made from scratch should you exhaust her extensive inventory. She carries top designers such as Lazaro, Amsale and Christos.

Moms and bridesmaids can find exquisite dresses here too. But it’s the customer service—from helping brides-to-be find “the one” to stressfree alterations—that has kept you saying “I do” to her store since 1994.

GIFT SHOP 1 BLOOMING HEARTS TREASURE SHOP 175 Center Ave., Westwood, 201.497.8787, bloomingheartsshop.com

An old Victorian home-turned-boutique in Westwood’s shopping district is the perfect place for proprietor Holly Young to showcase her love affair with flowers. Beautiful gifts for women, children and the home are made from flowers, with flowers and about flowers. She even sells flowers you can eat! Hearts are the other theme here, apropos for the gift-giver looking to score big brownie points with the one he loves.

2 Eco Galleria 400 Maple Ave., Oradell, 201.262.4438, ecogalleria.com 3 Enamor Me 35 S. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201.439.9999

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Owner Emily Stahr scours the shows and designer showrooms to bring the latest fashions to her upscale store in Ho-Ho-Kus. Specializing mostly in dresses and tops in the $200 to $300 range, this shop will ensure you’ll make a statement at your next occasion. You’ve told us: No need to go to New York City when you can find such brand names as Tory Burch, Milly, Shoshanna and Diane Von Furstenberg here. BB Clover also carries Miguel Asis and Asha jewelry and Jack Rogers shoes.

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2 Ginger N’ Cream 350 Center Ave., Westwood, 201.664.2440

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3 Hartly Fashions

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PET BOUTIQUE 1 Westwood Pets 15 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.666.7111 2 Wholistic Paws 215 Chestnut St. Ridgewood 201.444.9911 wholisticpaws.com 3 Woofy Pets 982 River Rd. Edgewater 201.969.1500

SHOES 1 Just Our Shoes 16 N. Walnut St. Ridgewood 201.447.3408 183 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.6633 justourshoes.com

2 Jenny Jon Fine Shoes 32 Fashion Center, Paramus 201.612.9190 jennyjonshoes.com 3 Shoe Inn 195 River Rd. Edgewater 201.840.0016 48 N. Dean St. Englewood 201.568.2900 53 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood 201.493.9696 shoeinn.com

SPORTING EQUIPMENT 1 Campmor 810 Route 17 North Paramus 201.445.5000 campmor.com 2 Ramsey Outdoor 240 Route 17 North

Paramus 201.261.5000 ramseyoutdoor.com 3 Bauer Sport Shop 46-48 Dumont Ave. Dumont 201.384.6522 bauersportshop.com

STATIONERY 1 You’re So Invited 260 Westwood Ave. Westwood 201.664.8600 youresoinvited.com 2 Goffin’s Hallmark 64 Park Ave. Rutherford 201.438.3636 3 The Write Occasion 630 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff 201.891.8889 write-occasion.com

HOME BOUTIQUE 1 DESIGN SPREE 29 Essex St., Maywood, 201.368.0999 designspree.com Look, it’s a store! It’s a warehouse! No …

it’s a storehouse, and the distinction matters at this high-end furniture showroom. Unlike those of typical furniture chains that showcase collections for fixed periods of time, Design Spree’s inventory in its massive warehouse is always changing. Buying power and low overhead keep prices low. Design Spree carries such brands as Maitland-Smith, Theodore Alexander, Pulaski, Hooker and Ralph Lauren.

2 Curtain Exchange 247 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood 201.612.0999, thecurtainexchange.com 2 Shades of Soho 175 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201.857.2266 459 Livingston St., Norwood, 201.660.7095, shadesofsoho.com 3 BB Clover at Home 195 E. Franklin Tpk., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201.389.6200

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IntuItIon can “channeling energy” change your life? a TherapisT’s personal quesT To find ouT

By DeBra BorDen, L.c.s.W.

kim karDashian Does it. BraD anD angeLina Do it as a family. At the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual show, entrants do it with their dogs. They all consult healers.

And ordinary folks in record numbers are joining them, seeking healers’ counsel for help with love and life. Chances

are you’ve wondered about it too.

So have I, and I’m a trained psychotherapist. Not knowing my seers from my sensitives, my angels from my guides, I was more skeptical than spiritual when it came to intuitive healing. And yet I confess I was secretly thrilled to be asked

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to explore the topic. Here was a guiltfree pass to be frivolous; to play ‘What if?’. What if I could communicate with a lost loved one? Heal a long-term illness?

What if I could finally achieve that elusive balance I’d been searching for?

What is intuitive healing?

The premise behind intuitive healing (also called energy healing) is that one’s own energy can be channeled to heal, primarily by removing “blockages” that are causing distress or disease or by maximizing energy flow. Healers strive to help you create balance in all areas of your life: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. “Opening up” or “redirecting” your energy can lead to more love, less stress or the end of a chronic illness.

Society has always been slow to acclimate to new therapies. Years ago, meditation and yoga seemed outrageous, but they are now mainstream.

Psychotherapists now routinely use equine therapy, sand play and mindfulness. Perhaps you’ve heard of Reiki, an energy therapy that has gained acceptance. With roots in Buddhism, Reiki is now used in mental health and substance abuse centers. All forms of energy healing incorporate a common thread: expanded listening. That’s right; the practitioners listen and sometimes hear things. Things you and I don’t.

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hoW listening expands Healers profess to tune into the energy we all emit—and sometimes to the “energy” of people who have died. These are our angels or guides. Judy Toma is an angel therapist in Montclair. “Religions have always had angels; it’s nothing new,” she says. “Ask for guidance, and you will get answers in the most powerful ways.” Toma says to notice the signs: the feather falling in your path pointing you in a direction, or the tingling sensation you get when something (or someone!) is wrong. “Those are your angels telling you what you need to know.”

Toma told me by phone that my angels said my juggling act wasn’t working and to focus on the most important thing. Hmmm, you mean my three jobs as writer, therapist and full-time marketer might be a little much to handle?

Judith Orloff, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles and a famous intuitive seer who says she’s used her psychic

powers to aid in police investigations.

She practices “expanded awareness” and stresses practice, arguing that the more you focus on your intuitive sense, the sharper you’ll be. She maintains that while one “goes” to a healer, it’s really a two-way process. The healer clears a healthy path, but you have to be willing to see it and take it.

“incorpor ating ne w and tr aditional modalities should be a par allel process, with ‘complementary’ as the ke y word.”

—michael gross, m.D.

Freak me out, please My dad died 10 years ago. While I think about him often, I’ve never imagined him hanging around to guide me. In fact, I get my logical and scientific side from my dad, so even if I were inclined to consider the presence of spirits, I doubt he’d be the one I’d expect to show up. And yet, on a Saturday in June, that all changed.

My “mini session” with “Dr. Robert” Kandarjian, D.C., was arranged by Deb Peterson, the founder of Wellness Gala, a company that produces wellness events.

Twelve years ago, her 7-year-old son developed Tourette’s syndrome, experiencing up to 90 tics an hour. After she

consulted every specialist from Columbia to Colombia, a friend insisted she see Kandarjian. Within months her son was cured. Eight years later, he remains so.

Peterson quickly quit her corporate sales job and became Kandarjian’s champion.

My mini session? It morphed into a marathon! Either Kandarjian was immersed in his work or I needed way more healing than expected. I suspect it was a combination of the two.

Kandarjian has a calm and low-key attitude. He sat across from me and took a short history. We explored energy between our hands, which, strangely enough, I did feel. Then, while I was fully clothed, face up on a massage table, he performed a series of sweeping hand movements over my body, occasionally tapping a spot and removing “energy blockages.” Once, he emitted breath sounds that were reminiscent of Lamaze breathing. Throughout, he told me things about my family and myself, providing fairly directive advice on everything from my nutrition to my mindset.

I had been warned that Kandarjian might freak me out, and I had bravely (foolishly?) responded “Bring it on.”

When he said, “Your father is here,” I thought, “Oh, really?” and did a little internal eye roll. Then he called me by the childhood nickname

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that only my father used and that he had no way of knowing: “Deb-Deb.” I promptly burst into tears.

what the doubters say Scientists attribute the perceived benefits of healers’ ministrations to three psychological phenomena. For each of these, here is the apparent benefit—and the debunkers’ explanation:

bias confirmation. This is when you assign meaning to something so that it becomes true for you. Laura lost her mom on 11/11. She states that every day she just happens to look at the clock when the time is 11:11. She believes that her mom is connecting with her. skeptics say: Laura probably looks at the clock just as often at 5:02 or 7:33 but doesn’t notice. Believing in a healer may help you feel healed, but not because of anything the healer does. communal reinforcement.

If others believe it, it must be so, the thinking goes. Similarly, the more popular intuitive healing becomes, the more that people believe it must work. skeptics say: The fallacy is that popularity equals validity. Exercise belt machines, binding corsets, smoking and cocaine were all once popular, but that didn’t make them wise.

However, despite these doubts, the medical community has never been more welcoming of “holistic” medicine, which by definition acknowledges the role of emotional and spiritual imbalances in disease. Michael Gross, M.D., chief of sports medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center and medical director of the Active Center for Health & Wellness in Hackensack, is a self-described scientist who acknowledges the role of energy (or auras) in healing. “It would be arrogant to dismiss a strategy just because it can’t be traditionally measured,” he says. “Incorporating new and traditional modalities should be a paral-

4 TIPS FOR INTUITIVE HEALING All of the healers interviewed for this article offered some version of the following tips for tuning in to your own healing energy and guides: 1. be sentient. Pay attention to your feelings and sensory impressions.

2. stay in the moment. Don’t regret the past or worry about the future.

3. focus on what you want, not on what you don’t have.

4. trust what you feel. Pause or act accordingly.

Of course, if you have medical concerns, consult a medical professional. lel process, with ‘complementary’ as the key word.” Dr. Gross cites studies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on energy fields and blockages that have led to the implementation of Reiki in almost every major cancer center and says that nurses have been trained for years in “healing touch” (manipulating energy fields around the body). “Some of these strategies have been around for hundreds of years,” says Dr. Gross, “and they’ve survived for a reason.”

New York Times bestselling author Bernie Siegel, M.D., recalls patients whose tumors shrank after they received radiation therapy. One problem: By mistake, no radioactive material had been placed in the machine. Patients get better for no known reason, and doctors acknowledge a placebo effect often as high as 20 to 40 percent. Unlike the medical model, Dr. Siegel says, spiritual healing is not problem-based and therefore is not negative in origin. He quotes Mother Theresa: “I won’t attend an anti-war rally, but I will be at the rally for peace.”

does that life come in a large?

Jaye Regincos owns Thought in Motion, a cocoon of positive light and love in Montclair that she calls a “creation boutique.” Imagine going into Sephora for a lipstick, mascara and a blush. At Thought in Motion, you can shop for a relationship,

a career and good health. I’m not kidding.

Regincos helps people transform dreams into reality. She says her success rate is 100 percent. I gave her the chance to amend that and she didn’t flinch. “All of us can achieve what we want in our lives if we do the work,” she insists. I left with an icon, an affirmation and a prescription.

(No, I’m not telling you what it was for, but let’s just say I expect to be deliriously happy by next summer.)

my happy medium?

We live in a sensory-assaulted, naturedeprived world. Quiet reflection and ‘listening’ to our heart, soul or gut have become activities that must be scheduled instead of processes that occur naturally. As a therapist, I help people convert overwhelming confusion into manageable parts; self-healing turns out to be a similar process: settle, notice, trust. It takes some work but seems like simple emotional physics: A spirit in motion stays in motion—not a bad plan.

I believe if you nourish the soul, you nourish the whole. Intuition is our lost inner Sherpa guide, whatever form we assign it, and one can always use a guide. Going forward I will be accessing mine. Perhaps it will be through a professional healer or under a tree in my backyard, holding a rose quartz icon or simply holding onto the sense that someone I love, someone who used to call me Deb-Deb, is nearby.

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wishful thinking. Hopeful people are positive and upbeat—good things for the mind and body. Stress causes negative physiological effects (the release of cortisol, strain on the heart), so lightness will have an opposite effect. skeptics say: It’s the individual’s process and disconnected from any actual practice by the healer.

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HappY! Yo u ca n i m p r ov e Yo u r m o o d. H e r e a r e 10 e a sY waYs

By HeatHer Halpern-pedalino

In a socIety where workdays are longer, paychecks are smaller and vacation time slips farther away with each workweek, it’s no surprise that statistics show that americans are less happy today than they were a few years ago. But we’re also getting savvier about what to do about it. By implementing these 10 steps in your daily life, you may find that a happier life is just around the corner!

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exercIse. thirty to 40 minutes of daily physical activity

can help elevate your mood by releasing endorphins, often referred to as “happy hormones.” consistent exercise has been proven to bring oxygen to your circulatory system, remove toxins from your body, improve the condition and tone of your skin, reduce blood pressure and decrease feelings of anxiety and stress.

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avoId excess sugar. “Maintaining good nutrition is a

crucial element in becoming happier every day,” says deborah r. wagner, Ph.d., a psychologist based in ridgewood. “diet is an essential contributor to emotions, and one of the greatest saboteurs of a happy mood is extreme sugar intake.” But it’s o.k. to sample mood-elevating dark chocolate along with other uplifting foods such as spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds, whole-wheat products such as bread, pasta and crackers, and bananas.

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Be grateful. “People today treat materialistic things as symbols of happiness,” says Ilan levinson, M.d., a psychiatrist in englewood. “they have to have them, otherwise they are miserable. greed is often the key trigger for unhappiness. learn to be content with what you already have because gratefulness is definitely linked to happiness.”

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Be around haPPy PeoPle. a study in the British Medical Journal showed happiness could actually spread from person to person, so strive to be around happy people. also, helping a friend to be happier is a roundabout way of helping yourself.

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sPend tIMe wIth frIends and faMIly. a study

get enough sleeP. “lack of adequate sleep is another contributor to poor mood,” says dr. wagner. “Most americans are mildly to severely sleep-deprived, and seven to eight hours or more of sleep are required. daily challenges are less manageable when a person is already compromised because of sleep deprivation.”

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happiness is a state of mind you can work to consciously invest in. as abraham lincoln is reported to have said, “you’ll be as happy as you make up your mind to be.”

PractIce deeP BreathIng and MedItatIon. try

exercises like yoga or Pilates, which both focus on breathing. like meditation, these activities have been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, leading to a more peaceful mood.

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stances of generosity. the more generous participants were found by researchers to be happier in their present lives, suggesting that one kind act begets another, leading to a fuller, happier life.

gIve Back. a study done at harvard Business school and

the university of British columbia found that the majority of participants felt happier when asked to think about their past in-

conducted by the Mayo clinic showed that people who typically spend more time with loved ones were happier and more content than others.

of responsibility, we often forget that doing little things we love can make us happier. If you like to cook, make a pizza instead of ordering one; read a book or indulge in something else you enjoy. try to make at least one hour of each day your “happy hour.”

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or two, and a few simple steps can help whittle away those worries: IDeNTIfy THe TrIggers. Is your child a perfectionist who’s anxious about getting good grades? Has she had trouble with school bullies? Is it shyness or separation anxiety? finding out the root of the stress is often the first step. “once you know the triggers, you can help identify ways to cope,” says Dr. Vaccari, who recommends role-playing or scripting situations with your child.

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ways to ease back-toschool jitters

Is your chIld strugglIng wIth anxIety about the upcomIng school year? here’s how you can help calm those nerve s

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Backpacks, Buses, Books —and butterflies? The upcoming school year can cause kids to feel a flutter of anxiety. “Back-to-school jitters are quite common,” explains Melissa B. Vaccari, ph.D., a neuropsychologist at the New york university child study center New Jersey campus in Hackensack and mother of three. “Many children experience butterflies or a few nights of restless sleep

right before the year begins.”

The anticipation of new friends, teachers, academic demands and responsibilities can bring much excitement and even more angst. sleep disturbances, stomachaches, headaches, clinginess, decreased appetite and irritability can all be signs of backto-school anxiety. The good news: Most symptoms will dissipate within a week

cHeck your owN BeHaVIor. kids are sensitive to their parents’ emotions, so do your best to control any anxiety you’re feeling. “stay calm, put on a happy face and hold back those tears,” Vaccari says. Back-to-school time may be stressful, but it’s also the beginning of an exciting year.

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Back-to-school anxiety often stems from fear of the unknown. The solution: Make things as predictable as possible. Take several trips to the school, pointing out landmarks and houses along the route. contact the school and request a copy of your child’s class schedule or arrange a walk-through. and be sure to note the location of the bathroom, as this is a common source of anxiety for children.

Tell a sTory. This is the perfect time to dig up those childhood memories and share the tale of your own backto-school worries. can’t remember the details? Try relating the challenge to the first day of a new job. The goal is to empathize with your kids and to let them know that jitters are perfectly normal. for younger kids, a book might be helpful. Dr. Vaccari’s top picks: The Kissing Hand, Llama Llama Misses Mama, Kindergarten Rocks!, The Night Before Kindergarten and The Night Before First Grade.

TeacH self-Talk. encourage your kids to “talk back the worry,” a strategy Dr. Vaccari uses to help kids with generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder control their emotions. “younger children can say to themselves: ‘go away, worry, leave me alone!’ older children can vary this by saying: ‘This is the worry talking. I won’t let the worry get me. I can handle this.’” fosTer New frIeNDsHIps. If you haven’t already, set up a few playdates with classmates. Heading back to school with a friend will help your child feel more confident and less alone.

Bonus: Talking with other parents can ease your worries too.

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Ability School is a private school for Pre-K through 8th Grade. We encourage students to learn HOW to study and focus on application and real comprehension. Our small class size and individualized study programs focus on truly educating the student for life! We have continuous enrollment throughout the year as well as a great summer day camp for students age four to twelve. We also offer a Saturday Enrichment Program, which provides exceptional tutoring in many subjects. Please contact our registrar for more information or to schedule a tour.

75 KnicKerbocKer rd. | englewood, nJ 07631 201.871.8808 | www.abilityschoolnJ.org

academy of holy angelS

Since 1879, thousands of women have passed through the portals of the Academy of the Holy Angels, the oldest private girls’ school in New Jersey. Many go on to study at some of the nation’s best universities, earning high-ranking positions in medicine, government, law, education, public service, business, arts and athletics.

Our goal is to provide each girl with the tools she needs to reach the fullness of her potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically, by offering a firstrate education in a nurturing environment where equal

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importance is placed on academic excellence, character development, moral integrity, and giving service to others.

315 hillside ave. | demarest, nJ 07627 201.768.7822 | www.holyangels.org

bergen catholic high School

Bergen Catholic is a private, four-year (ninth to twelfth grades) college preparatory school that delivers a traditional, value-centered Catholic education in a 21st Century learning environment and utilizes technology to best prepare students to lead in life and service to others. Bergen Catholic educates the whole person— mind, body and spirit—by deepening religious faith, developing academic excellence, and strengthening social consciousness and responsibility in young men.

Enrollment is selective. For more information call the Admissions Department at the number below.

1040 oradell ave. | oradell, nJ 07649 201-634-4151 (admissions) www.bergencatholic.org

depaul catholic high School

For 54 years, DePaul Catholic High School has maintained a tradition of academic excellence, character

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Contact the Admissions office to register for our Fall 2012 Open House events. Space is limited so register today!

Call us at 201.569.9500 x3500 or visit d-e.org/admissions.

formation and strengthening of Catholic identity and continues to provide for the academic, athletic and spiritual needs of our youth. Close to 100 percent of DePaul Catholic grads have attended college and are well-prepared for their future. Come visit our campus by attending an Open House on Sunday, October 14th or Wednesday, October 24th 2012. Please visit our website, www.depaulcatholic.org, or email merrittj@dpchs.org or 973-694-3702, ext. 410.

1512 alps rd. | wayne, nJ 07470 973.694.3702 | depaulcatholic.org FacebooK: depaul catholic high school twitter: @depaulcatholic youtube: depaulcathhs

dwight-englewood School

Based on tradition, and defined by innovation, DwightEnglewood (D-E) serves children in PreK (age 3) through 12th grade. Located just minutes from the George Washington Bridge on a beautiful 40-plus acre campus, D-E provides exceptional preparation for our students’ futures by fostering independent thinking, problemsolving, and the skills, tolerance and integrity it takes to thrive in our multifaceted world. Enriching experiential learning opportunities, within the classroom and beyond, inspire passion for life-long learning. Learn more and

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register today for our fall 2012 Open House events at www.d-e.org.

315 e. palisade ave. | englewood, nJ 07631 201.569.9500 | www.d-e.org.

montclair State univerSity

Montclair State University’s Academically Gifted & Talented weekend program will run October 6–December 9. The program offers courses for high achieving students, in the arts, humanities, mathematics, & sciences, such as rocketry, algebra, public speaking, fashion design, art, and creative writing to name just a few. This fall the program will also introduce a fully online course: Reading & Writing Across Genres, for students in grades 6-8. Learn more at montclair.edu/gifted or call 973.655.4104 for more information.

1 normal ave. | montclair, nJ 07043 973.655.4104 | www.montclair.edu/giFted

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“At Dwight-Englewood, throughout the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, our students gain critical skills, seek excellence, ignite their passions, and develop the habit of lifelong learning. Indeed, they are fully prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world... and make it better.“

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Kean univerSity

Kean University has one of the most diverse student, faculty and staff populations in the nation and its campus is home of the Human Rights Institute. The quality of each student’s education is enhanced

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through modern research, laboratory and residential facilities. Kean offers more than fifty undergraduate degrees and eighty graduate options including doctorate, professional diploma, masters, certification and non-degree programs. Kean is proud to house the state’s only undergraduate program in sustainability studies as well as a number of accredited academic programs. Kean has long been the largest producer of teachers in New Jersey; more than ninety-nine percent of Kean students pass the Praxis exam.

Visit us for Graduate Open House on September 23rd or Undergraduate Open House on September 29th.

1000 morris ave. union, nJ 07083 908.737.5326 www.Kean.edu

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PREPARE TO LEAD. Founded on the 7 Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Education, Bergen Catholic challenges students to pursue excellence in all endeavors — intellectual, physical and spiritual. We provide the tools they need to succeed and challenge them in all they undertake so they fulfill their potential as leaders — in the classroom, on the field and in service to others.

Ask us about our: • Laptop Program • Mandarin Language Program • Wireless Campus • 15 Varsity Sports • 15 AP Courses • 40+ Clubs and Organizations • 37 Honors Courses • Fine & Performing Arts Program • Excellent College Placement • SHIELD Leader Development Program • 100 Hours of Community Service requirement

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The wrong fit, not academic failure, is typically the reason students leave college. Pearl Glassman founded her educational consulting service three decades ago after a teaching and counseling career because she saw that families needed more time and focused guidance to make better school choices. Her staff also works with families to eliminate stress and dispel misconceptions about the costs of college options. Today’s choices are complex, says Janet Loren, President and Senior Educational Counselor, who says the right time to seek counseling is when the child is in 10th grade to bring the student up to “college-ready” speed. new Jersey location: 8200 boulevard e. north bergen, nJ 07047 201.854.8282 new yorK location: 30 white birch rd. pound ridge, ny 10576 914.764.5153 www.advice4schools.com

Queen of peace high School

Developing leaders in mind, body and spirit.

Founded and staffed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers 1040 Oradell Avenue | Oradell, NJ 07649 | 201.634.4151 | www.bergencatholic.org

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With its rich tradition and history, Queen of Peace High School is one of North Arlington’s best kept secrets. A Catholic, co-educational and college preparatory high school, it’s accredited

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Small by design, Tuxedo Park School is one of the nation’s oldest institutions specializing in PreK-9 education. Our low student-teacher ratio allows young learners to take advantage of rigorous core academics, a rich performing and fine arts program, foreign language beginning in Pre-K, differentiated math and writing instruction, interscholastic sports for grades 7-9, technology immersion and character education.

TPS. With a curriculum that is traditional in its roots, yet innovative in its approach, it is designed to spark intellectual curiosity and create confident 21stcentury leaders. Come to our Open House October 3rd or contact us to set up a tour: 845-351-4737, www. tuxedoparkschool.org. mountain Farm road tuxedo parK, ny 10987 845.351.4737 www.tuxedoparKschool.org

Founded 1900 PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 9

Tuxedo Park School SMALL SCHOOL. BIG DIFFERENCE. • Engaging and challenging curriculum • Superior high school placement • Rich performing and fine arts programs • Differentiated math and writing instruction • Foreign language beginning in Pre-K • Interscholastic sports for grades 7-9 • Hands-on science program • Character education • Low student-teacher ratio • Transportation available

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by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Twice honored as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, it’s dedicated to the Faith, Family and Future of our students. For the past two years, 100 percent of the school’s students have advanced on to college in addition to garnering more scholarships than schools triple its size. A growing curriculum includes Psychology, and a Bridge Program with Felician College where students earn tuition-saving college credits. The school’s ongoing state-of-the-art updates include a newly constructed Media Center and award-winning Technology Center and website—ºamong the numerous reasons it draws students from North Arlington and across Bergen, Hudson, and Essex counties.

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• resource room for students identified with specific learning Disabilities • low cost transportation services • award Winning theatrical program • 20 varsity sports

fa i t H • fa m i ly • f u t u r E QpHs is a catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school. Our school is accredited by the middle states association of colleges and schools. QpHs is a twice honored Blue ribbon school of Excellence dedicated to faith, family and future.

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power food

long live the From the plump black kalamata oF Greek cuisine to the petite Green picholine perFect For snackinG, this Fruit is as versatile as it is tasty DiD you know?

A symbol of peace for thousands of years, the olive branch owes its lofty position to its fruit—it takes decades to cultivate olives for consumption, and it was said that anyone who took on this task would be rewarded with a long, peaceful life. it was the Assyrians more than 7,000 years ago who first decided to cultivate olive trees, which thrive in the hot climate of their native Mediterranean region. And they indeed thrive: Some trees have been producing fruit for more than 1,000 years.

PowerS olives owe much of their nutritional power to the unique antioxidant oleuropein, the same phytonutrient that gives them their distinct bitter flavor when they’re just picked but not yet cured.

Found exclusively in olives, it provides a host of health benefits, promoting lower cholesterol and protecting cells from damaging free radicals. The fruit also contains the phytonutrient hydroxytyrosol, which has long been known to help prevent cancer and has recently been shown to help stave off bone loss too. what’s more, olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that protects against cardiovascular disease.

either way, most olives are too bitter to eat straight off the vine and thus undergo brining. in the store, look for olives still covered in brine to ensure freshness, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. while olive trees don’t grow in new Jersey’s climate (most u.S. olives are grown in California), you can find fresh olives and cure them on your own. Simply score the skin, then cover them with a brine of 1 part salt to 10 parts water; shake daily and replace the brine once a week. Start tasting for doneness after three weeks, though it can take up to six to achieve optimal flavor. one way to enjoy olives is in tapenade: Combine 1 cup pitted, chopped olives with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with garlic and lemon juice to taste. —AMAnDA ProST

reCiPe CHiCken, kALAMATA oLiVe AnD roASTeD reD PePPer TArT Courtesy of whole Foods Market inGreDienTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 1 egg, beaten

2 cups shredded chicken, white or dark meat 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers ½ cup chopped kalamata olives 1 Tbs. chopped fresh, or 2 tsp. dried, tarragon 1 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper PrePArATion Preheat oven to 400° F. Thaw puff pastry completely and unfold. Slice in half lengthwise to make two long rectangles.

Place on a large parchment-covered baking sheet, leaving at least an inch of space between rectangles. use two baking sheets if needed to avoid overcrowding. with a paring knife, score a ½-inch margin around each rectangle. Take care not to cut all the way through the pastry. Brush both rectangles with beaten egg. Arrange chicken, peppers, olives and tarragon on the pastry, keeping toppings inside the border. Sprinkle with cheese and black pepper. Place in hot oven and bake for 15 minutes until edges of pastry are golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each rectangle into three pieces and serve hot.

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T H AN K YO U for Voting Us Best Mexican Year After Year

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CELEBRATE! Dining • Bar • Take-Out • Delivery Happy Hour • Live Music • Catering & Parties

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Visit Your Neighborhood Blue Moon Bronxville • Englewood Woodcliff Lake • Wyckoff Call 201-484-4088 for more information

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Celebrate fresh ingredients—and Creative entertaining ideas—with a menu designed by Caterer extraordinaire laurenCe Craig produced and written By jennifer vreeland photography By laura moss

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s the inevitable end of summer slowly approaches and the evenings grow cooler, it’s the per fect time for alfresco dining in the garden. There’s nothing more special or memorable than hosting an outdoor dinner party of your own. That is why we asked one of New Jersey’s most notable caterers, Laurence Craig, to design a menu using

the season’s freshest bounty, straight from the garden—his garden, in fact. The spectacular fare and Craig’s distinctive, one-of-a-kind handcraf ted tablescapes set the scene for an unforgettable evening. He and his par tner, Dan Ruhland, hosted this soiree for friends at their 10-acre Califon farm, and their distinctive, tailored approach gives you all

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with more than 50 varieties of produce. left: The garden and its offerings. top right: Just-planted wisteria vines will soon cover the pergola. Bottom: Laurence Craig’s one-of-akind festive tablescape highlights a late summer spread that is as delicious as it is beautiful.

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MENU

· H O R S D ’O EU V R ES · TI N Y LOBS TE R TAQU sm ok ed pe pp IT O er, av oc ad o, to m at ill o sa ls a A sc al lio n pa H I TU N A PI ZZ A nc ak e, gi ng er, w as ab i cr ea m · DIN N ER · TU SC ar tic ho ke s, A N C H IC K EN ROU LA re d & ye llo w pe ar to m DE at o sa la d WAT ER M EL O N , FE TA to as te d pi ne & M IN T SA LA D nu ts QU IN OA SA sn ap pe as , ro as te d ca rrLA D ot s & gi ng er BA BY A RU G U LA SA LA ch er ri es & pu m pk in se D ed s N IC O IS E R ol iv es , ca pe ED PO TATO ES rs ta rr ag on m , ro as te d pe pp er s, us ta rd vi na ig re tt e V IE TN A M ES E SU M M ER ROLL S m is o di p · DES SE RT · C HO C OLA TE BROW N IE C fr es h m in t ve ga n ic e crU STA R D ea m

Miniature potted plants and succulents line the dinner table.

Dan Ruhland (left) and Laurence Craig enjoy the perfect ending to the meal: Chocolate Brownie Custard with homemade vegan mint ice cream.

the inspiration and recipes you need to create your own garden party. Ruhland, an interior designer by trade (and a farmer by day, loving every minute of it), has transformed their 19th-century farmhouse, which was recently featured in House Beautiful, into a sophisticated, eclectic mix of old and new. The newest additions to the home (shown here for the first time in Bergen Health & Life) are the pergola and the brick patio entertaining area where the party was set.

Take their cues to create a memorable evening before winter is upon us.

Go to bergenhealthandlife.com/laurencecraig for more recipes.

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Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad

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Quinoa Salad and Niçoise Red Potatoes

Tuscan chicken Roulade serves 12 ingredients 4–8 oz. skinless chicken cutlets 1 pint each red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can artichoke hearts, diced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbs. capers ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped ½ cup prepared basil pesto Basil leaves for garnish salt and pepper

preparation

Tuscan Chicken Roulade

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. liberally season chicken with salt and pepper. lay out a 12˝ x 12˝ piece of plastic wrap, roll chicken breast into a log shape and place in center of wrap. Wrap chicken in plastic wrap and roll the ends tightly, creating an even log.

Roll log in a 12˝ x 12˝ piece of aluminum foil. Twist ends tightly.

Repeat for all 4 logs.

Roast the chicken for about 18 minutes. let cool completely in wrap.

Mix the tomatoes, artichokes, oil, capers, olives and vinegar in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. set aside.

When chicken has completely cooled, unwrap and brush with prepared pesto. slice into thin medallions. shingle chicken around a platter. Place tomato salad in the center of the platter and garnish with basil leaves.

WaTeRMelon, feTa & MinT salad serves 12 ingredients Chocolate Brownie Custard with homemade vegan mint ice cream

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¼ small red seedless watermelon, peeled ¼ small yellow seedless watermelon, peeled ½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

½ cup pine nuts, toasted ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, destemmed and finely sliced into threads 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper

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slice watermelon and arrange on a platter, alternating colors. sprinkle watermelon with feta, pine nuts and mint. drizzle olive oil over the platter. lightly season with salt and pepper.

chocolaTe bRoWnie cusTaRd Makes 12 ingredients nonstick pan spray ½ cup caramel sauce 3 baked brownies (each approximately 2 x 3 inches) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 16 oz. heavy cream 6 whole eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tbs. vanilla Confectioner’s sugar for garnish

preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. liberally coat 12 three-inch ramekins with nonstick pan spray.

Place about 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce in the bottom of each dish. cube the brownies and divide among the 12 dishes. divide the chocolate chips and place on top of the brownie bits. in a bowl, beat the cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla until thoroughly blended.

Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish. fill each ramekin with egg mixture. carefully fill the pan with warm water to halfway up the ramekins. bake for about 25 minutes until custard is set. allow to cool and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar before serving.

To see MoRe of The ReciPes fRoM This dinneR, visiT Bergenhealthandlife.Com/laurenCeCraig.

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WINE + SPIRITS

C H A MOM IL E RU M RU NAVO C A D O NER M ak es 6 dr in ks

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THIS TASTY CONCOCTION IS PERFECT AS A COMPLEMENT TO ANY DINNER PARTY—OR ON ITS OWN AS AN APERITIF

A garden party wouldn’t be complete without a refreshing drink. But don’t expect the typical chilled glass of wine or beer from the likes of caterer Laurence Craig. His farm-to-table dinner menu (see page 77)—complete with libations—was inspired by his garden’s seasonal bounty, featuring an abundance of chamomile. In this version of a rum runner, he also included avocado, which adds color and makes the drink creamy (using healthy fat). —JENNIFER VR EELAND

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Craig’s rum runner include fresh chamomile from his garden and the dried version from which he brewed the tea. You can buy dried chamomile from a health food store or use storebought tea bags. MIDDLE: Fran, the beloved (resin) pig, serves up the refreshments.

This recipe easily serves six, so you can spend your time mingling, not mixing drinks. BOTTOM: Guests toast the evening.

LAURA MOSS

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RESTAURANT L Eclectic New American cuisine, 9 N. Franklin Tpk., 201.785.1112 SAVINI Italian cuisine, 168 W. Crescent Ave., 201.760.3700

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LOCALE Eclectic Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, 208 Piermont Rd., 201.750.3233 PAULIE’S Italian/American family-style dining, 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., 201.767.1242

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GRIFFIN’S BAR & EATERY American fare, 44 E. Madison Ave., 201.541.7575 UMEYA Japanese cuisine, 156 Piermont Rd., 201.816.0511

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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

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PARK AND ORCHARD RESTAURANT International/eclectic dishes, 240 Hackensack St., 201.939.9292 TAO’S WOK AND RESTAURANT Asian fusion and seafood, 356 Paterson Ave., 201.460.8988

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THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic American steak house and seafood restaurant, 1416 River Rd., 201.224.2013 ROBERTO’S II Gourmet Italian dining, 936 River Rd., 201.224.2524

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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., 201.265.8111

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PINXO Y TAPAS Elegant Spanish tapas restaurant, 47 N. Dean St., 201.569.9999 SOLAIA Thai/Mediterranean fare, 22 Van Brunt St., 201.871.7155

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

THE BICYCLE CLUB Traditional American cuisine with weeknight drink specials, 487 Sylvan Ave., 201.894.0880 CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE American steak house, 18 Sylvan Ave., 201.944.0233

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DUTCH HOUSE TAVERN Historical tavern featuring casual American cuisine, 24-07 Fair Lawn Ave., 201.796.5343 OCEANOS Mediterranean food with raw bar, 2-27 Saddle River Rd., 201.796.0546

FAIRVIEW

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

FORT LEE

DONG BANG Korean barbecue, 1616 Palisade Ave., 201.242.4485 NOODLE & NOODLE Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese fare, 2024 Center Ave., 201.944.4242

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CHEF’S TABLE French eatery, 754 Franklin Ave., 201.891.6644

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

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“Even kids as young as 3 to 5 can understand that you need money to buy things, or that you may have to wait to buy something you want,” says Brent Neiser, senior director at NEFE. With preschoolers, practice counting shiny coins and colorful dollar bills. Give them a piggy bank or wallet in which to collect their own treasure. “As with building a house, you want to begin by laying a solid fiscal foundation,” explains Rachel Glickman, financial representative at Northwestern Mutual in Paramus. “It’s never too early to initiate a dialogue about money management, as long as you make the lessons age-appropriate.”

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High school students can take classes that include lessons on investments, or play interactive computer games that allow them to track the stock market and create mock portfolios without facing any real financial risk, says Glickman.

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These days, many parents just give their kids money whenever they need it. But if it’s doled out regularly, an oldfashioned allowance can be a great educational tool. “Adults should provide an allowance on a consistent schedule, instead of as a reward for tasks performed,” advises Neiser. This way, kids get practice in planning consistent saving and spending. There’s no strict formula to follow when determining how much allowance to give, but one simple system is to sync amount with age, so for example, a 10-year-old might receive $10 per week. To help young ones learn about limits, avoid allowance advances and loans. “Children should understand the difference between needs and wants,” says Neiser. “Sit down as a family to calculate how much they’d need to save

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“Reinforce the habit of saving before spending,” advises Glickman. Encourage kids to set aside at least 20 percent of their allowance, which can be put in a youth savings account or a monitored joint savings account. “If you have access to your child’s account, you can recognize poor spending decisions and provide counsel on how to make better choices,” explains Neiser.

Though interest rates are low, making regular deposits will acquaint your youngster with the satisfaction of watching the total grow. Once good saving habits have been formed, open a checking account in your teenager’s name. Discuss how debit cards work, the fees associated with usage and potential problems that may arise when purchases aren’t tracked.

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Prudence is the goal here, not miserliness. So let kids buy a toy or something else they want once they’ve saved the required funds.

For small purchases, a weekly shopping spree may be appropriate. “This helps remove some of the impulse emotion from their purchasing,” says Glickman.

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For most investors, the plans’ main attractions are the potential for federal tax-deferred earnings growth and federal tax-free qualified withdrawals.1 The plans’ aggregate asset limits, which often exceed $200,000, also appeal to contributors concerned about the potential for a six-figure price tag on a four-year degree.

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You can contribute up to $13,000 (or $26,000 if you and your spouse give and file jointly) to a 529 plan each year without owing federal gift taxes, provided you haven’t made other financial gifts to the plan beneficiary in the same year. In addition, you can elect to make a lump-sum contribution of up to $65,000 ($130,000 for married couples filing jointly) in the first year of a five-year period, provided you don’t give the beneficiary additional taxable gifts during the five-year period.2

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A 529 plan offers the owner control over the plan, including flexibility in naming and changing its beneficiary. The beneficiary can be any age and generally can be changed to a qualified relative when needed. For example, if the original beneficiary decides not to attend college, you can designate a new beneficiary. This flexibility may enable you to establish a college funding legacy for current and future

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Consolidating college funding assets for one beneficiary in a single 529 plan can make them easier to manage. Depending on plan rules, you may be able to arrange transfers from a Coverdell Education Savings Account, a custodial account or another 529 plan without triggering federal income taxes. Be sure to review the tax implications with a tax professional, however. Transfers of assets from Series EE and I bonds may also be allowed under certain conditions.

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Depending on the state you reside in, plan contributions to that state’s 529 plan may be eligible for state tax deductions. Don’t overlook this potential benefit when choosing a plan. There may be other advantages of 529 plans to consider, as well. Be sure to talk with your financial advisor and tax professional for help assessing how a 529 plan may affect your tax situation.

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The earnings portion of nonqualified withdrawals is subject to federal income taxes, a 10% federal tax penalty and possible state taxes and penalties.

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Bottagra restaurant, hawthorne, May 21, evasvillage.org Sal Lauretta for Men, a menswear store in Midland Park, presented this fashion show to support anti-poverty programs through Eva’s Village in Paterson.

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Meet the winners of the 2012 Best in Bergen Readers’ Choice Awards, enjoy food samples, watch men’s and women’s fashion shows and enter to win prizes. Tickets: $35 (general), $50 (VIP). Go to bergenhealthandlife. com/bergenfest to order tickets.

Celebrate the beauty of Mother Nature at the BUTTERFLY RELEASE at Garretson Farm—a certified monarch butterfly way station—in Fair Lawn, 1:30 p.m. While there, you can tour the gardens, which are full of butterfly-friendly plants. Free admission.

Visit garretsonfarm.org.

SEPT 10 Join the Mahwah

Regional Chamber of Commerce at its ANNUAL GOLF OUTING, which will be held at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo, N.Y., 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Participate in putting and chipping contests, shoot at the driving range, play a full round of golf on the scenic 18-hole course or join a golf or tennis clinic. The event will commence with cocktails, dinner and an awards ceremony at the Clubhouse on the Lake, 5 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit the Valley Hospital Foundation. Tickets (which include lunch, cocktail reception and dinner): $1,400 (golfing with carts for four), $375 (golfing for one), $300 (clinic for one). $150 (cocktail reception and dinner only). Visit mahwah.com for more information.

SEPT 14 The country rock sensation 38 SPECIAL, whose hits include “Hold On Loosely” and “Back Where You Belong,” will be performing at Bergen PAC in Englewood, 8 p.m. Originally from Florida, the band has been performing together for almost four decades.

Tickets: $35–$85. Visit bergenpac.org.

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SEPT 20 Support the Hermitage

Museum—a national historic landmark located in Ho-Ho-Kus—at its annual BENEFIT GOLF OUTING at High Mountain Lakes Golf Club in Franklin Lakes, 11 a.m. Proceeds from the golf and a cocktail reception go towards educational children’s programs at the Hermitage.

Registration: $200 for golf and reception, $65 for reception only. To learn more, call 201.445.8311 or visit thehermitage.org.

SEPT 23 The East Coast folk trio BROTHER SUN will perform at Acoustic Café Music Series at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Park Ridge, 1:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the St. Vincent’s Haiti Scholarship Fund.

Tickets: $20 in advance, $22 at the door.

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Gather the family for a day of fun activities during an open house at the KAPLEN JCC ON THE PALISADES in Tenafly, 1–4 p.m. Attendees can take guided tours of the center—which offers programs in arts, fitness, religion and more—while participating in demonstrations, entering giveaways and enjoying the pool and gym facilities. Special activities, including face painting and clown performances, will be available for children.

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To inquire about a “featured event” listing, please contact Andy Shane at 718.549.5910 or andy.shane@ wainscotmedia.com. Send regular event listings to: Bergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or thingstodo@wainscotmedia.com. Share events online by clicking “Submit an Event” under Community Calendar at bergenhealthandlife.com.

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Even if you’re think you’re not an A.C. person, Revel is worth the trip—and fall is a prime time to go. The glitches of the opening weeks have been largely ironed out. It’s time for the cool-seekers to come out and play—at whatever level they like. —Lee Lusardi Connor

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