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With Saint Peter’s Physician Associates you can find the right doctor and the right specialty, right in your neighborhood. Plus our doctors not only collaborate with other physicians in our network, they have the full support and access to the resources of Saint Peter’s University Hospital. From Pediatrics to Primary Care, Cardiology to Oncology, Breast Health to Surgery to Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Fertility, our doctors are focused on providing exceptional care.

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Cardiology / Cardiovascular Disease 98 James Street, Suite 314, Edison, NJ 08820 732.549.7000 317 George Street, Suite 440, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732.994.3278 333 Forsgate Drive, Suite 202, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 732.994.3278

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FEATURES

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medicine gets personal The age of genetics-driven health care is here, and Saint Peter’s University Hospital is meeting the challenge.

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giving children their best chance A new program expands services for kids with special needs.

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radiology to the rescue This behind-the-scenes specialty can, in many cases, spare patients from invasive surgery.

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‘thinK pinK’ It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a reminder that this disease is best treated with a multidisciplinary approach.

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reborn in the u.s.a .

This grateful immigrant’s story is a textbook on the American dream—and on sharing the fruits of hard-won success.

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taKe 2 A home expands—and embraces a whole new mood—to meet a family’s changing needs.

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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in central New Jersey.

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SAINT PETER’S ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE. GETTING YOU BACK TO THE LIFE YOU LOVE. Our new Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to finding new solutions to ease the pain of patients suffering from a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions. From comprehensive bone and joint care to spinal surgery and total hip and knee replacements, our team of experts is using breakthrough therapies and techniques. In fact, many of our renowned orthopaedic surgeons have pioneered their own techniques in spinal surgery and knee replacement.

Patients and their families can count on the Orthopaedic Institute for inpatient and outpatient services from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation.

To learn more about our Orthopaedic Institute, call 732.745.8600 or visit saintpetershcs.com/orthoinstitute

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GENETIC SCREENING FOR IMPROVED CARE M O R E T H A N 10 0 , 0 0 0 B A B I E S B O R N I N N E W J E R S E Y each year are tested for 54 genetic conditions, hearing loss and critical congenital heart defects, and the number of genetic conditions that will be tested for is scheduled to expand to more than 60 next spring. Of the 2.4 million babies that New Jersey has screened over the past 20 years, nearly 7,000 were identifed with a biochemical or genetic condition, and hearing loss was detected in more than 1,000.

A sizable number of those children statewide have come under the care of the Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Jersey’s most comprehensive program for confrmatory diagnostic testing, management, treatment, education and counseling for all of the disorders currently screened for in New Jersey.

In addition, the department provides evaluation, diagnosis, management, treatment and counseling for a variety of genetically infuenced conditions including birth defects, autism-spectrum disorder, cancer, cardiac abnormalities and intellectual disability.

Please turn to “Inside Look” (page 18) to learn more about this uncommon but vital clinical service, where a team comprising a medical geneticist, genetic counselors, nurses, a pediatric metabolic/genetic nutritionist and a social worker team up to offer more than just medical care: They also provide education and support for families coping with rare inherited conditions.

Central Jersey Health & Life also takes a deeper look at the world of autism and developmental disabilities and their treatment at Saint Peter’s, where the diagnosis and understanding of pediatric developmental disorders have grown signifcantly in recent years. See “Tech Savvy” (page 21) for the full scoop on this high-demand program that treats a wide range of children, adolescents and young adults with an array of learning, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, attention defcit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), language and communication impairments, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, genetic syndromes, sensory impairments and fetal alcohol syndrome.

Meantime, we salute the behind-the-scenes efforts of the region’s largest radiology practice (page 22), talk about plans to aid The Saint Peter’s Breast Center, where care for women with breast cancer has never been better (page 24); and profle a Syrian immigrant turned physician who has partnered with Saint Peter’s in a new effort to treat and fght adult cancers (page 25).

Of course, don’t miss out on all of the food, travel, home decor and seasonal holiday advice that is packed inside of our other feature pages. CJH&L is well worth the read. Enjoy!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WHAT MAKES A HOME

PROBABLY NO NOTION IS more widely evoked in our language and lore than “home.” It’s where a runner scores in baseball, and where your browser lands when you turn on your computer. Familiar sayings call it sweet and tell us there’s no place like it.

As we developed this “home” issue of Central Jersey Health & LIfe, we naturally thought about what it takes to make a home. To judge from the experience of TV producer Alexandra Cohen, it’s a careful melding of one’s practical needs and one’s inner spirit.

As her life changed, her home needed to change too—so she expanded it with the wise guidance of New Jersey designer Eric Schmidt, who had helped her create it years ago. (See “Take 2” on page 28.)

Of course, nothing expresses spirit like color. On pages 16 and 17 you’ll see delightful examples of how two hues— indigo and tangerine—can enliven a room in your home just as they can make an outfit a stunner on the runway. And have you thought of hiring an interior designer but hesitated because it seemed like entering a complex new world?

On page 13 you’ll read about an easy way to take a first step into that world—courtesy of the New Jersey chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Home isn’t just the place where “they have to take you in,” as Robert Frost wrote. In essence it is where you can be most fully you. Making it serve that purpose well is a challenge and a joy that we’re pleased to celebrate in our pages.

Welcome home!

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Share your love ... Share A Pet The Share-A-Pet Program was established to help support a number of cats and dogs who were having a difficult time finding a home, whether due to cruelty, neglect, handicap, or length of stay. These deserving animals are given a lifetime of security in Kitty City or on the Animal Haven Farm and are available for sponsorship. Sponsors receive a letter and photo from their sponsored animal three times a year and are invited to come visit with their pet, or adopt them! Featured here are just a few of the cats and dogs waiting for you to share your heart.

Carolina - was one of 6 cats and 35 Beagles we rescued from a No. Carolina research lab where they were treated with abominable cruelty. She is a true beauty with a pesonality to match. Carolina still waits for your love, your heart or your home.

Sammie - a Newark stray found in July 2009. Once in our care we found him to exhibit a number of behaviors that were neurological in nature.

Extensive tests have not revealed a specific cause, so happy-go-lucky Sammie needs close supervision when out walking and playing.

Jaws - had been kept in a basement where he was “trained” by being brutally beaten. He suffered two fractures to the skull and two broken teeth. He is also hard of hearing.

Luckily, he was seen and reported by someone and we rescued Jaws in time.

Bernie - was a victim of cruelty, found with burns all over his body from chemicals or cigarettes. They had closed up on their own and were infected. Once treated, they healed beautifully, and ever since Bernie wants nothing more than to be loved.

Chelsea - we rescued her at 7-1/2 years old along with several other dogs from a home involved with dogfighting. X-rays revealed all of Chelsea’s legs were broken at one time in her life, yet she is still a love with people.

I would like to sponsor the following animal(s) in the Share-A-Pet Program: Name: _________________ ___________________

For additional information and other animals on the program, visit ahscares.org/Share-A-Pet Program, (where you can also watch videos of some of them), or request a booklet for only $2.00 which features all of the current pets awaiting your love.

Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________________

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Brrrr! Is that the season’s frst cold temp, or are you just chilled inside by the approach of the spooky holiday? either way, give in and go with it. now that it’s cool outside, here are four way cool things to do: n Hunt gHosts: Warning—this is not for the faint of heart. the Princeton tour company will take you on a ghost hunt throughout Princeton University’s campus, the surrounding neighborhood and a cemetery on its Ghost Hunt & cemetery Visit. all tours are guided by trained ghost hunters, and you even get to use authentic ghost hunting equipment such as dowsing rods, therma-meters and emF meters to check out an unmarked burial ground. (In the actual cemetery, the focus is on history, with visits to the gravestones of nobel Prize winners, declaration of Independence signers and even a U.s. President.) don’t forget to bring your camera to catch some shots of orbs. princeton tourcompany.com n take a Haunted Hayride: If you love getting scared and love hayrides, you must go to Windsor Farm & market in West Windsor. the 45-minute ride offered there takes

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guests through the farm’s haunted woods. children under fve aren’t allowed on the scary rides, but be sure to bring them on the Windsor Farm Flashlight rides (no haunting) around the farm. windsorfarmandmarket.com n run like a zombie: this is not your typical mud run. the frst-ever Zombie mud run Halloween costume run will combine running, obstacles, an obsession with zombies and the fun of wearing a Halloween costume. and as for the mud, well, you were only going to wear that costume once anyway, right? It all takes place at the Field of terror Haunted Farm in east Windsor. (there’s also a longer-established Zombie mud run junior for kids 12 and under with accompanying parents. each young runner gets a shirt, a fnisher’s medal and a free drink.) thezombiemudrun.com n Pick a PumPkin: Grab the whole family and go to Fall Family Fun Weekends at terhune orchards in Princeton. there you’ll enjoy pumpkin and apple picking and lose yourself in the corn stalk maze and the Hay Bale maze. and don’t worry about getting hungry, because the farm offers lots of sweet and savory treats. terhuneorchards.com

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It’s design tIme if you’ve always wanted to work with an interior designer, but thought it would break your budget, it’s time to Spruce It Up! This designer consultation program allows you to get expert advice from an interior designer for an affordable price, and your fee is donated to a worthy cause, Habitat for Humanity.

The new Jersey Chapter of the American society of interior designers (Asid) will pair you with an interior designer who can offer guidance and direction on how to rethink and remake the look of your home or business. The fee for the one- or two-hour consultation is $150 per hour, which goes directly to the Habitat for Humanity location of your choice. (There are 24 in new Jersey.)

Through spruce it Up!, the Asid nJ Chapter raised almost $13,000 for Habitat for Humanity last year.

Contact ASID by October 15 and request a Spruce It Up! consultation; call 732.787.5981 or email spruceitup@asidnj.org.

DynAmIC DUO What do you get when you combine 22-year-old identical twin sisters, true talent and a passion for everything musical? say hello to Nalani and sarina bolton. the Flemington natives were destined for the music industry the minute they were born to their folk music-loving parents. the sisters have been writing songs, recording and performing full-time ever since high school. their frst full-length album, Lessons Learned, debuted last year, and recently they released the eP Scattered World.

Nalani and sarina are no strangers to the stage, having performed at numerous music festivals and college campuses throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut.

Visit nalanisarina.com and click on “events” to see when and where you can catch their act.

New tables to tryWhat’s new on the central Jersey restaurant scene? two recently opened eateries may merit a visit:

n Veganized’s owner and chef, Israeli-born Ron Biton, studied at the Natural Gourmet Insti-

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Olé! Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre held “Hispanic tapas,” its 11th annual gala and fundraiser, recently at the Ria mar Restaurant in south River.

While guests enjoyed the buffet and sangria along with live performances by dancers from the nonproft organization, they took a moment to honor the stars of the gala. the event recognized the United Parcel service Information services “Crecer” Latino Business Resource Group for its ongoing support of the dance company and its commitment to being positive role models for the Latino community.

tute in New York City and has been vegan for more than 20 years. two of his all-vegan New Brunswick eatery’s most raved-about dishes are the “mackin cheese” (elbow pasta, sweet potato cashew cream, smoked shiitake, broccoli rabe and bread crumbs) and the off-the-grill appetizer (grilled oyster mushrooms, garlic rosemary marinade, lemon wedge). And don’t forget dessert. Options such as vanilla cheesecake and chocolate peanut butter torte may taste so good you forget you’re being virtuously vegan.

Veganized, 9 spring st., New brunswick, 732.342.7412, veganizedfoods.com n ethan Oh, chef/owner of the new Tenderhill in Whitehouse station, planted a garden next to his restaurant and aims to take “farm-to-table” to the next level. Offering American cuisine in the broadest “melting pot” sense and serving up comfort foods with a twist, tenderhill is now open for lunch, mondays through Fridays. Its menu is on the small side, but it’s constantly changing.

One favorite is the Kobe burger (Kobe beef patty, sunny-side-up egg, onion straws). In his pursuit of the freshest possible ingredients the chef hopes to raise several chickens to provide fresh eggs, but reportedly the frst bird he acquired turned out to be a rooster. (Oh indeed!) tenderhill, 405 Route 22 east, whitehouse station, 908.823.0234 Veganized

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After every bAby born in new Jersey—more than 100,000 of them, on average, each year—is washed, weighed, measured and swaddled, he or she also gets tested for 54 genetic conditions, hearing loss and “critical congenital heart defects” (CCHD). newborn screening is an essential preventive public health program that provides early identifcation of rare genetic, metabolic and hormonal disorders in infants and follow-up care for those affected. And the number of genetic conditions that will be tested for is scheduled to expand to more than 60 in the spring of 2016.

Many of the babies diagnosed with a genetic condition will turn to one place for care: the Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine at Saint Peter's University Hospital. So will older children and adults who are dealing with a medical condition for which a genetic component is known or suspected. the department provides comprehensive clinical genetic services, including counseling, diagnosis, management and treatment. its healthcare team comprises medical geneticists, genetics counselors, nurses, a pediatrician and a pediatric metabolic/genetics nutritionist. together they offer more than just medical care. they also provide education and support for families coping with rare inherited conditions. the department is growing rapidly to provide services for those who will be diagnosed through the expanded screenings in new Jersey, which has “one of the most extensive menus in the country,” says Debra-Lynn Day-Salvatore, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the department. She anticipates that one of every 2,000 to 3,000 newborns will be diagnosed with a disorder because of these additional screenings. while the department’s services cover all types of rare diseases, of which about 80 percent are genetic in nature, “we also cover more common conditions such as Down syndrome, breast cancer, cleft palate, cardiomyopathy and autism, as well as the

‘medical mysteries,’” she says. though the overall number of patients they treat is relatively small compared with the numbers in other felds of medicine, their patients typically have enormous healthcare needs. “the patients we see are very complicated,” Dr. Day-Salvatore says. “their disorders tend to be systemic, meaning many organ systems are involved. we ultimately become their medical home, because their care is so time- and labor-intensive and their primary care physician or pediatrician may have diffculty coordinating all of their healthcare needs.” for that reason, “we don’t shuffe patients through every 15 minutes,” says reena Jethva, M.D., a geneticist who specializes in metabolic disorders. “our evaluations need to be comprehensive and detailed.”

Care often starts with the department’s regional Center for newborn Screening and Genetic Services, supported in part by funding from the state Department of Health. that’s where previous screening or diagnostic testing from around the state is reviewed and patients frst learn about management, treatment, education and counseling services for all of the disorders screened for in new Jersey. in addition, the department provides evaluation, diagnosis, management, treatment and counseling for a variety of genetically infuenced conditions including birth defects, autism spectrum disorder, cancer, cardiac abnormalities and intellectual disability. for most patients and their families, the frst visit typically begins with a genetic counselor, such as Michele Horner. “our role varies depending on the patient, but in general we work as the liaison between physicians and families to help them understand their diagnosis, how it is genetically transmitted, and the testing and treatment options available,” she says. “we also help families adjust to the diagnosis and fnd appropriate assistance through information and support groups.” that adjustment, as you would expect, can be

A leAder in lysosomAl therApy new Jersey is expanding its menu of newborn genetic screenings in 2016 to include lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs). nearly 50 types and subtypes of LSDs have been identifed to date and new types continue to be identifed. these individually rare inherited diseases, caused by a defciency of specifc enzymes normally required to break down certain complex carbohydrates, affect multiple systems, including the central nervous system, lungs, heart, spleen, liver and skeleton. one of the largest and most comprehensive lysosomal therapy centers in the United States is located at Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine. “we are uniquely qualifed to care for patients with these diseases,” says DebraLynn Day-Salvatore, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the department. “we have been involved in clinical trials for the drugs used to treat LSDs and have been managing and treating LSD patients for more than 20 years. we are also part of the ongoing designs for evaluating and treating these infants, children and adults.” for more information on LSDs, visit lysosomallearning.com.

challenging. “Some cases are very diffcult,” she says. “in some cases, a newborn baby may look healthy, but we are telling the parents their child will need lifelong medical management, even though they are not seeing any issues yet. on the other hand, some families have been searching for answers to their child’s health problems for years, and when we fnally put it together and fnd the cause, they are often relieved and grateful.” once a diagnosis has been made, the department’s physicians and staff coor-

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New Jersey has screened 2.4 million babies over the past 20 years. Of those, 6,463 were identifed with a biochemical or genetic condition.

Hearing loss was detected in another 1,106 babies between 2002 and 2011.

dinate care with many of the hospital’s other departments to treat the patient.

They work with oncologists, for example, as genetic testing has improved treatment options for both common and rare cancers. “We work with Maternal-Fetal Medicine to assist in providing screening options and managing women or fetuses with known genetic conditions during and after the pregnancy,” Dr. Day-Salvatore says. “A new feld, pharmacogenomics, evaluates patients for their ability to metabolize certain drugs,” she adds, helping physicians target the perfect medicine for each individual’s genetic makeup or adjust dosage of their existing medications to prevent unwanted side effects and optimize therapeutic benefts.

Phase 2 and 3 human trials of some of those drugs are in fact performed in the department. “We participate in clinical trials for drugs for specifc genetic conditions and in other research studies, particularly registries for rare diseases that analyze longitudinal data to see if modifcations need to be made to treatment guidelines,” she says.

As part of a teaching hospital, the department is educating physicians and genetics counselors of tomorrow with rotations for students from high school through medical residency. “The wonderful thing about genetics is that it is part of almost every feld now,” says Dr. Jethva. “We are continually learning about how genetic predisposition and causes for systemic disorders may be integral to an individual’s diagnostic workup and management.”

Those in the department are more than happy to share their knowledge. “Here at Saint Peter’s, we make ourselves avail-

every baby born in new jersey is screened for 54 possible genetic conditions, and by next spring the number will have risen to 60.

able to discuss any questions or concerns with our patients, house staff and attending and community physicians,” she says.

“Many physicians are uncertain as to when to refer patients or who would beneft from a genetics evaluation, and we can help.”

Patients and/or their parents should also discuss any concerns they have about family history or potential genetic susceptibilities with their primary care physician, as this may prompt an appropriate referral.

Our center is unique in that it houses all types of genetics services (metabolic, dysmorphology and birth defects, cancer, prenatal, lysosomal) in one department rather than having services dispersed and siloed among several different departments and divisions. This is important as patients and families may have more than one indication for genetic services, which

can be recognized and coordinated by the same staff. “There are very few hospitalbased genetics departments nationwide,” Dr. Day-Salvatore says. While patients have received genetics services for 25 years at Saint Peter’s, in 2013 the Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine became the frst new department added to the hospital’s roster in its more than 100-year history “because of the increasing importance of genetics to the future of medicine,” she says.

“This is an incredible resource for the citizens of New Jersey,” she adds. “Saint Peter’s has been committed to providing this service for 25 years, and we continue to seek out ways not only to support our existing services, but to expand them to meet an ever-increasing demand.”—david levine

to find out more AbOuT ServiceS AvAil Able FOr yOu Or yOur FAMily iN THe DePArTMeNT OF MeDicAl GeNeTicS AND GeNOMic MeDiciNe AT SAiNT PeTer’S uNiverSiTy HOSPiTAl, PleASe cAll 732.745.6659 Or viSiT saintpetershcs.com/genetics.

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A new progrAm getS more AggreSSive And incluSive in helping kidS with SpeciAl needS. So m e t i m eS you n gSt erS require extra help. And for parents, nothing is more vital than recognizing and providing the assistance their children need.

Fortunately for families, the diagnosis and understanding of pediatric developmental disorders have grown signifcantly in the past few years, and The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital recently took steps to provide the best possible care to those children and their families.

In June it launched the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Program under the direction of Rose Mary Merola, M.D., a specialist in neurodevelopmental disabilities with more than 30 years of experience in the feld.

The program offers treatments for a wide range of children, adolescents and young adults with an array of learning, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, attention defcit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), language and communication impairments, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, genetic syndromes, sensory impairments and fetal alcohol syndrome. It also provides access to other medical professionals, including pediatric neurologists, sleep specialists, pediatric gastrointestinal doctors, geneticists, child psychologists and nursing

and family support coordinators.

Dr. Merola is expanding the special needs program at Saint Peter’s, which previously concentrated on younger children with autism, to include adolescents up to age 21 with many of the other special-needs designations that have been recognized. “We have broadened the diagnoses of these conditions in the last 10 years,” she says.

“There is better understanding of them.

And as parents and schools have become better at recognizing them, the needs of the community have increased.”

The program conducts neurodevelopmental assessments and coordinates with specialty clinics at Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital that offer speech and language, feeding, audiology, and physical and occupational therapies. Other specialists in the hospital’s High-Risk Neonatal Follow-up Program, Adolescent Program and Pediatric Neurology Program add their expertise to this multidisciplinary approach to specialty care. The team is further augmented through affliations with the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities in Edison, Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied Psychology and Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.

All care is coordinated with the child’s primary care physician and other medical

Rose Mary Merola, M.D., works with a young patient.

Hints tHat a cHild may need special Help Signs of intellectual and developmental disabilities vary among particular conditions, according to the Eunice kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Some of them include: • Sitting up, crawling or walking later than other children of similar age.

• learning to talk later or having diffculty speaking.

• Finding it hard to remember things.

• Having trouble understanding the rules of social behavior.

• Having diffculty “seeing” or understanding the outcomes of actions.

• Having trouble solving problems.

If you notice any of these signs, have your child assessed by your doctor.

Source: The Eunice kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

specialists. “We also work alongside local schools, consulting on the individualized treatment plans for these students,” says Dr. Merola.

One of her primary goals is to diagnose these health issues as soon as possible. “I would like to identify more children early, so we can intervene with therapeutic approaches that may be intensive at the outset but can become less intensive as the child grows,” Dr. Merola says. “Early identifcation leads to greater progress and the possibility of reduced needs in the future.” —d.l.

to find out more ABOUT DEvElOPMENTAl AND BEHAvIORAl PEDIATRICS SERvICES AvAIl ABlE FOR yOUR FAMIly AT THE CHIlDREN’S HOSPITAl AT SAINT PETER’S UNIvERSITy HOSPITAl, PlEASE CAll 732.339.7045 OR vISIT saintpetershcs.com/developmental-pediatrics.

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Radiology to the It’s tIme to salute thIs behInd-the-scenes specIalty, whIch provIdes precIse ImagIng and treatments and often spares patIents surgery.

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If you thInk radIology Is only about X-rayIng

broken bones, you need to think again. In recent decades this feld, once numbered among medicine’s unsung heroes, has featured mind-bending technology and rapidly advancing procedures. today’s radiologists not only take exquisitely precise images of the tiniest structures in the body, but also perform interventional treatments—such as tumor ablation, abscess drainage and intravascular procedures—that speed care, reduce complications and send patients home in hours instead of the days or weeks needed to recuperate from open surgery. university radiology group (urg) provides all radiology services for the patients of saint Peter’s university hospital. for its long-standing and outstanding commitment to patient care, urg will receive the hospital’s prestigious bishop’s award, presented to a provider for its exemplary clinical service, at the spring 2016 saint Peter’s healthcare system gala.

“We’re fattered that the hospital has recognized the contribution radiology makes to patient care,” says Joseph f. Mammone, M.d., Ph.d., chair of the department of radiology. “often radiology is hidden away in the basement, because the equipment is very large and heavy. People never used to see radiology unless they needed it. now I’m glad people are going to see how important radiology is.” that importance of radiology has only increased over the past 40 to 50 years. “there has been a revolution in radiology, with something new every decade,” dr. Mammone says. “since the 1970s we have added ultrasound, Ct [computed tomography] and MrI [magnetic resonance imaging] to our diagnostic armamentarium.

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Front row, seated, from left: Issam F. Moubarak, M.D.; ellen lee, M.D.; barry A. Zicherman, M.D.; joseph F. Mammone, M.D., Ph.D.; Sharon j. Underberg-Davis, M.D.; norman S. Sorkin, M.D.; Vincent M. lee, M.D.; Robert e. epstein, M.D., and (perched on chair arm) Steven M. Schonfeld, M.D., FACR. Standing behind, from left: Salim Samuel, M.D.; Murray D. becker, M.D., Ph.D.; Albert C. li, M.D.; Mitchell l. Simon, M.D.; Sandip basak, M.D.; Stephanie beale hanhan, M.D.; Adriann S. Schram, M.D.; Sudipta Roychowdhury, M.D.; Steven j. bier, M.D.; Victor l. Simoes de Carvalho, M.D.; David M. Walor, M.D.; leonard j. bodner, M.D.

“We’re fl at tered that the hospital has recognized the contribution radiology makes to patient care.”

—JOSePH f. MAMMONe, M.D., PH.D.

Radiology is indispensable in the practice of modern medicine.”

Take a common condition like appendicitis, he says. “Before imaging was used, the diagnosis would be made on the basis of the patient’s history and physical examination. Diagnostic abdominal surgery may have been subsequently performed, but not every patient would have appendicitis requiring surgery. Radiology now helps eliminate such unnecessary operations.”

Or consider breast cancer. “When mammography came along in the ’70s, it was primitive compared with what it is today,” the doctor says. “Now we have low-dose digital mammography and breast MRI, and this year Saint Peter’s is adding breast tomosynthesis, a 3D-form of digital mammography.”

This technology makes some tumors visible

that might otherwise have been obscured by overlying tissue in the 2D image.

“All of these tools now can diagnose breast cancer earlier, and patients are cured instead of dying from the disease,” says Dr. Mammone.

URG is also being honored for its strong presence in pediatric care. “We have fve specially trained pediatric radiologists in our group, and one of them is at Saint Peter’s every day,” the doctor notes.

Indeed, URG offers that depth of coverage in every subspecialty. With about 130 radiologists, all board-certifed or boardeligible, “our size allows us to provide fellowship-trained subspecialists in breast imaging, neuroradiology, pediatrics, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and body imaging,” he says.

Save the date for the Spring gala!

Is next April on your radar screen yet?

It’s not too early to make a “save-thedate” note for next year’s calendar.

The spring Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Gala will be held April 16, 2016, at The Heldrich at 10 livingston Ave. in New Brunswick. cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. for tickets or more information as the event draws nearer, please call the Saint Peter’s foundation at 732.745.8542.

The practice helps prepare the radiologists of tomorrow as well. Through its affliation with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, there are six core radiology rotations for radiology residents at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.

“Our group began serving Saint Peter’s approximately 50 years ago,” says Dr. Mammone, who joined URG in 2004. “The Bishop’s Award caps a long and mutually benefcial affliation between the practice and the hospital. We are truly honored.” —d.l.

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Front row, from left: kim Dixon, M.D.; patients pam DeRanieri, Diane Tenore and karen Mazukiewicz; lisa hopkins, M.D. back row, from left: patient janet Amin, Susan McManus, M.D.; patients joann pollock and Stacie benick.

‘Think pink’ FOr OctOber It’s Breast CanCer awareness Month—a reMInder that thIs dIsease Is Best treated wIth a huMane, MultIdIsCIplInary approaCh. In OctOber, everywhere yOu look you’ll see pink. that color has been the offcial symbol of breast cancer awareness since at least the early ’90s, and October has been recognized as breast cancer Awareness Month for longer than that. today, thanks to the hard work that lies behind these symbolic recognitions, the health care available to women with breast cancer has never been better. take, for instance, the Saint Peter’s breast center, where “it’s a smooth transition from evaluation to diagnosis and treatment,” says Susan McManus, M.D., director. “we get patients examined quickly and, if necessary, a biopsy can be scheduled right away.” that’s because the center is located in Saint Peter’s healthcare System’s center for Ambulatory resources (cAreS), next to the women’s Imaging center. “And the lion’s share of surgery is done on the same foor, in the cAreS Surgicenter, the Saint Peter’s ambulatory surgery facility,” she says. “For ease and convenience, it is a great setup for our patients.”

Patients also can take advantage of a breast navigator to help them coordinate

care, tackle insurance issues and even help with transportation or childcare concerns.

“It prevents people from ‘falling through the cracks’ and ensures that they get through the process smoothly,” Dr. McManus says.

A multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, radiation specialists and others meets regularly to discuss each case and its treatments. because Saint Peter’s has a renowned Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine as well (see page 18), a geneticist is also present at the meetings to explain the role heredity may play in an individual’s cancer. the center also works with the physical therapy department to help women restore strength and range of motion after surgery. “the most special thing we have is our people,” says breast surgeon Lisa hopkins, M.D. “with breast cancer you need to care for the whole patient, not just the cancer, and that takes a ‘village.’ It takes a multidisciplinary approach, because very few women get only one treatment—just surgery, or just chemotherapy. we all have to work together to create a comprehensive care plan, and we do that really well. Our whole team makes this place what it is.” —d.l.

Buy a car, fund a cure

route 18 chrysler Jeep Dodge ram in east brunswick is joining the national fundraising effort to support breast cancer care. the company will donate $50 for every vehicle sold in September and October to support the Saint Peter’s breast center the motivation? “I’m frst a father, a husband and a son, and I would do everything I can to protect my family,” explains dealership owner bill McDonagh. “they have a mission of giving back to the community,” says Michael Loch, director of annual giving at the Saint Peter’s Foundation. “they have supported other efforts of ours in the past, and we enjoy working with partners such as route 18 chrysler Jeep Dodge ram to raise funds, which in turn allows us to provide the very best services to the community we serve.” to learn more, or to donate, visit rt18cjdr.com/reach-for-the-cure-htm.

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in the U.S.A. thIs grateful IMMIgrant’s story Is a textBook on the aMerICan dreaM—and on sharIng the fruIts of hard-won suCCess.

syria wasn’t riven by a deadly civil war in 1968 as it is today, but it was still a good place to get out of if you wanted the better opportunities america offered. that’s what john hajjar’s parents decided, and he’s glad they did. the family came to these shores March 10, 1968, and as he says, “that’s the day i was reborn.” hajjar was 13 on that day when he, his sister and their parents arrived from their native syria. they had next to nothing, and at frst they lived with seven other relatives—11 in all—in a one-room apartment in south Paterson, immigrants looking for opportunity. they found it—none more than hajjar, who has become successful beyond his dreams and now is giving back to the country and the state that gave him so much. the syrian boy who spoke no english is now john hajjar, M.d., a urologist and the founder of sovereign health system, a fully integrated multi-specialty community healthcare system with offces throughout new jersey, new york and florida. he is also the owner/operator of several surgery centers, and no longer practices medicine, concentrating on running his medical empire. (he went back to school in 1999 and earned his M.b.a. degree— in one year.) he will turn 61 in september and has been married for 36 years to his wife, sharon, 58, a non-practicing pharmacist. they have three sons in their 20s and live comfortably in cresskill. and if his family had never left syria, he says bluntly, “i would be dead now.” the immigrant’s story sounds like one we’ve heard before, but that makes it no less astonishing. hajjar’s father, a tailor, worked hard to get his family its own apartment and, eventually, its own house. hajjar chipped in almost immediately, working as a stock boy in a retail store through his years in catholic high school. that work ethic prevailed through the years. he had full-time jobs while at st. john’s University, frst working the night shift in a battery factory, then in sales at j.c. Penney. he continued that schedule through Georgetown Medical school, working in a hospital. “i took patient histories and physicals,” he says. “each one was 50 bucks, i think.” and he worked during his residency at nyU–bellevue hospital—“i’d fnish my residency shift at 6 p.m., then go work in the er till midnight,” he says. it was only during his urology fellowship training that he could focus on his education full time. “My wife started

john hajjar, M.D., and his wife, Sharon, believe in hard work and education—and also in sharing their good fortune to help expand opportunities for others.

working, and we were able to live better,” he says. “i stopped working for the frst time in my life.” he may have stopped moonlighting, but he hardly stopped working. he founded Urology specialty care, the precursor of sovereign Medical Group, the frst element of what is currently sovereign health system, in 1988. today the sovereign health system consists of the 60-plus multi-specialty physician medical group and its network of ambulatory surgical, radiation oncology and urgent care centers he operates in northern new jersey and new york. and he is giving back. “sharon and i believe in education and helping the poor,” he says. “education and hard work are why i am where i am.” he gives to several schools and catholic hospitals, including saint Peter’s University hospital, for their philosophy of helping the poor. he recently committed $1 million to help expand and modernize the hospital’s emergency department. “this is a person who comes from humble roots, worked hard his whole life and is grateful for the blessings bestowed upon him,” says jim choma, chief development offcer of the saint Peter’s foundation. “he wants to help others less fortunate.” dr. hajjar also collaborated with saint Peter’s in a new oncology center that offers a variety of radiation oncology services for adults, including a linear accelerator, a device that delivers external beam radiation treatments for patients with bladder, kidney and other common forms of cancer. he admits he never could have dreamt he would come this far. “all i wanted,” he recalls with a smile, “was to become a doctor and have a house.” —d.l.

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first-Class serviCe patient sharon a. myers is served her room-service meal by saint peter’s university hospital culinary & nutrition services team member elsa ramos (left) as caitlin Kenny, r.n., looks on. launched in June, saint peter’s room service enables patients to select daily menu items as they would in a fve-star hotel. the room-service menu was developed by saint peter’s registered dietitians and the culinary team. menus are available in spanish and for specifc requirements such as gluten-free or dysphagia diets. menu items were chosen for reasons of health and for taste and the enjoyment of patients.

CliniCians of tomorrow saint peter’s university hospital played host this summer to high school students from middlesex county who are interested in pursuing careers in health care. the 10th and 11th graders hailed from new brunswick, highland park, north brunswick, east brunswick, piscataway, colonia and spotswood high schools. during the annual camp, now in its 12th year, students were instructed in proper hand-washing technique, safe baby handling and diabetes testing. they also spent time in hospital facilities, including the cardiac catheterization laboratory, wound care, the emergency department and the pharmacy.

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To conserve valuable floor space, the designer floated the bed away from the wall, allowing the inclusion of beautiful whitewashed, rift oak closets. Sheets with gray satin stitch bands, lilac Euro shams and a silk coverlet keep to the room’s palette and bring out the gray and purple tones of the damask-patterned rug underfoot.

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IT wAsn’T THe “seven-ye Ar ITCH” ex ACTLy, BuT something like that. TV producer and area resident Alexandra Cohen had grown a bit impatient with the home she shared with her son Lucas, now 10. She began to consider expanding their three-unit duplex—and giving the place a decorative facelift to boot. Having worked with New Jersey-based interior designer Eric Schmidt on her original design, Cohen didn’t hesitate to approach him again.

“When I frst met Alexandra, she was a young mother, busy raising a child and not doing much entertaining,” says Schmidt. “Now, years later, she wanted to have more of a real home.”

In a serendipitous twist of fate, a one-bedroom apartment opened up on the foor where Cohen’s two bottom units were located. It became the perfect solution.

The original apartment consisted of two combined units facing north, with stairs on the left unit leading up to the master suite on the top foor. Adding the south-facing one-bedroom unit gave the family the chance to add a spacious kitchen, a family room, a coveted guest bedroom and a balcony. To assure a sense of fow on the main foor, Cohen purchased the extra hallway space between the units. That allowed Schmidt to create a welcoming entry foyer with views into the living room on the left, the son’s bedroom and the study to the right, and the kitchen and family room to the east and southeast.

With the new 2,100-square-foot layout in place, Schmidt set to work. For the entry foyer, the designer instilled a feeling of intimacy by lowering the ceiling and painting the walls a warm tan color to

This page: A freestanding bathtub with angular stainless steel legs sits over a gorgeous stone floor in shades of gray and white. On the wall, the designer went with the flow and framed a custom tile and glass mosaic from Artistic Tile in marble. A vignette in the master bedroom showcases Cohen’s mother’s artwork to great effect. Opposite page: A polished stainless steel chair upholstered in a deep gray fabric and a small glass-and-steel side table from Lexington Home Brands form the perfect balance against the lavender walls.

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A mix of materials and finishes lends visual distinction to the kitchen, which owner Alexandra Cohen says is “to die for.” Marble counters and appliances of shimmering stainless steel combine utility with beauty— while a comfy, capacious sectional is a few steps away.

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separate the space from the palette of ivory, beige and creams seen throughout the rest of the main foor. Wood paneling was added to frame the space and enhance the impression of being in a cozy jewel box.

For entertaining visitors not of the pint-sized variety, Schmidt designed large-scale custom furniture for the living room, including a nine-foot-long chenille sofa that he paired with plush velvet club chairs and a wool-and-silk carpet. In keeping with the soaring 11-foot-high ceilings, the designer created a monolithic freplace covered in slabs of Crema Marfl that shimmer with the light. The spiral staircase that leads straight to the homeowner’s private sanctuary—the master suite—was revamped with oak treads banded in stainless steel and a leather-wrapped handrail.

In the bedroom, a large custom oak canopy bed takes center stage. A pale lavender on the walls pulls up the grays seen throughout the room and softens the space. “Everything downstairs was very earthy and monochromatic,” says Schmidt. “Here, lavender

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is a soothing color with a wonderful neutral feel.” It also beautifully offsets the marble freplace, light oak cabinetry and multiple closets custom-designed for the space. “The room feels like a fve-star hotel,” says Cohen. And that luxe effect is enhanced by the en-suite bathroom, with a freestanding tub, a steam shower and gray-veined stones that create a glamorous, spa-like feel.

Downstairs, Lucas’ room also received the royal treatment, with a custom “fort” bunk bed with a built-in desk. Next door, Cohen’s new study was given a custom desk and striking raked limestone painstakingly cut into a herringbone pattern on the freplace wall.

The heart of the home, though, became the new kitchen and the combined family/dining room, which Schmidt outftted with plenty of seating, including a custom sectional. “The kitchen is to die for,” says Cohen. “We are in there all the time.” From the custom, cream-colored lacquer cabinetry to the natural walnut media cabinet to the mother-of-pearl backsplash, it’s the perfect mixture of comfort and luxury. And when there aren’t guests? There’s no better way to start your morning than with a coffee on the family room’s connecting balcony overlooking the building’s tree-flled courtyard.

This page: A spiral staircase with a leather-wrapped handrail leads to the master suite, adding a note of novelty. To compensate for the soaring ceiling height in the living room, designer Eric Schmidt used a nine-foot-long sofa with a curved back to anchor the space.

A photograph of a seascape appears to float on the wall. Opposite page: In the family room, Schmidt created a more formal dining area behind the sectional. The high-gloss walnut dining table was paired with a bench upholstered in a durable Joseph Noble fabric. To reference the trees seen from the balcony off the family room, the designer hung a photograph of a white birch tree forest over the table to transport the viewer. “It has this wonderful earthy quality that we wanted to bring into the room,” says Schmidt.

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lunchtime! while you’re packing lunches for the kids, why not make one of these portable meals for yourself too? midday will be healthier—and more interesting!

banish boring sandwiches, and make a batch of these

tasty wraps for the whole family.

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Beet, BlaCk riCe and Pear WraPs Makes 4

IngredIents n 4 whole-wheat tortillas n 2 large romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half n 1 large pear, grated n sea salt For the beet pAste n 2 cooked beets, roughly chopped n 1 garlic clove, crushed n small handful of fresh cilantro n small handful of fresh fat-leaf parsley n 1/3 cup walnuts n 1 tsp. coconut oil n 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar For the blAck rIce n 1 cup water n ½ cup black rice n ½ tsp. caraway seeds n Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lime n scant ¼ cup golden raisins n scant ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted To make the beet paste, throw everything into a food processor, add a pinch of sea salt to taste and blitz until a paste has formed. Transfer to a bowl for later.

To make the black rice, put 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the rice, caraway seeds and a pinch of sea salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover and leave to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed, then let cool. Once cooled, transfer the rice to a bowl and add the lime zest and juice, golden raisins and almonds. Stir well.

Place 2 Tbsp. of the beet paste in the middle of each tortilla and cover with one of the lettuce leaf halves. Top with a couple of heaping spoonfuls of the black rice flling. Sprinkle with the grated pear and fold or roll the tortillas to create a wrap.

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Baked Tofu and apple on Mixed Greens and WakaMe

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IngredIents n 1 lb. frm tofu n 1 tbsp. olive oil n 1 tbsp. tamari n 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar n 1 tbsp. lemon juice n 1½ tbsp. dried wakame n 3 cups mixed salad greens n 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced n 2 scallions, chopped n 2 tbsp. sesame seeds n 1 tbsp. olive oil n 1 tsp. dried chili fakes n Baking sheet lined with parchment paper Pat the tofu dry with some paper towels. Line a plate with some paper towels and place the tofu on top.

Place another small plate on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy (such as a can of beans). Leave for 15 to 30 minutes for the liquid to seep out. Remove the plate and cut the pressed tofu into cubes. Mix the olive oil, tamari, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Pour this over the tofu and leave it to marinate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350Ëš F. Arrange the tofu on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Depending on how large your cubes are, bake the tofu in the preheated oven for 25 to 40 minutes, until golden.

Meanwhile, soak the dried wakame in lukewarm water for 10 to 20 minutes. Pat dry with a dish towel or paper towels, and coarsely chop. Put the salad greens, apple, scallions, sesame seeds and wakame in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil and chili fakes. Top with the baked tofu and serve.

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Radish and avocado salad with chia-tahini dRessing

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IngredIents n About 24 radishes, roughly chopped n 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and chopped n Large handful of black or kalamata olives n Large handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped n 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced n ½ red onion, thinly sliced n 1 scallion, chopped For the chIA-tAhInI dressIng n 2 tbsp. chia seeds n 2 tbsp. tahini n ½ tbsp. cumin seeds n Juice of 1 lemon n 1 tbsp. chopped fresh fat-leaf parsley n ½ tsp. tamari n 1 tbsp. raw honey n Pinch of sea salt n Pinch of chili powder Put all the salad ingredients in a large salad or serving bowl.

Put all the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. The dressing will be quite thick, but as you mix it through the salad, it will coat the ingredients nicely.

Pour the dressing over the salad, toss together until well combined, and serve.

Excerpted from Superfoods: The Flexible Approach To Eating More Superfoods by Julie Montagu by arrangement with Quadrille Publishing, distributed by Chronicle Books, Copyright © 2015 by Julie Montagu.

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WHERE TOEAT F I N E

C A S UA L

FA M I LY

AVENEL

BUD’S HUT Casual dining featuring seafood and steak, 906 Route 1 North, 732.634.5530 D’ITALIA RESTAURANT Italian fare, specializing in pizza, 1500 St. Georges Ave., 732.574.1120

CARTERET

CHATEAU MADRID Spanish and Portuguese fare, 8 Holly St., 732.969.0692 JULIAN’S American steak house with seafood options, 1000 Roosevelt Ave., 732.541.9500

CRANBURY

THE CRANBURY INN Traditional American dining, 21 S. Main St., 609.655.5595 CRANBURY PIZZA Casual Italian pizzeria, 63 N. Main St., 609.409.9930 ZINNA’S BISTRO Casual Italian fare, BYO, 1275 S. River Rd., 609.860.9600

CRANFORD

PAIRINGS Globally inspired menu combined with local and sustainable practices, 10 Walnut Ave., 908.276.4026

DAY TON

FUJI Japanese hibachi and sushi, 485 Georges Rd., 732.274.8830 LA TAVERNA Cozy traditional Italian dining, 375 Georges Rd., 732.274.2200

EAST BRUNSWICK

GUSTO GRILL Traditional American food, 1050 Route 18 North, 732.651.2737 WASABI HOUSE Fresh sushi and authentic Japanese dishes in a friendly, relaxed environment, 77 Tices Ln., 732.254.9988

EDISON

CAFÉ GALLO Family-style Italian dining, 1153 Inman Ave., 908.756.5752 LOUCÁS Upscale American and Italian fare, 9 Lincoln Hwy., 732.549.8580 MEEMAH Casual Chinese and Malaysian cuisine, 9 Lincoln Hwy., 732.906.2223 MING Asian fusion cuisine with vegetarian options, 1655-195 Oak Tree Rd., 732.549.5051 PENANG Malaysian and Thai eater y, 505 Old Post Rd., 732.287.3038 SKYLARK FINE DINER & LOUNGE Upscale diner with creative cocktails, 17 Wooding Ave., 732.777.7878

FORDS

MCLOONE’S WOODBRIDGE GRILLE Upscale interpretations of American classics, 3 Lafayette Rd., 732.512.5025 VILLA BORGHESE Traditional Italian fare with modern twists, 432 New Brunswick Ave., 732.738.0666

HIGHL AND PARK

APOSTO PIZZERIA Mediterranean grill and pizzeria, 76 Raritan Ave., 732.745.9011 MIDORI SUSHI Japanese fusion with a sushi bar, 237 Raritan Ave., 732.246.4511 PAD THAI Vegetarian-friendly Thai eater y, 217 Raritan Ave., 732.247.9636

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WHERE TO EAT PITHARI TAVERNA Greek cuisine with seafood fare, 28 Woodbridge Ave., 732.572.0616

HILLSBOROUGH

BIG HEADS GRILL & BAR Grill favorites mixed with pub fare, 315 Route 206 #502, 908.281.0268

The Destination

For Your Special Occasion

LEE’S SUSHI Premiere Japanese cuisine in a casual atmosphere, 438 Route 206 #5, 908.829.3140

ISELIN

CASA GIUSEPPE Italian fine dining, 487 Route 27, 732.283.9111 URBAN SPICE Authentic Indian fine dining, 42 Marconi Ave., 732.283.1043

JAMESBURG

FIDDLEHEADS American fine dining, Sunday brunch ser ved, 27 E. Railroad Ave., 732.521.0878 PER TUTTI Italian cuisine, private dining, BYO, 49 E. Railroad Ave., 732.521.4900

KENDALL PARK

DUSAL’S Casual Italian seafood and pizza eater y, 3300 Route 27, 732.821.9711 SHOGUN 27 Hibachi steak house with a sushi bar, 3376 Route 27, 732.422.1117

KENILWORTH

TAORMINA Authentic Italian fare featuring an extensive wine list, 482 Kenilworth Blvd., 908.497.1717

KINGSTON

ENO TERRA Italian cuisine featuring seafood, homemade pasta and an extensive wine list, 4484 Route 27, 609.497.1777 OSTERIA PROCACCINI Quaint Italian restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches and salads with organic and local produce, 4428 Route 27 North, 609.688.0007

METUCHEN

ANTONIO’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA Traditional Italian pizzeria, 453 Main St., 732.603.0008 THE METUCHEN INN American fare in an upscale setting, 424 Middlesex Ave., 732.494.6444 THE ORCHID Glatt kosher dining, 455 Main St., 732.321.9829

MIDDLESEX

CARPACCIO RISTORANTE Southern Italian fare, 651 Bound Brook Rd., 732.968.3242 VINCENZO’S RISTORANTE Italian cuisine, 665 Bound Brook Rd., 732.968.7777

MILLTOWN

FRANCESCO PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT Casual Italian eater y and pizzeria, 23 N. Main St., 732.214.9222 FRESCO Seafood and steak grill, prix fixe menu, 210 Ryders Ln., 732.246.7616

MONMOUTH JUNCTION

PIERRE’S Fine international dining with an award-winning wine list, 582 Georges Rd., 732.329.3219 SENS ASIAN CUISINE Far East fusion cuisine, 4095 Route 1 South, 732.355.1919

MONROE

GARVEY’S Family-friendly American eater y, 405 Spotswood Gravel Hill Rd., 732.521.3311 LA VILLA Casual Italian dining, 335 Applegarth Rd., 609.655.3338

MONTGOMERY

GENTEEL’S TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA Italian cuisine featuring a variety of pastas, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads, 1378 Route 206, 609.252.0880 TIGER’S TALE Bar and grill menu with sliders and extensive dinner specials, 1290 Route 206, 609.924.0262

NEW BRUNSWICK

CARIBBEAN CAFÉ Cuban cuisine, 85 Bayard St., 732.846.2620 CATHERINE LOMBARDI Italian with locally sourced ingredients, 3 Livingston Ave., 732.296.9463 CHRISTOPHER’S American seafood and steak fare, 10 Livingston Ave., 732.214.2200 CLYDZ Contemporar y American cuisine with extensive martini selection, 55 Paterson St., 732.846.6521

Unforgettable Weddings Elegant Corporate Events Glamorous Fund Raisers Impeccable Atmosphere Award-Winning Chef Exquisite Food & Beverage Attention to Detail

DELTA’S RESTAURANT Southern cuisine with live music and specialty drinks, 19 Dennis St., 732.249.1551 DUE MARI Modern Italian food featuring fresh local and seasonal ingredients, 78 Albany St., 732.296.1600 EVELYN’S Lebanese food with vegetarian options, 45 Easton Ave., 732.246.8792

PINES MANOR Our Effort is Our Distinction

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18 RICH’S Experience The “UNEXPECTED” In Customer Service® 825 Route 33 • Mercerville, NJ 08619

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Visit us at www.richscarpetone.com Store Hours: Mon, Thurs, Friday: 10-8 Tues-Wed: 10-6, Sat: 9-6, Sun: 10-4 66 Witherspoon St. 609.924.0078 MAIN STREET BISTRO & BAR Euro-American bistro fare, 301 N. Harrison St., 609.921.2779 THE FROG AND THE PEACH American fare with a focus on fresh ingredients, 29 Dennis St., 732.846.3216

OLD BRIDGE

TERESA CAFFE Simple Italian-inspired fare incorporating many fresh ingredients grown at nearby Canal Farm, 23 Palmer Sq. East, 609.921.1974

GLO ULTRA LOUNGE AND TEQUILA BAR Upscale pub food and a bar with more than 200 tequilas, 367 George St., 732.261.4044

JUST Contemporar y American and French fare, 2280 Route 9 South, 732.707.4800

WITHERSPOON GRILL Steak house dining featuring all-natural Angus beef and locally sourced poultr y, 57 Witherspoon St., 609.924.6011

HARVEST MOON BREWERY & CAFÉ American pub fare, 392 George St., 732.249.6666 MIKE’S COURTSIDE SPORTS BAR & GRILL Traditional pub fare, 1 Elm Row, 732.455.8511 THE OLD BAY New Orleans–style restaurant with Cajun and French Creole dishes, 7 Church St., 732.246.3111

BIG ED’S BARBECUE American barbecue, 305 Route 34, 732.583.2626

THE PINE TAVERN Imaginative American cuisine with Continental flavors, Route 34 and Cottrell Rd., 732.727.5060 PONTE VECCHIO Classic Italian and American Continental fare with seafood options, 3863 Route 516 East, 732.607.1650

PERTH AMBOY

OLD MAN RAFFERT Y’S Casual American eater y, 106 Albany St., 732.846.6153

THE BARGE Water front restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring steak and seafood dishes in generous portions, 201 Front St., 732.442.3000

PANICO’S Classic Italian entrees and sandwiches, with specialty pizzas at its sister location across the street (94 Church St.), 103 Church St., 732.545.6100

PORTUGUESE MANOR Traditional Portuguese featuring sangria, 310 Elm St., 732.826.2233

RESTAURANT 2FIFT Y4 Saint Peter’s University Hospital restaurant, offering healthy dishes and vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 254 Easton Ave., 732.745.8600, ext. 7773 STAGE LEFT Upscale American fare with an extensive wine list, 5 Livingston Ave., 732.828.4444 STEAKHOUSE 85 Premium steaks ser ved in various portion sizes to fit a wide range of budgets, 85 Church St., 732.247.8585

PISCATAWAY

AL DENTE RISTORANTE Traditional Italian eater y, 1665 Stelton Rd., 732.985.8220 CHAND PALACE Family-friendly Indian restaurant featuring an all-vegetarian menu, 1296 Centennial Ave., 732.465.1474 MIDORI Authentic Japanese and hibachi dining, 1392 Centennial Ave., 732.981.9300

PL AINSBORO

ROSELLE PARK

VINHUS Portuguese fare with formal dining or casual bar and lounge, 157 E. Westfield Ave., 908.259.5907

SOUTH AMBOY

BLUE MOON Contemporar y American and pub fare, 114 S. Broadway, 732.525.0014 COSTA VERDE Portuguese and Spanish cuisine featuring fresh seafood, 6039 Route 35 South, 732.727.7070

SOUTH PL AINFIELD

FLANAGAN’S American and Irish pub fare, 2501 Plainfield Ave., 908.757.1818 KIMCHI HANA Traditional, authentic Korean BBQ restaurant where dishes are grilled at the table, 6101 Hadley Rd., 908.755.0777

SOUTH RIVER

KRAKOWIAK Casual Polish restaurant, BYO, 42 Main St., 732.238.0441 RIA-MAR Traditional Portuguese, Spanish and American fare, 25 Whitehead Ave., 732.257.1100

TUMULT Y’S Upscale pub food, featuring steaks and seafood, 361 George St., 732.545.6205

CASA ROSARIA’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE Classic Italian food, 607 Plainsboro Rd., 609.799.9009

NORTH BRUNSWICK

CROWN OF INDIA Authentic Indian cuisine, 660 Plainsboro Rd., 609.275.5707

CHRIS MICHAEL’S STEAKHOUSE Steak and seafood restaurant, featuring a sushi bar, 40 Oakwood Ave., 732.634.5355

EAST Asian fusion fare with a bubble tea bar, 5 Market St., 609.750.3278

J.J. BITTING BREWING CO. Traditional American fare, 33 Main St., 732.634.2929

PRINCETON

MULBERRY STREET RESTAURANT Italian seafood eater y with exceptional steak and chop specials, 739 Rahway Ave., 732.634.4699

ARTHUR’S STEAK HOUSE & PUB Traditional American steak house, 644 Georges Rd., 732.828.1117 ISTANBUL RESTAURANT & PATISSERIE Turkish and Mediterranean fare boasting freshly baked pides and lahmajouns, 1000 Aaron Rd., 732.940.1122

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In Flemington, stretch your legs before the turkey and stuffng, Nov. 26.

Learn all about orchids at Hillsborough’s Duke Farms, Oct. 8, Nov. 14 and Dec. 4.

OCT 8, NOV 14, DEC 4 OCT 23 DESIGNER pOCKETBOOK NOV 27–28 Check out your The GETTING TO KNOW ORCHIDS gardening class at Duke Farms in Hillsborough covers the basics of orchid care and includes a tour of the Orchid Range and the Native Orchid Nursery Bed. 9 a.m. Admission: $35. Register online at dukefarms.org.

OCT 10 Downtown Hightstown

comes alive at the 13th annual HOMETOWN HARVEST FAIR, with pony rides and a petting zoo for children, a chili-tasting contest and mechanical bull riding for adults, and the Ducky Derby, a rubber-duck race.

Rain or shine, it starts at 10 a.m. Admission: FREE. Email Trish Egan at chairman2015@ hightstownfair.org for more information.

OCT 17 At the FALL FOOD TRUCK

FIESTA, grown-ups can sample local wines and beers on tap while children enjoy bounce houses, human hamster balls, pony rides and a petting zoo. It’s on from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mercer Country Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor. Admission: $5. To fnd out more, call 609.977.8582.

OCT 18 The East Brunswick Public

Library teams up with the East Brunswick Public Schools and the Disability Association of New Jersey to hold a DISABILITY AWARENESS FAIR featuring 20+ organizations and agencies. The event runs 2–5 p.m.; authors Anne Ford and John-Richard Thompson will speak and sign books.

Admission: FREE. Email Audrey Weiner at audrey_weiner@hotmail.com to learn more.

BINGO FUNDRAISER sponsored by the Saint Peter’s University Hospital Auxiliary.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m. $35 per person. To fnd out more, call Ann Marie McVay at 732.247.8289.

OCT 23–25

At the SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL in the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, top artisans sell their pottery, sculptures, jewelry and home décor items. There will be interactive demonstrations, live music and a puppet show for kids. The festival starts at 10 a.m. daily. Tickets: $8 online; $10 the day of. Go to sugarloafcrafts.com for further info.

NOV 26

Want a bit of exercise before sitting down to your turkey? The annual CEA/JOHANNA FOODS TURKEY TROT features a 5K run and a 2-mile ftness walk through Flemington. Both start at Main Street near the corner of Maple.

The walk begins at 9:15 a.m., the 5K at 9:30. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $25 for the walk if you register before Nov. 19; $5 higher afterwards and $10 higher on T-day.

Register online at bit.ly/turkeytrot15 or call 908.782.1480, ext. 252, with questions.

NOV 28 Catch the season’s spirit in

downtown Somerville at the HOLIDAY JUBILEE, which includes the annual tree lighting, carolers, carriage rides with Santa and more. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. FREE. For more info, visit downtownsomerville .com or call 908.541.1600.

favorite princesses in THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES staged by Disney Live! at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs come to life.

Tickets $15–$90. More information is available at statetheatrenj.org.

DEC 4 All aboard for holiday fun! The Black River & Western Railroad’s VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SpECIAL leaves Flemington at 6:30 p.m. and goes to Ringoes and back for a trip of two to two-and-a-half hours. En route there are Victorian carolers, a live nativity scene and a visit from Father Christmas. Fare: $29 for adults; children under 3 are FREE. Order your tickets at blackriverrailroad.com.

DEC 4–27

The McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the classic Charles Dickens tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his instructive encounters with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Show times vary; tickets begin at $25. Visit mccarter.org for details.

Send event listings to: Central Jersey Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com.

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cAPRI La doLce vita was practIcally Invented on thIs beautIful ItalIan Isle, famous as the world’s oldest resort. By rITa guarna

It’s hard to say exactly when I fell In love wIth caprI.

This page, from top: The Hotel Caesar Augustus stands 1,000 feet above the Bay of Naples, and guests enjoy a nightly display as the glitter of the Milky Way is reflected on the water below; a rock formation creates a natural arch over the sea. Opposite, from top: The “Stairway to Heaven” in the city of Capri leads walkers among ancient structures; uber-fresh pasta al frutti di mare—with “fruit of the sea”; a guest-room balcony at the Hotel Caesar Augustus overlooks the bay.

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Was it when I frst spied its cinematic white cliffs? When I glided 450 feet above the harbor in the funicular past lemon groves, reed-thatched roofs and swaths of wisteria?

When I realized that much of the island is blessedly free of cars? Or when I explored its caves and grottoes, knowing that this is where Homeric sailors, Roman emperors, A-list celebrities, artists and novelists, industrialists and intellectuals had romped?

On Capri, the world’s frst resort, anything is possible. No one seems to be in a rush to get anywhere. But this is no lazy man’s trip: Because Capri is small and steep (four miles long and two miles wide) with so few roads, it’s a walker’s island (though you can rent a Vespa to explore some byways). In fact, Capri is a geological castoff from the peninsula of Sorrento in the southern part of the Bay of Naples.

Limestone cliffs separate the two main towns: laid-back Anacapri and the more populated Capri (the town) in the east. Anacapri boasts Monte Solaro, 1,900 feet high, while Monte Tiberio, its somewhat shorter sibling, is topped by the ruins of the Emperor Tiberius’ palace, Villa Jovis.

Most streets are really narrow twisting lanes or paved paths that criss-cross what is still a surprisingly wild, rocky island, home to goats and lizards, maritime pines and oleander. (The word Capri comes from the Greek word kapros, meaning wild boar— but I didn’t encounter those!) The island’s beauty is ft for a king. In fact, it was the Roman Emperor Augustus and his successor Tiberius who set their greedy eyes on Capri two millennia ago. Tiberius built the Villa Jovis, where he cavorted and caroused through his last decade. And if someone displeased him, legend contends that he hurled that someone from the Salto di Tiberio, a cliff 1,000 feet above the sea.

Like so much that’s worth seeing on Capri, visiting Villa Jovis requires a trek— it’s an hour’s climb. But the bluff-top view is spellbinding: Sorrento and Vesuvius to the east; a panorama of Capri to the south and west. After seabirds halt their crying, there’s a profound silence, leaving only tranquility—that and an eerie sense that the ghost of Tiberius might just sneak up behind you.

It seems the hellion was on to something. In the 1950s, then-exiled King Farouk of Egypt found himself at the Hotel Caesar Augustus, an idyllic spot with some of the island’s best views. His apartment, today known as the Farouk Suite, is one of 55 elegant rooms and suites. Original antiques and two oversize bathrooms, one with a

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large Jacuzzi, the other a mega shower, both luxuriously outftted, are highlights of the suite.

Though grand, the interior pales by contrast with the terrace: Its Doric columns frame 180-degree views. (Capri is no place for people with a fear of heights. In most places, you’ll be peeking over railings, balconies and alcoves down, down, down to the azure waters below.)

A wealthy German built the hotel in the 1850s, but traces of previous structures dating back to the 9th century can be seen. Prince Emmanuel Bullak of Russia bought it in the 1900s and commissioned the life-size statue of Caesar Augustus pointing out to the sea. Thirty years later, the Signorinis bought the resort and made it one of Italy’s most stylish small hotels.

No trip to Capri would be complete without swimming in the sea (and seeing the Blue Grotto—yes, it’s a big tourist attraction, but worth visiting if only once). Alas, beautiful beaches there ain’t—most of these tend toward small and pebbly, and the few sandy swaths you’ll fnd are awash with people and umbrellas. But what they lack in sand they more than make up for in scenery and scenes. La Fontelina on the southern coast is one of the best lidos, or beach clubs, with a good restaurant tucked into the rocks that serves pasta and seafood galore.

And it sells day passes. You can slip into the water from the rocks and have a lemon granita waiting after your swim.

Back on terra frma, it’s a toss-up as to what will captivate you more: heart-stopping views of the sea and the three iconic Faraglioni rocks, named Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo, or the beautiful people whose comings and goings make the dock a sort of catwalk. Of course, it can’t be reached by taxi. You either go by private boat or walk down a steep hillside (which means you’ll have to climb back up at day’s end).

When it’s time for dinner, you will be tempted to overindulge, no doubt scarfng down plates of homemade pastas, just-caught fsh and bowls of fresh fgs and washing it all down with bottles of fne wine. The Caprese grow their own herbs, fruits and vegetables. They buy seafood from the fshermen and make pasta at the kitchen table. It doesn’t get any fresher than this.

Whether you eat at the hotel’s La Terrazza di Lucullo (try the orangescented risotto) or one of several nearby ristoranti, you won’t be disappointed. Try Aurora for pizza, or Da Paolino if you’d like to dine smack in the middle of a lemon grove. For dessert, I recommend the not-too-sweet sfogliatella, a Neapolitan specialty consisting of crispy pastry crust flled with creamy ricotta. It’s best warm from the oven.

But no one will look askance if you decide to have only the famous Caprese salad—vine-ripened tomato, basil and mozzarella drizzled with extra virgin olive oil—and a glass of prosecco.

Finally, you simply cannot miss taking a passeggiata, or nocturnal stroll. This nightly rite is practiced all over Italy, but here in Capri it’s akin to having front-row seats to the latest runway show in Milan. No sensible shoes for these fashionistas—only strappy, high-heel sandals will do for the women. As with any great parade, you’ve got to be both spectator and participant to experience it fully. Your reward: At the end of the night, you too will be an espresso-sipping bella donna or gentil’uomo.

Now, that’s amore.

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power food

crave that crunchy

cauliflower c ul flow

broccoli’s bright cousin is ready for its shining hour. chances ar e you’ve been munching cauliflower at salad bars for years without fully appreciating this super food. It’s a pleasant-tasting, versatile veggie that’s low in calories—just 29 per cup—and full of vitamins and minerals. Caulifower belongs to the species Brassica oleracea along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens and kale. And yes, whether munched from a salad plate or served as a side dish, it’s familiar. But as the British newspaper The Guardian recently declared, “It’s time for the dowdy old caulifower to have its moment to shine.” for example, restaurants now offer popular caulifower entrées, and clever cooks realize that in puréed form the veggie can be a lean, healthy pinch hitter for mashed potatoes.

POWER UP one cup of raw caulifower, says the U.S. department of Agriculture, provides 77 percent of the vitamin C you need for the day, 20 percent of the K, 11 percent of the B6 and smaller amounts of thiamin, ribofavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron and magnesium. It’s a good fber source too, and fber helps you feel full, control your weight and keep your digestive tract healthy. Caulifower and its cruciferous kin contain glucosinolates, which break down to form compounds that have been found to inhibit the development of cancer in rats and mice.

DID YOU KNOW? Most caulifower is white, but not all. You can often fnd green, purple and orange varieties at farmers’ markets. Chemicals account for the differences—there’s more of the pigment chlorophyll in green caulifower, for example, while the purple plant gets its hue from the antioxidant anthocyanin, also found in red cabbage. Because it has more beta carotene, orange caulifower has about 25 percent more vitamin A than the white variety, and green caulifower— sometimes called broccofower—is higher in protein than either white caulifower or broccoli.

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BUY/STORE/SERVE white caulifower is widely available at supermarkets and farmers’ markets. Look for a frm vegetable with compact forets and crisp, fresh leaves with no sign of yellowing or wilting. (The size of the head doesn’t affect quality.) Tightly wrap your raw caulifower; it’s good in the refrigerator up to fve days. Before using, wash and remove the leaves at the base and trim the stem as needed.

Caulifower can be eaten raw, roasted, grilled or lightly steamed. It’s usually broken into forets before cooking and served in soups (such as cheddar caulifower soup), salads, casseroles or with creamy sauces (say, Gruyere sauce) for dips and salads. If you’re ambitious, try preparing a caulifower pizza (look online for recipes) or the increasingly popular caulifower “steak.” (with a large knife, slice the head vertically into slabs about ¾˝ thick and sear in a skillet with olive oil, then place in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.) —michael ardizzone Fall 2015

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