Monmouth Health & Life: April/May 2016

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Contents April/may 2016

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FEATURES

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The Unterberg Children’s Hospital marks a decade of caring for the area’s kids.

An interior design team takes a Spring Lake summer home to the next level.

10TH birthday

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saved from ‘a perfect storm’

When a heart attack strikes in the middle of a blizzard, everything has to go right.

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Check out these lovely backyard oases for swimming and sunning—and let the countdown to summer begin!

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

The hibiscus tea cosmopolitan is a cocktail to refresh your palate—and your state of mind.

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Move over, messy bun. It’s the top knot’s time to shine.

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Add magic to any room when you put two monochromatic extremes—black and white— side by side.

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GATHERINGS Photos from recent events in and around Monmouth County.

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Can gluten-free food be delicious as well as healthy?

Yes! And three recipes— one each for breakfast, lunch and dinner—prove the point.

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April/May issue extols the virtues of home and hearth, and this year is no different.

But a look at the pictures starting on page 34 will reveal why this “home issue” has me especially excited about one feature of a home: the backyard pool.

Yes, it’s a bit early to use one. Still, those lovely pool images have me psyched for a swim.

We hope this issue of Monmouth Health & Life gives you similar inspiration—indoors and out. On page 28, read how the redo of a Spring Lake summer home by just the right designers reflected the style and personality of the homeowners and created the perfect “seaside escape.” And on page 20, intriguing items for the home prove that black and white—far from being tepid inferiors to color—can be a lively duo indeed. (One piece may make you wonder: Is it a chair, a picture of a chair, or both?) Even our travel article has something to say about design. On page 62, visit a storied Beaux-Arts Manhattan hotel that’s a showplace once again, as it was 112 years ago, thanks to a meticulous architectural restoration. It’s a great destination for an almost “staycation” when you want to hang onto those frequent-flyer miles.

There’s much more, of course, including three delicious gluten-free recipes (page 48). See a colorful cocktail made with hibiscus tea (page 54). And on page 16, discover five local businesses that can help you make your garden a stunner.

Enjoy this home issue—and springtime!

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Randall Gabrielan, who has penned more than 40 books, many retelling the history of Monmouth towns. His most recent, Monmouth County: Past & Present, contains more than 400 historic and present-day images that show changing landscapes and streetscapes over time.

Roberta Van Anda, whose 2015 release, Legendary Locals of Rumson, tells the story of how the borough developed into a town of country estates and an escape for New York City elites.

Joseph Grabas, author of Owning New Jersey. Ever wonder how a particular street got its name or how real estate changes ownership in the Garden State?

This volume, which includes a number of vignettes about Monmouth, will enlighten you.

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The culinary corner Make it a habit Habit Burger opened its first location in Monmouth and it doesn’t disappoint. The char-grilled burgers are delicious (albeit a bit thin; order a double), the surroundings superclean and the employees friendly and helpful. One staff member rushed over to cut our editor-in-chief’s chicken sandwich in half when he saw her struggling with it! She didn’t have room for dessert, but she overheard that the shakes are worth the caloric splurge.

The Habit Burger Grill, 178 Route 35, Eatontown, 732.544.5401; habitburger.com

Pastry perfection Teammates in the kitchen since 2009, Laura Martelli and Matthew Rosenzweig are now vying for culinary gold. Head bakers at The Flaky Tart in Atlantic Highlands, the pair were recently named semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Baker award. This honor from the nonprofit culinary arts organization recognizes “a chef or baker who prepares bread, pastries or desserts in a retail bakery, and who serves as a national standard-bearer of excellence.”

The self-trained chefs share a passion for art and baking. Their creative sweet and savory treats are made with fresh, local ingredients and have been a delight with locals since the two met at the bakery seven years ago. Raising master bakers isn’t new at The Flaky Tart—chef Marie Jackson was named a semifinalist for the JBF Outstanding Pastry Chef award in 2008 and 2009.

This year’s winners will be announced at the James Beard Awards Gala in Chicago on May 2.

The Flaky Tart, 145 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands, 732.291.2555; theflakytart.com

Thursdays on the half-shell They’ve been one of Red Bank’s best-kept secrets, but it was just a matter of time until people caught on to the after-work specials at the Molly Pitcher Inn. The historic inn is getting into the swing of the season, rolling out a new lineup for its Thursday happy hours.Beginning April 14, enjoy selections from a clambake-inspired menu and special seasonal cocktails. There’ll be live entertainment as you wine, dine and unwind—Jersey Shore musician Pat Guadagno will perform during the season opener.

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It’s gardening time If you’re like us, you can’t wait to get down and dirty in the garden.

These Monmouth spots can help you have the greenest of thumbs: Choose from an array of flowers, plants and other landscaping treasures at Holly Brook Farms Garden Center (2023 Route 35, Wall, 732.449.1316; hollybrookfarms.publishpath.com) or M Gardens in Oakhurst (706 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst, 732.660.0601).

In addition to lush greens, several nurseries offer informative workshops. Check out the classes on growing roses on April 23 and 24 at Barlow’s in Sea Girt (1014 Sea Girt Ave., Sea Girt, 732.449.9189; barlow flowerfarm.com) or “Art in the Garden” on April 30 at Calgo Gardens (462 Adelphia Rd., Freehold, 732.919.7770; calgogardens.com).

A trip to Bear Creek Herbary (494 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd., Howell, 732.938.2327; bearcreekherbary.com) can be a family affair.

After shopping for plants and fresh produce, bring the kids over to the chicken coop, where everyone can grab a handful of feed and give the resident birds a treat.

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Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to take your healthy lifestyle resolutions outdoors.

Why not participate in a local 5K run/walk to shape up while helping a good cause? Don’t worry if you’re not a world-class runner—these events are community-oriented and attract participants of all ages and skill levels. In many cases there are accompanying health fairs and other attractions. Think you’re ready? We know you are! Sign up for one of these upcoming runs: Sunday, April 17: Capt. Ronald Zinn Memorial Races, Wall Township Recreation Complex. $20 until April 14, $25 after; raceforum.com/zinn or 732.222.9213.

Saturday, April 23: Lake Como 5K to benefit Gránia Maggio Study Abroad Endowment Fund, Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. $25; lmaggio@yahoo.com or jerseyrunner.webconnex.com/Lake_ Como_5_K_2016.

Saturday, May 7: Night Nation Run to benefit Stand Up to Cancer, Raceway Park, Englishtown. $29–$49; nightnationrun .com/new-jersey-2016.

Sunday, May 15: 10th annual Carlee Wines Memorial Foundation Run, Manalapan High School. Students $10, adults $20 until April 23, $25 after; carleewines.org.

Saturday, May 21: Spring Into Summer 5K to benefit the Monsignor Bulman Stadium Fund, Mater Dei Prep, Middletown. $25 until May 12, $30 after; springintosummer5K.com.

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by Chohan in any room—the bold pattern will make a statement no matter where it lands.

Sit-uational art: Lean this “canvas” by YOY against the wall and you can actually take a seat in it!

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The stylishly designed base of this Huit lamp

by Christopher Guy will enlighten even those who don’t know that huit is French for “8.”

these tonal opposites— classic and cutting-edge— make magic in any space.

The perfect figure forever?

Even if you can’t make that boast, this curvaceous Ada chair by Christopher Guy surely can.

Add storage (and a little whimsy) to any room with this nine-drawer “checkers” cabinet by Powell Furniture featuring contrasting pulls.

This Louise Machado striped throw pillow will instantly transform a solid couch or chair.

The best part? It’s machine washable.

The beauty of black-and-white tile never goes out of style. And these designs by Pratt & Larson— facet and small arabesque—prove it.

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The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center marks a decade of caring for children.

It was on December 28, 2005, that Monmouth Medical Riddle: Why is a hospital luckier than a kid?

Center was recognized for its strength in Pediatrics and its unit Answer: It gets to celebrate a “birthday” all year. of that name was licensed by the state as an official children’s Indeed, while a child who turned 10 on December 28, 2015, had hospital. But Monmouth’s commitment to top-quality care for a big day that day, Monmouth Medical Center’s Unterberg Children’s children actually goes back much further. A special area Hospital is having a big celebratory year—all of 2016. for the care of youngsters was mentioned in its annual The contrast may seem unfair to kids till you report in 1904. And its Regional Newborn Center remember that Unterberg’s whole purpose is to opened its doors in 1968 as New Jersey’s first assure more birthdays—happy, healthy ones—for all Celebrating neonatal intensive care unit and the first such unit of the children of Monmouth and Ocean counties. in a community hospital in the nation. Today the As a regional leader in pediatric health care and medical center’s commitment to state-of-the-art a teaching affiliate of the prestigious Drexel of Family-Centered Care. of Family-Centered Care. care for almost every pediatric health issue at University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, every stage of young life goes on.

Unterberg offers young people—from newborns So this 10-year-old is clearly wise beyond its through adolescents on the brink of adulthood— years—but never too venerable to toot the horns the leading-edge treatments and specialized expertise and blow out candles. Happy “Birthday,” Unterberg! that only a comprehensive children’s hospital can provide.

Celebrating

High honor for a children’s doctor Who’s the Garden State’s “Pediatrician of the Year”? The choice will likely please all of the friends of Monmouth Medical Center—and surprise none. It’s Margaret C. Fisher, M.D., chair of the medical center’s Department of Pediatrics and medical director of The Unterberg Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Fisher was selected for the 2016 honor by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP). It marks “the recognition and respect of peers for consistently providing an exceptional level of care to patients and families and distinguished contributions to the pediatric profession.” And it’s hard to imagine a children’s doctor anywhere in America—let alone in New Jersey—who more deserves such recognition and respect.

Eminence makes some outstanding individuals seem unapproachable, but somehow that has never happened to Dr. Meg Fisher. She has the same delighted rapport with individual children that she

had before she earned her stripes as an internationally renowned expert on pediatric infectious diseases (and immunization advocate). She’s the AAP chapter’s immediate past present and—to cite just one of her dozens of publications and other accomplishments—she’s editor-inchief of an AAP-published book titled Immunizations & Infectious Diseases: An Informed Parent’s Guide.

She is also a medical educator of the first rank. At conferences and annual meetings, says NJAAP Executive Director Fran Gallagher, “her unique combination of world-class expertise, unbridled enthusiasm and engaging style fills every seat in the house.”

Dr. Fisher will be recognized at the chapter’s annual gala in late April in Somerset. But she’s already voiced her gratitude for the “Pediatrician of the Year” designation—and characteristically

“Pediatrician of the Year’” Margaret C. Fisher reads to a young patient.

bounced the plaudits right back at her Monmouth Medical Center colleagues and her patients’ families. “It is a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated group of healthcare professionals at an exceptional facility and provide care to the children whose families put their faith in all of us,” she said.

To Learn more about services available for your family at the Unterberg children’s hospital, call 888.724.7123.

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Thomas Williams and his wife Gayle.

Saved from a

‘perfect storm’ Fast action by family, first responders and Monmouth Medical Center clinicians restores a heart-attack patient to health.

There’s no good time to have a heart attack, but the middle of a blizzard is a very bad one. Fortunately, when Oceanport resident Thomas Williams suffered that fate this winter, the story had a happy ending.

Like countless other residents, the 69-year-old painting contractor spent hours on Saturday, January 23, digging out from the heavy snowstorm that was hitting our region. At the height of the blizzard, he suffered a massive heart attack. But unlike nine others on the East Coast who died from cardiac arrest while shoveling snow, Thomas survived—thanks to the quick reactions of his wife, the Oceanport First Aid Squad and a team of doctors and nurses at Monmouth Medical Center.

“I remember pushing the snow blower, coming inside and taking off my boots, and feeling short of breath,” he says. “I took two baby aspirins, and then my wife told me to lie down on the couch.”

His wife, Gayle, asked if she should call the EMTs, and when he told her, “I think you’d better,” she knew it was serious.

Moments later, he suffered what is known as v-fib—ventricular fibrillation—the most serious cardiac rhythm disturbance.

“With v-fib, the lower chambers of the heart quiver and the heart can’t pump any blood, causing cardiac arrest,” says Monmouth Medical Center interventional cardiologist Michael A. Wappel, M.D., who performed emergency cardiac catheterization and percutaneous intervention that opened Thomas’ blocked artery and restored the function of his heart.

Dr. Wappel notes that while the blizzard created a “perfect storm” of conditions that led to Thomas’ heart attack—severe cold and a great deal of wet, heavy snow—an equivalent “perfect storm” of

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“Everything worked perfectly,” says the doctor.

First Gayle, a retired Long Branch high school guidance counselor, called 911 immediately and performed CPR until help arrive. (She’d been certified in the technique by the Oceanport First Aid Squad years before, when the older of her two sons was born with a congenital heart blockage.) The EMTs recognized Thomas’ lethal arrhythmia and shocked his heart to get it beating again, and then transported him to Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department, where he arrived at 4:30 p.m.

Among the first responders playing key roles in his transport and emergency treatment were Oceanport police officers Matthew Cole and William Resnyk, fireman Jerry Bertekap and volunteer fireman Stuart Briskey.

In Monmouth’s ER a “Code STEMI” was begun—the process put in place to treat all heart-attack patients. Back in 2006, Monmouth Medical Center joined the American College of

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Thomas recuperates in the hospital with his doctor, interventional cardiologist Michael A. Wappel, M.D., at his bedside.

likely not permanent. “I Cardiology in launching think we’ll see his heart a national quality muscle recover,” he says. improvement initiative to A big concern in cases ensure that patients like like this is damage to the Thomas with ST-segment brain, and he considered elevation myocardial therapeutic hypothermia, infarction (STEMI) undergo which seeks to maintain a emergency angioplasty. specific body temperature (A myocardial infarction in a person surviving is a heart attack; the out-of-hospital sudden “ST segment” refers to Monmouth Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory cardiac arrest and can interval between the “S” provides invasive cardiac services, offering the most advanced improve rates of longand “T” waves on an technology in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of term neurologically intact electrocardiogram, or cardiac disorders. Also offered is full-service diagnostic cardiac survival. “But he was in EKG—elevation suggests catherization and emergent angioplasty for heart attack. To learn recovery following the that severe heart damage more, call 732.923.6875. cardiac cath by 9 p.m., is possible.) The result wide awake and alert, was “Code STEMI,” and its so there was no need for him to go through that,” Dr. Wappel record has been impressive. explains. “The next morning when we checked on him, he was When a patient arrives at Monmouth Medical Center with absolutely fine and had suffered no memory loss.” symptoms of a heart attack, in minutes Emergency Department In fact, in a conversation prior to his hospital discharge physicians order an EKG. It can detect signs of poor blood January 27, Thomas vividly recalled a visit in late November to flow, heart muscle damage, abnormal heartbeats and other his longtime primary care doctor, Monmouth Medical Center heart problems. If a heart attack is diagnosed, a Code STEMI internist Michael Disciglio, M.D., who himself, several years is activated, with the on-call interventional cardiologist and earlier, had survived a “widow-maker” heart attack thanks to the specially trained cardiac catheterization team called in for the Code STEMI process. Thomas had undergone a stress emergency treatment. The Code STEMI team that cared for test during that office visit, and he says even though it yielded Thomas, led by Dr. Wappel, acted quickly despite the blizzard, good results, it prompted him to finally quit smoking. performing a lifesaving emergency angioplasty.

“Dr. Disciglio had been after me for years to quit smoking, “Dr. Wappel did a miraculous job,” Thomas says. “All of my and I figured my negative stress test was telling me I had doctors were phenomenal.” pushed my luck long enough,” he says with a smile.

“My colleague, Dr. Jeffrey Osofsky, was covering the hospital, Dr. Wappel notes that in every snowstorm, cardiologists see and he coordinated everything until I arrived, when Thomas was the type of heart attack Thomas had in patients who have in the cath lab—prepped and ready to go,” Dr. Wappel says. “It been exerting themselves clearing snow. In Thomas’ case, was a huge team effort, from the moment of his heart attack through his cardiac catheterization and interventional procedure. he explains, weather conditions combined with the blockage triggered his heart attack.

It was truly amazing considering the blizzard conditions.”

“Thomas didn’t have a severe blockage—his artery was less Before the advent of interventional cardiology, says Dr. than 50 percent blocked—but he was out in the cold, which Wappel, the cardiac arrest Thomas suffered was known as a “widow maker.” “Previously, doctors wouldn’t have been able to restricts arteries,” says the doctor, adding that there was a lot of snow, and it was colder than usual. “One reason shoveling offer his family much hope,” he says. “This is a classic type of snow can lead to a heart attack is that the sudden stress of the heart attack, and with the interventional cath we were able to shoveling causes the plaque in arteries to rupture, prompting open the blocked artery with a stent.” the coronary artery to develop acute thrombus (blood clot) Dr. Wappel thinks that even though Thomas lost about half and completely close, which starts the heart-attack process.” of his heart function as a result of his heart attack, the loss is most

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most of the basics were there: beds, a dining room table, a kitchen table, comfy chairs and sofas, and window treatments. But a young family needed professional help to take their Spring Lake summer home across the finish line. “We used as many of their pieces as we could,” says Jon Martinez of Beautiful & Gracious Home Interiors in Asbury Park, who worked on the project with partner James MacDonald. The designers repositioned furniture, selected wallpaper, fabricated custom rugs and shopped for additional furniture, lighting and accessories. “It was very rewarding,” says Martinez. See the results on these pages.

For the high-traffic living room the designers chose a circular coffee table surrounded by four chairs.

“There’s nowhere to put a sofa because the room has four points of access,” says designer Jon Martinez. “So we created a nice, easy flow with the same amount of seating.” Grasscloth wallpaper in a summery seafoam shade covers the walls, while a custom area rug in beige and coral complements the solid and striped fabrics of the chairs.

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In the family room, Martinez and MacDonald worked with the existing furniture, updating the trio of wood tables with crema marble tops and creating custom pillows that pick up the colors of the adjacent living room. Anchoring the space is a custom area rug in the same colors as the living room rug—only instead of beige with a coral border it’s the reverse. Flanking the windows: a collection of 1920s black-and-white sailing prints that the designers discovered in an antiques shop. “We wanted to incorporate the nautical theme in an elegant way,” says Martinez.

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Pivoting the dining room table so that it is centered on the French doors instantly opened up the floor plan and allowed for easier traffic flow. Over the table hangs a stunning chandelier adorned with mother-of-pearl, silver leaf and hundreds of freshwater pearls in pink, coral and cream tones. “It brings in the beach theme in a very subtle and sophisticated way,� Martinez says. On the walls: the same seafoam grasscloth used in the living room, as both rooms feature the same window treatment fabric.

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The designers “finished off” the kitchen by painting the walls a soft buttery yellow, introducing foliage prints to complement the existing valance and pillows, and replacing the light fixtures with contemporary globe pendants that make a bold statement. Under the table lies a beige indoor/outdoor area rug with a contrasting green border. “The kitchen is by the back door and gets a lot of traffic,” Martinez explains, “so we wanted a rug that could be brought outside and hosed off when it got dirty or when sand got on it.”

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In the guest room, Martinez and his partner worked with the homeowners’ “beachy” window treatments and dust ruffle. Lamps fashioned from faux sea urchins sit atop distressed fruitwood tables, which flank a lacquered grasscloth headboard with whitewashed frame. Palm tree prints were borrowed from another room, and a natural sisal rug brings beauty as well as durability. “It’s not over-the-top beachy,” he says. “Since it’s an adult guest room, it’s a little more formal. You feel like you’re staying at a bed-and-breakfast.”

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a backyard swim can refresh the body and soothe the spirit—especially if it’s in a stunning setting. check out these designs and let the countdown to summer begin!

The design of a swimming pool and its placement on a property should reflect a family’s habits and needs. When you take a healthy dip, you don’t want an unhealthy dose of sun, and a pergola can create a welcoming space in the shade. Here a pergola presides over a backyard oasis with a pool and seating area.

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This page, from top: Mosaic tiles come in a range of colors and finishes—from plain to iridescent.

A stone wall creates privacy, while spouting fountains add an enchanting touch. Opposite: The reward at the end of the design and construction process: a relaxing backfloat in the privacy of your own backyard.

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This page: LED lighting in and around a pool can add to its beauty and set an enchanting mood. Here the water’s lustrous blue seems to be in conversation with the sky. Opposite, clockwise from top: Gas fire pits can be turned on with the flick of a switch. Fire pits can provide cozy comfort, keeping the focus on outdoor fun even when temperatures have cooled. The perfect poolside drink? Iced tea, with or without a splash of spirits, depending on the time of day. Although most dogs are natural swimmers, keep in mind that their swimming proficiency diminishes at night and as they get older.

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HOME & GARDEN SHOWCASE BEDROCK GRANITE

Bedrock Granite, known for its superior customer service, has been in business for over 25 years serving both the trade and public. We are committed to making the design process easier for our customers who are looking for custom fabrication for home remodeling projects. For your convenience, we are open 7 days a week and we have a large selection of slabs and remnants on site to browse through. Visit Bedrock Granite’s Facebook page to see our newest and most elegant projects.

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In the Monmouth Country real estate community, Bernadette is a name well known and respected for always being the consummate professional.

In every client survey, Bernadette receives the highest praises for her remarkable service and attention to every detail. Amongst her clients and colleagues, she continues to be a trusted advisor whose commitment to excellence enhances every real estate transaction. Bernadette is among the Top 17% of Realtors® in Monmouth County and a five-year consecutive Platinum NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award winner.

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BROWN’S HEATING & COOLING

When you can turn to a trusted HVAC company, you can always rest assured you’ll have a comfortable home. Over 17,000 clients have depended on Brown’s Heating & Cooling, a full service heating, cooling and plumbing company for over three decades. Brown’s has built its reputation for zero-pressure sales and all work is backed by the company’s 100% Customer Satisfaction Pledge vowing each and every customer will be satisfied with all work completed. Contact Brown’s for a project consultation and also please visit its new showroom in Shrewsbury/Rt. 35.

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CAPELLI’S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY & NURSERY

Make this year’s Spring clean up and preparation easy on yourself by letting Capelli’s Landscape Supply & Nursery do all the dirty work and heavy lifting for you. From new construction to refreshing your existing landscape, our landscape design and installation team can mulch your beds, lay sod, add seasonal color and more. We also deliver topsoil and a variety of mulches for those who enjoy gardening, and we offer free delivery to local customers on 6+ yards. Call us for an estimate or delivery.

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Choose a lifestyle beyond the extraordinary THE COMBINATION OF MY REAL ESTATE knowledge

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HOME & GARDEN SHOWCASE ERIC BOSNIAK AND CHARLI BOHM, COLDWELL BANKER

KITCHEN KRAFTER

Experience matters when it comes to choosing a Realtor to handle every aspect of selling or purchasing a home. Eric Bosniak and Charli Bohm, an award-winning husband-and-wife real estate team and Previews Property Specialists affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, have over two decades of combined real estate experience and a track record as top sales performers in Monmouth County. If you are looking for a team with cutting-edge marketing expertise and unparalleled negotiating skills, turn to these multimillion-dollar real estate producers.

17 WEST RIVER RD., RUMSON, NJ 07760 OFFICE: 732.842.3200 | CELL: 732.245.0340 ERICBOSNIAK.CBINTOUCH.COM

Kitchen Krafter is a full service Kitchen & Bath Design Showroom in Ocean Township NJ. They specialize in design and have a large selection of cabinetry for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Mudrooms, Laundry Rooms, Handicap Accessible, Kosher Kitchens, and Ageing in Place.

The designers at Kitchen Krafter take the time to listen to your needs & ideas and are respectful of your budget. They offer complete construction/installation services. Let the award-winning designers at Kitchen Krafter design your dream kitchen! Your kitchen is the heart of the home…make sure you are working with a company that’s takes the time to understand you!

3421 SUNSET AVE., OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 07712 732.695.6111 | KITCHENKRAFTER.COM

GORLIN POOLS & SPAS

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Surround yourself with our trusted advisors who will create long-term relationships with you and their crafts. You’ll experience their value and worth at every turn as yours will be uniquely designed and expertly crafted. 3D/CAD software will bring your vision to life. Experienced craftsman in each trade transitions your grounds and builds your design so you may create wonderful memories. “Go Beyond” your expectations and allow yourself freedom to enjoy your lives. 45 years’ experience building trusted and lifelong relationships.

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If you want your home to reflect your true personality, come collaborate with our creative staff at Monmouth St. Tile. We love what we do, and are excited to help you transform your ideas into beautiful tiled spaces.

We can help you with everything from simple, elegant installations, to detailed custom mosaics to create the visual impact you are trying to achieve. Come visit Monmouth St. Tile, at either of our locations, where our talented staff will be happy to help you with all of your tiling needs.

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“You are what you eat.” We’ve all heard it before, but have you thought about how true that really is? What we consume affects every aspect of our health and well being. Oasis BackYard Farms was founded nine years ago because growing Organic ensures that what we eat is safe, healthy and nutritious. OBF designs, establishes and maintains Organic, non-GMO gardens for homeowners, schools and charitable organizations. Contact OBF and see how you can provide healthy vegetables and fruits grown right in your own backyard for yourself and the people you love.

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Mary Burke, Broker and Owner of Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, is pleased to announce that Pauline Poyner, sales associate in the Rumson Office, has earned the esteemed award of “Company Top Producer” for 2015. “Pauline’s dedication to her clients, strong work ethic, positive attitude, incredible marketing skills, and her extensive knowledge of the local real estate markets attributes to these achievements,” says Mary. If you are looking for a seasoned professional and lifelong resident of Monmouth County to help you buy or sell property, contact Pauline for an appointment.

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No green thumb? No worries! Providing Hope, a nonprofit organization, has been designing and implementing organic gardens since 2011.

We now offer our services to all Monmouth County residents. Our student employees will transform your backyard, patio or balcony into a sustainable, edible environment filled with healthy vegetables. Providing Hope’s student employees are recent graduates of our Agricultural Leadership/Apprenticeship Program and your garden will help support our youth. Let’s get back to our roots by eating real food that comes from the earth. Contact us to start your garden.

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RTK Design Group, founded by Robert Kaye, is a nationally recognized, award-winning full-service landscape design firm with over 35 years of experience in landscaping and indoor/outdoor design and construction.

Our comprehensive services span a broad range of capabilities from landscape design and installation, swimming pool design, outdoor kitchen building, patio and hardscape construction, custom masonry, interior and exterior home renovation and more. While providing superior design is important, it must be combined with excellent technical competence to succeed. Our extensive experience has led us to create exceptional projects.

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Do you know that only 1% of homes in the United States have solar panels today? This may not sound like much but the benefits of solar energy: save a lot of money ($20K over 20 Years), requires little maintenance, it’s good for the Earth and renewable which means that we will never run out of it. In the renewable energy industry, Suntuity is the largest company to reduce our dependence on the earth’s limited natural resources and improve our ability to build sustainable renewable energy solutions. For more information about the benefits of solar energy contact John Knecht 732-425-0091 or john.knecht@ suntuity.com *Numbers used are for informational purposes only. Actual savings will vary based on the final system size, design, configuration, utility rates, applicable rebates, your ability to realize tax benefits, and your family’s energy usage.

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attention to detail, architecturally correct features, finishes and wood species has gained them a reputation as a design innovator and the Creator of Timeless Originals®.

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ZEM GROUP, L.L.C.

ZEM Group, established in 1992, will design, build and maintain your entire outdoor project all under on roof. No project is too small or too large for our in-house staff of degreed master designers and project managers.

We stand behind our reputation to successfully design/build your dream outdoor living space, from landscaping, outdoor lighting, ponds and waterfalls, Gunite pools and pool houses, pavilions, pergolas, patios, masonry, decks, fireplaces and fire pits, to outdoor kitchens and much more. Every project is custom designed and built to meet, as well as exceed, our client’s expectations.

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can gluten-free mean delicious as well as healthy? you bet— anD these recipes prove it.

There are three secrets for making any day unforgettable: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here’s an enticing recipe for each—and yes, they’re all gluten-free. They’re from restaurateurs Jessica, Jennifer and Jill Emich, who—as triplets—naturally think in threes. They’re believers in using “nutritious, sustainable and wildly delicious ingredients” to create “holistic comfort food” that nourishes body, mind and heart.

Some people need to go gluten-free.

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Baked Eggs in Avocado Cups This is a breakfast high in protein and great fats to energize you as you begin your day. It’s wise to choose eggs that are on the small side, as their flavor is more concentrated and they’ll fit better in the avocado cups. For an extra kick and added protein, serve with salsa and a sprinkling of chopped bacon. Serves 2–4

n 2 ripe avocados n 4 small farm-fresh eggs n 1 Tb. ghee or unsalted butter, melted

n Sea salt to taste

n Preheat the oven to 400°F. n Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Using a tablespoon, scoop out 1 to 2 tablespoons of avocado flesh from each half to create 4 cups, each large enough to hold one of your eggs. (This is a delicate process that can produce ideal results if the eggs are small.)

n Crack an egg into each avocado “cup,” yolks first, followed by whites if space allows. Drizzle each with the melted ghee and sprinkle with sea salt.

n Arrange the avocado cups in a small baking pan to fit them as close and snug as possible. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the egg whites look cooked through. Serve immediately.

TIP: If you have left-over avocado you can rub the flesh lightly with a few drops of lemon and olive oil and cover tightly with plastic wrap to keep the freshness and make the color last longer. Best if eaten within a day or two.

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Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas This version of classic Caesar dressing is great as a dip for cold chicken, with raw veggies, on sandwiches or—of course—on salads. Consider making it in bigger batches and stashing it in the fridge so it will be at the ready for snacking. Serves 4–6

For the Classic Caesar dressing 2 large soft-boiled eggs ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ Tb. anchovy paste 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (check label to make sure it is gluten-free)

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n ½ tsp. Dijon mustard n ½ cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese

n 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil For the salad

n 3 heads romaine hearts, torn into bite-sized pieces

n ¼ cup roasted chickpeas

n First make the dressing: Put all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor and blend for 30 to 60 seconds. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil down the chute to emulsify the dressing into a creamy consistency.

n Put the romaine and roasted chickpeas in a salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.

TIP: Feel free to get creative with your Caesar, perhaps adding crumbled bacon, soft-boiled egg, roasted tomatoes—or all three. Also, anchovy is a strong flavor. You may wish to start with less, then taste before your final mixing to see if you want to add the full amount.

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Pan-Seared Fish with Crispy Skin Choose a fish that is available wild or sustainably farmed in our area. You can serve these crisp-skinned fillets on top of salads, as a main dish acccompanied by a vegetable serving, or with your favorite style of eggs. The acidity of lemon or lime can add some piquant flavor. Serves 4–6

n 4 to 6 fish fillets, about

n Use a sharp knife to score the skin

5 ounces each, skin on and bones out (salmon, bass, trout or snapper)

side of each fillet with shallow incisions, not piercing the flesh. This will help prevent the skin from curling up.

n 2 Tbs. unsalted

n Heat a large cast-iron skillet or sauté

butter, ghee, coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil

pan to medium to high heat. Add the fat to the pan (preferably ghee) and salt both sides of the fish just before searing it.

n Sea salt to taste n 1 lemon, sliced, for serving

n Add the fish to the hot pan, skin side down, and let the skin crisp up and the flesh cook about two-thirds of the way through, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness. You can baste the fish with the fat as it is cooking, but do not move it until it is ready to be flipped. (Coax it with a spatula to see if it is ready.)

n Once the fish is cooked most of the way through and the skin is brown and crispy, flip the fish using a spatula. Cook flesh side down until just cooked through.

This should only take a minute or two.

n Serve immediately with lemon slices to garnish.

TIP: Keep an eye on the fish as you cook it, as overcooked fish loses its delicate flavor and can become more dry and “fishy”tasting.

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wine + spirits

serenI-TEA

here’s a cocktail to refresh your palate— and your state of mind too.

Hibiscus tea takes the place of cranberry juice in this modern makeover of the classic cocktail, giving it a deep ruby hue—and health benefits too. Research suggests that drinking hibiscus tea may decrease blood pressure, lower levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, boost the immune system and help in treating liver disease. It can be enjoyed in mocktails too!

hibiscus tea cosmopolitan n n n n

3 oz. vodka 1 oz. Cointreau or triple sec 3 oz. Jamaica Tease hibiscus tea Splash of fresh lime juice

n Brew tea according to package directions, allow to cool. n Fill glass with ice and add vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and tea. Stir contents. Garnish with a hibiscus flower.

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UVA Fine Mediterranean and Italian fare, 800 Main St., 732.775.0906 VIC’S Authentic Italian cuisine and thin-crust pizza, 60 Main St., 732.774.8225

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DUE AMICI Northern Italian fare, 420 Higgins Ave., 732.528.0666

HARBORSIDE GRILL American cuisine with Italian influences, 40 First Ave., 732.291.0066

SHIPWRECK GRILL Homey seafood and steak restaurant, 720 Ashley Ave., 732.292.9380

HUDSON CAFE Breakfast and lunch specialties, 25 First Ave., 732.872.2300

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KUNYA SIAM Authentic Thai cuisine, 99 1st Ave., 732.291.2397

COLTS NECK INN STEAK & CHOP HOUSE Elegant steak house with an outdoor patio, 6 Route 537 West, 732.462.0383

ON THE DECK American fare with a focus on seafood, 10 Simon Lake Dr., 732.872.1424

GREEN MEADOWS RESTAURANT Continental cuisine, 270 Route 34 South, 732.431.8755

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AMERICAN HOTEL American Bistro with a late-night tapas menu, 18-20 E. Main St., 732.431.3220

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BUTTONWOOD MANOR Elegant American and Continental dining, 845 Route 34 North, 732.566.6220

SALT CREEK GRILLE Classic American fare, 4 Bingham Ave., 732.933.9272 UNDICI Authentic regional Italian fare with New American twists, 11 W. River Rd., 732.842.3880

FEDERICI’S Authentic Italian fare featuring thin-crust pizza, 14 E. Main St., 732.462.1312

EVAN’S RESTAURANT Diner fare and greek specialties, 8 Cliffwood Ave., 732.566.9122

METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with a Pacific Rim flair and sushi bar, 8 E. Main St., 732.780.9400

SIAM SMILES Authentic Thai cuisine, 1016 Route 34 South, 732.566.3651

OYAKO TSO Hibachi dining with a sushi bar, 6 W. Main St., 732.866.1988

CROWN PALACE Fine Chinese cuisine featuring dim sum, 1283 Route 35 South, 732.615.9888

ANGELICA’S Elegant Italian cuisine, 1070 Ocean Ave., 732.842.2800

VALENTINO’S Creative, contemporar y Italian fare, 4241 Route 9 North, 732.683.1400

NEELAM EXOTIC INDIAN CUISINE Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Route 35 South, 732.671.8900

WOODY’S California coastal cuisine in a laid-back yet upscale environment, 1 E. Church St., 732.936.1300

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RIGOLETTO TRATTORIA Italian fare with seasonal menus, 418 Route 35, 732.842.2277

YUMI Neo-Asian cuisine and sushi, 1120 Ocean Ave., 732.212.0881

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MOLINARI’S RESTAURANT Italian eater y and pizzeria, 312 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.775.7733

HARRIGAN’S PUB Traditional Irish pub offerings, 703 Baltimore Blvd., 732.449.8228

MOM’S KITCHEN Fine Italian cooking, 1129 Fifth Ave., 732.775.4823

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IT’S GREEK TO ME Casual, authentic Greek cuisine, 2128 Route 35 South, 732.275.0036 TURNING POINT Quaint brunch eater y, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.615.9000

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CHRISTIE’S Upscale yet casual Italian seafood grill, BYO, 2420 Route 9 South, 732.780.8310 JUANITO’S II Family-friendly authentic Mexican dining, 3930 Route 9, 732.370.1717

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CORNUCOPIA RESTAURANT American diner fare, 98 Maple Pl., 732.739.6888 DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajun-influenced American fare, BYO, 25 Church St., 732.739.9219

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BRENNEN’S STEAKHOUSE Classic American steak house, 62 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.774.5040

PETE & ELDA’S Casual Italian fare featuring pizza, 96 Woodland Ave., 732.774.6010

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AMA RISTORANTE A combination of traditional and contemporar y Tuscan classics with an ocean view, 1485 Ocean Ave., 732.530.9760

FRATELLO’S Classic Italian fare with an extensive wine list, 810 The Pla za, 732.974.8833

AMERICANA DINER Classic diner fare, 1160 Route 35 South, 732.542.1658 POP’S GARAGE Sustainable Mexican cocina, 520 Broad St., Route 35, 732.530.7677

ICHIBAN HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE Fine Japanese dining, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.493.1115 ILLIANO’S Family-friendly, casual Italian dining, 933 W. Park Ave., 732.493.2003

LITTLE SZECHUAN RESTAURANT Traditional Chinese cuisine, 485 Prospect Ave., 732.842.3823

PICCOLA ITALIA Classic Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, 837 W. Park Ave., 732.493.3090

PALUMBO’S Casual Italian dining and pizzeria, 24 Ayers Ln., 732.842.5505

RED BANK

ZOE BISTRO Eclectic American fare with global influences, 151 Markham Pl., 732.747.9988

SEA BRIGHT

THE BELMONTE Latin-influenced restaurant, bar and lounge, 3 Broad St., 732.741.3232

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BLACK TRUMPET Contemporar y American fare with seaside dining, 1505 Ocean Ave., 732.449.4700 WHISPERS Classic American cuisine with Italian influences, BYO, 200 Monmouth Ave., 732.974.9755

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MEEMOM’S KITCHEN Breakfast and lunch specialties, 1825 Route 35., 732.359.8544

BIRRAVINO Traditional Italian bistro, 183 Riverside Ave., 732.842.5990

MOSSUTO’S MARKET & CAFE Authentic Italian cuisine ser ved in a casual atmosphere, 2029 Route 35 South, 732.449.8058

2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT Metropolitan-inspired cuisine, 71A Brighton Ave., 732.443.7399

THE BOONDOCKS FISHERY Seafood eater y, 1 Whar f Ave., Marine Park, 732.747.7177

SUMO Hibachi steak house with a sushi bar, 1933 Route 35, 732.282.1388

AVENUE Modern French cuisine with an ocean view, 23 Ocean Ave., 732.759.2900

CATCH Gourmet seafood restaurant, 9 Broad St., 732.268.8384

CHARLEY’S OCEAN GRILL Steak and seafood dishes, 29 Avenel Blvd., 732.222.4499

CHAR An authentic New York-style steak house, 33 Broad St., 732.450.2427

FREDDIE’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Authentic Italian cuisine featuring thin-crust pizza, 563 Broadway, 732.222.0931

DISH Eclectic American cuisine, 13 White St., 732.345.7070

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ROONEY’S OCEANFRONT Fine seafood eater y with a raw bar, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.870.1200 TUZZIO’S Italian steak and seafood dishes, 224 Westwood Ave., 732.222.9614

DUBLIN HOUSE RESTAURANT & PUB Irish pub food and brews, 30 Monmouth St., 732.747.6699 GAETANO’S Regional Italian cuisine, featuring homemade pasta and a family-style menu, BYO, 10 Wallace St., 732.741.1321

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KONBU Casual sushi dining, 345 Route 9 South, 732.462.6886

THE GLOBE HOTEL Casual sports bar and restaurant offering daily happy hour specials, 20 E. Front St., 732.842.5572

NONNA’S CITI CUCINA modern Italian cuisine and family-style dining, 190 Route 9 North, 732.536.9050

JAMIAN’S FOOD & DRINK Trendy bar and restaurant, 79 Monmouth St., 732.747.8050

PEKING PAVILION Upscale Chinese cuisine in a modern setting, 110 Route 33 West, 732.308.9700

MOLLY PITCHER INN Contemporar y American cuisine with panoramic views of the Navesink River, 88 Riverside Ave., 732.747.2500

ROSALITA’S ROADSIDE CANTINA Traditional Mexican cuisine, 180 Route 9 North, 732.617.0099 SPARGO’S GRILLE New American cuisine with Caribbean flair, 130 Route 33 West, 732.294.9921

MANASQUAN

ASAHI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE Classic Japanese fare including hibachi grill and sushi, 99 Taylor Ave., 732.223.2669 SURF TACO Casual Mexican fare with seaside twists, 121 Parker Ave., 732.223.7757

MARLBORO

BRIOSO RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, 448 Route 9 North, 732.617.1300 KOO Neo-Japanese cuisine, 71 A S. Main St., 732.866.8838 L’ANTICA TRATTORIA Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, Willow Pointe Shopping Center, 184 Route 9 North, 732.617.1700

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Get your motor running at the Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show, May 21.

APRIL 15 Test your luck at Monmouth Day Care Center’s inaugural Casino Night, 7 to 11 p.m in Red Bank. The fundraiser for the MDCC features food samples from local restaurants, prizes and many of your favorite casino-style games. Admission: $50, which includes a drink, food tastings and $50 in gaming money. Find out more and get your tickets at monmouthdaycarecenter1969.org.

APRIL 15–17 Reminisce about the good old days and take a look at tech history during the Vintage Computer Festival in Wall’s InfoAge Science Center. The VCF Museum will be offering classes, exhibits and presentations from computer industry professionals. Admission: $20 for one day, $30 for two days, $50 for three days; FREE for ages 17 and under. Looking for more info? Surf over to vcfed.org or infoage.org.

APRIL 19 Say “yes” to the American Bridal Show at Two River Theater in Red Bank, 6:30 p.m. American Bride brings together more than 30 of the area’s best wedding businesses and professionals. Admission: FREE. Questions?

Visit americanbride.com for more details.

APRIL 20 Practice your belly laughs

and prepare for an evening of food, fun and facts at Alton Brown: Live!

Eat Your Science at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, 8 p.m. The Food Network personality and James Beard Foundation award-winning writer is a gifted performer with a cookbook being released later this year. Tickets: $39–$150.

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MAY 21 Roll with the top down to the

in your garden this season? Switch up your greenery during the Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown. Drop off your plants from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and look for new ones from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission and plants: FREE. For full details, head over to monmouthcountyparks.com.

Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk and Pet Fair at Brookdale Community

College in Lincroft, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You and your furry friend will find plenty of entertainment—live music, a puppy parade, a “cutest tricks” contest, police canine demonstrations and more. Admission: $25 per dog. Fetch more info at mcspcadogwalk.org.

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fill of the best that Asbury Park has to offer at the Chamber of Commerce’s 5th annual Restaurant Tour, noon to 4 p.m. More than 25 of your favorite restaurants, lounges and juice bars will be serving up small bites for you to sample.

Tickets: $35. Get your tickets and find more details at asburyparkchamber.com or call 732.775.7676.

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hungry for the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Tour, where your paid admission will let you sample the best dishes local chefs have to offer from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $20; beverages are not included. For full details, call 732.869.1020 or head over to bradleybeachnj.org.

Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show, 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Avenue. Speed demons and grease monkeys will be in awe at the sight of the classic automobiles on display. Admission: FREE. See oceangrovenj.com or call 732.774.1391 to find out more.

MAY 28–30 Fill up your tank at the

Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. More than 50 mobile eateries will be on hand for you to sample delicious snacks and mouthwatering meals. Fees: $3 for event admission (FREE for children under 12) and $4 for parking. For more details and a full listing of food trucks, visit monmouthpark .com and click on “events.”

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Designed by renowned architect Harry Allen Jacobs, The Carlton originally opened as the Seville Hotel in 1904. Built of red brick with white terra-cotta trim on a rusticated limestone base, it featured such sculptural ornaments as rounded copper bays, cartouches and panels with foliage and lion heads. A stunning Tiffany-style glass skylight was also a focal point (later painted over to guard against World War II air raids).

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Several years ago, architect David Rockwell completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that returned the hotel (renamed The Carlton in 1987) to its former grandeur. A fleur-de-lis on the original hotel’s second floor so captivated Rockwell that he made it a design motif. He salvaged an existing antique revolving door and put in herringbone-patterned wood floors, oiled-bronze handrails, distressed paneling and antique mirrors. The skylight made a comeback, all 317 rooms were tastefully transformed and a cascading two-story waterfall was installed in the lobby.

If you stay, you’ll find Herald Square and all of Midtown’s thrills just a few blocks to the north and the three-story Limelight Marketplace just to the south and west. And after you’ve dined a time or two at the hotel’s own eatery, Millesime, take in a casual-yet-elegant meal at nearby Madison & Vine wine bar or DB Bistro Moderne, a Parisian-style bistro run by famed chef Daniel Boulud that serves contemporary FrenchAmerican fare.

All rooms offer complimentary wireless Internet access, 42-inch LCD TVs, iPod docking stations and electronic safes. Not keen on leaving your pooch behind? For an extra $50 your furry friend can come along through the hotel’s pet-friendly package, which includes a doggie welcome treat, bed, blanket, leash and more—just another feature that makes a visit to The Carlton worth staying close by.

This page, from top: Rooms at the reborn Carlton are done in a rich palette of browns, creams and golds. A crystal light fixture adorns the mezzanine level. The acclaimed 150-seat Millesime (French for “vintage”) is a casual seafood brasserie presided over by chef Laurent Manrique. Opposite, from top: Behind a soothing waterfall in the lobby there’s a vintage photo of the hotel in its infancy as the Seville more than a century ago. Raw oysters are just one of the enticing menu items at the Oyster Bar at Millesime. monmouth bergen he alth he alth & Life& Life | april/may | april 2016

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gatherings Wine, Chocolate & Food Tasting Benefit Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce Shore Antique Center, Allenhurst, gotcc.org Guests attending the annual event and new member drive were treated to culinary samplings, homemade chocolates, and craft beer and wine tastings from area businesses and restaurants. The social and networking program was a fundraiser for the chamber and the Community Hope Fund, which promotes youth development and supports charities in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

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Monmouth Medical Center President and CEO Frank J. Vozos, M.D., FACS, was also honored at the event.

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Read Across America Bridge of Books Foundation Monmouth County schools, Bridgeofbooksfoundation.org Student and adult readers across the county recently celebrated the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. Bridge of Books Foundation volunteers shared their love of reading with children in Monmouth County schools and Head Start programs, distributing more than 11,000 books to kids who could put them to use.

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