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FEATURES 28

OUT OF BREATH?

If physical activity literally takes your breath away, you may be suffering from a common and treatable condition called exerciseinduced bronchoconstriction.

SAVING ONE LIFE, PRESERVING ANOTHER

A gynecological oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center treated one patient’s ovarian cancer—and helped her achieve her dream of conceiving a second child.

BEST OF MORRIS AND ESSEX

Sit back and enjoy the results of our Best of Morris/Essex Readers’ Poll, where we reveal the winners (chosen by you!) in more than 85 categories. Congrats to all!

WE KNEW THEM WHEN

Sure, enduring fame lay ahead for these 14 Morris and Essex county students of past years. But high school is still high school.

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DEPARTMENTS 14

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Morris and Essex counties.

Which of these educational destinations fits your family’s passion?

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TASTES

Add a little whimsy to your wardrobe with playful prints from your favorite designers.

Hidden veggies in these comfort-food classics mean these yummy meals are both parent- and kid-approved.

Raffia gets a cool spin to segue into fall.

Blueberries may be small, but they’re loaded with nutrients.

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A hint of blackberry gives this classic cocktail a tart-sweet kick.

These must-haves make for a fun day hosting a late-summer barbecue.

Enjoy the exotic flavors of the Mediterranean at Pasha Mezze Grill in Lake Hiawatha.

Experience the culture and buzz of New York City without crossing the bridge as you visit Newark—New Jersey’s most populous city.

See photos from recent events in and around the counties.

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THE ‘BEST OF’

CARE AT SBMC AS WE GET READY FOR FALL, WE’RE CELEBRATING the best that our counties have to offer with Morris/Essex Health & Life magazine’s annual “Best of Morris/Essex” issue. And here at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC), we are celebrating being named one of the Best Hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report for diabetes and gynecology. SBMC was also named high-performing (in the top ten percent of programs in the country) in treating colon cancer, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This achievement follows SBMC being recognized as one of 41 hospitals in the U.S. to have achieved straight As from The Leapfrog Group for quality and safety. This issue brings attention to a common yet relatively unknown condition, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). Many symptoms of EIB may present as asthma, such as coughing or chest tightness, especially after exercise or strenuous activity. But Killol Patel, M.D., SBMC pulmonary specialist, assures us that EIB is an unrelated condition, one that is easily treatable and doesn’t require the sufferer to refrain from exercise completely. Turn to page 28 to find out the symptoms of EIB—children are prone to it too—and to learn more. If you’re in need of some uplifting news, flip to page 30 to read about Maureen Zavocki, a patient whose fertility doctor recommended she come see SBMC’s Thad Denehy, M.D., when she learned she had a tumor on her ovary. Dr. Denehy not only removed Zavocki’s tumor with just a few small incisions (thanks to the state-of-the-art da Vinci robot-assisted system), but also gave her the option to freeze her eggs before chemotherapy so she could have the chance of conceiving a second child. Though it was a “whirlwind six months” for the family, Zavocki is now recovering well from her surgery and treatment and is looking forward to the future. As you read this month’s Morris/Essex Health & Life and discover the “best” places our counties have to offer, we hope knowing we’re one of the Best Hospitals in the United States provides you great comfort. Should you need medical care, you have peace of mind in choosing Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

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WORKING WITH NUMBERS was never my forte, a good reason why I’m a magazine editor and not an accountant or an engineer. But there’s one time of year when adding and subtracting is actually fun (and it’s definitely not tax season). It’s become a late summer tradition to count all the ballots in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards and present the winners to you in our Best of Morris/Essex issue. Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite places, from butchers and brunch spots to barbers and bike shops and much more. Turn to page 35 to see all of this year’s winners. This is also the time of year when many kids return to class. In the back-to-school spirit, we put together “We Knew Them When” on page 50. This piece spotlights 14 celebrities who learned their ABCs and lined up for cafeteria food in Morris and Essex counties. Speaking of eating, the recipes in “Lunches for Little Ones” give a healthful spin to three comfort-food classics—trust us, your kids won’t want to trade away these dishes in the lunchroom. Flip to page 62 for the easy-tofollow directions. Then on page 58, “Field Trips” details six vacation destinations where families can have fun and get a good lesson in history, science and more. Of course you’ll need time to relax after you’ve sent your children back to school. Our suggestion: Observe National Yoga Day and head to one of the many studios in our counties. In Local Buzz on page 14, we highlight five that we know you’ll like. We hope you enjoy all of the articles in this issue, and we wish everyone a wonderful fall. And please be sure to visit some of the winners in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. They’re your neighbors, and I’m sure they’ll be happy to meet you.

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NATIONAL YOGA DAY Amongst all the back-to-school and end-of-summer chaos, self-care tends to take a back seat this time of year. Perhaps that’s why September has officially been dubbed National Yoga Month. Whether you’re an advanced yogi or don’t know your downward dog from your child’s pose, there’s a yoga class for everyone right here in Morris and Essex counties…and the benefits are tremendous. “A steady yoga practice can bring a sense of ease and balance to your body and mind,” says Rebecca Frezza, owner of ZURA yoga studio in Montclair. “As you strengthen, stretch and tone your body, the focus on your breath will allow the mind to quiet, encouraging the release of deeply rooted stress and tension.” Here are a few top-rated studios in the neighborhood to check out during National Yoga Month. And who knows? Maybe you’ll like yoga so much it’ll become your new go-to workout. n INNER SPIRIT STUDIO

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Hot yoga is the heart of Inner Spirit Studio’s business, but they also schedule cycle, silk yoga, barre and aerial yoga classes should participants want to change things up. 190 RTE. 10 W., WHIPPANY, 973.797.9775 n BHAKTI BARN YOGA

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This studio, with two locations nearby, focuses mostly on Vinyasa yoga, which synchronizes breath with movements. But they also teach other interesting techniques including Kundalini, prenatal, gentle, restorative, alignment-based flow and chair yoga too. 10 HERMAN ST., GLEN RIDGE, 973.743.1211; 158 SPRING ST., MILLBURN, 973.232.6227

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Most classes at this studio (which has a chain of franchises across New Jersey) are also primarily Vinyasa-based, but all of them are intense—in more ways than one. “The classes at Livingston Powerflow Yoga encourage and promote mental calmness,” says Nicole Dockx, studio manager at Livingston Powerflow Yoga. “And there is no judgment in our yoga studio. You do you!” 40 MARKET ST., MORRISTOWN, 973.998.6277; 155 S. LIVINGSTON AVE., LIVINGSTON, 973.994.0051 n ZURA

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Book a strength, movement or hot yoga class at this local studio, all of which will strengthen your body and clear your mind. They offer Pilates, kickboxing and belly dancing classes as well. 18 LACKAWANNA PLZ., MONTCLAIR, 973.233.0414 n SOUTH MOUNTAIN YOGA

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Known for their warm, all-inclusive classes and friendly, knowledgeable instructors, SMY has straight-forward names for its sessions so you know just what you’re in for; basic, mixed level, intermediate or advanced (with “gentle” and “intro” classes thrown in for good measure). 18 S. ORANGE AVE., 2ND FLOOR, SOUTH ORANGE, 973.763.4433

ONWARD AND UPWARD (MOBILITY)

We already know Newark as one of Jersey’s most well-known, largest and oldest cities (see “Talk of the Town” on page 24 for more on the Essex County seat), and now it’s one of our most innovative too. Newark was chosen as one of 10 locations in the United States to participate over the next year and a half in a nationwide economic mobility project intended to address rising income inequality and declining economic mobility. “This national initiative to increase economic mobility will be a critical tool in our work toward achieving economic justice,” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a statement. “It will be especially valuable in our efforts to provide free legal help to low-income tenants facing eviction.”

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FROM FRANCE, WITH LOVE Opened this summer by Daniel Boulud alumni Dominique Paulin and Olivier Muller, Faubourg is an authentic French brasserie nestled in the confines of busy Montclair. Diners can enjoy a boozy selection from the wine cellar, socialize with foodies on the outdoor patio or feast on delicacies in the bi-level indoor space. Montclair only has a few French restaurants on the main stretch of Bloomfield Avenue, so Faubourg’s opening is groundbreaking for the area—and exciting for the locals who are itching for a delicious coq au vin. FAUBOURG, 544 BLOOMFIELD AVE., MONTCLAIR, 973.542.7700

COMFORT FOOD WITH A TWIST This is an alliteration we like the sound of: Bucco in Bloomfield is BYOB. The restaurant has been opened for just a few months but has already become a hot spot for traditional Italian fare like shrimp scampi and unique plays on favorites like lobster manicotti. Bucco also has daily specials like Monday’s lobster mac and cheese with bacon or Wednesday’s bacon-wrapped meatloaf, so it’s worth booking a table any night of the week (except Tuesdays, when they’re closed). BUCCO, 61 WASHINGTON ST., BLOOMFIELD, 973.566.6100

NEW AND IMPROVED The Montville Inn recently closed after centuries in business, but not for long. Chef Michael Cetrulo, the owner of Scala del Nonna in Montclair and Il Mondo Vecchio in Madison, has purchased the property and plans to open it this month under a new name and restaurant concept. The establishment will be similar to Cetrulo’s others, with a few additional dishes and fun twists. 167 RTE. 202, MONTVILLE

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While West Orange native Akram Omar served our country in a training exercise that took him to a series of Baltic countries, the biggest adventure of his life was waiting for him at home in New Jersey: newborn twins! Before the naval petty officer 1st class could meet his new bundles of joy, Omar first served in June as a boatswain’s mate on the USS Fort McHenry in an annual international Baltic Operations exercise (or BALTOPS, for short). According to U.S. Navy officials, the program, which included personnel from 18 other countries, is designed to sharpen the skills of its participants and demonstrate unity in protecting the Baltic region. Through it all, the new dad cites his state roots as his secret to successfully navigating the Navy life. “Growing up in Jersey,” Omar said, “I learned the importance of being patient.” A lesson he’ll undoubtedly get in parenting too!

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Views of Manhattan without even crossing the bridge? MC Hotel in Montclair is making that a reality for us North Jersey folk. The 159-room hotel under the Marriott umbrella, which recently opened, is the town’s first full-service hotel in decades. But locals are perhaps most excited about the rooftop lounge and bar, which boasts sweeping views of the NYC skyline (and cocktails, of course). Also not too shabby is the hotel’s lobby-level Allegory Restaurant, run by German chef Daniel Kill and with a focus on healthful vegetable-heavy, family-style dishes. THE MC HOTEL, 690 BLOOMFIELD AVE., MONTCLAIR, 844.624.6835

to the National Agriculture Statistics GARDEN According Service, New Jersey is the fourth-largeststate for floriculture in the country, STATE, grossing which is basically a fancy term for flower farmINDEED ing and arrangement. But why has this niche

area of gardening risen in popularity in Morris and Essex counties in particular, and what floriculture trends can we anticipate going into the fall season? Peter Nitzsche, agriculture and natural resources agent at Rutgers’ Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Morristown, shares his insight and tips on how—and why—to get on board with this blossoming trend:

WHY IS FLORICULTURE ALL OF A SUDDEN SUCH A BIG THING IN OUR AREA? While almost everyone appreciates attractive flowers, landscape plants and turf can be somewhat of a luxury in bad economic times. Since our economy is doing well, residents have more money to decorate and landscape their homes with horticultural crops.

WHAT FLOWERS ARE IN SEASON FOR FALL?

Traditionally, chrysanthemums are a big flower crop for fall. Mums have been bred to come in a huge range of sizes, shapes and colors, and different varieties bloom from late summer until the first hard freeze. Flowering kale and cabbage have also become a big seller as decorative fall foliage plants—they are typically treated as annuals like mums and add interesting colors and textures to fall displays.

WHERE DO YOU RECOMMEND PEOPLE SHOP LOCALLY FOR FLOWERS?

I typically recommend gardeners look to local farms, nurseries and garden centers for the best plant quality. There are certainly bargains at larger stores, but sometimes you get what you pay for.

WHAT IS ONE SIMPLE TIP YOU WOULD SHARE WITH FLORICULTURE NEWBIES?

WORTH THE WAIT

If it feels like you’ve been awaiting the grand opening of the stores at Waterview Marketplace in Parsippany for years, well, you’re not wrong. The shopping center has been in the works since 2012, and was supposed to open in 2015! But it’s all happening now, folks, as many of the stores in the shopping plaza are open, including Homesense, Ulta, The Paper Store, DSW and Shake Shack. Whole Foods, Orangetheory Fitness, Med First and B.Good’s opening dates are still up in the air, but we’re hearing rumblings they’ll debut before the end of 2019. Finally!

Late summer/early fall is a great time to do some landscape planting and lawn renovation. Everyone is always eager to go in the spring, but the warm, sunny days, cool nights and hopefully ample rainfall make this the perfect time to start so the arrangements can really grow by the following season.

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WELCOME TO A ONE-OF-A-KIND AND COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE THE DENVILLE IMPLANT, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Center is a well-established, multifaceted practice encompassing all aspects of dentistry, surgery and with an on-site dental lab, which means patients receive consistent care all under one roof. Two of the area’s leading dental experts, founder Hal Kimowitz, D.M.D., FAGD, P.A., and son Adam Kimowitz, D.M.D., examine and consult with every patient, and together they’ve built legions of caring relationships with generations of families since the practice was founded in 1976. From laser dentistry to full mouth restorations, both doctors integrate extensive training and advanced technology for superior outcomes. The office provides CEREC 3-D technology, which allows for quality and convenient same-day tooth restoration. The office is also the exclusive provider of Hybridge Dental Implants, a technology that offers a high quality and cost-effective solution for replacement of a single tooth to a full mouth. Dr. Hal and Adam Kimowitz are trained and credentialed in both the surgical and restorative phases of implant therapy, meaning as a patient there is no need to visit multiple offices. All care is performed under one roof, providing

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Each April, Newark hosts a cherry blossom festival which rivals that of Washington D.C.’s. The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival spotlights the 5,000 Japanese cherry blossom trees that are at peak bloom in Branch Brook Park, which runs through Newark and Belleville. The festival also coincides with Essex County Family Day, which includes a petting zoo, food from local vendors and live music.

Arts & Entertainment In the late ’90s, after a long economic slump, Newark launched several new building projects to revitalize its community. These projects, which have been wildly successful, include New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium and the Prudential Center, home to the New Jersey Devils ice hockey team. The 19,500-seat arena also hosts basketball games, festivals and concerts. Similarly, NJPAC provides the community with speakers, musicals and galas.

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Looking for a delicious meal? Indulge in drinks at the bar and locally sourced comfort food prepared by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson at Marcus B&P in the historic Hahne & Co. building. If you’re downtown, get some legendary corned beef and potato pancakes at old-school Hobby’s Deli. Newark also offers plenty of Spanish and South American cuisine. Casa Vasca, which boasts large portions of Basque dishes, and Don Pepe Restaurant, a seafood and steak hot spot, are just two examples. If you need to grab a quick bite on your way to an event at Prudential Center, try Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge on Ferry Street.

Thinking about buying or selling a house here? The median home value in Newark is $263,500. Home values in the Brick City have increased by 14.1 percent in the past year and are projected to rise another 8.6 percent within the next year, according to Zillow.

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EDUCATION

Many higher education institutions are based here, including Rutgers University’s Newark undergraduate campus, law and medical schools, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Essex County College and Seton Hall University’s law school.

FAMOUS FACES

Plenty of celebrities have called this city home at one point or another. From left to right, the late singer Whitney Houston; the Four Seasons’ lead singer Frankie Valli; rapper and actor Ice-T; rapper and actress Queen Latifah and NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal are among the notables born in Newark. Additionally, Black Panther actor Michael B. Jordan was raised here, and Thomas Edison lived here in the early 1870s.

DID YOU KNOW? Newark is the largest employment center in New Jersey, and approximately 100,000 people commute here each day from New York City and elsewhere in the Garden State.

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In 1935, Newark became one of the first U.S. cities to have an underground subway line. Today, that original subway system has been extended to include above-ground lines as well. Now called the Newark Light Rail, it is an efficient, cost-effective way to navigate the city. Of course, Newark is also home to Newark Liberty International Airport, the first municipal commercial airport in the United States (and now one of the busiest), as well as two bustling train stations.

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One of the oldest, largest and best-known cities in New Jersey, Newark has had its ups and downs. But the Essex County seat stands strongly today as both a cultural and industrial hub. With the amount of dining options and entertainment and job opportunities the city provides, it’s no wonder property values are on the rise in this 26.7-square-mile town. And, of course, the people of Newark remain as vibrant and diverse as ever.

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DON’T YELL Moms and dads who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to yell or parent harshly. And their children are less likely to be disruptive. —Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

The percentage of women who groom their bikini area and end up with cuts, rashes or burns as a result.

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A recent study found that men with erectile dysfunction (ED) were more likely to have type 2 diabetes or heart disease. In addition, the men had double the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. It’s suggested that sufferers have their hearts checked. —Circulation

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PHONES AND GRADES

Need a reason to convince your kids to put down the phone during class? Research found that those students who use their phones for nonacademic purposes during classes and lectures scored 5 percent lower on final exams. —Rutgers University

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Many folks are familiar with the flavors sweet, sour, salty and bitter; however, few are familiar with umami, the savory taste. Recent studies have determined that umami, found in green and black tea, can help decrease food cravings and increase feelings of satiety. It’s the L-theanine in tea that’s responsible for that taste.

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Eating a Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis, so fill up on fruits, veggies, whole grains and legumes. —University of East Anglia

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OUT OF BREATH? IF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LITERALLY TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY, YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM A COMMON AND TREATABLE CONDITION CALLED EXERCISE-INDUCED BRONCHOCONSTRICTION.

FOR NINE OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA, strenuous exercise triggers symptoms. Coughing, wheezing and tightness in the chest make continuing their activity difficult. There are other children and adults who have the same symptoms but do not have asthma at all. “These people also experience symptoms during or after exercise, but they have a completely different and unrelated condition,” says Killol K. Patel, M.D., a Barnabas Health Medical Group provider specializing in pulmonology disease at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Patel practices at Pulmonary Consultants located in Millburn, New Jersey. The medical term for this condition is “exercise-induced bronchoconstriction,” or EIB. That’s a mouthful until you break it down: Exercise-induced means it’s related to exercise, broncho refers to airway tubes in the lungs and constriction means the airway nar-

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EIB TESTING AND TREATMENT, CALL THE PULMONARY REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS AT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER AT 973.322.5093. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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“OUR MAIN MESSAGE IS THAT, FOR THE MAJORITY OF BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, HAVING EIB IS NO REASON TO PULL YOURSELF OUT OF A SPORT OR EXERCISE.” —KILLOL K. PATEL, M.D.

rows, making it harder to breathe. When you breathe faster and deeper during exercise, you typically inhale air through your mouth, which makes that air cooler and dryer than normal. For people with EIB, this air causes the airway to narrow. In addition to coughing or chest-tightening, other less common symptoms include feeling tired and out of shape and having abdominal discomfort. Signs can begin anytime during exercise or even up to an hour after. “It’s important for adults to know

that if you had asthma-like symptoms as a child but don’t have asthma now, you might still have EIB,” Dr. Patel says. “Those symptoms can still occur during exercise.” Among all people without asthma, about 1 in 10 have EIB. Ninety percent of people with asthma have it, and up to half of all athletes suffer from EIB, according to experts, so having EIB doesn’t mean you need to avoid strenuous activities. “That’s the whole point of getting the right diagnosis and treatment,” Dr. Patel says. “Once you start treatment, you will probably not need to limit or even change the types of exercise you do.” For the majority of patients at Saint Barnabas Medical Center who have EIB, the only pre-treatment required is Albuterol before exercise to prevent symptoms. In addition, they learn to avoid “triggers” that can cause symptoms: extreme heat or cold, pollen, pollution, smoke, fumes, etc. Adjusting the time of day for exercise or moving indoors can help too, as can gentle warm-ups. “Our main message is that, for the majority of both adults and children, having EIB is no reason to pull yourself out of a sport or exercise,” Dr. Patel says. “Our staff has the training to identify the cause of your symptoms and help you find the treatment that works.”

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR SYMPTOMS

Whether you have either asthma or “exercise-induced bronchoconstriction” (EIB), which has similar symptoms, you can take steps to make exercise and sports a safe and comfortable part of your daily routine. “Working with your doctor, our specialists can help you identify the tools and skills you need to manage your symptoms with confidence,” says Linda Hardy, respiratory therapist and certified asthma educator with Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Asthma SelfManagement and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. The Asthma Self-Management Education Program was one of the first in the country to be certified through the American Association for Respiratory Care. To find out more about Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Asthma Self-Management and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs, call 973.322.5093.

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SAVING ONE LIFE, PRESERVING ANOTHER A GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGIST AT SBMC TREATED ONE PATIENT’S OVARIAN CANCER—AND HELPED PRESERVE HER DREAM OF CONCEIVING A SECOND CHILD.

WHEN MAUREEN ZAVOCKI, 33, had trouble getting pregnant, her doctors found an unexpected problem, but it was a discovery that might have saved her life; she had a tumor in one ovary. Upon the recommendation of several clinicians and friends, she went straight to The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC). “My fertility doctor recommended I see Dr. (Thad) Denehy at Saint Barnabas Medical Center,” she says. “He’s a well-respected doctor with extensive training in gynecologic oncology, obstetrics and gynecology and robotassisted surgery.” In addition, he is part of a team of specialists, a “tumor board” at SBMC, that meets regularly to discuss treatment options. Patients benefit from the expertise of gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists and other Thad Denehy, M.D. cancer specialists.

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This team identified the tumor as a rare type of cancer. Thankfully, the cancer was at a very early stage, when it is most treatable. “Knowing what type and subtype of cancer a patient has and what stage it is makes a significant difference in determining the right treatment,” says Jennifer Jennifer Wagmiller, Wagmiller, M.D., medical oncoloM.D. gist at SBMC. “Our team works very closely together to consider all factors to guide us to the best recommendation for each patient.” Maureen’s team realized that treating her cancer was not the only goal for the young mother of a toddler. Preserving the chance to have a second child remained high on the list of priorities for Maureen and Cristin, her wife of four years. “We liked Dr. Denehy from the beginning,” Maureen says. “He and everyone we met were very thorough. They gave me all of my options and answered all of our questions.” She was concerned about chemotherapy, which can affect fertility. But Dr. Denehy assured Maureen that she could safely delay surgery and chemotherapy for a few weeks. This gave her the option of freezing her eggs, so conceiving a second child was still possible after treatment. Maureen’s cancer diagnosis came in November 2018; she had her eggs frozen in January 2019; and Dr. Denehy performed surgery in February. “Using the da Vinci robot-assisted system, we removed the tumor using a few small incisions, instead of a larger incision,” Dr. Denehy says. “And to help with recovery, we take steps before and after surgery to help all of our patients get back to regular activities more quickly.” These steps include “enhanced recovery after surgery” and involve specific types of exercise, nutrition and pain management. This results in shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery, Dr. Denehy says. “I got back to work within a week,” Maureen says. “That meant a lot since I had missed so much work in the previous months.” Today, Maureen’s surgery and months of chemotherapy are behind her. “Through every step, everyone at Saint Barnabas Medical Center empowered me to make my own decisions with confidence,” she says. “It was a whirlwind six months, but it’s all done. We can now move forward with our lives.” TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL CANCER SERVICES AT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, CALL 973.322.5200 OR VISIT RWJBH.ORG/SBMCCANCER. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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BAKERY

BREAKFAST

MORRIS 1. Mara’s Café & Bakery 25 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.0901 marascafe1.com

MORRIS 1. Jefferson Diner 5 Bowling Green Pkwy. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.0233 jeffersondiner.com

2. The Artist Baker 16 Cattano Ave. Morristown 973.267.5540 theartistbaker.com

2. Bill’s Luncheonette 455 North Rd. Chester 973.584.4653 billsluncheonette.com

3. Ava’s Cupcakes 20 Wall St. Rockaway 973.625.7601 avascupcakes.com

3. Red Barn Restaurant 446 Main Rd. Towaco 973.316.5686

ESSEX 1. The Little Daisy Bake Shop 622 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.707.2157 thelittledaisybakeshop.com

673 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.228.0848 bagelwichnj.com

2. Calandra’s Bakery 234 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.8889 244 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.227.5008 204 First Ave. Newark 973.484.5598 calandrasbakery.com 3. Gencarelli’s Bakery 446 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.743.1480 gencarellisbakery.com

BARBECUE MORRIS 1. The Committed Pig 28 W. Park Pl. Morristown 800.908.4960 thecommittedpig.com

Assorted bagels from Chester Bagel and Deli

ACAI BOWLS MORRIS 1. Playa Bowls 4 Broadway Denville 973.784.4062 44 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.267.1777 playabowls.com 2. Green Seed 38 Broadway Denville 973.957.0263 greenseednj.com

3. Boca Bowls 84 Boonton Ave. Kinnelon 973.850.6999 us.orderspoon.com/ bocabowls ESSEX 1. Playa Bowls 53 Bleeker St. Newark 973.645.1740 329 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.258.0055 28 S. Park St. Montclair 973.337.8162

796 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.1112 playabowls.com 2. Joyist 617 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.337.5955 joyistnation.com 3. Frutta Bowls 142 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.1328 fruttabowls.com

2. Hot Rods BBQ 175 N. Main St. Wharton 973.361.5050 hotrodsbbq.com 3. American BBQ 94 Ford Rd. Suite 1 Denville 973.664.1460 americanbbqco.com ESSEX 1. Ruthie’s Bar-B-Q & Pizza 64½ Chestnut St. Montclair 973.509.1134 ruthiesbbq.com 2. SuzyQue’s BBQ and Bar 34 S. Valley Rd. West Orange 973.736.7899 suzyques.com

ESSEX 1. The Corner 115 Grove St. Montclair 973.783.2400 thecornermontclair.com 2. Raymond’s 28 Church St. Montclair 973.744.9263 raymondsnj.com 3. Bluestone Coffee Co. 123 Watchung Ave. #2 Montclair 973.783.3523 bluestonecoffee.com

BRUNCH MORRIS 1. Urban Table 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.326.9200 urbantablerestaurant.com 2. White Birch 380 Rte. 206 Flanders 908.955.0443 whitebirchrestaurant.com 3. Central & Main American Eatery 3 Central Ave. Madison 973.845.6622 centralandmain.com ESSEX 1. Sweet Basil’s Café 498 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com 2. Turtle + The Wolf 622 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com 3. The Manor 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

BUTCHER MORRIS 1. Chester Meat Market 27 W. Main St. Chester 908.879.7523 chestermeatmarket.com

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3. Denville Meat 28 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 862.209.4088 denvillemeatshop.com

3. White Birch 380 Rte. 206 Flanders 908.955.0443 whitebirchrestaurant.com

ESSEX 1. Rosario’s Butcher Shop 252 Park St. Montclair 973.655.0999 rosariosbutchershop.com

ESSEX 1. Fascino 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

2. A&S Italian Pork Store 152 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.661.4889 asnutley.com 3. Caldwell Market Place 5 Park Ave. Caldwell 862.702.3328 caldwellmarketplace.com

BYO MORRIS 1. Café Metro 60 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.625.1055 thecafemetro.com 2. South & Pine 90 South St. Morristown 862.260.9700 southandpine.com

A burger option from The Committed Pig in Morristown

2. Laboratorio Kitchen 615 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.6100 thelaboratoriokitchen.com 3. Bangkok Kitchen 391 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.618.9975 bangkokkitchencaldwell. com

CANDY/CHOCOLATE MORRIS 1. The Chocolate Shoppe 62 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.867.2000 chocolatenj.com 2. Sweet Expressions 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com

3. J. Emanuel Chocolatier 461 Main St. Chester 908.955.7591 jemanuel.com

ESSEX 1. Tia’s Food of Love 638 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.744.0008 tiasfoodoflove.com

ESSEX 1. T.S. Ma 199 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com

ESSEX 1. Holsten’s Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant 1063 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.7091 holstens.com

2. Fresco Market & Catering 115 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.8500 gotofresco.com

2. Healthy Food Asian Cuisine 575 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.6669 healthyfoodnj.com

3. Mamma Vittoria 160 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.662.0242 mammavittoria.com

3. Veggie Heaven 631 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.783.1088 veggieheavenmontclair. com

2. Bromilow Chocolates 891 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.0819 bromilow.com 3. Dolce Federica Montclair 310.883.5966 dolcefederica.com

CATERER MORRIS 1. Sergio & Co 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com 2. Redwoods Grill & Bar 459 Main St. Chester 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar.com

CHINESE RESTAURANT

COFFEEHOUSE

MORRIS 1. Hunan Taste 67 Bloomfield Ave. Denville 973.625.2782 hunantaste.com

MORRIS 1. Smart World Coffee 74 South St. Morristown 973.359.9800 smartworldcoffee.com

2. Shanghai Jazz Restaurant 24 Main St. Madison 973.822.2899 shanghaijazz.com

2. The Coffee Potter 24 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 201.230.9890 tcplv.com 3. Mara’s Café & Bakery 25 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.0901 marascafe1.com

3. Mr. Chu 44 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.887.7555

3. La Famiglia 110 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.884.8600 lafamigliagourmet.com

ESSEX 1. Local Coffee 107 Watchung Ave. Montclair 917.406.0464 localcoffeemontclair.com

BURGERS When a juicy burger is what you’re craving, you can’t settle for a not-so-great one. The Committed Pig of Morristown is redefining burgers with delicious dishes like the “Good Morning,” a burger piled high with pork roll, fried egg, American cheese and chopped chives. This, alongside its cookie-dough pancakes, renowned tater tots and farm-themed atmosphere, makes it a leading eatery in Morris County. You’ll want to go here with an appetite! Meanwhile, Bareburger in Montclair has a largely organic menu with plenty of meat-free options, making it a great choice for vegans and carnivores alike. MORRIS 1. Committed Pig 28 W. Park Pl. Morristown 800.908.4960 thecommittedpig.com

ESSEX 1. Bareburger 480 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.2273 bareburger.com

2. Zinburger 1900 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.998.9766 zinburger.com

2. Verona Inn 624 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.0544 veronainn.com

3. Five Guys 3056 Rte. 10 W. Denville 973.366.0655 fiveguys.com

3. The Hills Tavern 40 Main St. Millburn 973.376.4444 thehillstavern.com

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3. Portofino’s 29 Mills St. Morristown 973.540.0026 portofinosrestaurant.com

FOOD

2. SMP Sussex Market 219 N. Main St. Wharton 973.361.2600 sussexmeat.com

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Try a new beer at Cloverleaf Tavern in Caldwell.

CRAFT BEER In the center of Morristown, home to New Jersey’s hottest nightlife scene, sits Revolution. This German beer-hall-inspired bar boasts a variety of on-tap craft beers including a house Kölsch, Onshore Lager and Intermezzo sour. In Essex, get your MBA—masters of beer appreciation—at Cloverleaf Tavern. This oldest business in Caldwell is a great place to try out new IPAs or relax with one of your old favorites. MORRIS 1. Revolution 9 South St. Morristown 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com 2. The Black Horse Tavern & Pub 1 W. Main St. Mendham 973.543.7300 blackhorsenj.com 2. Fort Nonsense Brewing Company 3118 Rte. 10 Denville 862.397.4777 fortnonsensebrewing.com ESSEX 1. Cloverleaf Tavern 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.9812 cloverleaftavern.com 2. Tierney’s Cooperhouse 4 Little Falls Rd. Fairfield 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse.com 3. Verona Inn 624 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.0544 veronainn.com

49 Church St. Montclair 973.744.2323 javaloveroasters.com 3. Jola Coffee 15 Bloomfield Ave. North Caldwell 973.403.0403 jolacoffee.com

DINERS MORRIS 1. Randolph Diner 517 Rte. 10 Randolph 973.328.2400 therandolphdiner.com

2. Alexis Diner 3130 Rte. 10 Denville 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com 3. Jefferson Diner 5 Bowling Green Pkwy. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.0233 jeffersondiner.com ESSEX 1. Chit Chat Diner 410 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.736.1989 chitchatdiner.com 2. Park Wood Diner 1958 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.313.3990 parkwooddiner.com

DONUTS MORRIS 1. Hacklebarney Farms Cider Mill 104 State Park Rd. Chester 908.879.6593 hacklebarneyfarm.com 2. Beignets 45 Broadway Denville 862.209.1700 beignetsnj.com 3. Swiss Chalet Bakery 159 South St. Morristown 973.267.0092 swisschaletbakery.com

ESSEX 1. Montclair Bread Company 16 Label St. Montclair 973.509.2525 montclairbread.com 2. Glaze Donuts 554 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.0415 glazeartisan.com 3. Donut Basket Deli and Grill 327 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston 973.994.1300

FISH MARKET MORRIS 1. Denville Seafood 61 Broadway Denville 973.627.2987 denvilleseafood.com

2. Whole Foods Market 222 Main St. Madison 973.822.8444 110 Washington St. Morristown 973.385.1900 wholefoodsmarket.com 3. The Market Place 182 Rte. 206 Flanders 973.448.1530 themarketplacenj.com ESSEX 1. Gus & Co. Seafood Market 626 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.783.3474 gusandcoseafood.com

DENVILLE DAIRY; BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE

2. Java Love 244 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.744.2122

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FRENCH RESTAURANT MORRIS 1. Grand Café 42 Washington St. Morristown 973.540.9444 thegrandcafe.com 2. Origin Thai II 10 South St. Morristown 973.971.9933 originthai2.com 3. Restaurant Serenade 6 Roosevelt Ave. Chatham 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com ESSEX 1. Le Salbuen Café 97 Walnut St. Montclair 201.622.8473 lesalbuen.com

GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES MORRIS 1. Mo’Pweeze 32 Broadway Denville 973.627.2300 mopweezebakery.com 2. Starseed Bakery 100 Hibernia Ave. Rockaway 973.957.0500 starseedbakery.com 3. Ava’s Cupcakes 20 Wall St. Rockaway 973.625.7601 avascupcakes.com ESSEX 1. Plum Bakery 179 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.7586 plumonpark.com 2. Squirrel & the Bee 515 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.376.4888 squirrelandthebee.com

GOURMET GROCERY MORRIS 1. Sergio & Co 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com 2. Whole Foods Market 222 Main St. Madison 973.822.8444 110 Washington St. Morristown 973.385.1900 wholefoodsmarket.com 3. Kings Food Markets 393 Main St. Chatham 973.635.4400 184 Columbia Tpke. Florham Park 973.360.1600 977 Valley Rd. Gillette 908.580.5080 86 E. Main St. Mendham 973.543.4493 kingsfoodmarkets.com ESSEX 1. Fairchild’s Market 171 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland 973.226.0400 fairchildsmarket.com

2. Olive That & More 298 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.744.7175 olivethatonline.com 3. Ashley Marketplace & Café 1 S. Orange Ave. South Orange 973.762.5200 ashleymarketplace.com

ICE CREAM MORRIS 1. Denville Dairy 34 Broadway Denville 973.627.4214 denvilledairy.com

2.Holsten’s Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant 1063 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.7091 holstens.com 3.Gelotti 194 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.9968

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3. P.F. Market 1090 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.1007 pfmarket.net

2. Lorena’s 168 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood 973.763.4460 restaurantlorena.com

FOOD

2. Caldwell Seafood Market & Café 390 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.2031 caldwellseafood.net

571 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.1607 gelottiessex.com

INDIAN RESTAURANT

2. The Dairy at Lake Hiawatha 79 N. Beverwyck Rd. Lake Hiawatha 973.316.6686 dairylakehiawatha.com 3. Scoop House 813 Main St. Boonton 973.263.0929 scoophouse813.com ESSEX 1. Applegate Farm 616 Grove St. Montclair 973.744.5900 applegatefarm.com

MORRIS 1. Caffe Delhi 276 E. Main St. Denville 973.784.3888 caffedelhidenville.com 2. Cinnamon 2920 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.734.0040 cinnamonindian restaurant.net 3. Begum Palace 300 Main St. Madison 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com 3. Bollywood Grill 435 N. Beverwyck Rd. Lake Hiawatha 973.257.1444 bollywoodgrill.net

GREEK RESTAURANT With a menu including such mouthwatering treats as crab cakes, fried calamari, beefteki and Chilean sea bass, it’s no wonder Mountain Lakes’ Barka Mediterranean Cuisine is a favorite. On your tour of Mediterranean eats, make sure to also try Stamna Greek Taverna in Bloomfield. This casual restaurant, founded by two Greek immigrants to the States, has become one of the most successful of its kind over the last decade, winning commendations from local food critics and even The New York Times. Opa!

MORRIS 1. Barka Mediterranean Cuisine 60 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.917.3386 barkaseafoodrestaurant.com 2. 12 Islands Greek Taverna 1255 Valley Rd. Stirling 908.647.2193 12islandsgreektaverna.com

DENVILLE DAIRY; BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE

3. Theodora’s 336 S. Main St. Wharton 973.989.8363 theodorasrestaurantpizza. com ESSEX 1. Stamna Greek Taverna 1055 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

Delicious dishes at Barka Mediterranean in Mountain Lakes

2. Greek Taverna 292 Bloomfield Ave. #1 Montclair 973.746.2280 greektavernausa.com

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ESSEX 1. Brick Lane Curry House 540 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.509.2100 bricklanemontclair.com

ESSEX 1. Nicolo’s Italian Bakery and Deli 6 Baldwin St. Montclair 973.746.1398 nicolosbakeryanddeli.com

2. Mausam 379 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.0377 mausam.com

2. Rosario’s 252 Park St. Montclair 973.655.0999 rosariosbutchershop.com

3. Tandoori Chef 2 6 Highland Pl. Maplewood 973.763.6770 tandoorichef2.com

3. Mastriano’s Meat Market & Deli 1058 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.6880 mastrianos.com

ITALIAN DELI MORRIS 1. Sergio & Co. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com 2. Burrini’s Market 1204 Sussex Tpke. Randolph 973.895.6100 burrinis.com 3. A & A Fine Foods 191 Main St. Lincoln Park 973.633.7878 aafinefoods.com

ITALIAN RESTAURANT MORRIS 1. Caffé NaVona 147 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com 2. Il Capriccio 633 Rte. 10 Whippany 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com

3. Casa Bella 300 Rte. 46 Denville 973.627.2003 casabella46.com 3. La Campagna 5 Elm St. Morristown 973.644.4943 lacampagnamorristown. com ESSEX 1. Fascino 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com 2. Corso 98 98 Walnut St. Montclair 973.746.0789 corso98.com 3. Bella Luce 507 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.661.4300 bellalucenj.com

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2. Riviera Maya 1767 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.998.9148 116 Rte. 46 Rockaway 862.209.1999 rivieramayanj.com 3. Don Jose 200 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com ESSEX 1. Tinga 215 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8226 tingausa.com 2. Fat Fish Taco 291 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.228.6825 fatfishtaco.com 3. Benji’s Taqueria 14 Main St. West Orange 862.520.1997 ilovebenjis.com

MORRIS 1. Fresco Mexican 137 E. Main St. Chester 908.955.7222 frescomexican.com

NEW RESTAURANT MORRIS 1. Indian Lake Luncheonette 65 Indian Rd. Denville 973.957.0400 indianlakeluncheonette.com 2. White Birch 380 Rte. 206 Flanders 908.955.0443 whitebirchrestaurant.com 3. The Pasta Shop 13 First Ave. Denville 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com 3. Lucco Cucina + Bar 207 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.822.0066 luccobar.com ESSEX 1. Montclair Vegan 10 Park St. Montclair 862.333.4127 montclairvegan.blogspot.com 2. Vanillamore 349 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.707.5373 vanillamore.com

JAPANESE RESTAURANT In the mood for dinner and a show? Head to Sogo Hibachi House in Denville for some classic Japanese chicken, steak or seafood, plus rice and vegetables that are cooked right in front of you—the onion volcanoes are a sight to behold. If sushi is what you had in mind, they’ve got that too, as does Kim’s Sushi in West Orange, where patrons get a complimentary soup and salad with any $10 food purchase.

MORRIS 1. Sogo Hibachi House 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc 2. Yama Sushi 5 E. Main St. Denville 973.627.7712 yamasushi.us

3. Sushi Hana 15 Rte. 10 E. Succasunna 973.598.8999 sushihananj.com

2. Aki Sushi 1273 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5030 akisushius.com

ESSEX 1. Kim’s Sushi 456 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.669.2800 kimssushinj.com

3. Dai-Kichi 608 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

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Classic Japanese cuisine at Kim’s Sushi in West Orange

MORRIS 1. Yama Sushi 5 E. Main St. Denville 973.627.7712 yamasushi.us

3. Inspiration Roll 46 S. Park Pl. Morristown 973.998.9449 inspirationroll.com ESSEX 1. Ani Ramen 401 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.3960 aniramen.com 2. Inspiration Roll 405 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 862.702.3817 3. Fujiya 413 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.655.8855 fujiyaramen2016.com

ESSEX 1. Highlawn Pavilion 1 Crest Dr. West Orange 973.731.3463 highlawn.com 2. Fascino 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com 3. Corso 98 98 Walnut St. Montclair 973.746.0789 corso98.com

SCENIC VIEW RESTAURANT

PIZZA

MORRIS 1. The Windlass 45 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

MORRIS 1. Reservoir Tavern 92 Parsippany Blvd. Boonton 973.334.5708 therestavern.com

2. Alice’s Restaurant 24 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com

2. 900 Degrees 626 Main Rd. Towaco 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

3. Sunset Pub & Grill 425 Beaverbrook Rd. Lincoln Park 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

3. Denville Pizzeria 20 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.625.4321 denvillepizzeria.com

ESSEX 1. Highlawn Pavilion 1 Crest Dr. West Orange 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

ESSEX 1. Star Tavern 400 High St. Orange 973.675.3336 startavern.net

2. McLoone’s Boathouse 9 Cherry Ln. West Orange 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com

2. Ah’ Pizz 7 N. Willow St. Montclair 973.783.9200 ahpizz.com 3. Nauna’s Bella Casa 148 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.3232 naunas.com KIM’S SUSHI; PF MARKET

3. Casa Bella 300 Rte. 46 Denville 973.627.2003 casabella46.com

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT MORRIS 1. Grato 2230 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.267.4006 gratorestaurant.com

STEAKHOUSE MORRIS 1. Roots Steakhouse 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.326.1800 rootssteakhouse.com 2. Rails Steakhouse 10 Whitehall Rd. Towaco 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com 3. Arthur’s Tavern 700 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.455.9705 arthurstavern.com

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Denville Seafood has been in business for more than 60 years, but there’s nothing fishy about their success. They use only the freshest ingredients, purchased daily from a nearby fish market. Try the sautéed jumbo lump crab meat or the fisherman’s platter for a taste. Newer to the scene is PF Market, a seafood market and restaurant in West Caldwell known for their generous portions. Fill up on their fresh oysters or flounder filet stuffed with crab meat, or try the seafood salad for some lighter fare. MORRIS 1. Denville Seafood 61 Broadway Denville 973.627.2987 denvilleseafood.com

ESSEX 1. PF Market 1090 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.1007 pfmarket.net

2. H2Ocean 41 Ridgedale Ave. Cedar Knolls 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

2. Fin Raw Bar & Kitchen 183 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.744.0068 finseafoodandoysterbar.com

3. Chesapeake Tavern 1 W. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.867.7102 chesapeaketavernnj.com

3. Halcyon 114 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.4450 halcyonbrasserie.com

Fresh seafood at PF Market in West Caldwell

ESSEX 1. Rare, The Steakhouse* 440 Main St. Little Falls 973.356.6699 rarestk.com

SUSHI

2. Nero’s Grille 618 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.994.1410 neros.com

2. Laku Sushi 30 Lafayette Ave. Morristown 973.998.7755 lakusushi.com

3. Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House 409 Franklin St. Bloomfield 973.680.4500 eatbeefgethooked.com

2. Sushi Hana 15 Rte. 10 Succasunna 973.598.8999 sushihananj.com

* not located in Morris or Essex counties

MORRIS 1. Sogo Hibachi House 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc

3.Yama Sushi 5 E. Main St. Denville 973.627.7712 yamasushi.us

ESSEX 1. Aki Japanese 1273 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5030 akisushius.com 1. Kim’s Sushi 458 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.669.2800 kimssushinj.com 2. Ocha 403 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.228.8856 ochanj.com 3. Aozora Japanese 407 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.9400 aozoramontclair.com

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2. Veggie Heaven 57 Bloomfield Ave. Denville 973.586.7800 veggieheavennj.com

2. The Station 99 Midvale Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.335.5330 thestationatmtlakes.co

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If you’re looking for a different type of activity the whole family can enjoy, you knead to take a cooking or baking class. Sweet Expressions is a beloved Denville candy shop, which also offers affordable cooking and baking lessons in a new, state-of-the-art kitchen. Montclair Culinary Academy, a more rigorous alternative, has healthy and innovative cooking classes, workshops and parties for both kids and adults.

MORRIS 1. Sweet Expressions 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri.com 2. Denville Meat 28 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 862.209.4088 denvillemeatshop.com 3. Kings Food Markets 393 Main St. Chatham 973.635.4400 184 Columbia Tpke. Florham Park 973.360.1600

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977 Valley Rd. Gillette 908.580.5080

TEA SHOP MORRIS 1. Sally Lunn’s 15 Perry St. Chester 908.879.7731 sallylunns.com 2. The Cosy Cupboard 4 Old Turnpike Rd. Morristown 973.998.6676 cosycupboardtearoom. com ESSEX 1. The Tea Store 106 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.780.7703

3. Grasshopper Off The Green 41-43 Morris St. Morristown 973.285.5150 grasshoppermorristown. com ESSEX 1. Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com 2. Cloverleaf Tavern 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.9812 cloverleaftavern.com

ESSEX 1. Montclair Culinary Academy 550 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.498.8436 montclairculinary academy.com

KIDS’ PARTIES

2. Williams Sonoma 630 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.783.1799 williams-sonoma.com

2. Sweet Expressions 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com

MORRIS 1. Toys With Love 92 W. Main St. Chester 908.879.1380 toyswithlove.com

3. ARTSi Studio 125 Main St. Chester 973.262.2514 artsi-studio.com 2. Trend Coffee & Tea House 411 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.1333 trendcoffee.com

ESSEX 1. SLA Thai Restaurant 38 Upper Montclair Plz. Montclair 973.509.0111 slathai.com

THAI RESTAURANT

2. Aroy-D, The Thai Elephant 605 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.559.3033 thethaielephant.com

MORRIS 1. Origin Thai French Fusion 10 South St. Morristown 973.971.9933 originthai2.com 2. Thai Kitchen 320 Rte. 206 Chester 908.879.9800 thaikitchenchester.com 3. Lemongrass 1729 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.998.6303 lemongrassnj.com

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2. Thatcher McGhee’s 53 Broadway Denville 973.586.3377 thatchermcghees.com

86 E. Main St. Mendham 973.543.4493 kingsfoodmarkets.com

Learn how to cook at Montclair Culinary Academy.

3. Dai-Kichi 608 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

MORRIS 1.Quiet Man 64 E. McFarlan St. Dover 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

3. Bangkok Kitchen 391 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.618.9975 bangkokkitchencaldwell. com

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT MORRIS 1. Jockey Hollow Bar + Kitchen 110 South St. Morristown 973.644.3180 jockeyhollowbarand kitchen.com

2. Town Bar + Kitchen 80 Elm St. Morristown 973.889.8696 townbarandkitchen.com 3. Tabor Road Tavern 510 Tabor Rd. Morris Plains 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com ESSEX 1. Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com 2. The Crosby 193 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.2337 thecrosbymontclair.com 3. Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

ESSEX 1. Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com 2. FunTime Junction 400 Fairfield Rd. Fairfield 973.882.9777 funtimejunction.com 3. Kidville 516 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.826.0350 kidville.com

PAINTING PARTIES MORRIS 1. Uptown Art 28 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 862.209.1717 uptownart.com

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3. Pinot’s Palette 40 Market St. Morristown 973.671.8676 pinotspalette.com

2. Pinot’s Palette 351 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.7500 pinotspalette.com/ montclair 510 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.284.0700 pinotspalette.com/nutley

Celebrate your big day at The Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park.

2. Barn Theatre 32 Skyline Dr. Montville 973.334.9320 barntheatre.org 3. Shakespeare Theatre 36 Madison Ave. Madison 973.408.5600 shakespearenj.org ESSEX 1. The Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour St. Montclair 973.783.9500 wellmonttheater.com 2. Paper Mill Playhouse 22 Brookside Dr. Millburn 973.376.4343 papermill.org 3. NJPAC 1 Center St. Newark 888.466.5722 njpac.org

MORRIS 1. 18/8 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.828.8370 eighteeneight.com 2. High End Barbershop 14 South St. Morristown 973.734.1771 highendbarbershop.com 3. Alex’s Barber Shop 760 Rte. 46 E. Kenvil 973.584.4663 alx61.com ESSEX 1. Alex’s Barber Shop * E. 760 Rte. 46 Kenvil 973.584.4663 alx61.com 2. JT’s Barber 536 Bloomfield Ave Verona 973.239.2212 jtsbarbershop.com 555 Passaic Ave West Caldwell 973.396.9500 jtsbarbershop.com 3. Ultimate Visions 71 Washington St. Bloomfield 973.259.1300

3. Comb Classic 29 S. Park St. Montclair 973.744.8224 combmontclair.com

2. The Urban Muse 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com

BLOWOUT

3. Vibrance 3056 Rte. 10 W. Denville 973.328.1700 vibrancemedspa.com

MORRIS 1. Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 2. DePasquale The Spa 4 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com

ESSEX 1. Woodhouse Day Spa 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 montclair.woodhousespas. com

3. Bleu Beauty Salon 974 Tabor Rd. Morris Plains 973.267.0100

2. Serenity Salon & Spa 1405 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.771.1405

ESSEX 1. Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar 504 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.0074

FACIAL

DAY SPA

2. Bluemercury 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.659.1900 bluemercury.com

MORRIS 1. DePasquale The Spa 4 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com * located in Morris County

2 South St. Morristown 973.290.0006 bluemercury.com

WEDDING RECEPTIONS Aside from the dress, the venue is arguably the most important part of a wedding, and The Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park is the perfect place to make it memorable. Center your event inside the historic mansion and its sprawling ballroom, and enjoy drinks and take photographs in the luscious greenery outside. The Manor in West Orange is another ideal venue. Outdoors, enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds adorned with fountains, rustic brick and sculptures. Inside, you’ll find grand banquet rooms that will hold up just fine in case of inclement weather. MORRIS 1. The Park Savoy Estate 236 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.377.7100 theparksavoy.com

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MORRIS 1. Etoile 1247 Sussex Tpke. #110 Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com

2. Meadow Wood Manor 461 Rte. 10 Randolph 973.573.5454 meadowwoodmanor.com 3. Park Avenue Club 184 Park Ave. Florham Park 973.301.8233 parkavenueclub.com ESSEX 1. The Manor 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com 2. Pleasantdale Chateau 757 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.731.5600 pleasantdale.com

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3. ArteVino 51 Upper Montclair Plz. Montclair 862.307.9314 montclair.artevinostudio. com

MORRIS 1. Mayo Performing Arts Center 100 South St. Morristown 973.539.0345 mayoarts.org

BARBER

NIGHTLIFE

ESSEX 1. Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com

THEATER (PERFORMING ARTS)

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2. ARTSi Studio 125 Main St. Chester 973.262.2514 artsi-studio.com

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3. Vibrance MedSpa 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.328.1700 vibrancemedspa.com

ESSEX 1. Lure Lash 416 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.783.5274 lurelash.com

ESSEX 1. Woodhouse Day Spa 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 montclair.woodhousespas. com

2. Brow Palace 261 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.934.8743 browpalaceverona.com

2. 212 Salon and Day Spa 212 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.509.2120 212salonanddayspa.com

MORRIS 1. The Urban Muse 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com

LASH/BROWS

2. Hand and Stone 640 Shunpike Rd. #2 Chatham 973.236.1200

MORRIS 1. Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 2. Lure Lash 89 Main St. Madison 973.377.5274 lurelash.com 3. Amazing Lash 343 Mt. Hope Ave. Commons #1015A Rockaway 973.755.9677 amazinglashstudio.com

MASSAGE

3130 Rte. 10 Denville 973.547.3600 118 Headquarters Plz. Morristown 973.998.8055 handandstone.com 3. Vibrance 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.328.1700 vibrancemedspa.com

ESSEX 1. Woodhouse Day Spa 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 montclair.woodhousespas. com

ESSEX 1. 212 Salon and Day Spa 212 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.509.2120 212salonanddayspa.com

2. Elements Massage 496 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.302.5477

MORRIS 1. Etoile 1247 Sussex Tpke. #110 Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com

244 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.542.8449

MAKEUP APPLICATION MORRIS 1. Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 2. Bluemercury 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.659.1900 bluemercury.com 2 South St. Morristown 973.290.0006 bluemercury.com 3.Ethereal Day Spa & Salon 300 New Rd. Parsippany 973.882.3400 etherealdayspa.com

MEDSPA

2. The Pilates Barre of NJ 22 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.625.1100 thepilatesbarreofnewjersey.com 3. Commit To Change 12 Community Pl. Morristown 973.401.0066 committochange.com

2. Vibrance 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.328.1700 vibrancemedspa.com

ESSEX 1. Corefire 211 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.0510 mycorefire.com

ESSEX 1. Aurora DeJuliis 8 Hillside Ave. #102 Montclair 973.338.6300 auroradejuliismd.com

2. Juniper Yoga + Fitness 213 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.707.7463 juniperyogafitness.com

2. Spiro Plastic Surgery 101 Old Short Hills Rd. #510 West Orange 973.736.5907 drspiro.com

3. Barre3 256 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.0100 barre3.com

PILATES MORRIS 1. Purespace 40 E .Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.1876 purespacestudio.com

SALON MORRIS 1. Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com

FITNESS CENTER/GYM Everyone gets in a workout funk now and then. Why not give Pilates, yoga or spinning a whirl at Long Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purespace? Another great spot, located in Montclair, is Corefire. With trained, dedicated coaches and an emphasis on strength-training, Corefire workouts are sure to keep your body and mind in tip-top shape. MORRIS 1. Purespace 40 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.1876 purespacestudio.com

ESSEX 1. Corefire 211 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.0510 mycorefire.com

2. Full Time Fitness 17 Bank St. Morristown 973.401.9000 fulltimefit.com

2. Intrepid Fitness 8 Hartley St. Montclair 973.893.5614 intrepidgym.com

3. Evolve Cycle and Fitness 353 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 888.551.3315 evolvecycleandfitness.com 3. New York Sports Club 39 W. Northfield Rd. Livingston 973.716.0999 newyorksportsclubs.com

Working out at Corefire in Montclair

COREFIRE; CARROLL PHYSICAL THERAPY

3. Lakeland Hills YMCA 100 Fanny Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.334.2820 lakelandhillsymca.com

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Recovery isn’t always easy, but it can be a rewarding experience. Find physical therapists our readers trust at Carroll Physical Therapy in Denville or JAG-ONE Physical Therapy in Essex County, both well-respected institutions that care deeply about their patients and their progress.

2. Kessler Rehabilitation Center 123 Hawkins Pl. Unit K Boonton 973.299.1690 99 Ridgedale Ave. Cedar Knolls 973.889.5382 84 E. Main St. Mendham 973.543.7337 968 Tabor Rd. Morris Plains 973.829.0200 1055 Parsippany Blvd. Parsippany 973.263.9000 140 Rte. 10 Randolph 973.366.2892

2. DePasquale The Spa 4 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com

COREFIRE; CARROLL PHYSICAL THERAPY

3. JC Christopher’s 25 Kinnelon Rd. Kinnelon 973.838.8580 jcchristophers.net

121 Cedar Grove Rd. Randolph 973.361.5500 kesslerrehabilitation center.com 3. SportsCare Physical Therapy 11 Eagle Rock Ave. East Hanover 973.887.9000

197 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 155 Cedar Knolls 973.605.5115

131 Madison Ave. Morristown 973.605.1333 sportscare1.com

622 Eagle Rock West Orange 973.669.0078 jagonept.com 2. Kessler Rehabilitation Center 563 Northfield Ave. West Orange 973.243.2060

350 Main Rd. Montville 973.263.9855

1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.414.4755 kesslerrehabilitation center.com

3219 Rte. 46 Suite 101 Parsippany 973.299.2199 50 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.402.1600 40 Main St. Chatham 973.635.2800

2. Simply Cycle 1 Lackawanna Pl. Morristown 973.953.7746 simplycycleofmorristown. com 3. Fitness Factory 350 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.9156 fitnessfactorygym.com ESSEX 1. Cycle Bar 227 Eisenhower Pkwy. #2 Livingston 973.261.5647

2. Parlor Hair Studio 223 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.746.1182

656 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.337.8237 cyclebar.com

SPINNING

2. Evolve Cycle and Fitness 353 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 888.551.3315 evolvecycleandfitness.com

1. Peak Performance 30 Seminary Ave. Chester 908.879.7631 peakperformancewellness. com

160 East Hanover Ave. Cedar Knolls 973.538.7923

136 Rte. 10 Suite 8 East Hanover 973.463.1775

ESSEX 1. Bangz Salon 23 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 973.746.8426 bangz.com

MORRIS 1. Lakeland Hills YMCA 100 Fanny Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.334.2820 lakelandhillsymca.com

6 Main St. Madison 973.966.5580

TANNING MORRIS 1. Beach Bum Tanning 265 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.884.9559 beachbum.com

218 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 204 Cedar Knolls 973.359.0777

321 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.366.0844 beachbum.com 2. South Beach Tanning 44 Newark Pompton Tpke. Pequannock 973.633.1444

3. ActiveCare Physical Therapy * 27 Sunset Strip Succasunna 973.598.9111 activecarept.com

ESSEX 1. Jag-One Physical Therapy 244 Rte. 46 Fairfield 862.702.3420

* located in Morris County

YOGA STUDIO MORRIS 1. Bikram Yoga Cedar Knolls 210 Malapardis Rd. Cedar Knolls 973.292.9642 bikramyogancnj.com

1483 Rte. 23 S. Kinnelon 973.248.8826 southbeachpa.com

2. Prana Yoga 78 Broadway Denville 973.627.9642 pranayogadenville.com

3. Hollywood Tans 92 Rte. 23 Riverdale 862.248.0830 hollywoodtansriverdale. com

3. Be Well 16 Bank St. Morristown 973.975.0280 bewellihs.com

ESSEX 1. Olive Organic Tan Spa 292 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.818.8828 olivetanspa.com 2. Beach Bum Tanning 903 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.808.8261 beachbum.com 3. Sun Spa 622 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.655.1994 thesunspamontclair.com

184 Columbia Tpke. Florham Park 973.301.2200 1121 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.352.0505 275 Rte. 10 Succasunna 973.598.9000 waxcenter.com 2. Waxing The City 25 Main St. Madison 973.845.9700 343 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.989.1000 studios.waxingthecity.com

ESSEX 1. Zura Montclair 18 Lackawanna Plz. Montclair 973.233.0414 zuramontclair.com

3.Bluemercury 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.659.1900

2. Powerflow Yoga 71 Washington St. Bloomfield 973.680.1400 powerflow-yoga.com

WAXING MORRIS 1. European Wax Center 12 W. Main St. Denville 973.586.3900

2 South St. Morristown 973.290.0006 bluemercury.com ESSEX 1.European Wax Center 280 Eisenhower Pkwy. Livingston 973.992.3400 waxcenter.com

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MORRIS 1. Carroll Physical Therapy 3155 Rte. 10 #112 Denville 973.366.1600 carrollpt.com

H E A LT H

Get stronger at Carroll Physical Therapy in Denville.

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SHOPPING

Gear up at Fleet Feet in Montclair.

ACTIVEWEAR It doesn’t have to be a challenge to find fashionable activewear. Shop skirts, polos, golf sneakers and more womenswear at Golf4Her in Denville. If cardio is more your speed, stop by Fleet Feet in Montclair for walking and running shoes, tanks, hoodies, pants and more for both men and women. MORRIS 1. Golf4Her 54 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 848.209.0076 golf4her.com

ESSEX 1. Fleet Feet 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeet.com

2. Athleta 30 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.292.5680 athleta.gap.com

2. Sweat and Strut 124 Walnut St. Montclair 973.509.0718 sweatandstrut.com

3. Pinks and Greens 248 Columbia Tpke. #304 Florham Park 877.421.2916 pinksandgreens.com

3. Brazilian Sugaring Studio 452 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.3666 braziliansugaringstudio. com

ANTIQUES MORRIS 1. Time’s Tin Cup 107 William St. Boonton 973.224.4661 timestincup.com 2. Stonehouse Antiques 540 Naughright Rd. Long Valley 908.455.2819 stonehouseantiques.com 3. Grand Bazaar 6 Hilltop Rd. Mendham 973.543.4115 ESSEX 1. Gypsy Farmhouse 106 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.9886 gypsyfarmhouse.com 2. Jerry’s Antiques 229 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.744.3801 jerrysantiquesandestatesales.com 3. NYE & Company Auctioneers 20 Beach St. Bloomfield 973.984.6900 nyeandcompany.com

3. Verdigreen 182 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.233.1085 verdigreenhome.com

BIKE SHOP MORRIS 1. Marty’s Reliable Cycle 173 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.538.7773 1164 Rte. 10 Randolph 973.584.7773 martysreliable.com 2. Cycle Craft 99 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.227.4462 cyclecraft.com 3. Voltaire Cycle 21 Broadway Denville 862.260.8310 voltairecyclesdenvillenj. com ESSEX 1. Montclair Bikery 145 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.7252 montclairbikery.com 2. The Electric Spokes Company 400 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.500.3082 electricspokes.com 3. Pedal 15 Midland Ave. Montclair 973.746.3200 pedalmontclair.com

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BOOKSTORE MORRIS 1. Barnes & Noble 1940 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.644.9482 barnesandnoble.com 2. The Chatham Bookseller 8 Green Village Rd. Madison 973.822.1361 chathambookseller.com 3. Books-A-Million 301 Mount Hope Ave. #1041 Rockaway 973.366.2019 booksamillion.com ESSEX 1. Watchung Booksellers 54 Fairfield St. Montclair 973.744.7177 watchungbooksellers.com 2. Montclair Book Center 221 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.783.3630 montclairbookcenter.com

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE MORRIS 1. I do…I do… 35 South St. Morristown 973.998.6215 idoido.com 2. Cherished Bridals 217 Wanaque Ave. Pompton Lakes 973.706.6410 3. Bella Sposa 318 Rte. 46 Denville 973.625.4747 bellasposabridal.com

ESSEX 1. Park Avenue Bridals 105 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.7111 parkavenuebridals.com 2. Bridal Atelier 623 Valley Rd. Montclair 201.303.9639 bridalateliermontclair.com

CONSIGNMENT/ VINTAGE CLOTHING MORRIS 1. Racks Boutique 20 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 908.867.8598 2. Quality Consignments 908 Main St. Boonton 973.334.0151 shopqualityconsignments. com 3. New Leaf Consignment 16 Park Ave. Madison 973.377.2422 newleafconsignment.com ESSEX 1. One Savvy Design 74 Church St. Montclair 973.744.0053 onesavvydesign.com 2. Duet 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.535.1133 duetboutique.com

FINE JEWELRY MORRIS 1. Schroth’s Fine Gifts & Jewelry 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com 2. Braunschweiger Jewelers 33 South St. Morristown 973.538.2189 braunschweiger.com 3. Aires Jewelers 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com ESSEX 1. Walter Bauman Jewelers 653 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.731.3155 walterbauman.com 2. Michael Anthony Jewelers 586 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 michaelanthonyjewelers. com 3. Yanina & Co. 451 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.857.5544 yanina-co.com

FLORIST MORRIS 1. Flowers By CandleLite 559 E. Main St. #6 Denville 973.625.0010 flowersbycandlelite.com 2. J&M Home and Garden 201 Main St. Madison 973.377.4740 jmhg.com

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2. Waxing The City 652 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.841.7979 waxingthecity.com

ESSEX 1. Jafajems 622 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.746.5885 jafajems.com

ESSEX 1. Anderson Flowers 602 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.6411 andersonsflowersinc.com

1. Main Street Cottage 678 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.571.0800

2. Clores 590 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2291 cloresflowersandgifts.com 3. Norman Florist 398 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.4344 normanflorist.com

2. Smith & Company 343 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.228.1167 3. Gift Bar 465 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.8100 shopgiftbar.com

HOME BOUTIQUE

GIFT SHOP MORRIS 1. Schroth’s Fine Gifts & Jewelry 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com 2. Dash of Thyme 49 Broadway Denville 973.453.6200 dashofthyme.com

MORRIS 1. Butter and Velvet 11 Broadway Denville 973.784.4600 butterandvelvet.com 2. Comfortably Chic 47 Main St. Chester 908.955.7257 comfortablychic.com 3. Ethan Allen 245 Rte. 10 Whippany 973.887.0022 ethanallen.com

3. 23 South 23 South St. Morristown 973.590.2500 23southboutique.com

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER MORRIS 1. Morris County Farms 33 Smith Rd. Denville 973.366.4448 morriscountyfarms.com 2. Condurso’s Garden Center 96 River Rd. Montville 973.263.8814 condursos.com 3. Gro-Rite 30 Hillview Rd. Lincoln Park 973.694.7495 grorite.com ESSEX 1. Cedar Grove Garden Center 1201 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.1950 cedargrovegarden.com

PET BOUTIQUE MORRIS 1. Winky’s Pet Boutique 15 Perry St. Chester 908.955.4211 winkyspetboutique.com 2. Mutts on Main 235 Main Rd. Montville 973.975.8794 muttsonmain.com

SHOPPING

3. Broadway Floral 14 Broadway Denville 973.625.2772 broadwayfloralandgifts. com

SKI SHOP

3. Well Bred Pet Boutique 641 Shunpike Rd. Chatham 973.377.4606 wellbredonline.com

MORRIS 1. Pelican 2980 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.267.0964 pelicanshops.com

ESSEX 1. Montclair Feed 204 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.746.4799 montclairfeed.com

2. REI 280 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.581.1938 rei.com

2. Once Upon a Tail 113 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.535.8245 onceuponatailgrooming. com

3. Colorado Ski & Snowboard 725 Rte. 15 Lake Hopatcong 973.663.6688

3. Brookdale Pet 1054 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.893.0990 brookdalepetcenter.com

ESSEX 1. High Country Ski 456 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston 973.994.3630 highcountryskiandtennis. com

SHOPPING DESTINATION

2. Heratij 30 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 862.596.5510 heratij.com

MORRIS 1. Chester 2. Denville 3. Morristown

3. Diamond Cycle 409 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.0233 diamondcycle.com

ESSEX 1. Upper Montclair 2. The Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Tpke. Short Hills 973.376.7350 shopshorthills.com 3. Montclair Downtown

FURNITURE STORE

FLEET FEET; ETHAN ALLEN

You’ll find all your home essentials, from the functional to the purely aesthetic, at Ethan Allen in Whippany. This trustworthy chain has been around since 1932 and has a vast selection of furniture and décor. Alternatively, support a small business in Montclair’s Modclair. They’re stocked with a plethora of unique and modern designer pieces that will give your home that “wow” factor. MORRIS 1. Ethan Allen 245 Rte. 10 Whippany 973.887.0022 ethanallen.com

ESSEX 1. Modclair 623 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.233.0401 modclair.com

2. A & R Interiors 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 arinterior.com

2. EndGrain 120 Arlington Ave. Bloomfield 862.213.3606 endgrain furniture.com

3. British Home Emporium 91 Main St. Madison 973.443.0303 britishhomeemporiumshop.com

Find your furniture at Ethan Allen in Whippany.

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SHOPPING

TILE STORE

1. Mediterranean Tile 461 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.808.1267 medtile.com

MORRIS 1. Wayne Tile 333 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.625.3209 waynetile.com

1. Tile Design Inspirations 1903 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.761.0254 tiledesigninspirations.com

2. Design With Tile 32 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.267.6768 designwithtile.net

WATCHES

3. Garden State Tile 267 Rte. 46 Dover 973.366.5035 gstile.com ESSEX 1. Stone & Tile Design 519 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.564.8118 stoneandtiledesign.com

MORRIS 1. Braunschweiger Jewelers 33 South St. Morristown 973.538.2189 braunschweiger.com 2. Aires Jewelers 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com

SPORTS SHOP You can’t go wrong with Dick’s in East Hanover when you’re in the market for athletic gear, whether you’re shopping for items as small as a tennis ball or as major as a new pair of skis. You’ll also find athletic apparel and supplies galore at Montclair’s family-owned business The Outdoor Store, a community staple since 1993. MORRIS 1. Dick’s 240 Rte. 10 W. East Hanover 973.428.0889 dickssporting goods.com 387 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.659.1950 dickssporting goods.com 2. Alfred’s Sport Shop 32 Main St. Madison 973.377.0051 alfredssportsshop. com 3. Modell’s 301 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.328.0121

ESSEX 1. The Outdoor Store 30 Church St. Montclair 973.746.5900 theoutdoorstorenj. com 2. Fleet Feet 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeet.com 3. Verona Sports Center 553 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.559.7501 veronasports center.net

2. Michael Anthony 586 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 michaelanthonyjewelers. com

WOMEN’S FASHION MORRIS 1. Sisters 23 Broadway Denville 973.784.4262 2. Racks Boutique 20 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 908.867.8598

Athletic apparel and equipment at Dick’s in East Hanover and Rockaway

3. Willow St. 12 South St. Morristown 973.267.6510 willowst.com

2. Barks Bed and Biscuit 267 Rte. 46 Denville 973.625.2200 barksbedandbiscuit.com

ESSEX 1. Co Co an Experience 206 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.233.0005 cocoanexperience.com

3. K9 Resorts 22 Prospect St. Madison 973.822.2273 k9resorts.com/madison

2. Dot Reeder 129 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.744.7410 dotreeder.com

DOG DAYCARE MORRIS 1. Morris Animal Inn 120 Sand Spring Rd. Morristown 973.539.0377 morrisanimalinn.com

ESSEX 1. A Place for Pups 122 Cedar St. Cedar Grove 973.979.3659

INTERIOR DESIGN MORRIS 1. A & R Interiors 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 arinterior.com 2. British Home Emporium 91 Main St. Madison 973.443.0303 britishhomeemporium.com 3. Greenbaum Interiors 1105 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.5500 greenbauminteriors.com ESSEX 1. Modclair 623 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.233.0401 modclair.com/shop

KITCHEN REMODELING MORRIS 1. A & R Interiors 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 arinterior.com 2. SVM Construction 11 Knollwood Dr. Mendham 973.543.5249 ESSEX 1. Sally Ross Designs 42 Fairfield St. Montclair 973.744.3186 sallyrossdesigns.com 2. Mulvey Carpentry 197 Essex Ave. Bloomfield 201.370.6453 mulveycustomnj.com

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780 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.394.9821 modells.com

ESSEX 1. Omega Boutique 1200 Morris Tpke. Short Hills 973.379.6044 omegawatches.com

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If your furry best friend is a puppy or just not always on his best behavior, bring him to Paws-itive Experience in Rockaway for training that both improves his discipline and strengthens your connection to each other. Hal Wheeler’s in Cedar Grove is another great spot for this, and they can board or groom your pet too! 3. Viva La Pet! Denville 973.255.9775 vivalapet.net ESSEX 1. Hal Wheeler’s 1126 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.0694 halwheelers.com

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2. Ricciardi Brothers 641 Shunpike Rd. Chatham 973.765.9666 38A Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.888.6898 244 Rte. 206 Flanders 973.970.6100 145 South St. Morristown 973.538.3222 160 Rte. 46 W. Parsippany 973.276.0400 ricciardibrothers.com

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3. Breslow 25 W. Main St. Chester 908.879.7665 breslow.com

ESSEX 1. Ricciardi Brothers 287 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.748.3030

2. Henry Bona 878 Rte. 46 Kenvil 973.584.1000 bonapools.com

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3. Caribbean Blue 347 Rte. 23 Pompton Plains 973.283.7978 caribbeanpoolsspas.com

2. Red Star Paint 420 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.2468 redstarpaint.com

POOL SERVICES MORRIS 1. Ellmann Pool Services 459 Main St. Chester 908.879.8300 2. Rix Pool & Spa 138 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover 973.386.9444 rixpoolandspa.com

ESSEX 1. The Pool Guyz 94 Naylon Ave. Livingston 973.558.3636 thepoolguyznj.com 2. Clear Water Pool Service * 465 Springfield Ave. Berkeley Heights 908.464.3990

22 Broadway Denville 973.784.4480 450 N. Beverwyck Rd. Parsippany 973.335.6284 mathnasium.com 2. Academic Resources 520 Speedwell Ave. #215 Morris Plains 973.292.0505 acadres.com 3. Jackson Education 26 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.479.4946 jackson-education.com

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3. Jarrell Education 14 Romaine Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.919.8343 jarrelleducation.com

MORRIS 1. Mathnasium 650 Shunpike Rd. #1 Chatham 973.377.6284

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ESSEX 1. Kumon 651 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.325.7355 kumon.com

BEST-KEPT SECRET ESSEX 1. Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com

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SURE, ENDURING FAME LAY AHEAD FOR THESE FOURTEEN MORRIS AND ESSEX COUNTY STUDENTS OF PAST YEARS. BUT HIGH SCHOOL IS STILL HIGH SCHOOL. By HALEY LONGMAN

When the bell rang, they had to scurry into the classroom just like everyone else. They had no immunity to acne, homework, dating rejection or the gym teacher’s whistle. But one thing was different about the 14 onetime Morris/Essex County high school students you’ll read about here. If they ever dreamed “I’ll be famous someday!” they were right. What they all seem to agree on is that being a teen here left an indelible impression. And for Morris and Essex, their names now bring bragging rights.

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Montclair High School, Class of ’47

The Game of Thrones star attended this all-boys RomanCatholic prep school in Morristown, which he told NJ.com was “an amazing school”—but he confessed it was one “where I didn’t really fit in.”

Unsurprisingly, science rather than the arts was pilot and astronaut Aldrin’s strong suit as a student in Essex County. “I failed music when I was a teenager,” the Montclair native has said.

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ANNE HATHAWAY

FRANKIE VALLI

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Central High School, Class of ’52

“My feeling about growing up in New Jersey was, ‘How come I’m not in New York?’ That being said, I’m older and I have a better worldview now, and so I think I grew up in an incredibly privileged position,” the Oscarwinner has said. “The town I grew up in is beautiful. I got a great education, and I’m very grateful for it.”

The frontman of The Four Seasons grew up in Newark’s fourth ward and usually walked to and from Central High School. “I slept on a twin bed while my brothers shared the full,” he told The Wall Street Journal in 2014 of his humble beginnings. “There was only one bathroom, but the apartment had real hardwood floors, steam heat, and hot and cold running water. I couldn’t believe it.”

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LIFESTYLE EXPERT AND MEDIA PERSONALITY

Nutley High School, Class of ’59

“I do what I please and I do it with ease,” read Martha Stewart’s senior yearbook page, which referred to her by her maiden name, Martha Kostyra. “‘Marty’ likes reading, eating, English and swimming….”

DANNY DEVITO

TOM CRUISE

CHRIS CHRISTIE

Oratory Prep, Class of ’62

Glen Ridge High School, Class of ’80

Livingston High School, Class of ’80

Though the It’s Always Sunny star grew up in Asbury Park, his parents sent him to prep school in Summit when his hometown was going through a rough patch. “Someone would drive us up to Summit on a Sunday night,” he told New Jersey Monthly in 2010. “We’d stop for pizza. We could smoke. We could do anything that we couldn’t do when we were around our parents. We all made it work.”

“I remember getting through high school and thinking, ‘Boy, I’m glad I got that behind me!’” Tom Cruise, whose Glen Ridge classmates knew him as Tom Mapother, has said, according to IMDb. “Then, when I was 19, I got [cast in] Risky Business and I realized, ‘Ah, so this is life—it’s a little bigger than I thought!’”

The New Jersey governor-turnedpresidential-hopeful has thanked his hometown for his political trajectory. “You cannot divide me and this town in terms of who I am and what I’ve become,” he said when getting inducted into Livingston High School’s Hall of Fame in 2013. “There is no chance if I hadn’t grown up in this town and went to this high school that I’d be standing up here as governor.”

ACTOR

POLITICIAN

JANE KRAKOWSKI ACTRESS AND PRODUCER

Parsippany High School, Class of ’86

“I’ve always been very thankful for growing up in Morris County,” said the 30 Rock star at the 2009 Morris Tomorrow Gala. “…and for all the experiences and training I got right here in Morris County.”

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SINGER, SONGWRITER, ACTRESS AND PRODUCER

Irvington High School, Class of ’87 “There’s probably no reason I should be here as an AfricanAmerican girl from Newark,” Dana Owens, aka Queen Latifah, told Good Housekeeping in 2013. “And for a lot of the things I’ve wanted to do in life, I haven’t looked typical. I was not born a size 2. I’m not skinny, period. I’m not willing to sleep with the director or step on somebody else’s neck to get the job.”

RACHEL ZOE

STYLIST AND DESIGNER

Millburn High School, Class of ’89 Zoe reminisced about her upscale upbringing at a Create & Cultivate conference panel last year. “I remember [Short Hills] being family-friendly, safe and a beautiful place to grow up. I played tennis, went to the parks and made incredible friends. If I were in Short Hills now, I would be able to drive to the Millburn Diner, the Bagel Chateau and Lysistrata Pizza. I don’t know if they’re still there, but if they are, I’d remember the way.”

CHELSEA HANDLER

COMEDIENNE AND PRODUCER

LAURYN HILL

SINGER, SONGWRITER AND RAPPER

Livingston High School, Class of ’93

Columbia High School, Class of ’93

How would this funny gal sum up her adolescence in Essex County? “We lived in this nice Jewish neighborhood,” Handler told W magazine. “Everyone had a Mercedes, and I was going to school in a Pinto.”

“I’ve always been that kid in high school who had on the funnylooking sneakers, and they used to go; ‘Those are some funny-looking sneakers, Lauryn!’,” the Fugees singer and Maplewood native told Simon Witter in an iconic 1999 interview with Rock’s Backpages. “And I’d say; ‘They’re not funny-looking, these are hot!’, and they’d say ‘Alright, they’re hot, but only you can wear them.’ Six months later they have on the same funny-looking sneakers.”

LAURA BENANTI

SINGER AND ACTRESS

Kinnelon High School, Class of ’97 “I was always weird, but I was really driven,” the Tony winner told New Jersey Monthly last year of her high school self. “I was always the kid who was listening to musicals.”

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WHICH OF THESE EDUCATIONAL DESTINATIONS FITS YOUR FAMILY’S PASSION? By GIANNA BARONE It won’t be long before the classroom beckons. But who says that school has a monopoly on knowledge? Here are a half-dozen travel destinations that can teach you plenty without taking attendance. Whether you’re making the most of late summer or planning a family getaway for fall, these spots— keyed to six areas of interest so you can choose the subject you’d like to “major” in—offer an enriching travel curriculum. Now, just in case there’s a test, pay close attention to the fun!

FOR ART LOVERS…

Marfa, Texas This west Texas desert town half the population size of Harding Township has achieved mythical status among art and music scenesters from both coasts. Named for a Russian character in a Jules Verne novel, Marfa has a down-home, relaxed vibe that keeps it from becoming the least bit pretentious. Visual and contemporary art fans will appreciate that Marfa serves as a giant art exhibit. The Judd Foundation, which preserves the work of the late Marfa pioneer, artist and educator Donald Judd, offers custom-guided tours of the artist’s studios and workspaces around town, allowing you to spend time studying select sculptures by Marfa’s biggest names in minimalist art. If you’re traveling in the fall, the Judd Foundation will host “open hours” when visitors can learn about Judd’s (and Marfa’s) role in the minimalism movement of the 1960s and ’70s. While in town, visitors can turn their Wild West inspiration into art at Workshops Marfa, a crafting center that teaches classes on everything from repairing Japanese pottery to accurately painting detailed landscapes of south Texas.

FOR HISTORY BUFFS…

Boston, Massachusetts Stop the presses—Boston is historic! OK, so you knew that, but did you know how handson history can be? Head to the harbor and climb aboard the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, where you can participate in the “Destruction of the Tea” program, throwing actual tea parcels overboard and learning all about the protests against “taxation without representation.” For more historical fun on the water, hop onto the U.S. Navy’s oldest commissioned ship that’s still afloat, the USS Constitution, for a historical cruise around the harbor that offers incredible views of landmarks such as the Bunker Hill monument and the Old North Church. After docking, roam around the USS Constitution Museum to explore exhibits on the War of 1812, the ship’s crew and artifacts from the sailors who inhabited the vessel. For an adults-only itinerary, end your evening with a Boston Crawling pub crawl that includes a guided tour of major American Revolution sites and historical taverns—along with sips from the best of Boston’s local brews.

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FOR SCIENCE GEEKS…

Huntsville, Alabama Prepare for an out-of-this-world vacation when you travel down to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville and enroll the whole family in Space Camp! A dream destination since 1982, the Family Space Camp Program invites your crew to get a firsthand look at a rocket’s journey from design to engineering to blastoff. Learn what it’s like to experience astronaut boot camp with a simulation mission, realistic operations training, rocket construction and an allencompassing history lesson on the nation’s space program. Set off on your three-day mission to Rocket City and learn about the behind-thescenes work it takes to run a real rocket launch and discover what the pros experience in residence at the International Space Station. Space Camp also offers an Aviation Challenge Camp Program for families who are eager to learn about the power and art of aviation, which includes fighter pilot simulations, a lesson in flight survival skills and a historical overview of the advancements in flight. (If you want to sound like a native, go easy on the “ville” here—it’s more like “Hunts’v’l.”)

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San Diego, California Anyone with even a passing interest in wildlife should someday check out the more than 3,000 species at the San Diego Zoo, the most visited zoological reservation in the United States. But for the true zoologists at heart, the San Diego Zoo offers upgraded experience “packages” that take visitors behind the scenes to learn about—and participate in—the care of animals. If you’ve ever wondered what the critters do after the zoo gates close, the “Animals in Action” package allows ticket-holders to feed, touch and learn facts about animals that are not available for general admission viewing. For a truly immersive behindthe-scenes encounter, the five- or eight-hour Exclusive VIP Experience package grants you a personal tour guide at the zoo, complete with special access to off-exhibit areas, a sit-down meal inside the park and personal interactions with creatures big and small.

FOR FOODIES…

Gazelle, California Put away the canoe and sharpen your butcher knife—this isn’t your childhood camp experience. Welcome to Meat Camp, held at Belcampo Farms in Gazelle, a small “census-designated place” in northern California’s Siskiyou County that’s home to a modest population of roughly 70. Covering about half a mile of land, Gazelle’s sparse homesteads and desert landscape provide the perfect backdrop for a retreat in which foodies spend three days learning the secrets of how to butcher, prepare and enjoy fresh meats. It’s a rugged, stripped-down culinary experience like none other. Camp out for three days and two nights in a luxury-style tent in one of the quietest, most surreal locations in the Golden State. Also on offer are upgraded glamping (glamour camping) options on Belcampo’s orchard. The workshop covers info about animal welfareapproved and organic farming, and you can develop knife skills that are sure to impress future dinner guests. Enjoy this long, unplugged weekend away as a couple, with your whole meatloving family or even as an adventurous and gritty spin on a girls’ getaway.

FOR SPORTS FANATICS…

Park City, Utah Grab your skis and parka when you head out west to Park City’s pro-approved slopes for a trip that is sure to improve your shred. The Mahre Training Center at Deer Valley Resort is run by former Team USA Olympic medal-winning skiers (and twin brothers) Phil and Steve Mahre. Here you can sharpen your skills and train alongside other Olympic medalists in an exclusive ski camp. With options for threeor five-day excursions on the slopes, your registration includes daily ski instruction, training by professional skiers and a video analysis with critiques from world-renowned coaches. After your day of expert-level ski practice, kick back in style at one of Deer Valley Resort’s luxury inns and private lodgings. Warm up frozen fingers while at Fireside Dining restaurant or stop by Snowshoe Tommy’s, Deer Valley’s cozy coffee-brewing cabin.

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The Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, New Jersey has undergone a massive transformation. The already popular and ultra-unique private dining and event facility is now poised to become an even greater hub of social activity in Morris County, New Jersey. Significant new event facilities have been added and all the member spaces have been completely refreshed. As a result, the Club is now a one-of-a-kind, multi-faceted venue and resource that has evolved to meet the unique dining and entertainment needs of the individuals, families and corporations in its area. The experiences it now enables are nothing short of spectacular. But the real secret sauce is the club’s reason for being; is to support, through the Park Avenue Foundation, 13 non-profit partners. This may be the only physical social and business club in the country whose core philosophy revolves around giving back. Park Avenue Club’s mission and dedication to charity is rooted deep in its DNA and its location. The site, once a working dairy barn for the Sisters of St. Elizabeth, is registered as a historical site. While raising and milking cows is no longer its raison d’etre, a posh dining club is proving to be a great way for the property to benefit the area. The proof: through the generosity of its members, more than $6 million have been donated since its inception in 1994. This commitment is matched by a devotion to providing superior hospitality experiences. “Park Avenue Club members, clients and guests are among the most sophisticated people in the world,” says Gregory Smith, Executive Director. “We have expanded so we can meet, and exceed, their evolving new tastes and styles. The

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renovation project has been extensive, but anything less would have left needs and opportunities unmet. Our club is now the quintessential third space—after home and work —that provides richness, dimension and balance. It is truly a home away from home. We’re ready for everything from elegant to casual, from intimate to impressively large, from planned to spontaneous.” “As we planned, revised and executed the multi-stage renovation project,” Smith explains, “we always remembered that we are a club. On-going input from members and the community guided us in everything from the quality of furniture and finishes in each space to the flexibility to quickly reconfigure spaces to create different environments. Now, we are starting to see all this extra effort pay off as prospective members and clients are thrilled with all we have to offer to meet their diverse needs from simple socializing and entertaining to weddings and innovative business events. The recently completed private events center, was constructed from the ground up with a two-story lobby with private entrance and is supported by a professional, quality kitchen. It features a modular 5,200 sq. ft. ballroom with soaring ceilings, French doors to an outside patio, plentiful natural light, and the utmost in modern technology. A second dedicated space of 2,500 sq. ft, known as the “Pavilion,” is perfect for cocktail hours for large events, or as the dedicated space for more intimate gatherings.

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Cherished aspects of the member spaces have been preserved while facilities like the Hayloft (the primary dining/restaurant space) have been modernized and updated with new layouts, floors, ceilings, finishes and furniture. The reimagined, beloved watering hole, “Charity’s,” now serves as a more casual dining, meeting & workspace during the day, and transforms into a bar and small plates venue at happy hour. There is also new expanded outdoor dining. “With nine private event rooms, two unique eateries both with outdoor seating, a coffee bar, landscaped gardens, new menus and a full schedule of special events, such as live music, Burger and Beer nights, family nights and vibrant social clubs within the club, there is so much happening for members to enjoy,” says Board President Steven Lindner. “Charity’s and the Hayloft both have a new look, a new vibe and distinct menus. Charity’s offers quicker fare, upscale small plates, member bar and coffee bar. Breakfast is available during the workweek in both Charity’s and the Hayloft. The Hayloft offers an enhanced buffet with tableside items and an upscale, fine dining menu Tuesday through Saturday with brunch every second Sunday of the month.” Park Avenue Club is now an even more integral location in the lives of those who live and work not just in Chatham, Summit, Madison and Morristown but anywhere in Northern and Central New Jersey. Members can host over 500 guests in the ballroom or just drop by for an intriguing cocktail happy hour. Your meal can be a gourmet masterpiece complete with world-class wines or a more casual buffet experience. One can cherish the quiet of a cozy former silo or hear a fine local musician live on a Friday night. You can even dine privately in an elegantly appointed library or while enjoying the view al fresco on a patio. According to Lindner, “Members have the flexibility to order off of any of our menus and dine in Charity’s, Hayloft or outside on our patios. Although a lot of business gets done over breakfast and lunch at our club, more and more members are finding, like I have, that our outdoor patios are great places to enjoy a meal with a friend or spouse.” Park Avenue Club is ideally situated to succeed in its unique mission. The residents in the surrounding area have a massive appetite for fine, local hospitality and for supporting charitable causes. And the location is ideal for both families and businesses. Campus Drive, The Green at Florham Park, and the surrounding area are home to major corporations and industry leaders including PwC, UBS, Shionogi, Novartis, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, New York Jets, BASF North America, ADP, Merck, Bayer, Realogy and Summit Medical Group.

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CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS

n1 4 oz. onions, finely diced n 10½ oz. red peppers, cored, deseeded and finely diced n 14 oz. can chopped tomatoes n 9 fl. oz. water n 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled n 1 Tbs. smoked paprika n 1 tsp. oregano n 2 garlic cloves, minced n 1 tsp. corn flour, mixed with a little water to form a paste n 10½ oz. ready-cooked roast chicken pieces (like a rotisserie chicken) n 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained n 8 soft corn tortillas n 3 ½ oz. mature cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

DIRECTIONS Place the onions, red peppers, tomatoes, measured water, stock cube, paprika and oregano in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Stir the garlic and corn flour paste into the sauce until completely combined, then cook for another minute or two until thickened. Transfer half of the mixture to a bowl and set aside. Stir the chicken and beans into the remaining sauce in the pan. Spoon a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each tortilla, then roll them up and place seam-side down in a large baking dish (about 12x8 inches and 2¾ inches deep). Top with the reserved sauce and scatter over the cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken and beans are heated through and the cheese is melted.

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MAC AND CHEESE Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS

n1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil n 10½ oz. red pepper, cored, deseeded and finely diced n 10½ oz. sweet potato, finely diced (no need to peel) n 10½ oz. onions, finely diced n 10½ oz. dried macaroni n 2 Tbs. sherry n 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled n 14 fl. oz. milk n ½ tsp. dried garlic granules n 2 ¾ oz. mature cheddar cheese, grated n 3 Tbs. corn flour, mixed with a little water to form a thin paste n 4 spring onions, finely sliced n 2 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs n 2 Tbs. smoked lardons or diced bacon n s alt and pepper

DIRECTIONS Heat the olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan over low heat, add the peppers, sweet potato and onions and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely softened and golden brown. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions, then drain the pasta. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the sherry, stock cube, milk and garlic granules to the softened vegetables and give it a good stir to deglaze the pan. Cook for another minute or two, then take off the heat and blitz together using a stick blender until you have a smooth sauce. Stir in the cheese, drained macaroni and corn flour paste and season well, then pour the mixture into a large baking dish (about 12x18 inches and 4 inches deep) or four smaller individual ones. Scatter over the spring onions, breadcrumbs and lardons or diced bacon, then bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH Yields: 2 servings INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SANDWICHES: n 2 demi baguettes n 1 tsp. olive oil, plus extra for drizzling n 7 oz. sliced onions n 7 oz. green pepper, cored, deseeded and sliced n 6 ¼ oz. minute steak, finely sliced n b utter, for spreading n 4 mature cheddar cheese square slices, cut in half n p epper to taste FOR THE MUSHROOM PEPPERCORN SPREAD: n 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil n 5 ¾ oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, finely diced n 1 tsp. white wine vinegar n 1 tsp. coarsely ground black peppercorns n 2 Tbs. Greek yogurt

DIRECTIONS First, make the mushroom peppercorn spread. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the mushrooms and fry for 5 minutes until softened, then tip in the vinegar and continue to cook until the liquid has just evaporated. Combine the cooked mushrooms with the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Slice the baguettes in half horizontally, without cutting them all the way through. Open them out, then cook under a preheated grill for a few minutes until toasted. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onions and green pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Place the steak in a bowl, add a light drizzle of olive oil and a generous sprinkling of pepper and toss together. Clear a space in the center of the pan and add the beef. Fry for 1 minute, or to your liking, then remove from heat. Spread the mushroom mixture over the base of each baguette, then butter the top halves. Place two half-slices of cheese on top of the mushroom spread, then divide the steak and vegetable mixture between the sandwiches. Top with the remaining cheese and close the sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich in kitchen foil, then place under a preheated grill for 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from 10-a-Day The Easy Way: Fuss-free Recipes & Simple Science to Transform Your Health by James Wong. Photos by Jason Ingram © Hachette Book Group.

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BLOOMFIELD BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440

STAMNA 1045 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

BOONTON

BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton. com

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THAI PING 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

CHESTER

EL TAPATIO 29 E. Blackwell St. 973.537.0833 eltapatiodover.com

CALDWELL

THE PUBLICK HOUSE TAVERN & INN 111 Main St. 908.879.6878 chesterpublickhouse.com

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INSPIRATION ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 inspirationroll.com

REDWOODS GRILL & BAR 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar. com

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 973.887.7555

SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

PENANG MALAYSIAN & THAI CUISINE 200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

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FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

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H2OCEAN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR 41 Ridgedale Ave. 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

CHATHAM

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FORMOSA 79 Main St. 908.879.4848

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DOVER

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DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 W. #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd. 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse. com

CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 Unit 6 973.750.1600

ALICE’S 24 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL 453 River Styx Rd. 973.770.4300 pavinci.com

THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

LEDGEWOOD ICHIBAN SUSHI 1034 Rte. 46 973.252.0900 sushiichibannj.com

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THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN & PUB 1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025

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BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com

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CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCL AIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com THE WOOD PIT 108 Bloomfield Ave. 973.954.4679 thewoodpit.com

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ORANGE

BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj. com HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com TIFF’S 23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 tiffs23.com

PINE BROOK

BONEFISH GRILL 28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006 DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse. com

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POMPTON QUEEN DINER 710 Rte. 23 973.835.2086 STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.835.1426 tavern5.com V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757

RANDOLPH

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RAILS STEAKHOUSE 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

VERONA RESTAURANT 1171 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

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ROCKAWAY

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CAFFÈ NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 W. 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com

WEST ORANGE

BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com

THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 A 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

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HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse. com

WHARTON

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THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.912.4756

THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com

LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

HOT RODS 175 N. Main St. 973.361.5050 hotrodsbbq.com

TILLIE’S 519 Millburn Ave. 973.564.9700 tilliesonmillburn.com

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THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811

ARIYOSHI 56 W. South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com

IL CAPRICCIO 633 Rte. 10 E. 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com

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