Morris Essex Health & Life October/November 2020

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CONTENTS

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Features

A Win for Your Skin | 30

A surgical oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center explains the risk factors for melanoma and the multidisciplinary approach used for patients.

The Best Team for Breast Care | 32

8 DECORATING DON’TS

Interior designers weigh in on pitfalls you can avoid— and how.

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This breast cancer survivor credits The Breast Center at SBMC for putting her at ease from start to finish—and saving her life.

The Right Choice | 34

Thanks to non-invasive CyberKnife radiation treatments, a West Caldwell man is feeling “great” after his prostate cancer diagnosis—and recovery.

Dress Up a Room | 36

The runway is a great source for interior design ideas. Here are four outfits and the spaces they inspired.

Still Feels Like Home | 42

This Verona homeowner wanted to make her house fresher, brighter—but not too different.

IN EVERY ISSUE

6 Welcome Letter 8 Editor’s Note 20 Health News 60 Where to Eat ON THE COVER: Details such as window treatments can make or break the design of a room, says Karla Trincanello of Interior Decisions in Florham Park.

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

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Style Watch | 16

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Home Front | 19

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Tastes | 52

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Power Food | 58

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Spirits | 62

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Gatherings | 63

Morris and Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially during a pandemic.

A Morris/Essex Moment | 64

The quarantine has given these workout buddies at Powerhouse Fitness in Whippany a renewed passion for health and fitness.

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A HEALTHY START TO THE SEASON R W J BARNABAS HEALTH PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH BARRY H. OS TROWS KY

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PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER S TEPHEN P. ZI ENI EWI CZ, FAC HE SENIOR DIRECTOR STRATEGIC MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER S AL LY MAL ECH, MPH, RD ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER S AMANTHA ANTON

Fall is upon us, and you know what that means—flu season. With the resurgence of COVID-19 likely this fall, getting a flu shot is more important than ever so make it your family’s priority. Also, make sure to book appointments for all of your preventive health screenings, most of which you can do right here at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC).

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which Deann Muzikar is certainly celebrating. The Lake Hopatcong resident was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the age of 50 after finding a lump in her left breast. She underwent surgery at The Breast Center at Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center to remove the tumor and reconstruct her breast, completed five weeks of radiation and now, more than two years out of treatment, is feeling grateful for the amazing care and compassion she received at SBMC. Learn more about Ms. Muzikar’s journey on page 32.

Another patient success story, which begins on page 34, is that of Richard Davidson, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 63. With the help of his medical team at SBMC, Mr. Davidson underwent radiation treatments using CyberKnife, a robotic radiosurgery system that delivers high-dose beams of radiation with extreme accuracy to hard-to-reach tumors anywhere in the body. An avid skier and cyclist, Mr. Davidson was able to maintain his active lifestyle during and after the treatments and is doing very well today.

Lastly, turn to page 30 for a question and answer section with Franz Smith, M.D., FACS, chief academic officer and melanoma specialist. He discusses the risk factors for melanoma (the most serious type of skin cancer), ways to help prevent it and the Medical Center’s multidisciplinary approach.

As you read through our “Home” issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life, please take comfort in knowing you have quality, compassionate care close to home right here at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

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As I write this, it’s been six months of working from home.

The issue you’re reading is the fourth distantly produced issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life, which has been conceived with as much care as all the rest. Of course, it’s ironic that this is the publication’s first Home issue assembled entirely, well, from home. So, as I ponder new ways to update my “office” and make it more seasonal and comfortable for fall—an ergonomic chair, softer lights, autumnal flowers for the desk, er, dining room table—I also remind myself that other rooms deserve a little reinvigoration once in a while too.

With that in mind, we filled this issue with a slew of advice, tips and inspiration for your next renewal project. For example, if you’re a DIYer, at some point you’ve probably hit a snag or finished a project that wasn’t quite up to par—hey, we’re all human! To avoid another hiccup, you’ll want to read “8 Decorating Don’ts” on page 48, where 10 local pros—each a member of the New Jersey chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers—give you advice before you get started.

Even though your work-from-home attire might’ve been on the casual side this summer, the fashion world hasn’t taken a break. That said, take a look at the spaces featured in “Dress Up A Room” on page 36, each of which has elements resembling styles seen on the catwalk.

For those not ready to make drastic changes to a home, take a cue from designer Kathryn Cook. Her work in a Verona home kept a lot of what was familiar to the owner, but she introduced brighter colors and a new flow to create a modern and inviting space. Take a look at the results in “Still Feels Like Home” on page 42.

For this issue, we didn’t forget about other things that mark the time of year. Our Home Front section on page 19 showcases décor items in copper, a stunning fall color, while Local Buzz on page 12 has answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the upcoming election.

As the air gets cooler, we hope you make yourself cozy at home and enjoy flipping through this issue. After all, spending more time in our own space, preferably surrounded by loved ones, is the new normal.

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OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTIES.

14 GOING ON FAMOUS Remember the name Arabella Egan, because this girl is about to blow up. During the quarantine, the 14-year-old Montclair native wrote a song titled “Take It One Step at a Time” in response to the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, and her music teacher urged her to perform it at her virtual eighthgrade graduation from Renaissance Middle School.

Then Egan quickly took her talents from the computer screen to the TV screen. In September, she performed the song again—virtually, of course—on Today’s “Tomorrow’s Talent Today” segment after a producer found the talented youngster singing it on YouTube.

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, VOTE! Not since the hanging chads of 2000 have so much debate and controversy surrounded a presidential vote. This year most voters’ questions seem to concern how rather than who—as in “How can I cast a ballot on Election Day, Nov. 3?”

Morris/Essex Health & Life sought to clear up the uncertainty by consulting local reps of the League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan group that promotes voter registration, works polling stations and hosts debates at all levels of government.

How can I vote in person? The pandemic forced many places to close their doors, but in-person polling stations will be open for the general election Nov. 3. Those who opt for in-person voting will cast provisional (paper) ballots.

Citizens may not vote until they are registered, and the last day to register for the election is Oct. 13. Online registration is available at voter.svrs.nj.gov/register.

Do I have to vote in person? If you’re not ready to surround yourself with others, you have the option to vote by mail. All active registered voters will receive a prepaid, return-postage-

provided, vote-by-mail ballot. Your ballot can be returned by mail by depositing it in one of the secure drop boxes in the county where you reside (at press time, Morris County will have at least 15 boxes, Essex at least 22), or by handing it in—that’s your own ballot—to a polling location worker on Election Day. If you’re mailing your ballot, it must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received no later than 8 p.m. on Nov. 10.

How will I know my vote-by-mail ballot is received? People should complete their ballots as soon as they arrive in the mail. To ensure that the vote-bymail ballot is counted, voters need to follow the instructions carefully and then complete and sign, as shown on the ballot. The LWV notes that on-site poll workers will not be able to determine if a voter has returned a vote-bymail ballot—meaning that someone can potentially cast a paper and mail-in ballot. All votes will be cross-referenced when polls close, ensuring that only one vote will count.

For more information, call the Morris County Clerk’s Office at 973.285.6120 or the Essex County Clerk’s Office at 973.621.4921—or visit vote411.org.

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CATS APLENTY We often associate cat breeding with warm weather, but cats can get frisky most of the year—including right now. That’s why the work of groups such as Montclairbased Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ (CPAW NJ) is so important, and a $10,000 grant will help the members continue to control the feral and stray cat populations. The grant the organization received from Unilever Federal Credit Union will help pay for “trap, neuter, vaccine and return” (TNVR) efforts, which reduce the number of feral kittens born each year.

“It’s no secret that New Jersey has a problem with cat overpopulation, and the only humane alternative to euthanasia is TNVR,” says CPAW NJ volunteer Karen Shinevar.

“TNVR work can be taxing and require a lot of patience, but the reward of knowing there will be fewer cats competing for food, water and shelter is well worth it.”

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THE GIFT OF LIFE

PUMPED UP FOR PUMPKINS Those leaves aflame with color? They’re your cue to find the perfect pumpkin for all your autumn needs: decorations, jack-o-lanterns, pies— even chucking. Of course, this year is unlike any other, so expect all-new guidelines when you visit the pumpkin patch. For instance, online reservations are required for all “pick-yourown” customers at Alstede Farms and Stony Hill Farm, both in Chester, and masks are required everywhere. Still, these five farms are worth a visit. Orange you glad they’re still open?

• Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, 908.879.7189; alstedefarms.com • Hacklebarney Farm, 104 State Park Rd., Chester, 908.879.6593; hacklebarneyfarm.com • Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley, 908.876.335; ortfarms.com • Stony Hill Farm, Chester, 908.879.2908; stonyhillfarms.com • Wightman Farms, 1111 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown, 973.425.9819; wightmanfarms.com

HE WON’T FORGET Matthew John Bocchi of Morristown was just nine years old when he lost his father, John, an employee at the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Now 28 and sober after years of drug abuse, Bocchi recounts his emotional story in “incessantly” searching for answers about his father’s final moments in Sway ($26, Simon & Schuster), the brand-new and first-ever memoir told by a child of 9/11. It’s not just a tome of recovery but also of the life lessons he’s learned along the way, such as that “no matter how wide you sway, you can always pick up the pieces and stand tall.” You can support one of Morris County’s own by purchasing a copy of Sway at Barnes & Noble, Amazon or anywhere else books are sold.

PUPPY LOVE Dog: Tucker, 3-year-old golden retriever Owner: Kim Henderson of Mount Olive A renowned golden-retriever breeder in Amish Country told Kim Henderson that she was getting the runt of the litter when she brought 10-week-old Tucker home to New Jersey, but you’d never know that looking at the pup three years later. Named after Henderson’s favorite football player, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, this pooch today is gridiron-healthy and tough. “He’s grown into a big, 95-pound ball of fluff,” Henderson says.

Tucker is in “absolute heaven” when he swims and plays fetch, and he’s the perfect hiking partner joining Henderson on the trails at the Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah. “We always look for hiking trails with water so he can keep himself cool,” she says. Though he loves solo hikes with his “mom,” Tucker also enjoys meeting his golden-retriever “cousins” at meetups—he’s made friends from all over the area, and thanks to his Instagram account, @goldenboytuck, he has fans all over the world. And Henderson has good news for anyone who visits: “Tucker must bring them a present, which is almost always a shoe!”

If you’d like to share your puppy’s or kitten’s story, email editor Rita Guarna at rita.guarna@ wainscotmedia.com.

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For those closest to her, children’s book editor Betsy Niles will long be remembered as a loving spouse, mother and friend. By many others, the former Montclair resident is thought of as a hero, the woman whose donation of her organs took effect when she passed away in 2011. On Sept. 13, Niles and many other organ donors were honored at the NJ Sharing Network’s 10th annual 5K Celebration of Life. The event, like other races this summer, was held virtually but included a live online broadcast from the organization’s headquarters in New Providence. Participants ran or walked their own 5K routes and raised money for the NJ Sharing Network, a nonprofit that aids in the recovery of organs and tissue for nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents awaiting lifesaving transplants.

“We’ve been to every 5K Celebration of Life event since 2011,” says Dan S. Sarnowski, cocaptain of Team Betsy’s Dash. “While this year was certainly different, the spirit and the inspiration was felt all around. The 5K continues to be an amazing tribute to Betsy and all those who gave the gift of life, and our team looks forward to next year when we can all be together again in New Providence.”

Nearly $575,000 had been raised by press deadline; Betsy’s Dash, the team organized in Niles’s memory and captained by her partner, Daniel Sarnowski, has raised about $1,800—and donations are still being received. Sarnowski is a member of the network’s scholarship committee, which awards an annual prize in Niles’s name to a deserving high school graduate.

In other NJ Sharing Network news, two recent high school graduates in Newark started college with scholarship awards from the organization.

Ruqaiyyah Lucas-Caldwell (below, left) of Newark Academy ’20 is pursuing a career in medicine after her uncle passed away in 2016 and his organs were donated. Kaiel Maynor (right), a 2020 grad of Science Park High School, also plans to become a surgeon after watching her uncle receive a lifesaving kidney transplant. There are currently 162 Newark residents waiting for an organ transplant—the highest number for any city in the state—and these young women, enrolled at University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University, respectively, will help make a difference.

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HIGHER TEMP = MORE POLLEN

As temperatures climb around the world, so do pollen counts, according to researchers. Experts recommend taking seasonal allergy meds earlier in the season than usual, but before you do, discuss it with your doctor.

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The percentage of caregivers of family members with disabilities who report that their mental health was worse than before the COVID-19 pandemic, due in part to money worries and problems accessing health care for themselves and family members.

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Why do some patients with COVID-19 suffer more severely?

Researchers have concluded that poor oral hygiene may be connected to serious COVID-19 complications such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress (ARDS). The researchers posit that maintaining oral hygiene will reduce the risk of adding bacterial superinfection to the virus.

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—University of Pittsburgh

DENTAL FEAR IS REAL

Between 50 to 80 percent of adults in the U.S. have a dental phobia ranging from mild to severe. As a result, more than 20 percent of them don’t see a dentist regularly.

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The percentage of Americans who reported having physical symptoms of stress during the past month.

These can include dizziness, insomnia, headaches and pain.

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GUM DISEASE AND ED

Men with periodontitis—gum disease with chronic inflammation from bacterial plaque—often have comorbidities such as diabetes and heart disease and are at higher risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED).

Don’t worry.

Researchers found that inserting vacuum cleaner filters inside homemade cloth masks were the next best thing to reducing infections versus other materials alone.

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IUDS AND CANCER RISK

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), which provide long-term birth control by releasing progestin, may reduce the risk for ovarian cancer by 32 percent, according to new research.

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TANYA L. FREEMAN, ESQ. WEINER LAW GROUP LLP

100 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 105, East Hanover, NJ 07936 | 973.939.0100 | tanyafreeman.law DIVORCE IS A DIFFICULT JOURNEY. As you consider navigating this process, who you choose to help guide you through what lies ahead can make a world of difference. Tanya L. Freeman brings her skills and insights gained from her work in various public and private sector disciplines. This know-how helps her develop strong negotiation and trial strategies designed to help her clients move confidently through every phase of their case.

Prior to the practice of law, Tanya spent fifteen years in key roles leading audit teams in the banking and insurance industries. Tanya’s extensive corporate audit background enhances her ability to effectively represent clients with high-net-worth cases involving significant assets, as well as cases concerning owners of closely held businesses. Tanya has represented clients in cases involving corporate executives, professional athletes, television personalities, and other high-profile celebrities. Tanya and her team can work with you to find innovative strategies to address your concerns.

So, if you need representation in your divorce, consider what’s at stake – then consider Tanya L. Freeman.

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MATRIMONIAL LAW

ALLEN J. SCAZAFABO, JR., PARTNER, FAMILY LAW GROUP RIKER DANZIG SCHERER HYLAND & PERRETTI LLP

Headquarters Plaza | One Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ 07962 973.451.8428 | riker.com AS A PARTNER AND HEAD OF RIKER DANZIG’S WELL-REGARDED FAMILY LAW PRACTICE, Allen takes the necessary time to uncover important details of his clients’ cases that might be overlooked by others. He recognizes that no case is “boilerplate” to his clients; the issues are personal and consequential to each party. Though he pursues his clients’ cases in an expeditious manner regardless of complexity, Allen shuns formulaic and cookie-cutter resolutions. Instead, he works with each client, guiding them into reasonable decisions that make sense for their unique situation. It’s clear that Allen refuses to run a volume-based practice; peers and former clients have recognized his high level of professionalism with numerous awards. In addition, he was elected to serve on the esteemed Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association for 2017 to 2018, and is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a matrimonial law attorney.

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LUXURY REAL ESTATE

RAHUL AND SMITHA RAMCHANDANI Christie’s International Real Estate Northern NJ 47 Maple St, Summit, NJ 07901 973.953.7777 | SRRealEstateGroup.com RAHUL & SMITHA RAMCHANDANI and their team’s mission is to help their clients achieve their real estate and wealth building goals. Focusing on genuine, close customer relationships has been the most important and exciting facet of their work since they arrived in the United States and began their careers in real estate over twenty years ago. “When people think about their home,” Smitha says, “They envision all the milestones, memories, as well as their families growing and changing. We love getting to be a part of that story.”

Their dedication to their clients’ success has helped them close $485 Million in Sales and marked them as one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 1000 Real Estate Professionals in the nation and Real Trends has ranked them as one of the Best Real Estate Teams in New Jersey.

Their experience living internationally and affinity for exploring world cultures has helped continually expand their knowledge of global markets. As decades long area residents, they have also honed an unparalleled expertise in local neighborhoods and homes at all price points. They have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, NJ.com, Real Estate Business Magazine and more.

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ORTHODONTICS

DAVID J. CAGGIANO, M.S., D.M.D. CAGGIANO ORTHODONTICS 272 Parsippany Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054 973.240.9465 | morriscountybraces.com As the Author of A PARENT’S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ORTHODONTICS: HOW TO CONFIDENTLY CHOOSE THE BEST ORTHODONTIST FOR YOUR FAMILY, Dr. Caggiano understands the importance of feeling confident that you are getting the best treatment possible to help create your perfect smile. His background in biomedical engineering and experience as a general dentist make him uniquely qualified.

Staying at the forefront of orthodontic technology is how Dr. Caggiano keeps his promise to offer his patients innovative orthodontic solutions. He was one of the first orthodontists in New Jersey to use digital impression scanners and 3D printers, allowing for impression free treatment.

Dr. Caggiano takes pride in delivering quality orthodontic treatment with great customer service, that’s why him and his team are confident, “You’ll Love the Way We Make You Smile!”

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FAMILY LAW MEDIATION DEBORAH E. NELSON Divorce With Mutual Respect Honor one another, your family and the years you have spent together

CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC 830 Morris Turnpike, 4th Floor, Short Hills NJ 07078 One Boland Dr., West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2390 | csglaw.com | dnelson@csglaw.com DEBORAH NELSON HAS PRACTICED FAMILY LAW WITH INTEGRITY FOR 28 YEARS. Deb’s family law practice includes adoptions, child and adult guardianships, premarital agreements, divorce, enforcement of divorce judgments and appeals. Some cases must go to trial. Most cases, however, resolve amicably utilizing alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and collaborative law. Deb is listed on the court-approved roster of economic mediators, is retained as an independent mediator, is certified in collaborative law, and serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court Complementary Dispute Resolution Committee. Deb is a former President of the Morris County Bar Association and the Morris County Bar Foundation.

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MODERN COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY JASON HAMBERGER, D.D.S. | HAMBERGER DENTAL ASSOCIATES

155 South Livingston Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039 | 973.992.0075 | hambergerdentalassociates.com AT HAMBERGER DENTAL ASSOCIATES, we make the process of choosing a family dentist an easy one. Upholding the tradition of excellence paved by his father, Dr. Jason Hamberger is proud to take the lead as the next generation of Hamberger dentists. The patient-centered family and cosmetic practice provides a caring visit while offering the most advanced options in modern dentistry.

Through a combination of science and artistry, Dr. Hamberger offers a comprehensive range of skilled dental services to build healthy, beautiful smiles for patients of all ages. Along with a dedicated and compassionate staff, patients are in the most capable hands at Hamberger Dental Associates. Dr. Hamberger has a mission, “Treat patients like family, strive for excellence in every experience, and offer cutting edge technology with proven treatment methods for exceptional results.”

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REAL ESTATE IN MORRIS COUNTY

ENID DAVIS THE DAVIS GROUP, PROMINENT PROPERTIES/SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 670 Main Rd., Towaco, NJ 07082 Cell: 973.714.4422 | 973.335.5700 eniddavisrealtor.com TO ENID DAVIS, Team Leader of The Davis Group, real estate is a service profession. A top-notch agent shows genuine concern, putting the client’s needs first.

Enid entered real estate after a career in the fashion industry, using many of the skills she had developed, building relationships and analyzing markets. Attentive to the market, she can advise clients about the right price to buy or sell. Each real estate transaction is unique, and Enid thrives on learning new techniques for success.

Active in her community, Enid supports the Montville Educational Foundation and OneMontville, an organization that promotes acceptance and kindness.

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FAMILY LAW

LAUFER, DALENA, JENSEN, BRADLEY & DORAN, LLC. 23 Cattano Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960 973.285.1444 | lauferfamilylaw.com WITH 100 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE, the law firm of Laufer, Dalena, Jensen, Bradley & Doran has had a long prominent presence in Morris County. A firm committed to family law and related matters, its lawyers handle divorce, custody, relocation, domestic violence, pre-nuptial agreements and domestic partnership disputes. The firm is also recognized for its mediation, arbitration and collaborative law alternative dispute resolution options. Its attorneys are actively involved with the Morris County Bar Association where William Laufer has served as a past President and partners Christine Dalena, James Jensen, Terryann Bradley and Jane Ellen Doran are members. The firm’s lawyers are court-approved economic mediators and have a reputation for dealing aggressively and successfully with family law issues. William Laufer, Terryann Bradley, Christine Dalena, James Jensen and Jane Ellen Doran have consistently been voted to the NJ Super Lawyers* List. Christine Dalena is a trained collaborative law attorney. The offices are conveniently located directly across from the Morris County Courthouse. *Super Lawyers is published by Thomson Reuters. Attorneys are selected in accordance with the process described at www.superlawyers.com.

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BREAST IMAGING AND EARLY DETECTION MELISSA LEE, M.D. MONTCLAIR BREAST CENTER

37 North Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042 973.509.1818 | montclairbreastcenter.com THE VISION OF MONTCLAIR BREAST CENTER is to stop breast cancer before it starts. The center is a multidisciplinary facility which includes a comprehensive team of specialists knowledgeable in all areas of breast wellness including genetics, risk reduction, breast imaging, and surgery. Dr. Melissa Lee, director of breast imaging and co-owner, joined in 2003 from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where she completed a Fellowship in breast imaging and was appointed clinical assistant radiologist. Montclair Breast Center emphasizes personalized, proactive breast care and provides 3D screening mammograms as well as diagnostic mammography, comprehensive breast physical exams, MRI, ultrasound, minimally invasive biopsy and surgery. Each mammography appointment includes a personal consultation with a breast doctor— very often with Dr. Lee, herself.

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A WIN FOR YOUR SKIN

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, but it can often be prevented. Here, a surgical oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center explains its risk factors and the multidisciplinary approach used for patients.

Franz O. Smith, M.D., FACS

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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and the seventh-most common in New Jersey, according to new statistics from the NJ Department of Health. This is why it’s so important to have regular checkups with your general practitioner and/or dermatologist, who can monitor potential lesions on your skin. “Now that dermatology offices are opening up following the pandemic, we encourage people to get their skin cancer screenings,” says Franz O. Smith, M.D., FACS, section chief of surgical oncology and director of the surgical residency program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC). Here, Dr. Smith explains the risk factors for melanoma (the most serious type of skin cancer), how to identify an abnormal growth, treatment plans and more.

Q: What are some of the biggest risk factors for melanoma?

A: Some of the major risk factors are ultraviolet (UV) light exposure—people who have had severe sunburns in the past, especially blistering sunburns. The use of tanning beds is associated with melanoma too. About 10 percent of melanomas run in families. We also have some syndromes that are associated with melanoma, and the patient’s doctor would be able to take a history from the patient and identify if they need further testing and have features associated with those syndromes. People with blonde hair and blue eyes and those with red hair and freckles are also at an increased risk. Lastly, if you have a prior melanoma, you’re at risk of developing a new one in the future.

Q: As we head into the cooler weather, how do you recommend patients protect themselves from melanoma?

A: The winter sun can be just as damaging as the summer sun.

Q: When do you recommend a patient come to see you and your practice?

A: What we recommend is that a patient see their dermatologist and have a full-body exam where the dermatologist can inspect the body from head to toe. If the dermatologist is concerned about a lesion, he or she may biopsy one of the lesions. If there is a mole that is cancerous or precancerous, then they’ll refer their patient to me, the surgical oncologist.

Q: What is the process when you start seeing a new patient?

A: At the [initial] consultation, we review the pathology from the biopsy, discuss risk factors, their family history and any other things that may influence how we treat the patient, like if they have a history of heart disease, diabetes or hypertension. Then we examine the patient to help us to determine the size of the lesion, confirm its location and pay attention to lymph nodes because melanoma can spread to lymph nodes. Then we discuss how best to remove the mole surgically and if the patient will need evaluation of their lymph nodes.

Q: What do the surgeries to treat melanoma typically entail?

A: Most melanoma surgeries are outpatient, so the patient would come in, have the surgery and go home the same day. Most patients will need some kind of anesthesia, whether it’s sedation or general, but that’s determined on a case-by-case basis.

Q: Do you offer immunotherapy as a treatment option?

A: The primary treatment for a localized melanoma is surgery: Surgery is the gold standard for patients with early stage melanoma. We consider immunotherapy for people who have melanoma that has spread to lymph nodes, people who have stage 4 disease.

Most melanoma surgeries are outpatient, so the patient

would have the surgery and go home the same day.

Avoid the sun during its peak hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and use a minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen and reapply every two hours. We also encourage people to wear sunglasses and a broadrimmed hat. Those who are outdoors a lot for recreational activities or for work, such as landscapers and construction workers, should invest in UV-protective clothing.

Q: Is melanoma more common in older adults?

A: There is a greater risk of melanoma in the older population; the majority of people who are diagnosed tend to be in their 60s.

But we’ve seen that it’s a number one increasing cancer in young women between ages 20 and 29 [because of tanning].

Q: How can someone identify an abnormal growth?

A: Regardless of age, generally what you’re looking for is an unusually appearing mole, what we refer to as ABCDE. ASYMMETRY, if one half of the mole doesn’t look the other half; if the BORDERS around the melanoma are irregular, notched or crooked; COLOR variation in the mole; DIAMETER, which is if the mole is greater than 6 millimeters in size; and EVOLVING. If the mole is changing, growing rapidly in size or appearance, then bring it to your doctor’s attention.

Immunotherapy is for patients who are high risk of the disease coming back or for whom it’s already spread.

Q: How do you work with other physicians at SBMC to treat patients with melanoma?

A: We work very closely with the patient’s dermatologist and primary care doctor. Patients are referred to us or they’re self-referred, and we evaluate them and review their pathology to confirm the findings [from their doctor], and then we discuss the treatment options with the patient. For patients with more complex problems, we have a tumor board discussion with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and social workers to come up with the best treatment for that particular patient. We focus on providing high-quality, individualized and multidisciplinary care.

Q: Is there anything else that’s important to know?

A: It’s important that everyone is aware of the risk factors, especially the things that they can modify to reduce the risk, such as sun exposure and the use of tanning beds. If diagnosed, it’s important that a patient see a surgeon as soon as possible so they can be evaluated comprehensively and determine whether to do surgery first or consider another form of treatment.

To schedule an appointment with Franz O. Smith, M.D., at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 973.322.5126.

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THE BEST TEAM FOR BREAST CARE

Despite a “completely shocking” stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis, this survivor credits The Breast Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center for putting her at ease from start to finish—and saving her life.

When Deann Muzikar found a lump in her left breast in 2017, she wasted no time and went to see her gynecologist that very same day. The doctor wasn’t concerned, saying it was likely dense breast tissue, and they would check again in six months during her mammogram. The lump was still there when she returned that December, at the age of 50, so the physician opted for a biopsy. “Then I got diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer,” Muzikar says. “He wanted me to call a general surgeon [rather than a specialist].”

Muzikar essentially had to do her own research because she didn’t have a referral, and at the recommendation of her aunt and a close family friend who are both breast cancer survivors, she scheduled an appointment at The Breast Center at Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center. “We consider ourselves the Emergency Room for the breast with all the tools and expertise to treat patients holistically and appropriately,” says M. Michele Blackwood, M.D., FACS, chief of breast surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

“We were one of the first comprehensive breast programs in New Jersey to be certified multiple times with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).” Muzikar was going in “cold,” having done her initial screenings elsewhere, but she got an appointment right away, just after Christmas, because the doctors sensed the urgency—and the anxiety. “The Breast Center and our office The Center for Breast Health and Disease Management never accept the statement that a lump is nothing to worry about,” says Muzikar’s doctor Sarah S. Schaefer, M.D., breast surgeon with The Center for Breast Health and Disease Management and a member of Barnabas Health Medical Group. “Any mass that is seen, if it is new and even if it has benign characteristics, needs a biopsy.”

Dr. Schaefer ordered Muzikar an MRI, and the patient was relaxed upon getting her results. “She told me, ‘I have no doubt you’ll live a long and happy life after this,’ which was a huge deal to me,” Muzikar

says. “I thought, what’s going to happen? Am I going to die? Am I going to lose my breast, lose my hair, can I work? She put me at ease.”

The answers to those questions were no, no, no and yes. “Deann really sought to understand the science so that she could maximize her cure while selecting a plan that minimized potential side effects,” says Dr. Schaefer. “Her care was really a team effort.”

Indeed. In January, Dr. Schaefer and Ross Cooperman, M.D., plastic and general surgeon at SBMC, did a single surgery to both remove the tumor and reconstruct her left breast. The next month she had a follow-up procedure to ensure a clean margin and finish the reconstruction, and by March, she was ready to begin treatment: five days of radiation a week for five weeks. Muzikar did not require chemotherapy since she had an estrogen-positive tumor, and so she continued to work her job in corporate communications at PSE&G—even on radiation days—with no side effects other than fatigue.

Though the now 53-year-old was happy to wrap up her treatment that April, she was “sad” when it ended because it meant she would no longer be seeing her oncology team every day— her group of radiation oncologists, nurses and a radiologist who, coincidentally, lives down the street from her in Lake Hopatcong and whom she now calls a friend. “Everybody is just so compassionate and positive and pleasant,” Muzikar says of The Breast Center staff.

“They want you to be well and have success and live a happy life. I never got that doom and gloom sense even though I had cancer.”

These days, Muzikar returns to SBMC every three months for Lupron injections to stop her ovaries from producing estrogen, as well as every six months for follow-up MRIs and ultrasounds. Dr. Schaefer reports Muzikar is doing “fantastic” and looks forward to her visits. “Deann is an amazing patient,” she says. “Her courage and optimistic attitude are an inspiration for me.”

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Sarah S. Schaefer, M.D.

Opposite page: “Attitude is everything when you go through something like this,” says Deann Muzikar, pictured with her husband, Anthony.

To make an appointment with the multidisciplinary specialists at The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 1.844.CancerNJ or visit rwjbh.org/beatcancer.

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{ IN GOOD HEALTH } CYBERKNIFE EXPLAINED

THE RIGHT CHOICE Thanks to non-invasive CyberKnife radiation treatments at SBMC, a West Caldwell man is feeling “great” after his prostate cancer diagnosis—and recovery.

March 2019. “We planted the fiducials in February, I Despite having had a family history of prostate went away on vacation in March and we started the cancer, Richard Davidson had no symptoms or actual radiation on March 25,” Davidson says. “It inclination leading him to think he would get was five treatments and by April 5, I was done.” such a diagnosis—the 63-year-old was active, As for the treatments themselves? “They healthy and had been seeing a urologist for were the greatest experience!” the father and yearly checkups. But during his December grandfather laughs. “I lay down on a table, and 2018 appointment, when his PSA—prostatethey played Grateful Dead. Everyone that I dealt specific antigen—level was higher than it with in that radiation oncology department was was the year prior, his urologist ran a 4kscore so caring and really took a personal touch to enzyme test and a biopsy. The latter confirmed everything.” there were cancer cells. “I had good news and Alison Grann, M.D. And Dr. Grann kept to her word. “I never bad news,” the West Caldwell resident says. stopped running, biking or exercising through “The bad news was there’s cancer, but the good the whole thing,” he says. The treatments didn’t affect Danews was it was very treatable and there were a number of vidson’s work schedule either, as he was at work after each options.” Options recommended by his urologist included treatment. “I feel great, I’m doing everything I did prior to surveillance, meaning they would keep a watch on his condimy diagnosis and I never had to change my lifestyle due to tion and his numbers, surgery, or he could undergo cancer.”

CyberKnife treatments, a five-time minimally invasive round The only side effect Davidson reports was about six of radiation on the tumor. months out of treatment, when he found himself feeling the Davidson was referred to Alison Grann, M.D., chair of the urgency to urinate. Dr. Grann prescribed a medication that Department of Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical he took for about six months with immediate relief, and he Center (SBMC). After much research and discussion with his hasn’t reported any other side effects since. medical team, Richard and his wife, Mary Davidson, agreed “I had such an easy run of cancer that I don’t give it a that CyberKnife was the way to go. “Dr. Grann gave me an lot of thought anymore,” he says, “other than telling people indication that it would be a great treatment for me,” he I know to go to the doctor. If there’s anything going on, you says. “I was a good candidate.” want to know as early as possible.”

Dr. Grann and her team eased Davidson’s worries about Now, Davidson returns to SBMC every few months for the pre-treatment procedure in which they’d plant fiducials in bloodwork, and his most recent PSA was encouraging: The the area to help pinpoint where the radiation would go. They number had gone from 3.7 down to 0.7. “I have a friend who would also place hydrogel to minimize the radiation dose to just got diagnosed with the same [prostate cancer] as me the rectum. She even promised the avid skier, runner and bikand I highly recommended CyberKnife to him,” he concludes. er he’d be able to maintain his active lifestyle during and after “I told him that it is absolutely what he must do.” treatments, and worked to schedule the appointments around a trio of ski trips he had planned for January, February and

CyberKnife is the first and only robotic radiosurgery system designed to treat cancerous and noncancerous tumors anywhere in the body, including the head, spine, lung, prostate, liver and pancreas. It is used for patients who have inoperable or surgically complex tumors, or who may be looking for an alternative to surgery. CyberKnife is extremely effective at attacking early-stage prostate cancer. “It delivers high-dose beams of radiation with extreme accuracy to hard-to-reach tumors anywhere in the body,” says Alison Grann, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Because the radiation is so precisely delivered, patients can receive a higher dosage per session than they would normally. Sessions are longer—about 30 minutes versus 10 minutes for traditional treatment— but only five are required.

CyberKnife can deliver these higher doses because it’s three-dimensional.

“It has a robotic arm that rotates a full 360 degrees. That allows us to pinpoint the radiation we can deliver, maximize its strength, and minimize exposure to other tissues,” notes Dr. Grann. Tumors in the prostate may move, and the imaging tracks this movement within 1 millimeter and adjusts accordingly.

To learn more about CyberKnife and the Department of Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 973.322.5630 or visit rwjbh.org/sbmccyberknife.

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Many are owned and led by women.

On the following pages, learn more about them and how they plan to be difference-makers in the year ahead.

DRESS UP A ROOM

The runway is a great source for interior design ideas. Here are four outfits and the spaces they inspired.

THREE CHEERS FOR CHEERY Pink and red are the ultimate color combination in this two-piece ensemble, which debuted at the Carolina Herrera Fall 2020 Ready to Wear runway show. The bright and cheery palette makes the same statement in this Bollywood-inspired living room. A knotted tassel belt is the suit’s perfect accessory, corresponding to the florals, serving dishes, wall décor and other finishing touches in this vibrant living room.

“This mix of warm orangey reds and fuschia patterns boldly creates a contemporary bohemian statement. I also love how this casual take on menswear fashion updates a retro professional look, which translates into a comment on our more relaxed work-fromhome environments.”

—Valerie Ruddy, owner/ principal designer, Valerie Ruddy Designs, Verona

Imaginative notions for home décor can come from anywhere, so why not fashion design?

These side-byside photos of designer looks and the interiors that proudly wear their spirit prove that some of the biggest style trends of fall/winter 2020 may be interpreted— easily and beautifully—in the aesthetics of indoor spaces.

After all, design is design, and a nattily attired room is always in fashion.

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ELEGANCE THAT LASTS Zimmermann’s fall/winter 2020 collection put a femininely modern update on black and white; this white knit sweater with ruffled shoulders and a black leather hi-low skirt were cases in point. In the home, meanwhile, black cabinets are an unexpected yet welcome stylistic choice, offering a sharp and chic contrast to contemporary white marble countertops with wooden accents.

“In both fashion design and interior design, black-and-white never has to try too hard! To keep the stark color scheme from feeling bleak, it is best softened with organic elements like warm woods and lush plant life. I love the representation here; it’s a perfect example of primitive sophistication in understated composition.” — Noel Gatts, owner/principal designer, beam&bloom interiors, Bloomfield

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CLASSIC, WITH AN EDGE A striking blazer in a fun color is the ultimate fall wardrobe staple, and it was perfectly paired with a neutral blouse and glossy leather leggings on the Yves Saint Laurent fall/winter runway. This dining room has the same cozy feel, with traditional furniture, an oversized chandelier and textured royal blue wallpaper for that pop of color. In both the outfit and in the space, gold is an excellent metal choice to tie it all together.

“Navy and brown are likely not a color combination that would be naturally considered, but both this outfit and this room demonstrate how this pairing combines to create a timeless, classic and sophisticated look. The bold color combination is tempered with muted black latex-like leggings or the dark brown modern table, which each delivers an elegant allure.” — Nicola Jane, creative director, Nicola Jane Interiors, Boonton

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WHEN MORE IS MORE “Hyper-feminine” was the vibe Donatella Versace was going for in her eponymous brand’s fall/winter presentation in Milan, and it’s exemplified in this sparkly silver mini-dress with cinched-in waist that Kendall Jenner wore to close the show. An all-metallic-everything bedroom, from the rug to the bedding to the headboard, exudes that same sense of glamour that will make anyone feel like a supermodel.

“Just as in the fashion world, metallics can bring edginess to interior design.

We often equate shiny things with being new, modern and hip, and that’s likely the feeling this interior designer was trying to convey by using metallics so extensively here.”— Tara Thompson and Adam Cottrell, Blake Fox Interiors, Essex Fells

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A favorite in this redesigned living room is the bergère chair, which designer Kathryn Cook revamped by repainting the frame and recovering it in a bold ribbed velvet fabric. To keep the room light, Cook selected glass tables for their airy and reflective qualities.

STILL FEELS LIKE HOME

This Verona homeowner wanted the designer to make her house fresher, brighter—but not too different.

By Darcey Gohring

Design by Kathryn Cook

Photography by Vic Wahby

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It was a challenge not every pro could meet. Imagine a stoplight flashing both red and green. The homeowner wanted to freshen up the interior of her Verona home but keep a lot of her furniture. She craved the new—and also the familiar. It turned out that Kathryn Cook was just the designer to answer her ambivalent call.

“She really liked the bones of what was there but wanted to lighten up,” says Cook, who runs an eponymous design firm in Essex Fells. So how do you incorporate beloved existing pieces but reimagine them for a design that looks updated?

Cook’s solution was to brighten up the color scheme, change the flow and mix in

thoughtfully selected new elements. The result: a space that is modern, inviting and comfortable but still feels like home.

At the beginning of the process, the client admits she felt overwhelmed. “While I knew I needed a new look, I assumed that would mean having to give away pieces that I really liked but that were dated,” she says. “I loved how Kathy created a new look for me but took some 20-year-old pieces of furniture and made them look brand new.”

A linen floral print on a pair of favorite chairs in the living room served as the jumping-off point for the design. The original wood trim and mantle were preserved, but

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for the walls Cook selected a light, neutral color that would work well with the fabric and open up the space. She then added a coordinating rug to break up more of the wood. Window treatments were hung higher and off the wall to add dimension. “The room doesn’t get a ton of light throughout the day, so we enhanced the lighting and used glass pieces to get the reflection,” Cook explains. Once they had the right foundation, the layout was reconfigured to allow for a more comfortable and streamlined seating arrangement.

In the dining room, Cook elected to use a rich blue color for the walls. Because the space was previously a deep red, she

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This Verona living room was transformed with a mix of bright neutrals and pops of blue. Cook was able to reuse many of the homeowner’s best pieces.

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In the dining room, the homeowner wanted a bar to serve drinks when entertaining. On one shopping trip, she fell in love with this stylish piece.

Its black finish with gold accents offered the palette for the room’s accessories. The bright blue wall color is enhanced with boldly patterned and layered window treatments.

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knew it could take a bold hue, and the new shade worked beautifully with the room’s wood tones. Replacing the matching 18thcentury dining chairs with upholstered ones and adding a tonal rug brought it all together. For finishing touches, Cook worked around a black-and-gold-bar piece the homeowner fell in love with on one of their shopping trips.

The next room to get a facelift was the library. The homeowner wanted this space, with its collection of family books and mementos, to serve as a refuge. Cook began by removing an old bookcase and adding in a floor-to-ceiling built-in, which

she painted a glossy blue-gray. The plain walls were updated with boldly patterned wallpaper. Cook took a chair and ottoman that had been in the living room and reupholstered them in a velvet-trimmed textured tweed. The already-owned Canterbury desk and chair were the final touches.

The last space to tackle was the garden room, which serves as a connector to the backyard patio and a casual seating area for the family. “We wanted to link it to the outdoor space,” Cook explains.

This was accomplished by making selections that enhanced what was there

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and ensuring that any new additions were the right scale for the room. The brick walls and French doors give the space immediate character. A unique storage cabinet with textured grillwork was introduced for height and interest.

Finally, Cook added a rug to play up the textures and make it a comfortable yearround retreat.

“The new design makes every room a place you want to spend more time in,” the homeowner says. “The library and the garden room used to just be unused spaces off the living room. Now they are everyone’s favorite rooms.”

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DECORATING DON’TS Interior designers weigh in on pitfalls you can avoid—and how.

Does anyone have a kind word for negativity? Sure, naysayers are often sour folk, and political commercials blasting the foe have worn us to a frazzle this fall. But knowing what not to do can be a useful guide—in interior design as in life. In that spirit, 10 local experts who are eager to help you craft a very positive vision for your abode—all members of the American Society of Interior Designers, New Jersey chapter—hold forth on eight mistakes you mustn’t make:

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DON’T BUY STUFF YOU CAN’T SQUEEZE IN.

Says Judi Schwarz of Cliffside Park’s Judi Schwarz Interiors: “We’ve had several clients who have bought rather expensive, beautiful furniture only to realize at the installation that it doesn’t fit. It’s a nightmare for the designer, as well as the client, and the client is often left holding the bag for a very costly mistake.” The remedy? Measure first—and measure twice. “Doorways, stairs and hallways, tight corners and elevators—in the building or the residence—all need to be taken into consideration to verify that furnishings can make it into the room or home,” says Schwarz.

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DON’T BUY FURNISHINGS TOO LARGE—OR TOO SMALL. This goof is obviously kin

to #1. But the question of appropriate sizing goes beyond mere fit, says Ruth Richards of Ruth Richards Interiors in Short Hills, who warns against “the wrong scale.” One living room she tackled was bisected by a large sectional that emphasized a change in ceiling height, created toodark and too-light zones and left four undersized metal armchairs floating as if at sea. Coming to the rescue, Richards unified the space with a more balanced seating arrangement, beaming a vaulted section to “bring it down” and adding a delicatetoned coffee table and carpeting throughout. “The room feels better now and your eye doesn’t stop halfway through it,” she explains.

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DON’T SHOP FOOLISHLY ONLINE.

Rona J. Spiegel of Lifestyle Interior Designs in Englewood Cliffs cautions online purchasers to (1) make sure websites begin with “https,” indicating a secure site, to cut the risk of identity theft; (2) check out product reviews, noting that if there are more negative than positive ones, it might be a clue that quality and durability aren’t up to your bar; and (3) read product descriptions carefully and don’t be snowed—if you don’t know the meaning of a word, Google it.

“Measurements can be tricky,” warns Deborah Leamann of an eponymous firm in Pennington. “Colors and quality can be misrepresented, leading to disappointment. Ask if samples are available and what the return policy is.” One thing that’s easy to slip up on, in Leamann’s view? Area rugs.

This page, shopping online is a great way to furnish and accessorize your home, but Deborah Leamann, who designed this sunny kitchen, warns online shoppers that color, quality and exact measurements can be misleading. Opposite, Jennifer Pacca of Hillsdale says artwork should be hung at eye level, which she did here with a trio of framed paintings in a blue and beige sitting room.

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Window treatments can make or break a room, advises Karla Trincanello of Florham Park. She suggests installing them at the tip top of the window—just under the crown molding, if applicable—to make the ceiling look taller. The textured drapes she chose for this home office draw the eye in.

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DON’T INSTALL WINDOW TREATMENTS AT THE TOP OF WINDOWS.

Not if you wish to stay on the good side of Karla Trincanello of Interior Decisions in Florham Park. She’s adamant that that’s “wrong, wrong, wrong!” Why? “Because it creates a second horizon line, making the room height appear lower.” Instead, install window treatments at the highest point of the wall—to a crown molding if one is there, for instance. Of the treatments themselves she’s a discerning fan: “They add color and pattern to a wall that, in turn, gives off a warm and homey appeal.” Trincanello likes to use a woven or fabric shade “in between side-panel draperies and above the window opening. So, in addition to covering the voided area (above the window), it creates a valance that brings warmth, making it more attractive.” Aware of many homeowners’

cost concerns, Trincanello adds: “Even ready-made draperies can look custom if they are hung this way.”

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DON’T CHOOSE WRONG-SIZED LIGHTS.

“Selecting an inappropriately-sized chandelier or pendant light for a dining table is a really unfortunate mistake,” says Heather Higgins of Higgins Design Studio in Wayne. Fixtures must be proportional to both the table and the room size, she says, and they should be at least 12 inches narrower than the table surface—or else people will hit their heads when rising. (A diameter of 24 to 30 inches suits most tables that seat six to eight people.) For longer tables, two or three fixtures may be better than one, says Higgins, and you should illuminate the center two-thirds of the table length. Position the bottom of a fixture 30

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inches above the tabletop in rooms with eight-foot ceilings. For every foot over eight feet, increase this dimension by three inches.

The mention of chandeliers stirs Leamann to comment too. “A common mistake is how one hangs one—too high or low,” she says.

“Or the scale could be off, too small or too large.” Her formula: For an eight-foot-high ceiling you can have a 12-inch drop; for a 10-foot-high ceiling, a 24-inch drop works, and incrementally so forth. “If the chandelier is going over a table where people won’t walk under it, the formula still applies, but there can be wiggle room,” says Leamann.

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DON’T CHOOSE A RUG TOO SMALL—OR TOO SOON.

Did we name area rugs as an onlineshopping danger zone? Well, even if they’re handed to you by a little old lady

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{ PROS’ TIPS } in a shop, getting them too tiny can be trouble. “Most people buy rugs that are too small for the sitting/conversation area,” says Rina Capodieci-Quinn of RCQ Design in Ramsey. “That often causes furniture—especially end tables—to sit unattractively on the rug, partly on and partly off. This can also produce an unlevel or wobbly table. Color and material of the rug are dependent on all the variables in the room, e.g., flooring, fabrics, use of the room. So I always suggest purchasing a rug once you have 80 percent of the fabrics chosen.”

“I recommend using painter’s tape on the floor to see what the actual size of the rug will look like in the room,” says Marina V. Umali of Marina V. Design Studio in Ridgewood. “It’s key to measure the space destined for the rug to make sure it’s good in

terms of scale.”

Marina Cheban of Marina Cheban Interiors in Hoboken drives the point home: “It’s best to purchase a rug that is big enough to sit under all your furniture pieces.”

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DON’T HANG ARTWORK TOO HIGH.

“It should be at eye level, your eye at the center of the piece,” says Jennifer Pacca of the eponymous Hillsdale interior design firm. “If there is another adult in the household, you need to compromise on the height.”

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DON’T ACCESSORIZE EXCESSIVELY.

“Too much ain’t enough,” sang Tom Petty

and the Heartbreakers—but you don’t want Heartbreakers designing your home.

Instead, heed Heather Higgins, who declares: “Accessories give a living space interest and distinction, and when you use items that truly mean something to you, they provide a deeper connection to your surroundings, speaking volumes about you. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon, over time, to keep adding items without taking anything away, diluting their effectiveness.” She says that removing even a few items can make a noticeable difference. “One of the simplest ways to instantly refresh a space without any financial investment is to remove all the accessories and put back half to twothirds of them in different locations or new arrangements,” says Higgins. “This will make the entire room feel new again.”

This bedroom designed by Hoboken-based Marina Cheban features an oversized rug that fits a large bed plus two nightstands on top of it. Our experts recommend purchasing an area rug after most of the furniture is in the room to avoid getting one that’s too small for the space.

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KEEPING KOSHER

Following the laws of kashrut, these contemporary recipes are creative updates of some classics.

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STEELHEAD TROUT CAKES WITH HERBED MUSTARD (GEFILTE FISH) Yields: 4 as a main dish or 6-8 as an appetizer

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE TROUT CAKES: n 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil n 1 medium onion, chopped n 1 medium carrot, chopped n 1 bulb fennel, cored and chopped (fronds and stalks reserved for another purpose) n 2 roasted red peppers, skinned and chopped (if using jarred, rinse before using) n 2 lbs. steelhead trout fillets n ½ tsp. Spanish sweet paprika n salt and pepper, to taste FOR THE HERBED MUSTARD: n 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley leaves n 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill n 2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil n ½ cup Dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE TROUT CAKES: In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onion, carrot and fennel and sweat just until translucent, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add the roasted red peppers and fish. Season with salt and black pepper and the paprika and process to roughly uniform consistency.

Fry up a small sample of the resulting cake mixture, taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Place an 8-inch piece of aluminum foil on a cutting board. Leaving a generous margin of foil around it on all sides and using 1/ of the fish mixture, spoon a 2- to 3-inch line 3 (1 to 1½ inches wide) horizontally along the middle of the foil and roll it up into a cylindrical shape, pinching the ends to seal. Next, place a slightly larger piece of plastic wrap on the cutting board and roll around the wrapped fish, forming a roulade. Use the plastic wrap to ensure your roll is tight by twisting the ends in opposite directions. When you have a secure, tight roulade, tie off the ends with kitchen twine. Repeat twice more until all the fish mixture is used.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and turn the heat down to a bare simmer. Place the roulades in the pot and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the roulades from the water and allow them to rest on the counter to cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30

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minutes up to overnight. Transfer to a cutting board, unwrap the fish sausage and slice into 1-inch cylindrical sections.

TO MAKE THE HERBED MUSTARD: While the roulades are cooking, bring a small pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Plunge the herbs into the water to blanch just to fix the brilliant green color, about 10 seconds. Immediately shock in the ice bath to stop the cooking (and preserve the color), then squeeze dry. Place the herbs in the bowl of a food processor along with the mustard and process until fully combined.

TO SERVE: This dish can work either as an appetizer or a main. For an elegant presentation, place two 1-Tbs. dollops of the herbed mustard at the center of the plate, one beside the other. Swipe the dollop on the left diagonally toward the upper right corner of the plate and then the dollop on the right diagonally toward the lower right corner of the plate. Center a cylindrical section of the trout cake roulade over the two dollops and top with a few curls of julienned red pepper skins. There is nothing wrong with plating the dish more simply—a couple Tbs. of herbed mustard topped by a roulade and garnished with the pepper curls, microgreens and/or finishing salt. For a heartier portion, dollop 2 Tbs. of the herbed mustard in the center of a plate and arrange 3 roulades on it, garnishing each.

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JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE “PARMENTIER” WITH PEAS AND SOY CHORIZO Yields: 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE SOUP: n 2 large leeks, white parts only, cleaned, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced across n 1 large white onion, diced n 1 bulb fennel, cored and diced (fronds and stalks reserved for another purpose) n 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil n salt n 8 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock n ½ pound (about 1 large) russet potato, roughly chopped n 1½ pounds Jerusalem artichokes, peeled FOR THE SOY CHORIZO AND PEAS: n 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced across n 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil n 1 link soy chorizo, casing removed and crumbled n 6 oz. frozen sweet peas, thawed

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE SOUP: Combine the leeks, onion, fennel and olive oil in a soup pot, season with salt and sweat over low heat until they give up their water and are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, increase the heat and bring to a boil.

Add the potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes lose their texture, about 30 minutes. In a high-speed blender, purée the soup (working in batches). Strain the soup as you finish each batch. Taste the finished soup and adjust the seasonings.

TO MAKE THE SOY CHORIZO AND PEAS: Sweat the onion in the olive oil in a large sauté pan over low heat until it begins to lose its color, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat up to high, add the soy chorizo and cook until it just begins to slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and continue cooking until all the peas are heated through, about 3 minutes.

TO SERVE: Place 1 to 2 Tbs. of the chorizo-pea mixture in the center of a soup bowl. Transfer the soup to a pouring vessel. A large (4-cup) measuring cup will work well. Alternatively, use a ladle. Either way, pour the soup around the chorizo-pea mixture until only the top of it is sticking above the level of the soup. Garnish with pea sprouts or greens (optional). Repeat for the remaining servings.

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LASAGNETTE OF MUSHROOMS, HOUSEMADE RICOTTA AND MINT-PEPITA PESTO Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 package fresh lasagna noodles (cut into sixteen 1½-x-3½-inch rectangles) FOR THE RICOTTA: n 4 cups whole milk n ½ tsp. salt n 3 Tbs. distilled vinegar FOR THE MUSHROOM FILLING: n 3 Tbs. butter n 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing) n 1½ lbs. cremini mushrooms (or button mushrooms), sliced n 1 cup (about 8 oz.) dried mushrooms (shiitake, porcini, morel), rehydrated and squeezed dry n salt n 1 large shallot, finely chopped n 1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio) FOR THE MINT-PEPITA PESTO: n 2 small cloves garlic, crushed n 1 cup fresh mint leaves n ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) n ¼ tsp. salt n ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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TO MAKE THE RICOTTA: Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the salt and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally so the milk doesn’t scorch, until the milk reaches 180°F on an instant-read or deep-fry thermometer (the milk will start to foam at the edges of the pan and may simmer but shouldn’t boil). Remove the pan from the heat and add vinegar, stirring until curds start to form.

Line a medium sieve with cheesecloth and carefully pour the milk mixture through the sieve, disturbing the curds as little as possible. Let drain for anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour to achieve a relatively firm ricotta. How firm (and thus how long you want to let it continue to drain) is entirely a matter of personal preference. Cool the ricotta to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for up to four days.

TO MAKE THE MUSHROOM FILLING: Melt 2 Tbs. of the butter in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and starting to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the shallot, wine and the remaining 1 Tbs. butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the skillet is dry, about 5 minutes. Test the seasoning on the mushrooms and adjust accordingly. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a large bowl and set aside.

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leaves, pumpkin seeds, salt, and 1 Tbs. of the olive oil in a food processor and pulse to combine. With the processor running, slowly add the remaining oil in a slow, steady stream until completely used.

This can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

When ready to use, bring it out of the refrigerator and back to room temperature before using.

TO ASSEMBLE AND BAKE THE LASAGNETTE: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a large lasagna pan). Spread four thin rectangles of ricotta around the pan and top each with a pasta sheet. These are the glue on which you will build each of your lasagnette stacks. Place a pasta segment on top of each rectangle of ricotta as the bottom layer of the lasagnette. Spread a large spoonful of ricotta over the pasta, then scatter some mushrooms over the top of the ricotta.

For your next layer, spread a large spoonful of the pesto on a pasta segment and place that—pestoside down—on top of the mushroom layer. Repeat the layering process (starting with the noodles and ending with dropping the pesto side of the sheet on the mushrooms) twice more.

Cover the lasagnette with foil and bake until warmed through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes up to 10 minutes. Garnish each lasagnette with a mint leaf, if desired.

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Is Brown Rice Too Nice?

Sure, this ubiquitous, virtuous worldwide staple is good for you. But it’s nuttily delicious too!

Let’s face it: Brown rice has an image problem. It’s an unexciting, take-it-for-granted side dish, a healthfood cliché, a typecast bowl of everyday earnestness. How long has it been, after all, since you drove across town because a Chinese restaurant was reputed to have good brown rice?

But take a fresh look at this world-feeder. Rice provides more than one-fifth of the calories consumed by the human race. It’s a staple in many cultures, and it originated either in China or in India, depending on which archaeologists you ask. Though there are many types of this cereal grain—white, jasmine, purple and red, for example—none are quite as nutrientpacked as the brown variety. White and brown rice, aka whole-grain rice, are both made from the same grain, but brown has only the inedible outermost hull layer removed, leaving behind the nutritious bran layer and cereal germ, both of which the refined white rice lacks. It has just as much versatility, not to mention many more health benefits, vitamins and minerals. And it has an appealing, nuttier taste.

Brown rice may not often be the star, but it’s the kind of supporting player that carries the show.

calories per one-cup serving. Its claim to fame, though, is that it is exceptionally high in manganese, a mineral integral to healthy bone development, muscle contraction, nerve function and wound healing. Whole grains in general also contain lots of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, aids in digestion and keeps you feeling fuller longer. And if you or a loved one has diabetes, it’s worth stocking up on the stuff, as brown rice has a low glycemic index, which means it’s digested more slowly and doesn’t cause a spike in blood sugar.

Though brown rice is technically a carb, it’s nonetheless a good option if you’re looking to reduce or maintain your weight. In part maybe that’s simply because the fiber in it fills you up and thus prevents you from overeating. But a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, done by Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, found that women who consumed more whole grains such as brown rice consistently weighed less than those who ate less of these fiber-rich foods.

POWER UP Brown rice is gluten-free and high in folate, vitamin B2, potassium and calcium, and has only about 215

BUY/STORE/SERVE Brown rice is generally harvested in the fall but available year-round at grocery stores. It’s stocked on shelves loose and in large plastic bags, or you can buy it in a zippered bag or a cardboard box filled with individual serving-sized portions that require a fraction of the cooking time (but contain just as many nutrients). The bagged varieties can be heated up in the microwave or boiled on the stove, while loose rice needs to be cooked or steamed for about 30 minutes, generally at a 2:1 ratio of water to rice. You can easily store it in the box or bag it came in or in an airtight plastic container: It’ll last up to a week in the fridge after it’s cooked, or months uncooked in your pantry.

(Yep, rice’s shelf life is another major plus.)

The two most common types of brown rice are short-grain and long-grain. Short-grain has plump kernels, a chewy texture and a nuttier flavor, whereas long-grain is lighter, fluffier and not quite as sticky. Short kernels work best in a risotto or sushi, while long tastes great in a stir-fry or a pilaf. Actually, the options for both types are endless: Stir your brown rice into a salad or soup, bake it into a veggie burger with corn and beans or enjoy it as the base of a grain bowl with veggies and protein. Essentially, brown rice works for breakfast, lunch and dinner. How many other foods boast such versatility?

—Haley Longman

DID YOU KNOW? The year 2004 was named the International Year of Rice by the UN. One key research discovery that year? That soaking brown rice in warm water for 20 hours, creating what’s called germinated brown rice, activates enzymes and amino acids to make the food even more of a nutritional champ.

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Where To Eat

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Morris and Essex counties are home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings.

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

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

KINNELON CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 # 6 973.750.1600 SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

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SOLAR DO MINHO 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville.com

BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com

TOPAZ THAI 137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.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

BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440 STAMNA 1055 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

CALDWELL FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

HOKKAIDO NOODLE & ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 hokkaidoroll.com

SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

THE PASTA SHOP 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

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

THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

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

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

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

CHATHAM RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com

DENVILLE ALEXIS DINER 3130 Rte. 10 W. 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com

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MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 W. 973.887.7555

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SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

LAKE HOPATCONG 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 ichibanroxbury.com LOVING HUT 538 Rte. 10 973.598.9888 lovinghut.us/ledgewood

LINCOLN PARK 202 ITALIAN BISTRO 177 Main St. 973.709.0093 202bistro.com

ANTHONY FRANCOS 60 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.696.0708 anthonyfrancospizza.com SUNSET PUB & GRILL 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

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MILLBURN 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

SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub.com

LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com CENTRAL+MAIN 3 Central Ave. 973.845.6622 centralandmain.com IL MONDO VECCHIO 72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

MAPLEWOOD CODA KITCHEN & BAR 177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com ST. JAMES’S GATE PUBLICK HOUSE 167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com

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

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ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com

CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006

SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy.

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DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse.com

AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net

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MINE HILL

MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com

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

STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net

QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

MONTCLAIR

ORANGE

TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke.

973.835.1426 tavern5.com

BELLA ITALIA RESTAURANT 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com

V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757 vandjpizza.com

EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

POMPTON QUEEN DINER 710 Rte. 23 973.835.2086

RANDOLPH

HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

MONTVILLE

BLACK RIVER BARN 1178 Rte. 10 W. 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com

PARSIPPANY

COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 E. 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurantrandolph. com

CHAND PALACE 257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 parsippany.chand palace.com

THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1 Hilton Ct. 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com

MORRIS PLAINS BOLLYWOOD GRILL 1729 Rte. 10 E. 973.998.6303 bollywoodgrill.net

SUBURBAN BAR & KITCHEN 500 Rte. 10 W. 973.891.1776 sbknj.com

SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com

VERONA RESTAURANT 1171 Sussex Tpke.

973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

PEQUANNOCK BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke.

973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com

UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

RIVERDALE CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke.

973.476.9223 cipizza.netriverdale.com

RIVAAZ GASTRO BAR & INDIAN RESTAURANT 23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 rivaaz23.com

MORRISTOWN MARKET TAVERNE 995 Mt. Kemble Ave. 908.502.5106 markettaverne.com

ROCKAWAY BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com

PINE BROOK

REVOLUTION 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com

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

BONEFISH GRILL 28 Rte. 46

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

SHORT HILLS BENIHANA 840 Morris Tpke.

973.467.9550 benihana.com THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy.

973.912.4756 LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke.

973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

SOUTH ORANGE ARIYOSHI 56 W. South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com WALIA 11 Village Plaza 973.762.2186 waliarestaurant.com

TOWACO

denovoeuropeanpub.com TURTLE + THE WOLF 622 Valley Rd. 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com

WEST ORANGE 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 4 SEASONS 322 S. Main St. 862.244.9777 4seasonswharton.com THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com

WHIPPANY THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811

900 DEGREES 626 Main Rd. 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

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

RAILS STEAKHOUSE 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

MOLLY MALONE’S 352 Rte. 10 973.887.5070 mollymaloneswhippany. com

UPPER MONTCLAIR DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020

TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana whippany.com

{ SPIRITS }

Spice Up Your Fall

Give your favorite seasonal java a jolt and a flavorful twist to turn any autumn get-together into an Octoberfest!

PUMPKIN SPIKED CHAI LATTE Serves 1

INGREDIENTS ■ 3 oz. pumpkin-infused rum ■ 6 oz. milk ■ 2 oz. chai tea latte mix (black tea concentrate) ■ 2 oz. cold brew coffee ■ whipped cream, for garnish ■ ground cinnamon, for garnish PUMPKIN-INFUSED RUM: ■ pumpkin pie mix ■ rum

DIRECTIONS ■ To make pumpkininfused rum, combine equal parts pumpkin pie mix and rum in a sauce pot.

Bring to a low simmer, then steep for about 20 minutes.

Remove pot from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Transfer mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.

After chilling, pour rum mixture through a mesh strainer to remove the pumpkin pie mix from the rum. Discard mix and store strained rum in an airtight container.

■ To make the spiked pumpkin spice chai latte, combine pumpkin-infused rum, milk, chai tea latte mix and cold brew coffee in a small pot and heat gently on the stove for about 5 minutes, or until hot. To serve, ladle into glasses, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Recipe courtesy of nuggetmarket.com

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{ ON THE TOWN }

Gatherings

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Whether it’s a fundraiser or a volunteering event, Morris/Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors.

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YMCA OF MONTCLAIR

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1 HUMAN NEEDS PANTRY Christina Cotton, a member of the board of trustees at Montclair-based Human Needs Food Pantry, and her family purchased large bags of dog and cat food and divided the contents into smaller bags. The food pantry hopes to distribute the bags to clients who must feed families and pets.

1 Courtney and John, seniors at Grinnell College in Iowa, helped to fill bags of dog and cat food.

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INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY America’s Grow-A-Row (AGAR) donated more than 7,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center in Morris Plains. The food is used to end hunger in the communities, supporting the organization’s motto of “neighbors helping neighbors.”

4–5 Volunteers from GAF help organize the produce donations.

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MT. PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER Ayan Bhatnagar, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 12 in Livingston, collected donations for the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter as part of his Eagle Scout project. He recently finished the drive and delivered the donated food, treats, toys, cleaning supplies and more to the shelter.

2 Ayan Bhatnagar

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RANDOLPH YMCA The Randolph YMCA’s Youth Adventure Camp, for kids in fifth through 10th grade, donated treats from Rita’s Italian Ice to all the campers at the Y. It was the perfect way to cool off after a hot week.

6 YMCA campers show off their frozen treats.

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Human Needs Food Pantry (1), Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter (2), YMCA of Montclair (3), Interfaith Food Pantry (4–5), Randolph YMCA (6)

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Montclair mayor Sean Spiller and Second Ward councilor Robin Schlager helped celebrate the re-opening of the YMCA of Montclair. The township also provided a $25,000 grant for the YMCA’s emergency childcare program for essential workers.

3 Buddy Evans, Robin Schlager, Sean Spiller, Ann-Margaret Gutierrez

“The pandemic pulled the community together, and we are stronger, we are better, we are one. The experience has given us a renewed passion to embrace our health and fitness, as seen in our desire to get back to the gym. Never again will we take for granted the gift of togetherness.”

—Olimpia Garruto-Grillo, fitness manager, Powerhouse Fitness, Whippany

Morris/Essex Health & Life Volume 19, Issue 5 (ISSN# 2573-8151 and USPS 025-351) is published 6 times a year by Wainscot Media, One Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Postmaster: Send address changes to Subscription Department, Wainscot Media, One Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Periodicals postage paid at Mahwah, NJ, and additional mailing offices.

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Photo courtesy of Powerhouse Fitness of Whippany, Instagram: @powerhouse.whippany

{ A MORRIS/ESSEX MOMENT }

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