Morris Essex Health & Life April 2021

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Features

Heart Surgery of the Future | 22 Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s first “half-day TAVR” patient is feeling great after his minimally-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

A Better Lifestyle, A Better Life | 24

Rosemarie Cristofolo spent 11 years dealing with complications from her polycystic kidney disease—until 2018, when she received a life-saving kidney transplant at SBMC.

A Warm Welcome | 26

RWJBarnabas Health names David K. Kung, M.D., its new co-director of endovascular neurosurgery.

Masterful Mix | 28

Artfully combining different materials, textures and patterns makes the kitchen and master bath in a new-construction Mendham home triumphant.

Make Work-at-Home Work | 34

Let There Be Light | 40

Sure, lighting sets the mood, but a distinctive fixture can make a statement of its own. Three designers offer illuminating advice.

Spring Hues | 46

Things are looking brighter as far as the pandemic is concerned, so shouldn’t you have a cheery, exciting wardrobe that follows suit?

Your home office should be a place that fosters creativity—and streamlines your 9-5 routine.

FROM NANTUCKET WITH LOVE

No need to leave vacation behind.

A Maplewood couple surrenders each day’s worries to the serenity of an island sunset.

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Departments Morris/Essex Buzz | 12 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the counties.

For Men Only | 14

The weather may be rainy and dreary, but a few pieces in this electric hue will give your look an instant spark.

Style Watch | 16

Leather gets a modern update for the season in feminine silhouettes and colors.

Jewelry Box | 17

Wear these Instagram-friendly padlocks on their own or paired with chunky links and chains.

Home Front | 18

These shapely structures for every room in your house will put you ahead of the curve.

Tastes | 52

These vegan and gluten-free bowls are an easy meal prep option—and equally delicious as weeknight leftovers.

Power Food | 82

Foods derived from the ancient crop hemp, rich with health benefits, are enjoying a new surge of popularity.

Spirits | 83

This refreshing, herbal cocktail— made with whiskey instead of vodka—will put a spring into your step.

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Morris and Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most.

A Morris/Essex Moment | 88

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ON THE COVER: Anthony Albert Studios gives a Mendham kitchen a masterful mix of materials, textures and patterns.

Photo by Wing Wong.

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When you need a kidney transplant, the right treatment can help restore the quality of life you had before. As the tri-state area’s largest kidney transplant center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center is at the forefront of kidney transplants. We created New Jersey’s first and only Living Donor Institute, and our living donor program is one of the nation’s largest. From creative donor matching to outstanding patient care, our comprehensive approach is designed to get you back to the life you should be living.

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Monmouth Medical Center remains the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to earn 12 straight A’s from the Leapfrog Group. This remarkable achievement underscores Monmouth Medical Center’s commitment as a High Reliability Organization (HRO).

Through the concerted effort of Monmouth Medical Center’s physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers and leadership, patients and families benefit from receiving the highest level of quality care and the safest hospital experience.

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One Year Later March marked one year since we admitted our first known COVID-19 patient at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC). As we look back, it has been a year of unprecedented challenges, and our communities coalesced in an unprecedented way. In December, we began vaccinating our staff.

Simultaneously, we partnered with Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. to be the exclusive healthcare provider responsible for coordinating vaccinators at the Livingston Mall location. Our vaccination programs provide us with the tools and resources to create a turning point so we can defeat this pandemic. We are no longer just treating patients with the virus, but together we have begun to prevent it. If you have not already received your vaccine, we encourage you to do so once you’re eligible at covidvaccine.nj.gov or rwjbh.org/covid19vaccine. While you’re at it, be sure to schedule all your preventive care appointments—we assure you that it is safe to return to the hospital.

SBMC’s Northern Department of Cardiac Surgery includes highly sophisticated, cardiac surgeons who are experts in advanced cardiac surgery, heart failure, heart and lung transplantation and minimallyinvasive cardiac surgery who operate at the forefront of innovation. In this issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life, meet 69-year-old Paul Russo, who was diagnosed with a narrowing heart valve. Mr. Russo underwent the minimally-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure and was discharged home within a few hours. On page 22, hear his story and hear from Sabino Torre, M.D., co-director of interventional cardiology, about how TAVR surgery has transformed the cardiac surgery landscape and continues to evolve.

April is Donate Life Month, which encourages individuals to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. So, we also feature the story of Rosemarie Cristofolo, who was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) as a teenager and lived a mostly healthy life until her 40s, when she began needing dialysis. In 2018, she received a life-saving kidney transplant at SBMC. Read her inspirational story on page 24.

Lastly, we introduce you on page 26 to David Kung, M.D., the new co-director of endovascular neurosurgery at RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Kung’s practice is located at the Ambulatory Care Center on our Livingston campus, and he meets with patients suffering from brain tumors, back pain, neck pain, strokes, brain aneurysms and blood vessel abnormality affecting the brain and spine.

Please enjoy our spring issue of the magazine. We hope it inspires you to get vaccinated—and to become an organ donor. You can sign up for the latter at registerme.org/saintbarnabas.

We wish you good health,

BARRY H. OSTROWSKY President and Chief Executive Officer RWJBARNABAS HEALTH

STEPHEN P. ZIENIEWICZ, FACHE President and Chief Executive Officer SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

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Your Sanctuary, Indoors And Out How can you get excited about home, you may ask, when you’ve recently been “stuck” there for many months? The Home & Garden Issue you hold in your hands is our answer. That bit of the cosmos you control—your house and its surroundings— has been a special kind of refuge for the past year, but it’s always your sanctuary in a hustle-bustle world. In a way, our environments speak back to us. Your ability to craft yours to meet your needs isn’t just a chance for self-expression; it’s an affirmative embrace of your family’s daily life—self-esteem with a paintbrush. Home is where you can always go; let it be because you love the place.

In that spirit, Morris/Essex Health & Life curated a collection of local home projects, each showcasing the owners’ personal identities and styles.

For a Maplewood family that summers on Nantucket Island, adding New England charm and character to a master bedroom suite was the goal when they hired Julie Liepold of Millburn to redesign their space. Liepold nailed it, picking the right colors and furniture to capture the exact vibe the homeowners sought. See Liepold’s work in “From Nantucket With Love” on page TKTK. A Mendham couple had the perfect opportunity to make their newly built house their “home.” Though personalizing a blank space is typically easier than redoing existing work, sometimes a project needs a little help.

The folks at Anthony Albert Studios in Bergen County stepped in for this assist, giving the couple and their family precisely what they wanted in the kitchen and master bedroom. Turn to “Masterful Mix” on page TKTK to see the entire project.

Besides showcasing these wonderful spaces, this issue features other articles that can inspire you to create an area to fit your lifestyle. The home office ideas on page TKTK and the kitchen trends in Local Buzz, for instance, are chock full of tips to get you started.

There’s our usual range of topics too. Did you know, for instance, that hemp is packed with protein and heart-friendly omega-3 fatty acids (page TKTK)? Or that a little splash of color can add a large amount of cheer and excitement to your spring wardrobe (page TKTK)?

You’ll find all of that and more in this Home & Garden Issue; we invite you to flip its pages and see what catches your eye. Perhaps it will even inspire a fresh look at what you’ve supposedly been seeing constantly.

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WHAT’S HOT IN THE KITCHEN Before you tear down cabinets and put a sledgehammer to the wall, upgrading a kitchen takes plenty of thought and planning. Colors or neutrals? Traditional or smart appliances? Morris/Essex Health & Life asked Jenn Klaus, a marketing manager and showroom builder for the Northeast District of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, for some insider info on the latest in kitchen design.

Experiment with color. White is still the it choice for kitchens, a number of homeowners are adding accent colors. “Many are going the two-tone route with their cabinets, often installing white upper cabinetry with colored bottom cabinetry,” Klaus says. “The most popular colors we are seeing right now are navy blue, hunter green and gray.” She adds that accent lights in bright colors or those with natural elements such as rattan or crystal are also trending.

Smarter kitchens. Many vendors are syncing their appliances with smartphone apps, with ovens—which were used so often during the quarantine—leading the way. “And to extend the life of appliances, many manufacturers are including technology that alerts homeowners when it is time for routine maintenance or when there is a potential problem,” Klaus notes. “And some appliances can communicate directly with the manufacturer to help diagnose performance issues,” which can spare a costly visit from a repair person.

Water…from above. Another growing trend that Klaus has noticed is a suspended faucet in lieu of countertop- or wall-mounted fixtures. “Why not free up some space and install a ceiling-mount faucet?” she says. “A suspended faucet can be adjusted to any preferred ceiling and hanging height. It’s a great option for those homeowners looking for a sleek, modern and smart kitchen faucet.”

See it in person. While consumers may shop for items such as faucets online, Klaus warns customers to do all their homework or visit a showroom first. “Online shopping may be a good option for small items or to replace a similar item, but when purchasing large items online, such as an appliance or new bathtub, many consumers don’t purchase all of the additional parts needed to complete the installation,” she says. “This means they may not know what they are missing until it’s too late and, in the end, they spend more money and time correcting problems.”

KUDOS Best station in the nation: We’ve got the best pizza— turns out we have the top college radio station too.

Montclair State University’s station, 90.3 WMSC, was named the country’s best college radio station for colleges with more than 10,000 students at the Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Conference for collegiate broadcasters. MSU also took home the award for Best Use of Sound Effects.

Skillful hands: Also scoring big in a national contest is Belle Schwartz, a crafter from Succasunna who’s been named one of the winners in Joann’s Fabrics Handmade Heroes competition. Schwartz used her knitting and sewing skills to help others during the pandemic, making and donating fabric face masks, mask extenders, pillowcases and knit hats for babies and preemies to local hospitals, first responders and soup kitchens.

Help for the homeless: Finally, there’s Jenny DePaul, who in early March drove homeless folks in Newark to her “Kindness Closet” in Rockaway. The closet was a place for them to escape the cold and choose whatever garments they needed, along with sandwiches and nonperishable food items all donated and put together by volunteers. This is in affiliation with DePaul’s nonprofit, Project Kind. If you’d like to donate money, clothing, blankets, toiletries or packaged food, you can do so at projectkind123.org/how-to-help.

TREAT MOM ON HER DAY Breakfast in bed is always a hit, but spilled coffee and burnt pancakes aren’t— so why take the risk? This Mother’s Day, treat the lady in your life to a special brunch at one of many restaurants in our counties. Our local eateries are open and are following all safety guidelines (and the meals are expertly prepared), so a midday meal with Mom will go exactly as you planned—and will be exactly what she deserves. Here are six places that go out of their way to make every mom feel special.

• Calandra’s, 118 Rte. 46 East, Fairfield, 973.575.6500; calandras medgrill.com • Jockey Hollow Bar & Grill, 110 South St., Morristown, 973.644.3180; jockeyhollow barandkitchen.com • Il Vecchio, 234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, 973.226.8889; ilvecchiocafe .com

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• The Office Tavern & Grill, 3 South St., Morristown, 973.285.0220; 240 Rte. 10, East Hanover, 973.386.5850; officetaverngrill.com • Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Ave., Chatham, 973.701.0303; restaurant serenade.com • Samba Montclair, 7 Park St., Montclair, 973.744.6764; sambamontclair.com

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Most Cinco de Mayo bashes were put on hold a year ago—something about a worldwide quarantine. But in 2021 we’re ready to safely enjoy the big fiesta on May 5. With many restaurants now reopened and following recommended guidelines, it’s time to celebrate with a margarita and a few tacos. These five Mexican eateries feature tasty food and drinks as well as that south-of-the-border holiday vibe;

DELHI FLAVOR In February, the owners of Delhi Accent in Ridgewood, a popular Indian restaurant in Bergen County, opened a sister spot in Montclair called Tamasha, offering what they call “modern Indian dining.” Online reviews already rave about the service, the atmosphere and the food. Soy burnt garlic cauliflower is a vegan favorite, and one look at the slow-braised lamb shank in onion-tomato sauce featured on its Instagram page (@tamashamontclair) will make you want to book a table.

• Tamasha, 215 Glenridge Ave., Montclair, 973.250.6364; tamashanj.com

A TASTE OF NAWLINS Crave Cajun and creole food but can’t make it down to NOLA? This new West Orange seafood hot pot will hit the spot. The Boiling Palace specializes in authentic Southern comfort food and seafood such as fried soft-shell crab, hush puppies and shrimp sandwiches. It’s an eat-with-yourhands type of place (which adds to the authenticity of the experience), but it’s following all COVID precautions and has hand sanitizer, gloves and wet towelettes to keep things sanitary and safe.

• The Boiling Palace, 288 Main St., West Orange, 973.736.7925; boilingpalacewo.com

GO KABOB-CRAZY! Iranians just celebrated Nowruz, the new year, on the first day of spring, but it’s never too late in the season for a good kabob. Halal restaurant Kabul Kabob & Gyro opened earlier this year in Parsippany; its menu is stocked with kabobs made of spiced lamb, beef, chicken or chapli and all the fixings, whether you prefer your meat in a gyro, on a rice platter or with a salad on the side.

• Kabul Kabob & Gyro, 77 New Rd., Parsippany-Troy Hills, 973.227.0946; kabulkabobgyro.com

A BOOST FOR LOCAL BIZ As local restaurants felt the economic impact of the coronavirus, they also discovered people’s generosity. Local businesses such as Jack’s Café in Verona and Just Jake’s in Montclair were teetering financially during the height of the pandemic when they received aid from the Barstool Fund, the charitable arm of the pop-culture blog Barstool Sports, which has extended financial assistance to more than 300 businesses across the country since the coronavirus outbreak began.

But sometimes it’s not just money that helps a business get back on its feet. Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports’ founder and president, also recently reviewed slices at two popular pizza spots in our area—Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange and Calabria’s in Livingston—and the latter credited Portnoy and his favorable 8.9/10 review for keeping it afloat.

“The week before Dave’s visit, we weren’t sure if we could make ends meet,” Calabria owner Gabriella Ottaiano told Fox News. “Since his review, we were able to catch up on all of our bills and save my family’s business.”

FAREWELL TO A RULE? The state is considering an official end to a long-time requirement for how a customer must consume alcohol at a brewery or distillery. No, the legal drinking age isn’t changing. Instead, the state Senate and Assembly will decide on a bill that would eliminate the need for an individual to tour a brewery or distillery before he or she drinks on site.

“Requiring customers to take a tour every time they frequent their favorite brewery is very redundant,” says state Assemblywoman Pam Lampitt.

Unnecessarily repetitive and a turnoff, according to some locals. Don’t we have better things to do these days than listen to the same spiel over and over? State legislators have been discussing similar bills for years but have never passed a decisive one. A potential vote, however, has gained traction in recent months as a result of the impact of the coronavirus.

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• El Matador Mexican Restaurant, 418 Broad St., Bloomfield, 973.748.1707; orderelmatadormexicanrestaurant.com • El Mejicano Tex-Mex Grill, 36 First Ave., Denville, 973.586.7000; mejicanorestaurant.com • Folklore Artisanal Tacos, 57 Harrison Ave., West Orange, 973.324.2208; folkloretaco.com • Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant, 116 Rte. 46, Rockaway, 862.209.1999; rivieramayanj.com • Tacoria, 52 South St., Morristown, 973.455.7089; 367 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.893.5220; tacoria.com

PUPPY LOVE Dog: Skylie, 6-anda-half-year-old miniature Australian Labradoodle Owner: Lauren Huston of Harding Township This little gal is a canine star—her 93,000-plus Instagram followers prove it. Skylie’s owner lauds the “good-natured, fun-loving” pup she got from a breeder in South Carolina— and her happy-go-lucky disposition.

The mini-Australian Labradoodle loves the great outdoors, whether she’s hiking in the woods, fetching a ball in her yard or racing up and down the Jersey Shore beaches. In fact, Skylie can’t seem to be photographed without making it an action shot—it’s often difficult to get a clear photo for the ’Gram. “She is a mover and a shaker!” Huston says.

As for her diet, Skylie is a carnivore through and through who loves a good burger or a prosciutto/ mozzarella roll-up. “Just don’t try to feed her fluff food like french fries or a burger bun,” says Huston.

“She always passes on empty carbs.” To see Skylie’s daily adventures (and smiles!), check her out on Instagram @skyliedoodle.

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The percentage of women in a recent study who said their first gynecological exam was stressful or embarrassing.

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IN A WORD

While it was believed that adults had the strongest vocabulary skills in their 40s, a recent study found that they continue improving their vocabulary into their 70s.

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

Healthy relationships affect more than emotional well-being.

Research shows that people who are chronically lonely have a 26 percent increased likelihood of early death.

—Psychological Science

BENEFITS OF DRYING OUT

Participants in a “dry January” challenge, whereby they agreed to take a break from imbibing for the month, were more likely to drink less and felt more confident to resist drinking six months later—even if they didn’t successfully complete the challenge.

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The percentage of Americans who are up-to-date on their Tdap immunization, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

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Adults who do aerobic exercise are more likely to improve memory scores-—by 47 percent-—than those who do strengthening exercises. Researchers posit that aerobics increases blood flow to the hippocampus, which may help protect against memory loss.

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Folks with irregular sleep hours had nearly twice the risk of heart attack or stroke as those whose shut-eye was more regular. Strive for six to eight hours a night for optimum health.

The percentage of Americans who get the recommended amount—150 minutes weekly— of aerobic and muscle-building exercise.

—Journal of the American College of Cardiology

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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HEART SURGERY OF THE FUTURE

Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s first “half-day TAVR” patient is feeling great after his minimally-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure. with no complications.

Open-heart surgery was a big ordeal—this standard of “I went in on a Monday morning and I was released care performed by doctors for more than 50 years would Monday night,” Russo says. “Dr. Torre came in and require a week’s hospital stay, followed by a recovery checked me and said, ‘You’re doing great.’ I was walking period that could last up to two months. But thanks to around the hospital floor and he told me he could send me new technologies developed over the past few years home. I had no pain and everything went perfectly.” and what is being dubbed as a “paradigm shift” in the Dr. Torre says the average length of stay for TAVR is field, doctors have been performing a relatively new a day and a half, and that despite some soreness at the procedure called TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve puncture site, patients are back to their regular replacement, to replace a narrowing valve in activities by the following day. But Russo was patients diagnosed with aortic stenosis. “It’s discharged after just a few hours because he had a minimally-invasive, catheterization-based no trouble getting out of bed, was not bleeding procedure where the new valve is inserted from the groin area where the catheter was through the groin,” says Sabino Torre, M.D., inserted and his vitals and EKG were stable. co-director of interventional cardiology at Says the doctor, “he was up and at ’em the Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC). next day.”

And though RWJBarnabas Health performs Dr. Torre and the heart team at SBMC are more TAVR procedures than any other health working to streamline the minimalist approach system in New Jersey, SBMC recently treated to this procedure so other patients can have its first “half-day TAVR” patient, who had Sabino Torre, M.D. similarly positive experiences. “That’s the the procedure and was discharged from the standard and that’s the goal,” he says, “to make hospital within a matter of hours. this procedure a same-day or ‘half-day’ TAVR in some This patient is 69-year-old Paul Russo of South Orange, patients.” who initially complained to his internist, Debra GoldsonIn addition to a quick and easy recovery immediately Prophete, M.D., of shortness of breath and fatigue. After afterward, Russo is doing great a few months later. “I’m running tests on Russo, Dr. Goldson discovered he had feeling a lot better and I don’t get out of breath anymore a heart murmur and then referred him to Dr. Torre, who when I walk up and down stairs,” he says. “I’m glad I found the same murmur, performed an echocardiogram got the TAVR done at SBMC and that they caught [the (echo) and diagnosed Russo with a narrowing of the heart narrowing valve] in time.” Russo has had two follow-up valve. appointments since January, at which he got an EKG and Mr. Russo was considered low-risk due to his age, so an echo. He’ll return to the clinic in a year for another echo. the heart team knew he would be a perfect candidate “The ideal valve and delivery system and technique is for TAVR rather than require surgery. So, about a month still in progress, but TAVR has come a long way,” Dr. Torre later, in January 2021, Dr. Torre, along with cardiac concludes. “This is a big area of growth in terms of taking surgeon Arash Salemi, M.D., and Elie Chakhtoura, M.D., care of patients without surgery in the future.” interventional cardiologist, performed the TAVR on Russo

“I recommend Saint Barnabas Medical Center for anybody for anything. Everybody was so helpful and professional and understanding. I had a great experience!”

— Paul Russo, “half-day TAVR” patient, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

To learn more about Dr. Torre, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, and the heart team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 973.322.2200.

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In support of the more than 110,000 patients like Rosemarie who are awaiting a life-saving transplant, please take five minutes to register as an organ and tissue donor. You may someday be able to give the priceless gifts of life, sight and mobility to another. Visit RegisterMe.org/SaintBarnabas.

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A BETTER LIFESTYLE, A BETTER LIFE

Rosemarie Cristofolo spent 11 years dealing with complication after complication from her polycystic kidney disease—until 2018, when she received a life-saving kidney transplant at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

A TRANSPLANT TEAM:

Cristofolo received her transplant at the Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, which performs more kidney transplants per year than any other center in the tri-state area. “We have a large, experienced and multi-disciplinary team consisting of not just transplant “My good friend from dialysis, a Rosemarie Cristofolo had spent much physicians and surgeons but also nurse highly-sensitized patient like me, transof her adult life in and out of the hospicoordinators, nurse practitioners, pharmaferred to SBMC and received a successtal. She was diagnosed at age 16 with cists, social workers, dietitians, assistants ful transplant within a year,” she says.

PKD, polycystic kidney disease, which and other caregivers to help our patients “Both she and my husband told me to she had inherited from her father, but deal with their renal disease and get a kidregister there too, so I thought, ‘If she lived an active and normal life as a busy ney transplant,” says Francis Weng, M.D., can get a transplant, so can I!’” Finally, mother of two. But at around age 45, Chief of the Renal and Pancreas Transplant in January 2018, Cristfolo transferred Cristofolo’s creatinine levels were really Division at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. her care and registered on the transhigh, and she knew it was just a matter This division also includes The Living Donor plant list with SBMC. of time before she would need kidney Institute, which facilitates living donor kidThat August, a few weeks after andialysis. ney transplants. A kidney from a living donor other emergency room visit, Cristofolo But what she really needed was a kidhas additional benefits because the organ received a call from SBMC that there ney. From 2007 to 2011, Cristfolo found typically works right away and lasts longer, was a potential donor for her. “I, of herself in and out of the hospital and says Dr. Weng. But regardless if the donor is course, accepted the organ, and it was undergoing various procedures. She did living or deceased, more than 90 percent of a perfect match. We couldn’t believe thrice-weekly dialysis, had a perma-cath kidney transplant patients at SBMC still it!” she says. On Oct. 30, she and then two fistulas inserted and also have a functioning kidney after three underwent a successful kidney was rushed to the ER after her peritoyears. transplant. neal catheter caused a blockage and Successful kidney transplant “I went through eleven perforation in her small bowel intestine. recipients will have to take years on kidney dialysis, two “I was in the hospital all summer until medications to prevent their imbrushes with death, 10 trips September, lost over 35 pounds and had mune system from rejecting the to the ER, numerous surgerto undergo physical therapy to regain new organ, but will no longer ies, trips to the cardiac cathstrength and balance,” she says. “It need to be tethered to dialysis erization lab, infections, two was horrible, but I survived!” multiple times a week. “For failed fistulas and little or no By 2012, Cristofolo’s heart was weakmost patients, transplant offers hope of ever getting a kidney ening, she had to endure a longer cycle not just a longer life, but also a Francis Weng, M.D. transplant,” she says. “But of dialysis (sometimes even overnight) better quality of life,” Dr. Weng the team at Saint Barnabas and the transplant program at the hossays.

Medical Center truly saved my pital she was at got suspended. It was And as Cristofolo says, if you need a life.” time to move onto a better option. transplant, you want to make sure you’re going to the best transplant center possible.

“I’m very proud of our transplant team,” Dr. Weng concludes. “Over the past 20 or “If I can get a message to anyone needing a kidney, I would so years we have really grown from being a tell them to make sure you go to the best transplant center. smaller, community-based transplant center I would tell them to go to Saint Barnabas Medical Center.” to being a large referral center for complicated cases from the tri-state area.”

—Rosemarie Cristofolo, kidney transplant recipient, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

To learn more about kidney transplant services at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 888.409.4707 or go to rwjbh.org/sbmckidneytransplant.

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A WARM WELCOME

David K. Kung, M.D., joins RWJBarnabas Health as the new codirector of endovascular neurosurgery.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) is proud to announce the addition of David K. Kung, M.D., to RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Kung is a cerebral vascular, endovascular and general neurosurgeon who, in February 2021, was appointed as the new co-director of endovascular neurosurgery across the hospital system. And Dr. Kung is thrilled to join the team.

“A lot of great work has already been done here, but there is a lot of opportunity to grow and build,” says Dr. Kung on joining SBMC. “The benefits of endovascular technique for stroke has been proven since 2015, but the execution still requires optimization, so there is plenty of opportunity for research in the field of neurosurgery and for providing more optimal care for patients in New Jersey.”

Dr. Kung’s subspecialty is vascular neurosurgery, in which he treats patients with “strokes, brain aneurysms and blood vessel abnormality affecting the brain and spine such as carotid artery stenosis and arteriovenous fistula [an abnormal connection of the arteries and the veins],” he says. “The other key diseases that I treat include brain tumor, back pain and neck pain.”

Dr. Kung’s office is based at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) on the Livingston campus. In addition to meeting with patients and performing surgical procedures there, Dr. Kung also collaborates with the stroke neurology team at SBMC. “Modern stroke care requires coordination with emergency medical services, neurologists and other physicians, physical and speech therapies, rehab specialists, social workers, etc.,” says Dr. Kung. “For the best care, we need to get patients to the right places at the right time.”

Before arriving at SBMC, Dr. Kung worked at Penn Medicine for six years as a physician and as the neurosurgical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He has recent ties to SBMC through his wife, Kristen Yoo, D.O., who completed her neurosurgery residency at SBMC. Additionally, their son was born at SBMC while Dr. Yoo was a resident.

“As the population ages, stroke or vascular disease in the brain is going to become more prevalent,” Dr. Kung concludes. “Right now, it’s the fifth-leading cause of death, so my main focus is to optimize treatment and modernize those efforts.”

“Modern stroke care requires coordination with emergency medical services, neurologists and other physicians, physical and speech therapies, rehab specialists and social workers. For the best care, we need to get patients to the right places at the right time.”

—David K. Kung, M.D.

To learn more or to make an appointment with Dr. Kung, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, call 973.322.7067.

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Whoever your heart beats for, our hearts beat for you.

New Jersey’s top TAVR program.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center has a passion for heart health. Our cardiac specialists, who diagnose and treat all cardiac conditions, lead our multidisciplinary team, including Magnet-recognized nurses. We’re at the forefront of innovation in critical and surgical cardiac care, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement. And, as the state’s largest cardiac rhythm disorder center, we offer the largest left atrial appendage closure program with the newest device for treatment. It’s all part of our dedication to every heart in our community. Learn more at rwjbh.org/heart

We’ve taken every precaution to keep you safe.

So if you’ve put off any medical care due to COVID-19, please don’t delay it any longer.

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MASTERFUL MIX Artfully combining different materials, textures and patterns makes the kitchen and master bath in a new-construction Mendham home triumphant.

By Haley Longman Design by Anthony Albert Studios Photography by Wing Wong from MemoriesTTL

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“Fresh and invigorating” is how designer Anthony Passanante of Anthony Albert Designs in Waldwick describes this Mendham kitchen. “With so many mixed materials,” he says, “your eyes wander, almost like it’s art.”

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They knew what they liked, this couple with three young children. And building a new home from scratch, like the one they were building in Mendham, means you pretty much get what you want, from the layouts down to the doorknobs. But sometimes the very grandeur of one’s vision calls out for a designer’s eye to help fulfill it.

Thus Anthony Albert Passanante of Waldwick-based Anthony Albert Studios was hired before construction officially began. In conjunction with Nick Cusano from Cusano Associates Architects, Mendham, Passanante designed the kitchen and master bathroom, taking as a given the fact that this was, as he says, “not your average house. One side of the house’s exterior looks like a rustic barn and the other is more modern.” He wanted to echo that eclectic spirit inside, but that meant playing a high-stakes game. Combine disparate materials and elements wisely and you create a stunner; do it clumsily and you’ve got visual noise.

Passanante and Cusano got it right—in a collaboration of creative minds that was also a combination of aesthetic approaches. Mixed materials abound in the kitchen especially, where a wooden piece the client spotted in the designer’s studio inspired customdesigned hollow beams above the island that were designed by Passanante and made by contractor Mike Savercool’s mill. The brass hood over the stove was constructed by a local artisan and then antiqued, and the rustic-chic vibe translates as well in the custom rolling pantry door. Another highlight is the storage section next to it that’s framed with a mirror and glass shelving.

“I love a mirror in the kitchen,” says the designer. “It’s unexpected, and you get reflection back from the exterior.”

Meanwhile, the off-white quartzite countertops from Dente Trading and custom Anthony Albert Studio cabinets, coupled with brass hardware from Hardware The butler’s pantry and the kitchen clearly belong together but aren’t too matchy-matchy.

They share a color palette, homey elements and brass hardware, but the countertops, for example, are made of quartzite in the kitchen and granite in the butler’s pantry. Both are from Dente Trading in Cedar Grove.

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Designs, keep things fresh and modern.

The adjacent, two-sided butler’s pantry is an extension of the main kitchen but with a style all its own. Passanante dropped the ceiling over the cabinets and raised it in the middle to incorporate the rustic beams; the blue-gray cabinets, also custom, match the island; and the antique brass pendant light coordinates with the rest of the hardware. There’s plenty of storage in here, including a wine fridge, glass cabinets to house servingware and open walnut shelving for liquor bottles and display pieces.

In fact, storage was a must for this busy family of five. A few hidden organizational gems include a cabinet with a rollout shelf that holds the kids’ water bottles to make life easier ahead of their sports games. There is also a refrigerator that cools their beverages so that they can grab and go.

Walk upstairs and you’ll see that the construction here isn’t run-of-the-mill either—the master suite has its own wing, separate from the five remaining bedrooms. So the master bathroom, one of eight in the home, needed to have that wow factor too.

“Rather than your typical shower pushed off to the corner, we wanted it to be the focal point of the room,” Passanante says, explaining the design

decisions he and Cusano made. That meant making it oversized and installing his-and-hers faucets from California Faucet Company so that each party could control water temperature and pressure separately.

The white-and-gray tiles from Westfield Tile resemble a waterfall.

For visual effect, his-and-hers vanities made of Calacatta marble were purposely not positioned next to each other. Instead, they’re on opposite walls. “This way, if you’re standing at one vanity and looking in the mirror, you get all these reflections back,” Passanante says. In between is the spacious Victoria + Albert tub, which is situated under a large window that looks out to the woodsy backyard. The bluish-gray custom cabinets were a meticulous choice here just as they were in the kitchen, as they “contrast against the tile and add visual interest,” he says.

This project was completed just before the pandemic began, about a year and a half after initial work started. “This kitchen is truly the hub of the home,” says Passanante. “It’s definitely the clients’ favorite part—it’s pretty much where they live.” Yes, but who’d deny that its boldness finds a kindred spirit in the master bath upstairs?

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This shower is large enough for two and was intended to be the focal point of the show-stopping master bathroom. The glass shower door reflects light from the Schonbek chandelier, as do the vanities on opposite walls—and the tub that presides between them.

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MAKE WORK-AT-HOME WORK Your home office should be a place that fosters creativity— and streamlines your 9-5 routine.

The pandemic won’t last forever, but it’s hard to see home offices going away. Working from home, at least sometimes, is too convenient an option for many of us (and for employers who prefer not to invest in office suites). We all live a good portion of our lives online now, and that will still be true even when theaters are filled again and the daily commute resumes. The upshot?

You’ll probably go on needing a setup at home for business—even if it’s only the business of being you.

That’s a challenge if you’ve been making do with temporary this and jerry-rigged that in lieu of a real home work space. But a home office can be efficient, attractive and conducive to getting things done without eating your house alive. To prove the point, here’s some advice for five home-office scenarios from members of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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Clockwise from left: Designer Sharon Sherman separates a work area from the rest of the room using a rug, chair and table to demarcate the transition zone; designer Susan Barbieri says a desk built into a closet can be concealed when not in use; a C-shaped table can easily slide under a desk or sofa.

A bedroom in disguise? To maximize productivity in an office-bedroom setup, it’s essential to separate your work environment from personal space. Susan Barbieri of Susan Barbieri Interior Design in Hawthorne suggests a freestanding bookshelf, which can double as a room divider, or a foldaway Murphy bed. “When put away, it makes the work area seem like a dedicated space rather than a combined one,” she says.

Sharon L. Sherman of Wyckoff-based Thyme & Place Design advises regular video conference participants to consider their backgrounds. “A virtual background is one option,” she says. “Otherwise, you’ll need to set up an actual background that doesn’t show the bed. A cozy corner with good lighting, books, wall hangings or plants behind you projects an air of calm and professionalism.”

Share and share alike. If other family members are also working (or learning) remotely, each person should have his or her own space. No, setting up cubicles isn’t necessary—simply ensure that everyone has a comfortable chair and a portion of the room designated for his or her own computer and work area.

Sandra Lambert of Realm Designs in Middlesex also advises minimizing noise, a major cause of distraction. Positioning desks

so that they face a wall or away from each other or installing a white noise machine to mask keyboard clicking and paper shuffling can help, she says.

Headsets are another solution, according to Pat Valentine Ziv of PVZ Design in Mountainside, because “they provide a quieter way to communicate with others while not disturbing your office-mate.”

No desk? While working on a desk is ideal, keep in mind any flat surface can do the trick, counsels Judy L. Miller, who runs an eponymous design firm in Fair Lawn. A folding table or a vanity can easily double as a work surface, she says, adding: “Above all, you need a comfortable place to sit, so consider the ergonomics of the chair you choose.”

Joan Ravasy of Joan Ravasy Design in Lebanon says wall-mounted shelves tucked into corners, hallways, landings and foyers are her “go-to” when creating a dedicated area. Meanwhile, Terri Fiori of Wyckoffbased Fiori Interior Design recommends C-shaped end tables because they can slide easily under a chair or a bed. “Some of them serve a dual purpose, with a shelf feature or a flip-top extension,” she adds.

Space is tight. When your computer and files take up all the surface area, it’s time to get creative. “In any small space, I always look

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to vertical solutions,” says Cozette Brown of Cozette Brown Interior Design in Ringwood.

“Tall chests, bookcases, even an old armoire can all be repurposed for office use.”

Lambert recommends installing cabinets and shelving below work surfaces. “Don’t forget about the backs of doors,” she says.

“They can have hooks, folder holders or tack boards.” Keeping order is “critical” in a small office, Ravasy adds. She suggests putting work items in stacked boxes or in a small shelf unit with labeled bins and covered containers to be pulled out when necessary. These tools “allow you to put your work away at the end of the day,” Ravasy says.

Work in style. Because the home office is part of your home, be sure it fits in with the style of the house. “The most efficient way to make a home office both functional and sophisticated is by utilizing built-ins,” says designer Alma Russo of AR Interiors in Morganville. Creating built-ins for her clients allows them to address all their needs in the space, “whether it be file cabinets, hidden printers or any other user-specific storage.”

And don’t settle for sterile white walls— that’s for the actual office. “Add elements such as strong saturated color and wallpaper to enhance any work-from-home space,” Russo advises.

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A periodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases that affect gums and supporting bones of the teeth. Your general dentist may refer you to a periodontist if it’s determined further specialized treatment is needed when disease is present. In addition, periodontists specialize in the surgical placement of dental implants when teeth are lost due to gum disease or other tooth traumas. A highly-trained periodontist can correct a gummy smile, gum recession or other non-disease complications with surgical and non-surgical techniques. Working closely with general dentists and other dental specialists, my team and I are dedicated to improving the overall health and aesthetics of every patient’s beautiful smile.

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Depending on the severity and progression of a person’s periodontal condition, multiple treatment options are available to restore your natural teeth, supporting soft tissue and bone back to health.

Bleeding gums, periodontal pockets, bone loss and loose teeth caused by gum disease may be fully treatable with non-surgical or surgical treatments. Our office offers a more effective method of treating gum disease using LANAP laser surgical technique. A high-energy thin laser fiber is inserted into the periodontal pockets killing bad bacteria and eliminating diseased tissue in a less invasive manner. Two weeks after surgery, our patients are very pleased when their gums have returned to a healthy pink and perio pocketing has substantially decreased.

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With a passion for changing the way people see and experience dentistry, Dr. Caramico makes continuing investments in his practice with his patient’s oral health and lifestyle in mind. From ongoing training to the implementation of the latest technologies and equipment, he is committed to bringing his patients the industry’s very best practices. These investments ensure that patients have the best smile with less stress. Dr. Caramico has invested in technologies like CEREC to deliver crowns in one visit without messy

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“Our mission has been, and always will be, to pursue excellence and to deliver quality care to our patients,” says Dr. Caramico. “Everything I do is with my patients in mind. I am blessed and humbled to have had the good fortune to travel through life with my patients and my staff. Most endearing of all is to care for patients and their families through multiple generations.”

Midland Park Family Dentistry continues to expand, offering extended evening hours three days a week and Saturday appointments. Proud of their Bergen County roots, both Dr. Caramico and his associate, Dr. Diane Asmar, welcome you to become part of the family.

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No need to leave vacation behind. A Maplewood couple surrenders each day’s worries to the serenity of an island sunset.

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Hours of travel separate a Maplewood family’s home from their beloved summer haunt on Nantucket Island.

Yet each night in their master bedroom suite, Kit and her husband recapture the sense of calm associated with the sunsets they enjoy there.

“Nantucket has always been an inspiration,” says Kit, who loves to spend summers at her parents’ home on that island off Cape Cod—with her own family, including four children in high school and college. “The sunsets are beautiful,” she explains. “You get a pink sky with oranges and purple.”

When they hired Julie Liepold of Liepold Design Group in Millburn to redesign the master bedroom suite of their 1907 Roosevelt Estate home in Maplewood, they brought just enough of that island aesthetic to the mainland. Nantucket influences abound, from the mermaid collection to the paintings Kit found at auction.

The sanctuary centers on a custom Vanguard king bed with tufted headboard in Romo fabric accented with an Artisan Mica mirror. Because symmetry contributes to a sense of peace, the bed is balanced between two Vanguard tables topped with twin Circa Lighting crystal lamps. An Eastern Accents duvet in marble print and embroidered pillows complete the look.

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coastal landscape of the setting sun and evokes soothing feelings of peace and comfort,” says Liepold.

A blush-colored scarf with a map of the island, now framed as wall art, inspired the color story for both the bedroom and the dressing room, with its églomiséaccented vanity of white oak from Hooker Furniture. The dressing room is a suitable setting for Kit’s seashell and driftwood mermaids, and the coastal theme is reinforced by the Maxim Ripple Collection ceiling light—it creates the effect of rippled water.

“The idea was to have a getaway within their residence in Maplewood,” says Liepold, who completed the project in September 2020.

Early on, both Kit and Liepold realized that beachy décor, if not done right, could be a design pitfall. The fix?

Let monochromatic hues in the blush-colored grasscloth walls by Phillip Jeffries and multi-layered lighting set the stage for the room’s biggest punch: paintings by Nantucket artists.

Another nod to symmetry, the set of Vanguard Colette chairs upholstered in Zimmer & Rohde fabric creates one of Kit’s favorite spots. They are nestled around a Gabby Home Marigold side table.

“I love sitting on these chairs and putting my feet up on the ottoman and just relaxing,” says Kit. And—even if you’re not literally on vacation—isn’t that what that “vacation” vibe is all about?

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Clockwise from top right: It’s no coincidence that the Vanguard bedside tables have diamond patterns in their brass hardware and wood grain— this is a theme repeated throughout. Blush tones, symmetry and romantic layered lighting accentuate the calm in this bedroom retreat. The dressing room, tucked away to the side, has an embroidered window treatment with Kravet fabric for a water-like reflection. Satisfying the desire for a neat, clean space, the oak-veneer-finish vanity boasts several clever storage containers alongside a bouquet of roses and a Global Views stacked gemstone table lamp. Dressed up in reverse painted glass next to the mirror in rose quartz, these boxes have a job to do. Ditto for the JM Piers mercury glass vanity storage tray (center on vanity). Lumbar pillows with Jane Churchill Halcyon Pink fabric make the Colette chairs even more comfortable.

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LET THERE BE LIGHT

Sure, lighting sets the mood, but a distinctive fixture can make a statement of its own. We offer you some illuminating advice.

We often rely on themes, color choices or an accent piece to create visual impact in our home décor. (“Where’d you find that?”) But we may overlook one of the most important design elements: light fixtures. The light they provide, of course, can show off everything, establish the prevailing mood, even create illusions that “transform” a room’s size and shape. But the design of the fixture itself can add cohesion, drama, aesthetic richness or an element of delightful surprise—and this is a choice you don’t want to get wrong. Read on, as we shed some light on five beguiling rooms and the key roles light fixtures play in them.

GREAT ROOM Carry a room’s color scheme above eye level with a ceilingmounted light fixture that will add to the décor, not dominate it.

The color of the light fixture on the opposite page creates a bold statement yet matches beautifully with the other neutral elements in the room such as the artwork, lamp shade and area rug. It’s also scaled properly for the room, creating an understated impact.

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KITCHEN Though light fixtures should reflect a room’s theme, making them stand out a bit isn’t a bad thing.

Here, the use of the oversized, opaque white globes makes this postmodern fixture eye-catching, as the orbs play boldly against the cabinets’ squares and rectangles.

Meanwhile, the contemporary look of metals is a go-to style choice for many kitchens, as it is here—the gold finish on the fixture pairs with the silver tones in the kitchen and on the dining chairs.

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DINING ROOM Chandeliers should be interesting— and exude elegance. Sometimes simplicity is the way to go. Here, this chandelier mimics a work of art yet does not compete with any of the other pieces in the room. In fact, its white color pulls out the white in the art, while the fixture itself adds texture and interest to the space.

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SITTING ROOM Forgo floor and tabletop lamps and give smaller rooms an arresting fixture for a retro yet modern vibe. The clear glass multi-drop light fixture here brings dimension to this sitting area, while the not-soperfect wavy cords that drop from the ceiling soften the rigid lines seen throughout the space.

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BEDROOM Besides using the same color scheme, echoing a room’s architecture can accentuate its overall design.

This chandelier mimics the design on the crown molding, yet in a much more contemporary way. And size matters—the light should always be suitable for the space: The scale of this light fixture makes for a dramatic piece and highlights the tall ceiling.

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Things are looking brighter as far as the pandemic is concerned, so shouldn’t you have a cheery, exciting wardrobe that follows suit?

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LAVENDER Clockwise from top: Louis Vuitton silk/wool monogram shawl, Louis Vuitton, Short Hills, 973.564.9788; Bottega Veneta padded woven leather sandals, Bloomingdale’s, Short Hills, 973.548.2200; gold chain handle crossbody bag, berrylook.com.

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BABY BLUE Clockwise from top, ML Monique Lhuillier puff-sleeve midi jacquard dress, Neiman Marcus, Short Hills, 973.912.0080; Gucci 115mm block heel sandals, farfetch.com; Coach Elise satchel, Coach, Short Hills, 973.376.2747.

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ORANGE From top, Chloé tie-neck long-sleeve shirt, Nordstrom, Short Hills, 973.467.1500; Prada leather tress tote, Prada, Short Hills, 973.921.4780; Aerosoles Phoenix strappy wedge sandal, Macy’s, Livingston, 973.994.2000.

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BEIGE From top, Bishop long-sleeve blouse, Target, Rockaway, 973.989.5740; Stuart Weitzman Carolinda boot, Nordstrom, Short Hills; Moshi scarf Nora, store.themoshi.se.

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PINK From top, Chanel silk twill pink & ecru lavaliere, Bloomingdale’s, Short Hills; Club Monaco elasticated pleated skirt, Club Monaco, Short Hills, 973.376.2822; Gucci GG Marmont super mini leather shoulder bag, Gucci, Short Hills, 973.564.7600.

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BOWLED OVER

These vegan and gluten-free bowls are an easy meal prep option— and equally delicious as weeknight leftovers.

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EARTH BOWL Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS: n n n n n n n n n n n

2 eggplants, washed and cut into large cubes 1 quantity bò bún sauce (see recipe) 1 cup brown round rice 2 Tbs. beet juice 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil 1 Tbs. rice vinegar 1 ripe mango, peeled and julienned ½ black radish, peeled and julienned 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. citrus vinaigrette (see recipe) 4½ oz. edamame salt and pepper

For the bò bún sauce: n 3 Tbs. maple syrup n 1 tsp. fresh ginger juice n 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed (leave whole if you prefer to remove before serving) n 3 Tbs. tamari n 3 Tbs. rice vinegar For the citrus vinaigrette: n 1 leek, white part only, cut into 4 pieces n ¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped n 6 Tbs. olive oil n 1 Tbs. lemon juice n 1 Tbs. orange juice n pinch of salt For the miso mayonnaise: n 1/3 cup cashews n ¼ garlic clove, peeled and crushed n 2 Tbs. lemon juice n 1 Tbs. umeboshi (ume plum) vinegar n 1½ Tbs. cider vinegar n 1½ Tbs. olive oil n 2 oz. white miso paste n 4 Tbs. water n salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS :

To make the bò bún sauce: Heat the maple syrup in a small saucepan (or in a bowl in the microwave) with the ginger juice and garlic. As soon as the mixture bubbles, remove from the heat and add the tamari and rice vinegar. You can remove the garlic just before serving, if you wish.

To make the citrus vinaigrette: Gently heat the leek and ginger in the olive oil. Remove from heat and leave overnight to infuse. Remove the leek. Put the lemon and orange juices and salt in a deep bowl and whisk in the infused olive oil in a thin drizzle until a smooth emulsion is obtained.

To make the miso mayonnaise: Soak the cashews in a bowl of cold water for eight hours, then drain and rinse well. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

To make the bowl: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the eggplant cubes with the bò bún sauce until coated, then spread the cubes out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

Meanwhile, cook the rice in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain the rice and stir in the beet juice to color the grains evenly. Season with half the sesame oil, the rice vinegar, salt and pepper.

Drizzle the mango and radish strips with the citrus vinaigrette. Combine the edamame with the remaining sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.

To serve, divide the beet-colored rice between four bowls, add the roasted eggplants, edamame and then the mango and radish julienne. Serve sprinkled with black sesame seeds and flat-leaf parsley sprigs, and accompany with miso mayonnaise.

To serve: n black sesame seeds n miso mayonnaise n a few small flat-leaf parsley sprigs, washed

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This meal is a great way to incorporate mangoes, which are nutritious and currently in season.

Mangoes are a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamins A ,B and C. The potassium in mangoes can help lower blood pressure if you suffer from hypertension, and the micronutrients support good immune and skin health and growth.”

—Chesney Blue, registered dietitian nutritionist and co-owner, Blue Counseling and Wellness Center, Montclair

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GREEN BOWL Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 black radish, peeled and julienned n 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned n 3 Tbs. olive oil n 1 Tbs. cider vinegar n 1 small head broccoli, washed and cut into florets n 6 oz. green beans, washed and trimmed n 2 small shallots, peeled and finely chopped n 1 handful baby spinach leaves, washed n 2 small avocados, halved and pitted n 1½ tsp. poppy seeds n 1 pinch gomasio n salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS :

To make the spirulina sauce: Soak the cashews in a bowl of cold water for eight hours. Drain, rinse well and blend with the other ingredients until smooth and creamy.

To make the bowl: Season the radish and cucumber strips with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little of the olive oil and the cider vinegar. Cook the broccoli florets in a saucepan of boiling, salted water for two minutes, until al dente. Drain the broccoli and immediately immerse the florets in a bowl of ice water.

Cook the green beans the same way for seven to 10 minutes, then drain and immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain the broccoli and beans and season with the remaining olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper.

For the spirulina sauce: n 1 large handful cashews n 1 Tbs. cider vinegar n 1 Tbs. mustard n 3 Tbs. olive oil n 1 tsp. green spirulina powder n 2 Tbs. water n salt To serve: n 1 quantity spirulina sauce n sunflower seeds n fresh mint leaves (or fresh herbs of your choice), washed and chopped n a few cooked chickpeas n pumpkin seeds

To serve, divide the julienned vegetables and spinach leaves between four plates and add the broccoli and beans. Arrange the avocado halves alongside and scatter over the poppy seeds and gomasio. Add a generous amount of spirulina sauce in the center of each bowl or serve separately. Scatter over sunflower seeds, chopped mint, cooked chickpeas and pumpkin seeds.

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I love this recipe. It is jam-packed with anti-inflammatory foods such as leafy greens, spirulina and avocado. It also packs a major fiber punch, which is important for a healthy gut and weight loss.”

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PROTEIN BOWL Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS: n n n n n n n n n

2 cups quinoa 1 cucumber, washed and halved lengthwise 1 oz. nori seaweed, chopped 2 scallions, washed and chopped 3 oz. edamame seeds of 1 pomegranate 3 Tbs. olive oil squeeze of lemon juice salt

For the white cashew sauce: n ½ cup cashews n 2 Tbs. lemon juice n 4 Tbs. olive oil n 2 Tbs. sesame oil n 1 tsp. tamari n 1 Tbs. fresh ginger juice n 3 Tbs. water n salt and pepper To serve: n 2 avocados, halved and pitted n a few arugula leaves, washed n 4 Tbs. white cashew sauce n 1 scallion, washed and chopped

DIRECTIONS :

To make the white cashew sauce: Soak the cashews in a bowl of cold water for eight hours. Drain, rinse well and blend with the other ingredients until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. You can flavor the sauce with onion, chives, paprika, spirulina or garlic.

To make the bowl: Cook the quinoa in a saucepan of boiling, salted water for 10 minutes. While it is cooking, cut the cucumber halves into ¼-inch slices. Drain the quinoa, let cool and place in a mixing bowl.

Add the seaweed, chopped scallions, edamame, pomegranate seeds and cucumber slices. Dress with the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and stir lightly to combine the ingredients evenly.

Serve the salad in four shallow bowls, accompanied by the avocado halves and arugula leaves, topped with 1 Tbs. each of white cashew sauce. Sprinkle with the chopped scallion.

This beautifully balanced protein bowl features edamame as a plantbased source of protein. Edamame is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals and is an excellent source of dietary fiber.”

—Morgan Siniawa, registered dietitian nutritionist, ShopRite of Flanders

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Wild Recipes: Plant-Based, Organic, Gluten-Free, Delicious by Emma Sawko. Photos by Greta Rybus, Flammarion © 2020.

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2021 MORRIS COUNTY IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST SEASONED AND TALENTED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE COUNTRY. To help readers find the best agents to work with, Morris/Essex Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate a multi-faceted research campaign. It consisted of an online survey delivered directly to agents across Morris County via email as well as internet research. In the survey, real estate agents were asked to provide sales volume ranges and also nominate their peers. In the internet campaign, DataJoe consulted a variety of websites to build richer knowledge of individual licensed real estate agents across the county.

DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a real estate agent’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that real estate agent was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied results to Morris/Essex Health & Life for final review.

We recognize that there are many good real estate agents who are not shown on the representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the county.

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CHATHAM Karen Torrente Coldwell Banker Chatham 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-8200 973-476-7100 Mary Weichert Weichert Realtors 64 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 201-532-0788

Ted Miller II Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 973-879-4900 973-713-3077 Erica Tattersal Weichert Realtors 142 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-7010

DOVER

Debbie Woerner Coldwell Banker Chatham 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-8200 973-500-3032

Christian Vega Realty Executives 34 East Blackwell St. Dover, NJ 07801 973-729-7141 201-919-1329

CHESTER

EAST HANOVER

Debra Burke Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-4900 201-230-4725

Tracey Franco Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 435 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-887-2500 973-945-6865

Marlene Ginsberg Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-4900 201-230-7697

Elvira Green Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 435 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-887-2500 201-230-9313

Maryann Johnston Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-4900 201-924-6451

Christine Nagy Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 435 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 732-887-2500 973-615-9878

Jeffrey Kalafut Weichert Realtors 142 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 973-886-6797

KINNELON

Meeka Kulkarni Weichert Realtors 142 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-7010 908-334-4605

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Jason Alan Amendolia Century 21 Preferred Realty, Inc. 43 North Rd. Kinnelon, NJ 07405 973-838-3600 973-216-5356 Jo-Anne Mitchell Terrie O’Connor Realtors 1483 Route 23 South Kinnelon, NJ 07405 973-838-0100 973-493-7160

MADISON Alan Kurlander Coldwell Banker Madison 175 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 855-755-9965 732-284-6302 Beth Sullivan Coldwell Banker Madison 175 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 855-755-9965 908-578-3812

MENDHAM Lou Ann Fellers Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 20 E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-3500 908-930-9564 Cynthia Ruggiero Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 20 E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-3500 908-399-3408 Eileen Scott Weichert Realtors 21 W. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-348-6272 201-317-6338

MONTVILLE Randi Bennett RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-610-7123 Triveni Gurikar RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-727-9418

Tracy Warsaw RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-722-8801

Jeremy Gulish Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 908-303-0926

MORRIS PLAINS Mara Glauberg Weichert Realtors 1625 Route 10 East Morris Plains, NJ 07950 917-733-3304

Kelly Holmquist Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 908-451-4676

Jacqueline Scura Weichert Realtors 1625 Route 10 East Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-984-1400 973-214-9488

Keith Kirkwood Howard Hanna | Rand Realty 163 Madison Ave., Suite 110 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-532-5727 407-488-0312

MORRISTOWN

Dorota Kundera Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-867-1151 973-867-8134

Gordon Crawford Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-714-3085 Ryan G. Dawson Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-768-7468 Ryan Dougherty RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave. East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-6300 973-309-6178 Christina Duncan Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 908-507-8575 Ronnie Glomb Your Town Realty 5 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-865-5050

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MORRIS COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS—ELITE

Donna Lerner Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-945-9969 Michael Martinetti Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-233-8502 Kathryn Masters Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-229-4500 Catherine Pansini Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 862-236-7016

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MORRIS COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS—ELITE

MORRIS COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS BUTLER

Jill Southren Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-8000 201-650-3722

Sima Wolf Keller Williams Realty 333 Route 46 West, Suite 103 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-335-5500 201-874-2218

Laura Bellini Coldwell Banker Butler 1450 Route 23 North Butler, NJ 07405 973-838-9300 973-650-2357

Douglas J. Tucker RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave. East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-6300 973-769-1563

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CHATHAM

Doreen Grembowitz Weichert Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-722-8863

Amy Ball Coldwell Banker Chatham 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-8200 973-224-2385

MOUNTAIN LAKES Glen Baker Weichert Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-727-8539 Virginia L. Cassidy RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 115 Route 46 West Building F Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 201-230-5539 Anne Fisher Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 201-602-1304 Ilene Horowitz Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-229-0087 Patricia L. Malpere Weichert Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-714-7880 Mary K. Sheeran Keller Williams Realty 333 Route 46 West, Suite 103 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 201-412-9155

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Christopher L. Leiva eXp Realty in New Jersey (office) 28 Valley Rd., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 862-208-2287 973-223-2451

ROCKAWAY Lori A. Caruso RE/MAX Select 20 West Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-663-8381 973-219-3789 Joseph Morreale RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-390-3326

WASHINGTON Mark Duke ERA Duke Realtors 304 E. Washington Ave. Washington, NJ 07882 908-689-3500

Katherine Catanzaro Weichert Realtors 64 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 908-403-3244 Joseph Eberle Weichert Realtors 64 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 908-868-4800 Valarie J. Friedman RE/MAX Achievers 400 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-377-5025 973-610-3855 Marta Knauff Coldwell Banker Chatham 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-8200 908-507-9594 Kristin Winter Coldwell Banker Chatham 135 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-8200 973-214-3828

CHESTER Carol Borman RE/MAX Heritage Properties 259 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 908-581-9205

Christopher Americo Cleffi RE/MAX Heritage Properties 259 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-4700 973-714-9005 Catherine Conway Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 973-879-4900 201-412-9537 Susan Dalgleish Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 973-879-4900 973-769-1072 Patricia Finnegan Coldwell Banker Chester 191 Main St., Suite 2 Chester, NJ 07930 973-879-4900 908-507-2294

DENVILLE Orie Fischetti RE/MAX American Dream 3108 Route 10 West Denville, NJ 07834 973-229-0022 Rick J. Ruotolo RE/MAX American Dream 3108 Route 10 West Denville, NJ 07834 973-361-7700 973-723-7777 Barbara K. Tarchak RE/MAX American Dream 3108 Route 10 West Denville, NJ 07834 973-361-7700 973-886-3484

DOVER Joanna Patereck Realty Executives 34 East Blackwell St. Dover, NJ 07801 973-838-6990 862-266-7359

EAST HANOVER Jenn Bassolino Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 434 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-887-2500 Annette Capo Coccia Real Estate Group, LLC 435 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-887-2500 714-944-5487 Gloria LaForgia Weichert Realtors 1625 Route 10 East Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-984-1400 973-477-4632

KINNELON Kristen DeLeo Realty Executives 1167 Route 23 South Kinnelon, NJ 07405 973-838-6990 973-519-4093 Debra Zyskowski Terrie O’Connor Realtors 1483 Route 23 South Kinnelon, NJ 07405 973-838-0100 201-247-6334

MADISON Joshua Baris Coldwell Banker Madison 175 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 855-755-9965 201-741-4999 Judy Carlsson Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 223 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-7785 973-214-6164 Jason Cohen Coldwell Banker Madison 175 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 855-755-9965 973-495-9055

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Susan Corona Coldwell Banker Mendham 106A East Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-2552 908-963-1112

Sally Novak RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-819-9820

Ryan Bruen Coldwell Banker Morristown 211 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-8990 973-294-8887

Elizabeth Harper Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 201-317-1118

Marybeth Eckhardt Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 223 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-7785 973-908-1633

Isabelle Famularo Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty 20 E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-3500 908-399-1540

Cheryl A. Schuck RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-727-7626

David Cadmore Howard Hanna | Rand Realty 163 Madison Ave., Suite 110 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-532-5727 407-456-3165

Nicole Haslett Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 908-887-0862

Betty Hedden Coldwell Banker Madison 175 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 855-755-9965 973-713-5714

Denise Mortenson Turpin Realtors 8 E. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-7400 973-714-1309

MORRIS PLAINS

Yinna Chih Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-8000

Adam Haslett Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-668-2430

Donna Mattina Coldwell Banker Madison 49 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-4444 973-214-2929

Pamela Tishman Coldwell Banker Mendham 106A East Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-2552 973-271-9079

Maureen Mount Coldwell Banker Madison 49 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-4444 973-769-3970

Diane Tolley Coldwell Banker Mendham 106A East Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-2552 973-219-6064

Patsy Soden Coldwell Banker Madison 175 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 855-755-9965 973-713-2471

MONTVILLE

Marlene Vegter Weichert Realtors 15 Prospect St. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-4460 973-271-4400

MENDHAM Jill A. Cardullo Weichert Realtors 21 W. Main St. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-879-8443

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Barry Coopersmith RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 201-919-2896 Rich Heim Heim Realty LLC 161 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-335-0811 Lisa Motisi RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties 381 Main Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-334-3341

Kimberly Brechka Weichert Realtors 1625 Route 10 East Morris Plains, NJ 07950 917-597-1768 Brenda Lee Weichert Realtors 1625 Route 10 East Morris Plains, NJ 07950 646-402-2002

Douglas Collinson Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-214-0347

Dominique Scura Weichert Realtors 1625 Route 10 East Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-532-4429 973-219-8909

Jane Conway Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 201-400-2707

MORRISTOWN

Antoinette DePiano Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-903-4430

Amanda Abdelsayed Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 Christine Altamuro Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-557-5026 Douglas Billek Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-591-8326 Stephanie Blumert Coldwell Banker Morristown 211 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-8990 973-220-4756

Lorraine First West End Residential 109 Washington St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-285-9526 617-320-1822 Denise Flanagan Coldwell Banker Morristown 211 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-8990 973-420-4590 Jesse Flowers Coldwell Banker Morristown 211 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-8990 908-301-6070

TOP REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Debra Cunningham Weichert Realtors 15 Prospect St Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-4460

Christer Holmquist Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-803-5405 908-797-3944 George P. Jenkins RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave. East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-6300 973-656-3810 Edwin Kalinka Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-670-8338 Kevin Karcich Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 862-432-3409 Patricia Lopez RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave. East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-6300 973-476-2236

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TOP REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

MORRIS COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS Teresa M. Maegerlein Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 264 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-5555 201-826-1462 Lisa Molinari Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-337-1748 Michelle Pereira Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 201-841-4413 Evduza Ramaj Your Town Realty 5 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 855-600-2465 973-400-1818 Elzbieta Ravin Coldwell Banker Morristown 211 South St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-8990 973-479-0787 Shelby Rhodes Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-945-9494 Alice Samach Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-358-0518 973-610-9021 Erica Travis Weichert Realtors 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-370-8695 Olga Tsiavos Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 973-219-5102

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Andrew Walker Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 201-424-8628 Ian Wolf Keller Williams Realty 44 Whippany Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1120 201-838-6367 Kimberly Wyche RE/MAX Select One Madison Ave. East Building Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-6300

MOUNT ARLINGTON Lynn Martini RE/MAX House Values 180 Howard Blvd.

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 973-398-3367 973-945-2880 Susin J. Wintermute RE/MAX House Values 180 Howard Blvd.

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 973-713-7165

MOUNTAIN LAKES Romila Bajaj Weichert Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 956-844-6612 Keith Bochner Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-476-2089 Kathleen Caldwell Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-727-2921

Anna De Grossi Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-886-4507 Anthony Frederico Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 201-274-3327 Katherine Henning Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-886-3578 Margaret Lefsky Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-727-0795 Goran Matlijoski Weichert Realtors Route 46 at Cherry Hill Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-452-3771 Joe Polizzi Keller Williams Realty 333 Route 46 West Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-219-7984 Sueanne Sylvester Coldwell Banker Mountain Lakes 91 Crane Rd. Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-0400 973-219-8845

PARSIPPANY Andrea Martone Realty Executives 113 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-0095 973-886-2626

RANDOLPH Andrea E. Duda Weichert Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 201-602-1856 Angela McNiece Weichert Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-296-0912 Javier Millan Realty Executives 419 Route 10 East Randolph, NJ 07869 973-390-5361 Deborah Riska RE/MAX House Values 1176 Sussex Tpke., Suite 2 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-442-2224 201-486-5566 Julie Williams Weichert Realtors 284 Route 10 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-328-7800 973-277-0059

ROCKAWAY Andrew Allen Century 21 Christel Realty 165 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6800 973-349-0459 Marian Bloete Century 21 Christel Realty 165 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6800 973-714-4662 Teresa Drapczuk Century 21 Christel Realty 165 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6800 609-220-0933

Nicole Fletcher RE/MAX Select 20 W. Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-934-9095 Toni Kaufmann Century 21 Christel Realty 165 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6800 973-809-0800 Jennifer Taylor Century 21 Christel Realty 165 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6800 856-816-1543 Julia Torsiello Century 21 Christel Realty 165 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-6800 973-907-4938 Susan Wadleigh EXIT Classic Realty 1 Bank St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-386-9900 201-936-8804

TOWACO Lisa Masterson Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Real Estate 670 Main Rd. Towaco, NJ 07082 973-417-2301

OUTSIDE MORRIS BASKING RIDGE Jill DiGrazio Keller Williams Realty 222 Mount Airy Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-766-0085 908-309-2925

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TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Coccia Real Estate Group

Christine Nagy, NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award 2010-2020 Seller Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative 973.615.9878 | Christine@cocciarealestate.com | chrisnagy.com | zillow.com/profile/cnagy25 CHRISTINE NAGY HAS BEEN A REALTOR FOR 16 YEARS AT COCCIA REAL ESTATE GROUP and an East Hanover resident for 30 years. In 2020 she had 13 East Hanover real estate transactions totaling over 8 MILLION DOLLARS IN EAST HANOVER SALES ALONE! Combining total sales, she had 27 transactions in 2020 totaling about 16 MILLION DOLLARS! In her career she has sold over 150 MILLION DOLLARS IN REAL ESTATE! She has been a member of the NJ REALTORS Circle of Excellence Award from 2010 through 2020 and a member of the Distinguished Sales Club, where 10 years of Circle of Excellence Award achievement is required.

Christine is a Seller Representative Specialist, completing advanced training in seller representation and is also an Accredited Buyer Representative, taking courses in advanced skills for home buyer representation. “It’s very important for me to make sure I am accessible and patient to help my buyers find the perfect home. For my sellers, I take it very personally when someone chooses me to help them in the sale of their home. I make sure I go the extra steps to make sure my sellers get the

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best results.” Christine has stayed with one office throughout her career. She attributes that decision to the great Coccia Real Estate environment between the other realtors, staff and Christopher Coccia, the broker of the office.

“I love what I do, whether it’s a first time buyer finding their new home, or a seller who needs more space or is downsizing to a smaller home. I am happy that they have trust in me to help them move on to the next chapter of their lives. Come see me at Coccia Real Estate at our new beautiful East Hanover office! Our 2021 spring market has been amazing! We appreciate our wonderful community and are very excited for continued success in the future.”

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TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Weichert Realtors Corporate Headquarters

Gloria La Forgia, Sales Associate, CRS

1625 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 | C: 973.477.4632 | glorialaforgia.com RANKED AMONG THE TOP 1% OF WEICHERT AGENTS. Gloria is a proud recipient of the NJ 5 Star Realtor Award from 2014-2021. This is an award which is voted by past and present clients. She is also a repeat recipient of the New Jersey Circle of Excellence Gold Level Award.

Gloria began her real estate career in 1994 and enjoys working with buyers and sellers, from first-time home buyers to luxury buyers and renters.

An expert in Morris and Essex Counties, Gloria is “The East Hanover Specialist.” She has built The La-Forgia Group, consisting of two buyers’ agents along with her son, the group’s photographer and videographer.

Business has grown rapidly, largely as a result of referrals and returning clients.

Gloria’s clients can count on her to guide them through each step of a real estate transaction and receive quick responses to all forms of messaging.

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transaction clients will ever make and is dedicated to developing client relationships based on trust.

In addition to Gloria’s knowledge of her market, she is an internet specialist and a formidable negotiator, all of which helps her sellers achieve faster sales at optimal prices. Gloria will guide you every step of the way whether you are a seller or a buyer and is a marketing specialist, which is of the utmost importance when selling your home. Videos are the way to go when listing your home and nobody does it better than our team of professional photographers and videographers.

My goal is to make each and every transaction as seamless and stress free as possible. Selling Homes Safely!!

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Kristin Winter, Sales Associate | Monica Berger, Sales Associate 135 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 O: 973.635.8200 | Kristin’s cell: 973.214.3828 | Monica’s cell: 973.879.9942 | winterbergerteam.net

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WHEN KRISTIN AND MONICA MET IN 2013, THEY HAD AN INSTANT CONNECTION like kindred spirits. Both longtime residents of Chatham involved in the vibrant community, both a mom of three boys all of whom attended top-rated Chatham public schools both immersed in their real estate careers, they knew together they could offer clients something special. Honored as “Rookie Team of the Year in 2013,” their commitment to clients has been unsurpassed right from the start.

Almost a decade later, Kristin and Monica are consistently named top ranking realtors including Coldwell Banker’s Sterling Society in recognition of stellar performance and exceptional service. As a full-time team of two, Kristin and Monica are personally available to clients 100+% from market to closing, each bringing their own exceptional skills to the process.

Monica has extensive experience in building, renovating and selling homes as well as a flair for aesthetics and interior design. Kristin is a sharp negotiator and ensures a seamless transaction. it’s their shared love of helping families in the sale or purchase of just the right home that demonstrates their unshakable client loyalty every step of the way.

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Coldwell Banker Realty | The Winter Berger Team

Coccia Real Estate Group

Elvira Green, Realtor®

435 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936 C: 201.230.9313 | O: 973.887.2500 | cocciarealestate.com/elvira-green | Zillow Profile: zillow.com/profile/elvira9 ELVIRA GREEN IS AMONG THE MOST TRUSTED AND TOP-SELLING REALTORS IN MORRIS COUNTY. She received Silver and Gold NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Awards during the last seven years and closed $11 million in sales in 2020 alone.

Elvira’s clients have full confidence in her ability to spot red flags during all stages of the process. She’s clearly set a high bar with her top-notch professionalism and passion for excellence, providing superior service to every client.

A lifetime resident of Florham Park and Madison, Elvira Green has deep connections to this desirable area where she raises her family. Elvira’s clients find that there’s no substitute for her invaluable financial background, expert negotiating skills and proven results.

Before entering the real estate market as a Realtor, Elvira was a mortgage associate with Wells Fargo Mortgage helping borrowers understand their loan options. She also worked as a compliance specialist for Merrill Lynch & Co. managing retirement investment plans for Fortune 500 companies. Elvira’s BA in business from Caldwell University adds to her strong skill sets.

Elvira also finds time to give back to her community by organizing various fundraisers including managing the Toys for Tots program for her office since 2015.

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TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Jackie Scura

Jackie Scura, Broker/Sales Associate 1625 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 C: 973.214.9488 | O: 973.984.1400 | jackiescura.com JACKIE SCURA IS ATTRACTED TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT that a career in real estate offers. She attributes most, if not all, of her success to how her clients are treated.

What you get with Jackie Scura and her daughter Dominique is white-glove treatment from beginning to end. Every client receives Jackie’s high standard of ethics and values along with the utmost respect she shows to others. As one of the most successful real estate agents in the area, she always puts clients’ needs first and she brings her more than 35 years of experience along with her dedication to work with her, every day. She gives back to the small businesses and to the community for helping her build a strong career doing what she loves. Jackie’s mantra is “If you love what you do and do what you love, success follows.”

Homes By Christopher Team, Brokered by EXP Realty, LLC Christopher Leiva, Broker

28 Valley Rd. #1 Montclair, NJ 07042 C: 973.223.2451 | O: 862.208.2287 | HomesByChristopher1@gmail.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES IN NJ SINCE 2001. Over 130 Million in sales volume closed. I know what it takes to succeed no matter what the market conditions are. In 2008 when the real estate market and economy crashed, I excelled ranking as one of the Top Ten Realtors in my real estate organization. I’ve held positions of VP of Sales, CEO/Broker of Record, and team leader.

In 2019 I was inducted into the New Jersey Association of Realtors Distinguished Sales Club for career performance. My wife and three daughters are lifetime residents in Morris County.

When not helping my clients, my family and I enjoy doing CrossFit together, playing soccer & participating in community events. I’m actively looking to hire real estate agents. Whether experienced, or just looking to get licensed and start your career, contact me today”

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Louise “Lou Ann” Fellers, Broker/Salesperson 20 East Main St., Mendham, NJ 07945 O: 973.543.3500 | C: 908.930.9564 | louannfellers.com

LOU ANN HAS BEEN A REAL ESTATE BROKER specializing in Morris and Somerset Counties for over 25 years with a strong track record of selling 70+ houses per year and over 100 5-STAR REVIEWS to her credit. She continually garners countless awards and recognition for excellence in the residential real estate industry.

The current real estate market is operating at levels we have not seen for decades with historically low inventory levels and interest rates. Properties are selling over asking price with multiple offers which can be intimidating and overwhelming even for the educated consumer.

Buying and selling in 2021 takes experience and finesse. There is no substitute for experience and proven results.

TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Keller Williams Metropolitan

Dorota Kundera, Realtor Sales Associate, MBA, CRS 44 Whippany Rd., Suite 230, Morristown, NJ 07960 O: 973.539.1120 | C: 973.867.8134 | dorotakundera.kw.com HELPING CLIENTS SELL AND BUY A HOME WITH FIVE-STAR SERVICE is what Dorota Kundera does. Dorota knows the process can be life-changing and stressful. Dorota is a seasoned real estate professional with Keller Williams Metropolitan, with one goal in mind: To know her clients and make sure they realize they come first.

With an MBA in Business Management, Dorota possesses a strong skill set, which gives clients confidence in her ability and expertise. Licensed since 1999, she earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation and was honored by NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award for years, reaching gold level in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. This is her third year as a Top Realtor for Morris/Essex Health and Life Magazine.

Believing that integrity, personalized care, and experience are prerequisites for successful business relationships, Dorota has never veered off her plan. She delivers superior service to every client, from local sellers and buyers to relocation clients and investors, using her knowledge of the market, along with current marketing tools.

Dorota enjoys many things about her career but gets her greatest satisfaction from seeing her clients happy.

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TOP TOPREAL REALTORS ESTATEPROFILES AGENTS

Weichert Realtors

Kimberly Brechka, Agent, Weichert Ambassadors Club, Weichert Corporate Headquarters 1625 Route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 O: 973.984.1400 | C: 917.597.1768 | kimberlybrechka.com ATTENTION TO DETAIL is the core of Kimberly Brechka’s approach to successful real estate transactions.

A licensed agent with Weichert and a member of the NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence for 2018 and 2019, Kimberly chose real estate after an acclaimed television career. She transferred her skills from her broadcasting days and created a career that reflects her passion for creating aesthetically pleasing homes with a knack for matching a client to the right house.

Committed to personal service, Kimberly treats every client with professionalism, using extensive knowledge of the Morris and Essex markets to help clients acquire their dream homes.

Keller Williams Metropolitan Realty Gordon Crawford, Team Leader, Realtor

44 Whippany Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960 O: 973.867.1146 | C: 973.615.1567 |CrawfordHomeSellingTeam.com IN ADDITION TO EXPERIENCE, Gordon Crawford and his team have a reputation for excellent service made possible by the support of its back-office personnel.

The strength of this staff makes the real estate process easy.

The Crawford Home Selling Team uses technology, marketing and exclusive databases of past clientele to maximize their exposure. With a combined experience of more than thirty years and 5000+ closings, the team has navigated through every challenge during negotiation, home inspection and financing.

Honesty, hard work, personal responsibility and common sense are vital to the team’s success. Each member has the knowledge and experience to help people with one of life’s most important decisions.

Debbie Woerner Coldwell Banker

135 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928 O: 973.500.3032 | debbie@debbiewoerner.com | debbiewoerner.com DEBBIE IS THE TOP PRODUCING Realtor in Chatham NJ and leads the top producing Small Team for Coldwell Banker in New Jersey*.

Debbie works with buyers and sellers throughout the state, specializing in Chatham, Madison, Summit, Millburn-Short Hills, Westfield, New Providence, Fanwood, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights, Convent Station, Florham Park, Green Village, Harding Township, Morristown, Morris Township and several shore communities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Debbie’s current listings, exclusive listings and all local inventory can be viewed at debbiewoerner.com. *Based on GSMLS market data for the time period 1/1/20-12/31/20

TOP REAL ESTATE Homes of Distinction

4 WATER WAY IN RUMSON UNDER CONTRACT 152 FAIRMOUNT AVE., CHATHAM, NJ

Totally Renovated, Chatham Historic Home Located just blocks to downtown Chatham, midtown direct train, & all Chatham top rated schools. The classic details of this incredible home were carried throughout the house when COMPLETELY reno’d in 2009.

Coldwell Banker | The Winter Berger Team C: 973.879.9942 Monica Berger, Sales Associate

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JUST SOLD! This amazing 5 bedroom, 3 bath colonial with

beautifully finished basement in great East Hanover neighborhood! Resort-like backyard with sprawling deck and magnificent heated pool with fenced in backyard!

104 HILLSIDE AVE., LIVINGSTON TWP.

JUST SOLD! Picture perfect new construction on over a half acre

lot! Amazing 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 3500 sq. ft. “smart” home with amazing finished basement! Great curb appeal and quality workmanship inside and out.

Coccia Real Estate Group

973.615.9878

Christine Nagy, Seller Representative Specialist

$850,000.

51 W. MAIN ST., MENDHAM, NJ

Sold! Pinecrest, Mendham Township sold more than 7% over asking price.

The current, frenzied marketplace requires experience, strategy, and proven results. Lou Ann is an industry leader in her market because she delivers Quality and Quantity. You can have both.

Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty C: 908.930.9564 Lou Ann Fellers, Broker Salesperson

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$715,000 1 OLD STONE LN., WHIPPANY

Home Sweet Home In Whippany! Bright, lovingly

maintained custom home with an impressive two story foyer, first floor master suite, spacious rooms, plenty of space for home office, full basement, large deck and private yard!

TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

46 SILVER SPRING CT., EAST HANOVER

$915,000 6 HOMEWOOD DR., MORRIS TWP.

Your search ends here! Five bedroom, five bathroom, full

basement, three car garage home in a beautiful Summit neighborhood has all you want! Spacious deck and large backyard are perfect for entertaining!

Keller Williams Metropolitan

O: 973.539.1120 | C: 973.867.8134

Dorota Kundera, Realtor Sales Associate, MBA, CRS

$1,599,000 129 KITCHELL RD, MORRIS TOWNSHIP 4 WATER WAY IN RUMSON

UNDER CONTRACT Stunning newer construction home in Morris Township! Featuring over 1 acre of land, open floor plan,

white kitchen, five generous sized bedrooms and is steps away from Loantaka Brook Park. www.129kitchellroad.com for details

Debbie Woerner

O: 973.500.3032 Coldwell Banker

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SPECIAL SECTION

ESSEX

2021 TO HELP READERS FIND THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTS TO WORK WITH IN ESSEX COUNTY, Morris/Essex Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate a multi-faceted research campaign. It consisted of an online survey delivered directly to agents across Essex County via email as well as internet research. In the survey, real estate agents were asked to provide sales volume ranges and also nominate their peers. In the internet campaign, DataJoe consulted a variety of websites to build richer knowledge of individual licensed real estate agents across the county.

DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a real estate agent’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that real estate agent was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied results to Morris/Essex Health & Life for final review.

We recognize that there are many good real estate agents who are not shown on the representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the county.

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BELLEVILLE Jorge Velasquez RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 973-450-4000 973-418-0425

FAIRFIELD Vito Contuzzi Century 21 Wessex Realty 435 Hollywood Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-227-7000 973-652-9303

LIVINGSTON Ellen Gonik Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 973-879-9467 Douglass Holmes Striker Realty 58 East Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1881 973-568-2224 Lisa Lang Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039 973-951-5729

MAPLEWOOD Peter DeCicco Keller Williams Realty 161 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5400 973-420-4401 Robert Northfield Keller Williams Realty 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-761-4100 973-544-8001

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Amy Paternite Coldwell Banker Maplewood 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-378-2284 917-442-5130 Mark Slade Keller Williams Realty 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 917-797-5059

MONTCLAIR Nancy Chu Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 917-992-3098 Sam Joseph Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 695 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-744-5544 917-359-8990 Kathy Kulik Keller Williams Realty 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-783-7400 973-454-3563

SOUTH ORANGE Fran Lichtman Hearth Realty Group 22 First St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-919-5055 646-734-3718

VERONA Lauren Orsini Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 538 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-559-0206 973-650-1683

ESSEX COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS BELLEVILLE Carmen Jimenez RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 201-919-2878 Manuel Rosa Rosa Agency 18 Bloomfield Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 973-751-1000 Felix Rosario RE/MAX Professionals I 264 Washington Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109 201-491-3262

BLOOMFIELD Ralph F. Barone NJ REO Asset Management & Realty, Inc. 650 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-429-0990 Ronald Collins HomeSmart First Advantage Realty 16 Orange St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-577-1299 347-229-1813

CALDWELL Alexa Benavente Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Van Der Wende Properties 333 Bloomfield Ave. Suite 304 Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-0333 973-747-7439 Tracy Chan Century 21 Cedarcrest Realty, Inc. 460 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-228-1050 973-476-8097

Mandy Corry Lattimer Realty 327 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-1717 973-632-4535 Helene Harrison Coldwell Banker Caldwell 307 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-2577 973-714-8975 Jeffrey Lattimer Jr. Lattimer Realty 327 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-1717 973-768-2942 Patrese Lattimer Lattimer Realty 327 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-1717 973-632-3564 Kathleen Milinkovich Coldwell Banker Caldwell 307 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-2577 973-610-4207 Maria Rampinelli Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 14 Forest Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-228-5525 973-868-2931 Joseph Scotto Century 21 Cedarcrest Realty, Inc. 460 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-228-1050 201-575-1456

FAIRFIELD Janice Corsilli Lattimer Realty 397 Route 46 West Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-575-1200 973-632-4644 Michael Lattimer Lattimer Realty 397 Route 46 West Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-575-1200 973-886-5544

TOP REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

ESSEX COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS—ELITE

LIVINGSTON Bonita Areman Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 973-568-0341 Elizabeth “Betsy” Bergman Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 201-417-9665 Ilona Berlaga Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039 973-251-0100 973-464-8507 Frank Conturso Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039 973-226-0200 201-213-0952 Angela D’Aries Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-6363 973-650-8898

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ESSEX COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS Dana Dang Garden Home Realty 513 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Suite 300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-533-0880 973-698-1004 Carol Eisenstein Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-6363 973-879-3282 Jane Greene Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 973-727-0158 Kelly Hartnett Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-6363 973-224-2430 Barbara Kanefsky Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039 973-868-8767 Amna F. Khawaja Weichert Realtors 35 N. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 917-716-1227 Robin Raite Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 973-615-5926

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Stanley Rubin Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 973-856-4305

Caroline Farnsworth Coldwell Banker Maplewood 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-378-8300 973-698-0737

Heather Rodriguez Coldwell Banker Maplewood 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-378-8300 908-343-3163

Karin Carson Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 917-301-1681

Jamie Silverman Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 973-632-9913

Natalie Farrell Weichert Realtors 697 Valley St. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-3300 917-514-7541

Pamela “Jill” Sockwell Keller Williams Realty 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5400 917-657-8800

Frank Vazquez Elite Realtors of New Jersey 160 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-453-0494 973-529-8075

Justin Kiliszek Keller Williams Realty 223 Mountain Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-314-1234

MILLBURN

Michele Chiles-Hickman Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 695 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 201-463-0958 973-744-5544

Marsha Bowen Washington Coldwell Banker Livingston 2 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4323 646-249-6212 Crystal Wiggins Real Living Real Estate, LLC 124 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 862-216-9523 Robert Zebaida Keller Williams Realty 4245 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039 973-251-0128 917-992-4430

MAPLEWOOD Justin Bullock Keller Williams Realty 223 Mountain Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-619-2268 Donna Dickson Coldwell Banker Maplewood 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-378-8300 201-978-0430

Lara Liquori Coldwell Banker Maplewood 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-378-8300 973-382-5386

Danielle Genovese PremiumONE Realty 27 Bleeker St. Millburn, NJ 07041 908-445-5546 Qizhan “Jack” Yao Realmart Realty, LLC 27 Bleeker St. Millburn, NJ 07041 888-362-6543

N. Marie Lundi Keller Williams Realty 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5400 201-362-7168

Xiaoxing Zhao Towne Realty Group, LLC 44 Main St., Suite 7 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-8300 908-868-3372

Jennifer McManus Coldwell Banker Maplewood 145 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-378-8300 917-837-2192

MONTCLAIR

Andrea Northfield Keller Williams Realty 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-641-6775 Viktoriya Robertson Keller Williams Realty 181 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5400 973-970-5553

Roberta Baldwin Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 917-992-3098 973-420-9043 Sandra Bolcar Compass Real Estate 363 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 201-247-5768 Joseph Burris eXp Realty in New Jersey 28 Valley Rd., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 908-305-1583

Erin Crawford Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 973-634-1017 Brendan Da Silva Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 862-621-2207 Mark DiBenedetto Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 844-409-5518 Henry Eisenstein Keller Williams Realty 28 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 908-216-6532 Alan Ellenbogen Keller Williams Realty 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 908-403-7304 973-477-9270 Alexandra Estevez Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 646-752-0790

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Tamima Friedman Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 201-306-0267 Donna Goode Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-214-0817 Elizabeth A. Green Weichert Realtors 272 Bellevue Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-432-1809

Susan Lovit Compass Real Estate 363 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-310-7360 973-477-7252

Jim Syros Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 973-460-6450

Carl R. Lordi RE/MAX Park Square 244 Chestnut St. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-667-3000 973-477-5216

WEST CALDWELL

Gary Mawson eXp Realty in New Jersey 28 Valley Rd., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-878-9843 609-839-8218

Vikram Vasisht Compass Real Estate 363 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 856-214-2639 917-685-2606

Linda Lordi RE/MAX Park Square 244 Chestnut St. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-667-3000 973-951-9153

WEST ORANGE

Brent McCulley Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 862-621-2213

Al Wells eXp Realty in New Jersey 28 Valley Rd., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-250-4418 973-343-3433

Mary Rubino Ryder Century 21 Award Agency 210 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 201-661-3808 973-477-3657

Shelly White Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 32 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-783-6900 973-699-4633

SOUTH ORANGE

Elizabeth Morris Compass Real Estate 363 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 201-675-6137

John Haydu Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 973-868-8585

Tracy Nix Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty 32 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-783-6900 917-439-1832

Susan Horowitz West of Hudson Real Estate 33 Plymouth St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-337-6035 201-803-4791

Amy Owens Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 201-396-2927

Jessica Keefe Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-997-0535

Lina Panza Keller Williams Realty 237 Lorraine Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-783-7400 973-809-5277

Leslie Kunkin West of Hudson Real Estate 33 Plymouth St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-337-6035 917-674-3007

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Sean Shallis eXp Realty in New Jersey 28 Valley Rd., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-461-6955

NEWARK Michael Rosa Rosa Agency 360 Lafayette St. Newark, NJ 07105 973-589-7550 908-432-1100 Nick Verdi Option 1 Realty Group 456 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-475-5000 973-769-1009

NUTLEY Matthew De Fede Realty Executives Elite Homes 653 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-846-0065 862-228-0554

Susie Adamson Hearth Realty Group 22 First St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-991-9954

Krysta L. Senek Weichert Realtors 777 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell, NJ 07006 646-303-9840

Rehana Deshpande Weichert Realtors 460 Prospect Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 917-497-5951

TOP REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Maria Carolina Forero Gomez eXp Realty in New Jersey 28 Valley Rd., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-250-4418 201-844-7234

David Mohan RE/MAX Solutions 99 Northfield Ave., Suite 8 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-517-2278 973-731-1200 Gloria Perez Real Living Real Estate, LLC 50 Mount Pleasant Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-960-9640

Jennifer Lieberman Hearth Realty Group 22 First St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-913-5055 973-477-2301

VERONA Jeanne Bongo Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 538 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-7700 201-709-6186 Rick Lodato Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 538 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-3535

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TOP TOPREAL REALTORS ESTATEPROFILES AGENTS

Jill Sockwell, Realtor®-Salesperson

Robert Northfield, Broker-Salesperson

Melissa Sheehy, Realtor®-Salesperson

Andrea Northfield, Realtor®-Salesperson

Nicole D’Aloia, Realtor®-Salesperson

Kathleen Kroll, Realtor®-Salesperson

Mark Braverman, Realtor®-Salesperson

Allison Place, Realtor®-Salesperson

Paul Bongionro, Realtor®-Salesperson

Jairo Gomez, Realtor®-Salesperson

Keller Williams MidTown Direct

Robert Northfield, Broker – Salersperson, Team Leader 181 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 C: 973.544.8001 | O: 973.761.4100 | RobertNorthfield@kw.com | RobertNorthfieldRealEstate.com ROBERT NORTHFIELD HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL REALTORS IN NEW JERSEY since beginning his career in Real Estate in 1997. A Top Producer in both sales and volume, Robert and his team have sold more than 5,000 homes in the area and have built a reputation as consummate real estate professionals. Robert’s unparalleled skills have been consistently acknowledged within the real estate industry, and as such, Robert is often sought out for his unique perspective on local markets and has been featured in numerous print and online publications as well as on T.V. Robert began his distinguished real estate career at Burgdorff Realtors and joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage when the firms merged in 2009. In January 2014, Robert and his team joined Keller Williams Realty, the fastest growing Real Estate firm in the nation with over 150,000 agents and a strong reputation for innovation and a forward-thinking, consumer-oriented focus.

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Robert has been named one of the top 250 individual agents in the U.S. by sales transaction volume by RealTrends, Inc. and The Wall Street Journal and has been ranked in the Top 10 Realtors in NJ and the Top Agent in Essex County by number of units sold.

A longtime resident of Essex county, Robert specializes in selling homes in Short Hills, Millburn, Maplewood, South Orange, Summit, West Orange, Montclair, Chatham, Madison and the surrounding area.

KELLERWILLIAMS®

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TOP REAL REALTORS ESTATE PROFILES AGENTS

Striker Realty

Douglass Holmes, Real Estate Broker/Salesperson 58 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 O: 973.740.1881 | C: 973.568.2224 | douglas-holmes-realtor.business.site APPROACHING REAL ESTATE FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE than most other brokers, Douglass Holmes is committed to assisting his clients as they invest time, money and emotion to obtain their dream homes.

One of his main priorities is to satisfy a client’s goal, in the most efficient manner possible. Throughout his prosperous career, he has developed the skills to look beyond what is happening today in order to protect clients who are truly making investments for tomorrow.

Douglass works with clients on both buying and selling transactions, making certain that he understands each client’s needs, both short-term and long-term. He builds long-lasting relationships with them, beginning with the first meeting. His strategy of looking at the big picture has proven successful, helping clients to make smart decisions affecting personal and financial success and satisfaction.

“This is a personality business,” says Realtor Douglass Holmes. “People have to like and trust you. If you come across as a salesperson, you’re going

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to seem untrustworthy. You have to put your client’s interests above your own.” Douglass has made a name for himself as an insightful, knowledgeable and ethical real estate professional who has achieved Platinum Producer status multiple times, and whose booming business continues to grow exponentially year after year, with new clients and referrals.

With a passion for excellence, Douglass strives to provide superior value to every client. It must work, because he has a 98% repeat and referral business. He provides honest guidance to his clients, reducing the potential for surprise, and they appreciate knowing he puts their needs first.

No stranger to recognition, Douglass has been the recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award and has achieved the Platinum Level for sales in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

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TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Compass Real Estate

Sandra Bolcar, Broker Associate

363 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042 C: 201.247.5768 | O: 973.310.7360 | sandra@thebolcarteam.com | thebolcarteam.com FOR 43 YEARS, SANDRA BOLCAR HAS BEEN INNOVATING AND ADAPTING to stay on top of an ever-changing market landscape. While she admits it has taken ingenuity and perseverance, Sandra insists that one simple fact has remained true above all else, “if you’re doing it right, business will come to you; I just focus on each client like they’re my only one.” Sandra has the know-how, passion and dedication to make sure every client heads home happy. She’s also known for selling homes at peak value by marketing and negotiating strategically for each individual, hyper-local market. Working for Compass RE provides Sandra with a robust marketing platform and the Compass Concierge program which offers home sellers up to $50,000 interestfree to spruce up their homes before listing.

Sandra’s team is especially well-versed in helping clients who are looking to move out of state.

Sandra spent the first fifteen years of her career relocating retirees and helping second-home buyers purchase in Florida and other states. She’s even a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Whether a client knows exactly where they want to go or aren’t quite sure yet, The Bolcar Team has years of collective experience and resources to help guide them.

Keller Williams Suburban Realty Lisa Lang, Real Estate Consultant

4245 Town Center Way, Livingston, NJ 07039 O: 973.251.0100 | C: 973.951.5729 lisalanghomes.com | lisa@lisalanghomes.com LISA LANG’S PRIMARY GOAL is a happy, seamless experience for her clients. Her honesty, passion, expertise and local knowledge have brought 26 years of spectacular results.

With her positive, energetic attitude, she has built a career on personal relationships and referrals. “There is nothing more rewarding than finding my clients their dream home!” She says. “My sellers love that I am so hands-on and personally involved.” She has also netted numerous awards including recognition as one of New Jersey’s top ten realtors for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Real Estate Professionals.

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Hemp Makes A Comeback Foods derived from this ancient crop, rich with health benefits, are enjoying a new surge of popularity.

Can you guess what once disreputable plant has floated onto America’s mainstream culinary scene? It’s cannabis sativa, source of the drugs marijuana and hashish.

The plant also produces hemp, which is used for both fiber and food.

Hemp is far from new—its history goes back 10,000 years, making it one of civilization’s oldest cultivated crops; farmers grew it in our nation’s earliest days. But the cannabis plant’s use for illegal substances caused the federal government to ban its cultivation in 1970. That prescription was reversed with the 2018 farm bill, which made it legal to cultivate plants that contained no more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in marijuana that creates an inebriating effect.

Since then, hemp food products, as well as items with the hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) oil, have become available at most major supermarkets. Even New Jersey native Martha Stewart has embraced the trend, introducing CBD-infused gummy bears and other products made with 100 percent U.S.-grown hemp to her eponymous line last fall.

So no, eating hemp—or CBD products—won’t get you stoned or even lead to a positive drug test, but experts are high on this ancient plant’s many health benefits.

POWER UP Like most nuts and seeds, hemp seeds are rich in protein and healthy fats. One ounce, or a little less than three tablespoons, of shelled hemp seeds (also

system and muscles. It also contains 3.2 milligrams of zinc (21 percent DV), also needed for immune health, and 2.7 milligrams of blood-building iron (or 15 percent DV).

CBD oil, which has likewise been gaining popularity, is being studied as a treatment for varied conditions ranging from anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder, and is widely considered an antioxidant.

called hemp hearts) contains about 160 calories, roughly the same as an ounce of peanut butter.

Those few spoonfuls bring 10 grams of protein and 12.6 grams of fat. Most of the fat is polyunsaturated, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, both of which are beneficial to cardiac health and, according to the American Heart Association, can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

That three-tablespoon serving of hemp hearts has about a gram of fiber, but if you want to boost those digestive benefits, eat a similar-sized serving of seeds with the shells intact for a whopping nine grams of fiber.

Hemp seeds are also rich in minerals. A serving will deliver 179 milligrams (or 45 percent of the daily recommended amount) of magnesium, which supports the body’s nervous system, immune

BUY/STORE/SERVE Hemp is sold as full seeds, hulled hearts, protein powder, a dairy milk alternative and a cold-pressed oil. The unshelled seeds are best when toasted and go well on salads or in soups. The hearts, which look a bit like couscous and have a subtle nutty flavor, go well over yogurt or mixed with granola, cereal or oatmeal. Martha Stewart suggests coating a peeled banana with a nut butter of your choice and rolling it in hemp hearts for a proteinpacked, sweet snack.

The milk and protein powder both add a health boost to a fruit or veggie smoothie. The oil retains its nutrients best when not heated, so it’s not ideal for cooking if you are hoping to reap the full benefits. Instead, drizzle it over greens for a hearthealthy salad dressing.

Note: If you are hoping to grow your own hemp, it’s still not legal in New Jersey without a license.

Hemp seeds, however, have a long shelf life, staying fresh for several months in a dry pantry or up to a year in the fridge.

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DID YOU KNOW? You’re likely carrying pictures of hemp farmers in your purse or pocket—that is, if you have a quarter (George Washington) or a nickel (Thomas Jefferson).

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{ SPIRITS }

Kick Like a Mule This refreshing, herbal cocktail—made with whiskey instead of vodka—will put a spring into your step.

IRISH MULE Yields: 1 serving n 2 oz. Irish whiskey n 6 oz. ginger beer n 1 oz. lime juice (about half a lime) n lime slices, for garnish n mint sprig, for garnish n ice

DIRECTIONS

n Fill a copper mug (or other glass) with ice.

Pour in whiskey and lime juice, then top with ginger beer. Stir to mix, and garnish with lime slices and mint sprig.

Recipe courtesy of foxandbriar.com

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{ ON THE TOWN }

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

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

STAMNA in Bloomfield

LAKE HOPATCONG

BELLEVILLE

BOONTON

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

BLOOMFIELD

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

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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

CEDAR KNOLLS

CHESTER

DOVER

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

Readers should contact restaurants regarding dining protocols and services, as state safety regulations continue to change.

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EAST HANOVER

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 W. 973.887.7555

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

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NEWARK

BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com

ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com

CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

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

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

LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy.

973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant.com

CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

NUTLEY

POMPTON PLAINS

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

MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub.com

LONG VALLEY

MINE HILL

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

LIVINGSTON

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

AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net

POMPTON QUEEN DINER 710 Rte. 23 973.835.2086

MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com

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

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

QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

MONTCLAIR

ORANGE

TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke.

973.835.1426 tavern5.com

EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

BELLA ITALIA RESTAURANT 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com

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

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

MONTVILLE

PARSIPPANY

COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

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

THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

RANDOLPH BLACK RIVER BARN 1178 Rte. 10 W. 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 E. 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurantrandolph. 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 coneyislandwoodfired pizza.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

BONEFISH GRILL 28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com

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CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006

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

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THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com

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

THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

WEST ORANGE

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 Plz. 973.762.2186 waliarestaurant.com

TOWACO

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

TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana whippany.com

DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovoeuropeanpub.com

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Gatherings

Morris and Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors— especially when help is needed most.

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HUMAN NEEDS FOOD PANTRY OF MONTCLAIR Glen Ridge held a town-wide food drive to benefit the clients of the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair. Volunteers from the Kiwanis, the Women’s Club Community Service Department, the Volunteer Ambulance Squad, the Girls’ Club, Boy Scout Troop 55, the Democratic Club and the Environmental Advisory Council all came out to support the event. 1 Brian Wilkes, Lynn Oliver, Page Frohling, Barbara Weston, Jackie Yustein, Anita Agarwal, Alyssa Carlberg, Debbie Mans

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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, with locations in Newark, Parsippany and Rockaway, donated more than $12,000 to support the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Money was collected during the restaurants’ annual fundraising campaign, held during the Christmas holiday season. 6 John Antosiewicz, Meredith Free, David Fox, Nick D’Andrea

The Interfaith Food Pantry recently served more than 450 clients thanks to donations from various area organizations. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey delivered more than 15,000 pounds of food, diapers and other personal hygiene products, while the Wyoming Presbyterian Church provided body wash and dish soap. 2 Ann Schwenke, Berit Peri 3 Students from Maplewood Middle School pre-bagged 500 donation bags that were distributed to clients.

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The Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center in Morris Plains received a $1,500 donation from the Hanover Rotary Club. The funding will help the pantry continue its mission of supporting its neighbors in need. 5 Volunteers from the Interfaith Food Pantry accept a donation from the Hanover Rotary.

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Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair (1), Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (2–3), Morris Habitat for Humanity (4), Interfaith Food Pantry and Resource Center (5), Doherty Enterprises (6)

Through the Home Repair Program, volunteers at Morris Habitat for Humanity keep client homes in safe and working condition. 4 Volunteers7 reconstruct dangerous front porches and steps for improved homeowner safety.

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