Morris * Essex Health & Life: August 2011

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ASBURY PARK

The stor y of a shore town that is evolving from drab to fab

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best of morris/essex

See which restaurants, ser vices and retail stores made the cut for the Readers’ Choice Awards.

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CONQUERING CHRONIC PAIN

Learn the most effective treatments to help you feel healthy again.

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grill & Chill

Meet the three winners of Morris/Essex Health & Life’s Grill & Chill contest—and tr y their winning recipes!

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Contents AUGUST

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DEPARTMENTS

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

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LOCAL JEWELRY

Feeling unlucky lately? We’ve got the charms to turn your luck around.

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SPORTS

Great gear for classics like croquet, bocce and badminton

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SHOP LOCAL LEADER

Meet Dan Schwartz, president and CEO of Karl’s Appliance.

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AT HOME

Today’s outdoor kitchens go far beyond the basic barbecue.

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Exciting back-to-school finds for kids

LOCAL SHOPPING

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y o u li ve I t’s F RE E if E s s e x ! r in M o r r is o

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PETS

Your furr y friend can provide more than just love and companionship.

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GATHERINGS

Photos from recent charity and social events

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ESCAPES

Take a peek at Cr ystal Springs Resort, a golfer’s dream getaway.

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EDITOR’S NOTE What do I love most about summer? Doing any outdoor activity with my family. Here I am camping with my kids, Dillon and Kate.

See below for what some of you had to say.

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Summer’s in full swing, and we’ve cooked up a jam-packed issue that includes something for everyone, from great local (and lucky) jewelry fi nds (page 20) to the latest outdoor kitchen design trends including tips from local experts (page 28).

Check out the winning recipes from our first annual Grill & Chill contest on page 59. I’d like to congratulate our three winners.

These game contestants came out to Kings in Verona for a cookoff challenge to win the grand prize—a new stainless-steel Weber grill. (Don’t fret if you missed the contest this year—this is an annual event, so be sure to enter next spring!)

The “Best of Morris and Essex” Readers’ Choice Awards are back and bigger than ever—we tallied hundreds upon hundreds of votes and present to you your favorite local businesses in 77 categories from food and fashion to fi tness, with a total of 210 places. Some may be new to you, so make a point to try one of the many restaurants, shops and services that made the list (page 43), and see if you discover a new place to love in Morris or Essex County.

Enjoy!

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There was a time when ice cream was more than a dessert—it was an outing. And this summer your tribe can hop in the car and recapture that family fun with a jaunt to one of the area’s old-fashioned ice cream parlors.

In business since 1939 (originally as Strubie’s), Holsten’s (973.338.7091, holstens.com) in Bloomfield is best known as the location of the last scene of the final episode of The Sopranos. This authentic old-fashioned ice cream parlor still churns out homemade ice cream sodas, egg creams and malted milk shakes, in addition to a selection of candy and pies.

Converted from an old mechanic garage, the recently opened 1950s-style ice cream parlor appropriately named Garage (973.218.1515, garagenj.com) in Millburn offers many of the classics: creamy homemade ice cream, root beer floats, triple-thick milk shakes and egg creams. Garage also serves old-style hot dogs (boiled, then grilled), Angus prime burgers and salads.

The Towne Scoop (973.857.2667, thetownescoop.com) in Verona is known for its prominent display of Verona’s “towne” colors: maroon and white. Once inside, you’ll be transported back in time. Scoopers wear white shirts, black bow ties and maroon aprons; you can hear golden oldies playing in the background; and the Scoop is filled with authentic memorabilia such as vintage Bond’s Ice Cream menus and a 40-year-old Bond’s milk shake machine that is still in use.

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SHADE MADE EASY

Summer is a chance to grab a little R&R, but struggling with a troublesome beach umbrella can put a crimp in your downtime. That’s why New Jersey’s John Supino created the Shade Anchor Bag. It’s a waterproof nylon bag that anchors your umbrella so it doesn’t blow away. Simply put your umbrella through the drawstring top and the flap “hatch” at the bottom and fill the bag with sand. Then fasten the attached strap to the top of your umbrella above the runner to provide hassle-free shade all day long.

Find the Shade Anchor Bag at more than 20 stores along the Jersey Shore, listed at shadeanchorbag.com.

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With the increasing popularity of smartphones these days, teens and young adults are more likely than ever to talk, text or browse the Web while driving.

In a recent survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, 63 percent of under-30 drivers admitted to using a cell phone when behind the wheel, while only 30 percent of them felt it was dangerous to do so.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Reports recommend steps parents can take to get kids to put down the phone: 1 Set a good example by not using your phone while driving. Turn it off when you get in the car.

2 Talk to your teen about the danger of dividing his or her attention between a cell phone and the road.

3 Establish rules for not texting or talking on the phone while behind the wheel.

4 Have your child sign a pledge to not use a cell phone while driving, agreeing on penalties for violating the pledge.

5 Educate yourself about the problem: Go to distraction.gov.

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PIECE OF CAKE

Move over Buddy Valastro, there’s a new cake boss in town! Anne Heap of Pink Cake Box (873.998.4445, pinkcakebox.com) in Denville has created cakes for celebrities like Bethenny Frankel and Rachael Ray and for WE TV’s My Fair Wedding and TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off. In September, Pink Cake Box will be showcasing an original leopard-trimmed cake design at a New Jersey backyard wedding on HGTV’s new series Dina’s Party. “It’s fun to have people see your cakes, but to have them reach a national television show’s audience is definitely a treat,” says Heap.

The Morristown resident, who started Pink Cake Box in October 2005, designs cakes ranging from elegant to whimsical for weddings, birthdays, showers and bar and bat mitzvahs. “I love the artistic nature of my job because every cake is different,” says Heap. “And seeing customers receive a cake they love is a real honor.”

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GOT THE AREA’S CUTEST PET? Prove it! Submit your best photo of your furry friend for a chance to make him or her famous in our October issue! To enter, visit msxhealthand life.com/pets or e-mail your photo to amanda. thorogood@wainscotmedia.com along with your pet’s name, your name and a few words about the “personality” of your winsome creature. You may also mail your photo to Amanda Thorogood, Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645. Sorry, photos can’t be returned. Entries must be received by August 31. Good luck!

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Some gardens require constant upkeep and watering, putting a strain on water supplies and your bank account. But xeriscapes are different. Originally designed for areas that experience frequent droughts, they’re made up of plants that require less water, and they can have a positive impact on your wallet and your conscience.

According to United Water of New Jersey, drought-tolerant planting can reduce landscape water use by up to 60 percent. And no chemical pesticides or fertilizers are required—just organic soil and a little mulch will keep these plants happy.

Look for xeriscaping groundcovers such as candytuft or stonecrop to help protect your lawn from pesky critters and weeds. These plants grow horizontally and rapidly and because they naturally fend off weeds, you can skip the harsh chemical weed sprays.

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The average sunblock can protect you from the sun’s unforgiving UV rays, but what protects you from the harsh chemicals in that sunscreen? Ingredients in some sunscreens (oxybenzone, padimate O and sometimes avobenzone, for example) can be irritating to your skin.

To stay sun-smart and skin-safe this summer, check out some of our editors’ picks for SPF products: 1 sunless tan: For a summer glow sans the sun, pick up The Perfect Tanning Kit by Lavera, $30. Whole Foods, West Orange, 973.669.3196. 2 after sun: To soothe skin and retain your tan, try J.R. Watkins After Sun Gel, $9.

Target, Rockaway, 973.989.5740. 3 face: For a little concealing and a lot of UV coverage, try EmerginC Tinted Sunscreen, $37, with SPF 30. emerginc.com. 4 lips: Nourish, protect and plump your lips with Sugar Lip Treatment by Fresh, $23, with SPF 15. Sephora, Short Hills, 973.258.1919. 5 body: Yes to Carrots Hydrating Body Lotion, $15, has SPF 30 protection and is made with vitamin-rich carrots. Whole Foods, Montclair, 973.746.5110.

By this time next summer, you will most likely see changes to products in the sunscreen market because the Food and Drug Administration has changed its requirements for how sun-protective items must be labeled.

Brands that were previously labeled SPF 60 or 75 will soon be called “SPF 50+” because there is no scientific proof that going beyond 50 adds any further protection.

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Did you know that ignoring signs of stress is a more dangerous risk factor for cancer and heart disease than either cigarette smoking or eating high-cholesterol foods?

There are numerous steps you can take to reduce stress, including daily exercise and relaxation techniques. But the simplest way may actually be by eating!

To combat stress, add these healthful foods to your diet.

Packed with essential vitamins and nutrients (including stressfighters), these delicious bites will fill you up without excess calories and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

healthy hooping Tired of the same old workout routine? Try hula-hooping! Created in the 1950s as a children’s toy, hula hoops are being used today as a fun—and surprisingly effective—workout tool. Stacy Kelley, a certified personal trainer at Can Do Fitness (973.218.9100, cando fitness.com) in Short Hills who incorporates hooping into her clients’ workouts as well as her own, says, “Anyone can hula-hoop. All you have to do is try it!” Hooping is a great cardio-strength training workout that targets the whole core area: abdominal muscles, hips and waistline, says Kelley. It also promotes correct body alignment and posture and can burn up to 200 calories in just 30 minutes.

Almonds Vitamins E and B Vitamin E strengthens the immune system and fights cellular damage from free radicals linked to chronic stress. B vitamins stabilize mood by stimulating production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that sends calming signals to the brain and fights anxiety. They also build up protective fat around brain cells, which gets depleted under stress.

STRESS-FIGHTING NUTRIENTS HEALTH BENEFITS

Blueberries Vitamin C Vitamin C helps stabilize blood sugar, fight free radicals associated with stress and lower stress hormone levels.

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GARDEN FRESH When Highlawn Pavilion (973.731.3463, highlawn.com) and The Manor (973.731.2360, themanorrestaurant.com) chef Mitchell Altholz is looking for tomatoes for his dish of fresh Portuguese sardines over heirloom tomatoes or basil for ratatouille, he just heads over to the Pleasantdale Château and picks what he needs from the garden or greenhouse.

Truely embracing the “farm-to-table” philosophy, the eateries (which along with the Chateau are owned by Knowles Restaurants) grow their own microgreens, herbs, produce and melons. They even have their own bees to provide honey.

“It’s all very, very fresh compared with something that’s picked and then shipped across the country,” says Altholz.

“And I love that each plate looks a little different because the vegetables aren’t uniformly sized. Each one is unique.”

B Vitamins and L-Tryptophan With the help of B vitamins, L-Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, converts to serotonin, which improves mood and mental health, and melatonin, which aids in sleep.

STRESS-FIGHTING NUTRIENTS

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Salmon, Mackerel, Herring, Lake Trout, Sardines and Albacore Tuna STRESS-FIGHTING NUTRIENTS Omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins HEALTH BENEFITS Omega-3 fatty acids prevent increases in stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and help produce serotonin. (There’s also evidence that they may reduce depression.)

Skim Milk Calcium Calcium alleviates tension and decreases muscle spasms. It may also lessen symptoms of PMS, including anxiety, mood swings and irritability.

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Magnesium Magnesium stops blood pressure from rising and works to relax tense muscles.

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TELL ME HOW YOU GOT STARTED. Karl’s began in 1941—this year is our 70th anniversary. I worked at Karl’s after school in high school and during summers in college.

When I graduated from George Washington University in 1965, I went to work full-time, and my father taught me a great deal about running a business.

I took over as president of the company when my dad retired in 1969.

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WHAT’S SOMETHING THE AVERAGE PERSON MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CHOOSING APPLIANCES?

Some people who watch cooking shows wonder why they can’t get the same results as Emeril. Well, it’s partly because commercial chefs have burners that are much hotter than most residential ones, and more intense heat can improve the cooking process. Many stoves now available for home use incorporate highheat burners. The heat allows the chef to sear and caramelize the ingredients.

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HOW DO YOU HELP PEOPLE CHOOSE THE BEST PRODUCTS FOR THEM? We ask questions to determine their needs, and then we make suggestions. Take laundry, for example.

What type of clothes do you launder at home? In many cases today, people have clothes that cost more than the cost of the washer, so clothing care is very important. We point out that new front-loading washers will be gentler on your clothes, which reduces pilling and wear, besides having a larger capacity and being more energy-efficient.

HOW HAS KARL’S DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS TO MEET THE CHANGING TIMES? About 15 years ago we saw a new trend: Many people were redoing kitchens or building new homes with more elaborate layouts and high-end appliances. Lifestyles also changed; at one point, the kitchen was a

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We were one of the earliest appliance retailers to focus on that. We brought in more of the premium brands, but at the same time we continued to sell standard replacement appliances. Concentrating only on major appliances lets us carry the full spectrum of brands and prices. It also enables our sales staff to be fully knowledgeable about the appliances we sell.

WHAT MAKES YOUR SHOWROOM DIFFERENT?

A few years ago, when we began to display more “designer” appliances such as Sub-Zero and Wolf in our Fairfield showroom, we rearranged these appliances into full kitchen vignettes with cabinets, marble and granite countertops, ceramic tile floors and backguards.

The idea was to let clients visualize the appliances in use and to feel that they were in their own kitchens. Karl’s was one of the first companies to do that.

WHAT IS THE COMPANY’S VIEW ON CUSTOMER

It’s a cliché, but we really want to have a relationship where people keep coming back, rather than looking at a customer as just a onetime sales opportunity. Sometimes people don’t need or want very expensive items, and our sales associates try to find the best value for them.

IS K ARL’S “GREEN?” We promote Energy Star appliances, and we’re also a member of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. We installed high-efficiency and LED lighting in our new Paramus location. It’s more expensive to buy, but the savings on electricity eventually makes up for the cost of the bulbs.

Karl’s is also a suppor ter of Green Demolitions, a charitable organization that recycles and reuses materials from remodeling and demolition projects.

WHAT EXPLAINS YOUR SUCCESS? I think it has come from having a vision as to where the industry is going. It hasn’t been only my vision, but that of a number of people who have been with the company over the years—some for more than two decades! —Elizabeth Larner SERVICE?

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but the rudimentary barbecue bit is leaving you unfulfilled. Could it be that you’re ready for the next big trend—the outdoor kitchen?

“Americans aren’t just flipping burgers and hot dogs anymore,” says Leslie Wheeler of the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. “Today’s outdoor home chefs are serious about grilling and choosing the equipment, accessories and tools that will enable them to cook like the pros.” And manufacturers are noticing. Weber’s new 74˝ movable Summit S-670 series, for example, comes complete with a sear station, a pop-up infrared

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“Everyone’s making an outdoor living area these days,” says Keith Bednar of Bednar Landscape Services in Boonton.

Not surprisingly, the grill, refrigerator and sink are the most common basic components. Sufficient work surfaces, storage compartments and counterheight dining are also at the top of client wish lists. “Because everything is right next to the grill, you don’t have to keep crossing through into the house,” adds Bednar.

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Of course, budget will be an important consideration. The grill really determines the cost, explains Bednar. “Grills range anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. So depending on the grill you pick out, the entire installation can cost as much as $40,000. —LAWRENCE BILOTTI

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John Cioletti, owner of Reno’s Appliance in Fairfield, recommends choosing cement board housings with welded aluminum studs, which won’t shift over time. Cement board is waterproof and aluminum doesn’t rust, so the structures won’t deteriorate. Cioletti cautions against using bluestone for countertops: “It’s porous, so if anything is flying around—grease from hamburgers or steak—the material will absorb it, resulting in a stain.” He suggests a hard, durable surface like granite because it will hold up. Whichever you choose, avoid dark colors because they get extremely hot in the sun and can burn you.

PRODUCTS Go with the best you can afford and look for known brands that come with warranties and service plans. And make sure everything is designed and rated for outdoor use. “Some ‘outdoor’ refrigerators are just glorifi ed beverage coolers and not necessarily suited for proper cold-food storage,” says Russ Faulk of equipment supplier Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. If you are only looking to up your game with better grilling features or storage capabilities, one of the newer free-standing grill units may be just the thing to enhance your outdoor cooking experience.

DESIGN Location, ease of access and convenience are all major considerations. “In order to make the space as user-friendly as possible, you have to think about what you’re going to be doing,” says Peter Liberatore of Bednar Landscape Services in Boonton. “Ask yourself: Do you entertain a lot? Where are you going to be coming from when you bring your food out to the grill—the garage or the backslider?” Creating the most effi cient use of space will save you countless steps in food prep, cooking and cleanup and reduce the cost of utility and plumbing hookups. Think of your kitchen in terms of zones—hot for grilling, cold for refrigeration and beverage needs, wet for cleanup and dry for food prep and staging—and outfit it accordingly. And don’t skimp on counter space, particularly on either side of the grill.

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The Wonder Bar, a popular venue for live music

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Sonja O’Brien is something of a walking billboard for the revival of Asbury Park. She and her husband were living in Montclair when they bought an investment property in the one-square-mile seaside city 11 years ago. They took a year to restore it, but then a funny thing happened. They fell in love with Asbury Park, sold their home in Montclair and moved into their beach house.

“We really love being in this town,” says O’Brien, a local real estate agent. “It’s got a great edge and a great vibe. People are authentic here, and they really live life to the fullest.”

Named for Francis Asbury, the first bishop of the American Methodist church, Asbury Park was laid out near the end of the 19th century as a Christian resort. Through the first half of the 20th century, the city mostly thrived. But when it fell, it fell hard. White flight. Urban decay. Municipal corruption. By the 1990s, Asbury Park had become a place to avoid.

But the city is making a comeback. In the decade since O’Brien moved, funky shops opened on the once-moribund boardwalk and in the compact business district. A sizable gay

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In its heyday, this old structure called the Casino included a skating rink.

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Convention Hall, the Paramount Theatre and the Grand Arcade were designed by architects Warren and Wetmore, who also designed New York City’s Grand Central Terminal.

The top of the carousel house

community pioneered the renovation of the Victorian housing stock. New boutique hotels and B&Bs appeared, and established restaurateurs made the same leap of faith. And in a city long known for its music scene—and regular Bruce Springsteen sightings—cultural life flourished.

“I knew it would get better,” O’Brien says. “It was the last undeveloped shore town on the Eastern Seaboard, 50 miles from one of the greatest cities in the world and surrounded by million-dollar towns. So it was only a matter of time.”

For O’Brien, as for the rest of the city’s loyal chorus of boosters, that time is now, as Asbury Park has become the surprise success story of the Jersey Shore. There’s plenty of work still to be done, but the mile-long boardwalk has been reborn, with new restaurants, retail shops, a miniature golf course, a water park, a pinball museum and the renovation of the 130,000-square-foot Convention Hall.

The boardwalk’s resurrection is being overseen by Madison Marquette, a property management company that took ownership in 2006. Oakland resident Gary Mattola, the company’s president, says future development along the boardwalk,

including the Casino building at its southern end, will depend largely on the pace of residential and commercial development elsewhere along the waterfront. “If you look across Ocean Avenue,” Mattola says, “you see that we on the entertainment side have gotten way ahead of the residential and commercial side.”

“I made the leap of faith, and I’m so glad I did,” says Mike Buess, who owns Bodega Shoppe on the boardwalk, which sells a colorful mix of gifts, clothing and jewelry. Buess moved his store from downtown Red Bank three summers ago, then sold his home in Ocean Grove and bought another in Asbury Park. He walks to work in seven minutes, and this summer he plans to hire his first employee.

Buess is among a hardy breed of entrepreneurs who have been vital to Asbury Park’s resuscitation: Mike Sodano opened the Showroom, an art-house theater, on Cookman Avenue downtown; Howard Raczkiewicz and Luke Magliaro moved their already successful restaurant, Moonstruck, from Ocean Grove to an elegant three-story home on Lake Avenue; Tim McLoone created two restaurants in the old Howard Johnson’s on the

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The Arcade connecting Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre

Asbury Park’s makeover has included the appearance of new hotels and B&Bs and the renovation of old ones. A sampling: Hotel Tides, 408 Seventh Avenue, 732.897.7744, hoteltides.com This 20-room boutique hotel in a century-old building is open for its third season. In-season rates start at $140; two-day stay required on weekends.

Bodega Shoppe

Asbury Ocean Beach Inn, 404 Asbury Avenue, 732.539.8440, asburyoceanbeachinn.com Built in 1895, the newly renovated inn offers four suites that come with a nighttime snack and made-toorder breakfast. In-season rates start at $250; weekly rates also available.

The boardwalk

The Empress Hotel, 101 Asbury Avenue, 732.774.0100, asburyempress.com Just across the street from the boardwalk, the Empress has 100 rooms, an ample pool, and (on weekends) a lively nightclub. In-season rates start at $159; oceanside rooms start at $229.

Mikell’s Big House Bed and Breakfast, 405 Fourth Avenue, 732.869.0988, mikellsbighouse.com The Victorian-era home of a local bank president, Mikell’s comes with mid-century modern décor, a library, a dining room, an art collection and a wraparound porch. In-season rates start at $160; the “Gigantic Suite,” with wet bar, full-length fridge and private deck, starts at $250.

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Avenue, 732.776.6700, berkeleyhotelnj.com The granddaddy of local inns, the eight-story Berkeley is in the midst of a renovation that has included the opening of the Dauphine Grille, its new in-house restaurant. In-season rates start at $149.

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Langosta Lounge Fireworks on the beach entertain revelers every Wednesday in July and August.

The upscale bar The Watermark hovers above the boardwalk.

boardwalk; and Marilyn Schlossbach and her partners opened a surf shop, a skate shop and four restaurants.

In the past year alone, two new music clubs have opened downtown. The Shore Institute for Contemporary Arts, long based in Long Branch, is planning to move to Asbury Park later this year. And this summer’s schedule of events ranges from weekly fireworks on the beach to women’s roller derby to daily concerts at clubs such as the legendary Stone Pony and, a few blocks north on Ocean Avenue, the Wonder Bar, where both Springsteen and Southside Johnny Lyon performed unannounced at a concert in April.

O’Brien says she happened to be there when the Boss and Southside climbed onstage. It was just another fortuitous event in a city that, these days, is full of surprises.

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Readers’ choice awards

2011 We proudly present the winners of our second annual poll.

The people have spoken: Morris and Essex counties are home to some seriously delicious hot spots. You scoured your favorite neighborhoods, searching for the best restaurants, food shops and retail stores the area has to offer. With heavy hearts, we narrowed your suggestions down to an exclusive list of champions.

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1 CUBAN PETE’S

RESTAURANT AND TAPAS

428 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.746.1100

This crowded spot has a festive flavor patrons say is worth the wait. Everything is vibrant, from the food to the funky décor. Your favorite piece of tropical paradise? The sangria, with varieties featuring bananas, pineapple and even cinnamon.

2 CULINARIANE 33 Walnut St., Montclair,

B R E A K FA S T

1 RAYMOND’S 28 Church St.,

IT’S E! A TI

For once, your mother was right: Skipping breakfast is a bad idea. At Raymond’s, customers wouldn’t dream of it. Kick-start the day with French toast drizzled with Vermont maple syrup and playfully adorned with roasted pineapple. The brasserie’s 1930s art deco ambiance comes complete with a long counter, stool seating and a black-and-white tile floor.

Montclair, 973.744.9263.

2 TIM SCHAFER’S CUISINE 82 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, 973.538.3330

3 RESTAURANT BLU 554 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.509.2202

FA M I LY- F R I E N D LY

1 TINGA TAQUERIA 215 Bellevue Ave., Montclair, 973.509.8226; 321 Millburn Ave, Millburn, 973.281.9500. Tinga’s menu is about as fresh and user-friendly as they get. Allowing diners to customize or mix-and-match any dish, this casual Mexican restaurant is ideal for any picky eater in your family.

2 DOC’S KITCHEN 38 First Ave., Denville,

2 IL VECCHIO CAFÉ 234 Bloomfield Ave.,

862.209.1464

Caldwell, 973.226.8889

3 TOAST RESTAURANT 700 Bloomfield

3 SEÑORITA’S MEXICAN GRILL 285 Glen-

Ave., Montclair, 973.509.8099

wood Ave., Bloomfield, 973.743.0099

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1 Minado Restaurant 2888 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, 973.734.4900

1 Sergio & Co. Italian Specialties 28 Broadway, Denville, 973.627.1043

3 Restaurant Lorenas 168 Maplewood Ave., ’S Maplewood, 973.763.4460

2 Chand Palace Banquet Hall 257 Littleton Rd., Parsippany, 973.334.5444

IT E! A TI 3 Verjus Restaurant

1790 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, 973.378.8990

3 Mehndi Restaurant 88 Headquarters Plz., Morristown, 973.871.2323

GREEK / TURKISH

I TA L I A N

Morristown, 973.267.3766

1 Greek Taverna 292 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.746.2280

3 Nicolo’s Italian Bakery and Deli 6 Baldwin St., Montclair, 973.746.1398

1 Caffe NaVona 147 Route 46, Rockaway, 973.627.1606

2 Lalezar Turkish Restaurant 720 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.233.1984

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FRENCH

1 Dover Grill 240 Route 46 East, Dover, 973.989.4007

1 Grand Café 42 Washington St., Morristown, 973.540.9444

3 Stamna Greek Taverna 1045 Broad St., Bloomfield, 973.338.5151

3 Attillio’s Tavern 80 E. McFarlan St., Route 46 East, Dover, 973.328.1100

2 Chili Willie’s 702 Main St., Boonton, 973.299.8775 3 Next Door 556 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.744.3600

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2 Millburn Deli 328 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973.379.5800

IT’S E! A TI 2 Morristown Deli 7 Elm St.,

2 CulinAriane 33 Walnut St., Montclair, 973.744.0533

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2 Serenade 6 Roosevelt Ave., Chatham, 973.701.0303

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INDIAN 1 Cinnamon Powder Mill Plz. West, 2920 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, 973.734.0040

2 Fascino 331 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.233.0350

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2 Portofino’s 29 Mills St., Morristown, 973.540.0026

3 Attillio’s Tavern 80 E. McFarlan St., Route 46 East, Dover, 973.328.1100 IT’S E! I

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3 Osteria Giotto 21-23 Midland Ave., Montclair, 973.746.0111

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1 ThE Manor 111 prospect Ave., west orange,

973.731.2360. a colonial masterpiece, this elegant restaurant lives up to its lofty name. tradition rules, from the business-casual dress code to the delicate china gracing each table. Residents eager to share the love reserve the “Romantic getaway for two” package, feasting on five courses before heading to the manor’s own marriott Residence inn.

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rustic, ninety acres is an eco-friendly gourmet restaurant at the natirar resort. after navigating a winding road through the woods, you find this scenic sanctuary nestled in the wilderness. You love the farm-to-table promise of fresh ingredients grown on the premises and the 1,200-selection wine list.

Diner

1 JEffErSon dinEr 5 bowling green pkwy., Lake Hopatcong, 973.663.0233

area residents aren’t the only ones nostalgic for the 1950s—The Food Network has featured this diner twice.

You love the chrome and fluorescent décor and family atmosphere. customers browse the 18-page menu before selecting typical fare like burgers or moussaka from the “Big fat greek section.”

1 vEggiE hEavEn 57 bloomfield Ave., Denville, 973.586.7800. With

a meatless menu and the serenity of a Zen garden, this familyowned chain spot offers soy and wheat masquerading delightfully as pineapple chicken and broccoli beef.

2 coPEland 2 whippany rd., morristown, 973.451.2619 3 highlaWn Pavilion eagle rock reservation, west

2 hlS JUicE Bar & grill

orange, 973.731.3463

1859 springfield Ave., maplewood, 973.763.1127

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2 loving hUT 538 route 10, Ledgewood, 862.251.4611

3 cafÉ METro 60 Diamond spring rd.,

2 ThE alEXiS dinEr Denville commons,

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3 MillBUrn dinEr 72 essex st., millburn,

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2 chili willie’s 702 main st., Boonton, 973.299.8775

Park Rd., lake hopatcong, 973.663.9600

1 sogo Hibachi grill 248 Route 46 West, denville, 973.784.4981

3 mexicali rose 10 Park st., montclair, 973.746.9005

2 minado restaurant 2888 Route 10 West, morris Plains, 973.734.4900

3 The newark club 1085 Raymond Blvd., newark, 973.242.0658

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3 sakura Hibachi steak House 949 Route 46 east, Parsippany, 973.335.8818 3 sushi Lounge

IT’S E! A TI12 schuyler Pl., morristown,

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3 Dai-Kichi Japanese restaurant 608 valley Rd., montclair, 973.744.2954 me xicAn 1 rattlesnake ranch café 559 e. main st., denville, 973.586.3800

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1 pazzo pazzo 74 speedwell ave., morristown, 973.898.6606 2 piccolo’s restaurant 174 Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon, 973.492.2700 3 Highlawn pavilion eagle Rock Reservation, 1 crest dr., West orange, 973.731.3463 scenic view 1 Highlawn pavilion eagle Rock Reservation, 1 crest dr., West orange, 973.731.3463 2 Alice’s 24 nolans Point

1 Franklin steakhouse 522 franklin ave., nutley, 973.667.1755 2 Don pepe steak House 58 Route 46 West, Pine Brook, 973.808.5533

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3 rod’s steak and seafood grill 1 convent Rd., morristown, 973.539.6666

1 Denville seafood & codmother’s café 61 Broadway, denville, 973.627.2987 2 restaurant blu 554 Bloomfield ave., montclair, 973.509.2202

THAi 1 origin Thai 2 10 south st., morristown, 973.971.9933

3 spain rincon 41 Richard mine Rd., Wharton, 973.361.8290

2 Thai chef restaurant 28 diamond spring Rd. #a, denville, 973.983.0800

sTeAK 1 Arthur’s Tavern 700 IT’S E! A TI speedwell ave., morris Plains,

3 Thai ping 811 main st., Boonton, 973.335.9541

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1 graSSrooTS naTUral MarKET 20 First Ave.,

a health nut’s heaven, grassroots offers fresh produce at supermarket-low prices. it’s all about the local vibe, from the outdoor seating to the butcher manning the all-natural deli. Residents kick back at the coffee and juice bars.

But moms on the move are equally at home, grabbing amy’s entrees from the freezer.

Denville, 973.627.5440.

2 ThE hEalTh ShoPPES 66 morris st., morristown, 973.538.9131 3 ThE BrEad coMPanY 113 walnut st., montclair, 973.509.2525

bAKerY

1 calandra’S iTalian and frEnch BaKErY

244 route 46 east, Fairfield, 973.227.5008. You love breaking bread with the calandra family, the tribe that has been behind this old-fashioned bakery for more than 40 years. the dough?

Worked by hand. the ingredients? always fresh. sweet-tooth voters gave two powdered sugar-covered thumbs up for the specialty cakes, pastries, gelatos and sorbets.

cHeese sHop

1 schwind’s pork store 155 Route 46, Rockaway, 973.627.0956

1 sergio & co. italian specialties 28 Broadway, denville, 973.627.1043

2 mastriano’s Quality market 1058 n. Broad st., Bloomfield, 973.338.6880

2 gary’s wine & marketplace 121 main st., madison, 973.822.0200

3 Kings multiple locations

3 c’est cheese inc. 64 south st., morrisown, 973.267.2941

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c o F F e e s H o p/ H o u s e

1 Laurence craig catering 1799 springfield ave., maplewood, 973.761.0190

1 Hobcaw café 20 grove ave., verona, 973.239.2329

2 sergio & co. italian specialties 28 Broadway, denville, 973.627.1043 3 burrini’s olde world market 1204 sussex tpk., Randolph, ’S T I E!973.895.6100 I

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3 House party inc. 3535 Route 46, Parsippany, 973.316.0111

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IT’S E! A TI 3 village coffee company

164 maplewood ave., maplewood, 973.762.6660

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FA r m e r s ’ m A r K e T 1 morristown Farmers market morristown Post office Parking lot, 973.455.1133 2 Alstede Farm 84 Route 513, chester, 908.879.7189 3 boonton Farmers market upper Plain st. Parking lot, Boonton, 973.257.9107 Ledgewood Farm 1013 Route IT’S E3 !

A TI 46, ledgewood, 862.251.4600 3 wightman’s Farms 1111 mount Kemble ave., morristown, 973.425.9819 gourmeT FooD 1 sergio & co. italian specialties 28 Broadway, denville, 973.627.1043 2 gary’s wine & marketplace 121 main st., madison, 973.822.0200

3 mia Famiglia 277 main st., millburn, 973.467.5740

IT’S E! A TI3 burrini’s olde world market

1204 sussex tpk., Randolph, 973.895.6100

se AFooD/FisH mArKeT 1 Denville seafood & codmother’s café 61 Broadway, denville, 973.627.2987 2 Freeman’s Fish market 155 maplewood ave., maplewood, 973.763.9363 3 Kings multiple locations wine AnD spiriTs 1 gary’s wine & marketplace 121 main st., madison, 973.822.0200 2 Amanti vino 30 church st., montclair, 973.509.9463 3 village wine shop 163 maplewood

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3 wine Legend 277 eisenhower Pkwy., livingston, 973.992.4441

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2 ThE BrEad coMPanY 113 walnut st., montclair, 973.509.2525 3 gina’S BaKErY 110 walnut st., montclair, 973.233.1010

on the town beer selection

g i r l s ’ n i g ht o u t

1 Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St., Montclair, 973.744.1413

1 Attillio’s Tavern

Residents craving “real beer” find the luck of the Irish at this bar, where home brews are always on tap. With its dark wood and brick interior, this pub’s atmosphere is cozy and authentic.

Packed on weekends, Egan’s is the county’s answer to a New York hot spot—with a bit of Celtic flair.

2 The Second Half on Main 5 E. Main St., Denville, 973.784.4040 3 Cloverleaf Tavern 395 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, 973.226.9812

80 E. McFarlan St., Route 46 East, Dover, 973.328.1100. In

Jersey, we know Italians can cook. But Attillio’s proves the masterminds behind chicken scarpariello can also bust a move. Forget fistpumping—locals watch country, classical and even ’70s funk performances while feasting on traditional Italian food. For an unforgettable girls’ night out, drink cocktails at the bar before hitting the dance floor.

2 Martini Bistro & Bar 40 Main St., Millburn, 973.376.4444

3 Sushi Lounge 12 Schuyler Pl., Morristown, 973.539.1135

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Attillio’s Tavern

cosmos

live music

martinis

s p o r t s ha n g o u t

1 Sogo Hibachi Grill 248 Route 46, Denville, 973.784.4981

1 Attillio’s Tavern 80 E. McFarlan St., Route 46 East, Dover, 973.328.1100

1 Sogo Hibachi Grill 248 Route 46 West, Denville, 973.784.4981

1 Black River Barn 1178 Route 10 West, Randolph, 973.598.9988

2 Grasshopper Off the Green 41-43 Morris St., Morristown, 973.285.5150

2 Blackthorn 1735 Route 46 East, Parsippany, 973.334.4900

2 Tabor Road Tavern 510 Tabor Rd., Morris Plains, 973.267.7004

2 Adam’s Beer Garden 123 Hibernia Ave., Rockaway, 973.627.9617

3 Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grill 1 Convent Rd., Morristown, 973.539.6666

3 Dublin Pub 4 Pine St., Morristown, 973.538.1999

3 Martini Bistro & Bar 40 Main St., Millburn, 973.376.4444

3 Rattlesnake Ranch Café 559 E. Main St., Denville, 973.586.3800

irish pub

m a r g a r i ta s

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wine list

1 Dublin Pub 4 Pine St., Morristown, 973.538.1999

1 Rattlesnake Ranch Café 559 E. Main St., Denville, 973.586.3800

2 Quiet Man 64 E. McFarlan St., Dover, 973.366.6333

2 Chevy’s 1900 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, 973.644.2660

1 Grasshopper Off the Green 41-43 Morris St., Morristown, 973.285.5150

1 The Manor 111 Prospect Ave., West Orange, 973.731.2360

3 St. James Gate Publick House 167 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood, 973.378.2222

3 Tiffany’s 231 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, 973.290.9777

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2 The Second Half on Main 5 E. Main St., Denville, 973.784.4040

2 Serenade 6 Roosevelt Ave., Chatham, 973.701.0303

3 Boonton Avenue Grille 108 Boonton Ave., Boonton, 973.316.9090

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1 anYTiME fiTnESS 1004 Tabor

rd., morris plains, 973.998.6300. forget

that excuse about being too busy to work out—you can always find time to pump iron at this 24-hour gym. filled with treadmills, ellipticals and free weights, anytime fitness is your favorite exercise hub. You love the gleaming purple-andorange interior, clean equipment, helpful staff and flexible payment plans.

booKsTore

1 sages Pages 300 main st., madi-

son, 973.377.7777. like

the frayed binding of a favorite novel, this small, independent shop brings you back to a quainter time, before electronic readers and bookstore giants. customers love the small-town feel, personal service and well-stocked children’s section. Your favorite nook? the cozy reading lounge upstairs.

2 raY & JUdY’S BooK SToP 40 w. main

2 laKEland hillS faMilY YMca 100 restyle renew

c o n s i g n m e n T/ v i n TAg e c Lo T H i n g s T o r e

st., rockaway, 973.586.9182

3 MEndhaM BooKS 84 e. main st.,

Fanny rd., mountain Lakes, 973.334.2820

3 PlaTinUM fiTnESS 309 pompton Ave., verona, 973.857.2500

1 rESTYlE rEnEW 27 e. main st.,

mendham, 973.543.4949

Denville, 973.983.8100. factory-fresh

duds are last season’s look. area residents show their passion for fashion and environmental sustainability by selling and shopping at this consignment store.

Wallet- and eco-friendly, Restyle Renew doesn’t just offer clothing and accessories; you love its selection of furniture and jewelry designed by local artists.

2 MY inhEriTancE 202 bellevue Ave., upper montclair, 973.233.1112

AnTiQues sTore 1 somewhere in Time 344 Bloomfield ave., caldwell, 973.403.7745

1 birth boutique

2 between Friends 9 Bloomfield

28 diamond spring Rd., denville, 973.627.8850

ave., denville, 973.625.2111

3 montclair Antique center 34 church st., montclair, 973.746.1062 IT’S E! A TI

3 penny Lane Fine Arts & Antiques 815 main st., Boonton, 973.299.1555

2 Denim & Daisies 713 main st., Boonton, 973.331.9009

3 over the moon 619 valley Rd., montclair, 973.746.1728

cosmeTics sHop

A r T g A L L e r Y/ pHoTogr ApHY sTore 1 speak-easy Art gallery

1 The beauty bar 622 valley Rd., upper montclair, 973.655.0182

817 main st., Boonton, 973.557.8268

2 Let’s make up, 25 e.

2 s.H.e. gallery 819 main st.,

northfield Rd., livingston, 973.992.2585

Boonton, 973.335.0943

3 midland gallery 13 midland ave., montclair, 973.746.4884

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2 buds For You 4 midland ave., montclair, 973.744.2222 IT’S E! A TI 2 Flowers by candle-Lite 559 e. main st., suite 6, denville, 973.625.0010

3 caldwell Flowerland 329 Bloomfield ave., caldwell, 973.226.1309

IT’S E! A TI 3 moody blooms of boonton Florist 813 main st., Boonton, 973.917.3773

giFT sHop

2 Diann’s gifts & collectibles 970 Route 46, Kenvil, 973.584.3848

3 Faith & begorrah 40 Broadway, denville, 973.625.0070

Home bouTiQue 1 surprises in store 25 Broadway, denville, 973.625.2445

2 once upon a Table 105 main st., chester, 908.879.2903

3 perch Home 9 highland Pl., maplewood, 973.821.4852 Lingerie sTore 1 Lady K 33 Broadway, denville, 973.627.1836

3 mendham Apothecary

1 surprises in store

2 The Dain shoppe

88 e. main st., mendham, 973.543.4400

25 Broadway, denville, 973.625.2445

8 community Pl., morristown, 973.539.7586

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Livingston, 973.535.1133

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3 dUET 79 s. Livingston Ave.,

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1 ThE UrBan MUSE 82 broad-

way, Denville, 973.627.3455. the

goddess suggested by this spa’s name may be greek, but the décor is decidedly asian.

Bamboo plants add green to the calming neutral color scheme in the urban muse, your chosen oasis for holistic harmony. Whether enjoying a swedish or sports massage, residents unite mind, body and spirit with herbal tea in hand.

2 EforEa SPa Hilton short Hills 41 JFK pkwy., short Hills, 973.912.7956

3 BangZ Salon & WEllnESS SPa 23 s. Fullerton Ave., montclair,

1 loTUS BoUTiQUE 908 main st., boonton, 973.402.2339

customer service never goes out of style. With trendy designs hand-picked by owner and Boonton resident Bridget connor, this local store combines personal attention with top fashion.

You praised lotus for its feminine clothing and high-end labels.

2

SUrPriSES in STorE 25 broadway, Denville, 973.625.2445

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3 dEPaSQUalE SPa 51 gibraltar

Dr., morris plains, 973.538.3811

3 coco

an EXPEriEncE

206 bellevue Ave., montclair, 973.233.0005

Je weLrY sTore

1 Yanina & co. 451-455 pompton Ave., cedar grove,

yanina & co.

973.857.5544. You

love the exquisitely stylish diamonds, gems and pearls at this jewelry store, which offers earrings, bracelets, necklaces and bridal collections.

2 Bilori JEWElErS 23 Diamond spring rd. #2, Denville, 973.664.1995

3 nancY and david finE JEWElS 266 essex st., millburn, 973.912.9640

3 Johari 47 s. Park st., montclair, 973.744.8070

m e n ’ s FA s H i o n 1 bob’s men shop 602 main st.,

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lefT To righT: courTesy of sAges PAges. Ann Doyle. courTesy of AnyTiMe fiTness

Boonton, 973.334.1496

2 gambert custom shirts 306

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1 shoe and sneaker barn

1 The papery of Denville

11 Broadway, denville, 973.627.2330

the shoppes at union hill, 3056 Route 10 West, suite l, denville, 973.261.9599

2 Tory Janes 2 church st., montclair, 973.744.6655

millburn ave., millburn, 973.376.1400

3 if the shoe Fits

3 sams: Fine mens clothing

20 Broadway, denville, 973.586.3771

555 s. livingston ave., livingston, 973.422.1000

peT bouTiQue 1 Fur Love of paws 55 Broadway, denville, 908.979.0040

2 bubba rose biscuit company 421 main st., Boonton,

sporTs sHop 1 Dover sports center 242 Route 46 east, dover, 973.366.3133

2 ramsey outdoor Roxbury mall,

2 parcel 559 Bloomfield ave., montclair, 973.744.7700

3 cambridge street papers 186 main st., chatham, 973.635.0073

T oY s T o r e 1 millburn babyland 382 millburn ave., millburn, 973.379.2978

2 Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats

862.209.4677

281 Route 10 east, succasunna, 973.584.7799

3 morris county pet Food

3 Fleet Feet 603 Bloomfield ave.,

99 Route 46, Rockaway, 973.625.4436

montclair, 973.509.9707

3 Tons of Toys 641 shunpike Rd., chatham, 973.765.0228

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soia & kyo at lotus Boutique

12 n. Willow st., montclair, 973.783.6100

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hot rods BBQ

1 ThE arTiST BaKEr 14-16 cattano Ave., morristown, 973.267.5540. the

gene of baking brilliance didn’t skip a generation here. at the artist Baker, mother-and-daughter pastry chefs andrea lekberg and fran davidson bake cream scones, pear tarts and chocolate-chip cookies. their celebration cakes, elaborate centerpieces for any occasion, won your vote.

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19 n. main st., wharton,

973.361.5050. Residents

rev their engines for this BBQ pit decorated with picnic-plaid tablecloths and race-car posters. still, it’s the smoked meat that’s really hot, from pulled pork to baby back ribs. Your inner 10-year-old boy may drool over the décor, but even the most polished palate appreciates Rods’ smoky flavor and tender texture.

2 TEXaS SMoKE BBQ 435 green pond rd., rockaway, 862.209.4078

3

ThE PiT BBQ 178 broad st., bloomfield,

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ThE Wood PiT 108 bloomfield Ave., montclair,

PinK caKE BoX

18 e. main st. #101, Denville, 973.998.4445. cake Boss, schmake boss. Pastry chef anne heap proves eggs, flour and girl power are key ingredients for designer delicacies. her Pink cake Box towering custom creations are sumptuous, with marzipan bows and glittery flowers. need a cake shaped like a Yorkie or painted like your favorite monet? this bakery’s got you covered.

2 BElla’S BaKErY 286 essex st., millburn, 973.921.1337 3 Mara’S cafÉ and BaKErY 25 e. main st., Denville, 973.625.0901

973.954.4679

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1 mountain Lakes bagel & Deli

1 nagel’s candy barn 358 Route

1 The stuffed cupcake place

1 mara’s cafe & bakery

350 Route 46, mountain lakes, 973.627.4999

10, Randolph, 973.361.1688

231 franklin ave., nutley, 973.667.7778

25 e. main st., denville, 973.625.0901

1129 Broad st., Bloomfield, 973.338.9616

2 Holsten’s brookdale confectionery 1063 Broad st., Bloomfield,

2 The cupcake corral 410 Ridgewood Rd., maplewood, 973.327.2286 IT’S E! A TI 2 sugar mommy cupcakes

2 south street creamery 146 south st., morristown, 973.267.8887

3 gelato giuliana nJ 49 church

973.338.7091

60 diamond spring Rd., denville, 973.625.6900

3 enjou chocolat 8 dehart st., morristown, 973.993.9090

3 swiss chalet bakery 176 south st., morristown, 973.267.0092

miLK sHAKes

cooKies

Dim sum

1 mccool’s ice cream and coffee bar 26 main st., madison,

2 next Door 556 Bloomfield ave.,

1 calandra’s italian and French bakery 244 Route 46, fairfield,

1 Hunan Taste chinese restaurant 67 Bloomfield ave.,

montclair, 973.744.3600

973.227.5008

denville, 973.625.2782

denville, 973.627.4214

3 The second Half on main

2 viking bakery 34 first ave.,

2 sogo Hibachi grill

3 D’Lites of west caldwell

denville, 973.627.7333

248 Route 46, denville, 973.784.4981

3 swiss chalet bakery

3 midori Japanese restaurant 3130 Route 10 West,

3 bagelicious inc. 179 Route 46, Rockaway, 973.586.0194

burgers 1 Arthur’s Tavern 700 speedwell ave., morris Plains, 973.455.9705

5 e. main st., denville, IT’S E973.784.4040 !

I T A 3 smashburger 15 Bloomfield ave., montclair, 973.433.7343

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st., montclair, 973.744.6464

866.506.6153

2 Denville Dairy 34a Broadway,

554 Passaic ave., West caldwell, IT’S E973.882.0080 !

I T A 3 south street creamery 146 south st., morristown, 973.267.8887

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2 Hot bagels Abroad

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ice creAm

1 dEnvillE dairY 34 broadway, Denville,

973.627.4214. owned

by the fine family for more than 40 years, this ice cream shop marries small-town charm with rich and creamy desserts. it’s the simplicity of the homemade ice cream, cakes and pies that you love. forget Ben, Jerry, edy and Breyer—the fines’ cool treats create lines out the door.

2 aPPlEgaTE farM 616 grove st., upper montclair, 973.744.5900

3

cliff’S 1475 route 46,

IT’S E!Ledgewood, 973.584.9721 A TI

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holSTEn’S BrooKdalE confEcTionErY 1063 broad st.,

The chocolate Path

bloomfield, 973.338.7091

c H o c o L AT e

1 ThE chocolaTE PaTh 94 walnut st., montclair, 973.655.0822

Welcome to the dark side. this sweet boutique specializes in pure, small-batch chocolate products created from fair-trade cocoa—all dark. though there’s no milk or white chocolate bar on the shelves, you love gifting the truffles and caramel toffee. (at press time, this shop was closing its doors and planned to offer online sales only. visit chocolatepath.com.)

2 SWEET EXPrESSionS 32 broadway, Denville, 973.625.0025

3 EnJoU chocolaT 8 DeHart st., morristown, 973.993.9090

piZZ A

1 STar TavErn 400 High st., orange, 973.675.3336. You wish upon the star’s thin-crust pizza and swear by its openfaced meatball parmigiana sandwich. owned by the same family for almost 30 years, this casual italian restaurant boasts a bustling open kitchen. crowds gorge on new York-style pies while avoiding the commute. You love the laid-back setting and belly-busting “everything” pizza.

2 BEvacQUa’S rESErvoir TavErn 92 parsippany blvd., boonton, 973.334.0421

3

ralPh’S PiZZEria 564 Franklin Ave.,

nutley, 973.235.1130 Mara’s cafe & Bakery

smooTHies/ Juice bArs 1 south street creamery 146 south st., morristown, 973.267.8887

2 Asana House Juice bar 127 lefT: courTesy of The chocolATe PATh. cenTer, ToP AnD BoTToM: shuTTersTock. righT: courTesy of MArA’s cAfe & BAkery

lefT: John hynes of korn hynes coMMunicATions. righT: courTesy of Pink cAke BoX

valley Rd., montclair, 973.744.1500

3 mara’s cafe and bakery 25 e. main st., denville, 973.625.0901

soups 1 c’est cheese 64 south st., morristown, 973.267.2941

2 Denville seafood & codmother’s café, 61 Broadway,

IT’S Edenville, 973.627.2987 !

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2 Doc’s Kitchen 38 first ave., denville, 862.209.1464

3 wicker basket 84 e. main st. suite B, mendham, 973.543.727

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1 Mara’S cafE & BaKErY 25 e. main st., Denville, 973.625.0901. a

momand-pop coffee and dessert shop, mara’s won your vote for its heartier offerings. from paninis and wraps to elaborate artisan sandwiches, lunch at the café is a tasteful mingling of seasonings, cheeses and classic deli meats. for a little indulgence, customers love cheesecake and gelatochinno, coffee blended with italian gelato.

2 SErgio & co. iTalian SPEcialTiES 28 broadway, Denville, 973.627.1043

3 SandWich ThEorY 590 valley rd., upper montclair, 973.746.5666

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chronic

PAIN When the ache just won’t go away, there are a host of therapies that can help by deborah pike olsen

Nine years ago, I made a foolish mistake: I helped a delivery guy carry new patio doors and windows into my house. Since then, I have struggled while doing the most basic things—opening heavy doors, picking up my kids or pushing a cart full of groceries. Any of these activities can bring on a deep ache or burning sensation in my left leg, heel or foot. To keep the pain at bay, I’ve given up activities I love—running, tennis, skiing and rollerblading.

There’s a name for my problem: chronic pain, which is defined as pain that persists for more than three months.

And I’m not alone. About 42 percent of adults who report pain have experienced it for longer than a year, according to the American Pain Foundation. It’s an expensive problem, estimated to cost $100 billion per year in healthcare expenses, lost income and lost productivity. It also takes a toll on relationships, and 30 to 60 percent of people with chronic pain experience depression and anxiety.

The good news is that chronic pain is treatable. “There are effective medications for a variety of conditions that cause pain, and there are more pain specialists in New Jersey than ever before,” says Richard Winne, M.D., attending anesthesiologist at Morristown Memorial Hospital and a physician at New Jersey Pain Consultants in Morristown and Basking Ridge.

When you get hurt—stub your toe, for instance—nearby nerves send a message to the spinal cord, telling your brain to feel pain. The throbbing sensation forces you to rest so that your body can heal. But a more serious injury (such as one that involves nerve damage) or illness can actually change your nervous system, causing pain pathways to become overly sensitive, so that something that wouldn’t normally hurt—like getting a hug or playing a mean game of tennis—now causes a lot of pain.

The most common types of chronic pain include low back pain, migraines, neck pain and facial discomfort. The condition can develop as a result of a car accident, arthritis, fibromyalgia (in which joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues are

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hypersensitive), diabetes or other problems. About 10 percent of people who have surgery may develop chronic pain, and roughly 20 percent of cancer patients will feel discomfort two years after surgery or chemotherapy. Despite its prevalence, chronic pain is undertreated because many primary care doctors aren’t trained in pain management, and some are reluctant to prescribe pain medications because they’re worried about addiction and abuse.

“The earlier pain is diagnosed and treated, the better,” says Dr. Winne. “It may be more important to be treated in the first three months after the onset of pain, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek treatment after six months.” (At the three-month mark, untreated pain may cause nerve cells in the brain to become hypersensitive so that you hurt even though your injury has healed.) If your primary care doctor has prescribed treatment and you haven’t experienced improvement after four weeks, consider a pain management clinic. Many such clinics are affiliated with major medical centers.

Research shows that if you receive treatment quickly, you may be able to prevent long-term chronic pain from taking hold.

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showed that acupuncture was more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise and physical therapy in reducing low back pain among osteoarthritis patients. Acupuncture appears to reduce inflammation and stimulate the body’s natural opiate production.

Massage is believed to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is associated with pain. It may also decrease levels of a hormone that constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure, both of which can boost pain.

Yoga may be able to reduce pain by stimulating the body’s natural opioids.

Its calming effect may also be beneficial.

Herbal remedies The Chinese herb thunder god vine was recently shown to reduce joint pain more effectively than a common medication among rheumatoid arthritis patients.

White willow bark (Salix) may help relieve low back pain, and devil’s claw root may be beneficial for low back pain and osteoarthritis. Of course, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate these products, so their effectiveness, purity and safety are questionable.

Psychotherapy Talking with a psychologist, social worker or counsel-

or can help you reduce the impact pain is having on your life.

Treating pain with medication The medications listed here can be used to treat different kinds of pain, but some are especially effective for certain conditions. Your primary care doctor will prescribe the medication he or she thinks will work best for your particular type of pain.

NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, for example) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be recommended initially.

These over-the-counter drugs are often useful for headache, muscle ache, backache and arthritis pain. Although these medications can be effective, NSAIDs can cause ulcers, and acetaminophen can be toxic to the liver if you take too much. Some doctors prescribe NSAIDs called COX-2 inhibitors, which have a lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects when used for a short period of time.

Opioids are also commonly prescribed. They include morphine, codeine, oxycodone and methadone. Side effects include constipation, nausea and vomiting, as well as drowsiness, and these drugs require careful medical

Experts agree that the best way to knock out chronic pain is to attack it from many angles. It may not be resolved with only one therapy because there are often multiple causes of pain— muscle spasms as well as a herniated spinal disk, for instance. Keep in mind that treatment is usually trial-and-error.

Physical therapy (PT) Many pain medicine experts recommend exercise programs that involve strength training and cardiovascular conditioning and stretching to increase your range of motion. Such programs help reduce discomfort and restore flexibility, strength and function. You may experience a flareup of symptoms during PT, though, so be sure to find a therapist who is knowledgeable about treating chronic pain.

Biofeedback can help you control bodily functions that you’re normally not aware of, such as muscle tension, heart rate and breathing. Using feedback from a computer or other device, you can learn how to relax muscles, and this can help reduce pain.

Acupuncture A recent study

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management because there is a risk of developing a dependency. Long-acting opioids are best for chronic pain, since their effects last for eight to 12 hours.

Antidepressants are helpful for people who suffer from both chronic pain and depression, but you don’t have to be depressed to experience pain relief with them. The brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine play a role in both chronic pain and depression. Antidepressants can be helpful for fibromyalgia, headaches, nerverelated pain (like diabetic neuropathy), migraines, postherpetic neuralgia (pain after shingles) and rheumatoid arthritis.

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musculoskeletal pain due to osteoarthritis and low back pain. Other antidepressants used to treat chronic pain include venlafaxine (Effexor) and amitriptyline (Elavil). Typical side effects include nausea, drowsiness, constipation and dry mouth.

Anticonvulsant drugs such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol and Tegretol), gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) may also be useful, especially for pain after shingles, fibromyalgia, nerve injury and diabetic nerve pain. Lyrica was recently approved to treat fibromyalgia. (It is also approved for diabetic nerve pain and pain after shingles.) Common side effects are dizziness, weight gain, drowsiness and swelling of the lower extremities.

Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril and Amrix) are often prescribed for their pain-reducing properties and are good for back pain, musculoskeletal problems, neurological illness or injury. They can be helpful during a flare-up, but they should not be used on a long-term basis. These medications are typically sedating.

“Patches offer good pain reduction with almost no side effects,” says Christopher Gharibo, M.D., medical director of pain medicine at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. “They can help you minimize your use of oral medications.” Patches can be useful for pain after shingles, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The lidocaine patch (Lidoderm) and the capsaicin patch (Qutenza) are both approved for pain after shingles. Lidoderm is only available by prescription, but you can apply the patch yourself. Side effects include temporary skin irritation and swelling. Qutenza can only be applied by your doctor. Side effects include redness, pain and itching at the site. anti-inflammatory steroid injections for joints may provide temporary pain relief for osteoarthritis patients. Steroids may also be injected into the epidural spaces of the back and neck. This can help reduce inflammation in and near spinal nerve roots, temporarily relieving neck and low back pain. Nerve and facet (the small joint that allows you to bend and twist your back and neck) blocks involve injecting a combination of a local anesthetic and a steroid to block pain. They are best used for temporary relief.

The power of distraction Finally, though it may sound simplistic, focusing your attention elsewhere can be part of the solution. Brain imaging research shows that taking your mind off the pain actually works. “When you’re busy, pain becomes secondary,” says Dr. Winne. “I tell my patients to continue to work and stay active. If they quit working or become sedentary, they will hurt more.”

I can’t agree with him more. Although I do experience flare-ups (such as when I played Ping-Pong with my kids during a recent vacation), I try to ignore them.

I stay as active as I can—playing with my kids and taking walks—and my pain eventually subsides.

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Trying to take the best possible care of yourself? You’ve got an ally you might not suspect. That cold, wet nose nuzzling up next to you while you watch TV may actually be helping you stay well.

There’s mounting evidence that pets are good for you.

In his 2003 book The Healing Power of Pets, veterinarian Marty Becker cited findings showing that people with pet companions had fewer doctor visits and recovered more quickly from severe illnesses than those without. Since then, research has rolled in: A study of coronary care patients post-discharge showed that pet-owning patients had higher survival rates than those who did not own animals.

Several studies have shown that adult pet owners have slightly lower systolic blood-pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides levels than petless folk, and one indicated that pet owners’ blood pressure rises less than that of non-pet owners in response to mental stress.

In a study of elderly people, those with pets took fewer antidepressants, and those who owned dogs tended to get more exercise—naturally enough— because those dogs required daily walks.

Research reported in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing showed that children had reduced stress levels during a routine physical examination when accompanied by a dog.

In a Purdue University study, people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease showed improvement in their behavior and eating habits after a four-week exposure to aquariums filled with brightly colored fish.

“Studies like these have contributed to our developing understanding of the influence of human-animal interaction on health and development,” says Layla Esposito, Ph.D., health scientist administrator at the National Institutes of Health, adding that the NIH is funding seven studies on the impact of companion animals on their owners. —nancy christie

Several hospitals in Morris and Essex counties offer pet therapy. Morristown Memorial Hospital (971.571.7000, atlantichealth.org/morristown) has such programs for both pediatric and adult patients, with its Goryeb Children’s Hospital getting an extra bonus: a pet bunny that occasionally accompanies the canine visitors. Using volunteers from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s Paws for People, the program “really helps to cheer patients, and sometimes to calm them,” says Kristin Holtzman, a child life specialist at Goryeb.

In the Transition Care Rehabilitation Unit at Montclair’s Mountainside Hospital (973.429.6000, mountainsidehosp.com) the pet therapy program is staffed with dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Inc. of Morris Plains, explains recreation therapist Nancy Wright. Four certified handlers and their dogs regularly visit patients—sometimes in group settings and sometimes at their bedside. Says Wright: “One patient who had been feeling tired and achy reported to me that after a visit with a therapy dog named Haley, her whole body felt better.”

Besides using pets certified by St. Hubert’s and Bright and Beautiful Therapy, the more than decade-old program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston (973.322.5000, saintbarn abas.com/hospitals/saintbarnabas) also allows patients to have visits with their own dogs (with proof that the dogs have all their shots) in a dedicated area, arranged through the patient representative, says holistic nurse coordinator Lorraine Ernst.

Pet therapy programs are also frequently offered by assisted-living facilities, retirement homes and nursing homes.

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To find out if your canine pet might be right for pet therapy, contact one of the hospitals in the article above or one of these training organizations: Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs Inc. 973.292.3316, golden-dogs.org The Delta Society 425.679.550 0, deltasociety.org St. HUBERT’S ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER 973.377.8801, sthuberts.org Therapy Dog International 973.252.980 0, tdi-dog.org

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Consider this a mini cookout intervention. Starting now, you’re through with serving nothing but boring hot dogs, burgers and beers. The editors of Morris/Essex Health & Life teamed up with New Jersey’s Drew Nieporent, founder of Myriad Restaurant Group (which owns such culinary giants as Tribeca Grill, Centrico and Nobu in New York City) and Cheryl Slocum, contributing food editor at Country Living magazine and author of the food blog itsaboutourfood.com, to pick the three besttasting dishes submitted in our first Grill & Chill recipe contest. These food and drink recipes, born from the backyard barbecues of Morris and Essex counties, will delight guests at your next outdoor soirée.

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Grilling tip

“Before grilling, rub a paper towel with canola oil on the grates so that the meat doesn’t stick.”

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“Preheat the grill for about 10 minutes to help speed the cooking process.”

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Sainato loves to grill “because people are around when you’re cooking.” And more than anything, she loves to experiment. “My kids are 18 and 15, so for the past couple of years I’ve had a lot more time to learn new cooking techniques,” she explains. For her Jamaican-Me-Crazy Chicken recipe, Sainato researched traditional Jamaican Jerk recipes and came up with a flavorful marinade that incorporates fresh herbs such as cilantro and parsley. Her accompanying drink, called the Abso-LOCO (which stands for “Lime, Orange, Cherry, Oh so good!”), has a real tropical summer feel.

winner’s story

winner’s story

After thinking about Morris/Essex Health & Life magazine’s Grill & Chill contest for an entire month, Puri finally decided to enter—on the last day! Her two sons are big supporters, constantly urging her to seek recognition for her recipes, but this time Puri didn’t tell even them that she was going to enter. What a surprise when they found out their mother had won second place!

“I just love cooking!” Puri says. Her winning Turkey Seekh Kebab recipe is a twist on a traditional Indian dish. The addition of ingredients such as coriander leaves, onions and mint transforms it into something very different—something even better.

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“Start off with a clean grill to avoid cross-contaminating your food, and spray your grill with nonstick cooking spray.”

“After being cooped up in the house all winter long, I love the summer because I get to grill outdoors in the fresh air,” says Ryfa. Another thing she loves is dessert, so for the Grill & Chill contest Ryfa combined these two pleasures and created Tropical Splendor, a grilled glazed pound cake with a vanilla citrus cream. “I’m not a big fan of pound cake, but my family likes it, so I wanted to come up with a new idea for it,” she says. And as it turns out, “fruit on the grill is really good,” she says.

“Grilling brings out the flavor and all the sugars in the fruit.”

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JAMAICAN-ME-CRAZY CHICKEN

BY KARIN SAINATO TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES (PLUS AT LEAST 1 HOUR FOR MARINATING). SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 5 pounds skinless chicken pieces (thighs, legs and breasts) 2 Scotch Bonnet chilies (or 3 jalapeños and ½ teaspoon cayenne), seeded and chopped 1 bunch cilantro 1 bunch parsley 1 red onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons allspice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon fresh ginger ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup brown sugar ½ cup olive oil ¹⁄³ cup orange juice ½ cup apple cider vinegar ¹⁄8 cup honey juice and zest of 1 large lemon juice and zest of 3 limes

PREPARATION

Trim the fat off the chicken. Make shallow scores with a sharp knife on the surface of the meat. Set the chicken aside in a nonreactive bowl.

Put all other ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour half of the marinade into the bowl with the chicken and cover (reserve the rest of the marinade for dipping). Place meat in the

refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour—for best results leave overnight— turning each piece occasionally. Preheat grill on high, reducing to medium-low when you put the chicken on. Grill the chicken with a closed lid for 20 minutes, rotating pieces 90 degrees after 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and repeat the process. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 150 degrees.

Remove the chicken, place in a pan and cover with aluminum foil. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with plantain chips and the reserved marinade.

TURKEY SEEKH KEBABS

BY SARITA PURI TIME: 30 TO 40 MINUTES (PLUS 30 MINUTES OF REFRIGERATION TIME). SERVES 5 INGREDIENTS KEBABS 8–10 bamboo sticks, soaked in water for 1 hour 1 pound ground turkey 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mint, chopped 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (use more or less as desired) ½ teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil

PEACH MINT CHUTNEY 2–4 peaches, peeled and quartered 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, chopped (less if desired) 1 bunch fresh mint leaves (preferably homegrown) a few drops lemon juice several pinches sugar salt to taste

PREPARATION KEBABS

Heat oil on medium heat. When it starts to smoke, add paprika and turn off heat.

Combine the smoked paprika with all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

Mix with your hands until well blended, forming a large ball in the bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. After meat has chilled, preheat the grill on medium for 10 minutes. Roll meat mixture into seekh kebabs (each approximately 4 inches long, like the thickness and length of a sausage link) by hand and skewer each one with a bamboo stick. Place kebabs on the grill, leaving room between them. Grill for about 10 minutes with the lid closed.

Rotate and cook for another 10 minutes, leaving the lid open for the last 5 minutes to brown the kebabs. Serve with basmati or jasmine rice and peach mint chutney.

PEACH MINT CHUTNEY

Put all ingredients except lemon juice into a food processor. Blend to puree.

Taste; if it is too sweet, add some lemon juice; if it is too sour, add some sugar.

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by Jane Ryfa Time: 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 6 Ingredients pound cake 2 ripe baby pineapples, trimmed and cut into 1-inch slices 2 large ripe peaches, cut into quarters 2 plums, cut into quarters 1 large banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice ¼ cup dried cherries ½ cup toasted macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped 1 store-bought pound cake, cut into ½-inch slices fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Glaze ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ½

cup butter (½ stick) cup heavy cream cup honey cup rum teaspoon ground cinnamon

Vanilla citrus cream 6 oz. heavy cream 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons lime zest ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean

Preparation Glaze

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add cream, honey, rum and cinnamon. Whisk together. Gradually bring to a boil until slightly reduced. Set aside.

Vanilla citrus cream

In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream until slightly thick. Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean and lime zest. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.

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pound cake

Preheat grill to medium. Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.

Brush glaze onto each slice of pineapple, coating completely. Place pineapple slices on the grill and cook approximately 2 minutes on each side, turning occasionally so that grill marks appear on both sides. Be sure not to overcook.

Brush glaze onto each side of pound cake and grill approximately 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden.

Lightly toss the peaches, plums and bananas with the lemon or lime juice and assemble them on skewers. With a pastry brush, lightly cover all sides of the fruit with the remainder of the glaze.

Place fruit on grill and turn when light grill marks appear.

Assemble each piece of pound cake with a pineapple slice on your favorite platter. Add skewered fruit, dried cherries and toasted macadamia nuts. Top with vanilla citrus cream and add a sprig of mint for garnish.

Abso-LOCO

by Karin Sainato

Pineapple Fizz

by Jane Ryfa

Serves 4

Serves 6–8

Ingredients

Ingredients

8 oz. Absolut Ruby Red vodka 12–20 oz. tonic water 1 lime, cut into four wedges 1 lemon, cut into four wedges 4 cherries 4 teaspoons cherry or Maraschino cherry juice lots of ice cubes

1 ripe pineapple, trimmed and cubed 1 1-liter bottle ginger ale 2 cups ice cubes ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest fresh mint sprigs for garnish 1 cup rum (optional) vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preparation

Pour vodka into a pitcher over ice cubes.

Fill with tonic water and cherry juice, then stir. Pour into glasses, making sure not to filter ice out. Garnish individual glasses with lime, cherry and lemon.

Mint Lemonade

by Sarita Puri Serves 4 Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 cups water handful of mint leaves

Preparation

Blend mint leaves with ¼ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup water. Strain mint through a sieve and add the remaining water and lemon juice. Mix with sugar and refrigerate to desired temperature. Add some ice and garnish with mint leaves to serve.

Preparation

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine sugar, water, lime juice and lime zest. Bring to a boil and heat until sugar has dissolved, creating a simple syrup.

Cool. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Combine the simple syrup with pineapple. Add rum if desired. Blend well and chill until ready to serve. Pour blended ingredients into a pitcher and add ice cubes. Add enough ginger ale to fill the pitcher. Serve cold and garnish with a spring of fresh mint.

For a creamier, float-like drink, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or top with vanilla citrus cream (from Tropical Splendor recipe).

Sainato’s winning Abso-LOCO

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Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, May 1, marchofdimes.com Participants walked to raise funds for the care of premature babies. There were activities, entertainment, raffle prizes and giveaways.

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Parents with young children will enjoy Park Bench, a program that introduces kids to the Montclair Art Museum and serves as an artistic, social outing. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., you will meet other parents and children, work on fun art projects and take a guided tour of the museum. Admission: $12 for nonmembers, $10 for seniors 65 and older and students with I.D., free for members and children under 12. To find out more, call 973.746.5555 or visit montclairartmuseum.org.

Aug 12

Enjoy an evening of soulful, chart-topping R&B with KEM and special guest El DeBarge at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, 8 p.m. Tickets: $45–$75 . Call 888.GO.NJPAC or visit njpac.org for additional information.

Aug 14–15

Have you been watching American Idol this season?

Don’t miss the chance to see personalities from the popular TV show perform at American Idol Live 2011 at the Prudential Center in Newark, 7 p.m.

Tickets: $45 or $65 . Call 973.757.6600 or visit prucenter.com to learn more.

Aug 14, Sep 24

Head to the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in West Orange to learn all about inventors who have hailed from New Jersey. Harry’s Magical Invention Bag runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $7 , free for children under 16. Call 973.736.0550, ext. 11, or visit nps.gov/edis/index.htm for more information.

Aug 20

You’re invited to the 36th Annual Wharton Canal Day at Hugh Force Canal Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This music and craft festival features 12 of New Jersey’s best musical artists, fireworks, kayak and mule-drawn boat rides, arts and crafts, walking tours, the Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo, pony and hay rides, fair food and more! Free admission. Call 973.989.0237 or visit canalday.org to learn more.

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Don’t miss your chance to see country and pop performer, actress and Dancing with the Stars finalist Marie Osmond in concert at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, 8 p.m. Tickets: $57–$97 . To learn more, call 973.539.8008 or visit mayoarts.org.

Aug 28

Take a tour of the Victory Garden at Acorn Hall in Morristown and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn at the Members’ Garden Party, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tea and dessert will be served. Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, free for members and children under 12. For additional information, call 973.267.3465 or visit acornhall.org.

Aug 29

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett (And His Large Band) is coming to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, 8 p.m. This Texas-based musician melds elements of country, jazz, swing, folk, gospel and blues in a way that challenges convention. Tickets: $57–$97 .

For more information, call 973.539.8008 or visit mayoarts.org.

Sep 7–Oct 2 The Shake-

speare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison is putting on Othello for the first time since 2003. This tale of love, jealousy and betrayal is often described as Shakespeare’s most perfect play. Tickets: $44–$55 . For additional information, call 973.408.5600 or visit shakespearenj.org.

Sep 15–Oct 16

Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn is putting on the premiere of a brandnew musical, Newsies, adapted from the popular Disney film. The musical is based on the true 1899 story of a daring group of newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they rally forces to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. Showtimes: Wednesday–Sunday 7 p.m.; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $25–$96 . Call 973.376.4343 or visit papermill.org for additional information.

Oct 3–4

Don’t miss this year’s Fashion & Beauty Week, held at the Pleasantdale Château in West Orange.

Enjoy runway shows featuring top seasoned and emerging designers, a full dinner, wine tasting, high-end accessories showcase, beauty bar, silent auction and VIP/press lounge. Also, mingle with actors, fashion and beauty editors and celebrity stylists. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. Tickets: $150–$350 . For additional information visit fashionandbeautyweek.com.

Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail us at thingstodo@wainscot media.com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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Get some exercise and support Habitat for Humanity at the 4th annual Share the Care Fun Run at Trinity Lutheran Church in Morris Plains, 6:30 p.m. There will be a 5K run/walk followed by a Kids’ Fun Run for children ages 2– 14. Goody bags and prizes will be awarded. Enjoy food, drinks and entertainment after the event. Cost: $20 for the 5K, $10 for the Kids’ Fun Run (register by August 25); $25 for the 5K, $15 for the Kids’ Fun Run (after August 25).

For more information, call 973.451.0143 or visit morrishabitat.org.

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This vast collection (the second largest on the East Coast after Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Fla.) draws wine connoisseurs to the resort’s fourstar Restaurant Latour, where the impressive wine list is presented in two cork-covered binders, one for white and champagne and one for red and port.

The restaurant showcases locally grown produce, meat and fish from the Hudson and Delaware valleys and organic rack of lamb from its own ranch in Colorado. Latour’s chef de cuisine is John Benjamin, who has worked under world-renowned chefs Thomas Keller and Charlie Palmer. Keller’s influence was evident in a divine amuse-bouche, an oyster in a bed of tapioca pearls with a crème fraiche sabayon and caviar, which was the best thing I tried in an altogether outstanding three-course dinner. (Three- and eight-course tasting menus are offered.)

The resort actually consists of three hotels: Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Resort & Spa and The Appalachian, a lodge at the base of the Mountain Creek ski area. In addition to Restaurant Latour, Grand Cascades Lodge boasts Reflections Spa, an eye-catching space with fire-inspired red art glass aglow throughout and 8,000 quartz crystals hanging from the ceiling. Minerals has its own spa, called Elements, and a sports club with tennis, basketball, a running track and fitness classes.

All three of the resorts offer swimming pools, but the Grand Cascades Lodge has a four-season tropical paradise called the Biosphere Pool Complex, consisting of an indoor free-form pool, a 140-foot water slide, a grotto-like Jacuzzi, a cave-themed steam room and sauna and a café, all housed under a retractable roof.

Crystal Springs makes for a great family trip (Minerals caters more to kids than Grand Cascades) or a romantic couples getaway (be sure to book early for Restaurant Latour), and with so much to do, you’ll wish you had more time to enjoy a guided hike along the Appalachian Trail, fishing with the family, a yoga class or the water park at Mountain Creek. Luckily, you can easily return with another brief drive nor th into the hills of Sussex County. —Marisa Sandor a

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