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A radiation oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center applies his field’s cuttingedge technologies—when they’re right for the patient.

These twins were treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Their mom tells her story.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center recently formed a partnership with Chatham-based Centercourt Club & Sports to help the community be more active.

CANCER FIGHTER

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NE W FOCUS ON THE HE AD AND NECK

Treatments in these areas—including surgery for cancer—require special precision and finesse.

BE ATING THE ODDS

Surviving three bouts of ovarian cancer is almost unheard of, but that’s what this West Orange grandmother did.

GE T ACTIVE, GE T HE ALTHY

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BEST OF MORRIS & ESSE X

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Who better than you to tell us which restaurants, shops and services are the cream of the crop in our towns? We reveal all the winners of this year’s Best of Morris/ Essex poll.

When your kids return to the classroom this fall, here’s your homework: Keep them healthy!

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6 BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS

HOT SPORTS

Move over football, basketball and baseball.

High school athletes are scoring points in these fast-growing alternatives.

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

Recent reports and statistics, including feelings about aging and cancer.

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If the mercury rises, don’t sweat it. You’ll be on trend in this end-of-summer look.

Erase sugary cereals from the morning menu and treat the kids—and you—to natural ingredients.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

These geometric-inspired earrings will show your edgier side.

Head to The Wooden Spoon in Bloomfield for your dangerously delicious fill of Dixie.

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Ditch those decorating blues and start fresh with a couple of cool cobalt pieces.

See photos from recent events in and around the counties.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

The sky’s the limit in Fairfield, a charming Essex County enclave.

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GATHERINGS

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IT HAS BEEN A GREAT SUMMER AT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL Center. Very soon, we will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Cooperman Family Pavilion. It is a pleasure to see how the new pavilion has improved the comfort of our patients and their families in its inaugural year.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center received Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing care, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Magnet recognition provides our community with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of patient care. Achieving Magnet recognition reinforces the culture of excellence that is a cornerstone of our service to our community.

It’s also tangible evidence of our nurses’ commitment to providing the very best care to our patients, of which we are extremely proud.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center is now one of the 8 percent of U.S. hospitals to achieve Magnet hospital designation.

On pages 34–35 Danielle Bock recounts her experience giving birth to premature twin daughters five years ago, one who was in significant danger. The babies were treated in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and today both girls are thriving. No wonder Danielle is an eager participant in the annual Miracle Walk held to support the NICU. (This year’s event is Sunday, Oct. 7—see page 35 for details.)

This issue also offers tips for keeping your children healthy as they return to school (page 38) and reports on the medical center’s new partnership with a leading sports facility (page 39). A radiation oncologist explains his field (pages 30–31) and we explore the special skill required to treat conditions—including cancers—of the head and neck (pages 32–33). Finally, it is very rare to survive a third bout with ovarian cancer, but we highlight a woman who beat the odds (pages 36–37).

Saint Barnabas Medical Center will always be here for you and your family needs. Have a healthy autumn!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

BEST OF THE BEST ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE, right? When Morris/Essex Health & Life retired the pen-and-paper ballot for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards and implemented an online voting system, we knew the response would be overwhelming. Boy, were we right—we sat back and watched a record number of votes roll in! From the best bakeries and tastiest Thai to the most intense indoor cycling and soothing spas, we knew we could count on you to guide us to the counties’ finest offerings in more than 80 different categories. Turn to page 41 for the results—you’ll find old favorites to celebrate and lots of new places to try.

We admit, however, that simply reading about the freshest produce or the best pizza can hardly do them justice. To get the full effect, you have to experience them for yourself, and so we arranged for you to do so—again. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange for the Best of Morris/ Essex Food Festival Party & Expo, where you can sample a bit of what our Readers’ Choice winners have to offer: food, drink, health, wellness and more!

Speaking of superlatives, this issue is loaded with some of the best clothing and accessories. Guys not yet feeling the autumn chill can look cool in the trendy, end-of-summer pieces featured on page 16. For the ladies, the various shapes and sizes of the earrings on page 20 will complement many an outfit—and mood. Flip to page 18 to see seven fabulous backpacks that will look great on just about anyone, whether you’re a student or a commuter. And now that I mention students, you’ll want to read “5 Hot Sports,” where we spotlight the growth of high school athletics beyond football and basketball. Our panel talks about the merits of ice hockey, fencing, swimming and more—turn to page 56 for the story.

We hope you enjoy these and all the articles in this issue. And I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Best of Morris/Essex festival. Please stop and say hello—I’d love to meet you all.

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In the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling comes local author Sherry L. Ross. This summer, the Morristown resident has been showcasing her debut novel, The Vinetrope Adventures, Book One: Return of the Vinetropes—a 450-page fantasy about the bond between a young girl and a fairy-like creature, Lucinda Vinetrope. Like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, The Vinetrope Adventures is full of mysterious powers, fantastical creatures and thoughtful storytelling. The book is available in major bookstores and on Amazon. Ross also will be appearing at the Brooklyn Book Festival (Sept. 15), Independent Authors Book Expo in Roselle (Sept. 29), Collingswood Book Festival (Oct. 6) and World Fantasy Convention in Baltimore (Nov. 1–4).

RAISE YOUR GLASS! You don’t have to travel to a Tuscan winery for the pinot noir of your life. Wine Spectator has announced the winners of its annual Restaurant Awards, which pay homage to the best-ofthe-best wine menus spanning 50 states and 75 countries. Out of the 3,759 honorees on 2018’s list, 10 are right here in Morris and Essex counties. We think this calls for a toast: Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Morristown Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Parsippany Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar, Morristown Hunan Taste, Denville Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grille, Morristown Il Capriccio Ristorante, Whippany Legal Sea Foods, Short Hills Nero’s Grille, Livingston The Manor, West Orange Moonshine Modern Supper Club, Millburn

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State Sen. Anthony Bucco is working hard to pass a law that would designate the Seeing Eye dog as the official pooch of the Garden State. “That’s not a breed,” we can hear you mutt-ering, but doggone if there’s not a certain logic here. The 90-year-old Morristown-based philanthropic organization The Seeing Eye breeds dogs—mostly Labradors and golden retrievers—as service animals for the visually impaired, both locally and internationally.

“It would be nice if a specific breed was recognized,” says Vanessa Stoler, a Bloomfield resident and proud beagle owner. “But the Seeing Eye dog makes sense for the state, and it’s a tribute to the service these dogs provide.”

To become a law, legislation must be passed by the Senate and Assembly then signed by the governor. But considering Jersey officials recently established a state reptile (the bog turtle) and even a state microbe (streptomyces griseus), a celebrated canine would fit right in.

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KUDOS SMART MOVES Is your school making the grade?

According to Department of Education statistics, the following were the top three public high schools in Morris and Essex counties with the highest average SAT score in 2017.

Essex Millburn (1,326) Livingston (1,240) Glen Ridge (1,199) Morris West Morris Mendham (1,249) Chatham (1,238) Madison (1,237)

Wait for October to visit pumpkin patches and beer festivals, but this month, head to a nearby orchard for an afternoon of apple picking.

Farms are scattered throughout Morris and Essex counties, where friends and family can enjoy a day of pick-your-own activities (and pick up a dozen or two apple-cider doughnuts too). Here are some of our fall favorites.

Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester, 908.879.7189 Fairfield Farms, 177 Big Piece Rd., Fairfield, 973.227.1011 Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Rd., Chester, 908.879.2908 Sun High Orchards, 19 Canfield Ave., Randolph, 973.584.4734 Wightman’s Farms, 1111 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown, 973.425.9819

CULINARY CORNER Pizza 4 You You’ve heard of pizza with vodka sauce, but how about a slice with sambuca?

Pizzeria 42 N Stuff has just opened in Dover, serving Italian comfort food and, naturally, plenty of pizza. You’ll find traditional pizza as well as pies with a modern twist: chicken-bacon-ranch and a signature creation with sambuca sauce, fresh mozzarella and arugula. If that recipe sounds familiar, you’ve probably tried it at the pizza shop’s sister restaurant, Table 42, which is right next door.

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Treat Yourself Summer might be winding down, but warm weather treats last all year long.

That’s the thought driving the folks behind Waffles & Cream Café, a Parsippany eatery that opened last month.

Their chalkboard menu boasts multiple ways to get ice cream or gelato: on a homemade waffle, in a cone or cup, or as a shake or sundae. But they do much more than dessert—you can stop by for an acai bowl and a cup of Joe (hot or cold, of course). Summer isn’t done yet!

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MAKING A SPLASH Forget the ice bucket challenge— Bridgette Hobart-Janeczko got really wet for charity. The 55-year-old Jefferson resident swam 28 miles around Lake Hopatcong on June 30—the first person ever to accomplish the feat—raising $5,000 for her hometown fire department.

Her effort took 16 hours to complete. (She started her swim at 3:41 a.m.) This marathon swimmer’s resume also includes the 20-mile Catalina Channel challenge and the 28.5-mile course around Manhattan— two-thirds of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.

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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT IN THIS CHARMING ESSEX COUNTY ENCLAVE.

FUN FACTS

n Fairfield is the least densely populated town in Essex County. n Throughout its history, parts of Fairfield were taken away to

create: Livingston, Fairmount, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, North Caldwell, Essex Fells and West Caldwell. n Michelle Vizzuso, a member of the 1997 U.S. women’s national field hockey team, was born and raised in Fairfield. n Dutch settlers purchased the land Fairfield—which stretched from the Watchung Mountains to the Passaic River—from Native Americans with $325 worth of goods. n Fairfield resident and child actor Jake Siciliano (born 1998) has had roles in HBO’s The Affair as well as the films Shame, Solitary Man and The Taking of Pelham 123.

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and fire aircrafts. Take a break from browsing and sample the treats at Calandra’s Bakery, known for its fresh-baked breads, especially the semolina bastone and French baguette. If you need something to help wash it down, Cricket Hill Brewery is one of the original craft breweries in New Jersey.

One of Fairfield’s treasures is the Great Piece Meadows.

This protected area of wetlands is part of Passaic River Basin, home to rookeries of great blue heron and a habitat for salamanders, turtles, mink and muskrat. The area supports rare plants including tufted loosestrife and Louisiana sedge. While this site is popular with fishermen, novice hikers and nature photographers should be prepared to come in boots and bring a phone with GPS. The preserve is as close to nature as Essex County gets, and there are no marked trails.

The Fairfield School District serves students from pre-K through sixth grade. Public school students in seventh through 12th grades attend the West Essex Regional School District in North Caldwell.

LOCALS LOVE

n Trying cocktails at

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co.’s tasting room. n Grabbing a scoop or two at Carmella Ice Cream. n Getting scared at Fairfield Garden Center’s Halloween Tunnel of Terror or delighted by its over-the-top Christmas displays. n Testing their strength or working out their frustrations with axe and hatchet throwing at Stumpy’s Hatchet House.

DINING

In addition to their world-class bakery, the Calandra’s family also runs two Italian restaurants in Fairfield. Cucina Calandra, offering classic Italian fare in a family friendly environment, and Calandra’s Mediterranean Grille, which serves up Northern Italian dishes from an open kitchen with a Tuscan-themed dining room. If you aren’t in the mood for Italian, try Tierney’s Copperhouse for new American cuisine or Antik Greek Kitchen for authentic homemade grape leaves, lamb youvetsi or a souvlaki platter (at right).

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Approximately $100,970, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

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THE TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD HAS A HISTORY AS old as any town in the state—even if its name is relatively new. Formed on Feb. 16, 1798, as Caldwell Township, it was incorporated as one of New Jersey’s first 104 townships just five days later. It wasn’t until Nov. 6, 1963, that it was renamed Fairfield.

Today, it’s a place that combines old and new, highways and runways, work and play. Located in the northwest corner of Essex County, Fairfield is bisected by routes 80 and 46 and is also home to the almost 90-year-old Essex County Airport— which boasts two runways, three flight schools and nearly 300 airplanes on a tract of land that used to be a dairy farm.

For those who prefer to stay close to the ground, Fairfield offers a great mix of shopping and nosh. Lebedas Boot Hideaway offers Star western boots and Stetson hats as well as a wide selection of leather biker boots. Serious aviation model collectors frequent The Airplane Shop for its large selection of plastic and die-cast models of all shapes and sizes, including commercial, military, private, space, police

The median home value in Fairfield is $538,100— up 7.8 percent from last year. According to Zillow, values are predicted to rise 6.6 percent within the next year.

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The percentage of African-American women who said that they have never used sunscreen. Meanwhile, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 91,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.

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Did you know that 65 percent of people in their 70s had positive feelings about growing older, compared with 46 percent of people in their 30s?

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Zika, the dreaded mosquito-borne virus, has shown an ability to infect and kill cancerous cells in adult brains. While more research is needed, preliminary studies show that Zika shrank tumors while leaving other brain cells untouched. Researchers are optimistic that this discovery could lead to treatment for diffuse brain cancers that haven’t responded to chemotherapy, radiation or surgery.

—Washington University and UC San Diego medical schools

MINDING YOUR BACK PAIN Folks who attended mindfulness-based stressbusting classes were 37 percent more likely to have less lower back pain compared with people who used more conventional methods, such as taking pain meds.

Researchers found that people born in nine states had a 28 percent higher risk of dementia, even after adjusting for age, sex and race.

Happily, New Jersey was not among them.

The states, which also have a higher rate of stroke, are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.

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A recent study found that when people laugh together, they feel closer to each other. In addition, laughter defuses difficult situations and breaks the cycle of dwelling on negative thoughts.

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As you age, the shape of your face changes from volume loss in the cheeks, jowls and eyes and expression lines deepen from repeated facial muscle use. Non-surgical options have become for many a preferred method for facial rejuvenation. Nonsurgical treatments include fillers such as Radiesse® or Voluma® to replace volume loss and neurotoxins such as Xeomin® or Botox® to eliminate expression lines.

By correctly and consistently blending filler and neurotoxin treatments, your face can be restored to a natural and youthful appearance.

What are some of the best non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments?

A cheek filler is one of the best ways to rejuvenate your face. It restores shape and balance by enhancing cheek fullness as well as lifting the corners of your mouth and your jowls. Using filler to treat thinning lips restores their natural shape and creates an elegant look. In addition to smoothing lines, when used at the eyebrow, neurotoxins produce a non-surgical brow lift which opens and refreshes the appearance of the eyes.

When can one expect to see results and how long will they last?

Filler results can be appreciated almost immediately with little to no downtime and last approximately 12 to 18 months. The results of neurotoxin treatments can be seen in one to two weeks and a treatment lasts three to four months.

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Why do you perform fat grafting in your face lifts?

Volume is an essential component to a youthful appearing face. As we age, particularly if we are trying to stay fit, the volume in our face diminishes leaving hollows and voids which accelerates aging. Taking fat from other areas, processing it, and re-injecting small amounts into key areas of the face (lid cheek junction, temples, nasolabial folds, lips, jawline, and marionette (puppet) lines, help tremendously in reversing the aged appearance. It is a permanent solution.

What do you mean by “SMAS Composite”?

When performing a face and neck lift I separate out the skin from the underlying (deeper) fatty/ muscle/ fascia layer. I elevate the underlying deeper layers and redistribute this facial and neck tissue layer as a “composite” to reduce/eliminate jowls and create youthful shape to the face. This allows me to position the top layers (skin) slightly differently in the face and the neck and avoid applying excess tension on the surface of the face. I restructure the neck musculature returning it back to a taught state while at the same time I eliminate the surface laxity and lines of the neck. Together, with fat grafting (and my blepharoplasty technique) I’ve had great success in turning back the clock for my patients. Preserving who they are, and maximizing their outcomes and maintaining their original image identities, are key to delivering the ideal natural face.

What is recovery like?

I perform these combination procedures in a hospital based setting and give patients the option to stay in the hospital overnight. Together with my nursing staff we see our facial rejuvenation surgery patients several times a week for the first couple of weeks.

This aids in a more rapid recover and allows patients to resume the normal lifestyle in less than a month.

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A RADIATION ONCOLOGIST APPLIES HIS FIELD’S CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES —WHEN THEY’RE RIGHT FOR THE PATIENT.

IF YOU THINK RADIATION TREATMENT IS always an adjunct or a follow-up to surgery, your thinking needs an update. For certain patients with early-stage lung cancer, says David Huang, M.D., a board-certified radiation oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, a treatment called stereotactic body radiation with an advanced tool called the CyberKnife “can offer an alternative to surgery with the intent to cure.”

That’s important, he says, because this approach may be a safer choice than surgery for patients with poor lung function or older patients who aren’t likely to tolerate the anesthesia required for an operation.

“Results are comparable,” says the doctor.

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techniques. A graduate of the University of California–Berkeley with a major in molecular and cell biology and an emphasis on neurobiology, Dr. Huang earned his M.D. from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1996, then completed an internal medicine internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles. He has also been a clinical instructor at the University of California–San Francisco, specializing in managing central nervous system tumors and disorders. Dr. Huang was in private practice in Los Angeles for 15 years, and before coming East he served as co-medical director of the Gamma Knife Center and medical director of the Department of Radiation Oncology, both at Good

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Dr. Huang is pleased that Saint Barnabas Medical Center offers state-of-the-art devices such as the CyberKnife. “The technology we have here is cutting-edge,” he says.

But it isn’t just the technology that impresses him. “The quality of care here is exemplary, and the staff has integrity and a great work ethic,” he says. This is an environment in which clinicians collaborate to determine what treatment is best for each individual patient and to provide it when it’s appropriate.

“We bring all the disciplines together in a Tumor Board to discuss each new patient with a cancer diagnosis,” says Dr. Huang. “We review the images and the pathology and decide together—surgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists, drawing on evidence-based guidelines whenever possible— whether we can offer a treatment, and if so, which treatment plan is best.”

Radiation therapy has progressed dramatically in recent years.

In the article below he explains some of the latest advances.

TOUR OF THE TOOLBOX First, to be clear, what they call “stereotactic radiosurgery” isn’t really surgery, right? The word is just a way of describing the precision of the radiation delivery.

That is correct. Stereotactic refers to a system that makes use of three-dimensional coordinates to locate small targets inside the body and to perform on them some action, such as focused radiation treatment.

every radiation oncology department in the country offers it. But IMRT has been improved, and there’s a newer tool called IGRT—image-guided radiation therapy. Here we take a three-dimensional CAT scan picture each time of the area we’re about to target. That’s in place of marking the patient’s skin as we once did. X-rays can tell us if the bones move, but the fact is that organs also move—if you eat or drink too much or pass gas, for example, the prostate can be in a slightly different position. IGRT helps us be sure we’re pointing at the right place. And there’s one more feature that is still newer, which we’re very excited about.

What treatment do you provide most often?

At one time a stereotactic radiosurgeon dealt with mostly brain tumors, because only the skull could then be fixed firmly enough in place to prevent movement that might allow radiation beams to harm healthy tissue. Today, while we still treat brain tumors, we’re also able to use tools like the CyberKnife on tumors of the lung, spine, prostate and other sites as well, because we can track and compensate for the body’s movements—breathing, for example—and know that we’re right on target. I’d say one-quarter to one-third of my practice today is lung cancer.

What’s that?

It’s called surface-guided radiation therapy, and the brand name for the system Saint Barnabas Medical Center acquired just a few months ago is VisionRT. This tool actually tracks the surface of the skin in real time so that we know, for example, if the patient is breathing deeply.

We use it in breast cancer cases to treat the left breast, which is close to the heart. It employs a special light tracking device with a 3-D camera, and it will only deliver radiation if the patient’s breathing is such that the heart stays out of the radiation field. Soon we will probably begin using it for lung cancer patients too.

Your bio mentions “conformal radiation therapy.”

What’s that?

As its name implies, it’s an effort to make radiation beams conform to the shape of a tumor.

Computer technology has improved so that we can actually rotate these beams to different angles. Now we’re able to shape the radiation beam so that it “paints” the radiation where we want it to be. With a technology called IMRT—intensity-modulated radiation therapy— we can use different angles, and the machine moves lead-like leaves in and out according to the computer plan to block a certain percentage of the beams from whatever structure we’re trying to protect. It concentrates brightness in one area and darkness in another.

What about seed brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

We still offer it, and for some patients with high-risk, aggressive cancers we still recommend it, because implanting seeds can deliver a very high dose of radiation.

But there has been less demand for this treatment in recent years because it is more invasive and tends to produce more side effects than newer technologies such as the CyberKnife.

Morris/Essex Health & Life recently spoke with boardcertified radiation oncologist David Huang, M.D., of Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

IMRT isn’t new, is it?

It’s been around for more than 15 years, and by now most

What does the public need to understand better about radiation treatment for cancer?

Our treatment is more accurate than ever, thanks to tools like the IGRT. We provide the best care possible, following a multidisciplinary discussion on every patient.

And when it comes to radiation therapy, we have the most sophisticated technologies to offer—as we work closely with our colleagues, the oncologists and surgeons.

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IN GOOD HEALTH

NEW FOCUS ON THE HEAD AND NECK TREATMENTS IN THESE AREAS—INCLUDING SURGERY FOR CANCER— REQUIRE SPECIAL PRECISION AND FINESSE.

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YOU’D THINK AMERICA’S OLDEST MEDICAL SPECIALTY WOULD HAVE A simple name. But ear, nose and throat doctors, as they are commonly known, call their field otolaryngology—pronounced oh-toe-LAIR-in-GOL-oh-gee.

Otolaryngologists are physicians who are specially trained to manage and treat patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.

If this specialty is the nation’s oldest—as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) says—it’s also the newest department established at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Jean Anderson Eloy, M.D., was named chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in May 2017.

He has been practicing with Saint Barnabas for about a year and a half.

“I have always been intrigued by the complex anatomy of the head and neck, and the intricate details involved,” Dr. Eloy says. “I also like that the surgery we perform can make significant improvements in the quality of one’s life.”

That’s because these diseases affect our key senses and our ability to communicate. Otolaryngologists are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), some cranial nerve disorders and congenital disorders of the outer and inner ear. About 35 million people develop chronic sinusitis each year, making it one

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of the most common health complaints. Treating nasal cavity and sinus issues is one of the primary skills of otolaryngologists. These specialists also treat diseases of the throat, larynx (voice box) and the upper esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. These issues can affect speaking, singing, eating and the sense of smell.

The head and neck also house functions associated with sight and the cosmetic appearance of the face.

Otolaryngologists are trained to treat infections, benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors and facial trauma and deformities of the face, and they perform both cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Eloy, a native of Haiti, studied medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School with a fellowship at the University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is currently a professor and vice chair of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and serves as director of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, director of Otolaryngology Research and co-director of the Endoscopic Skull-Base Surgery Program.

THE HEAD AND NECK: WHAT SURGERY CAN DO

Otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat specialists) can perform both cosmetic plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery on structures of the nose, ears, mouth, throat and face. They also operate on both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors in the thyroid, parathyroid, mouth, voice box and upper esophagus. Even the nose.

“There are a number of nasal cancers, including squamous cell carcinomas, mature B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, adenocarcinomas and melanomas,” says Jean Anderson Eloy, M.D., chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Because of the locations of these cancers in the head and neck, surgeons must work with extreme precision not to disrupt the senses they control— hearing, smell, taste and sight—or damage critical nerves and blood vessels nearby. “During sinus or skull surgery, you often deal with tumors that are just millimeters from important structures such as the carotid artery and the brain,” says Dr. Eloy.

Depending on where a tumor is, head and neck surgeons sometimes use image guidance to help locate the area in which they want to operate. They may take a computed tomography (CT) scan before surgery and superimpose the image onto the patient’s skull. “We use it like GPS to show us exactly where we are in the surgery,” says the doctor.

Endoscopic skull-base surgery is a minimally invasive technique that uses the skull’s natural openings—the nose, the mouth and the area above the eyes—as a pathway through which to locate and treat lesions, often those found on the underside of the brain, sparing the need for a surgical opening of the skull (craniotomy). An ear, nose and throat surgeon makes a small opening inside the nose to allow a neurosurgeon to remove a growth through an endoscope, a thin, lighted tube. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan may be performed by a radiologist after the surgery to confirm that all necessary tissue has been removed. In some institutions, the MRI can be done during the surgery if an intraoperative MRI is available.

Dr. Eloy treats cancer of the head and neck area, including sinus cancer, which is rare and extremely difficult to operate on because of the location.

“Often those cancers go into the brain,” he says, and the doctor must balance the need to remove all malignant tissue against the need to spare nearby areas that control vision and smell. This surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach, with oncologists, ophthalmologists and other specialists as part of the treatment team. Says Dr. Eloy: “This is to provide the best chance not just of survival but also of unimpaired quality of life.”

TREATING SINUS WOES

Chronic sinusitis is thought to affect about 16 percent of the population. Also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, it is diagnosed when the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks, despite treatment. It can interfere with mucus drainage and make breathing through the nose difficult. It also leads to swelling, pain and tenderness around the eyes and face. Causes include infections, allergies, structural issues, growths in the sinuses called nasal polyps or a deviated nasal septum. In some rare cases, the infection can spread into the brain and be fatal.

“Chronic sinus disease is a huge health burden in the U.S. population,” says Jean Anderson Eloy, M.D., chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. “It decreases quality of life and work productivity and has a high association with depression. This is a deadlier disease than most people think.”

Sometimes medication, in the form of steroidal nasal sprays or allergy treatments, can alleviate sinusitis. When it doesn’t, surgery can open the blockage. “Surgery is not a definitive treatment, though,” says Dr. Eloy. “It allows patients to manage the condition with medication afterward.” Nearly all sinus surgery is done on an outpatient basis.

Surgery can also correct a deviated septum and reshape other internal structures to make breathing easier and reduce the risk of sinus infection. These procedures too are almost always done as outpatient surgery.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. ELOY, CALL 973.972.2548.

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TWO HEALTHY GIRLS! THESE TWINS WERE TREATED IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. THEIR MOM TELLS HER STORY.

BY DANIELLE BOCK

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SIX WEEKS INTO MY PREGNANCY, I found out that I was pregnant with not just one, but two babies. It was the shock of a lifetime. My husband David and I were thrilled to know we would soon become parents and felt doubly blessed to be expecting twins. Unfortunately, our excitement was soon thrown a curveball.

Just past the 12-week mark, during the first trimester screening, we were given great news about the health and development of “Twin A”—and, moments later, terrifying news about the condition of “Twin B.” We were told to prepare for the worst and that it would only be a matter of days, if not hours, before our baby B would pass away in utero.

I’m grateful to report that that prediction did not come true. For the remainder of the pregnancy both babies continued to be monitored very closely, with weekly ultrasounds and other tests. Baby A continued along as expected while its twin remained inexplicably small. The health of Baby B was always of great concern and the prognosis poor. Nevertheless, David and I were determined to stay hopeful and chose to focus on the positive.

On July 7, 2013, at 31 weeks and 6 days, our daughters Ava and Giuliana were born. I experienced spontaneous pre-term labor that advanced very quickly and resulted in a successful natural and unmedicated birth. Ava arrived first weighing 3 pounds, 14 ounces. Giuliana arrived seven minutes later, after just one push, weighing 2 pounds, 8 ounces. She was diagnosed with IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction), SGA (small for gestational age) and microcephaly (an undersized head). Much to everyone’s surprise, she was born with her amniotic sac still intact, which I learned was pretty rare.

That day, when my girls entered the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), everything changed—for the better. We felt it was truly a place where miracles happen. For us, it became a place of hope and positivity. Amid all our fears and the initial chaos of it all, the doctors and nurses made us feel that what we were experiencing was routine, to be expected, and treatable. We found great comfort in that. It was as if there were nothing unusual about the health of our girls that they hadn’t seen and successfully treated a thousand times before, and that

provided a sense of reassurance that we so desperately needed. Our girls received exceptional care and we genuinely felt they were in the best place they could possibly be. This is what helped us put our minds at ease when we left to go home every night.

Ava quickly became a typical “feeder and grower” and spent just 15 days in the NICU. We were so grateful she was healthy enough to go home, yet it was bittersweet to have Giuliana still in the NICU. We were soon thrown another curveball. Just a few days after bringing Ava home, I ended up back in the hospital for emergency surgery to remove my appendix. The bright side was that I was again living under the same roof as Giuliana. I had amazing nurses who wheeled me to the NICU for visits. Thankfully, the rest of her stay was relatively uneventful and she was able to come home after a total of 31 days, weighing exactly 4 pounds.

Giuliana was eventually diagnosed with a rare growth disorder. Luckily, it’s had no effect on her cognitively or developmentally. She is being treated with growth hormone therapy and had surgery to remove her tonsils and adenoids. So far it’s been a tremendous success, she’s healthier than ever, and recently made it onto the growth chart for the first time ever! Ava and Giuliana are now typical 5-year-olds and will be starting kindergarten in the fall! Both our girls are happy and healthy, and David and I are still feeling doubly blessed.

We are eternally grateful for the love and care our family received during our time in the Saint Barnabas Medical Center NICU, and we participate in the Miracle Walk and the NICU Family Advisory Council to give back. Additionally, when I heard about a special project to benefit NICU families, I knew instantly I wanted to participate.

The Twenty-Five and Four project was founded by a NICU graduate mom in Arizona, Amanda Huhta, whose son was born prematurely at 25 weeks and four days’ gestation. During their NICU stay, she wanted to be able to dress her son but couldn’t find any clothes that fit. Out of necessity, the Twenty-Five and Four diaper shirt was born! Amanda and her mom created a unique shirt designed especially for babies in the NICU. It allows for the tubes and wires and can open easily in the

front and over the shoulders.

I quickly signed up to be a volunteer seamstress and began sewing handmade diaper shirts specifically for the NICU babies at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

I make shirts to fit babies of all sizes. It’s a small gesture, but often it’s the little things that can have a big impact. It’s about hope and dignity. Every parent deserves the joy of dressing their little one, and every baby deserves a shirt that fits! If you sew and would like to help make these special shirts, please contact Hayley Hirschmann, NICU family coordinator, at Hayley .hirschmann@rwjbh.org. She will forward me your contact information. If you’d like to find out more, visit twentyfiveandfour.com.

FOR THE NICU, A DAY TO ‘WALK THE WALK’ Want to show your support for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Saint Barnabas and the devoted, often lifesaving care it provides for tiny babies? This fall’s Miracle Walk is your chance. Here’s the information—and how to learn more: 18th Annual Miracle Walk To benefit the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Sunday, October 7, 2018 9 a.m. at Verona Park, Verona, N.J. miraclewalk.com; facebook.com/ miraclewalk; 973.322.4259

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BEATING THE ODDS

Linda Shoobe

SURVIVING THREE BOUTS OF OVARIAN CANCER IS ALMOST UNHEARD OF, BUT THAT’S WHAT THIS WEST ORANGE GRANDMOTHER DID. OVARIAN CANCER IS A DANGEROUS disease. Surviving one battle with this aggressive cancer is hard enough, and fighting through one recurrence is even more challenging. But if the cancer pays a third visit, the chances of survival are exceedingly slim. That’s what makes Linda Shoobe’s story truly remarkable.

Shoobe, 77, is a widowed mother of two and grandmother of three, who lives in West Orange. In 2008, a routine gynecologic exam discovered suspicious growths on her ovaries that turned out to be Stage 3 cancer. She had no symptoms before the exam, which is not unusual for this type of cancer. She was referred to Thad R. Denehy, M.D., a surgeon specializing in gynecologic oncology at Saint

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Barnabas Medical Center. He removed both of her ovaries, her uterus, her cervix and a portion of the right side of her bowels, where the cancer had spread, and there was no remaining cancer. “She had a huge surgery, and she did well,” says Dr. Denehy.

That was followed by chemotherapy, delivered under the care of Jennifer A. Wagmiller, M.D., a hematology and medical oncology specialist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

The cancer reappeared on the left side of the pelvis about two and a half years later. “That is pretty routine,” Dr. Wagmiller says. “Unfortunately, most Stage 3 cancers will recur. It’s just the nature of cancer.”

Dr. Denehy adds that it is rare for a patient to survive after a recurrence

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of ovarian cancer. In January 2011, he removed all of the new malignant tissue from the left side of Shoobe’s pelvis and colon, leaving her cancer-free. Then she underwent another round of chemotherapy.

Sadly, that still wasn’t enough to rid her of the disease, and in 2012 she faced the daunting prospect of going through the battle again. The odds were tough, and her doctors did not sugarcoat them. “They didn’t say, ‘Don’t worry, everything will be fine,’ because that was not the outlook,” Shoobe recalls.

“But they were hopeful, and I had hope that I was going to get better.” She understood that at the very least there was a risk of complications.

In August 2012, she was treated with radiation on the left side of her pelvis. Three months later, serious complications developed which required additional surgeries and different treatments.

Shoobe has now been cancer-free for six years. The rarity of that happening cannot be overstated. “It is very unlikely you get two recurrences and get cured of this disease,” Dr. Denehy says. “She had radical surgery by me twice, lots of chemo, then radiation, then all the complications you can have from all this, and she was able to get through it all, which is wonderful.”

“She really went through a lot to get to these remissions,” Dr. Wagmiller says. “At this point, it has stuck—thank goodness.”

Her case is rare, they both say. “When her cancer recurred a second time, she fell into a small group of women who are usually incurable. But by following this very aggressive treatment plan, we hoped we could treat her,” Dr. Wagmiller says. “She went through a tough, tough treatment, three different surgeons, a radiation oncologist, me and a long recovery. Thank God it was worth it. She has no evidence of

cancer, which is miraculous. We all hedge around saying anybody is cured, but six years in remission is so rare, she is cured as much as anybody can be cured.”

Only a facility like Saint Barnabas Medical Center has the expertise to pull off such a miracle, Dr. Denehy says. “We have the people who can take care of these complex issues. Her case required challenging and intense Thad R. Denehy, M.D. treatments, and she beat the cancer, which is essentially unheard of. She’s out six years now, that’s a long time. It’s something to celebrate.”

Shoobe is celebrating by playing a lot, both with her grandchildren and with her card-playing partners in passionate bridge games. “I have wonderful friends who are like my family,” she says. “I have three wonderful grandchildren. Two are in the area—they both play hockey, so they are very busy. The other is in upstate New York. I don’t see her often Jennifer A. Wagmiller, M.D. but we text every day.”

Shoobe still takes oral medication daily and continues to see Dr. Denehy and Dr. Wagmiller once a year. “The doctors are wonderful,” she says. “They saved my life—what else can I say?” It has been 10 years since her initial diagnosis, and she hopes that 10 years is a kind of marker.

“With ovarian cancer you never say you are cured,” she says, “but for right now, and hopefully for however many years I have left, things will be as they are now, and I am extremely grateful.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANCER CARE AT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, CALL 973.322.2929, OR VISIT RWJBH.ORG/SBMCCANCER. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS WHEN YOUR KIDS RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM THIS FALL, HERE’S YOUR HOMEWORK: KEEP THEM HEALTHY!

AS EVERY PARENT JOYFULLY KNOWS and every kid morosely acknowledges, it’s time to head back to school. Along with acquiring new clothes and freshly sharpened Number 2 pencils, parents need to take steps to ensure that children make their reluctant transition from summer to school in the best possible health. Uzma Hasan, M.D., division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, offers six pointers: n Prepare for the physical. Most children have their regular physical exam with their pediatrician at this time of year, and Dr. Hasan recommends that parents go in prepared. “Write down your concerns ahead of time—anxiety in preschool, a chronic illness, going out for sports—and bring them up. It’s the pediatrician’s best opportunity to connect you with the right advice,” she says. n Get those shots. Make sure your child is adequately protected with his or her age-appropriate vaccinations. “If

you’ve got a college-bound student, ask about meningitis and pertussis vaccines,” says the doctor. “And all kids need the flu vaccine prior to flu season.” n Coach kids on proper hygiene.

Bacteria and viruses love back-to-school time, as kids in close quarters are one of their prime breeding grounds. “Talk about meticulous handwashing both inside and outside the school setting, when coming in from playing outside, before eating, after using the restroom and after sneezing,” Dr. Hasan says. By meticulous she means “at least 20 seconds of scrubbing. Teach them to sing through their ABC’s before they are done. Carrying some hand sanitizer is not a bad idea either. When children come home from school, have them wash their hands and change their clothing.” n Help them get their Zzzz’s. “Kids who are always on their phones all summer may not be getting enough sleep,” she says. “Try to enforce a better sleep routine before that first day of school so

they’re accustomed to getting eight to 10 hours per night.” n Keep kids home when they’re ill. “If your child is sick, don’t send him or her Uzma Hasan, M.D. to school,” says the doctor. “The risk of spreading the infection is high.”

Fever is one clear indication—any child with a temperature over 100.4 should be kept at home, she adds. Also, children experiencing diarrhea or vomiting need to be symptom-free for 24 hours before it’s safe for them to return to school. n Stock your school nurse’s office. If your child has seasonal or food allergies, asthma, diabetes or other chronic illnesses, make sure the school nurse knows about the condition and is supplied with an EpiPen, an inhaler or whatever the child may need in an emergency.

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GET ACTIVE, GET HEALTHY!

GOOD HEALTH DEPENDS ON MORE THAN GOOD medical care. It requires a healthy lifestyle too, and a key aspect of that is exercise. To help the community be more active, Saint Barnabas Medical Center recently formed a partnership with Chatham-based Centercourt Club & Sports.

Centercourt Club & Sports is a leader in sports programming in the Northeast. Thousands of athletes each season are enrolled in its sport camps, developmental programs, club teams, tournaments and leagues. The Centercourt Sports staff focuses on adult and junior tennis programming, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, ninja training, athletic development and nutrition.

Besides being a premier tennis center, says Medical Center President and CEO Stephen P. Zieniewicz, “Centercourt Club & Sports provides families superior facilities to support their active lifestyle, aligning with our priority of keeping our community healthy.”

In addition to sponsoring tournaments and programs throughout the year, Saint Barnabas Medical Center will be offering education classes and events for members in support of a healthy lifestyle. The partnership includes sponsoring the Premier Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Men’s UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) Tennis Open and a Live Ball Tennis Program, which highlights an active lifestyle while incorporating a social element into the sport.

The Medical Center hopes to expand the breadth of services available at its own facilities, beginning with The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM) providing an athletic trainer on-site during the Ultimate Summer Camp at the Centercourt Athletic Club of Chatham.

The trainer is available throughout the camp season n 8 state-of-the-art sports training to provide facilities. education, n More than 740,000 square feet of evaluation and field, ice and court space, 600,000 assessment of square feet of which is enclosed sports injuries. seasonally or year-round.

“Safety is our priority,” says Zieniewicz.

“Educating students about injury prevention and safety in sports is integral to our Center and one of the benefits this relationship brings to the campers and the Centercourt team.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Saint Barnabas Medical Center,” says Clay Bibbee, managing partner and CEO of Centercourt Club & Sports. “The partnership helps us to continue to deliver a first-class experience at three of our world-class tennis and sport camp training facilities as we maintain our leadership position in the tristate area in creating a pathway of success for athletes of all ages.”

WHAT’S AT CENTERCOURT

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Laufer, DaLena, CaDiCina, Jensen & BraDLey, LLC FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR CHRISTINE M. DALENA, ESQ, HAS BEEN A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY for over 28 years. For the past 15 years, Ms. Dalena has been an equity partner with the law firm of Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Bradley, LLC, in Morristown, New Jersey. Ms. Dalena has extensive experience in handling complex, high net worth and high conflict mediation, collaborative law and family law litigation matters.

Although Ms. Dalena’s specialty is in handling family law related matters (divorce, dissolution of civil unions, adoptions, domestic violence, custody & parenting time, marital torts, paternity, cohabitation agreements & pre-nuptial agreements), she has extensive experience in other areas of the law—real estate transactions & general litigation—which allows her to handle a broader spectrum of issues that customarily arise in the matrimonial law context. Each case is unique so she employs the most appropriate strategy—mediation, arbitration or litigation- based on the particular circumstances that exist in each individual matter.

Her mediation and collaborative training skills, coupled with her knowledge of the law, ability to handle complex financial issues, and compassion for her client’s needs and goals have enabled her to handle the intricacies of family law successfully. She is a passionate advocate in the mediation, collaborative law and litigation forums and is sensitive to the personal conflicts and emotions that arise in family law matters.

Ms. Dalena has been selected for inclusion of the New Jersey Super Lawyers list since 2009 and as one of the top 50 women attorneys in the State of New Jersey for 2010, 2011 & 2012. In addition to being a member of the New Jersey State Bar, Ms. Dalena is also a member of the US District Court of New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Bar. She is a member of the American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, NJ State Bar Association, Morris County Early Settlement Panel Program, Morris County Bar Association, NJ Collaborative Law Group, NJ Association of Professional Mediators and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

She served as a law clerk to the Hon. George P Helfrich, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Div., Civil Part, Morris County. She received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall School of Law.

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Who better than you to tell us which restaurants, shops and services are the cream of the crop, the best of the best in Morris and Essex counties? A record number of votes were cast, and we counted all of them—there were more than 5,000! So sit back and enjoy the results of our Best of Morris/ Essex guide, where we reveal the winners in more than 85 categories. Congrats to all!

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

3 Grassroots Natural Market 20 1st Ave. Denville 973.627.5440 grassrootsnaturalmarket. com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Tiki Bowls 206 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.542.8384 tikibowlsnj.com

2 Playa Bowls 329 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.258.0055

28 S. Park St. Montclair 973.337.8162 playabowls.com 53 Bleeker St. Newark 973.645.1740 3 Frutta Bowls 142 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.1328 fruttabowls.com

2 Little Daisy Bake Shop 622 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.707.2157 thelittledaisybakeshop.com

2 The Corner 115 Grove St. Montclair 973.783.2400 thecornermontclair.com

3 Gencarelli’s Bakery 446 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.743.1480 gencarellisbakery.com

3 Bluestone Coffee Co. 123 Watchung Ave. #2 Montclair 973.783.3523 bluestonecoffee.com

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

MORRIS COUNTY 1 The Committed Pig 28 W. Park Pl. Morristown 862.260.9292 thecommittedpig.com

2 Hot Rods BBQ 175 N. Main St. Wharton 973.361.5050 hotrodsbbq.com

2 Zinburger 1900 Rte. 10 Parsippany 973.998.9766 zinburger.com

3 American BBQ 94 Ford Rd. Ste. 1 Denville 973.664.1460 americanbbqco.com

3 Second Half on Main 5 E. Main St. Denville 973.784.4040 secondhalfonmain.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Ruthie’s 64 Chestnut St. Montclair 973.509.1134 ruthiesbbq.com 2 Bluff City BBQ 21 Midland Ave. Montclair 973.744.4657 bluffcitybbqnj.com 2 SuzyQue’s BBQ & Bar 34 S. Valley Rd. West Orange 973.736.7899 suzyques.com 3 Pepe’s BBQ 977 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.736.1567 pepesbbq.com

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BAGELS MORRIS COUNTY 1 Mountain Lakes Bagels & Deli 350 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.627.4999 mountainlakesbagel.com 2 Time for a Bagel 680 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.984.5885 3 A & B Bagels 1206 Sussex Tpk. Randolph 973.933.2992 abbagel.com

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ESSEX COUNTY 1 Sunrise Bagels 29 Watchung Plz. Montclair 973.783.8500 2 Bagelwich Bagel Bakery 652 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.857.9408 bagelwich.ordersnapp.com 3 Sonny’s Bagels 123 S. Orange Ave. South Orange 973.763.9634 sonnysbagels.com

BAKERY MORRIS COUNTY 1 Artist Baker 16 Cattano Ave. Morristown 973.267.5540 theartistbaker.com 2 Ava’s Cupcakes 20 Wall St. Rockaway 973.625.7601 avascupcakes.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Calandra’s Multiple locations calandrasbakery.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Carver’s 38 1st Ave. Denville 862.209.1464 carversdenville.weebly.com 2 Bill’s Luncheonette 455 North Rd. Chester 973.584.4653 billsluncheonette.com 3 Artist Baker 16 Cattano Ave. Morristown 973.267.5540 theartistbaker.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Raymond’s 28 Church St. Montclair 973.744.9263 raymondsnj.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Bareburger 480 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.2273 bareburger.com 2 Verona Inn Tavern 624 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.0544 veronainn.com 3 MoonShine Modern 55 Main St. Millburn 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub.com 3 The Hills Tavern 40 Main St. Millburn 973.376.4444 thehillstavern.com 3 Cloverleaf 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.9812 cloverleaftavern.com

BUTCHER MORRIS COUNTY 1 Denville Meat 28 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 862.209.4088 denvillemeatshop.com 2 Chester Meat Market 27 W. Main St. Chester 908.879.7523 chestermeatmarket.com 3 Schwind’s Pork Store 155 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.0956 schwinds.com

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2 A&S Italian Pork Store 152 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.661.4889 asnutley.com 3 Garden Meat Market 166 Garden Ave. Belleville 973.759.1069 3 Mastriano’s 1058 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.6880 mastrianos.com

BYO RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 south+pine 90 South St. Morristown 862.260.9700 southandpine.com 2 Café Metro 60 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.625.1055 thecafemetro.com

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

3 Food Company Catering 32 Littell Rd., Ste. 8A East Hanover 973.887.8870 foodcompanycatering.com

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Holsten’s 1063 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.7091 holstens.com

2 Laboratorio Kitchen 615 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.6100 thelaboratoriokitchen.com

2 Bromilow’s Chocolates 891 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.0819 bromilow.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Fresco Market & Catering 115 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.8500 gotofresco.com

3 Cara Mia 194 Essex St. Millburn 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

3 Chocolate Works 1170 Town Center Way Livingston 973.740.9090

CANDY/CHOCOLATE MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sweet Expressions 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressions bygeri.com 2 Enjou Chocolat 8 Dehart St. Morristown 973.993.9090 enjouchocolat.com

42 South Park St. Montclair 973.744.3344 chocolateworks.com

CATERER MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sergio & Co. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com 2 La Famiglia 110 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.884.8600 lafamigliagourmet.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 T.S. Ma 199 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com 2 Veggie Heaven 631 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.783.1088 veggieheavenmontclair.com

2 Mamma Vittoria 160 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.662.0242 mammavittoria.com 3 Laurence Craig Catering 1799 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.761.0190 laurencecraigcatering.com

CHINESE RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Hunan Taste 67 Bloomfield Ave. Denville 973.625.2782 hunantaste.com 2 Shanghai Jazz 24 Main St. Madison 973.822.2899

3 Lin’s Palace 40 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.455.1391

R E S TA U R A N T S

1 Caldwell Market Place 5 Park Ave. Caldwell 862.702.3328

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

FOOD

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

3 Healthy Food Asian 575 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.6669 healthyfoodnj.com

COFFEEHOUSE MORRIS COUNTY 1 SmartWorld Coffee 2 Broadway Denville 973.627.1600 74 South St. Morristown 973.359.9800 smartworldcoffee.com 2 Boonton Coffee Co. 516 Main St. Boonton 862.261.0228 boontoncoffee.com

BRUNCH A word coined in Britain in 1895, brunch crossed the pond to become an American tradition. Sleeping in and then enjoying a hearty meal with family and friends—sounds like a great idea to us! Urban Table in Morristown and Sweet Basil’s Cafe & Grill in Livingston, two new American restaurants, both stand out for their not-to-be-missed brunch menus. Try a Belgian waffle at Urban Table or perhaps shrimp benedict at Sweet Basil’s.

PLAYA BOWLS BY JULIA GUIGNARD; URBAN TABLE

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Urban Table 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.326.9200 urbantablerestaurant. com 2 Artist Baker 14-16 Cattano Ave. Morristown 973.267.5540 theartistbaker.com 3 Cinder’s 319 Rte. 46 Mine Hill 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Sweet Basil’s Café 498 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com 2 Anthony’s Cheesecake 71 Washington St. Bloomfield 973.415.8885 anthonyscheesecake. com 3 The Manor 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

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There’s nothing like ice cream to beat the heat, and here are two family businesses that have been serving sweet summer treats for generations. Denville Dairy makes its own premium ice cream and has a rotating lineup of more than 100 flavors. And you won’t find just an ordinary sundae at Montclair’s Applegate Farm, which also offers homemade treats and specialties like the Frozen Campfire. From humble beginnings in 1848, Applegate is now one of the largest retail outlets for ice cream on the East Coast.

3 Scoop House 813 Main St. Boonton 973.263.0929 scoophouse813.com

2 Holsten’s 1063 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.7091 holstens.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Applegate Farm 616 Grove St. Montclair 973.744.5900 applegatefarm.com

3 Gelotti 194 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.9968

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

3 Pompton Queen Diner 710 Rte. 23 Pompton Plains 973.835.2086 pomptonqueendiner.com

DONUTS

3 Tierney’s Copperhouse 4 Little Falls Rd. Fairfield 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Millburn Diner 72 Essex St. Millburn 973.376.0504

DINER

2 Chit Chat 410 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 201.820.4033

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Denville Dairy 34 Broadway Denville 973.627.4214 denvilledairy.com 2 The Dairy at Lake Hiawatha 79 N. Beverwyck Rd. Lake Hiawatha 973.316.6686 dairylakehiawatha.com

571 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.1607 gelottiessex.com

FOOD

R E S TA U R A N T S

ICE CREAM

2 The Black Horse Tavern & Pub 1 W. Main St. Mendham 973.543.7300 blackhorsenj.com

2 Java Love 244 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.2122 javaloveroasters.com

3 Town Bar + Kitchen 80 Elm St. Morristown 973.889.8696 townbarandkitchen.com

3 Crazy Mocha 491 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.783.9000 crazymocha.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

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

1 Cloverleaf 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.9812 cloverleaftavern.com

2 Alexis Diner 3130 Rte. 10 W. Denville 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com

CRAFT BEER MORRIS COUNTY 1 Revolution 9 South St. Morristown 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com

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2 Manny’s 12 Church St. Montclair 973.509.9600 mannysdiners.com 3 Park Wood Diner 1958 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.313.3990 parkwooddiner.com

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Montclair Bread 16 Label St. Montclair 973.509.2525 montclairbread.com

DENVILLE DAIRY; BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE

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

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3 Splurge Bakery 105 Main St. Millburn 973.379.0740 splurgebakery.com

3 Verjus Restaurant 1790 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.378.8990 verjusrestaurant.com

FISH MARKET

GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Denville Seafood 61 Broadway Denville 973.627.2987 2 Whole Foods 222 Main St. Madison 973.822.8444

110 Washington St. Morristown 973.385.1900 wholefoodsmarket.com 3 The Market Place 182 Rte. 206 Flanders 973.448.1530 themarketplacenj.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Gus & Co. Seafood 626 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.783.3474 1 PF Market 1090 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.1007 pfmarket.net 2 Freeman’s Fish Market 155 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood 973.763.9363 freemansfishmarket.com 3 Caldwell Seafood 390 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.2031 caldwellseafood.net

FRENCH RESTAURANT

DENVILLE DAIRY; BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE

MORRIS COUNTY 1 The Grand Cafe 42 Washington St. Morristown 973.540.9444 thegrandcafe.com 2 Origin Thai II 10 South St. Morristown 973.971.9933 originthai2.com 3 Restaurant Serenade 6 Roosevelt Ave. Chatham 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Lorena’s 168 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood 973.763.4460 restaurantlorena.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Mo’Pweeze Bakery 32 Broadway Denville 973.627.2300 mopweezebakery.com 2 Gluten Free Gloriously 267 Main Ave. Stirling 908.647.7337 glutenfreegloriously.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Plum Bakery 179 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.7586 plumonpark.com 2 Squirrel & the Bee 515 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.376.4888 squirrelandthebee.com 3 Get Fresh Bakehouse 4 Edison Pl. Fairfield 855.438.3774 getfreshbakehouse.com

GOURMET GROCERY MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sergio’s & Co. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com 2 Whole Foods 222 Main St. Madison 973.822.8444

GREEK RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Theodora’s 336 S. Main St. Wharton 973.989.8363 theodorasrestaurant pizza.com 2 Cypress Tavern 174 Kinnelon Rd. Kinnelon 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com 3 12 Islands Greek Taverna 1255 Valley Rd. Stirling 908.647.2193 12islandsgreektaverna.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Stamna Greek Taverna 1045 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

2 Greek Taverna 292 Bloomfield Ave. #1 Montclair 973.746.2280 greektavernausa.com 3 Lithos Estiatorio 405 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Livingston 973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant.com

ITALIAN DELI MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sergio & Co. 27 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Nicolo’s Italian Bakery & Deli 6 Baldwin St. Montclair 973.746.1398 nicolosbakeryanddeli.com 2 Rosario’s 252 Park St. Montclair 973.655.0999 rosariosbutchershop.com 3 Mia Famiglia 227 Main St. Millburn 973.467.5740 miafamigliainc.com

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2 Burrini’s Market 1204 Sussex Tpk. Randolph 973.895.6100 burrinis.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Casa Bella 300 Rte. 46 Denville 973.627.2003 casabella46.com

3 A&A Fine Foods 191 Main St. Lincoln Park 973.633.7878 aafinefoods.com

INDIAN RESTAURANT Caffe Delhi and Brick Lane Curry House both offer a unique approach to traditional Indian fare. Caffe Delhi is known for its modern take on classic dishes made with fresh ingredients and served with homemade Indian bread. And, as the name suggests, Brick Lane Curry House models itself after British curry houses. An extensive array of curries can take your dish from mild to five-alarm if you feel that daring. The flavors reflect all parts of India.

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Caffe Delhi 276 E. Main St. Denville 973.784.3888 caffedelhi.com 2 Cinnamon 2920 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.734.0040 cinnamonindian restaurant.net

3 Begum Palace 300 Main St. Madison 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Brick Lane Curry House 540 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.509.2100 bricklane montclair.com

3 Mausam 379 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 201.869.3663 mausam.com

110 Washington St. Morristown 973.385.1900 wholefoodsmarket.com 3 Kings Multiple locations kingsfoodmarkets.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Fairchilds Market 171 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland 973.226.0400 fairchildsmarket.com 2 Olive That & More 246 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.7175 olivethatonline.com 3 Olé Olé Foods Inc. 54 Schuyler St. Belleville 973.759.0333 oleolefoods.com MORRIS/ESSEX HE ALTH & LIFE

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2 Cafe Monet 309 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

FOOD

2 Glaze Donuts 554 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.0415 glazeartisan.com

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2 Caffé NaVona 147 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com

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

3 La Campagna 5 Elm St. Morristown 973.644.4943 lacampagnamorristown.com

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Fascino 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 972.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Aki Sushi 1273 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5030 akisushius.com

2 Basilico 1629, 324 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com

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

3 Corso 98 98 Walnut St. Montclair 973.746.0789 corso98.com

3 Sushi Café 555 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.403.7720

JAPANESE RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sogo 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc

MEXICAN RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Riviera Maya 1767 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.998.9148

SCENIC VIEW RESTAURANT

2 Don Jose 200 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com 3 Fresco Mexican 137 E. Main St. Chester 908.955.7222 frescomexican.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Tinga 215 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8226 tingausa.com 2 Fat Fish Taco 291 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.228.6825 fatfishtaco.com 3 Benji’s Taqueria Mex 14 Main St. West Orange 862.520.1997 benjistaqueriamexican grill.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 The Windlass 45 Nolans Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com 2 Sunset Pub & Grill 425 Beaverbrook Rd. Lincoln Park 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Casa Bella 300 Rte. 46 Denville 973.627.2003 casabella46.com 2 Grato 2230 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.267.4006 gratorestaurant.com 3 The Station 99 Midvale Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.335.5330 thestationatmtlakes.co

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

NOODLE SHOP MORRIS COUNTY 1 Veggie Heaven 57 Bloomfield Ave. Denville 973.586.7800 veggieheavennj.com 2 Inspiration Roll 46 S. Park Pl. Morristown 973.998.9449 inspirationroll.com 3 Shan Shan Noodles 333 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Ani Ramen 401 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.3960 aniramen.com 2 Inspiration Roll 405 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 862.702.3817 inspirationroll.com 2 Hakata Ramen 34 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.758.8102 hakataramennj.com

3 Sogo 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc

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

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

3 The Manor 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

THE WINDLASS; RARE THE STEAK HOUSE

Savor the view of Lake Hopatcong at The Windlass while dining on Italian favorites like mushroom ravioli, or perhaps some international fare. For the full experience, there’s dockside and patio seating in season and Music Under the Stars. Or maybe you want to gaze at the NYC skyline? Highlawn Pavilion is an upscale destination with new American cuisine and Manhattan vistas to go along with your grilled filet mignon. Making the most of its view, Highlawn has an outdoor bar and rents out the top floor for special events.

116 Rte. 46 Rockaway 862.209.1999 rivieramayanj.com

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MORRIS COUNTY 1 Reservoir Tavern 92 Parsippany Blvd.

Boonton 973.334.5708 therestavern.com

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

3 Coney Island Pizza 40 Hamburg Tpk. Riverdale 973.476.9223 coneyislandpizza riverdale.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Aki Japanese 1273 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5030 akisushius.com

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

2 Aozora Japanese 407 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.9400 aozoramontclair.com

3 Fiamma Pizza 32 Main St. Millburn 973.376.1110 fiammapizza.com

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 H2Ocean 41 Ridgedale Ave. Cedar Knolls 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Rare * 440 Main St. Little Falls 973.256.6699 rarestk.com

2 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 1 Hilton Ct. Parsippany 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com

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

3 Rails 10 Whitehall Rd. Towaco 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

3 Del Monico 505 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.433.0333

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sally Lunn’s 15 Perry St. Chester 908.879.7731 sallylunns.com 2 The Cosy Cupboard 4 Old Turnpike Rd. Morristown 973.998.6676 cosycupboardtea room.com

3 Barka 60 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.917.3386 barkaseafood restaurant.com

2 Trend Coffee & Tea House 411 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.1333 trendcoffee.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Fin Raw Bar & Kitchen 183 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.744.0068 finseafoodandoyster bar.com

3 The Tea Store 106 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.780.7703

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MORRIS COUNTY 1 Roots 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.326.1800 rootssteakhouse.com

TEA SHOP

ESSEX COUNTY 1 PositiviTea 550 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.2020 iampositivitea.com

3 Halcyon 114 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.4450 halcyonbrasserie.com

If you’re in the mood for a juicy steak, Roots and Rare have the prime cuts and tasty seasonings you crave. Whether you prefer your cut pink in the middle or well done, both chophouses will grill your steak to perfection. These sophisticated venues also have outstanding wine lists befitting a night out on the town. And if you’d rather have seafood, it’s on the menu too.

3 Kim’s Sushi 456 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.669.2800 kimsushinj.com

2 Denville Seafood 61 Broadway Denville 973.627.2987 denvilleseafood.com

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

STEAKHOUSE

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

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

2 Ah Pizz 7 N. Willow St. Montclair 973.783.9200 ahpizz.com

THE WINDLASS; RARE THE STEAK HOUSE

SUSHI MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sogo 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc

R E S TA U R A N T S

PIZZA

FOOD

3 Fujiya 413 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.655.8855 fujiyaramen2016.com

THAI RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Origin Thai French Fusion 10 South St. Morristown 973.971.9933 originthai2.com

2 Thai Nam Phet 296 Rte. 46 A Rockaway 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com 3 Lemongrass 1729 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.998.6303 lemongrassnj.com

* not located in Morris or Essex counties

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Spice Thai Cuisine 26 Belleville Ave. Bloomfield 973.748.0056 spicethainj.com 2 Aroy-D, the Thai Elephant 605 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.559.3033 thethaielephant.com

2 SLA Thai Restaurant 38 Upper Montclair Plz. Montclair 973.509.0111 slathai.com 3 Spice II 339 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.2110 spiceii.net

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It’s not enough to put on a great show that has audiences cheering. Mayo Performing Arts Center and Paper Mill Playhouse are also busy preparing the next generation of stage entertainers through extensive educational efforts. You’ll find variety at Mayo—everything from modern dance to classical music—while Paper Mill prides itself on being the state’s largest producing theater. Both are part of a lively arts scene that New Jerseyans have come to appreciate.

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Mayo Performing Arts Center 100 South St. Morristown 973.539.8008 mayoarts.org 2 Shakespeare Theatre 36 Madison Ave. Madison 973.408.5600 shakespearenj.org

2 The Wellmont Theatre 5 Seymour St. Montclair 973.789.9500 wellmonttheatre.com

3 Barn Theatre 32 Skyline Dr. Montville 973.334.9320 barntheatre.org

3 NJPAC 1 Center St. Newark 888.466.5722 njpac.org

COOKING CLASSES MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sweet Expressions 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressions bygeri.com 2 Kings Multiple locations kingsfoodmarkets.com 3 Healthy Italia 55 Main St. Madison 973.966.5200 healthy-italia.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Verjus Restaurant 1790 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.378.8990 verjusrestaurant.com 2 Chef It Up 512 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.542.8542 chefitupkids.com 3 Kings 778 Morris Tpk. Short Hills 973.258.4000 kingsfoodsmarket.com

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT MORRIS COUNTY 1 Town Bar + Kitchen 80 Elm St. Morristown 973.889.8696 townbarandkitchen.com

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ESSEX COUNTY 1 Paper Mill Playhouse 22 Brookside Dr. Millburn 973.376.4343 papermill.org

2 Tabor Road 510 Tabor Rd. Morris Plains 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com 3 Montville Inn 167 Rte. 202 Montville 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com 2 The Crosby 193 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.2337 thecrosbymontclair.com 3 Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

IRISH PUB MORRIS COUNTY 1 Quiet Man 64 E. McFarlan St. Dover 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com 2 Thatcher McGhee’s 53 Broadway Denville 973.586.3377 thatchermcghees.com

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3 Grasshopper off the Green 41-43 Morris St. Morristown 973.285.5150 grasshoppermorristown. com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egansons.com 2 Cloverleaf Tavern 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.9812 cloverleaftavern.com 3 Tierney’s 138 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.9785

KIDS’ PARTIES MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sweet Expressions 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressions bygeri.com 2 Toys with Love 92 W. Main St. Chester 908.879.1380 toyswithlove.com 3 The Gravity Vault 40 Watchung Ave. Chatham 973.701.7625 gravityvault.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com 2 JUMPnasium 204 Passaic Ave. Fairfield 973.808.1700 jumpnasiumparty.com 3 Kidville 516 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.826.0350 kidville.com

510 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.284.0700 pinotspalette.com 3 ArteVino Studio 51 Upper Montclair Plz. Montclair 862.500.1165 montclair.artevino studio.com

WEDDING RECEPTIONS

PAINTING PARTIES

MORRIS COUNTY 1 The Park Savoy Estate 236 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.377.7100 theparksavoy.com

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

2 Meadow Wood Manor 461 Rte. 10 Randolph 973.573.5454 meadowwoodmanor.com

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

3 Birchwood Manor 111 N. Jefferson Rd. Whippany 973.887.1414 birchwoodmanor.com

3 Canvas & Grapes 88 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 848.229.2509 canvasgrapes.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Pleasantdale Chateau 757 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.731.5600 pleasantdale.com

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

2 Nanina’s in the Park 540 Mill St. Belleville 973.751.1230 naninasinthepark.com

2 Pinot’s Palette 531 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.7500

3 The Manor 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

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R E C R E AT I O N NIGHTLIFE E N T E R TA I N M E N T

THEATER (PERFORMING ARTS)

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

2 Soothing Zen Day Spa 38 Main St. Millburn 973.379.2307 soothingzen.com

DAY SPA

3 212 Salon 212 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.2120 212salondayspa.com

2 Depasquale The Spa 51 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com

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

3 Malan Salon 123 A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

2 Depasquale The Spa 51 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Étoile 1247 Sussex Tpk. #110 Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com

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

2 The Urban Muse 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Woodhouse Day Spa 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 montclair.woodhouse spas.com

3 Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 GregDavidSalon 32 Scotland Rd. Orange 973.766.1394 2 Moxie 504 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.0074 moxieblowdryand beautybar.com

BARBER There’s nothing like a great haircut to boost your confidence, and two places that stand out for skill and service, according to customers, are 18/8 and GregDavidSalon. Both get high marks for being clean, modern and dedicated to customer service. 18/8 strives to be the complete experience for men in all grooming areas, including facials, while GregDavidSalon has won awards and is proud of its broad customer base.

MORRIS COUNTY 1 18/8 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.828.8370 eighteeneight.com 2 Alex’s Barber Shop 760 Rte. 46 E. Kenvil 973.584.4663 alx61.com

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3 High End Barber Shop 14 South St. Morristown 973.734.1771 highendbarbershop.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 GregDavidSalon 32 Scotland Rd. Orange 973.766.1394

2 JT’s Barber 536 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.2212

555 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.396.9500 jtsbarbershop.com 3 Ultimate Visions 71 Washington St. Bloomfield 973.259.1300 ultimatevisionssalon.com 3 Comb Classic 29 S. Park St. Montclair 973.744.8224 combmontclair.com

FACIAL

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Bloomfield Wax & Skin 612 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.259.1012 bloomfieldwaxand skincare.com 2 Woodhouse Day Spa 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 montclair.woodhouse spas.com 3 212 Salon and Day Spa 212 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.2120 212salondayspa.com 3 Hand & Stone 277 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Livingston 862.245.2539 handandstonelivingston.com

FITNESS CENTER/ GYM MORRIS COUNTY 1 Orange Theory 3130 Rte. 10 Denville 973.282.8555 denville.orangetheory fitness.com 2 Lakeland Hills YMCA 100 Fanny Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.334.2820 lakelandhillsymca.com 2 Black Bear Fitness 681 Rte. 15 S. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.9300 blackbearfitness.com 3 LA Fitness 140 Rte. 10 Dover 973.500.3077 lafitness.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Corefire 211 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.0510 mycorefire.com 2 Koko FitClub 771 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.287.6638 wcaldwell.kokofitclub.com 3 Intrepid Fitness 8 Hartley St. Montclair 973.893.5614 intrepidgym.com/montclair

LASH AND BROW MORRIS COUNTY 1 Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 2 Lure Lash 89 Main St. Madison 973.377.5274 lurelash.com 3 Mimo Lash 164 South St. Morristown 973.998.8558 mimolashskin.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Lure Lash 416 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.783.5274 lurelash.com 2 LH Medical Spa 250 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.4300 lashhousebeauty boutique.com

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3 Ultimate Visions 71 Washington St. Bloomfield 973.259.1300 ultimatevisionssalon.com

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ESSEX COUNTY 1 Dieci 90 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston 973.716.0101 diecispa.com

3 Bloomfield Wax & Skin 612 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.259.1012

2 Beauty Artist 350 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.687.4878 beautyartistgroup.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Mecca 333 Rte. 46 #135 Fairfield 973.943.4300 meccaspa.com

3 212 Salon And Day Spa 212 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.509.2120 212salonanddayspa.com

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

MAKEUP APPLICATION MORRIS COUNTY 1 Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 2 Bluemercury 3056 Rte. 10 Denville 973.659.1900 2 South St. Morristown 973.290.0006 bluemercury.com 3 Malan Salon 123 Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

MEDSPA MORRIS COUNTY 1 Étoile 1247 Sussex Tpk. #110 Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com 2 Vibrance 3056 Rte. 10 W. Denville 973.328.1700 vibrancemedspa.com

MASSAGE We all need some R&R now and then, and what’s better than a massage to truly unwind? Counter the day’s tension with tranquility that abounds at The Urban Muse and The Woodhouse Day Spa. Whether you’re visiting for a facial, massage or other pampering, their aim is to lift your spirits and promote wellness.

Both spas have a full range of services.

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3 Cohen Surgical Arts 35 W. Main St. Denville 973.627.6006 cohensurgicalarts.com

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

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

MORRIS COUNTY 1 The Urban Muse 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com 2 Urban Renew 59 South St. Morristown 973.998.8800 urbanrenew.com

2 Home Base Physical Therapy 25 Lindsley Dr. #311 Morristown 973.936.8566 homebasept.com 3 SportsCare Physical Therapy Multiple locations sportscare1.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Mecca 333 Rte. 46 #135 Fairfield 973.943.4300 meccamedical.com 2 JAG 244 Rte. 46 Fairfield 862.702.3420

622 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.669.0078 jagpt.com 3 Silver Lake Belleville 140 Belmont Ave. Belleville 973.751.9230 silverlakept.com

3 Massage Heights 40 W. Park Pl. #7 Morristown 973.245.9834 massageheights.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 The Woodhouse Day Spa 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 montclair.wood housespas.com

2 Hand & Stone 277 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Livingston 862.245.2539 handandstone livingston.com 3 Elements Massage 496 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.1119

SALON MORRIS COUNTY 1 Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 2 Depasquale The Spa 51 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com 3 Nino’s Expressions 450 Rte. 10 Ledgewood 973.584.1980 ninosexpressionsnj.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Dieci 90 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston 973.716.0101 diecispa.com 2 Bangz 23 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 973.746.8426 bangz.com

244 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.542.8449 elementsmassage. com

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2 Glitz Lash & Brow Studio 51 Upper Montclair Plz. Montclair 973.783.5056 lashesbyglitz.com

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Part of Pilates’ appeal is that almost anybody can follow this core-based workout to better cardio health, strength, flexibility and mindfulness. That’s a lot from one fitness trend, but The Pilates Barre of New Jersey in Denville and Corefine in Montclair are two studios that fans say get results. They strive for an atmosphere that’s not intimidating, and both staffs offer plenty of guidance while you reach your fitness goals.

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MORRIS COUNTY 1 The Pilates Barre of New Jersey 22 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.625.1100 thepilatesbarreof newjersey.com

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2 The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey 765 Rte. 10 E. Randolph 973.895.2003 thewellnesscenternwj.com 3 Commit To Change 12 Community Pl. Morristown 973.401.0066 committochange.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Corefire 211 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.0510 mycorefire.com 2 Xtend Barre 1150 Town Center Way Livingston 973.422.0077 xtendbarre.com/studiolocations/livingston 3 Barre3 256 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.0100 barre3.com/studiolocations/livingston

3 GregDavidSalon 32 Scotland Rd. Orange 973.766.1394

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2 Flywheel Sports 351 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.232.6476 flywheelsports.com/studio/ millburn

MORRIS COUNTY 1 SimplyCycle 1 Lackawanna Pl. Morristown 973.953.7746 simplycycleof morristown.com

3 Intrepid Gym 8 Hartley St. Montclair 973.893.5614 intrepidgym.com/montclair

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

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Beach Bum Tanning 265 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.844.9559

3 Fitness Factory 350 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.9156 fitnessfactorygym.com

321 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.366.0844 beachbum.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Cycle Bar 277 Eisenhower Pkwy. #2 Livingston 973.261.5647 656 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 917.746.1755 cyclebar.com

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2 Hollywood Tans 92 Rte. 23 Riverdale 862.248.0830 hollywoodtans riverdale.com 3 South Beach Tanning 1483 Rte. 23 Kinnelon 973.248.8826 southbeachpa.com

44 Newark Pompton Tpk. #36 Pequannock 973 .633.1444 ESSEX COUNTY 1 Beach Bum Tanning 903 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.808.8261 beachbum.com 2 Olive Organic Tan Spa 472 Bloomfield Ave. #203 Montclair 973.818.8828 olivetanspa.com 3 Glow by Armando 110 Essex St. Millburn 908.858.4713 glowbyarmando.com

YOGA STUDIO MORRIS COUNTY 1 Bikram Yoga Cedar Knolls 210 Malapardis Rd. Cedar Knolls 973.292.9642 bikramyogancnj.com 2 Be Well 16 Bank St. Morristown 973.975.0280 bewellmorristown.com

3 South Street Yoga 58 South St. Morristown 973.879.8232 southstreetyoga.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Zura Montclair 18 Lackawanna Plz. Montclair 973.233.0414 zuramontclair.com 2 Powerflow Yoga 71 Washington St. Bloomfield 973.680.1400 powerflow-yoga.com 3 South Mountain Yoga 18 S. Orange Ave., 2nd Fl. South Orange 973.763.4433 southmountainyoga.com 3 Pure Barre 237 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.379.4537

650 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 862.333.4558 purebarre.com

WAXING MORRIS COUNTY 1 European Wax Center 12 W. Main St. Denville 973.586.3900 waxcenter.com 2 Stella Valentine 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 3 Malan Salon 123 Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Bloomfield Wax & Skin Care 612 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.259.1012 bloomfieldwaxandskincare.com 2 European Wax 280 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Livingston 973.992.3400 waxcenter.com/nj-livingston 3 Waxing the City 652 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.841.7979 studios.waxingthecity.com

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For those serious about riding, Marty’s Reliable Cycle in Morristown and Montclair Bikery are one-stop shops for everything related to this popular sport. They specialize in a precision fit for the bike you purchase and stand behind you with service, repairs and even links to other riders and events. While you’re there, check out the latest accessories to hit the road in style.

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Marty’s Reliable Cycle 173 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.538.7773

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Montclair Bikery 145 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.7252 montclairbikery.com

1164 Rte. 10 W. Randolph 973.584.7773 martysreliable.com

2 Pedal 15 Midland Ave. Montclair 973.746.3200 pedalmontclair.com

2 Voltaire Cycle 21 Broadway Denville 862.260.8310 voltairecyclesdenville nj.com

3 The Electric Spokes Company 400 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.500.3082 electricspokes.com

3 Cycle Craft 99 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.227.4462 cyclecraft.com

2 Gypsy Farmhouse 106 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.9886 gypsyfarmhouse.com 2 Nye & Co Auctioneers 20 Beach St. Bloomfield 973.984.6900 nyeandcompany.com/auctions 3 {verdigreen} 182 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.233.1085 verdigreenhome.com

BOOKSTORE MORRIS COUNTY 1 Barnes & Noble 1940 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.644.9482 barnesandnoble.com 2 Old Book Shop 4 John St. Morristown 973.538.1210 3 Books-A-Million 301 Mount Hope Ave. #1041 Rockaway 973.366.2019 booksamillion.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Watchung Books 54 Fairfield St. Montclair 973.744.7177 watchungbooksellers.com 2 Barnes & Noble 112 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Livingston 973.758.1310 barnesandnoble.com 3 {words} 179 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood wordsbookstore.com 973.763.9500

ACTIVEWEAR MORRIS COUNTY 1 Athleta 30 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.292.5680 athleta.net 2 Golf4Her 9 Broadway #30 Denville 973.343.2852 golf4her.com 3 Pinks and Greens 248 Columbia Tpk. #304 Florham Park 877.421.2916 pinksandgreens.com

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ESSEX COUNTY 1 Fleet Feet 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeetmontclair.com 2 Sneaker Factory 308 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.376.6094 sneakerfactorynj.com 3 The Outdoor Store 30 Church St. Montclair 973.746.5900 theoutdoorstorenj.com

ANTIQUES

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Grand Bazaar 6 Hilltop Rd. Mendham 973.543.4115

MORRIS COUNTY 1 I do…I do...

35 South St. Morristown 973.998.6215 idoido.com

2 Stonehouse Antiques 540 Naughright Rd. Long Valley 908.455.2819 stonehouseantiques.com

2 Bella Sposa 318 Rte. 46 Denville 973.625.4747 bellasposabridal.com

3 Time’s Tin Cup 1451, 107 William St. Boonton 973.224.4661 timestincup.com

3 Elizabeth Johns 1099 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.0600 elizabethjohns.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Bridal Atelier 623 Valley Rd. Montclair 201.303.9639 bridalateliermontclair.com 2 Say I Do 569 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.227.7722 sayidobridals.com 2 Park Ave. Bridal 105 Pompton Ave. Pilgrim Plaza Cedar Grove 973.239.7111 parkavenuebridals.com

CONSIGNMENT/ VINTAGE CLOTHING MORRIS COUNTY 1 Quality Consignments 908 Main St. Boonton 973.334.0151 shopqualityconsignments. com 2 New Leaf Consignment 16 Park Ave. Madison 973.377.2422 newleafconsignment.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 One Savvy Design 74 Church St. Montclair 973.744.0053 onesavvydesign.com 2 DoubleTake 774 Morris Tpk. Short Hills 973.564.6464 edoubletake.com 3 Duet 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.535.1133 duetboutique.com

FINE JEWELRY MORRIS COUNTY 1 Braunschweiger Jewelers 33 South St. Morristown 973.538.2189 braunschweiger.com 2 Schroth’s Fine Gifts & Jewelry 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com 3 Aires Jewelers 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Frederic Goodman Jewelers 233 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.0400 goodmanjewelers.com

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BIKE SHOP

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Jerry’s Antiques 229 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.744.3801 jerrysantiquesandestates. com

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3 Michael Anthony Jewelers 586 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 majnj.com

FLORIST MORRIS COUNTY 1 Broadway Floral 14 Broadway Denville 973.625.2772 broadwayfloralandgift gallery.com 2 Flowers by CandleLite 559 E. Main St. #6 Denville 973.625.0011 flowersbycandlelite.com 3 J&M Home and Garden 201 Main St. Madison 973.377.4740 jmhg.com

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ESSEX COUNTY 1 Anderson Flowers 602 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.6411 andersonflowers.com

2 Caldwell Flowerland 329 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.1309 caldwellflowerland.net

2 White House Luxe 131 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.575.8317 whluxe.com

2 Jafajems 622 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.746.5885 jafajems.com

3 Shala’s 343 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.467.7855 shalas.com

3 Clores 590 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2291 cloresflowersandgifts.com

3 Shala 343 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.467.7855 shalas.com

3 Main Street Cottage 678 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.571.0800

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GIFT SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1 A & R Interiors 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 arinterior.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Dash of Thyme 49 Broadway Denville 973.453.6200 dashofthyme.com

2 Greenbaum Interiors 1105 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.5500 greenbauminteriors.com

2 Schroth’s Fine Gifts & Jewelry 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Modclair 547 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.233.0401 modclair.com/shop

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Pink Bungalow 211 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.337.5371 thepinkbungalow.com 2 Smith & Co. 343 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.228.1167

HOME BOUTIQUE MORRIS COUNTY 1 Butter and Velvet 54 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.784.4600 butterandvelvet.com 2 British Home Emporium 91 Main St. Madison 973.443.0303 britishhomeemporium shop.com 3 Stickley Audi & Co. 98 Rte. 10 W. East Hanover 862.701.3551 stickleyaudi.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Modclair 547 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.233.0401 modclair.com/shop

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2 Walter Bauman Jewelers 653 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.731.3155 walterbauman.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Mutts on Main 235 Main Rd. Montville 973.975.8794 muttsonmain.com 2 Winky’s Pet Boutique 15 Perry St. Chester 908.955.4211 winkyspetboutique.com 3 Well Bred Pet Boutique 641 Shunpike Rd. Chatham 973.377.4606 wellbredonline.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Brookdale Pet 1054 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.893.0990 brookdalepetcenter.com 2 Montclair Feed 204 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.746.4799 montclairfeed.com

2 Nest & Co. 15 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 973.509.9488

3 Dogue Pet Shop 287 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.3647

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER From humble beginnings as a farm stand in Parsippany, Morris County Farms has grown into a year-round establishment with everything from garden supplies to Christmas decorations and home décor. A six-acre nursery, Cedar Grove Garden Center is a five-generation business that’s blossomed into a full-service landscaping design company and retail garden center. Both will keep your green thumb active!

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Morris County Farms 33 Smith Rd. Denville 973.366.4448 morriscounty farms.com

2 Condurso’s 96 River Rd. Montville 973.263.8814 condursos.com

3 Gro-Rite 30 Hillview Rd. Lincoln Park 973.694.7495 grorite.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Cedar Grove Garden Center 1201 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.1950 cedargrovegarden.com

2 Fairfield Garden Center 445 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.227.4449

3 Pleasantdale Nurseries 240 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.731.0830

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

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Denville 2 Morristown 3 Chester

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Upper Montclair 2 The Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Tpk. Short Hills shopshorthills.com 3 Millburn

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 High Country Ski 465 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston 973.994.3630 highcountryskiand sports.com 2 Heratij 513 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.893.5651 heratij.com 3 Diamond Cycle 409 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.0233

TILE STORE There’s plenty of inspiration for your home design at Wayne Tile and The Tile Shop, where pros are ready to help you find the right tiles to transform your house into a showcase. Look for an extensive selection of styles, colors and textures, including the artistic expressions of top designers. Tile is not only trendy but practical: It stands the test of time while adding elegance to any room. To keep up with the demand, both stores now have multiple locations offering an established history of customer service.

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Wayne Tile 333 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.625.3209 waynetile.com 2 Design with Tile 32 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.267.6768 designwithtile.net 3 Garden State Tile 267 Rte. 46 Dover 973.366.5035 gstile.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 The Tile Shop 620 Rte. 10 W. Livingston 973.629.3641 tileshop.com

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2 Stone & Tile Design 519 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.564.8118 stoneandtile design.com 3 Mediterranean Tile 461 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.808.1267 medtile.com 3 Tile Design Inspirations 1903 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.761.0254 houzz.com/pro/ liliana-crispino

SPORTS SHOP MORRIS COUNTY 1 DICK’S Sporting Goods 240 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.428.0889

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Fleet Feet 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeetmontclair.com

387 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.659.1950 dickssportinggoods.com

2 Verona Sports Center 553 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.559.7501 veronasportscenter.net

1 Alfred’s Sport Shop 32 Main St. Madison 973.377.0051 alfredssportsshop.com

3 The Outdoor Store 30 Church St. Montclair 973.746.5900 theoutdoorstorenj.com

2 Modell’s 780 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.394.9821

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301 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.328.0121 modells.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 Braunschweiger Jewelers 33 South St. Morristown 973.538.2189 braunschweiger.com

2 Aires Jewelers 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com 3 Baroque Jewelers 92 Rte. 23 Riverdale 973.616.0888

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Michael Anthony Jewelers 586 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 majnj.com 2 Frederic Goodman Jewelers 233 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.0400 goodmanjewelers.com 3 Sidney Thomas 1200 Morris Tpk. Short Hills 973.379.5500 sidneythomas.com 3 Leo Fasseas Jewelers 171 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.533.1114 leofasseas.com

WOMEN’S FASHION MORRIS COUNTY 1 Sisters 23 Broadway Denville 973.784.4262 2 Willow St. 12 South St. Morristown 973.267.6510 willowst.com 3 Robin’s Closet 715 Main St. Boonton 973.335.4015 robinsclosetboutique.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Coco 206 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.233.0005 cocoanexperience.com 1 Nouvelle 629B Valley Rd. Montclair 973.707.5971 nouvelleboutiques.com 2 Susanne N 193 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.746.4800 susanne-n.com 3 STITCH Boutique 598 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.746.6950 shopstitchnj.com 3 Dot Reeder 129 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.744.7410 dotreeder.com

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DOG DAYCARE

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

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Pups@Play 42 Okner Parkway Livingston 973.740.8500 pupsatplay.net

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

2 Hal Wheeler’s 1126 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.0694 halwheelers.com

3 Viva La Pet! Denville 973.255.9775 vivalapet.yolasite.com

2 Rover Ranch & Spa 400 Fairfield Rd. #2 Fairfield 973.439.9663 roverranchandspa.com

DOG TRAINING MORRIS COUNTY 1 Viva La Pet! Denville 973.255.9775 vivalapet.yolasite.com 2 Mutts on Main 235 Main Rd. Montville 973.975.8794 muttsonmain.com 3 Paws-itive Experience Pet Services 114 Beach St. Rockaway 973.625.2495 trainadog.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Pups@Play 42 Okner Parkway Livingston 973.740.8500 pupsatplay.net 2 Hal Wheeler’s 1126 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.0694 halwheelers.com 2 Rover Ranch & Spa 400 Fairfield Rd. #2 Fairfield 973.439.9663 roverranchandspa.com

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INTERIOR DESIGN MORRIS COUNTY 1 A & R Interiors 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 arinterior.com

2 Butter and Velvet 54 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.784.4600 butterandvelvet.com 3 Greenbaum Interiors 1105 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.5500 greenbauminteriors.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Modclair 547 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.233.0401 modclair.com/shop/ 2 Samuel Roberts 340 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.376.7700 3 Apple Village 50 Upper Montclair Plz. D Montclair 973.707.2932 applevillagemontclair.com

KITCHEN REMODELING MORRIS COUNTY 1 Peter Salerno Inc. 5 W. Main St. Mendham 973.543.6610 petersalernoinc.com 2 Canterbury Design 103 Ridgedale Ave. Morristown 973.539.3339 canterburydesign.com 3 Ace Kitchens 50 Rte. 10 East Hanover 973.884.3434 acekitchensandbaths.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

A popular option for pet owners on the run, doggie daycare has what it takes to keep Fido’s tail wagging.

At Morris Animal Inn, an internationally recognized pet-care facility, dogs enjoy outdoor play areas and climate control and background music in every room.

Their motto is pets are family. A day of fun also awaits at Pups@Play, a one-stop shop for grooming, bathing, training, daycare and overnight boarding. There’s climate control and multiple rooms to ensure your pet is truly pampered.

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Showcase Complete Remodeling 438 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.743.8722 showcasekitchen.com 2 Neff Kitchens 299 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.467.1818 neffofshorthills.com 2 Logan LaVail Architect 10 James St. Montclair 707.797.7773 loganlavailarchitect.com 3 Christopher Peacock 14 Main St. Millburn 973.376.7070 peacockhome.com

PAINT STORE MORRIS COUNTY 1 Painten Place 150 Rte. 53 Denville 973.627.4050 paintenplacedenville.com 2 Ricciardi Brothers Multiple locations ricciardibrothers.com 3 P.J. Monahan Paint Company 1273 Rte. 23 S. Butler 973.838.1433 monahanpaint.benmoore paints.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Ricciardi Brothers Multiple locations ricciardibrothers.com 2 Red Star Paint 420 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.2468 redstarpaint.com

3 A Superior Pool Service 93 Dorsa Ave. Livingston 973.740.8881 asuperiorpool.com

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3 Bunchers True Value Hardware 320 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.376.0776

POOL SERVICES MORRIS COUNTY 1 Rix Pool & Spa 138 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover 973.386.9444 rixpoolandspa.com 2 Caribbean Blue 347 Rte. 23 S. Pompton Plains 973.283.7978 caribbeanpoolsspas.com 3 Henry Bona 878 Rte. 46 Kenvil 973.584.1000 bonapools.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1 StretchSource Mountain Lakes Mountain Lakes 973.664.7017 stretchsourcing training.com 2 Luxe Life Hypnosis 5 E. Main St. Denville 973.512.4377 luxelifehypnosis.com 3 Laura Short Photography Denville laurashort.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 Park Avenue Art Studio 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com 2 Tracey Diamond Designs Upper Montclair 973.783.0213 traceydiamond designs.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1 The Pool Guyz West Orange 973.558.3636 thepoolguyznj.com 2 Clear Water Swimming Pool Maintenance & Supply Co. Berkeley Heights 908.755.6171 clrh2opools.com

3 Corefire 211 Bellevue Ave. #201 Montclair 973.744.0510 mycorefire.com

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WHEN YOU THINK OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS, you may imagine the heroic game-winning touchdown, free throw or home run. The “big three” games, of course, imitate massive national industries that light up the tube and grind out millionaire stars.

Now picture again. There’s a different world of competitive high school athletics flourishing in Morris and Essex counties, ones that go beyond Hoosiers and Friday Night Lights. Says Chatham High School athletic director Bill Labrera: “There seems to be a growing interest in sports that are not in the original pantheon of high school programs.”

The reasons are several, some of them paradoxical. The growing concern over traumatic brain injuries has blunted the appeal of football for many, while pop-culture sensations such as Game of Thrones have fueled the popularity of other contact sports.

Many of today’s high schoolers eschew the bold individualism of wrestling but also the rigid team dynamics of baseball and basketball. And some varsity athletes have abandoned games known for hardcore competition in favor of more “accessible” sports that don’t require years of experience—yet play these very seriously. After talking with area coaches and athletics directors, we picked five: Continued

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“With other sports, you can look at a kid and say, ‘That’s an athlete.’ But fencers can be all these different body types, and as long as they’re putting in a lot of practice and honing their technique, they can get really good.” Adds Millburn High School coach Robert Baum: “You don’t have to be tall or powerful—just fast and smart.”

For Chatham coach Jerry Duffey, the growing allure of fencing is simple. “What it all comes down to is people who want permission to hit somebody else with a sword,” he says. “A lot of people come because they watched a movie or TV show,

also drive participation. “Speed and fluidity. We play with skates when most sports are played wearing sneakers.” Millburn athletic director Frank Bifulco believes part of the appeal is that ice hockey “is a contact support, but in my eyes it’s a safe contact sport. There’s a respect for the game. The kids take it seriously and learn how to play it in the correct manner.”

Coaches and athletics directors also point to the proliferation of youth clubs fueling participation at the high school level, notably among girls. “In just the last five years, there have been five new girls’ high school programs,” says Kevin Hannon, coach of the Chatham/Madison High School girls’ ice hockey team, now entering its third season. Hannon and Driver agree that the success of women’s professional and Olympic ice hockey has also contributed to the school sport’s popularity, and Morristown-Beard athletics

Montclair YMCA. “I have a very diverse demographic,” says Jenkins. “That may have something to do with it.”

Indeed, today swimming draws from a multi-national pool of participants. “I’ve got Central American kids, South American kids and Eastern European kids,” says Bloomfield coach Lenore Imhof. “I’ve got Bengali girls who have to wear a certain type of clothing when they enter the pool; in certain cultures, to put on a bathing suit and go into the water is not something you see every day.”

Experience levels are diverse too. “At Mendham many swimmers join the team each year who are taking the sport for the first time,” says coach Allissa Cembrook.

In fact, Jenkins reports that some of Bloomfield’s team members need swimming lessons upon joining. “I don’t really care if they ever swim fast,” he says. “But at least when they leave the program,

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ICE HOCKEY “Participation in this sport has more than doubled in the last nine years,” reports Bruce Driver, Morristown-Beard School girls ice hockey coach and former New Jersey Devils captain, who says the same characteristics that drive spectatorship

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director Joanne Dzama adds that having girls-only games makes it a more comfortable option than it used to be.

“I’m about to be 45,” says Dzama. “I played ice hockey when I was little, but I played with the boys. When I was entering ninth grade, my older brother warned my parents that I wasn’t going to have an enjoyable experience if I continued to play with them. Unfortunately, when girls are forced to play on a boys’ team, they may not excel as they should. So I transitioned to field hockey. Girls today want to play against girls. They want to have that locker-room experience and that opportunity to shine. As a female athletic director, I think that’s a wonderful thing to see.”

SWIMMING When Bloomfield High School athletics director Steven Jenkins conducted a survey to learn what sport students would most like to see added to the school’s athletic program, he fully expected the answer to be lacrosse. “It got like three votes,” says Jenkins. “Swimming was overwhelmingly what they asked for. For a lot of our kids, it’s a novelty because they don’t have an opportunity to swim.

The Township of Bloomfield doesn’t have a pool.” Neither does the high school, which fields its swimming program via the

they’re going to know how to swim.”

Many students are drawn to swimming because it’s individual, says Jefferson Township High School coach Rachel Koenig. “Other sports depend on how the team plays as a whole. But each person swims individually, and they can set personal goals for themselves each day. At the end, the team is scored as a team, but other than in relays you do not have to rely on the performance of someone else.”

TRACK AND FIELD If there’s one sport high school kids are running and jumping to these days, it’s track and field. Many point to the sport’s inherent variety as the key. “There is truly something for everyone,” says Millburn coach Amanda Dilworth. As Nutley High School athletics director Joe Piro explains, “If you’re fast you can be a runner. If you’re not fast, you can be a thrower. If you don’t throw far, you can be a jumper.” Chatham coach Patrick Barry adds, “An athlete may be good at only one aspect but still be able to shine.”

It’s the sweet spot between individual and group achievement that lies at the heart of the sport’s draw, says Newark Academy coach Tim McCall. “Track’s many components allow kids to create their own niche and pursue one event

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while others recognize that it’s a top-five sport for getting you into college.” That’s because there are “roughly 70 to 80” college fencing programs around the country, he says, and “the high school programs are not big enough to fill them. So colleges are constantly recruiting kids with zero experience.”

Better still for local college-bound fencers, “colleges will take a kid from New Jersey with experience from New Jersey but no rating before they’ll take a ranked fencer from another state,” says Duffey, “because they know high-school fencing in New Jersey is even harder than college fencing.” And if you’re a female high-school fencer from Jersey? “You can nearly write your own ticket.”

Mendham High School athletics director Ned Panfile admits this sport was a revelation to him. “It’s so different,” he says. “I love going to their meets. It never occurred to me, as a football guy, that you can have fun while fencing. And they have a blast.”

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Ancient Egyptian drawings and paintings depict people swimming as far back as 2500 B.C. Swimming became an amateur sport in the 19th century, with England the first country to hold competitions, performed in man-made pools in London. Swimming joined the roster of Olympic events for men in 1896, and for women in 1912. Interest and participation in the sport grew after World War I, when the “Long John” style of swimming costumes (thankfully) went out of style.

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“WE’VE SEEN AN INFLUX OF ATHLETES FROM BASEBALL, LACROSSE AND SOCCER WHO WANT A FASTPACED GAME WITH LOTS OF ACTION.”

while still being part of a larger school team,” he says. Agrees Bloomfield coach Terry Iavarone: “It’s not limited to five starters as in basketball, nine like baseball or 11 like soccer. There can be dozens for the biggest high school track programs, all practicing and competing simultaneously.”

Seton Hall Preparatory School athletic director Larry Baggitt feels the sport isn’t as intimidating to newcomers as others.

“With track, kids don’t need to have participated their whole lives, as with soccer and football, to be good,” says Baggitt.

“You can actually just show up in high school, and if you have a particular talent, you can do quite well.”

Jefferson coach Brian Silipena observes a welcome trend within the sport. “Student athletes are not just looking at track and field as a way to stay in shape for their primary sport anymore,” he says. “In the past 10 years, the record books have been rewritten in a lot of events. This tells me that athletes are really taking track and field seriously in its own right.”

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VOLLEYBALL This game is beachtime silliness or a rainy-day gym class—until you play it competitively. “It’s not as easy as it looks,” warns Chatham coach Anna Amster. Still, Mendham athletic director Panfile says interscholastic volleyball is “definitely on the upswing.”

Helping the sport’s growing appeal is that players don’t need to fit a certain height requirement or have pre-high school experience. “I stand 5-foot-8 on a good day, and I managed to find myself on an athletic scholarship team,” says Jefferson coach Marc Gaydos. Adds Nutley girls’ volleyball coach Jenna Rubino: “You don’t need years of experience to become a great player; you just have to be committed to practicing and getting better.”

While interest among girls is increasing, it’s practically exploding among boys. By popular demand, Chatham fielded its first boys’ team this past year, and at Jefferson it’s the school’s newest sport. “The atten-

tion span of most boys is shrinking from previous generations with the utilization of technology and video games,” observes Gaydos. “They don’t want to sit on the bench and chew on flower seeds for half of the game or throw a javelin for three seconds and then watch for the rest of the meet. Volleyball, unlike many sports, really has no dead time. We’ve seen an influx of athletes from baseball, lacrosse and soccer who want a fast-paced game with lots of action.”

With the action comes the f-word that, regrettably, seems to be all too absent in high school sports these days. “Having been a soccer player, a swimmer and a tennis player for many years, I know that practices are not always fun,” says Stevens. “But for the most part, volleyball practices are.”

Still, competitive volleyball is not just a day at the beach. Bloomfield coach Louis Stevens tells players that once they learn how to play volleyball the right way, “they’ll hate ‘gym class’ volleyball.”

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KEEP AN EYE ON 5 MORE PADDLE TENNIS: Last year Chatham High School made high school sports history by fielding the first varsity paddle tennis program in the nation. Forty-three students joined the inaugural team, which competed against other club teams in the region. Last spring the school sent 16 of its players to the American Paddle Tennis Association Junior Nationals. Not to be mistaken for table tennis, paddle tennis more closely resembles traditional tennis, but with a smaller court, a lower net and solid paddles.

SKI RACING: Only 15 private and public high schools in New Jersey have ski racing programs, according to Jefferson High School head ski coach Sue Tordoff. “As a coach for many sports, I feel high school ski racing is a diamond in the rough,” she says. “Experience and ability levels don’t really matter. We have had state champions who’d never even seen snow before, from the Dominican Republic; they all embrace and encourage each other.” Jefferson’s team practices and competes at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon. (Other teams in Morris and Essex include Delbarton School, Morristown-Beard School and Mountain Lakes High School.)

SAILING: Offered in both fall and spring at Chatham for the past four years, sailing has swiftly carved out a niche among enthusiastic students and parents. “What’s great about sailing is that it’s a coed sport, so it’s a great opportunity for students to work with each other,” says Chatham athletics director Bill Librera. But the program’s success is not without its challenges. “Now we’re at the crossroads of, OK, how do we grow this financially with a public-school

budget that is pretty capped? You have some of the parents funding it [now], but that will not go on forever. We’d like to think of athletics as an extension of the classroom and plan for the long-term accordingly.” Summit High School in Union County also offers sailing; both schools participate in regattas held in Perth Amboy.

RIFLERY: Seton Hall Prep’s rifle team isn’t new; it debuted in 1886, 30 years after the school’s opening, with five members.

Today, the team boasts 15 students and, according to longtime head coach Roger Gonzalez, more than 30 boys try out for it each year. “We shoot at distances of 33, 55 and 100 feet in three positions— standing, kneeling and prone,” says Gonzalez, who insists that “safety is our No. 1 priority.” The sport’s season is long, running from September to March. Despite the seemingly controversial nature of the sport, Gonzalez reports that he and the team “have the full support of the school and the parents.” Their efforts have reaped tangible rewards: Some team members have earned scholarships, others have pursued careers in the military (having been accepted to West Point), and a few harbor aspirations of representing the U.S. in the Olympics. Gonzalez sums up: “What do they learn? Patience, discipline and responsibility.”

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CREW: At Seton Hall Preparatory School, the crew team draws from a diverse range of students. “Many athletes come from a nautical background, but others are just intrigued to try something new,” says Richard Baird, the school’s head crew coach. “The equipment is expensive and delicate, so it must be treated with respect.

Often, the care and discipline required in the sport carry over into everyday life, which correlates to a great deal of success among rowing athletes.” Contrary to popular belief, Baird says rowing is primarily a lower-body sport. “Because the rowing seat moves on a track, you are actually generating most of the boat’s speed with the legs and trunk of the body.” Other crew teams in Morris and Essex include Belleville, Montclair and Nutley high schools.

Nutley athletic director Joe Piro reports seeing an uptick in girls’ participation.

“There’s a lot of scholarship money out there for girls’ crew now,” he says.

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FLUFFY GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES Yields: 5 servings INGREDIENTS n ½ cup gluten-free oat flour n ¾ cup buckwheat flour n 1 cup homemade applesauce (see pg. 79) n ½ cup dairy-free milk n 2 Tbs. maple syrup n 1 tsp. baking powder n 1 tsp. baking soda n 2 tsp. lemon juice n 1 tsp. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS Place all the ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high flame and, when hot, pour 2⁄3 cup of pancake batter into the center of the pan. Spread it into a circle with the back of a spoon, keeping it reasonably thick. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

FINISHING TOUCHES n sliced bananas n fresh berries n jam n coconut yogurt n maple syrup

Serve with banana slices, berries, jam, coconut yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Slide a spatula underneath the pancake, flip it over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes before removing it from the pan. Put the pancake on a warm plate and cover with a dishcloth. Repeat until you have used up all the batter.

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PROBIOTIC CHIA & SPIRULINA JAR Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHIA PUDDING n 2 cups nut or seed milk n 1 Tbs. honey or other sweetener (optional) n ½ tsp. vanilla extract n 1 ⁄3 cup chia seeds FOR THE PROBIOTIC SPIRULINA YOGURT n 2 cups cashew yogurt n ¼ tsp. vanilla powder n 1 Tbs. honey or other sweetener (optional) n ½ tsp. spirulina powder n pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS To make the chia pudding, blend the nut or seed milk with the honey (optional) and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir in the chia seeds until well combined. Soak until the seeds have absorbed all the liquid and become gelatinous. This mixture will keep for 3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

To make the yogurt, blend all the ingredients together in a highspeed blender until well combined.

To assemble, put a layer of strawberry slices around the edge of the bottom of a parfait jar and add some yogurt. Spoon a layer of chia pudding on top of this. Finish with more strawberry slices, the bee pollen (if using), coconut chips and sliced almonds.

FINISHING TOUCHES n 1 cup strawberries, sliced n 2 Tbs. bee pollen (optional) n ¼ cup coconut chips n ¼ cup sliced almonds

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SPROUTED QUINOA GRANOLA WITH HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE Yields: 12 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE GRANOLA n 1 cup homemade applesauce (see below) n ¼ cup maple syrup n 3 Tbs. tahini n 1 tsp. vanilla extract n 12 oz. sprouted quinoa n ½ cup sunflower seeds n ½ cup pumpkin seeds n 2 tsp. ground cinnamon n pinch of salt n ¼ cup raisins n ¼ cup goji berries FOR THE APPLESAUCE n 10 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced n 1 cup water n pinch of ground cinnamon n sweetener of choice (optional) n squeeze of lemon juice (optional) Note: Most apple varieties will work in this sauce, but a sweet variety will eliminate the need to add sweetener.

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THE APPLESAUCE: Put the apple slices in a large saucepan, add the water and cover.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the flame and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples break down into a thick sauce. This will take about 20 minutes.

Pour the cooked apple into a blender and whizz until smooth.

Add any of the optional ingredients to taste. Store in a refrigerator for 1 week, or freeze.

TO MAKE THE GRANOLA: Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, mix together the applesauce, maple syrup, tahini and vanilla until you have a thick paste.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and salt. Pour the applesauce mixture over the quinoa and seeds and stir to combine. Spread the granola evenly over a baking pan lined with nonstick parchment paper and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pan, stir the granola minimally to ensure you keep nice big clumps and bake for another 20 minutes, until toasted.

Allow the granola to cool, then stir in the raisins and goji berries.

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All recipes and photos reprinted with permission from Farmacy Kitchen Cookbook by Camilla Fayed. Photos by Nick Hopper. © 2018 Aster

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THE WOODEN SPOON SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND SALOON

THE HEART OF A RAPIDLY REVITALIZING downtown Bloomfield may not seem like the place to find traditional Southern cooking. But nestled among new mixed-use high-rises and a smattering of pubs and new American bistros, The Wooden Spoon Southern Kitchen and Saloon serves up all manner of fried favorites, smoky barbecue and corn bread.

Located in the shadows of new development, The Wooden Spoon looks like just another service spot for a growing commuter community. But as we enter, a diner on his way out holds the door open and says the chicken and waffles here are the best around, and a hostess greets us warmly.

The Wooden Spoon is a two-story eatery with a different menu on each level. Street level is the Southern kitchen area, where diners can feast on the traditional dishes. Upstairs in the Saloon, standard American bar fare is served.

On both floors, casual vibes reign, with paper napkins and rustic wooden tables.

I met my dining companion at the bar, where there was lively chatter among regulars.

He was in the mood for a whiskey and was quite pleased that there was Dad’s Hat Rye behind the bar. The Wooden Spoon’s bourbon, whiskey and tequila menus are extensive. The specialty cocktails—such as the hibiscus gin blossom, mint julep margarita and Southern peach iced tea—are a fun extension of the restaurant’s cuisine theme.

If you’re pondering a trip to The Wooden Spoon, come hungry or stay home. The portions are enormous, and the value is good.

The main courses range in price from a $12 burger to a $26 rack of ribs.

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Lightly battered, crispy and sour, these chips were addictive. We also ordered the burnt ends with the house barbecue sauce.

If you’ve never had them, burnt ends are cut from the fattiest part of a beef brisket. And yes, they are as excessively indulgent and delicious as they sound. Here the burnt ends are smothered in a sweet barbecue sauce and topped with red and green peppers.

So many smoked meats, so little time.

To get the most barbecue flavors we could ingest in one sitting, we ordered the smoked sampler and a platter of St. Louis ribs, Texas brisket and pulled pork, which was delivered to the table with corn bread and fresh, crisp slaw. The ribs were the real standout of this main course—tender and cooked to fall-offthe-bone perfection. I ordered the classic NOLA shrimp and grits, which was buttery, creamy and well seasoned. Because we don’t see plates of Southern fried chicken on many menus in these parts, we ordered that too. The fried chicken was our favorite. It was

comfort food and more—crisp and juicy with just the right amount of kick.

As if we weren’t stuffed enough, the dessert menu was placed in front of us. We opted to split the Spoon Bread Pudding drizzled in butterscotch, chocolate and bourbon caramel. Surprisingly, perhaps, for two people who’d just eaten their weight in barbecue, we managed to polish off the entire plate.

The place ain’t fancy, but it serves up gratifying guilty pleasures by the plateload. The Wooden Spoon is a great spot for any Essex County Yankee looking for a little Southern charm.

—Daria Meoli The Wooden Spoon Kitchen and Saloon, 285 Glenwood Ave., Bloomfield, 973.743.0099, woodenspoonsaloon.com

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

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

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

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

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BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

IL MONDO VECCHIO 72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

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

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

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PIG & PRINCE 1 Lackawanna Plz. 973.233.1006 pigandprince.com

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

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THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

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THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy.

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RANDOLPH

DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

SHORT HILLS

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V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757

UPPER MONTCLAIR

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

LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke.

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Ukrainian American Festival, Sept. 22

Chemistry Family Day, Sept. 22

SEPT 15 Come be a part of a fun-filled day celebrating and supporting rescue pups at Eleventh Hour Rescue’s PUPTOBERFEST, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Succasunna’s Horseshoe Lake. Visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors and games, while up to 50 dogs will be available for adoption on site. Admission: FREE. For more information, visit ehrdogs.org.

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SEPT 23 Celebrate fall at the MILLBURN STREET FAIR AND CRAFT SHOW, a biannual event showcasing local craft goods. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., browse many pieces of arts and crafts while enjoying vendors, food, rides, live music and more. Admission: FREE. For more information, call 908.654.1400 or email info@ streetfairs.org.

SEPT 16, 23, 30 The town of Dover is holding its inaugural DOVER FARMERS MARKET from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sunday in September. Find locally grown produce, specialty foods, artisan products and more at the Crescent Field parking lot.

Admission: FREE. For more information, visit doverfarmersmarket.com.

SEPT 22 Get a taste of Ukrainian culture during the annual UKRAINIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. The event will include Ukrainian meals and baked goods, an international beer garden with live music and more. Admission: FREE. For more information, visit uaccnj.org.

SEPT 23 Head to the Towaco Train Station for the TOWACO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will feature artisans and craftspeople selling their wares; a variety of food will be available. Admission: FREE. For more details, visit jcpromotions.info.

SEPT 15–16 Whether you’re an art

connoisseur or not, you’ll enjoy Rose Squared Productions’ annual FINE ART AND CRAFTS show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Anderson Park in Upper Montclair. The program will include exhibits, demonstrations and specialty food for purchase.

Admission: FREE. Visit rosesquared.com for more information.

SEPT 16 If you fancy words and the art of poetry, visit the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown for POETS IN THE GARDEN. Award-winning poets David Petruzelli and Gail Holst-Warhaft will share their work from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission: FREE for members, $10 for non-members.

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gyros and baklava during the annual ROSELAND GREEK FESTIVAL at the Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. In addition to the food, attendees can enjoy live music, dancing, boutiques, cooking demos and games. Admission: FREE. For more information, visit roselandgreekfest.com.

SEPT 22 It may be September, but the Montclair Center BID is hosting its annual OKTOBERFEST at Lackawanna Plaza beginning at 12 p.m. The FREE event will feature live music, vendors, food and beer. Families also can enjoy FAMILYFEST in adjacent Crane Park. The fair will include interactive games and activities for children.

SEPT 22 Bring the kids to the Morris Museum in Morristown for CHEMISTRY FAMILY DAY. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., families can enjoy exciting experiments and explore science exhibits throughout the museum. Admission: $7–$15. For more information, visit morrismuseum.org.

SEPT 30 The entire family is invited to the PARSIPPANY FALL FESTIVAL, noon to 5 p.m. The annual event has something for everyone: entertainment, rides, games and fair food! Admission: FREE. For more information, visit parsippany.net.

SEPT 30 All future brides are invited to attend the AMERICAN BRIDE FALL WEDDING EXPO at Montclair State University.

From 12:30 to 4 p.m. the event features a wide selection of the area’s top wedding professionals. Admission: FREE. Visit americanbride.com for more information.

Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

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TASTE OF GIVING MORRIS COUNTY ORGANIZATION FOR HISPANIC AFFAIRS Casa Puerto Rico, Dover, hispanicaffairs.net Taste of Giving raises money for the Morris County Organization of Hispanic Affairs (MCOHA) Center for Legal Immigration. The organization uses funds to provide low-cost legal services to hundreds of foreign-born residents.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN

JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange, jvsnj.org More than 300 guests attended the annual gala, which recognizes community leaders who provide support that enables JVS to fulfill its mission. The event raised more than $425,000 in sponsorships and donations.

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Cedar Hill Country Club, Livingston, ncjw.org The National Council of Jewish Women honored three local women for their leadership, service and contributions to the community.

Patti Nathan received the Hannah G. Solomon Award, Penny Sherry the NCJW/Essex Service to Section Award and Susie Botwinick the Henrietta Weiser Emerging Leader Award.

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AWARDS LUNCHEON UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Hanover Marriott, Whippany, unitedwaynnj.org United Way of Northern New Jersey awarded its 2018 Impact Award to Ironside Newark, recognizing the building’s redevelopment as the commercial real estate project with the greatest positive impact on the northern New Jersey region this year. The award was presented during the 19th annual United Way Commercial Real Estate Network Legacy Luncheon.

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