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Table of Contents

Welcome To The Meadowlands..................................................... 4 Letters from the Bergen County & Hudson County Executives

Stay in the Meadowlands.............................................................. 6 Destination Meadowlands............................................................11 Meadowlands Region...................................................................15 Eat & Drink..................................................................................18 Event & Convention Services.......................................................23 Explore the Meadowlands...........................................................26 On the Move.................................................................................28 Miscellaneous Services...............................................................30

FRONT COVER American Dream - americandream.com Field Station Dinosaurs - fieldstationdinosaurs.com Hackensack Riverkeeper - hackensackriverkeeper.org Paddle the Meadowlands, Photo Credit: Rachel Katic MetLife Stadium - metlifestadium.com NY Waterway - nywaterway/MyKey Westfield Garden State Plaza - westfield.com/gardenstateplaza

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Welcome to the Meadowlands

Bergen County is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Nearly one million residents live in one of our 70 unique and vibrant municipalities. Our county attracts thousands of visitors and tourists each day to our businesses, educational facilities, historical sites and special events. Our retail shopping facilities are second to none. Places to visit include the Meadowlands, Steuben House (home to the Bergen County Historical Society), Overpeck Park, the Bergen County Zoo in Van Saun Park and the New Jersey Naval Museum— to name a few. As the largest county in New Jersey, Bergen County offers a sizable pool of diverse, well-educated, highly skilled workers for employers in the region. Our business community is a thriving mix of Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike. My administration is proud to partner with the Meadowlands Chamber and other agencies and organizations to grow our economy and capitalize on opportunities for public-private partnerships. We will continue to strive every day to make Bergen County the best place for our residents, businesses and visitors. This visitor’s guide is a valuable resource of countywide information for anyone who lives in, works in or visits Bergen County. Should you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by contacting (201) 336-7300 or emailing countyexecutive@co.bergen.nj.us. My staff and I are here to help. Sincerely,

James J. Tedesco, III Bergen County Executive

Meadowlands Live! Visitors Center | Meadowlands Chamber Headquarters (MCHQ) and Business Hub 1099 Wall Street West, Suite 110, Lyndhurst NJ 07071, (201) 939-0707 Kelsey Sarro, Tourism Coordinator Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau, ksarro@meadowlands.org

Jim Kirkos, President & CEO Meadowlands Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau, jkirkos@meadowlands.org

Director of Communications & Publications: Joe Garavente, (201) 939-0707, JGaravente@meadowlands.org Media & Editorial Production Coordinator: Brianne Hailey Killeen, bkilleen@meadowlands.org Ad Sales: Greer Enterprises, Inc., (201) 493-7996, Greerentps@aol.com Art Direction & Design: Stephanie Kowalsky, Eighty6, www.eighty6.agency Printed By: Allegra Princeton (see our ad page 31) www.allegraprinceton.com

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Hudson County offers a range of partnership opportunities to help you grow your business. The Hudson County Economic Development Corporation offers small business loans; The Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity can provide valuable technical expertise; and our Workforce Development One Stop Center can provide you with trained, prequalified workers with the training and skills you need. We’re also proud of the many civic institutions we work with to create a strong and stable business environment in Hudson County, like the Meadowlands Chamber. This economic development guide is one of many services they provide to deliver quality information to their members and the larger community. If you would like to know more about why Hudson County is your address for business success, please contact the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation at (201) 369-4370. Let’s get together and get to work. Sincerely,

Thomas A. DeGise Hudson County Executive

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Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe One Glenwood Ave Suite B, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 883-9777 | hilton.com With a stay at Hampton Inn and Suites Teaneck Glenpointe in Teaneck, you’ll be within a 15-minute drive of MetLife Stadium and Yankee Stadium. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Central Park and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Bronx Zoo. ROOMS: Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and you can also request cribs and infant beds.

The Harper at Harmon Meadow Apartments 100 Park Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094 201-957-0368 | www.theharperapts.com Moments from New York City yet steps from tranquility. Offering bus service to the Port Authority and easy access to Secaucus Junction, The Harper connects you to the entire New York metropolitan area and beyond. Position yourself within Harmon Meadow, a lifestyle center with the ultimate mix of shops, restaurants, hotels and entertainment - just steps from scenic trails, lush wetland and the bird sanctuary at Mill Creek Marsh. With direct access to Rt. 3 and the NJ Turnpike, the Harper empowers you to partake in the hustle and bustle or escape to your chic haven, filled with resort-like amenities and adjacent to New York City.

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights 650 Terrace Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (201) 288-6100 | www.hilton.com Convenience and functionality are the essence of Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands. We offer easy access to New York City, the airport and major highways, and are also close to lots of businesses, shopping, sports venues and attractions. Discover everything you need for a memorable meeting or celebration at our Hasbrouck Heights hotel—and make the most of your leisure time in our seasonal pool and 24-hour fitness center.

Homewood Suites by Hilton One Glenwood Ave Suite A, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 883-1777 | hilton.com This brand new, all-suite hotel is conveniently located just off I-80 and I-95, just 15 minutes from New York City and minutes from the George Washington Bridge. We offer the ideal spot when attending events at MetLife Stadium/Meadowlands and we are conveniently located to Northern NJ businesses. You’ll feel right at home in your spacious suite at this Bergen County hotel. Relax on the comfy bed and enjoy homelike comforts including a living area with an HDTV, complimentary WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. Wake up each morning to a free, full hot breakfast and enjoy complimentary evening dinner and drinks.

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Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites at Teaneck Two great Hilton brands in one ideal location convenient to 1-95 and NJTPK in Teaneck NJ. This locations offers a modern Hampton Inn & Suites for short trips and a Homewood Suites for those longer stays where a home style suite is needed with kitchens. Your guests will enjoy value added amenities including free full daily breakfast, WiFi, indoor pool, full fitness facilities and guest laundry. One Glenwood Avenue Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 USA GlenpointeMarriott_mlcvb2017_V3F_T 1/24/17 9:09 AM Page 1 (201) 883-1777

Discover More Than Just a Great Night Sleep

Located just minutes from Manhattan, Newark Airport and the Meadowlands, we feature 351 newly renovated guest rooms, a new Starbucks Store, and New Jersey’s only M Club Lounge. Dine on-site at the Pancetta Restaurant and Wine Bar. Enjoy cocktails in the Glen Bar. We also offer 26,500 square feet of meeting space, including a 10,500 square foot ballroom. 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ ◆ (201) 836-0600 marriott.com/EWRGP

We’re conveniently located just off the NJ Turnpike and I-80. Complimentary guest parking

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Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel 801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, NJ | Toll free Reservations (800) HOTELS-1 (201) 231-3100 | Fax (201) 231-3111 | www.marriott.com/ewrbr Experience the best that the Meadowlands has to offer at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel. The hotel is perfectly situated on the northwest corner of the Meadowlands Corporate Park with easy access to Routes 3 & 17, the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. We are located close to the new American Dream, one mile to the MetLife Stadium and Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment and only six miles from New York City. Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel features 167 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites including king spa, executive suites and club level rooms. The hotel meeting rooms are the perfect choice for gatherings of 10 – 240 people. Our guests may also dine at our award winning Finch’s restaurant and lounge serving farm-to-table cuisine. We welcome you to come and experience how the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel provides luxury, style and sophistication.

Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 836-0600 www.marriott.com Located at the crossroads of I-95 and I-80, 3 miles from the George Washington Bridge and 15 minutes from mid-town Manhattan. Our Hotel in Teaneck, NJ features stylishly updated guest rooms, dedicated concierge floors, the M Club, Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar, as well as an experienced sales and events team to plan and execute flawless meetings and events.

Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus)..........................................................(201) 809-1000 AVE (Clifton).......................................................................................................(973) 859-3200 AVE (Florham Park)............................................................................................(833) 862-6436 Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel (North Bergen)..................................(201) 758-5770 Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District (Jersey City)......................................(800) 445-8667 Courtyard by Marriott (Edgewater).....................................................................(201) 945-5440 Courtyard by Marriott (Lyndhurst)......................................................................(201) 896-6666 Courtyard by Marriott (Wayne/Fairfield).............................................................(973) 646-3377 Crowne Plaza (Saddle Brook).............................................................................(201) 880-5952 Econo Lodge (Carlstadt).....................................................................................(201) 935-4600 Element (Harrison).............................................................................................(862) 234-4922 Element New York/ Wood-Ridge (Wood-Ridge)...................................................(201) 460-0790 Envue, Autograph Collection (Weehawken).........................................................(201) 758-7920 Fairfield Inn By Marriott (East Rutherford).........................................................(201) 507-5222 Fairfield Inn By Marriott (North Bergen).............................................................(201) 272-6600 Hampton Inn (Carlstadt).....................................................................................(201) 935-9000 Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe (Teaneck).........................................(201) 883-9777 The Harper at Harmon Meadow Apartments (Secaucus)...................................(201) 974-8899 Hilton Garden Inn (Secaucus)............................................................................(201) 864-1400 Hilton Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights)..................................................(201) 288-6100 Hilton Meadowlands (East Rutherford)...............................................................(201) 896-0500 Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights)..........................................(201) 288-9600 Holiday Inn Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus)................................................(201) 809-4746 Holiday Inn Express (Paramus)...........................................................................(201) 843-5400 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Carlstadt)...................................................(201) 460-9292 Home2 Suites by Hilton Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights).......................(201) 552-5600 Homewood Suites by Hilton (East Rutherford)....................................................(201) 460-9030 Homewood Suites by Hilton (Teaneck/ Glenpointe)............................................(201) 883-1777 #

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Stay In The Meadowlands Hyatt Place Secaucus/ Meadowlands (Secaucus)..............................................(201) 422-9480 La Quinta Inn & Suites Clifton/ Rutherford (Clifton)...........................................(973) 778-6500 La Quinta Inn & Suites (Secaucus).....................................................................(201) 863-8700 MC Hotel (Montclair)..........................................................................................(973) 329-5500 Red Roof Inn (Secaucus)....................................................................................(201) 319-1000 Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel (Rutherford)...................................................(201) 231-3100 Residence Inn (East Rutherford)........................................................................(201) 939-0020 Residence Inn (Saddle River).............................................................................(201) 934-4144 Residence Inn by Marriott Port Imperial (Weehawken).......................................(201) 758-7922 Residence Inn by Marriott Secaucus Meadowlands (Secaucus)..........................(201) 223-9901 Saddle Brook Marriott (Saddle Brook)................................................................(201) 843-9500 Sheraton Lincoln, Harbor Hotel (Weehawken)....................................................(201) 617-5600 SpringHill Suites East Rutherford Meadowlands/ Carlstadt (Carlstadt)..............(201) 935-9400 RenaissanceHotel_mlcvb2020_V1.qxp_R 2/5/20 4:41 PM Page 1 Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe (Teaneck)..........................................................(201) 836-0600

No matter where or why you travel, there’s always something wonderfully new to be found.

STYLISH AND DISTINCTIVE, THE RENAISSANCE MEADOWLANDS HOTEL • Discover our meeting experience with booking an event with our experienced sales and events team • Creative, Indigenous Food & Beverage • Finch’s Restaurant & Lounge 801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 201.231.3100 www.renaissancemeadowlands.com @renmeadowlands

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Field Station: Dinosaurs Overpeck County Park, Henry Hoebel Section, Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ Phone: (855) 999-9010 | Fax: 973.748.4317 info@fieldstationdinosaurs.com | JerseyDinos.com Along with a dinosaur exhibit featuring over 30 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, Field Station: Dinosaurs offers a full schedule of live games, shows and activities each day, including the “T-Rex Feeding Frenzy”, featuring a 15’ juvenile Mighty T-Rex interactive puppet. The park in Leonia is situated on 6 acres along the scenic banks of Overpeck Creek. Experience a hands-on science activity at the Paleontologists’ Laboratory, a dinosaur dig site and take your chance at a hole-in-one at the new Dinosaur Discovery Miniature Golf Course. Group rates available. For hours of operation, please visit JerseyDinos.com.

Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-200-1000 | LSC.org Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is your family’s all-ages destination for science learning and fun. Explore 12 exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, and the Western Hemisphere’s biggest planetarium. Enjoy live science demonstrations, animal shows, seasonal science programming, an on-site café, gift shop, and much more. You won’t believe how much there is to see and do! For directions, pricing, and current exhibitions, visit LSC.org.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ (201) 933-2220 | 1-888-wejoust www.medievaltimes.com Medieval Dinner & Jousting Tournament set in an 11th century style castle. Show includes a full four-course dinner, and dramatic jousting and swordfight are featured. Our arena seats 1,350 and is fully enclosed and climate controlled. Reduced group rates for 15 people or more.

NY Waterway (800) 533-3779 | nywaterway.com NY Waterway has the largest ferry and excursion fleet in the NY Harbor, but it is still a family business with all the personal attention to service and amenities that it had when it was just Arthur’s ferry. You are treated like family from the moment you step into our terminal. Some people say a NY Waterway cruise is the friendliest experience they have had in New York. We say, “Welcome aboard!” #

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EXPERIENCE

THE EXCITEMENT! Two-Hour Tournament • Four-Course Feast Magnificent Pure Spanish Horses Authentic Sword Fights and Jousting Full Service Bar

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MetLife Stadium 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ (201) 559-1500 | www.metlifestadium.com MetLife Stadium is the home of the New York Jets and New York Football Giants. It is one of the largest stadiums in the NFL and has hosted over 500 major events and 2,500 private events. Event highlights include the first outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl XLVIII, WrestleMania 29 and 35, the Copa America Centenario Soccer Final, the 2021 Army-Navy Game, and many concerts and international soccer matches. MetLife Stadium offers behind-the scene tours of the venue and can also serve as home to your next private event (Bar/Bar Mitzvah, company team building, meeting, special celebration, etc.). Its dedicated event specialists and executive chef will ensure your event receives the attention and service that only a world-class facility can provide. Impress your guests with a venue that boasts fireside lounges, a rustic wine bar and allows you the chance to walk on the same field as your NFL idols. For more information on events and to purchase tickets, visit www.metlifestadium.com For private events, please contact us at specialevents@metlifestadium.com or 201-5591710

RPM Raceway 99 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ (201) 333-7223 | www.rpmraceway.com Forget the typical office party. No more trust falls or water cooler talk. Quit your day jobs for a few hours and be race car drivers. Put the pedal to the metal. At RPM Raceway, rent a go-kart track and find out who the office speed demons are. Or, rent out the whole building, arcade and all. Your office party stories will never be the same. RPM Raceway is the ultimate corporate event venue. Company party? Let’s race! Birthday party? Team Building? Let’s race! Corporate retreat? You get the idea. Check out our group event packages and find one that will take your company party to the redline. #

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Go Camping New Jersey!

Enjoy over 95 Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Outdoor Lodging accommodations throughout New Jersey and all are ready to welcome you on your next adventure. Offering modern amenities in the great outdoors, there’s no end to the options. Email us today for more information about all of the camping adventures New Jersey has to offer: info@campnj.com Visit us online and download your free New Jersey Campground Vacation Guide at www.GoCampingNJ.com

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Ad Page American Dream........................................................Inside Front Cover

Bahama Breeze.................................................................................19

Bazzarelli Restaurant & Pizzeria........................................................21

CBH Care...........................................................................................32

Field Station: Dinosaurs...................................................... Front Cover

Hackensack Riverkeeper...................................................................26

Hackensack University Medical Center.................................Back Cover

Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe..........................................8

The Harper at Harmon Meadow Apartments........................................7

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights....................................................................6

Historic New Bridge Landing | Bergen County Historical Society........31

Homewood Suites by Hilton.................................................................8

Il Villaggio.........................................................................................23

Liberty Science Center......................................................................11

Meadowlands Convention & Visitors Bureau......................................31

Meadowlands Exposition Center........................................................23

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament................................................12

MetLife Stadium.................................................................. Front Cover

Nanina’s In The Park.........................................................................25

NY Waterway.....................................................................................29

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel......................................................10

RPM Raceway............................................................ Inside Back Cover

Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe...........................................................8

Yard House........................................................................................22

Westfield Garden State Plaza..............................................................3 Allegra..............................................................................................31 Goya Foods.......................................................................................21 Meadowlands Media.........................................................................28 Minuteman Limousine & Car Service.................................................29

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Destination Meadowlands Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of NJ (Teterboro)............................................(201) 288-6344 Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) (Englewood)..................................(201) 816-8160 Bowlero Wallington (Wallington)........................................................................(973) 773-9100 Chuck E. Cheese’s (North Bergen)......................................................................(201) 861-1799 City Experiences - City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower...................................(866) 817-3463 Durkan Fencing Company (South Hackensack)...................................................(201) 880-9585 The Escape Game - American Dream.................................. theescapegame.com/meadowlands Field Station: Dinosaurs (Leonia).......................................................................(855) 999-9010 Fun Ghoul Costume Co. (Rutherford)..................................................................(201) 460-1489 GolfTec (Englewood)..........................................................................................(201) 567-0103 High Exposure Rock Climbing/ Ninja Warrior Gym (Northvale)............................(201) 768-8600 Kerasotes Showplace 14 Secaucus....................................................................(201) 210-5364 Liberty Science Center (Jersey City)..................................................................(201) 200-1000 Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (East Rutherford) ..................................(201) 460-4166 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Lyndhurst) .............................................(201) 933-2220 MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford).....................................................................(201) 559-1562 NY Giants (East Rutherford)...............................................................................(201) 935-8111 NY Jets (Florham Park)......................................................................................(516) 560-8100 NY Red Bulls (Harrison) ....................................................................................(201) 583-7000 NY Waterway (Weehawken)................................................................................(201) 902-8700 RPM Raceway (Jersey City)................................................................................(201) 333-7223 Statue Cruises (Jersey City) ..............................................................................(201) 432-6321 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island..........................................................................(212) 344-0996

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Bahama Breeze 1600 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 368-5860 | www.bahamabreeze.com Conveniently located near the NJ Route 4 and The Outlets at Bergen Town Center Mall. Vibrant island atmosphere with Happy Hours serving exotic and legendary handcrafted cocktails made with fresh juices, sugar cane and island expertise, half-priced appetizers. Serving the best in Caribbean-inspired seafood, chicken and steaks. Patio seating and live music.

Bazzarelli Restaurant & Pizzeria 117 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 201-641-4010 | www.bazzarellirestaurant.com Now celebrating 50 years! Voted on of the best 40 Italian Restaurants by NJ.com. Offering the areas best classic Southern Italian dishes. Family owned and run. Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and take-out, delivery. Bar and Happy Hour.

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Il Villaggio 650 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ (201) 935-7733 | Fax: (201) 935-3111 | www.ilvillaggio.com Zagat top-rated restaurant serving fine Northern Italian cuisine. Wide variety of fish, seafood specials and homemade desserts. Weddings and private events from 20 to 250 people.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ (201) 933-2220 | 1-888-wejoust | www.medievaltimes.com Medieval Dinner & Jousting Tournament set in an 11th century style castle. Show includes a full four-course dinner, and dramatic jousting and swordfight are featured. Our arena seats 1,350 and is fully enclosed and climate controlled. Reduced group rates for 15 people or more.

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Yard House 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 528-2875 | www.yardhouse.com Located in the American Dream shopping mall in Court A, Level 3. Situated off of I-95 in the Meadowlands Sports Complex you can enjoy New American-style dishes and the world’s largest selection of draft beer with 130 taps at our full-service bar. There’s something for everyone to enjoy for lunch, dinner happy hour and late night dining. Yard House is within walking distance from MetLife Stadium via the pedestrian bridge.

Al Di La (East Rutherford) .................................................................................(201) 939-1128 Angelo’s Ristorante (Lyndhurst) ........................................................................(201) 939-1922 Applebee’s Bar and Grill (Clifton) .....................................................................(973) 471-6161 Annabella’s Find Foods, Inc. (East Rutherford) ..................................................(201) 804-0303 Bagels Plus & Deli (Secaucus) ..........................................................................(201) 330-0744 Bahama Breeze (Paramus).................................................................................(201) 368-5860 The Barrow House (Clifton) ...............................................................................(862) 336-7070 Bazzarelli Restaurant & Pizzeria (Moonachie) ...................................................(201) 641-4010 Big Bowls Little Plates (Secaucus) ...................................................................(201) 514-4163 Biggies Clam Bar (Carlstadt) .............................................................................(201) 933-4242 Bistro Six-Five-Zero (Hasbrouck Heights) ..........................................................(201) 288-6100 Bonefish Grill (Secaucus) .................................................................................(201) 864-3004 Boogie Woogie Bagel Boys (Weehawken) ..........................................................(201) 863-4666 Buffalo Wild Wings (Secaucus)..........................................................................(201) 348-0824 Burger King (Secaucus) ....................................................................................(201) 325-0498 Cafe Four Fifty Five (Secaucus) .........................................................................(201) 864-7300 Caffe Capri (East Rutherford) ............................................................................(201) 460-1039 Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Secaucus) ...................................................................(201) 330-8497 Casa Giuseppe Restaurant & Bar 503 (Lyndhurst) .............................................(201) 460-0060 Chart House Restaurant (Weehawken) ..............................................................(201) 348-6628 Chevys (Clifton) ................................................................................................(973) 777-6277 Chili’s Restaurant (Secaucus) ...........................................................................(201) 319-0804 Chipotle Mexican Grill (Secaucus) .....................................................................(201) 223-0562 Colonial Diner (Lyndhurst) ................................................................................(201) 935-3192 CUPS frozen yogurt- that’s hot (Secaucus) Dunkin Donuts/ Subway (Secaucus)...................................................................(201) 617-9200 Elia (East Rutherford) .......................................................................................(201) 939-9292 Finch’s (Rutherford) ..........................................................................................(201) 231-3141 Firenza Pizza (Secaucus) ..................................................................................(201) 210-2562 Francesca’s Gourmet Food (Fair Lawn) ..............................................................(201) 773-8293 Gabriel’s Grille & Bar (Hasbrouck Heights) .......................................................(201) 288-9600 Ghost Hawk Brewing Company (Clifton) ............................................... ghosthawkbrewing.com Good Chinese Kitchen (North Bergen) ...............................................................(201) 295-0806 Hoboken Road Tavern (East Rutherford) ............................................................(201) 939-1128 Houlihan’s (Secaucus) ......................................................................................(201) 330-8856 Il Cafone (Lyndhurst) ........................................................................................(201) 933-3355 Il Villaggio (Carlstadt) .......................................................................................(201) 935-7733 Jack Austin’s (Weehawken) ...............................................................................(201) 348-4444 Justin’s Ristorante II (Woodridge) .....................................................................(201) 933-4276 La Reggia Restaurant & Banquets & Lounge (Secaucus) ...................................(201) 422-0200 Marco Polo Pizza/ Breakfast Grill (Weehawken) ................................................(201) 863-0057 Mamma Vittoria (Nutley) ...................................................................................(973) 662-0242 Masina Trattoria Italiana (Weehawken) .............................................................(201) 348-4444 McDonalds (North Bergen) ................................................................................(201) 868-9888 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (Lyndhurst) .............................................(201) 933-2220 # 20 |

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Eat & Drink Morton’s The Steakhouse (Hackensack) ............................................................(201) 487-3614 Mr. Bruno’s Pizzeria & Restaurant (Lyndhurst) ..................................................(201) 933-1588 Oceanaire Seafood Room (Hackensack) ............................................................(201) 343-8862 Olive Garden (Secaucus) ...................................................................................(201) 867-3543 Outback Steakhouse (Secaucus) .......................................................................(201) 601-0077 Panera Break (Secaucus) ..................................................................................(201) 348-2846 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford) ...................(201) 842-5013 Poke Bros (Secaucus) Red Lobster (Secaucus) ....................................................................................(201) 583-1902 Redd’s Restaurant & Bar (Carlstadt) .................................................................(201) 933-0015 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Weehawken) ............................................................(201) 863-5100 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Jersey City) .............................................................(201) 448-8664 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Paramus-Maywood)..................................................(551) 258-0013 Rutherford Pancake House (Rutherford) ............................................................(201) 340-4171 Saladworks (East Rutherford) ...........................................................................(201) 939-8886 Sals Good Eats (Teterboro) ...............................................................................(201) 375-4949 Segovia Restaurant (Moonachie) .......................................................................(201) 641-4266 Shannon Rose (Clifton) .....................................................................................(973) 284-0200 Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (Clifton) ......................................................(973) 661-2435 Starbucks Coffee (East Rutherford) ..................................................................(201) 438-0584 Starbucks Coffee (Secaucus) ............................................................................(201) 223-4924 Stefanos Mediterranean Grille (Secaucus) ........................................................(201) 865-6767 Subway (Weehawken)........................................................................................(201) 865-2500 Subway (Secaucus) ..........................................................................................(201) 325-0300 Subway (North Bergen) .....................................................................................(201) 869-4469 Tokyo Hibachi & Buffet (Secaucus) ...................................................................(201) 863-2828 Top That! Donuts (Rutherford) ...........................................................................(201) 559-5485 Urban Plum Gastropub (Secaucus) ...................................................................(201) 520-0574 Varrellman’s Baked Goods (Rutherford) ............................................................(201) 939-0462 Vesta Wood Fired Pizza & Bar (East Rutherford) ................................................(201) 939-6012 Volare’s Restaurant (Rutherford) .......................................................................(201) 935-6606 Wayback Burger (Secaucus) .............................................................................(201) 293-4654 Yard House (East Rutherford- American Dream).................................................(201) 528-2875

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Come experience Il Villaggio’s distinguished cuisine... “A diamond in the shadow of the Meadowlands, old-style cuisine that never disappoints” Zagat Survey, America’s Top 1000 Italian Restaurants 2008

“Best of Award of Excellence” - Wine Spectator Magazine

Since 1979, Il Villaggio has been consistently providing guests with truly memorable dining experiences. Il Villaggio specializes in classic Northern Italian dishes, as well as, a wide variety of fresh fish & seafood specials that change daily. Indulge in our many fresh homemade desserts. Il Villaggio is available for Weddings & Private Events for 20-250 people Mon.-Fri. 11:30 am -11:00 pm • Sat. 5:00 pm - Midnight • Sun. Private Events Only

651 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 • Telephone: 201.935.7733 Fax: 201.935.3111 • www.ilvillaggio.com

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Meadowlands Exposition Center 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ (201) 330-7773 | Fax (201) 330-1172 This privately owned 61,000 square foot exhibition facility is ideal for trade shows, meetings and special events. It is located just five miles outside New York City and is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, retail shops and recreational facilities.

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Event & Convention Services 19 99 Nanina’s Nanina’s In The In The Park Park 540540 MillMill Street, Street, Belleville, Belleville, NJ NJ (973) (973) 751-1230 751-1230 | www.DreamWeddingsInThe | www.DreamWeddingsInThe Park.com Park.com Nanina’s Nanina’s in the in the ParkPark of Belleville, of Belleville, NewNew Jersey, Jersey, is proud is proud to announce to announce a marriage a marriage of preof preeminent eminent catering, catering, likelike no other. no other. TheThe ParkPark Savoy Savoy Estate Estate in Florham in Florham ParkPark is now is now partpart ofthe ofthe Nanina’s Nanina’s In The In The ParkPark tradition tradition of excellence. of excellence. TwoTwo historic historic landmarks landmarks withwith legendary legendary histories histories andand decades decades of catering of catering expertise expertise havehave tiedtied the the knot, knot, offering offering youyou a one a one of aof a kindkind wedding wedding experience experience in the in the venue venue of your of your dreams. dreams. Nanina’s Nanina’s In The In The ParkPark andand ParkPark Savoy Savoy Estate Estate havehave joined joined together together bringing bringing you… you… Dream Dream Weddings Weddings In the In the Park. Park.

Park Chateau 678 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ (732) 238-4200 | info@parkchateau.com The Park Savoy Estate 236 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ (973) 751-1230 | www.DreamWeddingsInThe Park.com

Meadowlands Exposition Center (Secaucus)......................................................(201) 330-7773 16 W Marketing (Rutherford)..............................................................................(201) 635-8000 4 Wall New York (Moonachie) ...........................................................................(201) 329-9878 Al Di La Fine Italian Private Catering (Rutherford)..............................................(201) 939-1128 Annabella’s Fine Foods, Inc. (East Rutherford)...................................................(201) 804-0303 Any Excuse For A Party......................................................................................(973) 808-8700 Apple Spice: Box Lunch Delivery & Catering Company (South Hackensack) .......(201) 525-2775 The Boulevard (North Bergen)............................................................................(201) 744-8169 Bounce Music & Entertainment (Englewood Cliffs).............................................(201) 482-8191 Cliffhanger Productions Inc. (Rutherford)...........................................................(201) 460-1489 Freeman (Kearny) .............................................................................................(201) 299-7400 Graycliff Catering Inc. (The Graycliff) (Moonachie).............................................(201) 939-9233 Goya Foods (Jersey City) ...................................................................................(201) 348-6609 Il Villaggio (Carlstadt)........................................................................................(201) 935-7733 In Thyme Catered Events (River Vale).................................................................(201) 666-3353 Jimmy’s Artistice Creations (East Rutherford)....................................................(201) 460-1919 LTB Entertainment (Secaucus)...........................................................................(201) 282-1117 Mamma Vittoria (Nutley)....................................................................................(973) 662-0242 Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford)................................(201) 842-5013 Nanina’s In The Park (Belleville)........................................................................(973) 751-1230 Party Supplies Co, Inc. (Rutherford)...................................................................(646) 431-1805 Personal Touch Experience & Catering (Hackensack).........................................(201) 488-8820 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment (East Rutherford)....................(201) 842-5013 Sal’s Good Eats (Teteroboro)..............................................................................(201) 375-4949 Seasons Catering (Washington Township)..........................................................(201) 664-6141 Sterling Affair Caterers (Carlstadt)....................................................................(201) 372-0734 Sweet Dreams Studio- Photo Booth (Madison) ..................................................(703) 585-4704 Unique Event Center (Little Ferry)......................................................................(201) 880-5025 United Eventurers..............................................................................................(201) 694-6583 Venetian (Garfield).............................................................................................(973) 546-2250 Wall Street Cafe & Catering (Lyndhurst).............................................................(201) 933-1099 Willwork Inc. (Woodland Park)...........................................................................(201) 321-1135 # 24 |

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Hackensack Riverkeeper 231 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ (201) 968-0808 | Fax: (201) 968-0336 | www.hackensackriverkeeper.org Celebrating our 20th Anniversary protecting, preserving, and restoring the Hackensack River and the Meadowlands, we invite you to join us on one of our famous Eco-Cruises out of Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus aboard our 30-ft. pontoon research vessels. For the adventurous, we also offer canoe and kayak rentals and guided paddles at Laurel Hill and Overpeck County Park in Teaneck.

Historic New Bridge Landing | Bergen County Historical Society HNBL, 1201 Main St., River Edge, NJ (201) 343-9492 | bergencountyhistory.org Bergen County’s Premier Historic Site. American Revolutionary War Battleground. Three 18th c. sandstone houses including the Steuben House (a state-historic site), the Campbell-Christie House & Demarest House Museum, barn, tavern, BCHS collections, gift shop & out-kitchen. Open for events, reenactments, lectures and tours, visit website for times & dates. Grounds open dawn to dusk.

Explore the Real Meadowlands!

Join us for an Eco-Cruise, paddling tour, or River Cleanup on YOUR Hackensack River. reservations 201-968-0808 www.hackensackriverkeeper.org

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ECOTOURISM Hackensack Riverkeeper (Hackensack) .............................................................(201) 968-0808 NJSEA- DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst) ..........................................info@njsea.com / (201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina (Carlstadt) ...........................................................(201) 460-1700 HERITAGE TOURIS Historic New Bridge Landing | Bergen County Historical Society (River Edge).........................www.BergenCountyHistory.org BERGEN COUNTY PARKS Belmont Hill County Park (Garfield) Borg’s Woods Nature Preserve (Hackensack) Dahnert’s Lake County Park (Garfield) Darlington County Park (Mahwah) .....................................................................(201) 327-3500 Hackensack River County Park (Hackensack) ....................................................(201) 336-7275 Losen Slote Creek Park (Little Ferry) Laurel Hill Park (Secaucus) ..............................................................................(201) 915-1386 Overpeck County Park (Leonia) .........................................................................(201) 336-7275 Pascack Brook County Park (Westwood) ...........................................................(201) 336-6000 Ramapo Valley County Reservation (Mahwah) ...................................................(201) 327-3500 Riverside County Park (Lyndhurst) ....................................................................(201) 939-9339 Saddle River County Park (Saddle Brook) ..........................................................(201) 796-0324 Samuel Nelkin County Park (East Rutherford) ...................................................(973) 777-0318 Van Saun County Park (Paramus) ......................................................................(201) 262-3771 Wood Dale County Park (Hillsdale) ....................................................................(201) 336-7275 Hudson County Parks..............................................................................Mercer Park (Bayonne) Stephen R. Gregg Park (Bayonne) .....................................................................(201) 858-7180 Columbus Park (Hoboken) .................................................................................(201) 915-1388 Liberty State Park (Jersey City) ........................................................................(201) 915-3403 Lincoln Park (Jersey City) .................................................................................(201) 915-1388 Mill Creek Point Park (Secaucus) ......................................................................(866) 927-6416 Washington Park (Jersey City/ Union City) ........................................................(201) 348-5700 West Hudson Park (Kearney) .............................................................................(201) 217-5482 Braddock Park (North Bergen) ..........................................................................(201) 915-3188 Laurel Hill Park (Secaucus) ..............................................................................(201) 915-1388 NJSEA PARKS Richard W. DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst) ................................................................(201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina (Carlstadt) ...........................................................(201) 460-1700

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On The Move TRANSPORTATION Minutemen Limousine & Car Service 800-867-1216 | reservations@mm2limo.com Minuteman Limousine and Car Service’s mission is to provide clients with the highest quality of service possible, one client at a time. They strive to treat each customer like family and at want each client to experience the absolute best in chauffeured transportation. Offering airport, corporate, port, concert and event transportation 20

AAA Giants Limousine & Car Service..................................................................(201) 933-3313 Academy Bus, LLC..............................................................................................(201) 420-7000 Axis Global Systems, LLC...................................................................................(718) 458-3666 Country Club Services........................................................................................(973) 376-4352 Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services.....................................................(888) 826-3431 EZ Ride..............................................................................................................(201) 939-4242 Lyft...............................................................................................................................Lyft.com Minutemen Limousine & Car Service..................................................................(800) 867-1216 Minuteman II Limousine and Car Service...........................................................(973) 347-6100 Moonlight Limousine & Party Bus Service..........................................................(201) 254-0126 NJ Transit...........................................................................(973) 491-8903, www.njtransit.com NY Waterway.....................................................................................................(201) 902-8700 Panorama Tours.................................................................................................(973) 470-9700 Vander Plaat Executive Limo..............................................................................(201) 891-3856

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Miscellaneous Services PRINTING SERVICES Allegra 6 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 allegramarketingprint.com Allegra has been offering strategic marketing and print communications with measurable results since 1990. From targeted, personalized direct mailing service campaigns to high-volume business printing services and graphic design, our friendly and skilled team treats each assignment like it’s our only assignment. We provide hybrid offset and digital print services, marketing consultation, signs, banners, displays, web marketing, eCommerce solutions, fulfillment services and promotional products.

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CBH Care 25 East Salem Street, Hackensack, NJ (201) 646-0333 | www.cbhcare.com 516 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (201)935-3322 | www.cbhcare.com CBH Care offers a full spectrum of behavioral health services, family support services and mental health services to help you get the treatment you need. The CBH Care review team provides wrap-around and advocacy on an individualized basis to promote wellness in every area of a person’s life including physical and social services when suitable. Consumers, families and customers count on CBH Care to follow through with comprehensive care that goes above and beyond conventional expectations. This includes providing a wide range of therapeutic services such as family, individual, couples counseling, child therapy, parenting skills, psychiatric services and medication monitoring.

Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack (201) 996-2000 | www.humc.com 775-bed teaching and research hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. One of the largest providers of healthcare services in the nation, HUMC offers patients the most comprehensive services, state-of-theart technologies, and facilities. A leader in providing the highest quality patientcentered care, the medical center has been recognized for performance excellence encompassing the entire spectrum of hospital quality and service issues. Honors include being named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by HealthGrades® for four years in a row. HealthGrades also named HUMC a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ for the ninth consecutive year. This prestigious distinction places HUMC among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. HUMC is the hometown hospital of the New York Football Giants.

PRINTING SERVICES Allegra..............................................................................................................(609) 643-0072 HEALTHCARE CBH Care (Lyndhurst).........................................................................................(201) 035-3322 Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack).........................................(551) 996-2000 # 30 |

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Compassionate Care. Expert Treatment.

When you’re having a mental health crisis, immediate help is just a phone call away. The CBH Care Wellness & Support Center provides Bergen County residents experiencing a mental health crisis with 24/7 rapid responses and support services. Must be 18 years or older, with a diagnosable mental illness.

By phone 24/7: 201.957.1800 Walk-ins: Mon–Fri: 8am–8pm Sat–Sun: 9am–5pm

CBH Care Wellness and Support Center 569 Broadway Westwood, NJ 07675 cbhcare.com

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

THE ONLY PLACE WITH NJ’S #1 ADULT AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS We are honored that U.S. News & World Report has ranked Hackensack University Medical Center and Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital as the #1 adult and children’s hospitals in New Jersey. Hackensack University Medical Center is also proud to be home to the state’s best cancer center, and three specialties ranking in the top 50 nationally, including Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery and Urology. And we’re among the state’s best for Geriatrics, Orthopedics and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Now more than ever, being recognized among the best only inspires us to keep getting better. Learn more at HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

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