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Life. Style. Where you live.

New Year? Yes, Please!

Wishing you a casual and cozy COVID holiday season

T HE GIVING GIRLS Philanthropic youngsters lead with their hearts

A LEGACY OF HOPE Holocaust survivor spreads message of respect

GENEROSITY: THE ULTIMATE GIFT Your guide to intelligent giving

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here’s no doubt, we cannot wait to say c’est la vie to 2020. If the unordinary small size of this magazine is no indication, this year has been tough on many levels. At no other time in our 20 years, have we ever been so worried for the future of our and other small businesses in Bergen County. Tough times abound for so many, and we look to 2021 with hopeful optimism that our community can recover from all that 2020 had to throw at it. This is always the time of the year where we like to extend our many thanks to all the people who make this magazine possible. First and foremost, to our editor, Jessica Humphrey-Cintineo. We cannot express our appreciation MVW]OP NWZ aW]Z M‫ٺ‬WZ\[ IVL [SQTT QV OQ^QVO *+ <PM 5IO Q\[ ]VQY]M ^WQKM AW]Z \ZMUMVLW][ ^IT]M \W \PM Goldstein family, and Bergen County as a whole, is truly unmatched. Our art director, Gia Barr, has only been with us a year, but in that short time, and through much of the tumult that 2020 has seen, has brought these pages to life in a way that beautifully expresses what Bergen County is all about. Our incredibly talented photographer, Nick Gagliano from Studio Uno, has for years illuminated our pages with styled, sharp photographs highlighting the local wares of our community, and our style director, Candace Kristin, has guided us through the ever-changing looks of Bergen County’s most esteemed residents. Contributors Soneca Guadara and Kristin Favaloro have each delved deep into Bergen culture and curated perfect lists of what to wear – whether it’s the latest in masks (thanks, 2020!) or a new product sure to keep the wrinkles at bay. We are so grateful for their contributions. As for our advertisers, who have been so loyal to us over the past 20 years, please know, our dreams could never have been recognized without your unwavering support. Through all of these tough times, there’s solace in knowing you have our backs. We will forever have yours. Lastly, we would like to thank YOU, our readers, for your thoughts, comments and feedback, and for supporting us year in and year out. This magazine is truly a labor of love, and it’s you we do it all for. As always, we take pride in bringing you a fabulous read. We also hope some of the features in this Q[[]M _QTT QV[XQZM aW] \W ZMÆMK\ ]XWV aW]Z JTM[[QVO[ IVL \W ZMIKP QV\W aW]Z PMIZ\[ \W ZMUMUJMZ IVL PMTX those less fortunate. Giving to others truly is the best gift one can bestow. In a year like this, there are many who need our help. 5Ia aW]Z PWTQLIa[ JM ÅTTML _Q\P TW^M TI]OP\MZ OWWL PMIT\P IVL NIUQTa ;MM aW] QV Love always, Sharon and Steven Goldstein

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Philanthropic Youngsters Lead With Their Hearts

GIRL UP

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A LEGACY OF HOPE

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Building Blocks For a Brighter Future

Habitat for Humanity Brings People Together Through Homes, Communities and Hope

By Megan Montemarano

t the end of a long day, there’s nothing quite like returning home – walking up the front steps, turning the key in the lock and stepping into your own, personal world. A home is a safe space. It’s a place to unwind, be yourself and plant your roots. Most big plans for the future start at home. In fact, studies reveal that graduation rates, net family wealth, security and safety and overall health, all improve as a result of homeownership. Having a place to call home is more than just a roof and walls – it’s Ì i v Õ `>Ì v À i « } «i « i w ` > «>Ì towards a brighter future ahead. This reality is what prompted Linda and Miller Fuller, a deeply

À ÃÌ > V Õ« i] Ì `i` V>Ìi Ì i À ÛiÃ Ì w `ing practical ways to serve the less fortunate with the formation of Habitat for Humanity. Through their early involvement in a housing ministry in rural Georgia, the Fullers learned that lower income families spend the vast majority of their income on housing and rent. In order to break this endless cycle and head towards more

John, Nikki and little Johnny of the Township of Washington at their front door.

w > V > ÃÌ>L ÌÞ] Ì i V Õ« i strongly believed that homeownership was the answer. As a result, the housing ministry began constructing simple homes that were then sold to low income families at 0 percent interest. Mortgage income was put in a “Fund for Humanity” to support future builds. In 1976, this eventually became known as Habitat for Humanity. Now a } L> «À wÌ ÕÃ } À}>nization spanning all 50 states in the U.S. and approximately 70 countries, Habitat for Humanity has become a worldwide phenomenon, consistently abiding by its belief that everyone deserves a home. Here, in Bergen County, tireless staff members and volunteers have been building homes for lower income families in the community since 1994. Now 25 Þi>ÀÃ ] Ì i V> «À wÌ >Ã begun its 27th build. “We have a small professional construction staff that manages hundreds of volunteers who help build the homes,” explains Maureen Cameron, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County. “We typically build one home per year or multi-units, such as duplexes and townhouses.” Site builds take approximately 12-14 months, depending upon the project. While mortgage income

A scene from Westwood’s ground breaking ceremony.

helped the organization grow in its early days, this revenue can only cover a small percentage of the funds needed to successfully develop homes. “Typically, land is donated to us or sold for one dollar,” says Cameron. “Through fundraising – events, grants, individual donations, corporate partnerships and some government support through HOME funds, we can generate enough income to pay for the expenses related to building the residences.” Families that qualify for homeownership are selected through an application process. In addition to income limit requirements, homeowners must demonstrate that their current living conditions are less than adequate and have clean credit. “Selected homeowner families are required to commit 400 hours of ‘sweat equity’ to contribute to the project,” adds Cameron. Other professional services, such as plumbing and electrical 25

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work, are usually discounted or even provided as a pro bono service. It’s truly a team effort. Additionally, in 2017, Bergen Habitat also opened a ReStore in Westwood that is run by paid staff and a large number of dedicated volunteers. This store collects gently used furniture and household items and sells them to the public, which serves as a critical source of support for future site builds. In terms of partnerships, Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County frequently works with local municipalities, building afv À`>L i ÕÃ } Ì vÕ w Ì Ü obligations and most importantly, provide a fresh start to deserving Bergen County families. The group’s construction staff and pro bono attorneys, in conjunction with an outside i } iiÀ } wÀ ] > Ã iÛ> Õ>Ìi potential project building sites. Bergen Habitat hopes to continue expanding its footprint in other local communities in the years ahead.

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But it doesn’t end there; the group also focuses its efforts on rehabilitation projects for distressed areas. “We completed nearly 100 rehabilitation projects in Little Ferry and Moonachie after Super Storm Sandy and are currently negotiating with a local municipality to rehabilitate ten residences that house senior citizens.” The quality work and vast impact made by this organization are clear. Being a part of it, no matter how small, is undoubti` Þ > vÕ w } iÝ«iÀ i Vi° iyond Bergen Habitat’s usual site volunteers, there is also a group of retired individuals dedicated Ì i « } Ì i «À wÌ > year long, whimsically nicknamed “The Greyheads.” There are currently 25 “Greyheads” working at Bergen Habitat’s vwViÃ À >Ì ÌÃ iÃ iÛiÀÞ Wednesday – a heartwarming reality, proving that lending a helping hand bears no limits. “Helping low income families move towards economic stability brings so many other Li iwÌÃ] V Õ` } LiÌÌiÀ i> Ì outcomes, higher education achievement, and less behavioral problems,” adds Cameron. “Habitat is not a handout – it’s a hand up.” After building 26 homes over 25 years, Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County has

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experienced zero mortgage defaults. Participating families are extremely grateful to have the opportunity to live in such wonderful towns at an affordable price. In a recent testimonial, Tyrone and Patricia of Waldwick state: “Moving into our Habitat home was the most important event in our lives. Previously, we shared a small, cramped apartment. Our son was a bright boy, just entering high school, but he had trouble focusing on his schoolwork. Our Habitat home gave him the space he needed to study. He could close his bedroom door and focus. Our son excelled in high school, then in college, and now he is a second-year medical student. We are eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to purchase this amazing home and raise our family with dignity.” John, Nikki and little Johnny of the Township of Washington describe Habitat as “more than 26

just building homes – Habitat is about building futures.” The evidence is clear. Homeownership positively changes lives in immeasurable ways. “Our founders’ mission, focused on homeownership serving as a way out of poverty to economic stability and security, Ã Üi ÀiyiVÌi` Ì i iÃ that Habitat Bergen has built,” adds Cameron. Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County’s next project is underway. A single-family home for a low to moderate income veteran family will be constructed at 95 Sand Road in Westwood. Habitat for Humanity has begun site work and will welcome volunteers – reduced by 50 percent and adhering to all safety guidelines – in a few weeks (visit HabitatBergen.org/Volunteer to sign up). The project will be completed within 12 months. For more information and additional volunteer details, visit www.habitatbergen.org. Q

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his past summer, Marlie Lagstein drew inspirationvÀ > ÛiÀÞ Õ i Þ « >Vi q iÌy Ý° After watching an adaption of “The Baby-Sitters Club,” the beloved book series about a group of teens who start a babysitting business to help families, Marlie, 10, began thinking about ways she could reach out to her community. “I thought, ‘We should make a business, too, but give money we earn to others who need it,” the Wyckoff girl said. Marlie pitched the idea to her friends, Taylor Stead and Leila Jalil, and together they launched The Giving Girls, an effort that ultimately raised over $1,100 for local animal shelters. By creating and selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, personalized pet bowls and homemade dog treats, the girls were able to donate $874 to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Shelter (RBARI) in Oakland. They also gave $320 to East Coast Canine Rescue, a group that Taylor’s mom volunteers at. “Marlie, Leila and I wanted to think of a way to help an organization that helps animals and we all love dogs and all animals,” Taylor said. “RBARI is close to where we live, so lots of people know them.” At RBARI, North Jersey’s leading no-kill shelter, the staff was completely surprised when they received an email from the girls about the initiative.

1. Taylor Stead, Marlie Lagstein and Leila Jalil holding a bunny jewelry holder and pet bowls that they designed and 3D printed for their fundraiser. 2. Marlie Lagstein and Leila Jalil went door to door with a wagon full of jewelry and pet bowls that they were selling for their fundraiser. Some jewelry was donated and others they made out of seashells and string during play dates. 3. Marlie Lagstein, puppy Maggie and Leila Jalil on their way to deliver some of their orders.

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Aubrey Durenberger, RBARI’s operations manager, said, “We were blown away by the amazing collection and number of girls who came together to support our rescue and its animals.” The funds “will go to directly supporting” the 112 felines and 45 canines being cared for by RBARI, including food, medical needs and other essential items, she said. i > Þ «À wÌ À}> â>Ì Ã] Ì i "6 £ outbreak has hit animal shelters and rescues hard as fundraisers have either been outright cancelled or scratched until further notice. The pandemic has challenged groups that take V>Ài v > > Ã Ì w ` Ü>ÞÃ Ì ii« À> Ã } iÞ for expenses that haven’t come to a halt. At RBARI, in-person events and meetings, which Megan Brinster, the shelter’s executive director, said “have traditionally been the backbone of our fundraising” were called off. “This has caused us to rely more than ever on our community, individual donors and caring and compassionate people like the Giving Girls for the extra support we need this year,” Brinster said. “In addition, a lot of the supplies for cleaning and PPE have been more expensive to buy. We’ve also have had an increase of animals in need this year, so the support we receive truly matters more than ever.”

And challenged they were. ƂÌ wÀÃÌ] }iÌÌ } À}> âi` Ü>Ã tough, Leila said. “It was complete chaos until we found our groove,” Leila said. “We had to organize money, schedules and people. It was confusing for awhile.” Producing their creations was also time consuming. “The dog bowls took about 24 hours to 3D print. Depending on the bracelet or necklace, it could take between one to 20 minutes,” Leila said. “And, dog treats can take up to an hour and a half depending on the treat.” But, their efforts paid off. After being in business one day, The Giving Girls had at least $200 worth of dog bowl orders and collected about $30 in donations for the animal shelter. As orders poured in, the trio’s friends, Lily Burgess, - w> 6 `> V > ` iÞ >Û> >} `iV `i` Ì }iÌ volved with The Giving Girls. While the group handled everything from creating a business logo to taking orders to creating jewelry

“With a big heart and motivation, individually, they learned that they can make a difference and together they can make an even greater impact.”

Although Marlie always wanted to tap into her entrepreneurial side, she didn’t believe it would be successful so she never pursued the idea. ÕÌ] Ü>ÌV } Ì i iy Ý ÃiÀ iÃ Ì Ã ÃÕ iÀ «À vided some inspiration and gave her the push she needed to start up a business. Besides having fun while working together, Marlie said the characters in “The Baby-Sitters Club” helped her realize “if you work hard, anything is possible.” “Sure, there’ll be some challenges, but there’s challenges in everything,” she said. “Walking is even a challenge, you can trip and fall!”

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to tracking money, Marlie’s mother, Brooke Langstein, helped them with promotions since the girls do not have their own individual social media accounts. Besides posting pictures and videos about the fundraiser online, Brooke set up dedicated Facebook and Instagram handles for The Giving Girls, as well as coordinated get-togethers for the girls to make and deliver their goods. In addition to learning “about the logistics of starting a fundraiser and persevering through various challenges,” the girls developed “a sense of empowerment and passion for helping others,” Brooke said. “Also, their excitement and joy has been so uplifting during the pandemic,” she added. - w>½Ã Ì iÀ] -Ìiv> i 6 `> V] Ã> ` Ã i i Þi` Ü>ÌV } Ì i } À Ã }> V w`i Vi LÞ º>VV « Ã } > ÞÌ } Ì iÞ put their minds to.” “With a big heart and motivation, individually, they learned that they can make a difference and together they can make an even greater impact,” Stefanie said. >ÕÀi >Û> >} >}Àii`] Ã>Þ } Ã i Li iÛiÃ Ì Ì>Õ} Ì iÀ daughter, Finley, and the other girls that “they can make a real tangible impact in their community even though they are still in elementary school.” At RBARI, Brinster said they were especially struck by the fact that the initiative was driven by young females. In a letter of recognition to The Giving Girls, she wrote, “I don’t know if you know this, but our organization is mostly run by women, though we do have a few very incredible male employees. I note this because you girls have the heart, spirit and determination to do anything, and to make a difference in the community around you, just like the incredible women I get to work with each day. The fact that you have used your voices and time to help those who cannot speak for themselves is brave and very commendable.” The Giving Girls said the effort to help animal shelters will be ongoing and that they plan to conduct more fundraisers.

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very stab tells a story and every story becomes a beautiful piece of furniture or wall art that can be passed down for years to come – at least that’s how Palisades Park furniture-maker Danielle De Ceglie sees it. De Ceglie, a fourth generation Italian American, is the owner of Endless Grain (endlessgrain.com), a shop full of one-of-a-kind furniture and art piece v À Ì i i À vwVi° “I make anything from serving platters to plant stands to end tables and kitchen and dining room tables,” she said. De Ceglie was “one of those kids” that would fol Ü iÀ v>Ì iÀ >À Õ `] Ü>ÌV } wÝ À build things. “I would always ask a lot of questions and if I wasn’t drawing things that were around my house, I was taking my toys or electronics apart and then I’d put them back together again,” she said. “I’ve always been quite handy and I’ve always tried to wÝ Ì }Ã ÞÃi v >Ã } Ì `iÀ°» As far as art goes, she’s been dabbling in it since she could hold a pencil. While she went to college for graphic design, she got hired as the art director v > iÜÃ«>«iÀ Liv Ài Ã i Ü>Ã >L i Ì w Ã iÀ

degree. She worked for the newspaper for over 13 years, winning two NJPA awards for design, bev Ài Ì i iÜÃ«>«iÀ V Ãi`° - i w Ã i` iÀ `i}Àii shortly thereafter online. It wasn’t until the winter of 2015 that her interest in wood began, however. Being born and raised in Palisades Park, which De Ceglie admits has a lot of feral cats, she wanted to build the animals shelter for the upcoming winter. “I decided to research woods and insulation that would be best used,” she said. “It surprisingly came easy for me, and that’s when I realized how much I really enjoyed working with wood and building things.” One thing led to another for De Ceglie and she started to study and learn different kinds of woods – hardwoods; softwoods; exotics; heartwood; sapwood; etc. “Every piece of wood is completely different than the next – whether it be the different grain, the color, the cut,” she said. “Some have slabs; some have soft spots…Every slab becomes a beautiful piece of art within itself. There are no limitations.” To view or purchase De Ceglie’s work, visit her website at endlessgrain.com.Q

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she has lost herself without her corporate career, so her friends encouraged her to join them at the gym. It was there she found both a new passion and herself. “I just fell in love with it,” she said. “It really helped me have > V Õ ÌÞ > ` w ` ÞÃi v again, so because of that I felt like I wanted to give back and Ü> Ì Ì ÃÌ>ÀÌ Ìi>V } wÌ iÃÃ too. A year later, I got certiwi` Ì Ìi>V }À Õ« wÌ iÃÃ] > ` when I went back to work to the corporate world, I kept that up and did it on the weekends or evenings and it was great. It wasn’t just for me too, but I could see people coming to my classes and they felt good; you could see personalities turn around. I loved my corporate job, but I really wanted to help people.” She balanced both the corpoÀ>Ìi Ü À ` > ` Ìi>V } wÌ iÃÃ classes for 7 years before decid40

ing to dedicate her career to wÌ iÃÃ Óä£x° ƂvÌiÀ > >} } and working for different companies, Bellarmino opened her own personal training business, RISE training. “RISE stands for resilient, inspired, strong and empowered,” she explained. “I really wanted my mission to be more female related, really helping Ì i Ì w ` Ì i Ãi ÛiÃ > ` empowering them to speak up, step out of their shell and feel good about themselves.” With her personal training business, Bellarmino teaches wÛiÃ V >ÃÃiÃ\ > } Ìi Ã ÌÞ interval training (HIIT), an upper body strength, a lower body strength and a Pilates fusion. - i Ã > Ã ViÀÌ wi` /,8 > ` boxing, among others. “I’ve taught so many formats. You name it, I’ve taught it,” she said. “I like the variety.” The more she was able to i « Ü i Ì À Õ} wÌ iÃÃ] Ì i more she wanted to do. And, after working with developers and planning different workouts for a little more than a year, Bellarmino was able to launch Girl Up in June of 2020. Her goal with the app was to appeal to all levels and ability. With her years in personal training, Bellarmino has seen patients through all walks of life dealing with knee injuries, shoulder injuries or cancer

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survivors, and she has seen their intimidation when it comes to approaching workouts. Girl Up’s Ü À ÕÌÃ > Ü v À ` wV>Ì Ã and personalization that gives people with any condition the V > Vi Ì w ` Ü >Ì Ü À Ã° / i workouts are organized by parts of the body and become more advanced if weights are added. For those more in the beginner level, no weights make them more approachable, said Bellarmino. “If you could see me right now, you’d see I’m smiling earto-ear right now; I love doing this. It’s just fun. I’m making these workouts so anyone can do it – not just levels, but also people with injuries or medical problems. I love making workouts that are accessible to everyone that everyone can do,” she said. “Girl Up is for all levels. It can be for someone who’s never worked out in their lives. It’s intimidating to get into a gym so I made it so if a person at that level goes in, they can look at what’s there and think ‘Oh, I can do that. I don’t have to use weights; I can just do this,’” she continued. “It’s also geared towards mid-level and higher level because anyone who’s been working out knows they can just add weights or increase their weights and they would know how to make it a higher inten-

build a community with it. So, I hope people get that, and I think they’ll love it because it’s easy to get through and do,” she said. “So many people come to me intimidated and I don’t want that. I want it to be simple and approachable for them so they realize they can do it.”

sity workout for them. So, that’s a key piece in it. I don’t feel like a lot of apps do that. I feel like Ì iÞ }i>À Ì Ü>À`Ã > Ã«iV wV level and then hopefully people w}ÕÀi ÕÌ Ì i Ì iÀ iÛi Ã] > ` it was so important to me that it was easy to navigate as well.” Her years of experience teaching various formats, in addition to specializing in both group class instruction and oneon-one personal training helped enhance her approach to the app too, as she was able to design the app to allow people to personalize what they are looking to work on, while the group training has helped her learn what goes into a successful workout. And more than just a workout platform, Bellarmino hopes the app inspires a community to grow. “It’s more than just an app for women, I really would love to 42

Girl Up brings together the best of Bellarmino’s personal training experience and her group training instruction. To Bellarmino, this app is more along the lines of personal training, since it is so personalized based on user preference, but it has a class type environment for each workout. Looking forward too, Bellarmino hopes to add classes to the app, where she is teaching and leading a 20- to 30-minute class. Her goal for Girl Up is to have classes of all varying lengths of time so that women of all lifestyles and schedules V> w ` Ì i Ì Ü À ÕÌ° “I think it’s important because we can’t always get to a gym, especially right now; there’s so many restrictions. People can’t get to the gym like they used to, and they have their kids home with them all day long or half a day, so it’s really hard,” she said. “With this app, they can do a workout whenever they want for as little or as long as they want, for as long as they

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have the time. They can just get on the app and do their workout and be done with it. It’s great and it’s important because it’s right there with them, so if they have the time and energy, they can just hop on it and do it. I didn’t want anything where people had to think too much. People go on an app because they don’t want to think about a workout. It’s already there for them; it makes it simple.” With workouts focusing on all parts of the body, as well as HIIT workouts readily available, Girl Up seeks to make working out more attainable, approachable, and affordable, and Bellarmino hopes to help women grow comfortable with themselves and as a community with

the app. With the help of Girl Up, she hopes women are able to transform themselves not just physically, but mentally. “What I like people to know is I feel like life is about loving who you are, accepting others for who they are and recognizing the work of both. It’s important because I feel like people are just so critical of one another and it’s not until we take a step back and think about it and we’re all just trying to live and love ourselves. I want people to love who they are and accept others,” Bellarmino said. “[And with this app,] I hope that women are able to relieve stress because we just have so much going on right now. I hope they w ` V w`i Vi Ì i Ãi ÛiÃ

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The wonder of what this holiday season will look like in these extraordinary coronavirus times is under way. Whether you’re enjoying some of Grandma’s famous homemade eggnog amongst family and friends or picking up a bottle during your essential grocery store shop, here are some festive out秈ts – thanks to The Fashion Facelift – to get you through a holiday season that is expected to be unlike any in living memory.

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The Fashion Facelift is a styling team based in Bergen County. O秇ering personal styling services virtually and in person, they will leave you with a whole new outlook on your wardrobe and revamp your personal style. Jillian and Fernanda are committed to educating clients on not only what to wear, but how to wear it to ensure you’re left feeling con秈dent and stylish no matter the occasion.

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Model: Jillian Vesia Photographer: Lexi Christine OUTFIT DETAILS:

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hen the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, just like that, life as we knew it changed. Little things that were often taken for granted, like shaking hands, welcoming a friend Ü Ì > Ü>À Õ}] } } Ì Ì i vwVi À > À iÛi getting your haircut, vanished practically overnight. 7 iÀi LÀiiâiÃ Vi y Üi` Ì À Õ} «i ` ÀÃ] “Closed” signs now appeared in nearly every local business, accompanied by an impending fear of the unknown – fear about the health and safety of the community and what the economic future would hold. When will we open? Will our employees and clients be safe? How do we keep them safe? These are just some of the questions that were run* Ì V ÕÀÌiÃÞ À Ã « Ì ning through the mind of Christine Modica, owner of Stag House, a unique “barber-salon” in Glen Rock. Modica and her business partner, Rachel Israel, «i i` Ã « wÛi Þi>ÀÃ >} Ü Ì Ì i } > v vviÀ } a hybrid experience between a barbershop and fullservice salon. They specialize in both men’s grooming and other luxury services, while also offering the total salon experience complete with funky styles and vivid colors. Over the years, they have gained the reputation of being the happy, hip, comfortable

and homey shop around town. Clearly focused on the welfare of their employees, when faced with Ì i ` vwVÕ Ì Ì>Ã v Ài «i } Õ `iÀ «À «iÀ «À Vidures, Modica was determined to get the legislative process right. “My friend and fellow salon owner and I found that there was a rather large hole in our industry when it came to guidance,” comments Modica. “We are licensed by the state and fall under both the Division of Consumer Affairs, which oversees our licensing department, and the State Board of Cosmetology. There was never a question that between those two bodies, the consumer is very protected. However, my question has always been, what about those that work in the industry? After we were shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear that there was no one advocating for us.” Modica soon took matters into her own hands. It all began with a Facebook group page that gained a few thousand members, who also felt scared and unsure of what legislative actions to take for their industry. With very little communication between boards and professionals, it is common for regulations to go into effect without salons even knowing >L ÕÌ Ì i Õ Ì Ì iÞ >Ài w i`° / iÀi >` Ì Li > Ài ÃÌÀi> i` > ÃÜiÀ° iÌiÀ i` Ì w ` Ì]

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“I learned that being a small brick and

mortar business owner whose business survived a global pandemic, resulting in shutting down for 101 days straight, only makes you stronger and smarter.”

Modica closely watched reports, sat in on countless Zoom meetings with companies, including New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), one of the state’s business advocacy groups, to stay up to date with Ì i Ã iÜ v i} Ã >Ì yÞ } and off their desks. “I continued to advocate, became familiar with terminology contingent to law, contacted countless assembly persons and decided it would be crucial to make our group legitimate,” comments Modica. She soon paired up with James Alba, owner of B Hive Organic Salon in Hillsdale, whom she met through the Facebook group she started. With his business-savvy support > ` Ì i À Ã >Ài` `À Ûi Ì w ` answers, the New Jersey Salon and Spa Coalition was born. In no time, they successfully integrated their group with NJBIA to continue their efforts. “We constructed our best practices, submitted them to NJ’s Reopen Board on the Main Street sector and learned that our voices were, in fact, being heard,” says Modica. The New Jersey Salon and

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Spa Coalition practices were released two weeks after receiv } > vwV > Ài «i `>Ìi° Unlike other advocacy groups, Ì Ã i Ã `ÕÃÌÀÞ Ã«iV wV° Salons are a unique type of business, falling under a service industry, however, sanitation procedures, even pre-COVID-19, are within hospital grade laws. They are heavily regulated and answer to two governing bodies. “Our main goal with this coalition is to blur the line between professionals and our governing bodies,” says Mod-

ica. “There seems to be disorganization within our overseers, and we want to continue taking our licenses seriously. Salons employ thousands of New Jersey citizens, and it’s time for us all to be protected and supported.” Salon owners throughout the state can learn more and access helpful resources by becoming a NJBIA member and visiting the landing page dedicated to the Coalition. Becoming a member also provides }i iÀ> V «> Þ Li iwÌÃ > ` additional support of the growing alliance. “In the salon industry, it’s À>Ài Ì w ` > L Ü Ì >vv À`>L i i> Ì Li iwÌÃ]» iÝ« > Ã Modica. “I joined NJBIA when Üi wÀÃÌ «i i` -Ì>} ÕÃi] and it’s been monumental for our employees.” «Ài«>À>Ì v À vwV > reopening, Modica and Alba coordinated with the NJ State Board of Cosmetology to V wÀ Ì >Ì Ã> Ü iÀÃ ÜiÀi receiving correct and clear guidelines, leaving no room for confusion. They successfully passed an executive order by working in unison with the (Continues on page 68)

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state, as well as the Division of Consumer Affairs, regulatory analysts and many other bodies responsible for the reopening of salons and day-to-day function. “It was hard to not get distracted by my fear and sadness – the remorse for humanity and empathy for all who suffered loss,” comments Modica. “But my focus remained on the welfare of our team. Perhaps the greatest challenge was the uncertainty and inability to have control over the situation. The control we did eventually gain breathes through the alliance.” The work of Modica and Alba is 100 percent volunteer. While continuing to run their own

businesses, they are constantly pressing to gain members and continue to strengthen their mission – one that took an incredible amount of time and patience to build from the ground up during unprecedented times. “I learned an incredible amount from this whole experience,” adds Modica. “I learned that being a small brick and mortar business owner whose business survived a global pandemic, resulting in shutting down for 101 days straight, only makes you stronger and smarter. I learned that the loyalty of my employees is unsurpassed and my guests will support us

no matter what. I learned how to strategize – there wasn’t one day where I wasn’t taking notes, sitting in on webinars, speaking with other owners or planning for worst case scenarios during the entirety of our shutdown. This is a labor of love. We don’t gain anything from the work we >Ài ` }] iÝVi«Ì Ì i }À>Ì wV>tion of knowing that we have made a difference and strengthened our industry. I am forever thankful for the chance to help salons all over our state.” Please visit njbia.org to become a NJBIA member and learn more about all the New Jersey Salon and Spa Coalition has to offer. Q

A Legacy of Hope

Above: Mark Schonwetter and Ann Arnold at the most recent Yom Hashoah ceremony in New York City.

Above: The family on the set of the Today Show.

Below: Ann Arnold, Isabella Fiske and Mark Schonwetter.

he world is spinning full speed ahead. As life becomes more complicated and schedules get busier, time seems to have a way of escaping us. We’re told to always look forward; set goals; and stay focused on tomorrow. ÜiÛiÀ] Ü Ì ÕÌ ÀiyiVÌ } > ` i>À } vÀ Ì i «>ÃÌ] how can one properly shape the future? Ann Arnold, Bergen County daughter of Holocaust ÃÕÀÛ Û À >À > i ® -V ÜiÌÌiÀ] Ã > wÀ Li iÛiÀ of mentoring through history, which she succeeds in doing 70

By MEGAN MONTEMARANO LÞ ÀiV Õ Ì } iÀ v>Ì iÀ½Ã ÃÌ ÀÞ v ÃÕÀÛ Û> iÀ wÀÃÌ iÛiÀ book, “Together: A Journey of Survival.” As a young Jewish boy in Poland in 1939, Mark escaped Nazi persecution, along with his mother and sister, by hiding in the forests > ` Ì i iÃ v Ãi yiÃÃ * Ã v> iÃ° The writing process for Arnold was an emotionally draining, yet necessary and valuable experience. She delved into her family’s history in great depth, forcing herself to truly explore the many unimaginable life-or-death decisions that her grandmother had to make. Regardless of the pain in looking back at such harsh times, Arnold faced the past head on and the results have been extraordinary. Since publication, Ann, her father and sister, Isabella Fiske, have experienced the journey of a lifetime sharing their family’s story with adults of all ages, as well as students throughout the northeast. “The impact we see it making on the younger generation is amazing,” comments Arnold. It was during their educational visits, however, that Mark Schonwetter speaking at a school. they were dismayed to discover one of the biggest current obstacles for schools regarding Holocaust education – budget restraints. “I recall being at a school that wanted to purchase a classroom set of books. In order to receive donations, they had to ask the local synagogue sisterhood.” This shocking reality has led to their most recent endeavor: a grass roots effort to establish the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation. The mission of this foundation is to raise funds to enable schools nationally to apply for grants that will help provide access to materials and funding programs for enhanced Holocaust curriculums. “We realized the strong need for funding this type of education,” explains Arnold. “Our goal and message every time we go out to speak is to promote teaching kindness and respect through Holocaust education and retelling my 71

father’s story, a story where good people are the reason he is still here with us today. You see, even in the ugliest of times, goodness still exists.” Determined to keep their father’s and the countless other affected families’ legacies alive to guide future generations, the trio is now fully focused on getting the foundation off the ground, while continuing to expand their educational tours across the northeast, speaking to students ranging vÀ Ì i wvÌ }À>`i > Ì i Ü>Þ Õ« Ì V i}i° “We hope to one day be able to fund opportunities for all those that want to promote kindness and respect through Holocaust education,” says Arnold. From donations for school grants, to fundraisers on social media platforms, hosted cocktail parties and other social events, there are countless ways that people have already shown their support for the foundation and its overall quest to spread positivity in the world. “When we visit schools, we often receive hand-written letters from the students and teachers telling us about the impact that we have made,” explains Arnold. “This makes it all worth it.” The more people that become involved in the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation and its tireless mission, the more of an impact they will continue to make. Most recently, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Mark, Ann and Isabella were invited to the third hour of NBC’s the Today Show, leading to a great amount of exposure for the foundation. “We tell our audiences that they have a choice in this world,” says Arnold. “We have chosen to spread the message of respect and kindness. We hope that others will do the same, so that one day our voices will be louder than the voices of violence and hate.” To learn more about the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation and how you can get involved, visit www.mshefoundation.org. Q

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Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities This year join forces with other like-minded individuals and organizations, such as the ones that follow, to continue Bergen County’s long-standing spirit of caring commitment to improving our communities and all of those who call it home. Center For Food Action of New Jersey 192 West Demarest Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: Executive Director Patricia Espy Phone: (201) 569-1804, ext. 24 Email: pespy@cfanj.org Web: www.cfanj.org Mission: The organization’s goal is to prevent hunger and homelessness and to improve the lives of individuals and families. It provides emergency food, utility and housing assistance, advocacy, counseling services and access to other commu ÌÞ ÀiÃ ÕÀViÃ° Ƃ i «Ã V i ÌÃ w ` Ã ÕÌ Ã Ì «À L i Ã] >V iÛi w > V > ÃÌ>L ÌÞ > ` VÀi>Ìi > brighter future.

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Habitat For Humanity of Bergen County 121 Carver Ave., Westwood, NJ 07675 Contact: Executive Director Maureen Cameron Phone: (201) 457-1020 Email: info@habitatbergen.org Web: www.habitatbergen.org Mission: Habitat For Humanity of Bergen County Ü>Ã iÃÌ>L Ã i` £ { >Ã > >vw >Ìi v >L Ì>Ì for Humanity International. Its mission is to provide decent, affordable homes for hardworking Bergen County families.

Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities (continued) New Concepts For Living 68A West Passaic St., Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 Contact: Associate Executive Director Adam Fishman Phone: (201) 843-3427 Email: Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;vÂ&#x153;JÂ&#x2DC;VyÂ°Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x152; Web: Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Â°Â&#x2DC;VyÂ°Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x152; Mission: New Concepts For Living is a commuÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x17E; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wĂ&#x152; Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;i` Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; ÂŤiÂ&#x153;ÂŤÂ?i with disabilities and their families. Inspired by the vision of families and consumers, New Concepts enables people to realize their dreams and achieve their individual potential through quality community program supports and services. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 1 Bergen County Plaza, Suite 440, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: Executive Director Lucy Rosen Phone: (201) 336-7520 Email: Lucy@bergencasa.org Web: www.bergencasa.org Mission: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For Children of Bergen County is an indeÂŤiÂ&#x2DC;`iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;] Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wĂ&#x152; Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; Â&#x153;v ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;viĂ&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;>Â?Ă&#x192; and trained volunteers who have been appointed by the NJ Family Court to advocate for children removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. CASA works to ensure that needed services and assistance are made available to these children while helping to move them toward safe and permanent homes. Multiple Sclerosis Care Center Holy Name Hospital 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Contact: iĂ&#x203A;iÂ?Â&#x153;ÂŤÂ&#x201C;iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152; "vwViĂ&#x20AC; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;> Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x201C;>Â&#x2DC; Phone: (201) 833-3000, ext. 3899 Email: futterman@holyname.org Web: www.holyname.org/mscenter

Mission: The Multiple Sclerosis Care Center is iĂ&#x153; iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;iĂ&#x17E;Â˝Ă&#x192; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â?Ă&#x17E; Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wĂ&#x152; Â?Â&#x2C6;ViÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x192;i` v>VÂ&#x2C6;Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x17E; ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;viding healthcare and related services to patients with MS regardless of their ability to pay. Hope For Children Research Foundation 700D Lake St., Ramsey, NJ 07446 Contact: Executive Director Meg Minassian Phone: (201) 962-8686 Email: cgf01@aol.com Web: www.hopeforchildrenresearch.org Mission: /Â&#x2026;i Â&#x2026;Â&#x153;ÂŤi Â&#x153;v Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;i vÂ&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;`>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192; wÂ&#x2DC;`Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} new treatments and cures for children with neurological diseases. The foundation hopes a doctor will never again have to say to a mother or father, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take your child home; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing we can do.â&#x20AC;? Pet ResQ, Inc. Ă&#x201C;{ 7iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152; ,>Â&#x2C6;Â?Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;>` Ć&#x201A;Ă&#x203A;iÂ°] -Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;i ÂŁĂ&#x2021;Ă&#x201C;] /iÂ&#x2DC;>yĂ&#x17E;] NJ 07670 Contact: Founder Robyn Urman Phone: (201) 450-5992 Email: petresqinc123@gmail.com Web: www.petresqinc.org Mission: Pet ResQ, Inc. is a small group of volunteers who believe that all living creatures deserve a change. They exist solely on donations and the efforts of volunteers and foster homes. They tend to rescue the elderly and handicapped pets that otherwise would not stand a chance at life. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cardiomyopathy Foundation *Â°"Â° Â&#x153;Ă? x{Ă&#x2021;] /iÂ&#x2DC;>yĂ&#x17E;] Ă¤Ă&#x2021;Ă&#x2C6;Ă&#x2021;Ă¤ Contact: Founding President & Executive Director Lisa Yue Phone: (866) 808-2873, ext. 901 Email: lyue@childrenscardiomyopathy.org Web: www.childrenscardiomyopathy.org

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Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities (continued) Mission: The Children’s Cardiomyopathy FoundaÌ Ã `i` V>Ìi` Ì w ` } Ì i V>ÕÃi > ` VÕÀi v À pediatric cardiomyopathy, a chronic and potentially life-threatening disease of the heart muscle, through the support of research, education and increased awareness and advocacy.

200 Club of Bergen County 560 Hudson St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: President Jack Terhune Phone: (201) 229-0600 Email: info@200club.org Web: www.200club.org Mission: / Li iwÌ >Ü i v ÀVi i Ì] wÀi À emergency personnel who die or are seriously injured in the line of duty. Their motto is “serving our servants.”

Sharsheret 1086 Teaneck Road, Suite 2G, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Contact: Executive Director Elana Silber Phone: (201) 833-2341 Email: esilber@sharsheret.org Web: www.sharsheret.org Mission: - >ÀÃ iÀiÌ Ã > >Ì > Ì v À «À wÌ organization supporting young Jewish women and their families facing breast cancer. Their mission is to offer a community of support to woman of all Jewish backgrounds diagnosed with breast cancer or at an increased genetic risk by fostering culturally relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals and related resources.

Heightened Independence & Progress (hip) 131 Main St., Suite 120, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: President/CEO Brian Fitzgibbons Phone: (201) 996-9011, ext. 14 Email: LwÌâ} LL ÃJ «V ° À} Web: www.hipcil.org Mission: Heightened Independence & Progress Ã > «À wÌ >}i VÞ ÀÕ LÞ > ` v À «i « i Ü Ì disabilities. With Centers For Independent Living in Bergen and Hudson counties, hip’s mission is to empower people with disabilities to achieve independent living through outreach, advocacy and education. hip offers wide-ranging programs and services to people with disabilities of all ages.

Pony Power Therapies 1170 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Contact: Founder & Executive Director Donna Spett Phone: (201) 934-1001 Email: dana@ponypowernj.org Web: www.ponypowernj.org Mission: * Þ * ÜiÀ / iÀ>« iÃ Ã > «À wÌ organization giving special needs and at-risk children and adults a unique opportunity to ride, care for and interact with horses. The riding and non-riding activities enhance individuals’ physical, social and emotional wellbeing in a safe, nurturing farm environment.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund’s New Jersey Metro and Rockland County Chapter 1480 U.S. Highway 9 North, Suite 306, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Contact: Executive Director Taran Connelly Phone: (732) 379-8903 Email: tconnelly@jdrf.org Web: www.jdrf.org/newjerseymetro Mission: / w ` > VÕÀi v À ` >LiÌiÃ > ` ÌÃ complications through the support of research while providing support for those living with Type 1 Diabetes and their families in the community.

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2]TQIÂź[ *]\\MZĂ&#x2020;a .W]VLI\QWV 637 Wyckoff Ave., Suite 285, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Contact: President Christine Callahan Phone: (201) 675-9961 Email: Â&#x2026;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;iJÂ?Ă&#x2022;Â?Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x192;LĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;yĂ&#x17E;vÂ&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;`>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â°Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;} Web: Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Â°Â?Ă&#x2022;Â?Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x192;LĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;yĂ&#x17E;vÂ&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;`>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â°Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;} Mission: Ă&#x2022;Â?Â&#x2C6;>Â˝Ă&#x192; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;yĂ&#x17E; Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;`>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192; > Ă&#x203A;Â&#x153;Â?Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;iiĂ&#x20AC;] Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wĂ&#x152; xĂ¤ÂŁ ÂVÂŽÂĂ&#x17D;ÂŽ VÂ&#x2026;>Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;>LÂ?i Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; dedicated to improving the lives of terminally and chronically ill children and their families. The foundation honors the memory of 6-year-old Julia Marie Bommer, who passed away in 2005 following her brave battle against a rare kidney disorder. It is the foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to pay tribute to Juliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life by helping other children and their families struggling with the demands of their unique circumstances. The foundation is humbled by the courage and dedication of the children and caregivers they support, and consider it a privilege Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;`i wÂ&#x2DC;>Â&#x2DC;VÂ&#x2C6;>Â? >Â&#x2C6;`] ÂŤÂ&#x2026;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;V>Â? >Ă&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;>Â&#x2DC;Vi >Â&#x2DC;` services to those who need it most. Tomorrows Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund (TCF) 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: Ă?iVĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;i Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;iVĂ&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC; >Â&#x2DC; Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;LÂ&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă˘ iÂ?Â?Ă&#x17E; Phone: (551) 996-5504 Email: nkelly@tcfkid.org Web: www.tcfkid.org Mission: The Tomorrows Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund was founded by a group of committed parents to help their children and others like them with cancer and serious blood disorders. With the help of friends and supporters, today, TCF provides a warm, healthy and loving environment for children in treatment, a full scope of services to relieve famiÂ?Â&#x2C6;iĂ&#x192;Â˝ iÂ&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;>Â? >Â&#x2DC;` wÂ&#x2DC;>Â&#x2DC;VÂ&#x2C6;>Â? Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x192; >Â&#x2DC;` Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;i Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E; LiĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152; ÂŤÂ&#x153;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;LÂ?i Â&#x201C;i`Â&#x2C6;V>Â? V>Ă&#x20AC;i q >Â?Â? Â&#x153;v Ă&#x153;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;VÂ&#x2026; VÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;wĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x201C;Ă&#x192; / Â˝Ă&#x192; belief that through hope, hard work and heartfelt generosity, extraordinary things are possible.

bergenPAC (Performing Arts Center) 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: President & CEO Dominic Roncace Phone: (201) 816-8160 Email: droncace@bergenpac.org Web: www.bergenpac.org Mission: To make the live performing arts accessible, and to speak to the lives of its diverse community. bergenPAC builds a creative home for artists of excellence and relevance, who entertain and enlighten, inspire and inform audiences. West Bergen Mental Health 120 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Contact: Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;iv iĂ&#x203A;iÂ?Â&#x153;ÂŤÂ&#x201C;iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152; "vwViĂ&#x20AC; Barbara Hand Phone: (201) 444-3550 Email: bhand@westbergen.org Web: www.westbergen.org Mission: The agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to treat severe mental illness in children and adults and promote psychological health and personal growth. It provides comprehensive treatment and supportive services for clients and the surrounding community. The Volunteer Center of Bergen County 64 Passaic St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: CEO Nina Bachrach Phone: (201) 489-9454, ext. 201 Email: nbachrach@bergenvolunteers.org Web: www.bergenvolunteers.org Mission: The Volunteer Center of Bergen County strengthens the community by connecting people with opportunities to serve, operating model volunteer programs, building capacity for effective volunteering and participating in strategic partnerships that meet community needs.

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Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities (continued) that arrive in their shelter, including feral, elderly, handicapped and formerly abused animals. Animals in their care receive lots of love, shelter, food and medical care. RBARI adheres to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-killâ&#x20AC;? policy, giving animals an open-ended stay at a warm, safe place until loving homes can be found.

The Community Chest 122 S. Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer Phone: (201) 568-7474 Email: shelly@communitychestofenglewood.org Web: www.communitychestofenglewood.org Mission: The Community Chest raises funds and allocates them to agencies demonstrating the capacity to provide services to residents and provides coordinating and planning services in En}Â?iĂ&#x153;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;`] Â&#x2DC;}Â?iĂ&#x153;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;` Â?Â&#x2C6;vvĂ&#x192; >Â&#x2DC;` /iÂ&#x2DC;>yĂ&#x17E; Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;ÂŤÂŤÂ&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152; a range of needs, including hunger, afterschool programming, elderly care, career counseling for women, mental health services, environmental education and medical care to low-income pregnant women.

Youth Consultation Services (YCS) Foundation 235 Main St., Third Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: President/CEO Tara Augustine Phone: (201) 678-1312 Email: taugustine@ycs.org Web: www.ycs.org Mission: AT YCS, the mission is to advocate, educate, shelter and care for children in need and their families so that each can further develop the skills, self-worth and hope necessary for success within their communities.

The Comedy Cures Foundation ÂŁĂ&#x201C;Ă&#x201C; >Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152; Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; Ć&#x201A;Ă&#x203A;iÂ°] /iÂ&#x2DC;>yĂ&#x17E;] Ă¤Ă&#x2021;Ă&#x2C6;Ă&#x2021;Ă¤ Contact: Founder Saranne Rothberg Phone: (201) 227-8410 Email: info@comedycures.org Web: www.comedycures.org Mission: The Comedy Cures Foundation is a naĂ&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;>Â? Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wĂ&#x152; Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; LĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} Â?Â&#x153;Ă&#x17E;] Â?>Ă&#x2022;}Â&#x2026;ter and therapeutic humor programs to kids and grown-ups living with illness, depression, trauma and disabilities.

Family Promise of Bergen County 100 Dayton St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Contact: Ă?iVĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;i Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;iVĂ&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC; >Ă&#x152;i Ă&#x2022;}}>Â&#x2DC; Phone: (201) 833-8009 Email: kduggan@bergenfamilypromise.org Web: www.bergenfamilypromise.org Mission: To provide hospitality to the homeless and to keep families together in times of crisis, guiding them through temporary periods of homelessness by helping them create an achievable vision and develop a strong foundation for Ă&#x192;iÂ?vÂ&#x2021;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x2022;vwVÂ&#x2C6;iÂ&#x2DC;VĂ&#x17E;Â°

Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436 Contact: Executive Director Megan Boyle Phone: (201) 337-5180 Email: adoptlove@rbari.org Web: www.rbari.org Mission: RBARI believes that all animals have a natural right to humane treatment, including proper care, respect and safe shelter. Their priÂ&#x201C;>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E; Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;`i Ă&#x192;>Â&#x2DC;VĂ&#x152;Ă&#x2022;>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E; Ă&#x153;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;Â?i wÂ&#x2DC;`Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} permanent, loving homes for the many animals

North Jersey Friendship Home 125 Atlantic St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 Contact: Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;iv Ă?iVĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x203A;i "vwViĂ&#x20AC; Leonard J. Nicolosi, MBA Phone: (201) 488-2121 Email: lnicolosi@njfriendshiphouse.org Web: www.njfriendshiphouse.org

Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities (continued) Mission: To maximize the independence and community living skills of persons experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, in order to reduce unnecessary hospitalization, secure other health and welfare services, as required by each individual referred to Friendship House for treatment, and to render assistance voluntarily in a safe, comfortable environment. Friendship House is a non«À wÌ Ài >L Ì>Ì Vi ÌiÀ vviÀ } V «Ài i Ã Ûi behavioral health services, vocational training and employment support for adults with all types of disabilities. Services are designed to address the unique needs and goals of every individual. New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera P.O. Box 3024, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Contact: President Dr. James Garvin Phone: (201) 886-0561 Email: info@verismoopera.org Web: www.verismoopera.org Mission: New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s mission is: 1) to enhance the cultural life of the community by providing a complete range v w i ÕÃ V> «À }À> }Æ Ó® Ì i`ÕV>Ìi Ì i V Õ ÌÞ >L ÕÌ Ì i Õ« vÌ } Li iwÌÃ v ÕÃ V and, in particular, grand opera; 3) to educate and ÌÀ `ÕVi Þ ÕÌ Ì Ì i Þ v w i ÕÃ VÆ > ` {® to provide performance opportunities to musicians and offer study grants to young performing artists. The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation 1701 Tower Drive, Edgewater, NJ 07020 Contact: Founder and Executive Director Linda J. Walder, Esq. Phone: (877) 444-1149 Email: v J` w`` iv Õ `>Ì ° À} Web: ÜÜÜ°` w`` iv Õ `>Ì ° À} Mission: The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, Ì i wÀÃÌ Ì v À «À wÌ > ` Þ > Û Õ ÌiiÀ ÀÕ

organization in the United States to focus on adult autism has been blazing trails since 2002. It cre>ÌiÃ «>Ì Ã i>` } Ì vÕ w } > ` « Ìi Ì > `À Ûi lives. The endowed programs at America’s leading universities, resources, and public policy/awareness initiatives are person-centered and derive from the needs and hopes of the diverse population of adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. The Jewish Family Home Foundation of North Jersey, Inc. 10 Link Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Contact: President and CEO Carol Silver Elliott Phone: (201) 750-4230 Email: celliott@jewishhomefamily.org Web: www.jewishhomefamily.org Mission: The mission of the Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey, Inc. is to provide > ` > ` ÃÕ«« ÀÌ Ì Ì i Ì v À «À wÌ À}> â>Ì Ã of the Jewish Home Family, Jewish Home at Rockleigh, Jewish Home Assisted Living, Jewish Home at Home and Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center. The purpose is to make healthcare, i`ÕV>Ì ] vi i À V i Ì] ÃV i Ì wV > ` Ì iÀ charitable efforts available to the seniors, the elìÀ Þ > ` wÀ Ì i V Õ ÌÞ] Ü Ì ÕÌ Ài}>À` to the individuals’ ability to pay. Alzheimer’s New Jersey - Northern :MOQWVIT 7ЅKM È ä ìÀ > >V , >`] -Õ Ìi Îää] "À>ì ] NJ 07649 Contact: President and CEO i iÌ ° <>i Ìâ] , Phone: (201) 261-6009 Email: kzaentz@alznj.org Web: www.alznj.org Mission: Alzheimer’s New Jersey, formerly known as Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey

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Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities (continued) Chapter, provides programs and services to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers who live in Bergen County and the 13 other New Jersey counties. Association programs and services include education and training, support groups, respite assistance and a toll-free telephone, HelpLine.

uum of services focused on safety, empowerment > ` Ãi v ÃÕvwV i VÞ° <PM 7ЅKM WN +WVKMZV .WWL 8IV\Za 55 West Demarest Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631 Contact: Director Donald Wuertz Phone: (201) 568-1465 Email: vwVi vV ViÀ JÛiÀ â ° iÌ Web: ÜÜÜ° vwVi vV ViÀ °V Mission: / i "vwVi v ViÀ ` *> ÌÀÞ serves “the poorest of the poor” in northern New Jersey by supplementing their food and other basic needs with bags of food each week. Food packages contain canned goods and other non-perishables, as well as fresh poultry, fruit and vegetables and dairy products. St. Cecilia’s

ÕÀV } iÜ ` Ã« Ã ÀÃ / i "vwVi v cern Food Pantry, but the pantry is independent vÕ VÌ > Þ > ` w > V > Þ° Ì ÃiÀÛiÃ > Ài}>À`less of religion, race or culture. They are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each week, they move 4.5 tons of food from their Ü>Ài ÕÃi Ì Ì i À vÀ Ì vwVi v À ` ÃÌÀ LÕÌ Ì 750 needy families. The 501 (c)(3) organization is staffed by dedicated, unpaid volunteers, who operate through the generosity of foundations, businesses, churches, schools, community organizations and individuals.

Adler Aphasia Center 60 West Hunter Ave., Maywood, NJ 07607 Contact: President & CEO Naomi Gerwirtz, MSW Phone: (201) 368-8585 Email: ngewirtz@adleraphasiacenter.org Web: www.adleraphasiacenter.org Mission: The Adler Aphasia Center’s mission is to be a vital resource to anyone whose life or profession is touched by aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder that impairs the expression and understanding of spoken language, reading and writing. It occurs most often form a stroke or brain injury. This condition affects a person’s ability to communicate, but does not affect their intellect. Adler Aphasia Center provides people with aphasia the assistance they need in regaining basic communication skills, as well as their self-esteem and selfV w`i Vi] vÌi ÃÌ >Ã > ÀiÃÕ Ì v Ì i À ` Ã>L ÌÞ° Center For Hope and Safety 12 Overlook Ave., Suite A, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 Contact: Executive Director Julie Myner, PhD Phone: (201) 498-9247, ext. 301 Email: julye@hopeandsafetynj.org Web: www.hopeandsafetynj.org Mission: Center For Hope and Safety’s mission is to assist women and children who are victims of domestic violence, including emotional, economic, sexual and physical abuse. The agency provides emergency and transitional housing, i Ì > ÃÕ«« ÀÌ] >Ã Üi >Ã > ` ÛiÀÃ wi` V Ì -

The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc. ÎÎx ÀÌ À> /ÕÀ « i] ÕÃ] NJ 07423 Contact: President Michael Orbe Phone: (201) 445-8311 Email: info@thehermitage.org Web: www.thehermitage.org Mission: The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc. was established to restore, maintain and interpret The Hermitage, along with its grounds and outbuildings. Their mission is not only to provide these

Share Your Generosity With Worthy Area Charities (continued) services, but also to communicate to a diverse audience of students, scholars and the general public, the site, its archives and its collections as they relate to local, regional and national history beginning in 1740. Girl Scouts Council of Northern New Jersey 300 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652 Contact: iv ÝiVÕÌ Ûi "vwViÀ iÌÌÞ >À}iÀ Phone: (973) 248-8200 Email: bgarger@gsnnj.org Web: www.gsnnj.org Mission: Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills and cooperation with others. The Girl Scouts Council serves one in every four girls in 61 Bergen County towns, over 13,000 girls. Girls, ages 5-17, meet in age-level groups on a regular basis or they may participate in short term activities, special interest groups, neighborhood activity centers or camping. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) 1 Grand Ave. Suite 3, Englewood, NJ 07631

Ì>VÌ\ ÝiVÕÌ Ûi ÀiVÌ À >ÀÞ ° > ÕÃ> Phone: (201) 568-5608 Email: nnjcf@nnjcf.org Web: www.nnjcf.org Mission: NNJCF focuses on civic engagement, education, public health and the arts by working with local governments, school districts, busi iÃÃiÃ] «À wÌÃ > ` V Ì âi }À Õ«Ã Ì «À Ûi community life. Foundation partners identify and resolve regional problems and opportunities by sharing ideas, services and resources. The ArtsBer-

gen initiative supports and encourages creative place making, the integration of arts and culture into an area to build community and boost the local economy. Advance Housing, Inc. 100 Hollister Road, Teterboro, NJ 07608 Contact: President & CEO Carolyn Jaime Phone: (201) 498-9140 Email: cjaime@advancehousing.org Web: www.advancehousing.org Mission: The mission of Advance Housing, Inc. is to expand the range and scope of supportive housing opportunities available to persons with psychiatric disabilities. In addition, Advance Housing, Inc. seeks to make similar options and services available to other individuals who are in need of supportive housing. The array of outreach services, designed to help people live independently and productively in the community, will exceed the highest standards of professional practice. Beautiful Self, Inc. P.O. Box 241, Allendale, NJ 07401 Contact: Founder Michele Bonacorte Phone: (201) 818-8753 Email: info@beautifulself.org Web: www.beautifulself.org Mission: Feeling beautiful and being able to love yourself is considered a luxury by most. Beautiful Self, Inc. is a unique therapeutic, transformational experience that peels back the layers of insecurities to expose self-love and acceptance by changing perception of inner beauty and power. Beautiful Self, Inc. believes a woman’s self-worth is essential to how she navigates and contributes to the community around her.Q

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A Twenty-Minute Drive To A Whole New World

The New

MC HOTEL

Has Given Us Something To Write Home About By Brandon Goldstein

cultural hub of New Jersey, Montclair has long been a quick escape from Bergen County for its many restaurants, art galleries, large scale events and more. Now, the new MC Hotel is gift wrapping all those features under one roof and providing excellent hospitality to boot. Not only does the MC Hotel now stand as Montclair’s largest art gallery, but its close proximity to Bergen County and chic design features will have you feeling like you’ve escaped the hustle and bustle of Bergen – even if it only took you a 20-minute drive to experience that bliss. The MC Hotel is part of the Aparium Hotel Group portfolio, which consists of seven awardwinning boutique hotels across the U.S, but its ease of access lies in its membership under the Mar-

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ADDRESS: È ä wi ` ƂÛi°] ÌV > À PHONE NUMBER: (844) 624-6835 DINNER AT ALLEGORY: Wednesdays through Saturdays, both inside and outside, from 5-10 p.m. BRUNCH AT ALLEGORY: Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

riot Bonvoy umbrella. As a Marriot Bonvoy member, The MC Hotel joins a growing list of over 6,700 properties around the world that must meet a certain standard of accommodations, all the while giving you greater access, discounts and rewards for your stay, backed by one of the largest hospitality organizations in the world. Art abounds at the MC, with a thriving community of local artists in Montclair, it’s easy to see how the MC could become the epicenter of local culture, even in its short time as a hotel. As part of the MC’s vision, they’ve invited many local artists to share their vision. In response, the MC’s lobby has transformed into a large, open spaced gallery reminding you of the more modern museums right across the river in NYC. From the minute you enter, you’d be hard pressed not to notice the many sculptures and paintings perched above you in the MC’s high-ceiling lobby. Small descriptions of each piece give a little insight to the local artist who helped get it there, and because of the MC’s dedication to its art community, that group of painters, sculptors, candle makers and mixed media artists has continued to grow – and been taken under its wing by the MC. Whatever your reason for staying at the MC Hotel, there’s a Àiw i`] V>ÀivÕ Þ VÕÀ>Ìi` À ready to welcome you, and even their guest rooms that have multiple beds have queens, over

the industry standard double. But each room in its minimalist vision, provides the perfect amount of comfort with style, striking a balance that quickly makes you forget you’re still in New Jersey at all, and not, let’s say, in one of Miami’s newest boutique hotels. While COVID has certainly affected the hotel industry, the MC has found ways to make your stay more comfortable while also ensuring the safety of their staff. For instance, each guest room is

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blocked out for three days after someone stays, giving the area a proper grace period before a thorough cleaning where even the TV remote is placed in a sterilized bag, ensuring your hands are the wÀÃÌ Ì Ì ÕV Ì Ã V i> V V iÀ° Small details like that, as well as the welcoming candles provided in each room by local Rose Powell, who as an 8-year-old began a handcrafted candle company with her father. Now a mature 11, Rose has created two signature

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scents for the MC called Uptown Gardens & Downtown Jazz, exclusively for the hotel and found in every guest room. Even if you’re considering bringing the family over for a quick stay, the MC has accommodations perfectly suited, including suites with pullout couches and balconies – some offering views of neighboring Manhattan. If the

views don’t do it, the complimenÌ>ÀÞ 7 À y>Ì ÃVÀii /6Ã Ü Ì streaming services available are sure to keep the kids busy. If you choose not to even step off the property’s grounds during your stay, the food options are more than capable of keeping Þ Õ Ã>Ì Ãwi`° First, the MC Hotel’s market, located in the lobby, has an eclectic

mix of familiar brands as well as a further spotlight on local goods, such as the organic juice maker, Juice Basin’s line of pressed, organic juices. Great Notch Coffee Roasters and options from Montclair Brewery further help drive the community focus of the MC. If you’re looking for a bit more Àiw i` ÃÕÃÌi > Vi] vÕÀÌ iÀ Ì > Ì i ½Ã y>}Ã « restaurant, Allegory. The chic, ground level restaurant focuses on “clean, healthy cooking” garnering inspiration from locally sourced ingredients with produce from the Montclair Farmers’ Market. Championed by new executive chef, Amber Lancaster, Allegory has resumed dinner service (after pausing since March) with a brand-new fall menu. A Tucson native, Chef Lancaster honed her culinary craft abroad where she worked as a private chef in Paris and held positions at the Michelin-rated French dining destination, Restaurant Guy Savoy, the historic luxury hotel, Hôtel de Crillon, and mostly recently in Chicago at Soho House and Alinea. Starting Nov. 5, Allegory’s outdoor dining will include space heaters and custom designed space blankets from Aqua Panna and San Pellegrino that will be dry cleaned and individually bagged to maximize guest comfort and safety. With seemingly no end in sight to outdoor dining being the more preferred means of

consumption of locals and guests, The MC is once again rising to their standards of accommodations to meet guests’ expectation on comfort in these trying times. Some new menu items for the upcoming months include butternut squash agnolotti and ricotta gnudi, as well as chicken Cassoulet – a half roasted chicken served with smoked ham hock, cannelloni beans, carrots and trumpet mushrooms. In its short year open, even MC’s culinary vision has remained in line with the reputation Montclair has built of itself as a culinary dynamo in the middle of New Jersey. The MC Hotel rooftop bar ALTO, the only rooftop bar in Montclair, will also be open for outdoor and indoor dining this winter with the very same space heaters and blankets to compliment Chef Lancaster’s savory bar bites and innovative cocktails. The vibe here is city like, and on any given night a who’s who of Montclair residents blends seamlessly with travelers looking for a night cap. With 25 percent capacity, reservations are strongly recommended at Alto & Allegory, and we’d be remiss not to talk about one of Chef Lancaster’s crowning triumphs: the Allegory brunch i Õ] > ` Ài Ã«iV wV> Þ] ÌÃ French toast. Chef Lancaster wouldn’t give away too many secrets about her brioche French toast, only that to perfect it, it’s a threeday process. Order this seem-

ingly ubiquitous brunch item, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised that it’s nothing like your mother’s breakfast French toast, but an intricate play on that classic that will dazzle your taste buds. Wash it down with one of Allegory’s seven signature brunch cocktails, including the typical Bloody Mary, but showcasing craftiness in items like the Orange & Bloom, with orchard apricot, lemon eucalyptus and champagne, sure to have your morning starting off on the right foot. After all the indulging, the MC Ìi ½Ã wÌ iÃÃ Vi ÌiÀ >Ã i Õ} for the right equipment to even give a gym rat a proper workout, and the beautifully spacious walk in showers in each guest room, combined with locally crafted soaps and body washes, will refresh you instantly. No longer must you travel across the river or down to Atlantic City for a fun night out. With Montclair continuing to be a growing cultural hub of New Jersey already steeped in a deep-rooted history going back hundreds of years, it’s easy to see why a boutique hotel would blend seamlessly into the small city’s growing footprint. Whether you’re looking for a quick escape or just a beautiful rooftop experience without having to head into Manhattan or pay its prices, the MC Hotel has a little bit of everything that will make your short stay comfortable, memorable and delicious. Q

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THE SPORTS DOCTOR

Tendonitis or Tendinosis? By Ralph C. Napoli, DPM

he Achilles tendon is the thickest, largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It attaches to the back of the heel and is the primary ankle joint « > Ì>À yiÝ À] Ü V > ÜÃ i Ì walk and run. /i ` Ì Ã Ã > y> >Ì of the tendon itself and must be differentiated from more serious conditions, such as a partial tear, degeneration (tendinosis) or complete rupture. Injuries to the Achilles V> Li V >ÃÃ wi` Ì ÌÜ }i iÀ> categories: acute and chronic. The increase in concern for physiV> wÌ iÃÃ > ` Ì i Ã } wV> Ì

increase in the number of people walking, running and playing sports has led to a corresponding increase in Achilles tendon injuries. This has never been more evident than during the current pandemic where everyone seems to be outside walking and exercising. Running is the sport most commonly associated with Achilles tendonitis. Other sports including soccer, basketball, tennis and volleyball are also associated with a high incidence of Achilles tendon pathology. There are numerous etiologies for developing Achilles tendonitis with a combination of two or more factors more commonly observed. Possible causes include overuse injuries; biomechanical abnormalities, ÃÕV >Ã y>Ì viiÌ] ÛiÀ«À >Ì or high arches; training errors, such as sudden increases in training intensity, or duration changes, such as running uphill or on uneven terrain or hard surfaces, and often times faulty shoe gear. In the more chronic condition systemic conditions, such as Diabetes or Rheumatoid Arthritis, need to be considered. The diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis is usually made on the basis of the history and physical exam. It usually presents with a gradual onset of pain that progressively worsens with activity. The pain is often greater upon

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rising in the morning and then gradually subsides. Crepitus or a grinding feeling along the tendon is often felt. Early in the course of the injury, pain is usually only felt during strenuous activity. As the injury becomes more chronic, pain is felt even at rest. Treatment in the acute stage typically consists of rest, activity ` wV>Ì ] À> > Ì y> matory medications, stretching exercises and ice massage. These treatments are used to Ài`ÕVi «> > ` y> >tion. Etiologic factors are also considered including advise to the patient on proper training methods, surfaces and shoe wear. For the more chronic condition heel lifts, orthotics and prolonged physical therapy may be necessary for a 3-4-month period and, if not, successful surgical intervention may be necessary. Achilles tendinosis is a more chronic condition that is char-

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acterized by microscopic tears or degeneration of the tendon. Many patients and doctors alike confuse the term Achilles tendinitis with tendinosis. Whereas ten` Ì Ã Ã > y> >Ì ÀÞ V ` tion tendinosis is a degenerative condition characterized by pain and thickening of the tendon just >L Ûi Ì i ii ° Ƃ Ì y> >Ì ÀÞ medications are usually not effective. An MRI is often ordered to assess the extent of damage to the tendon. Treatment for this more chronic condition typically includes a walking boot for several weeks, physical therapy, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections and ultimately surgery in recalcitrant conditions. In summary, Achilles tendonitis is a common condition that usually responds well to conservative treatments, unlike Achilles tendinosis which is a more chronic condition that requires more aggressive treatments. In both conditions, treatment may be prolonged, but should be continued as long as progress is being made. In recalcitrant cases, excellent results have been obtained with surgical repair. If symptoms persist for more than 1-2 weeks, then evaluation by a foot and ankle specialist is recommended. Q Ralph C. Napoli, DPM is a boardViÀÌ wi`] v Ì > ` > i ÃÕÀ}i > ` > vi ÜÃ « ` ÀiVÌ À >Ì ƂVÌ Ûi Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

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The Lamborghini Urus: Is This Raging Bull The Best SUV Ever?

By Richard Posluszny

n the rough and tumble world of automobiles, it’s not every day that a manufacturer steps outside of their comfort zone. That’s because there’s an immense amount of risk involved. When you consider the billions of dollars invested in research and development – per model, mind you – it becomes apparent why these companies, more often than not, take a risk averse approach.

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steering wheel. But we’re starting to see automaers swing for the fences in the 21st century. This is due to evolving conÃÕ iÀ Ì>ÃÌiÃ > ` > Ã } wV> Ì Ã vÌ what buyers are seeking. Space and utility are luxuries that consumers will pay all the money for. That’s the name of the game in auto sales: Maximize your margin and do it in volume. So, it’s no surprise that exotic brands have turned to sport-utility vehicles to fatten up their top and bottom lines. This neatly brings us to our subject,

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the Lamborghini Urus. Although some folks cried foul at its announcement, I thought this is where things get interesting. People seem to forget that the founder of the storied Italian marque â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ferruccio Lamborghini â&#x20AC;&#x201C; actually started out building tractors and that it previously produced an SUV in the mid 1980s until the early 1990s. It was called the LM002, which isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly a memorable name like, say, Countach, Jalpa or Diablo. Long story short, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to the Lamborghini story aside from the V12 supercars itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for. Upon picking up my test vehicle from Lamborghini Paramus, I was pleasantly surprised. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because I actually liked the way it looked. Originally, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my cup of tea. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal for vehicles to not have their best showing in photographs. While I still am not a fan of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tuning forksâ&#x20AC;? found in its air intakes, I did like its crouched stance and the Urusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;} Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;`i ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wÂ?i Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;>Â&#x2DC;Â&#x17D;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x192;iĂ&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC;iÂ?Ă&#x17E; Ă&#x20AC;>Â&#x17D;i`] VÂ&#x153;Ă&#x2022;ÂŤiÂ&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x17D;i Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;yÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;iÂ° Although Lamborghiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press materials try to tie its exterior design to elements of its previous vehicles like the LM002, Countach, Miura and Aventador, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it. What I do see, however, is more of a likeness to the Estoque concept vehicle with some of those vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see its side ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;wÂ?i q VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; Â?Â&#x2C6;vi Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC; ÂŤĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x153;`Ă&#x2022;Vtion form. All in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as wild or as

extreme looking as its supercar siblings that seem inspired by the B2 bomber. But, damn, the Urus has a presence when you get up close and personal. Where the Urus truly shines though is inside. Opening its frameless door, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re greeted with a waft of leather and a chunky, y>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2021;LÂ&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x201C; Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;iiĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} Ă&#x153;Â&#x2026;iiÂ?Â° Ă&#x2022;`}ing by its initial quality, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an experience like the Lamborghinis of yore that felt more akin to a well-trimmed kit car. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a full TFT display serving as your instrument panel (IP) and in the center stack thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two goodsized touchscreens. Up top is your infotainment and on the bottom are your HVAC controls and other â&#x20AC;&#x153;buttonsâ&#x20AC;? you can customize to your liking. The technology used is clearly Audi MMI, however, Lamborghini did totally reskin the software and add some >Â&#x201C;LÂ&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;}Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x192;ÂŤiVÂ&#x2C6;wV vĂ&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;VĂ&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x192; Ă&#x152;Â&#x153; provide a unique user experience. This is readily apparent in the IP, which provides a variety of visualizations depending on the driving mode selected. Looking around in the cockpit, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an overwhelming sense of luxury. The tactful use of materials from the leather to the Alcantara to the aluminum bits to the open pore wood are all impressive. My test vehicle was optioned with 18-way seats that adjusted in just about every way and featured heating, cooling and massage functions. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space in all

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directions, even for my 6-foot, 8-inch stature, with plenty of room for adults in the second row. Lastly, for the geeks thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a full connectivity suite. As a music lover, my favorite option was the upgraded Bang & Olufsen sound system. It rings the register at over $6,300 dollars but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an audiophile then this is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;gotta have itâ&#x20AC;? feature. All of this tech, detail and quirk does have some drawbacks, however. That would be the

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ergonomics, which take some getting used to. You don’t need a computer science degree but certain tasks, such as selecting gears, will require retraining your muscle memory. Also, the overuse of the hexagon theme is a bit tacky but at least the designers were consistent as they splashed it everywhere. To be honest though, these minor indiscretions sort of disap«i>À° / >Ì½Ã LiV>ÕÃi Ü i Þ Õ y « the red cover and push the Urus’

Start button, this Lamborghini reminds you it is unlike any other SUV you may have piloted before. Although the 4.0-liter, turbocharged V8’s block is borrowed from the Volkswagen Group, the raging bull did extensive work to make this engine its own. I have to admit when I originally glanced at the Urus’ speciwV>Ì Ã] Ü>Ã ½Ì «ÀiÃÃi`° Ì Õ} Ì] º" ° Ì½Ã ÕÃÌ > * ÀÃV i Cayenne Turbo S that’s been stylized.” Well, today I am here to eat

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crow. Make it a double order. That’s because the Lamborghini Urus is one of my favorite vehicles I’ve ever driven. Cutting to the chase, it’s beV>ÕÃi Ì i 1ÀÕÃ Ã Ã yiÝ L i° Typically, when a manufacturer attempts to make a high-performance SUV it botches the job. The chassis is too rigid with a far-too-stiff suspension, and it’s unbearable around town or over a city’s pockmarked roads. Lamborghini waved a magic wand À

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though and the Urus executes any Ì>Ã y>Ü iÃÃ Þ° With six driving modes that are selectable via the centrally located “Tamburo,” you have options. There’s Strada (Normal), Sport, Corsa (Track), Sabbia (Sand), Terra (Off-road) and Neve (Snow). If you want to mix and match you can select Ego and V w}ÕÀi Ì i Ûi V i >Ã Þ Õ Ãii wÌ° *iÀÃ > Þ] Ã«i Ì ÃÌ v Þ time swapping between Strada and Corsa. In Strada, you’d hardly believe you’re driving a 650 horsepower and 627 lb.-ft. V8 monster. You honestly don’t even notice the motor spinning at times. The Urus quietly pulls you down the street and somehow bumps are isolated even though my test vehicle was equipped with 22-inch wheels. Its air suspension makes you feel >Ã Ì Õ} Þ Õ½Ài V>ÃÕ> Þ y >Ì } along. Here, the Urus is blissfully uneventful. Pull the Tamburo two times

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comes in a scant 3.5 seconds and when you step on the throttle you’ll believe it.a

though and it’s a wildly different story. It feels as though the Urus comes alive. The IP changes to > À>Vi Ã«iV V w}ÕÀ>Ì ] Ì i exhaust note gets louder and the vehicle lowers with sporting intentions. This is what you paid over $200,000 for. Zero to 60 comes in a scant 3.5 seconds and when you step on the throttle you’ll believe it. The power pushes you into the seat as the Urus’ four-wheel drive keeps the vehicle stuck to the asphalt. While this Lamborghini uses an eight-speed automatic transmission, it’s hard to believe it. That’s because it snaps shifts at the click of a paddle. It’s awfully satisfying. Where I was truly awestruck though was just how well this 4,800 pound SUV handles. When I took the Urus on a very spirited drive on my usual test route, it blew me away. Body roll is kept completely in check and its four-

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wheel steering makes this bull feel extremely nimble. Even better though: There’s a bit of drama as you feel the Urus get a touch squirmy. Translation: It’s a lot of fun. These giggles do come at a price though. First, at the pumps. I achieved 13 mpg during my time with the Lamborghini. Given its power output and heft though, I don’t think it was too tragic, actually. If you want to save the Earth, go get a Prius or Tesla. Second, it’s not a cheap vehicle but I don’t think you suspected it would be. My tester cost just a touch above a quarter million dollars. This does bring up a legitimate problem for the Urus though. Audi makes an SUV dubbed the RSQ8, which looks awfully similar on paper to the Urus. If you squint its exterior design even has a similar shape. The difference? / i ,-+n Ã «À Vi` >Ì > Ã } wV> Ì discount when compared to the Urus. What it doesn’t have though is Ì >Ì ViÀÌ> Ì> > y> À Ì >Ì > iÃ the Urus, uniquely, a raging bull. Choose wisely.

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Charlie DiMaria Celebrates 30 Years At Helm of Closter’s

RED MAPLE By Kevin Czerwinski

1. Red Maple Proprietor Charlie DiMaria 2. Closter Mayor John Glidden presented Charlie DiMaria with a proclamation marking his 30 years at the Red Maple Luncheonette. 3. Charlie DiMaria cooking up some breakfast.

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he expectations of hearing a jukebox playing Elvis Presley, seeing teenage girls wearing poodle skirts and running into a beat cop getting a cup of coffee aren’t too farfetched when walking into the Red Maple Luncheonette. The eatery has been a staple Closter for nearly 70 years and not much has changed at the luncheonette in the north end of the town’s business district since the days of ducktails, hot rods and “The Honeymooners.” The Red Maple represents a simpler, more quiet time, and while there is certainly a great deal of outside “noise” with which to contend these days, that noise seems to fade for the hour or so you spend at the luncheonette’s counter or in one of its booths. Proprietor Charlie DiMaria does his best to serve not only some of the best food in North Jersey, but to also provide a slice of Americana that is LiV } VÀi>Ã } Þ ` vwVÕ Ì Ì w `° DiMaria, 68, hasn’t been with the Red Maple since it opened, but on Nov. 1 he did celebrate his 30th anniversary as the luncheonette’s owner, chief cook and bottle washer. He knows just about everyone in town, by sight if not by name, and can rattle off what their “usual”

is whenever they stop in for breakfast or lunch. “This place is like the 1950s,” said DiMaria, who is the Red Maple’s 10th and longesttenured owner. “We’ve painted and added some pictures, but we haven’t done much. When I L Õ} Ì Ì i « >Vi] w}ÕÀi` ½` Li iÀi v À Ì Àii Ì wÛi Þi>ÀÃ and be gone. I just never left. I don’t miss a day usually, except for two weeks of vacation in the summer and major holidays. And, I did close last year on a Saturday when my daughter got married. “I was a painting contractor before [owning the luncheon-

He knows just about everyone in town, by sight if not by name, and can rattle off what their “usual” is whenever they stop in for breakfast or lunch. ette] and when the business split up, I didn’t want to paint on my own,” explained DiMaria.” “So, I went to the realtor and talked with him about what stores were for sale and he told me about Ì Ã° i Ã> ` v Þ Õ V> y « > egg, you’ve got it made. The girls [that worked here] could do everything else. As soon as I opened the door, though, it didn’t work out that way.” 105

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While DiMaria says there have been ups and downs over the last three decades, he hasn’t deviated from his original business plan. He says he tries to make people what they want, make it right and don’t charge too much and “hopefully they’ll come back.” That business strategy has pretty much worked to perfection. The Red Maple serves as one of Closter’s primary social centers. It is open six days a week – closed on Sundays – Ü Ì >À > wÀ } Õ« Ì i }À around 4 a.m. He makes the drive from his home in Pompton Plains – he’s lived there for 30 years as well after moving from Lodi – and is usually out the door by 2 p.m. DiMaria’s day doesn’t end when he shuts down the grill, though. He’s got stops at Costco, BJ’s and other grocery outlets to pick up food and sup« iÃ Liv Ài i V> w > Þ i>` home. It adds up to a 12-hour day for DiMaria, who says he’d like to stay behind the counter v À >Ì i>ÃÌ > Ì iÀ wÛi Þi>ÀÃ “unless the lottery gods smile on him.” After that, who knows? His wife is a retired school teacher and his two daughters have no interest in running the Red Maple. “I don’t know what’s going to happen when I’m not here,” he said. “It’s a lot of work and not too many people want to take over and do that. When I took over I’m sure people said he can’t

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“This place keeps the town together. Information gets passed around, people help each other.”

be as good as the last guy but I’m here 30 years later so you never know. “My one daughter is a teacher and she just got married last year and my other daughter lives too far away,” he continued. “It’s hard to do as much as I do and people want me here. Maybe I could train someone but I don’t know who. No young kid is going to want to do this. I’m here at four in the morning and not too many people are going to want to do that.” Closter resident Linda Aballi agrees. She has worked at The Red Maple, which has been featured in an episode of “Law and Order SVU” as well as several television commercials, for nearly 18 years and is as much a part of the luncheonette’s fabric as DiMaria. She owned a luncheonette of her own in Closter once upon a time and when she closed her place, she headed to see DiMaria. “This is an easy place to work,” she said. “It’s a town place and I am a townie. This place keeps the town together. Information gets passed around, people help each other; a lot of good comes out v iÀi° 9 Õ w ` ÕÌ Ü ii`Ã

È° >À i >À > > ` Ã `>Õ} ÌiÀ] i ÃiÞ Zachowski. 7. Charles, Mark, Don and Jimmy have sat at the back table of the Red Maple since Chalie DiMaria opened it 30 years ago. 8. The Red Maple Team: Linda, Susan Schoenholt, Charlie DiMaria and Linda Aballi.

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something and help them. This place was the Internet before the Internet. People talked to each other. “Without it, this place would be a cold town,” she continued. “There aren’t too many places that you can go where people know who you are. We are like the TV show ‘Cheers.’ We know what people eat. We may not know all their names, but we know what they eat and drink and we miss them when they are not here.” Mike Goodman and his wife Nitza Goodman are lifelong Closter residents. Their memories of the Red Maple date back to when they were in middle school and the time they spent at the luncheonette. “Our middle school was a quarter of a mile away and I remember fondly going there for lunch,” Mike Goodman, 65, said. “It was the good old days when you had an hour for lunch and it was, ‘Where do you want to eat today? Let’s get a booth at The Red Maple.’ It’s amazing that it’s still open. It’s the only one that has survived. “I think because it still has that old-time feel and has been here a long time that it draws people in,” he continued. “I’m sure it also has to do with the friendliness and traditional aspects of the place. People are drawn to the good old days.” You can almost hear the jukebox and see the poodle skirts now. Q

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American

Café Amici Wyckoff (BYOB) 315 Franklin Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Giovanni’s Deli 22-08 Morlot Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-791-1911

Mob Burger 525 Moonachie Ave,Wood-Ridge, 201-728-4891

Roots Steakhouse 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-1922

Café Amici Ho-Ho-Kus (BYOB) 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-389-6377

Glenn Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-445-2362

Nostramana Café 51 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 551-264-9200

Rosario’s Trattoria (BYOB) 29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197

Café Angelique 4MIVQSRX 6H 8IRE¾] 201-541-1010

Gross’s La Strada 231 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233

Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike,Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-7693

Allendale Eats 101 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-0110

Café Matisse (BYOB) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

Nikki’s Bar & Grill 213 Washington Ave., Little Ferry, 201-518-2883

Ruby Tuesday Route 4 & 17, Paramus, 201-909-0886

Alt Eats Cafe 622 North Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-251-2222

City Perch Kitchen and Bar 2023 Hudson St., Fort Lee, 201-582-7101

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar 2 Main St., Edgewater, 201-943-1900

Noah’s Ark (Kosher) 493 Cedar Lane,Teaneck, 201-692-1200

Rutherford Pancake House 40 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-340-4171

Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

Sal’s Good Eats 80 Green St.,Teterboro, 201-288-1170

Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr., (Clinton Ave.), Clinton -RR ,SXIP 8IRE¾] 201-567-4800

Section 201 704 River Rd., New Milford, 201-262-5600

(Contemporary & Traditional) The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330 Bareburger 129 Vervalen St., Closter, 201-660-7720 The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-848-0108 The Barrow House 1296 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, 862-336-7070 The Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880 Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Big Papa Smokem 352 Palisades Ave., Bogota, 201-742-5704 %RQH¼VK *ULOO 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355 Boom Burger 180 NJ-17, Mahwah, 201-529-1806 Brady’s at the Station 5 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748 BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 21 Teterboro Landing Dr.,Teterboro, 551-313-7450 The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-848-1211 Café 37 (BYOB) 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0437

Chakra 144 W. State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530 Center Tavern 170 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-666-2200 Coach House Restaurant 55 NJ-4, Hackensack, 201-488-4999 Coffee & Cornbread Co. 1350B Queen Anne Rd.,Teaneck, 201-862-0600 The Cornerstone 84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688 Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445 Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack, 201-488-9389 Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 5 Park St., Montvale, 201-391-9356 East Coast Burger Company 75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0277 Emerson Hotel Restaurant 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557 Esposito’s Park Café 790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441 Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515 Farmhouse Café & Eatery 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-266-8931 301 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-664-8424 Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100

Hearth and Tap 125 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300 Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115 Houston’s The Shop’s at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667 Hungry Peddler 44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-894-0718 Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave.,Westwood, 201-666-9682 Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699 Jackson Hole 362 Grande Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444 Just Janice (BYOB) 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666 The Kosher Nosh Deli 894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-1186 Lakeside Grille & Bar 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-327-0009 Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056 Mason Jar 219 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302 Mitchell’s Seafood Market 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311 MK Valencia 1EMR 7X 6MHKI½IPH 4EVO 201-373-0228

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Park Wood Delicatessen 342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-0855

Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane,Teaneck, 201-692-0001

Pearl Restaurant (BYOB) 17 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-5100

Steel Wheel Tavern 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-882-1800

Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYOB) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717

Pizzaiolo By Brothers 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-4944

Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085

P.J. Finnegan’s 274 Fairview Ave.,Westwood, 201-664-7576

Tommy Fox’s Public House 7 ;EWLMRKXSR %ZI &IVKIR½IPH 201-384-0900

Plank Pizza Company 383 Market St. Bldg. D, Saddle Brooke, 201-843-2426

Twisted Elm 435 River Dr., Elmwood Park, 201-791-3705

Railroad Café 170 Union Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-0644

Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Ln.,Teaneck, 201-836-0887

Raymond’s 101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5125 Reilly’s Rib Cage (BYOB) ; 'LYVGL 7X &IVKIR½IPH 201-771-7200 Regina’s Steakhouse and Grill 827 Teaneck Rd.,Teaneck, 201-862-1996 Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112 Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway,Westwood, 201-666-4660

Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd.,Teaneck, 201-801-0888 Village Green (BYOB) 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914 Waterside 7800 B. River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767 White Maple Café (BYOB) 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-1953 103 Prime 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2220

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Asian/Asian Fusion I Fish (BYOB) 'SYRXV] 6H 8IREÂ¾] 201-569-1111 Wok Bar 200 Main St., Fort Lee, 858-999-5555

Chinese/Korean/ Korean BBQ Dong Chun Hong 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0450

Myung Ga Won 4MIVQSRX 6SEH 8IREÂ¾] 201-500-1111 Petite Soo Chow 607 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park, 201-313-1666 P.F. Changâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565 T.S. Ma Wyckoff 637 Wyckoff Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-891-8870

Continental/American Wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill 20 Elm St., Oakland, 201-651-0005

Continental/French CafÃ© Panache (BYOB) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030 Latour (BYOB) 6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

Continental Cuisine

Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898

Al Di La 1 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford, 201-939-1128

Madeleineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Petite Paris 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063

Kimchi Mama 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-703-2905

Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd. (Rt. 17N.), Mahwah, 201-529-1313

Saddle River Inn (BYOB) 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Kimchi Smoke BBQ 301 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-497-6333

Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Andreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante Italiano (BYOB) 20 E. Prospect St.,Waldwick, 201-670-0275, 201-670-7958

Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

Mr. Wok & Sushi (BYOB) 1 Highwood Ave. 2nd Floor, 8IREÂ¾]

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Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767

Rebeccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant (BYOB) 236 Old River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808

Sage (BYOB) 17-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn, 201-797-0500

Rumba Cubana 1807 45th St., North Bergen, 201-553-9100

Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700

Dominican

9LOOD $PDOÂ¼ 793 Palisades Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Cuban AzÃºcar Cuban Cuisine 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201-660-7977

Punta Cana 2151 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-849-5556

Eclectic Contemporary Bibiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;z Restaurant and Lounge 284 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-722-8600

Mambo Tea House (BYOB) 98 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-1262

Baumgartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafÃ© (BYOB) 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688

Mis Raices 1214 Teaneck Rd.,Teaneck, 201-530-7233

Casual Habana Cafe (BYOB) 125 Main St., Hackensack, 201-880-9844

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G.W. Grill 2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440 Port of Call (POC) (BYOB) 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888 The Rail Yard Tavern 14-26 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-773-3372

754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644 Latour (BYOB) 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

Greek A Taste of Greece (BYOB) 935 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-967-0029

6R¼D 36 Engle St., Englewood, 201-541-8530

Axia Taverna 4MIVQSRX 6H 8IRE¾] 201-569-5999

200 Tice 200 Tice Blvd.,Woodcliff Lake, (Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton) 201-391-3600

Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood 201-652-9113

201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

Fondue The Melting Pot 250 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-664-8877

French The Chef’s Table (BYOB)

Eons 17 NJ-17, Paramus, 212-696-1234 Greek Corner Grill (BYOB) 99 Park Ave., Park Ridge, 201-476-1400 GRK Grill (BYOB) 39 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201-399-7670 The Greek Village 254 Livingston St., Northvale,

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It’s Greek to Me 352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447 36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-0440 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050 21 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-2600 487 Broadway,Westwood, 201-722-3511 2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055

Kailash (BYOB) 22 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-251-9693

Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200 Varka 30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Indian Art of Spice (BYOB) 159 Main St., Hackensack, 201-342-3444 BHOJ (BYOB) 430 Market St., Elmwood Park,

201-608-5545 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack, 201-487-0660

Mantra 275 NJ-4, Paramus, 201-342-8868

Italian

Mausam (BYOB) 76 Market St., Clifton, 973-472-3663

Aldo & Gianni Ristorante 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866

Nirvana Indian Kitchen (BYOB) 29 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-818-2300

Aldo’s (BYOB) 640 Wyckoff Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-891-2618

Spice Mantra (BYOB) 6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1122

A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000

Silli Point (BYOB) 498 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-0271

Amarone 63 Cedar Ln.,Teaneck, 201-833-1897

Taste of India (BYOB) 166 Cedar Ln.,Teaneck, 201-692-3222

Irish Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 36 N.Van Brunt St., Englewood,

Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave., Haworth, 201-384-1551 Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-939-1922 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park,

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201-444-2466 Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave.,Westwood, 201-722-1900 Barcelonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ,EVVMWSR %ZI +EVÂ˝IPH 973-778-4930 Bazzarelli 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010 Bellissimo (BYOB) 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669 Bensi 459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525 183 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-297-7444

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Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 Tappan Rd., Harrington Park, 201-767-4245 Due (BYOB) 16-18 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-3231 Fionaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant (BYOB) 118 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-857-5800 Fontana Di Trevi (BYOB) 248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 201-242-9040 Fratelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coal-Burning Pizza 206 Route 46, Elmwood Park, 201-797-7552

Bistro 107 107 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-3339

Giannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433

Giovannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ 19 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-5835

Buon Gusto (BYOB) 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036

GoodFellas Ristorante 1MHPERH %ZI +EVÂ˝IPH 973-478-4000

Buongiornoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (BYOB) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000

Granita Grille 467 Broadway,Westwood, 201-664-9846

CafĂŠ Amici (BYOB) 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-389-6377

Grissini Restaurant 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535

Caffe Annello (BYOB) 429 Broadway Ave.,Westwood, 201-786-8137

Guilioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 154 Washington St.,Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657

Caffe Capri (BYOB) 119 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-460-1039

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Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000

CafĂŠ Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041 CafĂŠ Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amore (BYOB) 455 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, 201-337-5558 CafĂŠ Tivoli 7LEPIV &PZH 6MHKIÂ˝IPH 201-941-5561 Cassieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760 Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693 Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse 18 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-944-0233

Il Giardino (BYOB) 153 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-750-0060 Il Mulino Ristorante (BYOB) 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767 Il Villaggio 651 NJ-17N (between Rtes. 3&46), Carlstadt, 201-953-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500 Kinchleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777 Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angolo Trattoria Italiana (BYOB) 696 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-0853 La Cambusa 6MZIV (VMZI +EVÂ˝IPH 973-445-7222

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La Lanterna (BYOB) 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5520

Sergio’s Missione (BYOB) 2 N. Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545

La Vecchia Napoli 2 Hillard Ave., Edgewater, 201-941-6799

Sicilian Sun (BYOB) 604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3494

Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Solari’s 61 S. River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969

Luka’s (BYOB) 10 River Road, Bogota, 201-440-2996

Sorrento (BYOB) 132 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-507-0093

Lu Nello 182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660

Trattoria Giotto (BYOB) 15 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-528-7142

Maggiano’s Little Italy The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030

Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Ln., Oakland, 201-337-0813

Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St.,Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000

Vicolo Ristorante 216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-497-8777

Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park, (behind Garden State Plaza), 201-843-1250

Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill 352 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-845-7600

Nonna’s Cucina (BYOB) 918 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-2758 Olivella’s 7709 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, 201-662-6110 Osso Buco 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600 Picco Tavern 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750 Portobello 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990 Puzo’s Family Restaurant +EV½IPH %ZI ,E[XLSVRI 973-423-2288 Rocca (BYOB) 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945 Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007 Rugova Restaurant & Bar 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-880-8488 Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYOB) 620 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600 Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700

Zozo’s Restaurant 625 River Vale Rd., River Vale, 201-391-3195

Japanese Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086 Asahi (BYOB) 1475 Bergen Blvd., Fort Lee, 201-944-5113 Blu Sushi (BYOB) 26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, 201-882-1700 Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Daruma (BYOB) 45 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-567-9600 Fuki Sushi (BYOB) 828 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-225-0160 Gen Sushi & Hibachi 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 Hanami (BYOB) 41 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-666-8508 Hiro 254 Degraw Ave.,Teaneck, 201-692-1002 Hiura 400 Main St. Ste. B, Fort Lee, 201-346-0110

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Kazuki (BYOB) 638 Westwood Ave., River Vale, 201-263-1811

Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522

Sushi X (BYOB) 23 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-689-7878

Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200

Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House 193 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-2800

Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511

Kumo (BYOB) 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088

Nizi Sushi (BYOB) 300 Union Ave., Rutherford, 201-804-7666

Kyoto (BYOB) 78 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-384-5544

Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus, 201-880-6551

Masa Sushi & Grill (BYOB) 81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-934-6616

Sakura-Bana (BYOB) 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525

Matsu Sushi & Grill 140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-722-9388

Sendai Japanese Restaurant & Grill 178 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-225-0995

Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811

Sushi Cruise (BYOB) 725 River Road #51, Edgewater, 201-313-3611

Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-398-9882

Sushi Village (BYOB) 700-90 Broadway,Westwood, 201-666-8800

Tawara Japanese Restaurant (BYOB) 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-8712 Wasabi 848 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-7575 Yuki 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-391-9877 Yuki Hana (BYOB) 131 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-3230

Latin Mambo Empanadas (BYOB) 313 Union Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-3888

Mediterranean

259 Valley Blvd.,Wood-Ridge, 201-728-4949

La Frontera (BYOB) 37 E. Broadway, Hackensack, 201-880-7731

Mado (BYOB) 570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-265-3629

Leon 16 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0297

Mediterraneo (BYOB) 23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022

Mariachi Grill (BYOB) 262 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, 201-528-7493

Mezza (BYOB) 20 Jefferson Ave.,Westwood, 201-722-8822

Riviera Maya (BYOB) 252 E. Fort Lee Rd., Bogota, 201-996-1380

Novo (BYOB) 37 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-4910

Viva Margarita 364 Lawton Ave., Cliffside Park, 551-313-0760

Mexican

Spanish

A Taco Affair 81 Main St., Little Falls, 973-812-8226

El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123

Azteca (BYOB) 47 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-438-2111

Meson Madrid Restaurant 343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park, 201947-1038

Jalepenos 930 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-5566

Sangria 1033 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah, 201-962-3310

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Hakki Babba (BYOB) 555 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-840-8444 Hunkar (BYOB) 319 Hackensack St., Carlstadt, 201-507-0606 Istanblue Restaurant (BYOB) 645 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-262-4400 Istanbul Café & Grill (BYOB) 14-25 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-791-2222 Kebab Istanbul 5819 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, 201-861-4400 Marmaris Cafe (BYOB) 820 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-9090 Samdan 178 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-7343 Turkish Kitchen 297 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-943-7733 Turkuaz (BYOB) 1550 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-944-1115

Vietnamese Bistro Du Saigon 168 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0100

Thai West (BYOB) 22 Jefferson Ave.,Westwood, 201-497-6981

Ma Mí Eatery 546 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-660-7826

Wyckoff Thai Cuisine 314 Franklin Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-485-8855

Mekong Grill (BYOB) 24 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-445-0011

Persian

Pho Miu Vietnamese Restaurant 255 Pascack Rd., Township of Washington, 201-497-3915

Kabab on the Cliff 23 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5100 Pardis Persian Grill (BYOB) 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-8000 Rose (BYOB) 1150 Teaneck Rd.,Teaneck, 201-569-3600

Turkish Cinar 214 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-523-9284

Saigon Kitchen (BYOB) 2024 Center Ave., Fort Lee, 201-592-8890 Simply Vietnamese (BYOB) ,MKL[SSH %ZI 8IRE¾] 201-568-7770 TC’s Little Taste of Saigon (BYOB) +SJ¾I 6H 6MHKI[SSH 201-445-5509

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LAST LAUGH

Connecting…For Real By Brandon Goldstein

“Brandon, stop saying that to her. Carlye, put down the knife.” Sometimes, when we see our family after a long absence, we revert back to the people we were when Üi iÜ Ì i LiÃÌ° 7 Ì ÕÀ wÀÃÌ iÝ«iÀ i Vi v Ì i “COVID Holidays” upon us, how we all connect this year might seem a little…different.

on a truly special sense of both thanks, fortune and L ÌÌiÀ ÀiÃi Ì i Ì v Ü Üi w ` ÕÀÃi ÛiÃ ÃÌ `i> } with an issue that has turned the world upside down. There are few living beings on this Earth who have experienced what we all now are. This sense of confusion, gloominess and uncertainty looms over us with each passing day, but there are silver linings. This holiday season, more than ever, it’s important we w ` Ì i ° As an old man trapped in a young man’s body, I often blame technology. We are too invested in what everyone else is doing, saying, feeling. We are more likely to verbally attack someone for simply disagreeing behind the protection of our screens. Why are we like this? I used to laugh at the people who would go on “tech retreats.” They’d literally go away, and not turn on a phone or check an email or read a text. I didn’t think I was that consumed by technology. Now I certainly am. I typed this on a typewriter to prove my point, but ironically made it into a TikTok video. You know, for the fans! So, maybe that’s what we all need this holiday season. We need to put the phones down – a tech retreat where we can just be with loved ones, even at properly social distanced…distance. Be with the people you choose to be with, because if this year isn’t a good enough reminder, the good times don’t always last, but the great memories can. Turn off the phone for just a few hours. Relive old stories – of times when there was no digital divide. Learn what they are frustrated about, and maybe you V> vviÀ > Ü>Þ Ì wÝ Ì° Ûi v Ì] Ì Ü Li > ÕV more complete moment that can hopefully cap a tumultuous year. Life is great, and if you’re reading this, we all have something to be thankful for. After a year like 2020, let’s not forget it.Q

The “COVID Holidays” have arrived, as evidenced by the brief bouts of resentment and tension that can only be found in the most loving of homes. How many people can we have? Is he going to wear a mask? Will politics come up? Are we doing this all on Zoom?! Fuhgeddaboudit! There’s no denying, this year is going to be different. Why, you ask? Well, because much like the rest of the year, which has seemingly been a repeat of March 15, we really don’t even know what to expect. In a year where even the intimacy of hugging your grandmother seems like a foreign feeling, how are we to cope with the holidays that are meant to bring us all together? The holidays are supposed to be a time when we are reminded why the world is great, why we are thankful for living on it and why ugly sweater manufacturers are still in business. This year though, it is taking

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