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David Black Founder & CEO

Cathleen Black President

Linda Kaplan Contributing Editor

Michael Reidy Art Director

Letter from Mayor Shawn R. Klein

In and Around Town Events

Mansion in May to Support Center for Nursing Innovation and Research

A Spiritual & Social Home

Kiwanis Club— Spreading Smiles for 87 Years

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Fostering a Love of Learning at TBJ’s Early Childhood Center Feel Engaged & Fit: Live Well at Every Age Step Into Foot Solutions for a Better Fit Bagoff Gamburg Dental Arts Takes a Holistic Approach to Dentistry

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Letter from the Mayor

ongratulations on another issue of “Inside Livingston” which is chock full of information on great businesses in our area. As we are all aware, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and when we, as Livingston residents, spend our money with local businesses and services, we are supporting our neighbors, keeping our streets vital and retaining our money locally. Livingston is having another fantastic year. There is tremendous excitement about the completion of the new beautiful turf field next to our high school. We are finishing up work with a branding consultant to generate a new town logo and tagline which will help focus and strengthen Livingston’s identity and presence. Our branding will then serve as a basis for our new forthcoming town smart phone app which will enable residents to communicate with town in a new efficient and streamlined manner. I believe our new app will be where the rubber meets the road in terms of good government. On April 30th, we will have our first annual “Pick It Up, Livingston!” event where teams of volunteers will spread throughout the town cleaning up our streets and getting the litter out of our woods and streams. Additionally, we have exciting new retail coming in to town including a Shake Shack, Container Store, Blase Pizza and others. We will have our second annual food truck Summerfest, June 10 which is looking to build on the massive success of last year’s event. When you have a town with great schools, wonderful neighborhoods and access to so much else, it’s no wonder that Livingston is the town not only where people want to live, but where their children move back to. Welcome home, Shawn R. Klein

• Religious school and thriving youth groups for grades K-12. • Young and incredibly talented cantor, creative religious school director and dynamic youth group leaders. • Spiritual leader, Rabbi Groffman, is in his 10th year with the Temple. • Inspiring adult education programs and music groups. • Fun family programs including Tot Shabbat & holiday celebrations. • A religious home for interfaith families. • Get togethers with your “Temple family” for congregational seders and shabbat dinners.

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In and Around Town Events Wednesday, April 19

Saturday, April 29

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The theme is “This Magic Moment.” Transportation is available. 5:30pm. Livingston High School Cafeteria, Robert Harp Drive.

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‘Brunch & Learn’ Presentation: Holistic Stress Management Hosted by the Health Department & Presented by the Saint Barnabas Senior Health Improvement Program (SBSHIP): Catherine Ponterio, Holistic Nurse Coordinator at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, will speak about a variety of stress management therapies that may improve health and well-being. Ponterio is a certified holistic nurse, IGM International Wellness Initiate Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Practitioner. 10:30am12noon. Livingston Town Hall, 357 Livingston Avenue

Saturday, April 22

Earth Day Celebration Open House Meet the therapists, enjoy complimentary chair massages, learn about their services, discover what Image Skincare is all about, see all of the treasures their gift shop has to offer. Discount throughout the spa and store. Refreshments will be served. 4-8pm. A Touch of Wellbeing, 356 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. For more information call 973-228-4289 or visit www.atouchofwellbeingnj.com

Wednesday, April 26

Overbrook Hospital Presentation The Cedar Grove Historical Society presents a program about the Overbrook Hospital history from 1898 through its demolition in 2016. Topics include: the beginning, early 1900’s expansion, the daily operations, patient activities. 7:30pm. Robert J O’Toole Community Center, 199 Fairview Avenue, Cedar Grove. For more information call 973-7467453.

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The 19th annual Building Tomorrows Art of Essex event raises funds for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The inclusive event features a USATF-sanctioned 5K race, a fundraising walk and an afternoon of interactive fun. The Clipper Pavilion, South Mountain Recreation Complex, West Orange. For a schedule of the days activities or to register visit www.runorwalk.org.

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Stop by to see what’s new for Spring and Summer during the Power Beads by Jen Trunk Show. Gorgeous handmade beaded bracelets with unique new and vintage metals and charms. Custom designs available—be sure to bring your keepsake charms to transform them into wearable wonder jewelry. 12noon-3pm. Smith & Company, Caldwell. For more information call 973-228-1167

Sunday, April 30

“Pick It Up!” Clean-up Event The first annual event is a safe, fun way for Livingston residents to help keep the town beautiful by clearing litter from designated outdoor spaces. The morning clean-up will be followed by an after-party with food and activities. Volunteers can also earn community service hours for their participation. Sign-ups to volunteer must be done online at www.livingstonnj.org (Popular Links) by Saturday April 15 in order for event organizers to have enough supplied necessary. Team Leaders will advise on details and provide supplies. Clean-up 9-10:30am; after-party at the Oval 11am-12pm. For questions call 862-223-8566 or email pickituplivingston@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 30

Abilities Expo 2017 “Turning Adversity into Opportunity” will set the stage for Livingston’s Abilities Expo. The event will include a motivational keynote on that theme, presented by resident and motivational speaker, Bruce Freeman. A variety of vendors along with demonstrations and presentations on therapies, mindfulness, and gentle yoga. The expo is being presented by the Livingston Public Schools Department of Student Services and Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities. 12:30-4pm. Livingston High School, 30 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston. For more information, call (973) 535-8000 ext. 8032; or email ecrookhorn@livingston.org.

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Artists at Work Get an inside glimpse of the art world by attending the Essex County Riker Hill Art Park open house. While visiting a variety of different art studios, you will have the opportunity to talk to the artists, purchase art work and stop by the gallery to view a Artist: Harriet Leff compilation exhibition. Artists in residence work in a variety of disciplines, including: clay, jewelry, glass blowing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography. Free admission. 11am-5pm. Rider Hill Art Park, 284 Beaufort Avenue, Livingston. For more information call 973-268-3500 or visit www.essexcountynj.org.

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hether strolling through the tea garden or walking through the grand rooms of Alnwick Hall-The Abbey, visitors of this year’s Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens, open May 1-May 31, will be enchanted. Selected by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center for its 18th Mansion fundraiser, The Abbey, located in Morris Township, NJ, is modeled after fifteenth and sixteenth century English prototypes. Over 55 interior and landscape designers will transform this historic castle into a modern showhouse. Visitors can tour The Abbey through individual or guided tours. The new Interactive Tour also allows guests to follow the site tour simultaneously on their mobile devices. Funds for this year’s event will benefit the Center for Nursing Innovation and Research at Morristown Medical Center. The new Center will complement the hospital’s goal of providing excellent community healthcare.

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“We’re more than a congregation, we’re a family.” Since 1953, as a regional Reform congregation, Temple Sholom of West Essex has epitomized the motto above. “It’s a true reflection of what we are,” says Lynne BrennenFriedlander, one of the temple’s co-presidents. “We are a welcoming, inclusive congregation that values the cultural, educational and spiritual aspects of Judaism.” Temple Sholom offers a wide range of services, educational, and social activities “that start with a Jewish base,” says Brennen-Friedlander. The temple has both a full-time rabbi and cantor who are very active within the congregation. The executive board has implemented “a holistic K-12 Jewish education’ for children. They have hired a new religious school director, brought on young leaders for youth groups and introduced programming for tots to high school seniors. Temple Sholom believes they are “investing in helping all of our members have Jewish grandchildren.” In a recent decision, the temple leaders voted to eliminate religious school tuition to help their member families raise Jewish children without undue financial burden. The temple is involved in a multitude of community programs, including partnerships with Paterson’s Oasis, which serves homeless women and children, the Interfaith Hospitality Network with Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell and Habitat for Humanity in Newark. “Both our clergy and our lay leadership are relatively young and dynamic,” says Brennen-Friedlander, and this is attracting new congregants and new ideas. “We welcome all who wants to join us,” says Brennen-Friedlander. Temple Sholom of West Essex

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Spreading Smiles for 87 Years Kiwanis Club of Livingston’s History is Helping People in Need By Janis Hashe

t is impossible to calculate how many people have been helped by the Kiwanis Club of Livingston since it was chartered in 1930. From scholarships given to college-bound kids, to providing funds to buy ambulances and equipment for the volunteer fire department, to supporting the Livingston Police Child ID Program, Children’s Theatre, YMCA, Public Library and the Arts Council, the organization’s roots in the community spread deep and wide.

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“As long as there are people in need in our community, there will be a Kiwanis Club.”

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Says Club Secretary Mike Pollack,“We are just as important to the community today as we were 87 years ago. With dwindling public money for people in need, volunteer community service organizations like Kiwanis become even more important. Besides the funds we distribute and hands-on services we render, our biggest contribution is our Service Leadership Programs. Kiwanis sponsors K-Kids clubs in grammar schools, Builder’s Clubs in middle schools, Key Clubs in high schools and Circle-K clubs in colleges. These organizations are designed to teach young people the value of community service and to develop leadership skills and attitudes as they run their clubs and plan and hold their own events. Our club sponsors two Builders Clubs, a Key Club (the largest student organization at Livingston High School), and a Circle K club at New Jersey Institute of Technology.” The Club is planning its annual signature fundraising event, the Kiwanis Karnival, which will run May 9-13. “On May 13,” says Pollack, “we close to the general public and open to the families and members of the The Arc, the Horizon School, and other special-needs children and adults. They ride the rides, play the games, and eat for free for two hours, leaving with gifts, prizes and a smile from ear-toear.” Currently, the Club has 42 members and is actively recruiting more. “As long as there are people in need in our community, there will be a Kiwanis Club,” says Pollack. “We feel our commitment to our community and neighbors as keenly as our predecessors did. We are looking to continue to grow, attract new members, find new community projects to support and people to help.” Anyone that would like to volunteer or join us please contact us at the number below. Kiwanis Club of Livingston

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Coldwell Banker Realtor Wins Five Star Award

onita Areman of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has been named a 2016 Five Star Real Estate Agent. Award winners are determined based on thorough research by Five Star Professional who contacts recent homeowners to identify candidates. Award winners are chosen for their professional excellence, quality service and client satisfaction. Areman is in an exclusive group, as less than 2 percent of real estate agents in New Jersey received this honorable recognition. On being awarded, Areman says, “It is an honor and a privilege to be named a 2016 Five Star Real Estate Agent. Positive client feedback and experience are the keys to my success.” While the award is the icing on top of the cake, for Areman the real joy of her business is changing lives. “Seeing the smiles and relief when I put a sold sign on a home or hand new home keys to a client is worth all the hard work.” she states. Through top-notch service and expertise, Areman has grown a successful business that cares for its clients. Coldwell Banker Livingston

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he client’s budget is top of mind with Decorating Den Interiors owner Paula Markman. “People are sometimes intimidated about interior decorating, thinking it will be too expensive,” she says. “I work with clients to make them comfortable. We establish a realistic budget together, and work from there.”

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Markman notes the amount of custom upholstery, window treatments, room accessories, and other design furnishings is often what determines how much redoing a room or home costs. Once a project is proposed, she presents her designs using a 13-inch iPad and brings along samples of fabrics, wallpaper, metal and wood chips to show the client what a change would look like. “Clients usually say, ‘I want to finish the room,’” Markman says. To accommodate she uses custom and non-custom pieces to create a unique look. “If they have a piece that needs to be designed around, I welcome that challenge,” she says. “No job is too big or too small.” Decorating Den Interiors

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EATING EXPERIENCE Porto by Antonio Brings Italy to Livingston By Rhonda L. Rivera

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ntonio Dinis, the man behind Porto by Antonio, lives by the axiom that “nothing is better than eating.” He applies this philosophy to his newest restaurant in Livingston (formerly Cosi), setting out to create a different kind of pizzeria. And by all accounts, he is succeeding.

The idea behind Porto is to showcase quality ingredients. Dinis takes pride in doing all of the buying for his restaurants, double-checking to assure everything meets his exacting standards. He even sources flour and Nutella from Italy, preferring their more authentic taste. Moreover, he oversees the making of all dishes served at Porto, from homemade pasta to pizza dough and even the mozzarella. The culmination of all this hard work is

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Dinis’s signature wood-burning pizza, which is both delicious and delicate, and not to be missed. Dinis brings decades of experience to Porto. Born in Venezuela to a Portuguese father and Sicilian mother, it could be said food runs in his veins. His grandfather was a chef aboard a cruise line, while his mother’s family all were in the restaurant industry. continued on page 18

From left to rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sebastian Parra, owner Antonio Dinis, chef Ryan Vargo

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He immigrated to the United States when he was 16, settling in Rutherford, New Jersey, and soon set his eyes on another service profession: nursing. All through nursing school, however, Dinis could not ignore the allure of food service, working as a server and bartender to pay his way. With only one more semester left in school, he made the difficult decision to change professions. Photo: Courtesy of Porto

Healthcare’s loss was the restaurant industry’s gain, as Dinis soon found his way into commercial kitchens both in New York City and New Jersey. His quest for more food knowledge brought him to Italy, where he worked in various regions, learning different specialties directly from Italian masters.

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Back in the States, Dinis worked as a restaurant consultant while scoping out his own first location. Together with his best friend Pedro Gomes, he opened Porto by Antonio in North Bergen in November 2014. This venue quickly won accolades and in June 2016, they opened Porto here in Livingston. The pair also own Munchies in Newark—serving Venezuelan street food—and have plans to open additional eateries in the future. Dinis makes it a point to visit all three locations almost daily in order to assure the finest dining for all.

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“I am about more than just feeding people. I am creating an atmosphere where my guests experience eating,” Dinis stresses. He touts his greatest professional accomplishment as becoming true friends with his patrons. The Inside Livingston community certainly is enhanced for his vision. Porto by Antonio

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hen one walks through the doors of the well-appointed office of Bagoff Gamburg Dental Arts in West Orange, they are not treated as just another dental patient but as a whole person. Whether they have a pre-existing medical condition, have not been to a dentist in a few years, or have unpleasant childhood memories of visiting the dentist, Drs. Robert M. Bagoff and Ilan Gamburg, are there to make patients feel welcome and comfortable.

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an Tower, executive vice president of Regal Bank in Livingston, believes that a company’s customer service is its most valuable offering.

“It’s really the staff and the branch that makes Regal Bank successful. We have customers who only want to deal with a specific teller and they will wait for him or her. To that customer, Regal Bank is that teller. Regal Bank recognizes this fact and supports outstanding customer service,” says Tower. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Regal Bank, headquartered in Livingston, has nine branches concentrated in the Northern New Jersey area. In addition to another location in Livingston, the bank has branches in Essex, Somerset, Morris, and Union counties. Besides excellent customer service, Regal Bank offers convenient products like online banking. Consumers enjoy the ease of checking account balances, transferring funds, paying bills, and completing other basic transactions without leaving their homes. This service has increased more than 50 percent in volume in the past year.

Taking a photo of checks and depositing them via the mobile phone platform is another convenience. Deposits through mobile banking have increased in volume by 75 percent in the past year. “Customers have embraced technology. They like being able to make deposits during all hours of the day,” remarks Tower. Customers can also choose a traditional array of consumer loan products. A large portion of Regal Bank’s business is home equity and automobile loans. According to Tower, Regal offers competitive loans, but the Bank’s careful servicing of these loans is especially appealing to the clients. Commercial real estate lending is another important part of Regal Bank’s business. Area small businesses, startups, and apartment buildings receive loans to start and maintain their businesses. Regal Bank’s commitments extend beyond the branches and into the communities. They sponsor a Community Concert Series, a Dog Pawrade in Livingston benefiting a local animal shelter, a hospital fundraiser, and a program for children with special needs. Employees are encouraged to participate in civic clubs and community events. Regal Bank

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nthony Falange is pumped about opening Planet Fitness in East Hanover. He chose the Planet Fitness franchise because of the gym’s belief in a Judgement Free Zone®. Falange, who owns seven other Planet Fitness gyms with his wife, Naomi, explains, “We are geared to clients who are interested in general fitness.” He notes that about 93% of the population who belong to gyms fit in this category. “We cater to everyday people, with an emphasis on staying fit and healthy” he says. “We offer a relaxing, comfortable environment with tons of state-of-theart equipment. Membership includes unlimited small group fitness training by a certified trainer at no extra cost.” He explains that an intimidation factor exists among potential clients. They are afraid of being judged due to their age,

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hoice Pet is the place to go to maintain the good health of those special furry friends in our lives. Recognizing that each dog or cat is as unique as its nose prints, Choice Pet focuses on nutrition as the foundation of the every pet’s health, well-being, and longevity. “Choice Pet in Livingston is a wonderful resource for the community. It is not only the place to discuss pet foods and products, but also a place to foster relationships with pets and their people,” says Margot Travers, Marketing Manager. Choice Pet provides a wide selection of holistic, organic, raw and natural food treats. “We offer many good food brands, not readily available in big box stores. Many of our foods have ingredients that are grown or prepared locally. Our products contain the finest ingredients and prices to accommodate all budgets,” remarks Travers. Community members can discuss special needs of pets with knowledgeable employees who listen carefully to the clients and help them select the best products after conversations about their pet’s taste preferences, habits, and temperament.

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EVS at Home, in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service of Metrowest (JVS), has opened a new office in Livingston. JVS has served the home care needs in the community since 2005 and is excited to provide continued non-medical home care service under JEVS at Home. “Teaming up with a home care agency that has a client satisfaction rate of 97% in place is certainly who we want to be coupled with to continue serving those in need,” said Addy Bonet, CEO of JVS. “Satisfaction like that doesn’t come easily and JVS is proud that through this partnership we can extend this high-level of home care service to the communities counting on us.” JEVS at Home provides empathetic caregivers for seniors, individuals with disabilities and individuals needing assistance due to illness or injury who want to remain independent in their homes and communities. With pride, exceptional care in the comfort of someone’s own home is what we strive for. All of their caregivers are Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides (CHHHA), fully screened, trained and bonded. They are compassionate and dedicated to meeting the specific needs of those who need personal care assistance.

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Restaurant Guide Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

8119 Town Center Way, Livingston 973-992-2625 | www.acfp.com

East Hanover Diner

Irving’s Delicatessen

575 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-994-5100 | www.irvingsdeli.com

Anthony Franco’s

489 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-535-1998 | www.afpizza.com

Jerusalem Restaurant

99 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-533-1424 www.jerusalemlivingston.com

Aru Sushi

517 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-535-3185 | www.arusushinj.com

Calabria Restaurant

588 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-992-8496 | www.calabrianj.com

Cammaratas Pizza

126 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973- 994-0615 www.cammaratas.pizza.com

Boon Thai Kitchen

21 E. Northfield Avenue, Livingston 973-994-7383 www.boonthaikitchen.com

Cocco Bello Cafe

155 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-992-1999 www.coccobellocafe.com

275 NJ State Highway 10, East Hanover 973-884-8840 www.easthanoverdiner.com

The Landmark

Soup, salad, pasta, omelets, burgers and more. Whatever the fare, they do it right.

259 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-533-9787

Eppes Essen Restaurant

Lithos Estiatorio

105 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-994-1120 | www.eppesessen. com

Il Giacalone’s Deli

119 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-994-3064

Il Ripasso

499 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-992-4455 | www.ilripasso.com

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Livingston Bagel

37 E. Northfield Road, Livingston 973-994-1915 www.livingstonbagel.com

Livingston Pizza

73 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-740-0066 continued on page 42

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Restaurant Guide Marra’s Restaurant

18 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-992-8911 | www. marraslivingston.com

Master Pizza

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Nana’s Deli

Pizza Enoteca

Nero’s Grill

Porto by Antonio

127 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-740-1940 | www.nanasdeli.com 618 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-994-1410 | www.neros.com

62 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-740-2264 | www.pizzetausa.com

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379 E. Northfield Road, Livingston 973-992-4500 www.masterpizzaonline.com

In addition to traditional pie dough, they offer cracker thin, gluten-free and whole-wheat dough. Some of the gourmet pies are: Meat Lovers, Seafood, Chicken varieties, Vegetarian, and more. The menu includes wraps, paninis, salads, sandwiches and dinner entrees. Full menu is available online.

403 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell 973-228-8856 www.ochacaldwell.com

The Asian-fusion inspired menu offers a selection of specialty sushi rolls, inventive appetizers and flavorful hibachi offerings.

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Prime Steak… Seafood… Pasta

471 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-486-6987 www.portobyantonio.com

Featuring Neapolitan wood-burning pizza. Offering traditional “red” sauces pies as well as a variety of pies without the sauce. Tempting appetizers, salads and pastas are offered for dinner.

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Starters SuzyQue’s Signature Smoked Wings

Carolina Nachos

Suzy’s Fries

Jumbo whole wings, dry rubbed and slow smoked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13

House made corn tortillas topped with jalapeno, tomatoes, olives, onions, and melted Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses . . . . . $9 –Add Chili $2

French fries smothered with our Memphis style pulled chicken, smoked cheddar & pepper-jack cheeses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8

Traditional One-Pound Wings or Boneless Chicken Strips

Fried Buttermilk Calamari

Jumbo Fried Shrimp

Tossed in your choice of Buffalo sauce, any of our BBQ sauces, or plain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9

Fried golden brown and tossed with a lemon butter sauce with a hint of basil or plain . . . . $11

Spicy or plain $15

Carolina Style Pulled Pork Potato Skins

Memphis Style Rib Tips

Made with brisket, Black Angus beef & beans and smothered with cheddar & Monterey Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9

Melted Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses and ranch dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9

Smoked rib tips served naked . . . . . . . . . . . $12

One Pound Peel & Eat Shrimp

Fried onion strings, piled high and served with chipotle aioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8

Cooked with butter, Old Bay seasoning, lemon, white wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14

Crispy Mac and Cheese Fritters Served with habanero ranch sauce . . . . . . . . $9

Cajun Fried Frizzled Onions

Fried Catfish Strips Dipped in beer batter, fried golden brown and served with spicy tartar sauce . . . . . . . . . . . $10

Chili

Spinach Dip Smothered with Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses and served with housemade tortillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8

Salads House

Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, house-made croutons Caesar anchovy dressing . . . . . . . . . $9

Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7

Mixed greens topped with shredded carrots, red onion, grape tomatoes, honey balsamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8, Small $5

Grilled Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

Spinach & Portobello Salad

All of our salads are tossed with house-made dressing. Please let your server know if you would like it on the side. Add:

Sliced Smoked Skirt Steak, Short Rib or Brisket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 Crispy Chicken Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 Peel & Eat Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8

Goat cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, hard boiled eggs and your choice of dressing . . . $11

Suzy’s Chopped Salad Chopped Romaine, mixed greens, spinach, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, onion, cucumbers, goat cheese, choice of dressing . . . . . . . . . . $10

Wedge Salad Iceberg lettuce, bacon pieces, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9

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Our Sumptuous BBQ We serve all of our BBQ Memphis style (naked as we like to say!) with our 4 house-made sauces on the side. All of our BBQ dinners come with your choice of any 2 sides. All of our BBQ is gluten free – Ask your server for our other gluten free options.

Texas Sized Best Beef Short Rib Ever

Crispy Wings & Tips (one lb. each)

St. Louis Ribs

Served On-the-bone and naked, well-marbled and juicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29

Bucket of Memphis style dry rubbed rib tips & smoked chicken wings . . . . . . . . . $21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ Rack $18, Full Rack $26

BBQ Combo Platter

Hand Pulled Chicken

Well-marbled and juicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18

Includes 2 baby back ribs, 2 St. Louis style ribs, sliced brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, grilled chicken Andouille sausage . . . . . . . . $29

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17

Baby Back Ribs

Texas Style Beef Brisket Hand Pulled Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ Rack $18, Full Rack $26

Half Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16

Entrees With the exception of the Shrimp Creole, Jambalaya and Seafood Fry Basket, our entrees come with your choice of any 2 sides

Seafood Fry Basket

Beer Battered Catfish

Smoked Skirt Steak

Crispy catfish & jumbo fried shrimp served with French fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22

Buttermilk marinated catfish, battered, gently fried and seasoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21

Sliced thin and topped with Cajun fried frizzled onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Spicy Shrimp Creole

Blackened Salmon

Smoked Chicken Jambalaya over Rice

Habanero peppers, cilantro and tomatoes over rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23

Farm raised salmon, heavily seasoned with our blackening spice and pan seared . . . . . . . . . $23

Slow smoked boneless chicken and chicken andouille sausage, green peppers, onions and okra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18

Southern Fried Chicken Deep-fried to a crispy golden brown . . . . . . $17

Sandwiches All handhelds are served with your choice of sweet potato fries or French fries.

Crispy or Grilled Buffalo Chicken

Texas Style BBQ Beef Brisket

Crispy Catfish Po’boy

Boneless chicken, fried or grilled, tossed with our buffalo sauce and topped with frizzled onions, tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese dressing and served on a brioche bun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11

Brisket on brioche bun with pepper Jack cheese, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12

Crispy catfish, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on French bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12

The Best BBQ Short Rib Grilled Cheese Ever

Multi-grain wrap with fresh grilled or blackened salmon spinach and chipotle aioli . . . . . . . . $14

Carolina Style Pulled Pork Pulled pork, topped with coleslaw, smoked cheddar on a brioche bun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12

Vegetarian Wrap Multi-grain wrap with portobello mushrooms, spinach, tomato, sautéed onion and goat cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11

Suzy’s Pizza A customer favorite. Thin crust and delicious!

Cheese Lover’s Pie Monterey Jack cheese, smoked cheddar and pepper Jack cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11

Meat Lover’s Pie Cheese pizza with brisket, bacon and chicken andouille sausage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13

Desserts

Featuring a full menu of scrumptious desserts… Peach Crisp, Apple Crisp, Explosion Cheesecake, Obscene Brownie, Key Lime Pie, and Pecan Pie!

Gooey smoked cheddar and short rib with tomato & spicy ranch dressing grilled to perfection on Texas toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12

Smoked Skirt Steak Sandwich Dry rubbed and smoked skirt steak, sliced thin and topped with goat cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, crispy onions and ranch dressing on garlic French bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13

Grilled Salmon Wrap

Pulled Pork Burger Black Angus beef topped with our Carolina style pulled pork, frizzled onions and smoked cheddar on Texas toast . . . . . . . . . . $13

Build Your Own Black Angus Burger Add bacon, any cheese, coleslaw, sautéed onions or mushrooms . . . . . $11 plain, Each topping $1

House Sauces

Kids Menu

Kansas City style

(9 and under) all kids meals served with fries except Mac & Cheese and Cheese Pizza

Thick tomato based sauce with sugar, vinegar, and spices.

Carolina style Vinegar based with hint Worcestershire sauce.

Texas style

Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 Mac and Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 Rib Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 Fried Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7

Molasses-based, sweet & thick with hints of vinegar and spice.

Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7

Habanero Citrus

Cheese Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6

Fresh habanero, fresh orange, and vinegar, with a touch of sugar for a sweet and spicy sauce. September 2012

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Sweet Basil’s Cafe

SuzyQue’s BBQ & Bar

498 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston 973-994-3600 www.sweetbasilscafe.com

Strip House

69 E. Northfield Road, Livingston 973-758-8111

The Ritacco family with 30+ years in the pizza business is now in Livingston. Try their fresh salads, lasagna & manicotti, famous soups & of course, the pizza!

Ritz Diner

73 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-533-1213

Tutto Fresco

36 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-422-1299

34 South Valley Road, West Orange 973-736-7899 | www.suzyques.com

550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Westminster Hotel, Livingston 973-548-0050 www.Striphousenewjersey.com

This full service restaurant and bar uses a unique blend of southern BBQ that creates their own special delicacies. Using only the finest premium meats, slow smoked in state-of-the art smokers, with their own exclusive house blend of rubs made from scratch.

With menu items that include truffle creamed spinach, prime cuts of steak and Grade A beef, an extensive wine list and decadent desserts, the Strip House is the quintessential steak house.

Thavma Mediterranean Grill

6230 Town Center Way, 2nd Floor, Livingston 973-992-8999 | www.thavmagrill.com

Yiayia’s Greek Cuisine & Pantry

55 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston 973-369-7261

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1.1

$299,000

35 Hillside Ter

$375,000

$385,000

11 BROOKSIDE PLACE

$378,888

$375,000

17 Laurel Ave

$379,900

$379,000

54 Brookside Ave

$389,000

$397,500

145 W Northfield Rd

$399,000

1.1

$426,000

8 Tower Rd

$419,000

$410,000

20 Spier Dr

$429,000

$420,000

106 S Ashby Ave

$439,000

1.2

$444,000

7 Amherst Pl

$449,000

2.1

$443,000

11 Rossmore Ter

$449,000

2.1

$464,000

64 E Cedar St

$458,000

1.1

$480,000

34 Hazel Ave

$475,000

$480,000

9 North Dr

$485,000

2.1

$510,000

73 E Cedar St

$485,000

2.1

$486,000

49 Winchester Rd

$490,000

1.1

$490,000

15 Crestview Hill Rd

$494,999

$525,000

14 Oxford Dr

$499,000

2.1

$506,000

50 Hazelwood Ave

$499,900

$475,000

68 Amelia Ave

$525,000

1.1

$531,000

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Address

List Price

32 Wychwood Rd

$535,000

Bedrms Baths Sale Price 4

$545,100

44 Lexington Dr

$535,000

$530,000

66 Glendale Ave

$539,900

$526,000

11 Badger Dr

$549,000

1.1

$530,000

6 Langtree Dr

$550,000

$515,000

31 ELMWOOD DR

$550,000

$580,000

905 Regal Blvd

$567,000

2.1

$560,000

39 Intervale Rd

$570,000

2.1

$575,000

206 Edmonton Ct

$574,000

2.1

$560,000

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Recent Home Sales Continued from page 49 Address

List Price

Address

List Price

19 Northfield Ct

$615,000

Bedrms Baths Sale Price 4

2.1

$635,000

32 Alcott Dr

$849,000

Bedrms Baths Sale Price 4

3.1

$850,000

41 Berkeley Pl

$639,000

$636,400

237 E McClellan Ave

$849,900

3.1

$849,900

5 Tanglewood Dr

$693,000

2.1

$703,000

227 E McClellan Ave

$875,000

$900,000

4 Bellcourt Pl

$699,000

4.1

$699,000

103 Sycamore Ave

$899,900

3.1

$880,000

56 Irving Ave

$699,000

2.1

$660,000

81 E McClellan Ave

$899,999

3.1

$850,000

1 MARBERNE TER

$725,000

2.1

$700,000

1307 Town Center Way

$929,000

2.1

$830,000

97 Laurel Ave

$739,000

$700,000

30 Aspen Dr

$1,049,000

4.2

$974,000

136 Walnut St

$750,000

3.1

$685,000

52 Wardell Rd

$1,149,900

5.1

$1,150,000

33 N Hillside Ave

$755,000

3.1

$730,000

5 Norman Ct

$1,150,000

2.1

$1,150,000

43 Lee Rd

$775,000

88 Edgemere Rd

$1,195,000

2.1

$1,067,850

12 Cedar Gate Ct

$795,000

2.1

$859,500

238 Walnut St

$1,299,900

4.1

$1,228,000

7 Stonewall Dr

$795,000

$825,000

32 Vanderbilt Dr

$1,350,000

6.2

$1,252,464

5 Dellmead Dr

$799,000

3.1

$675,000

4 Creighton Dr

$1,350,000

4.1

$1,328,500

236 Hillside Ave

$799,000

3.1

$745,000

12 Vanderbilt Dr

$1,375,000

4.1

$1,335,000

16 Melrose Dr

$799,000

3.1

$805,000

33 Mountain Ridge Dr

$1,599,000

5.1

$1,550,000

2 Balmoral Dr

$799,000

3.1

$825,000

4 Tulane Dr

$2,200,000

5.3

$1,870,000

16 Cedar Gate Ct

$829,900

2.1

$999,000

72 Force Hill Rd

$2,298,000

4.1

$2,289,000

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