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Features

The Doc Will (Virtually) See You Now | 38

You don’t have to be technically savvy to see your doctor in a video visit.

Gift Guide | 47

You’ll find something for all the special people (and pets) in your life with our picks for presents.

Good and Red-Y! | 54

Get decked out in the “it” color of the season, and pair it with anything from basic black to purple, pink, camel and more.

Fit For a Feast | 60

The table is the stage for your yummy holiday meal. Here, some inspiration to set it in style.

Winter Fun, 5 Ways | 70

Aspen ski trip canceled? Try a new outdoor activity that will banish cabin fever and keep you moving.

FIRESIDE FESTIVITIES

An outdoor picnic on a winter’s day can warm the spirit if you plan it just right.

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Editor’s Note 28 Health News 94 Where to Eat

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Departments Bergen Buzz | 15 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the county.

For Men Only | 20

You’ll love the pattern play in these updated wardrobe staples.

Style Watch | 22

Any level-headed lady knows these off-kilter duds are a must for the season.

Jewelry Box | 24

It’s obvious that you need to make one or more of these glittering stones your go-to accessory this season.

Home Front | 26

These gold and silver pieces are like jewelry for your home—they add a little sparkle and show off your personal taste.

Tastes | 72

Finish off your holiday meal with these French-inspired confections. Fewer guests this year means more for you!

Power Food | 89

When the glamour foods are gone and we crave pure nutrition, it’s the lowly turnip’s turn.

Spirits | 90

It’s been a tough year, but this sweet cranberry sip will help you celebrate the season.

Gatherings | 98

Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially during a pandemic.

A Bergen Moment | 100

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Find Joy Winter is upon us, and with it usually come the cheer and warmth of the holiday season. Of course, this warmth is accompanied by the bitter cold of plunging temperatures. And it’s true that the 2020 season will be like no other as you whittle the guest list down to a precious few family members and close friends and postpone—yet again—plans to visit places near and far either with or to see loved ones. But before you curse the frigid air and the resurgence of COVID-19, consider how good you’ve become at making the best of this new reality. In that spirit, let’s consider some of winter’s unique joys. For the gourmet among us, winter’s chill often inspires a flurry of baking. The three French-inspired desserts featured in “Crowd Pleasers” are easy to make and will bring warmth to your body and soul. See the recipes on page 72. For those who love to entertain, the holidays are prime time to showcase your creativity. The holiday meal, even if served to fewer, is often the centerpiece of the season’s festivities; how you choose to adorn your table will set the mood for your whole gathering. Whether you’re gathering with family in the dining room or bundling up with buddies by the outdoor firepit, your décor can boost everyone’s spirit. Flip to “Fit for a Feast” on page 60 for some indoor inspiration, then turn to “Fireside Festivities” on page 66 to see how to take the party outside. For the fashionista, the season is the perfect time to showcase garments and accessories in one of my favorite colors: red. Get decked out for your socially distant holiday party in one of the looks featured in “Good and Red-y,” starting on page 54. For the fresh-air aficionado, the cold offers a wealth of opportunity for outdoor fun—even if it’s close to home. You don’t have to zip down a mountain in subzero temps to enjoy the simple pleasures of winter activities. In “Winter Fun, 5 Ways” on page 70, we offer a handful of exciting winter pastimes that don’t require slopes, sleds or a trip across the country. Finally, for those who simply want to cocoon in their home and who love nothing more than curling up in a blanket with a little reading material, we present this issue of BERGEN. We hope it mirrors the joys of the season.

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THAT’S A WRAP At holiday time, some of us thank our lucky stars for gift bags and complimentary in-store wrapping. Others see personal gift wrapping as part of what they’re giving— even if they’re not experts. Choosing and matching paper and ribbon and trying to ensure straight cuts, uniform folds and sharp, clean corners is an annual ritual that adds to the season’s beauty. And now there’s help: four “C” ideas and the assistance of Tony Damiano of Mango Interiors in Ridgewood: Choose a palette: Keep your colors to a minimum (two or three max) and use the scheme for wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and other additions. Damiano suggests burlap for a rustic look, or satin for something more glitzy. Green and red, of course, are traditional Christmas colors, while blue is Hanukkah’s hue, but you’d be surprised how an unexpected color can liven things up. Coordinate: When you’re giving someone multiple gifts, especially when they’re in varied box sizes, mix and match with coordinating paper. Think about using a simple plaid design with even simpler brown paper; it gives a rustic yet elegant look. Chalk it up: The pandemic brought chalk art to life this summer; why not use that theme now? Black craft paper and white markers will create a chalkboard effect, and you can personalize the paper with your own design or message. Color it on: A present wrapped in brown paper with a painted-on ribbon and bow? There’s a visual double-take inducer that gives your artistic creativity free rein. (Maybe you’ve opted for it because you’re tired of wrestling with ribbon, but who’s to know?)

DID YOU KNOW? A favorite Bergen pastime will go on—with new safety protocols—despite the pandemic: The Orchard of Lights holiday light display at Demarest Farms (orchardoflights.com) in Hillsdale illuminates the night now through Dec. 28. BERGENMAG.COM

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Dog: Charlie, 4-year-old Yorkshire terrier Owners: The Martinez family of Waldwick As their teenage sons Brandon and Jared grew older and more independent, Amy and Wilfredo Martinez felt something was missing in their home. That’s when they fell in love with Charlie, a puppy found through a New York City friend of Wilfredo’s. “It was love at first sight,” Amy recalls. “He was extremely playful and loving.” The pooch easily made himself a part of the Martinez clan. Since he joined nearly four years ago, he’s traveled with the family on planes, attended concerts and festivals, enjoyed outdoor dining during the pandemic and—judging by his Instagram account, @thepowerofcuteness— napped on just about anything soft in the house. “He also enjoys the beach and playing ball,” Amy reports. “We cannot imagine our lives without Charlie waiting for us by the door when we come home.” To see your puppy or kitten featured in BERGEN magazine, email editor Rita Guarna at rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com.

KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE We know—it’s tempting to move forward with holiday plans as if there weren’t a worldwide pandemic. (Enough, already!) But before you invite the extended family to your home, we recommend that you read up on the protocols and make an informed decision. These principles from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a good starting point: • More risk: Smaller outdoor and in-person gatherings in which individuals from different households remain spaced at least 6 feet apart, wear masks, do not share objects and come from the same local community, town, city or county. • Higher risk: Medium-sized in-person gatherings that are adapted to allow individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and with attendees coming from outside the local area. • Highest risk: Large in-person gatherings where it is difficult for individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and attendees travel from outside the local area.

TIME TO VOTE—AGAIN This time there are no lines—we promise! BERGEN magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Poll is a go for 2021 despite the pandemic, and if you haven’t voted in past years, this is a great way to support local businesses. Visit bergenmag.com/ readerschoice2021 beginning on Jan. 11 to help bring glory to your favorite Bergen County spots, from restaurants to retail shops, brunch hangouts to barbers. And stay tuned to fi nd out the winners, who will be revealed in our annual “Best of” issue in September.

PAGING SANTA! It’s more blessed to give, but receiving’s pretty cool too. Our staffers were so busy cogitating on presents for others that they couldn’t help visualizing what would look ever so nice wrapped under their own trees. Who knows? Maybe there’s a gift idea here for you. Rita Guarna, editor in chief “There’s something so mesmerizing about watching a fire—either inside or out. And now that we’re spending so much more time alfresco, keeping warm is as important as the pretty glow cast by an open flame. That’s why I’d love to get a fire pit. I haven’t chosen one, so surprise me!” Darius Amos, senior associate editor “The pandemic renewed my love for the outdoors, so I’ve done a lot of hiking, camping and backpacking. I hope to have the Jetboil MiniMo Stove for my next trip—it boils water in virtually no

time, meaning I can have an easy, peasy cup of morning coffee or whatever meal I have planned in an instant. If only it warded off mosquitoes!”

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How does this make you feel? A student of science herself, Paramusbased psychologist Sam Von Reiche (above, left) is using her knowledge to help others. This fall she released her fi rst book, Rethink Your Shrink: The Best Alternatives to Talk Therapy and Meds. The upbeat, humorous volume offers advice for conquering stress, anxiety and depression without medication. It also contains Dr. Sam’s inspiring personal stories, and it’s available at local bookstores and from Amazon. ‘A’ is for aspirational If virtual school isn’t cutting it and your kid needs more help learning how to read, Lauren Zisa’s (right) new book may be just the thing. The Ramsey mom of two has just published The Traveling Letter A: A Case of the A&A Detective Agency, about two detectives on a mission to fi nd objects starting with “A” that are vanishing from the city. The book has garnered acclaim already, and a follow-up volume is underway.

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CULINARY CORNER: YOU CAN OPT FOR CHOPT Been to The Shoppes at DePiero Farm lately? The newest restaurant to join the Montvale plaza anchored by Wegmans is Chopt, the salad chain known for its build-your-own and classic options. Many grain bowls and salads are inspired by destinations—from Sonoma to the Mediterranean—but you can also get a “customer craft” one built to your liking. There are also more than a dozen homemade dressings to top it all off. • Chopt, 52 Farm View, Montvale, 551.398.1100; choptsalad.com

BAR GRUB PAR EXCELLENCE When your appetite demands more than just veggies, try the new Blackbird Pub & Restaurant in Cliffside Park. Its menu is stocked with pub-food favorites such as burgers, sandwiches and bread bowls and apps like fries, wings and mozzarella sticks. Follow Blackbird on Instagram @bbpcliffside for the menu and a glimpse at some of their most popular dishes. (Oh yeah, there are also drinks!)

NOW, EVERYONE SMILE Why not skip the drugstore greeting cards and try what more and more people are embracing: a personalized holiday card starring the entire family? They’re relatively easy; all you need is up-to-date computer software and high-quality paper—or you can use a professional service to design and print your cards. Job One is a great photo of your gang. Bergen County is home to many pro photographers who can help, but if you want try it on your own, here are a few tips, including hints from Erin Galardi, of North Jersey-based Ruffles and Trains Photography: Handy equipment: Your camera should be steady, so a tripod is essential. Focus the camera so the background isn’t as clear as the subject, Galardi says. “Look for a portrait setting if you’re on manual mode, or put it on automatic if you’re unsure.” Prop it up: It’s the holidays, so set the scene with items like blankets, hot chocolate mugs and reindeer antlers. Photos can be digitally enhanced to incorporate things like snow and stars. Personality plus: Everyone loves smiling faces, but emotion can be memorable. Laughing kids, surprised parents, howling dogs—these can make your card stand out from the rest. Wear it well: You’re set if your family decides to wear Santa outfits or all-blue pajamas: These make for great and awkward (in a good way) shots. If you’re going more traditional, be sure people’s outfits are complementary. If everyone else is dressed up, make sure Johnny isn’t wearing sweatpants.

• Blackbird Pub & Restaurant, 658 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201.917.3717; blackbirdcliffside.com

A LITTLE LATIN FLAVOR A business that began during COVID-19 is soon to become a mainstay eatery near The Meadowlands. City View Restaurant started at the height of the pandemic in Wood-Ridge to bring affordable food to essential workers. Now it’s a full-blown storefront, specializing in Latin delicacies such as rotisserie chicken, burgers, fried plantains and flan. (Tip: Their website makes online ordering simple.) • City View Kitchen, 525 Moonachie Ave., Wood-Ridge 732.798.4245; cityviewkitchen.com

LAUGHTER FROM A LYNDHURSTER Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Jane Seymour, Ryan Hansen, Jack Donnelly, Deon Cole, Margaret Cho and Wanda Sykes. That’s just a partial cast list for Friendsgiving, a new ensemble comedy directed by—and with a screenplay by—Lyndhurst native Nicol Paone. It’s about an unlikely crew that gathers for a hilarious Thanksgiving dinner, and it owes much to Paone’s Jersey childhood. “I come from a very large Italian family where sitting around the table on a holiday and making each other laugh is considered an art form,” Paone says. Friendsgiving is now playing in select theaters, on demand and via digital streaming platforms. It’s been billed as “a comedy you’ll never forget—even if you want to.” BERGENMAG.COM

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POINSETTIA POINTERS Even if you are downsizing your Christmas festivities this year, you can still go all out on decorations. And what’s holiday décor without the poinsettia? BERGEN asked John Kosakowski, owner of Bill O’Shea’s Florist in Hasbrouck Heights, to share poinsettia pointers: • Look for lush leaves and full color. When shopping for poinsettias at a market, you’ll want to take home ones with hearty green leaves that have already bloomed and are full in red color, says Kosakowski. • Give them appropriate sunlight. Poinsettias are indoor plants because they are tropical by nature. “They like bright light but not direct sunlight because they’re already in bloom,” he says. Do not position yours in extremely hot or extremely cold parts of a room—by a radiator or a drafty window, for instance. • Arrange them as your holiday centerpiece. Buy shorter poinsettias if you wish to place them in the middle of the table. They also look nice “clustered together in smaller pots down the center of a rectangle or oval table,” our expert says. Poinsettias pair well with the bold amaryllis flower or a Christmas cactus. • Water them weekly. These plants like to be moist but not wet, so Kosakowski recommends watering every seven days, and placing a saucer underneath to avoid water damage to furniture. With the tips above, expect these red beauties to last you well into the new year!

YOUR PHONE’S A VIRUS FIGHTER Unveiled this fall, the state Department of Health’s COVID app offers useful info such as reopening updates, coronavirus metrics and a symptom-tracking tool. It also has the ability—if you enable the feature—to alert you if other users in your proximity have tested positive for COVID-19, and vice versa. The state says names and exact locations are never disclosed. “It’s scary to think that an app can alert others if you’ve tested positive,” Hackensack resident Kristy Lieberman says. “But that’s information I know I would like to have. If anything, it’ll serve as a reminder to mask up and keep my social distance. I’ll consider downloading it.” COVID Alert NJ is compatible with Android and iOS devices. Find out more at covid19.nj.gov/ pages/app.

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OPEN WINDOWS TO STAY ALERT

The percentage of people willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine once it’s available.

Fresh air can boost your ability to focus. A recent study showed that better ventilation in dorm rooms overnight improved alertness among college students the following day. Fresh air flushes out a room’s carbon dioxide.

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SNOOZE FOR BONE HEALTH

Postmenopausal women who clocked five hours of sleep or less had lower bone density compared with those who slept for at least seven hours. Researchers note that much bone repair takes place at night, and skimping on sleep can disrupt the process.

OM FOR EYES

Meditation can improve eye health. A recent study showed that 75 percent of participants practicing mindfulness meditation lowered intraocular pressure, which contributes to glaucoma, by 25 percent. —Journal of Glaucoma

THE BUZZ IN CANCER NEWS

—University at Buffalo

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THINK POSITIVE, BE HAPPY

Study participants were asked to record four positive events that might likely happen to them the next day. At the end of two weeks, this group was much happier than those asked to record negative or neutral possible events. —Journal of Positive Psychology

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A GOOD SOAK

The percentage of people who admit to staying up past their usual bedtime to binge-watch TV. Experts say it’s fine unless you make a habit of it, as lack of sleep has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes and a higher level of anxiety.

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RIBUTE TO NURSES

TRIBUTE TO NURSES

S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N

TRIBUTE TO NURSES

DR. MICHELE ACITO

HOLY NAME’S NURSES:

Leading, Innovating, Educating AN INTERVIEW WITH

Michele Acito, DNP, NP, NE-BC

Executive Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer Holy Name Medical Center

During Holy Name Medical Center’s peak COVID-19 response, the nurses’ expertise, ingenuity, and patient advocacy saved many lives and safeguarded the rest of the staff. What were some of the innovative ways nurses did this? Our frontline Magnet nurses, nursing leadership, and nurse-educators of the Institute for Clinical Simulation combined their best practices in patient care with their unique creativity to collaborate with our facilities staff in planning, designing, and retrofitting our medical center to handle patient surge and to isolate COVID-positive patients. Nurses’ input and beta-testing were crucial in the construction of five new ICUs containing 75 beds within three weeks. Our nurses were the driving force behind an ingenious decision to place IV pumps, ventilators, monitors, and medical computers outside patient rooms, which saved PPE and enabled nurses to treat and monitor their patients safely

outside rooms. Our nurses also partnered with facilities and other teams to plan and test 250 patent-pending negative-pressure isopods to protect COVID patients and staff.

Holy Name’s Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing experienced a 90% uptick in applications for the 2020/2021 academic year. To what do you attribute this? The COVID pandemic has surely been a part of this interest, as potential nurses realize they may have a calling to be a part of the solution. Nursing is an incredibly rewarding profession, and offers numerous opportunities in direct patient care, community health, healthcare management, and education, just to name a few across all industries. In 2020, the International Year of the Nurse, Americans named nursing as the “most ethical and honest profession” for the 18th consecutive year, according to the Gallup Poll.

What is the future of nursing?

PHOTOS: (LEFT) SISTER CLAIRE TYNAN SCHOOL OF NURSING SENIOR STUDENT ELJA DUCARROZ. (RIGHT) NURSING STUDENT MIRIAM KHAYAT OBSERVES PATIENT CARE AT HOLY NAME.

Since the “birth” of nursing and Florence Nightingale 200 years ago, nurses have transformed their vital roles as patient advocates, caregivers, and educators. Nurses will continue to use shared governance among the patient care team, a model that values the equality and diversity of all members and puts nursing practice-related decisions into the hands of the nurses. Shared governance leads to better patient outcomes, increased job satisfaction, and greater nurse retention.

Holy Name Medical Center has been a Best Place to Work in NJ for the past 15 years. Come join our patient care team: holyname.org/careers

Build the region’s best-in-class ICU,

together with Holy Name’s Healthcare Heroes

Your gift will help fund our leading-edge, 9,800 sq. ft., 19-bed intensive care unit with state-of-the-art critical care technology and innovative safety and infection control features beyond anything currently available in our region. • Nursing station to patient ratio of 1:2 • All negative-pressure rooms

Holy Name was at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey and earned national recognition for its leadership response, innovative solutions and compassionate approach to patient care. Our healthcare heroes gave everything they had, every day, to bring our community through the crisis. Now, please support our Campaign for a New ICU, so we can continue delivering the most advanced, compassionate care.

• Bipolar ionization system for air sterilization

To learn more about Holy Name’s ICU project or discuss giving opportunities, please contact Cathleen Davey at 201-833-3187 or donate at holyname.org/Foundation.

• Tablets for clinical staff with recognition software

• Far-UVC sanitizing lights to kill pathogens 24/7 in patient rooms while occupied (pending FDA approval) • Motion-activated transparent-to-opaque windows for patient privacy

• Remote-capable bedside care consoles with camera and HD monitoring with all-angle visibility • Motorized patient lift systems

TRIBUTE TO NURSES

ENGLEWOOD HEALTH

$10 Million Gift to Transform Nursing at Englewood Health E

arlier this year, The Englewood Health Foundation received a transformational philanthropic gift from The Kaplen Foundation and its president, Maggie Kaplen. The $10 million gift is the largest in the health system’s history and will establish The Kaplen Institute for Nursing Excellence at Englewood Health. “Now more than ever, we are reminded of how valuable access to highquality care can be for a community,” says Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health. “This gift will not only help us to secure, but also reimagine, the future of nursing for our health system.”

Maggie Kaplen’s generosity will enable the health system to advance its pledge to invest, develop and nurture current and future nursing professionals. “The nursing profession is facing unprecedented challenges as we enter a new decade,” said Kathleen Kaminsky, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Englewood Health. “This extraordinary gift is especially noteworthy because it will provide access to resources for our existing nursing professionals and create a pipeline for new nurses to establish careers at Englewood Health.”

350 Engle St., Englewood, NJ 07631 833.234.2234 englewoodhealth.org

IN HONOR OF

2020 has been designated as the Year of the Nurse by the World Health Organization, a fitting tribute to the profound impact nurses have on their patients, their families and our community. We thank our nurses, and nurses everywhere, for their life-saving and heroic efforts every day, and their unwavering commitment to provide the very best care possible under the most difficult circumstances. Our nurses continue to light the way, and truly are our heroes.

TRIBUTE TO NURSES

JUDY PADULA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, VICE PRESIDENT, PATIENT CARE SERVICES, CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH

Nurses: Answering the Call A MESSAGE FROM

Judy Padula

Vice President, Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer

e can all agree that the year 2020 has presented us with countless challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic came upon us like a sudden storm and has been beating down on us for many months. At times, it seemed as if there would be no letting up, and that this was simply going to be our “new normal.” But, through any storm, there’s always a ray of light. That light has been our St. Joseph’s Health nurses. St. Joseph’s has been one of the hardest hit hospitals in the region, caring for 456 hospitalized COVID-19 inpatients during the peak in April. Our nurses were weary and tired, but they pushed through—always living our mission to provide the best care to our patients and their families. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion gave strength to the most vulnerable in our community.

Serving on the frontline of a pandemic is not the first time that St. Joseph’s nurses have demonstrated their excellence. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has achieved Magnet designation as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program. Just 12 hospitals nationwide have achieved this honor for nursing excellence five consecutive times, spanning 20 years. St. Joseph’s repeated designation underscores the foundation of excellence and values that drive the entire nursing staff to strive harder every day. When faced with a pandemic, the St. Joseph’s nursing team calls upon this proven expertise and compassion. The World Health Organization declared the year 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. While impossible, it feels as though they could have predicted the challenges that lay ahead. As frontline workers combatting this virus, our nurses were inspired to return to work each day by the simple fact that they knew their patients needed them. At St. Joseph’s Health, nursing is far more than a career choice. It’s a calling, and takes a special person—a special Nursing team— to answer that call.

973.754.2000 StJosephsHealth.org

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Throughout the year, we’ve received an outpouring of support from community members and organizations – recognizing the healthcare workers of St. Joseph’s Health. Thank you for thinking of our dedicated team members. We are in extraordinary times, but we have an exceptional team, and we are committed to the communities we serve. If you’d like to join your neighbors in making a monetary donation to support the St. Joseph’s Health employees on the frontlines fighting the pandemic, please visit us at www.givetostjosephs.org. In recognition of our healthcare heroes, we invite you to watch a powerful video chronicling the Year of the Pandemic at St. Joseph’s Health.

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Caring, Compassion, and Resilience

and inspiring. From frontline triage in the Bergen New Bridge Emergency Department, to caring for the most vulnerable populations in long term care, mental health, and substance use disorder services, our nurses led the way in community COVID-19 testing. Bergen New Bridge nurses worked night and day caring for their patients, long-term care residents, and the communities served by the Medical Center.

efore COVID-19 appeared in our country, the World Health Organization had already designated 2020 to be the ‘International Year of the Nurse’ in honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. None of us could have predicted the significance the designation would take on as this year unfolded and we found ourselves fighting a pandemic.

Our nurses were able to pivot and adapt to rapidly changing situations and supported innovative solutions such as the expansion of the Medical Center through the efforts of the US Army Corps of Engineers to convert the hospital’s gym into additional patient care space and the creation of two additional patient care ‘annex’ medical facilities to expand Bergen New Bridge’s bed capacity. Embracing change, technology, and innovation were paramount to mitigating the virus.

Paramus-based Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation. The not-for-profit safety net facility provides high-quality, comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long term care to the greater Bergen County community. Given its size and diverse service lines, and its dedication to addressing health disparities and providing access to care for underserved populations, the Medical Center has always had a unique appreciation and gratitude for its medical professionals, particularly its nursing staff. However, watching the nurses at Bergen New Bridge exhibit the highest levels of dedication, compassion, professionalism, and resilience during this pandemic has been reassuring

There are no words to express the pride, gratitude, and respect for all healthcare heroes, frontline and essential workers, and of course, THOMAS E. AMITRANO nurses everywhere. Nurses held the hands of VICE PRESIDENT PATIENT CARE SERVICES COVID-19 patients whose family could not AND CHIEF NURSING be with them, used technology to allow family OFFICER members to see their loved ones, and put their commitment to their profession and their patients before everything else. During this unprecedented time, their courage and caring have made everyone at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center proud and thankful. As we all continue to battle COVID-19, Bergen New Bridge is ready to care for its communities, is grateful for its healthcare heroes, and is honored to pay special tribute to its nurses.

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THE DOC WILL (VIRTUALLY) SEE YOU NOW

You don’t have to be technically savvy to see your doctor in a video visit. Virtual doctor visits have been available for some time, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, use of this tool has soared. Stay-at-home orders during the lockdown played a huge role, but other factors are also speeding up the adoption of telehealth. Historically, there’s been an expectation that patients and physicians need to be physically together in order to get the best possible care. But as technology has become embedded in our daily lives, we’ve become more open to using it for medical care. The development of straightforward apps and videoconferencing tools that make it easy to receive virtual care securely also has increased its use. Another boon to telehealth: the growing number of medical monitoring devices available for home use. These can be used by patients to collect data that’s transmitted to a physician’s office, expanding the usefulness of virtual visits. Examples include blood pressure monitors, blood glucose monitors, pulse oximeters and wireless scales. Virtual visits are popular with patients because they offer many benefits, including the convenience of being seen at home or at the office, which results in very little time away from family responsibilities or work. Being seen virtually also eliminates the need to drive to and from the doctor’s office and spend time in the waiting room.

Given all the advantages, it’s easy to see why this new way of receiving care has taken off. BENEFITS OF VIDEO Being able to see each other offers several advantages that lead most doctors and patients to prefer video visits to phone calls. For example, if a patient has a sore throat, she can show the doctor the back of the throat and tonsils. Problems like cuts, rashes and swollen feet also can be shown. Patients who can’t remember the name of a medication they’re taking can get the bottle and show it to the doctor. In addition, being able to see and read each other’s expressions improves communication and, in some cases, helps doctors assess patient health. It’s important to note that a visit can begin as a video or phone call or an e-visit and then become an in-person appointment if necessary. If you aren’t sure what the best course of action is, call your physician’s office, tell them what’s going on and they’ll help determine the best type of visit. During the early stages of the pandemic, Medicare, Medicaid and many private insurers expanded their coverage for telehealth. The situation is evolving, so check with your carrier, but it’s expected that coverage for telehealth will continue and expand.

TELEHEALTH CHECKLIST

Here are a few things to think about before a virtual appointment: • If you need an interpreter, let your physician’s office know ahead of time. • Be sure the device you’re using (phone, tablet, computer) is fully charged or plugged in. • Make the call from a well-lit, quiet room and turn off other electronics to enhance the quality of the video and audio. • Set your camera at eye level to provide the best view for your healthcare practitioner. • Be aware there may be lag time during your video visit. It’s helpful to pause briefly after your provider speaks before responding. • In advance, write down your symptoms, when they began and how frequent they are, and list any medications you’re taking. • Keep a pen and notepad handy to take notes during the visit.

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HOW TO SET UP A VIRTUAL VISIT

Our area hospitals make it easy for patients to consult with a doctor without going to a practice in person. Here’s how to book your at-home visit at each one in Bergen County: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center: This Paramusbased hospital’s telehealth service, Bergen New Bridge Cares, was introduced in October 2019, but recently expanded to include COVID-19 urgent-care screening and assessment for patients exhibiting symptoms. Call the hotline at 201.204.0712 to be screened by a nurse, who will then refer you to an infectious disease doctor if need be. Englewood Health: Most physicians in the Englewood Health Physician Network offer telemedicine visits—just call your physician’s office to confirm. Both existing and new patients are welcome. Hackensack Meridian Health: As part of the hospital’s Convenient Care Now program, patients can have a 15-minute call with a doctor on demand for more urgent medical matters, or schedule a future appointment with a primary care physician or specialist. Sign up at convenientcarenow.com to download the app and get started. Holy Name Medical Center: Select a provider within the Holy Name family that is innetwork for your insurance plan. Then, go to northjerseytelemedicine.com to check his or her availability and to book your virtual exam. The Valley Hospital: The Valley Health System has two options for telehealth appointments: On-Demand Urgent Care for non-life-threatening illnesses, and Online VMG Visits with your usual Valley Medical Group provider. Download the free app and sign up to be seen ASAP at valleycarenow .com, or, for the latter option, call 800.825.5391 to book your slot.

WHEN TO USE TELEHEALTH

Minor medical issues and many chronic conditions, including congestive heart failure, diabetes and asthma, can often be managed through a virtual visit. Doctors can make a diagnosis, recommend treatment and prescribe medication, if necessary, for many medical issues, including: • • • • • • • • •

Allergies Arthritic pain Asthma Bronchitis* Colds and flu Diarrhea Infections Insect bites “Pink eye” or conjunctivitis • Rashes

• Respiratory infections • Sinusitis • Skin inflammations • Sore throats • Sprains and strains • Urinary tract infections • Vomiting • Other non-emergency conditions**

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WOMEN TO WATCH Bergen County is home to some of the most innovative and successful businesses in the country. Many are owned and led by women. On the following pages, learn more about them and how they plan to be difference-makers in the year ahead.

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Jacqueline Sasek, RVT, RPhS Director, Chuback Vascular Imaging in Paramus, NJ Chuback Medical Group 205 Robin Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652 | 201.261.1772 | chubackmedical.com/services/vein-center/ The Recipe for Success is Easy: Accreditation, State-of-the-Art Equipment, and a Talented and Compassionate Team. Jacqueline Sasek was attracted to a career in Vascular Ultrasound 20 years ago because of its simplicity. Ultrasound is a safe, harmless method of imaging veins and arteries that uses no dyes, needles, or radiation. To lead a successful ultrasound facility, the first ingredient, she boasts, is IAC Accreditation. To acquire this “seal of approval,” our imaging facility passed an in-depth review of daily operations, staff credentials, and other technical components. Our clients can rely on this accreditation as an indicator of Chuback Vascular Imaging’s dedication to the highest standards and continuous improvement. The second ingredient for success is our ability to provide Exceptional Imaging through the use of the most advanced ultrasound technology. Clear and accurate imaging enables our physician, Dr. Chuback, to decipher the best treatment plans to improve every patient’s quality of life. The final ingredient is Jacqueline’s Team of Superstars–Chuback Vascular Imaging’s Ultrasound Technologists, who are highly experienced, caring, and genuinely dedicated to their field of practice.

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Dayna Cassandra, D.D.S. 351 Evelyn St., Paramus, NJ 07652 201.261.7645 Cosmeticdentistofparamus.com Embracing Change and Staying Resilient Leads to Excellent Dentistry It takes commitment and leadership skills to run a successful business, and along with tenacity and grit, Dayna Cassandra kept her dental practice thriving even through this challenging year. “I carefully led my team through the demands of the ever-changing pandemic while safely and efﬁciently protecting and caring for my patients’ needs,” she says about her practice that offers routine family dental care, advanced general dentistry, and regenerative treatment. “We’re even expanding and welcoming more people to our dental family.” Dr. Cassandra’s passion for dentistry began at a young age, and early in her career she had a clear vision for her dental practice. “I wanted to build a practice with integrity and authenticity, always taking time with my patients and always giving them my best,” she says about her dream fulﬁlled. Becoming a mother while staying fully dedicated to her career is this dentist’s greatest accomplishment.

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Diane Durocher, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, C.I.D. Diane Durocher Interiors, Inc. Ramsey, NJ 07446 | 201.825.3832 Dianedurocherinteriors.com An award-winning designer for more than 25 years, Diane Durocher believes that the foundation of successful design is built on trust and confidence. Connecting on a deeply personal level enables Diane to design inspired spaces that reflect her client’s unique personalities and lifestyles. With a keen eye for color, outstanding space planning skills, and the ability to design customized pieces, Diane brings her client’s vision to life. From an early age Diane enjoyed spending weekends browsing antique shops and pouring through design magazines. Memories of Thanksgiving dinners at her aunt’s house cemented her love for interior design. From the matching, tie-back, pinched pleat panels to the antique chandelier and from the crackling fire to the impeccably set table, the perfect ambiance seemed to make the meal taste even more delicious. That was when Diane realized that a well designed home is not just a lovely backdrop, it also influences how we live our lives. She rises to the challenge of transforming a blank slate into a stunning reality. Her ultimate goal is to exceed her client’s expectations.

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Anne Huntington Sharma, President Huntington Learning Center 496 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, NJ 07649 | 201.261.8400 | huntingtonhelps.com Anne Huntington Sharma is the President and a Board Member of Huntington Learning Center, the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep provider. Anne oversees business strategy and growth initiatives, including partnerships, marketing, digital transformation, and franchise expansion. Since taking on the role in October 2019, Anne has led the launch of HuntingtonHelps LIVE, the company’s virtual tutoring and test prep platform, and continues the expansion of Huntington’s programs such as Huntington Study Hall and Academic Performance Coach. She currently leads the development of several exciting corporate partnerships and by pivoting the company’s business model in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntington is stronger than ever. As the second generation of Huntington family leadership, Anne is dedicated to carrying on her parents’ legacy, furthering the company’s mission to give every student the best education possible. In addition, Anne is a passionate art philanthropist and has raised over $30m for various charities nationwide.

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Stacy Esser & Jaclyn Chakonis Keller Williams Town Life and Valley Realty | The Stacy Esser Group 25 Washington St., Tenafly, NJ 07670 | 201.894.8004 | segrealty.com Stacy Esser and Jaclyn Chakonis are the duo at the head of SEG Realty. Stacy’s vision for the agency is about helping people meet their goals, and this extends to nurturing talent in her team and others—like Jaclyn, who started as a runner on the team, and found a mentor in Stacy who believes in investing in people, and sharing her vision with others. That shared vision is the secret of SEG’s success: $100M+ in sales. Jaclyn’s all-out Millennial mindset is the perfect complement to Stacy’s measured strategic vision. “When you meet someone who shares the same passion, vision and goals, you want to do better for you and for them,” says Jaclyn. “That’s when magic happens.” Stacy and Jaclyn share a vision to build a platform beyond real estate, to motivate and inspire women of all ages to reach their full potential—as Stacy has done for Jaclyn.

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Laura C. Sutnick, Esq. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC Court Plaza South, West Wing 21 Main St., Suite 200W, Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.8555 | sutnicklaw.com Recognized for Excellence as a Criminal Trial Attorney “When a good person makes a bad decision, it shouldn’t necessarily be the defining moment of their life,” says attorney Laura Sutnick. For the past 21 years, Laura has represented thousands of clients, many high-profile, arrested for all types of crimes. She spent years as a prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office before opening her criminal defense practice in 1999. Laura’s extensive experience gives her the ability to understand her clients and how to fight for the best possible outcomes. In 2002, Laura’s husband Warren, also a former Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney, joined her firm. Laura is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation held by about two percent of licensed New Jersey attorneys. She is often quoted in The Bergen Record and has appeared in the press as a legal analyst on Court TV and Telemundo. Laura serves on the executive board of the Bergen County Bar Association and she is a volunteer coach for the Northern Valley Demarest High School’s Mock Trial team.

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POTTERY BARN AUDREY DESKTOP ORGANIZER Available at Pottery Barn, Hackensack, 201.457.1313, $89

QOR360 ARIEL ACTIVE CHAIR Available at qor360.com, $375–$440

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POTTERY BARN GALVANIZED MAGNETIC WIPE BOARDS Available at Pottery Barn, Woodcliff Lake, 201.307.1684, $49.50–$189

COWIN ACTIVE NOISE CANCELING BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES Available at Walmart, Saddle Brook, 201.226.0575, $59.99

CLEANPOD UVC STERILIZER Available at monos.com, $90

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BIG GREEN EGG CHARCOAL BARBECUE COOKER Available at Backyard Living, Ridgewood, 201.689.9111, $399-$3,999

KITCHENAID ARTISAN SERIES 5-QT STAND MIXER Available at WilliamsSonoma, Hackensack, 201.488.3440 $379.95

THE CHEF TEE SHIRT Available at bravenewlook. com, $39

RED BOAT HOLIDAY GIFT BOX Available at redboatfishsauce.com, $39.95

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VESTA LUXE GIFT SET Available at vestachocolate. com, $125

VERVE CULTURE THAI 2-IN-1 CHEF KNIFE Available at Nordstrom, Paramus, 201.843.1122, $80

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PRIMO RIDE-ON PUSH SCOOTER Available at moma.org, $199 B4 ADVENTURE PLAYZONE FIT TRI-FLYER Available at Flaghouse, Hasbrouck Heights, 800.793.7900, $39.99

B4ADVENTURE SLACKERS ADVENTURE TREEHOUSE Available at Ramsey Outdoor, Ramsey, 201.327.8141, $649.99 OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS ROCKING HORSE TEDDY ORNAMENT Available at Target, Hackensack, 201.678.0599, $24.99

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USA TOYZ 3-IN-1 WORLD GLOBE LED CONSTELLATION MAP NIGHT LIGHT Available at Walmart, Teterboro, 201.375.4002, $49.99 BABYBIBI COLOR ME BATH BOOKS AND CRAYONS SET Available at babybibi.com, $19.99

CREATEON GINGERBREAD CANDY CABIN Available at createon.com, $35.99

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MOBILE DOG GEAR WEEK AWAY TOTE Available at chewy. com, $39.99

HIGHWAVE AUTODOGMUG Available at Walmart, Teterboro, 201.375.4002, $30

YETI PERSONALIZED BOOMER 8 DOG BOWL Available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Paramus, 201.261.2926, $49.99

PEERLESS SIDEKICK SHOWER SYSTEM Available at Palmer’s Ace Hardware, River Edge, 201.262.0900, $71 BERGENMAG.COM

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RED & BLACK Balenciaga wool-jacquard scarf, net-a-porter.com; Christian Louboutin Cabata small degrade spiked tote bag, Neiman Marcus, Paramus, 201.291.1920; Girotti Elegant boots, girottishoes.com. Alexander McQueen

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RED & CAMEL Vionic Ariel wedge sandal, Just Our Shoes, Westwood, 201.664.6633; Vintage Halston red and beige dotted silk dress, nvisionshop.com; Burberry monogram & logo print silk skinny scarf, Bloomingdale’s, Hackensack, 201.457.2000.

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RED & PINK Kate Spade New York party hearts diamond silk scarf, Kate Spade, Paramus, 201.368.0693; Moncler color-block pleated midi skirt, Bloomingdale’s, Hackensack, 201.457.2000; Cordaé New York The Los Angeles handbag in crocodile, cordaeny.com. Balenciaga

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The table is the stage for your yummy holiday meal. Here, some inspiration to set it in style.

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The dinner table should be inviting to guests even before the food hits the table. “Live elements” like mini spruce trees and candles will always do the trick, says Christine Clay of Chris Clay Design in Ridgewood. “An evergreen centerpiece will bring the outdoors to your indoor dining and create height without blocking the view of your guests.” A simple color palette, adds Christie Adams of Christie Adams Design in Wyckoff, will “give the table an uncluttered appearance,” while the addition of a runner or placemats could make any setting more festive.

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This page, from top: Small details such as miniature wooden spoons with individual bowls of gingerbread mousse will turn any dinner into a memorable event. Personalize the space for every dinner guest, whether you use a rustic place setting or palm-sized presents and keepsake ornaments. “Rustic and textures are trending this year,” notes Tony Damiano of Ridgewood-based Mango Interiors. Opposite page: Creating a centerpiece need not be a monumental task: There’s elegance even in a simple ceramic bowl filled with vintage silver Christmas tree baubles, Damiano says. BERGENMAG.COM

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This page, from top: A separate console for post-dinner treats allows guests to stand up and stretch after a big meal. ’Tis the season to use personalized stockings on chair backrests, a creative alternative to table-top place cards. You eat with your eyes first, so display desserts using varying heights to create visual appeal, Clay says. The table runner beneath the arrangement “adds dimension without being fussy,” she adds. Opposite page: Intricate details like gold leaf and deliberately spread sprinkles will make desserts almost too delicate to touch. Almost. BERGENMAG.COM

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FIRESIDE FESTIVITIES An outdoor picnic on a winter’s day can warm the spirit if you plan it just right. By Rita Guarna

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Old Man Winter pretty much forbids outdoor entertaining— unless you cleverly make him your collaborator. Learn what people in Scandinavian countries have long known: that the year’s shortest days can be long on chilly charm—beyond those four walls you’ve been hiding within. When you and your guests are adequately bundled and you serve hot liquid refreshment, a winter get-together out in the elements can have an element of rustic, woodsy enchantment. It’s virussafe, of course, and think of the humidity and mosquitoes that won’t bedevil you. (August, eat your heart out!)

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This page: Wooden serving ware and flatware establish the cozy, woodsy theme. A blanket-like tablecloth in winter white paired with candles of varying heights and styles adds warmth, both literally and figuratively. Opposite page: Cheers to your guests with ceramic mugs filled with hot chocolate and a duo of marshmallows. P.S. Fleece-lined gloves are mandatory!

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This page, clockwise from left: Nature-inspired dĂŠcor makes for an understated celebration. A branch from a pine tree placed in a ceramic vase is eloquently simple and aromatic; faux fur accents in varying shades of gray and black are both cozy and comfy; keep extra serving ware on a wooden coffee table, and use the same green centerpiece and dimly lit candles as you do in the dining area to tie it all together. A wooden sled makes for a rustic, decorative touch and is at-the-ready for a quick ride; snowflake imprints made from strategically placed fallen branches create a focal point and point the way to festivities. Opposite page, a mini-firepit is perfect for toasting sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores and for sparking intimate conversation. BERGENMAG.COM

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Aspen ski trip canceled? Try a new outdoor activity that will banish cabin fever and keep you moving. By Darius Amos

Bergenites spent much of 2020 cooped up indoors, riding out the height of the pandemic from the safety of our homes. Now, following a brief warm-weather respite, Quarantine 2.0 looms large as winter makes its return. But if you’re not quite ready to hunker down and hibernate, a little cold and a few snowflakes shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the outdoors. Of course, COVIDrelated orders may cancel many outdoor activities and travel plans, but a plethora of fun and adventure opportunities still awaits—all within driving distance. Here are five easy, inexpensive activities to try:

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CAMPING

Fair weather camping is ideal, but pitching a tent when conditions aren’t favorable can make for a more memorable trip. KOA (Kampgrounds of America) operates more than 500 North American campsites year-round, and two nearby locations—East Stroudsburg, Penn., and Plattekill, N.Y.—are popular spots for winter camping. Each is equipped with tent sites for those willing to test their mettle against the elements, but they also include heated cabins for folks who want the “glamping” experience. KOA grounds also feature clean restroom facilities and showers, general stores and firewood delivery.

ICE FISHING

Sure, folks in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been at it for years, but you don’t have to visit Great Lakes country to enjoy this increasingly popular sport. In fact, when conditions are right, anglers of all skill levels can set up their shelters and catch plenty of small- and large-mouth bass at nearby Lake Hopatcong. Members of the lake’s Knee Deep Club (kneedeepclub.org) can provide interested fishermen the scoop on fishing reports, techniques and equipment. According to the Ramsey Outdoor store, a drive north to Lake Champlain or Oneida Lake in the Syracuse, N.Y., region will give ice anglers a shot at hooking walleye, perch and pike, among other species.

ICE SKATING

Social distancing at Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park will likely be a concern this season, but you can avoid the worry and continue your outdoor ice-skating tradition on this side of the river. Though public skating is in question this year at Englewood’s Mackay Park, a session with the family is still possible nearby. Jersey City has a pair of open-air venues, Charlie Heger Ice Rink and Newport Skates, that offer public skating and lessons while ensuring safety for all participants. A drive down the Shore takes you to the Asbury Hotel Ice Rink, which has rentals, a fire pit area and a food truck. For a seasonal, lodge-like experience, the outdoor rink at Bear Mountain in New York offers views of the park.

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It’s hard to beat a fall hike— there’s something special about crisp autumn air and dramatic fall colors—but a trek through snowy woods in winter comes close. To experience it properly, though, you’ll want to strap on a pair of snowshoes to your boots. With a quality set of snowshoes, available at stores like Ramsey Outdoor and REI, you can traverse trails and reach destinations you never thought possible without high-stepping through mounds of powder. (You’ll likely still work up a sweat, though.) You can try snowshoeing in your backyard or any public park such as Van Saun in Paramus or Overpeck in Leonia, or head to Bruce Lake in Pennsylvania’s Delaware State Forest on a weekend excursion. The snowshoe trails here are not groomed— motorized vehicles, bikes and other modes of transportation are prohibited—and highlight the forest’s beauty.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing is allowed in public parks—no chairlifts, no permits needed. On any given snowy day, cross-country skiers will descend on the trails that cut through the woods of Palisades Interstate Park. Families who wish to load up the car for a getaway can escape to South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, which has 19 miles of skiable carriage roads and trails, or the High Point Cross Country Ski Center in Sussex. The latter is dedicated to cross-country skiing, with daily fees to explore the trails, lessons, equipment rentals and more.

CROWD PLEASERS Finish off your holiday meal with these French-inspired confections. Fewer guests this year means more for you!

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MOLTEN CHOCOLATE MUG CAKES Yields: 2 to 3 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, plus more for brushing n ¼ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting n 3½ oz. 70 percent dark chocolate n 3 eggs n ½ cup plus 1 Tbs. granulated sugar n 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted n 1 Tbs. milk

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n 3 heatproof mugs or cups

DIRECTIONS:

Brush the mugs with butter and dust with flour. Chill for at least one hour before starting the recipe. Using a knife, chop the chocolate. In a medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate with the butter, stirring occasionally, until smooth and lukewarm. Using a medium bowl and an electric beater, whisk the eggs with the sugar but don’t let the mixture lighten in color. Whisk in the melted chocolate and butter. Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder and milk. Divide the batter among the mugs and chill for at least one hour. The cold batter will cook less in the center, creating a molten texture. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake for seven to eight minutes, until the surface starts to crack but the batter remains wobbly below.

Zest one orange and combine it with the other ingredients—the orange will elevate the flavor of the chocolate. You can also smoke the chocolate by putting some in a sifter and burning smoking wood sticks into a sauce pan. Place the sifter on top of the pan and wrap tightly for one hour. Then just follow the recipe from there.” —Andrea Guastella, executive pastry chef and co-owner, L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey

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JACKY’S COCONUT MACAROONS Yields: approximately 15 macaroons

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded n 2 cups granulated sugar n 7 egg whites, lightly beaten n ½ cup all-purpose flour

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n pastry bag, optional

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon to stir the shredded coconut with the sugar, then beat in the egg whites. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and heat to 140°F, stirring constantly, until the ingredients form a batter. Remove from heat and stir in the flour. Pipe or spoon large balls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden, rotating the pan halfway through so the macaroons color evenly. Transfer carefully to a rack to cool.

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SPICED BAKED APPLES Yields: 7 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 7 Golden Delicious apples n juice of 1 lemon n julienned zest and juice of 2 oranges n 2 tsp. vanilla sugar * n 2 pinches nutmeg, freshly grated n 2 pinches pepper, freshly ground n 2 pinches cinnamon n 2 tsp. unsalted butter n 2 Tbs. honey n cinnamon sticks, for garnish * — If you don’t have readymade vanilla sugar, prepare your own by storing used, dried vanilla beans in a closed jar of sugar for at least one week. Simply replace any sugar you use to have a permanent supply on hand.

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Peel the apples and core them. Brush with lemon juice to discourage browning. In a small saucepan, warm the orange juice with the zest, vanilla sugar, spices, butter and honey, swirling the pan until melted. Fit the apples snugly into an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with the spiced orange juice and cover with foil. Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F and bake for two hours, turning the apples occasionally. If desired, garnish with cinnamon sticks before serving.

“To give the apples a creamier sauce and texture, dissolve two teaspoons of cornstarch with the lemon juice.” —Andrea Guastella, executive pastry chef and co-owner, L’Arte della Pasticceria, Ramsey

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Petite Patisserie: 180 Easy Recipes for Elegant French Treats by Christope Felder and Camille Lesecq. Photos by Laurent Fau © Rizzoli New York. BERGENMAG.COM

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Tell us about your philosophy in practicing dentistry and how you bring together a healthy mouth, a healthy body and esthetics? My well-rounded comprehensive practice integrates general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry as well as airway issues and overall esthetics. From a simple reshaping of teeth to a complete rehabilitation and esthetic smile design makeover, creating a balance between the teeth, muscles and joints is essential for proper mouth function and in providing longevity to any required restorations. Practicing Integrative Dental Health, I consider the entire patient and the correlation between a healthy mouth and a healthy body. Today more than ever, as we battle against COVID-19, it’s imperative that we maintain a well-balanced, healthy regimen to boost the immune response. As form follows function, establishing this balance or harmony is key to one’s well-being and a way to calm the entire system.

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How has dentistry changed post-Covid? At Midland Park Family Dentistry, the health and safety of our patients has always been and will always be a top priority. While we enhanced our risk mitigation efforts because of COVID-19, please rest assured that our office has outperformed CDC and OSHA standards and guidelines on a consistent basis. That’s because our office always operates in infectious disease mode whether we’re in the midst of a health crisis or not. Our diligence around infection control, combined with our commitment to deliver the highest quality dentistry, using the latest technologies, methodologies, and tools, is what’s earned us the trust and confidence of our patients -- over and over again. We want to keep that trust. That’s why we’re going above and beyond what’s being asked of us. In addition to complying with all CDC and OSHA standards, we’ve just incorporated an automated continuous UV-C air treatment system to further reduce the spread of infectious aerosols. Other safety and cleaning protocols include:

- We’ve changed the way we schedule appointments, ensuring there’s only one patient in the waiting room at a time - Patients wait in their cars when they arrive to implement safe, social distancing measures - Symptom and temperature screening for all patients when they arrive at our office - Antiviral, antibacterial rinse administered to patients prior to treatment - Robotic suction and surgical-room level air filtration, reducing aerosol matter in the air - Electrostatically disinfect and treat all surfaces throughout the office with our E-mist fogger - Enhanced cleaning and sterilization techniques that exceed CDC standards For more information about our office, please call or visit https://www.midlandparkfamilydentistry.com/covid-19-updates/

M E E T T H E D E N TA L P R O F E S S I O N A L :

Anthony Caramico, D.M.D. • Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduate with honors • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Doctor of Dental Medicine degree • UMDNJ’s Geriatric Dental Medicine resident • Academy of Laser Dentistry, member • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, member • American Dental Association, member • Cerec Doctors Academy, member • New Jersey Dental Association, member • Academy of General Dentistry, member • Bergen County’s Top Dentist 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 • New Jersey Monthly Top Dentist 2017, 2018, 2020 STATE-OF-THE-ART SERVICES INCLUDE: • General and Laser Dentistry • Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease • Pediatric Dentistry • Crowns with CEREC • Dental Fillings with SOLEA • Root Canal Treatment • Tooth Extractions • Cosmetic Dentistry • Digital Imaging • Dental Implants • Oral Appliance Therapy and Sleep Apnea • Invisalign

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The Humblest Veggie When the glamour foods are gone and we crave pure nutrition, it’s the lowly turnip’s turn. Not every edible can be a delicacy for the king, and the turnip surely isn’t. But down through the ages, this stalwart vegetable has often helped to fill peasant bellies when crêpes Suzette wasn’t on the menu. A globular, white-fleshed taproot known to science as Brassica rapa, the turnip has a slightly bitter, peppery taste that mellows when it’s boiled. A hardy plant able to thrive in damp, cold climates, the turnip is easy to store and useful as an animal feed. In ancient Rome, turnips were handy for hurling at a passing public figure—say, the tax collector—whom one despised. Declares a National Geographic website with a fine sense of sequence: “Turnips, throughout their long and lumpish history, have been the food of cows, pigs, sheep, the desperate and the poor.” POWER UP Still, one group has a kind word for this unsung veggie, and they’re called nutritionists. Turnips are a low-calorie food that’s dense with vitamins and minerals; no wonder they were consumed by folks looking to stay alive. A one-cup (130gram) serving of raw turnips, just 36 calories, contains two grams of fiber, eight grams of carbs, 5 percent of the recommended daily value (RDV) of folate and 30 percent of the RDV of vitamin C. Turnip leaves are also a great source of vitamin K, which can help prevent bleeding; and vitamin A, crucial for healthy eyes, skin and lungs. Like other cruciferous vegetables, turnips may also help you feel fuller longer than other foods thanks to their fiber, which in many cases helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may even lower heart-disease risk. Because of the folate (and the iron in turnip greens), this food is considered good for expectant moms—thus the Molly Ringwald

character’s line to her parents at an ill-fated Thanksgiving dinner in the 1988 comedy For Keeps?: “I’m pregnant. Can you pass the turnips?” BUY/STORE/SERVE Although turnips are sold yearround, their peak season is November through March. When buying them, it is best to select heavy, small ones with firm roots. The color at the top of the root should be a bright purple, with a creamy white color as it nears the base. The best turnips also do not have any bumps or bruises, and you should observe that, if still attached, the greens appear bright and fresh. (The greens may also be sold separately.) Given their long shelf life, you should not encounter any problems when shopping for turnips at a local farmers’ market or produce store. Once you get your hands on them, make sure you store them in a cool, well-ventilated area (55°F). If they are tightly wrapped, turnips can be refrigerated for two weeks. When it comes time to serve, the first step is to wash, trim and peel the vegetable. Then you have a variety of options. Turnips can be boiled, steamed or stir-fried. While including them in a tasty vegetable soup may be your first instinct—and it’s a good one—you should also consider a more offbeat snack: Slice the turnip into thin pieces and bake it for a healthy chip alternative. —Ariana Puzzo

DID YOU KNOW? The heaviest turnip, according to Guinness World Records, weighed more than 39 lbs. Grown by Scott and Mardie Robb, it was presented at the Alaska State Fair in 2004. BERGENMAG.COM

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Holiday Cheers

It’s been a tough year, but this sweet sip will help you celebrate the season.

MAPLE CRANBERRY BOURBON COCKTAIL Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

■ 4 oz. bourbon ■ 3 oz. cranberry juice ■ 2 oz. maple cranberry syrup (adjusted to your desired level of sweetness) ■ 2 oz. seltzer or club soda ■ maple cranberries and rosemary sprigs, for garnish

■ Begin by preparing the maple cranberries and maple cranberry syrup. In a small saucepan, mix the maple syrup and fresh cranberries. Simmer until the cranberries begin to burst (about five minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely. (You will have enough maple cranberries and syrup to make 5–6 cocktails.) ■ Next, add ice to two rocks glasses. Top each with a tablespoon of the maple cranberries. Set aside. ■ In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the bourbon, cranberry juice and maple cranberry syrup. Shake vigorously. ■ Strain into the prepared rocks glasses. Top each with a splash (1 oz.) of seltzer water. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

FOR THE MAPLE CRANBERRIES ■ ½ cup real maple syrup ■ 1 cup fresh cranberries

You can give this cocktail a twist by replacing the cranberry ingredients with pomegranate juice and habanero syrup. All the different flavors combined complement each other and make for an amazing winter cocktail—and a habanero kick at the end!” —Daniela Gomez, bar manager, Stern and Bow, Closter BERGENMAG.COM

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For over two decades, Vero Uomo has provided the Bergen County man, and his neighbors, a passport to sophisticated European style. Owner Mario Roselli hand selects each item and prides himself in knowing exactly what men are looking for when it comes to their style of dressing: quality, affordability, comfort, and a precision in tailoring garments for each individual body. “We provide an attention to detail that you cannot find in large department stores, or online,” Mario says. “That’s what makes us special and sets us apart from the rest.” We continue taking preventive measures to ensure that our store is properly sanitized and we are able to provide a safe, efficient shopping experience for everyone.

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Where To Eat

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Bergen County is home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings. SAMDAN 178 Piermont Rd. 201.816.7343 samdanrestaurant.com

DEMAREST YASOU MYKONOS 134 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.768.8500 yasoumykonos.com

DUMONT

DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 1257 River Rd. 201.496.6161 denovoeuropeanpub.com

FINK’S BBQ 26 W. Madison Ave. 201.384.3210 finksbbq smokehouse.com

EMMA BISTRO 2 Hilliard Ave. 201.402.7719 emmabistronj.com

FOSCHINI’S 21 E. Madison Ave. 201.387.9998 foschinis.com GRANT STREET CAFÉ 25 Grant Ave. 201.385.1705 thegrantstreetcafe.com Delvina Restaurant in Cresskill *Editor’s note—Patrons are encouraged to confirm individual restaurant policies regarding seating capacity, social distancing and curbside service.

ALLENDALE ALLENDALE BAR & GRILL 67 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.3197 allendalebarandgrill.com ALLENDALE STEAKHOUSE 95 W. Allendale Ave. 201.962.9797 allendalesteakhousenj.com NIRVANA INDIAN KITCHEN 29 W. Allendale Ave. 201.818.2300 nirvanaindiankitchen.com RESTAURANT L 9 Franklin Tpke. 201.785.1112 restaurantlnj.net

SAVINI 168 W. Crescent Ave. 201.760.3700 savinirestaurant.com

ALPINE KIKU 385 Rte. 9 W. 201.767.6322

BERGENFIELD CHAPALA GRILL 52 S. Washington Ave. 201.387.2107 chapalamexican grill.com NIHON KAI 41 S. Washington Ave. 201.384.3000 nihonkaijapanese.com TOMMY FOX’S PUBLIC HOUSE 32 S. Washington Ave. 201.384.0900 tommyfoxs.com

BOGOTA LUKA’S ITALIAN CUISINE 10 River Rd. 201.440.2996 lukasitaliancuisine.com

CARLSTADT

CLOSTER

BIGGIE’S CLAM BAR 430 Rte. 17 S. 201.933.4000 biggies.com

THE HILL 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.899.4700 thehillcloster.com

IL VILLAGGIO 651 Rte. 17 N. 201.935.7733 ilvillaggio.com

LOCALE CAFÉ AND BAR 208 Piermont Rd. 201.750.3233 locale208closter.com

CLIFFSIDE PARK

SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

354 STEAKHOUSE 354 Lawton Ave. 201.941.0499 AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave. 201.945.9038 orderavos.com RUDY’S RESTAURANT 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252 rudysnj.com SEDONA TAPHOUSE 679 Anderson Ave. 201.943.2300 VILLA AMALFI 793 Palisade Ave. 201.886.8626 villaamalfi.com BERGENMAG.COM

STERN & BOW 171 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.750.3350 sternandbowrestaurant. com

CRESSKILL DELVINA RESTAURANT 172 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0239 delvinarestaurant.com FARMHOUSE CAFÉ 15 E. Madison Ave. 201.266.8931 farmhousecafenj.com

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BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 860 River Rd. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com

IL MULINO 132 Veterans Plz. 201.384.7767 ilmulinodumont.com NAZCA CEVICHERIA 20 E. Madison Ave. 201.385.2689 nazcanj.com

EAST RUTHERFORD AL DI LA 1 Hoboken Rd. 201.939.1128 aldilaitalianbistro.com

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 90 The Promenade 201.313.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com GREEK TAVERNA 55 The Promenade 201.945.8998 greektavernausa.com HAVEN 2 Main St. 201.943.1900 havenedgewater.com THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 15 The Promenade 201.366.4065 ophedgewater.com PIER 115 115 River Rd. 201.313.2155 pier115barandgrill.com

ANNABELLA’S HOUSE OF MOZZARELLA 900 Paterson Plank Rd. 201.804.0303 annabellasmozz.com

REBECCA’S 236 Old River Rd. 201.943.8808 rebeccasedgewater.com

CAFFÉ CAPRI 119 Park Ave. 201.460.1039 caffecaprirestaurant.com

RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com

FIESTA HUT 227 Park Ave. 201.939.4338

ROBERTO’S II 936 River Rd. 201.224.2524 robertosii.com

EDGEWATER BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 59 The Promenade 201.313.3889 baumgartscafe.com

SEAK 725 River Rd., #30 201.402.3400 seaknj.com

ELMWOOD PARK TAVERNA MYKONOS 238 Broadway 201.703.9200 tavernamykonos.com ROYAL WARSAW 871 River Dr. 201.794.9277 royalwarsaw.com

EMERSON PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

ENGLEWOOD AKAI LOUNGE 11 N. Dean St. 201.541.0086 akailounge.com BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 45 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.6267 baumgartscafe.com BENNIE’S 54 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.5700 benniesofenglewood.com BLUE MOON CAFÉ 23 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0600 bluemoonmexican café.com CASSIE’S 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com CHAT KAEW THAI CUISINE 4 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.0343 HUMMUS ELITE 39 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.5600 hummuselite.com

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LA FONDA PAISA 95 W. Palisade Ave. 201.871.3544 afondapaisausa.com LA’MEZZA 63 Nathaniel Pl. 201.569.2662 lamezzarestaurant.com LAS MARAVILLAS DE TULCINGO 84 W. Palisade Ave. 201.568.1980

ROSE’S OF ENGLEWOOD 126 Engle St. 201.541.0020 rosesplacenj.com

SAGE RESTAURANT 17-15 Broadway 201.797.0500 sagefairlawn.com

VENTANA’S 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern.com

SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com

FAIRVIEW

FRANKLIN LAKES

TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 44 E. Palisade Ave. 201.567.7888

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 717 E. Palisade Ave. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 172 Broad Ave. 201.840.8428 nochesdecolombia.com PATSY’S 344 Old Bergen Blvd. 201.943.0627 patsysbistro.com

SUSHI COCORO 856 Franklin Ave. 201.560.1333 sushicocoro.com

FORT LEE

TONY LIP’S 829 Franklin Lake Rd. 201.904.2166 tonylips.com

AQUARIUS 230-234 Main St. 201.592.8338 aquariusrestaurant nj.com

CAFÉ ITALIANO 14 Sylvan Ave. 201.461.5041 cafeitaliano.net

BAGGIOS 212 Main St. 201.585.7979 baggiospizzarestaurant. com

CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE 18 Sylvan Ave. 201.944.0233 cliffssteakhouse.com

BIG RED TOMATO 1205 Anderson Ave. 201.224.6500 brtnj.com

LEFKES ESTIATORIO 495 Sylvan Ave. 201.408.4444 lefkesnj.com

CAP’T LOUI 210 Main St. 201.461.7080 captloui.com

GRISSINI 484 Sylvan Ave. 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com

FAIR LAWN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 2101 Promenade Blvd. 201.796.2625 acfp.com DAVIA 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.797.6767 daviarestaurant.com KIMCHI MAMA 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.703.2905 kimchimamafairlawn.com OCEANOS OYSTER BAR & SEA GRILL 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 90 W. Palisade Ave. 201.567.4950 nochesdecolombia.com

RIVER PALM TERRACE 41-11 Rte. 4 W. 201.703.3500 riverpalm.com

PINTXO Y TAPAS 47 N. Dean St. 201.569.9999 englewoodtapas.com

ROSE’S PLACE 32-01 Broadway 201.475.8800 rosesplacenj.com

THE CHEF’S TABLE 754 Franklin Ave. 201.891.6644 tctnj.com

CHILLERS GRILL 2191 Fletcher Ave. 201.461.0075 chillersgrill.com

The Firehouse in Garfield

GARFIELD THE FIREHOUSE 42 Plauderville Ave. 973.478.2226 firehouse-restaurant.com

HOT FISH 450 Hackensack Ave. 201.881.0180 hotfishhackensack.com

GOODFELLAS 661 Midland Ave. 973.478.4000 goodfellasristorante.com

HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.488.5667 houstons.com

LA CAMBUSA 517 River Dr. 973.272.8739 cambusanj.com

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 70 Riverside Sq. 201.221.2030 maggianos.com

LA FORTALEZA 361 Midland Ave. 973.928.4470 lafortalezamexrestaurant. com

GLEN ROCK

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 1 Riverside Sq. 201.487.1303 mortons.com

IN NAPOLI 116 Main St. 201.947.2500 inapoli.com

GLEN ROCK INN 222 Rock Rd. 201.445.2362 glenrockinn.com

THE OCEANAIRE 175 Riverside Sq. 201.343.8862 theoceanaire.com

KUBA RESTAURANT 2139 Hudson Ter. 201.585.1601 kubarestaurant.com

TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 206 Rock Rd. 201.612.1188 taniofglenrock.com

P.F. CHANG’S 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.646.1565 pfchangs.com

PHOBU 1645 Lemoine Ave. 201.363.8900 phobu.com PHO TODAY 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.585.8818

HACKENSACK CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 125 Main St. 201.880.9844 casualhabanacafe.com

POMODORO 795 Abbott Blvd. 201.224.0800 pomodoro1.com

CHEERS BAR & RESTAURANT 774 Main St. 201.487.0660 cheersnewjersey.com

PRIME & BEYOND 501 Main St. 201.461.0033 primeandbeyond.com

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.488.0330

PUNTA CANA 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.849.5556 puntacanarestaurante. com

THE CROW’S NEST 309 Vincent Ave. 201.342.5445 crowsnest.com

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THE PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com ROSA MEXICANO 60 Riverside Sq. 201.489.9100 rosamexicano.com STONY HILL INN 231 Polifly Rd. 201.342.4085 stonyhillinn.com

HARRINGTON PARK DONATELLA RISTORANTE 12 Tappan Rd. 201.767.4245

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BENSI 459 Rte. 17 S. 201.727.9525 bensihh.com IVY INN 268 Terrace Ave. 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com SOFIA’S 220 Boulevard 201.462.0123 sofiasmediterranean grill.com TOM YUM KOONG 305 Boulevard 201.288.3840

HAWORTH ALESSANDRO’S 157 Terrace St. 201.385.8544 alessandrosnj.com ANDIAMO 23 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.384.1551 andiamorestaurant.net TERRACE STREET CAFÉ 149 Terrace St. 201.338.4720 terracestreetcafe.com

HILLSDALE THE CORNERSTONE 84 Broadway 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com DELLA CUCINA 100 Park Ave. 201.722.8880 dellacucinanj.com DOMANI 387 Washington Ave. 201.722.8881

{ ON THE TOWN } TROVATO’S DUE 4 Barbara Ln. 201.337.0813 trovatosduenj.com

YUKI 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.9877 yukimontvale.com

YUKI 350 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8889 yuki-oakland.com

MOONACHIE

OLD TAPPAN

BAZZARELLI 117 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4010 bazzarellirestaurant.com

PATRIZIA’S 183 Old Tappan Rd. 201.515.2900 patrizias.com

BISTRO 107 107 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.3339 bistro107nj.com

VICOLO RISTORANTE 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8777 vicoloristorante.com

SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

PALISADES PARK

NEW MILFORD MATSU SUSHI & GRILL 140 Broadway 201.722.9388 OSSO BUCO 343 Broadway 201.664.1600 ossobucogrill.com

HO-HO-KUS ALT EATS 622 N. Maple Ave. 201.444.1300 alteatscafe.com CATCHY CAFÉ 614 N. Maple Ave. 201.445.6400 thecatchycaterer.com HO-HO-KUS INN 1 E. Franklin Tpke. 201.445.4115 hohokusinn.com HO-HO-KUS SUSHI CAFÉ 29 Sheridan Ave. 201.670.7677 hohokussushicafe.com ST. EVE’S 611 N. Maple Ave. 201.857.4717 stevesnj.com

LEONIA CAFÉ MIGNON 332 Broad Ave. 201.292.1992 DANTE’S PLACE 373 Broad Ave. 201.592.9071 dantesplace.com FONTANA TRITONE 248 Fort Lee Rd. 201.242.9040

LITTLE FERRY THE CAKE LOUNGE 389 Liberty St. 201.336.9819 thecakelounge.com SEGOVIA STEAKHOUSE 217 Main St. 201.814.1100 segoviasteakhouse.com

LODI KAYA 334 N. Main St. 973.779.1128 kayalodi.com REBAR & KITCHEN 132 Essex St. 201.368.8181 rebarkitchen.com SERGIO’S MISSIONE 2 Mercer St. 973.778.4545 sergiosmissione.com

LYNDHURST ANGELO’S 263 Ridge Rd. 201.939.1922

MAYWOOD PANCAKE HOUSE 92 W. Pleasant Ave. 201.880.7842 maywoodpancake house.com

JUN LUNG 180 Franklin Tpke. 201.529.9898 junlungnj.com MAHWAH BAR & GRILL 2 Island Rd. 201.529.8056 allendalebarandgrill.com

THE SEAFOOD GOURMET 103 W. Pleasant Ave. 201.843.8558 seafood-gourmet.com

NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd. 201.818.9933 nagoyacuisine.com

MIDLAND PARK ARTURO’S 41 Central Ave. 201.444.2466 arturos.co

NONNA’S 11 Franklin Tpke. 201.529.1151 nonnasmahwah.com

FIONA’S RISTORANTE 118 Godwin Ave. 201.857.5800 fionasristorante.com

ROXANNE’S 150 Franklin Tpke. 201.529.0007 roxannes restaurant.com

ROSARIO’S TRATTORIA 29 Central Ave. 201.445.3335 rosariostrattoriamenu.com

SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd. 201.962.3310 sangriamahwah.com

MONTVALE DELPINO RESTAURANT 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.391.6866 delpinorestaurant.com

FOSCHINI’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 298 Ridge Rd. 201.460.7600 foschinis.com

STATE LINE DINER 375 Rte. 17 N. 201.529.3353 statelinediner.com

MICHAEL’S RIVERSIDE 528 Riverside Ave. 201.939.6333 michaelsriverside.com

ANGELO’S GREEK TAVERNA 245 Maywood Ave. 201.845.4278 angelosgreektavernanj.com

MAHWAH BON APPETIT 180 Franklin Tpke. 201.512.1144 bonappetitmahwah.com

MAYWOOD

MAYWOOD INN’S TWIN DOOR TAVERN 122 W. Pleasant Ave. 201.843.8022 twindoortavern.com BERGENMAG.COM

BELLISSIMO 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.6669 bellissimonj.com FIRE & OAK 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.307.1100 fireandoak.com GEN SUSHI & HIBACHI 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.930.9188 gensushimontvale.com

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CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com

SO MOON NAN JIP 238 Broad Ave. 201.944.3998 so-moon-nan-jip.com

PARAMUS BIAGIO’S RISTORANTE 299 Paramus Rd. 201.652.0201 biagios.com

SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com

THE CAPITAL GRILLE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.845.7040 thecapitalgrille.com

TOROS 690 River Rd. 201.265.0004 torosrestaurant.com

GRAND LUX CAFE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.909.0399 grandluxcafe.com

NORTHVALE

KIKU 365 Rte. 17 S. 201.265.7200

BIDDY O’MALLEY’S 191 Paris Ave. 201.564.7893 biddyomalleys.com THE GREEK VILLAGE 254 Livingston St. 201.750.8570 greekvillagenj.com MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS 416 Tappan Rd. 201.767.0063 madeleinespetit paris.com TASTE OF SPAIN 493 Tappan Rd. 201.767.8904 tasteofspainrestaurant.com

NORWOOD RAGAZZI 530 Livingston St. 201.660.7950 ragazzirestaurantlounge.com

OAKLAND CENZINO 589 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.6693 cenzinos.com

MANTRA 275 Rte. 4 W. 201.342.8868 mantranj.com SUBURBAN DINER 172 Rte. 17 N. 201.261.2605 suburbandiner17.com

PARK RIDGE 103 PRIME AT VALENTINO’S 103 Spring Valley Rd. 201.391.2220 103prime.com ESTY STREET 86 Spring Valley Rd. 201.307.1515 estystreet.com THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

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HEARTH & TAP CO. 125 N. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.307.6300 hearthandtap.com

{ ON THE TOWN } PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercorns176.com RIDGE DINER 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.4242 ridgediner.com

RAMSEY ANTHONY FRANCO’S 128 E. Main St. 201.236.8000 afpizza.com BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net

RIDGEFIELD CAFÉ TIVOLI 533 Shaler Blvd. 201.941.5561 cafetivoli.com 88 RICE SHOP 88 Rte. 46 W. 201.840.8688 88riceshop.com

RIDGEFIELD PARK MK VALENCIA 228 Main St. 201.373.0228 mkvalenciarestaurant.com THAI PALACE 218 E. Main St. 201.441.9119 thaipalacenj.com

KINCHLEY’S TAVERN 586 N. Franklin Tpke. 201.934.7777 kinchleyspizza.com THE SHANNON ROSE 1200 Rte. 17 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com SMYRNA 21 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.7990 TAWARA 53 W. Main St. 201.825.8712 VARKA ESTIATORIO 30 N. Spruce St. 201.995.9333 varkarestaurant.com

IT’S GREEK TO ME 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.612.2600 itsgreektome.com LA LANTERNA 29 W. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.5520 lalanternaof ridgewood.com LATOUR 6 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5056 latourridgewood.com

COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.8395 countrypancakehouse.net

LISA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 28 Oak St. 201.251.8686 lisasmediterranean cuisine.net

CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com

MEDITERRANEO 23 N. Broad St. 201.447.0022 mediterraneo ridgewood.com

DELHI ACCENT 37 Chestnut St. 201.444.4910 delhiaccentnj.com

PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com

FELINA 54 E. Ridgewood Ave. 551.276.5454 felinarestaurant.com

PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com

FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com

RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125 raymondsnj.com

RIDGEWOOD

CAFÉ PANACHE 130 E. Main St. 201.934.0030 cafepanachenj.com

GREEN FUSION 22 Oak St. 201.670.7502 greenfusionnj.com

ROOTS 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootssteakhouse.com

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Ammata Thai Kitchen in River Vale

S. EGIDIO 17 N. Broad St. 201.389.3525 segidiopizza.com VILLAGE GREEN 36 Prospect St. 201.445.2914 villagegreenrestaurant.com WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.447.1953 whitemaplecafe.com

RIVER EDGE

TEANECK

MADO RESTAURANT 570 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.265.3629 madorestaurant.business. site

AMARONE 63 Cedar Ln. 201.833.1897 amaroneristorante.net

SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com

RIVER VALE AMMATA THAI KITCHEN 184 Rivervale Rd. 201.664.2299 ammata.com ARMANDO’S GRILL 688 Westwood Ave. 201.722.5820 armandostuscan grill.com LET’S MEAT STEAKHOUSE 625 Rivervale Rd. 201.660.7960 letsmeatsteakhouse.com

ROCHELLE PARK NANNI 53 W. Passaic St. 201.843.1250 nanni.com

RUTHERFORD CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com FINCH’S 801 Rutherford Ave. 201.231.3141 finchsdining.com PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 paisanos.com THE RISOTTO HOUSE 88 Park Ave. 201.438.5344 therisottohouse.com VOLARE’S 7 Station Sq. 201.935.6606 volaresrestaurant.com

SADDLE BROOK MIDLAND BREW HOUSE 374 N. Midland Ave. 201.797.0070 QUE PASTA 326 Market St. 201.712.1900

SADDLE RIVER THE SADDLE RIVER INN 2 Barnstable Ct. 201.825.4016 saddleriverinn.com

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B V TUSCANY 368 Cedar Ln. 201.287.0404 bvtuscany.com ETC. STEAKHOUSE 1409 Palisade Ave. 201.357.5677 etcsteakhouse.com NOAH’S ARK 493 Cedar Ln. 201.692.1200 noahsark.net NOBO WINE & GRILL 1400 Palisade Ave. 201.837.1000 nobowineandgrill.com REGINA’S 827 Teaneck Rd. 201.862.1996 reginassteakhouse andgrill.com

TENAFLY

LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke. 201.652.5577 limoncellonj.com

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BACARI GRILL 800 Ridgewood Rd. 201.358.6330 bacarigrill.com

WESTWOOD BIBI’Z 284 Center Ave. 201.722.8600 bibizlounge.com CAFFÉ ANELLO 11 Madison Ave. 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com DOWNTOWN DHABA 266 Center Ave. 201.664.0123 dhabadowntown.com THE IRON HORSE 20 Washington Ave. 201.666.9682 theironhorse.com

AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com

THAI WEST 22 Jefferson Ave. 201.497.6981 thaiwestrestaurant.com

BRASSERIE 4 Washington St. 201.266.6400 tenaflybrasserie.com

WOODCLIFF LAKE

PALMER’S CROSSING 145 Dean Dr. 201.567.4800 palmerscrossing restaurant.com SAYOLA 50 Prospect Ter. 201.871.2182 sayolarestaurantnj.com TPR RESTAURANT 38 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.0444 tprrest.com

WALDWICK ANDREA’S RISTORANTE 20 E. Prospect St. 201.670.0275 andreasrestaurant nj.com CIRCOLO 53 Franklin Tpke. 201.882.1818 circolo.info

SOL 42 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.9363

WOOD-RIDGE MARTINI GRILL 187 Hackensack St. 201.939.2000 martini–grill.com

WYCKOFF ALDO’S 640 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.2618 aldosofwyckoff.com BENARES 327 Franklin Ave. 201.904.2222 benaresnj.com BLUE MOON CAFÉ 327 Franklin Ave. 201.891.1331 bluemoonmexicancafé.com TS MA CHINESE CUISINE 637 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com

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Gatherings

Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most. 1 CAREONE Staff at CareOne, a senior and assisted living organization with locations throughout Bergen County, donned pink attire and masks in October to support efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 4 Members of CareOne at Oradell show their colors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

1 GIANTS HUMC Members of the New York Giants wouldn’t let the ongoing pandemic stop them from bringing a little joy to patients at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Players virtually visited with young patients set up through the Caribu app, which the hospital uses to connect the kids with family members from miles away. 1 Staff at Hackensack University Medical Center used the Caribu app to set up virtual meetings between New York Giants players and patients at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital.

FEED THE FRONTLINES Since the pandemic began, members of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to raise more than $100,000, which has been used to provide meals to first responders and community groups. 5 From left to right, Ramon Hache, Jeanne Johnson, Stacey Antine, Paul Vagianos, Scott Lief, Joan Groome

HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER

As part of Mitzvah Day, Ben Porat Yosef school in Paramus teamed up with Hackensack Riverkeeper to clean the Van Saun Mill Brook. Volunteers removed more than 650 pounds of debris from the water and the banks. 2–3 Students and families from Ben Porat Yosef joined Hackensack Riverkeeper to fill more than two dozen bags with trash pulled from the Van Saun Mill Brook.

BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Bergen New Bridge Medical Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony to launch its new LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Center. Several leaders and members from the LGBTQ community were present along with elected officials, hospital administration and other delegates. 6 Darian Eletto, Sunitha Moonthungal, Varsha Dandavate, Mary Amoroso, Germaine Ortiz, Kristen Muldowney, Robert Pacicco, Jim Tedesco, Tom Sullivan, Debbie Visconi, Jack Delucca-Gross, Ray Welsh, Donnalee Corrieri, Christian Fuscarino, Lisa Swain BERGENMAG.COM

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