Bergen Health & Life's February 2009 issue by Wainscot Media

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B E R G E N H E A LT H & LIFE

BERGEN & life

health

February 2009 / $3.95

A TA S T E O F B E R G E N

A taste of Bergen! • Where chefs shop • Restaurants’

most-requested recipes • Wine pairing tips • Authentic ethnic fare

... and more!

3 Valentine getaways 4-star Italian in Teaneck FEBRUARY 2009

Health watch having a baby after 35 the story your blood tells ■

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IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES.

PICTURES OF YOUR HEART SO PRECISE, THEY CAN TELL US IF YOU HAVE HEART DISEASE. Five seconds. Five beats of your heart. That’s all the time it takes for CT angiography to produce full, multidimensional images of your heart. Images so clear and precise they can help us “see” and diagnose heart blockages. Holy Name is the only hospital in New Jersey to offer both cardiac PET/CT stress testing and coronary CT angiography. To us these are much more than technical advancements. They’re tools to help you overcome heart disease. To learn more about Cardiovascular Services or to be referred to a Holy Name Hospital physician, please call 877-HOLY-NAME (465-9626). 718 Teaneck Road • Teaneck, NJ 07666 • www.holyname.org

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Kick up your heels.

Day of Dance celebrates the Red Shoe as a symbol to inspire action for good health. On February 28, more than 70 communities nationwide will take action to ensure a healthier future. Bring your friends and family to the Paramus Park Shopping Center on that day to dance, learn simple ways to stay healthy, enjoy music, Ask-the-Doc with Holy Name Hospital cardiologists, Ask-the-Pharmacist with The Holy Name Hospital Pharmacy and participate in free health screenings. Visit www.holyname.org or call 877-HOLY-NAME (877-465-9626) to learn more. Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009 • Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM • Location: Paramus Park Shopping Center, 700 Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, NJ • Admission: FREE

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Contents

32 February 2009 Features

Departments

4 Editor’s letter

Where chefs shop Tag along on a local restaurateur’s buying trip—and hear 4 others share their sources.

Serving up secrets

Grape expectations

Perfect pairings

“What’s your most requested recipe?” we asked three top Bergen chefs. Here’s what they revealed.

9 Bergen buzz · For your itch to stitch · Loco for cocoa? · Bras of wonder · “What I’m listening to ...” · Puppy love · Winners’ circle

12 Flash What happens if you choose wines by their labels?

Captured moments around the county

14 Health watch · Having a baby after 35 · The story your blood tells

Two local experts suggest appropriate wine pairings for four common dishes.

A taste of home Where do Bergenites from around the world find authentic native cuisine? Six of them dish on their favorite area restaurants and specialty shops.

Tempting spaces 3 top Bergen dining spots for those with an appetite for fine design

36 Escapes /

3 romantic retreats

20 Things we love Calling all foodies We scoured the county for the best in sweet and savory. Here’s what we’ve found.

40 Glorious food There will be blood Newly trendy but boasting a

long history, the blood orange is one of winter’s finest fruits.

42 Bergen gourmet Delicious defined! We don’t award stars at

Bergen Health & Life, but if we did, Amarone in Teaneck would surely earn four.

Say “I love you” with one of these couples’ getaways.

55 Where to eat Your Bergen County dining guide

62 Be there!

Local events you won’t want to miss

64 Faces of Bergen Icing on the cake COVER IMAGE : DESSERT FROM HARVEST BISTRO , CLOSTER ; PHOTO BY DEREK WIESEHAHN

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Editor’s LETTER

Incredible edibles! WHAT COULD BE MORE FUN THAN FOOD? NOT much, we discovered, as we had an especially good time preparing this, our “Taste of Bergen” issue. Indeed, this month’s foodie focus gave us an excuse to satisfy all manner of culinary curiosities. For instance: Where, we wondered, do the best restaurant chefs buy the top-notch ingredients they use to create their edible enchantments? In “Where Chefs Shop” on page 21, one gifted restaurateur takes us on a shopping expedition, while four others chime in to share their (sometimes secret) sources. Our foodie hearts emboldened, we then asked chefs at three other notable Bergen eateries not only to identify their most-requested recipes, but to share them. Happily, they obliged, as you’ll see on page 26. Tapping into the rich diversity of Bergen’s own population, we next asked six county residents—each of whom hails from a different foreign land—to reveal their favorite local places to find their native cuisines. See their picks on page 30. All this talk of food had us also longing for drink— but what to sip with our favorite fare? On page 29, two wine experts recommend their top pairings for four different entrée selections, forever easing our what-to-serve-withwhat uncertainties. Still, we couldn’t help but wonder: What if a wine was chosen based on the beauty of its label alone? Would such unsavvy selecting leave a sour taste or reveal new oenophilic delights? It was a little of both, as you’ll see in our taste test on page 28, where three wine lovers render their judgments on a trio of bottles picked purely for their eye-catching designs. Finally, we veer briefly from our dining motif to honor that sweetest of celebrations, Valentine’s Day. So turn, if you will, to Escapes on page 36 for three romantic getaways to die for. Widely disparate on the map, they share stunning scenery, luxurious digs and the power to reawaken that amorous spirit that may nestle, a bit snow-covered, in your February soul. (Of course, the food at these destinations is pretty good too.)

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Bergen BUZZ YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL TRENDS, TREASURES, PEOPLE & WELL-KEPT SECRETS

For your itch to stitch Think quilting is just for grandmothers? Sew not true, asserts Denise Trend, owner of THE COZY QUILT SHOPPE in River Edge (201-483-3775, www.cozyquilter.com): “Our customers range from older, seasoned quilters to young people just learning the craft.” The 2,700-square-foot storefront offers myriad supplies to create a comfy masterpiece, including 1,500 bolts of fabric (about $9 per yard) and a variety of patterns, threads, buttons, rotary cutters, rulers, quilting kits and more. The shop also offers interactive lessons for all levels, such as “Let’s Start Quilting” (various dates throughout the year, $45), a beginner’s course, and the intermediate “Patchwork Posie,” which offers instruction on a quilt that combines two techniques, piecing and appliqué (February 28, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., $40). Need a peaceful place to stitch? Stop by for “Sit, Stitch and Grumble,” where you can work on your projects—and vent about your troubles—all day every Tuesday for a $5 fee. “We have a friendly atmosphere,” says Trend.

LOCO FOR COCOA? If chocolate is the way to your Valentine’s heart, a gift from CONRAD’S CONFECTIONERY (201-497-6280, www.conradscandy.com) in Westwood will surely make your sweetie swoon. From chocolate-dipped strawberries to a 7-pound chocolate heart, this sweet storefront has been whipping up homemade confections for nearly five decades. “It’s been in our family for three generations,” explains co-owner J.J. Krachtus, grandson of second owner James Pouletsos, who bought the business from namesake Fred Conrad in 1960. “The quality and recipes haven’t changed in 48 years.” Among the shop’s bestsellers are nonpareils ($13.98 per pound), turtles (chocolatecovered caramel, cashew and pecan bundles, $20.98 per pound) and butternut crunch (toffee coated in chocolate and rolled in chopped nuts, $20.98 per pound). Each delightful concoction is made on the premises. “You can’t get any fresher or find better flavor than here,” promises Krachtus.

There’s bunching. Overflow. Straps that fall down. Every woman has experienced the agony of an ill-fitting bra. But such travails can be mere memory with the help of WOB LINGERIE in River Edge (201-265-6116) and Wyckoff (201-560-9800, www.woblingerie.com). “Nine out of 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size,” declares co-owner Lori Haber. “Women don’t know how bras are supposed to fit because there is no one to advise them.” At WOB (short for “Wizard of Bras”), Haber and her crew don’t even need a tape measure to determine your size—they can do it by sight. “It’s a very personal experience,” says Susan Hertzberg of Haworth, who has been a customer for 20 years. “They have every size imaginable.” In fact, WOB carries everything from starter bras up to size 56J, from specialty brands like Chantelle and Le Mystère. In your quest for perfect support, look for a bra that covers your bust entirely, fits comfortably when secured in the first hook and lies straight across your back, advises Haber. Better yet, stop by WOB and get a little expert advice.

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Bergen BUZZ ‘What I’m listening to...’ Considering she’s the president and orchestra manager of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in

Puppy Love Luba Tylchenko, Dumont, traveling nurse

Rufus, cocker spaniel, age 5

Teaneck, you might think Randi

How we met: “About

Spaeth is “all classical, all the

five years ago I was

time.” But in reality, “I enjoy so many

shopping at Garden

different artists and genres,” Spaeth says, adding that

State Plaza with my

“music is there for us whenever we need it—there’s

daughter when we

always a song to suit our mood.” What tunes does she

decided to go into the

turn to when she’s in the mood to unwind? Here’s a sample of her top peaceful picks:

pet store to see the puppies. We spotted Rufus in a glass cage

1. “AMAZING,” Seal, from System

and asked to take him

2. “OCEANO,” Josh Groban, from Closer

out to play because he

3. “TIME TO SAY GOODBYE,” Sarah Brightman with

looked so cute and playful. We felt a connection with him

Andrea Bocelli, from Time to Say Goodbye 4. “TUESDAY AFTERNOON,” the Moody Blues, from

Days of Future Passed 5. “CONCERTO FOR PIANO NO. 2,” Leonard Bernstein,

right away—he just kept clinging to us—and we couldn’t bear to put him back in the cage. Even though we hadn’t planned on buying a puppy, we took him home that day.”

Border patrol: “Rufus is very territorial. When small dogs or animals come on our property he’s OK, as long as he

New York Philharmonic and Philippe Entremont, from

sees what they’re doing—but large dogs are a different

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3

story. If he sees them anywhere he barks and gets aggres-

6. “INTO THE NIGHT,” Carlos Santana featuring Chad

Kroeger, from Ultimate Santana 7. “THE LARK ASCENDING,” Nicola Benedetti, Andrew

Litton and London Philharmonic Orchestra, from

Nicola Benedetti Plays Vaughan Williams & Tavener

sive, even though he’s only 33 pounds!”

A breath of fresh air: “Rufus is definitely an outdoorsy dog. In the summer we take him to Harriman State Park to hike in the mountains and swim in the lakes. He also likes to hunt for squirrels and geese, though he hasn’t caught anything yet. But his favorite season is winter—he loves to

8. “FEELS LIKE TONIGHT,” Daughtry, from Daughtry

dive in a big pile of snow and then eat it. We think it’s

9. “CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ,” Chamber Orchestra

because he was born on Christmas Day!”

of Europe, John Eliot Gardiner and Julian Bream, from Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez: Classic

Library Series 10. “UNWRITTEN,” Natasha Bedingfield, from Unwritten

Think your furry friend is the cutest in Bergen? Send us a picture of you with your pet and we might publish it in our pages. Mail the photo along with your name, address and telephone number to Bergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 or e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com.

WINNERS’ CIRCLE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS OF OUR GIFT GUIDE GIVEAWAY! They are as follows: • Michael Paul of Hackensack and Dara Diamond of Washington Township each won egg boilers from Nordic Ware. • Jennifer Stevenson of Ridgewood won a City in a Bag set from Muji. • Helen Beth Herman of Teaneck won a Garden Ganache truffle box from Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates. • Marjorie Degenholtz of Teaneck won a Harrison travel clock 10

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from Swing. • Karen Mauro of River Vale won an iKaraoke from Griffin Technology. • Irene Bourke of Oakland won a pair of crystal ball bookends from Restoration Hardware. • Barbara Haase of Teaneck won a digital camera swim mask from Hammacher Schlemmer. • Bonnie Pennell of Saddle River won a Menus and Music book-and-CD set.

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FLASH A GOOD TIME IN THE CAUSE OF GOOD HEALTH— that’s what more than 200 guests enjoyed at Community Blood Services’ third annual Trustees’ Gala at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. Proceeds from the dinner and auction went to The New Jersey Cord Blood Bank. Similar philanthropic fun attended “Le Casino de Monte Carlo,” Holy Name Hospital’s annual Founders Ball, held at New York’s Pier 60, while a benefit gala with a Broadway theme celebrated the 30th anniversary of Englewood-based Arts Horizons, which has brought arts education to more than 7 million New York area school children. And the second annual New York Giants “Taste of the NFL” benefit at the Stadium Club in Giants Stadium raised funds to fight hunger. 1

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3. J.T. Bolger, Linda and Peter Wells

HOLY NAME BALL 4. Jill Perin and Patrick Perin, M.D. 5. Patricia Klein, M.D., and Martin Shenkman 6. Donald and Dorothy Monks, Marge and Jack Geraghty 7. Ann Laraia and Salvatore Laraia, M.D.

COURTESY OF COMMUNITY BLOOD SERVICES; MARK CAP

COMMUNITY BLOOD SERVICES GALA

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ARTS HORIZONS’ BENEFIT GALA 8. Charles Oakley and “Dr. Ruth” Westheimer 14

9. Marvin Hamlisch and Diane Passage 10. Charles Grodin 11. John Devol and Celeste Holm 12. Peter Meyer and L. Marilyn Crawford

ROB RICH; COYNE PUBLIC RELATIOMNS

SECOND ANNUAL ‘TASTE OF THE NFL’ BENEFIT 13. Giants cornerback Sam Madison 14. Giants tight end Kevin Boss

Think you belong in Flash? Send photos from your gala or charity event to Bergen Health & Life, att: Flash editor, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com. Include your contact information, a short event description and names of all who appear. (Submissions are not guaranteed to appear and must meet the following image specs: 4x6 color prints or 300 dpi jpg, tif or eps files. Prints must be accompanied by an SASE in order to be returned.)

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HEALTH WATCH

Having a baby

after 35

OLDER WOMEN DO FACE HIGHER RISKS, BUT WITH PROPER PRENATAL CARE MOST CAN EXPECT A HEALTHY DELIVERY

FEBRUARY 2009

BRIAN STAUFFER

JUST TWO DAYS AFTER GIVING BIRTH LAST start trying,” says Gil. “I knew my biological clock was April, Leticia Gil of Fort Lee was told by doctors that she ticking and decided it was the right time in my life.” and her newborn son, Daniel, were perfectly healthy and That wasn’t a rash conclusion, says Hetal Gor, could both go home. “I was a new M.D., an obstetrician/gynecologist at mom at 37 and I felt great,” says Gil. “Getting pregnant Englewood Hospital and Medical “I’d been aware of the risks involved Center. “Getting pregnant after 35 after 35 doesn’t in having a baby later in life, but I doesn’t necessarily mean you will have really wanted a child—and everycomplications,” she says. “I have three necessarily mean thing turned out fine!” patients right now between the ages of you will have Gil, a global sourcing manager 40 and 45 and they’re having really complications.” for the pharmaceutical company good pregnancies so far.” Pfizer Inc., represents a growing Indeed, the American College trend in the birthing business: of Obstetricians and Gynecologists women over 35 who have successful pregnancies and declines to specify an age beyond which it is unsafe deliver healthy babies. For many, busy lives, extended for women to become pregnant. True, a woman over educations, financial stresses, demanding careers and the 35 may need to visit her doctor more often than younger quest for a life partner mean that parenthood isn’t pracmoms-to-be. She may need more special testing and tical until after age 35. “When I was 36 I was ready to may require more care during labor and delivery. But

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“FAST FACT” SOURCE: THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS

How the risk of birth defects rises

none of that typically interferes with having a normal, healthy baby. “Moms-to-be over 35 are a little more likely to develop complications such as high blood pressure and Older women do have a greater chance of diabetes,” warns Dr. Gor, “and their babies are at a higher having a baby with genetic abnormalities, risk of being born prematurely.” High blood pressure can but the likelihood remains statistically low cause problems with the placenta and with the growth of throughout a woman’s 30s. the fetus. And 35-plus women who are having their first child do face a somewhat higher danger of a potentially Mother’s Cases per fatal (to mom and baby) form of pregnancy-induced high age 1,000 live births blood pressure called preeclampsia. If this condition 20 1.9 develops, it must be monitored very closely and may 25 2.1 require bed rest, hospitalization and, in some cases, 30 2.6 induced labor or a C-section earlier than planned. Women over 35 also are at higher risk for gesta35 5.2 tional diabetes (diabetes that occurs during pregnancy), 40 15.2 which increases the risk for preeclampsia, miscarriage 44 47.6 and a condition called macrosomia in which the fetus grows too large. For this reason, Dr. Gor takes extra preSource: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists cautions to educate and screen older moms. knew. After the test came out negative, the rest of my “I tend to give more counseling to my over-35 pregnancy was a completely exciting, joyful experience.” patients about the warning signs of diabetes, such as Generally, older moms need to take the same preexcessive weight gain,” she says. “I also usually test them cautions as younger ones, says Dr. Gor: Eat healthy foods, for diabetes twice during pregnancy—at about four and exercise regularly (with a doctor’s OK), keep weight seven months—instead of just once at seven months, as I under control and take prenatal vitamins containing do for younger moms.” (In Gil’s case, luckily, both at least 400 micrograms of folic acid to help pretests showed she had no problems.) vent neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Older moms-to-be also have a higher From “Even before you get pregnant, if risk for genetic abnormalities with their 1980 to 2004, you’re planning to conceive it’s important eggs that can cause birth defects such as the number of U.S. to talk to your physician about proper care Down syndrome. (See “How the Risk of women giving and risk factors,” says Dr. Gor. “Once you Birth Defects Rises,” at right above.) get pregnant, you should see your doctor Testing can assess the risk of these genetic birth at age 35+ regularly and take advantage of early testing problems, says Dr. Gor. Blood testing is the tripled. to find out your risk for chromosomal abnorfirst step. But it’s imperfect, as Gil knows. The malities. Leticia did all of that, from consulting quad screen, a blood test typically administered with us before she conceived to doing aerobics and yoga when a woman is between 16 and 18 weeks along in her throughout her pregnancy.” pregnancy, suggested—inconclusively—that her baby Three weeks before Gil’s due date her water might have Down syndrome. broke—but luckily little Daniel was already full-term “The quad said my baby was at high risk, and my and came out a whopping 8 pounds, 4 ounces. doctor recommended amniocentesis to give us a defini“Apparently he was on his own schedule!” says Gil with tive answer,” says Gil. Amniocentesis is a more invasive a laugh. “Today he’s a healthy and rambunctious test in which a needle is inserted to remove a small 9-month-old, and it’s just such a blessing.” amount of fluid from the amniotic sac surrounding the “Leticia is a great example of an over-35 woman fetus; it carries a tiny risk of inducing miscarriage. having a successful pregnancy,” says Dr. Gor. “She took “I was scared, but I decided to go through with it, really good care of herself, and that definitely helped.” ■ because I felt I couldn’t enjoy my pregnancy unless I BERGEN

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HEALTH WATCH by David Levine

The story

your blood tells WHEN A SAMPLE IS DRAWN, THE LAB PROVIDES A DIZZYING ARRAY OF NUMBERS. HERE’S WHAT THEY MEAN

THE BLOOD TEST IS A KEY PART OF MOST physical exams, and no wonder. Analyzed in a laboratory, your blood can reveal many things about your health. “The test is relatively noninvasive and not very expensive, and it lets us monitor a number of organ systems,” says Julius M. Gardin, M.D., chairman of internal medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center. To help Bergen Health & Life explore these numbers and what they mean, one Bergen County hospital kindly provided us with blood-test results from two real individuals—a 73-year-old man we’ll call Mr. X, and a 35-year-old woman, Ms. Y—and we asked two physicians to guide us through them. On the opposite page you’ll see some of Ms. Y’s actual blood-test results. By learning about what the test results show for these two people, we hope, you’ll better understand your next blood test.

Two real patients’ tests, revealed See the label “ref range” atop the column second from right in the chart of Ms. Y’s results? It means reference range—the range of values considered “normal.” These can differ from lab to lab, so it’s best to stick with one lab. Readings that fall too far outside this range—those listed under the “low” and “high” headings—are red flags that will likely prompt your doctor to investigate.

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These tests help your doctor spot kidney and liver disease, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Among other things, they measure the electrolytes sodium, potassium, chloride and CO2. “I usually focus on the first three of those,” says Dr. Gardin. Too much or too little sodium or potassium can be a sign of kidney disease. And chloride with the other two affects your acid-alkaline balance, or pH level. “The blood’s pH affects total body function,” adds the doctor. If your blood becomes too acidic,

the negative electrical charge that keeps red blood cells apart is weakened, and your energy level drops. “We consider the whole patient—sometimes different readings tell you the same thing in different ways, and the same number can mean different things for different patients,” says Drew Olsen, M.D., director of laboratories at Holy Name Hospital, whose lab conducts between 100 and 200 outpatient blood tests every day. For example, both Mr. X and Ms. Y have slightly high CO2 readings of 33. “His may relate to kidney function, as his readings for glucose, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine are also abnormal,” says Dr. Olsen. Because breathing affects CO2 count, Ms. Y’s number

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Part of the actual blood-test report for ‘Ms. Y’ AGE: 35Y

SEX: F LOW

NORMAL

HIGH

REF RANGE

UNITS

COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC P SODIUM

139

[135–145]

mEg/L

POTASSIUM

3.8

[3.5–5.3]

mEg/L

CHLORIDE

103

[100–110]

mEg/L

[22–32]

mEg/L

CO2 ALBUMIN

33 3.1

[3.5–4.8]

gm/dL

BILIRUBIN, TOTAL

0.50

[0.0–1.0]

mg/dL

CALCIUM

8.6

[8.4–10.5]

mg/dL

GLUCOSE

[70–110]

mg/dL

BLOOD UREA NITROGEN

CREATININE

0.68

GFR ESTIMATED

> 59

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE PROTEIN, TOTAL

110

GLOBULIN

mg/dL

[32–92]

IU/L

[6.1–7.9]

gm/dL

121

[15–41]

IU/L

[2.0–4.0]

gm/dL

[14–54]

IU/L

2.6

ALT

mg/dL

[0.40–1.10]

mL/min/1.73m2

5.7

AST

[7–21]

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WBC COUNT

9.8

[4.1–10.7]

K/uL

RBC COUNT

3.80

[3.76–5.17]

M/uL

HEMOGLOBIN

11.4

[11.6–15.3]

gm/dL

HEMATOCRIT

[34–45]

MCV

87.7

[81.2–97.3]

MCH

29.9

[27.5–33.6]

% %

MCHC

34.1

[2.7–36.3]

RDW

12.5

[10.9–14.8]

PLATELET COUNT MPV

530 7.74

could indicate that she’s a smoker. Albumin is produced by the liver; Ms. Y’s slightly low count could mean she has a liver disease such as hepatitis or a kidney illness. But a poor diet is a more likely culprit, the doctor indicates.

Liver panel (bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, protein, AST, globulin, ALT) These markers reflect whether the liver is functioning normally. AST and ALT are enzymes in liver cells. Abnormal readings here could suggest hepatitis, alcohol abuse or a reaction to a prescription drug. “Ms. Y’s abnormal count in alkaline phosphatase could reflect gallstones, but the fact that it’s accompanied by abnormal total protein, AST and ALT points to some liver damage,” says Dr. Olsen, adding that such findings could result from a reaction to a medication or an autoimmune disease such as lupus. A medication reaction, he says, probably wouldn’t cause Ms. Y’s low albumin level. As for severe longstanding liver disease? “The normal

This number could mean Ms. Y has hepatitis—or simply isn’t eating right.

[146–379]

K/uL

[6.29–10.30]

By itself, this result might hint at gallstones. With the other findings here it suggests liver damage. This figure could reflect a recent viral infection. To be safe, Ms. Y should be retested in a few months.

bilirubin count argues against that,” says the doctor.

Glucose and kidney function (blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, GFR estimated) These tests monitor your kidneys. “Mr. X has a high glucose reading, 136, suggesting he should be evaluated for diabetes if he isn’t already being treated for it,” says Dr. Gardin. Mr. X also has a slightly high creatinine level of 1.45. “Creatinine is produced essentially by the muscles, so if it’s a bit high in a muscular man it doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem,” says Dr. Olsen. “But he also has abnormal kidney-function readings, implying that a retest should be taken in three to six months, along with a urinalysis to see if he’s losing protein.” If he is, referral to a nephrologist—kidney specialist—for further treatment and follow-up would be in order.

Lipid panel The cholesterol workup, or lipid profile, sheds light on continued BERGEN

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your risk of heart disease. These results are not shown on Ms. Y’s report, but Mr. X’s results reveal that his total cholesterol count of 163 is fine (under 200 is good); his “bad” cholesterol (LDL, or low-density lipoproteins) of 106 is in the recommended range of less than 130; and at 138 his triglycerides are also OK (under 150 is normal). But his “good” cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoproteins) at 29 is too low—the reference range is greater than 39. Dr. Olsen thinks this may call for more lipid testing—especially if Mr. X’s family has a heart-disease history. “The basic lipid test will pick up about 40 percent of patients with heart disease, but more advanced tests can identify 80 to 90 percent,” he notes.

example—can result from a blood malignancy such as leukemia, and if untreated can increase stroke risk. Another series of initials (not shown on Ms. Y’s chart) stand for the sizes of blood cells and platelets, the concentrations of hemoglobin and hematocrit, and different types of infection-fighting white cells. Here Mr. X has an abnormal reading in mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). Translation: He has a bit less hemoglobin per cell than he should. “That could be because he’s not getting enugh iron in his diet,” says Dr. Olsen.

Protime with INR Prothrombin time—protime for short—measures how quickly blood clots. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) measures other clotting factors. Both help pinpoint bleeding problems and assist your doctor in monitoring blood-thinning medicines such as heparin and warfarin that are used to prevent blood clots. At 12.1, Mr. X’s protime number is outside the reference range of 9.6 to 11.6. “I would look more closely at that,” says Dr. Olsen, “because for a patient on blood thinners that represents inadequate treatment.”

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PSA total Mr. X has a high prostate-specific antigen test score of 12.2, which calls for a retest soon. But the PSA test, which assesses prostate-cancer risk, is awash in controversy, as Dr. Gardin explains. “The evidence is borderline as to whether it helps,” he says. “But I do measure it, and I get mine measured too. What’s important is not just the number itself, but how fast it’s changing.”

TSH TSH—thyroid-stimulating hormone—is not always included in blood tests, says Dr. Gardin. “But I usually have it done for my patients at least once, and more often for patients who are obese or have lipid abnormalities,” he says. “It reflects thyroid problems, and these can raise cholesterol counts. So before starting patients on drugs to lower high cholesterol, I want to make sure the thyroid is not the cause. Many patients also blame obesity on their thyroids, so I want to check that as well.” ■

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The complete blood count, or CBC, measures different types of blood cells—white cells (WBC), red cells (RBC) and platelets. Too many or not enough of each blood cell type can mark a variety of illnesses. Red-cell count, hematocrit and hemoglobin screen for anemia, says Dr. Olsen. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule and hematocrit is the percentage of red cells in the sample. For Ms. Y, both are low. Ms. Y’s anemia could result from bleeding in the colon—from colon cancer, possibly—or bone-marrow abnormalities. But more likely causes are menstruation or a poor diet. Says Dr. Olsen: “She may need to consume more iron, vitamin B-12 or folate to make more hemoglobin.” “White blood count screens for infection or leukemia,” says Dr. Gardin. “And platelets help with coagulation and clotting. We need a sense of clotting function in general because it may relate to other injuries or illnesses. Also, some drugs may lower platelet counts. If clotting is compromised, the results can be catastrophic— such as internal bleeding that doesn’t stop.” Ms. Y’s high platelet count of 530 demands a repeat check in three to six months, says Dr. Olsen. Chances are it’s “reactive”—caused by another condition, such as a nonspecific viral infection or the body’s response to a medication—and it probably doesn’t signify anything grave. Still higher levels—up to 1,000, for

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Calling all foodies WE SCOURED THE COUNTY FOR THE BEST IN SWEET AND SAVORY. HERE’S WHAT WE FOUND 1. A trio of cheeses to please: tangy Humboldt Fog ($24 per pound); semi-hard, cheddar-like 5 Spoke Tumbleweed ($22 per pound) and creamy Berkshire Blue ($24 per pound). Bondgard Cheese Shop, Allendale, 201825-0185, www.bondgard.com

2. Toss your salad in style with Coluccio first cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil ($18.99) and 21-year-aged Manicardi balsamic vinegar ($31.99). Piccolo Gastronomia Italiana, Ridgefield, 201-313-0200 3. Freshly baked bread satisfies in all forms, including French ($2.50), Sicilian ($2) and ciabatta ($3.50). Vitamia & Sons, Lodi, 973-546-1140, www.pastaboy.com 2 3

4. What’s even better than chocolate? Pretzels, Rice Krispies, Pringles ($5 per bag) and strawberries ($3 each) covered in it! Matisse, Englewood, 201-568-2288, www.getfreshchocolate.com 5. Liven up your morning cup of joe with flavored beans such as chocolate almond, hazelnut and tiramisu city roast, starting at $6.49 per pound. Cafasso’s Fairway Market, Fort Lee, 201224-7900, www.cafassos fairwaymkt.com

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6. Upgrade your crudités with choice olives—Alfonso ($4.49 per pound), spicy Cerignola ($6.99 per pound) and almond-stuffed ($7.99 per pound). Jerry’s Gourmet & More, Englewood, 201-8717108, www.jerrys homemade.com

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BERGEN EATS by Francesca Moisin

Where CHEFS SHOP

TAG ALONG ON A LOCAL RESTAURATEUR’S BUYING TRIP— AND HEAR 4 OTHERS SHARE THEIR SOURCES THE FRESHEST FISH, THE BEST BREAD, THE CHOICEST CUTS of meat: Where do Bergen County culinary maestros buy their fantastic fare? To find out firsthand, Bergen Health & Life asked five of them, and they didn’t hold back. One—George Georgiades, head chef at chic Greek restaurant Varka Estiatorio in Ramsey

CHRISTOPHER BARTH

(201-995-9333, www.varkarestaurant.com)—even took us along on a shopping trip. On the next page, you’ll see where he led us. And later, you’ll learn where four of his colleagues around the county find tasty ingredients for their eateries.

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frame glasses and hair that boasts more pepper than salt—has promised to reveal his secrets.

9:56 a.m. “Look at those gorgeous rib-eyes!” exclaims Georgiades. “Check out the bratwurst, knockwurst and kielbasa! I love this place.” We’ve started our journey at Kocher’s Continental Specialty Meats in Ridgefield (201-941-7086), a 62-year-old German butcher shop owned by Kenny Mayer. The refrigerated cases are packed with pork products in every shape and size, from thick ham wheels to skinny salami links. Countless cuts of chicken, lamb, veal and beef are stacked on oversized trays. I can’t keep up with Georgiades. Wide-eyed and moving at full-sprint, he’s a big kid in a meat-filled candy store. As expected, Varka serves a lot of lamb, “so I buy that in bulk from Manhattan’s meatpacking district,” he explains. “But for specialty items like sirloin or sausage, Kocher’s is my go-to spot. The cleanliness and superior quality are unsurpassed.” Before we leave, Georgiades lovingly caresses a ruby-red steak. The color is perfect, he tells me—no unwanted browning. He also advises athome chefs to look for marbleization created by white fat lines, which lends the beef fantastic flavor.

10:28 a.m. An unassuming brick building in

9:03 a.m. It’s a cold December morning when I meet

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11:13 a.m. From bread, it’s on to cheese. Rick Breitstein, owner of The Cheese Shop of Ridgewood (201445-1777, www.thecheeseshopofridgewood.com), greets

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Chef Georgiades at Varka. Sleet turns the quiet sidewalk into a skating rink, but inside, the dining space feels snug. Snow-white cloths blanket the tables and loops of garland make the room smell like a Christmas tree. The food is delicious, but (sadly) I’m not here to eat. Instead, I’ve come with a mission: As a self-proclaimed gourmaniac, I must discover where the chefs shop. And Georgiades—tall, ebullient and distinguished with thin-

Englewood is home to Balthazar Bakery (201-503-9717, www.balthazarbakery.com), the bread and pastry mecca where we stop next. Wicker baskets overflow with olive loaves, potato rolls, cinnamon buns and innumerable other goodies, both savory and sweet. An industrial kitchen is visible behind two narrow windows. Flourdusted workers knead giant sheets of dough and pull perfect baguettes from scorching ovens. It’s a bit like peeping into Willy Wonka’s magic factory. For Varka, Georgiades usually buys whole-wheat rolls, multigrain loaves and baby ciabattas. But today, the scones prove irresistible. “And I’ll take two—no, three— of those madeleines,” he says. “Better stop there or else I’ll get too fat!” “But you’re a chef!” the server says. “That’s why I have to be careful. But, OK, I’ll have a chocolate-almond torte. And go ahead, throw in a few croissants. What can I say?” he says, turning to me. “These guys know how to bake.”

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us with a slice of truffle-infused Brillat Savarin, a creamy variety named in honor of Jean Anthelme BrillatSavarin, France’s first food critic. Here you’ll find more than 250 artisanal cheeses, from runny to firm, musky to fresh, made in countries from Italy to Australia. Aisles of accessories—dried fruit, crackers, a complete truffle department—vie for floor space. We sample a bold Dutch gouda, a smooth Lenora goat from Spain, an aged cheddar made by a woman in Ridgewood, a mild French Montrachat over which Breitstein drizzles honey, and a pungent Italian Pecorino that Georgiades says would be “killer with fresh basil, garlic and homemade pappardelle pasta.” Then he gets an idea: Varka already features imported feta in its Greek salads … but wouldn’t it be wonderful to offer an endof-meal cheese course?

12:06 p.m. We complete our enticing tour at DePiero’s Country Farm in Montvale (201-391-4576, www.depieros.com). Georgiades notes that it’s hard to find fresh produce in the winter. “Citrus fruits (oranges, quince, pomegranates) and root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips) are your best bets,” he says. He also selects zucchini, eggplant and potatoes, which he’ll braise for a briam, the Greek version of ratatouille. Fish goes well with this dish, so we walk to Off the Hook, a local seafood purveyor located within DePiero’s from which Georgiades has bought octopus and loup de mer for Varka. Today he picks up a pound of wild king salmon, which he prefers to the farm-raised Atlantic variety. When choosing fish, look for bright red gills, clear eyes and a firm body, he advises. “If you push the meat, it should spring back without leaving an indentation,” he explains. To pick oysters, bang one against the other. You want to hear a thump (as opposed to a hollow sound), which means the shell is full of good saltwater. Clams should never be open, and scallops

should never be slimy. “You want more secrets?” asks Georgiades with a laugh. “Come see me at Varka. I could go on all day!” continued

CHEF GEORGIADES’ RECIPE FOR ATHENIAN OVEN-BAKED WILD SALMON SERVES 8

3 pounds wild salmon

For briam:

3 ounces extra virgin olive oil

3 medium eggplants 2 zucchini

10 ounces white wine

10 plum tomatoes

sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

⁄2 medium sweet onion

⁄4 teaspoon oregano

3 cloves of garlic

3 lemons

12 red bliss potatoes

1 dill stalk

4 stalks of fresh dill

3 ounces extra virgin olive oil sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. • Make the briam by cutting eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes into half-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl. Dice onion and garlic and add to mixture. • Cut potatoes into quarters and add to mixture, along with dill, olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until tender. Add more salt if needed. • Cut salmon into 6- to 7-ounce pieces and place in a baking pan. Drizzle with 3 ounces olive oil, wine, salt, pepper, oregano and the juice of 1 lemon. • Cover with foil so steam cannot escape baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. • Cut 2 lemons into wedges. To serve, place briam in center of a plate with salmon on top. Garnish with lemon and sprig of dill.

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MORE CHEFS’ SECRET SOURCES FOUR OTHER LOCAL RESTAURATEURS TELL US WHERE THEY GROCERY SHOP Francesco Lofaro, owner, Village Green Restaurant, Ridgewood (201-445-2914, www.villagegreenrestaurant.com) “We get our food from different sources, from specialty suppliers to local markets. Sid Wainer & Son (1-888-7439246, www.sidwainer.com), based in New Bedford, Mass., delivers unique produce like microgreens, heirloom tomatoes and fig purée. If I need something special right away, such as red Swiss chard or a specific type of berry, I run out to Whole Foods (201-670-0383) or Kings Supermarket (201-493-4924), both in Ridgewood. “For meat, I rely on the Newark-based D’Artagnan (1-800-327-8246, www.dartagnan.com). They stock everything—from turkey and duck to wild boar and buffalo. The wholesaler Off the Hook in Midland Park (201-444-8895) is my purveyor for seafood. [The company has a retail outfit at DePiero’s Country Farm in Montvale, 201-391-4576.] “When it comes to cheese, I order from two delicious distributors: The Cheese Works (1-800-962-1220, www.thecheeseworks.com),

based in Ringwood, and Vermont Butter & Cheese Company (1-800-884-6287, www.butterandcheese.net), in Websterville, Vermont. “Of course, during the warmer months I love to shop at farmers’ markets. The market in Paterson (973742-1019, www.patersonfarmersmarket.com) is closest to me, and once you venture into Pennsylvania there are many fresh produce stands to choose from.”

Jack Zaorski, chef and owner, Ivy Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (201-393-7699, www.ivyinn.com) “I have two words for you: Restaurant Depot, in South Hackensack (201-996-1991, www.restaurantdepot.com). They have everything you could want: meat, produce, fish, cheese, frozen food, canned goods, specialty items like dandelion flowers and truffle oil—even cleaning supplies. Their walk-in refrigerator is bigger than most dining rooms. Their cheese aisle extends for half a block. This isn’t the type of place you go to buy 10 shrimp—it’s more like Costco to the third power. I like to take my friends on little field trips to this store. If you don’t know where to look, you’ll never find it. It’s hidden in the middle of a giant warehouse. But for me, it’s such a fun place to shop. “For small amounts of specialty goods, like pasta or balsamic vinegar, I often run to Corrado’s in Clifton (www.corradosmarket.com). There’s also a great farmers’ market in East Rutherford on Route 17 (201-939-1710). I’ll shoot down there for 5 pounds of yellow peppers—but that’s only when I don’t need a case, because if I did I’d be at Restaurant Depot. I’ll also make the trip into Manhattan’s meatpacking district. But a lot of those places are cash-and-carry, and most people don’t want to be strolling around New York with $2,000 in their pocket!” Glenn Chernalis, chef and owner, Rebecca’s

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Restaurant, Edgewater (201-943-8808) “Finding the food that’s essential to our Cuban cuisine— like papaya, plantains and jicama—used to be a challenge. I was always traveling to little bodegas in Union City, but now Restaurant Depot (201-996-1991, www.restaurant depot.com) carries all the produce I need. I also buy their delicious black angus steaks. But for pork, I rely strictly on Amaro Food Enterprises (201-902-9990), a North Bergen

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company run by two Cuban brothers. Their pigs are farm-raised in Pennsylvania, and the meat arrives fresh at my door one day after butchering. For small amounts of specialty produce, like the fresh mozzarella that goes into our three-cheese quesadillas, I visit Dante’s Market in Fairview (201-9454610), which is run by Italian brothers. They have a great little shop that’s been around forever. And speaking of old companies, F. Rozzo & Sons in Manhattan (212-2426100, www.frozzoandsons.com) has been selling seafood for more than 150 years. Every time I’m there I see the big-name chefs picking through the iced fish crates. As for dessert, our bourbon bread pudding, espresso crème brûlée and flan are all homemade. Sorbets and gelatos come from Ciao Bella in Tenafly (201-503-0378, www.ciaobella gelato.com). I’d love to make them myself, but we don’t have the space or equipment. I guess you have to draw the line somewhere.”

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Douglas Pilatowski, chef, Restaurant L, Allendale (201-785-1112, www.go2l.com) “For seafood, I like Peter’s Fish Market in Midland Park (201-444-3331). I’ll run out and pick up everything I need, like lobster, salmon and frozen tuna. We roll that up in thin cucumber slices and serve it as cold-smoked tartare. “I order my prime meats from Buckhead Beef in Georgia (1-800-888-5578, www.buckheadbeef.com). They provide those great strip steaks, porterhouses and veal cuts. I also use a local Oradell vendor called Golden Meats and Provision (201-262-2658) for things like short ribs, lamb, veal, whole chickens, bones and burger meat. For produce, I’ll travel to Hunts Point Market in the Bronx (718-542-2944, www.terminalmarkets.com/ huntspoint.htm), or pick through the lettuce and tomatoes at Restaurant Depot (201-996-1991, www.restaurant depot.com), which is also where I get my cheese. It’s hard to see cheese on paper. I’m a visual person; I need to smell it and figure out that way what I want to buy. “Grateful Bread in Lodi (973-471-3440) delivers all our loaves and rolls. And whenever we do Asian specials, I’ll pop into Family Market in Waldwick (201444-5133) for bok choy, lemongrass, edamame and quail eggs. We make our own desserts, but buy the best sorbet and ice cream from Ciao Bella in Tenafly (201503-0378, www.ciaobellagelato.com). ■

CHEF PILATOWSKI’S RECIPE FOR BRAISED LAMB SHANKS OVER GNOCCHI SERVES 8

3 lamb shanks

2 ounces chopped sage

kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

2 ounces chopped thyme

1 quart flour

11⁄2 pounds carrots, diced

1 quart 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil

11⁄2 pounds celery, diced

1 gallon Burgundy wine 1 gallon veal stock or brown gravy

8 ounces cornstarch

11⁄2 pounds parsnips, diced 24 ounces pearl onions 2 pounds fresh or frozen gnocchi

2 ounces chopped rosemary • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. • Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Dredge them in flour. • Add 1 quart olive oil to a large roasting pan. Over high heat, sear lamb shanks until evenly browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. • Clean pan and put shanks back in. Cover with 3⁄4 gallon wine, 1⁄4 gallon stock, rosemary, sage and thyme. Cover pan with plastic wrap and then with aluminum foil. • Cook in oven for approximately 31⁄2 hours, then check to see if meat is falling off the bone. If not, place back in oven and keep checking every 20 to 25 minutes. • Remove shanks from pan, set aside. • Add remaining wine and stock to cooking sauce. Cook over moderate heat until it has reduced by half. • Mix cornstarch with water to make a watery paste. Bring sauce to a boil and whisk in paste. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, until paste has slightly thickened. • In a large pot of boiling salted water, add carrots, celery, parsnips and onions. Cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, until vegetables have blanched. • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they float. • Over medium heat, sautée blanched vegetables in 4 ounces olive oil for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender. Season with salt and pepper. • To serve, divide gnocchi into eight large pasta bowls. Place a lamb shank and vegetables over each and drizzle all in sauce.

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SECRETS

‘WHAT’S YOUR MOST REQUESTED RECIPE?’ WE ASKED THREE TOP BERGEN CHEFS. HERE’S WHAT THEY REVEALED

THEY PESTER WAITERS, PLEAD WITH BUSBOYS and petition maitre d’s. Indeed, when it comes to finding the secrets to their favorites dishes, there are few lengths to which Bergen foodies won’t go. To save you all these exertions, dear reader, we did a little begging on your behalf: We coaxed the chefs from three of the county’s most popular restaurants into revealing their most-requested recipes—those wonderful concoctions that make our taste buds sing. We’ve assembled a soup, an entrée and a dessert—enough for any aspiring Food Network star to craft a meal as popular with the family as it is with restaurant patrons. Good luck and bon appétit! ■

CHEF JACK MISTRETTA, NAPA VALLEY GRILLE, PARAMUS

Portobello Mushroom Soup SERVES 10

4 ounces butter

2 cups heavy cream

2 ⁄2 pounds portobello mushrooms, chopped

2 quarts chicken stock

1 onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 4 ounces flour

⁄2 cup sherry wine

salt and pepper to taste ⁄2 cup mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme and parsley, chopped)

• In a 5-quart stock pot, melt butter and add the chopped portobello mushrooms, onions and celery. Sauté on medium heat for around 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften slightly. • Add flour and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. • Slowly add cream and chicken stock. Increase heat slightly and bring mixture to a boil. • Once a full rolling boil has been achieved, reduce the heat and simmer the soup for around 1 hour, stirring occasionally. • Remove the soup from the stove and, working in small batches, blend the soup in a blender until the mixture has a smooth, velvety consistency. • Place the puréed soup in a new pot; place back on the stove over medium heat, bringing the soup back to a boil. Add the sherry wine, salt, pepper and chopped herbs. • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve

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CHEF PETER ANGELAKOS, BACARI GRILL, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

White Chocolate Pistachio Semifreddo SERVES 12

FOR THE PISTACHIO FLORENTINE BASE:

8 ounces pistachios, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

FOR THE FILLING:

8 ounces sugar

4 sheets gelatin

2 ounces butter

25 ounces white chocolate, chopped

4 ounces almond flour 1 tablespoon allpurpose flour

4 cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon cornstarch

4 egg yolks

4 whole eggs

CHEF JIMMY PERIDES, BIAGIO’S, PARAMUS

• To make the base, combine heavy cream, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. (Do not stir.)

Seafood Pescatori

• Gently stir in almond flour, all-purpose flour

SERVES 1

and cornstarch and bring back to a boil. • Remove

from

heat

and

add

chopped

pistachios. • Pour mixture into a 10-inch by 18-inch sheet pan lined with parchment paper. • Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove base from the oven and cool.

pinch pepper

⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil

pinch oregano

2 ounces sliced calamari

1 cup red wine

4 green-lipped New Zealand mussels, in shells, or black Prince Edward Island mussels

2 cups whole cherry tomatoes in heavy purée

4 littleneck clams, in shells

• For the filling, bloom gelatin in cool water. • Melt chocolate in a double boiler and pour into a mixing bowl. • Whip 31⁄2 cups of the heavy cream and reserve in the refrigerator. • Whip eggs and yolks until thick and pale. • In a small saucepan, heat remaining heavy cream over medium heat. Remove from heat and add gelatin. • Add mixture to the chocolate and fold in first the whipped eggs, then the whipped cream. • Pour onto cooled pistachio Florentine base BRANDX IMAGES; CORBIS

3 cloves garlic, chopped

and spread evenly. • Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. • Cut into 12 bars and serve.

4 jumbo sea scallops pinch salt

⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil

4 jumbo shrimp 4 baby lobster tails 6 ounces cooked linguini

• Brown the garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. • Add calamari, mussels and clams over low heat until clams and mussels open. Once water releases from calamari, add scallops salt, pepper and oregano. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. • Add wine, tomatoes and basil; cook until sauce is boiling. • In separate sauté pan, cook shrimp and lobster tails over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until blanched. • Add shrimp and lobster to skillet, and let soak in sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously. • Add linguini to skillet, and let simmer for 1 minute. • Remove linguini, seafood and tomatoes from the skillet and place on plate. Top with a few spoonfuls of sauce.

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DON CARTER

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CHOOSE WINES BY THEIR LABELS?

t least once, you’ve probably wandered through a wine store and come away with a bottle selected purely for its attractive label. Connoisseurs may wince, but is that really so bad? To find out, Bergen Health & Life tried a test: We sent a young staffer on a shopping spree with instructions to choose three bottles of red based solely on their eye-catching exteriors. (One bottle looked “fun, young, contemporary,” our dutiful buyer reported; another pleased with its label’s colors and a third with a “very traditional” design.) Then three wine lovers judged the results in a blind taste test: Our expert, Don Carter, is owner of a Ridgewood-based store called The Wine Seller; Rita Guarna, our editor-in-chief, enjoys a festive glass and knows what she likes, but claims no expertise; and Mark Dowden is president of Wainscot Media (the company that publishes this magazine)—and something of an amateur authority on spirits. Here’s their report.

CALIFORNIA CELLARS MERLOT, $9.99 CARTER: “Light- to medium-

RUTHERFORD RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON, $16.99

RITA GUARNA

MARK DOWDEN

ERATH PINOT NOIR, $18.99 CARTER: “Very light, spicy

bodied, black cherry flavor, not

CARTER: “Full-bodied, vanilla

berries, faintly earthy;

complex but tasty, short finish;

notes, lots of oak, but not out of

very good.”

good.”

balance; very good.”

GUARNA: “Bland, somewhat

GUARNA: “Mild, versatile,

GUARNA: “Smooth, velvety, not

acidic; light-bodied; OK.”

would probably pair well with

too sweet, not too dry, full-

DOWDEN: “Meager bouquet,

many types of food; good.”

bodied; very good.”

watery, inoffensive; OK.”

DOWDEN: “Undistinguished on

DOWDEN: “Full-bodied, ele-

the palate, ordinary; bad.”

gant, delicious; quite good.”

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PERFECT PAIRINGS CLUELESS ABOUT WHICH WINE IS BEST WITH DINNER? TWO LOCAL EXPERTS SUGGEST APPROPRIATE PAIRINGS FOR FOUR COMMON DISHES

EXPERT:

Adam Fink, general manager/wine

Beef

Buddy Gebhardt, chef and co-

owner, Park and Orchard, East Rutherford

(201-930-1300, www.theparksteakhouse.com)

(201-939-9292, www.parkandorchard.com)

GRGICH HILLS 2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, $60/BOTTLE

EXPERT:

director, The Park Steakhouse, Park Ridge

W.H. SMITH 2006 PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COAST, CALIFORNIA, $32/BOTTLE

“This rich, full-bodied cabernet is well balanced between acidi-

“This full-bodied pinot noir is

highly concentrated and silky

ty and tannins. Its dark fruit fla-

with a touch of acidity. Dry rather

vors like blackberry and cassis

than fruity, it has a long finish

complement a heavier entrée

that is appropriate for beef.”

such as beef.”

PONZI PINOT NOIR 2006, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON, $35/BOTTLE

“A lighter dish calls for a lightto medium-bodied red. This

CONO SUR 2006 PINOT NOIR, SANTIAGO, CHILE, $12/BOTTLE

pinot noir is complex in its

Chicken

“This lighter-style, dry wine has a great texture thanks to its tannins and doesn’t over-

fruit-forward flavors with a

power chicken. It ends with a

taste of strawberry on

touch of oak.”

the finish.”

CAYMUS CONUNDRUM 2006, MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, $24/BOTTLE

ROMBAUER CHARDONNAY 2006, CARNEROS, CALIFORNIA, $32/BOTTLE

“This blend of sauvignon blanc,

“A meatier fish needs a full-

bodied white. This low-acid

muscat canelli, chardonnay and

chardonnay is very oaky, with

viognier has a clean taste with

buttery notes on the finish.”

just a hint of sweetness, which complements seafood. Low in acid, it has a long, creamy finish.”

Seafood

ALLEGRINI 2004 PALAZZO DELLA TORRE, VALPOLICELLA, ITALY, $23/BOTTLE

ROHIT SETH, TIM HILL

ALTESINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2003, TUSCANY, ITALY, $75/BOTTLE

+ Pasta

“This full-bodied, fairly dry red is made from the Barolo

“Smooth and round, this Italian blend of corvina veronese,

grape and complements the

rondinella and sangiovese has

acidity in the pasta. Flavor

a touch of sweetness that bal-

notes include currant, raspberry

ances the pasta’s acidity. A dry

and smoky tobacco.”

finish will linger.”

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A TASTE

of home

WHERE DO BERGENITES FROM AROUND THE WORLD FIND AUTHENTIC NATIVE CUISINE? SIX OF THEM DISH ON THEIR FAVORITE AREA RESTAURANTS AND SPECIALTY SHOPS

NICHOLAS TSELEPIS, current residence: WYCKOFF

KINNARI KENIYA, current residence: ORADELL

hometown: LEMNOS, GREECE

hometown: MUMBAI, INDIA

“Years ago if you wanted Greek food around here you’d

“The food at MANTRA in Paramus (201-342-8868,

have to cook it yourself, but some very nice restaurants

www.mantranj.com) is very fresh and tastes just like the

have opened in recent years. GREEK TAVERNA in

cuisine you get in India. I often take advantage of the

Edgewater (201-945-8998, www.greektavernausa.com) is

lunchtime buffets, and my favorite things to eat are palak

a casual place where you can get traditional Greek dishes

paneer, an Indian-style creamed spinach, and aloo gobi, a

such as moussaka and pastitsio (Greek macaroni baked

dry dish made with potatoes, cauliflower and Indian spices. “I also love VEGGIE EXPRESS in Hackensack (201-

with ground beef and topped with béchamel cream). “For a more upscale Greek dinner I go to VARKA ESTIATORIO in Ramsey (201-995-9333, www.varka

457-1557), an Indian/vegetarian restaurant. This place is unique because it offers different types of dosa, or Indian crepes made with rice and lentils. One of my

especially the seafood, which they’re known for. I also

favorites is rava masala dosa, a crepe with potato filling. “When I cook Indian food for my family at home I

like OCEANOS in Fair Lawn (201-796-0546, www.oceanos restaurant.com), a Mediterranean-inspired seafood

like to go to SUBZI BAZAAR (201-880-7773), an Indian

restaurant with many Greek options. My favorite dish

grocery store in Rochelle Park. I can get all of the ingre-

is the octopus—which is very authentic and grilled to

dients I need for my daily cooking there, such as whole

perfection—with horta, or greens.”

wheat flour, lentils, spices—even delicious chai tea.”

SHARON MA, current residence: PARAMUS, hometown: HONG KONG “LOTUS CAFÉ in Hackensack (201-488-7070, www.lotuscafenj.com) is a casual

Chinese restaurant that serves delicious Taiwanese-style cuisine. My favorite dish is the Lotus Delight, which contains shredded pork, yellow chives, cellophane noodles and tofu. Another great casual yet authentic restaurant is PETER WONG’S ASIAN CAFÉ in Montvale (201-391-2797). Besides serving really good dim sum and

beef stew, it also offers delicious Chinese ice cream. I love the black sesame flavor! “For special occasions I go to DIM SUM DYNASTY in Ridgewood (201-6520686, www.dimsumdynastynj.com)—a high-end, pristine restaurant serving Cantonese-style cuisine. The restaurant carries many rare types of seafood that typically require a trip to Chinatown, such as shark’s fin soup and conch. “When I need Chinese groceries I shop at King Fung (201-262-8558), an Asian supermarket in River Edge. It sells hard-to-find Asian vegetables and every kind of Asian sauce you can imagine.”

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restaurant.com). The food there is very, very good—

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KUNIKO FUKUMA, current residence: FORT LEE

hometown: FUKUOKA, JAPAN “My favorite Japanese restaurant is MATSUSHIMA in Edgewater (201-945-9450)—chefs there cook delicious food hibachi style, which I love, and it also has a beautiful view of the Hudson River. “Another place I really enjoy is DON IZAKAYA Restaurant in Cliffside Park (201-941-3400), because it offers authentic cuisine from Okinawa, a group of islands in southern Japan. Okinawan food incorporates a lot of pork and special vegetables such as goya, which looks like a cucumber but tastes bitter. I also go to ICHIBAN in Hackensack (201-489-0301) for its traditional buckwheat soba noodles, and to KOYAMA in Cliffside Park (201-840-6610) for its shrimp tempura, tuna rolls and other fresh sushi. “Cooking an authentic Japanese meal at home often requires many special ingredients, but I can find everything I need at MITSUWA MARKETPLACE in Edgewater (201-941-9113, www.mitsuwanj.com). It sells an impressive variety of items such as tofu, fruits and vegetables and natto, a traditional Japanese cooking ingredient made of fermented soybean. I also like GOOD NATURE in Fort Lee (201-944-9009), a Korean grocery store that sells some Japanese food too. Here I usually buy vegetables such as scallions, broccoli and gobo—an Asian root vegetable we use for many dishes.”

MANUELA D’ARMINIO

current residence: RAMSEY hometown: MILAN, ITALY “It’s easy to find things like spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Parmesan at your average Italian restaurant, but for truly authentic food from Italia I like TEGGIANO RISTORANTE in South Hackensack (201-487-3884)—we go so frequently

the owner knows us! It serves homemade specialties such as broccoli rabe with shrimp, osso bucco and tripe—a very popular dish in Italy consisting of cow intestines served in a tomato sauce. “When I crave food from southern Italy, I go to SICILIAN SUN in Ho-Ho-Kus (201-444-3494, www.siciliansun.com). It makes popular Italian pastas, salads, pizzas, sandwiches and polenta, a corn meal dish. “When I cook Italian at home with my mother, I’ll pick up many items at CLEMENTE BAKERY in South Hackensack (201-488-2161, www.d-clementebakery.com)—a homey bakery and specialty shop where you can find everything from Italian chocolates to fresh mozzarella cheese, homemade and imported pastas and the best homemade brick-oven bread around. VISENTINI BROTHERS in Lodi (973-777-1427) PHOTO AGENCY EYE, CORBIS PREMIUM

is another go-to place for wine, chocolates, cookies, panettone, salami, fresh Italian cheeses and prosciutto. “One of our favorite places for cakes and pastries is LEONARD NOVELTY BAKERY in Moonachie (201-296-0888). Its cannoli cake is to die

for and the bakers make the most amazing sfogliatelle—flaky ricottafilled pastries resembling lobster tails. We also go to MARIA’S ITALIAN BAKERY in Saddle Brook (201-843-7990) for its authentic Italian cheese-

cakes, cannolis and pies.”

FRANCESCO MARIN

current residence: RIDGEFIELD hometown: PUEBLA, MEXICO “It can be hard to find authentic Mexican food in this area, but CHAPALA GRILL in Bergenfield (201-387-2107) cooks truly traditional dishes. For instance, the shrimp cocktail is made with semisweet sauce, cilantro and avocado, and the

ceviche (a citrus-marinated seafood appetizer) is spicy and made with lemon, hot sauce and pepper—just like in Mexico. Chapala is also affordable, offers great service and hosts Latino jazz on Thursday nights. “When I go out for drinks with friends I like MAMA MEXICO in Englewood Cliffs (201-871-0555, www.mama mexico.com). The food is a little more American but very tasty—especially the enchiladas and the guacamole, which is made right at your table. “EL PASO MEXICAN GROCERY in

Englewood (201-567-3201) is a great place to buy ingredients and some delicious prepared food, such as authentic tacos. When I shop here I buy everything from tortillas and chili peppers to popular Mexican chocolate products, such as Chocolate Ibarra and Abuelita Chocolate.”

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3 TOP BERGEN DINING SPOTS FOR THOSE WITH AN APPETITE FOR FINE DESIGN

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COURTEST OF FABIANO DESIGNS

Tempting SPACES

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CHAKRA, PARAMUS Designed by Rudy Fabiano, Fabiano Designs, Montclair ■

This romantic eatery exemplifies what architect Rudy Fabiano calls “escapist architecture. The idea was to transform the space into something adventurous,” he says. “We wanted bring in a bit of the mysterious night playfulness of the East.” To that end, unusual seating lends a Zen-like vibe. Canopy beds swathed in light, airy fabric surround tight-knit, U-shaped banquettes with plush pillows. “Veils are popular in Eastern culture and they’re sexy,” says Fabiano. “We translated that idea with the canopy beds.”

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This location was formerly “a chain-like restaurant,” Fabiano notes, adding that putting in brick walls “changed the whole mood of the space.” He chose weathered bricks that gave the room a softly modern feel.

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Plants add to the ambience while acting as dividers. Palm trees reaching 12 feet fit comfortably in the loft-like space with soaring ceilings. Fabiano selected the desert plants because they naturally create an oasis-like feel.

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“When designing a restaurant that seeks to offer a special experience, you have to understand the importance of lighting and showcasing the people inside,” explains Fabiano. So illumination is purposely dimmed and low. “We put spotlights over tables so it would be very flattering,” the designer notes. Candles are scattered throughout the space as well. continued

LET’S ADMIT IT: The food is only one element we seek in dining out. Yes, we want delicious, fulfilling fare, but sometimes what we really crave is a refuge—the chance to enjoy conversation in surroundings more lush and intimate than our own. And it’s the eatery’s design, perhaps even more than its cuisine, that sets the tone for an evening escape. With that in mind, we spoke to the designers behind three of the county’s top eateries to learn their ingredients for good restaurant design. Here’s a peek behind the scenes. BERGEN

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In keeping with the meze concept, “the dining room area has a long banquette around which everyone can gather, share food and interact,” the designer notes. “It’s very casual and relaxed.” A cushioned L-shaped bench with plump pillows curves along the wall and pairs with rustic walnut tables, able to accommodate an entire family or smaller parties.

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The cellular fireplace is an eye-catching focal point. “It’s like a beacon—it’s the first thing you see,” says Bicol. Diners can enjoy a libation by the modern structure or along the nearby bar that seats 10.

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Part divider, part piece of art, a glass case displays the restaurant’s wine offerings. The transparent edifice separates the bar from the dining room while maintaining the openness of the space.

The design concept behind Axia Taverna is simple, yet rooted in centuries-old Greek tradition: people congregating to enjoy meze, small appetizers often served with drinks. “This custom is about the gathering of family and sharing,” explains Nelson Bicol, design principal. “It’s about opening up your doors and being welcomed. And the architecture expresses that.” The fact that the eatery is housed in what was formerly a Colonial home enhances that friendly appeal, while oversize wood and glass doors draw patrons in. And the home’s former garage doors are frequently left open in temperate weather, revealing a cozy patio space.

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HARVEST BISTRO, CLOSTER Designed by Meryl Stern, Meryl Stern Interiors, Haworth ■

DEREK WIESEHAHN

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“I wanted it to feel like home.” That was designer Meryl Stern’s plan for this welcoming space—and it was a philosophy well-suited to both the eatery’s fare (French bistro comfort food) and its name, which conjures images of a bountiful feast. To execute her vision of warm sophistication, she chose a color palette of golds, browns and greens. Venetian plaster in a honey hue adds texture to the walls, while rich oak floors offer a warm contrast. “The fireplace is personal,” says Stern. “Everyone loves sitting next to it.” Indeed, the impressive structure makes a statement—it’s fashioned of cultured stone in a random stacked pattern. Stern also raised it off the floor to give every table a generous view.

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To highlight the room’s focal points, Stern used layered lighting. A large French chandelier anchors the space; drawing the eye up to the high tea-stained ceiling are spotlights housed in criss-crossed beams, while, along the perimeter, sconces draw attention to the textured walls.

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A combination of banquettes and free-floating tables creates a workable flow in the space. “It’s not designed very commercially—many elements are like those you’d find in a home,” Stern notes. A harvest table adorned with flowers and candles divides the room and acts as a protective wall for patrons in the middle of the room. As the designer says, “No one likes to feel like they are floating in the middle of a restaurant.” ■

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SAY ‘I LOVE YOU’ WITH ONE OF THESE LUXURIOUS COUPLES’ GETAWAYS

Looking to rekindle your love this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re an adventurous

twosome

prefer

lounging on the beach or relaxing by the fire, these 3 spectacular getaways are sure to get the sparks flying.

FEBRUARY 2009

BEACHSIDE HEAVEN: SEVEN STARS RESORT IN THE TURKS AND CAICOS

IF YOU AND YOUR SWEETIE SEEK A TROPICAL paradise with powder-white sands, clear-blue water and luxurious accommodations, Seven Stars Resort (1-866570-7777, www.sevenstarsresort.com) in the West Indies islands of Turks and Caicos will undoubtedly satisfy. Located on picturesque Grace Bay Beach on the northern coast of the island of Providenciales, the 22-acre resort—which takes its name from the seven stars of the Pleiades constellation that in Greek mythology represent the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione—features 81 stylish studios and suites offering stunning views of the bay or the resort’s lush gardens. Couples will relish breathing in the bay breeze from each room’s balcony or wraparound terrace, cuddling up in king-size beds set amid teak, mahogany and natural hardwood furnishings, and bathing in in-room Jacuzzis or soaker tubs. Our fourth-floor studio featured a flat-screen TV, galley

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kitchen with refrigerator stocked with bottles of Fiji water, Krups coffeemaker and espresso machine. Of course, the sumptuous rooms are just one bright part of the Seven Stars experience. Lovers can soak in the magnificent heated saltwater pool featuring a grand waterfall, or lounge poolside while enjoying succulent fruit kebobs and cocktails delivered by waiters. If you prefer a more natural aquatic experience, take a short walk to the pristine bay, where a barrier reef provides gentle surf. Relax under a tiki-roofed pavilion where the resort’s staff will bring chilled washcloths and fruit sorbet and spritz you with Evian when the sun gets too hot. More active couples can arrange scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, boat rides to secluded beaches, horseback riding and other activities through the resort’s “Miss Seven” concierge service. A fleet of Segways makes for extra-prompt service. In need of some pampering after all that exertion? Visit Seven Stars’ full-service spa, where you can enjoy a host of luxurious treatments side-by-side. Be sure to book the 30-minute hand and foot massage offered pool-

side. Yna, the therapist from the Philippines who did ours, was outstanding. For the ultimate romantic jaunt, consider booking the resort’s special packages for lovers, such as the Romantic Revival Package. Starting at $4,995 for four nights, they feature accommodations in a one-bedroom beachfront studio or one-bedroom beachfront suite and grand salon. Also included are a bottle of sparkling champagne and a plate of fruit awaiting your arrival in your suite, a one-hour couple’s massage, a bottle of wine and a romantic dinner for two served beachside. Indeed, you might both find yourselves so enamored that you dream of tying the knot under bright palm trees—and the resort can happily arrange an oceanfront ceremony. The only requirement? You and your honey must be present in the Turks and Caicos for at least 24 hours before applying for a marriage license.

continued

A TABLE TO TRY La Pergola (1-866-570-7777) Enjoy fine dining, drinks and cocktails without leaving the resort at this premier Seven Stars restaurant featuring international dishes as well as local Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Scrumptious menu options vary seasonally and include daily specials.

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COUNTRY GETAWAY: TWIN FARMS IN BARNARD, VERMONT

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A TABLE TO TRY The Prince and the Pauper Restaurant (802-457-1818, www.princeand pauper.com) Located just 10 miles from Twin Farms in the quaint village of Woodstock, Vermont, this rustic yet refined eatery offers a host of tasty eclectic dishes, such as grilled filet mignon and Hawaiian ahi tuna.

COURTESY OF TWIN FARMS

IF YOUR IDEA OF ROMANCE INVOLVES COZYing up by the fire in a quaint countryside sanctuary, discover Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont (802-234-9999, www.twinfarms.com)—just a five-hour drive from Bergen County. Once the home of the Nobel-prize winning novelist Sinclair Lewis and his wife, journalist Dorothy Thompson, the sprawling 300-acre estate features scenic wildflower meadows, enchanting forests, bountiful gardens and beautiful ponds. Guests stay on an all-inclusive basis, which encompasses daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, beverages, wine, unlimited on-site activities and the use of recreational equipment. Couples can choose from 10 distinct private cottages (starting at $2,000 per night) and 10 guest suites (starting at $1,300 per night), each with a unique interior-design style. The Hillside suite, for instance, offers the ultimate in relaxation with a stone hearth fireplace, Jacuzzi tub and steam shower, while Meadow Cottage is an exotic, Moroccaninspired sanctuary featuring terra cotta floors, an inglenook fireplace of intricate mosaic tile work and moucharaby screens.

If you’re in search of storybook winter fun, you need only head outside to enjoy the picturesque snowcovered hills, fields and forests laced with cross-country trails, downhill ski slopes and a large 7-acre frozen lake for ice skating. Sleigh rides through the area can also be arranged with flasks of mulled wine to stay toasty. For indoor relaxation, couples can venture to the “Out of the Woods” spa for stimulating body treatments, facials and massages, or soak together in a 104-degree Japanese furo, a giant sunken stone tub. Don’t want to walk to the spa after a long day on the trails? Simply book an in-room couple’s massage. But don’t miss dinner, served to all guests at 8 o’clock in the Main House. No menu is given; instead, the hotel’s elite culinary team creates succulent selections based on guest preference forms. One recent main course was spiced citrus duck with nut-brown cabbage and wild hand-picked strawberries with minted vanilla crème fraîche. What could be sweeter?

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ROMANCE ON HIGH:

COURTESY OF HOTEL CAESAR AUGUSTUS

HOTEL CAESAR AUGUSTUS IN ANACAPRI, ITALY

ADVENTUROUS COUPLES WITH A PENCHANT for ancient history will fall in love with Hotel Caesar Augustus (www.caesar-augustus.com) in Anacapri, a hilltop community located on the mountainous island of Capri in southern Italy. Situated on a scenic cliff 1,000 feet above the Bay of Naples, the ancient Roman-style hotel—once the secluded manor of an early 20th-century émigré Russian prince—provides captivating vistas, lavish accommodations and other top-notch amenities. To arrive at this towering treasure, travelers must first take a ferry or hydrofoil from Naples to Capri’s port of Marina, then take a taxi, bus or shuttle to the hotel. Lovers can choose to stay in one of 55 luxurious deluxe rooms and junior suites equipped with king-size beds, plasma TVs and private balconies facing the water or gardens. Or choose one of four premier “special suites,” each with its own design scheme featuring kingsize beds, Jacuzzis and a living room area with terraces. By day, take a romantic stroll through the hotel’s fragrant gardens and relax on sun loungers near the sea-blue infinity pool. When night falls, enjoy a candlelit dinner together at Lucullo Terrace (see right), the hotel’s new poolside restaurant featuring local cuisine.

But why simply view Capri as a backdrop? A host of must-see attractions are accessible to the hotel: A 20minute chairlift ride to Mount Solaro—the highest point of the island at 1,932 feet—will take your relationship to new heights, while a tour of the ruins of Villa Jovis at Mount Tiberio—once home to Roman Emperor Tiberius—will provide a glimpse into Capri’s history. Finally, no trip to Capri is complete without visiting the famous Blue Grotto, a natural sea cave on the island’s coast, accessible by motorboat. It becomes illuminated by a magnificent blue glow when sunlight passes through its narrow entrance. To experience all Capri and Caesar Augustus have to offer, try the “Scent of the Blue Island” package. Offered for a three-night minimum, it provides couples with flowers and limoncello upon arrival, private guided walking excursions to various sites, a dinner at Lucullo, a visit to the Blue Grotto, a massage for two and more. (Rates start at $3,322 per couple.) ■ A TABLE TO TRY Lucullo Terrace (011 39 081 837 3395) Take in breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples while dining on authentic local cuisine at this elegant restaurant in Hotel Caesar Augustus. Executive Chef Giusepe Resta uses fresh produce to create tantalizing dishes such as black tagliolini pasta with sea urchins and crab.

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BLOOD NEWLY TRENDY BUT BOASTING A LONG HISTORY,

THE BLOOD ORANGE IS ONE OF WINTER’S FINEST FRUITS

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Pan-seared ahi tuna with blood orange sauce SERVES 4

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium shallot, minced

4 8-ounce ahi tuna steaks

1 clove garlic, minced

⁄2 cup white wine

2 cups blood orange juice

• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear tuna on one side for about five minutes. Flip and sear other side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tuna is cooked. Remove from skillet and allow to rest. • Return skillet to medium-high heat and add white wine. Reduce heat to medium and add shallot and garlic. Cook and stir until shallot is clear, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in blood orange juice. Boil until the liquid has reduced to half or until it thickens. Remove from heat. • Slice

the

tuna

across the grain. Fan the slices out onto a plate and drizzle with blood orange sauce.

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won over after just one bite of the exquisitely buttery carpaccio. It was layered in the traditional style, over crisp and tangy arugula, and crowned with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano. The raw beef was cured just so, and, boy, very few dishes compare to that clean, pure classic when it’s perfectly prepared, as this was. Also noteworthy: We split the dish and still had pretty satisfactory portions. Our split pasta special—homemade pappardelle with a lamb confit— was also generously apportioned … and did we say absolutely irresistible? The extra-wide noodles were everything you want in pasta—full-textured, silky, firm yet tender. And the lamb confit was a slow-cooked wonder, made rich with mushrooms, carrots, parsley, wine and a cupful of wine vinegar. For anyone craving a hearty departure from ragu Bolognese, this dish is unbeatable. Impressively, Amarone upheld its high standards on the entrées too. The branzino, or European sea bass, was beautifully grilled and filleted tableside. The crisp WHO KNEW GOOD OLD ITALIAN restaurants like skin complemented the fish’s firm flesh; simply prepared Amarone were still around? Places where not just the with olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt and pepper, its robust owner but the staff actually cares about your comfort, your flavor shone through. happiness, your palate—heck, even what you might tell A far richer entrée, the vitello alla gorgonzola, feayour friends. This is a restaurant in which a passing bustured three sautéed veal scaloppine topped with a creamy boy notes you’re having difficulty reading the wine menu gorgonzola sauce. A splash of white wine and herbs and moves it just close enough without saying a word. helped offset the cheese’s sharpness, making the dish a Where the owner asks if you’ve placed your drink order, masterful creation. how long you’ve been waiting—and Desserts were also delightful. Amarone runs to the bar himself if he deems it 63 Cedar Lane, Teaneck; 201-833-1897 The single cannoli was bursting with too long. Where a sense of pride tricka very good ricotta cream, and the les down from the top, right onto your Hours LUNCH: Monday through Friday, syrup-flower garnish on the side was plate, in dish after delicious dish. noon–3 p.m. a nice touch. Amarone even serves The folks filling nearly every DINNER: Monday through Thursday, homemade ice creams and sorbets. seat in this 80-person restaurant seem 5–10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, We tried the caramel walnut (three to have been in on the secret for ages, 5–11 p.m.; Sunday, 3–9 p.m. healthy scoops), which was dense with diners giving off that “I’m-aand nicely balanced, but not as regular” vibe. It’s easy to see the What you should know smooth as ordinary ice cream. Chalk temptation to make Amarone your • Entrées range from $14.95 to $28.95 it up to being free of preservatives! go-to eatery. The ambience is nice • Full bar We don’t award stars at Bergen enough—housed in an old carriage • Reservations recommended Health & Life, but if we did, house near Teaneck’s municipal cen• Private parties accommodated • Handicapped accessible Amarone would earn four—plus a ter, it’s warm, unpretentious and, • All credit cards accepted return visit ASAP. ■ well, not exactly hip. But we were

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ALLENDALE RESTAURANT L Innovative, eclectic cuisine. Major

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TROVATO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian cuisine

with fresh pasta. Major credit cards. · 206 Rt. 46 East, Elmwood Park · 201-797-7552

ENGLEWOOD BAUMGART’S CAFE American and Chinese

Crescent Ave., Allendale · 201-760-3700

dishes in a retro ‘50s setting. AMEX. · 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-569-6267

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IL VILLAGGIO Italian dining. Major credit cards. · 651

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CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. JADE VILLAGE Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

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steaks. MC/V/AMEX. · 54-56 Engle St., Englewood · 201-569-8855

fare. Major credit cards. · 366 River St., Hackensack · 201-342-4747 MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Fine Italian fare. Major credit cards. · 70 Riverside Sq., Hackensack · 201-221-2030 THE RESTAURANT American eclectic fare. Major credit cards. · 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack · 201-678-1100 RUDY’S RESTAURANT Continental fare. Major

credit cards. · 107 Anderson St., Hackensack · 201-489-4831 THE SEA SHACK RESTAURANT Friendly, casual

seafood eatery. Major credit cards. · 293 Polifly Rd., Hackensack · 201-489-7232 THE STONY HILL INN Continental cuisine.

SMOKE CHOPHOUSE Steaks, seafood and cig-

ars. Major credit cards. · 36 Engle St., Englewood · 201-541-8530

CLOSTER HARVEST BISTRO & BAR French/new American

cuisine. Major credit cards. · 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter · 201-750-9966 PAULIE’S American/Mediterranean casual dining.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS ASSEMBLY STEAK HOUSE & SEAFOOD GRILL

Classic American steak house. Major credit cards. · 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-2616

Major credit cards. · 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter · 201-767-1242

CAFE ITALIANO Fine family dining . Major credit

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GRISSINI TRATTORIA Elegant Italian eatery. Major credit cards · 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-3535

GRIFFIN’S BAR & EATERY American fare · 44 E.

Madison Ave., Cresskill · 201-541-7575

cards. · 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-461-5041

HANAMI Chinese, and Japanese cuisine. Major

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DAVIA Continental/Italian. Major credit cards. · 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn · 201-797-6767

Piermont Rd., Cresskill · 201-816-0511

RIVARA’S American cuisine. Major credit cards. · 6-18

DUMONT IL MULINO Northern Italian cuisine featuring sea

bass. Major credit cards. · 132 Veterans Plz., Dumont · 201-384-7767

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national dishes. Major credit cards. · 240 Hackensack St., East Rutherford · 201-939-9292 SORRENTO’S Southern Italian dishes. Major

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EDGEWATER THE CRAB HOUSE Affordable riverside dining

with Manhattan views. Major credit cards. · 541 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-840-9311

HARRINGTON PARK DINO’S RESTAURANT Contemporary Italian

Maple Ave., Fair Lawn · 201-797-4878

cuisine. Major credit cards. · 12 Tappan Rd., Harrington Park · 201-767-4245

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. MC/V/AMEX. · 41-11 Rt. 4 West, Fair Lawn · 201-703-3500

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IVY INN Continental cuisine in a romantic setting.

DON QUIJOTE Spanish cuisine. Major credit

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KINARA Northern Indian cuisine. Major credit cards.

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HARLEY’S IRISH PUB Continental American/Irish

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house. Major credit cards. · 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah · 201-529-1806 THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house.

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MONTVALE THE PORTER HOUSE Eclectic American steak house. Major credit cards. · 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale · 201-307-6300

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NORTHVALE BRADY’S FOX HUNT INN Irish/American classics. Major credit cards. · 201 Livingston St., Northvale · 201-784-8047 HENNESSY TAVERN Homestyle American food. Major credit cards. · 191 Paris Ave., Northvale · 201-768-7707 MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS Light French cuisine. Major credit cards. · 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale · 201767-0063

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PARAMUS BIAGIO’S Italian/American cuisine. Major credit cards. · 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus · 201-652-0201 BONEFISH GRILL Polished, casual dining specializ-

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RAMSEY APOLO’S RESTAURANT Fine continental and Mediterranean cuisine. Major credit cards. · 61 E. Main St., Ramsey · 201-825-1111 CAFE PANACHE Fine eclectic eatery. MC/V/AMEX. · 130 E. Main St., Ramsey · 201-934-0030 GREEK CITY Greek eatery. Major credit cards. · 1300 Rt 17 N., Ramsey · 201-760-2500 MAMACITA’S Mexican fare. Major credit cards. · 63 W. Main St., Ramsey · 201-236-1339 VARKA ESTIATORO Greek cuisine, featuring seafood.

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Be THERE February 1—Enjoy musical mas-

terpieces from the 17th and early 18th centuries as the All Seasons Chamber Players present GOING FOR BAROQUE, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Public Library in Upper Saddle River. The ensemble will combine flute and strings with a Flemish twomanual harpsichord. FREE. Call 201-327-2583 or visit www.upper saddleriverlibrary.org for more information. February 6—Forget winter’s chill

OWL HOWL NIGHT HIKE February 5—Search for owls—and learn to “hoot!” like the wise nocturnal creatures—at this kid-friendly event, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood. Families with children ages 6 and up are welcome; registration by mail is required. Admission: $5 for mem-

February 6 to 15—Relish the

bers, $8 for nonmembers. Call 201-567-1265 or visit www.flatrockbrook.org

romantic season with a performance of LOVE LETTERS, A.R. Gurney’s poignant play about a man and woman’s lifelong correspondence, by the Teaneck New Theatre, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Teaneck. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $8 for groups of 10 or more. Call 201692-0200 or visit www.go-tnt.org for more information.

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February 8—Take your pooch on

February 8—Introduce your

a 4-mile excursion to a scenic

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waterfall at HIKES FOR DOGS: GREENBROOK FALLS, hosted by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Owners and their dogs should meet at the entrance to the Alpine Boat Basin and Picnic Area in Alpine at 11 a.m.; dogs must be leashed. FREE. Call 201-768-1360, ext. 107, or visit www.njpalisades.org for more information about this event.

Shakespeare’s beloved comedies at SHAKESPEARE FOR CHILDREN: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM,

presented by Tic Toc Theatre & Art, 2 p.m. at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. Tickets: $14. Call 201447-9110 or visit www.tictoc.org for more information. February 12—Uncover the

often-overlooked theological studies of America’s third vice president at AARON BURR’S EDUCA-

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as the Ridgewood Concert Band performs lighthearted classics during THOUGHTS OF SUMMER, 8 p.m. at the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Guests include Loras John Schissel, conductor of the Grand Military Band of Virginia. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $7 for students, FREE for children 13 and under with a paying adult or senior. Call 201-4939030 or visit www.ridge woodband.org to obtain more information.

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SPRING ANTIQUE FAIR

TION: THE MISSING TWO YEARS,

an informative lecture conducted by Suzanne Geissler Bowles, associate professor of history at William Paterson University, 7:30 p.m. at The Hermitage in HoHo-Kus. Tickets: $7.50 for adults, $5 for members, seniors and students. Call 201-445-8311 or visit www.thehermitage.org for more information. February 12 to March 1—

Experience MEESTER AMERIKA, a warm and funny “jewsical” about 1920s Yiddish Theatre, presented by The Garage Theatre Group at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Becton Theatre in Teaneck. Performance are held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets: $35 for adults, $30 for students, seniors and children under 18; donations of any amount accepted on Friday, February 13. Call 201-569-7710 or visit www.garagetheatre.org for more information. February 14—Laugh out loud as vaudevillian silent clown CHIP BRYANT shows off his antics at the Saddle River Valley Cultural Center in Upper Saddle River, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 201-825-3366 or visit www.saddlerivervalleycultural center.org for more information. February 14 to March 7—

Witness the suspicions cast on a Bronx priest in the 1960s with a performance of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award–winning

February 22—Hunt for treasures at this

annual event featuring the wares of some 50 dealers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest. Admission: $4. Call 201-666-1340 or visit www.pjspromotions.com for more information.

drama DOUBT, presented by the Bergen County Players in Oradell, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $19 on Fridays and Saturdays, $16 on Sundays. Call 201-261-4200 or visit www.bcplayers.org to obtain more information. February 15—Learn how to

interpret paw prints like the Native Americans once did at WHO’S BEEN HERE? AN INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL TRACKS, noon to 1:30

p.m. at the Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes. Visitors first search the sanctuary trails for signs of resident wildlife, then head inside to make plaster tracks to take home. Cost: $12 per family for members, $15 per family for nonmembers. Call 201-891-2185 or visit www.nj audubon.org for more information. February 22—Honor our first

president’s 277th birthday at

Call 201-343-9492 or visit www.bergencountyhistory.org for more information. February 26—Watch acrobats, contortionists, clowns and tightrope walkers tell a riveting story of laughter, love and birdhouses at CIRQUE MECHANICS BIRDHOUSE FACTORY, 8 p.m. at Bergen PAC in Englewood, featuring former performers from Cirque du Soleil. Tickets: $15 to $55. Call 201-227-1030 or visit www.bergen pac.org for more information. February 28—Get your engines

roaring for FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS, a motorcycle stunt competition featuring ramp jumps and other daring obstacles, 7:30 p.m. at the Izod Center in East Rutherford. Tickets: $20 to $45 for adults, $10 to $45 for kids ages 2 to 12. Call 201-935-3900 or visit www.izod center.com for more information. ■

WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, hosted by the Bergen

County Historical Society (BCHS), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Campbell-Christie House in River Edge. Festivities include dance performances, refreshments and live music by colonial balladeers Ridley and Anne Enslow. Suggested donation: $7 for adults, $5 for children, FREE for BCHS members.

SEND EVENT LISTINGS TO:

Bergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; fax 201-782-5319; e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received four months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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Icing on the cake Maria Hera, student at the Bergen County Academy for Culinary Arts and Hotel Administration, shows off her submission for the school’s 2008 Chocolate Competition. Her dramatic creation earned her second place among the school’s seniors.

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