Bergen Health and Life: January 2021

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Features

Vaping: What Parents Need to Know | 26

E-cigarettes are growing in popularity among middle and high schoolers. But people who claim they’re a safe alternative to cigarettes are blowing smoke.

52 Ways to Be Happy and Healthy in 2021 | 30

Every week this year offers a new opportunity to change your life.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOXING

Bathe Better | 40

Wash away winter woes by taking a spa-like soak.

With smart technology, you needn’t be Rocky to develop a home workout routine that packs a punch.

Put on a Brave Face | 42

It’s a new year—are you still in an old rut? Being pampered with one of these four surprising facial treatments may be just the thing.

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The Fun’s Downstairs | 44

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With their new multifunctional finished basement, a Wyckoff family will be hanging out at home a lot even when they don’t have to.

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

For Men Only | 18

This gear will help you stay on top of your game—whether your workout takes you indoors or out.

Style Watch | 20

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Home Front | 22

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Tastes | 48

Whole grains are essential to a hearthealthy diet, and are easy to incorporate into breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Power Food | 54

Why is the kumquat so good to eat? The juice is tart, but the skin is sweet!

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This sweet twist on a classic winter cocktail will keep you warm all season long.

Gatherings | 62

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

A Bergen Moment | 64

A shop owner’s young nephews come to fish at the bucolic spot near her Upper Saddle River boutique.

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Starting Anew Someone once told me not to wish my life away. At the time, I was an eager-to-be 20-yearold woman ready to shed the teen years. I took the advice to heart and vowed to try to live “in the moment.” I more or less succeeded. But who among us isn’t eager to welcome 2021? I realize the new year will have its own ongoing challenges—the continued fear of COVID-19, the chaos and the unrest—but there’s an excitement that comes with new beginnings. And even with all that has happened, many of us will still find ourselves making resolutions: revisiting our desire to eat healthier, exercise more and live a happier life. (Yes, some things never change.)

To that end, we’ve packed our annual Health and Fitness Issue with content that will guide you (or help jumpstart those resolutions) as you turn the page on 2020. Those looking to up their fitness routine without heading to a packed gym will find “Think Outside the Boxing” on page 28 informative and useful. It spotlights smart boxing, a growing exercise trend in which you throw virtual jabs and uppercuts from the comfort and safety of your home: no gyms, no opponents, no rings required. You’ll find even more wellness advice in “52 Ways to be Happy and Healthy in 2021,” such as the benefits walking can have on your body and mind and the reasons why it’s helpful to wear different shoes every day. Turn to page 30 to read the tips.

After such a stressful year, I know I’ll be finding different ways to relax and treat myself. For that reason, we dive into five ways you can create a spa-like bath at home—all it takes is adding one or two natural ingredients into your tub. Flip to “Bathe Better” on page 40 to learn more. And while we’re talking about the spa treatment, the four facials featured in “Put On a Brave Face” give a luxurious (and slightly unusual) twist to the traditional procedure—all for the sake of your well-being. Read all about them on page 42.

Of course, our first issue of the year has much more to help you set the right tone for 2021: an interior design story for those looking for home décor ideas, fashion trends for those hoping to shake up their wardrobes, a health story for people trying to kick an old habit. So as you welcome the new year, look forward to facing and conquering as many challenges: It’s the first step toward making this a great 12 months!

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TIME TO SHED THE ‘QUARANTINE 15’?

In January, gyms are usually full of newbies who’ve resolved to start the new year by dropping extra pounds and toning muscles. This year many of us are avoiding traditional gyms (despite improved air flow and regularly sanitized facilities), but still don’t want to splurge on home gym equipment or take to the road as lone joggers. We think: “If only there were a safe group workout option!” Well, try four: Row your boat. Outdoor rowing in winter? It’s a thing. Weather permitting, members of the Nereid Boat Club in Rutherford practice on the Passaic River, and both competitive and recreational rowers are invited to join. Otherwise, coaches also lead safe workouts indoors that max out at 20 participants per session so everyone can spread out and social distance.

• Nereid Boat Club, 350 Riverside Ave., Rutherford; nereidbc.org

Take a hike. It’s easy to make new friends at any trailhead in the Palisades or Ramapo Mountains, or you can check out the Adirondack Mountain Club, North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. It hosts three hikes a week year-round for members at favorite local spots including Harriman State Park, Ramapo Reservation and Palisades Interstate Park.

• Adirondack Mountain Club, North Jersey Ramapo Chapter, 385 N. Franklin Tpke., Ramsey, 845.304.0867; hudsonhikers.org

Join the cyclists. Take a drive along 9W any weekend and you’ll see packs of bicyclists. Bike shops such as Strictly Bicycles and Hudson Bikes in Fort Lee gather up the troops for rides, as does the Ridgewood-based Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey. Bikers of all levels can join as many as 2,000 scheduled rides a year (memberships are for both single adults

and families), and all rides break for snacking and socializing (socially distanced, of course).

• Strictly Bicycles, 2347 Hudson Ter., Fort Lee, 201.944.7074; strictlybicycles.com • Hudson Bikes, 2147 Hudson Ter., Fort Lee, 201.482.0223; hudson-bikes.com • Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey; btcnj.com

Learn the ropes. Make like a ninja warrior at High Exposure in Northvale or Gravity Vault in Upper Saddle River; each has climbing walls and obstacles for both kids and adults. As per COVID guidelines, both have also implemented social-distancing measures and limited entry to keep customers safe.

• High Exposure, 266 Union St., Northvale, 201.768.8600; highexposureclimbing.com • Gravity Vault, 107 Pleasant Ave., Upper Saddle River, 201.934.7625; gravityvault.com

DID YOU KNOW? Of Bergen County’s approximately 9,000 acres of parkland, more than half is contained within two parks in Mahwah: Campgaw Mountain and Ramapo Valley County reservations. The two combine for more than 5,300 acres.

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DOG: TJ, 6-month-old English cream golden retriever Owner: Amanda Caneva of Bergenfield TJ is one of many puppies who’ve found forever homes during the pandemic, and he fits right in with his new crew. “I have a 7-year-old golden, Toby, who is amazing and lovable, and we wanted to expand our family with another one,” says owner Caneva. “It was the perfect time to bring TJ home, being that 2020 was not an easy year.” TJ is always ready for adventure, waking up his “parents” at 5:30 a.m., and loves exploring at petfriendly places like Ramapo Valley Reservation in Mahwah. One thing TJ can’t resist? A pile of leaves. “He gallops to them and buries himself in them,” says Caneva. “He also loves to chase leaves when they are blown by the wind.” Follow TJ along on his adventures on Instagram @tjs__worldd.

ARE YOU BOARD? If you’ve looked at social media lately, you know that charcuterie boards have become one of the biggest current trends. While Bergenites can buy and specially order these fancy trays at places like PlateD or Boarded, we also can prepare one ourselves to our specifications.

The best board components are available at specialty markets in the county like these:

Don’t be surprised if you see a neighbor or two on the tube this month. Americans from all walks of life—including some from Bergen County—will be watching as President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in at the 59th Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies Wednesday, Jan. 20. A limited number of free tickets were made available to local residents through congressional offices. Deadlines may have passed as you read this, but if you crave the in-person experience (as opposed to the better view and warmer temps of your home TV), plan ahead for 2025.

MEATS: Cosmo’s or V&T Salumeria, both in Hackensack • Cosmo’s, 705 Main St., Hackensack, 201.342.8076; V&T Salumeria, 226 Main St., Hackensack, 201.489.0040 CHEESE: Jerry’s Homemade in Englewood, Chez Cheese in Tenafly • Jerry’s Homemade, 410 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201.871.7108; Chez Cheese, 10 Washington St., Tenafly, 201.568.2050 FRUIT: Ramsey Farmers Market in Ramsey, Stew Leonard’s in Paramus • Ramsey Farmers Market, 2 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201.675.6866; Stew Leonard’s, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, 201.649.0888 JAM: Rock Farmers’ Market in Glen Rock, Whole Foods in Ridgewood • Rock Farmers’ Market, 924 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201.444.9398; Whole Foods, 44 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201.670.0383

READY TO MOVE? For real estate, 2020 was hot—a great time for sellers, many of whom sold their homes for higher than their asking price, while buyers enjoyed historically low interest rates.

But what does 2021 promise for Bergen County?

“It’s going to be a strong market,” says Miriam Lambert, a broker associate from Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey.

As of November 2020, area sales prices averaged $540,000, up 18.7 percent from 2019, at an average of $296 per square foot, up 10.9 percent since last year, according to the real estate site Redfin. And experts don’t see this trend slowing: Realtors at Coldwell Banker, for example, call Closter particularly desirable, as late 2020 showed a 185.7 percent increase in home sales there.

“Closter has everything: a newer, expanded section and an older, charming downtown, as well as great stores, schools, services and programs,” Lambert says. She’s also seeing many families moving to the Pascack Valley region such as Hillsdale and Woodcliff Lake, where homes are desirable yet more affordable than those in the towns farther east such as Tenafly.

One thing to keep in mind if you’re looking to buy in 2021: “There’s less inventory, so you have to widen your net,” Lambert adds. “Instead of looking at three to four towns, you’re looking at five to six.”

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DOWN TO A SCIENCE Remember when you had to wait a day to see the results of your in-class science experiments? That’s no longer true for chemistry students at the allgirls Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, where teacher Sharon Jureller procured a $1,000 grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities for real-time tracking equipment for acid-base titration experiments. “The software graphs the results as the experiment is going on, and the students can watch the pH changing in real time,” she explains. “It is one of the labs that students say they like and remember the most.” That’s important, Jureller says, because “we need to contest the stereotype that science is a career only for men.”

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CULINARY CORNER: LT COMES TO BC Laurent Tourondel is a celebrity chef known for his upscale restaurants in Florida, North Carolina, New York City and East Hampton. Now he’s arrived in Jersey with LT Bar & Grill, a 15,000-square-foot restaurant and event space in The Shops at Riverside. It’s American food with a modern twist—salads, burgers, seafood—plus a creative sushi menu and delicious cocktails.

• LT Bar & Grill, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 551.287-6333; ltbarandgrill.com

SEOUL FOOD Fans of Korean barbecue can never get enough, so Honey Brown BBQ is a welcome addition to the area. The new eatery in the Fort Lee plaza (where D’Avant Sushi once stood) has a menu that is (of course) heavy on the meat, with short ribs, pork and beef bulgogi and the like. Lighter and/or vegetarian sides include noodles and vegetable fried rice.

FOR ONCE, THERE’S TIME STAY-AT-HOME ENTERTAINMENT Maybe after the holidays you’ve hidden your credit cards from yourself. We get it.

But hey—what if you could watch next month’s Super Bowl on a brand new TV or home theater system? Thanks to changes in inventory, this could be a good time to buy.

“The manufacturers are usually looking to get rid of their prior-year models to make room for new sets,” says Larry Bedrosian, owner of Bedrosian Media Solutions in Westwood. Many holiday sales also continue into January, he says, and COVID has affected television sales. “Prices have plummeted in the last couple of months for TVs of all different sizes,” Bedrosian says. He adds that authorized dealers such as Bedrosian can in many cases match the prices of big-box retailers, so you can shop local for your new TV. “We often even beat Amazon by a few dollars,” he says with a laugh.

• Bedrosian Media Solutions; bedrosianmedia.com

The thing about hobbies is that they often require more attention than our usual busy lives permit. But now that the pandemic has put a hold on many activities, there may be time at last to try that new avocation that’s always intrigued you. Eight Bergen businesses are ready to celebrate National Hobby Month this January by turning you onto something new. (They all have appropriate social-distancing policies and sanitization measures in place, and some offer virtual classes.)

• The Art School at Old Church in Demarest can give you the skills to paint a landscape. (561 Piermont Rd., Demarest, 201.767.7160) • Bazaar Star Beadery in Ridgewood can show you the ropes of jewelry making.

(216 E. Ridgewood Ave., #2, Ridgewood, 201.444.5144) • Bergen County Camera in Westwood can teach you the ins and outs of photography.

(270 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.664.4113) • Knitapestry in Waldwick will show you the wonders of a ball of yarn and needles (38B Franklin Tpke., Waldwick, 201.857.8310) • Mustang Hobbies in River

Edge can start your collection of model aircrafts and automobiles. (111 Adams Ave., River Edge, 201.927.6061) • One River School in Allendale or Englewood will help you develop digital design skills. (319 Franklin Tpke., Allendale, 201.466.1372; 49 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201.266.5244) • Ridgewood Culinary Studio will bring out your inner chef.

(223 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201.447.2665) • The Wortendyke Pottery Studio in Midland Park will help you get creative with clay. (211 Greenwood Ave., Midland Park, wortendyke studio@gmail.com)

OUTDOOR DINING WITH A TWIST

• Honey Brown BBQ, 1638 Schlosser St., Fort Lee, 201.777.0550; honeybrownbbq.com

Customers at two Bergen County restaurants will dine in a winter wonderland this year. The Blossom in Palisades Park, an Asian Fusion brunch spot, installed personal enclosed igloos on its outdoor patio before the onset of COVID. Little did its proprietors know how handy these igloos would become in 2020, when social distancing has mattered most. Meanwhile, El Tango Argentina Grill in Moonachie began in November to use its “winter bubbles,” which are placed next to heaters for optimal cold weather comfort. El Tango’s innovative dining arrangement even landed the restaurant a spot on ABC World News.

WHERE BEING GOOD TASTES GOOD The color of envy becomes the hue of happiness in the enticingly named Green Joy. The casual eatery in Oradell features healthy options such as salads, bowls and smoothies. Also on tap are bread loaves made with almond flour and without sugar, as well as empanadas and “little baskets” like caprese or prosciutto wrapped in flakey dough cups.

• The Blossom, 320 Broad Ave., Palisades Park, 201.947.4588; theblossom320.com • El Tango Argentina Grill, 35 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201.440.0555; eltangoargentinagrill.com

• Green Joy, 385 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201.483.7560

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Dedicated To Keeping You And Your Family Safe Our focus has always been, and will continue to be, providing the safest and most healthy environment for our patients and team.

The entire process the Rolando Cibischino Dental Team has developed, has been focused on minimizing risk of exposure. There are significant steps that can be implemented that can provide safety and reduced anxiety before, during and after your appointment.

Here are a few of the steps we are taking to keep you safe: • Before you come in for your appointment, you will be asked a series of questions designed to screen and identify anyone with possible Covid-19 symptoms.

• All patients will be required to sanitize their hands and have their temperature taken. They will be required wear a mask while moving in the common areas outside the operatories.

• Appointments will be made to minimize the risk of “passing” other patients in the common areas. Please confirm that we are running on time prior to coming in the office.

• Once you are in the operatory, you will notice that it is less cluttered for infection control and there will be air purifiers with medical grade HEPA filtration. We have always been diligent and thorough with infection control. All team members will have on proper PPE and patients will be also asked to use rinses with diluted hydrogen peroxide, a known antiseptic for Covid.

• If you can not make it to the office, Telehealth appointments are available.

Our family of patients deserves our attention of detail and safety during this Covid Pandemic. We as a team have spent weeks working these procedures out by implementing the recommendations by the CDC, ADA, AGD, and OSHA. Your whole health has always been and always will be my primary goal and passion. It is what drives me to grow, develop, and now...Adapt. ~Sincerely Dr. Cibischino and Team Now Offering Virtual Appointments: Please call the office to schedule a Teledentistry Appointment Rolando Cibischino, D.M.D. 71 Summit Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.7742 www.smilebeautification.com

{ HEALTH NEWS } BRUSH TO LOWER DIABETES RISK

KEEP MOVING TO KEEP HAPPY

You don’t need to do a hard workout to trigger feel-good endorphins. A recent study showed that lower intensity exercise can boost your mood too. Just one hour of moderate activity per day—brisk walking, vacuuming, playing with the kids—can reduce a person’s risk of depression by 26 percent.

People who brushed their teeth three times a day reduced their risk of diabetes by 8 percent.

Brushing is known to reduce the bacteria that causes inflammation, which can lead to diabetes and other illnesses.

—Diabetologia

—JAMA Psychiatry

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MASKS AND COVID-19

Masks have been shown to reduce the spread of the virus, and among people who still become infected, those who wear masks end up having a lower viral load and a mild or asymptomatic case of the disease.

—Journal of General Internal Medicine

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The percentage of Americans who reported an increase in happiness from reading. In addition, relaxing with a good book made 69 percent of respondents feel more accomplished. More than half of study participants—55 percent—said reading relaxed them.

—Harris Poll

The percentage of people with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic.

—PLOS Medicine

10 SPICE UP MEALS FOR BETTER HEALTH

Using 6 grams (about 2 teaspoons) per day of a blend of 13 common spices, such as basil, cinnamon, cumin, oregano and turmeric, has been shown to reduce inflammation.

—The Journal of Nutrition

The number of liters per day that an adult can perspire. The exact amount is based on each person’s level of exercise and body composition. Temperatures, too, can affect output.

—Institute of Medicine Committee on Military Nutrition Research

OBESITY AND ASTHMA

Here’s another reason to maintain a healthy weight. Researchers found that people with a higher body-mass index can have fat collect in their lungs. The fat causes inflammation, which thickens the walls of airways and makes it harder to breathe.

—European Respiratory Journal

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Your Healthy Winter Checklist As the weather gets

Englewood Health reminds you to:

colder and we spend

� Select a primary care physician for yourself and your family members

more time indoors, it is important to not let your guard down. In addition to following safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as wearing a mask, remember to follow up with your doctor to help stay healthy.

� Schedule your annual physical � Make sure you are up to date on any necessary vaccinations and get your flu shot � Speak with your physician about important screenings and preventive care services, including: • Colorectal cancer screening

• Bone density testing

• Lung cancer screening

• Cardiology exam

• Mammogram

• Vascular screening for stroke and neurological conditions

• Pap smear and HPV screening • Screening for other cancers based on your risk factors, including stomach and pancreatic cancers • Hepatitis screening

• Joint and spine check-up and care • Pulmonary function testing • Smoking cessation • Diabetes screening • Vein screening

Need help finding a physician?

Call 833-234-2234 or visit englewoodhealth.org

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VAPING: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW E-cigarettes are growing in popularity among middle and high schoolers. But people who claim they’re a safe alternative to cigarettes are blowing smoke.

As we know, smoking tobacco cigarettes can lead to a stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, emphysema and many other serious health problems. In 2003, e-cigarettes were introduced as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, and they’ve been marketed as a safer, less addictive alternative. But don’t be misled. “They do contain fewer cancercausing chemicals” than cigarettes, says Steven Kanengiser, M.D., director of pediatric pulmonology at The Valley Hospital and Valley Medical Group. “However, the solution in the devices and vapor contains a number of harmful chemicals besides nicotine, like antifreeze, diethylene glycol and potentially cancer-causing chemicals like nitrosamines.”

E-cigarettes, electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, have been marketed to young people who can be strongly influenced by peer pressure—and they’re sold in various flavors that appeal to children and teens. And the prevalence of vaping amongst teens has been rising. In fact, in 2019, more than 5.2 million young people in the United States reported that they currently vaped, including one in four high school students and one out of every 10 middle school students, Dr. Kanengiser says.

Just like smoking cigarettes, vaping is dangerous, especially for adolescents, whose brains continue to develop until their mid-20s. “Using nicotine in adolescence can harm parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control,” the doctor says. Teens can also suffer from acute respiratory distress related to lung injuries from vaping; The Valley Hospital admitted a teen with vaping-related respiratory distress in October 2020.

E-cigarettes also can be a gateway drug. “In one study, teens who vaped were up to seven times more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes later on,” reports Dr. Kanengiser.

“Vaping is not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.”

So, once parents are armed with the truth about vaping, how can they speak to their kids about its dangers? “The most important thing parents can do is lead by example,” Dr. Kanengiser says. “Children whose parents or caregivers do not smoke or have successfully quit smoking are much less likely to take up smoking.” (Because vaping is a more recent phenomenon, long-term health risks aren’t yet as well-known). How a mom, dad or guardian speaks to his or her child about e-cigarettes depends on the child’s age, but little ones can understand messages about the dangers of tobacco use by age 5; parents’ conversations with older kids who may be focused on what their friends are doing should correct any misperceptions about the frequency of smoking among peers, as most children think smoking and vaping is more widespread than it is, the doctor notes. The United States Surgeon General also has a helpful guide for parents at e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov.

Says Dr. Kanengiser: “All tobacco products are addictive and harmful.” Clear?

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STILL HOOKED?

When it comes to smoking cigarettes, the opposite of the old adage is true: Quitters always win. If you want to quit smoking—either for your sake or for your children’s—and make it stick, keep these simple but powerful tips in mind: • FIND YOUR MOTIVATION. Define a concrete reason to quit, whether it’s to improve your health, be a good example for your children or save money.

• BE ACCOUNTABLE TO SOMEONE. Let friends and loved ones know that you’re trying to kick the habit. It will help to keep you honest and on track, and allow them to lend support along the way.

• DON’T MAKE DEALS WITH YOURSELF. “Cheating” today by sneaking in a cigarette will only make it harder for you to get through tomorrow clean.

• FOCUS ON SOMETHING ELSE. Find stress-relief alternatives: taking walks, biking, talking to friends, baking— whatever works for you.

• FIND STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Join a support group, which will foster a sense of solidarity and let you know you’re not in it alone.

• DON’T OBSESS OVER LAPSES. There is no shame in stumbling. If you fall off the wagon, don’t beat yourself up. Just climb back on and start fresh.

Bottom line? Don’t make the current pandemic or anything else your excuse for prolonging your self-destruction. For more help in quitting, dial the state’s toll-free helpline, 866.NJ.STOPS (or 866.657.8677).

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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOXING With smart technology, you needn’t be Rocky to develop a home workout routine that packs a punch.

By Haley Longman

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Americans have been doing many things at home these days, including exercise. But Tuesday has begun to look an awful lot like Wednesday. If your exercise habit has been KO’d by boredom, remember what used to be called “the gentleman’s sport” (popular with ladies too since the early 1990s).

Boxing can pack a wallop as a fitness booster, and you don’t have to climb into an actual ring—or even have an opponent.

The benefits of boxing with gloves are plentiful: It’s a two-forone cardio and strength workout, and the punching, jumping and fancy footwork are calorie blasters.

“Body fat loss and muscle toning are the most predominant physical results you get from boxing, along with an increase in cardiovascular function,” says Mike Cooper, coach and owner of Triple 10 Boxing in Westwood. The routine can also sculpt muscles, improve hand-eye coordination and boost one’s mood. (Think about it: Could anything release more stress than hammering all of your aggressions into a punching bag?) Models such as Gigi Hadid and Ashley Graham are modern-day fans, and actors Denzel Washington and Sylvester Stallone brought the sport bigscreen attention decades ago in The Hurricane and the Rocky series, respectively.

But this is 2021, folks. Now the hot pugilistic trend for both men and women is “smart” boxing, in which technology is used to track each strike, to measure every punch. And yes, many of these exercises can be done in your living room—all that’s required is the equipment.

Fightcamp is one of the newest smart home boxing workouts; subscribers get a free-standing punching bag, gloves and hand wraps and—here comes the technological part—little sensors placed inside the wraps that measure punch count and speed. Classes can be viewed via the app on a TV screen, an iPhone or an iPad, and each is divvied up into rounds, the goal being to try and top your punch count with each one. It’s a onetime fee of $1,200 for all the equipment, but just $40 a month for access to more than 200 classes.

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debuted in July 2020 as a personal, in-home boxing instructor. Liteboxer is to boxing what Peloton is to biking; its goal is to replicate in your living room a full-body boxing workout that you’d otherwise only get with a trainer in a gym.

It’s a compact, 55-inches-tall piece of tech that doesn’t require a bag suspended from the ceiling that must be grounded with water or sand. Instead, the device provides a guided workout with a lighting system (think of the Simon game of yesteryear) and a voiceover and pump-up music via its accompanying app, which can be connected via phone or tablet. Users can choose to do a beginner’s “training camp” workout, take a class taught by boxing trainer Leyon Azubuike, kickboxer Eliza Shirazi or fitness trainer Emily Collins, or jab to the beat of a song using a patented “rhythm technology.” Liteboxer also offers an option to compete against other subscribers, with your results shown side-by-side so that you can always be on top of your game. The $1,495 price tag covers the Liteboxer, gloves and doorstep delivery, and there’s an additional $29 per month for the subscription.

If you just want to engage in casual cardio boxing rather than train to become the next Mike Tyson, there is also British-based Corner— punch trackers that slide into your hand wraps or the provided wristbands. The cost is more modest at $140 for two trackers, two wristbands, a charger and the free app, which displays your stats. (If you go this route, hanging a punching bag is up to you.)

Like any new workout routine, though, the proper technique likely won’t be learned by watching your screen. Yes, the technology enables you to get instant feedback on the speed and strength of your punches, but unlike a real life trainer, the app won’t correct your form. “If you are able to apply techniques learned from live in-person classes to your smart boxing workouts at home, then you’ll get the fullest potential from these programs,” says Cooper. “Proper technique is how you ultimately build strength and speed.”

No matter how often you do the routine or which smart technology you choose, if it’s right for you, this workout can be a champ.

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TO BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN 2021 Every week in the coming year offers a new opportunity to change your life. By Leslie Garisto Pfaff All in all, it was a challenging year, and few of us are rooting for a repeat of 2020. But whatever life throws at you, there are still plenty of strategies, large and small, to help you find peace, love, happiness and good health.

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1 STOP AND SMELL THE LAVENDER.

A slew of studies have found that indulging in lavender—taking a lavender bath, slathering it on in the form of skin cream or just diffusing it into the air—can significantly reduce stress.

“Lavender, like many essential oils, works to soothe the mind and body—the scent alone can have a calming effect,” says Stacie Goldstein, a licensed clinical social worker from River Vale. “I encourage my clients to step outside the box and use any method that helps quiet their minds and bodies.” One study even discovered that it can make antidepressant medications more effective.

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Make a resolution you’re likely to keep.

More often than not, New Year’s resolutions are about the tough stuff, like losing weight and running a marathon. Nothing wrong there, but why not resolve to do something easy, like indulging in a weekly bubble bath or allowing yourself a 15-minute goof-off break every day?

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Indulge in forest-bathing.

The eco-therapy the Japanese call shinrinyoku alleviates stress by reconnecting us with nature. Instead of hiking through the woods, forest-bathers walk slowly, stopping often to take in the sights, smells and sounds of nature. Practice shinrin-yoku in Ramapo Mountain State Forest, Ringwood State Park, Mahwah’s Campgaw Mountain Reservation or a wooded tract in your own neighborhood.

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Do your D diligence.

This workhorse of a vitamin helps the body absorb calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and muscles, and studies indicate it may protect against breast and other cancers, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and dementia. New research shows it might also lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. A simple blood test can reveal whether you’re deficient (up to 75 percent of us are), but a daily supplement of 1,000–4,000 international units of D3 should correct most deficiencies.

5

Press away pain.

A recent study from the University of Michigan revealed that self-administered acupressure can alleviate chronic lower back pain. You can learn the technique at websites like howtocure.com/ acupressure-for-backpain/.

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Walk smart.

Walking can exercise more than your body; research reveals that it can also help your brain digest and retain new information. To get the most out of your stroll, plug in to a tutorial on something you’ve been longing to learn, from beginner’s Italian to presidential history.

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Plan a trip.

This may not be the year you take that dream vacation to Portugal or Pago Pago, but there’s nothing to stop you from planning it. In fact, according to a study published in the journal Applied Research in Quality of Life, most of us get at least as much pleasure, if not more, from our vacation plans as we do from the vacation itself. Start a dream trips journal or use a travel-planning app such as Triposo.

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Walk like a Scandinavian.

Nordic walking, which enhances your walking workout with the use of ski-type poles, combines cardiovascular and full-body fitness. By adding the poles, you activate not only lower-body muscles but upper-body muscles as well, resulting in more calories burned and a higher heartrate.

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Embrace friluftsliv.

You don’t have to know how to pronounce it to reap the benefits of friluftsliv, the Norwegian art of open-air living and this year’s complement to the Danish concept of coziness known as hygge. To cope with their long winters, Norwegians bundle up and head outside to do everything from working out to enjoying cocktails around the firepit. That hit of fresh air may be just what your mind and body need after a night of binge-watching Netflix from the recliner. (OK, it’s “frill-ifts-liv.”)

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Join a CSA. There’s nothing more farm-to-table than CSA (community-supported agriculture), a program that gets you the weekly harvest in a box. You never know what you’re going to receive—it could be snap peas and spinach one week and corn and cucumbers the next—but that’s part of the fun. Local farms such as Stokes Farm in Old Tappan and Abma’s in Wyckoff run their CSAs from spring to fall, but go to localharvest .org to find more year-round options.

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Reconsider carob.

Long touted as a healthier alternative to chocolate, carob is making a big comeback as a source of hydroxyproline, an amino acid that helps the body produce collagen. “Carob powder is a great low fat, high-fiber alternative to cocoa powder, and it’s a terrific source of antioxidants, B vitamins and calcium,” says Helen Sperber, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Englewood. Add about two tablespoons to a smoothie, yogurt or a bowl of oatmeal—or, she suggests, “enjoy a hot carob drink this winter instead of the usual hot chocolate!”

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Become a climatarian.

Climatarians eat with the planet—and climate change—in mind, choosing the most sustainable foods. That means doing your best to eat locally sourced produce, ditch beef and lamb in favor of chicken and (sustainable) fish, and buy veggies in season. The diet isn’t just good for the earth, it’s healthier for you as well. For more, see climatarian.com.

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Grow veggies year-round.

With a soupçon of imagination (and a little bit of water), you can have your own fresh-picked greens and super-ripe tomatoes long after the backyard garden has gone to seed. Hydroponic kits—such as the Moistenland Hydroponics Growing System, available on amazon.com—allow you to grow vegetables in water instead of soil and can deliver more than twice the harvest you’d get in a traditional garden.

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14 TAKE IN A PODCAST.

The best podcasts offer a mini-escape into people, places and things most of us never stop to consider during the hurly-burly of everyday life. “Podcasts are a great example of how healthy distractions can help us manage our day-to-day stress,” says Andrea Greene, a psychotherapist based in Teaneck. “They serve as a good reminder that focusing attention on something that pleases us increases positive feelings and decreases stress.” If you’re casting about for something to fire up your imagination, consider Everything Is Alive (“interviews” with everyday objects), Ologies (deep dives into the study of all things from circadian rhythms [chronobiology] to crow funerals [corvid thanatology]), or Spectacular Failures (which will make you feel much better about your own).

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Get (tele)healthy.

COVID-19 lockdowns had at least one positive consequence: They spurred the rise of telehealth, or virtual doctor’s visits, which are now covered by many insurance plans. If you’re reluctant to visit your doctor in person, or if the office is located at an inconvenient distance, ask if a televisit could work for you.

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Find joy in a paint can (or a throw pillow).

The color geniuses at Pantone recommend raising your spirits with Illuminating, a hue they describe as “an optimistic yellow.” Or you can tweak your mood with Marigold, for its “sunny, warming presence.” Need to soothe your soul? Try Cerulean, the soft blue of a perfect early-summer sky. To find out more about the science of color, go to pantone.com.

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Give your earbuds a rest.

When you’re working, that is.

A study from England’s Lancaster University showed that listening to music at work can actually impair creative thinking. But keep the buds handy—listening to your favorite tunes is a great way to banish stress after a hard day at the office (or your home office).

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TO YOUR GUMS.

Research at the University of Toronto discovered that gum disease—which afflicts more than half of all Americans over 30—can fire up immune cells known as neutrophils, which can then go on to cause inflammation throughout the body, leading to heart disease and cancer. The folks at Bergen Dental in Midland Park note that “gum disease also causes tooth loss. To avoid it, brush twice daily and floss at least once a day.”

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Super-charge your yoga.

It sounds like an oxymoron, but so-called cardio yoga ramps up the traditional poses of yoga to offer a workout that helps stretch your body while strengthening your heart. For workouts to try, go to healthline.com/ nutrition/cardio-yoga#2.

Get your vitamin Zzzz.

Lack of sleep can increase feelings of anger and negativity, according to two studies out of Iowa State University and Italy’s University of L’Aquila. But some gentle stretching before bed can improve sleep—brightening your day...and your outlook.

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Know your fiber max.

A new study from the University of Otegin in New Zealand reviewed 40 years’ research on fiber and determined that the optimal amount per day for most of us is between 25 and 29 grams.

You’ll find that in 2½ ounces of chia seeds, ¼ cup of popcorn or 2 cups of cooked black beans.

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Get intense about working out.

Studies show that 15 to 20 minutes of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, can deliver the benefits of a much longer workout and, in fact, may be even better for you in terms of heart health, weight loss and mental well-being. The concept is simple: Alternate short intervals (anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes) of intense cardiovascular exercise (running, walking, swimming, elliptical training etc.) with intervals of the same activity and duration at a more moderate speed.

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Find beauty.

Researchers at Italy’s University of Turin found that taking time to appreciate beauty had the power to rekindle feelings of joy and curiosity, not just in the moment but over a longer period. Take time throughout the day to experience the beauty that’s hiding in plain sight all around you, whether in a painting, in everyday objects or in nature.

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Add vitamin C to your workout.

Trying to stay pumped? A study from England’s University of East Anglia showed that diets high in vitamin C helped people retain muscle mass as they aged. For lifelong strength, consider increasing your intake of C-rich foods such as yellow bell peppers (C increases as the peppers ripen) and cruciferous vegetables (including kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts).

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Drop the lid.

When you flush the toilet, you release a plume of particles— potentially containing bacteria and viruses—3 feet into the air, and a recent study published in the journal Physics of Fluids showed that flushing can spread COVID-19. An easy fix: Before you flush, just close the lid.

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Rise to challenges after your coffee break.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas found that 200 milligrams of caffeine—the amount in a strong cup of coffee—boosted problem-solving ability.

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27 MOISTURIZE WITH THE “BIG THREE.�

A study from the University of California at San Francisco showed that a moisturizer containing cholesterol, fatty acids and ceramides reduced inflammation within the body, which is associated with disease and premature aging.

The moisturizer also improved skin hydration and pH levels and helped to repair the so-called permeability barrier that keeps infection from penetrating the skin.

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28 GET SMART ABOUT TEA.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore recently discovered that teadrinking—specifically, at least four cups weekly of green, oolong or black tea—can enhance brain health over a lifetime. “Regularly drinking tea can have a lasting impact on wellness,” says Mary Ann Bassett, owner of Westwood’s Harmony Tea Room. “Green teas can boost heart health and black teas combat inflammation and support healthy immune function.”

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Perfect your posture.

Take years off your silhouette—and reduce pain and your risk of injury—by standing and sitting right. Posturecorrection apps like Posture Trainer and Lumo Back make it easier than ever to slip out of the slouch.

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Conquer clutter.

Research has shown that living and working in a cluttered environment can depress your mood and hamper your efficiency. Try starting small, decluttering a single room or piece of furniture (such as your desk or kitchen counter).

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Get up, stand up.

You’ve probably heard that long stretches of sitting can negatively affect your cardiovascular health, but did you know that sitting can also harm your urinary health? In fact, those of us who sit too much are more likely to suffer from such bladder woes as having to go too frequently (and in the middle of the night) and an inability to fully empty the bladder—more reason to take a break from your chair every 20 to 30 minutes or spend part of your workday standing up.

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Wearing the same pair, or the same type of shoe, all the time can lead to foot pain, experts say. For healthier feet and ankles, mix it up: flat shoes one day, low heels or sneakers the next, and some time spent barefoot (because the best footwear turns out to be no footwear at all).

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Shake a little less.

Research indicates it’s OK to add some salt to food, but a study from the Bloomberg School of Public Health found that excess salt could contribute to bloating, a condition experienced by one in 10 Americans on a regular basis.

Take 10 to relax.

New research on the parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s built-in stress-reducer, also called PSN—revealed that even brief, 10-minute relaxation breaks can relieve physical and psychological stress. To destress your day, stop for an occasional relaxation interlude: resting with your head down on a table, giving yourself a scalp massage (or getting one from your partner) or listening to soft music or the sounds of nature.

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Apply sunscreen—to your hair.

UV light can damage your hair’s protective keratin layer (and fade your hair color). To maintain healthy hair, choose a shampoo and/or conditioner formulated to protect against both UVA and UVB rays, such as Gemstone Color Shampoo, or a product applied before going out into the sun, like Banana Boat’s Scalp Spray.

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Keep in touch.

These days, it’s easy to lose track of friends, but according to a recent University of British Columbia study, social isolation—especially in women— can spark an unhealthy rise in blood pressure. To stay healthy— and happy—consider making weekly phone, FaceTime or Zoom dates with friends and family you can’t see in person.

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For better sleep, see blue.

Forget looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. You’ll do better if the lenses are blue, according to Indiana University researchers. Wearing glasses with blue lenses—available online or through your optician—before bed can improve sleep and workday productivity, especially if you’re logging lots of pre-sleep screen time.

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Restock your medicine cabinet.

To deal with life’s little slings and arrows, there are certain items you should always have on hand. They include antacids, antidiarrheals, antihistamines (oral and topical), laxatives, cold and cough medications, pain relievers, antibiotic ointments, a saline eye wash, Band-Aids, gauze pads, medical tape and a fever thermometer.

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Get a shot of nature, indoors.

Lots of research has shown how being in nature can benefit us: lowering blood pressure, boosting creativity, banishing stress and chronic pain. Now two studies, from England’s University of Exeter and the University of California at Berkeley, indicate that “virtual” nature has a similar effect. If you’re into virtual reality, find the great outdoors when you’re indoors via VR videos like “Back to Nature—Rainforest.”

Or watch one of dozens of online nature videos designed to delight and soothe.

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Learn how to stop a bleed.

Bleeding is the No. 1 cause of death after injury, so controlling a bleed is an essential skill we should all master. To learn how, go to stopthebleed.org.

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Travel the world.

The world around you, that is. Make a “go-to” list of all the nearby treasures you’ve never visited (or haven’t seen in years) and make an outing of it.

Spots to consider in Bergen and beyond: Fort Lee Historic Park, the Alpine Lookout, Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, Bear Mountain State Park, Wave Hill in Riverdale and the walkway along the GWB or across the Hudson in Poughkeepsie.

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Get functionally fit.

Functional fitness strengthens the muscles that allow you to painlessly perform everyday activities, like raking the lawn and picking up a toddler. “Functional fitness is the engagement in exercises that mimic or recreate everyday movements, which typically involve the use of your full body and multiple muscle groups,” says Lenny Rodriguez, owner of F45 North Paramus.

“This includes lifting, squatting, jumping, twisting, pulling, pushing, punching, kicking, rowing and biking.” You can find a personal trainer (or a gym like F45) that specializes in the technique, or check out online lessons (go to webmd.com, for instance, and search “functional fitness”).

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Volunteer from home.

Face-to-face apps like FaceTime and Zoom have made it easier than ever to volunteer from the safety and comfort of your sofa or kitchen counter. To find the right fit for you—from tutoring via Zoom to phoning seniors to check on their well-being—go to powerof.org or bergenvolunteers.org.

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Practice Zoom etiquette.

Whether you’re using the app (or a similar one) for business or friendly conversation, a few ground rules make for a better virtual get-together: Keep background noise to a minimum. Turn off notifications. And please don’t multitask!

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Chew a stick (of gum) after dinner.

A study published in the Journal of Dental Research indicated it could be helpful in diluting the stomach acid that causes indigestion. But stay away from peppermint: It can relax the opening between the stomach and the esophagus, allowing more acid to bubble up.

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Learn something new—online.

It’s never been easier to expand your mind. Check out the offerings at Bergen Community College, which include Speed Spanish, Intro to Interior Design, Discovering Sign Language and Drawing for the Absolute Beginner.

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41 GARDEN ON YOUR WALL. Wall planters elevate your interior with a touch of Zen—one of this year’s big home design trends—and prefab kits make them easy to install. They also offer a perfect way to add greenery to small spaces.

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To disinfect surfaces, read the label.

Most recommend letting the product sit for a period of time—anywhere from 30 seconds to 10 minutes—before wiping. That sprayand-swipe technique you’ve been using may leave you with shiny counters, but it could also be leaving behind some nasty microbes.

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Join the resistance.

Like fiber, so-called resistant starch is indigestible and may reduce dangerous inflammation, aid in digestion and help you lose weight by making you feel full.

Find it in legumes and seeds, raw fruits and vegetables and starches, such as potatoes and rice, that have cooled after cooking.

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Start a gratitude journal.

Taking note of what you’re grateful for can keep you feeling positive. And now a University of Central Florida study shows that it can also boost civility in the workplace.

Researchers surmise that feel-good journaling also makes you feel good about the folks around you.

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Cultivate optimism.

You’re likely to live longer if you do, according to a University of California at San Francisco study.

Instead of asking “Why me?” about a bit of ill fortune, pose the question “What if?” about something you value—as in “What if I hadn’t gotten my college degree?” or “What if I’d never known my daughter?”

52 SAY “WHY NOT?” TO WALLPAPER.

It’s back in style in a big way, but this is not the wallpaper of yesteryear. “I have been doing a lot of bold accent mural wallpapers, as well as wallpapering unexpected places like the back of bookshelves or using wallpaper as a backsplash in a walk-in pantry instead of tile,” says Ariella Horowitz of Oradellbased AH Design Group. “It adds an extra dose of the unexpected to the space and is always a great conversation piece.”

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BATHE BETTER

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Wash away winter woes by taking a spa-like soak. By Rita Guarna Sure, a warm bath can work wonders after a stressful day. So why not upgrade your wellness quotient? Just add these five natural ingredients to your bath for immediate benefits to mind, body and spirit.

Three of the baths use essential oils.

Remember, oil and water don’t mix. First, you’ll need to dilute the essential oils with a carrier oil such as coconut oil rather than pouring it directly into the tub. Simply combine one tablespoon of the carrier oil with about six drops of the essential oil. Then pour the mixture into the bath after you’ve filled the tub. Adding oils while the faucet is still running will cause the oils to evaporate.

And to get maximum benefits—and avoid skin irritation—use the highest quality ingredients. In the case of essential oils, that means 100 percent pure oils.

Here are five baths to try. …

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TO FIGHT A COLD Add eucalyptus

Fans of The Big Bang Theory might remember Penny nursing a sick Sheldon by patting VapoRub on his chest. Much like the menthol or camphor used in this product, eucalyptus’ main ingredient, eucalyptol, is a natural decongestant and opens nasal passages to make breathing easier.

TO FLUSH TOXINS Add Epsom salts

They’re known for relaxing tired muscles, but the sulfates in these crystals also release pollutants from pores and help draw out toxins. Plus, a good soak helps restore magnesium, which most of us don’t get enough of. According to the National Institutes of Health, magnesium helps regulate “muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels and blood pressure,” among other things. Simply dissolve one cup in bathwater.

TO MOISTURIZE DRY SKIN Add milk and honey

Cleopatra is said to have soaked in this mixture to keep her skin looking radiant. Why does the mixture leave your skin soft and supple? “The lactic acid in milk makes it a natural exfoliator,” explains Georgiana Liquori, master esthetician at Aesthetic Center of New Jersey in Franklin Lakes. “And honey is a humectant, meaning it locks in moisture. Additionally, they both have antimicrobial properties that really clean your skin.” Unlike oils, you can pour the mixture—¼ cup each of whole milk and honey–into hot running water.

TO COMBAT FUNGAL INFECTIONS Add lavender oil

Many of us know that this pretty, purple plant’s scent helps you sleep by easing stress. But the herb has been effective in fighting fungus infections. A study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology found that the Lavandula genus of the lavender plant was lethal to certain strains of fungus by destroying the membranes of the fungal cells.

TO RELIEVE STRESS Add rose oil

A study in Chemical Senses found that rose oil decreases levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Once reduced, symptoms such as rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure are alleviated. The oil has also been found to stimulate the mesolimbic, or reward, pathway in the brain, where neurons release dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter.

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PUT ON A BRAVE FACE

It’s a new year—are you still in an old rut? Being pampered with one of these four surprising facial treatments may be just the thing. By Darius Amos Cryotherapy facial:

When spas and salons finally reopened following last year’s prolonged shutdown, many of us returned with equal parts excitement and caution. We went for the basics: a haircut, a coloring, a manicure, eyebrow shaping. By now, Bergenites know and follow the safety protocols, and many customers are ready to give their personal care a boost. What better way to reward yourself for getting through 2020 than by sitting for a facial designed for A-list types but suitable for anyone?

The four kinds of facials described here are said to work wonders for aging and damaged skin. The only caveat is that they involve unconventional—and in some cases unusual—equipment, ingredients and procedures.

We’ve all experienced getting slapped in the face by winter wind; the cryotherapy facial is a bit like that. Also known as “frotox,” this treatment requires a machine that pumps liquid nitrogen onto the face for two to three minutes, essentially freezing the skin. No, your frozen face won’t shatter, despite Hollywood scifi. Instead, the intense cold helps blood vessels contract and pores tighten.

“It is a chemical-free way of tightening the skin,” says Daniela Musano, master esthetician and owner of Araya Rebirth Spa in Ridgewood.

“Think of why we splash our faces with cool/ cold water in the morning to relieve puffiness and wake the skin up.”

There are some potential side effects, albeit rare, such as frostbite or temporary numbness. Expect to pay between $75 and $150 per session.

Cryotherapy without the use of a machine is also available. At Musano’s facility, the Soothing Facial uses porcelain spoons that are stored in a freezer prior to treatment and set in an ice bath during the procedure to deliver similar results.

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Gold leaf facial:

OK, gold leaf facial masks are not pure gold, but they are pricey—though they’re worth the $200–$1,000 price tag, according to treatment fans and supermodels Naomi Campbell and Irina Shayk. Why the appeal? Besides making for dazzling Instagram photos, gold leaf—typically used in concert with a liquid mask—contains antioxidants with anti-aging properties that help ward off toxins and relieve sun damage.

Musano says that although “gold has an anti-inflammatory response in the skin, so do many other ingredients that are less costly than this trendy treatment. It is the blend of vitamins and collagen that usually comes along with the [gold] mask that makes it fully effective.” Inexpensive, at-home versions are available at retailers like Ulta Beauty and Sephora.

Caviar facial:

Before slathering your face with salmon roe from your sushi plate, first learn the basics of a caviar facial. It may sound fishy, but it’s true: This treatment uses fish eggs that are either massaged onto the face or applied as a mask. It’s believed that the salty eggs contain nutrients and amino acids that stimulate cell metabolism to help regenerate skin. Caviar also contains omega-3 fatty acids—the same omega-3s doctors say can help lower your risk for heart disease—that form a protective layer on the skin, giving the face a radiant glow, according to the Journal of Food and Nutrition Research.

New York-based esthetician Yelena Roezen, who owns an eponymous line of beauty products, once suggested that a caviar facial “takes care of everything: purification, hydration, anti-aging.” Though more affordable than edible caviar, caviar masks and facials can put a dent in the wallet: A 50-gram container of Roezen’s caviar mask costs $170 at Saks Fifth Avenue. One other drawback: Caviar facials can be pungent.

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Snail slime facial:

It’s easy to find clips online of patient foreign patients allowing snails to ooze across their faces in the name of skin care. But if you start in your neighborhood looking for a spa that performs this procedure, you may have to expand your search.

Skin specialists in Asia and Europe have been offering snail-slime (it’s actually mucus) facials for years, allowing live mollusks to crawl on clients’ faces. The belief is that the animal’s secretions contain healing nutrients such as hyaluronic acid and glycoprotein enzymes, both of which have anti-aging benefits.

One reason this facial hasn’t taken off in the U.S.? (Well, we can think of a couple.) The Department of Agriculture still considers several snail types “agricultural pests,” including types regularly used for cosmetic purposes. But that hasn’t stopped companies from employing secretion obtained from other countries to create snail facial creams and masks. These are said to moisturize skin, fade acne scars and clear pores and complexion. They’re also easily obtainable from Amazon, cosmetics retailers and stores like Target. And while manufacturers such as Skederm say their products are made without cruelty to animals, Musano says there are other ways to beautiful skin. “With so much out there that plants and flowers can offer by way of skin care, there is no need to use an animal byproduct,” she says.

These four innovative facial skin treatments aren’t for everyone, and they’ll seem strange to some. But imagine the looks that must have greeted the first woman (her name lost to history) whose face was covered with a clay mask. She’s got the last laugh now.

With their new multifunctional finished basement, a Wyckoff family will be hanging out at home a lot even when they don’t have to.

THE FUN’S DOWNSTAIRS

By Haley Longman Design by Sharon Sherman Photography by Mike Van Tassell

Staying indoors during winter—and maybe putting in extra time there as the pandemic rolls on—holds no terrors for one Wyckoff family. Back in 2018, the two working parents with three children, four dogs and one nanny realized they needed a good indoor recreational space. So they hired designer Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design, also in Wyckoff, to bestow upon a large, unfinished lower level (really one long, narrow room) a club-like atmosphere perfect for watching sports, taking in movies, sipping wine and having a splendid time.

“The clients had several requirements to create different ‘zones,’” says Sherman.

A “big sports and entertaining family” in Wyckoff hired designer Sharon Sherman to turn their unfinished basement into a luxurious and multipurpose space. The focal point is this custom bar, anchored by a walk-in wine cellar.

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This page, left: Half a dozen bar stools, a lighted glass cabinet and floating shelves displaying the liquor options give the home a real bar feel. The bar also contains an under-counter fridge, a built-in garbage/recycling center and custom storage for beer, soda and mixers. Opposite page: Oversized sconces draw attention to the metallic accent wall and the big screen TV mounted to it, the most essential component for family movie nights.

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“They are wine enthusiasts, so the walk-in wine cellar, which anchors the bar, was a key component. We also created an exercise room, an adult seating area with a TV, a bar area, a dedicated kids’ zone, a small kitchenette and an oversized storage room.”

To make things intimate and create the “glam speakeasy feel” the homeowners were going for, the design team changed the ceiling height by installing recessed lighting and soffits to accentuate the bar, certainly the basement’s focal point. A raised waterfall quartzite countertop by Stone Surfaces of East Rutherford, with shades of taupe, gray, blue and white, provides seating for six guests, while a pair of high-top tables, intended for “Final Four” watch parties, are a versatile choice; they can be used for stand-up cocktails or combined for larger gatherings. The custom light fixture above the counter is inspired by a glass wine rack, and floating shelves and a lighted glass cabinet display the liquor and illuminate the back bar without blocking the view of the television. Also convenient: All the lights in the basement are centrally controlled by an energy-saving Lutron system.

The glamour factor is seen throughout all 1,500 square feet, thanks to a sophisticated mink-and-metallics color palette that isn’t too matchy-matchy. “Blue and silver cork wall coverings in the bar area and metallic vinyl wall covering on the walls give the room a

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definite personality,” says Sherman. The quirky art selection—including colorful prints from Daleno Art, a “space-warming” picture from a friend and original glass sculptures blown by a local artist— adds a pop of personality too, not to mention cohesion. The flooring throughout is made of cork-backed vinyl tile, and it’s waterproof and pet-friendly.

In the movie-watching zone, an oversized sectional from Michelangelo Designs through Thyme & Place Design and a gas-fueled fireplace beckon for snuggling. Bonus: The film du jour won’t interfere with sports viewing, because a duo of millwork columns and an eyecatching server separate the two areas (and two TVs) seamlessly.

Sherman loves that this project is a true interpretation of her clients’ requests and tastes, but it also has subtle design details that make it special. For example, the custom bar stools are upholstered in two different colored fabrics, and were inspired by the glass and stone tile in the bar’s backsplash. “The backsplash had an alternating colorway, so we repeated it in the counter stools,” she says. “It is unexpected and makes the space unique.”

So, sure, when the homeowners started this revamp, they didn’t reckon with a long period of obligatory time at home. But now, with the basement of their dreams, how bad can being homebound be?

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GET ON THE WHOLE GRAIN TRAIN

Whole grains are essential to a heart-healthy diet, and these recipes show there are easy (and delicious) ways to incorporate them into breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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{ TASTES }

BUCKWHEAT BREAKFAST PORRIDGE Yields 2-4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

For the porridge: n ½ cup raw buckwheat groats n ½ tricolor quinoa n 2 cups water For the compote: n 10-12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries n zest and juice of 1 medium orange n 2 inches fresh ginger, cut into 4 pieces n ¼ cup maple syrup n 2 Tbs. chia seeds For the toppings: n milk n maple syrup n raw pumpkin seeds n dried cranberries n chia seeds n segmented oranges

DIRECTIONS:

Add the buckwheat, quinoa and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover, cooking the grains until light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.

If you’re using soaked grains, reduce the cooking time. The grains should absorb all water when they’re done cooking, but always taste-test for the optimal texture.

While the grains are cooking, make the compote. Put all ingredients except the chia seeds in a small saucepan over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst open and break down and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to mash up any larger chunks.

Remove the compote from the heat and discard the ginger pieces. Add the chia seeds to the saucepan and stir until evenly incorporated. Let it cool slightly and allow time for the chia seeds to thicken the compote. Let the compote cool to room temperature before spooning it into an 8-ounce glass container or jar with a lid. This can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.

Spoon individual servings of porridge and top with compote and suggested toppings. Serve warm.

Buckwheat is a slow-burning, fiber-rich carbohydrate that will keep you satiated instead of spiking your blood sugar. In place of the compote—which is very high in sugar—a healthier alternative is to top the porridge with ChocZero maple syrup, which has only 1 gram of sugar, and some berries.”

—Sarah Wragge, holistic nutritionist and wellness coach, Wyckoff

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CURLY KALE AND WILD RICE SALAD Yields 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS:

For the salad: n 1 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained n 3 cups water n 1 fennel bulb with stalks, trimmed and cut into ¼ inch slices n 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided n 1 tsp. maple syrup n ¼ tsp. sea salt n 1 bunch curly kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced n ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped For the dressing: n 1 whole garlic bulb n ½ cup olive oil n 6 Tbs. lemon juice, about 2 lemons n ½ tsp. sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine the wild rice and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cook the rice for 45 to 50 minutes. The rice should absorb all water when done cooking, but always tastetest for the optimal texture. Remove from heat and carefully scoop the hot rice onto a baking sheet, spreading evenly to cool. Set aside. This will yield 3 ½ cups of rice.

While the rice is cooking, start the salad dressing. Slice the top off the garlic, exposing the cloves, and place it on a small piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with half a teaspoon olive oil and wrap tightly. Place the foil-wrapped garlic directly on the oven rack and roast for 45 to 50 minutes or until each clove is soft, almost creamy, and easy to push out with your fingers. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Toss the sliced fennel bulb and stalks in a large bowl with one tablespoon of the olive oil, the maple syrup and the salt. Spread the fennel evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until softened and brown or caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Add the kale, one tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to a large bowl: massage with clean hands for 2 to 3 minutes until the kale softens and reduces in size until about a third. Massaging your kale will make it easier to chew and help with digestion. Add the stalks and leaves (chard), parsley, cooked and cooled rice and cooled fennel to the bowl; toss together until combined.

Process all the dressing ingredients, including the roasted garlic, in a blender on high for 30 seconds or until completely emulsified. Pour over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until cool and ready to serve.

Garnish with the fennel fronds.

Wild rice is one of my top picks for complex carbs, and contrary to popular belief it is not a grain— it is a grass (seed) and similar to quinoa in that it doesn’t create a huge insulin surge or raise your blood sugar levels. I would ditch the maple syrup in these ingredients to make it even cleaner!”

—Sarah Wragge, holistic nutritionist and wellness coach, Wyckoff

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WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN WITH MAPLE ROOT VEGETABLES Yields 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 whole chicken, about 4 lbs. n coarse sea salt and ground black pepper n 2 medium red potatoes, chopped (about 2 cups) n 2 large carrots, halved lengthwise and chopped (about 1 cup) n 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) n 1 parsnip, chopped (about 1½ cups) n 1 Tbs. olive oil n 2 Tbs. maple syrup n ¾ tsp. sea salt n ¼ tsp. ground black pepper n fresh parsley leaves, stems removed

DIRECTIONS:

Remove the chicken from the fridge and bring to room temperature before cooking, about 30 to 45 minutes. This will produce a juicier and more evenly cooked chicken.

Position one oven rack in the middle of the oven and another below it; preheat oven to 400°F. Using paper towels, thoroughly dry your chicken on both sides and inside the carcass. The drier the skin before cooking, the crispier the skin after cooking.

Liberally season both sides and the cavity of the chicken with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper. Place the chicken in a 9”x13” baking dish or on a baking sheet and roast for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the skin has turned a golden brown and the juices run clear (versus red or pink). The skin should be crispy enough at this point to make a distinctly crisp sound when tapped.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Chop the vegetables all the same size to ensure they cook within the same timeframe. Combine the chopped vegetables on a large baking sheet and add the olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside.

After the chicken has cooked for 30 minutes, place the vegetables on the oven on the rack below the chicken. Cook them for 25 to 30 minutes or until fork tender and lightly browned. The chicken and vegetables should be done around the same time.

Remove the chicken and vegetables from the oven and let rest, loosely covered with a foil tent, for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Do not seal the chicken with foil or the skin will soften and not stay crispy. Once rested, carve your chicken. Pour the juices from the chicken pan over the vegetables and stir. Place the chicken in the center of a large serving dish and arrange the vegetables around it, then garnish with parsley leaves. Serve warm.

Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme and sage to the mix of vegetables for additional flavor. I’d also add sweet potatoes for more nutrient density—they are loaded with fiber, antioxidants and vitamin A.” —Audrey Zona, certified eating psychology coach, Zo Healthy, Franklin Lakes

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from The Nutritionist’s Kitchen: Transform Your Diet and Discover The Healing Power of Whole Foods by Carly Knowles. Photos by Kimberley Hasselbrink. Roost Books 2020.

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What The Kumquat’s Got Why is this fruit so good to eat? The juice is tart, but the skin is sweet!

As far as we know, there’s no truth to the rumor that when Mother Nature created the orange she was just trying to get the kumquat right. After all, the larger fruit is the more famous one—the name kumquat even comes from a Cantonese phrase meaning “golden orange.” But try a kumquat if you find peeling unappealing; it’s edible, skin and all.

What a packaging innovation!

Originally cultivated in China, the kumquat grows on small, densely branched trees with shiny, dark green leaves, known to science as Citrus japonica.

Not much larger than a grape or an olive, the fruit is oblong-shaped; bite into it and it fills your mouth with a sweet-tart citrusy flavor. The kumquat is an easy grab-and-go snack thanks to its edible peel.

And it’s a healthy snack too, rich in antioxidants.

As the Lunar New Year in February approaches, you may encounter kumquats (and their cousin, calamondin) in Chinatown shop windows. They’re considered a symbol of wealth and good fortune— though it’s merely coincidental that they were first brought to Europe in 1846 by a Scottish botanist named Robert Fortune. And as for taste? Declares the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: “The longer you chew, the sweeter the fruit becomes.” The ’quat won’t quit.

with rich offerings of vitamin C and fiber. A 100gram serving (about five whole kumquats), at just 71 calories, contains more than six grams of fiber, two grams of protein, 16 grams of carbs, 6 percent of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin A and 73 percent of the RDI of vitamin C. Along with the edible skin, kumquat seeds are a source of some omega-3 fats. It’s no surprise that the kumquat has long been favored by people looking to get that full feeling without overeating. Kumquats are extremely hydrating, like other fresh fruits. Their water content—about 80 percent of the fruit’s weight—makes them extremely weight loss friendly.

The kumquat has played a role in folk medicine in some Asian countries as a treatment for colds, coughs and other kinds of respiratory tract inflammation. Its abundance of vitamin C and plant compounds has been thought to fight infections by bolstering the immune system, and it’s believed that kumquats may contribute to lessening the risk of some cancers.

BUY/STORE/SERVE The peak months to buy kumquats are February and March, but the season can last throughout

POWER UP Kumquats encounter their share of skeptics, but nutritionists know that good things come in small packages. The diminutive fruit packs a significant nutritional punch,

winter depending on the kind. While certain varieties are in season from November through January, others extend from December to April.

Not all grocery stores carry kumquats; if you can’t find them at your local store, try farmers’ markets, organic grocery stores and Asian markets. The best kumquats are like the best oranges—they’re bright orange and their skin is taut and shiny. Look for kumquats with a bulbous shape.

For the freshest flavor, find kumquats with a few green leaves still attached. Go ahead and leave your kumquats in a bowl as decoration if you wish—they will stay fresh for a few days. The fruit will last up to two weeks, though, if kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator. But don’t wait too long to eat once they’re removed from refrigeration— their water content will cause them to start shriveling within a week.

As for serving kumquats, know this: As you roll the fruit between your fingers, the aromatic oils begin to seep out. Simply remove the seeds and what you’re left with is a sweet snack, minus the tanginess. For more fun dishes, kumquats are terrific when chopped and then added to a bowl of yogurt and granola. Want to ring in the Lunar New Year in style? The website Yummly suggests a kumquat champagne cocktail. All you need, says the site, is ¼ cup thinly sliced kumquats, 1/3 cup Grand Marnier, ¼ cup sugar and 750 milliliters of chilled champagne or your favorite bubbly.

—Ariana Puzzo

DID YOU KNOW? The Nagami, or oval kumquat, is the most common variety in the U.S., where the fruit is grown in warm-weather states like Florida and California.

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Hips and knees are all we do.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Hartzband by calling (201) 291-4040

Hartzband Center for Hip & Knee Replacement 10 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: (201) 291-4040 HartzbandCenter.com

Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 HolyName.org

Hartzband Center is the most trusted and experienced provider of high quality total hip and knee replacements, with over 30,000 successful joint surgeries—that's more than any other private practice in the tri-state area.

Dr. Mark Hartzband has developed many of the innovative, minimally invasive techniques that get patients back on track faster. He has contributed to the design of many of today’s most successful hip and knee replacement implants.

In practice for over 30 years, Dr. Hartzband is Director of the Bone & Joint Center at Holy Name Medical Center, where he performs same-day discharge hip and knee replacements on eligible patients—an approach he pioneered almost two decades ago. Joint replacement surgeons trust their complex patients and those with post-surgical complications to Dr. Hartzband; you can trust him, too.

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A Cure For Cold Days

Add a sweet twist to the classic winter cocktail known for its healing properties.

CARAMEL APPLE WHISKEY TODDY Serves: 1

INGREDIENTS

■ 2 oz. whiskey ■ 6 oz. apple cider ■ 2 tsp. caramel sauce ■ 1 apple, sliced ■ 2 cinnamon sticks

DIRECTIONS

■ In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, four apple slices and one cinnamon stick. Heat until just about boiling.

■ Drizzle the caramel sauce into a large mug.

■ Pour whiskey into the mug and add in the hot apple cider.

■ Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

To bring out the flavors already incorporated in this drink, I would add some clove — I love the way clove works with cinnamon and apple. You could also swap the caramel syrup for ginger syrup; that will add more depth with some spice and lighten the sweetness.”

—Peter Duca, mixologist, Let’s Meat Steak House, River Vale

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Where To Eat

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Bergen County is home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings.

SAMDAN 178 Piermont Rd. 201.816.7343 samdanrestaurant.com

DEMAREST YASOU MYKONOS 134 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.768.8500 yasoumykonos.com

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

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

EMMA BISTRO 2 Hilliard Ave. 201.402.7719 emmabistronj.com

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

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

201.785.1112 restaurantlnj.net

SAVINI 168 W. Crescent Ave. 201.760.3700 savinirestaurant.com

ALPINE KIKU 385 Rte. 9 W. 201.767.6322

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

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

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

THE HILL 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.899.4700 thehillcloster.com

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

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

CLIFFSIDE PARK

SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

354 STEAKHOUSE 354 Lawton Ave. 201.941.0499 AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave. 201.945.9038 orderavos.com RUDY’S RESTAURANT 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252 rudysnj.com SEDONA TAPHOUSE 679 Anderson Ave. 201.943.2300 sedonataphouse.com

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STERN AND BOW 171 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.750.3350 sternandbowrestaurant. com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAFFÉ CAPRI 119 Park Ave. 201.460.1039 caffecaprirestaurant.com

RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com

FIESTA HUT 227 Park Ave. 201.939.4338

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

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

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

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

EMERSON PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

ENGLEWOOD AKAI LOUNGE 11 N. Dean St. 201.541.0086 akailounge.com BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 45 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.6267 baumgartscafe.com BENNIE’S 54 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.5700 benniesofenglewood.com BLUE MOON CAFÉ 23 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0600 bluemoonmexican café.com CASSIE’S 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com CHAT KAEW THAI CUISINE 4 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.0343 HUMMUS ELITE 39 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.5600 hummuselite.com LA FONDA PAISA 95 W. Palisade Ave. 201.871.3544 afondapaisausa.com

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LA’MEZZA 63 Nathaniel Pl. 201.569.2662 lamezzarestaurant.com LAS MARAVILLAS DE TULCINGO 84 W. Palisade Ave. 201.568.1980 NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 90 W. Palisade Ave. 201.567.4950 nochesdecolombia.com PINTXO Y TAPAS 47 N. Dean St. 201.569.9999 englewoodtapas.com

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

SAGE RESTAURANT 17-15 Broadway 201.797.0500 sagefairlawn.com

VENTANA’S 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern.com

SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com

FAIRVIEW

FRANKLIN LAKES

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

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 717 E. Palisade Ave. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com CAFÉ ITALIANO 14 Sylvan Ave. 201.461.5041 cafeitaliano.net CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE 18 Sylvan Ave. 201.944.0233 cliffssteakhouse.com LEFKES ESTIATORIO 495 Sylvan Ave. 201.408.4444 lefkesnj.com GRISSINI 484 Sylvan Ave. 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com

FAIR LAWN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 2101 Promenade Blvd.

201.796.2625 acfp.com KIMCHI MAMA 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.703.2905 kimchimamafairlawn.com OCEANOS OYSTER BAR & SEA GRILL 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com RIVER PALM TERRACE 41-11 Rte. 4 W. 201.703.3500 riverpalm.com ROSE’S PLACE 32-01 Broadway 201.475.8800 rosesplacenj.com

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 172 Broad Ave. 201.840.8428 nochesdecolombia.com

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

PATSY’S 344 Old Bergen Blvd.

201.943.0627 patsysbistro.com

SUSHI COCORO 856 Franklin Ave. 201.560.1333 sushicocoro.com

FORT LEE

TONY LIP’S 829 Franklin Lake Rd. 201.783.6469 tonylips.com

AQUARIUS 230-234 Main St. 201.592.8338 aquariusrestaurant nj.com BAGGIOS 212 Main St. 201.585.7979 baggiospizzarestaurant. com BIG RED TOMATO 1205 Anderson Ave. 201.224.6500 brtnj.com CAP’T LOUI 210 Main St. 201.461.7080 captloui.com CHILLERS GRILL 2191 Fletcher Ave. 201.461.0075 chillersgrill.com

GARFIELD THE FIREHOUSE 42 Plauderville Ave. 973.478.2226 firehouse-restaurant.com GOODFELLAS 661 Midland Ave. 973.478.4000 goodfellasristorante.com LA CAMBUSA 517 River Dr. 973.272.8739 cambusanj.com LA FORTALEZA 361 Midland Ave. 973.928.4470 lafortalezamexrestaurant. com

GLEN ROCK

IN NAPOLI 116 Main St. 201.947.2500 inapoli.com

GLEN ROCK INN 222 Rock Rd. 201.445.2362 glenrockinn.com

KUBA RESTAURANT 2139 Hudson Ter. 201.585.1601 kubarestaurant.com

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

PHOBU 1645 Lemoine Ave. 201.363.8900 phobu.com PHO TODAY 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.585.8818 POMODORO 795 Abbott Blvd.

201.224.0800 pomodoro1.com PRIME & BEYOND 501 Main St. 201.461.0033 primeandbeyond.com PUNTA CANA 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.849.5556 puntacanarestaurante .com BERGENMAG.COM

Baggios in Fort Lee

HACKENSACK CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 125 Main St. 201.880.9844 casualhabanacafe.com CHEERS BAR & RESTAURANT 774 Main St. 201.487.0660 cheersnewjersey.com THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.488.0330 thecheesecakefactory.com THE CROW’S NEST 309 Vincent Ave. 201.342.5445 crowsnest.com

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HOT FISH 450 Hackensack Ave. 201.881.0180 hotfishhackensack.com HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.488.5667 houstons.com MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 70 Riverside Sq. 201.221.2030 maggianos.com MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 1 Riverside Sq. 201.487.1303 mortons.com THE OCEANAIRE 175 Riverside Sq. 201.343.8862 theoceanaire.com P.F. CHANG’S 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.646.1565 pfchangs.com THE PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com ROSA MEXICANO 60 Riverside Sq. 201.489.9100 rosamexicano.com STONY HILL INN 231 Polifly Rd. 201.342.4085 stonyhillinn.com

HARRINGTON PARK DONATELLA RISTORANTE 12 Tappan Rd. 201.767.4245

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

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

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

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YUKI 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.9877 yukimontvale.com

MOONACHIE

Segovia in Moonachie

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

HO-HO-KUS ALT EATS 622 N. Maple Ave. 201.444.1300 alteatscafe.com CATCHY CAFÉ 614 N. Maple Ave. 201.445.6400 thecatchycaterer.com HO-HO-KUS INN 1 E. Franklin Tpke.

201.445.4115 hohokusinn.com HO-HO-KUS SUSHI CAFÉ 29 Sheridan Ave. 201.670.7677 hohokussushicafe.com ST. EVE’S 611 N. Maple Ave. 201.857.4717 stevesnj.com

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

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

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

LYNDHURST ANGELO’S 263 Ridge Rd. 201.939.1922

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

JUN LUNG 180 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.9898 junlungnj.com MAHWAH BAR & GRILL 2 Island Rd. 201.529.8056 allendalebarandgrill.com

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

NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd.

201.818.9933 nagoyacuisine.com

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

NONNA’S 11 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.1151 nonnasmahwah.com

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

ROXANNE’S 150 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.0007 roxannes restaurant.com

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

SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd.

201.962.3310 sangriamahwah.com

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

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

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

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

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

MAHWAH BON APPETIT 180 Franklin Tpke.

201.512.1144 bonappetitmahwah.com

MAYWOOD

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

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

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OAKLAND CENZINO 589 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.6693 cenzinos.com TROVATO’S DUE 4 Barbara Ln. 201.337.0813 trovatosduenj.com

BAZZARELLI 117 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4010 bazzarellirestaurant.com

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

BISTRO 107 107 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.3339 bistro107nj.com

OLD TAPPAN

EL TANGO 35 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.0555 eltangoargentinagrill.com SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

NEW MILFORD CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com TOROS 690 River Rd. 201.265.0004 torosrestaurant.com

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

NORWOOD RAGAZZI 530 Livingston St. 201.660.7950 ragazzirestaurantlounge.com

PATRIZIA’S 183 Old Tappan Rd. 201.515.2900 patrizias.com VICOLO RISTORANTE 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8777 vicoloristorante.com

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

PARAMUS BIAGIO’S RISTORANTE 299 Paramus Rd. 201.652.0201 biagios.com THE CAPITAL GRILLE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.845.7040 thecapitalgrille.com GRAND LUX CAFE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.909.0399 grandluxcafe.com KIKU 365 Rte. 17 S. 201.265.7200 MANTRA 275 Rte. 4 W. 201.342.8868 mantranj.com SUBURBAN DINER 172 Rte. 17 N. 201.261.2605 suburbandiner17.com

PARK RIDGE 103 PRIME AT VALENTINO’S 103 Spring Valley Rd. 201.391.2220 103prime.com ESTY STREET 86 Spring Valley Rd. 201.307.1515 estystreet.com

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

{ ON THE TOWN } THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

VARKA ESTIATORIO 30 N. Spruce St. 201.995.9333 varkarestaurant.com

GREEN FUSION 22 Oak St. 201.670.7502 greenfusionnj.com

PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercorns176.com

RIDGEFIELD

IT’S GREEK TO ME 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.612.2600 itsgreektome.com

RIDGE DINER 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.4242 ridgediner.com

RAMSEY ANTHONY FRANCO’S 128 E. Main St. 201.236.8000 afpizza.com BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net CAFÉ PANACHE 130 E. Main St. 201.934.0030 cafepanachenj.com KINCHLEY’S TAVERN 586 N. Franklin Tpke.

201.934.7777 kinchleyspizza.com THE SHANNON ROSE 1200 Rte. 17 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com SMYRNA 21 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.7990 TAWARA 53 W. Main St. 201.825.8712

CAFÉ TIVOLI 533 Shaler Blvd.

201.941.5561 cafetivoli.com 88 RICE SHOP 88 Rte. 46 W. 201.840.8688 88riceshop.com

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

RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.8395 countrypancakehouse.net CRAVINGS TAPAS 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com DELHI ACCENT 37 Chestnut St. 201.444.4910 delhiaccentnj.com FELINA 54 E. Ridgewood Ave. 551.276.5454 felinarestaurant.com FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com

LA LANTERNA 29 W. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.5520 lalanternaof ridgewood.com LATOUR 6 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5056 latourridgewood.com LISA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 28 Oak St. 201.251.8686 lisasmediterranean cuisine.net MEDITERRANEO 23 N. Broad St. 201.447.0022 mediterraneo ridgewood.com PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125 raymondsnj.com ROOTS 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootssteakhouse.com S. EGIDIO 17 N. Broad St. 201.389.3525 segidiopizza.com

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Café Matisse in Rutherford

VILLAGE GREEN 36 Prospect St. 201.445.2914 villagegreenrestaurant.com WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.447.1953 whitemaplecafe.com

RIVER EDGE

SADDLE RIVER

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

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

SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com

AMARONE 63 Cedar Ln. 201.833.1897 amaroneristorante.net

BACARI GRILL 800 Ridgewood Rd. 201.358.6330 bacarigrill.com

RIVER VALE

B V TUSCANY 368 Cedar Ln. 201.287.0404 bvtuscany.com

WESTWOOD

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

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

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

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

TEANECK

ETC. STEAKHOUSE 1409 Palisade Ave. 201.357.5677 etcsteakhouse.com NOAH’S ARK 493 Cedar Ln. 201.692.1200 noahsark.net NOBO WINE & GRILL 1400 Palisade Ave. 201.837.1000 nobowineandgrill.com

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

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

REGINA’S 827 Teaneck Rd. 201.862.1996 reginassteakhouse andgrill.com

THAI WEST 22 Jefferson Ave. 201.497.6981 thaiwestrestaurant.com

TENAFLY

WOODCLIFF LAKE

AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com BRASSERIE 4 Washington St. 201.266.6400 tenaflybrasserie.com PALMER’S CROSSING 145 Dean Dr. 201.567.4800 palmerscrossing restaurant.com SAYOLA 50 Prospect Ter. 201.871.2182 sayolarestaurantnj.com TPR RESTAURANT 38 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.0444 tprrest.com

WALDWICK ANDREA’S RISTORANTE 20 E. Prospect St. 201.670.0275 andreasrestaurantnj.com CIRCOLO 53 Franklin Tpke.

201.882.1818 circolo.info

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LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke.

201.652.5577 limoncellonj.com

SOL 42 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.9363 solrestaurantnj.com

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

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

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Gatherings

Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most.

1 CAREONE Staff at CareOne, a senior and assisted living organization with locations throughout Bergen County, donned pink attire and masks to support efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

4 Members of CareOne at Oradell show their colors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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

1 Staff at Hackensack University Medical Center used the Caribu app to set up virtual meetings between New York Giants players and patients at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital.

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

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As part of Mitzvah Day, Ben Porat Yosef school in Paramus teamed up with Hackensack Riverkeeper to clean the Van Saun Mill Brook. Volunteers removed more than 650 pounds of debris from the water and the banks.

2–3 Students and families from Ben Porat Yosef joined Hackensack Riverkeeper to fill more than two dozen bags with trash pulled from the Van Saun Mill Brook.

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

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Hackensack University Medical Center (1), Hackensack Riverkeeper (2–3), CareOne (4), Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce (5), Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (6)

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“I love having my boutique, This & That by GiGi, on what is called ‘the little island’ in Saddle River surrounded by water, trees, flowers and the wooden bridge you go across to get to the store. It has old-world charm, and the area is so bucolic, peaceful and beautiful. This picture is of one of my two nephews, Chase, 9—he and his older brother Pierce love to fish, and when they come visit, they make sure to bring their fishing poles. I love taking pictures in general, and whenever I can get photos of my nephews, I immediately do so. It’s memories my sister and I will treasure throughout the years.”

—Gina Diaz, Saddle River

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