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B E R G E N H E A LT H & LIFE ■ MARCH 2009

BERGEN & life

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THE FASHION ISSUE

SPRING STYLE: 31 THINGS WE LOVE

Plus OUR NEXT COVER GIRL !

Bergen’s best egg rolls

Could it be you?

Surviving Hell’s Kitchen: Palisades Park chef Ji Cha dishes

Sleepaway camps—for grownups

Health Watch QUIZ: How fit is your brain? Keep the weight off—for good! ■

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KNOW THE SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK AND STROKE. IT COULD SAVE A LIFE. The American Heart Association, American Stroke Association and Holy Name Hospital remind you to call 9-1-1 immediately at the signs of a heart attack or stroke. Acting quickly can save a life. Make a note of the time at which these symptoms first appear. It’s vital information for the emergency medical services team and the emergency room.

Signs of a Heart Attack Chest discomfort—Pain commonly occurs in the center of the chest and lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. It can feel like an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Signs of a Brain Attack or Stroke • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg—especially if these symptoms occur on one side of the body.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body— Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

Other signs—Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness may also be signs of a heart attack.

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Gender matters—As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

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Contents

42 March 2009 Features 28 Spotlight /

Sharp & saucy

Bergen chef Ji Cha whips up some spicy moments on the TV show Hell’s Kitchen.

32 Cover feature /

Flying colors

Want your spring style to soar? Items in these uplifting hues will help your ensembles take flight.

40 Things we love /

Fit to be tied

Take your favorite suit or sportcoat to the next level with a patterned tie in a great color.

42 Escapes /

Happy campers

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

Departments

Roll models Who makes the best egg rolls in the county? Here’s what our taste testers had to say.

18 Flash

Captured moments around the county

22 Health watch · How fit is your brain? · Keeping those pounds off · Fitness by phone · The pleasure principle · Quick check: Find your resting heart rate · Did you know?

46 Glorious food Getting a head There’s more than coleslaw and sauerkraut to be had from cabbages.

48 Bergen gourmet Sea worthy Oceanos in Fair Lawn is a five-star

6 Editor’s letter

celebration of chef Peter Panteleakis’ Greek heritage.

54 Where to eat

11 Bergen buzz

· Style counsel · Shoe in · Barbecue bliss · “What I’m listening to ...” · Puppy love · Winner’s circle

16 Essential Bergen

Be a Bergen Health & Life cover girl! The winner will take part in professional photo shoot and grace the cover of our July-August issue.

Your Bergen County dining guide

62 Be there!

Local events you won’t want to miss

63 Shopping guide 64 Faces of Bergen

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echnology today is changing our everyday lives. In dentistry, cutting-edge innovations in dental instruments are requiring less time in the dental chair, causing less discomfort and creating satisfying results. One breakthrough instrument, called Cerec, allows dentists to quickly restore damages and decayed teeth with natural colored ceramic fillings, saving patients time and inconvenience. The dentist takes a 3D optical impression with an infared camera, designs the restoration on a computer, and mills it from a solid block of ceramic in about 15 minutes.The restoration is bonded into the tooth to complete the visit for the patient- in ONE visit. The tooth is restored to its natural beauty, form, and function with no return visits. If you would like more information about this time saving technique, ask your dentist or call our office at 201-337-9496. Dr. Bucher has been practicing in Oakland since 1991. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.

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Editor’s LETTER

A peek at spring EACH YEAR, THIS IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE issues. Our staff is full of devoted recreational shoppers, and the process of sifting through oodles of fun new springtime clothes gets our pulse racing just a bit faster. For the ladies, we found a host of cute items in a spectrum of bright hues. We present them for your perusal in “Flying Colors,” an eightpage feature that starts on page 32. And for our debonair gentlemen readers, we offer similarly vibrant neckwear that will leave you “Fit to Be Tied,” page 40. With spring’s arrival just a few short weeks away, we’ve been dreaming of shaking off our winter hibernation with a fun warm-weather excursion. In that spirit we present “Happy Campers,” our travel story starting on page 42, in which we explore three jaunts where guests not only unwind, they also learn something new. If you’ve ever wanted to revisit those sleepaway-camp days of yore—but with, perhaps, a more upscale twist—these trips are sure to please. If you’d prefer to have a memorable experience a bit closer to home, see our review of the restaurant Oceanos in Fair Lawn. Boasting simple, clean, expertly prepared seafood, this Greek eatery made an ardent fan of our reviewer. Read her raves in Gourmet on page 48. For more tasty tidings, see Essential Bergen on page 16. Our taste-testers’ mission this month: Seek out the county’s very best egg rolls. Five local spots made it into our final round. Find out who emerged victorious in “Roll Models.” This issue we’re also pleased to announce our firstannual cover girl competition! Think you have what it takes to grace the cover of an upcoming issue? Find out how to enter and other details on page 14. We wish you a joyful start to the spring season. Until then, happy reading!

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Answering To The Highest Standards. Yours. Health. In the whole world, there’s no more precious possession. And when people trust their health to a hospital, there’s no greater responsibility. For nearly a century, Saint Clare’s most important mission has been to prove worthy of that trust. Today, that means providing emergency services across 1200 square miles. Building a larger physician network. Creating centers of excellence in oncology, cardiovascular care, women’s health, mother/child services, and bariatric surgery. And a Joint Commission-certified Stroke Center. In 2009, it means offering advanced treatments and technology like TomoTherapy cancer treatment and Da Vinci robotic surgery. And bringing digital mammography to Sussex County. These are just some of the ways Saint Clare’s is working to bring you the best possible care— today and well into the future. To learn more, please visit www.saintclares.org or call 866-ST-CLARE.

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

SHOE IN Dumont resident

Style counsel J Brand jeans, Alexis Bittar jewelry, Rick Owens motorcycle jackets—these are just a few of the stylish finds at HAMRAH’S in Cresskill (201-871-4444, www.hamrahs.com). The 10,000-square-foot boutique offers clothing and accessories for women of all ages and sizes, ranging from professional wear to T-shirts. “We try to sell clothing that’s inspiring,” says co-owner Joyce Hamrah, who runs the shop with sister Lilli (their mother, Mary, founded it back in 1957). “We handpick everything in our store, always keeping our customers’ tastes in mind.” Indeed, personal attention is a mantra at Hamrah’s, where shoppers can count on suggestions from the sales team and on-site hand-sewn alterations. “We really offer that ‘personal shopper’ experience,” says Hamrah. “We get to know our customers and help them put outfits together based on their personality.” Tenafly resident Alison Teicher has relied on the staff ’s keen eye for everything from casual jeans to formal dresses to unique accessories. “One of my favorite purchases was a gorgeous Italian wool handbag I carried as a guest to last year’s Sundance Film Festival,” she says. “The staff convinced me it was perfect for me, and you wouldn’t believe how many compliments I got.”

Laura Weinsteiger happily passed up the mall on a recent afternoon to purchase new shoes at THE CLOSTER BOOTERY in Closter (201-768-0822). “I’ve been shopping here since the late ’70s,” she says, while picking out pairs of Ugg and Merrell boots. “The shop has that friendly, small-town service you can’t get at department stores, plus a really good contemporary selection.” Spanning 4,000 square feet, the store offers a large stock of comfy-casual shoes for men, women and children in such name brands as Birkenstock, Teva, Ecco, Nike, Adidas and Nine West. Its sister store, THE RIDGEWOOD BOOTERY in Ridgewood (201-4450102), offers stylish shoes just for kids— but with the same commitment to customer service. “We’re not just looking to sell you a pair of shoes—it’s about forming relationships,” says owner Lisa Smith. “We sit down and talk with our customers, and even keep track of children’s sizes with record cards.” Another perk? The stores’ Frequent Buyers’ Club grants $50 off your next purchase for every $500 you spend.

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Barbecue bliss Why do those juicy ribs, pulled pork plates and other meaty specialties at BACKWOODS BBQ & GRILL in Westwood (201-383-0368, www.backwoodsbbqgrill.com) taste so darn good? “For starters, we smoke all of our meats in-house,” says chef/owner Jay Lippin. “We also use a custom wood-fire grill that operates with just hardwood and charcoal—no gas or electricity—giving everything from beef to fish a wonderfully smoky flavor.” Indeed, you’ll discover a delicious array of get-your-hands-sloppy appetizers and entrées at this familyfriendly eatery, such as New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp ($10), nachos with cheese and south Texas antelope chili ($9.50), 10-ounce ground sirloin burgers (starting at $12) and pepper- and sage-crusted St. Louis ribs ($16.50). The rustic menu is complemented by Texas- and Adirondacks-inspired décor, featuring hardwood and stone flooring, stuffed deer heads and tables made of tree parts. Outdoor patio seating is also available during the warm months. “You can even bring your dog,” Lippin says. Can’t get enough? Backwoods offers $20 all-you-can-eat ribs on Wednesday nights. BERGEN

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Bergen BUZZ ‘What I’m listening to ...’ “Whenever I hear Irish music I find myself stomping around and singing along,” says John Dolan, a snare drummer with the Bergen Irish Pipe Band in Dumont. “Both traditional and contemporary varieties incorporate many unusual instruments you don’t usually find in other music, such as uilleann pipes, the bodhrán and the tin whistle.” Just in time to get your Saint Patty’s Day spirits soaring, here’s a playlist of his top tunes inspired by the Emerald Isle: 1. “IRELAND’S CALL,” Celtic Thunder, from

Celtic Thunder 2. “TELL ME MA,” Sham Rock, from

The Album 3. “FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK,” the Pogues

featuring Kirsty MacColl, from The Best of

the Pogues

the Clancy Brothers

4. “WILD ROVER,” Dropkick Murphys, from

Live on Saint Patrick’s Day 5. “FIELDS OF ATHENRY,” the Dubliners, from

The Ultimate Collection: The Dubliners— Spirit of the Irish 6. “THE BLACK VELVET BAND,” the Irish

Rovers, from The Best of the Irish Rovers 7. “THE WILD COLONIAL BOY,” the

Clancy Brothers, from Best of the

Vanguard Years 8. “BAD,” U2, from The Unforgettable Fire

Revenge, from Traditional Irish Music—

Straight From the Bottle 10. “SOME SAY THE DEVIL IS DEAD,” the

Wolfe Tones, from The Wolfe Tones:

Dropkick Murphys

Greatest Hits

Winner’s circle Congratulations to Marisa Januzzi Thomas of Harrington Park. She won a copy of Green Goes With Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet by green activist Sloan Barnett, our expert in “My Week of Green Living” from our January 2009 issue.

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Matty Zaretsky, Saddle River Day School student, Upper Saddle River Harley, 6, Newfoundland How we met: “We got Harley from a Newfoundland breeder about six years ago. Although he weighs 160 pounds today, he was only about the size of a beagle. His name actually comes from a deal between my parents: At the time my dad wanted a Harley-Davidson, so my mom said he could buy it if she could get something too. She decided to get a puppy, and we named Harley after the motorcycle!” Gentle giant: “Harley may be big, but he loves everyone and is scared of anything that looks at him funny. He really likes to lick my face and let me lie on him like he’s a stuffed animal. That’s usually OK, except in the mornings when I’m getting ready for school. Sometimes I have to ignore him because I don’t want to get his ‘love juice’—or slobber—all over my nice school clothes. But when I come home later in the day he’s still so happy to see me, and that’s what I really love about him.” Hungry pooch: “Harley is motivated by two things: love and food. He doesn’t beg but he’ll stalk your food like a scarecrow. Then, if you go to the bathroom and come back, your plate will be on the floor and he’ll be eating your dinner. Sometimes he’ll even try to steal food from Bowie, our Havanese. Harley will stick his whole head in Bowie’s little cage and get stuck because he’s so big.” Think your furry friend is the cutest in Bergen? Send us a picture of you with your pet and we might publish it in our pages. Mail the photo along with your name, address and telephone number to Bergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 or e-mail editor@wainscotmedia.com.

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Essential BERGEN

Roll models From tiny take-out spots to elegant eateries, we sampled egg rolls from all across Bergen County. Here’s a closer look at our

The winner!

tasters’ top five:

G o ld e n Dynasty

GOLDEN DYNASTY,

HANAMI RESTAURANT,

LOTUS CAFÉ,

PETITE SOOCHOW,

Hackensack

Cliffside Park

EMPIRE HUNAN OF FAIR LAWN

Hillsdale

Westwood

Price

$2.45

$1.75

$1.90

$1.25

$1.50

Appearance

“Fried just right”

“Nice golden color”

“Very red interior”

“Very good color”

“Appetizing”

“Enchanting variety of hues inside— green as well as red, pink and white”

“Nice color, even tone”

“Good golden color”

“Lightest crust”

“Pinker” “Greasy”

“A little burnt”

“Lightly fried”

“The oil is all over the place”

“Modest offering”

“Not too greasy”

“Good blend of flavor”

“Flavor is good, despite the grease problem”

“Very good pork flavor”

“Great flavor— good balance”

“Too spicy”

“Not meaty enough”

“Good but cooking oil overpowers”

“Good basic roll”

“Nice cabbage flavor”

“Average”

“Lightly spiced”

“Spice adds a unique flavor”

“Not enough filling, too much skin”

“Porkier”

“Garlic and black pepper ... yum!”

“Doughy—hardly any filling”

“Good crunch”

“Weak crunch”

“Fine”

“Tightly packed”

“Slightly gummy”

“OK”

“Soggy”

“Decent texture”

“Too much roll and way too chewy”

“Nice size, good coloring” “Large”

Taste

“Sweet and wellspiced” “Very pleasant— nice all-around egg roll” “Good flavor, but needs a bit more pork”

“Small, good coating”

“Sweeter”

“Very good”

Texture

“Generous filling” “Soft” “Cabbage is nicely crunchy”

“Love the texture— has crunch but isn’t chewy” “Decent crunch”

“Overcooked”

“Not too firm”

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How fit is your

BRAIN? TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT HOW WELL YOU’RE KEEPING THAT GRAY MATTER IN SHAPE

“YOU KNOW THEY SAY TV WILL ROT YOUR BRAIN? That’s absurd. TV only softens the brain like a ripe banana.” So declared actor Alec Baldwin in a Super Bowl spot for web video hub Hulu. And it turns out he’s more or less right. “The brain is an organ of adaptation,” says Louis Cozolino, a professor of clinical psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles and author of the recent book The Healthy Aging Brain: Sustaining Attachment, Attaining Wisdom. “You constantly have to give it something to adapt to.” “I discourage people from just sitting home watching television,” adds Patricia Klein, M.D., a neurologist at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck. “Exercising your brain is very important.” Neural plasticity—the idea that your brain is continuously changing—is a relatively new concept. It explains why people get wiser with age, why personalities change and why seniors who stay active maintain their mental acuity longer. Research has shown that, contrary to a longtime belief, our brains do not lose a large number of neurons as we age. Instead, the synapses that connect these neurons often slow from disuse. By stimulating the synapses, we can help ourselves stay sharp. The quiz at right tests your memory, your ability to think on a higher plane and your social stimulation. All are important for a fit, sharp mind. Take the quiz and tally your score to see how your brain fares.

Train your brain! Follow these 10 tips from Patricia Klein,

make us more human—our ability to think

6. Get plenty of sleep. Sleep is more diffi-

M.D., neurologist at Holy Name Hospital

on a high plane, take in information from

cult as you get older, but also more neces-

in Teaneck, and Pepperdine University

the outside world and put together a

sary for higher brain functions.

clinical psychologist Louis Cozolino to

plan,” Dr. Klein says.

keep your mind sharp.

3. Fill the unused time in your day. Bring a

musical instrument.

Whenever possible, play games, do

book to read while you’re in the waiting

puzzles, read, join a discussion group and

room or in line. Sign up for an adult educa-

Happiness through interpersonal relations

interact with other people, advises Dr.

tion class during nights you’re not busy.

is a major sign of brain health.

Klein. Each is an effective brain workout.

Challenge your “executive function”—

grocery store. This snaps you out of the

diet. The brain and the body are linked.

the ability to coordinate the activities of

“autopilot” of driving to familiar locations.

10.

the day, plan meals and remember sched-

5. Play with children whenever you get the

members have memory problems, Dr. Klein

ules—by planning a meal that involves a

opportunity. Interacting with different age

recommends, since memory problems are

recipe with many steps. “These are things

groups keeps you alert.

often hereditary.

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Find social activities that you enjoy.

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section 2

Cognitive

Social/emotional

Before you begin, think of three words. Remember them for later.

a. almost never b. sometimes

1 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ___

Name the next number in this pattern: Give yourself one point if you are correct (see the key below for answers when you’ve finished this section).

How often do you feel lonely while in crowds?

c. frequently often do you interact with new people? 11 How a. regularly

a. 18

b. sometimes

b. 20

c. rarely

c. 21 d. 25

2 3

What did you have for breakfast yesterday?

a. several

If you can remember in less than 15 seconds, give yourself one point.

b. one to two

Did you have trouble executing all the steps involved in the last recipe you followed? If you did not, give yourself one point.

many good friends have you made in 12 How the last three years?

c. none

How often do you get enough sleep at night? a. always b. sometimes c. never

Take 100 and subtract 7 from it in your head, then subtract 7 from the difference. Give yourself one point if you can continue this pattern five more times (see key below).

are happy with your day-to-day life: 14 You a. most of the time b. sometimes c. rarely

Are you able to balance your checkbook

Who is the current governor of New Jersey?

without difficulty? If yes, give yourself one point.

SCORING: Give yourself two points for every a, one point for every b and zero points for every c in section 2.

If you can remember in less than 15 seconds, give

Add your total with our score from section 1 for your final tally.

yourself one point (see key below).

17–21 POINTS: A beautiful mind. Good job! You’ve

Do you ever forget your intended destina-

kept your life chock-full of brain-stimulating activities,

tion while you’re driving? If you never do,

but a little extra exertion never hurts. Exercise both your

give yourself one point.

cognitive and social sides by chatting with someone new, and then perhaps inviting him or her over for a

What is 1 + 2 – 3 + 4 – 5 + 6? Give yourself

one point if you are correct (see key below).

game of chess or cards. 11–16 POINTS: Second thoughts. Luckily you’re not

a. 1

staring blankly at the television all the time, but you

b. 5

could certainly stand more stimuli. Cognitively, try tack-

c. 7

ling a crossword puzzle or a game of Scrabble. Socially,

d. 10

try volunteering with a group or joining a book club.

What were the three words you selected at

0–10 POINTS: Brain freeze. Your mind could use a

the beginning of the quiz? Give yourself one

variety of different challenges. One idea: Signing up

point for each word you can remember.

for an adult-education class in a subject that interests you will exercise both parts of your brain—cognitively

SELECTED ANSWERS: 1. c; 4. the sequence is as follows: 93, 86, 79, 72, 65, 58, 51; 6. Jon Corzine; 8. b

through the instruction itself, and socially through interaction with your fellow students. ■

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Keeping those pounds OFF

SHEDDING WEIGHT IS OFTEN A LONG, DIFFICULT PROCESS. HERE’S HOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU STAY SVELTE

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IT WAS HARD WORK, BUT WELL WORTH THE rewards: Through aggressive diet and exercise, 22-yearold Englewood resident Omar Gonzalez had shed 70 pounds from his 5-foot, 8-inch frame in a mere six months, dropping from 330 to 260. Then he hit the plateau. When the scale finally did move, it was in the wrong direction: Despite the best intentions, he found himself gaining back a few pounds. “It was hard to stay motivated,” says Gonzalez, now 25. “Eventually I fell off entirely.” Discouraged, over the next two years he regained all his lost weight— plus another 20 pounds. Gonzalez’s experience is not unusual. Weightloss relapses have been in the spotlight lately, notably with Oprah Winfrey confessing to adding 40 pounds to the fit 160-pound frame she famously flaunted four years ago. Similarly, Erik Chopin, victor on season three of NBC’s weight-loss series The Biggest Loser, recently admitted to regaining 122 pounds of the 214 he lost for the show. Which begs the question: Why do we gain it back? The reasons are many, says Catalyn Ko, registered dietitian and director of clinical nutrition at Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus. “When people get into a diet and don’t change their permanent eating habits, they always gain the weight back.” A common cause of relapse is a too-rigid food and exercise plan, Ko says. The more strictly dieters set their regimens, the likelier they are to fail in the long-term— even if they lose significant weight in the short term. Guilt, she explains, can promote what-the-heck bingeing. “The more you tell yourself, ‘This is bad, I cannot have fried chicken,’ the more you want it,” Ko says. “I tell

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8 HABITS OF WEIGHT-LOSS WINNERS people there’s no such thing as bad Since 1994 the National Weight Control Registry has been food. It’s OK to eat fried chicken and tracking 5,000 people who lost significant amounts of sweet-potato pie once in a while.” weight and kept it off for long periods of time. Below are “We don’t even want to the strategies common among these successful losers: use the word ‘diet,’” adds • Maintaining high levels of physical activity (90 percent Joanne Lewandoski, chief clinexercise, on average, about an hour each day) ical dietitian for Englewood • Limiting television viewing Hospital and Medical Cen• Eating a diet low in calories and fat ter. “It’s proper food choices, • Consuming breakfast regularly portion control and not reacting • Keeping a consistent eating pattern throughout the to behavioral cues by overeating.” week and year That last factor is another trap • Reigning in emotional eating for once-successful dieters. People who • Frequently monitoring weight (75 percent weigh themlose weight quickly often have not learned to manage selves at least once a week) emotional eating. Once they take their eyes off the • Catching slips before they turn into major weight gains weight-loss prize, reverting back to old habits—such as overindulging when times are tough—becomes easier. Yes, our experts say—if they take the right steps. “Let’s say every time I get stressed out, I have to Lewandoski believes success hinges on four long-term have a banana-fudge sundae,” Lewandoski says. “I’m eatstrategies: setting a realistic goal (1 to 2 pounds a week); ing in response to how it makes me feel in the short term.” exercising regularly (at least 30 minutes, three times a A better way to cope, of course, is to confide in a week, though daily exercise is preferable); weighing loved one. “Good social support is important,” she adds. yourself regularly; and keeping a food diary, listing how But sometimes people around you make your many calories and what foods you ate in a day. challenge tougher. “If you really want to lose weight, but She also advises leaving room in diets for the someone else in the house wants to eat and drink everyoccasional indulgence. “I can have three Hershey Kisses thing, you might need to find another ‘weight-loss and be within my calorie total for the day,” she says. buddy’ to provide support,” adds Lewandoski. “You need to change how you Michelle Seymour of Rochelle live,” says Seymour, who is now herself Park says that having solid support at “If you lose 5 pounds a Weight Watchers leader. “If you lose 5 home has been key in helping her maintain a healthy weight. After join- and gain 10, you’ll do pounds and gain 10, you’ll do that foring Weight Watchers in 1989, she lost that forever until you ever until you change your habits.” Says Lewandoski: “Going back at 35 pounds—about half of which she change your habits.” the end of the day, seeing where you’ve gained back in the ensuing six months. fallen, finding strategies so you don’t After recommitting to the program, veer far off your plan—that’s what will help you keep a Seymour turned to her family for help. healthy weight.” “I told them, ‘This is how we eat now.’ My husAs for Gonzalez, he’s determined to be a weightband, my children and I would all eat the same healthy loss success story one day. He’s been talking with a foods,” she says. Seymour got back to her goal weight— nutritionist, investigating ways to once again shed and has remained there for 20 years. pounds—and keep them off—through portion control, But even those who stay vigilant face a problem as exercise (he uses an elliptical machine for 20 minutes they age: a slowing metabolism. “If you eat the same way each day and bikes the 6 miles to work when weather you did 10 years ago, you’ll slowly gain weight,” says Ko. permits) and above all, a new mindset. Seymour agrees. “To keep the weight off at 50, I “Last time I lost weight aggressively, “ he says. “This really need to exercise.” time, I’m not trying to be a skinny person. I want to be a With so many factors stacked against them, do healthy person so I can enjoy the next 60 years of my life.” ■ would-be losers stand any chance of long-term success?

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THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE Put down the Blackberry. Step away from the DVR. These distrac-

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You’ve vowed to get fit, but your hectic schedule won’t permit regularly scheduled workouts with a fitness pro. Your answer? PhoneFitness Trainer of Hackensack (201-723-7149; www.phonefitnesstrainer.com)—aka Nikin Chhoda, 32, a licensed physical therapist, fitness lecturer and author of Total Activation: The New 5-Step Fitness Mantra. An initial $199.95 fee buys a one-hour consultation and detailed, personalized workout plans that change every three or four weeks, with recommended 30- to 45-minute exercise sessions four or five times a week. Then, for a monthly charge, Chhoda’s expertise is just a phone call or e-mail away any time from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Pay $29.95 monthly and you may ask a question a week; $59.95 a month gets unlimited calls. Chhoda formed the idea four years ago when “many of my clients asked how they could stay in contact with me after a fitness class was over or when they were traveling, and I didn’t have a ready answer.” Today his 25 to 35 phone clients make up 40 percent of his business as a trainer.

QUICK CHECK: Find your resting heart rate This number—your heart beats per minute while your body is at rest— is one indicator of your overall fitness and “can help detect potential medical problems,” says the National Emergency Medicine Association. To check yours: Turn your palm up. Place the opposite hand’s index and middle fingers on your wrist an inch below the base of your hand. Press gently, and feel the throbbing. Count beats for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 for your rate per minute. A normal rate is 60 to 90, says NEMA, though it’s sometimes lower for athletes. Is yours consistently more than 90 beats per minute? Check with your doctor.

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“Mental Diapers” and “Dirty Smelly People”— perhaps hoping to give readers that funny moment he advocates. “Laughing can lower your blood pressure, increase vascular flow and boost the immune system. Even if you have a very active sex life, laughing is the closest we come to full release,” he writes. Uh—yeah, Dave.

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HAS RENOWNED TV CHEF GORDON RAMSAY met his match in Ji Cha? The Palisades Park–based caterer, aspiring celebrity chef—and contestant on the current season of Ramsay’s program, Hell’s Kitchen (Fox, Thursdays at 9 p.m.)—seems to think so. “Call me SheRamsay,” she says with a steely conviction that makes you quake a little. At 6 feet tall, the Korean-American stunner certainly has the stature to intimidate, and she’s not above some Ramsay-style stunts herself: “I caught one of my line workers sending out a sloppy plate of greens at an event I was catering,” she recalls. “I screamed ‘What is this garbage?’ and threw the plate at him.” To hear her tell it (without a trace of remorse), the guy deserved what he got. As she confesses, “I’ve been called Hitler in the kitchen.” She can thank that tough ’tude for landing her a hot spot behind one of Ramsay’s stoves. It hadn’t occurred to her to apply until her brother sent her a link to the show. To her surprise, she was invited to the casting call. “There were thousands of people there; I felt intimidated,” she admits. “What were the chances?” Finally, it was her turn to go before the screeners: “The whole interview felt like a minute. ‘Can you cook?’ they asked, and I said ‘Hell, yeah!’ Then: ‘Why do you want to be on Hell’s Kitchen?’ I looked them square in the eyes and said, ‘Look at me! I got what it takes!’” And she got even bolder at the follow-up interview: “Would I sabotage another contestant to get what I want? ‘Hell, I will do anything to win!’ I said.” Cha seems to have spent her whole life prepping for a gig as one of Ramsay’s apron-clad punching bags. Home

was above her father’s Manhattan restaurant, Arirang House, on 56th Street between 5th and 6th—a block that also boasted French, Chinese, Italian, Indian and Japanese fare. Taking in the whiffs of garlic, sesame oil and curry as she passed “was orgasmic,” she says, though she and her two younger brothers never dined at the other eateries. “We ate every single meal at the family restaurant.” But as soon as she grew tall enough to see over the counter, she became part of the staff—chopping, prepping, cleaning, making dumplings from scratch and, most important, absorbing the cooking techniques she believes will set her apart from her Hell’s Kitchen competition. “Korean cuisine uses unusual ingredients like fermented items and red pepper spice—most chefs don’t even know how to prep some of this stuff, let alone cook it! But I know how to use them to complement Western dishes.” And Korea-by-way-of-New York wasn’t her only source of unusual ingredients. “As a teenager, I used to vacation in Ibiza off the coast of Spain with my aunt and uncle. We ate frogs’ legs, buffalo, alligator, had caviar for breakfast—nothing was off limits.” Cha’s international exposure didn’t end there. As a teenager, she accompanied her fashion-model mother to exotic shoots in places like Africa and Japan. Yet when she announced her cooking ambitions to her parents, they were upset. Very upset. “My mother believed a woman should expose her beauty. She felt it was degrading for a woman to spend her life in the kitchen.” And her father thought the restaurant business was a man’s domain—a belief that opened a rift between BERGEN

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CHEF JI’S skewered prosciutto and scallops brushed with Asian pesto, SERVES 4

turn it down. There was no way I could afford to live in Boston. It was a big regret because Tsai is my idol.” What about Ramsay? “He’s an inspiration too; he has Michelin stars!” Fourteen, to be exact—and keeping that top of mind has helped her withstand his reproaches. Besides, she learned, “there’s a reason for his yelling—he wants to bring out the best in you.” Even so, there were times when the heat was hard to take: “When I see his face turning red, well, even though I’m a spitfire, I wilt a little.” Despite his fiery side, Ramsay did have high praise for her grilled Chilean sea bass marinated in miso, ginger, garlic and sake. “He suggested I cook it for my father because he would be proud,” says Cha. “That really touched me. Although my main focus was to cook my ass off and win, I realized I still wanted my dad’s acceptance.” The hardest about Hell’s Kitchen? It wasn’t the challenges (“working under pressure gives me a rush”) but sharing a living space, including a bathroom, with 15 competitors. “Can you imagine using the toilet with a guy in the next stall?” And tolerating fellow contestant Seth, whom she calls “a joke. I felt like he was trying to make a move on me. But I know his type so I ignored him!” One thing seems sure: There’ll be no ignoring Cha from now on. She’s bound and determined to use her Hell’s Kitchen stint as a launchpad for her celebrity chef career. Until it does, we’ll enjoy watching her endure Hell, one week at a time. ■

This easy-to-make dish is characteristic of Chef Ji Cha’s Asian-influenced cuisine. For more of her delicious recipes, log on to www.chefji.com.

• For the Asian pesto, chop garlic, peanuts,

FOR THE ASIAN PESTO

FOR THE NAPA SLAW

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup seasoned rice vinegar

3 tablespoons peanuts 1 cup Chinese basil

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup fresh mint

8 large sliced basil leaves

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2 teaspoons sugar

bage, carrots, sprouts, scallions, salt and

salt and pepper to taste

4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage

pepper in a large bowl. Let sit one hour

⁄2 cup oil

FOR THE SKEWERS

8 wooden skewers, soaked overnight 24 scallops 24 slices of prosciutto Salt and pepper to taste Crispy noodles for garnish

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Chinese basil and mint in a blender. Slowly add oil; season with salt and pepper. • For the Napa slaw, combine vinegar, red

before serving. • Wrap each scallop with one strip of prosciutto and slide three onto each skewers.

1 cup bean sprouts

Brush the skewered scallops with Asian

1 cup sliced scallions (green part only)

pesto and grill 2 minutes on each side.

salt and pepper to taste

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SAGE beauty THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER WITH A SPRINGY HUE IN YOUR STEP

LEFT TO RIGHT, linen zip-up rain jacket by Hartly Fashions; lightweight scarf from Christopher Fischer; Diane von Furstenberg tropical leaf–pattern tunic; Gustto’s Baca double-handle zip-top leather handbag; long-sleeve scoop-neck shirt by Longchamp; Cole Haan patent leather wedges.

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STYLE GUIDE

Bed of roses EVERYTHING’S COMING UP BOLD AND AND BEAUTIFUL WITH THIS VIVID BOUQUET

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LEFT TO RIGHT, Christopher Fischer cashmere hooded sweater; Gusttoâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Palba double-handle leather satchel with shoulder strap and bow detailing; Cole Haan T-strap sandal; Longchamp printed scarf; Catherine Malandrino silk blouse with cut-out detailing; patent leather belt by Longchamp.

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STYLE GUIDE

Fit to be tied TAKE YOUR FAVORITE SUIT OR SPORTCOAT TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH A PATTERNED TIE IN A GREAT COLOR

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Flaunt the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flaura and fauna with this patterned tie by CHARVET.

Orange flowers dot a rich brown background on KITONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic block print.

The abstract pattern in this pink woven tie by KITON has an almost hypnotic effect.

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ESCAPES by Kristin Colella

UNDERWATER EXPLORATION: L a S o u rc e i n G re n a d a

Happy campers WHO SAID SLEEPAWAY CAMP WAS JUST FOR KIDS? THESE 3 SPECIALTY-THEMED ADULT GETAWAYS PROVE YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW

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IF UNDER-THE-SEA ADVENTURES ARE WHAT you seek, check out the renowned scuba diving program at LaSource (1-888-527-0044, www.theamazing holiday.com), an all-inclusive luxury resort situated on Pink Gin Beach on the West Indies island of Grenada. Surrounded on three sides by the sparkling blue Caribbean, the resort offers scuba instruction for all experience levels, plus top-notch accommodations and a host of other land and sea activities. Before getting in on the action, you’ll first want to perch in your luxe guest room or suite, each equipped with a four-poster king-sized bed or two double beds (rates start at $335 per night). Hand-carved mahogany furniture and Italian marble bathrooms add a touch of elegance, while a private balcony or terrace offers breathtaking water views. A stroll outside will reveal 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, a pool area with a Jacuzzi and an expanded deck for lounging in the tropical sun. Of course, you don’t want to miss out on the

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hotel’s signature sport, and even inexperienced divers can give it a whirl with the one-day “Discover Scuba Diving” introductory program, which culminates with a 40-foot open water dive. Got the diving skills but no certification to prove it? Not to worry: You can become fully certified through LaSource’s Professional Association of Diving Instructors fast-track option. Just start your course work at home with a CD-ROM, then complete your training at the resort in a mere three days. Once certified, you can enjoy a complimentary dive each day of your stay. Nearby dive sites include Bianca C, a spectacular cruise ship lying 90 to 120 feet below the surface that sank in 1961, and the Lower Boss Reef, a home to green moray, barracuda and sheet coral. This sumptuous sanctuary also offers adults the chance to enjoy a host of land activities reminiscent of those fun-filled summers at camp. Professional instructors can teach you to shoot a bow and arrow, spike a vol-

leyball on the beach, achieve that perfect swing on the tennis courts—even joust during fencing lessons (equipment included). Golfers can also hit the greens on the resort’s nine-hole course, and all can unwind from this flurry of activity each day with a complimentary spa treatment at the Oasis Spa. Among our favorites are the Arawak, an intensive head, neck and shoulders massage, and the Point Salines Wrap, where you’re cocooned in seaweed to draw out toxins. continued

A TABLE TO TRY The Great House (1-888-5270044) Enjoy a romantic dinner of fine globally inspired cuisine at this premier LaSource restaurant. Featuring hardwood vaulted ceilings and an outdoor verandah providing breathtaking views of the capital city, St. George’s, the restaurant serves à la carte specialties such as prime sirloin steak and Marrakech Scottish salmon.

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ASTRONAUT PREP: Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama YOU COULD SHELL OUT $30 MILLION TO BE an actual space tourist—or get the next best thing, minus that pesky reentry, as a trainee at Space Camp (1-800-63-SPACE, www.spacecamp.com), held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Programs for kids are offered throughout the year, but wannabe

rocket men and women can take three-day ($449) and six-day ($899) adult-only programs in late August and September. Trainees stay in either the Space Habitat, a futuristic space station mock-up containing both individual rooms and bays of 20 to 40 beds, or the Aviation Challenge Hangar, which houses up to 300 trainees in military-style bays. Three daily meals at the center’s cafeteria are also included. The three-day beginner offering, Space Academy for Adults, lets you experience some of the actual training astronauts go through prior to a space mission. You’ll prepare for a walk on the moon—where you only weigh one-sixth of what you do on earth—in a special gravity trainer, and practice mission control and shuttle crew positions in two simulated space shuttle missions. On the exhilarating Space Shot ride, which blasts campers 140 feet straight up in 2.5 seconds, you’ll experience how a rocket launch really feels—including two to three seconds of weightlessness and all four Gs of force. Looking for an even bigger challenge? The six-day Advanced Space Academy provides more daring activities, such as scuba diving in an on-site underwater astronaut trainer, rotating through orbiters and riding in high-performance jet simulators. For shuttle mission simulations, advanced trainees can choose their field of interest and pursue it as either a pilot or mission specialist. Whichever program you choose, you can bet your experience will be out of this world.

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center contains America’s largest collection of space artifacts, and campers are granted full access. Highlights include a mighty Saturn V—the largest (more than 360 feet tall) and most powerful rocket ever launched, used by NASA in the late ’60s and early ’70s; and a life-size World War II German V-2 rocket, the first man-made object capable of leaving the earth’s atmosphere.

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EPICUREAN ENCHANTMENT:

COURTESY OF THE INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN

T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l K i t c h e n i n Tu s c a n y WHAT BETTER PLACE TO LEARN THE SEcrets of classic Tuscan cooking than within the enchanting region itself? “A Classic Tuscan Table With Chef Claudio” is a four- or six-night culinary program and tour offered by The International Kitchen (312-4670560, www.theinternationalkitchen.com). Students stay in the charming medieval village of Figline Valdarno and receive four hands-on cooking lessons, taught by the passionate Chef Claudio Piantini, owner of the famous Torre Guelfa Restaurant located in the town square. You can choose to lodge in the Hotel Villa Casagrande, a magnificent 14th-century palazzo featuring a Renaissance garden and a host of precious paintings, frescoes, sculptures and antiques (from $2,275/person for four nights and $2,995/person for six nights), or a cottage at Chef Claudio’s quaint bed and breakfast, located just five minutes outside of town amid vineyards and olive groves (from $2,125/person for four nights and $2,625/person for six nights). Conducted at either Torre Guelfa or Chef Claudio’s own teaching kitchen at his bed and breakfast (transportation provided to both locales), classes show you how to whip up such tantalizing Tuscan dishes as ribollita, a hearty bean soup; crostini, thin slices of lightly toasted bread with various toppings; and castagnaccio, a chestnut flour cake. Because practicing recipes is just one part of the Tuscan culinary experience, the program also lets students soak up the culture of Tuscany through daily excur-

sions. For instance, you’ll sample Italy’s famous red wine during a half-day tour of the renowned Chianti region; meander through an authentic outdoor food market in Figline and enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the historic town of Arezzo, the birthplace of Renaissance master Giorgio Vasari. But rest assured, while you learn about this lush region, you’ll be eating well too! No matter which accommodation you choose, you’ll enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, nightly dinners at various Tuscan restaurants and four very special lunches: your own enticing creations after each cooking class. Buon appetito! ■

DON’T MISS THIS During your excursion to the charming village of Greve in the Chianti region, discover tantalizing prosciutto, salami, guanciale and capocollo made with centuries-old techniques at Antica Macelleria Falorni (+39 055 854363, www.falorni.it), a famous family-owned butcher shop dating back to 1729. Mere sight of these prime cuts mixed with the smells of fresh fennel, parsley, garlic and sage are sure to delight the senses.

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Glorious food

by Jennifer Cenicola

Multigrain pasta with Sicilian salsa verde, cabbage and haricots verts SERVES 4

•

⁄2 14.5-ounce package multigrain spaghetti or whole wheat pasta 3

⁄4 cup coarsely chopped

Italian parsley

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped, divided • 6 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage •

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 3 tablespoons drained capers • 3 anchovy fillets

⁄2 12-ounce bag frozen haricots verts (slender green beans), thawed

• 11⁄2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water

until

just

tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta

Getting a head THERE’S MORE THAN COLESLAW AND

EACH YEAR THE CABBAGE GETS ONE BRIEF moment of glory, as Irish-inspired revelers don green attire, raise a celebratory beer and dig into a plentiful plate of it with its companion, corned beef. (Perhaps they’ve heard the lore that eating the veggie allows one to imbibe more freely, with fewer consequences.) But let’s face it: Most of the time, there’s no romance in cabbage. Even those who sing its praises use words like “humble” and “hearty.” Still, the leafy head seems to be experiencing a renaissance. The New York Times recently designated it one of “The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating,” noting that cabbage is “loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.” It also delivers healthy doses of vitamins C and K, fiber and calcium, among other nutrients—all at 33 calories per cup. Chefs, too, seem to have rediscovered the versatile 46

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• Purée parsley, 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, capers, anchovies and 1⁄ 3 of chopped garlic in mini processor. • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and remaining garlic; toss 1 minute. • Add 3⁄4 cup cheese, pasta and 2⁄ 3 cup pasta cooking liquid, then parsley mixture from processor. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding more pasta cooking liquid if dry, about 2 minutes. • Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 3

⁄4 cup of cheese separately.

diet staple, whipping up a wealth of inspired recipes. Gourmet magazine recently introduced readers to a spicy Napa cabbage slaw with cilantro dressing, while warm duck-and-cabbage salad starred in the pages of Food & Wine. But even less ambitious cooks can easily use cabbage to delicious effect. Just be sure to choose a cabbage that’s firm and dense, with shiny leaves and no blemishes. Then simply sauté with butter and onions, stir-fry in sesame oil with your veggies and meat of choice or shred some up to top sandwiches or salads. We like to think that’s really using your head. ■

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SAUERKRAUT TO BE HAD FROM CABBAGE

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with an oniony vinaigrette, the sushi-grade meat literally melts in the mouth, releasing layers of flavor along the way. Word has it that Panteleakis barely sleeps, heading to the Fulton Fish Market in the wee hours of the morning with his son and partner, Nikos, to pick the best specimens regardless of cost, and now I have no doubt. Also stellar is the coconut shrimp, featuring three jumbo shrimp butterflied and coated with a mildly sweet cornflake-coconut batter. At once crisp and juicy, they’re surprisingly hearty and far superior to the standard dipping sauce they come with. The service at Oceanos—a sprawling, elegant, utterly comfortable space washed in chocolate browns, slate blues and cream—hits all the right notes: polite but not familiar, attentive but not intrusive, and always eager to please. No big brown take-out bags given to you while you’re still eating; instead, you get a discreet ticket. And tableside splitting (we shared a lovely tricolor salad with goat cheese) is a nice touch. If there’s a misstep, it’s with the sides, which seem NOT SO LONG AGO, GREEK CUISINE CALLED almost gratuitous. The Chilean sea bass, for instance, to mind cottage-cheese plates, California burgers and comes with grilled asparagus and a vegetable risotto that turkey BLTs served up at aluminum-sided diners. But it is gummy and bland. Same with the yellow rice accomturns out that all those years there was, hidden in those panying the swordfish special. As for the swordfish kitchens, the talent to turn out sublime seafood and itself—what a delight! A pecan crust brings out the much, much more. At least that’s the case with Peter meaty fish’s sweet essence, making it truly satisfying. Panteleakis: The chef-owner of Oceanos, he began his By the time you’re eating up your dessert—and restaurant career with diners before yes, you will eat it up, every last opening Oceanos’ predecessor, crumb, I assure you—any previous Oceanos Peter’s Whale, in 1977. faux pas will be a distant memory. 227 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn; 201While Peter’s Whale was also You must not leave Oceanos without 796-0546; www.oceanosrestaurant.com a well-regarded seafood restaurant, trying either the galaktobourikos Oceanos—open since 2006—is a or the ekmek. The first is a firm, irreHours five-star celebration of Panteleakis’ sistible custard enrobed in crisp LUNCH: Monday through Friday, 11:30 Greek heritage. That means leaving phyllo dough. The portion is huge, a.m.–3:30 p.m. the oreganatas, crab imperial stuffbut you’ll watch it disappear before DINNER: Monday through Thursday, ings and marsalas behind in favor of 4–10 p.m.; Friday, 4–11 p.m.; Saturday, your eyes, no matter how full you 5–11 p.m.; Sunday, 1–10 p.m. the fresh, clean, wholesome ingrediare. It’s that good. The ekmek—a ents that bring out the pure flavors of layer of shredded wheat and honey What you should know the sea. topped with custard and finished • Entrées range from $24 to $43 One bite of the grilled octopus with a layer of almond meringue—is • Reservations recommended proves Panteleakis’ commitment to just as heavenly. • Private parties accommodated quality. This is the moistest, most On our next visit, we’ll be • Full bar tender, most delicious octopus I’ve sampling offerings from the raw bar, • Handicap accessible tasted this side of the Mediterranean. whole fish and the meat—and we • All credit cards accepted Wood-grilled and simply dressed don’t expect to be disappointed. ■

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If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishment in Bergen County (or nearby) that will satisfy it. Turn to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out. AIRMONT, N.Y. CITRUS GRILLE Contemporary American

MC/V/AMEX. · 1416 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-224-2013

· 201-487-2620

cuisine. Major credit cards. · 430 E. Saddle River Rd., Airmont, N.Y. · 845-352-5533

ROBERTO’S II Gourmet Italian. MC/V/AMEX. ·

936 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-224-2524

THE CROW’S NEST Contemporary American fare. Major credit cards. · 309 Vincent Ave., Rt. 17 South, Hackensack · 201-342-5445

ALLENDALE

ELMWOOD PARK

HARLEY’S IRISH PUB Continental American/Irish

RESTAURANT L Innovative, eclectic cuisine. Major

TROVATO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian cuisine

credit cards. · 9 Franklin Tpk., Allendale · 201-785-1112

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

SAVINI Italian cuisine. Major credit cards. · 168 W.

Crescent Ave., Allendale · 201-760-3700

ENGLEWOOD

CARLSTADT

BAUMGART’S CAFE American and Chinese

IL VILLAGGIO Italian dining. Major credit cards. · 651 Rt. 17 North, Carlstadt · 201-935-7733

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

MC/V/AMEX. · 606 South Pascack Rd., Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. · 845-735-1188

CLOSTER HARVEST BISTRO & BAR French/new American

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CRESSKILL GRIFFIN’S BAR & EATERY American fare. Major

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credit cards. · 41 Union Ave., Cresskill · 201-567-8508

dishes in a retro ‘50s setting. AMEX. · 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-569-6267 BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Traditional Mexican dishes. Major credit cards. · 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-541-0600

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

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ENGLEWOOD DINER Salads, Italian specials,

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THE SEA SHACK RESTAURANT Friendly, casual

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TW’S PLACE Italian and American fare. Major cred-

FAIR LAWN

THE STONY HILL INN Continental cuisine.

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DAVIA Continental/Italian. MC/V/AMEX.

UMEYA Japanese cuisine. Major credit cards. · 156

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

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Be THERE March 1—Enjoy an afternoon of romantic operatic and musical theater selections with LOVE IS IN THE AIR, 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood, presented by the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir. Minimum suggestion donation: $5. Call 201-652-2504 or visit www.firstpresridgewood.org for more information. March 6—Laugh out loud

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Shopping GUIDE Flying colors, pages 32–39 Abas, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-664-3111; Arts & Ends, Westwood, 201-666-2345; www.abas.net

March 15—Channel your inner Irish for Bergenfield’s annual SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE on Washington Avenue, 2 p.m. FREE. Call 201387-4055 or visit www.bergenfieldboro.com for more information.

March 20—Enjoy a tuneful skewering of Star Wars, Titanic, Harry Potter,

Lord of the Rings and more at FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD—MUSICAL COMEDY REVUE, 7:30 p.m. at the Ciccone Theatre of Bergen Community

College in Paramus. Tickets: $26 general admission, $24 for students and seniors. Call 201-447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu for more information. March 21—See Broadway star LIZ CALLAWAY—veteran of Miss Saigon,

Cats and more—perform live, 8 p.m. at Ramapo College’s Sharp Theater in Mahwah. Tickets: $20 to $26 for adults (with an additional 5 percent off for seniors and Ramapo affiliates), $15 for children under 17. Call 201684-7844 or visit www.ramapo.edu/berriecenter for more information. March 21—Gather ’round the fire to listen to stories, make s’mores and

more at the Tenafly Nature Center’s SPRING FAMILY CAMPFIRE, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Tenafly. Families with children 5 years and older are welcome. Admission: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Preregistration required. Call 201-568-6093 or visit www.tenaflynaturecenter.org for more information. March 21 to April 18—Enjoy the life and songs of Irving Berlin at THE MELODY LINGERS ON by the Bergen County Players in Oradell. Shows are

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $21. Call 201261-4200 or visit www.bcplayers.org for more information. March 22—Bring the little ones to a musical adaptation of CHARLOTTE’S WEB, 2 p.m. at the Wyckoff Family YMCA in Wyckoff. Tickets: $15 for adults,

$10 for children 12 and under. Call 201-891-2081 or visit ww.wyckoffymca.org for more information. March 29—Shop for handmade quilts, art and more at the SPRING CRAFT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Paramus High School in Paramus. Admission: $3.

Call 201-666-1340 or visit www.pjspromotions.com for more information. ■

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

Carlos Falchi, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-664-3111; Neiman Marcus, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201-291-1920; Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201646-1800; www.carlosfalchionline.com Catherine Malandrino, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-6643111; Neiman Marcus, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201-291-1920; Bloomingdale’s, The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-457-2000; www.catherinemalandrino.com Christopher Fischer, line available at Dusty Rose, Fort Lee, 201-944-5111; Giovanna, Englewood, 201-871-0704; The Engle Shop, Englewood, 201-508-3394; Hamrah’s, Cresskill, 201-871-4444; Shop Central, Ridgewood, 201-444-0457; www.christopherfischer.com Cole Haan, line available at Cole Haan, The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-5180256; www.colehaan.com Diane von Furstenberg, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-664-3111; Bloomingdale’s, The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-457-2000; Neiman Marcus, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201-291-1920; www.dvf.com Gustto, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-664-3111; www.gustto.com Hartly Fashions, available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood; 201-664-3111 Leatherock, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-664-3111; www.leatherock.com Longchamp, line available at Portage, Englewood, 201-569-7076; Cosmos, Fort Lee, 201-592-9211; Jekyll & Hide, Ridgewood, 201-445-6525; www.longchamp.com Moschino Cheap and Chic, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-6643111; Alta Moda, Ridgefield, 201-8407000; www.moschino.com Tory Burch, line available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201-664-3111; Neiman Marcus, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201-291-1920; Nordstrom, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201-8431122; www.toryburch.com

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