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HEALTH & LIFE | FOOD & FASHION | HOME & HAPPENINGS

THE FASHION ISSUE

FASHION PASSION MAD ABOUT HUE SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS

4 INSTA STARS SHARE THEIR SECRETS

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Features 8 Tips for a Better Doctor Visit | 32

A little preparation will help you get the most out of your appointment.

Pulling the Plug on Plastic | 34

ALL ABOUT HUES

As legislators work to craft a statewide ban on single-use bags, some Bergen towns are taking their own creative action. Will it be enough?

Pastels. Brights. Neutrals. Find the shades that say “hello, summer” to you, and you’ll be all set to welcome the season in style.

Follow a FashionInsta | 46

Thanks to the power of social media, these four style-savvy local ladies get to indulge publicly in their passion for fashion.

Pattern Play | 50

With outfits this intricate and fun, it’s easy to keep accessories simple and still be ready to enjoy anything.

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Runway-inspired Rooms | 54

8 Editor’s Note 30 Health News 86 Be There 90 Where to Eat

These stunning rooms pay homage to recent works from your favorite ateliers’ new collections.

ON THE COVER: Denim jacket by BlankNYC, dress by Lush, Ginger N’ Cream, Westwood, 201.664.2440. Photography by Dan Springston. BERGENMAG.COM

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passionate Prepare for a career you’ll love at Berkeley College

At Berkeley, you’ll learn to succeed from those who already have. Our professors bring extensive professional experience to the classroom for a practical, hands-on education that can truly prepare you for a career. In addition to Business and Healthcare degree and certificate programs, Berkeley offers programs for those with a creative flair, including: • Fashion Merchandising and Management—Focus on the business side of fashion, as you prepare for a career in product development, buying and merchandising, brand communications, or other areas.

You’ll have access to numerous support services and resources. Scholarships and financial aid are available for those who qualify.

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• Graphic Design—Put your talents to work in an exciting career as you learn a broad range of skills in specialized design studios, covering traditional, digital, and emerging media. • Interior Design—Learn to create the environments where we live and work, as you explore design fundamentals, theory, visual communication, culture, and history, and learn modern computer-aided design. Find us: @BerkeleyCollege and #BerkeleyCollege

Berkeley College reserves the right to add, discontinue, or modify its programs and policies at any time. Modifications subsequent to the original publication of this document may not be reflected here. For up-to-date and detailed information, please visit BerkeleyCollege.edu and view our catalogs at BerkeleyCollege.edu/publications.

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Departments Bergen Buzz | 15

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the county.

For Men Only | 20

Not all menswear is neutral this season. Brighten your look with blue pieces that pop.

Style Watch | 22

Keep your style in check with smart clothes and accessories in this beloved preppy pattern, houndstooth.

Jewelry Box | 24

Go wild over these fierce jewelry pieces, inspired by creatures big and small.

Home Front | 26

Keep your clothes in a closet that’s just as classy as they (and you) are.

Talk of the Town | 28

With tree-lined streets and a bustling downtown, thriving Westwood is the heart of the Pascack Valley.

Tastes | 60

What could be easier than piling protein and spices plus veggies into a pot for a hearty meal?

Power Food | 72

Move over, orange. The ube, a nutty-tasting root vegetable from the Philippines, has hit the big time.

Spirits | 74

Pass on that pint of green ale on St. Patrick’s Day and opt for this sophisticated and spicy sip.

Wedding | 76

For a couple whose last name means “heart” in Spanish, the love—and wine—were surely flowing at their vineyard-inspired nuptials.

Gatherings | 78

Whether it’s at a grand opening event or an awareness campaign, Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors.

Restaurant Review | 88

What’s inside matters most at Norwood’s new sushi hot spot Yoi Tomo.

A Bergen Moment | 96

A large puddle at a New Milford elementary school reflects the beautiful transition from winter to spring.

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Looking Good, Feeling Great If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet and thought, “I have nothing to wear,” you’re not alone. Whether you’re hanging onto garments that no longer look good, don’t fit who you are right now or simply no longer spark joy, it’s time for a reboot. Think about how you feel when someone compliments your outfit. Perhaps you paired two separates that others might not have considered, or you found a look that works so well with your skin tone and body type that others notice. You look good—and when others sing praises, you feel good too. Well, we’re here to help. For this year’s Fashion Issue, we reached out to two Bergen County boutiques to come up with a few go-to outfits that require few, if any, embellishments. The prints featured in “Pattern Play” on page 50 make the perfect spring outfits, and only the simplest of accessories are needed to finish the look. Certainly, completing a look comes easy to the four style-savvy ladies in “Follow a Fashion-Insta” on page 46. Read how these Bergenites used their love of fashion to grow a large social media following, and find out how to grab the garb they wear so well. Of course, we have plenty more coverage of what’s hot in the fashion world—and we’re not just talking about the clothing we wear. Runway designs often influence interior decorating, as seen in “RunwayInspired Rooms” on page 54. Check out three spaces that use color— from bright hues to monochromatic tones—to make a statement. And speaking of home design, be sure to flip to “Home Front” on page 26, where we curated a collection of six wardrobes that are as classy as the clothes you’ll hang in them. We hope you enjoy these and all the stories in this month’s issue. Perhaps you’ll pick up a tip or two to not only look good this season but to feel great too.

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NEW BOUTIQUES FOR WOMEN

Your springtime shopping spree is starting to take shape, thanks to an exciting trio of new women’s clothing stores opening in Bergen County: —THE HANGOUT, ENGLEWOOD. If you have gently used or brandnew designer duds in your closet that you’re looking to consign, Lauren Turk is your girl. Last month the Teaneck native and current Fort Lee resident opened her consignment store, The Hangout, where she sells both gently used and new-with-tags women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, belts, scarves and accessories that come from both consigners and designer brand vendors. Turk, 33, promises her “Instagrammable experience” store in downtown Englewood will sell items shoppers won’t fi nd anywhere else. “Consignment is almost like a game,” she says. “You have to get to the cooler pieces before the lady in front of you does.” Bonus? The Hangout also schedules one-on-one “hangouts,” in which Turk goes to clients’ homes and takes inventory of the items they’re looking to sell, as well as monthly “late night hangouts,” where customers can network and discuss their businesses and passion projects. • The Hangout, 8 N Dean St., Englewood, 201.732.7070; thehangoutnj.com —HUNT & ORCHARD, WESTWOOD. Woodcliff Lake resident Michel Bezoza couldn’t fi nd anywhere to shop in Bergen for “edgy, cool and affordable” clothing and accessories. So she opened an online shop and a brick-and-mortar store, Gypsy Warrior, in Ridgewood in 2011. But in fall 2019, the 35-year-old started another venture called Hunt & Orchard, this time in Westwood. It offers customers “the best basics, denim, shoes, vintage and unique gifts” that are mostly influenced by trends in music and pop culture. Bezoza’s newest endeavor is inspired by her two kids—it’s even named for her son Hunter—and caters mostly to moms, even selling baby and toddler clothes and gifts. Who is the Hunt & Orchard customer? “She is cool,” says Bezoza. “She is herself. She wants to be comfortable but still look amazing, and she is influenced by pop culture and trends but very much her own person.” • Hunt & Orchard, 146 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.383.0975; huntandorchard.com —BRIDES BY YOUNG, ROCHELLE PARK. This plus-sized bridal boutique, born in the Midwest, opened its fi rst East Coast store last month, giving Bergen brides-to-be size 14 and up plenty of stunning designer options for the big day. The store sells more than 500 wedding gowns and 400 evening gowns, including its own one-of-a-kind collections designed and manufactured by founder Young Colling. “We chose to expand our brand to New Jersey because we simply had so many brides flying out from the East Coast to our stores in Indianapolis and Chicago,” says Sarah Flax, vice president of sales and operations for Brides by Young. “We fell in love with Bergen County because it is truly the shopping mecca of the East Coast.” • Brides by Young, 160 Rte. 17 #200, Rochelle Park, 201.918.3388; bridesbyyoung.com

DID YOU KNOW? Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, will be the grand marshal of the 39th annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15 in Bergenfield. BERGENMAG.COM

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TIPS FROM REAL SHOPPERS

TWO CHEERS FOR PEDESTRIANS Walkers in two Bergen County towns no longer have to be fearful crossing busy streets. Fair Lawn and Bergenfield have each been given a pedestrian safety grant of $50,000 that will help prevent accidents and make citizens feel safer downtown. Fair Lawn will use its funds to purchase and install signs that light up to alert drivers when people are crossing the streets, in addition to striping more crosswalks and bike lanes around town. Bergenfield, meanwhile, will buy more traffic signs and radars that detect drivers’ speeds on busy roads near schools, and the borough may even install cameras to catch speeders.

A NEW LEASE ON LIFE Remember the old Izod Center, which was transformed in 2010 into the now-alsodefunct Meadowlands Arena? Now the complex has been given a new lease on life (literally), as NBC leased the state-owned facility and used it as a soundstage on which to film two of its series; the first and only season of The Enemy Within and now its new thriller Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. NBC is reportedly paying $185,000 a month for the space, and the lease gives the network access to vast areas on which to hang its lighting equipment, the racetrack, the roads within the Meadowlands complex and even the scoreboard left over from sporting events. Tune into Lincoln Rhyme Fridays at 8 p.m. to see what they’ve done with the place.

With so many retail options around, it can be difficult to decide where to look for a fabulous pair of shoes, a special occasion dress or even some everyday office attire. So BERGEN readers chime in about where they love to shop and why: “I love Mishelyne’s Fashions in Teaneck for special-occasion dresses. Its inventory is extensive and can accommodate any budget. The salesladies are helpful and knowledgeable. I am a difficult fit and can’t just buy something off the rack in a department store, and the seamstresses fit the dress to your exact specifications. I bought both of my mother-of-thebride dresses there and will definitely go back to find my next perfect dress when my youngest daughter is ready to walk down the aisle!” —Diane Nachbaur, Woodcliff Lake “As a bigger guy, I sometimes find it tough to find clothes that fit me well. I like to shop at men’s department stores like Men’s Wearhouse in Paramus that carry such brands as Nautica and Kenneth Cole to find something that works for me.” —Matthew Leto, Lodi “I love the new Naturino outlet store for all my kids’ shoes. The staff is extremely helpful, and it’s nice to shop local and support our awesome businesses in Englewood.” —Lisa Elbogen, Englewood

PLANNING A STAYCATION? U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the world’s best hotels, and two of our own are on it: The Marriott Glenpointe in Teaneck and Crowne Plaza in Saddle Brook. In fact, the Teaneck spot has been named the fourth best hotel in New Jersey, behind others in Avalon, Atlantic City and Cape May. BERGENMAG.COM

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PARKINSON’S AND PING PONG

Besides hundreds of stores, both chain and momand-pop, our county also boasts fun fashion-related activities that are perfect for all those aspiring Project Runway contestants. Here are a few that’ll get kids’ and adults’ creative juices flowing: —Fashion Camp NJ is a Norwood-based open design studio for kids, teens and adults that hosts birthday parties, school-break and summer camps and after-school activities at its locations in Oradell and Westwood. Enroll in courses in subjects such as sewing, fashion design, knitting and crocheting, fabric dyeing, bedazzling and tie-dye. • Fashion Camp NJ, 732.278.0967; fashioncampnj.com —Bazaar Star Beadery is a longtime Ridgewood favorite where guests make wearable art in the form of necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings. Choose from thousands of bead styles to create your personalized masterpiece, and enlist the help of the “beading brigade,” aka the experienced staff, who are always around to help with your design or plan your party. • Bazaar Star Beadery, 216 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.444.5144; bazaarstarbeadery.com —Joann is a national chain store that sells fabric and craft supplies, but did you know they host design classes too? The studio within the Paramus store has pretty much every type of fashion-centric course imaginable for kids and adults, whether you’re looking to learn to sew, knit, quilt, crotchet or even patch a denim jacket. • Joann, 30 A & S Dr., Paramus, 201.444.7926; stores.joann.com/nj/paramus —M Avery Designs is worth the trek to Hoboken. Kids in grades 1–12 can learn how to use a sewing machine and a needle and thread in sewing classes offered almost daily for both morning and after-school sessions and during summer breaks. Meanwhile, stylish adults can opt for a workshop or boot camp class that teaches how to draft patterns or sew dresses, workout pants and hems and buttons. M Avery also offers one-on-one lessons and group parties. • M Avery Designs, 720 Monroe St., Third Floor Suite E306, Hoboken, 201.876.1198; maverydesigns.com

INTRICATE INK One Bergen County tattoo artist is reppin’ for the East Coast—literally. Elmwood Park’s Jessa Bigelow is competing on the 13th season of Paramount Network’s Ink Masters: Turf War, where she and four others are playing on “Team East” for the grand prize of $100,000. Though some of her teammates have so far been eliminated (or quit) as of press time, the 27-year-old’s intricate ink has been praised by the judges throughout the competition, and, call us biased, but we think she’s going to go far. Bigelow is the co-owner of Gallery of Ink, a piercing and tattoo parlor in Hudson County’s Harrison. She also worked for years as an artist at Under Skin Art in Bergenfield. Root for Bigelow on Ink Masters: Turf War, Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on Paramount Network.

COMING SOON Top Golf, a Texas-based golfing entertainment complex, is planning to open along Route 17. The restaurant, party venue and indoor golf range project are still in the very early stages—developers are still nailing down a location—but we’ll keep you posted! One thing we won’t have to wait long for is Bergen County’s first-ever Krispy Kreme. News circulated in late 2018 that Krispy Kreme would be coming to our ’hood, and now the third New Jersey location has finally opened its doors in East Rutherford. The store makes fresh donuts on the premises and sells coffee, donuts and other sweet treats. And yes, there’s also a drive-through window. • Krispy Kreme, 51 Rte. 17, East Rutherford; krispykreme.com

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Staying active is one of the best ways for Parkinson’s patients to alleviate their symptoms, and now there’s a fun way to do so. It’s Ping Pong Parkinson, a New York-based nonprofit that uses table tennis as therapy. The organization held its first-ever Bergen County meeting at the Wang Chen Table Tennis Club in Westwood last month; meetings will continue weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. “Ping pong is a fun game, a social game, a game of skill that requires hand-eye coordination,” says Arlon Bennett, a “Parkinson’s warrior” and Rockland County resident who crosses the state line every Thursday to head up the sessions in Westwood. “You can’t really ignore its benefits.” During the meet-ups, which cost $8 an hour or $15 for longer periods of playing time, participants get in some fun exercise and improve their cognitive and motor skills. And let’s not forget social skills. “We’re trying to get people out to show that it’s important for Parkinson’s warriors to be socially engaged,” Bennett adds. “We need to keep challenging our brains with this kind of exercise to keep Parkinson’s symptoms as low as we possibly can.”

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SUPERMARKETER Jake Tavello is more than just the boss’ kid. The 31-year-old vice president of Stew Leonard’s in Paramus—and grandson of Stew Leonard Sr.—is one of 25 individuals across the country to receive a 2019 GenNext Award from Progressive Grocer, a supermarket industry trade publication. Tavello has been training in the family business since he was 15, working as an intern and eventually a store director at the grocer’s Connecticut location before being promoted to VP of the franchise’s seventh store in Bergen County. In true millennial fashion, Tavello focuses mostly on the digital aspects of the business, prioritizing e-commerce and growing the brand’s social media presence to make it easier for customers to shop for groceries online. “One of the hardest things in a family business is to pass on the passion for fresh food retailing,” says CEO Stew Leonard Jr., Jake’s uncle. “I’m happy to see that Jake has caught the bug for the industry!” • Stew Leonard’s, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, 201.649.0888; stewleonards.com

KUDOS: WE’LL DRINK TO THIS INVENTION How annoying is it when you’re at a liquor store and the glass bottles roll around the cart and nearly shatter? Wyckoff couple Thomas and Charlotte Santolli have a solution. The pair designed the “Wine and Cheer” shopping cart, which, unlike regular shopping carts, has a foldable basket with 16 metal rings that hold all types of bottles upright. After patenting the product and doing market research in the Midwest for almost four years, they now manufacture the Wine and Cheer cart nearby in Newark. It can be found in liquor stores in three “R” towns: Ramsey Liquors, Super Cellars in Ridgewood and Mason’s Cellars in Rutherford. “We’re also in the Hillsdale and Lyndhurst ShopRite liquor stores as of this month,” says Charlotte; her husband adds that the ShopRite version of the cart has a slightly smaller footprint to accommodate narrower aisles. “We’re hoping to expand with some of the bigger chains too, as there has been a lot of demand,” he says. The Santollis say the cart appeals to everyone from rosé-loving millennials to seniors, who appreciate not having to lean deep into the cart to reach the bottles when at the register.

CULINARY CORNER We’re thankful that Turkish chef Yusuf and his wife moved from Texas to New Jersey to be closer to their families, because that means we have some amazing new authentic Turkish food to enjoy. The husband-and-wife-owned El Turco Grill in Hackensack offers “a modern twist” on traditional Turkish delicacies, with Mediterranean favorites such as kebabs, bourekas, calf’s liver and stuffed eggplant. Yusuf also takes pride in his lamb dishes; he hand-selects the lamb and slices and dices it so that it tastes extra meaty and delicious. Portions are relatively large here, so we recommend splitting the mixed kebab plate with your dining companion. • El Turco Grill, 270 Main St., Hackensack, 201.880.7450 —Franklin Lakes needed a cool bar where residents could hang out and grab a drink, and now it’s here. Five 13 Liquor Lounge opened in Franklin Lakes Town Square, giving patrons that chill NYC lounge feel closer to home. Craft brews, specialty cocktails and wines from around the world are on offer, and management has plans for live entertainment on select nights (it’s open Tuesday–Saturday nights only). Bonus: If you’re hungry, customers may also order in from new Italian restaurant Pazza, which is right next door. • Five 13 Liquor Lounge, 794 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201.848.0513 —The Woodcliff Lake restaurant Blue Moon closed unexpectedly late last year. But now we can welcome Sol Restaurant, another Mexican eatery that has taken its place on Kinderkamack Road. Opened since President’s Day weekend, Sol features a completely renovated interior and a menu similar to Blue Moon’s, with traditional Mexican apps and entrées as well as other innovative dishes such as paella, seafood and steak inspired by the owners’ Spanish and Argentinian roots. • Sol Restaurant, 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201.746.9363; solrestaurantnj.com

DID YOU KNOW? March is Women’s History Month, and then there’s International Women’s Day on March 8. And here’s a fun fact: An official New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail runs throughout the state. The Bergen County stop on this trail is the Women’s Federation Memorial in the Alpine section of Palisades Interstate Park. After the Civil War, locals argued with stone quarries over whether to preserve the region’s natural cliffs and waterfalls. In 1894, the New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs joined others to fight for legislation to protect the Palisades, and by 1900 the governors of New York and New Jersey had formed a commission to keep the Palisades intact. The Women’s Federation played a key role in the land’s preservation, so we have those brave ladies to thank for the stunning 2,500 acres of parks and shorefront we have there today.

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If what you seek in a hometown is the best of everything, Westwood is second to none. Though one of the smallest towns (2.76 square miles) in the Pascack Valley, it is dubbed the region’s “hub” thanks to a thriving four-block business district that’s overflowing with boutiques, restaurants, an old-time movie theater and more. But Westwood still maintains its bucolic roots: It’s home to nine parks as well as Pascack Brook County Park, and handsome century-old colonials and Victorians stand along tree-lined residential streets. The borough is also home to a top-notch school district, which consistently earns an “A” grade from niche.com, rounding out the reasons why Westwood is the ideal suburban town.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING With so many things to see in town, where does one start? The Westwood Train Station and nearby Veterans’ Memorial Park are good choices—after all, they just became the borough’s first sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Named to the registry in January, the 88-year-old train depot was built in 1932 for $50,000 but has since undergone renovations and become one of the most used stops along NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line.

GARDEN PARTY Long gone are the days when Westwood had its own landfill. Today, the old dump is filled in, replaced by Westvale Park’s acres of playing fields, parkland and greenery. One of the focal points is Westwood Community Gardens, a 7-year-old site comprised of 30 individual plots that are filled with plants, flowers, fruits and veggies each spring and summer. The grounds are maintained by volunteers, who are aided by on-site, solar-powered water tanks.

With an increasing array of eateries, Westwood is a foodie’s paradise. Downtown Dhaba is one of North Jersey’s top new Indian restaurants, while Bibi’z and Mezza offer diners modern takes on Mediterranean classics. If tacos and burritos are what you crave, take a ride over to Lolita’s Mexican Cantina. The town has Greek (It’s Greek to Me), Korean (Bop N Sushi) and Italian (Granita Grille) covered too. And it’s only fitting that this melting pot of cuisines boasts a—you guessed it—Melting Pot, for those looking for a fun night of fondue with friends.

FAMOUS FOODIES Fun and Games No matter what your age, a trip to the toy store never gets old. To feel like a kid on Christmas morning, head downtown to Tons of Toys for goodies for girls and boys. Meanwhile die-hard collectors will love the gallery at Hollywood Heroes—where visitors also can chat with owner Jordan Hembrough. If the name’s familiar, you likely caught Hembrough searching for all things G.I Joe and more on Travel Channel’s Toy Hunter, the reality TV show that spawned the hobbyist’s following.

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HOME SWEET HOME Thinking about buying or selling a home here? The median home value in Westwood is $475,246, down 0.3 percent over last year, according to Zillow. Home values are expected to rise 0.6 percent within the next year.

There’s no shortage of good eating here (see some must-tries above), which means there is a cornucopia of culinary superstars who’ve earned celeb status because of their food. Here’s a taste of who you’ll find in Westwood kitchens: Robert Austin Cho (owner of Kimchi Smoke Barbecue), a pitmaster who’s gone head-to-head with the star of Throwdown! with Bobby Flay; Jane Mun (Ciel), an executive dessert chef who led Michelin-starred Nobu in NYC; and Robbie Felice (Osteria Crescendo), a CIA grad and James Beard House chef.

Embracing the old-time feel, Westwood is home to many annual parades and celebrations. The three most popular events—the Memorial Day Parade, Westwood Summer Festival and Home for the Holidays—attract thousands of families and visitors from across the region each year.

DID YOU KNOW? Resident Alyssa Dawson became New Jersey’s youngest female politician when the 24-year-old was appointed to the borough council in May 2018. Though she lost in her reelection bid, Dawson remains in the public sector as Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi’s chief of staff. BERGENMAG.COM

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Eating foods high on the glycemic index, such as refined starches and sugars, could contribute to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in adults over age 60. Experts suggest eating a variety of nutritional foods for both eye and overall health. —American Journal of Clinical Medicine

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When washing your hands in public restrooms, consider drying with paper towels. Why? Research shows that high-speed jet air dryers dispersed 20 times more germs than warm air dryers and 190 times more than paper towels. —University of Westminster, London

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It sounds simple enough: You go to your physician, get examined, ask your questions and find out what to do. Unfortunately, we often let hurry, worry, or embarrassment keep us from getting what we need from a doctor visit. So how can you get the most benefit from one-on-one time with your doctor? Try these eight tips to help make things go their smoothest.

the pill bottles with you. “This is especially important for patients who are in and out of the hospital or rehab, as their medications can change, and we want to avoid duplicate therapy,” Dr. Germinario adds.

MAKE A LIST. Before your appointment, jot down the two or three things you most want to ask the doctor. This list helps you remember the points you want to bring up.

BE SPECIFIC. You know how your body feels. Without wasting time on small talk, describe your symptoms in as much detail as possible. “We want to know when your symptoms started, how long they last, if they are continuous or intermittent,” says Carla Germinario, M.D., who practices internal medicine at Holy Name Hospital and Holy Name Hospital Associates in Hackensack.

BRING RECORDS. If you have a copy of the results from a recent test or a pertinent report from a specialist, bring it along.

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BRING A FAMILY MEMBER. Having a spouse or an adult child present for all or part of a doctor visit can help you recall what’s important. SPEAK UP PROMPTLY. Some patients leave their biggest worry for the end of the visit, when the doctor is finishing the conversation. Mention big concerns early to be sure there is time to answer your questions. “And ask a million questions if you don’t understand something,” Dr. Germinario says. “It’s not a bad thing to ask!”

DON’T TRY TO BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR. It’s good to do research, but resist jumping to conclusions about your condition. Describe what you’re feeling, and you and your physician can decide what it means.

SUMMARIZE. Before the doctor leaves the room, ask for a moment to repeat back to him or her a summary of the main things you learned during the visit.“The patient having a clear understanding of what went on in our exam room and what our plan of action is going to be is key,” Dr. Germinario concludes.

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PULLING THE PLUG ON PLASTIC

As legislators work to craft a statewide ban on single-use bags, Bergen towns are taking their own creative action. Will it be enough? By Leslie Garisto Pfaff

At a bend in the Hackensack River, geese glide serenely past a stand of reeds. If you don’t look too carefully it’s an idyllic scene, but pretty soon you notice the detritus that dots the shoreline: a couple of empty motor oil bottles, a takeout coffee-cup top and plastic bags—lots and lots of plastic bags, lapping at the water’s edge, tangled in the storm-trampled vegetation, waiting for the next heavy rainfall to set them floating downriver to the Meadowlands and into Newark Bay and the ocean beyond. Even though Bergen recycles more than any other county in New Jersey—some 47 percent of its solid waste, versus the state average of 40 percent—our waterways (not to mention our streets, trees and highway medians) are riddled with plastic. By now, most of us have heard about the toll that all that plastic is taking on the world’s environment, especially its oceans. About 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans annually, including 236,000 tons of so-called microplastics—tiny pieces of broken-down plastic, each smaller than a fingernail. If our use of plastic continues unabated, by 2050 there will be more plastic, by weight, than fish in the world’s oceans, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. It’s a compelling argument not just for recycling but also for reducing the amount of plastic we consume in the first place. That’s the argument behind a proposed statewide ban on single-use plastic bags that died in New Jersey’s Legislature in January but will almost certainly be reintroduced in the 2020–2021 legislative session. Until then, individual municipalities across the state have begun passing their own bans, on bags and other single-use plastics, including straws and “clamshell” Styrofoam food containers. (These bans don’t affect the trash and storage bags you

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Though Bergen recycles more than any county in the state, its waterways— like the Hackensack and Saddle rivers—are littered with plastic.

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“I think that single-use plastic is terrible and hurts our environment because of a lack of responsibility that people take when disposing of it.”

pots. (Every plastic recyclable is buy at the marked with a number from 1 to supermarket, 7, indicating the type of plastic just those it’s made from.) Dumping given out with plastics into the bin without a purchase by properly cleaning them may retailers.) As of make them unrecyclable. presstime, five And the world market Bergen County for U.S. recyclables towns—Garfield, is shrinking. Glen Rock, Paramus, Last year, Ridgewood and Saddle for example, Brook—have instituted China—for bans on single-use decades the plastic bags (and in some world’s largest cases, other plastics as —Ivetty Estepan, Hackensack importer of plastic well); three more—Leonia, and other waste—cut New Milford and Oradell—are back severely on the considering similar bans; and one, types of plastic it would Teaneck, passed a bill but is waiting to accept. Those plastic bags see what the state will do before enforcing and bottles you thought you it. While reaction to the bills among residents were recycling may well have has been mixed, a growing number appear to ended up in a landfill instead. support the idea of somehow shutting the sluice And those ubiquitous clamshell gates that have allowed so much plastic to flow freely takeout containers? They may keep into our waterways. your nachos piping hot, but the polystyrene The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the foam they’re composed of (also known as world’s citizens toss out between 500 billion and a trillion singleStyrofoam) isn’t accepted by most recycling programs. use plastic bags every year, and that their average time of use That’s why Bergen County recently banned their use by county is 12 minutes. Their lifespan is another thing entirely: “Every agencies. “Not only is polystyrene toxic when it leaches into piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form on planet our food,” notes Bergen County freeholder Tracy Silna Zur, “but Earth,” says Caitlin Doran, volunteer coordinator at the nonprofit it never decomposes—it sits in our landfills forever.” Except, of Hackensack Riverkeeper. In New Jersey alone, we go through course, when it migrates into our waterways. 4.5 billion single-use plastic bags annually. Even on a local Not everyone in the county is happy about plastic bans, either level, the statistics are troubling: When Washington Township’s

“I recycle everything my town accepts and consider myself a pretty good recycler, and yes, I support a ban on plastic bags.” —Robyn Cottelli, Hillsdale enacted or proposed. Complaints range from the expense of having to buy reusable bags and their purported uncleanliness to the burden placed on small businesses faced with changing to other, sometimes costlier takeout containers. When Garfield’s ban on single-use bags went into effect on Jan. 1, some residents suspected that the measure had been enacted as “a moneymaker for the town,” says the ban’s sponsor, Councilmember Erin Delaney, who says the town makes nothing from banning the bags. She attributes the complaints largely to the town’s lack of an education campaign about the ban—a campaign she believes should have taken place before the new rule went into effect. That omission of an education period has tended not to happen

volunteer Green Team cleaned up a park and a wooded area behind a shopping center last year, they removed 2,000 pounds of plastic debris. For a long time we relied on recycling to solve the plastics problem, but recycling may not be enough. “So little of what we intend to recycle is actually recycled,” notes Doran. Not everyone complies with local recycling rules, and there are no laws in effect in Bergen towns to enforce compliance (as there are, say, in New York City). In addition, the rules often change from year to year and are sometimes hard to keep up with. Your town may accept all plastics marked recyclable, may not accept items marked “5” or “6” or may forbid the recycling of plastic nursery

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“I have mixed feelings: I know plastic bags aren’t good for the environment, but I love them because I use them for a lot of things—I always have them hanging off the doorknob for tissues and other trash.” —Caryl Blank, Hackensack app that donates two cents to a global nonprofit each time the elsewhere: “You need to start with an education period before water bottle is filled up.) it officially kicks off,” says Doran. The plastic bag industry, not Even a statewide ban won’t address the problem of plastic surprisingly, is lobbying against the bans. trash and food storage bags, but Doran says, “it will cut down on It’s impossible to calculate what total effect the individual a significant amount of plastic waste.” municipal measures will have on the county or the state, since What the municipal efforts are almost certain to do is raise they’ve only been in effect for a few months and they’re far from public consciousness of the issue. Green Team chair Tom uniform in nature. Teaneck’s legislation—which is still pending— Sears, for one, notes that part of his team’s mission is in the form of a five-cent fee on plastic bags, is educating the next generation of consumers about which will no doubt discourage use of the bags the need to curb plastic waste. “When the kids saw but will be unlikely to stop their use altogether. the plastic bottles and bags that were scattered in the Garfield’s ban allows the use of heavier plastic bags, streets and waterways, they were excited to be part of which will certainly curtail the amount of plastic the solution,” he says. waste over time; still, those bags aren’t endlessly Doran adds that the municipal bans are having reusable and will eventually be recycled or tossed. another positive effect: They’re sending a message to Paramus, which generates the most waste of any state legislators that residents want to see a solution municipality in the county, has banned both singleto the problem posed by single-use plastics, which use plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers, but, —Ellen O’Keefe, Ramsey makes a statewide ban more likely. And any measure like Garfield, it allows retailers to give out heavierthat could take four-plus billion plastic bags out of the weight plastic bags. state’s annual waste stream is certain to have a positive The fight against plastic waste is also being environmental effect. The Riverkeeper continues to stress the waged on a voluntary level. Washington Township’s Green importance of recycling, but today’s message is all about reducing Team recently sponsored a townwide event that resulted in the plastic at the source. To support that emphasis, Doran likes to recycling of 16 four- by six-foot bags of Styrofoam—notable, in quote Jenna Jambeck, a University of Georgia environmental that the material isn’t generally recycled by municipalities—and researcher, who says: “If you left the tub running and came home the team’s Fill It Forward initiative partners with the school to find your house flooded, the first thing you’d do wouldn’t be to district to encourage students to use refillable water bottles. start bailing—it would be to turn off the tap.” (Students’ bottles are fitted out with a tag directing them to an

“Anything we can do to stop this waste, I’m in favor of.”

“I think the Paramus ban is great. We have an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, and we’re trying to encourage them to go as plastic-free as possible.” —Rose Frontignano, Rochelle Park

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Pastels. Brights. Neutrals. Find the shades that say, “hello, summer” to you, and you’ll be all set to welcome the season in style. Photography by Daniel Springston

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FOLLOW A FASHION Thanks to the power of social media, these four style-savvy local ladies get to indulge publicly in their passion “Where’d you get that?” is the envy-fueled question we find ourselves asking our one coworker who always rocks a trendy ensemble, or our friend who arguably has the keenest eye for fashion in our squad. But gone are the days when hearsay was the only way to keep up with those most fashionable folks. Thanks to today’s technology, it’s easier than ever to get style advice and outfit inspiration—you just need to know whom to follow on Instagram! Suddenly, it’s local bloggers, not big brands, that call the shots on what’s hot and what’s not in the fashion world. Here you’ll meet four local fashion-Instas, each one of Bergen County’s most stylish residents. Learn how they got into the business, the best advice they’ve ever heard and, of course, the items they say you should have in your wardrobe. (Spoiler: They all say confidence makes the outfit!)

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LENA KANG, CLIFFSIDE PARK, @LENAXSTYLE 64.6K followers*

LIZA FONTI, WYCKOFF, @STYLISHMAMA 2,946 followers*

Former homemaker Lena Kang launched her blogging career in 2017 after a near-fatal health scare. When doctors identified five tumors in her abdomen and Kang found herself fighting for survival, she says she made a resolution to live her life bolder and bigger than ever before if she recovered. “I found myself in that hospital bed with a lot of regrets,” recalls Kang, 38. After she healed, Kang (who previously had no social media accounts) and her husband Danny decided to purchase a professional camera and read up on fashion photography. Thus @LenaXStyle was born. Now a full-time blogger, Kang says her passion for fashion derives from her longtime love of art. “As I grew up, I realized that fashion is one of the best forms of art that you can create every day,” says Kang. “You get to wake up, put together an outfit and display your art for the world to see.” The effortlessly chic Cliffside Park resident says her followers know her best for her love of accessorizing, which stems from the advice of her stylish mother. “She taught me never to underestimate accessories as part of your styling,” says Kang. “Today, I often style my outfits with sunglasses or gold jewelry to add a little edge, that ‘X factor.’” Aside from Bergen County’s many malls, Kang likes to peruse the offerings at Nature Republic in Palisades Park, Marcia’s Attic in Englewood and Suite201 in Ridgewood for her “like”-able looks, but she cites one closet basic as the best investment you can make in your wardrobe: a reliable pair of jeans. “A good pair should fit you in all of the right places, never bag and serve as the perfect canvas for any outfit!”

For Wyckoff mom Liza Fonti, being savvy with the ’Gram helps fuel her blogging side hustle and her career. As the owner of Highlight Content LLC, Fonti is a fulltime ghostwriter and social media manager by trade who originally nabbed her account handle for a client but found that it was going unused. She eventually decided to adopt the name for her own blog and began documenting the ins and outs of her life in Bergen County. “I love sharing things I’m excited about, whether it’s a bag or jewelry,” says Fonti. “It’s really become more about inspiring others by sharing what I’ve learned and continue to learn in life.” As for her personal style, Fonti cites Kristin Dahl in Midland Park and Katie Diamond Jewelry in Ridgewood as her go-to boutiques in the county, but don’t be mistaken— she’s quite the rule breaker when it comes to her personal threads. “I don’t follow trends,” she says. “I like to go with what feels good and right for me.” According to Fonti, it’s not accessories or a specific item that makes an outfit, but pure confidence and feeling good in the duds you’re donning. She’s confident that she’s in the right place too. “We’re so fortunate to be right outside of New York City and have everything right at our fingertips,” says Fonti. “From malls to small boutiques, it’s all within arm’s reach.” Photos courtesy of Linda Pordon Photography

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MEGHA RAO, HAWORTH, @__MEGHARAO 4,055 followers*

In a previous phase of life, 48-yearold Lisa Emelo was a full-time litigation lawyer who says she “cared just as much about the outfit I was wearing to court as I did about my legal argument!” That changed 10 years ago when Emelo was diagnosed with tongue cancer and found herself commuting into Manhattan for treatments rather than trials. Still, she would get all dolled up in her favorite fashions. When her doctor would ask why she was so well dressed for her appointments, she realized what fashion truly meant to her. “I told her, ‘When I look good on the outside, I feel as if I’m not sick.’” After beating cancer, Emelo decided to pursue a full-time fashion career and became certified and trained under television personality and stylist Stacy London of TLC’s What Not to Wear fame, whom Emelo says gave her the best piece of fashion know-how she’s ever received: “Fit is the most important element of dressing stylishly,” as Emelo puts it. “You should dress for the body you have, not the body you want.” Since then, the Oradell native has worked as a personal stylist for a decade and launched her Instagram account so her clients could understand a little about her aesthetic before working with her. When it comes to her clients and followers, Emelo is quick to suggest clothing that mimics her golden rule of fit. “I love a structured blazer, and it’s worth investing in a high-quality tailored one,” says Emelo. “You can pair it with a T-shirt and jeans and look and feel just as powerful as if you’re wearing it as part of a suit.” Another pro tip? Emelo suggests buttoning that blazer at your narrowest part to create an hourglass silhouette. Emelo says she finds hidden gems for her clients’ and her own wardrobe at spots like Fox + Fawn in Westwood and DParz Shoes Boutique in Ridgewood. She agrees with the rest of our pros that confidence, overall, makes the outfit—but adds that “a great pair of shoes and a statement bag never hurt!”

By day, Megha Rao works in the finance world. But after hours, this Haworth mom of two flips the script and serves as the CEO of HoliCHIC, a South Asian fashion label, and as a stylish fashion blogger on social media. “I started my blog as an extension of my company to show people how to style my line’s fashions for everyday wear,” says Rao. “I began to see how interested people were in my day-to-day fashions, what I dress my kids in,” she adds, “and my account has just evolved to represent my daily life.” Rao broke into the fashion scene when she was crowned runner-up at the 2002 Miss India USA pageant—a title that gave her the opportunity to become a runway model for a bit and develop an affinity for the industry and lots of sagacious style advice. “I’ve worn some things that were a bit out of my comfort zone a few times, but I’ve learned that

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style is 90 percent confidence and 10 percent the outfit,” says Rao. As for her personal collection of clothing, Rao says that while she’s not one to splurge on expensive duds, she does believe in the investment power of a statement bag. “Purses are a great way to elevate any look—they are transitional and long-lasting and can be passed down through generations,” she says. Since she moved to Bergen County two years ago, says Rao, her go-to boutiques for chic pieces have included Mixology in Closter and Hunt & Orchard in Westwood. Being in Bergen, she says, “makes it so easy to find great pieces, whether you’re looking for ‘fast fashion’ or high-end designs.”

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Dress by ML Monique Lhuillier, Nordstrom, Paramus, 201.843.1122; earrings by Cristina Sabatini, cristinasabatini.com.

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Jumpsuit by Chiara Boni, Neiman Marcus, Paramus, 201.291.1920.

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Dress by Black Halo, Hartly, Westwood, 201.664.3111; purse by Staud, Neiman Marcus, Paramus.

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Interior designs that take their cue from the latest eye-popping garments? Très chic! These stunning rooms pay homage to recent works from your favorite ateliers’ new collections. Can you see how these catwalk creations have served as a springboard for some seriously stylish spaces?

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“This regal color is commanding but also possesses a quiet allure that’s both familiar and mysterious.” —Tess Giuliani, Tess Giuliani Designs, Ridgewood

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All eyes were on this liquid satin jumpsuit at the debut of Sies Marjan’s Spring 2020 Ready-to-Wear Collection in downtown Manhattan this past September. The model’s slinky jumper lends its color to this living room’s rich sapphire walls, intricately patterned furnishings and hand-painted ceramic vases. Iterations of the hue grace nearly every inch of this space for a design that’s true-blue balanced.

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“Black and white inspires modern monochromatic spaces and always looks chic.” —Rita Lyons, Rita Lyons Designs, Ramsey

Moto meets maiden in this chic lace-leather dress, in which a model struts down the runway at the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear fashion show in Paris. Similarly, this black-and-white boudoir juxtaposes feminine floral curtains and a crystal chandelier with an otherwise strong simplicity to make for the ultimate lovers’ suite.

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“Whether on the runway or as a decorative color, bright chartreuse creates a ‘Wow!’ factor.” —Patty Lacourte, Eurica Home, Waldwick

It’s surely no coincidence that this totally retro long-sleeve slit dress made its way into Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2020 show in Milan just before Etsy declared chartreuse its 2020 Color of the Year. The trendy, not-quite-green shade adds unexpected boldness to a minimalist kitchen. With a backsplash this loud, you don’t even need décor!

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LAMB & PEARL BARLEY STEW WITH FRESH HERB GREMOLATA Yields 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS

n1 2 oz. unsmoked (green) bacon n 4 lbs. gigot or rack chops from a shoulder of lamb, not less than 1 inch thick n well-seasoned all-purpose flour, for dusting n extra virgin olive oil n 12 oz. mushrooms, thinly sliced n 1 lb. 9 oz. whole small onions n 12 oz. carrots, peeled and thickly sliced n 5½ oz. parsnips, peeled and thickly sliced n scant 2¼ cups pearl barley n 3 qts. lamb or chicken stock n sprig of thyme n sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE GREMOLATA: n 4 Tbs. chopped mixed herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil and mint) n 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped n 1 generous tsp. lemon zest, grated or finely chopped n sea salt flakes, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F. First make the stew. Cut the rind off the bacon (if necessary) and cut into approximate ½-inch cubes. Divide the lamb into eight pieces and roll in the well-seasoned flour. Heat a little oil in a 10-inch/3-quart casserole dish over medium heat and sauté the bacon until crisp. Remove to a plate. Sauté the mushrooms, season well and set aside. Add the lamb to the casserole dish in batches, with a little more olive oil if necessary, and sauté until golden. Heat control is crucial here: The pan mustn’t burn, yet it must be hot enough to sauté the lamb. Remove the lamb to a plate. Add another splash of olive oil to the pan and sauté the onions, carrots and parsnips until golden. Return the bacon and lamb to the casserole dish, together with the pearl barley. Season well, pour in stock, add the thyme and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 1-1¼ hours until meltingly tender; the cooking time will depend on the age of the lamb and how long it was sautéed for. Add the mushrooms about 30 minutes before the end. Meanwhile, make the gremolata. Mix together the chopped herbs and garlic in a small bowl, add the lemon zest and season to taste with a pinch of salt. Once the casserole is cooked, remove the thyme and season to taste. Leave the casserole to sit for 15-30 minutes to allow the pearl barley to swell. (If necessary, the casserole can be reheated later in the day or the next day.) Serve bubbling hot, sprinkled with the gremolata.

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Barley is a grain that often goes unnoticed but can provide excellent health benefits. Whole grains in general are a good source of fiber, which helps regulate digestion and keeps your gut microbiome healthy. Rice is a common go-to grain for soups and stews, but barley is a fun, new way to spice things up.”

—Michelle Pillepich, registered dietitian, Michelle Pillepich Nutrition, Ramsey

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ROAST CAULIFLOWER WITH SAFFRON, BAY LEAVES & CRISPY CHICKEN Yields 4 servings

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n 4-8 organic, free-range chicken thighs or drumsticks, depending on the size n extra virgin olive oil n ½-1 tsp. rosemary, chopped n 2 pinches of saffron strands n 1 large or 2 small cauliflowers, leaves snapped off, broken into florets and stalk chopped roughly n 2 medium onions, finely sliced n 1 Tbs. Aleppo pepper or a good pinch of dried chili flakes n 3 bay leaves n 1/3 cup golden raisins, soaked in hot water to plump up n 1 /3 cup almonds, coarsely chopped n sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper n 2 Tbs. flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped n 4 scallions, sliced on the diagonal

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slash the chicken drumsticks. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary, toss and arrange in a single-layer roasting pan. Roast for 30-45 minutes, depending on the size, while you prepare the cauliflower. Put the saffron into a small bowl, cover it with a few teaspoons of boiling water and leave it to steep. Put the cauliflower, onions, chili flakes and bay leaves into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Once the saffron has steeped, add to the cauliflower mixture with the drained golden raisins and almonds. Transfer to the roasting pan and cover loosely with parchment paper to protect from burning. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the parchment and roast for a further 10-15 minutes until the edges are nicely caramelized, the cauliflower is tender and the chicken is cooked. Move into a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and scallions. Serve.

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For a meatless, plantbased substitution for the chicken, the roasted cauliflower would pair well with two cups of golden roasted chickpeas. Per cup, they offer approximately 12 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein.”

—Angela Langner, RDN and owner, Nutrition Center of Bergen County, Ridgewood

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ANDALUSIAN SHELLFISH STEW Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

n ½ tsp. saffron strands n 2½ cups chicken stock n Approximately 6 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil n 2 onions, chopped n 2 garlic cloves, crushed n 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced n 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced n 6-12 waxy potatoes, cut into 1-inch dice n 3¾ oz. piece of Serrano ham, cut into ½-inch dice n 14-oz. can of lima beans or cannellini beans n 4 lbs. cockles or mussels, or a mixture, scrubbed and washed really well n sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper n 4-6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped n sprigs of flat-leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS

Put the saffron into a bowl and cover with 2-3 tablespoons of chicken stock. Set aside to infuse. Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch sauté pan over gentle heat and sweat the onions and garlic for 4-5 minutes until soft and slightly colored. Add the sliced peppers, season with salt and pepper and continue to cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until the peppers are beginning to soften. Add the diced potato, Serrano ham and lima beans and pour in the chicken stock and saffron-infused stock. Bring to a boil and season to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are cooked. The stew can be prepared to this point ahead of time. Just before you are about to serve, return the pan to the heat and tip in the cockles or mussels. Cover with a lid. They will open in the heat. Cook for 2-4 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve in deep soup bowls, topped with finely chopped fresh tomato and parsley. Accompany with crusty sourdough bread to mop up the juices.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from One Pot Feeds All: 100 New One-Dish Recipes From Roasts to Desserts by Darina Allen. Photos by Lizzie Mayson © Octopus Publishing.

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The ham in this stew adds some great flavor, but feel free to omit it and swap out the chicken stock for fish or vegetable stock to make a pescetarian-friendly recipe for those avoiding meat. The saffron can be pricey, but this spice has powerful antioxidant properties and adds luscious color, so it’s worth the splurge!

—Michelle Pillepich registered dietitian, Michelle Pillepich Nutrition, Ramsey

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Wondering why you’re seeing so many purple desserts popping up all over Instagram? That would be thanks to the ube, a tuberous vegetable similar to a purple yam. The root veggie has been a staple in Filipino cuisine for decades, often boiled, mashed and then baked into desserts or bread. But the brightly hued potato is now making its way stateside, where it’s prized both for its sweet, nutty, vanilla-like flavor and its undeniable social media appeal. Pronounced “oo-beh” (though “oo-bae” is acceptable too), this distinctive tuber most closely resembles the standard sweet potato and, like its orange cousin, has a soft texture when cooked. But you may also confuse ube with taro, another lavender-skinned potato, despite the vast differences in the two spuds’ tastes and uses. The ube’s nuttiness makes it a godsend for adding flavor to desserts, and it grows from the ground, whereas taro has a more neutral flavor and grows on trees. (By the way, the taro is poisonous when eaten raw.) Besides being photogenic, the ube is nutritional and multi-purpose too, so it’s no wonder it’s become a majorly hot food commodity here in the United States. POWER UP Like its sweet potato pal, the richly textured ube is considered the good kind of carbohydrate. One cup is just 140 calories and provides nearly 40 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. But while the orange hue of sweet potatoes signals a rich carotenoid content, the ube’s amethyst color indicates the presence of anthocyanins, which help fight inflammation. The ube is also considered a prebiotic fiber, which means it aids in digestion and helps maintain a healthy immune system, and

it has been found to contain more antioxidants than any other sweet potato. (Antioxidants protect our cells from damage and help keep blood pressure at bay, for starters.) The ube is also a good choice for a post-workout snack, as it helps replenish the body with key minerals after exercise. Hmm—we’d say the Filipinos are onto something. BUY/STORE/SERVE Fresh ubes are certainly harder to come by in your average store than other types of taters, but check your local farmers’ market, Whole Foods and Asian specialty markets like H Mart to see if they have it in stock. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on the whole veggies, you can steam or purée them or prepare them as you would any other potatoes—mash them, bake them, roast them or fry them. Ube also comes in powder form and in that way is added to cakes, cheesecakes and even pancake or waffle batter. Most commonly, though, it’s sold as a jam—referred to as ube halaya—and transformed into ice cream or spread onto donuts, flan, tarts, bread and other delicacies. Its largest claim to fame in the Philippines is in a yummy dessert called halo-halo, which contains shaved ice, evaporated milk, various fruits and other toppings over a scoop of ube ice cream. Happily, we New Jerseyans needn’t travel to the Pacific to enjoy this trendy and healthful violet varietal. We can enjoy it right here—and photograph it for the ’gram, of course—in the comfort of home. —Haley Longman

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■ To make the infusion, pour one bottle of vodka into a clean and dry 16-ounce mason jar with a lid. Add the fresh mint to the vodka in the jar. Screw on top, shake well and place the jar inside a cabinet or somewhere away from direct sunlight. After two days, remove mint from the vodka by pouring it through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or 4-cup measuring cup with a pouring spout. Pour the infused vodka back into the original bottle. Infused vodka can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. ■ Wet the rim of an 8-ounce glass by dipping it in a shallow bowl or saucer filled with water, then pour about one Tbs. of kosher salt into another small shallow bowl and dip about 1/3 of the rim into the salt.

This cocktail uses fresh mint and mint-infused vodka to capture the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Try muddling cucumbers for added crispness or throw in some ripe mangos when the weather heats up.”

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U.S. Olympic swim team member Ryan Murphy visited the Goldfish Swim School in Closter as part of the Gift the Gold Medal Experience fundraising campaign. As part of the event, Murphy met with the Lee family of Demarest, who won the campaign as well as the opportunity to practice with Murphy and try on his Olympic medals. Members of the public were also treated to a meet and greet and question-and-answer session with Murphy. 1 Ryan Murphy (center) with members of the Lee family

LaVi Nails, a professional nail care salon, recently celebrated its grand opening at Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Several Garden State Plaza officials joined salon owners Tram Le and Don Nguyen at the event, which was catered by Fabulous Events & Catering. 2 Fred Luberto, Tram Le, Don Nguyen, Chantalle Luberto 3 Lisa Herrmann, senior marketing director of Westfield Garden State Plaza; Tram Le; Don Nguyen; Jay Daly, manager of Garden State Plaza

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5 9 BERGEN VOLUNTEERS As part of Project Homeless Connect 2020, Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck provided a free breakfast to all attendees. In addition, sponsors and volunteers from various Bergen County businesses were on hand to offer information, assistance and services to the homeless. 8–9 Volunteers help serve breakfast to Project Homeless Connect attendees.

6 BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE To commemorate the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women campaign in February, staff at Hackensack-based Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) wore various shades of crimson to the office. BVMI provides healthcare at no cost to qualifying low-income, uninsured adults. 5 Front row, from left: Eileen Steinvurzel, Joanne Murad, Marlene Castillo, Barbara Loscalzo, Sue Dyrness, Elaine Posner, Bella Goldberg. Back row: Thomas Garda, Wilson Alvarez 6 Christina Muni, Dale Mottola, Sarah Park, Amanda Missey, Rebeca Ramirez

10 TOYS FOR TOTS Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, with locations in Garfield, Hackensack, Northvale and Paramus, donated $108,590 to Toys for Tots during the holiday season. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the restaurants’ Breakfast with Santa fundraiser were donated directly to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. 10 Brian Ogrodnick, Meredith Free, Staff Sgt. Ramon Perez, Kevin Coughlin

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Several student artists at the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest earned regional honors in the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Gold Key winners Catherine Callahan and Julia Fernandez will now continue on to the national competition. The girls both earned awards for their drawings of bicycles. 11 Catherine Callahan, Julia Fernandez

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From fashion shows and film screenings to parades and presentations, there’s something for everyone this month in Bergen County. MARCH 1–31 Get ready for spring by checking out artist Marsha Heller’s “FRAGMENTS OF BEAUTY” exhibit at Café Mignon in Leonia. Heller’s abstract works capture the beauty of nature, featuring canvases with flowers, landscapes and sunsets. Call 201.400.8430 for more info (including times and pricing), and check out Heller’s work at marshahellerart.com.

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MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 Now there’s no excuse not to be more active. Every Wednesday until April at the Westwood Community Center, the Bergen County departments of Health Services and Human Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership are hosting free GET FIT BERGEN classes, which make recreational activities accessible to everyone. The FREE courses are geared toward older individuals, but they’re late enough in the day—from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.—that even working folks and students can partake. Registration is required; you can sign up at westwoodgetfit.eventbrite.com.

MARCH 10 Learn how to talk to an audience who will actually listen at The Community Chest’s THE ART OF PRESENTATION workshop. This event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will teach participants how to deliver professional, visually interesting presentations and present facts in such a way that audiences will retain the information longer. The workshop is held at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood in conjunction with the Rutgers University School of Social Work, and admission is FREE. Learn more at thecommunitychestebc.org.

MARCH 12 Seniors will have a memorable night with friends and family at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades’ annual LAVISH LUNCHES fundraiser. For the first time ever, the lunch will actually be an “Evening Edition,” where participants will go house-hopping on Highwood Avenue in Tenafly from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning the night with cocktails and apps at house one, an upscale dinner and entertainment at house two followed by treats and desserts at house three. Funds raised at the event will go toward keeping the elderly engaged and involved in their communities. For more information and for pricing info, visit jccotp.org/lavishlunches.

MARCH 12 Orchestra: Adelphia Orcestra

Who could say no to fashion, food and fun? You’ll get all three at the LITTLE BLACK DRESS FASHION SHOW at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Benefitting the Junior League of Bergen County, the evening will feature a fashion show, of course, plus Champagne, light bites and a presentation from local stylist Candace Kristin. The show is from 7 to 9 p.m. and costs $40 per person. Free valet parking is included at entrance 11. Learn more about the evening at Eventbrite.com.

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Preemptively work off all that beer you’re going to consume on St. Patrick’s Day by taking part in the GOODWILL SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K. The race benefits GoodWill, a nonprofit started in 2011 in honor of Will Sullivan, who had a rare neurological disorder and was on the autism spectrum, and other kids with special needs. The run takes place at Wild Duck Pond at Saddle River Park in Ridgewood and begins at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 for each runner. Questions? Contact goodwill5k@barwickgroup.com.

Bergen County’s annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE is always a good time, so come on out to the 2020 festivities on South Washington Avenue in Bergenfield from 12 to 3 p.m. Irish step dancers, bagpipe bands and local firefighters and officers will walk in the parade as proud Bergenites cheer them on. And you need not be Irish to join in on the fun—this cultural parade has a little something for everyone! Bergencountyirish.org has more scoop.

We’re suffering a national mental health crisis, and a screening of the film BEDLAM portrays just how dire it is. In partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival, viewers will screen the film (which showed at Sundance Film Festival) in which psychiatrist Ken Rosenberg visits ERs, jails and homeless camps to tell the intimate stories of the mentally ill. A Q&A with the filmmaker, Peter Miller, will follow. Don’t miss this bound-to-be-eyeopening evening, which begins at 7 p.m. at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck. A $10 donation is recommended. Learn more at puffinfoundation.org.

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March 27 BORN: CELEBRATING THE BOSS’S 70TH

MARCH 19 It’s that time of the year for the annual gala for CASA for Children of Bergen County, which fights for those in the child welfare system. This year’s event is being held at The Venetian in Garfield from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The theme for 2020 is PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION FOR KIDS, and it features casino games, a buffet dinner, open bar and $100 of play money to try your luck at the tables. If you’re not the gambling type, play money can instead be exchanged for raffle tickets. Entry costs $125 each, with $100 of casino money included. Learn more at facebook.com/bccasa.

MARCH 27 He turned the big 7-0 in September, but it’s never too late to celebrate The Boss, aka New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen. At BORN: CELEBRATING THE BOSS’S 70TH concert special at BergenPAC in Englewood, Brian Kirk and The Jirks and other Jersey-centric artists (including Hidden Figures, a Bergen County high school band and winners of Garden State Plaza’s Got Talent competition) will pay homage to the rockstar by covering his most epic songs. Tickets range from $29–$99, and the show starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Get tickets at bergenpac.org. BERGENMAG.COM

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MARCH 29 This year marks the 250th birthday of the late great composer Beethoven, and Bergen County is getting in on the celebration. The New Jersey-based Adelphi Orchestra, with guest conductor Jason Tramm, will perform some of Beethoven’s most notable works, like Symphony No. 3, “The Eroica” and Leonore Overture at the BEETHOVEN AT 250 concert. The show will be held in the auditorium at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale from 2 to 4 p.m. Find out ticket pricing and more about these talented performers at adelphiorchestra.org.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW:

Yoi Tomo

What’s inside matters most at Norwood’s new sushi hot spot.

Photos courtesy of Darius Amos

It may be true that a first impression can mean everything, but we know better than that. Today’s foodies want to be wowed by the quality of a cuisine, a reason why many are willing to overlook a restaurant’s outdoor appearance and dine at a “hole-in-the-wall.” Yoi Tomo, which opened this winter in an adequately maintained Norwood strip mall, is the perfect example. The Japanese eatery’s space is small with unassuming exterior signage and an ingress point that’s easy to miss—even with Google Maps guiding the way. For one seeking good food, however, this journey is worth it. With fewer than a dozen tables, Yoi Tomo’s dining room is tight but cozy. Traditional Asian screens separate booths and create privacy, an aspect my friend and I appreciated after a family of four was seated beside us. Our server, Sonny, who’s also one of the owners, offered us complimentary hot tea and all the time we needed to peruse the menu— and with 120-something different sushi rolls from which to choose, among other options like teriyaki and ramen, we required more than a couple of minutes. Yoi Tomo’s appetizers include cold options like traditional Japanese house and seaweed salads and tuna tartare, as well as hot selections like fried oysters and shrimp tempura. My dining companion and I opted for a bowl of edamame and paired it with shumai, Cantonese-inspired pork dumplings with the garlic/ sesame taste of Japanese gyoza. While each of the eight pieces was lukewarm, just a tad cooler than I usually prefer, they had so much flavor that dipping them in the accompanying soy vinegar sauce wasn’t necessary. Picking entrées requires full use of your noodle: The rice and teriyaki plates are equally as tempting as Yoi Tomo’s ramen and sushi choices. We decided to split a large bowl of Korean spicy ramen, Japanese noodle soup made with beef bone marrow and vegetable broth and topped with tender pieces of pork, egg and more veggies. Though we weren’t completely bowled over by the soup, it had an ideal spiciness (a 6 out of 10 on the heat-level index) for the cold evening. My friend also craved sushi, so we added a few rolls to our order. Though I’m hardly a sushi expert, I seldom pick from the menu and defer to the chef—a practice sushi connoisseurs call omakase. But Yoi Tomo boasts a range of specialty rolls that are too creative and mouthwatering to pass up. With fresh salmon and tender eel, the Sunny, Fantastic and Crunchy Eel rolls each hit the spot. The crown jewel, however, is the uber-flavorsome Yoi Tomo Special: spicy tuna topped with a delicate tartare made of salmon, tuna and white fish and finished with the restaurant’s special spicy sauce. Our excitement got an extra boost when Sonny brought us a New Castle roll (a well-dressed and tastier California roll) on the house—a gesture many sushi restaurants extend to good customers. The restaurant currently does not have a dessert menu, but hopefully one will be added in the future. In the meantime, those searching for good sushi should follow the old adage that says don’t judge a book by its cover, because at Yoi Tomo it’s definitely what’s on the inside that matters most. —Darius Amos Yoi Tomo, 559 Livingston St., Norwood, 201.750.8888

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

IL MULINO 132 Veterans Plz. 201.384.7767 ilmulinodumont.com

RUDY’S RESTAURANT 55 Vervalen St. 201.768.8444 rudysitalianrestaurant. com

NAZCA CEVICHERIA 20 E. Madison Ave. 201.385.2689 nazcanj.com

SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

AL DI LA 1 Hoboken Rd. 201.939.1128 aldilaitalianbistro.com

STERN & BOW 171 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.750.3350 sternandbowrestaurant. com

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

CRESSKILL

CAFFÉ CAPRI 119 Park Ave. 201.460.1039 caffecaprirestaurant.com

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

ALLENDALE ALLENDALE BAR & GRILL 67 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.3197 allendalebarandgrill.com ALLENDALE STEAKHOUSE 95 W. Allendale Ave. 201.962.9797 allendalesteakhousenj.com MEZZA LUNA BISTRO 96 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.6556 mezzalunabistro.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

CLIFFSIDE PARK

LUKA’S ITALIAN CUISINE 10 River Rd. 201.440.2996 lukasitalian cuisine.com

354 STEAKHOUSE 345 Lawton Ave. 201.941.0499

CARLSTADT BIGGIE’S CLAM BAR 430 Rte. 17 S. 201.933.4000 biggies.com GIANNA’S 843 Washington Ave. 201.460.7997 giannas.biz IL VILLAGGIO 651 Rte. 17 N. 201.935.7733 ilvillaggio.com STEVE’S SIZZLING STEAKS 620 Rte. 17 S. 201.438.9677 steves-sizzlingsteaks.com BERGENMAG.COM

AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave. 201.945.9038 orderavos.com RUDY’S RESTAURANT 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252 rudyscliffsidenj.com SEDONA TAPHOUSE 679 Anderson Ave. 201.943.2300 VILLA AMALFI 793 Palisade Ave. 201.886.8626 villaamalfi.com

CLOSTER THE HILL 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.899.4700 thehillcloster.com

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SAMDAN 178 Piermont Rd. 201.816.7343 samdanrestaurant.com UMEYA 156 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0511 umeyasushi.com

DEMAREST YASOU MYKONOS 134 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.768.8500 yasoumykonos.com

DUMONT FINK’S BBQ 26 W. Madison Ave. 201.384.3210 finksbbq smokehouse.com FOSCHINI’S 21 E. Madison Ave. 201.387.9998 foschinis.com GRANT STREET CAFÉ 25 Grant Ave. 201.385.1705 thegrantstreetcafe.com

EAST RUTHERFORD

FIESTA HUT 227 Park Ave. 201.939.4338

EDGEWATER CAFÉ ARCHETYPUS 266 Old River Rd. 201.941.0609 archetypus.com BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 59 The Promenade 201.313.3889 baumgartscafe.com BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 860 River Rd. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 1257 River Rd. 201.496.6161 FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 90 The Promenade 201.313.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com GREEK TAVERNA 55 The Promenade 201.945.8998 greektavernausa.com

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Locale Café and Bar in Closter

HAVEN 2 Main St. 201.943.1900 havenedgewater.com

BENNIE’S 54 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.5700 benniesofenglewood.com

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 15 The Promenade 201.366.4065 ophedgewater.com

BIDDY O’MALLEY’S 36 N. Van Brunt St. 201.608.5545 biddyomalleys.com

PIER 115 115 River Rd. 201.313.2155 pier115barandgrill.com REBECCA’S 236 Old River Rd. 201.943.8808 new.rebeccas edgewater.com THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com ROBERTO’S II 936 River Rd. 201.224.2524 robertosii.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

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 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

ENGLEWOOD

RED, WHITE & PASTA 21 E. Palisade Ave. 201.731.3223

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 10 Sterling Blvd. 201.431.9404 acfp.com Photo courtesy of River Palm Terrace

CASSIE’S 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com

PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

AKAI LOUNGE 11 N. Dean St. 201.541.0086 akailounge.com

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BLUE MOON CAFÉ 23 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0600 bluemoonmexican café.com

AUMM AUMM 17 Nordhoff Pl. 201.408.5488 aummaummnj.com BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 45 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.6267 baumgartscafe.com

ROSE’S OF ENGLEWOOD 126 Engle St. 201.541.0020 rosesplacenj.com SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com SYROS TAVERNA 51 E. Palisade Ave. 201.731.3556 syrostaverna.com TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 44 E. Palisade Ave. 201.567.7888

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 717 E. Palisade Ave. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com 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 GIOVANNI’S BICYCLE CLUB 487 Sylvan Ave. 201.894.0880 giovannisbicycleclub.com GRISSINI 484 Sylvan Ave. 201.568.3535 grissinirestaurant.com

FAIR LAWN

PATSY’S 344 Bergen Blvd. 201.943.0627 patsysbistro.com

FORT LEE AQUARIUS 230-234 Main St. 201.592.8338 aquariusrestaurant nj.com BAGGIOS 212 Main St. 201.585.7979 baggiospizzarestaurant. com THE BEER SPOT 2027 Lemoine Ave. 201.461.9740 BIG RED TOMATO 1205 Anderson Ave. 201.224.6500 brtnj.com CAFFÉ MILANO 2117 Rte. 4 E. 201.461.3100 CAP’T LOUI 210 Main St. 201.461.7080 captloui.com

DAVIA 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.797.6767 daviarestaurant.com

CHILLERS GRILL 2191 Fletcher Ave. 201.461.0075 chillersgrill.com

KIMCHI MAMA 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.703.2905 kimchimamafairlawn.com

CITY PERCH 2023 Hudson St. 201.582.7101 cityperch.com

MEI SUSHI 14-20 Plaza Rd. 201.398.9882

IN NAPOLI 116 Main St. 201.947.2500 inapoli.com

OCEANOS OYSTER BAR & SEA GRILL 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com

KUBA RESTAURANT 2139 Hudson Ter. 201.585.1601 kubarestaurant.com

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 41-11 Route 4 W. 201.703.3500 riverpalm.com ROSE’S PLACE 32-01 Broadway 201.475.8800 rosesplacenj.com SAGE RESTAURANT 17-15 Broadway 201.797.0500 sagefairlawn.com

FAIRVIEW NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 172 Broad Ave. 201.840.8428 nochesdecolombia.com BERGENMAG.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

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VENTANA’S 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern.com

FRANKLIN LAKES THE CHEF’S TABLE 754 Franklin Ave. 201.891.6644 tctnj.com GOLDEN DYNASTY 825 Franklin Lake Rd. 201.891.7866 goldendynastynj.com SUSHI COCORO 856 Franklin Ave. 201.560.1333 sushicocoro.com TONY LIP’S 829 Franklin Lake Rd. 201.904.2166 tonylips.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 STEVE’S BURGERS 506 Rte. 46 973.772.1770

GLEN ROCK GLEN ROCK INN 222 Rock Rd. 201.445.2362 glenrockinn.com

NECTAR CAFE 175 Rock Rd. 201.857.0825 TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 206 Rock Rd. 201.612.1188 taniofglenrock.com

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 thecheesecake factory.com THE CROW’S NEST 309 Vincent Ave. 201.342.5445 crowsnest.com HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.488.5667 hillstone.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

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MAYWOOD

KAYA 334 N. Main St. 973.779.1128 kayalodi.com

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

SERGIO’S MISSIONE 2 Mercer St. 973.778.4545 sergiosmissione.com

ANGELO’S 263 Ridge Rd. 201.939.1922

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

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

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

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

MIDLAND PARK

LYNDHURST

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

MT. FUJI STEAKHOUSE 193 Rte. 17 S. 201.288.2800 mtfujirestaurants.com

DOMANI 387 Washington Ave. 201.722.8881 domanirestaurants.com

HO-HO-KUS SUSHI CAFÉ 29 Sheridan Ave. 201.670.7677 hohokussushicafe.com

THE PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com

SOFIA’S 220 Boulevard 201.462.0123 sofiasmediterranean grill.com

GOLDEN DYNASTY 295 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.358.8685 goldendynastynj.com

THE SICILIAN SUN 604 N. Maple Ave. 201.444.3494 thesiciliansun.us

MATSU SUSHI & GRILL 140 Broadway 201.722.9388 matsunj.com

ST. EVE’S 611 N. Maple Ave. 201.857.4717 stevesnj.com

OSSO BUCO 343 Broadway 201.664.1600 ossobucogrill.com

LEONIA

ROCKIN’ ROOTS 434 Hillsdale Ave. 201.497.6137 rockinrootsjuice.com

DANTE’S PLACE 373 Broad Ave. 201.592.9071 dantesplace.com

HO-HO-KUS

FONTANA DI TREVI 248 Fort Lee Rd. 201.242.9040

ROSA MEXICANO 60 Riverside Sq. 201.489.9100 rosamexicano.com SOLARI’S 61 River St. 201.487.1969 solarisrestaurant.net STONY HILL INN 231 Polifly Rd. 201.342.4085 stonyhillinn.com

HARRINGTON PARK

TOM YUM KOONG 305 Boulevard 201.288.3840

HAWORTH ALESSANDRO’S 157 Terrace St. 201.385.8544 alessandrosnj.com ANDIAMO 23 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.384.1551 andiamorestaurant.net

DONATELLA RISTORANTE 12 Tappan Rd. 201.767.4245

THE GREEK FLAME 147 Terrace St. 201.244.6635 thegreekflame.com

ALT EATS 622 N. Maple Ave. 201.444.1300 alteatscafe.com

LET’S MEAT STEAKHOUSE 90 La Roche Ave. 201.660.7960 letsmeatsteakhouse.com

TERRACE STREET CAFÉ 149 Terrace St. 201.338.4720 terracestreetcafe.com

CAFE AMICI 4 Sycamore Ave. 201.389.6377 albertscafeamici.com

HILLSDALE

CATCHY CAFÉ 614 N. Maple Ave. 201.445.6400 thecatchycaterer.com

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS BENSI 459 Rte. 17 S. 201.727.9525 bensihh.com IVY INN 268 Terrace Ave. 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com

THE CORNERSTONE 84 Broadway 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com DELLA CUCINA 100 Park Ave. 201.722.8880 dellacucinanj.com

HO-HO-KUS INN 1 E. Franklin Tpke. 201.445.4115 hohokusinn.com

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CAFÉ MIGNON 332 Broad Ave. 201.292.1992

NAKAHARA 299 Broad Ave. 201.482.4358 nakahara299.com

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

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

MAHWAH

ARTURO’S 41 Central Ave. 201.444.2466 arturos.co

BON APPETIT 180 Franklin Tpke. 201.512.1144 bonappetitmahwah.com

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

JUN LUNG 180 Franklin Tpke. 201.529.9898 junlungnj.com

PIZZAIOLO BY BROTHERS 85 Godwin Ave. 201.444.4944 pizzaiolobrothers.com

MAHWAH BAR & GRILL 2 Island Rd. 201.529.8056 allendalebarandgrill.com NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd. 201.818.9933 nagoyacuisine.com NONNA’S 11 Franklin Tpke. 201.529.1151 nonnasmahwah.com

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

MONTVALE ALDO & GIANNI 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.391.6866 aldoandgianni.com BELLISSIMO 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.6669 bellissimonj.com

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

FIRE & OAK 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.307.1100 fireandoak.com

SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd. 201.962.3310 sangriamahwah.com

GEN SUSHI & HIBACHI 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.930.9188 gensushimontvale.com

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

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

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REBAR & KITCHEN 132 Essex St. 201.368.8181 rebarkitchen.com

{ ON THE TOWN } MOMMA’S KITCHEN 15 Grand Ave. 201.746.9777 mommaskitchennj.com YUKI 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.9877 yukimontvale.com

MOONACHIE BAZZARELLI 117 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4010 bazzarellirestaurant.com BISTRO 107 107 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.3339 bistro107nj.com SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

NEW MILFORD CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com SECTION 201 704 River Rd. 201.262.5600 section201.com PANCHO’S BURRITOS 214 Main St. 201.225.2554 panchosburritostogo.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

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THE GREEK VILLAGE 254 Livingston St. 201.750.8570 greekvillagenj.com MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS 416 Tappan Rd. 201.767.0063 madeleinespetit paris.com TASTE OF SPAIN 493 Tappan Rd. 201.767.8904 tasteofspainrestaurant.com

NORWOOD RAGAZZI 530 Livingston St. 201.660.7950 ragazzirestaurantlounge.com

OAKLAND CENZINO 589 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.6693 cenzinos.com PORTOBELLO 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8990 portobellonj.com TROVATO’S DUE 4 Barbara Ln. 201.337.0813 trovatosduenj.com W’S GRILL 20 Elm St. 201.651.0005 wsgrilloakland.com YUKI 350 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8889 yuki_oakland.com

OLD TAPPAN MOOYAH 216 Old Tappan Rd. #1c 201.497.8070 mooyah.com PATRIZIA’S 183 Old Tappan Rd. 201.515.2900 patrizias.com VICOLO RISTORANTE 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8777 vicoloristorante.com

ORADELL RED APPLE RESTAURANT 235 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.986.1800 redappleoradell.com

PALISADES PARK MESON MADRID 343 Bergen Blvd. 201.947.1038 mesonmadrid.com SO MOON NAN JIP 238 Broad Ave. 201.944.3998 so-moon-nan-jip.com

PARAMUS ANTHONY FRANCO’S PIZZA 556 Rte. 17 N. 201.447.3999 afpizza.com

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

RIDGE DINER 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.4242 ridgediner.com

EL CID 205 Paramus Rd. 201.843.0123

RAMSEY

GRAND LUX CAFE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.909.0399 grandluxcafe.com KIKU 365 Rte. 17 S. 201.265.7200 LEGAL SEA FOODS 1 Garden State Plz. 201.843.8483 legalseafoods.com MANTRA 275 Rte. 4 W. 201.342.8868 mantranj.com MILLER’S ALE HOUSE 270 Rte. 4 E. 201.342.4800 millersalehouse.com THE ROTUNDA 503 Garden State Plz. 201.843.7693 SHAKE SHACK 479 Rte. 17 S. 201.241.2381 shakeshack.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 EL AZTECA 91 Park Ave. 201.391.4422 elaztecaparkridge.com ESTY STREET 86 Spring Valley Rd. 201.307.1515 estystreet.com THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercorns176.com

BIAGIO’S RISTORANTE 299 Paramus Rd. 201.652.0201 biagios.com BERGENMAG.COM

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ANTHONY FRANCO’S PIZZA 128 E. Main St. 201.236.8000 afpizza.com BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net BLENDED BOWLS 100 E. Main St. 201.934.3220 CAFÉ PANACHE 130 E. Main St. 201.934.0030 cafepanachenj.com GAO THAI KITCHEN 63 W. Main St. 201.962.2691 gaothaikitchen.com GIOVANNA’S CAFÉ 19 E. Main St. 201.825.5835 giovannascafe.com KINCHLEY’S TAVERN 586 N. Franklin Tpke. 201.934.7777 kinchleyspizza.com LAKESIDE GRILLE 105 Lakeside Dr. 201.327.0009 ramseycountryclub.com THE SHANNON ROSE 1200 Rte. 17 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com SMYRNA 21 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.7990 TAWARA 53 W. Main St. 201.825.8712 VARKA ESTIATORIO 30 N. Spruce St. 201.995.9333 varkarestaurant.com

RIDGEFIELD CAFÉ TIVOLI 533 Shaler Blvd. 201.941.5561 cafetivoli.com CANTON PLACE 88 Rte. 46 W. 201.840.8688

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TUTTO A MODO MIO 482 Bergen Blvd. 201.313.9690 tuttoamodomio.com

FELINA 54 E. Ridgewood Ave. 551.276.5454 felinarestaurant.com

RIDGEFIELD PARK

FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com

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

RIDGEWOOD BAMBOO HOUSE 28 S. Broad St. 201.447.3111 BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 158 Franklin Ave. 201.612.5688 baumgartscafe.com CAFÉ 37 37 S. Broad St. 201.857.0437 café-37.com COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.8395 countrypancake house.net CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com DELHI ACCENT 37 Chestnut St. 201.444.4910 delhiaccentnj.com DIM SUM DYNASTY 75 Franklin Ave. 201.652.0686 dimsumdynastynj.com

GEN SUSHI 15 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.493.1988 gensushinj.com GREEN FUSION 22 Oak St. 201.670.7502 greenfusionnj.com IT’S GREEK TO ME 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.612.2600 itsgreektome.com KUMO 55 Franklin Ave. 201.652.0088 kumo55.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

{ ON THE TOWN } THE OFFICE 32-34 Chestnut St. 201.652.1070 officetaverngrill.com PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com PICCOLO BISTRO 29 Chestnut St. 201.882.1111 piccolobistro.net RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125 raymondsnj.com ROOTS STEAKHOUSE 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootssteakhouse.com SAKURA BANA 43 Franklin Ave. 201.447.6525 restaurantpassion.com S. EGIDIO 17 N. Broad St. 201.389.3525 sedigiopizza.com

WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.447.1953 whitemaplecafe.com WILD AND HEARTY 37 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.857.5015 wildandhearty.com

RIVER EDGE FUKI 828 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.225.0160 fukisushi4u.net GREEN PAPAYA 110 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.678.1888 greenpapayanj.com MADO RESTAURANT 570 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.265.3629 madorestaurant.business. site SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com A TASTE OF GREECE 935 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0029 atasteofgreecenj.com

RIVER VALE AMMATA THAI KITCHEN 184 Rivervale Rd. 201.664.2299 ammata.com

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

SIMPLY VIETNAMESE 1 Highwood Ave. 201.568.7770 simplyvietnamese.info

DOWNTOWN DHABA 266 Center Ave. 201.664.0123 dhabadowntown.com

SADDLE RIVER

TAVLIN 7 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.6060 tavlintenafly.com

GRANITA GRILLE 467 Broadway 201.664.9846

WOODSTONE PIZZA 352 W. Passaic St. 201.845.7600 woodstonepizza barandgrill.com

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

RUTHERFORD

AMARONE 63 Cedar Ln. 201.833.1897 amaroneristorante.net

CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com FINCH’S 801 Rutherford Ave. 201.231.3141 finchsdining.com JIM DANDY’S 102 Park Ave. 201.896.2224 jimdandystogo.com PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 paisanos.com NIZI SUSHI 300 Union Ave. 201.804.7666 nizisushirutherford.com RED BASIL 4 Glen Rd. 201.460.8585 redbasilnj.com

VILLAGE GREEN 36 Prospect St. 201.445.2914 villagegreenrestaurant.com

ARMANDO’S GRILL 688 Westwood Ave. 201.722.5820 armandostuscan grill.com

THE RISOTTO HOUSE 88 Park Ave. 201.438.5344 therisottohouse.com

WASABI 848 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.493.7575 wasabinj.com

CEDAR TREE 650 Westwood Ave. 201.358.4747 cedartreecuisine.com

RUTHERFORD PANCAKE HOUSE 40 Park Ave. 201.340.4171 rutherfordpancake house.com STEVE & ANDREA’S RESTAURANT 298 Park Ave. 201.939.7668 VOLARE’S 7 Station Sq. 201.935.6606 volaresrestaurant.com

SADDLE BROOK Nobo Wine & Grill in Teaneck

QUE PASTA 326 Market St. 201.712.1900 qpitalian.com

MATSUYA 490 Market St. 201.843.5811 matsuya steakhouse.com MIDLAND BREW HOUSE 374 N. Midland Ave. 201.797.0070 midlandbrewhouse.com BERGENMAG.COM

TEANECK

TPR RESTAURANT 38 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.0444 tprrest.com VEDA 10 Jay St. 201.399.7788 vedatasteofindia.com

B V TUSCANY 368 Cedar Ln. 201.287.0404 bvtuscany.com

WALDWICK

ETC. STEAKHOUSE 1409 Palisade Ave. 201.357.5677 etcsteakhouse.com

ANDREA’S RISTORANTE 20 E. Prospect St. 201.670.0275 andreasrestaurant nj.com

NOAH’S ARK 493 Cedar Ln. 201.692.1200 noahsark.net

BOMBAY HUT 8A W. Prospect St. 201.857.3266 bombayhut.com

NOBO WINE & GRILL 1400 Palisade Ave. 201.837.1000 nobowineandgrill.com

CIRCOLO 53 Franklin Tpke. 201.882.1818 circolo.info

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

LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke. 201.652.5577 limoncellonj.com

TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com BRASSERIE 4 Washington St. 201.266.6400 tenaflybrasserie.com DA ANTONIO 10 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.2002 daantoniotenafly.com EUROPE CAFÉ & GRILL 1 Highwood Ave. 201.569.4444 europecafegrill.com PALMER’S CROSSING 145 Dean Dr. 201.567.4800 palmerscrossing restaurant.com SAYOLA 50 Prospect Ter. 201.871.2182 sayolarestaurantnj.com

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MATTHEWS 4 N. Franklin Tpke. 201.447.1411 matthewsdiner.com THE VILLAGE GRILLE 71 Crescent Ave. 201.670.8200 villagegrille waldwick.com

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BACARI GRILL 800 Ridgewood Rd. 201.358.6330 b201.664.5454 lilisbistronj.com

WESTWOOD BIBI’Z 284 Center Ave. 201.722.8600 bibizlounge.com BOP N SUSHI 441 Broadway 201.722.8687 bopnsushinj.com CAFFÉ ANELLO 11 Madison Ave. 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com

THE IRON HORSE 20 Washington Ave. 201.666.9682 theironhorse.com KIMCHI SMOKE BBQ 301 Center Ave. 201.497.6333 kimchismoke.com THE MELTING POT 250 Center Ave. 201.664.8877 meltingpot.com THAI WEST 22 Jefferson Ave. 201.497.6981 thaiwestrestaurant.com

WOODCLIFF LAKE BAREBURGER 455 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.746.9275

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 THE BRICK HOUSE 179 Godwin Ave. 201.848.1211 thebrickhouse wyckoff.com TS MA CHINESE CUISINE 637 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com

For our complete list of dining options, visit the “Where to Eat” section at bergenmag.com.

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