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CONTENTS

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Features

Battling the Posture Pandemic | 44 Follow a few simple tips from a Bergenbased physicial therapist so working remotely isn’t a pain in the neck.

Are the Kids All Right? | 46

The pandemic has spurred an uptick in mental health issues among children of all ages. Here’s how you can help a child who may be suffering.

Party in Pink | 54

At a thoughtfully planned first birthday bash in Washington Township, a “onederful” time was had by all.

Wedding—Plus a Secret Revealed | 60 Intimate nuptials for a Waldwick couple doubled as a surprise gender announcement for the baby they were expecting.

IN EVERY ISSUE

It Starts in the Kitchen | 64

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One room can be the key to Party Planning 101—says a Ho-Ho-Kus hostess—when it’s designed just right.

Editor’s Note Health News Be There Where to Eat

DESTINATION VS. DESTINY

After the pandemic spoiled their plans for a wedding in Mexico, a Paramus couple chose a local ceremony that turned out to be just right.

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CONTENTS

Departments Bergen Buzz | 21 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the county.

Your Friends & Neighbors | 28

Once riding was transportation, then it was a hobby. Now, as a lifelong equestrian explains, it can be therapy.

For Men Only | 30

Stock up on these spring essentials. Looking great has never been this effortless.

Style Watch | 32

Classic spring gingham ranges from oh-so-sweet to downright daring.

Home Front | 34

Showcase your treasures on decorative display shelves. (These bold brackets are distinctive in their own right too.)

Tastes | 74

Whether you’re up at the crack of dawn or wait until brunch for your first munch, these three casserole dishes provide plenty of fuel—and flavor—for the day.

Power Food | 80

Nutritionally speaking, the raspberry, a tasty fruit with a silent “p,” packs a potent punch.

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Add an extra spring to your step this season with this delightfully sweet, refreshing—and colorful—cocktail.

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Just Married | 88

Thanks to this Ramsey couple’s event planner and the bride’s boss, who graciously offered up her home, they made it official on their original 2020 date.

Gatherings | 94

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

A Bergen Moment | 96

A new mom and her baby girl, Eleanor, start a new tradition of hiking together at Ramapo Valley Reservation in Mahwah. ON THE COVER: Christine Capecci enjoys a special moment at her daughter Celine’s first birthday celebration. Photo courtesy of Alyson Barrow Photography.

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The Joys of Celebration

Do you have a special occasion coming up? If so, read on—you’re in exactly the right place. In this issue what we celebrate is celebration itself. And what better time than May, when the outdoors is warm, green and inviting once again, mirroring the joyful energy we bring to a festive day? On page 54, you’ll meet a family with a fun tradition. As each child has turned 1 year old, they’ve marked the occasion with a lavish, imaginative party. This year’s was a surefire memory maker, not so much for the honored baby (do you remember birthday number one?) as for the proud hosting parents and the guests, young and old, who enjoyed the hot buffet, the shrimp cocktail, the cotton-candy machine and the cocoa bombs. Giselle Park and Eddie Bang of Paramus have a passion for special places—and for each other. When Eddie popped the question not long ago, it was in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. The couple planned a destination wedding in Mexico, but fate had other ideas, decreeing that Closter would serve as Mexico’s stand-in. One happy result of the switch was that some older family members were able to attend who couldn’t have made the trek south of the border, and there was another happy result too—check it out on page 50. When it comes to finding excuses to party, some people double down—or double up. Take Jenna Cunningham and Bryan Scott of Waldwick. Their guests for the celebration they threw last fall knew they were coming to a wedding, but were surprised to find that the event was also a “gender reveal” for the baby the happy couple were expecting. The color of the confetti told all. (See page 60.) Party Central? For many of us, that would be the kitchen. On page 64 you’ll read about a Ho-Ho-Kus kitchen perfectly designed to play that role. Also in this issue, we celebrate Mom (page 21), good posture (44), miniature golf (24), the raspberry (80), horseback riding as therapy (28) and—in a special report on page 46—the vital need to get help for your kids if they’re suffering from anxiety or depression. (Therapists say events such as proms and commencement exercises are actually important for a young person’s mental health.) So turn these pages and help us celebrate celebrating. If no big personal milestone looms for you, May offers hundreds of occasions to mark, from National Chocolate Parfait Day on the 1st to National Smile Day on the 31st. The point is not to make us all perpetual partiers. (After all, here at BERGEN we’ve got another issue to work on!) It’s to recognize the valuable ways in which a celebration once in a while can refresh and nourish the spirit. Enjoy!

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We have all been through a lot the last two years. Things are returning to normal in many ways, but the impact on our emotional health may linger for years to come. From mental health to addiction treatments, our compassionate experts are here to help. For more information visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/HealthyMind It’s time to talk, listen and reach out for care if you need it.

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Pi Day, 3.14, isn’t the only day to enjoy a slice of sweet pie for dessert. With so many options here in Bergen County, every day is Pie Day! Here are five of our favorite pie joints in Bergen, recently featured in our weekly e-newsletter. Balthazar Bakery, 214 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201.503.9717. This French-inspired haven for baked goods has “galettes” instead of pies, which are baked in a sloped dish and don’t fluff up as high as pies do. Still, their apple, pear or chocolate-tangerine galettes are just as scrumptious.

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HERE’S TO YOU, MOM! The verdict is in: Bergenites not only love their moms, but have lots of praise for them too. With Mother’s Day on May 8, BERGEN wanted readers’ reports on these women who are your severest critics when you track mud in the house, but your staunchest supporters when you win the grand prize ribbon— or when you’re cut from the team. We asked a broad question: “When you think of your mom, what comes to mind?” Here’s what nine of you said:

“I think of strength and perseverance. She held the world on her shoulders as a single mom, and I am eternally grateful.” —Kerri Burghardt, South Hackensack

“The one word that comes to my mind is ‘warrior.’ She has been through a lot during her life; she overcame a divorce and the death of her husband. Through it all she has always been a constant in her children’s lives—and now her grandchildren’s lives. She never feels sorry for herself for the things she has been through, but rather is grateful for all the positive things she has.” —Kimberly Guidetti, Upper Saddle River

“My mom passed away 13 years ago. Now, as a mom myself (of a 7-year-old and a 2-year-old), my perspective is so different. My mom was amazing [when I was] growing up, but I realize now that she was a superhero with super powers that spanned empathy, understanding, immense love, kindness and selflessness.” —Andrea Cancro, Leonia

“My mother always said she felt like a regular bird who gave birth to a peacock (me). But the truth is, she makes everyone feel colorful and alive and beautiful and it’s a gift to be seen the way she sees you. If only we could all be that loved and make others feel that way.” —Linda Pordon, Ho-Ho-Kus

“Unconditional love and support. No matter what, my mom has always been there for me. Now that I have children of my own, I always make sure that they feel the same from me— that no matter what, they will always be loved.” —Stacey Derderian, Montvale

“I think of my mom as my biggest cheerleader and biggest defender, my best friend with the best shoes, my forever shopping buddy and someone who took on both roles (as mom and dad). She made me the woman I am today.” —Chelsea Weaver, Midland Park “My mom is a real-life superhero who raised two daughters on her own and worked around the clock to give my sister and me the best possible life. What immediately comes to my mind is her smiling face and warm demeanor. She spent all her free time doing activities we enjoyed, and encouraged us to chase our dreams and never give up. My mom should be recognized each and every day for the endless love she was able to give to us and for her incredible strength, kindness and compassion.” —Jessica Ruderman, Englewood

“Even when the going got tough, my mom dealt with everyone and everything with an admirable level of patience, calmness and composure. They’re traits that helped her as a nurse and mother of two wild kids. Any time today that I’m told I have those same qualities, I think about her and thank her for setting the example.” —Darius Amos, Westwood “My mom was always my No. 1 fan and motivator. When I was a kid, she gave me the motherly push I needed to do my best, from practicing piano an extra 30 minutes or studying a bit longer after I finished homework. She passed about six years ago, but I can still hear her voice telling me to never rest on my laurels—and to sit up straight!” —Renato Villegas, River Edge

DID YOU KNOW? More than a quarter of all holiday flower and plant purchases in the U.S. occur around Mother’s Day, says DID YOU KNOW? More than 141 million cards are sent for Mother’s Day in the U.S., according to the folks at Hallmark. But the holiday only ranks the Society of American Florists. Lilies, orchids, tulips and roses are the most popular flowers, while hydrangeas, azaleas third on the list of top greeting card holidays. Christmas tops the list with 1.6 billion cards, followed by Valentine’s Day (151 million). and chrysanthemums are favorite house plants. BERGENMAG.COM

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reflective fabric to protect your back and shoulders from burning. A beach wrap or towel can also help save you from the sun’s UV rays. • Check yourself. Examine your body frequently so you’re familiar with birthmarks, moles and scars. Consult your doctor if any of these change in size or color, Dr. Sapadin says. It’s better to remove a suspicious-looking mole than to leave it to chance. • Shun tanning beds. Their concentrated exposure to UVA rays can be stronger than ordinary sun exposure. “If you enjoy the look of tanned skin, there are healthier ways to acquire it, such as with spray tans or tinted lotions,” says the dermatologist.

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MOVING ON UP Remember that joke that Generation Z and millennials can’t afford homes because they spend all their money on avocado toast? Well, they’re not only buying homes, but selling them too! More than 44 percent of Gen Z homeowners (ages 18 to 25) and 35 percent of millennials (ages 26 to 41) plan to sell their homes within the next year, according to new research from Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Risa Corson, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker in the Closter/Alpine area, says the pandemic is likely motivating some younger folks to sell. “Working remotely and looking at the quality of life have prompted many young people to move to warmer climates, as well as to more affordable areas,” she says, adding that low interest rates have been enabling younger generations to buy rather than rent. As for destinations? “Florida has been a very popular area for all ages—it’s not just for retirement,” Corson says. The research found that 59 percent of Gen Zers and 65 percent of millennials expect good real estate agents to use social media for marketing purposes. “Resonating with the younger generations is crucial,” says Corson. “Social media is important not just to show many homes I’m selling; it’s also the first place many potential clients look.” Young potential clients, she says, “want to know about me personally, not just about real estate.”

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Before heading out to a Memorial Day backyard barbecue, remember to honor our armed forces at parades and commemorative ceremonies. Many Bergen towns have returned to in-person events (though attendees should observe local safety regulations), including: • Fair Lawn: Parade and service at Memorial Park, May 30, 10:30 a.m. • Franklin Lakes: Wreath laying and service at Veterans Plaza, May 30, 9:30 a.m. • Lyndhurst: Service and parade at Town Hall Park, May 30, 10:30 a.m. • North Arlington: Parade and ceremony at Borough Hall, May 30, 2 p.m. • Old Tappan: Parade and ceremony at Oakes Park, May 30, 9:15 a.m. • Ridgewood: Service in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, May 30, 11 a.m. • Wyckoff: Parade beginning at Wyckoff Reformed Church, May 30, 11:30 a.m.

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BIG FUN IN MINIATURE May’s second Saturday—the 14th this year—is National Miniature Golf Day, the perfect excuse for family enjoyment with a cozy version of the great game but without the long walks. Try one of these Bergen County mini-golf courses; trust us, the kids will have a ball. Angry Birds Mini Golf, East Rutherford. This indoor putt-putt spot is inspired by the 2016 animated film of the same name. Each of the 18 holes brings a different challenge, and introduces golfers to a different character from the Sony Pictures movie. • 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, 833.263.7326; americandream.com/venue/angrybirds-mini-golf

Blacklight Mini Golf, East Rutherford. A stone’s throw from Angry Birds in the same entertainment complex is this out-of-thisworld golfing experience, where you’ll be in the presence of planets and spaceships. (P.S.: It doubles as an above-par Instagram photo op.) • 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, 833.263.7326; americandream.com/venue/ blacklight-mini-golf

Bogota Golf Center, Bogota. Complementing the full driving range here is a full, climatecontrolled indoor mini

course. Obstacles like rocks, hills and water crossings (watch out for some roaring rapids!) will test even the best putters. • 30 Cross St., Bogota, 201.489.2400; bogotagolfcenter.com/mini-golf/

Closter Golf Center, Closter. This course full of surprise twists, turns and water hazards will frustrate (but ultimately entertain) even ultra-competitive minigolfers. There’s also a location in nearby Tappan, N.Y. • 153 Homans Ave., Closter, 201.768.0990; clostergolfcenter.com

Paramus Mini Golf, Paramus. This no-frills mini course will remind you of the Jersey Shore golf spots of your childhood, with 18 holes of varying difficulty and cute New York- and New Jersey-themed décor along the way. • 314 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201.447.6079; paramusminigolf.com

Monster Mini Golf, Paramus. For when the spring weather isn’t cooperating or your kids want more variety in their golf game, try this facility, which has 18 holes of indoor glow-in-the-dark fun with animated monsters at every turn. (Other attractions here include an arcade, laser tag, bowling and a ropes course.) • 49 E. Midland Ave., Paramus, 201.261.0032; monsterminigolf.com

DEER TICKS, BUG OFF! Spring brings warmer weather, but it’s also the time of year when a nuisance becomes prevalent in North Jersey. Deer (aka blacklegged) ticks are nasty little bugs that carry the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. Found in grassy and woodsy areas, they typically hitchhike into our lives—on our pets’ fur or our clothing, for instance. The danger comes when an infected tick embeds itself in human skin, ultimately transmitting Lyme, which can cause rash, headache and fever but can also affect the joints, the heart and the nervous system if left untreated. To mark Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May, Bergenites should heed these safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Avoid areas where ticks thrive: grasses, bushes, leaf piles, fallen logs. • Cover up and “think long,” as in long pants, long socks and long sleeves. Light-colored clothing will help you spot ticks on your clothing. • Apply repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) or lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin. • Shower and inspect your body when you return indoors. • Run your clothes in a hot dryer for 10 minutes to kill any ticks. • Apply repellent to your pets, as ticks often cling to animal fur and can infect cats and dogs.

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That’s a question employers are asking these days. “Half of workers would rather quit than return to the office full time, new research shows,” declares the brash headline on a press release from business consulting firm Robert Half. Its study found that twothirds of U.S. senior managers want to bring their teams back to the office full time as the pandemic eases—but also that a work-from-home or hybrid model aids morale and cuts turnover, especially among working parents and millennials. In some fields, of course, working from home just isn’t an option. “The only benefit for us in working remotely is the flexibility to do our graphic work from anywhere,” says Becca Goldberg, creative director and owner of Suite Paperie, a custom invitations business in Ridgewood. “Working in person not only allows us to finalize projects, but more importantly, to work together creatively by collaborating, brainstorming and testing new materials.” Her summary: “We are in the busiest wedding/event season in history, so I do not anticipate anything other than working in-person.”

PUPPY LOVE

Dog: Lucia, 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier Owners: Mary and Mark Zandonella of Hillsdale Suffering from emptynest syndrome, Mom and Dad opened their doors to Lucia and gave her a loving forever home about six years ago. “She captured my heart,” says Mary, adding that her 5-pound pup easily bonded with her grown children’s dogs: “They all make up the Zandonella gang.” The crew goes for long walks at Wood Dale Park in Woodcliff Lake or along the river in Edgewater. The pooch is even making an impact with Mom’s co-workers. An executive assistant for a pediatric neurologist in Ramsey, Mary has been allowed to bring Lucia to the office to meet patients. “The children fell in love with her and lovingly refer to her as Nurse Lucia or Miss Lucia,” Mary says. “Each day we pack up her bag, put her in a pretty dress and head off to work. She loves it, and soon became the CCO—chief canine officer.” Adds this proud humom: “Lucia gives tons of love, a basket of puppy kisses and emotional support to all her friends on a daily basis.” Throughout the pandemic, Lucia even helped teach kids to wear a mask and properly wash their hands. “We had one little boy with severe anxiety, and they worked on it together via Zoom. We were so proud he did it!” Do you want to tell your puppy’s or kitten’s story? Email a few details and a photo of your pet to editor Rita Guarna at rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com.

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WILL COCKTAILSTO-GO BE A GO? Restaurants adopted many new practices during the pandemic: curbside pickup, heated dining igloos and cocktail deliveries straight to your home. Now, the last of these may be here to stay if a pair of new bills pass. Two Democratic state senators in central New Jersey want to make it permanently legal for certain restaurants and distilleries to deliver alcoholic beverages (including mixed drinks) straight to their customers’ homes, just as they would food. Of course, there’d be limitations—for instance, mixed drinks would be sold in sealed containers and/or cans— but backers say this could be a way for businesses to expand while also catering to customers still hesitant about eating out in public. “We’re right across the street from the Paramus Golf Course, which doesn’t have a liquor license, so we’re working on a program where golfers can buy six to eight cans of their drink of choice and get it to go,” says Paula Perides, manager at Biagio’s in Paramus and wife of the chef, Jimmy Perides. “We’ll offer canned beer, vodka, wine, mixed drinks and hard seltzers—this is a big part of the industry right now.” Perides says canned drinks will be an option for customers getting food to go too, but there are some kinks to work out. “People could be hanging out in the parking lot drinking, so we’ll need to monitor it,” she adds. “It’s definitely a challenge since there’s no way to know where people are going and what they’re doing with these drinks.”

IT’S IN THE BAG

We all know which restaurants in town are BYOB: All of them! We’re not talking about bottles—we’re referring to “bring your own bag,” as New Jersey enacted its ban on single-use plastic bags earlier this month. The law prohibits restaurants, grocery stores and retailers from providing familiar plastic bags to customers (sorry, no more bags wishing you a nice day!), encouraging shoppers to bring reusable bags. But there’s a bit more to know about what’s OK and what’s not. For full details, visit nj.gov/dep/get-past-plastic, but here’s a quick FAQ in the meantime: How do I carry out my purchases? Bring your own reusable bag or your own single-use plastic bags that you have saved. Grocery stores will still provide small, clear plastic bags so you can pack meat, coffee and produce. What other plastic bags are allowed? Picking up dry cleaning, packing a newspaper, bringing home a pet goldfish? Plastic bags are allowed for these purposes. Food pantries have been given a six-month extension before they must abide by the plastic bag ban. What about paper bags? Large grocery stores (larger than 2,500 square feet) cannot use paper bags, but a small bodega as well as non-grocery and retail stores can provide them. How will restaurants pack food? The ban also includes polystyrene foam food containers (Styrofoam), so restaurants will have to get creative when packing leftovers. They can use paper products—or you can carry out food in a reusable bag.

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CULINARY CORNER A taste of everything One of the latest eateries in Edgewater’s booming dining landscape, Terravita serves globally inspired dishes for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. You can taste multiple cuisines at every sitting: For instance, start with Asian bao buns and Lebanese lamb hummus before diving into Australian lamb chops or coconut curry crevettes. The flavors are out of this world. • Terravita, 2 Hilliard Ave., Edgewater, 201.402.7719; terravitarestaurant.com

Seein’ the Aegean? For an all-Greek experience, head to Egeo Estiatorio in Park Ridge. Its menu of familiar dishes such as whole bronzini, swordfish kebabs and moussaka will make you feel as if you’re dining on the Santorini Coast. • Egeo Estiatorio, 99 Park Ave., Park Ridge, 201.476.1400; egeoestiatorio.com

Just Japanese Looking for a strictly sushi and Japanese alternative? Sushi Jugemu is scheduled to open this month in Cresskill, offering inventive sushi rolls as well as an omakase option, saikyo yaki sets and rice dishes. • Sushi Jugemu, 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201.888.5649; sushijugemu.com

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Dana Spett’s love of horses is, as she explains, almost in her DNA. She started riding at age 5 and continued lessons through elementary and high school. In college, she helped establish—and rode on—the New York University equestrian team. But it wasn’t until her daughter had a minor specialneeds condition that she learned how helpful horses could be. Spett, now 55, discovered therapeutic or adaptive riding and became a certified instructor. And after seeing the positive impact it had on her daughter, she started a nonprofit organization called Pony Power Therapies, which now uses donated or rescued horses and an accessible 13-acre farm to help children and adults who need extra support. BERGEN asked the Mahwah resident about her mission. What was your daughter’s condition and how did therapeutic riding help? She was experiencing sensory integration dysfunction—her ability to receive and process information from the environment was impaired. She’d been receiving some traditional therapies, such as occupational therapy—which was wonderful and necessary—but she was starting to plateau and wasn’t motivated to go. I was researching alternative or complementary therapies and came across therapeutic riding. Traditional therapy combined

with a heavy emphasis on equine-assisted services and nature was a course correction for her—she gained the sensory-processing ability she needs and is having a full quality of life. What populations do you serve at Pony Power Therapies? Our center is not diagnosis- or age-specific. Right now, our youngest rider is 3 and our oldest is 96. The diagnosis most heavily represented is the autism spectrum, both children and adults. We see people with cerebral palsy or mobility-related disorders, anxiety and depression, the medically fragile (oncology patients or individuals with lifelimiting or terminal diagnoses), at-risk children and adults, those with substance use disorder, victims of trauma or abuse. Others we serve include active military members and veterans, people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or multiple sclerosis or Huntington’s, stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors and human trafficking victims. How do horses help your clients, physically and emotionally? Horses don’t define you by your diagnosis. They’re interested in,“What’s your intention in the moment?” It’s a basic connection; I think that’s where the benefit lies. Equine-assisted services really have elements of traditional therapies, but wrapped up in an experience that’s multisensory and nature-based. BERGENMAG.COM

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With COVID, are you seeing more clients with anxiety or depression? Yes. One of the benefits is that they aren’t isolated—they’re connected, whether that’s with a horse, the staff or a volunteer. The horse is going to react to your energy, so it’s feedback in real time. I think it taps into our biological imperative to be connected with nature. Your facility is barrier-free, meaning that all structures are wheelchair-accessible and pathways comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Was this a challenge? Yes, but we think about everyone who might use our space and ask if it’s accessible to them. We’re trying to model for the community that there is a way to be fully inclusive. Why keep your campus green and environmentally friendly? We believe you can’t separate human, animal and environmental health. And because we work as a whole system, if one is out of whack, everything is impacted. You’ve said you believe almost anyone could benefit from equine-assisted services. What are your hopes for the future of this field? I’m getting my doctorate in social work and really investigating this. There’s anecdotal evidence that equine-assisted services can benefit anyone—I can’t find a population it doesn’t work with. Preserving these pure outdoor experiences is a key to good health, and we want to train people along those lines and try to elevate this activity to the mainstream. Tell me about the impact your work has had and what it means to you. You may have a child who is nonverbal in most scenarios but who, after sitting on the back of a horse for 10 minutes, will speak. Maybe it’s the sensory input, or the feeling of safety or relaxation. The horse doesn’t require language, so maybe not having that stress is what allows it to happen. We’ve worked with people with profound mental health diagnoses—they’re feeling helpless. But connecting with an animal, feeling purposeful and being in the company of something living and breathing makes their scheduled appointment something to look forward to. It’s not anything we’re doing or saying; it’s driven by a person’s experience. My greatest joy is just being able to facilitate these experiences. We’re not performing any miracles—there’s nothing we’re doing that’s rocket science. But the byproduct is exciting! — Sarah Nolan

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BATTLING THE POSTURE PANDEMIC A physical therapist tells how to make sure working from home—or in a car, or on your feet—doesn’t become a pain in the neck.

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{ YOUR HEALTH } Working remotely has paid off for many at-home employees since the pandemic began more than two years ago. They’ve brought office life— daily tasks, computers, paper files—into their houses or apartments and adjusted accordingly. But for some, WFH life has been a literal pain. One thing left behind when offices closed was the ergonomic setup meant to promote good posture and keep ailments such as back pain at bay. At home, countless folks are obliged to sit on hard, flat seats at surfaces elevated to inappropriate heights. Hunching over a laptop while sitting on a couch, for example, can cause back and neck pain, according to the Yale School of Medicine. “Every once in a while, we have patients say that their desk at home isn’t an ideal height,” notes James Phillips, a physical therapist at Bergen P.T. Associates in Elmwood Park. A workstation that’s improperly set up can result in bad posture, which is a main cause of back strain and headaches, he says. But it’s not just office workers who deal with these types of pain. People who drive for a living or are on their feet for prolonged periods can suffer as well. Phillips offers the

following tips for making sure today’s bad posture doesn’t become tomorrow’s discomfort: Pain at the desk. One of the most common “bad habits” that according to Phillips leads to pain is “forward head posture,” in which people lean forward to see their computer screens. This leads to neck strain and cervicogenic headaches (those originating from the neck). “People may think they’re having a migraine, but often the pain comes from the neck,” Phillips says. Solution: An easy exercise one can do is sit tall at the desk and tuck in one’s chin, he says. Doing this will straighten the back and stretch muscles in the neck. “And don’t sit at your desk for too long,” Phillips adds. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to get up every half hour, but I suggest setting a timer and standing every 20 minutes. You want to get up before any pain starts to set in.” Desk chairs should be fully adjustable and have ample back support, while the top of a desk monitor should be positioned slightly below eye level. Pain on the road. Back pain caused by long periods behind the wheel of a car is becoming more prevalent as people drive for services like Uber and DoorDash. The motion of a vehicle combined with a seated position produces whole-body vibrations that can lead to discomfort and lower back pain, according to the Spine Institute of North America. And because a driver’s feet are active when driving, they’re unable to stabilize the body as they do when seated at a desk. Solution: The same chin tuck exercise advised for desk workers can also help drivers reduce neck strain. For those unable to stop and get out of their vehicles, Phillips suggests installing an extra back cushion for the seat. “They are worth the small investment; the right one offers the back plenty of support and will help you maintain good posture,” he says, explaining: “One of the best things to have is lumbar support in the car seat.” Pain on your feet. While getting up frequently from a seated position is recommended for office workers, extended hours on your feet can lead to lower back pain as well as muscle and tissue stress in the legs, Phillips notes. Work in retail and food service, for instance, often requires constant walking with few breaks to sit. Solution: “There is some connection between being on your feet for a long time and back pain,” he says. Physical therapists and podiatrists agree that wearing appropriate footwear for any job is imperative, particularly shoes with shockabsorbing soles for restaurant employees, he says. “If you’re in a confined space, as in a barber or hairdresser’s workplace, try to install padded floor mats or rubberized mats to soften the floor.”

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ARE THE KIDS ALL RIGHT? The pandemic has spurred an uptick in mental health issues among children of all ages. Here’s how you can help a child who may be suffering. By Leslie Garisto Pfaff Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, suicidal ideation. All of these troubling phenomena are on the rise among children across the U.S., a situation that’s very much evident in Bergen County. Demand for mental health services among young people here is so great that Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, one of the area’s largest mental health providers, recently launched an eight- to 10-week inpatient therapy program for teens. Long waiting lists—for therapy and for hospital beds in mental health facilities—reflect the urgent demand for treatment, often unmet. Therapists and school counselors who deal on a daily basis with children’s mental health report that, since the beginning of the pandemic, they’ve been encountering all of the above-mentioned issues in ever-increasing numbers. “We’re not seeing a change in the issues themselves, but what we have seen is just so many more parents and kids reaching out for help,” says Joe Galasso, PsyD, founder and director of Baker Street Behavioral Health in Closter, Hasbrouck Heights and other North Jersey locations. In many cases, the severity of those issues has changed too. “A lot of children are needing hospitalization right away upon their first episode of mental health symptoms, or engaging in self-harming behaviors or more drastic means of trying to cope,” says Jessica Warren Frazier, LPC, a counselor with the mental health practice Thriveworks in Paramus. This past February, PerformCare, the behavioral health company that works with New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, BERGENMAG.COM

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registered its highest-ever monthly volume of calls requesting children’s mental health services: 14,698. And the mobile teams that respond to the most critical calls had, by mid-March, already been dispatched 4,201 times, as compared with a total of 2,582 during the same period last year—a sign that the crisis may be growing. Given the sheer number of young people affected, some experts are referring to this mental health crisis as “the parallel pandemic,” citing a host of causes. One of them, says Galasso, is the disruption of children’s normal routines. “Kids crave structure, they crave routine and they crave guidance,” he notes, “and all of that has been unsteady for two years.” Isolation has also taken a toll. Jessica Verdicchio, LCSW, supervisor of wellness and equity at Northern Highlands Regional High School, observes that connecting with peers through social media can’t take the place of in-person interactions, especially among teens. And it’s largely those complex, in-person interactions that help adolescents process negative emotions. The lack of in-person schooling also removed an important source of support. “For many students, school is a positive outlet, allowing them to make connections with trusted adults and teachers and coaches,” says Verdicchio. Remote learning did more than isolate kids; for many, it made learning itself a frustrating experience. Dominic Canova, PsyD, a mental health counselor who treated children from all over North Jersey at St. Joseph’s emergency department in Paterson, notes that

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{ SPECIAL REPORT } many of the young people he’s spoken with in the ED cite distance learning as a direct cause of their anxiety. “They tell me, ‘I can’t learn this way,’” he says. For both school and social interactions, students have had to rely on cell phones, tablets, computers and other screens, a problem in itself, even as life has started to move toward something approaching normal. “I see many kids who’ve become dependent on their electronics,” says Rick Kaufman, founder of the podcast Vertical Momentum, which addresses the issue of fostering children’s resilience. As North Arlington’s municipal alliance coordinator, he works with children through the town’s D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program and notes that “if they’ve been doing nothing but watching YouTube videos for the past two years, it’s hard to get them to do things like play outside.” In addition, children who spend hours on their electronics— sometimes long into the night—can develop sleep disturbances, which exacerbate other emotional difficulties. Even more stressful, says Verdicchio, is the loss of what she calls “milestones”—sporting events, proms, in-person commencement ceremonies. And many kids have suffered even more wrenching losses: of loved ones and family members who contracted COVID and died or were hospitalized for long periods. Given all of this, it’s not surprising that, in his State of the Union address, President Biden spoke directly about the crisis in student mental health, noting that children’s “lives and education have been turned upside-down.” At this point in the pandemic, it’s uncertain whether the worst is behind us or we’re simply in the eye of the hurricane. But either way, the “parallel pandemic” is likely to continue for some time, and parents and educators shouldn’t assume that a return to so-called normalcy means kids will simply get back on track without additional help. At a Trenton meeting in March, Christine Norbut Beyer, commissioner of NJ Department of Children and Families, offered a stark summary of the situation: “The lasting trauma caused by COVID,” she said, “has created some deep scars on our state’s collective psyche.” “I think there are going to be lingering effects of this for some time to come,” says Marjorie Sommer, LCSW, a therapist in Ramsey who’s worked extensively with children. With the return to inperson schooling, she’s witnessed many children suffering from a reshuffling of old friendships. For some, she says, “now that restrictions have lifted, the social group they knew during remote learning has dispersed, and they’re at a loss socially.”

to kids whose problems appear less acute and can help them—and you—figure out what the next step should be. “Maybe that person is you or your spouse,” she says, “or an aunt or uncle, a teacher or a social worker at school, someone in your church or someone else in the community who can guide them to getting the resources they need.” Talk to your child’s school. Find out what mental health resources are available. As noted earlier, many schools have brought on social workers and other counselors to help students cope with the stresses of the pandemic. Some have added educational programs designed to help kids help themselves and their peers, while others have even partnered with nonprofits to add an additional layer of support. Northern Highlands Regional High School, for example, is part of a pilot program with The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit focused on mental health in high schools and colleges. (It was founded in 2000 by Phil and Donna Satow, who lost their son Jed in 1998 to suicide.) The partnership began before the pandemic, in 2018, after two graduates of the school died by suicide in their freshman year of college. The foundation helped the school identify problems in its approach to mental health, created a — Joe Galasso, PsyD, founder and director speaker series for parents on topics of Baker Street Behavioral Health related to student mental health and trained the student body to identify and reach out to peers who may “Ask questions in a supportive way,” be struggling with mental health issues. advises Verdicchio. “Sometimes teenagers, Verdicchio says that working with Jed has in particular, don’t reach out for help, made an enormous difference in the school’s but parents can lay the foundation ability to help students suffering during for communication by asking open, the pandemic. One of the most important nonjudgmental questions: ‘I noticed you outcomes of the program, she notes—and haven’t seen much of Tommy lately—what’s one that all schools should be aiming for—is up with that?’” If you’re seeing major, the normalization of mental health issues negative changes in your child, Galasso and of help-seeking. says, seek professional help immediately. “We want students to know that it’s OK “For kids in particular, we can have good to reach out for help, and teach them how to outcomes if we intervene quickly.” do that,” she says. Northern Highlands has a Find help. One positive outcome of wellness center focusing specifically on mental the pandemic has been a lessening of health, and students are encouraged to make the stigma surrounding mental health appointments with counselors from the center. issues. Therapists like Jessica Warren They’re not just helping themselves, notes Frazier are reporting that many kids are Verdicchio, but also learning the critical life actively seeking help on their own, either skill of reaching out for help. at school or through the therapeutic The Jed Foundation recommends that community. “Kids knowing how to access parents become involved in their children’s mental health services has been really helpful,” she says, noting that many of her school by asking if it has a written plan to support students’ mental health (it should) younger patients have talked about how and finding out what resources for help are their schools, on reopening, have been available at the school. “The basis for all offering extra mental health support on the good, positive work that we do here,” site. If your child’s mental health issues says Verdicchio, “is fostering a community are severe, you’ll probably want to consult where students are encouraged to make with a therapist who specializes in the connections, both with people in the school treatment of children, adolescents or and outside the school, with family and young adults. But, says Frazier, simply friends. Connection is key.” talking with a trusted adult can be helpful In addition, a return to school has meant renewed academic pressure for many. If you worry that your child, or a child you’re close to, is suffering, there are steps you can take to help him or her overcome the mental health issues created by the pandemic: Pay attention. Thanks to COVID, life has become rife with distractions, and even if you’re working remotely, concerns ranging from Zoom meetings to COVID testing to the rising price of gas may be deflecting your attention from your family. But this isn’t the time to look away. It’s critical, Galasso advises, to note any significant changes in your child’s behavior. If you see changes in eating or sleeping patterns, if children aren’t connecting with old friends, if they’re struggling at school or have lost interest in learning, if they’ve become secretive or if they simply don’t seem like their old selves, it’s important to have a conversation with them. “Trust your gut,” says Galasso. “If you feel like there’s something wrong, do something about it.”

“Trust your gut. If you feel like there’s something wrong, do something about it.”

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DESTINATION VS. DESTINY

After the pandemic spoiled their plans for a wedding in Mexico, a Paramus couple chose a local ceremony that turned out to be just right. Text by Darius Amos

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Boy meets girl and wins her over after a few Instagram DMs. A surprise proposal follows in Paris’ famed Jardin du Luxembourg, and the two make plans for a destination wedding in Mexico. That’s how the story began for Giselle Park and Eddie Bang, and it seemed like a fairy tale. Then the pandemic hit. Like many others over the past two and a half years, the Paramus couple was forced to rewrite their wedding narrative—but they turned it into a “happily ever after.” “As COVID got worse and worse, we had to cancel Mexico,” recalls Bang, noting that they had originally picked October 10, 2020, as their big day. “We really liked and wanted to keep 10.10.20, so we pivoted and tried to figure out what we could do for the date.” They connected with the wedding planning team at Angi & Co. in Fort Lee, which With their destination wedding in Mexico canceled because of the pandemic, Giselle Park and Eddie Bang of Paramus chose The Hill in Closter for their special day on October 10, 2020. She wore a dress by The Vow Bridal Couture in Little Neck, N.Y., while he donned a tailor-made suit from Black Lapel in New York City.

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This page, clockwise from top right: Park, a professional baker, ordered a two-tier wedding cake from Soul Cake in Boston, which her sister picked up the day before the ceremony; décor and flowers by Fort Lee’s Floral Designs by Sofie in deep autumn colors helped play up the modern bohemian theme; about 30 socially distant place settings filled The Hill’s dining room. Opposite page: Park and Bang exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony.

quickly came up with a list of vendors available in the middle of the pandemic. Luckily, says Bang, a 44-year-old program manager at HSBC, everything “fell into place” rather easily, including The Hill in Closter as their venue. “The food, the cocktails, the ambiance— everything at The Hill just stood out from the rest,” says Park, 36, a baker and freelance recipe developer. The staff there, Park and Bang add, were “extremely accommodating” even with heightened COVID protocols in place. Masks were provided for the outdoor ceremony, which was capped at 30 guests as per health mandates at the time. “Though we could only have family there, doing this was a miracle,” says Bang. “It allowed some of our older relatives to join us who couldn’t have made the trip to Mexico.” The Hill provided the menu for the private lunch and reception, and guests received bottles of sparkling wine—each etched with the newlyweds’ names—and Korean rice-cake favors, a nod to the couple’s heritage. Both Park’s and Bang’s mothers also paid homage to their cultural backgrounds, each wearing traditional Korean hanbok to the ceremony. While they’ll admit they missed out on the ceremony they wanted, this pair will always have Paris—as well as the fortunate upshot of their canceled destination wedding. “Because Mexico didn’t happen,” Park says, “we were able to purchase our first home together!” BERGENMAG.COM

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PARTY IN PINK

At a thoughtfully planned firstbirthday bash in Washington Township, a “one-derful” time was had by all. Text by Haley Longman Photography by Alyson Barrow Photography

Baby’s first-birthday party? It’s really as much a celebration for Mom and Dad’s surviving the first year as for the 12-month-old who won’t remember a thing. So, for Christine and Chris Capecci of Emerson, it was a no-brainer that they’d host a big, lavish first-birthday party for their third and final child, Celine, just as they had for her older sister and brother. “That first year goes by so quickly, and there are so many milestones,” says mom Christine. “Throwing a big firstbirthday party is like, ‘Look, we made it!’” And Christine had a vision in mind Mom Christine Capecci poses with Celine, her “last baby,” at her “winter one-derland”-themed soirée at Seasons in Washington Township. “The party meant so much to us because it was the first big event we hosted since the pandemic,” she tells BERGEN. “It felt like a return to normalcy.”

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Above: Parents Christine and Chris had also hosted big birthday celebrations when each of their older kids, Chloe and Christian, turned 1 year old. With help from her event planner, Madeleine Ernest of Cresskill, Christine achieved her “winter onederland” vision for Celine’s big day with sparkles, snowflakes, glitter and plenty of pink. Abbott Road Designs in Wayne provided the balloons.

for her winter baby, who was almost born during a snowstorm: a girly winter “onederland” theme with lots of pink, glitter and sparkles. The venue, Seasons in Washington Township, was an obvious choice, as the family had hosted their daughter Chloe’s first-birthday party there five years prior. Capecci also hired an event planner, Madeleine Ernest of Pretty Sweet Event Styling in Cresskill, to help bring her idea to life and make the afternoon affair perfect for their 80 guests—50 adults, 30 children. “She planned everything for me,” from the dessert spread to the centerpieces, Capecci notes. “For example, she had the idea to do centerpieces of pink and white flowers and balloons, to give it a kid approach but in an elegant way.” The food, catered in-house by Seasons, was elegant and family friendly too, starting with an antipasto table and passaround hors d’oeuvres such as mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and shrimp cocktail. The main meal was a buffet with a pasta station, a carving station and hot dishes such as sausage and peppers, pan-seared salmon and, of course, chicken fingers and fries for the littlest partygoers. Party Magic entertained the kids with a magician, face BERGENMAG.COM

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With 30 kids in attendance, entertainment, provided by Party Magic, was a must. “We also served alcohol so the adults could enjoy the party too!” jokes mom Christine. Each guest left the party with an individually wrapped hot cocoa bomb from Keremo Cakes in Cresskill.

painting and glitter tattoos. “We also had a cotton-candy machine from Petal & Pouf for the last hour, which gave the kids a nice little sugar high!” says Capecci. In fact, because little girls are made of “sugar, spice and everything nice,” there was sugar aplenty. Ernest, who started her business designing candy and dessert tables, went all out with the dessert spread for Celine’s girly-girl party, which she says was “my biggest production ever.” The display featured macarons made by Shiri Netzer in Wyckoff, strawberries and marshmallows from Mindy’s Munchies in River Vale and cake and other miscellaneous treats from Keremo Cakes in Cresskill. Mom’s favorite dessert? “I loved the individually wrapped hot cocoa bombs that each guest took home as a party favor,” she says. “They were so cute and went with the theme.” The soirée, held on Feb. 6, 2022, almost didn’t happen due to the Omicron variant— “I knew we’d regret it if we cancelled,” Mom says—but she’s thrilled it was a go. “My biggest takeaway from the party was the kids,” she says. “Seeing them smiling and laughing without masks on—that made the party for me. So many events have been taken away because of the pandemic, so you have to celebrate all the happy moments.” BERGENMAG.COM

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WEDDING— PLUS A SECRET REVEALED Intimate nuptials for a Waldwick couple doubled as a surprise gender announcement for the baby they were expecting. Text by Haley Longman Photography by Nadine Marie Photography

It was a small, intimate, low-key wedding, just as the bride and groom wanted. But the nuptials of Jenna Cunningham and Bryan Scott this past October did have one larger-than-life surprise for the 80 guests: a gender reveal for the Waldwick couple’s first child together. Jenna was just entering her second trimester, so the timing was perfect to announce the sex of the baby at their reception. Everyone knew she was pregnant, but only a select few family and friends were Jenna and Bryan Scott of Waldwick had a big surprise in store for their wedding guests: a gender reveal for their first child together. “We love the confetti picture,” the bride says of this shot.

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This page: The Scotts’ October wedding decor matched the time of year, with a color palette of orange, maroon, green and white. The two-tier cake was made by The Market Basket in Franklin Lakes, while The Park West Tavern provided the rest of the party’s food and drink. DJs from Elite Rhythms Entertainment in Woodland Park kept guests partying all evening.

privy to the plan. “It was probably the best way we could’ve done it, surrounded by all of our favorite people,” she told BERGEN a few weeks before her April due date. “And the reaction in the whole room when the pink confetti popped out was so fun.” The wedding was held at The Park West Tavern in Ridgewood, which the couple chose for its “elegant and beautiful” interior. The brick wall, with its big clock and fireplace, sealed the deal, both serving as the backdrop for the ceremony and inspiring the autumnal décor. Orange, white and green florals by Irene Gienko Design in Harrison, as well as rustic red bridesmaids’ gowns from David’s Bridal, corresponded well with the seasonal theme too. Abby, 11, and 9-year-old James, the groom’s children from his previous marriage, served as junior bridesmaid and junior groomsman, respectively. And after the bride and groom’s first dance and their dances with their parents, Jenna danced with both Abby and James to “Step by Step” by Brandon Davis, a song she said was “fitting to the situation” as she ushered in her new era as a stepmom. Despite some early pregnancy sickness, Jenna says the wedding planning was easy overall and very low-stress. Her pregnancy and symptoms may, she jokes, “have added to the fact that I threw my hands up and let it happen.” Says the bride and mom-to-be: “The food was great, the photographer was on her ‘A’ game, and everything was perfect.” BERGENMAG.COM

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IT STARTS IN THE KITCHEN

One room can be the key to Party Planning 101—says a Ho-Ho-Kus hostess—when it’s designed just right. Text by Donna Rolando Design by Rina Capodieci-Quinn Photography by Peter Rymwid

Even a chef-serious kitchen needs eye candy, such as the crystal and metal chandeliers that inevitably draw compliments and the three-dimensional porcelain accent under the standout hood.

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Left: Designer Rina Capodieci-Quinn tapped into the power of contrasts, playing custom-blend oak floors against white perimeter cabinetry with a deep-griege stained finish for the island base. Right: Just beyond the island there’s a trio of fullheight Sub-Zero refrigerators, the center one for wine, and a coffee niche cleverly tucked into the cabinetry.

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If you as a fly on the wall peer into the next Schultz family shindig and find happy, smiling faces all gathered around the kitchen island, don’t think hostess/chef Karen didn’t give the dining room a try. Sure, this Ho-Ho-Kus homeowner sets up the formal space for holidays. But most of the time guests gravitate toward the real heart of this family of five’s home: the kitchen. And, thanks to a gut-job renovation, that space is ever-ready to welcome one more. “We’re always in the kitchen,” says Karen. “It’s definitely the hub.” A far cry from the tiny kitchen the couple marked for demo upon purchasing the house, the spacious 2019 design was built with extended families in mind. Both Karen and husband Gene come from big families, and theirs is the go-to house. Letting Entertainment Central have its day, the new design almost tripled the kitchen’s size, with Rina Capodieci-Quinn, principal designer at Ramsey’s RCQ Design, configuring the space plan for a perfect canvas complete with raised ceilings and plentiful natural light. “I really wanted something spacious, with high ceilings and very functional, because I do love to cook,” recalls Karen. “I wanted it practical, but still wanted that wow factor.” Kudos to the Taj Mahal quartzite-topped island, not only for its singleslab elegance but for mastering comfort with six swivel stools and a 12foot frame, great for congregating. Capodieci-Quinn says of this guest magnet: “The island does exactly what we wanted it to do.” The slab was a precious find from Stone Surfaces. That wow factor Karen so wanted in addition to her entertainment essentials—such as warming drawers, a six-burner Wolf stove, double ovens and a Sub-Zero wine fridge—is undoubtedly the lighting. This modern take on a crystal chandelier by Metropolitan Lighting “almost looks like a piece of jewelry,”she says. BERGENMAG.COM

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Another “ta-dah!” is the backsplash, with oversized glass subway tiles in a soft sage, which complements a three-dimensional focal point below the dramatic hood—white like the cabinets. With touches of green and gray, the stove accent pulls in the deep griege stain finish of the island base, the designer says. Connecting elements in just the right measure was Capodieci-Quinn’s recipe for design success in a kitchen that’s always cooking, be it a special occasion or just the everyday for the couple and their three sons. For instance, the rich tones of the oak hardwood floors give a pop to the white-painted perimeter cabinets accented with bronze hardware and glass features. “Those areas are lit cabinetry, and it adds relief,” the designer explains. “When everything’s solid it gets a little heavier.” From Hardware Designs, polished nickel was a better match for the island— that’s Capodieci-Quinn connecting the dots for aesthetic balance again. All the countertops are veined quartzite, but the similarities end there. Rather than a leathered Taj Mahal like the island, the perimeter dazzles with Aria, a softer pattern and polished surface. Because “there’s nothing like natural light,” Capodieci-Quinn maximized windows and delivered bursts of teal, blue and rust with a crystalbead-trimmed Fabricut treatment over the kitchen sink. If the walls could talk, they’d tell how Benjamin Moore’s “Par Four” gives them what the designer calls a fresh look in a more vibrant sage. “I think what makes it timeless is that when you mix the materials you don’t go too far in any direction,” she says. “It’s always that blend of traditional and contemporary that makes it work—and the blend of materials.” But the real test was family, and any fly on the wall can see that this redesign aced the challenge. “Rina did a great job,” says Gene, with Karen adding: “If I had to do it all over, I’d do it again.” MAY 2022

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A PERFECT START

Whether you’re up at the crack of dawn or wait until brunch for your first munch, these three casserole dishes provide plenty of fuel—and flavor— for the day.

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FRENCH SAVOYARDE WITH BACON, CHEESE AND LEEKS Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n▢8 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork n▢2 tsp. butter n▢2 Tbs. olive oil n▢4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes n 6 rashers bacon, chopped n▢2 medium onions, chopped n▢2 oz. Gruyere cheese, roughly grated n▢salt and black pepper, freshly ground n▢Gruyere cheese, freshly grated, for serving n▢1 spring onion, finely chopped, for garnish

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In a medium-sized frying pan measuring 14 inches in diameter, melt the butter and oil together over medium heat. Place the potatoes in the pan and fry them for about 10 minutes, tossing regularly and cooking until they are lightly golden and almost cooked through. Add the bacon and onion to the pan and continue to cook these for a further 10 minutes or until the onion has softened. Preheat the grill to the highest setting. Season the eggs with pepper and just a pinch of salt (it will get more saltiness from the bacon). Arrange ¾ of the grated Gruyere cheese over the ingredients in the pan. Turn the heat up and pour in the eggs. Using a palette knife or spatula, draw the outside of the omelette inward, allowing the liquid egg to escape around the edges. At this point, your omelette will still look a little liquid on top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese, then place the pan under the grill for less than 10 seconds to set the top.

For a lower fat option, replace ingredients with low fat milk, low fat cheese and chicken breast instead of eggs. You can try sourdough bread for added gut health benefits too. ”

—Stacey Marino, founder and nutrition coach, 201 Nutrition, Oakland

Cut into wedges and serve with more freshly grated Gruyere cheese and spring onions.

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FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH SAUTÉED APPLES Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

n▢1 French bread loaf n▢8 large eggs n▢1½ cups milk n▢2 tsp. cinnamon n▢1 Tbs. vanilla extract n▢¼ cup sugar n▢maple syrup, to taste n▢powdered sugar, to taste For the brown sugar cinnamon topping: n▢4 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted n▢2 Tbs. brown sugar n▢1 Tbs. sugar n▢1 tsp. cinnamon n▢ 1/8 tsp. salt For the apple compote: n▢2 Granny Smith apples, sliced ¼-inch thick n▢2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted n▢1 Tbs. orange juice

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Spray a 9x13 baking dish liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Next, cut or tear your bread into cubes or small pieces and place into a large bowl. Set aside. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and orange juice and whisk until combined. Pour the mixture over your bread cubes and gently fold until combined. Transfer coated bread to the prepared glass baking dish, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Once ready to bake, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare your brown sugar cinnamon topping by combining melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Spoon mixture evenly over the top of your French toast casserole and bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until it is a light golden brown and your desired level of crispiness.

Tart Granny Smith apples paired with the fresh orange juice add zing to this traditional French toast bake. Bonus with this recipe is that the kids can help make it: Have them tear the bread (fine motor skills), crack and beat the eggs (hand-eye coordination) and place the ingredients in the baking dish. ”

—Kristy Baranovskis, health and wellness coach, Klean Eating with Kristy, Mahwah

Place on a wire cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes. While waiting for casserole to cool bring a sauté pan to medium heat. Add butter, apples and orange juice and sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until apples have softened. Top with apple compote and sifted powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.

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AMERICAN STRATA WITH HAM, BREAD, ONIONS, CHEESE AND EGGS Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 10 cups bread, cubed n 3 cups cooked ham, cubed n▢1½ cup cheddar cheese, grated n 1½ cup Monterey cheese, grated n 9 large eggs n▢2 cups milk n▢1 tsp. salt n▢1 tsp. dry mustard n▢½ tsp. garlic powder n ¼ tsp. black pepper n chives, for garnish

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Butter or coat with cooking spray a 9x11-inch baking dish. Layer in bread, ham and cheeses. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Slowly pour over bread, ham and cheese. Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator overnight. Take strata out of the fridge. Heat oven to 375°F. Bake for 30 minutes covered. Remove foil and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and puffy. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-8 minutes before serving. Can be stored, covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Onions are full of antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol levels and fight inflammation in the body. Try adding other veggies to this recipe like mushrooms, peppers, broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients and fiber. You can substitute egg whites and grilled chicken for a lower-fat version of this recipe.” —Stacey Marino, founder and nutrition coach, 201 Nutrition, Oakland

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Little Red Dynamo

Nutritionally speaking, the raspberry, a tasty fruit with a silent “p,” packs a potent punch. The raspberry isn’t really a berry, botanically speaking. Part of the rose family, it’s actually several species of the genus Rubus, including Rubus idaeus (the European red raspberry) and Rubus occidentalis (the North American “black” raspberry). Growing on a bush 3 to 6 feet high, it’s cultivated in temperate zones the world over. Raspberries have a bumpy, “aggregate” quality: A fruit is made up of roughly a hundred tiny blobs called drupelets, each containing a seed. So is its cousin the blackberry (also not technically a berry!), but here’s a difference: Pluck a blackberry from the vine and you’ll get its stem (called the torus) too; do that with a raspberry and its torus stays on the plant, leaving the fruit with an indentation. Greek mythology would have you believe red raspberries get their color from the blood of the nymph Ida, who sought to comfort Zeus. (Modern science tips its hat to the Greeks with that idaeus name, but attributes the hue to water-soluble pigments called anthocyanins instead.) The Roman agricultural writer Palladius wrote of raspberries, and their seeds were found in Roman Britain. Centuries later, Edward I (reign 1272–1307) was said to be the first to call officially for the fruit’s cultivation. But today, if we connect raspberry with royalty, we’re apt to think of the late musician Prince and the color of a certain beret.

POWER UP The raspberry tops the Mayo Clinic’s hit parade of fiber-rich fruits, with about 8 grams of fiber per cup, lending a well-known boost to regularity and blood-sugar control. Just 80 grams of red raspberries provide 21 milligrams of vitamin C, useful for fighting off infections and protecting the immune system. That’s almost one-quarter of your daily need—for a modest 42 calories. A 2014 study showed that “black” raspberries helped suppress the effects of endothelial dysfunction, a coronary artery disease in which large blood vessels constrict. With a low glycemic index in addition to the fiber content, you can’t go wrong with raspberries. They’re a good source of folic acid for the development of red blood cells and potassium for the balance of fluid levels in the body. And considering the fruit is 86 percent water, you don’t have to worry a whole bunch about portioning. Paint the town red with them. BUY/STORE/SERVE Your local grocery, fruit stand or farmers’ market most likely has this fruit in abundance from late spring through October. Unlike with people, you want to be superficial about raspberries. Look for uniformity of color and gloss on

the exterior. Make sure fruits aren’t crushed or moldy. If the raspberry’s color looks dull or fading, pass that package by. (One trick: If you can, discreetly turn a plastic box of raspberries upside down. If some fruit adheres to the bottom, that’s a bad sign.) Raspberries have a short shelf life once picked; if rinsed, they can take on mold easily. So only wash them if you plan to eat them right away. Always go organic when it’s available, and keep unwashed berries in a covered, shallow container in your fridge. Raspberries can be served as they are, straight from the container. They can be pulverized into jams. They cameo well in a lot of breakfast items, such as cereal, oatmeal, yogurt or even your classic fruit salad. The tang of the fruit pairs well with a nice cheese if you’re preparing a platter, and even a barbecue sauce can be helped by the slightest hint of raspberry. The leaves of the raspberry plant? They can be used to make herbal teas. —Brian Kelley

DID YOU KNOW? In the Middle Ages, the juice of the raspberry was often employed as a red dye to stain canvasses and illuminated manuscripts.

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Hop To It! Add an extra spring to your step this season with this delightfully sweet, refreshing—and colorful—cocktail.

GRASSHOPPER COCKTAIL Yields: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS n n n n

1 oz. green crème de menthe 1 oz. white crème de cacao 1 oz. heavy cream sprig of mint, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

You can give this drink extra sweetness and a citrusy touch by adding 2 ounces of vanilla-flavored vodka and a splash of pineapple juice. It will really brighten the drink!”

Fill a shaker ¾ full with ice. Add all the ingredients and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with mint, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of culinarylore.com

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In-person events are back in full swing! Here are 10 that are filled with fun, laughter and entertainment—and will help you safely return to normal. NOW THROUGH JUNE

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If your littles aren’t ready for a real Broadway show, the next best thing is BROADWAY@GSPLAZA, a series at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus featuring songs and scenes from Disney’s biggest hits. In partnership with Bergen Performing Arts Center, these free half-hour shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday bring your kids’ favorite Disney movies to life. May’s lineup includes Encanto (5.7), Frozen (5.14), Moana (5.21) and Seussical the Musical (5.28). Learn more and book your tickets at westfield.com/gardenstateplaza/broadway.

Grateful Dead may no longer rock out on tour, but the cover bands keep on “truckin’.” And WORKINGMAN’S JED will be celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia and co. when they play a live show at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $12 in advance or $17 on the day of the show. Get your tickets now at debonairmusichall.com.

Join the experts of Hackensack Riverkeeper on their BIRDING AND WILDLIFE WATCH GUIDED PADDLE, an excursion on the water to check out bird species that live and migrate across the Meadowlands. Adults 18 and up are welcome, and ideally you’ll have some prior experience with paddling. This low-tide, two-hour trip leaves out of Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus around 9 a.m. or noon—pick the timeslot that works for you. Rent a single paddle for $35 or a tandem paddle (for two) for $70. Sign up at hackensackriverkeeper.org.

BEGINNING MAY 5 Take the kids out for a petting zoo and crafts at ART AT ABMA’S WITH RENEE, an arts and crafts program at Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff running weekly from now until the end of the year. Each crafts class has a different theme with projects that kids of varying skill levels can do, from creating stained glass to building bird houses. Fees: $34 gets your child age 3 and over into the class and all supplies, as well as a complimentary ticket to the petting zoo. Purchase tickets and learn more about the weekly themes and times at abmasfarm.com/art-at-abmas/.

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Is your teen a budding chef? Let them try their hand in the kitchen at WYCKOFF LIBRARY’S TEEN COOKING SESSION with Kailey Napolitano. From 7 to 8 p.m., the registered dietitian/ nutritionist will teach future chefs the basics of cooking. Participants will also get to eat the fruits of their labor at the end of the class. Register online at bccls.libcal.com/ event/9006086. *Editor’s note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events are subject to cancellations or changes. Attendees are encouraged to observe local safety guidelines.

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Whether you’re a regular at Tenafly Nature Center (TNC) or have only stopped by once or twice, you can celebrate and give back to TNC at its ANNUAL GALA. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, food and entertainment at Knickerbocker Country Club in Tenafly from 5:30 to 9 p.m., where funds will be raised for the nature center’s environmental education programming. The event will be held outside, and the attire is “hiking chic.” Purchase your ticket—it’s $150 per person—at tenaflynaturecenter.org.

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Alternatively, you can spend your Memorial Day Monday at a parade such as the MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND YOUTH SPORTS PARADE in Mahwah. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Island Road, followed by a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Youth sports teams from the borough, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as the marching band from Mahwah High School will join the parade too. Come and cheer them on! But first, get more information at mahwahtwp.org.

Street fair season has sprung, and many towns throughout Bergen County are hopping on the bandwagon. Among them is Glen Rock, which will be hosting the GLEN ROCK STREET FAIR & CRAFT SHOW from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the borough’s downtown district. Arts and crafts, shopping, music, food and kids’ rides and activities abound. Eventbrite.com has more info. BERGENMAG.COM

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Five thousand cyclists from across the U.S. and 90+ countries will ride on a challenging 100-mile cycling marathon from New York City to Bear Mountain and back as part of the GFNY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. These athletes will be making stops at Palisades Interstate Park in Fort Lee as part of the race, where you can join in as a spectator or a volunteer (or a cyclist, if you’re up for it!). Volunteering is free and a great way to get involved in the community and cheer for the cyclists. On May 14, there’s even a kids’ race for children ages 3–14. Visit nyc.gfny.com to learn more about the events and how you can get involved.

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Where To Eat

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

SAMDAN 178 Piermont Rd. 201.816.7343 samdanrestaurant.com

DEMAREST YASOU MYKONOS 134 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.768.8500 yasoumykonos.com

DUMONT FINK’S BBQ SMOKEHOUSE 26 W. Madison Ave. 201.384.3210 finksbbqsmokehouse.com FOSCHINI’S 21 E. Madison Ave. 201.387.9998 foschinis.com

*Editor’s note—Patrons are encouraged to confirm individual restaurant policies regarding social distancing and curbside service.

ALLENDALE ALLENDALE BAR & GRILL 67 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.3197 allendalebarandgrill.com ALLENDALE STEAKHOUSE 95 W. Allendale Ave. 201.962.9797 allendalesteakhousenj.com MEZZA LUNA 96 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.6556 mezzalunabistro.com NIRVANA INDIAN KITCHEN 29 W. Allendale Ave. 201.818.2300 nirvanaindiankitchen.com

SAVINI 168 W. Crescent Ave. 201.760.3700 savinirestaurant.com

ALPINE KIKU 385 Rte. 9 W. 201.767.6322

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

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

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

BRASSERIE MEMERE 107 Vervalen St. 201.660.8822 brasserie-memere.com

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

THE HILL 252 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.899.4700 thehillcloster.com

CLIFFSIDE PARK 354 STEAKHOUSE 354 Lawton Ave. 201.941.0499

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

AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave. 201.945.9038 orderavos.com

SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

RUDY’S RESTAURANT 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252

STERN AND BOW 171 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.750.3350 sternandbowrestaurant .com

SEDONA TAPHOUSE 679 Anderson Ave. 201.943.2300 sedonataphouse.com VILLA AMALFI 793 Palisade Ave. 201.886.8626 villaamalfi.com BERGENMAG.COM

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CRESSKILL DELVINA RESTAURANT 172 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0239 delvinarestaurant.com

GRANT STREET CAFÉ 25 Grant Ave. 201.385.1705 thegrantstreetcafe.com IL MULINO 132 Veterans Plz. 201.384.7767 ilmulinodumont.com

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

BROWNSTONE PANCAKE FACTORY 860 River Rd. 201.945.4800 brownstonepancake factory.com DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 1257 River Rd. 201.496.6161 denovoeuropeanpub.com EMMA BISTRO 2 Hilliard Ave. 201.402.7719 emmabistronj.com FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 90 The Promenade 201.313.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com GREEK TAVERNA 55 The Promenade 201.945.8998 greektavernausa.com HAVEN 2 Main St. 201.943.1900 havenedgewater.com ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 15 The Promenade 201.366.4065 ophedgewater.com PIER 115 115 River Rd. 201.313.2155 pier115barandgrill.com

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

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

BLARNEY STATION PUB 258 Park Ave. 201.531.0001 blarneystation.com

RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com

CAFFÉ CAPRI 119 Park Ave. 201.460.1039 caffecaprirestaurant.com

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

EDGEWATER

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

BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 59 The Promenade 201.313.3889 baumgartscafe.com

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HANAMI 41 Union Ave. 201.567.8508 hanamirestaurant.com

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

EMERSON PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

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

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LA FONDA PAISA 95 W. Palisade Ave. 201.871.3544 lafondapaisausa.com LA’MEZZA 63 Nathaniel Pl. 201.569.2662 lamezzarestaurant.com

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

SAGE RESTAURANT 17-15 Broadway 201.797.0500 sagefairlawn.com

SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com

FAIRVIEW

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

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

FAIR LAWN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 2101 Promenade Blvd. 201.796.2625 acfp.com EMPRESS DINER 13-48 River Rd. 201.791.2895 empressdinernj.com KIMCHI MAMA 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave. 201.703.2905 kimchimamafairlawn.com

SUSHI COCORO 856 Franklin Ave. 201.560.1333 sushicocoro.com

PATSY’S 344 Old Bergen Blvd. 201.943.0627 patsysbistro.com

GARFIELD

AQUARIUS 230-234 Main St. 201.592.8338 aquariusrestaurant nj.com BAGGIOS 212 Main St. 201.585.7979 baggiospizzarestaurant. com BIG RED TOMATO 1205 Anderson Ave. 201.224.6500 brtnj.com

GOODFELLAS 661 Midland Ave. 973.478.4000 goodfellasristorante.com LA CAMBUSA 517 River Dr. 973.272.8739 cambusanj.com

LIDO RESTAURANT 701 Main St. 201.487.8721 thelidorestaurant.com

THE HEIGHTS BAR & GRILL 163 Boulevard 201.288.9338

LA FORTALEZA 361 Midland Ave. 973.928.4470 lafortalezamexrestaurant .com

LT BAR & GRILL 390 Hackensack Ave. 551.287.6333 ltbarandgrill.com

IVY INN 268 Terrace Ave. 201.393.7699 ivyinn.com

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

SOFIA’S 220 Boulevard 201.462.0123 sofiasmediterranean grill.com TOM YUM KOONG 305 Boulevard 201.288.3840 tomyumkoong.net

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

CHILLERS GRILL 2191 Fletcher Ave. 201.461.0075 chillersgrill.com

STONE & RAIL 175 Rock Rd. 201.345.0709 stoneandrail.com

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

IN NAPOLI 116 Main St. 201.947.2500 inapoli.com

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

THE OCEANAIRE 175 Riverside Sq. 201.343.8862 theoceanaire.com

ALESSANDRO’S 157 Terrace St. 201.385.8544 alessandrosnj.com

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

ANDIAMO 23 Hardenburgh Ave. 201.384.1551 andiamorestaurant.net

THE PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com

TERRACE STREET CAFÉ 149 Terrace St. 201.338.4720 terracestreetcafe.com

KUBA RESTAURANT 2139 Hudson Ter. 201.585.1601 kubarestaurant.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

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

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

PUNTA CANA 2151 Lemoine Ave. 201.849.5556 puntacanarestaurante .com

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

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

VENTANA’S 200 Park Ave. 201.583.4777 ventanasatthemodern.com BERGENMAG.COM

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

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

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

LAS MARAVILLAS DE TULCINGO 84 W. Palisade Ave. 201.568.1980

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

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 172 Broad Ave. 201.840.8428 nochesdecolombia.com

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FRANKLIN LAKES

HACKENSACK CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 125 Main St. 201.880.9844 casualhabanacafe.com THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.488.0330 thecheesecakefactory.com THE CROW’S NEST 309 Vincent Ave. 201.342.5445 crowsnest.com HOT FISH 450 Hackensack Ave. 201.881.0180 hotfishhackensack.com HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.488.5667 houstons.com

ROSA MEXICANO 60 Riverside Sq. 201.489.9100 rosamexicano.com

HARRINGTON PARK DONATELLA RISTORANTE 12 Tappan Rd. 201.767.4245 donatellasitalian. restaurant

HAWORTH

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

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

DOMANI 387 Washington Ave. 201.722.8881 domanirestaurants.com

BENSI 459 Rte. 17 S. 201.727.9525 bensihh.co

MATSU SUSHI & GRILL 140 Broadway 201.722.9388

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MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS 416 Tappan Rd. 201.767.0063 madeleinespetit paris.com OLAR NOSO 493 Tappan Rd. 201.402.9355

OAKLAND

CENZINO 589 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.6693 cenzinos.com TROVATO’S DUE 4 Barbara Ln. 201.337.0813 trovatosduenj.com YUKI 350 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8889 yuki-oakland.com

OLD TAPPAN

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

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

LITTLE FERRY SEGOVIA STEAKHOUSE 217 Main St. 201.814.1100 segoviasteakhouse.com

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

LYNDHURST

NAGOYA 1007 MacArthur Blvd. 201.818.9933 nagoyacuisine.com NONNA’S 11 Franklin Tpke. 201.529.1151 nonnasmahwah.com

YUKI 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.9877 yukimontvale.com

MIDLAND PARK

BAZZARELLI 117 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4010 bazzarellirestaurant.com

ARTURO’S 41 Central Ave. 201.444.2466 arturos.co

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

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

SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd. 201.962.3310 sangriamahwah.com

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

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

MONTVALE

MAYWOOD

DELPINO RESTAURANT 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.391.6866 delpinorestaurant.com

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

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

BELLISSIMO 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd. 201.746.6669 bellissimonj.com

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

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

ANGELO’S 263 Ridge Rd. 201.939.1922

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

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

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

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

MOONACHIE

BISTRO 107 107 Moonachie Rd. 201.440.3339 bistro107nj.com SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

NEW MILFORD

BARREL & BREW 872 River Rd. 201.483.3329 barrelandbrews.com CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com

NORTHVALE

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

BIDDY O’MALLEY’S 191 Paris Ave. 201.564.7893 biddyomalleys.com

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

THE GREEK VILLAGE 254 Livingston St. 201.750.8570 greekvillagenj.com

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

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

PARAMUS

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

PARK RIDGE

103 PRIME AT VALENTINO’S 103 Spring Valley Rd. 201.391.2220 103prime.com

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OSSO BUCO 343 Broadway 201.664.1600 ossobucogrill.com

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{ ON THE TOWN } TAWARA 53 W. Main St. 201.825.8712

ESTY STREET 86 Spring Valley Rd. 201.307.1515 estystreet.com THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

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

RIDGEFIELD

PEPPERCORNS 176 Colony Ave. 201.391.2818 peppercorns176.com

CAFÉ TIVOLI 533 Shaler Blvd. 201.941.5561 cafetivoli.com

RIDGE DINER 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.391.4242 ridgediner.com

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

RAMSEY

RIDGEFIELD PARK

ANTHONY FRANCO’S 128 E. Main St. 201.236.8000 afpizza.com

MK VALENCIA 228 Main St. 201.373.0228 mkvalenciarestaurant.com

BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net

THAI PALACE 218 E. Main St. 201.441.9119 thaipalacenj.com

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

CAFE 37 37 S. Broad Ave. 201.857.0437 cafe-37.com

KINCHLEY’S TAVERN 586 N. Franklin Tpke. 201.934.7777 kinchleyspizza.com

CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com

THE SHANNON ROSE 1200 Rte. 17 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com

DELHI ACCENT 37 Chestnut St. 201.444.4910 delhiaccentnj.com

SMYRNA 21 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.7990

RIDGEWOOD

FELINA 54 E. Ridgewood Ave. 551.276.5454 felinarestaurant.com

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Park West Tavern in Ridgewood

GREEN FUSION 22 Oak St. 201.670.7502 greenfusionnj.com IT’S GREEK TO ME 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.612.2600 itsgreektome.com LA LANTERNA 29 W. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.5520 lalanternaof ridgewood.com

RIVER EDGE

SADDLE RIVER

WESTWOOD

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

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

CAFFÉ ANELLO 11 Madison Ave. 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com

TEANECK

SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com

AMARONE 63 Cedar Ln. 201.833.1897 amaroneristorante.net

DOWNTOWN DHABA 266 Center Ave. 201.664.0123 dhabadowntown.com

RIVER VALE

B V TUSCANY 368 Cedar Ln. 201.287.0404 bvtuscany.com

AMMATA THAI KITCHEN 184 Rivervale Rd. 201.664.2299 ammata.com

LATOUR 6 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5056 latourridgewood.com

ARMANDO’S GRILL 688 Westwood Ave. 201.722.5820 armandostuscangrill.com

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

LET’S MEAT STEAKHOUSE 625 Rivervale Rd. 201.660.7960 letsmeatsteakhouse.com

ROCHELLE PARK

PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com

NANNI 53 W. Passaic St. 201.843.1250 nanni.com

PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com

RUTHERFORD CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com

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

FINCH’S 801 Rutherford Ave. 201.231.3141 finchsdining.com

ROOTS 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootssteakhouse.com

PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 paisanos.com

S. EGIDIO 17 N. Broad St. 201.389.3525 segidiopizza.com

THE RISOTTO HOUSE 88 Park Ave. 201.438.5344 therisottohouse.com

STEEL WHEEL TAVERN 51 N. Broad St. 201.882.1800 steelwheeltavern.com

VOLARE’S 7 Station Sq. 201.935.6606 volaresrestaurant.com

VILLAGE GREEN 36 Prospect St. 201.445.2914 villagegreenrestaurant. com

SADDLE BROOK MIDLAND BREW HOUSE 374 N. Midland Ave. 201.797.0070 midlandbrewhouse.com

WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.447.1953 whitemaplecafe.com

QUE PASTA 326 Market St. 201.712.1900 qpitalian.com

ETC. STEAKHOUSE 1409 Palisade Ave. 201.357.5677 etcsteakhouse.com NOAH’S ARK 493 Cedar Ln. 201.692.1200 noahsark.net REGINA’S 827 Teaneck Rd. 201.862.1996 reginassteakhouse andgrill.com

TENAFLY AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com BRASSERIE 4 Washington St. 201.266.6400 tenaflybrasserie.com SAYOLA 50 Prospect Ter. 201.871.2182 sayolarestaurantnj.com TPR RESTAURANT 38 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.0444 tprrest.com

WALDWICK ANDREA’S RISTORANTE 20 E. Prospect St. 201.670.0275 andreasrestaurant nj.com LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke. 201.652.5577 limoncellonj.com

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TABLE TO TABLE Nonprofit group Table to Table presented its Bernard and Geraldine Segal Foundation Award 1 for Student Philanthropy to Cherry Hill Elementary School in River Edge. The students raised enough funds to provide more than 52,000 meals through the Hasbrouck Heights-based group’s Bag A Lunch, Help A Bunch fundraiser. 1 Students and staff from Cherry Hill School show off their prize from Table to Table.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERGEN COUNTY Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County’s Women Build program held DIY: Learn to Spackle at its ReStore facility in Westwood. More than a dozen women attended the event, which provided home repair and renovation basics. 7 Habitat’s Tom LoRusso, center, led the Women Build program. 8 Participants listen to the presentation.

ENGLEWOOD HEALTH Englewood Health celebrated its board-certified nursing team on Certified Nurses Day in March. Their dedication to ensuring our community receives the highest level of care and their commitment to expertise in their specialty are an inspiration to us all. 2–3 Nurses show off their gifts from Englewood Health.

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COLUMBIA BANK Staff from Columbia Bank, which has branches throughout Bergen County, recently volunteered to sort and pack healthy bags of groceries for Patersonbased CUMAC: Feeding People and Changing Lives. The volunteers also assisted in the warehouse operations for CUMAC. 4 Team Columbia Bank

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Ramapo-Bergen Animal Rescue Inc. received a $1,955 donation from the Hurst family, who set up an online fundraiser in honor of the late Betty White. Funding will help RBARI care for animals awaiting adoption at its Oakland facility. 9 The Hurst family

Table to Table (1), Englewood Health (2–3), Columbia Bank (4), Family Promise of Bergen County (5–6), Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County (7–8), Ramapo=Bergen Animal Refuge Inc. (9)

Friends, family and Family Promise of Bergen County staff celebrated the dedication of the Nancy S. Woods Peace Gazebo in Demarest. Woods was a founding member of Family Promise, which supports homeless families in the area. 5 Supporters at the dedication ceremony 6 Kate Duggan, Paul Shackford

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“I’m a big nature lover and wanted to stay true to that when my daughter Eleanor was born. This hike at Ramapo Valley Reservation in Mahwah was one of the most difficult trails I’ve ever done, not to mention doing it with a small human attached to me. By the time we got to this lookout point I couldn’t believe I made it that far uphill with 20+ pounds strapped to my chest. We spent so much time indoors at home after Eleanor was born in 2020 due to COVID that it felt great to get outside and explore. I hope we continue hiking together as she gets older, and I look forward to the day when I can put her down on her own two feet!” —Alicia Dujets, Wayne

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