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5 designers’ own abodes • Before and after: 2 local makeovers • Rooms of all hues • Tiles that beguile •

Meals for Mom’s Day

Health watch • Stop allergies!

• Kettlebells: a primer • Is salt really so bad?

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Contents

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Departments

Features

10 Editor’s letter

At home /

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Tiles that beguile Taken together, these tiny treasures add up to bigtime style for walls and floors.

Where designers dwell A peek inside the Bergen abodes of 5 local pros

Before & after With family in mind, local designers transform too-bland living spaces into chic, inviting havens.

The color spectrum Want your home to make a vivid statement?

Dip into a bright palette.

56 Spotlight /

The wizard of US

Lisa Oz, wife of TV’s famous doctor, steps out of the shadows with a new book on relationships.

19 Bergen buzz · Haute homes · Flatly flavorful · The ABCs of style · Winners’ circle · For the eco-epicure · Thanks, Mom · Puppy love

24 Flash

Captured moments around the county

30 Health watch · Stop allergies! · Kettlemania · The great salt debate

68 Bergen gourmet Spiced delights Both the décor and dishes are sophisticated at Mantra in Paramus, a thoroughly enjoyable Indian eatery.

71 Where to eat 78 Be there!

Your local dining guide

Events you won’t want to miss

80 Glorious food Eating gingerly With its enchanting, intense fla-

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STRETCH YOURSELF OR STAY IN YOUR COMfort zone? That’s a choice we often face, and recently it faced Lisa Oz, wife of renowned heart surgeon and TV personality Mehmet Oz, M.D. She graciously invited Bergen Health & Life into her stucco, terra cotta-roofed Cliffside Park home for a chat you’ll read about on page 56. In tackling her new book about relationships, she explained, she went for the challenge—and she’s glad she did.

For some of us, home itself can be a similar test of fortitude—and an opportunity to shine. Take the lovely rooms featured in our At Home story, page 40. Each was conceived by a different Bergen designer in the one place where their creativity can run free: their own homes. Just peering at the kitchen on page 45 alone—light and airy, chic but cozy— makes me imagine the divine meals I might concoct in such a space, or what convivial dinner parties I might throw.

Having recently updated my own dining room, I can appreciate the work that went into the renovations shown in “Before & After,” page 46. One, once a blank slate, is now an elegant music salon; the other, formerly cluttered and without focus, now gracefully fuses living and dining areas into one soothing space.

And the vibrant rooms in “The Color Spectrum,” page 50, are proof positive that I’m not alone in my quest to add splashy hues to almost any space. See for yourself what a difference it can make.

While stretching yourself is great, there comes a time to reward yourself too. The rest of our pages feature indulgences we can all try whenever the whim strikes. In Gourmet, we detail a delicious Indian meal at Paramus’ stylish Mantra, while in Bergen Buzz, we profile a home design emporium that’s a bastion of imagination and inspiration, plus a Wyckoff spot where pizza becomes health food.

We hope you enjoy these close-up looks at how your neighbors live, and cherish each moment of this Bergen spring.

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

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“The better part of a year”—that’s how long Chris Saville says he and wife Kate spent in their kitchen before perfecting recipes for the tasty, healthier pizza alternatives they serve up at THE FLATZ COMPANY in Wyckoff (201-560-0150, www.theflatzco.com).

Perhaps the key component in the ultra-thin, 12-inch pies is their crispy whole-wheat crust, made from all-natural flour. From there, customers can choose from 19 varieties, or build their own with toppings such as cherry peppers, white truffle oil and poached egg. A good place to start is the “Original” ($7.50); topped with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce, it’s just 750 calories for the entire pie—less than half that of traditional pizza. More daring? Try the “Island Flat,” a combo of banana, organic coconut, pineapple, mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce. A bonus?

All cups, salad containers and cutlery are biodegradable, and boxes are made from recycled materials.

“The pizza is so good, and the fact that many ingredients are organic appeals to us,” says Kelly Van Calcar, a mother of four from Wyckoff. “My kids ask to eat there every day!”

Get a hearty dose of design inspiration—and perhaps a teensy bit of home envy—at the Junior Woman’s Club of Ridgewood’s 13th annual Spring House Tour (201-444-5705, www.jwcridgewood.com), which lets you roam through five stunning area homes (four in Ridgewood, one in Ho-Ho-Kus). The event takes place on Thursday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and costs $40 per person; proceeds benefit 25 local charities.

“Some of the homes have recently undergone major renovations,” says club president Bernadette Walsh, “and they all have a lot of character.” Take, for instance, the 10,000-plus-square-foot Ridgewood Colonial that features a chapel, a potting shed, gardens, terraces—and a family room painted as if you’re in a hot-air-balloon basket.

It’s as if a huge home décor fantasyland dropped Visitors can tour the homes in any order; volunteers are on hand at each location to from the sky and landed beside Route 80. The space answer questions. And for participants looking is ABC Carpet & Home’s South Hackensack wareto replicate a certain look in their own spaces, house store (201-641-3400, www.abchome.com), a a brochure provides information about the haven of all things fashion-forward, eclectic, homes and the vendors who designed them. whimsical and expertly crafted. Think organic Ridgewood resident Donna Bellomattresses; elegant Persian rugs; antiques Hansen has taken the tour each of the ’ S R from China, India and Europe; furniE past several years. “I’m an interior WINN E ture by designers like Theodore L designer, and I like to see what CIRC to Florence s n Alexander and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. o tulati my colleagues are doing and d, who Congra aywoo M f o Another plus: The shop offers impressive discounts: ng in dino what styles people are interested for voti Ferran basket t, t s if te “Many products in the store are discounted 20 to 50 g n a in,” she says. “It’s also for a o c won aby” f utest B o e w percent,” says Amy Chender, the company’s COO. For wonderful cause, and the o our “C R Maritza beauty even better bargains, check out the semi-annual r u and to o Juniors always do a great job n o wo ick, wh away.

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If you crave a heaping plate of chemicals, hormones and preservatives, pass right on by the GREEN DOOR CAFÉ in Tenafly (201-567-8226, www.greendoorcafenj.com). “We serve food the way nature intended— as naturally as possible,” says Leon Bell, co-owner of the year-old BYO. Dedicated to a “green” philosophy, the eatery’s menu of tasty, nutritious American fare features only organic or hormone- and antibioticfree proteins, plus organic or locally farmed produce. And don’t worry about sky-high costs: “We keep prices competitive with other casual restaurants,” says Bell.

They don’t sacrifice flavor, either. “People like us not just because we offer ‘cleaner’ food, but because it tastes great too,” says Bell.

At lunchtime try the all-natural turkey, beef and veggie burgers ($4.50 to $10.75) or the organic chicken salad sandwich ($6.95). For dinner, favorites include caramelized Berkshire pork chops with hot-and-sour cranberry compote, mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed kale ($23); and the citrusglazed Lock Duart salmon with lemon confit, black rice and sautéed kale ($21)—“our salmon isn’t farm-raised; it comes from 20 miles off the northern coast of Scotland,” says Bell.

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Thanks, Mom You’d love to give her the moon and stars—but we suspect she’ll be happy with a meal she doesn’t have to cook or clean up. For some frilly fun, try taking her to the charming HARMONY TEA ROOM in Westwood (201-5630382, www.harmonytearoom.com). With its scones, finger sandwiches, desserts and 23 varieties of teas, the spot is full of yummy pleasures. Be sure to call in advance: Mother’s Day seating is by reservation only, at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Savor Paris and Manhattan at once at LE JARDIN in Edgewater (201-224-9898, www.lejardinnj.com), which offers vistas of the New York skyline along with its fine French continental cuisine. A Mother’s Day threecourse prix fixe dinner is $55 per person (reservations required). For optimal views, ask for a seat in the outdoor garden or terrace.

Enjoy a buffet brunch of south-of-theborder and American favorites at BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ in Woodcliff Lake (201-782-9500, www.bluemoon mexicancafe.com; $18.95/person). A plus: Clowns will be on hand to entertain kids.

PUPPY LOVE SKYE SUMMERS, 6, Waldwick QUI-GON, 8, and KARMA, 2, Chinese Cresteds PLAYFUL POOCHES: “I love to wrestle and play ball with my dogs,” says Skye. Adds her mom, Faith: “When Skye plays ‘baby’ she brings the dogs into her room, picks them up and then puts them in a bassinet.

They don’t mind! They love attention.”

AQUA DOGS: “One time Karma fell in our pond in the backyard, but she swam out OK,” says Skye. Says Faith: “We like to take Qui-Gon in the shower with us since he doesn’t have any hair—it’s pretty funny.”

SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT: The family also has a Siberian husky, a third Chinese Crested, two guinea pigs, a parrot and a newt!

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

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Got the sniffles? Join the club. It may be little consolation to know that you’re one of 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies, but at right you’ll find what will help: solutions that get you relief, from DIY quick fixes to doctor-administered therapy. “Spring doesn’t have to be a time of suffering,” says Beth Miller, M.D., director of the University of Kentucky HealthCare Asthma, Allergy and Sinus Clinic. Read on to find your anti-allergy attack plan!

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ALLERGY-PROOF YOUR ENVIRONMENT • Wash that pollen out of your hair. Studies show that hair can be a magnet for pollen, which can rub off onto sheets and pillows at bedtime. To outsmart the cling, wash your hair before bed.

• Keep windows closed. And don’t forget to keep car windows rolled up too, Dr. Miller adds.

• Filter out the allergens. Using an air purifier and filter on your vacuum can help rid your home of allergens. And for the best protection, opt for a true HEPA model. Unlike “HEPA-type” filters, they are proven to remove up to 99 percent of airborne mold.

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• Nosh on nuts. Almonds, peanuts and cashews are high in magnesium, a mineral found to boost lung function and ease allergy symptoms. Studies show that low levels of magnesium raise the level of histamine, a chemical in the body that triggers allergic reactions.

• Savor something spicy. Spicy foods help thin mucous secretions, easing a stuffy nose. Try cayenne pepper, ginger or garlic. Or opt for onions, which contain quercetin—an antioxidant that’s a natural antihistamine.

• Sip green tea. An antioxidant in the tea known as EGCG blocks compounds in the body that produce an allergic response. Drink two or three cups a day.

• Sweeten with local honey. Because the bees feed on pollen from local flowers, trace amounts of the allergen end up in the honey, and eating just a little bit can slowly build your body’s tolerance. In fact, an informal study at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans found that just 2 teaspoons daily for six weeks eased symptoms.

histamine, which is the active ingredient in brands like Zyrtec and Claritin.

• Go prescription-strength. “Some patients require more aggressive therapy,” says Dr. Miller. If that’s you, ask your doctor about a prescription for a stronger antihistamine like Allegra or Xyzal.

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highly effective,” says Dr. Miller. The shots desensitize your body to allergens, eliminating reactions and symptoms. The regular injections can take four years to complete, but some relief is found within a few months.

• Try the latest immunotherapy. Popular in Europe, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) involves placing drops of the allergen under the tongue to build up tolerance. And it works in 85 percent of patients. “The main advantage is convenience, since the oral drops or tablets can be administered at home,” says Ira Finegold, M.D., clinical professor of medicine at Columbia University. “And it appears to be safer than conventional immunotherapy.” ■

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• Get “acupunctured.” Treatment with needles at specific points in the body has been shown to reduce the production of cytokines, proteins that can trigger symptoms.

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What they are

Swinging the kettlebell back through your legs and then up to eye level engages several different muscle groups.

Kettlebells are large hunks of cast iron, each with a thick handle. Perhaps the ultimate retro fitness rage, they were originally used by 18th-century Russian bodybuilders—and kitsch lovers may recognize them as the quintessential “old-time” weights seen in strongman photos of yore.

Why the resurgence? In a nutshell: They’re effective and efficient.

“You can get a great workout in just 20 minutes,” says personal trainer and certified kettlebell instructor Joe Walker, owner of Rethink Fitness in Franklin Lakes. “And since the moves combine cardio with strength training, you kill two birds with one stone.”

Then there’s the fun factor: Many kettlebell exercises involve swinging the weights around your body—moves that are way more enjoyable than simply pounding the treadmill or curling a barbell.

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Arms, abs, legs, glutes—and everything in between. “Kettlebells really provide a total-body exercise, toes to fingertips,” says Walker. “The exercises help you build a nice, strong core and lower back, which helps if you suffer from low-back pain.”

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like curls or presses. That’s because, unlike with dumbbells and barbells, the weight is centered a few inches below the handle, making your body work harder to control it.

But it’s not all about the brute force: Because the weights are so compact, you can swing them between your legs, over your head or around your torso. “You could never swing a barbell between your legs,” notes Walker, “and if you tried it with dumbbell, you’d likely smash your legs with it.” The result is a workout that combines strength, velocity, dexterity and concentration.

“Because there’s so much PUT THE KETTLE ON ... going on, kettlebells help improve Local gyms offering kettlebell coordination and enhance flexiinstruction bility in your hips and shoulders,” Rethink Fitness, Franklin Lakes (201-891Walker adds.

0800, www.rethinkfitness.net): Offers 1-hour Wyckoff resident Brian group sessions ($35/class; $259 for one Ravettine, 40, takes 1-hour kettlemonth of classes, three days a week), and bell lessons twice a week, and has private 1-hour personal training sessions noticed significant results: “I just ($65 to $85/session) don’t have the time to spend two or The Gym, Englewood (201-567-9399, three hours in the gym,” he says. www.gettothegym.com), Montvale (201“Kettlebells give me a full-body 802-9399): Offers 1-hour kettlebell personal workout, and my core is so much training sessions ($70/session; $65/session stronger now. They’re also not as for a package of six; $60/session for a packtaxing on my joints as loading age of 12) weights onto a bar.”

Westwood Health and Fitness, Westwood Another plus: According to (201-666-3800, www.gowestwood.com): a study conducted by the American Incorporates kettlebell training into various Council on Exercise and regroup classes. (Classes included in gym searchers from the University of membership fee; $15 for a day pass, $69 for Wisconsin, a typical kettlebell one-month membership, $49/month for workout can burn a whopping 20 one-year membership) calories per minute.

How to use ’em You can start slow with traditional strength-training moves like overhead presses and bent-over rows. But the real fun comes from swinging these babies around.

Fittingly, a favorite move is the two-handed kettlebell swing: Stand about a foot behind the kettlebell with your

legs shoulder-width apart.

Squat down a bit and grab the bell with both hands. Keeping your weight on your heels, abs tight and back straight, swing the weight backward between your legs past your hips, then stand up and swing it forward to eye level, driving your hips forward. Repeat 15 to 20 times.

For the tactical lunge, stand up straight holding the kettlebell in your right hand.

Take a step, placing your left leg back into a lunge position, then pass the weight between your legs to your left hand.

Return to starting position and repeat on the opposite side, aiming for 10 reps.

Other moves involve punching your arm overhead, letting the bell rotate around your wrist. Because proper form can be a tricky thing with kettlebells, it’s a good idea to seek out professional instruction to avoid injury. And as with any exercise, get your doctor’s OK before starting. ■

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CONFUSED BY THE CONFLICTING REPORTS ABOUT DIETARY SODIUM? OUR EXPERTS WEIGH IN TO SALT OR NOT TO SALT? IF YOU’VE been following the medical news this year, you know that this question has morphed into something of a contentious issue. The public conversation began in earnest in January, when New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an effort to reduce the nation’s salt intake by 25 percent over the next five years. But soon after, an article in Journal of the American Medical Association called into question Bloomberg’s very argument that reducing sodium would help prevent heart attacks and stroke. The piece reported that a low-salt diet was associated with lower rates of disease and death in only five of 11 studies examined. The others found that people on low-salt diets fared either the same as or worse than those on unrestricted salt diets.

But many experts were not swayed by these findings. “You can occasionally find studies that are not consistent, but the vast majority support the hypothesis that Americans eat too much salt and that increases our risk of disease and stroke,” says Marcus Williams, M.D., cardiol-

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“I’m strongly in favor of a lower-salt diet.”

Two reports since then have bolstered Williams’ position: A New England Journal of Medicine study found that consuming 3 fewer grams of salt per day could cut the annual number of deaths by 44,000. And a study in Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that reducing sodium by 10 percent would prevent almost 500,000 heart attacks.

“The more salt in blood vessels, the more fluid that is attracted in and the higher the blood pressure,” explains cardiologist William Tansey III, M.D., a member of the American Heart Association Founders Affiliate Board of Directors. What’s important to remember, adds Dr. Williams, is that up to 77 percent of dietary salt is “hidden” in processed foods. Thus, the best way to lower salt is simply to eat freshly prepared meals. ■

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You let them inside your home—but did you ever want to see what your designers create when they have no fussy clients to please?

Bergen Health & Life asked 5 local pros to reveal one room each in their homes—and to provide one take-home tip the rest of us can use when sprucing up our own abodes. Here’s what they showed us:

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A modern twist comes from a custom-designed contemporary metal chandelier with linen shades from O’Lampia, which hangs above a classic cherry wood table and fruitwood chairs from Lucullus in New Orleans and a Ralph Lauren sisal rug. The room also offers convenience for Stern, who often hosts dinner parties and meetings. “The marble counter that the candelabras sit on is good for both serving and display, and the table can expand to fit 16 people,” she says.

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“I have four young children who certainly don’t want to live in a museum, but I also try to stay away from trends.”

Zwebner and her family can enjoy the space from two cream-colored English Knole sofas from Mason-Art in Manhattan, upholstered in Nancy Corzine Italian chenille. A brown tufted leather ottoman in the center functions as a coffee table and leg rest—“it’s great when you want to kick back and relax, and if there’s a stain I can just use a leather cleaner,” says the designer.

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Sharon L. Sherman, Wyckoff A vivid, contemporary dining space to display cherished mementos—that was designer Sharon L. Sherman’s vision for her Wyckoff dining room. “I wanted to use warm, rich colors and several pieces that were given to us or that we purchased while traveling,” says Sherman, owner of Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff. Georgian Brick paint from Benjamin Moore creates a colorful backdrop to the space, which is anchored by a sleek cherry dining table and chairs—wedding gifts to the designer. A thin metal chandelier and sconce from Visual Comfort provide modern illumination. Among the room’s artwork is a collection of four paintings by Sherman’s late mother. “I put those there as a homage to her.” continued

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“Burgundy is my favorite color, so I decided to keep the paper and decorate the room around it,” says Jurecky. She balanced the space with neutral touches, including a Taylor King sofa upholstered in white chenille from Kravet and a glass-top table from Emerson et Cie. But the room’s key hue repeats itself in many furnishings, such as Glant silk window treatments from Interior Art & Design in Hackensack and a wooden chair and bench from Taylor King, each upholstered in a different red silk. A burl wood sideboard from Scott Thomas and decorative area rug from Nourison in Saddle Brook offer extra luxury.

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Expand the space: Curtis knocked down part of a wall to create the quaint breakfast area, featuring a planked and distressed alder wood table from Fremarc Designs, wooden chairs upholstered in green chenille and animal-print cushions and a custom chandelier from 2nd Ave. Lighting. The designer also converted a screened-in porch into a peaceful seating nook, complete with comfy chairs upholstered in damask-pattern chenille. “It’s my husband’s favorite spot to sit, read and look out onto our backyard pond,” says Curtis.

For the kitchen proper, the aesthetic was “European country.” And while it incorporates many new elements—such as diamond-patterned Amtico vinyl flooring and Cowtan & Tout valances with a fruit-and-plate design—Curtis also retained some original features. Rather than replace the old kitchen’s “utilitarian-looking” birch plywood cabinets, for instance, the designer updated them with molding, new hardware and a fresh faux finish. ■

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GREAT ROOM, EDGEWATER BEFORE Yes, there was the overstuffed, unsightly bookcase. And the dining table stacked high with papers. But the real problem plaguing this Edgewater great room was its lack of focus: “The living and dining areas were both in one room—two individual spaces that really did not relate to each other,” says designer Maureen Fiori of Maureen Fiori LLC in Franklin Lakes.

And while elegance was a priority, the couple— anticipating future grandchildren and visits by the “granddog”—also wanted the room to be child- and petfriendly, all while housing their prized chinaware and pieces of Swarovski crystal.

To make it all happen, Fiori teamed up with designer and organizational specialist Debra Young of Debra Young Designs in Cliffside Park. Together, the pair embarked on what Fiori terms “a complete do-over.”

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Fiori then unified the room by covering the floor with a single Sultanabad rug and choosing multifunctional pieces that could be used in both the dining and living areas—the dining chairs by Jessica Charles, for instance, can serve as extra seating in the living room, while a desk by Hickory Chair can augment the Ethan Allen dining table to accommodate larger gatherings.

In the living room, a Kravet couch and Dapha chairs reflect the homeowners’ appreciation of classic pieces. And the whole space has been designed to withstand jubilant family get-togethers: “The fabrics and furnishings are extremely durable, and we had everything treated for additional stain-resistance.” continued BERGEN

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perch above the fireplace. “It didn’t reflect anything!” says McMahon.

Her goal was to set the tone of “luxurious but not overwhelming” that the owners sought throughout the first floor. “This is one of the first rooms you see upon entering the home, and they wanted it to have a striking, elegant appearance,” says McMahon.

Another requirement: “They did not want neutrals—this is a couple who really appreciates color.”

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Working closely with the homeowners, McMahon revamped the drab space into a salon in a style she calls “soft contemporary.” A palette of golds and reds—inspired by artwork previously owned by the family—gives the room a luxeyet-livable atmosphere. Striped silk window treatments by Duralee subtly echo the wall’s faux-painted horizontal stripes, while a striking Oriental carpet by Saxony provides a pop of color underfoot.

“The wife really wanted the carpet, fabric and walls to be the statement pieces in the room— besides the piano,” McMahon notes.

About that instrument: McMahon chose a Yamaha baby grand both for its grand visual statement and its functionality. “I told the couple, ‘The piano won’t just be a piece of furniture that looks lovely—you have children who can learn to play it.’” She was proved right: two of the couple’s three children are now taking lessons.

Custom-built black lacquer cubes repeat the piano’s sleek style, while a variety of silk Arté fabrics have transformed the homeowners’ existing sofa and chair. Table lamps by Arteriors and glass sconces by Hempstead softly light the space. ■ BERGEN

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Our own little man-made corners of the world can also benefit from startling swaths of vibrant hues. Sure, dressing a room in a brilliant shade can be a daring tact. But as these inspiring rooms reveal, when done to proper effect, this dazzling choice can engender grins aplenty—a reaction that would surely do Mr. Hunt (not to mention our old friend Roy G. Biv) proud.

RED:

In the rosy Manhattan living room of designer Miles

Redd, the all-out glamour of an oversized red-velvet couch is tempered by a host of eclectic touches—a gallery-like wall of artwork, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves packed with beloved tomes and a subtly patterned parquet floor. Whimsical blue pillows provide cushy points of contrast. continued

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ORANGE: Brilliant yet soothing, this sunny sitting room—tucked into a Hollywood Hills villa—features a range of juicy shades that invigorate but don’t overwhelm. The calming effect is further enhanced by the room’s multitude of Asian touches—Japanese Imari plates, a golden statue of a Buddhist goddess and a bamboo coffee table among them.

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breezy beauty imbued in this Los Angeles home by a striking oversized painting. With such a bold statement piece taking center stage, all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed are a few cozy touches, courtesy of a simple distressed console table, a collection of multihued glass vases and a colorfully tempting assortment of fruits arranged in a retro-chic bowl.

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bedroom proves that, just like your mother told you, it’s what’s on the inside that counts— and what’s inside here is a chic bed and side table imbued with bold purple splashes, plus a comforter, rug and lamp that repeat the hue while echoing the furniture’s sharp angles. ■

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A showstopping electric-blue silk

couch is the unabashed star of this Paris living room. More muted but equally enticing is the Cubist painting perched above; a pair of simple-but-fanciful lamps and a trio of glass candlesticks, meanwhile, provide opportunities for illumination as well as spots of visual relief.

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ho better than Cliffside Park resident Lisa Oz to “write the book” on relationships? Married for 25 years to heart surgeon and bestselling author Mehmet Oz, M.D., longtime Oprah regular and host of the nationally syndicated The Dr. Oz Show, she’s given him behindthe-scenes aid, helping to conceive his first TV program and offering guidance for the popular You series of books he co-wrote with Michael Roizen, M.D. Now it’s her turn to

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“Mehmet helped me figure out sound bites— what I can say and should say on TV,” Oz says. “Left to my own devices, I would just go on and on!”

It’s a role switch many women can understand. For years Lisa has stood quietly in her husband’s shadow, raising their children (Daphne, Zoe, Arabella and Oliver) and serving as president of the family business, Oz Works.

“Rather than put myself on the line, I found myself more and more supporting him in his work,” she says. “After awhile, I wasn’t really fulfilled by that.”

But the path to fulfillment, she found, lay through struggle. “I’m a procrastinator, a lastminute-doer—or I don’t hand things in at all,” Oz admits. “Now I’ve learned that I can complete something, which was a huge revelation.”

Writing a book on relationships, of course, means putting her own under some scrutiny, and she hasn’t pulled any punches: Things haven’t always been magical in the land of Oz. As her husband’s career got hot, she notes, so too did the marital spats, as Lisa often berated Mehmet for not spending enough time at home.

“Finally, I realized that wasn’t what I was actually mad about,” she says. “I really needed to be more independent—I needed my own creative outlet.”

The new author in the family is equally candid about the personal struggles she’s faced—with weight, for example, especially after her pregnancies.

“Given my passion for food, the odds are pretty good that I will never be X-ray thin. And when I’m feeling fat, I’m more likely to be mean, snappish and insecure.”

To counter this, she tries to eat well—she’s been vegetarian since her teens—and exercise regularly. “Of course, every time I travel, the kids stock up on potato chips!” says Oz. Still, she notes that two of her kids are “strict” vegetarians, while Daphne, the oldest, follows a mostly meatless diet. “But my son—he’ll get angry if he sees animals being hurt and then he’ll go out and eat ribs! I don’t get it.

But he’s only 10, so I don’t want him to agree to something before he can fully understand what he’s committing to.”

As for downtime, Oz admits there’s not much if it.

“Mehmet always needs to be doing an activity, but he doesn’t like to go to movies, restaurants or hang out with friends, so there’s no social life!” she says. “So we do yoga

ABOVE, Lisa and Mehmet Oz at a March 1, 2010, event in New York City. LEFT, In her first book, Lisa Oz strives to help readers enhance their relationships with others—and with themselves.

together, play tennis, ski. And we do stuff with the kids: We go to the museum or the farmer’s market in Union Square. We’ll also work together, brainstorming shows or future book ideas.”

Much of this occurs in the stucco, terra cottaroofed Cliffside Park home the couple built seven years ago. The location has even inspired a possible new hobby: “I’m thinking of taking flying lessons—Teterboro is so close! I’m terrified of it. But it’s good for me to stretch.”

Indeed, it’s been a year of stretching for Lisa Oz. “This book was like pulling teeth,” she admits. “But rising to the challenge, learning to just get out of my own way and get it done—it was good all the way around.” ■

Lisa Oz: A few of her favorite things HER FIVE SIBLINGS: “We’re so close you can’t play Pictionary with us, because I’ll draw a line and they’ll be like, ‘taxi cab!’”

HER SPIRITUALITY: “I was raised Swedenborgian, and religion was always a big part of my life.”

SU HEALTHY CUISINE IN EDGEWATER: “It’s a vegan restaurant and it’s unbelievable, so good!”

KUNG FU: “The structure is good for me—I need that discipline.”

AMAZON.COM: “I have a book addiction. Jeff Bezos and I are having a secret affair! Or we should be, anyway, with the amount of books I’m buying.”

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by Maria Lissandrello

and flavor craving. You’ll be prepped for that festival of flavor thanks to the complimentary bowl of bhel—a variety of chaat made here with puffed rice, onion and a mysterious blend of spices— served for you to munch as you ponder the menu.

All these treats could certainly spoil your appetite, so practice restraint.

After all, you’ll want to order a bread basket, a bountiful array of the naan (we had the garlic kind), kulcha and paratha absolutely necessary for enjoying every last drop of the sauces. But fear not: This is not to say the preparations are in any way greasy, heavy or sodden, as can be the case with less skillfully prepared Indian cuisine. Instead, the dishes and accompaniments are fresh and delightful—like the mellow mango sauce gracing the succulent shrimp appetizer, as well as the chutney and coriander dips.

FROM GUACAMOLE TO PEKING DUCK ROLLS, The bread also came in handy for savoring the dishes prepared at your table somehow seem to elevate baigan, chunks of eggplant stewed with peanuts, sesame the dining experience. Now chaat—Indian snacks usuand coconut. A hearty and filling vegetarian entrée, it ally sold from street-vendor carts—has joined the panboasts layers of flavor and texture—from the mild eggtheon of tableside-prep. At least that’s the case at plant to the crunchy peanut to the sweet coconut.

Mantra, the sophisticated Indian eatery occupying the You’ll want to try something from the tandoor, and old Namaskaar spot on Route 4 West, where you can we opted for the lahori seekh kebab: three minced lamb watch the ingredients get minced, chopped, diced, kebabs crusted with onions and spices then cooked in the spiced and ultimately tossed together with a flourish. clay oven for a simple yet nicely nuanced entrée. A side Elegantly decorated in shades of saffron, from of raita, the refreshing yogurt-cucumber dip, was delideep orange-red to golden yellow, the space feels posh to cious scooped up with a bit of bread or atop a forkful of be sure. Arrive early if you like and lamb. The three accompanying chuthave a specialty martini—like the neys, however, were less successful— Mantra Goan, a sweet and spicy orange salty and overspiced.

275 Route 4, Paramus; 201-342-8868; vodka drink featuring fresh carIf you’re still hungry after www.mantranj.com damom and pineapple juice, or a enjoying the big made-to-share porHours refreshing cucumber lemonade gin tions at Mantra, you can pick from a LUNCH: daily, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. martini made sweet with Sprite—at modest assortment of traditional DINNER: Sunday through Wednesday, the eatery’s “Nirvana” lounge.

5:30–10 p.m.; Thursday through Indian desserts. We sampled the kulfi, Saturday, 5:30–10:30 p.m.

Although it’s trying a tad too hard to a type of ice cream that came in three LOUNGE: daily, 5 p.m.–1 a.m. be swanky, the spacious, boutiqueflavors (mango, vanilla and pistachio), What you should know like bar is perfect for meeting friends and rasmalai, cottage cheese dump• Entrées average $17 and enjoying the bites and nibbles lings floating in a bowl of saffron• Full bar that make Mantra so tantalizing. infused cream. While both are good, • Reservations recommended Certainly, the aforementioned they’re entirely skippable. So don’t • 10 percent off for Mantra chaat—a blend of chickpeas, diced feel bad if you fill up on savory and Facebook fans potatoes and papdi (fried dough have no room for sweet—or if you’d • Handicapped accessible crisps), tossed in a spicy sauce—is a prefer to cap off your evening with • AMEX, MasterCard, temptation. Crispy, starchy, tangy, a another cocktail amid the lounge’s Visa accepted touch sweet, it satisfies every texture merry buzz. ■

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TEANECK KEBAB HOUSE Afghan cuisine. · 251 DeGraw Ave., Teaneck · 201-836-8571

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Piermont Rd., Tenafly · 201-569-5999

RIVER VALE DANIEL American and Italian cuisine. · 625 River

Vale Rd., River Vale · 201-594-1900 RISTORANTE PARADISO Mid-southern Italian

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· 250 Center Ave., Westwood · 201-664-8877

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POURQUOI PAS French bistro. · 31 Westwood

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SOUTH HACKENSACK TEGGIANO Fine Italian food. · 310 Huyler St.,

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SUFFERN, N.Y. MARCELLO’S RISTORANTE Italian continental

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BRIGANTINO RISTORANTE Italian fare. · 269 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge · 201-933-4276

Saddle River • Smoke Chophouse,

MARTINI GRILL European-inspired dishes and

Englewood • Two Spear Street, Nyack,

gourmet cocktails. · 187 Hackensack St., WoodRidge · 201-939-2000

WYCKOFF ALDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian fare.

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Tappan, N.Y. · 845-365-2100 VILLAGE GRILLE American fare with Middle

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Glorious Food

by Ariel Jones

Gingered carrot soup with crème fraîche

Eating

GINGERLY

Serves 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

41⁄2 cups vegetable stock

1

⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil

⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

11⁄2 pounds large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

salt and freshly ground pepper

1 large onion, very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger

1

⁄4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream 1

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

• In a medium soup pot, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the sliced carrots, sliced onion and grated ginger. Cover and cook over moderately high heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to soften.

• Add the vegetable stock and nutmeg and season liberally with salt and pepper. Cover and cook the soup over moderate heat until the carrots and onions are very soft, about 10 minutes.

• Puree the soup in batches in a blender, then

WITH ITS ENCHANTING, INTENSE FLAVOR AND PROVEN MEDICINAL BENEFITS,

return it to the soup pot. Stir in the crème fraîche and chopped cilantro and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve in shallow bowls.

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inflammation. Recent research has supported—and expanded on—these claims, crediting the spice’s high potassium and magnesium levels for its circulation-boosting effects and success in relieving cold and flu symptoms.

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ONCE UPON A TIME, IT WAS ALL ABOUT THE ale, bread and snaps. While ginger was revered as culinary gold in many cultures, here it was largely relegated to one bubbly beverage and a few beloved baked treats.

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