Bergen Health & Life February 2010 issue by Wainscot Media

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B E R G E N H E A LT H & LIFE ■ FEBRUARY 2010

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FRESH START!

F R E S H S TA RT

Advice to help you: • get fit • eat better • fight stress • declutter ... and more

Can you spot the ‘best’ sushi? CRUISES: The newest, handiest, healthiest COFFEY TALK:

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Contents

66 February 2010 Features 28

Departments

The Bergen Health Experience: What you missed Our physician presenters shared a wealth of handy info at our wellness expo. Here are the highlights.

Resolution solutions!

Eat well, head-to-toe

How to achieve success with 8 popular pledges

6 foods that do your body good

8 Editor’s letter 15 Bergen buzz

· Try a triathlon! · Gourmet goodies galore · Click with your groceries · Puppy love · Stirring the pot · Circle of friends · “What I’m listening to ...” · Snacks with pop!

20 Things we love Health ’n’ beauty booty Our picks for the best

look-good/feel-good finds of the New Year

7 fat-beaters Burn fat more efficiently with these foods and drinks.

22 Flash

Give ‘peaceful’ a chance

66 Glorious food

On-the-clock workouts

6 steps to lessen your stress

In a time crunch? Star trainer Jessie Pavelka suggests 10-, 20-, 30- and 60-minute routines.

46 Spotlight /

A cut above

A talk with TV hair guru Tabatha Coffey

48 At home /

Cookin’ good

Two stunning New Jersey kitchen renovations

Captured moments around the county

Be sushi-savvy! A quick primer on calorie counts

68 Bergen gourmet Nobu west No need to travel to Manhattan for topnotch sushi: Simply head to Ridgewood’s Sakura-Bana.

70 Where to eat 76 Be there!

Your local dining guide

Events you won’t want to miss

80 End notes A chat with ... Yansi Fugel The Franklin

52 Escapes /

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Starting fresh IF RESOLUTIONS WERE EASY, WE’D ALL BE FIT and trim, with no debts or vices, perfectly organized closets and oodles of quality time to lavish on family. The reality, of course, is that change is hard, unwavering discipline gets tiring and our best-laid January plans are often set aside by March. Still, that’s no reason not to try—after all, success is sweetest when the task at hand is a challenge. If you’re already suffering from some slightly flagging motivation, let us help you get fired up once again. To help you on your journey, we filled this issue with all manner of tips, advice and inspiration. For that “get fit” goal, for instance, we called on star trainer (and big-time hunk) Jessie Pavelka from Lifetime’s TV show DietTribe. To put an end to those “I don’t have the time” excuses, we asked him to design effective workouts you can complete in 10, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. Find his step-bystep plans on page 42. If healthful eating is also on your New Year’s agenda, check out “Eat Well, Head to Toe,” page 36, where you’ll find foods you can eat to protect brains, bones, breasts and more. Those who hope to dial down their stress levels can turn to “Give ‘Peaceful’ a Chance” on page 40, in which we share six strategies to help you relax, and “Sea the World” on page 52, where we describe three different styles of cruises, all sure to help you rejuvenate. Kick your style up a notch by following the coif tips of celebrity hairstylist—and Fort Lee resident—Tabatha Coffey on page 46 or with one of the many products we showcase in “Health ’n’ Beauty Booty,” page 20. And on page 80 get a glimpse of spring style’s must-haves from local designer Yansi Fugel. Don’t see your goal of choice above? Check out “Resolution Solutions!” on page 34, where we offer a roundup of expert advice on eight common New Year’s vows. Regardless of your plans for self-improvement, we wish you a happy and healthfilled 2010!

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For most surgeons, the da Vinci System is one of the most innovative technologies for performing minimally invasive surgery. To the Director of The Valley Hospital’s Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Anusak Yiengpruksawan, M.D., or Dr. Yieng, it’s a technology whose potential has yet to be realized. In 2001, Dr. Yieng performed Valley Hospital’s ﬁrst robotic surgery. He was also the ﬁrst surgeon in the U.S. to use the da Vinci System to perform the Whipple procedure, a highly advanced surgery for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Since that time, Dr. Yieng has performed more than 250 Whipple procedures and is internationally known for his expertise in using robotic surgery to treat gastrointestinal cancers. It’s his passion to be the very best that allows The Valley Hospital to perform more complex procedures than any other hospital in the region. For more information, contact us at 201-447-8012, or visit us at www.valleyhealth.com/robotics.

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

Try a triathlon!

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Want to aim high with your 2010 fitness goals—and get major bragging rights in the process? Try tackling a truly inspiring feat with the help of the GLEN ROCK TRIATHLON CLUB (201-251-1822, www.grtri.com), the largest triathlon group in the state. If the idea sounds overwhelming, take heart: Cofounder Tom Begg says the club is for all levels. “We have a mix of beginners, intermediates and advanced athletes,” he explains. “Even if you’re just thinking about doing a triathlon, the club offers a way to be around like-minded people who can offer advice and support.” A good race distance to start with is a “sprint” triathlon, which consists of a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride and 5-kilometer run. Membership costs $75 per year and includes a jersey, group runs, swims and bike rides and monthly meetings. “For me, the major attraction of the club is the camaraderie,” says Neil Tipograph of Woodcliff Lake, a veteran of 20 triathlons who joined the group in 2006. “It’s great to be around other people who are into fitness and love to compete, and we share our knowledge and experiences to benefit each other.” “People are always welcome to come to one meeting free of charge to see what it’s like,” adds Begg. “But most people join.”

Gourmet goodies galore For 45 years, Manhattan’s Westside Market has been a beloved source for New York foodies on the hunt for quality ingredients and (on lazier days) unforgettable prepared foods. But Manhattan has nothing on Maywood, where the Westside Market’s owners operate MAYWOOD’S MARKETPLACE (201-843-8361, www.wmarket nyc.com), the renowned grocery’s New Jersey outpost. The bustling 1,200-square-foot shop regularly peddles bliss to Bergen’s food lovers in the form of hundreds of imported cheeses; 40 coffee bean varieties; an indoor/outdoor fresh produce section; an on-site butcher, fish market and bakery; and homemade prepared foods. “We make everything from scratch using only the finest ingredients,” says manager Manny Tsiscacis. “Their stuff is all great quality,” attests customer Tracy Holster of East Rutherford. “I especially like the paella, avocado bean salad and fresh-baked muffins.” Other customer favorites include imported Gouda with mustard seeds ($8.99 per pound), homemade mince fruit pie ($4.99) and stuffed flounder française with shrimp and crabmeat ($10.99 per pound). And don’t forget to check out the market’s adjoining spirit shop, which hosts wine and cheese tastings on Sunday afternoons.

Winners’ circle Congratulations to the winners of our gift-guide giveaway: Johanna Sturm of Englewood, Kay Truckenmiller of Ramsey, Emily Barrett of Park Ridge, Heidi Misovic of Wyckoff and Earl Arbuckle of Secaucus.

127,386 Bergenites voted for former Governor Jon Corzine in the 2009 general election, versus 121,446 for Governor Chris Christie.

Source: www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2009results

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Bergen BUZZ

PUPPY LOVE

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MEGAN MONTEMARANO, 18, Montvale BOSCO, 6, Labrador retriever HOW WE MET: “After our first dog died from cancer my family and I couldn’t bear a home without a dog. My sister found Bosco’s irresistible face on the pet adoption site www.petfinder.com—and we

There’s something to be said for browsing the frozen foods in your slippers. Now that a trio of local supermarket chains offer online shopping and grocerydelivery services, the weekly ritual of pacing the grocery aisles—and braving winter’s chill to do so—may become a mere memory. Browse more than 25,000 items at SHOPRITE FROM HOME (1-800-746-7748, www.shoprite.com), which offers delivery ($19.90) or curbside pick-up ($12.95) daily at select Bergen locations (orders are typically ready in four hours). Items cost the same as those in the store, and home shoppers are privy to all sales, specials and rewards. Stop & Shop offers next-day delivery of orders $60 and up through its PEAPOD BY STOP & SHOP (1-800-573-2763, www.peapod.com). Online prices are comparable to those in stores, and selections include the supermarket’s most popular brands and sizes ($6.95 fee for orders over $100; $9.95 for orders under $100). The website also lets shoppers view products’ nutrition facts and ingredients. Items delivered through A&P’S (1866-443-7374, www.apfreshonline.com) home-delivery program are hand-picked by personal shoppers at local stores. All store items are available online; fees range from $5 (orders of more than $200) to $10.95 (orders under $99.99). First-time customers receive $10 off orders of $50 or more. After your first order, all three services allow you to save your list for speedier shopping the next time around.

knew he was the one. Today my ‘B-Boy’ is loyal, full of energy and loves to cuddle. He’s exactly what we needed.” PUP WITH PIPES: “My mom enjoys singing, and whenever she warms up with scales Bosco enters the room, points his nose up into the air and howls like a wolf. He even changes the pitch of his howls to meet my mom’s notes.” LET IT SNOW: “We like to take Bosco to our vacation home in Wardsboro, Vermont. One of his favorite games is when I throw a snowball at him—he’ll catch it in his mouth and then eat it!” 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.

Stirring the pot Toss the take-out menus; quit making reservations. If you’re looking to drop some pounds in the New Year, you can’t eat out all the time. So why not learn a few culinary tricks—and have some fun while you’re at it—with the creative classes dished up at the RIDGEWOOD CULINARY STUDIO (201-447-2665, www.ridgewoodculinarystudio.com)? “We do all sorts of fun things here,” says food guru Nanci Gregory, who runs the studio with Jo Marie Quinn. For example, at “Dinner and a Movie,” students watch a food-centric film, such as Julie & Julia or Chocolat, and prepare related recipes. The “Dance/Cooking Combo Classes,” meanwhile, include culinary guidance and a dance lesson at the Ridgewood Performing Arts Center next door. And “Cookbook Nights” let you try out a tome’s recipes. Kids can take weekly after-school cooking lessons (the next session starts March 1), and the spot regularly hosts everything from birthdays to bachelorette parties to bridal showers.

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Circle of friends Perhaps your longtime friends have moved out of the area. Or maybe you’re recently divorced and looking to reenter the social scene. Or maybe you just want to socialize with some new people your own age. But where to start? Enter NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONALS (www.nj professionals.org), a social networking group launched in August for career-minded New Jerseyans ages 35 to 50. “We offer everything from wine tastings to networking events to single mingles, happy hours and hikes,” says founder Laura Occhipinti of Waldwick. “The idea is to bring people together to make friends.” The group is an offshoot of Occhipinti’s first venture, New Jersey Young Professionals, launched in 2004, which boasts some 2,000 members ages 21 to 39. “A lot of those members were ‘aging out’ of NJYP, so they requested I start something for people over 39.” Events take place at coffee shops, restaurants, bars and parks throughout the state. “When you’re busy with work and the other responsibilities of life, it can be hard to find the time and opportunity to meet kind, like-minded people,” says NJP member Cliff Dreispan, 49, of Fair Lawn, a financial planner. “The group has allowed me to connect with some nice, interesting people who I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”

“Duke Ellington said it best: ‘There are two kinds of music: good music and the other kind,’” says Paul Smith, guitar instructor for the Bergen Academy of Music and Art (201-940-2200, www.bergenacademy.com) in Oradell and Park Ridge. “As a guitarist who performs classical, contemporary and popular music, I gravitate towards things I find musically interesting. This can make me a bit of an outsider—if I rally behind a pop tune in front of classical aficionados, for example. But I love mixtures of styles, and I love it when the guitar is used in different settings.” 1. “EMPIRE STATE OF MIND,” Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys, from The Blueprint 3

2. “WHEELS,” Foo Fighters, from Foo Fighters: Greatest Hits

3. “HEY YOU,” 311, from Uplifter 4. “REVOLUTION IS MY NAME,” Pantera, from Reinventing the Steel

5. “THE LUCKY ONE,” Alison Krauss & Union Station, from New Favorite

6. “PASSAGE IV,” Daniel Lippel and Peter Gilbert, from Sustenance

7. “32 GHOSTS IV,” Nine Inch Nails, from Ghosts I-IV 8. “WAYFARING STRANGER,” Sharon Isbin and Joan Baez, from Journey to the New World

9. “ALL NIGHTMARE LONG,” Metallica, from Death Magnetic

10. “ROBOTS,” Flight of the Conchords, from Flight of the Conchords

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MASTERFILE

You might have noticed them “popping up” at local food shops—those rice cakes churned out in an instant by a curious tabletop machine. Meet Kim’s Magic Pop, an all-natural, multigrain snack created by Moonachie-based DELICE GLOBAL INC. (201-438-0300, www.delimanjoo.com). Rather than selling prepackaged rice cakes, Delice supplies retailers with a Magic Pop machine and ingredients to make the snacks fresh on-site. “Our cakes are popped fresh every day using just heat and pressure,” says Yongsoon Lee, who runs the company with husband Hyung-Seob Kim. “They’re perfect for when you want something crunchy,” says Bergen Health & Life editor-in-chief Rita Guarna. “And if you’re doing Weight Watchers, you can eat up to four and it’s still 1 point!” Bergenites can purchase the 15-calorie cakes at Maywood’s Marketplace, A&P in Fort Lee, Kings in Cresskill and Fairway Market in Paramus.

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FLASH LOCAL ATHLETES, LEADERS AND THOSE who support them gathered at the Park Ridge Marriott for the YMCA of Greater Bergen County Sports Award Banquet, celebrating students and adults who make outstanding contributions to student athletics and recreation. The Shops at Riverside, meanwhile, was the site of the Bergen Health Experience, an interactive wellness event hosted by Bergen Health & Life and cosponsored by Holy Name Hospital. The afternoon featured lively discussions by local physicians (see page 28), tests and screenings, plus a host of informational booths. Healthy living was also top of mind at the sixth annual Women on the Move Luncheon, a fundraising event hosted by the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society and sponsored by Bergen Health & Life.

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The Bergen Health Experience: WHAT YOU MISSED OUR PHYSICIAN PRESENTERS SHARED A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AT OUR WELLNESS EXPO. HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS

IT WAS A BUSTLING SCENE AT THE SHOPS AT RIVERSIDE ON Saturday, November 7, as Bergen Health & Life joined with Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck to sponsor the Bergen Health Experience—a fun, informative expo that combined screenings, exhibits, healthy food tastings and enlightening seminars on key health topics. Missed the event? Fear not: On the pages that follow you’ll find highlights of the show’s

ing things our staff learned about Bergenites’ health.

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‘Protecting your skin from the ravages of aging’ • Want healthy-looking skin? Lead a healthy life, said presenter Chang Son, M.D., of Son Dermatology in Fort Lee: Because skin is a window to our inner systems, keeping your body well and Chang Son, M.D. strong is the key to keeping skin looking its best. • Though some of the skin’s aging is caused by intrinsic factors beyond our control—genetics and hormones, for example—about 90 percent of visible changes are due to controllable extrinsic factors such as the sun, smoking and stress, said Dr. Son. • Antiaging creams, lotions and other products are a $27 billion industry, but most products have not been tested by the FDA. Dr. Son’s rule of thumb: “If it’s too expensive, it’s probably not worth it.” • The current trend in antiaging therapies is for smallerdose treatments on younger, healthier skin that produce more subtle results. Effective options include topical treatments such as retinoids and peels; injectable therapies such as Botox, fillers and autologous fat transfers; and laser treatments. • After age 45, get your skin checked once a year—and make that every six months if you have a history of skin disease. • Though about 70 percent of Americans are vitamin D–deficient, with African Americans particularly vulnerable, Dr. Son said sun exposure isn’t the answer. Instead, he advises taking a vitamin D supplement.

‘Living a longer, healthier life in a stressedout world’

Ohan Karatoprak, M.D.

• Think of stress as mere annoyance? Think again, said Ohan Karatoprak, M.D., clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Medicine and

Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, noting that chronic stress can affect chemical processes in our bodies and even shorten our lifespan. Long-term risks of chronic stress include obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. • Stress can make your belly rounder due to excess secretion of the hormone cortisol—a particular concern because abdominal fat has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Keep tabs on belly fat by measuring your midsection with a tape measure: A waist circumference greater than 88 cm in women or 102 cm in men is a danger sign. • Combat stress by eating healthy foods such as fruits and veggies, nuts and legumes and lean proteins, and exercising regularly. Healthy individuals should aim for 45 minutes of cardio five to six times a week and 30 minutes of resistance exercise two to three times a week—with a doctor’s OK first. • Beware of overexercising: Working out too hard can actually raise cortisol levels and increase stress.

‘WHAT A PAIN IN THE JOINT:

Managing knee pain’ Presenter Steven R. Lindholm, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon at North Jersey Orthopaedic Specialists in Teaneck, Englewood and Closter, Steven R. Lindholm, M.D. described six causes of this ailment—and how they’re treated: 1. Tendonitis: This most common knee injury involves inflammation, swelling and irritation of knee tendons, which attach bones to muscles. How it’s treated: Rest, icing with compression and elevation. 2. Chrondomalacia (“Runner’s knee”): This condition—an inflammation or irritation of the cartilage at the end of the bone—is most common at the patellofemoral joint between the kneecap and the femur. “A lot of people who run do have knee pain,” said the doctor. “Some people are just not made for running.” How it’s treated: A sleeve with a cutout in front that slides over the knee to take the pressure off the kneecap; switching to low-impact activities (swimming, for example); exercises to strengthen the quadricep muscles in

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‘WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN?’ How 8 of your neighbors responded MATT LEVINSON, 40, PARK RIDGE, ACCOUNTANT “Weight. I’ve been heavy all my life. It’s a daily battle.” AUSTIN LOBO, 37, ENGLEWOOD, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER “Everything about children’s health. My daughter is growing up so quickly!” ODETTE BASCOM, 30, BOGOTA, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT “The H1N1 shots. I worry that they haven’t been fully tested and something could go very wrong.” NICOLE MARCANO, 23, PALISADES PARK, MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT “I worry about the effects of being on the birth-control pill. I also get concerned about sugar-free food and whether or not it will harm me.” BARRY GERSHBERG, 52, WOODCLIFF LAKE, RETAIL MANAGER “The flu—and the vaccine.” JOANNE STOLFO, 50s, RIDGEWOOD, HOMEMAKER “The flu—all strains of it—and whether or not to get the swine flu vaccine.” ANITA RAMANI, 39, RIDGEWOOD, HOMEMAKER “Stress. I’m juggling three kids, so stress management is definitely important!” TED BERK, 71, HARRINGTON PARK, STOCK PROMOTER “Getting older—mostly joint problems. I play tennis twice a week and I’d like to keep that up.”

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the front of the thigh. Losing weight may also help. 3. Arthritis: This is a loss of articular cartilage, the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints. “When patients ask us to ‘take the arthritis out of the knee,’ they don’t understand that arthritis is really the absence of this cartilage,” said Dr. Lindholm. How it’s treated: “Unfortunately, we don’t have a way to put cartilage back on the bone,” said the doctor. But relief can come from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, physical therapy, cortisone injections or injections of a synthetic lubricant. And advanced cases may require a total knee replacement procedure—“one of the most successful surgeries we have in orthopedics,” said Dr. Lindholm. “These days, people with knee replacements are playing golf and doubles tennis.” 4. Growth plate irritation (Osgood-Schlatter syndrome): In this condition, common in adolescents, inflammation causes increased blood flow, which in turn triggers asymmetrical growth where the large tendon of the kneecap attaches to the bone of the leg below. How it’s treated: Icing, modifying activities to limit pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen—and waiting for the plate to fuse properly with further growth. 5. Bursitis: This is an inflammation of the bursa tissue on the front of the knee, a special sac that contains a thin layer of lubricating tissue. How it’s treated: Icing, stretching and muscle conditioning, followed by a gradual return to regular activity. 6. Meniscal tears: The menisci are halfmoon–shaped wedges of cartilage that help the knee maintain structural integrity when it twists. Tears generally cause swelling and movement limitations as well as pain, and they don’t heal on their own. How they’re treated: Arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a scope is inserted into the joint via two or three small incisions. Patients recover quickly, said Dr. Lindholm.

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10 tips for

getting to sleep ‘How sleep can add years to your life and keep you young’ • “In 1965–70, studies showed that Americans averaged eight hours of sleep nightly,” said Jeffrey L. Salizzoni, M.D., medical director of pulmonary and sleep mediJeffrey L. Salizzoni, M.D. cine at Aspen Medical Associates in Teaneck. “Now it’s six-and-a-half hours. We’re chronically sleep-deprived.” • Going short of sleep can increase our risk of diabetes and congestive heart failure, and even cause weight gain: Sleeping too little means an appetite-stimulating hormone called leptin isn’t turned off as much as it should be, and the munchies result! • An estimated 100,000 vehicle accidents each year nationally (with some 1,500 fatalities) are attributable to drowsy driving—but New Jersey is the only state in which people can be held criminally liable for driving while sleepy. Maggie’s Law, enacted in 2003, establishes the offense as a second-degree crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison. In a recent study, 50 sleepdeprived drivers performed just as poorly as 50 inebriated ones. ■

Counting too many sheep? Here’s what sleep specialist Jeffrey L. Salizzoni, M.D., recommends:

1. Go to bed each night at a consistent time. 2. Create a familiar, relaxing bedtime routine and follow it regularly.

3. Avoid caffeine for five to six hours before bedtime (a little longer if you’re a senior, as caffeine’s effects linger longer in older folk).

4. Don’t smoke, as nicotine is an unhealthy stimulant. 5. Don’t drink alcohol before bedtime—it can make you awaken later in the night.

6. Don’t eat a big meal right before bedtime. 7. Exercise regularly, but not in the three to four hours before bedtime.

8. Save your bed for sleeping and sex only. Do your reading, TV watching and e-mail catch-up elsewhere.

9. If sleep is elusive for several minutes and doesn’t seem near, get up and do something calming, such as reading.

10. Don’t leave a clock right next to your pillow, where constant checking can start a cycle of worry that pushes sleep further off.

Our sleep survey The findings of our informal poll of Bergen Health Experience attendees How long does it take you to fall asleep?

How often do you wake during the night?

• More than 30 percent of respondents said it took them

• Though some people reported sleeping straight

more than one hour.

through the night, others said they regularly wake up as

• Times ranged from 3 minutes to 2 hours, with a median

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of 12.5 minutes.

respondents reported waking up three times or more.

• On average, men reported falling asleep more quickly

• Here again, males outsnoozed females—men’s median

(median: 5 minutes) than women (median: 19 minutes).

1 awakening per night compares favorably with women’s

• Surprisingly, there wasn’t a big age difference between

median of 1.75.

quicker- and slower-to-sleep respondents. In fact, the

• The respondents who reported having more interrup-

quicker snoozers averaged a bit older.

tions to their sleep had a median age of 59—10 years older than that of their more sound-sleeping neighbors.

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Resolution solutions! VOW THIS WILL BE THE YEAR YOU’LL FINALLY STICK TO YOUR NEW YEAR’S GOALS OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT? DON’T GO IT ALONE—TAKE THIS ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH 8 POPULAR PLEDGES.

Resolution: Work out regularly Strategy: Follow these steps from the Mayo Clinic (but get your doctor’s OK first): Assess your fitness to gage future progress by measuring things like your pulse rate after a 1-mile walk and the time it takes to complete that walk. Create a workout schedule that each week incorporates at least 5 hours of moderate or 21⁄2 hours of vigorous aerobic activity, and two 20- to 30-minute strengthtraining sessions. Start slowly, gradually increasing your routine’s intensity. Re-assess your fitness after six weeks, and again every three to six months. (Need more guidance? See page 42.)

Resolution: Break your tech addiction Strategy: Can’t stop checking e-mail and Twitter? If technology is affecting your work or personal relationships, it’s time to cut back, says Gary Small, M.D., professor of psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute and author of iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind. Keep a log of how much time you spend online daily, then shave a few minutes off each day. Set aside specific times for tasks like checking e-mail, so they won’t haunt you throughout your day. And devote more time to offline activities, such as meeting friends for coffee.

Resolution: Get out of debt Strategy: Keep a diary of your daily expenses for one to two months to help determine whether your expenses exceed your income, says Evan S. Branfman, associate financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Melville, New York. If you’re spending too much, look for ways to cut back. Plagued by credit card debt? Try calling your credit card company to negotiate a reduction in interest rates, says Branfman. If your debt woes seem too overwhelming to handle yourself, consider scheduling a consultation with a financial adviser.

Resolution: Lose weight Strategy: First get your doctor’s approval, then consider meeting with a dietitian to develop an exercise and calorie plan, says Andrea Spivack, a registered dietitian with the Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Keep a food journal and surround yourself with supportive people and motivating items, such as fresh fruit. Also make yourself accountable, adds Spivack, whether to a dietitian, a group leader or a friend who’s expecting you at the gym.

Resolution: Declutter your home Strategy: Start by choosing one specific area to tackle at a time and gathering all necessary supplies, such as garbage cans and recycling bins, says Laura Leist, president of the National Association of Professional Organizers. Next, sort through all items in that area, eliminate what you no longer need and purchase and install any additional containers or shelves you think the area requires. Once you’ve successfully organized your space, keep clutter in check by repeating this process every few months.

Resolution: Improve your posture Strategy: “Poor posture causes a tremendous strain on the spine,” says chiropractor Cynthia Vaughn of the Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin, Texas. When standing, avoid slouching by keeping the center of your ears directly above the center of your shoulders, says Dr. Vaughn. At the office, sit with your buttocks and the small of your back pushed into the back of your chair, and keep your feet flat on the floor with your knees at a 90-degree angle to the floor (adjust chair height if necessary).

Resolution: Stop running late Strategy: Start preparing for your workday the night before, from selecting your outfit to making your lunch, says Atlanta-based personal productivity expert Peggy Duncan, author of The Time Management Memory Jogger. If you’re still running late, set an earlier wake-up alarm to give yourself more time to get ready. To avoid tardiness to appointments and social engagements, record the dates and times of all your commitments in an agenda book or an electronic calendar. ■

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Resolution: Quit smoking Strategy: Meet with your doctor to determine the best treatment option for you, such as over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies or prescription medications, says the National Cancer Institute. Once you begin treatment, remove all tobacco products from your home, car and work; avoid situations that trigger cravings; find new hobbies to occupy your time; and write down your reasons for quitting, reviewing them whenever temptation strikes. Reward progress with a massage or dinner out— but remember your greatest reward is a healthier life!

MEDICAL CARE

7c[h_YWÉi Ed]e_d] M[_]^j 8Wjjb[ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of the adult population in America is obese. And with this comes the increased risk of developing any number of conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, certain cancers and even a shorter life expectancy. If a person is overweight and traditional methods of weight loss haven’t worked, it may be time to consider minimally invasive surgery. Patients are candidates for surgery if they are 80-100 pounds over their ideal body weight or have a Body Mass Index of 35 to 40, depending on their overall health. “Obesity is a disease and each patient needs be treated as an individual from multiple angles including surgery and support from nutritionists, psychologists, personal trainers and other professionals through our program,” explains Stefanie Vaimakis, M.D., FACS. Weight loss surgery can provide long-term sustained results for those who have struggled for years with dieting. Many people may fear the seriousness of surgery, however, with minimally invasive techniques, surgery can be done in as little as one hour and carries minimal risks. Weight-loss surgery can also reverse many serious health conditions including diabetes, high-blood pressure and high cholesterol. For many patients, getting over the fear and shame of being overweight is the ﬁrst step—and often the hardest part of the decision to undergo surgery.

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EAT WELL, HEAD-TO-TOE 6 foods that do your body good—in some surprising ways Eyes Eat this: SWEET POTATOES Here’s why: They’re a great source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that promotes eye health and can help prevent cataracts. Did you know? A sweet potato also contains almost twice the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, which is essential to vision.

Breast Eat this: SALMON Here’s why: Salmon is a rich source of vitamin D, and research indicates that boosting your intake of this vitamin can lower your breast-cancer risk. Did you know? Salmon also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which may add to that cancerfighting benefit (experts aren’t yet unanimous) and which otherwise amount to a health-effects home run, benefiting arteries, blood pressure, brain, eyes, metabolism, muscles and more.

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Eat this: APPLES Here’s why: They contain a flavonoid called quercetin that has been shown in studies of mice to protect brain cells against injury from oxidation. High apple consumption has also been linked to lower-than-average rates of one kind of stroke. Did you know? Apple-juice studies suggest that apples also may heighten the brain’s production of a key neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, improving memory.

Heart Eat this: STRAWBERRIES Here’s why: They reduce inflammation in the arteries and increase levels of the heart-healthy vitamin folate in the blood. Did you know? Strawberries can help whiten teeth! They contain malic acid, which acts as an astringent, buffing away discoloration from notso-pearly whites. Combine a mashed strawberry with a half-tablespoon of baking soda and apply the mixture to your teeth, leaving it on for five minutes, then brushing away with toothpaste. (Just don’t do this more than once a week—you risk damaging tooth enamel.)

Stomach Drink this: GREEN TEA Here’s why: It may fight stomach cancer: A recent study found that women who drank five or more cups of green tea a day were 20 percent less likely to develop the disease. Did you know? Generally, green tea has just one-third to one-half the caffeine of black tea.

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Eat this: BROCCOLI Here’s why: It’s not only strong in bone-strengthening calcium, it’s also loaded with vitamin C, which is essential for the maintenance and repair of bones. A cup of broccoli boasts more than twice the recommended daily allowance of C—more than is found in an orange. Did you know? Broccoli also contains two phytonutrients that may help the body fight cancer—one by suppressing tumor-cell growth, the other by clearing the system of cancer-causing substances.

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7 fat-beaters Talk about the best of both worlds: Researchers have discovered that certain foods and drinks actually help your body burn fat more efficiently—so you can nibble and whittle your middle at the same time. Here are 7 such items and their claims to fame: What: GREEN TEA Why: This soothing brew contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), one of a group of antioxidants called catechins. Research indicates that catechins increase energy expenditure and fat-burning, and may help control weight. A 2007 review of research on the subject concluded that consuming five to six cups of green tea per day does indeed have metabolic benefits. Calories per serving: 0 calories per cup

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What: OATMEAL Why: High in fiber, oatmeal helps your body burn calories by boosting your metabolism. In 2008, a Penn State University weight-loss study reported that people whose diets were rich in whole grains lost significantly more abdominal fat than those who ate only refined grains. The whole-grain group also had a big reduction in C-reactive protein levels, a heart-disease marker. Calories per serving: 159 calories per cup

What: CHILI PEPPERS Why: They get their heat from a component called capsaicin, which has been shown to suppress appetite and boost metabolism. One Dutch study reported that subjects ate fewer calories and rated themselves as more satisfied when they consumed capsaicin half an hour before each meal. Calories per serving: 19 calories for each pepper

What: AVOCADO Why: This fruit is another excellent source of abdominal fat– reducing monounsaturated fatty acids, which in a study reported in Diabetes Care were shown to curb “central body fat distribution.” Avocados also boast betasitosterol, a plant-based fat that may lower cholesterol. Calories per serving: 80 calories for 1⁄4 avocado

What: ALMONDS Why: Researchers believe that the body may not fully absorb the fat in almonds and that the cell walls of the nuts may act as a barrier against fat. Besides lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease, almonds can lessen food cravings by making you feel fuller. Calories per serving: 163 calories per ounce ATSUSHI TOMIOKA

What: BLUEBERRIES Why: A recent University of Michigan study suggests that the phytochemicals in blueberries influence the genes that control how we process glucose, thereby helping our bodies store and burn fat more effectively. Calories per serving: 84 calories per cup

What: OLIVE OIL Why: Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids—a type of healthy fat recently found to help shrink the accumulation of belly fat. Opt for extravirgin, the least-processed form of the oil, which contains the most antioxidants. Calories per serving: 119 calories per tablespoon

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Give ‘PEACEFUL’ a chance CAN’T PICTURE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT CONTINUAL STRESS? HERE’S HOW YOU CAN—AND WHY YOU SHOULD

A pressure-filled life is about as American as apple pie and Friends reruns—so much so that many of us wear our stress as a badge of honor, accepting the cranky impatience, throbbing headaches and sleepless nights as the price we pay for how in-demand our time is. But the possible long-term effects of stress (a weakened immune system, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart disease among them) are nothing to boast about—or flirt with. So in this issue’s “fresh start” spirit, we offer 6 ways to ease your troubled mind—and, in the process, do your body good.

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quieting the sympathetic nervous system (responsible for our “fight-or-flight” response) and amping up the parasympathetic nervous system (which slows heart rate and breathing and improves blood flow), notes the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. The result: more day-to-day serenity. Techniques vary widely, but most involve finding a comfortable position in a quiet spot, then either focusing on your breathing or repeating a mantra. You might begin with just five minutes a day, gradually working up to 20 minutes or more. A wide variety of getstarted manuals can be found at your local bookstore.

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TAKE A MEDITATION BREAK. Whether or not you’re seeking spiritual enlightenment, a few calming moments of silence can have a wonderful soothing effect. The jury’s still out on just how health-promoting meditation is, but some studies have found it reduces blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol levels. A recent report published in the American Journal of Hypertension, for instance, found that people at risk for hypertension who practiced 20 minutes of meditation daily lowered their blood pressure significantly and reduced by 52 percent their risk of developing hypertension in the future. Experts suspect that meditation brings benefits by

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SMELL THE ROSES. It’s not just their pretty petals that cause flowers to brighten your mood—their fragrance may actually calm tensed-out nerves. In Japanese research published last year, mice exposed to stress-inducing situations had lower levels of neutrophils and lymphocytes—two types of stress-related immune cells—when they sniffed linalool, a scented compound found in blooms. They also showed reduced activity in more than 100 genes linked to the stress response. With additional research, this demonstrated physiological reaction may add credence to the therapeutic claims long made by proponents of aromatherapy.

PUT THE KETTLE ON. You’ve probably heard that a spot of hot tea can soothe frazzled nerves—now there’s research to support the claim. British investigators (of course) divided 75 men into two groups, one of which sipped black tea daily for six weeks, while the other drank a caffeinated placebo. After this period, the men were asked to complete a stressful task. Researchers took blood samples an hour later and found that the tea drinkers had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, indicating that they recovered from the stress more quickly than did the teafree group.

GET SOME EXERCISE. It’s welldocumented that physical exertion can help alleviate stress, so why not try something new? Setting a goal for yourself can help you stay motivated, and Cool Running’s “Couch to 5K” plan (go to www.c25k.com and click “Cool Running”) is a great place to start. Designed for the nonrunner, this nine-week program eases you in (you’ll do

no more than 60 seconds of jogging at first), but gradually gets you race-ready for a 5K competition. Those with more of a techie leaning might opt for iFitness, a $1.99 iPhone app that offers detailed instructions (in pictures, text and video) on some 230 exercises. Choose the area of the body you want to target, and pick the move you like best; design your own workouts by combining individual exercises into different routines. Just slip your phone into your gym bag and you’re ready to go! (Be sure to consult with your doctor or other healthcare professional before embarking on a new exercise program.) CHUCKLE. There’s good reason why your mood improves when you’ve been giggling over 30 Rock or scanning The Onion’s headlines. The Mayo Clinic reports that laughter has a positive impact on your stress response, leading to a more relaxed feeling. Chuckles can also stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles and even ease stomachaches, thanks to their positive effects on digestion. Personally, we love any medical advice that deems watching Animal House (Bravo’s top pick on its “100 Funniest Movies of All Time” list) time judiciously spent.

GO HIGH-TECH. Sure, venting on your cell phone or zoning out to your iPod might make you feel better, but what about a handheld device designed to help you chill? HeartMath’s emWave Personal Stress Reliever ($199) has a sensor that measures your stress levels based on breathing and changes in heart rhythm. The device then guides you through reducing your stress via breathing exercises and other techniques. A colorful display shows your progress as you go so you can adjust as needed. ■

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On-the-clock WORKOUTS IN A TIME CRUNCH? STAR TRAINER JESSIE PAVELKA SUGGESTS 10-, 20-, 30- AND 60-MINUTE ROUTINES ON LIFETIME’S HIT REALITY SHOW

DietTribe, personal trainer Jessie Pavelka helps five real-life friends lose weight while juggling jobs, family and other struggles. It’s a premise many of us can relate to, as our own busy schedules leave little time—and motivation—for exercise. But the truth is you don’t have to set aside large chunks of time to reap the benefits of fitness: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exercising in shorter bursts throughout the day still does your body good. So Bergen

Health & Life asked Pavelka to design workout routines of four different lengths to give you a chance to choose what works best for you. (Remember: Always check with your physician before starting an exercise routine.)

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• Walk for 1 minute at a moderate to fast pace. • Jog or sprint for 1 minute. • Repeat this pair of steps four more times. Kick it up a notch! “If you’re in good shape, challenge yourself by increasing speed and incline,” says Pavelka.

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“Even though 10 minutes isn’t a lot of time, you can still get your blood pumping and your heart rate up,” says Pavelka. “For great results, try interval training on a treadmill.”

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20-MINUTE WORKOUT “Here’s a quick routine you can do on your lunch hour that helps burn fat and build muscle,” says Pavelka. “You can do these exercises practically anywhere—all you need are some dumbbells and yourself! If you’re a beginner, start off with light weights that aren’t too taxing, and feel free to take short breaks between exercises.” • DO 3 SETS OF SQUATS (15–20 REPETITIONS PER SET, PICTURED LEFT): Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and lower your behind as if you’re sitting in a chair. Do not let your knees jut out past your toes. Return to a standing position. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF PUSH-UPS (15–20 REPS/SET): Lie chestdown on the floor with your hands flat on the ground beneath your shoulders, your legs straight and your toes tucked under. Keeping your body straight, press into your hands to raise your torso and legs off the ground, then bend your elbows to lower yourself back toward the floor, stopping before your body reaches the ground. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET, PICTURED BOTTOM LEFT): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right leg, bending your knees until both legs are at approximately 90-degree angles. Push up with your right leg to return to the starting position. Repeat with the left leg.

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• DO 3 SETS OF BENT-OVER ROWS (15–20 REPS/SET): Standing with your knees slightly bent and your feet about shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your arms fully extended so the dumbbells hang straight down. Bend forward at your hips so your chest is leaning over your feet. Keeping your torso stationary, bring your elbows straight back to approximately a 90-degree angle, so that the dumbbells stop at your sides. Return to start position and repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF SIDE LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET): Stand with feet together facing forward, hands on your hips. Place your right foot out to the side, away from your body, bending your right knee as you do so. Keep your chest up and make sure that your knee does not extend past your toes. Push into your right leg to return to the starting position, then repeat with your left leg. • DO 3 SETS OF SHOULDER PRESSES (15–20 REPS/SET): Sit on a bench or chair and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Bend your elbows and raise your hands up to shoulder height so the dumbbells are positioned next to your ears. Keeping your back straight, push the dumbbells up until your arms are extended overhead. Lower the dumbbells to shoulder height. Repeat. Kick it up a notch! As you get stronger, try forgoing breaks between exercises—for example, going from squats straight into a set of push-ups, says Pavelka.

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30-MINUTE WORKOUT Incorporate a mix of cardio and strength training in your half-hour routine by starting with the 10-minute workout described, and then immediately following it with the 20-minute routine, the trainer says. KICK IT UP A NOTCH! “If things start to get too easy, consider using heavier weights and increasing the number of sets and repetitions,” says Pavelka.

60-MINUTE WORKOUT “If you have time to enjoy a full hour’s workout, here’s one that I do for myself and my clients that combines intense cardio with some good resistance training,” says Pavelka. “The routine may be strenuous for some, so if you don’t get through all the exercises at first, just keep working at it.” You can take a break between circuits, he adds; just aim for each circuit to take about 10 minutes. Start with stretching and 5 to 10 minutes of walking to warm up. CIRCUIT 1: • DO 3 SETS OF SQUATS (15–20 REPETITIONS PER SET): Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Keeping your chest up, bend your knees and lower your behind as if you’re sitting in a chair. Do not let your knees jut out past your toes. Return to a standing position. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF PUSH-UPS (15–20 REPS/SET, PICTURED TOP RIGHT): Lie chest-down on the floor with your hands flat on the ground beneath your shoulders, your legs straight and your toes tucked under. Keeping your body straight, press into your hands to raise your torso and legs off the ground, then bend your elbows to lower yourself back toward the floor, stopping before you reach the ground. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF JUMPING JACKS (15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT). CIRCUIT 2: • DO 3 SETS OF LUNGES (15–20 REPS/SET): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right leg, bending your knees until both legs are at approximately 90-degree angles. Push up with your right leg to return to the starting position. Repeat with the left leg. • DO 3 SETS OF BENT-OVER ROWS (15–20 REPS/ SET): Standing with your knees slightly bent and

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your feet about shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your arms fully extended so the dumbbells hang straight down. Bend forward at your hips so your chest is leaning over your feet. Keeping your torso stationary, bring your elbows straight back to approximately a 90-degree angle, so that the dumbbells stop at your sides. Return to start position and repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF EXPLOSIVE VERTICAL JUMPS (10–15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT). CIRCUIT 3: • DO 3 SETS OF DEAD LIFTS (12–15 REPS/SET): Stand with your feel shoulder-width apart, grasping a barbell or other weight with an overhand grip. Squat down until your hips are even with your knees, keeping your chest up and your heels down at all times. Come to a brief stop when the weight reaches the floor. Slowly lift back to standing position, pushing up with your thighs and pulling up with your back. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF BICEP CURLS (12–15 REPS/ SET): Stand holding a set of dumbbells at your sides. Bending your elbows, raise both hands to your shoulders, your palms facing in. Slowly lower arms to the starting position. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF SIDE-TO-SIDE JUMPS (10–15 REPS/SET). CIRCUIT 4: • DO 3 SETS OF STEP-UPS (12–15 REPS/SET): Step onto and off of a platform, such as a step stool or a park bench. • DO 3 SETS OF TRICEP KICKBACKS (12–15 REPS/SET, PICTURED RIGHT): Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bend over at the waist so that your torso is at a 45- to 90-degree angle to the floor. Bend your arms and pull your elbows up to torso level. Keeping your elbows in place, straighten your arms out behind you, then bend them back to the starting position. Repeat. • DO 3 SETS OF CRUNCHES (15–20 REPS/SET). End with 5 to 10 minutes of walking to cool down. Kick it up a notch! Incorporate interval training into the mix (see 10-minute workout) for an extra boost of cardio, says Pavelka. ■

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TV HAIR GURU TABATHA COFFEY WINS BRAVOS FOR HER HIP CUTS AND HER STRAIGHT-SHOOTING STYLE

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AS A CHILD GROWING UP IN SURFERS Paradise, Australia, Tabatha Coffey spent much of her free time cutting her Barbies’ hair into funky coifs and styling the tresses of any friend willing to sit still long enough. She vividly recalls early trips to the beauty parlor with her mom. “I loved the smell of the salon, seeing the transformation of the people in those ‘special’ chairs and how all the women looked so happy when they left,” says the 42year-old Fort Lee resident. “From the beginning, it seemed like this was what I was meant to do.” And apparently that was true: Having run her own thriving Ridgewood-based salon, Industrie Hair Gurus, for the past eight years, the outspoken stylist recently became the star of two hit reality shows on TV’s Bravo channel, Shear Genius and Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, the latter of which recently finished up its second season. As a representative for Joico, a hair-care products company, she’s traveled the world educating other hairdressers. And as a respected beauty consultant, she is often quoted in the world’s top fashion magazines such as Marie Claire. Just how did the plucky blonde embark on a career that would take her literally across the globe? Coffey started early, for one thing: At age 14, she got her first summer job sweeping the floors of a salon in her hometown, a small suburb on Australia’s famous Gold Coast. One year later she began an apprenticeship program at The Australian Technical College–Gold Coast. The curriculum was demanding, requiring her to attend classes, sit for exams and gain practical experience by working at the nearby Stephen Pratt salon. “Fifteen was a bit young to do all that,” admits Coffey. “But it made sense, because I always knew it was the work I wanted to pursue.” After graduating, Coffey realized that to further her education she had to make a drastic move. “London was really the mecca of hairdressing, so I left Australia

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when I was 19 to start training and working at the Vidal Sassoon Academy,” she says. This was a period ripe with inspiration, and Coffey credits her growth in large part to the mane masters under whom she studied. “My mentors valued the integrity of their craft,” she explains. “It’s not about coming in at nine, cutting someone’s hair and going home at five. A person can be transformed in the hands of a good hairdresser. There’s honor in that—but also great responsibility.” Coffey used her newly sharpened skills to manage a salon in London’s affluent Kensington neighborhood. “Lots of interesting people and personalities walked through that door,” she explains. “I had clients who worked at Buckingham Palace or were related to the Queen. Another time I cut the hair of a Turkish princess.” Such variety helped Coffey develop the maxim by which she still abides: There’s no such thing as a perfect cookie-cutter haircut. “Trends come and go, but they don’t fit everyone,” she says. “I want to give each person the best possible style for their face and hair type.” Eventually the bustle of London became wearisome, and Coffey decided it was time for another big change. “I had never been to America before, but I had family in New Jersey so I decided to give the move a try.” Though the adjustment was initially difficult, the stylist soon found much to love about the Garden State. “I don’t understand why New Jersey sometimes gets a bad rap!” she says, laughing. “It has incredible clothing boutiques—like Marcia’s Attic in Englewood—great doctors and fantastic restaurants.” When working at her salon she regularly orders lunch from two nearby spots, Best of Everything and Sabu Sabu Deli, and often dines at Ridgewood’s Mediterraneo Restaurant. “I love that the town is peaceful and relaxed,” says Coffey—especially now that her life has become more chaotic.

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After auditioning on a whim for the first season of Shear Genius, the pixie-like blonde quickly became famous as the show’s spunkiest contestant. Though she was eliminated after the sixth episode due to poor teamwork with Tyson, her partner for the day, America loved her candor and intensity: Coffey was voted “Fan Favorite” and awarded a $10,000 prize. A few months later Bravo called to offer an even better boon—her own spin-off series. On each episode of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Coffey has one week to save a failing hair parlor from destruction. Her canny business sense and impeccably chic style have yielded consistently positive results, yet the owners aren’t always appreciative of her forthright approach. “Because I’m pointing out all the things they’re doing wrong, people often get offended by what I suggest,” she says. “But I don’t have time to hold their hands or work in an overly nice manner.” One thing Coffey does always have time for is her clients. “I’m still at the salon all the time—unless I’m traveling for the show or for work, I’m there cutting hair.” Indeed, Coffey hasn’t lost the childlike wonder that first drew her to this craft. “There is magic in that final moment, when everything comes together,” she says. “You see a bit of sparkle in the customer’s eye, and you know that person really feels good. It’s incredible to realize that you helped make that happen.” ■

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Clean scene How could a house with curb appeal and an open floor plan have a dark, cramped kitchen cut off from other living areas? Interior designers Stuart Schepps and Audrey Leigh Nevins of DSGN Interiordesign Inc. of Cedar Grove may never know, but, like their clients, they appreciated the house’s potential. 48

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To open up the space, Schepps and Nevins replaced the wall between the kitchen and the rest of the living areas with half-walls of translucent resin. An addition doubled the space to 20 by 22 feet. Best of all, peeling off the plasterboard ceiling provided the opportunity to create a dramatic partial ellipse—19 feet at its apex. The owners envisioned a clean, modern look. “But it also had to be colorful,” says the wife. “I wanted

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something the color of water.” To ensure that the color would not date the kitchen, other materials are relatively neutral, including the cherry island base and the porcelain floor tiles. Even the orange-glazed lava-stone eating bar reads as neutral. “Combining colors and finishes helps to break up the space and define different areas,” explains kitchen designer Lorena Polon of Snaidero USA of Morristown.

Polon relied on the cabinetry’s horizontal thrust to pull the eye down and keep the room in scale. “Otherwise people say, ‘oh, what a big space,’ instead of, ‘oh, what a great space,’ ” she explains. Also humanizing the scale are tiny glass mosaic tiles on the arched wall, creating “jewel-like, sculptural effect,” observes the owner. —Dorrie Donnelly continued BERGEN

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R u s t i c re f i n e d A 110-acre horse farm in Monmouth County is the setting for a post-and-beam house that mimics the construction of a nearly 200-year-old barn on the property. The home’s centerpiece is a grandly scaled kitchen. Natural wood dominates: Posts and beams are Douglas fir; tongue-and-groove ceiling planks are spruce. After finalizing the floor plan, the owners turned to designer Jim Dove of Canterbury Design Kitchen Interiors in Morristown, who created a 50

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kitchen that he calls both “elegant and formal, yet also a family space.” Playing against the rusticity of the construction, maple cabinets received a seven-step paint finish, including sage, cream and ochre hues. After each layer was hand-applied and dried, it was sanded to reveal hints of the underlying color. Notes Dove, “Because of this, each panel has a great deal of depth.” The focus of the kitchen is a 48-inch–wide Wolf dual-fuel range topped with a wood hood surround,

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complete with carved-wood details. “The backsplash of handmade ceramic tile is almost like an old-fashioned hearth,” adds Dove. While superb for entertaining, the 20- by-40-foot room could have created a challenge in terms of daily use. Dove’s solution: a work and dining island that embraces nearly every kitchen need, thanks to a secondary sink, dishwasher, Sub-Zero freezer drawers and a dining bar. The maple work side of the island was painted a warm sage, then distressed and glazed; the cherry-

wood dining side has a cayenne-pepper–color stain that was also glazed. The floor continues this tonal effect with antique French limestone in a pale terra-cotta hue. Although no style restrictions guided him, Dove calls the kitchen an example of “American Country with a slight French influence. It’s elegant, but the feel is comfortable.” ■ –Mervyn Kaufman Reprinted from Great American Kitchens with permission from Sub-Zero/Wolf. BERGEN

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The 303-foot waterslide aboard the Carnival Dream

Sea the world The ships are inspiring, the destinations idyllic, the rejuvenating setting perfect for a mental “fresh start”—and yet ... after a while, the sumptuous cruises that once left us awed start to seem a bit similar. Want to shake up your serene routine? Here are three options for a seafaring voyage with a twist.

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the four-deck–high, 303-foot–long, corkscrew-shaped waterslide—part of a huge WaterWorks Aqua Park. Four “scenic whirlpools” cantilever out over the sea, and the Cloud 9 Spa, at 23,750 square feet, is, we were told, the Carnival fleet’s largest and most elaborate wellness center. While kid-free sections are common on cruise ships, we liked the fact that Dream’s two-level sanctuary, dubbed “Serenity” and boasting a full bar and two whirlpools, didn’t charge us extra. Onboard trivia games and an art auction offer sun-free diversion, and the comedy club hosts six different comedy shows nightly for four nights of every seven-day cruise.

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This is way more exciting than that new-car smell. Setting sail on a new vessel is a special treat for cruisegoers, and some of the new ships launched in recent months or due to debut in 2010 offer an array of eyepopping attractions. We can report, for example, that November’s U.S. debut of the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream (1-800CARNIVAL, www.carnival.com) was great fun. The largest this cruise line has ever built, the ship is encircled by a half-mile, open-air promenade deck with lanai seating, and at night a large circular dance floor’s jumping. Fun abounds on the two-deck miniature golf course and

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Young ones will delight in Camp Carnival, a 5,000-square-foot fun zone with areas for three different age groups, starting at age 2. Tweens can cut loose in Circle C— a special area for 12- to 14-year-olds with a video jukebox, a DJ, a dance floor and Internet stations. Older teens, meanwhile, can chill out in Club 02—with its soda bar, music-listening stations and a state-of-theart sound and lighting system—then hit the arcade next door or unwind with the special youth spa program. We enjoyed movies at the outdoor Seaside Theatre with an LED screen and a 70,000-watt sound system (you can watch from poolside, or from the pool itself). And 15-minute outdoor laser shows created dazzling blue, green and red light effects set to the music of Styx, Rush, Van Halen, Boston and Pink Floyd. “Your Choice Dining” is a new option being rolled out fleetwide. In addition to early and late assigned seating, passengers can opt into “Your Time” open seating from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. And as for the food on this cruise—the mouthwatering Wasabi sushi bar; the to-die-for muffins at the Ocean Plaza café; the Mongolian Wok ... well, don’t get us started. Year-round, the Dream departs from Port Canaveral, Florida, alternating between seven-day cruises to the eastern Caribbean (Nassau, St. Thomas,

Fish lovers will find the ship’s sushi buffet a Dream indeed.

St. Maarten, from $509 per person, double occupancy) and the western Caribbean (Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Honduras; Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico, from $479).

THE HEALTHIEST “Holistic Holiday at Sea: A Voyage to Well-Being” aboard the Costa Fortuna: Learn about vegetarian eating from bestselling author T. Colin Campbell; get a physician’s perspective on mind-body medicine with Neal Barnard, M.D.; gain yoga insights from renowned master Yogi Amrit Desai—these are just a small sampling of the impressive 120 classes available on this

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Departs from: Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean cruises Travels to: the Caribbean in winter, early spring and fall (a 10-night “Ultimate Caribbean Cruise” to St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Maarten starts at $1,199); in summertime, the Mediterranean and Holy Land (1-800-647-2251; www.celebritycruises.com).

Claim to fame: “The largest cruise ship on Earth,” with seven themed “neighborhoods” Departs from: Fort Lauderdale Travels to: the eastern Caribbean (St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau, starting at $1,049 for a seven-day cruise) and western Caribbean (Labadee, Haiti, and Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel, starting at $919 for a seven-day cruise; 1-877-394-8130, www.royalcaribbean.com).

Claims to fame: An “ice bar” in which the bar, walls, tables, stools and life-size sculptures are solid ice; performances by the Blue Man Group in the 685-seat Epic Theater. Departs from: Miami Travels to: the eastern Caribbean (St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau, seven-day cruises starting at $879) and western Caribbean (Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel, and Roatán in Honduras, seven-day cruise starting at $949; 1-866-234-7350, epic.ncl.com).

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ESCAPES

Indulge your mind and body

Health tips abound at a

aboard the Crystal Symphony.

“Holistic Holiday at Sea”

is the Caribbean, which accounts for 38% of all itineraries.

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THE HANDIEST Skip the “trip before the trip” with these local ports:

Manhattan Cruise Terminal Hudson River, between West 47th and West 43rd streets (enter at West 55th Street and 12th Avenue) Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem, Norwegian

Jewel and Norwegian Dawn: Each features a dozen

restaurants and a host of other amenities: Jewel has an underground teens’ club, while Gem boasts a mood-lit bowling alley (1-866-234-7350, epic.ncl.com). • 7-Day Bahamas and Florida Round Trip: The Gem departs February 13, 20 and 27; March 6, 13, 20 and 27; and April 3. The Jewel sails April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; and July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. • 7-Day Bermuda Round Trip: The Dawn departs April 11, 18 and 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; and July 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Celebrity Cruises’ “Celebrity

• 10-Day Eastern Caribbean Round Trip: Departure on

Life”: No cruise line has a

the Gem is set for February 3.

monopoly on helping you relax and get healthy, but Celebrity (1-800647-2251, www.celebritycruises.com) is certainly making it a priority. All of the fleet’s ships feature a new “Celebrity Life” program, which seeks to replicate a spa experience at sea. From personal training to step classes to “stress-buster” seminars to a “Nutritional Plan for the Cruise and Beyond,” wellness 54

options abound. You can also learn about acupuncture and acupressure, treat yourself to facials and other skincare offerings or unwind with a couples massage. Travelers aboard the new Equinox can enjoy the aromatherapy steam room with heated ceramic loungers and “a pillow menu featuring Swedish Isotonic, body and hypo-allergenic pillows.”

Carnival Miracle and Glory: Highlighted by an 11-story atrium with a ruby-red glass ceiling, the Miracle promises a distinctive experience—or go for the 214-foot waterslide on the Glory (1-800-CARNIVAL, www.carnival.com). • 6-Day Bermuda Cruise departs April 15 on the Miracle. • 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise: The Miracle departs April 21 and 29; May 7, 15, 23 and 31; June 8, 16 and 24; July

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cruise, offered March 21 through 28 by Miami-based nonprofit A Taste of Health (828-749-9537, www.ataste ofhealth.org). Other topics include natural foods and macrobiotic cooking, Zen meditation, massage, Pilates and reflexology. But don’t worry—there’s also time aplenty to dine on organic foods, swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear Caribbean, lounge in saunas and Turkish baths, and take in the elegant furnishings and 5,000 works of art aboard the 890-foot vessel. The voyage leaves from Fort Lauderdale and docks in St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk; accommodations start at $1,199. “Sun and Spirit” on the Crystal Symphony: Stretch your mind and body alike on this weeklong journey, which leaves Los Angeles on December 5 and docks in Mexico’s sunny Baja Peninsula ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta (1-888-722-0021, www.crystal cruises.com). “Guest instructors and speakers focus on yoga, Pilates, tai chi and general fitness on board and ashore,” says the cruise line. Speakers had not been named at press time, but Crystal offers a “Walk on Water” program that uses resistance training to build muscle strength. Other amenities aboard the 922passenger Symphony include comedy The and music entertainment and a most popular “computer university at sea.” cruise destination Bookings start at $2,165.

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2, 10, 18 and 26; and August 3, 11, 19 and 27. • 4-Day Canada/New England Cruise: The

Glory departs June 10 and 24; July 8 and 22; and August 15 and 19. • 5-Day Canada/New England Cruise: The

Glory departures June 14, 19 and 28; July 3, 12,

About 10% of Americans have taken cruises in the past three years.

17, 26 and 31; and August 9, 14, 23 and 28.

• 5-Night Bermuda Cruise departs April 10 and 24; May 8 and 22; June 5 and 19; and July 3, 17 and 31. • 9-Night Bermuda and Bahamas Cruise departs April 15, June 10 and July 8. • 9-Night Bermuda and Caribbean Cruise

departs April 29, May 13 and 27, June 24 and July 22.

Holland-America’s ms Veendam: This Dutch vessel fea-

Celebrity Summit: This 965-foot ship features a theater,

tures the intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill and

a casino, 24-hour Internet access and other extras—and it

The Retreat, “a private, resort-style pool experience” (1-

travels to points north as well as south (1-800-647-2251,

877-932-4259, www.hollandamerica.com).

www.celebritycruises.com).

• 7-Day Bermuda Cruise departs April 25; May 2, 9, 16

• 7-Night Bermuda Cruise departs April 25; May 9, 23 and

and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25; and

30; June 6, 13 and 27; July 11 and 25; and August 8 and 22.

August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

• 7-Night Bermuda and New England Cruise departs

SHUTTERSTOCK; “FAST FACTS” SOURCE: FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN CRUISE ASSOCIATION

May 2, May 16 and June 20

Cape Liberty Cruise Port

• 7-Night Canada and New England Cruise departs July

Bayonne, exit 14A on New Jersey Turnpike, and accessible by Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas: This busy vessel features an ice-skating rink, a rock-climbing wall— and a state-of-the-art oceanographic and atmospheric science lab (1-877-394-8130, www.royalcaribbean.com).

4 and 18; and August 1, 15 and 29.

• 9-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise departs February 5

800-PRINCESS, www.princess.com).

and 26; and March 19.

• 9-Day Eastern Caribbean Round Trip departs May 9,

• 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise departs

June 5, June 14 and July 11.

February 14 and March 7.

• 9-Day Eastern Caribbean Islander Round Trip departs

• 13-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise departs March 28.

May 18 and 27; June 23; and July 2, 20 and 29. ■

Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Pier 12 in the Red Hook neighborhood Caribbean Princess: This vessel features a spa, “movies under the stars” and formal and casual dining options (1-

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

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SPECIAL PROMOTION

When Bergen Health & Life announced it was holding its first annual Bergen Health Experience at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, over 350 people rushed out to buy tickets. Attendees were treated to an exciting day of workshops by leading experts, exhibitors sharing their expertise, and free health screenings. Chiropractors, pain management specialists, cosmetic physicians and others mingled with the crowd to share their knowledge and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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hen you’re ready to address a medical problem and think that surgery is the only option, be sure to look into IR. IR, or

interventional radiology, is a revolutionary and fast-growing branch of medicine that offers minimally invasive, targeted treatments for a wide variety of illnesses and medical conditions. A state-of-the-art alternative to more invasive therapies and surgery, IR procedures carry fewer risks than surgery, with less discomfort, faster recovery, and results that are comparable to traditional approaches. Through a small nick in the skin and with the help of imaging guidance, interventional radiologists insert tiny instruments into patients’ arteries and navigate them directly to the site of the abnormality or illness. IR procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. IR treatment techniques, by their very nature, can be adapted to a wide variety of illnesses, from mild to moderate to severe. “This revolutionary branch of medicine can shrink uterine fibroid tumors that once necessitated a hysterectomy, clear a life-threatening blood clot in a deep leg vein, and eliminate leg pain and amputation risk from plaque build-up in the

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peripheral arteries,” explains John Rundback, M.D., an international leader in the field and Director of The Interventional Institute at Holy Name Hospital. The technology also greatly expands the available treatment options for cancer patients who are not good candidates for surgery. For example, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is used to shrink and kill malignant lung tumors that cannot be surgically removed; and delivering radiation therapy directly to cancer cells via microsphere radioembolization (TheraSphere® and SIRsphere® brachytherapy) provides treatment for inoperable liver cancers. Other IR procedures commonly performed to improve patients’ quality of life include kyphoplasty fractures due to osteoporosis, and endovenous laser

JOHN H. RUNDBACK, M.D., DIRECTOR,

treatment for varicose veins.

INTERVENTIONAL INSTITUTE, HOLY NAME HOSPITAL

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and vertebroplasty, which stabilize painful spine

{ Bergen Health Experience }

THE INTERVENTIONAL INSTITUTE HOLY NAME HOSPITAL 718 TEANECK ROAD | TEANECK | 201-833-3310 | www.HolyName.org/interventional

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC TECHNOLOGY

ichard D. Santucci, D.C., demonstrated the Pro-Adjuster,

a sophisticated instrument used for spinal analysis and adjustment that uses technology originally developed by NASA. Information about the patient is graphically displayed on a screen, allowing him to identify exactly where an issue exists, painlessly correct the misalignment with the hand-held instrument and

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display the result of the correction on the screen. “This breakthrough technology eliminates the fear of the unknown and can also be used with traditional chiropractic methods,” he says.

RICHARD D. SANTUCCI, D.C. | DAVID DEOLIVEIRA, D.C.

BERGEN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 547 MAIN STREET | HACKENSACK | 201-343-8282 | www.BergenFamilyChiro.com

DEDICATED TO DENTAL EXCELLENCE

s George Tsangaroulis, DDS explains, “We are a comprehensive practice that

emphasizes cosmetic dentistry using the latest technologies to achieve long-lasting healthy smiles.” This established Bergen County dental office has been serving the community for more than 40 years and creates customized treatment plans to meet individual goals. They accept most insurance plans and have evening and weekend appointments, 24-hour emergency service and 0% financing. All rooms are equipped with digital x-rays that emit up to 90% less radiation than the older method, and intra-oral cameras that provide patients with an enlarged image of their teeth on a nearby computer screen for education and visualization of planned treatments.

GEORGE TSANGAROULIS, DDS

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OPTIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

team of professionals were at hand to explain the options available for those

with serious weight problems. “Anyone who is 80-100 pounds over their ideal weight and has tried traditional weight loss methods could be a candidate for minimally invasive surgery,” explains Stefanie Vaimakis, M.D., FACS, one of only nine bariatric physicians (and the only female) chosen by their peers as a 2009-2010 “Top Doc” in New Jersey Monthly. North Jersey Bariatrics was designated by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence and treats each patient like family with support from nutritionists, psychologists, personal Dr. Vaimakis is now also performing the latest laparoscopic surgical technique SLIM that requires only a single incision.

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hronic pain affects not only the patient, but everyone around them. Kenneth Park, DO,

was onsite at The Shops at Riverside to explain their approach to pain management. The practice specializes in minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of back and neck pain. “A multidisciplinary, individualized approach to pain

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A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO PAIN

SPECIAL PROMOTION

trainers and others involved in their program.

management has repeatedly been proven to be the best way to treat chronic pain,” Dr. Park explains. Both partners in the practice are board certified and trained in anesthesiology and fellowship trained in pain medicine: Dr. Park has a medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; and Dr. Varma attended medical school at the University of Manchester, England and completed his residency and fellowship at SUNY in Syracuse.

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REVOLUTIONARY SKIN TREATMENT

he combination of vacuum and laser light can be very effective, as

demonstrated by Laurene DiPasquale, M.D. Deeply cleansing pores and destroying acne-causing bacteria while rejuvenating the skin is the function of Isolaz—leading edge technology in the fight against acne. “Finding a system that works without the risky side-effects of oral and topical methods is key,” she says. “Isolaz provides safe, effective treatment.” Dr. DiPasquale, named a Castle and Connolly “Top

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Doctor” for 10 years running, performs all procedures herself and offers an array of cosmetic options including laser hair removal and spider vein treatment, dermal fillers and Botox®.

LAURENE DIPASQUALE, M.D.

LASERCOSMEDIX 400 OLD HOOK ROAD | SUITE 1-4 | WESTWOOD | 201-664-8663 | www.LaserCosMedix.com

BEAUTY IS SKIN-DEEP

ucille DeMartino, D.C., is enthusiastic about skin care! She, along with the

staff at MedEsthetics (the newest addition at The Women’s Health Care Group), offer laser technology for hair reduction and removal of unsightly spider veins as well as a full line of skin services. “There’s no replacement for using a superior quality physical sun block to prevent damage from sun rays,” she says, “but MedEsthetics also offers facials for all skin types and conditions.” Specifically, Dr. DeMartino performs microdermabrasions, chemical peels and gentle enzyme and vitamin exfoliations for the sensitive patient and a number of other treatments on their Faces+ menu.

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BODY MAKEOVER

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aving a great body is possible at any age.

When you have the right tools, anything is possible,” says. H. William Song, M.D. of Omni Health Professionals. Dr. Song helps people all over Bergen County get back into their favorite jeans and look great in their bikinis by combining tried-and-true methods like the Optifast® medical weight loss system with cutting-edge technology like the new Zerona® SPECIAL PROMOTION

body slimming laser to achieve amazing results in as little as two weeks.

H. WILLIAM SONG, M.D.

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NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY: MORE THAN A SMILE

THE APPEAL OF A WELL-BUILT UNIFORM

midst the physicians

and other exhibitors was a display of top-quality

he American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry believes advanced cosmetic dentistry requires the evaluation of harmonious muscle function and a stable jaw position. Patients with unresolved headaches, jaw/neck pain or snoring/sleep apnea never think to seek the special training of a neuromuscular dentist. “My treatment objective is to create magnificently beautiful smiles with relaxed muscles and stress-free jaw joints,” says Dr. John Sousa at the Bergen Health Experience.

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Be sushi-savvy! It’s got to be healthy, right? A little bit of fish, a tiny smattering of rice, all rolled up in some seaweed—what could go wrong? In fact, sushi can be one of the healthiest dining-out options there is, nonfattening yet rich in heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. But as the once-exotic Japanese food has become ubiquitous in the U.S., new varieties have been developed—some with ingredients that have nutrition gurus crying foul. These days, sushi’s calorie count varies widely, with some choices decidedly diet-unfriendly. Here’s a quick primer: FAST FACT 1 tablespoon of soy sauce provides more than one-third of your daily requirement of sodium.

THE GOOD

THE BAD

1. CALIFORNIA ROLL (rice, nori, avocado and imitation crab)

4. PHILADELPHIA ROLL (nori, rice, smoked salmon, lettuce, cream cheese and sesame seeds) Per roll: CALORIES: 360 FAT: 11 grams CARBS: 35 grams FIBER: 0 grams PROTEIN: 13 grams

Per roll: CALORIES: 255 FAT: 7 grams CARBS: 38 grams FIBER: 5.8 grams PROTEIN: 9 grams

2 2. TUNA (MAGURO) ROLL (tuna, rice and nori)

Per roll: CALORIES: 184 FAT: 2 grams CARBS: 27 grams FIBER: 3.5 grams PROTEIN: 24 grams

3. SALMON SASHIMI (just raw fish, no rice) Per 1-ounce piece: CALORIES: 52 FAT: 3.1 grams CARBS: 0 grams FIBER: 0 grams PROTEIN: 5.6 grams

5 6

5. EEL AND AVOCADO ROLL (nori, rice, avocado and unagi—fresh-water eel) Per roll: CALORIES: 372 FAT: 17 grams CARBS: 31 grams FIBER: 5.8 grams PROTEIN: 20 grams 6. SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (shrimp, rice, nori, frying oil, tempura batter) Per roll: CALORIES: 508 FAT: 21 grams CARBS: 64 grams FIBER: 4.5 grams PROTEIN: 20 grams

DID YOU KNOW? That hot green sushi condiment that clears your sinuses is called wasabi, but in the U.S. chances are it’s not the genuine spice made from the wasabia japonica root. horseradish, mustard and food coloring that the Japanese call “seiyo wasabi,” or Western wasabi.

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by Maria Lissandrello

Under the watchful eye of owner Chef Ken, the crew of sushi chefs turns out plate after plate of flavorful creations, the likes of which aren’t often found at utility sushi joints around the county. The special soft-shell crab roll, for instance, was excellent: A generous-sized roll was sliced, laid flat and topped with an abundance of crab dressed in a creamy, mayo-based sauce packing a good bit of heat. Its complexity of textures (silky, creamy, crunchy, chewy) and flavors (sweet, salty, spicy) made it a true standout. Sautéed oysters—big, fat and juicy, and more of them than could be easily counted by the eye—were presented sans shell in an excellent light garlicky sauce. The accompanying salad of crisp microgreens balanced the oysters’ every nuance. The dragon roll, a mainstay of sushi restaurants, while certainly good here, isn’t particularly impressive, except for its made-to-order freshness. On a future visit, I’ll be eager to try more interesting options, such as the Renny roll (squid tempura, cucumber, avocado and fried egg inside; red tobiko outside) and the lobster tempura roll (lobster tempura, tobiko and lettuce with soybean paper). FORGET HEADING TO MANHATTAN FOR On the disappointing side: the sashimi plate. sushi. After all, you’d be hard pressed to find options Featuring slices of yellowtail, snapper, tuna and salmon, like the Wyckoff roll (spicy tuna and avocado inside, the array looked and tasted uncharacteristically dull and eel and tobiko outside) or the Glen Rock roll (shrimp relied on the ginger and soy sauce for enlivening. tempura, fresh salmon and cucumber inside, spicy Of course Sakura-Bana also sauce and tempura chips on top) offers plenty of non–sushi/sashimi there, never mind the friendly options—all manner of tempura, Sakura-Bana service that helps make 24-year43 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood; teriyaki, sukiyaki, etc., as well as nooold Sakura-Bana a revered Ridge201-447-6525 dles. We tried the shrimp in garlic wood institution. Hours sauce. With tender seafood sautéed True, if you hit this sushi Lunch: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:45 with asparagus, mushrooms and place at peak hours on a Thursday, a.m.–2:30 p.m. onions, accompanied by steamed sweet Friday or Saturday night, you’ll likely Dinner: Monday through Thursday, potato, it was a generous, tasty entrée— be in for a wait. But it’s worth it if 5:30–10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, perfect for the squeamish in your party. you’re in the mood for a straight-up 5:15–10:15 p.m.; Sunday, 5–9:30 p.m. We ended our meal with two sushi experience—no-frills décor wonderful desserts, both made on the (though the sushi bar is quite What you should know premises: the blanc manger, an ultrastylish), tables closely packed, • Entrées range from $11 to $23.50; light custard with a hint of hazelnut, sushi and sashimi from $10 to $50 no alcohol and some of the freshest • BYO and the chocolate mousse with fish around (in terms of both • Reservations not accepted Friday banana, also exceedingly light yet quality and innovation). On the and Saturday richly flavored. Both are exemplary of other hand, if you’re looking for • Casual the delicate touch and attention to “atmosphere”—dramatic lighting, • Handicapped accessible subtlety that make Sakura-Bana intimate conversation nooks, a nice • Takeout available worthy of its reputation. ■ cocktail—then head elsewhere.

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Edgewater · 201-840-9311 KINARA Northern Indian cuisine. · 880 River Rd.,

Edgewater · 201-313-0555

FRANKLIN LAKES CHEF’S TABLE French eatery. · 754 Franklin Ave.,

Franklin Lakes. · 201-891-6644

LA VECCHIA NAPOLI Traditional southern Italian

ALLENDALE

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GARFIELD

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THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. ·

Allendale · 201-785-1112

1416 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-224-2013

SAVINI Italian cuisine. · 168 W. Crescent Ave.,

CAFÉ TERRANA Casual Italian fare featuring pasta and shellfish. · 499 Midland Ave., Garfield · 973-546-1889

ROBERTO’S II Gourmet Italian. · 936 River Rd.,

Allendale · 201-760-3700

Edgewater · 201-224-2524

HACKENSACK

CARLSTADT

ELMWOOD PARK

BANGKOK GARDEN Traditional Thai cuisine.

IL VILLAGGIO Italian dining. · 651 Rt. 17 North,

TROVATO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian cuisine

Carlstadt · 201-935-7733

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

ENGLEWOOD BAUMGART’S CAFE American and Chinese

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. JADE VILLAGE Japanese and Chinese cuisine. · 606 South Pascack Rd., Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. · 845-735-1188

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Traditional Mexican dishes. · 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-541-0600

THE RESTAURANT American eclectic fare. · 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack · 201-678-1100

ENGLEWOOD DINER Salads, Italian specials,

· 107 Anderson St., Hackensack · 201-489-4831

steaks. · 54-56 Engle St., Englewood · 201-569-8855

THE SEA SHACK RESTAURANT Friendly, casual

NISI ESTIATORIO Fine Mediterranean cuisine. · 90

seafood eatery. · 293 Polifly Rd., Hackensack · 201-489-7232

Grand Ave., Englewood · 201-567-4700 SMOKE CHOPHOUSE Steaks, seafood and cigars.

· 36 Engle St., Englewood · 201-541-8530

HARVEST BISTRO & BAR French/new American

ASSEMBLY STEAK HOUSE & SEAFOOD GRILL

fare. · 252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter 201-750-9966

Classic American steak house. · 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-2616

CRESSKILL GRIFFIN’S BAR & EATERY American fare. · 44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill · 201-541-7575 HANAMI Chinese/Japanese cuisine. · 41 Union

Ave., Cresskill · 201-567-8508 UMEYA Japanese cuisine. · 156 Piermont Rd.,

Cresskill · 201-816-0511

DUMONT IL MULINO Northern Italian cuisine featuring sea

bass. · 132 Veterans Plz., Dumont · 201-384-7767

EAST RUTHERFORD PARK AND ORCHARD RESTAURANT

International dishes. · 240 Hackensack St., East Rutherford · 201-939-9292 SORRENTO’S Southern Italian dishes. · 132 Park

Ave., East Rutherford · 201-507-0038

EDGEWATER THE CRAB HOUSE Affordable riverside dining

with Manhattan views. · 541 River Rd.,

HARLEY’S IRISH PUB Continental American/Irish fare. · 366 River St., Hackensack · 201-342-4747 MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Fine Italian fare. · 70 Riverside Sq., Hackensack · 201-221-2030

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

· 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter · 201-767-1242

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

dishes in a retro ‘50s setting. · 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-569-6267

CLOSTER

PAULIE’S American/Mediterranean casual dining.

· 261 Main St., Hackensack · 201-487-2620

RUDY’S RESTAURANT Continental cuisine.

THE STONY HILL INN Continental fare. · 231 Polifly Rd., Hackensack · 201-342-4085

HARRINGTON PARK DINO’S RESTAURANT Contemporary Italian cuisine. · 12 Tappan Rd., Harrington Park · 201-767-4245

CAFE ITALIANO Fine family dining. · 14 Sylvan

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS

Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-461-5041

IVY INN Continental cuisine in a romantic set-

GRISSINI TRATTORIA Elegant Italian eatery.

ting. · 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights · 201-393-7699

· 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-3535

FAIR LAWN

HAWORTH ANDIAMO Eclectic Italian fare. · 23 Hardenburgh

DAVIA Continental/Italian. · 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave.,

Ave., Haworth · 201-384-1551

Fair Lawn · 201-797-6767 OCEANOS Greek cuisine, seafood. · 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn · 201-796-0546 RIVARA’S American cuisine. · 6-18 Maple Ave.,

HAWTHORNE SABOR LATIN BISTRO Latin fare. · 1060 Goffle Rd.,

Hawthorne · 973-238-0800

Fair Lawn · 201-797-4878

HILLSDALE

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house.

CAFE CAPRI Casual Italian eatery. · 343 Broadway, Hillsdale · 201-664-6422

· 41-11 Rt. 4 West, Fair Lawn · 201-703-3500

FAIRVIEW

THE CORNERSTONE American fare, full bar. · 84

Broadway, Hillsdale · 201-666-8688

DON QUIJOTE Spanish cuisine. · 344 Bergen

Blvd., Fairview · 201-943-3133

HO-HO-KUS

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THE HO-HO-KUS INN Italian continental fare. · 1 Franklin Tpk., Ho-Ho-Kus · 201-445-4115

MAHARANI EXPRESS Southern and northern Indian cuisine. · 2151 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee · 201-585-8226

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PARK RIDGE

TRACEY’S NINE MILE HOUSE Continental cuisine.

ESTY STREET Contemporary American. · 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge · 201-307-1515

· 4 Bergen Pike, Little Ferry · 201-440-1100

LYNDHURST LA CIBELES Spanish continental cuisine, featuring seafood. · 123 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst · 201-438-9491

THE PARK STEAKHOUSE Dry-aged steaks. · 151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge · 201-930-1300

· 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood · 201-447-9377 VILLAGE GREEN RESTAURANT Contemporary American cuisine. · 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood · 201-445-2914

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WASABI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Japanese cuisine. · 848 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood · 201-493-7575

VALENTINO’S Continental Italian. · 103 Spring Valley

MAHWAH RAMSEY

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APOLO’S RESTAURANT Fine continental and

DANIEL American and Italian cuisine. · 625 River

NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE & PUB Casual steak

Mediterranean cuisine. · 61 E. Main St., Ramsey · 201-825-1111

MAHWAH BAR AND GRILL Classic American

house. · 180 Rt. 17 South, Mahwah · 201-529-1806 THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house.

· 209 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah · 201-529-1111

CAFE PANACHE Fine eclectic eatery. · 130 E. Main

St., Ramsey · 201-934-0030

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

fare. · 640 Westwood Ave., River Vale · 201-263-0400

ROCHELLE PARK

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NANNI Italian dishes. · 53 W. Passaic St., Rochelle

THE PORTER HOUSE American steak house.

Park · 201-843-1250

· 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale · 201-307-6300

SOUTH CITY GRILL Hip seafood-centric eatery.

MOONACHIE

· 55 Rt. 17 S., Rochelle Park · 201-845-3737

SEGOVIA Spanish cuisine featuring steaks and sea-

VILLA ROBERTO RISTORANTE Fine Italian cui-

food. · 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie · 201-641-4266

sine. · 70 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park · 201-8458333

NORTH BERGEN

RUTHERFORD

SABOR LATIN BISTRO Elegant Latin cuisine. · 8809

River Rd., North Bergen · 201-943-6366

NORTHVALE BRADY’S FOX HUNT INN Irish/American classics. · 201 Livingston St., Northvale · 201-784-8047

CAFÉ MATISSE Fine Continental cuisine. · 167 Park GREEK CITY Greek eatery. · 1300 Rt 17 N., Ramsey

· 201-760-2500 VARKA ESTIATORIO Greek cuisine, featuring

seafood. · 30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey · 201-995-9333

MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS Light French cuisine.

RIDGEFIELD

· 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale · 201-767-0063

GOTHAM CITY DINER American favorites. · 550 Bergen Blvd., Ridgefield · 201-943-5664

NORWOOD JOSÉ O’REILLY’S PUB & COCINA Irish and Mex-

ican fare. · 595 Broadway, Norwood · 201-784-6900

NYACK, N.Y. LANTERNA Inviting Tuscan kitchen. · 3 South

Broadway, Nyack, N.Y. · 845-353-8361 TWO SPEAR STREET New American cuisine.

· 2 Spear St., Nyack, N.Y. · 845-353-7733

Ave., Rutherford · 201-935-2995 PAISANO’S Little Italy–style eatery. · 132 Park Ave.,

Rutherford · 201-935-5755 RISOTTO HOUSE Northern Italian fare. · 88 Park Ave., Rutherford · 201-438-5344

SADDLE BROOK GOLDEN PUB Great pub food. · 335 Market St.,

RIDGEWOOD

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BAZZINI AT 28 OAK STREET Innovative American

MATSUYA Cozy, elegant Japanese steak house.

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· 490 Market St., Saddle Brook · 201-843-5811

DAILY TREAT RESTAURANT Friendly, casual eatery. · 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood · 201-652-9113

QUE PASTA Home-style Italian. · 326 Market St.,

LA PIAZZA BISTRO ITALIANO Innovative northern Italian fare. · 29 Chestnut St., Ridgewood · 201-447-5111

SADDLE RIVER

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SADDLE RIVER INN Romantic, upscale eatery. · 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, · 201-825-4016

OAKLAND

L’ARAGOSTA RISTORANTE Creative Italian cusine. · 16 Chestnut St., Ridgewood · 201-444-9499

SOUTH HACKENSACK

CAFÉ L’AMORE Continental fare, specializing in Ital-

LATOUR Modern French cuisine. · 6 E. Ridgewood

TEGGIANO Fine Italian food. · 310 Huyler St.,

ian. · 455 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland · 201-337-5558

Ave., Ridgewood · 201-445-5056

South Hackensack · 201-487-3884

MACMURPHY’S American continental fare.

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PARAMUS BIAGIO’S Italian/American cuisine. · 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus · 201-652-0201

· 8 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood · 201-444-0500 MARCELLO’S AT THE STATION Fine northern

BONEFISH GRILL Polished, casual dining specializing

Ital-ian cuisine. · 8 Wilsey Sq., Ridgewood · 201-6522120

in fresh fish. · 601 From Rd., Paramus · 201-261-2355

MARRA’S Italian cuisine. · 16 S. Broad St.,

CHAKRA Continental fare with Asian influences.

Ridgewood · 201-444-1332

· 144 Rt. 4 East, Paramus · 201-556-1530

MEDITERRANEO Mediterranean cuisine,

JOE’S AMERICAN BAR & GRILL Steaks, salads,

including tapas. · 23 North Broad St., Ridgewood · 201-447-0022

pizza, more. · 298 Garden State Plaza, Paramus · 201-843-8858 KUMA Japanese, Chinese dishes. · 440

Forest Ave., Paramus · 201-262-0400

SAKURA-BANA Sushi and traditional Japanese

MARCELLO’S RISTORANTE Italian continental

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TEANECK KEBAB HOUSE Afghan cuisine. · 253 DeGraw Ave., Teaneck · 201-836-8571

TENAFLY

Oakland • Café Matisse, Rutherford • Cafe

AXIA TAVERNA Stylish Greek eatery. ·18

Panache, Ramsey • Chakra, Paramus • Davia,

Piermont Rd., Tenafly · 201-569-5999

Fair Lawn • Don Quijote, Fairview • Harley’s

HAMSA Middle Eastern fare. ·7 West Railroad

Irish Pub, Hackensack • Harvest Bistro & Bar,

Ave., Tenafly · 201-871-6060

Closter • The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, Ho-Ho-Kus • Ivy

PALMER’S CROSSING RESTAURANT Casual

Inn, Hasbrouck Heights • La Cibeles,

Ameri-can eatery. · 145 Dean Dr., Tenafly · 201-5674800

Lyndhurst • MacMurphy’s, Ridgewood • Marcello’s at the Station, Ridgewood •

WALDWICK

Marra’s, Ridgewood • Martini Grill, Wood-

NELLIE’S PLACE Friendly, casual eatery. · 9 Franklin

Ridge • Rudy’s Restaurant, Hackensack • Sea

Tpk., Waldwick · 201-652-8626

Shack, Hackensack • Segovia, Moonachie •

WASHINGTON TWP

AMERICAN: Assembly Steak House &

BACARI GRILL Innovative American fare. · 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Twp. · 201-358-6330

Seafood Grill, Englewood Cliffs • Bacari

The Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack • Tracey’s, Little Ferry • Valentino’s, Park Ridge

Grill, Washington Twp • The Barn, Wyckoff

FRENCH: Chef’s Table, Franklin Lakes •

WEEHAWKEN

• Bazzini at 28 Oak Street, Ridgewood •

Latour, Ridgewood • Madeleine’s Petit Paris,

CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT Steaks and

Biagio’s, Paramus • Bonefish Grill, Paramus

Northvale • Pourquoi Pas, Westwood

seafood. · Pier D/T Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken · 201-348-6628

• Brady’s Fox Hunt Inn, Northvale • Chart

ITALIAN: Aldo’s Italian Restaurant, Wyckoff •

House Restaurant, Weehawken • Citrus

Andiamo, Haworth • Brigantino Ristorante,

WESTWOOD

Grille, Airmont, N.Y. • The Cornerstone,

Wood-Ridge • BV Tuscany Ristorante,

GRANITA GRILL Italian cuisine. · 467 Broadway, Westwood · 201-664-9846

Hillsdale • The Crab House, Edgewater •

Teaneck • Cafe Capri, Hillsdale • Cafe

The Crow’s Nest, Hackensack • Daily Treat

Italiano, Englewood Cliffs • Café Terrana,

HANAMI Chinese and Japanese cuisine. · 301 Center Ave., Westwood · 201-666-8508

Restaurant, Ridgewood • Daniel, River Vale

Garfield • Dino’s Restaurant, Harrington Park

THE IRON HORSE All-American pub.

· 20 Washington Ave., Westwood · 201-666-9682 THE MELTING POT Fine fondue dining.

· 250 Center Ave., Westwood · 201-664-8877 POURQUOI PAS French bistro. · 31 Westwood

• Englewood Diner, Englewood • Esty

• Granita Grill, Westwood • Grissini Trattoria,

Street, Park Ridge • Golden Pub, Saddle

Englewood Cliffs • Il Mulino, Dumont • Il

Brook • Gotham City Diner, River Vale •

Portico, Tappan, N.Y. • Il Villaggio, Carlstadt •

Griffin’s Bar & Eatery, Cresskil • The Iron

Lanterna, Nyack, N.Y. • La Piazza Bistro

Horse, Westwood • Joe’s American Bar &

Italiano, Ridgewood • L’Aragosta Ristorante,

Ave., Westwood · 201-722-8822

Grill, Paramus • Mahwah Bar and Grill,

Ridgewood • La Vechia Napoli, Edgewater •

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Mahwah • Nellie’s Place, Waldwick • New

Maggiano’s Little Italy, Hackensack •

Breakfast, lunch and dinner. · 301 Old Hook Rd., Westwood · 201-664-7455

York Steakhouse & Pub, Mahwah • The

Marcello’s Ristorante, Suffern, N.Y. • Nanni,

Park Steakhouse, Park Ridge • Palmer’s

Rochelle Park • Paisano’s, Rutherford • Que

WOODCLIFF LAKE

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Pasta, Saddle Brook • Risotto House,

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Mexican dishes.

Closter • The Porter House, Montvale •

Rutherford • Ristorante Paradiso, River Vale •

The Restaurant, Hackensack • Restaurant

Roberto’s II, Edgewater • Savini, Allendale •

· 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake · 201-7829500

L, Allendale • Rivara’s, Fair Lawn • The

Sorrento’s, East Rutherford • Teggiano, South

WOOD-RIDGE

River Palm Terrace, Edgewater, Fair Lawn,

Hackensack • Trattoria Fratelli, Ridgewood •

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

Mahwah • Saddle River Inn, Saddle River •

Trovato’s Italian Restaurant, Elmwood Park •

Smoke Chophouse, Englewood • Two

Villa Roberto Ristorante, Rochelle Park

MARTINI GRILL European-inspired dishes and

Spear Street, Nyack, N.Y. • Village Green

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

WYCKOFF

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ALDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian fare.

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ASIAN: Bangkok Garden, Hackensack •

Hanami, Cresskill • Jade Village, Chestnut

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Ridge, N.Y. • Kinara, Edgewater • Kuma,

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Traditional

Paramus • Maharani Express, Fort Lee •

Mexican dishes. · 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff · 201891-1331

Matsuya, Saddle Brook • Minado, Little

THE BRICK HOUSE Continental dining.

Cresskill • Wasabi Japanese Restaurant,

· 179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff · 201-848-1211

Ferry • Sakura-Bana, Ridgewood • Umeya,

Ridgewood

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