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Features Living With Celiac Disease | 38

Avoiding gluten is the only way to do it, and Saint Barnabas Medical Center can teach you how.

Life-Saving New Options for Blood Cancer Patients | 40 Once-fatal diseases are often now treatable and sometimes curable—thanks to scientific breakthroughs in treatments performed at SBMC.

A New Avenue of Support for Ostomy Patients | 42

Living with an ostomy isn’t always easy, but with the help of specialized nurses and support of fellow ostomates, a successful recovery is possible.

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Tips for a Healthy 2020 | 44

Want to take good care of yourself in the New Year? Part by part, here’s a body of knowledge you can use.

From cocktails to kisses at midnight to New Year’s Day brunch, ring in 2020 with these sleek party looks.

Rockettes, Revealed | 50 What’s it like on stage at Radio City? Two high-kicking dancers from Essex County tell all.

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Departments Morris/Essex Buzz | 14 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in our counties.

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These equestrian-inspired bags will have you riding high.

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Top off your New Year’s Eve party look with one of these unique, statement-making rings.

Home Front | 22

Wreaths signal a warm greeting and attention to detail that make your home more inviting.

Talk of the Town | 24

Essex County enclave Millburn/Short Hills has class, sure, plus recreational activities and shopping to boot.

Escapes | 60

Skip the crowds and come to Montana, where America’s largest ski area offers the flavor of the West.

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Tastes | 62

These fruity baked treats are a great alternative to traditional pies—and they’re good for you too.

Power Food | 72

Apricots are a dried fruit with priceless health benefits that make it truly golden, inside and out.

Spirits | 73

You’ll make spirits bright with this holiday cocktail, perfect for a party or a festive night in.

Restaurant Review | 76

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Gatherings | 80

See photos from recent events in and around our counties.

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For the 16th consecutive time, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization. This makes us the only hospital in New Jersey and one of only 36 in the country to earn an “A” for quality and safety in each report since the Leapfrog Surveys began. “SBMC’s interdisciplinary teams are proud to have achieved the continuous ‘A’ score and we are all very diligent and focused to maintain and continuously improve on the safety and quality of care for our patients and their families,” states Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE. In addition to safety, the programs here at SBMC are worthy of “A” grades too. Though this time of year is intended for family get-togethers and celebrations, if you have celiac disease, the holiday season can be more stressful than joyful, with delicious temptation at every turn. The Kogan Celiac Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center offers a number of programs designed to help patients live with celiac disease. Turn to page 38 to learn more about these programs, to find out the symptoms of celiac disease and to get a recipe for gluten-free banana muffins that even your gluten-tolerant family and friends will love. Our December/January issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life also highlights the Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Program at SBMC. Ostomy surgery undoubtedly changes the life of the patient and his or her loved ones, but this program, with the support of our specialized team of nurses, helps patients make the adjustments necessary for the best quality of life possible. Learn more on page 42. Lastly, we share with you an update on the advances in hematologic oncology. There are more treatment options available for blood cancers than ever, such as immunotherapy, which have raised the survival rates for cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma to about 10 to 15 years and even longer. Flip to page 40 to find out how SBMC is on the cutting edge of these new developments. With all this in mind, we hope you know that we at SBMC are your partners in health. We wish you a joyous holiday season and happy and healthy 2020. Regards,

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MERRY AND BRIGHT Regardless of which holiday you celebrate in December, you can be merry with the stunning light installations that illuminate our counties’ houses and businesses all month long. Here’s a quick guide to some of the best and brightest light displays: ■ THE HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR AT THE TURTLE BACK ZOO features dozens of animal and holiday-themed characters lit up for the holidays. The display is open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the holiday season but is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Admission is FREE, but donations of nonperishable foods, new toys or gently used coats are always welcome. • Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973.731.5800, turtlebackzoo.com

■ THE CAMUSO FAMILY CHRISTMAS DISPLAY has been a holiday season staple in Livingston for more than 50 years, since Ernie Camuso of Burnet Hill Road, a toymaker by trade, began putting on the spectacle. Since his passing in 2010, the display has been “taken over” by the town and features thousands of lights, Santa and his reindeer and more at the Oval in the center of town. For the full schedule, check out camusodisplay.com. • 7–9 Civic Center Rd., Livingston ■ THE MARINO PAZZINI CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS is an over-the-top display at the Pazzini residence in Florham Park, featuring sparkling lights and lit-up figures that’ll help the whole family get into the holiday spirit. The lights are turned on most evenings until New Year’s from 5 to 11 p.m. • 28 Deerfield Dr., Florham Park

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GREATS OF THE GARDEN STATE Let’s hear it for the Morris and Essex County residents who were recently inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Held Oct. 27 at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, the 11th induction ceremony honored three of our most famous neighbors for outstanding achievements in their fields: Seinfeld alum Jason Alexander, who hails from Livingston; lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, who grew up in Nutley; and Jerry Izenberg, a longtime sports columnist from Newark. Ticket sales benefited The Hall of Fame’s fi rstever physical museum, set to be built in the American Dream mall a few miles north in East Rutherford and is scheduled to open in December 2020.

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Big shopping-related things are happening over in Short Hills, as Mountain Lakes designer Christina Lombardi has turned her Morris-County-based online store and temporary popup store for luxury women’s shoes and handbags into a full-time brick-and-mortar operation. The Fashion Institute of Technology alum has set up shop in a retail space in The Mall at Short Hills that she may even turn into her business’s permanent home. The shoes in her collections, from boots to sandals to pumps to mules, are hand-crafted at a factory in Milan and shipped directly to the Short Hills location. Check out her collections at christina-lombardi.com, or at her store at the mall on the upper level near Bloomingdale’s. • Christina Lombardi, 1200 Morris

like to introduce you to The Newark Museum of Art. After 110 years as The Newark Museum, the Washington Street institution and the Garden State’s largest museum, officially rebranded itself last month in an attempt to put the emphasis on its nationally recognized art collection—while serving as a cultural hub in this vibrant New Jersey city. The museum features exhibits across the disciplines of art, science, technology and history, and plans to expand upon these offerings. It’s open from noon to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays; admission is free for Newark residents.

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CULINARY CORNER NOODLE NEWS Ani Ramen has opened its fifth New Jersey location—its third in Morris and Essex counties—right in the heart of Maplewood. Offering up its signature noodles, shrimp buns and glazed chicken wings made popular by the Montclair and Jersey City locations, the Maplewood spot provides an all-around great dining experience in its 1,550-square-foot, 75-seat restaurant. For an extra Jersey touch, the walls here are adorned with a mural by acclaimed artist Rich Tu, a proud Filipino-American and New Jersey native.

COMMUTERS ARE APPED TO APPROVE As if commuting to Manhattan five days a week wasn’t stressful enough, a shortage

of parking spots near train stations in many North Jersey towns makes getting to work even more frustrating. Enter the Boxcar app, created by Cranford resident Joe Colangelo, which allows commuters to rent out nearby parking spaces from nonprofits, parking lots or personal residences without the hassle. Dubbed “the Airbnb of parking,” Boxcar lets you book a spot in advance for the exact time and place that you need it, and 75 percent of the profits go to the property owners. Boxcar has offices in Chatham and Newark and currently operates in Chatham, Glen Ridge, Madison, Millburn, Montclair, Morristown and Summit—with more towns to come.

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A PARSIPPANY FIRST After years of talks, Parsippany Whole Foods is officially open for business. The Waterview Marketplace store that opened last month is the 21st Whole Foods location in New Jersey, but it’s bringing its own set of firsts. It’s the first to offer an in-store fast casual restaurant called Market Corner, as well as the first to have “make-your-own” stations for acai and poke bowls. Traditional offerings such as pizzas, sandwiches and sushi will be available for purchase too. Check out the new digs at Waterview Marketplace, alongside Paper Store, Ulta, DSW, Orangetheory Fitness, B.Good, MedFirst, Shake Shack and Homesense.

It’s that time again! Online voting for next year’s Readers’ Choice Poll opens on Jan. 13. Visit msxhealthandlife.com/readerschoice2020 and let us know all of your favorite places and things in the county, from bars to boutiques, dinner spots to day spas. Winners will be revealed in our Sept. 2020 issue, so stay tuned!

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MADISON ARTISAN Got pizza on the brain? Try the area’s newest Italian spot, Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co., located in Madison. It specializes in artisanal pizzas, salads, sandwiches and pastas, all made with organic ingredients and without artificial preservatives, colors, sweeteners, flavors or hydrogenated fats. Finally, pizza you can feel good(ish) about. • Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co., 6 Main St., Madison, 973.845.6330; osteriaprocaccini.com

A CAPITAL IDEA Gastropub Capital Craft, one of the newest additions along Route 10, has a little something for every craving, from pizzas to steaks to burgers to fish entrees. But the biggest appeal here is the beer menu, with 24 brews on tap rotating out daily, along with happy hour specials and regular beer tastings and other events. • Capital Craft, 138 Route 10, East Hanover, 973.585.6929; capitalcraftnj.com

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A RESTAURANT’S STAR TURN If you noticed some, well, differences during a recent visit to Dante’s Italian Cuisine in Rockaway, you’re not imagining things. The familyowned pizzeria was featured on the Nov. 5 season premiere of CNBC series The Profit. Host Marcus Lemonis declared himself a big fan of the food, but offered the father-and-son owners some tough love about how to improve management skills. Lemonis also gave the Alario family a $30K interest-free loan to go toward upgrades such as a more functional kitchen, furniture and a more appealing exterior. The restaurant had its grand reopening in September; check it out to see what all the hype is about. • Dante’s Italian Cuisine, 488 Mt. Hope Rd., 973.983.9393; dantesitaliancuisine.com MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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SHORT HILLS VS. MILLBURN Short Hills is an unincorporated community within the township of Millburn, and it comprises the northernmost part of the town. Short Hills has its own post office and train station, but not its own independent government. The town is known primarily for two things—its affluent residential neighborhood and multimillion-dollar mansions and its upscale shopping mall to match (see below).

This Essex County enclave has class, sure, plus recreational activities and shopping to boot.

ESTABLISHED: 1877

POPULATION: 12,771

WEBSITE: TWP.MILLBURN.NJ.US

With the second-best school district in the state of New Jersey (according to niche.com), an annual household income of more than $350K (according to Bloomberg) and a mere 15 miles from New York City, it’s no wonder the Short Hills section of Millburn is an Essex County gem. But add in a woodsy, residential atmosphere, a downtown area and highend shopping? Yup. This 5.2-square-mile town is the place to be.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

“The short hills” is how the Lenape Indians originally referred to this region. Centuries later, when Stewart Hartshorn created the area as a “planned community” within Millburn, he kept the name because of the topography of the land—none of the hills were above 660 feet. Coincidentally, Stewart Hartshorn and Short Hills share the same initials.

THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS

Though not the largest mall in New Jersey, The Mall at Short Hills is perhaps one of the most well-known—and certainly the most upscale. It houses luxury stores such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci and Cartier, as well as more mainstream retailers like Sephora and Banana Republic. The mall is currently anchored by Bloomingdale’s—once the largest Bloomies in the country—Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

HOME SWEET HOME Thinking about buying or selling a home here? The median home value in Short Hills is $1.436 million, down 0.3 percent from last year, according to Zillow. Home values are expected to rise 1.5 percent within the next year.

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You’re a mere 45-minute drive from Manhattan, but there’s plenty to do and see right here in Short Hills. Catch a show at Paper Mill Playhouse, the 1,200-seat official “State Theater of New Jersey.” Take in the sights and check out reptiles, flora and over 100 bird species at The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. Or spend a day outdoors at Gero Park, which boasts a swimming pool, picnic area, sports fields and a new-andimproved playground.

FAMOUS FACES The swanky Short Hills/Millburn area has been home to many successful and well-known men, as well as some pretty talented ladies who are all graduates of Millburn High

DINING OUT Short Hills is small but mighty when it comes to its culinary choices. Want Italian? BYOB spot Enzzo’s Trattoria is your best bet. Craving traditional Indian? Try Curry Tub. If good ol’ American food is more your speed, grab a table at Boxcar Bar & Grill, a bar and grill located in a functioning train car from 1907; or The Dining Room, which offers good food and a nice ambience inside the Hilton hotel.

School. Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway got her start performing in shows at Paper Mill Playhouse; matchmaker and former reality star Patti Stanger lived here until she was 21 (and made her first match at a middle school dance!); and celebrity-stylistturned-fashion-designer Rachel Zoe—real name Rachel Zoe Rosenzweig—grew up here and worked her first

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In 1975, local residents banded together to form this not-for-profit museum which celebrates the history and architecture of Millburn Township. The society's collection is now housed in the museum in the Hobart Avenueside building at the Short Hills train station, which is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and the first Sunday of the month.

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LIVING WITH CELIAC DISEASE Avoiding gluten is the only way to do it, and Saint Barnabas Medical Center can teach you how.

If nutrition has a public enemy these days, it just might be gluten. Every restaurant, grocery store and food product out there now proclaims gluten-free options, because more and more Americans believe gluten—a protein found in wheat, rye and barley—to be the cause of any number of uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But beyond just abdominal discomfort, the most serious concern of ingesting gluten is celiac disease, a genetically inherited autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. When a person who has celiac disease consumes gluten, his or her immune system responds by attacking the villi, the small structures that line the small intestine and are responsible for absorbing nutrients from food. Celiac disease thus inhibits the absorption of these important nutrients into the body. If it’s not treated, celiac disease can lead to other health problems, including osteoporosis, infertility, neurological symptoms, vitamin deficiency and, in rare cases, cancer. About 3 million people in the U.S. suffer from celiac disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those with a first- or second-degree relative who has celiac disease are more likely to have it themselves. In fact, if one family member has it, about 1 out of 10 other family members likely has it as well, and the disease-causing gene is relatively common. “Up to 40 percent have the genes,” says Michelle Pasia, registered dietitian and clinical coordinator of The Kogan Celiac Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. “But only 1 percent have the disease,” she adds. It’s not known why some develop the disease while others don’t, she says. Stress has been implicated in developing celiac disease, but the evidence is unclear. Some people merely experience gluten intolerance, which causes digestive issues but does not involve an autoimmune attack against the digestive tract. Symptoms of celiac disease can vary by age, and each person reacts differently. [See sidebar.] The only way to treat celiac disease is to avoid gluten entirely, Pasia says. That’s not easy. Not only is it found in the grains mentioned above, it can be in products like vitamins and supplements, toothpastes and lip balm. Education is the greatest weapon against the disease, and The Kogan Celiac Center offers a number of programs designed to help patients live with it. “We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling, support groups, cooking demonstrations and more,” Pasia says. The center also sends experts out to attend community, school and religious health fairs and festivals to spread the word about gluten and how to live without it. “The most challenging is eating out at restaurants or parties,” she says. “There is always the risk of cross-contamination. If you have celiac disease, your food can’t even touch something with gluten.” Thankfully, the food world has caught up with the need for gluten-free products. “There are a lot more options now than there were years ago,” Pasia says. Here, she offers a recipe for one of her own:

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LIFE-SAVING NEW OPTIONS FOR BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS Once-fatal diseases are often now treatable and sometimes curable—thanks to scientific breakthroughs in treatments performed at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Cancer can form almost anywhere in the body, including in the blood. Known as hematologic cancer, or blood cancer more simply, these diseases disrupt the production and function of blood cells. Their names are well-known—and scary: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. But recent advances have rendered many of these oncefatal cancers not only treatable, but in many cases curable. “When I was in medical school, most patients died from myeloma,” says I. Robert Grossman, M.D., a hematologic oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Thanks to these new treatments, “survival is 10 to 15 years and even longer, not just a few months to a year.” The American Society of Hematology (ASH) says that most types of blood cancer start in bone marrow, where stem cells develop into red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets. Cancerous blood cells prevent blood from performing many of its functions, including fighting off infections or preventing serious bleeding, the ASH says. The three main types of blood cancers are: • Leukemia, a rapid production of abnormal white blood cells that are not able to fight infection and impair the production of red blood cells and platelets. • Lymphoma, which affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infection. Cancerous lymphocytes collect in the lymph nodes and other tissues and compromise the immune system. • Myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells that create antibodies in the body to fight disease. Myeloma, like the other blood cancers, weakens the body’s immune system. There are dozens of subtypes of each of these diseases, but even when put together, they are less common than other forms of cancer. “Breast cancer has 260,000 new cases a year in the U.S., lung cancer 230,000 and colon cancer 150,000,” Dr. Grossman says. “In contrast, there are just 80,000 of all the various types of lymphomas; 30,000 myelomas, 20,000 acute myelogenous leukemias and fewer still of many other subtypes.” Some of these cancers are genetic in nature, while others can be caused by immunosuppressive diseases like HIV/AIDS, being on immunosuppressant medications after organ transplants or being exposed to environmental chemicals, like in the weed killer Roundup. “But most are sporadic. They just happen,” Dr. Grossman says, for unknown reasons. The first line of treatment is chemotherapy, which is still very effective for many forms of blood cancer. “Chemo still has its role, and in certain cancers chemo will be curative,” he says. For example, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and Hodgkin lymphoma were “uniformly fatal” until the development of chemotherapy in the 19501960s; “now they are highly curable,” he says. But if blood cancers

recurred after chemotherapy, then little could be done for those patients. In the last decade or two, though, oncologists have switched their attention from chemotherapy to what’s known as targeted therapy. As more is known about the genetic makeup of these cancers, oncologists have found what “turned the cancer on or off,” Dr. Grossman says, and created drugs that target those specific genes. “It targets I. Robert Grossman, M.D. what’s different in cancer and kills that. It’s like using a smart bomb versus a dumb bomb,” he says. The ASH reports that these advances “offer vast clinical promise to impact a wide array of diseases, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma, as well as non-malignant hematologic disorders such as sickle cell anemia and other inherited hematologic or metabolic diseases.” One type of targeted therapy, immunotherapy, enhances the body’s own immune system to fight off the cancer. For instance, the patient’s T cells, which are strong disease-fighting immune cells, can be taken out of the body and “reprogrammed” to better attach to and attack certain cancer cells. These re-engineered T cells are then reintroduced to the patient and begin their assault on the disease. Studies have shown this approach can potentially cure certain types of blood cancer, even those that have failed all other types of therapy. Indeed, the results have been dramatic. Patients with multiple myeloma used to live just one to two years; now they live 20 or more, Dr. Grossman says. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients also had one- to two-year survival rates; now, 90 percent of patients can have a normal life span, thanks to a drug that targets one specific genetic defect. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is usually a more slowly growing disease, but some forms are highly aggressive and resistant to chemotherapy. New therapies have shown significant improvement in response and survival in these patients with far fewer side effects and better quality of life. “Even with the worst cases, we have options that weren’t there before,” Dr. Grossman says. These new options are coming fast and furious, he says, across all areas of hematologic cancer. Where is it all headed? “As the science gets better, we can break down cancers into different groups that benefit from different treatments, and then we can tailor therapy more appropriately for a more personalized approach,” he predicts. “It’s a pretty remarkable field now, offering new hope to our patients.”

To learn more about the cancer specialists at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, visit us online at rwjbh.org/cancer or call us at 1.844.CANCERNJ. RWJBarnabas Health and Saint Barnabas Medical Center, in partnership with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey—the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center—bring a world-class team of researchers and specialists to ﬁght alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatments and clinical trials. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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A NEW AVENUE OF SUPPORT FOR OSTOMY PATIENTS

Living with an ostomy isn’t always easy, but with the help of specialized nurses and support of fellow ostomates, a successful recovery is possible. For many, the creation of an ostomy is a life-saving surgery. When surgeons treat certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems, the surgery may affect or change their elimination or urination. In those cases, the surgeon will create an ostomy, or an opening in the abdominal area which allows a small part of the small or large intestine, referred to as a stoma, from inside the body to the outside. The stoma may be permanent, when an organ must be removed, or it may be temporary, when the organ needs time to heal. There are many different types of ostomies, the most common being ileostomy, colostomy and urostomy. An ileostomy involves the small intestine (ileum) in order to bypass the colon, rectum and anus. A colostomy involves the colon or large intestine, bypassing the rectum and the anus. In a urostomy, a piece of the small intestine is used to re-route the tubes which carry urine from the kidneys, bypassing the bladder. As you can imagine, ostomy surgery changes the life of the patient and their loved ones. To help them make the adjustments necessary for the best quality of life possible, Saint Barnabas Medical Center offers a comprehensive ostomy management program for patients undergoing a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. Led by specially trained and board-certified ostomy nurses, the program provides: • Individualized pre-operative and post-operative education and training. • Stoma siting. • Managing of ostomy complications including hernias and fistulas. • Answers to questions about ostomy management. Pre-operative, one-on-one training results in shorter hospital stays and improves patients’ outcomes and satisfaction following surgery, says Sandra Johansen, R.N., program director of the Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. “We see patients pre-operatively to help ease concerns about surgery, the unknown about living with an ostomy,”

Johansen says. “Our nurses find the best spots on the abdomen to possibly place the ostomy and in some cases, where to avoid placing the ostomy. This can ensure the best possible management of both the ostomy and the lifestyle modifications that come with it.” The certified nurses teach patients what to expect, what an ostomy is, how to care for their skin and change their pouch. “Patients come back to the Outpatient Ostomy Clinic to be seen by the nurses again after surgery,” she says. “As the ostomy shrinks, they are refitted for new appliances and taught how to manage issues like leakage or skin irritation.” Support resources provide patients with referrals to product suppliers and social support networks.

A support group meets the second Thursday of every month, from 3 to 4 p.m., at the Medical Center. Nurses, social workers and ostomates talk about many issues such as diet, sex and traveling with an ostomy.

MEET THE TEAM The Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center includes the following Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurses, from left to right: Stacy Krakower, Sandra Johansen, Kristin Gellner and Elizabeth Vocaturo, along with Catherine Fahey (not pictured).

For more information, call the Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center at 973.322.8555.

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TIPS FOR A HEALTHY 2020

Want to take good care of yourself in the New Year? Part by part, here’s a body of knowledge you can use. At the start of each year we resolve to eat better, work out more and focus on our health, but a comprehensive overhaul of our habits can seem daunting. By February many of us have turned from making resolutions to making excuses. But what if we break our task into small, doable parts? Here’s a head-to-toe anatomy of small steps you can take to improve your health and well-being in 2020. Do what you can—and don’t beat yourself up! MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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BRAIN: Yes, what you put

into your body influences your health, but your social circle also matters—for the gray matter. A University of Michigan study found that as few as 10 minutes per day of conversation with another person improved memory and cognition. So join a club, invite over a new neighbor or allot time in your schedule for a weekly get-together with pals—and stay sharp.

SKIN: Sometimes what you put into your body affects your skin more than the creams and oils you apply to your face. Load up on collagen-boosting foods such as salmon (with the skin on!), tomatoes, red peppers and berries, as they contain amino acids that increase collagen production to give you that youthful glow. EYES: Digital eye strain is real—personal devices and computer screens emit a blue light that isn’t great for our eyes. Allow your eyes to take a break and blink more frequently in 2020 by following what the American Optometric Association calls the 20-2020 rule—take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet in the distance. EARS: We know that loud, pounding music isn’t great for our hearing. But it turns out that even household items like microwaves and hair dryers can generate noise at levels that lead to permanent damage, according to David Owen’s new book, Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World. Though you can’t just stop using most of these items entirely, try bringing earplugs along when you know you’ll be in a loud situation, such as watching a war film at the theater or checking out a live band.

HAIR: Stop spending so much money on hair masks and treatments and instead treat yourself to silk pillowcases. The smooth fabric improves hair while you sleep, as it creates less friction on tresses, naturally increases shine and helps prevent split ends. Talk about beauty rest!

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{ HEAD TO TOE } TEETH: While the importance of

fluoride toothpaste, vitamins and rinses to prevent dental decay is well documented in medical literature, saliva also plays a major protective role against dental decay, says R. Craig Miller, D.M.D., a dentist at The Miller Center in Livingston and a member of Barnabas Health Medical Group. “In many cases, people breathe through their mouths because the airway through their noses are blocked,” Dr. Miller says. “If people are breathing through their mouths and not their noses, their saliva dries up and the mouth becomes extremely susceptible to decay.” Try to keep yours and your children’s nasal passages clear and avoid dry mouth so you can breathe more easily through your nose.

NECK: No thanks to 21st century

technology, “smartphone slouching” and “text neck,” caused by constantly looking down at our devices, are legitimate ailments. An easy fix is to

more people than breast, colon and prostate combined,” says medical oncologist Andrew Brown, M.D., co-director of Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Screening program. Women should aim to consume 25 grams of fiber per day and men 38 grams, according to the Mayo Clinic.

SHOULDERS: Do you sometimes feel as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? Well, you at least have the weight of your stuff on them. Carrying your belongings around in a purse or messenger bag can wreak havoc on your shoulders over time. When carrying heavy bags “it is best to distribute the weight over both shoulders and avoid holding it over just one,” says John Feldman, M.D., an orthopedist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and a member of Barnabas Health Medical Group. “It also important to lift and carry objects close to the body as opposed to with outstretched arms in order to avoid putting excess stress on the rotator cuff.” HEART: If you haven’t yet jumped on the

avocado toast craze, here’s a reason you should join. Researchers at Penn State University found that eating one avocado a day could lower your LDL (“bad cholesterol”) count. When LDL builds

The Mediterranean diet is one of the few diets that has evidence to suggest that it may be most consistent with improved cardiovascular outcomes. And combined with reasonable calorie limits and routine physical activity, these lifestyle choices may be just as important in preventing cardiovascular disease as any single medical intervention.” —Gary Rogal, M.D., chief of cardiology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center keep your phone, computer or tablet at eye level so that your head isn’t slouching down, or sit up straight so your ears and shoulders are aligned. There are also apps—one is appropriately called “Text Neck”—that give you real-time updates on your good or not-so-good posture, as well as reminders when you need to improve.

LUNGS: Probiotics and fiber are not just good for your gut. New research out of Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that people who regularly consumed high amounts of fiber and yogurt were 15 to 19 percent less likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer than those who consumed little to no fiber and yogurt, possibly because these ingredients keep inflammation at bay. “Lung cancer kills

up in the blood, it can narrow passageways, cause clots and lead to heart attacks or stroke. And it’s no coincidence that avocados are a major component of the Mediterranean diet. “The Mediterranean diet is one of the few diets that has evidence to suggest that it may be most consistent with improved cardiovascular outcomes,” says Gary Rogal, M.D., chief of cardiology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and medical director at RWJBarnabas Health Cardiac Services. “And combined with reasonable calorie limits and routine physical activity, these lifestyle choices may be just as important in preventing cardiovascular disease as any single medical intervention.” As for that toast part, opt for 100 percent whole-grain bread. The soluble fiber of this healthy carb has been shown to lower LDL too.

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SPINE: Our spines are suffering as a result of spending too much time in front of our computers and at our desks. “Research shows that back pain is predominantly movement- and position-related,” says Tim Mahoney, P.T., DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) and supervisor, Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation at Millburn. “The appropriate treatment is movement, position, exercise and activity.” Try to get a standing desk at work to help you move around more during the day, but even if you can’t, frequent positional changes and posture checks during your day can help to reduce sustained load on your spine.

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{ HEAD TO TOE } GUT: Going to bed on time doesn’t guarantee

good sleep, but maintaining a healthy gut will improve your nighttime zzz’s. “The gut and the brain are constantly talking to each other via the gut-brain axis,” says Robert Schuman, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and a member of Barnabas Health Medical Group. “Healthy guts are filled with multiple diverse and unique types of bacteria and that micro biome changes with a variety of factors including eating processed foods, being stressed out or not sleeping enough.” Eating foods high in probiotics—“such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha and pickles,” Schuman says—will “improve your gut function and help you sleep better at night, and may even promote a healthy heart and healthier skin.” Bonus: They’re tasty too!

KIDNEYS: There’s nothing wrong with

taking a couple of ibuprofen to relieve a sudden backache, but ask your doctor for other remedies—heating pads, for instance—if you’re taking over-the-counter drugs to battle nagging, chronic pains. According to the National Kidney Foundation, overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen is one of the leading preventable causes of chronic kidney disease.

comfort by increasing blood flow, says the American Vein & Vascular Institute, while improving stability, preventing the loss of body heat and keeping the joint in proper position.

HIPS: Crossing your legs while you sit may feel comfortable, but it can bring plenty of discomfort down the road. A Journal of Physical Therapy Science study found that sitting with crossed legs causes the pelvis to rotate and tilt, an awkward position that over time can produce numbness, irritation and pain. It’s best to keep your hips aligned and sit with both feet firmly planted on the ground. ELBOWS/WRISTS: Playing a racquet

sport isn’t a prerequisite to developing tennis elbow—you can get it by simply using a screwdriver while completing a DIY project. The pain near the bony part of the elbow on the outside of the arm is usually the result of a muscle imbalance in the forearm. The easiest way to prevent it? The University of Michigan Medical School suggests stretching all the forearm muscles with wrist rolls and wrist flexes before your activity, whether you’re preparing to paint a house or getting ready to start an 8-hour day at the computer.

COLON: The American Cancer Society (ACS)

recommends that regular screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45, but preventive measures can start at any age and continue through senior years. “The three most important things you need to know about colorectal cancer are screening, screening and screening,” says Delia Radovich, M.D., a medical oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Filling up on colorful fruits and veggies helps too; they’re pretty to look at and are beneficial to your colon (they’ll help maintain regular bowel movements). Just keep your reds, as in red meat, to a minimum. The ACS notes the risk of colon cancer increases by 20 percent if you eat 100 grams of red meat a day— that’s equivalent to a small hamburger.

KNEES: They say great athletes

perform best under pressure—so can you. Use an ice pack if your workout leaves you with achy knees, but slide the joint into a compression sleeve to effectively manage pain. Whether you’re hurting because of exercise, overuse, arthritis or minor injury, compression sleeves provide immediate

FEET:

Sure, expensive running and basketball sneakers offer plenty of support, but there are other simple ways to strengthen your tootsies. “Moisturize to keep your skin healthy; stretch by raising, pointing and curling your toes for five seconds; rotate your ankle and repeat 10 times; and rest with your feet raised if you’ve been on them all day to reduce any swelling,” advises Suzanne Verbesky, DPM, a podiatrist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and a member of Barnabas Health Medical Group. “And last but not least, wear comfortable shoes with good arch support whenever possible.”

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LEG MUSCLES: Remember when toe

touches and the heel-to-butt quad stretch were considered ample warm-ups before a jog around the neighborhood? While those and other static stretches are perfectly fine, dynamic movements will do your leg muscles more good. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health recommends putting your legs through a full range of motion before starting your activity: Try leg swings, lunges and hurdle trails to get the muscles of your lower half warmed up and ready to go.

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ROCKETTES, REVEALED

What’s it like on stage at Radio City? Two high-kicking dancers from Essex County tell all. By Rita Guarna Last year Morris/Essex Health & Life introduced readers to Ellen Mihalick of Randolph, whose dance career took her from Morris County to the famed stage of New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. This year it’s Essex County’s turn, as two Rockettes—newbie La’Tarika Pierce, 27, of Orange and veteran Megan Levinson, 30, of North Caldwell—open up about how they live their dream, performing up to four shows daily of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes across the river in Manhattan. What inspired you to become a Rockette? LEVINSON: “It was a family tradition to go to Radio City to see the Christmas Spectacular, and I was obsessed with Clara in The Nutcracker. I wanted to be Clara. When I was 11, I got the job! I loved being part of the ‘family.’ It’s a good thing too: I grew four or five inches that year, so the following season I was too tall to play the role.” PIERCE: “Unlike many people, I started dancing late, at 14. But I discovered that I love performing. My instructor mentioned the Rockettes, and I had no idea who they were. When I found out, I wanted to be a part of it.” Tell us something people don’t know about the Rockettes. P: “Everyone looks the same height, but it only looks that way because the taller dancers are in the middle and shorter ones are at the end. We range in height from 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches.” L: “People are surprised to learn that we don’t touch each other in the kick line; our arms never touch. We use our own core strength and center. And we’re a real sisterhood. We truly inspire each other.” Tell us a personal secret. L: “This is my 10th season as a Rockette, and I’ve spent every birthday—Nov. 6—with my Rockettes family. I can’t imagine not being with the cast to celebrate.” P: “I auditioned 10 times. When we walk onto stage, I hold back for just a couple of seconds to take it all in. It’s a ‘wow’ moment for me.” What’s on your nightstand? L: “An eye mask so it’s dark. (I do a 10 p.m. show, so I’m getting to sleep late and don’t want the morning light waking me.) There’s water for when I’m thirsty and a lip recovery balm from Sephora that I love. We wear a lot of lipstick, and I use a stain that really lasts—it’s tough to get it off.”

P: “An alarm clock and water, of course. I do the morning shows and like to get there two-and-ahalf hours beforehand to warm up.” What’s your best workout? P: “Running—three miles once or twice a week—and lifting weights. On the days I don’t run three miles, I’ll clock one mile before lifting.” L: “I’m a certified personal trainer, so I’ve designed one that’s right for me. I love HIIT [high-intensity interval training], so my program involves weight training and cardio.” If you weren’t a dancer, what would you be? P: “A financial analyst or an astrophysicist. I love math; I almost majored in it in college, and I love space. I’d probably work for NASA.” L: “A sports psychologist. My undergraduate degree is in psychology, and I’m in a graduate program for sports psychology. I love analyzing what goes on with great athletes, how they achieve peak performance, what helps them compete.” What’s next after the season? L: “The season ends Jan. 5, and afterward I’ll be moving to the city, taking graduate courses and judging dance competitions. It’s very gratifying to be able to help other dancers—some as young as 4 years old—reach their potential.” P: “Rest! Then plenty of dance classes in ballet, tap and jazz.” As a veteran Rockette, Megan, what do you tell the other women? L: “I tell them to be in the moment, enjoy it and absorb the entire experience because it’s like no other.” This is your first season, La’Tarika. As a newbie, what surprised you most? P: “That the claims of a ‘sisterhood’ are real. You feel completely accepted and embraced. It’s like a wonderful mentoring program. For example, I was having trouble with one of the numbers where there’s a lot of arm

choreography, and one of the girls said, ‘I made up a song to remind me what comes next.’ It really helped!” When was the last time you had a good cry, and why? P: “On opening night, when I saw my parents in the audience. They’d never seen the show before, and I could see the joy and pride in their faces.” L: “When we performed for a live audience for the first time this season, and I looked into the people’s faces, it was an amazing moment. Being on stage with 35 other dancers, knowing we all worked hard to spread joy and express ourselves, it brought me to tears.” Tell us about your hometown and growing up there. L: “I lived on a cul-de-sac, so many of my memories are of riding my bike on the street and being with all the other kids on the block. I went to the town schools and loved it. Plus, it was great to be so close to the city.” P: “Orange is a small town, one of the four Oranges. My whole family lives there, so I went to school with all my cousins. We shared the same friends. We even shared our clothes.” Favorite spots around town? P: “Pizza Center on Main Street. It’s close to the train station so I’ll meet my mom there for a quick dinner after work.” L: “Bloomfield Avenue. There’s a small theater there, and I’ll catch a movie with my older sister Rachel.” When you’re not in costume, how do you usually dress? P: “I’m an athleisure girl, so I’m always in leggings, sneakers and a sweater.” L: “I live in leggings and a workout top.” Words of wisdom to would-be Rockettes? L: “Work hard, and give 100 percent every time you go to class because that’s something you can control. You need to be a versatile dancer, especially in ballet, tap and jazz, to do this job.” P: “Each girl is on a different journey. Some of us audition once and get it; others, like me, keep trying. Some of us started dancing at 3 years old, others much older. Be true to your path.”

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Megan Levinson of North Caldwell is in her 10th season as a Rockette. Her advice to newer members of the team: Enjoy the moment. Orange resident La’Tarika Pierce auditioned 10 times before she joined the Rockettes. She reminds future hopefuls to always keep trying and stay true to their paths. Though everyone looks the same height, Pierce notes the dancers range in height from 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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BIG SKY’S THE LIMIT

Skip the crowds and come to Montana, where America’s largest ski area offers perfect powder, breathtaking vistas and the flavor of the West. By Everett Potter

I’m not exaggerating when I tell you I can smell the adrenaline in the tiny tram at Big Sky Resort, which is rapidly ascending a sheer rock face to the 11,166-foot summit of Lone Mountain. Crammed inside with me are a dozen pumped-up skiers, gazing out at the seemingly limitless expanse of peaks and the vast sky that gives sprawling Montana its nickname—“the Big Sky country”—and names this resort as well. Big Sky Resort, which was opened in 1973 by the legendary NBC newsman Chet Huntley, is directly below. On the mountain’s north side is Moonlight Basin, a real-estate-developmentturned-ski-resort that merged with Big Sky a few years ago. Like most of the other skiers and boarders on this tram, I’ve been happily skiing between the two, which is easy enough because they are connected. Michigan-based Boyne Resorts, which operates them both, added even more terrain when it acquired a private ski area on Spirit Mountain. With these properties combined, the new Big Sky Resort offers 5,800 acres of terrain, nudging ahead of Vail’s 5,289 to become the largest ski area in America. “It’s blowing a little hard up here,” says a guy wearing enough gear to ascend Everest as we step out of the gondola. A little hard? I’m being blown backwards on my skis. The wind actually clocks at 80 miles per hour, but I won’t learn that until I ski down Marx, one of Big Sky’s famous Dictator Chutes. That’s dictators as in Castro, Lenin and Marx (an honorary dictator, I guess). I am sweating bullets as I ski down the thick, wind-blasted powder on Marx, which turns out to be steeper than anything I’ve ever wanted to ski. How steep? Let’s put it this way: If I fell, I’d probably end up in Utah. But later I also cruise my way into corduroy bliss. Well-heeled doctors, lawyers and corporate chiefs from Minneapolis and Chicago are enjoying the exceptionally long and well-groomed runs and the absence of crowds at both Big Sky and Moon-

light Basin. Nearly 40 percent of the terrain is ideal for beginners and intermediates. Big Sky Resort lies about an hour’s drive south of Bozeman, which is well served by major airlines. Yet this is not Colorado. There are no crowds or lift lines here, despite the fact that the Big Sky area has some of the most extraordinary natural attractions in the lower 48 states. Yellowstone National Park is a few miles down the road from the ski resort. The Gallatin and Madison rivers, nirvana for the fly-fishing set, are within casting distance. And the skiing is as good as it gets: On a typical day, when you jump on a high-speed quad there will be empty chairs ahead of and behind you. You can ski more in a morning here than you can all day at another resort where you have to wait in line for 20 minutes after every run. The numbers tell the story: Big Sky draws about 370,000 skiers a year, while Vail gets 1.7 million. You will have no trouble finding a place to sit at lunch. Dinner is fun, not a mob scene with Type As jostling for reservations. The ski village offers a welcome bustle, and there’s an activity center where non-Alpine sports like tubing, zip-lining and snowshoeing are offered. There are bars and restaurants here, though if you’re used to Vail or Aspen the vibe seems pretty sedate and cowboy-flavored. Places like Scissorbills Saloon and the Cabin Bar & Grill invite you to tuck into hearty steaks and Montana elk. Lodging choices run the gamut, but condo-style accommodations rule. The Lodge at Big Sky and The Summit at Big Sky both offer condos at the mountain’s base, as does the Big Sky Resort Village Center, which is a bit more upscale. I prefer staying over at Moonlight Basin, where lodgings are a bevy of newly built homes, condos, town homes and cabins, all with a strict Western stone-and-timber aesthetic. My favorite is the Cowboy Heaven luxury suites, where it can be hard to leave one’s 860-square-foot, two-bedroom. There are handsome leather chairs, drop-dead views of the Spanish Peaks range and a private

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alfresco hot tub. Just outside Big Sky Resort is the legendary Buck’s T-4 Lodge, a rambling but comfortable place with a slight roadhouse feel, with log walls, stone fireplaces and trophy heads. The star attraction here is the restaurant, arguably the area’s best, and a wine cellar that has been winning Wine Spectator awards for two decades. A destination for those who love cross-country skiing is Lone Mountain Ranch, one of the greatest dedicated Nordic resorts in the United States. Even if you’re not staying there, it’s a treat to enjoy an evening sleigh ride followed by a three-course dinner in the candlelit lodge. There’s another great skiing option nearby, but it’s only available to member-residents. It’s the Yellowstone Club, which owns the 9,860-foot Pioneer Mountain, with more than 2,000 skiable acres. Then there’s the other Yellowstone, the park, easily accessible to all of us. This national treasure gets just 3 percent of its 4.1 million tourists in wintertime. From Big Sky, you can arrange to head into the park with an outfitter on a snow coach tour to see bison and elk herds and observe the geysers steaming in the winter cold. The park welcomes cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. There are tracks set for cross-country skiers, and the park’s unplowed roads and trails are fair game for those on snowshoes. There are also miles of backcountry wilderness to explore, but unless you’re an experienced backcountry skier or snowshoer, contact one of the park’s nearly two dozen licensed guides to take you safely into the wild. Snowmobilers will also need to go with a registered company. Whether you take your skiing straight or pair it with these other activities, don’t come to Big Sky for a scene, or to be seen. Come for true Montana hospitality and a chance to try Wild West skiing in the biggest mountain complex in the United States.

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Clockwise from top: About an hour south of Bozeman, Montana, you’ll find the magnificent Big Sky Resort, with some of the most thrilling powder skiing this side of Switzerland. Karl Marx didn’t actually get to be a dictator, but this run named for him is one of Big Sky’s famous “Dictator Chutes.”Even the cozy fitness center and spa at the Yellowstone Club is something out of an outdoorsman’s wildest dream. Scissorbills Saloon serves a mean grilled elk steak.

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NOT QUITE PIE

These fruity baked treats are a great alternative to traditional pies—and they’re good for you too.

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JANET LONDON FIELDS APRICOT & CHERRY GALETTE Yields 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE TOPPING: n 2 Tbs. sugar n 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour n 1 lb. fresh apricots, washed, halved and pitted n 1²/ ³ cups cherries, washed and pitted n 1 egg, beaten n vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, to serve (optional) n 1 Tbs. almond meal FOR THE DOUGH: n 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting n 6 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces n ¼ cup ice cold water n a pinch of salt n a pinch of sugar

DIRECTIONS

For the dough, combine the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and either cut in the cold butter with the back of a fork or use two knives. Avoid overmixing—leaving larger chunks of butter than you would expect will make the pastry more flaky. Drizzle in the water and bring it all together into a ball without working the dough. Wrap in plastic wrap, then flatten into a disk and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Let the dough come to room temperature so it’s easier to work. Dust a work surface with flour and roll out the dough into a circle about the size of a dinner plate. Put it into the baking pan and refrigerate for a few minutes. Remove the dough circle and sprinkle the sugar, flour and almond meal over it, leaving a 1¼ inch border around the outside. Arrange the fruit on top of the almond meal—you can put the cherries in the middle and the apricots in a circle around them, or make up your own pattern. Fold over the dough rim to create a crust. Brush the rim with the beaten egg, and bake in the bottom half of the oven for 45-50 minutes, until the fruit is squashy. When cooked, transfer the galette to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or cold, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

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STRAWBERRY & BLUEBERRY COBBLER Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

n1 ¾ cups blueberries n 3¼ cups strawberries, hulled and quartered n ¼ cup superfine sugar n ¼ cup cornstarch n 1¼ cups gluten-free allpurpose flour n 1¼ cups gluten-free baking powder n large pinch of salt n 3½ sticks unsalted butter, cut into small cubes n ²/³ cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the berries, sugar and cornstarch and put the mix into a deep 1½ quart baking dish. Put the flour, baking powder, salt and butter into a bowl and use the back of a fork or two knives to break up the chunks of butter into tiny pieces. Pour over the cream and mix until it all comes together. Press the “dough” into a ball and place on a floured work surface. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. Then roll out the dough to a ¾-inch thickness and cut out circles with a cookie cutter. Lay the circles flat over the fruit, brush with extra cream and place on a baking pan to catch any drips. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

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DITTISHAM PLUM CRISP Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

n2 ¼ lbs. tart plums n ¼ cup superfine sugar n 3 Tbs. gluten-free allpurpose flour n 1 Tbs. sweet white wine FOR THE TOPPING: n ²/³ cup gluten-free allpurpose flour n 1 cup almond meal n ½ cup slivered almonds n ¹/³ cup packed light brown sugar n a pinch of sea salt n ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon n 1¼ sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into half-inch cubes

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Halve and pit the plums and put into a bowl. Toss with the sugar, flour and wine and put into a deep 9- to 10inch baking dish. Put all the crumb topping ingredients into a bowl and use the back of a fork or two knives to break up the chunks of butter into tiny pieces. Sprinkle the topping lightly over the fruit and place in the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from LEON Happy Baking by Claire Ptak and Henry Dimbleby. Photos by Steven Joyce © Hachette Book Group.

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The Amazing Apricot

Here’s a dried fruit with priceless health benefits that make it truly golden, inside and out. Don’t let apricots’ modest size fool you—they cut a tall figure in the health world. For centuries, this sun-kissed fruit that grows on a small tree has been hailed in Chinese culture as a cure-all ingredient, thanks to apothecaries who often used ground apricot kernels in their medicines. Even today the phrase “expert of the apricot grove” in Chinese describes a physician. And while you can enjoy the semi-sweet tartness of an apricot in its fresh form or in the macerated marmalade on your morning toast, dried apricots take top billing in nutrition and versatility. POWER UP When water is slowly removed from fresh apricots during dehydration, almost all of the nutrients stay behind (except vitamin C, which is heat-sensitive), leaving the dried-out remnants supercharged with the best features of the original fruit. Dried apricots are jam-packed with soluble fiber that’s good for healthy digestion and regularity. In fact, a one-fourth cup serving of dried apricots provides roughly 16 percent of your recommended daily fiber intake while one cup clocks in at 314 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Those same high fiber levels make dried apricots helpful in controlling your weight (when serving sizes are monitored) and lowering your cholesterol. They have abundant calcium, which builds bones and protects nerves. They’re also an ideal snack for a stressful workday or a moment of anxiety, as apricots are high in magnesium, a natural relaxant for nerves and muscle tension. The vibrant orange hue of dehydrated apricots indicates that the fruit is rich in vitamin A, an antioxidant that promotes cell generation, healthy eyesight and strong bones.

the fruit’s freshness will begin to dwindle. Looking to make your dried apricots last all year long? The USDA suggests refrigerating them to add six months to their freshness timetable. While you may be most accustomed to seeing diced dried apricots in storebought fruitcakes during the holiday season, these sweet treats truly shine when added to certain other winter recipes, for example: • Dried apricots provide the perfect touch of sweetness when piled on top of a baked Brie cheese appetizer. • Replacing raisins in a traditional oatmeal-raisin cookie recipe with chopped dried apricots can create a new, more tart take on a beloved classic. • A winter salad of spinach and quinoa dressed with dried apricots is a chance to get your greens with an intense fruity flavor. • Dried apricots dunked in a cup of melted dark chocolate and chilled make a batch of quick and easy party favors for your next holiday get-together. —Gianna Barone

BUY/STORE/SERVE You’re sure to find whole dried apricots in the fruit and nut section of your local grocery store, or pre-diced ones in a bin in any “make your own trail mix” station of the farmer’s market. Turkey is the largest producer of dried apricots in the world, growing fruits that are dried whole, with a bright yellow-orange color and a distinctly sweet taste. (Most of the world’s supply comes from the Turkish province of Malatya, where archaeologists’ excavations have found evidence of civilization dating back to the fourth millennium B.C.) The top producer among U.S. states is California, where the dehydrated fruits are often halved and dark orange with a tart bite to them. Buy dried apricots with no added sugar or artificial coloring listed on the ingredients label. Dried apricots best maintain freshness if they’re packaged in an opaque, light-blocking bag or box. They’re built to last in your pantry, as they’re typically doused with sulfur dioxide during the dehydration process (unless you purchase the organic variety) to ensure longevity and that gorgeous golden color. However, once you break open the bag for snacking, airtight storage in a container or freezer bag is imperative, as the sulfur will dissipate almost instantly and

DID YOU KNOW? Despite apricots’ potent health benefits, they’re thought to bring bad luck in the U.S. Marines. Even saying their name is avoided, as Marines prefer to call them “’cots” or “the A-fruit” the way superstitious actors refer to Macbeth as “the Scottish play.” MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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Drink & Be Merry

You’ll make spirits bright with this holiday cocktail, perfect for a party or a festive night in. SANTA CLAUSMOPOLITAN: Serves 2 cocktails

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE RIM: n 2 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar n 1 tsp. water n 3 Tbs. shredded sweetened coconut FOR THE COCKTAIL: n ¾ cup cranberry juice n ¼ cup coconut rum n 2 Tbs. grenadine n 2 peppermint sticks or candy canes, for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

n Place coconut on a small plate and confectioners’ sugar on a separate small plate. Add water to the sugar and mix with a fork until well-combined with no lumps. Dip the rim of one martini glass in the sugar mixture, ensuring the entire rim gets coated well. Immediately dip sugared rim in coconut. Repeat with remaining martini glass. n Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ full with ice. Add cranberry juice, coconut rum and grenadine; shake for about 10 seconds until chilled and mixed thoroughly. Strain into the prepared glasses. n Garnish each cocktail with a peppermint stick or candy cane, if desired.

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Be There

From festivals and fundraisers to concerts and competitions, there’s something for everyone this season in Morris and Essex Counties. DEC 6–8 Deck the halls—or at least see the decked halls—at the 2019 HOLLY WALK, a walking tour of seven famous sites around Morristown all decorated for the holidays. Over the course of the weekend (times vary each day), participants will see historical sites such as the Historic Speedwell property and Macculloch Hall in their Christmas finest. Special programming as well as gift shopping, refreshments and music will be available on site. Tickets are $30 per person if purchased in advance, or $35 at the door. Meet at 6 Court St. to begin the tour, but first, learn more at morristourism.org.

DEC 6–15 Save your appetite for the 28th annual GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND, a charming exhibit featuring 150+ themed gingerbread houses that are good enough to eat. The houses are created by local scout troops, schools and families, and guests can vote for their faves! It’s all going down at the Haggerty Center at Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily, but until 7:30 on Fridays. There will also be a holiday craft show at the same location on weekends only. Admission: $2 per person; ages 2 and under are FREE. Call 973.326.7601 for more.

DEC 7 Who says festivals are just for September and October? Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at MORRIS COUNTY PARK PALOOZA: HOLIDAY CHEER taking place at Central Park in Parsippany from 12–8 p.m. There will be plenty of activities and food on-hand, including more than 20 food trucks, craft beer, wine and sangria and two live bands. Kids will stay busy with carnival games, photo with Santa, and more. Parking is FREE and admission is $5 per adult or $2 per child in advance; otherwise it’s $10/$5 at the door. Purchase tix at gardenstatefoodtruckfest.com.

DEC 7 Usual Montclair Film Festival suspect Stephen Colbert is bringing along a famous friend this year for AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN COLBERT AND JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS. The two comedians will take the stage at 8 p.m. at NJPAC in Newark for a funny conversation you won’t want to miss. Tickets start at $79.50 and are on sale at njpac.org.

DEC 13–15 Check off at least half the people on your holiday list after spending a weekend at the HOLIDAY CRAFTMORRISTOWN. This three-day curated shopping experience at the Morristown Armory features indie artists from all over, showing off and selling their handmade works, from pottery to jewelry to crafts. There will also be a gourmet food truck around for when you get hungry. General admission is $10; seniors get in for $9 and kids under 16 are FREE. Go to artrider.com for times and more information.

DEC 14 It’s ladies’ night out with a fun holiday twist at the

December 6-15 GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP event at craft studio Platinum Art in Maplewood. From 1-5 p.m., shop goodies from vendors in the beauty, skincare and gift shop realms and enjoy some drinks and desserts while you’re doing it. The $5 registration fee includes a glass of champagne, sweets, a shopping bag and hourly raffles. Check out platinumartllc.net for more details.

DEC 16 Learn how our modern-day Santa Claus came to be at FROM SAINT TO SANTA at the Livingston Public Library. This lecture led by historian Mike Norris shows how a Christian bishop of the Roman Empire transformed into the big jolly guy in the velvet red suit. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. and is FREE. Livingstonlibrary.org has more.

DEC 31 Do a whole lot more than sit on the couch and watch the ball drop for New Year’s this year when you attend the NEW YEARS NEW JERSEY PARTY at the Westin in Morristown or the Sheraton in Parsippany. This swanky event consists of a three-course dinner and five-hour open bar, plus hours of dancing and live entertainment. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and end whenever you want to call it a night! Tickets are $499 for two with a hotel stay, or $199 if you won’t be staying the night. Check out newyearsevenj.com for additional details.

JAN 2 Vaping is a serious epidemic in today’s high schools, and it’s something parents should be aware of. So join other parents of teens in public and private schools when public speaker Tim Shoemaker’s SAVE YOUR BREATH: VAPING ALERT tour makes a stop at Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School in Livingston. From 6:30–8 p.m., Shoemaker will discuss—in an engaging, witty way—teen drug use and how to limit it. Attendance is FREE, but pre-registration is recommended. For more, visit timshoemakersmashedtomatoes.com.

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JAN 4 Test your mid-winter training abilities—and start your New Year’s resolution on the right foot—at the WATCHUNG WINTER RUNS at Tracy Drive in Mountainside. Choose from five different trail runs depending on your ability and preference: there’s a 10K, halfmarathon, 30K, marathon and 50K. Entry fee is a $30 minimum donation. Find out more at runsignup.com.

JAN 25 Get off your you-know-what and either run or show your support for the “sassquad” at the FROSTY FAT SASS fundraiser, the perfect trail race for those who either love the cold weather or just want to continue to stay active during the winter. You can sign up for a 5K or complete as many loops as possible in either three or six hours. All races begin at 9 a.m. sharp at the Turtle Back Rock Picnic Area at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange—or just stop by to volunteer. Registration is $25, and all proceeds go directly to the South Mountain Conservancy. Find out the rest of the details at somocon.org.

JAN 25 SantaCon may be over, but don’t fret because you can still partake in the 2nd annual ONESIE BAR CRAWL in Morristown. Wear your sexiest/scariest/comfiest or, well, only onesie to the 3–9 p.m. crawl, where you and your fellow onesie-clad friends will drink and dine in the most relaxing (and ridiculous) outfit you own. Bars like Laundromat, Grasshopper, Horseshoe Tavern and South Street Social will be participating, with free apps available at the latter. There will also be fun giveaways throughout the evening. General admission (21 and older) is $10, and participants should meet at South Street Social to kick things off. Learn more at facebook.com/jerseyclubsports/. Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 1 Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published

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Portugalo BBQ In each of my previous excursions to Portuguese restaurants, seafood had always been my go-to dish. Octopus, codfish and sardines—whether they’re grilled, baked or fried—are among the country’s traditional foods, so much that I’m told the streets of Lisbon are infused with the smell of grilled fish during summer months. Yes, these delights from the sea offer a true Portuguese dining experience, but I can’t help but think I only got a small taste of what the European country has to offer. So explains my excitement when Portugalo BBQ opened in the heart of downtown East Hanover this fall. Based on online reviews, the new eatery already has achieved success as a take-out establishment, but a friend and I recently took seats at the cozy dining counter for an early dinner. Similar to Lisbon’s seafood-scented streets, Portugalo has the unmistakable aroma of an authentic churrascaria (bless that wood-fired grill), and its menu reflects that. Appetizers include empanadas as well as clams in white wine sauce and fried calamari, but we had barbecue on our minds. Hardly a breakfast-fordinner move, we split an order of thick-cut bacon. I should note that food is served a tad slower here since most dishes are cooked and grilled on the spot. With that in mind, Portugalo’s owner presented us with samples of beef soup and pork ribs to hold us over. The apps-before-the-app—and the conversation that accompanied them—were a nice touch. When our dish finally arrived, we were overwhelmed by the enormity of the slab of grilled pork belly and equally amazed by the bacon’s smoky flavor paired with the maple balsamic glaze drizzle. It was well worth the wait. In addition to shrimp and salmon dishes, the aforementioned cod—either boiled or grilled—is available as an entrée. After briefly debating between seafood and pork ribs, I went with the piri-piri chicken main with saffron rice and black beans. Piri-piri chicken is a traditional Portuguese dish that’s typically spicy, but Portugalo’s version won’t burn your taste buds. The half chicken was one of the largest I’ve seen and it had extraordinary taste and was juicy throughout, including the white meat. A couple of dashes of hot sauce from the condiment rack gave the bird an extra kick, while the heaping scoops of starchy rice and beans were the perfect complements. My friend, meanwhile, had the Porto pork steak sandwich, commonly known in Portugal as the bifana. Though similar in appearance to a French dip, this sandwich has a distinct and delicious flavor (thankfully I scored a couple of bites from my friend’s plate). It’s made with thin slices of braised pork cutlets covered with a special brown sauce that are stuffed inside a Portuguese roll, of course. More sauce is served on the side to dip the sandwich into, and it’s a nice ketchup alternative for french fries. As we pondered dessert, the staff offered us another complimentary sample: two pieces of oven-fresh chouriço bread—homemade smoked sausage crammed inside flaky dough. No, this wasn’t a typical way to end a meal, but was satisfying nonetheless. We’ll try the flan and serradura (a whipped sweet cream) next time— that is if we don’t fill up on barbecue and seafood beforehand. —Darius Amos Portugalo BBQ, 3 Ronald Dr., East Hanover, 973.577.2000

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Where To Eat

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Morris and Essex counties are home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings. JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd., 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse.com

KINNELON CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 Unit 6 973.750.1600 SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

Tavern 5 in Pompton Plains

BELLEVILLE SOLAR DO MINHO 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville. com TOPAZ THAI 137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com

BLOOMFIELD BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440 STAMNA 1045 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

BOONTON BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton.com

THAI PING 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

CALDWELL

CHESTER

FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

FORMOSA 79 Main St. 908.879.4848

DOVER THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com EL TAPATIO 29 E. Blackwell St. 973.537.0833 eltapatiodover.com

THE PUBLICK HOUSE TAVERN & INN 111 Main St. 908.879.6878 chesterpublickhouse.com

INSPIRATION ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 inspirationroll.com

CEDAR KNOLLS H2OCEAN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR 41 Ridgedale Ave. 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

CHATHAM RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com

EAST HANOVER

REDWOODS GRILL & BAR 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar.com

DENVILLE

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 973.887.7555 PENANG MALAYSIAN & THAI CUISINE 200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

ALEXIS DINER 3130 Rte. 10 W. 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com THE PASTA SHOP 13 1st Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

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DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 W. #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

LAKE HOPATCONG ALICE’S 24 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL 453 River Styx Rd. 973.770.4300 pavinci.com THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

LEDGEWOOD ICHIBAN SUSHI 1034 Rte. 46 973.252.0900 sushiichibannj.com LOVING HUT 538 Rte. 10 973.598.9888 lovinghut.us/ledgewood

LINCOLN PARK 202 ITALIAN BISTRO 177 Main St. 973.709.0093 202bistro.com

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ANTHONY FRANCOS 60 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.696.0708 anthonyfrancospizza.com SUNSET PUB & GRILL 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

LIVINGSTON LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy. 973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant.com SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

LONG VALLEY LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com CENTRAL+MAIN 3 Central Ave. 973.845.6622 centralandmain.com IL MONDO VECCHIO 72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

MAPLEWOOD CODA KITCHEN & BAR 177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com ST. JAMES’S GATE PUBLICK HOUSE 167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com

MENDHAM THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN & PUB 1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300

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FAIRFIELD

DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com

ZINBURGER 1900 Rte. 10 973.998.9766 zinburger.com

PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025

MORRISTOWN

MILLBURN

GEORGE & MARTHA’S 67-71 Morris St. 973.267.4700

MIRCH MASALA GRILL 1521 Rte. 46 973.335.6050 mirchmasalagrillnj.com

IRON BAR 5 South St. 973.455.7111 ironbarmorristown.com

CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

MARKET TAVERNE 995 Mt. Kemble Ave. 908.502.5106 markettaverne.com

CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

REVOLUTION 9 S. St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com

MINE HILL CINDERS WOOD Fire Grill 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCLAIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com THE WOOD PIT 108 Bloomfield Ave. 973.954.4679 thewoodpit.com

MONTVILLE COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

MORRIS PLAINS LEMONGRASS 1729 Rte. 10 E. 973.998.6303 lemongrassnj.com Photo courtesy of Egan & Sons

CHAND PALACE 257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 parsippany.chand palace.com

BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com

MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com

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PARSIPPANY

TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1 Hilton Ct. 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com

NEWARK ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com NICO KITCHEN + BAR 1 Center St. 973.642.1226 nicokitchenbar.com SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

NUTLEY AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net FRANKLIN STEAKHOUSE 238 Franklin Ave. 973.667.1755 thefranklinsteahouse nutley.com MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

ORANGE BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj. com HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

PEQUANNOCK BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com TIFF’S 23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 tiffs23.com

PINE BROOK BONEFISH GRILL 28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd., 973.227.1006 DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse.com

POMPTON PLAINS POMPTON QUEEN DINER 710 Rte. 23 973.835.2086 STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.835.1426 tavern5.com V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757

RANDOLPH BLACK RIVER BARN 1178 Rte. 10 W. 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 E. 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurant.com MORRIS TAP & GRILL 500 Rte. 10 W. 973.891.1776 morristapandgrill. com VERONA RESTAURANT 1171 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

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RIVERDALE BROOKSIDE BISTRO 26 Hamburg Tpke. 973.616.0606 brookesidebistro.net CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke. 973.476.9223 coneyislandpizza riverdale.com

ROCKAWAY BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com CAFFÈ NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 W. 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 A 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

SHORT HILLS BENIHANA 840 Morris Tpke. 973.467.9550 benihana.com

SOUTH ORANGE ARIYOSHI 56 W. South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com WALIA 11 Village Plaza 973.762.2186 waliarestaurant.com

TOWACO

RAILS STEAKHOUSE 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

HOT RODS 175 N. Main St. 973.361.5050 hotrodsbbq.com

UPPER MONTCLAIR

WHIPPANY

DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811

DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovomontclair.com

IL CAPRICCIO 633 Rte. 10 E. 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com

CURRY TUB 40 Chatham Rd. 973.315.3155 currytub.com

HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

4 SEASONS 322 S. Main St. 862.244.9777 4seasonswharton.com THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com

TURTLE + THE WOLF 622 Valley Rd. 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com

LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

WHARTON

900 DEGREES 626 Main Rd. 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

BOXCAR BAR & GRILL 25 Chatham Rd. 973.912.0002 boxcarbar.com

THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.912.4756

MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com

WEST ORANGE

THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

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MOLLY MALONE’S 352 Rte. 10 973.887.5070 mollymaloneswhippany. com TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana whippany.com

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Gatherings Whether it’s at a fundraiser or a volunteering event, Morris/Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors.

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Hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters attended the annual Running With the Devils 5K Run & Walk at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. In addition to the 5K, participants enjoyed a mascot race, refreshments and free admission to the Turtle Back Zoo. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services at RWJBarnabas Health, the official healthcare provider of the New Jersey Devils. 4 President and CEO of RWJBarnabas Health Barry Ostrowsky (center) poses with friends and mascots from various New Jersey professional and college teams. 5 Members of the #JeffStrong team were among the top fundraisers.

Susan G. Komen North Jersey hosted the Pink Champagne Lunch and Fashion Show at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, featuring local breast cancer survivors as the models on the runway. Keynote speakers included Linda Bowden, New Jersey regional president at PNC Bank and twotime breast cancer survivor, and her fiancé John Sims, president, Builder Marketing Services. 1 Local breast cancer survivors pose for a photo before hitting the runway. 2 Linda Bowden 3 Samantha Kennedy, Stephanie Alysia.

8 UNITED WAY OF ESSEX AND WEST HUDSON HELP BAG HUNGER As part of the Help Bag Hunger initiative, New York Giants tight end Evan Engram and members of the Bloomfield High School football team joined associates from Brookdale ShopRite in Bloomfield to bag groceries for customers. The program raises awareness of food insecurity. 6 Evan Engram poses for a selfie with members of the Bloomfield High School football team. 7 Evan Engram with Caleb Hudson, 7, of Montclair

New York Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree teamed up with the United Way of Essex and West Hudson and the Newark Trust for Education at the Newark Museum of Art to provide the city’s youngest residents with a day of activities and education. Ogletree’s appearance was part of the United Way’s #LiveUnited campaign, which seeks to unite all members of the community—those who can help and those who need help. 8 Youngsters gather around Alec Ogletree (center) for a photo. 9 Ogletree with a little one at the Newark Museum

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