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Good Outlook, Great Outcome | 30

Thanks to the treatment and care from the multidisciplinary gynecologic cancer team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 33-year-old Tanya Galayda is now cancer free and looking to start a family in the future.

Pretty in Pink | 32

Planning is underway for Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign this fall.

Don’t Shoulder the Pain | 35

Two sports medicine/orthopedic surgeons from SBMC explain how to get relief from rotator cuff injuries and discuss muscle and joint issues that present in youth athletes.

The Fab Five | 48

Make the hallway your runway! No matter which fashion clique you fit into, you’ll get an A+ in Style 101 with any of these fashionforward looks.

BEST OF MORRIS & ESSEX

Readers’ ballots chose the top local businesses in 86 categories. Are your favorite spots among the winners?

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6 Welcome Letter 8 Editor’s Note 29 Health News 66 Where to Eat 68 Be There

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

For Men Only | 18

It’s par for the course to look stylish while you’re playing those 18 holes.

Style Watch | 20

Soft hues in relaxing silhouettes are just what your wardrobe needs this summer.

Now Trending | 22

Virtual no more! The return to in-person learning is the perfect excuse to get your kid(s) a stylish new bookbag.

Early Learning | 24

These toys promise to help your little one build knowledge through everyday fun.

Jewelry Box | 26

You’re just as excited about these gold and turquoise pieces as we are! Right?

Home Front | 28

It’s easy to get roped into adding these attractive, nautical-inspired accents to your home.

Tastes | 54

Simple twists can turn this beloved trio into your child’s new favorites treats.

Power Food | 64

You’d imagine the juicy, bite-sized grape to be nutritious as well as refreshing. You’d be right.

Spirits | 65

This tart cocktail bridges the gap between summer and fall, when you might still want a drink that’s refreshing but not too summery.

Gatherings | 70

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

A Morris/Essex Moment | 72

A local musician recalls her emotions during a live performance at the Morris Museum—her first since March 2020. ON THE COVER: Sesame soba noodles with Cajun shrimp at Daikichi, Monclair. Photo courtesy of @daikichimontclair.

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Vaccination against COVID-19 is now widely available. It is the best way to protect ourselves from the virus and will enable our families to get back together. Throughout the pandemic, many people fell behind with their annual preventive health screenings. The multidisciplinary team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) urges everyone to schedule an annual physical with a primary care physician. Preventive screenings, such as those for breast, colon, prostate and cervical cancer, are imperative to overall well-being. Take Tanya Galayda, an example of why gynecologic screening is so important. The 33-year-old is now healthy and thriving after undergoing a hysterectomy, radiation and chemotherapy last year as a result of her advanced-stage, HPV-induced cervical cancer. Not only is she cancer free, but Galayda froze her eggs before beginning cancer treatment and she and her husband, Nick, are currently pursuing surrogacy to start their family. Read her inspiring story (and hear from her gynecologic cancer team at SBMC) on page 30. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Crusade, an annual fundraiser to educate women across New Jersey about the importance of breast health, is scheduled this year for Sept. 22 and planning is underway. Learn more about Pink Crusade’s mission on page 32 and how you can join local organizations, survivors and breast cancer activists in supporting this important cause. In addition to preventive care, exercise is equally important to our health, and having an exceptional team of orthopedists at SBMC for any sports-related injury is essential. On page 33, two board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians at RWJBarnabas Health discuss rotator cuff and other common orthopedic injuries, some of which present in young athletes and others due to degeneration of the muscles and tendons as we age. Enjoy the last few weeks of the summer, and know you can always rely on SBMC for your medical care.

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As the new normal continues to unfold, we’re grateful that so many things have returned to the “normal” we once knew. Our favorite restaurants are seating customers at full capacity, movie theaters are screening feature films, grocery store aisles are open to two-way “traffic.” Though they’re small comforts in the grand scheme of things, these and so many daily activities we took for granted over the past year and half are indeed that: comforting. We’re hopeful that the business owners and professionals who took a hit during the pandemic, whether it was a financial or a personnel hit, continue to bounce back. They are familiar faces in our daily routines, and we’re eager to continue giving them our support. And many of you already have!

Once again this year, Morris/Essex Health & Life gave readers the opportunity to show their appreciation for their favorite businesses with our annual “Best of Monmouth” poll. Our online ballots allowed you to vote for your choice of the top bagel shop, pizza parlor, menswear store, barber shop, interior design service—and much more. Perhaps casting these ballots was one of the comforts you were excited about, as we were once again impressed by the total participation in this year’s poll. We know you can’t wait, so flip to page 35 and see all of the winners in “Best of Morris & Essex 2021.” Congratulations to all, and thank you to everyone who submitted a ballot. In celebration of our counties’ best, we are also proud to spotlight the area’s healthcare leader, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC). As we do in every issue, Morris/ Essex Health & Life showcases the latest news from SBMC in the “In Good Health” section. This month, one of the stories you’ll read focuses on the hospital’s breast cancer awareness efforts, specifically the upcoming Pink Crusade campaign. Read all about it in “Pretty In Pink” on page 32. September, of course, is back-to-school time for many kids, and we want to show parents some of the best ideas to help young ones return to class. Check out some of the season’s coolest backpacks on page 22 and five fashionable looks to cater to your kid’s personality on page 48. For little ones who are just starting the learn, the toys on page 24 are designed to provide hours of fun—and can teach tots a thing or two. We hope you enjoy this edition featuring Monmouth’s best as much as we enjoyed putting it together. And we hope seeing and supporting some of your favorites—as well as supporting the “new kids on the block”— brings you closer to the old normal.

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ICE IS NICE OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTIES.

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Ah, there’s nothing like a waffle cone with two scoops of your favorite ice cream and toppings on a 90-degree summer day—unless you’re vegan, lactoseintolerant or otherwise can’t enjoy the milky summer treat. But there’s still time left this summer to savor a cone or cup even if you can’t (or don’t) consume milk products. These four local shops offer nondairy ice-cream alternatives: Beenie’s Ice Cream, Morristown. The guys at Beenie’s have a freezer dedicated exclusively to vegan ice cream and sorbet, which are each made with oat or coconut milk. Current flavors include chocolate, mint chip, s’mores and cookie monster (yes, it’s blue), as well as raspberry, mango and “Shirley Temple” sorbet.

• 100 Rte. 46, Budd Lake, 862.258.3593, dascreamery.com

Last Licks, East Hanover. You may be overwhelmed by the Italian ice flavor options—13, to be exact—at this spot, but isn’t that a good thing? Distinctive Italian ice flavors here include sour apple, root beer, cotton candy and coconut. • 134 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, 973.585.7988; lastlicksicecream.com

• 38 Morris St., Morristown, 862.260.9221; beeniesicecream.com

Denville Dairy, Denville. The vegan selection here is more limited than at other stores, but the standout vegan flavors—cherry vanilla and Oreo—speak for themselves. Customers can buy each for curbside pickup in individual cups or a sixpack. • 34A Broadway, Denville, 973.627.4214; denvilledairy.com

Guerriero Gelato, Caldwell & Montclair. Owner Mike Guerriero knows vegan ice cream—in fact, he took the No. 1 spot at Gelato Festival America for his vegan blueberry basil flavor, made with lemon, basil and—duh— blueberries. You can also try his signature OatCreme ice cream in a cake, smoothie or Dole Whip. • 194 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, 973.403.9969; 571 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.509.1607; scoops2go.com

Salaam Ice Cream Parlor, Newark. Lines around the block are the norm at this Blackowned business, which has half a dozen vegan flavors: chocolate and vanilla, of course, plus coconut, sea salt caramel chocolate and mint chip galactica. • 1024 Bergen St., Newark, 732.798.4383, salaamicecream parlor.business.site

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These three Morris and Essex county ice cream stores have plenty of options for those hunger pangs, but all eyes are on their Italian ices: Das’ Creamery, Budd Lake. Das right—this spot in Morris County has a handful of dairy-free Italian ice flavors mixed with oat or coconut milk and flavored with plant-based ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and extracts. Options include rainbow Italian ice, watermelon Italian ice and Swedish Fish Italian ice, which “tastes just like your favorite gummy fishy candy.”

The Towne Scoop, Verona. Hard-dipped cones are the specialty at this momand-pop shop, but Italian ice is a must-have too— flavors include cherry, lemon and American (which gets its name from the cherry, lemon and raspberry/red white and blue combo). • 542B Bloomfield Ave., Verona, 973.877.2667; thetownescoop.com

HE’S A POOCH WITH A PURPOSE The kids at The Phoenix Center in Nutley often face challenges doing things the rest of us take for granted. So don’t envy them too much just because they have Fynn. Fynn is a 2-year-old yellow English Lab who’s become more than a mascot for the accredited nonprofit private school for special-needs individuals ages 5–21. The dog’s cute face and lovable personality can turn an otherwise stressful physical or verbal therapy session into something approaching fun. When students are working on pushing and pulling skills, Fynn perches on a skateboard and lets them use him as the weight they push or pull. Fynn is at once a calming influence and an inspiration. Students working on communication skills give him commands— and their confidence gets a boost when he complies. “The children light up when they interact with him,” says Fynn’s owner, occupational therapist Lauren Martini. “And because he’s completely nonthreatening and nonjudgmental and has zero expectations of the children, they communicate with him on their own terms, which opens the door for them to more easily communicate with other people.”

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WHAT’S THE TEA ON BUBBLE TEA? Bubble tea, also called boba, is a Taiwanese drink made of black tea, milk, ice and chewy tapioca balls the size of marbles. Though boba should not be consumed daily like coffee due to its high caloric content (not to mention its lack of protein and fiber), it’s a nice summer pick-me-up once in a while when you need a refreshing beverage and/or a yummy burst of caffeine. Bubbleology, a U.K.based chain for bubble tea and bubble waffles, will soon open a new outpost in Newark. Meanwhile, try these bubble tea spots in our counties: Aloha Bubble, Madison. Besides black pearl boba, the classic boba for bubble tea, this spot offers “bursting boba” which is filled with juice and pops in your mouth. Flavors include strawberry, mango, kiwi and yogurt. Another fan favorite here is Aolani coffee, made with milk, coffee foam and black pearl boba. P.S. Follow the place on Instagram @alohabubble22 for specials and sneak peeks. • 22 Main St., Madison, 973.204.3800 Bubble in Paradise, Denville. You’ll find all your traditional milk and fruit tea offerings here, as well as bubbles and jellies and acai bowls with customizable toppings. Bubble in Paradise also has BYO smoothies and paradise smoothies. Avoiding caffeine? Most drinks can be made with water instead of tea, and nondairy milk options abound too: almond, coconut, oat or soy. • 38 Broadway, Denville, 973.957.0263; bubbleinparadisenj.com

Gong Cha, Montclair and Mllburn. Gong Cha is a chain known across the Garden State that sells only bubble tea. The “series” from which to choose are milk foam, milk tea, slush, tea latte and “the creative series,” which features inventive beverages such as lemon wintermelon with basil seeds.

while the “sesame series” is an interesting twist on the drink: it’s blended with real oolong sesame tea. • 375 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.744.1647; 315 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973.467.8833; kungfutea.com

Yaya Tea, Newark. This shop takes bubble tea to the next level thanks to a special purification system that brews fresh tea leaves daily. It has all your usual menu items—milk teas, freshly brewed teas and choose-yourown options—in addition to fruit teas with too-cute-for-words titles like “My First Car” (peach and lemon) and “The Hulk” (green apple and kiwi). • 250 Central Ave., Newark, 862.338.9292; yayatea.com

Urban Leaf Café, Nutley. Frozen bubble tea? Yeah, it’s a thing you need to try before the end of the summer, and this place has it in three delish flavors—Oreo, green tea and ube-Oreo. The folks here also have iced fruit teas, as well as traditional milk teas you can customize with toppings of your choice (brown sugar boba, lychee jelly, tapioca, etc.). • 182D Kingsland St., Nutley, 973.542.8663; urbanleafcafenj. square.site

CULINARY CORNER WHEN THEY COME, YOU WILL BUILD IT The BYOB phenomenon—“build your own bowl,” of course—isn’t going anywhere, and Goji Superfoods is jumping aboard the trend. Created by two health food enthusiasts, this Montclair fast-casual spot specializes in superfoodenriched bowls, which can be customized with different bases (goji, acai, chia, etc.), flavors and as many toppings as will fit. The bowls have enough nutrients to serve as a healthy meal replacement or can be a dessert or snack, depending on what you order. Opening date? “Fall 2021.” • Goji Superfoods, 427 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; gojisuper.com

TAKE ITALY HOME A trio of Morristown High grads—executive chef (AJ Sankofa), general manager (Joel Camarillo-Diaz) and operations manager (Isaiah Findley-Pinnock)—have been working together again since Eso Artisanal Pasta opened its new shop in June. (They were previously co-workers at Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen.) On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, this gang sells fresh pasta, ready-made sauces, olive oil, cheese and more ingredients that help you create an amazing Italian meal at home. Fridays and Saturdays are for retail and takeout, when they offer hot pasta dishes that are ready to eat. Each purchase also comes with a step-bystep guide on how to cook each type of pasta and sauce to perfection at home, and all the ingredients are imported directly from Italy. • Eso Artisanal Pasta, 92 Elm St., Morristown, 201.520.1546; esoartisanalpasta.com

A NEW KIND OF STEAKHOUSE You may have to wait until the end of the year for this new restaurant to open— staffing is still an issue here, says management—but it’ll be worth the wait. Chef Chris Siversen, known for his culinary creations at Maritime Parc in Jersey City, will helm an upscale steakhouse and sushi spot called The Feathered Fox at the Westminster Hotel in Livingston. In addition to sirloins, sashimi, lobster and oysters, the chef promises the menu will feature at least eight vegetarian options at all times: one entrée, three apps, plus sides and salads. • The Feathered Fox, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973.994.4400; thefeatheredfox.com

• 343 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 609.524.3760; 340 Millburn Ave. #1, Millburn, 973.877.8169; gongchausa. com

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Kung Fu Tea, Montclair and Millburn. Another well-known chain is Kung Fu Tea, which has seemingly endless options of milk teas, punch (tea paired with lemonade and fruit flavors), milk caps and slushies. The “milk strike” series is the perfect dairy-free option,

Chelsea Handler left New Jersey for Hollywood after graduating from Livingston High School at the age of 19—but now she’s back on the East Coast! The comedian, producer and author extraordinaire is currently on the road on her 40-stop “Vaccinated and Horny Tour,” her first foray into live shows since 2019. The 21-and-overonly show is making stops at the nearby Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on Oct. 16 and the Borgata in Atlantic City on Nov. 26—and don’t you think getting in some laughs in a crowd with strangers is the best way to celebrate after a global pandemic? Tickets are still available for both shows at livenation.com. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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HER LIFE IS FASHION We don’t always give Gen Z-ers enough credit, but here’s one who deserves it for sure: Brianna Rizzi. The 23-year-old Nutley native and fashion studies student at Montclair State University has loved fashion since she was a kid. After graduating from Nutley High School, she attended a trade school in Manhattan and completed fashion internships at big brands such as Marchesa, which she says prepared and inspired her to launch her own brand, B.RizDesigns. The brand, which currently features three swimwear collections and a brand-new line of workout gear, all in bright patterns and colors, is all about expressing yourself through what you wear, with an emphasis on size-inclusivity. For the promotional photos, says Rizzi, “I used my friends, all different shapes and sizes, and all completely perfect. There was no photoshopping at all because I want them for them, not for how I can make them look.” The Belleville resident, who has a 9–5 job as an assistant designer, also releases a line of men’s and women’s tracksuits in late August, as well as matching tracksuits for puppies (look for her own cockapoo, Stella, in the promo shoot on @b.rizdesigns!). Swimsuits are currently available at briannariz.com. “I plan to keep everything online for now, but I am working on finding a manufacturer to allow me to have more products so hopefully I can do a popup soon,” says the busy Rizzi. “Stay tuned!”

An article in our February/March issue looked at pet adoption during the pandemic; we spoke to local pet owners and adoption centers about the boom in dog and cat adoptions and fosters. Shelters couldn’t keep up with the demand! Now, however, adoptions have slowed as life returns to normal and as many people leave their homes more often. Yet plenty of animals are still looking for their “furever” families. “Our adoption numbers for both cats and dogs have gone down since the peak of the pandemic—over the past 18 months, our monthly average for dogs was 108, and in June we adopted 80, vs. 66 and 50 for cats,” says Jay Karamanol, a member of the executive committee of Eleventh Hour Rescue in Dover. “Now more than ever we are seeing animals in need of rescue from high-kill states, as well as local pets who may get returned to us because their owners don’t have time to care for and train them.” So why not celebrate National Dog Day, Aug. 26, by welcoming a new furry friend into your family? The local shelters below will be more than happy to help you find The One. Note that not all of these organizations have physical addresses (and many no longer permit walk-ins anyway due to COVID), so call or visit their websites for more info and to find out more about the pets they’re looking to find homes for: Morris County:

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• Eleventh Hour Animal Rescue, Dover, 973.970.0371; ehrdogs.org • Montville Animal Shelter, Montville, 973.344.6410; montvillenj.org/175/Animal-Control • Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter, East Hanover, 973.386.0590; njshelter.org • Parsippany Animal Shelter, Parsippany, 973.263.7083 • Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Randolph, 973.543.9333; randolphregional animalshelter.org • St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, Madison, 973.377.2295; sthuberts.org

• Associated Humane Societies, Newark, 973.824.7080; ahscares.org • Bloomfield Animal Shelter, Bloomfield, 973.748.0194; bloomfieldshelter.com • PAWS Montclair, Montclair, 973.746.5212; pawsmontclair. org • Rescue Haven Foundation; Caldwell; rescuehaven.org • Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch, Verona, 973.220.1900; rosemariesrescue ranch.com

PUPPY LOVE Dog: Enzo, 1-year-old Cavapoo Owners: Saagar Patel and Nikita Chothani, Cedar Grove Newlyweds Saagar and Nikita made the move earlier this year from Weehawken to Cedar Grove, but before they purchased their new home, they purchased their now 1-year-old pup. After doing lots of research, the couple found Enzo during the pandemic via a breeder in Pennsylvania—and knew he’d be the perfect addition to their family. “Enzo is super-friendly and loves people,” his pawrents say, in addition to his love for biscuits, a good cuddle sesh and puppy playdates with his friend Jaxx. This Cavapoo is still getting to know his favorite spots in his new neighborhood, but he already knows what he likes at home. “Enzo will not get out of his crate in the morning until we say, ‘Gooood morning, Enzo!’ as we rub his belly,” his owners say. Smart pup! Follow Enzo on his daily adventures via Instagram @_enzoari. And if you’d like your pet to be featured in a future issue, email our editor, Rita Guarna, at rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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LEARN THE ALPHABET. With this one your child will surely get an “A”—and all the other letters too. A bilingual baby? Si, Señor, with the Musical Turtle Toy in English and Spanish from iPlay iLearn. This little guy has four modes: numbers, letters, happy laughter and “crawl and chase,” the last of which is perfect once your tyke starts moving. Ages 6 months to 6 years. Available at iplayilearn.com.

LEARN TO PLAY MUSIC. Inspire your rockstar-in-the-making to get strumming with the Loog Mini acoustic guitar, which has three strings to make learning to play a breeze. It even comes with an app and flash cards that teach kids how to form chords. Ages 3 and up. Available at loogguitars.com.

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LEARN THROUGH ROLE PLAYING. The LittiCity Pretend Play Teachers Set gets a gold star for creativity. The play set comes with a dry-erase board, classroom posters, reward stickers, a school bell and more props, teaching aspiring educators their numbers and letters through role play and dress-up. Ages 3 and up. Available at Walmart, Cedar Knolls, 973.889.8646.

LEARN TO STRATEGIZE. Young children may not be quite ready for a game of Risk, but they can learn strategy via Monza, a classic racing-car board game from Haba in which the goal is to be the first one to the finish line. The 20th-anniversary version comes in a limited-edition, metalembossed tin with metallic painted dice and a new track. Ages 5 and up. Available at Marco’s Emporium, Pompton Plains, 973. 835.3443.

LEARN TO COUNT. Numbers, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are among the things toddlers will finesse with the Haba Rainbow Caterpillar Threading Game. Bonus: The “sewing” will keep them busy and concentrating so hard they’ll pretty much forget about their iPads. Ages 3 and up. Available at Biddle and Bop, West Orange, 813.830.1197.

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Meat, that is. A study of 20,000 people showed that red and processed meat eaters had poorer heart function and stiffer arteries. Experts theorize that the trimethylamine NOxide (TMAO) produced when we digest red meats causes tissue and blood vessel damage. —Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NUTS ABOUT VEGGIES

Stumped about how to get kids to eat more vegetables? Serve them with peanut butter. A study found that pairing veggies with a food like peanut butter that kids really like significantly increased consumption of the greens.

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DROP IN LIFE EXPECTANCY

Americans can expect to live a year less than they could in 2019, in large part because of deaths linked to COVID-19. Average life expectancy, based on data from January to June 2020, is 77.8 years, down from 78.8 in 2019.

The percentage increase in the number of cosmetic procedures, such as face lifts, performed during the pandemic.

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GOOD OUTLOOK, GREAT OUTCOME Thanks to the treatment and care from the multidisciplinary gynecologic cancer team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 33-year-old Tanya Galayda is now cancer free and looking to start a family in the future.

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{ IN GOOD HEALTH } what we thought would cure the cancer. We have a When it comes to certain medical conditions, they great reproductive endocrinology group that jumped say sometimes a positive mindset leads to positive into high gear to expedite the [fertility preservation] results. And that, coupled with top-notch care, could process.” explain why Tanya Galayda is doing so well a little By April 2020, the peak of the pandemic, Tanya, more than a year after finishing treatment at Saint a fifth-grade teacher who was teaching remotely at Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) for stage 2B cervical the time, began her radiation treatments at SBMC, cancer. Her case was a complicated one that involved all of which her family could not accompany her radiation, chemotherapy, surgery and, since she was to due to COVID restrictions. She underwent 28 only 32 years old at the time of her diagnosis, freezing treatments, Monday through Friday, of external her eggs to ensure she could one day start a family beam radiation therapy, where the beams target with her husband, Nick. “I keep telling myself I’m one the uterus and cervix but protect the normal tissue, of the lucky ones,” Tanya says. “It could be so much as well as five treatments of internal radiation, worse. It’s all going to work out.” also known as brachytherapy. For these surgeries, Tanya’s cancer journey began in January 2020, Drs. Denehy and Wagman used applicators to when she went to see her gynecologist after suffering locate the tumor via CAT scan or MRI, a much more a miscarriage and experiencing irregular bleeding. sophisticated method than the X-ray of yesteryear. That visit resulted in an abnormal pap, at which point She also received low-dose chemotherapy onceshe was referred to Thad Denehy, M.D., section chief a-week for six weeks with Jennifer Wagmiller, of gynecologic oncology at SBMC and member of M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist, and her RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. “I started crying medical team says she responded well to treatment when I got the diagnosis after my biopsy, and all I with minimal side effects—and always maintained thought was, ‘Am I going to be able to have kids?’” her positive spirit. the South Plainfield resident recalls. “Dr. Denehy “Our multidisciplinary GYN program is very basically said no, and I lost it.” collaborative,” says Dr. Wagmiller. “We always consult Because this human papillomavirus (HPV)one another for anything—big, small, something induced cancer was too locally advanced and expected, unexpected. That ensures we take the best extended outside of the cervix, Dr. Denehy explains, care of our patients and is reassuring and easier for Tanya was not a good candidate for surgery and them [to have us all in one hospital].” needed to begin a radiation and chemotherapy That July, Tanya and her husband were faced regimen immediately in an effort to shrink the tumor. with a hard decision: She could either undergo a And because of pandemic-related restrictions on hysterectomy to ensure the cancer was gone, or opt non-essential surgeries at that time, Tanya could out of the surgery and thus not confirm she was also not undergo fertility sparing surgery in which cancer free. “It was really tough, but I knew if I did the they would raise up her ovaries to alleviate the hysterectomy, there was no looking back,” she says. radiation exposure to the area. So, Dr. Denehy quickly “And thankfully, when I did the surgery there was no referred her to the fertility partners at SBMC, since residual cancer and I was even a small dosage of pelvic declared cancer free!” radiation would kill off her Tanya, now 33, ovaries and essentially put continues to see Dr. Denehy her through menopause. “I for follow-up appointments. saw the fertility, chemo and She and her husband are radiation doctors all in one also not giving up on their day,” says Tanya. “There was dreams of becoming parents no time to process anything and are currently pursuing or think about what we were surrogacy. going to do.” It is “not rare,” says Dr. Wagmiller, but “This was such a big Of course, the goal with screening is essential to prevention. “Cervipart of my life but it was a cancer is cure, “but she had cal cancer screening should start at age 18 part of my life that’s done this lifelong dream of having or once a patient becomes sexually active,” with,” she says. “I always babies with her husband,” Dr. Wagmiller adds. “It’s important for want my story to be a says Raquel Wagman, M.D., parents and young people to consider positive one. It’s a happy radiation oncologist at SBMC. “We were trying to weigh ending, regardless of what getting vaccinated for HPV.” the quality of life issues with happens next.”

HOW COMMON IS CERVICAL CANCER IN WOMEN IN THEIR 30S?

Thad Denehy, M.D.

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“We have a high-volume gynecologic cancer center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, and studies have shown this results in better outcomes. This affords great care because we’ve seen similar cases over and over. We also have multidisciplinary tumor boards every month where we discuss our cancer cases and review each patient’s individualized care plan.”

—Thad Denehy, M.D., section chief of gynecologic oncology, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Saint Barnabas Medical Center, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, bring the most advanced treatments to patients close to home. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with the Gynecologic Cancer & Pelvic Surgery team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 844.226.2376. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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Planning is underway for Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign this fall. The Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Pink Crusade Committee began organizing its annual fall Pink Crusade event in February. It’s a multi-faceted awareness campaign that continues every October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a creative approach to educating women across New Jersey about the importance of breast health. The campaign features community outreach and a fundraiser highlighting breast health strategies while also providing an elegant and entertaining networking evening. Rosemary Scoppetuolo, RN, BSN, a former oncology nurse and administrative director of women’s services, envisioned the program seven years ago, and with the help of the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Foundation, was able to make it a reality. “Helping women to maintain optimum breast health is my heartfelt passion,” Scoppetuolo says. “The Pink Crusade campaign promotes mammograms, breast self-exams and healthy lifestyle choices as important steps to detect breast cancer

Breast cancer survivor Sharolyn Kennedy, left, and Rosemary Scoppetuolo, RN, BSN, a former oncology nurse and administrative director of women’s services at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, both serve on The Pink Crusade Committee for 2021.

early, when it is most treatable.” For the first five years, The Pink Crusade fundraiser was a renowned fashion show at The Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park, drawing an audience of more than 400 each year. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the organizers to cancel the in-person gathering and switch to a modified virtual event. With the unsettled nature of COVID-19 guidelines, the Committee planned something different this year. Depending on crowd restrictions at the time, the event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 at the Essex County Country Club in West Orange, with a limited number of tickets available. The event will feature a presentation from a keynote speaker. “Our Committee includes several breast cancer survivors; they and the other Committee members have a personal commitment to the cause,” Scoppetuolo says. “We are pleased to partner with a number of community organizations to reach as many people as possible.”

WHEN TO GET SCREENED • Women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year • Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year • Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or choose to continue yearly mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years.

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NEW FORMAT! Featured speaker Denise Albert Breast cancer survivor, award-wining journalist, television producer and co-founder, THE MOMS and Mamarazzi Celebrity Events KEYS TO THE CURE PREMIUM RAFFLE! Funds raised from The Pink Crusade benefit the breast programs at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center. For more information or to participate, call 973.322.4330 or go to rwjbh.org/pinkcrusade.

“In the past, some of the proceeds from The Pink Crusade have been used to support the Saint Barnabas Nurse Navigator Program, which provides emotional support and guidance to patients during breast cancer treatment. Proceeds have also been used for purchasing equipment to assure optimum breast cancer detection technology.” — Rosemary Scoppetuolo, RN, BSN and chairwoman of The Pink Crusade, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

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When it comes to cancer treatments, the fewer treatments you need, the better. That’s why Saint Barnabas Medical Center is proud to offer NCI CyberKnife. This precise, non-invasive Designated technology fights cancer in five treatments Comprehensive Cancer Center or fewer, with less pain, and virtually no side effects or recovery time. CyberKnife is just one of many innovations you can expect from our partnership with the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Visit rwjbh.org/cyberknife or call 844-CANCERNJ.

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DON’T SHOULDER THE PAIN

Two sports medicine/orthopedic surgeons from SBMC explain how to get relief from rotator cuff injuries and discuss muscle and joint issues that present in youth athletes. Orthopedic injuries are common for athletes who play at the high school, collegiate or professional levels— many young men and women suffer from ACL tears, hip labral tears, meniscus tears, shoulder dislocation, elbow ligament tears and the like. But sports medicine doctors, including those at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC), treat not only these athletically-inclined patients, but also those who have shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, which are sometimes found in athletes but, due to their degenerative nature, more frequently occur in the older population. “The rotator cuff is a group of tendons that attach to the ball and socket joint in the shoulder and lives between the ball and the shoulder blades,” says John Feldman, M.D, orthopedic surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. “Over time, they get recessed between those structures and tear and once torn they will not heal, which can cause pain and dysfunction.” Louis Rizio, M.D., orthopedic surgery, sports medicine at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, adds that every decade we advance in age starting at age 50 or 60, the chance of a tear increases even without trauma or injury because the tendons degenerate. “Treating this condition earlier than later means we have higher healing rates and we prevent deteriorations that can’t be fixed,” he says. However, rotator cuff injuries can and do present in athletes as well, and that is typically due not necessarily to contact sports, but more so to overuse of the shoulder. “Baseball pitchers, volleyball players, swimmers and tennis players are at risk here,” says Dr. Rizio. “since these athletes have repetitive upper extremity use where it’s high force and high velocity.” There is no way to prevent rotator cuff injury either in the older population or in athletes: You can’t avoid a significant fall, for example. But many athletes are put on a regular program of rotator cuff strengthening and

stretching of the shoulder, and also have trainers that are in tune to therapeutic exercises that help keep the rotator cuff in tip-top shape. Dr. Rizio and Dr. Feldman, both RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and fellowship-trained physicians, treat rotator cuff injuries with minimally-invasive techniques rather than open surgery. Dr. Rizio says this makes for a recovery that is “less painful, there is less scar tissue and patients have a smoother course and lower narcotic usage after surgery.” This arthroscopic approach involves repairing the injured tendon by inserting a narrow tube attached to a fiberoptic video camera through a series of smaller incisions. Additionally, for certain cases, Dr. Rizio performs PRP therapy, platelet rich plasma, which involves taking blood from the arm, spinning the blood and then concentrating the platelets to stimulate a healing response on the injured tendon, ligament or muscle. “There is no evidence that it works for a complete tear without surgery,” Dr. Rizio says, “but PRP might enhance or augment healing of a repair.” Still, regardless of the surgical technique, full recovery from rotator cuff surgery is extensive and takes time, both doctors warn. With the appropriate time, data shows that surgery is extremely successful at returning function to the joints.

John Feldman, M.D.

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ARE YOU AT RISK? Many rotator cuff patients, especially those over the age of 70, are asymptomatic, says Dr. Feldman. “However, rotator cuff problems are the most common reason for someone over the age of 50 to have shoulder pain and dysfunction.” Dr. Rizio suggests getting evaluated by a doctor if you’re over the age of 50 and have a new onset of symptoms—pain, weakness or loss of motion—or if you’ve had an injury or fall that has caused a sudden onset of shoulder pain.

To make an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, call 973.322.7005 or go to rwjbh.org/ortho. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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BEST OF MORRIS & ESSEX 2021

Readers’ ballots chose the top local businesses in 86 categories. Are your favorite spots among the winners?

The votes are in, and the results are clear. We knew that both Morris and Essex counties were richly blessed with a profusion of restaurants, markets, shops, hair salons, garden centers, bridal boutiques, furniture emporiums and other businesses. But we wanted to find the absolute best in each category, so we turned to the experts: you, the readers of Morris/Essex Health & Life. Check out the places in Morris and Essex that were chosen as tops for 2021. See if you find old favorites here—and maybe discover new ones as well. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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BARBECUE

MORRIS: THE COMMITTED PIG, MORRISTOWN, THECOMMITTEDPIG.COM ESSEX: RUTHIE’S BAR-B-Q & PIZZA, MONTCLAIR, RUTHIESBBQ.COM Pig out at the Committed Pig in Morristown, where you’ll find a wide variety of burgers made with a specialty blend of meat from legendary butcher Pat LaFrieda. While red meat is the name of the game, veggie burgers and the restaurant’s Mr. Beautiful turkey burgers are available too. In the mood for classic BBQ? Ruthie’s has you covered. The Montclair joint serves up mouthwatering platters and classic sandwiches such as pulled pork and brisket. Oh, and let’s not forget its 18-inch pizzas—perfect to feed a family (or a big appetite).

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ACAI BOWLS MORRIS COUNTY 1. PLAYA BOWLS Multiple locations playabowls.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. PLAYA BOWLS Multiple locations playabowls.com

BAGELS

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MOUNTAIN LAKES BAGEL 350 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.627.4999 mountainlakesbagel.com 2. TIME FOR A BAGEL 680 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.984.5885 timeforabagel.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. HOT BAGELS ABROAD 129 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.388.9616 bagelsabroad.com 2. SUNRISE BAGELS 29 Watchung Plz. Montclair 973.783.8500

BAKERY

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MARA’S BAKERY AND CAFÉ 25 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.0901 marascafe.ecwid.com 2. SWISS CHALET 159 South St. Morristown 973.267.0092 swisschalet.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE LITTLE DAISY BAKE SHOP 622 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.707.2157 thelittledaisybakeshop.com 2. CALANDRA’S BAKERY 234 Bloomfield Ave. #5101 Caldwell 973.226.8889 calandrasbakery.com 2. GENCARELLI’S BAKERY 446 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.743.1480 gencarellisbakery.com

BARBECUE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE COMMITTED PIG 2 W. Park Pl. Morristown 862.260.9292 thecommittedpig.com

2. MINUTEMAN SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL 990 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown 973.425.9798 minutemanbbq.com

2. ARTHUR’S TAVERN 700 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.455.9705 arthurstavern.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. VERONA INN 624 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.0544 veronainn.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. RUTHIE’S BAR-B-Q & PIZZA 64½ Chestnut St. Montclair 973.509.1134 ruthiesbbq.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. JEFFERSON DINER 5 Bowling Green Pkwy #12 Lake Hopatcong 973.663.0233 jeffersondiner.com 2. FLORHAM PARK DINER 182 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.966.1008 florhamparkdiner.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. CHESTER MEAT MARKET 27 Main St. Chester 908.879.7523 chestermeatmarket.com

CATERER

2. SUSSEX MEAT PACKING 219 Main St. Wharton 973.361.2600 sussexmeat.com

2. I2I INDIAN ITALIAN FUSION 408 Main St. Boonton 973.334.3403 i2iindianitalianfusion.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. VIOLANTE’S MEAT MARKET 126 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.743.8002 violantes.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE CORNER 115 Grove St. Montclair 973.783.2400 thecornermontclair.com 2. RAYMOND’S 28 Church St. Montclair 973.744.9263 raymondsnj.com

2. ROSARIO’S BUTCHER SHOP 252 Park St. Montclair 973.655.0999 rosariosbutchershop.com

BRUNCH

MORRIS COUNTY 1. ROD’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD GRILL 1 Convent Rd. Morristown 973.539.6666 rodssteak.com

BYO RESTAURANT

2. SOUTH + PINE 90 South St. Morristown 862.260.9700 southandpine.com

2. DOUBLE ZERO PIZZA 103 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.244.0055 doublezeropizza.net

ESSEX COUNTY 1. TURTLE + THE WOLF 622 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. FASCINO 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

2. TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.8099 montclair.toastcitydiner.com

CANDY/CHOCOLATE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SOUTH + PINE 90 South St. Morristown 862.260.9700 southandpine.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE COMMITTED PIG 2 W. Park Pl. Morristown 862.260.9292 thecommittedpig.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SWEET EXPRESSIONS BY GERI 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com 2. ENJOU CHOCOLAT 8 Dehart St. Morristown 973.993.9090 enjouchocolat.com

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2. BROMILOW’S CHOCOLATE* 350 Rifle Camp Rd. Woodland Park 973.684.1496 bromilow.com

BUTCHER

BREAKFAST

BURGERS

ESSEX COUNTY 1. VESTA CHOCOLATE 598 Valley Rd Ste.2 Upper Montclair 973.860.7136 vestachocolate.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SERGIO & CO. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. VIOLANTE’S MEAT MARKET 126 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.743.8002 violantes.com 2. TIA’S FOOD OF LOVE 638 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.744.0008 tiasfoodoflove.com

CHINESE RESTAURANT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. HUNAN TASTE 67 Bloomfield Ave. Denville 973.625.2782 hunantaste.com 2. SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46. Parsippany 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. T.S MA 199 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com

2. LOKL CAFÉ 80 South St. Morristown 973.500.3634 myloklcafe.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. JAVA LOVE 244 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.744.2122 49 Church St. Montclair 973.744.2323 javaloveroasters.com 2. PAPER PLANE COFFEE CO. 194 Claremont Ave. Montclair 973.746.2739 paperplanecoffee.com

COFFEE HOUSE

MORRIS: SMARTWORLD COFFEE, MORRISTOWN, SMARTWORLDCOFFEE. COM ESSEX: JAVA LOVE, MONTCLAIR, JAVALOVEROASTERS. COM Where to pick up your morning cup? SmartWorld Coffee in Morristown has fresh-brewed coffee and specialty caffeinated beverages; there’s a reason it was voted Morris County’s best. Upper Montclair’s Java Love received that honor for Essex, and with equal justice. The local chain not only promises fabulous coffees made with responsibly sourced beans, but is also womanowned, with part of the proceeds donated to local organizations that give back to the community.

CRAFT BEER

MORRIS COUNTY 1. FORT NONSENSE BREWING COMPANY 3118 Rte. 10 Denville 862.397.4777 fortnonsensebrewing.com 2. TWIN ELEPHANT BREWING CO. 13 Watchung Ave. Chatham 973.507.9862 twinelephant.com 2. CHILTON MILL BREWING 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley chiltonmillbrewing.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. CLOVERLEAF TAVERN 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.226.9812 cloverleaftavern.com 2. VERONA INN 624 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.0544 veronainn.com 2. MONTCLAIR BREWERY 101 Walnut St. Montclair 973.850.0541 montclairbrewery.com

DINER

MORRIS COUNTY 1. RANDOLPH DINER 517 Rte. 10 E. Randolph 973.328.2400 therandolphdiner.com 2. FLORHAM PARK DINER 182 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.966.1008 florhamparkdiner.com

2. HUNAN TASTE 4 Alvin Pl. Montclair 973.783.6800 hunantaste.com

COFFEE HOUSE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SMARTWORLD COFFEE 74 South St. Morristown 973.359.9800 smartworldcoffee.com

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DONUTS

MORRIS: HACKLEBARNEY FARMS CIDER MILL, CHESTER, HACKLEBARNEYFARM.COM ESSEX: MONTCLAIR BREAD COMPANY, MONTCLAIR, MONTCLAIRBREAD.COM Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill in Chester serves up the classic dessert in its quaint country store topped with powdered or cinnamon sugar. Looking for innovative flavors? Montclair Bread Company is the favorite of donut lovers looking for a fresh take. With flavors like Butter Beer, Fruity Pebbles and Maple Bacon, as well as a menu that is updated seasonally, this spot is sure to feature a donut that caters to your sweet tooth. DINERS continued... ESSEX COUNTY 1. CHIT CHAT DINER 410 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange 973.736.1989 chitchatdiner.com 2. MONTCLAIR DINER 613 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.746.0911 montclairdiner.com

DONUTS

MORRIS COUNTY 1. HACKLEBARNEY FARMS CIDER MILL 104 State Park Rd. Chester 908.879.6593 hacklebarneyfarm.com 2. VERILLI BAKERY 3 Martin Luther King Ave. Morristown 973.984.4004 ESSEX COUNTY 1. MONTCLAIR BREAD COMPANY 16 Label St. Montclair 973.509.2525

FISH MARKET

MORRIS COUNTY 1. DENVILLE SEAFOOD 61 Broadway Denville 973.627.2987 denvilleseafood.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. GUS & CO. SEAFOOD 626 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.783.3474 gusandcoseafood.com

FRENCH RESTAURANT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. GRAND CAFÉ 42 Washington St. Morristown 973.540.9444 thegrandcafe.com 2. RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. Chatham 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. LA SALBUEN CAFÉ 97 Walnut St. Montclair 201.622.8473

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GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MO'PWEEZE BAKERY 32 Broadway Denville 973.627.2300 mopweezebakery.com 2. STARSEED BAKERY (TIE) 100 Hibernia Ave. Rockaway 973.957.0500 starseedbakery.com 2. DOLCI D GLUTEN FREE SHOP (TIE) 919 Main St. Boonton 973.446.5607 dolcidglutenfreeshop.com

ICE CREAM

ESSEX COUNTY 1. VIOLANTE’S MEAT MARKET 126 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.743.8002 violantes.com

2. LAST LICKS 134 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover 973.585.7988

2. NICOLO'S ITALIAN BAKERY & DELI 6 Baldwin St. Montclair 973.746.1398 nicolosbakeryanddeli.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. DENVILLE DAIRY 34A Broadway Denville 973.627.4214 denvilledairy.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. GUERRIERO GELATO 194 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.9969

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

571 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.1607 scoops2go.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. CAFFE NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. PLUM BAKERY 179 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.7586 plumbakerygf.com

2. HOLSTEN'S 1063 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.7091 holstens.com

2. DOUBLE ZERO PIZZA 103 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.244.0055 doublezeropizza.net

GOURMET GROCERY

INDIAN RESTAURANT

ESSEX COUNTY 1. FASCINO 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SERGIO & CO. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. Madison 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

2. BURRINI’S OLDE WORLD MARKET 1204 Sussex Tpke. Randolph 973.895.6100 burrinis.com

2. I2I INDIAN ITALIAN FUSION 408 Main St. Boonton 973.334.3403 i2iindianitalianfusion.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. OLIVE THAT & MORE 298 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.744.7175 olivethatandmore.com

GREEK RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1. BARKA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 60 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.917.3386

ESSEX COUNTY 1. STAMNA GREEK TAVERNA 1055 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE 540 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.509.2100 bricklanemontclair.com

ITALIAN DELI

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SOGO HIBACHI GRILL 2730 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc 2. ASAHI SUSHI 65 Morris St. Morristown 973.631.8585 asahisushius.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SERGIO & CO. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. DAIKICHI 608 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.com

2. PASCARELLA BROS. 61 South St. Morristown 973.539.3354

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

34 Watchung Ave. Chatham 973.635.3354 pascarellabros.com

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MORRIS COUNTY 1. DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 #7 East Hanover 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

2. RIVIERA MAYA MEXICAN (TIE) 116 Rte. 46 Rockaway 862.209.1999 rivieramayanj.com 2. CHICO’S MEXICAN GRILL (TIE) 559 E. Main St. Denville 973.957.0850 chicosmexicangrill.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. TINGA TAQUERIA 215 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8226 tingausa.com

NEW RESTAURANT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. I2I INDIAN ITALIAN FUSION 408 Main St. Boonton 973.334.3403 i2iindianitalianfusion.com 2. BISTRO 46 12 Elm St. Morristown 973.302.6727 bistro46morristown.com

NOODLE SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46. Parsippany 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com 2. VEGGIE HEAVEN 631 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.783.1088 veggieheavenmontclair.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. ANI RAMEN 401 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.3960

149 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood 973.996.2694 aniramen.com

PIZZA

MORRIS COUNTY 1. RESERVOIR TAVERN 92 Parsippany Blvd. Boonton 973.334.5708 therestavern.com 2. DOUBLE ZERO PIZZA (TIE) 103 Rte. 46 Fairfield 973.244.0055 doublezeropizza.net 2. VERILLI BAKERY (TIE) 3 Martin Luther King Ave. Morristown 973.984.4004 ESSEX COUNTY 1. STAR TAVERN 400 High St. Orange 973.675.3336

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE STATION AT MOUNTAIN LAKES 99 Midvale Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.335.5330 thestationatmountainlakes. net 2. CAFFE NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. FAUBOURG RESTAURANT AND BAR 544 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.542.7700 fabourgmontclair.com

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NOODLE SHOP

MORRIS: SHAN SHAN NOODLES, PARSIPPANY, SHANSHANNOODLES.COM ESSEX: ANI RAMEN, MAPLEWOOD, MONTCLAIR, ANIRAMEN.COM The noodles served at Shan Shan Noodles in Parsippany are hand-pulled, and every dish is made with fresh ingredients. The family-owned business offers locals a taste of the owners’ native Xinjiang. Besides the popular noodles, customers can enjoy a variety of fried rices, dumplings and other delights. You can also find a variety of dishes at Ani Ramen in Montclair, where despite the small menu the dishes all pack a punch of flavor. The five different ramen dishes are crowd pleasers, and you can customize your ramen experience with different sides and add-ons such as fried tofu and a combination of spices called a “umami bomb.”

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SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

MORRIS: NO WINNER ESSEX: HALCYON BRASSERIE, MONTCLAIR, HALCYONBRASSERIE.COM “Halcyon” is synonymous with serene and pleasant, so it’s a fitting name for Halcyon Brasserie in Montclair. The upscale eatery offers classic and innovative dining options for seafood lovers. Paella, tuna tartare tacos, a variety of sushi and oysters are just a few of the many menu highlights. Dining with meat lovers? The menu also features filet mignon, Cornish hen and cheeseburgers to make them happy.

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SCENIC VIEW RESTAURANT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

TEA SHOP

2. STONE WATER AT 3 PEAKS MARINA 125 Rte. 181 Lake Hopatcong 973.810.3858 stonewaternj.com

2. SINOFILIA TEA SHOP (TIE) 805 Main St. Boonton 201.921.8059

ESSEX COUNTY 1. MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. West Orange 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com

2. BUBBLE IN PARADISE (TIE) 38 Broadway Denville 973.957.0263 bubbleinparadisenj.com

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE TEA STORE 106 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.780.7703 teastorenj.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. HALYCON BRASSERIE 114 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.4450 halyconbrasserie.com 2. JACK’S SEAFOOD SHACK 718 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.893.5283 jackslobstershack.com

STEAKHOUSE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. ARTHUR’S TAVERN 700 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.455.9705 arthurstavern.com 2. TOWN BAR & KITCHEN 80 Elm St. Morristown 973.889.8696 townbarandkitchen.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. BLOOMFIELD STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE 409 Franklin St. Bloomfield 973.680.4500 eatbeefgethooked.com

SUSHI

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SOGO HIBACHI GRILL 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc 2. ASAHI SUSHI 65 Morris St. Morristown 973.631.8585 asahisushius.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. DAIKICHI 608 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.com

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SALLY LUNN’S RESTAURANT & TEAROOM 15 Perry St. Chester 908.879.7731 sallylunns.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. TOWN BAR & KITCHEN 80 Elm St. Morristown 973.889.8696 townbarandkitchen.com 2. END OF ELM 140 Morris St. Morristown 973.998.4534 endofelm.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

IRISH PUB

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THATCHER MCGEE’S 53 Broadway Denville 973.586.3377 thatchermcgees.com 2. DUBLIN PUB 4 Pine St. Morristown 973.538.1999 dublinpubmorristown.com

THAI RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY 1. THAI KITCHEN 320 Rte. 306 Chester 908.879.9800 thaikitchenchester.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

2. ORIGIN THAI 2 10 South St. Morristown 973.971.9933 originthai2.com

KIDS’ PARTIES

ESSEX COUNTY 1. SLA THAI RESTAURANT 596 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.509.0111 slathai.com 2. KAI YANG 345 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.2110

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SWEET EXPRESSIONS BY GERI 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com 2. VERILLI BAKERY 3 Martin Luther King Ave. Morristown 973.984.4004 verrillismenu.com

COOKING CLASSES

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SWEET EXPRESSIONS BY GERI 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. PARK AVENUE ART STUDIO 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com

2. HEALTHY ITALIA — LA BUONA CUCINA 55 Main St. Madison 973.966.5200 healthy-italia.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. MONTCLAIR CULINARY ACADEMY 550 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.498.8436 montclairculinaryacademy. com

PAINTING PARTIES MORRIS COUNTY 1. BRUSH CRUSHH 28 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 862.209.1717 brushcrushh.com 2. PINOT’S PALETTE 40 Market St. Morristown 973.671.8676 pinotspalette.com

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ESSEX COUNTY 1. PINOT’S PALETTE Multiple locations pinotspalette.com

THEATER (PERFORMING ARTS) MORRIS COUNTY 1. MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 100 South St. Morristown 973.539.8008 mayoarts.org ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE WELLMONT THEATER 5 Seymour St. Montclair 973.783.9500 wellmontheater.com

WEDDING RECEPTIONS

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE PARK SAVOY ESTATE 236 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.377.7100 theparksavoy.com 2. THE MADISON HOTEL 1 Convent Rd. Morristown 800.526.0729 themadisonhotel.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE MANOR 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

ACTIVEWEAR

MORRIS COUNTY 1. ATHLETA Multiple locations athleta.gap.com 2. LULULEMON Multiple locations lululemon.com

ACTIVEWEAR

MORRIS: ATHLETA, MORRISTOWN, ATHLETA.GAP.COM ESSEX: FLEET FEET, MONTCLAIR, FLEETFEET.COM Athleta has always been a fan favorite, and this year is no different. The Morristown store caters to women and features leggings, jackets and accessories complete with performance technology, perfect for a quick yoga session or a long run. For Fleet Feet Montclair, the name of the game is running. Some might say it’s a runner’s haven, providing consultations to help you find your perfect sneaker and selling gear to help you perform at your best—and look good doing it.

ESSEX COUNTY 1. FLEET FEET MONTCLAIR 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeet.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. GYPSY FARMHOUSE 106 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.9886 gypsyfarmhouse.com

ANTIQUES

BIKE SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1. STONEHOUSE ANTIQUES 540 Naughtright Rd. Long Valley 908.455.2819 stonehouseantiques.com 2. TIME’S TIN CUP VINTAGE MARKET 410 Main St. Boonton 973.224.4661 timestincup.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MARTY’S RELIABLE CYCLE 173 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.538.7773 1164 Rte. 10 W. Randolph 973.584.7773 martysreliable.com 2. CYCLE CRAFT 99 Rte. 46 Parsippany 973.227.4462 cyclecraft.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. MONTCLAIR BIKERY 148 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.7252 montclairbikery.com

BOOKSTORE, CHAIN MORRIS COUNTY 1. BARNES & NOBLE Multiple locations barnesandnoble.com

BOOKSTORE, INDEPENDENT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE CHATHAM BOOKSELLER 8 Green Village Rd. Madison 973.822.1361 chathambookseller.com 2. OLD BOOK SHOP 4 John St. Morristown 973.538.1210 oldbookshopmorristown. com ESSEX COUNTY 1. WATCHUNG BOOKSELLERS 54 Fairfield St. Montclair 973.744.7177

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE MORRIS COUNTY 1. I DO…I DO… 35 South St. Morristown 973.998.6215 idoido.com

2. RITA ROSA BOUTIQUE 22 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.627.7773 ritarosabridalboutique.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. BRIDAL ATELIER 623 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.337.6361 bridalaterliermontclair.com

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CONSIGNMENT/ VINTAGE SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1. RACKS BOUTIQUE 20 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 908.867.8598

HOME BOUTIQUE

2. TAYLOR’S CONSIGNMENT SHOP 752 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.267.1919 taylorsconsignors.com

2. COMFORTABLY CHIC 47 Main St. Chester 908.955.7257 comfortablychic.com

FLORIST

MORRIS COUNTY 1. SCHROTH JEWELERS 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com 2. AIRES JEWELERS 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. FLOWERS BY CANDLE LITE 559 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.0010 flowersbycandlelite.com 2. COLLY FLOWERS 143 Morris St. Morristown 973.224.6028 collyflowers.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. BLOOMS IN HAND 228 Claremont Ave. Verona 267.971.3906

GIFT SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1. DASH OF THYME 48 Broadway Denville 973.453.6200 dashofthyme.com 2. SCHROTH JEWELERS 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. GIFTBAR 465 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.8100 shopgiftbar.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. CEDAR GROVE GARDEN CENTER 1201 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.1950 cedargrovegarden.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. BUTTER & VELVET 11 Broadway Denville 973.784.4600 butterandvelvet.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MUTTS ON MAIN 235 Main Rd. Montville 973.975.8794 muttsonmain.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. FLEET FEET MONTCLAIR 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeet.com

2. WINKY’S PET BOUTIQUE 15 Perry St. Chester 908.955.4211

ESSEX COUNTY 1. MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS 588 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 michaelanthonyjewelers.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MORRIS COUNTY FARMS 33 Smith Rd. Denville 973.366.4448 morriscountyfarms.com 2. THE FARM AT GREEN VILLAGE 403 Green Village Rd. Green Village 973.377.8703

2. RAMSEY OUTDOOR 281 Rte. 10 Succasunna 973.584.7798

PET BOUTIQUE

JEWELRY

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER

240 Rte. 10 W. East Hanover 973.428.0889

TILE STORE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. WAYNE TILE 333 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.625.3209 waynetilecompany.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. L&B HEALTHY PET MARKETS 15 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 973.893.5519 lbhealthypetmarkets.com

2. STANDARD TILE 159 Rte. 10 Succasunna 973.584.4997

SHOPPING DESTINATION

ESSEX COUNTY 1. STONE & TILE DESIGN 519 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.564.8118

ESSEX COUNTY 1. DOWNTOWN MONTCLAIR

WATCHES

MORRIS COUNTY 1. DENVILLE 2. MORRISTOWN

MORRIS COUNTY 1. BRAUNSCHWEIGER JEWELERS 33 South St. Morristown 973.538.2189 braunschweiger.com 2. AIRES JEWELERS 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com

SKI SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1. PELICAN SHOPS 2980 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.267.0964 pelicanshops.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. HERATIJ 30 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 862.596.5510 heratij.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS 588 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 michaelanthonyjewelers. com

SPORTS SHOP

MORRIS COUNTY 1. DICK’S SPORTING GOODS 387 Mount Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.659.1950

WOMEN’S FASHION MORRIS COUNTY 1. SISTERS 23 Broadway Denville 973.784.4262 shopsisters.com

2. STITCH BOUTIQUE 12 Waverly Pl. Madison 973.295.6950 shopstitchnj.com

2. THE URBAN MUSE 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com

3. RACKS BOUTIQUE 20 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 908.867.8598

ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA 56 South Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 woodhousespas.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. DOT REEDER 129 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.744.7410 dotreeder.com

BARBER

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MALAN SALON 123 A. Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com 2. PLAZA BARBER SHOP 6 Elm St. Morristown 973.267.6616 ESSEX COUNTY 1. HOMBRE SALON & BARBER SHOP 317 Glenwood Ave. Bloomfield 973.429.0003

BLOWOUT

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MALAN SALON 123A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

FACIAL

MORRIS COUNTY 1. ETOILE COSMETIC MEDICINE STUDIO 1247 Sussex Tpke. Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com 2. THE URBAN MUSE 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA 56 South Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 woodhousespas.com 1. BIO SKINCARE 175 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.912.8708 bioskincarespa.com

FITNESS CENTER/ GYM

2. STELLA VALENTINE 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. BAR METHOD 122 Main St. 2nd Floor Madison 973.410.0550 barmethod.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. STELLA VALENTINE * 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com

2. IDEAL STRENGTH & FITNESS 60 E. Hanover Ave. Morris Plains 973.945.4092 isfmorrisplains.com

DAY SPA

ESSEX COUNTY 1. DFIT 4 Erie St. Montclair 973.337.5088 dfitstudio.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. ETOILE COSMETIC MEDICINE STUDIO 1247 Sussex Tpke. Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com

HOME BOUTIQUE

MORRIS: BUTTER & VELVET, DENVILLE, BUTTERANDVELVET.COM ESSEX: NO WINNER How do you make a house a home? That’s the question Butter & Velvet has been helping people answer with its unique home boutique. Owners Michaeline Fernandez and Kelly Daab have worked together to curate a shop with fresh home furnishings, a variety of art and handmade jewelry to help their clients make a statement. Stop by to find your inspiration. * — NOT LOCATED IN ESSEX COUNTY

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BARBER

MORRIS: MALAN SALON, BOONTON, MALANHAIRCARE.COM ESSEX: HOMBRE SALON & BARBER SHOP, BLOOMFIELD, HOMBRESALON.COM Boonton establishment Malan Salon offers cuts for men and boys done by expert stylists in a sophisticated shop, and it boasts a diehard following of happy clients. Also serving a loyal fan base is Bloomfield’s Hombre Salon & Barber Shop. The salon itself is a work of art, with stylish leather barber chairs and colorful wall art. The staff here knows a thing or two about looking good, and they’ll take the same care with your hair. When people stop you on the street, tell them you went to Hombre.

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MASSAGE

MORRIS: THE URBAN MUSE, DENVILLE, THEURBANMUSE.COM ESSEX: WOODHOUSE DAY SPA, MONTCLAIR, WOODHOUSESPAS.COM We can’t stop musing about Denville’s Urban Muse, which offers relaxing services and a long list of products meant to help clients look and feel amazing. Recharge with one of its seasonal spa treatments to create an apropos experience. Or opt for a classic deep-tissue massage or another popular massage ranging from 30 minutes to 90. Woodhouse Day Spa in Montclair also offers a wide range of classic massages, from hot-stone to Swedish. Try Woodhouse’s signature four-handed massage for deep rejuvenation and relaxation.

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LASH/BROWS

MORRIS COUNTY 1. AMAZING LASH 644 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.755.9539 amazinglashstudio.com 2. MALAN SALON 123A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. LURE LASH 416 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.783.5274 lurelash.com

MAKEUP APPLICATION MORRIS COUNTY 1. MALAN SALON 123A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

2. STELLA VALENTINE 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com 3. DEPASQUALE 4 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. BIO SKINCARE 175 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.912.8708 bioskincarespa.com

MASSAGE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE URBAN MUSE 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com 2. MASSAGE HEIGHTS 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.840.8875 massageheights.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA 56 South Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 woodhousespas.com

MEDSPA

ESSEX COUNTY 1. CHILLRX CRYOTHERAPY 50 Upper Montclair Plaza Ste. A Upper Montclair 973.337.6416 montclair.chillcryo.net

PHYSICAL THERAPY MORRIS COUNTY 1. CARROLL PHYSICAL THERAPY 3155 Rte. 10 Denville 973.366.1600 carrollpt.com

2. KESSLER REHABILITATION 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.731.3600 kessler-rehab.com

656 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.707.7533 cyclebar.com

TANNING

MORRIS COUNTY 1. BEACH BUM TANNING Multiple locations beachbum.com

YOGA STUDIO

MORRIS COUNTY 1. PRANA YOGA CENTER 78 Broadway Denville 973.627.9643 ESSEX COUNTY 1. SILVER LAKE PHYSICAL pranayogadenville.com THERAPY 2. BEE YOU YOGA AND 140 Belmont Ave. WELLNESS Belleville 3 Middlebury Blvd. 973.751.9230 Randolph silverlakept.com 973.775.9577 beeyou.com PILATES MORRIS COUNTY 3. POWERFLOW YOGA 1. PURESPACE STUDIO 40 Market St. 40 E. Mill Rd. Morristown Long Valley 973.998.6277 908.876.1876 powerflow-yoga.com purespacestudio.com 2. U REFORMED PILATES 60 Hanover Ave. Suite 5B Morris Plains 973.964.5922 ureformed.com ESSEX COUNTY 1. RANDOLPH YMCA * 14 Dover Chester Rd. Randolph 973.366.1120 randolphymca.org

SALON

ESSEX COUNTY 1. POWERFLOW YOGA 40 Market St. Morristown 973.998.6277 powerflow-yoga.com

WAXING

MORRIS COUNTY 1. EUROPEAN WAX CENTER Multiple locations waxcenter.com 2. MALAN SALON 123A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MALAN SALON 123A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com 2. SALON DÉJÀ VU 399 Rte. 46 Rockaway 973.366.3888

ESSEX COUNTY 1. BIO SKINCARE (TIE) 175 Millburn Ave. Millburn 973.912.8708 bioskincarespa.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. STELLA VALENTINE 59 E. Mill Rd. Long Valley 908.876.0001 stellavalentinesalon.com

1. EUROPEAN WAX CENTER (TIE) 15 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.9100

MORRIS COUNTY 1. LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA 100 Fanny Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.334.2820 lakelandhillsymca.com

DOG DAYCARE

SPINNING/INDOOR CYCLING

ESSEX COUNTY 1. CYCLEBAR 277 Eisenhower Pkwy. Livingston 973.261.5647

798 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.808.1400 waxcenter.com

MORRIS COUNTY 1. K9 RESORTS LUXURY PET HOTEL 22 Prospect St. Madison 973.756.3717 k9resorts.com

ESSEX COUNTY 1. CATNIP GYPSY 87 Franklin St. Verona 973.239.7069

DOG TRAINING

MORRIS COUNTY 1. PAWS-ITIVE EXPERIENCE PET SERVICES 114 Beach St. Rockaway 973.625.2495 paws-itiveexperience.com 2. MORRIS ANIMAL INN 120 Sand Spring Rd. Morristown 973.539.0377 morrisanimalinn.com

YOGA STUDIO

MORRIS COUNTY 1. COOKE FURNITURE DESIGN & UPHOLSTERY Morristown 908.451.0132

MORRIS: PRANA YOGA CENTER, DENVILLE, PRANAYOGADENVILLE. COM ESSEX: POWERFLOW YOGA, LIVINGSTON, POWERFLOW-YOGA.COM Namaste, loyal readers of Morris Essex Health & Life. If you’re looking to embrace your inner yogi, look no further than Prana Yoga Center. Given the pandemic, the Denville studio offers online and in-studio classes for all experience levels. Just getting started? Book a beginners’ live-stream session and practice from the comfort of your own home. Essex’s fan favorite, Powerflow Yoga brings the heat with a vast schedule of hot yoga classes. Sweat out the stress of everyday life and rid your body of toxins, all while perfecting the movements of yoga to free yourself—mind, body and soul.

2. A&R INTERIORS 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950

2. RICCIARDI BROTHERS 145 South St. Morristown 973.538.3222

ESSEX COUNTY 1. HAL WHEELER SCHOOL FOR DOGS 1126 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.0694 halwheelers.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

MORRIS COUNTY 1. COOKE FURNITURE DESIGN & UPHOLSTERY Morristown 908.451.0132 2. A&R INTERIORS 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 ESSEX COUNTY 1. AMPERSAND INTERIORS + GARDEN 241 Lorraine Ave. Upper Montclair 973.362.0330 ampersand-interiors.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES, RETAIL

PAINT STORE

MORRIS COUNTY 1. PAINTEN PLACE 150 Rte. 53 Denville 973.627.4050 paintenplacedenville.com

160 Rte. 46 W. Parsippany 973.276.0400 ricciardibrothers.com

POOL SERVICES

MORRIS COUNTY 1. HENRY BONA POOLS & SPAS 878 Rte. 46 Kenvil 973.584.7665 bonapools.com 2. RIX POOL & SPA 138 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover 973.386.9444 rixpoolandspa.com

TUTORING

MORRIS COUNTY 1. MATHNASIUM 147 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.707.7081 mathnasium.com 2. HOMEWORK HELPERS 18 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 908.876.1776 homeworkhelperstutoring. com

BEST-KEPT SECRETS MORRIS COUNTY 1. THE PEER GROUP FOR PLASTIC SURGERY 124 Columbia Tpke. Florham Park 973.822.3000 peergroupnj.com 2. SIMPLE MEANINGS ENTERTAINMENT Parsippany 862.261.0020 ESSEX COUNTY 1. TRAVEL 15 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland 973.228.3033

ESSEX COUNTY 1. RICCIARDI BROTHERS Multiple locations shop.ricciardibrothers.com * — NOT LOCATED IN ESSEX COUNTY

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THE BACK-TOFAB SCHOOL INSPIRED FIVE LOOKS TO Make the hallway your runway! No matter which fashion clique you fit into, you’ll get an A+ in Style 101 with any of these fashionforward looks.

FIT YOUR PERSONALITY

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Celine

BOHEMIAN Clockwise from top left, Ka-Bloom Hoo headband, hoorag. com; Michael Kors cropped faux-fur jacket, Macy’s, Livingston, 973.994.2000; Pikolinos San Sebastian lace-up tall boot, Nordstrom, Short Hills, 973.467.1500; Saint Laurent patchwork denim skirt, farfetch.com.

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GRUNGE

Dries van Noten

Clockwise from top left, INOGIH double-grommet belt with chain, amazon.com; Classic Led Zeppelin 1977 tour T-shirt, Cotton On, Wayne, 973.256.4963; Robin’s Jean New Biker in red plaid, Robin’s Jean, robinsjean.com; Dr. Martens Sidney Leather Creeper platform shoes, Journeys, Rockaway, 973.442.9509.

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PREPPY Clockwise from top left, Vakind & Device school shoulder bag, Walmart, Boonton, 973.299.3943; Hirigin Argyle plaid sweater, amazon.com; Eastland women’s Sadie saddle shoe, eastlandshoe.com; H&M pleated skirt, H&M, Livingston, 855.466.7467.

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Lacoste

Iceberg

SPORTY Clockwise from top left, Needles satin bomber jacket, farfetch. com; Nike Court AeroBill Advantage tennis cap, Nike Factory Store, Newark, 973.353.0350; Adidas Essentials full-length pants, Macy’s, Livingston, 973.994.2000; Loewe Flow mixed leather runner sneakers, Nordstrom, Short Hills, 973.467.1500.

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Gucci

GEEK CHIC Stella McCartney tortoiseshell glasses, Eyechic, Short Hills, 973.564.8520; DKNY piped-trim button-up blouse, Macy’s, Livingston, 973.994.2000; Aerosoles Eden loafer, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Parsippany, 973.348.4001, H&M pleated skirt, H&M, Livingston, 855.466.7467; Prada satin bow headband, Bloomingdale’s, Short Hills, 973.548.2200.

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KID-FRIENDLY CLASSICS

Simple twists can turn this beloved trio into your child’s new favorites treats. The battle has long raged over what to serve your kids: the balanced nutrition they need, or tasty treats they’ll actually eat? Here, Morris/Essex Health & Life presents three recipes that are guaranteed to be hits with the young. An area nutritionist even sneaks in a few ideas for transforming them into a truly healthy option—while it remains delicious enough to please the finickiest young taste buds.

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HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS Yields 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 12 Hawaiian-style rolls cut in half crosswise (do not separate the rolls) n ¾ lb. deli ham, thinly sliced n ½ lb. Swiss cheese, sliced n 6 Tbs. butter, melted n 2 tsp. Dijon mustard n 2 tsp. poppy seeds n 1½ tsp. dried minced onion n 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce n 1 Tbs. parsley, chopped n cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the bottom half of the rolls on the pan. Layer the ham on top of the rolls, then layer the cheese over the ham. Place the tops of the rolls over the cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, mustard, poppy seeds, dried onion and Worcestershire sauce. Drizzle the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls. Cover the sandwiches with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover the rolls and bake for 3–5 minutes more until the tops of the rolls are lightly browned. Sprinkle parsley over the top. Cut into individual sandwiches and serve immediately.

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SLOPPY JOES Yields 6 sandwiches

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 Tbs. butter n 2 garlic cloves, minced n 1 onion, finely chopped n 1 green capsicum/bell pepper, diced n 1 lb. ground beef, minced n 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard (or 1 tsp. dry mustard) n 1½ Tbs. brown sugar n ½ cup ketchup n 14.1 oz. canned crushed tomato n 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce n 1 Tbs. tomato paste n 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled n ¼ tsp. black pepper To serve: n 5 to 6 soft rolls n cheese slices (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter in a large pot over high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes until onion is almost translucent. Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from red to brown. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well, then turn heat down to medium low (or low for strong stoves). Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice to make sure it doesn’t catch on the base. (If in a hurry, cook 15 minutes without lid.) Remove lid and give it a good stir for a minute. Mixture should be thick, not runny and saucy. Adjust salt to taste. Toast rolls. Butter if desired. Pile on lots of filling, immediately top with cheese (heat should semi-melt, otherwise pop under broiler/grill). Top with lid and serve immediately.

To make this dish healthier, simply replace the butter with avocado, canola or olive oil when sautéing your veggies, and substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for ground beef. If you prefer beef, go for 93 percent lean. If your kids love cheese with their sloppy joes, use reduced-fat or partskim cheeses.” —Andrea Berez, RD, NJ Pediatric & Family Nutrition

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BACON BREAKFAST BURRITO Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 6 eggs n 2–3 tsp. (or as needed) olive oil or butter n 4 oz. grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, Mexican blend) n 4 slices bacon (cooked until crispy) n 4 large “burrito-sized” flour tortillas n chipotle aioli, for drizzling n salt and pepper to taste For the chipotle aioli: n ½ cup all-natural mayonnaise n ½ lemon, juiced n 2 tsp. chipotle adobo sauce (or to taste) n 1/8 tsp. garlic powder n 1/8–¼ tsp. ground cayenne pepper plus extra to taste n 1/8 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS:

To make the chipotle sauce, whisk together ingredients and set aside. Recipe yields approximately ½ cup of sauce. Cook bacon via preferred method until crispy. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Whisk eggs. Heat a pan with oil/butter to medium heat, add eggs and scramble until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add eggs to a greased pan heated to medium heat and scramble until cooked through. Transfer cooked eggs to a large bowl. For easy burrito assembly, warm each tortilla in the microwave for 20 seconds to steam it before filling/ rolling, as they’re easier to fold when warm. For each burrito, warm tortilla and arrange eggs, bacon and cheese in the center of each tortilla. Drizzle with chipotle aioli. Fold and roll until sealed. Place seam-side down.

—Andrea Berez, RD, NJ Pediatric & Family Nutrition

Bring a pan to medium heat with a little oil to prevent sticking. Once the pan is hot, add the burritos, seam side down and cook for about 3 minutes each side or until burritos are hot in the center and golden on the outside. Serve with additional chipotle sauce.

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Swap half the eggs in this recipe (3) for 9 egg whites or liquid egg white substitute, use reduced fat or part-skim cheese and reduce the amount to 3 oz. to lower the fat content. You can also swap uncured turkey bacon for regular bacon, and use whole grain burritos to avoid unnecessary calories and saturated fats.”

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DAVID CAGGIANO, D.M.D. CAGGIANO ORTHODONTICS

272 Parsippany Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054 • 973.887.8780 • www.MorrisCountyBraces.com DR. DAVID CAGGIANO COMBINES HIS BACKGROUND IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH HIS EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN DENTISTRY to create innovative solutions for the toughest of orthodontic situations. “Engineering each smile is a unique process with many options,” he says. As the Author of A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Orthodontics: How to Confidently Choose the Best Orthodontist for your Family and Perfectly Clear: Everything You Need to Know About Invisalign, Dr. Caggiano understands the importance of feeling confident that you are getting the best treatment possible to help create your perfect smile. Staying at the forefront of orthodontic technology is how Dr. Caggiano keeps his promise to offer his patients the most effective orthodontic solutions. He was one of the first orthodontists in New Jersey to use digital impression scanners and 3D printers, allowing for impression free treatment. Dr. Caggiano provides treatment using the latest techniques, including self-ligating braces, Indirect Bonding and accelerated Invisalign, just to name a few. “Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, and patients are always complementing us on how thorough our exam process is,” he says. Nominated for many accolades, Dr. Caggino is one of the area’s leading orthodontists. The practice receives rave reviews for its Caggiano Smile Assessment, which includes a complimentary exam, digital x-rays and consultation for new patients. 2020 will be another exciting year for the patients and future patients of Caggiano Orthodontics. The practice recently moved to its new, unparalleled, state-of-the-art office. Dr. Caggiano takes pride in delivering quality orthodontic treatment with great customer service, that’s why he is confident and has trade-marked, “You’ll Love the Way We Make You Smile!”

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JOSEPH M. DALBON, D.M.D., MAGD, FALD THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR LASER AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY 1019 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell, NJ 07006 | 973.244.2424 | www.NJLCD.com DO YOU STRUGGLE TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP or does your bed partner complain about your snoring? Snoring has several consequences that can impact the life of a snorer. Sleep deprivation because of snoring has a negative impact on health and quality of life. Snorers can experience tiredness, morning headaches, irritability, dry mouth, and relationship difficulties. Studies have also shown a link between snoring and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. If you snore or suffer from sleep apnea, you may be a candidate for a new laser treatment called NightLase. NightLase is a non-invasive, appliance free, and effective way of reducing or eliminating snoring. NightLase works by using laser energy to heat the tissues of the airway causing a tightening effect which helps to keep your airway open. An expert in laser dentistry, Dr. DalBon is one of the first dentists in NJ to offer this procedure. ESSEX COUNTY’S

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GLENN A. ROTHENBERG, D.D.S., P.A. THE ROTHENBERG DENTAL GROUP

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THE ROTHENBERG DENTAL GROUP is a family dental practice in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Glenn Rothenberg and his associate Dr. Michael Stoffel provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry, Dr. Rothenberg has been in practice for over 35 years and comes from a family of dentists, dating back generations. Dr. Stoffel is a top graduate from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and completed a residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. With a focus on patient education and prevention, the doctors strongly believe in using minimally-invasive techniques to provide the most pleasant pain-free experience. Together they treat a broad spectrum of dental diseases and problems while always keeping in mind what is best for the patient.

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ALAN ROTHSTEIN, D.D.S., FACD, FIDC A R PERIODONTICS 315 E Northfield Rd. Suite 2E, Livingston, NJ 07039 | 973.625.1491 | www.arperiodontics.com FOR NEARLY 30 YEARS, Dr. Alan Rothstein has earned the trust of our communities in Morris and Essex Counties. Known as a leader in the specialty of Periodontics and Implantology, he has been recognized in America’s top Dentists, NJ Top Docs, and Best of Morris and Essex every year since 2005. In 2016 he was inducted as a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and in 2018 into the American College of Dentists, both of which are honor societies comprised of less than 10% of all dentists and dental specialties nationwide. Our professional yet personal approach to placing dental implants, performing cosmetic periodontal surgery, and providing bone grafts and gum grafts is what separates us from others. Experience a warm and comfortable environment where you can be confident and educated in the care you receive.

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GI GI PARALKAR, D.D.S. LIVINGSTON FAMILY ORTHODONTICS 201 S. Livingston Ave., Suite 2B, Livingston, NJ 07039 973.758.8926 | www.LivingstonFamilyOrthodontics.com DR. GI GI PARALKAR BELIEVES THAT CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS DESERVE a highly personalized, one-on-one approach to beautifully straight smiles. Her practice, Livingston Family Orthodontics, is a boutique specialty practice offering the latest in braces and Invisalign for all ages. Our personalized approach to orthodontics sets us apart. We make every effort to get to know our patients and their concerns to give them the smile they’ve always wanted. Unlike corporate orthodontic practices, Dr. Gi Gi crafts every smile herself through one-on-one care. She prides herself on providing a positive experience on the way to achieving a beautiful smile. Dr. Gi Gi graduated from Columbia University at the top of her class, and completed her orthodontic training at Rutgers University as chief resident. She is a member of several esteemed dental associations and has proudly served as past president of the Livingston Rotary Club. ESSEX COUNTY’S

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Grape Expectations You’d imagine this juicy, bite-sized fruit to be nutritious as well as refreshing. You’d be right. The grape is a crisp, refreshing treat that has nourished everyone from the emperors of yore to the oenophiles of today. The versatile fruit, from the genus Vitis (and in botanical terms considered a berry), is the basis not only for wine, but also for juices and jams and jellies and raisins. And by itself, snapped from its native bunch, it’s no mean pop-inyour-mouth snack. Grapes’ wide diversity, from the type you’d spot in vineyards to those you find in the produce section, makes them one of the most bountiful and widely available foods. Grapes as a standard crop date back to ancient civilizations. Records in China show grapes being used in fermented beverages as early as 7000 B.C. Iran has similar annals noting the residue from grapes in pots just as long ago. There are references to wine in classic mythology and religious literature. And it’s a common belief that raisins were discovered in ancient times as well when, as the crop was grown on vine after vine, some grapes were left on too long and eventually dried and wrinkled.

BUY/STORE/SERVE There’s thankfully not much mystery in how to attain grapes if one wishes. Grocery stores come to mind immediately, and any number of farmers’ markets may give you that organic edge you’re looking for. Look for fruit that are plump, smooth-skinned and brightly hued, without too many irregularities. Remember to wash only the grapes you’ll be able to eat in one sitting. In a tightly sealed plastic bag they’re usually good in the fridge for one to two weeks. Place them in the crisper for added humidity, which helps the grapes keep longer. Or freeze them if you plan to cook with them later, as long as you use them all in one go. Grapes are so open and inviting that rinsing them in the sink and plucking them right off the stem can do nicely.

But if you need more frills for your consumption, consider freezing them beforehand. Add a little powdered sugar if you’re looking to spoil yourself. Grapes make a great base for a fruit salad or a smoothie. Their sweet flavor, smooth texture and acidic nature enable them to pair with a number of dishes. Maybe a nice cheese plate. Or consider roasting your grapes for a crostini; it makes the juice that much sweeter. And they always do well in sauces, spreads and garnishes as sides to any meat dish. A few grapes go nicely with a flank steak or even roast pork. —Brian Kelley

POWER UP As one might expect from any fruit or berry, grapes’ health benefits are manifold. They contain antioxidants such as carotenoids and polyphenols that promote heart health and skin health. Some properties are said to help prevent the formation of free radicals, aiding the body in combating common types of cancer. That same action against free radicals—particularly by the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin—is thought to protect the eyes from retinal damage, making cataracts less likely. So if you’re looking to maintain good vision, keep an eye out for grapes. If vitamin supplements of K and C aren’t within reach, it might help to snag off a bunch of this natural supply of both. In fact, the potassium content in grapes is so concentrated it can help regulate blood pressure and also boost the body’s storage of electrolytes. They help you to flush out excess water and toxins that you naturally produce, in case you were feeling a little burdened by them lately. A 100-gram serving of your common grapes found in stores has about 70 calories, as well as about 20 milligrams of phosphorus, which is vital to promoting the strength of bones and teeth. We’re all looking to stay healthy these days, and consuming grapes—either red or green—is an easy and effective step in that direction. Not bad for a handy little fruit that’s 81 percent water!

DID YOU KNOW? The oldest living grapevine in North America is believed to be the “Mother Vine” in Manteo, North Carolina. Reputedly discovered in 1584, it yields grapes that produce a classic wine to this day. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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Fig-ure It Out

This tart cocktail bridges the gap between summer and fall, when you might still want a drink that's refreshing but not too summery.

FIG THYME SHRUB COCKTAIL Yields: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE FIG THYME SHRUB n 2 cups fresh figs, diced n ¾ cup granulated sugar n 1 cup apple cider vinegar n 10 sprigs fresh thyme FOR THE COCKTAIL n 1½ oz. vodka n ½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice n 1½ oz. fig thyme shrub n 2 oz. club soda n halved fresh figs, for garnish, n thyme sprigs, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Make the shrub. In a medium plastic or glass bowl, combine the figs, sugar, vinegar and thyme. Stir to combine, cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard the figs and thyme. To make the cocktail, add crushed ice to a glass. Add the vodka, lime juice and shrub and stir to combine. Add the club soda and stir again to combine. Garnish with figs and a sprig of thyme!

Recipe courtesy of spicesinmydna.com

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{ ON THE TOWN }

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. FAIRFIELD JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com

BINH DUONG IN BLOOMFIELD

TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd. 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse.com

HANOVER SEASONS 52 1402 Rte. 10 862.242.2750 seasons52.com

KINNELON CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 # 6 973.750.1600 SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305 SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

LAKE HOPATCONG BELLEVILLE

BOONTON

SOLAR DO MINHO 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville.com

BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com

TOPAZ THAI 137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com

ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton.com

BLOOMFIELD

THAI PING 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440 STAMNA 1055 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

CALDWELL FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

HOKKAIDO NOODLE & ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 hokkaidoroll.com

SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

THE PASTA SHOP 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

CEDAR KNOLLS

CHESTER

DOVER

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

THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

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

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

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

CHATHAM RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com

DENVILLE ALEXIS DINER 3130 Rte. 10 W. 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com

Readers should contact restaurants regarding dining protocols and services, as state safety regulations continue to change.

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EAST HANOVER

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 W. 973.887.7555 PENANG 200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.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 ichibanroxbury.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

MILLBURN

RIVAAZ GASTRO BAR & INDIAN RESTAURANT 23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 rivaaz23.com

REVOLUTION 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com

BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com

NEWARK

PINE BROOK

CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com

LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy. 973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant.com

CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub.com

NUTLEY

LONG VALLEY

MINE HILL

LIVINGSTON

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 blackhorsenj.com DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025 piattinonj.com

CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCLAIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net

QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.835.1426 tavern5.com

BLACK RIVER BARN 1178 Rte. 10 W. 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com

CAPITAL GRILLE 10 Dryden Way 973.889.8622 thecapitalgrille.com

THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 E. 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurantrandolph. com

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

MORRIS PLAINS BOLLYWOOD GRILL 1729 Rte. 10 E. 973.998.6303 bollywoodgrill.net TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com

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

TOMMY’S TAVERN 1900 Rte. 10 973.998.6429 tommystavernandtap.com

SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

PEQUANNOCK

V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757 vandjpizza.com

RANDOLPH

PARSIPPANY

SUBURBAN BAR & KITCHEN 500 Rte. 10 W. 973.891.1776 sbknj.com VERONA RESTAURANT 1171 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com

CAFFÈ NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 W. 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com

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

THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com

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

THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

WEST ORANGE

SHORT HILLS BENIHANA 840 Morris Tpke. 973.467.9550 benihana.com THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.912.4756 LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

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

TOWACO

RIVERDALE

900 DEGREES 626 Main Rd. 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke. 973.476.9223 coneyislandwoodfired pizza.com

RAILS STEAKHOUSE 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

ROCKAWAY

UPPER MONTCLAIR

BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com

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

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POMPTON PLAINS

MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com

HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006 DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse.com

AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net

BELLA ITALIA 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com

MONTVILLE

MORRISTOWN

BONEFISH GRILL 28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com

ORANGE

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

VERONA RESTAURANT IN RANDOLPH

DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com

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

WHIPPANY THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811 IL CAPRICCIO 633 Rte. 10 E. 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com MOLLY MALONE’S 352 Rte. 10 973.887.5070 mollymaloneswhippany. com TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana

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Be There

{ ON THE TOWN }

In-person events are back in full swing! Here are 10 that are filled with fun, laughter and entertainment— and will help you safely return to normal. Aug. 18

Aug. 28-29

Having a good time this summer? GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS won’t stop you now, as the popular Queen cover band recreates the look and sound of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers during One Night of Queen at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The 8 p.m. show will feature the rock group’s repertoire of rock anthems and iconic melodies—it’ll be sure to rock you! Tickets range from $35–$65 and are available at njpac.org.

Aug. 21 Future firefighters of all ages, friends and family can attend NORTH JERSEY FIRE FEST from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Police Athletic League of Parsippany-Troy Hills. The festival will feature new and antique fire equipment as well as fire service vendors. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is $5, FREE for kiddos under the age of 12. Contact event co-sponsor Revolutionary Tactics and Training at 973.214.4305 for event info; visit parsippanypal.org to learn more about the PAL.

There’s still plenty of time to soak up the season’s best at ORT FARMS’ SUMMERFEST AND SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL. From 10 a.m.–6 p.m., visitors of the 400-acre farm in Long Valley can enjoy a sunflower trail, pony rides, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, live music and more—a perfect last hurrah for the season. Online tickets are $12.95, $10.95 for ages 3–12 years. Get your tickets and more details at ortfarms.com.

Sept. 4 Award-winning jazz vocalist and Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall veteran Celia Berk makes her way to Bloomfield for MUSIC AT THE MANSION, 7–9 p.m. at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. Tickets are $65 and include a full dinner and Berk’s performance. Reserve your spot now at nicoristudios.com.

Aug. 21–22

Sept. 6

Sample New Jersey’s best African cuisine at the NEW JERSEY AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK FOOD FESTIVAL at the Bisrate Gebriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Newark. From 12–7 p.m. each day, restaurant and clothing vendors, music and more will leave your stomach full, style revamped and smile bright. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at eventbrite. com. For a list of area eateries specializing in African cuisine, visit africanrestaurantweek.com.

Lace up your sneakers and sign up for the 39th running of the VERONA LABOR DAY CLASSIC. The 5K course around Verona is suitable for runners of all ages and abilities; for those looking for an easier activity, the event also includes the 1-Mile Fun Run/Health Walk around Verona Park. Pre-registration for the 5K is $25 (discounts available for USA Track & Field member; race-day registration is $300. T-shirts are available for those who register before Aug. 15. Run over to essexrunning.com to get the full scoop.

Sept. 6 Let the kids play and dance while you shop and eat at Riverdale’s annual LABOR DAY STREET FAIR, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. along Newark Pompton Turnpike. Dozens of vendors, rides, games, food trucks (carnival food!), musicians, local merchants and civic organizations will ensure that there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is FREE. More event details can be found at jcpromotions.info.

Sept. 18 Can’t get enough food trucks? Then head over to Arlington Plaza on Route 46 for the PARSIPPANY FOOD TRUCK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. More than a dozen food trucks will be on hand, while live music, games, craft beers and other vendors provide additional fun. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for ages 4–10 years and FREE for kids 3 and under—proceeds will support local fire and rescue squads. For tickets and more details, check out megabiteevents.com.

Sept. 18-19 THE 37TH ANNUAL ROSE SQUARED FINE ART AND CRAFTS SHOW returns to Anderson Park in Upper Montclair, an exhibit where more than 160 artists show off their works in a variety of mediums such as clay, clothing and glass. Beginning at 10 a.m., visitors can purchase many items for sale, as well as food and refreshments on site. Admission is FREE. For more information, visit rosesquared.com.

Aug. 27 Heat things up with your significant other at the MORRIS COUNTY SCHOOL OF GLASS in Morristown, which hosts Date Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Couples will learn to shape 2,100-degree molten glass into a special keepsake such as a flower or a heart. Registration is $195 per couple, which includes light appetizers and a glass of champagne (21 and older). For more information, visit mcsog.com.

*Editor’s note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events are subject to cancellations or changes. Attendees are encouraged to observe local safety guidelines.

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Gatherings

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

JERSEY CARES Jersey Cares in Livingston recently kicked off its 2021 School Supply Drive, collecting much-needed 7 items for students in need. 4 Volunteers pose with collected supplies including various notebooks and backpacks.

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HUMAN NEEDS FOOD PANTRY

ST. JOHN’S SOUP KITCHEN

The Montclair-based Human Needs Food Pantry celebrated volunteers with its annual appreciation breakfast at Van Vleck House and Gardens. The organization thanked the volunteers with specially prepared food from Sal’s Gastronomia. 7–8 Staff and volunteers mingle during the breakfast event at Van Vleck House and Gardens.

Students from the Newmark School in Scotch Plains planted and nurtured more than 150 seedlings, growing cucumbers, tomatoes and other vegetables. The produce was donated to Newark-based St. John’s Soup Kitchen, which used the vegetables to make fresh salads for clients. 2 Newmark School’s garden 3 Students tend to the newly planted seedlings.

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Parishioners from Blessed Community Church of NJ in Englewood took a trip to St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, which provides resources and hot meals to residents dealing with food insecurity. At the soup kitchen, church volunteers cooked and served a meal consisting of fried eggs and beef stir fry with bulgogi sauce. 5–6 Volunteers prepare and serve meals to community members in need.

Grow It Green Morristown received a helping hand from staff at Regent Atlantic, who helped young volunteers in the organization’s herb garden. The herbs will be used in local communities for cooking and medicinal purposes. 1 Volunteers work together in the garden.

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impressions or temporaries, and the SOLEA dental laser to restore a broken tooth or cavity without using a drill or anesthesia. Leveraging the iTero Scanner, which works in tandem with Invisalign®, Dr. Caramico can can show patients what their smiles will look like before orthodontic treatment even begins. “Our mission has been, and always will be, to pursue excellence and to deliver quality care to our patients,” says Dr. Caramico. “Everything I do is with my patients in mind. I am blessed and humbled to have had the good fortune to travel through life with my patients and my staff. Most endearing of all is to care for patients and their families through multiple generations.” Midland Park Family Dentistry continues to expand, offering extended evening hours three days a week and Saturday appointments. Proud of their Bergen County roots, both Dr. Caramico and his associate, Dr. Diane Asmar, welcome you to become part of the family.

The short answer is yes! Ninety-nine percent of the time a skillful surgeon is able to regenerate lost bone that’s strong enough for the placement and support of a dental implant. In the upper back teeth area, the sinus floor may prohibit the placement of a dental implant unless bone is first regenerated or grafted into the sinus floor. This procedure, sinus grafting or sinus lift, allows for an implant to be surgically placed into the grafted area after several months of healing time has accrued.

Dr. Richard Shin opened Alpine Periodontics & Dental Implant in 2003. Dr. Shin is a specialist in treating periodontal and gum disease and in the placement of dental implants. He’s been in practice for 20 years and has performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. After graduating from New York School of Dentistry and completing his residency requirements at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, Dr. Shin completed a specialty program at NYU and achieved board certification in Periodontology in 2003. For more than 15 years he’s taught new dentists, most currently at NYU Dental School. Services Offered: • Implant Dentistry • Receding Gum & Grafting • Periodontal Care • Laser Dentistry & LANAP • Smile Makeover • IV Sedation (upon patient request) Residency Program

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