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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

Jake Slowinski | jake.slowinski@lifestylepubs.com Tiffany Slowinski | tiffany.slowinski@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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July is prime time for all of the best activities summer has to offer. From pool parties

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Our summer issue is full of ideas for taking advantage of all the exciting events hap-

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see the Best Summer Activities for Families and Best Picnic Spots. Also, check out our Calendar to stay in the know about all of the fun, local things going on this July. Summer is the perfect time to get some fresh air and exercise outside. Thinking of picking up a new sport? BR Skateboarding offers lessons for both children and adults! Read all about Jennifer Loughran’s new skateboarding school in "She Was a Skater Girl." After spending so much time at home, a lot of us are ready to go on vacation. We took our family to the amazing Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Check out our review of the experience in "It’s Time to Start Traveling Again!" The picture above is us poolside at this phenomenal resort. Do we look relaxed or what? Traveling out of state not in the cards right now? Consider a local date night instead. The Martinsville Tavern is the perfect local spot to grab a drink and a great meal. Hear more about their offerings in "Modern Comfort."

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 22 She Was a Skater Girl Jennifer Loughran Shares Her Love of Skateboarding With Kids of All Ages—Including Adults

34 Nature’s Bounty Reconnect With the Land at New Moon Farmers Market

38 Modern Comfort Martinsville Tavern Serves Contemporary Takes on Classic Cuisine

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BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Dine against a panoramic backdrop of New Jersey landscape and the New York skyline at Washington Rock State Park, Green Brook. + Set up a table by the Raritan River at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater. + Picnic surrounded by a botanical garden at Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills. + Grab a bite, then stroll the animal haven zoo at Johnson Park, New Brunswick. + Select a spot on one of the broad lawns or near the ponds at Colonial Park, Franklin Township.

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She Was a Skater Girl

JENNIFER LOUGHRAN SHARES HER LOVE OF SKATEBOARDING WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES—INCLUDING ADULTS

ARTICLE PATTI ZIELINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL GALLIC PHOTOGRAPHY

IT’S A LIFE ON WHEELS. Jennifer Loughran loves hear-

Today, skateboarding remains a way for Loughran to

ing the clack of her skateboard on the pavement, feeling

step back from daily life and live in the moment. “I put

the wheels spinning and the sensation of wind blowing

my headphones on, throw the skateboard on the ground

across her face and through her hair. She began skating

and run and jump on it. In that moment when my feet

in her driveway when she was growing up in Bridgewater,

hit the skateboard and I feel the sensation of carving in

but skating really took hold when she moved to New York

and out of turns, it’s so Zen,” she says. “It’s like a dance.

City. “The skate scene was amazing and the vibe was

There’s an artistry in connecting your body to your

gritty: so many skate shops, skate spots, parks, plazas

environment through a skateboard that is profoundly

and epic skaters to roll with,” she says.

relaxing and exciting.”

Loughran With (From Left) Her Daughter, Eilish, and Skaters Ollie, Bella, Lily and Bella

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She decided to share that feeling with others, launching BR Skateboarding this year. The business name harkens back to when Loughran was a student in Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s first

BR Skateboarding programs begin at age 6, but children can

integrated class. “‘We Are BR’ originated the year I started high

start skateboarding younger. “There’s no fear factor at that age,”

school,” she says. “The name is a celebration of our community.”

Loughran says. She has teamed up with the Bridgewater Recreation

Loughran, who previously founded Uptown Skate School when

Department to provide classes this summer and is planning out-

she lived in Manhattan, always had a mission to make skateboarding

reaches to foster parents and people who are struggling with mental

accessible. A part of the proceeds generated by BR Skateboarding is

health issues and those who are in underserved communities.

contributed to a not-for-profit she formed to work with local govern-

According to Loughran, you’re never too old to learn skateboard-

ment and the community to fund projects like building a skate park

ing. “I teach parents, teachers and community leaders,” she says.

at Harry Ally Memorial Park and to revitalize public spaces.

The sport reaps many physical and mental health rewards: It’s vigor-

“There is a long, rich history of skateboarding in Bridgewater,” she says. “The former Bridgewater-Raritan High School West was

ous exercise that gets you outside, helps with balance and forces you to be present in the moment, which can calm your mind.

one of the most-filmed sites for skateboarding in New Jersey. There

Loughran scopes out empty parking lots and parks like Duke

are also secret spots and ditches all over town that have been used

Island and Duke Farms to let the good times roll. “Skateboarding is

in skate videos and have been sites for photos in Thrasher skate-

an individual sport that is surrounded by a whole welcoming com-

boarding magazine.”

munity,” she says. “Kids interact with adults, and beginners skate CONTINUED >

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Jennifer Loughran

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more instructors and providing outreach in schools, where she would talk to kids about fitness, health and safety. “I want to foster the idea that it’s cool to wear a helmet,” she says. Loughran, who lives in Bridgewater with her husband, Michael, and daughters Serafina (7) and Eilish (5), delights in the fact that Eilish is also a skateboard enthusiast. “She’s my mini-me,” she says.

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“AFTER THE PAST YEAR, IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER. THIS SUMMER, WE ANTICIPATE FAMILY TRAVEL IS REALLY GOING TO BE A PRIORITY.”

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NEW MOON FARMERS MARKET WANTS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH THE LAND—AND THE ORIGINS OF YOUR FOOD

N ATU R E ’ S BOUNTY ARTICLE PATTI ZIELINSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETTE PRODUCTIONS

WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE 1800S

Kennette, market manager and co-proprietor

DUTCH BARN ON WERTSVILLE ROAD

of Martenette Farms in Hillsborough. “The

IN HILLSBOROUGH INTO THE PASTURE

market helps to preserve this land and the

BEYOND ON THE SATURDAY CLOS-

history of the building.” The farmers market

EST TO THE NEW MOON, YOU ENTER A

is a collaboration among Kennette and the

WHOLE OTHER WORLD. At the New Moon

owners of 94 Wertsville Road LLC, which

Farmers Market, you will explore a bounty of

owns the property: Maureen Vella, who also

color—vegetables, fruits, honey, oh my!—and

owns the neighboring What a View Farm—

have the opportunity to talk to the people

she is also a Managing Partner at Vella Singer

who brought this goodness to you from

Associates—and brothers Tom and Alan

Central Jersey’s fertile soil. There are tales

Brown. They are working with historic res-

to be told from the farm and from the shops

toration specialist Tim Johnson to return the

where artisans create organic and holistic

barn to its former glory.

products. No produce has come via train or

“Our acquisition of 94 Werstville Road

18-wheeler. You will be buying food from the

allows us to give back to the community,” Tom

very people who grow it and make it. “Our

Brown says. “The farmers market provides an

goal is to reconnect people to the environ-

agritourism environment, which we plan on

ment and how they get their food,” says Tony

building upon going forward.” In addition to CONTINUED >

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farmers, the market showcases local artisans who sell organic products and offers food trucks, wine tastings and activities. Musicians play on an improvised stage: the bed of a vintage 1977 Ford F700 truck equipped with speakers and lighting. Besides Martenette and What a View, featured local farms that emphasize organic growing practices include Dogwood, AquaSprout, Muller and Morganics. Alongside are offerings from vendors such as Manville Pastry Shoppe, Caldo Sauce Company, Jams By Kim, Bon Nut Butters, S&J Honey, Oink and Moo BBQ, Bone-in Food, Maha Premium Granola, Noble Mushrooms, Lucid Coffee Co., F.E.D. pop-up restaurant by Chef Andrew Mercado, Reasons Wine, FreeSpir Chocolates and Zaanti Aromatherapy. AMA Pizza serves up hot, made-to-order personal pies. Representatives from the Sourland Conservancy, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey and the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum can tell you about the lore and the legacies of the Sourlands region and the efforts to conserve the beauty of the land. “People are more interested in learning about who is growing their food and how it is being grown,” Kennette says. “When people meet the farmers, it brings everything full circle. It breaks the pattern of people thinking that food comes from the grocery store.” Visit the New Moon Farmers Market, 94 Wertsville Rd., Hillsborough, on July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 9 and Nov. 6.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Moder n Com for t MARTINSVILLE TAVERN SERVES CONTEMPORARY TAKES ON CLASSIC CUISINE ARTICLE LAUREN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETTE PRODUCTIONS FOR ANTONIO BERISHA, GETTING INTO THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS WAS A NATURAL FIT. “My family’s Albanian, and our culture is big on hospitality,” he says. “Growing up, we were entertaining all the time, and every weekend was filled with food, parties, family and friends.” Berisha, who co-owns Martinsville Tavern with seasoned restaurateur Benny Mavraj—who also owns Cafe Azzurro in Peapack— creates a unique atmosphere in a building with a historic past, alongside cuisine comprised of classic favorites with unexpected twists. The 200-year-old building constructed of brick and natural stone has been a place for lodging and food since Colonial times. “Martinsville Tavern is a pub with European flair,” he says. In addition to standard pub offerings like wings, calamari and their award-winning burger (perfectly cooked on a cast iron skillet and topped with caramelized onions and white cheddar on brioche), they put their own spin on European-style dishes like Linguine Azzurro (cauliflower, sautéed spinach, garlic, olive oil, shaved Parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs) and Fire-Roasted Bronzino (served over arugula salad topped with grape tomatoes, red onion, olives and blood orange zest vinaigrette). As far as washing it all down, the bar stays well stocked with classic choices and seasonal brews and beers on tap from local breweries. In addition, they serve up craft cocktails like the Fig ’n Juniper (Figenza, Nolet’s Gin, lemon juice and blueberry preserves) and the Martinsville Sour (Bulleit rye, lemon juice, simple syrup and Sangiovese float). Having such a variety of choices is pretty special for the only bar in town. “Though we’re part of greater Bridgewater Township, we are the only bar in Martinsville,” Berisha says. “It feels like an escape to a rural village with a cozy, neighborhood feel.” Visitors can enjoy scenic views from two dining rooms wrapped in windows or dine al fresco in an outdoor tented area surrounded by tropical plants. The tavern is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with live music from Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. Book a table at Martinsville Tavern at martinsvilletavern.com. CONTINUED >

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OVER THE PAST YEAR, ASHLEY PERROTTI AND HER HUSBAND, NICK, FOUND THAT EXPLAINING THE PANDEMIC TO THEIR THREE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, GRACE, MEANT ANSWERING A LOT OF WHY’S: WHY CAN’T WE VISIT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA? Why can’t we go to school? Why do we have to wear masks? As she carefully chose just the right words, Perrotti’s answers to her daughter’s questions took on

a cadence and rhyme. In August, she wrote a poem called “During a Pandemic,” which grew into a 24-page, upbeat, lyrical children’s book with the theme that family is what matters most. Using language that children can understand, Perrotti’s poem-turned-book highlights the pan-

demic’s silver linings: having more time together, being with the people you love and realizing what is most important. The book provides a comforting message to children and a helpful tool for other parents to gently answer difficult questions while putting optimism above fear. ARTICLE BRENDA ESLER PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL GALLIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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Author Ashley Perrotti, mother of Grace, 3, and Abigail, 1

Illustrator Fazal Nabbie, Ashley’s stepfather

Title During a Pandemic, an upbeat, rhyming book for ages 4 to 8

Theme Although the pandemic caused changes in our lives, it also allowed families to spend extra time together, which is most important. There is always a way to find the positive in situations.

Perrotti wrote the poem over a few days. “I didn’t sit down and say, ‘I’m going to write a book,’” she says. “It just kind of poured out of me.” She submitted her poem to Archway Publishing, which to her delight accepted it for publication. The next step was finding an illustrator, which came as naturally to her as her words did. Her stepfather, Fazal Nabbie, who also lives in Martinsville, was the perfect choice. An information technology professional by trade, Nabbie always had a creative side. “Art calms my soul,” he says. Perrotti plans to write more children’s books, focusing on the themes of bullying and kindness for her next project. “I hope this book helps kids understand the pandemic and why we’ve encountered so many changes in our lives,” she says. “I would love for it to become a staple in elementary and intermediate schools and reach more kids.” During a Pandemic is available for purchase on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and archwaypublishing.com. CityLifestyle.com/Bridgewater

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT BRIDGEWATER

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

487 Winding Brook Way

$575,000

$600,000

104%

2.1

645 Foothill Road

$575,000

100%

2.1

5 Joanne Court

$585,000

$600,000

103%

2.1

10 Chamberlin Way

$594,999

100%

2.1

716 Foothill Road

$599,000

$600,000

100%

2.1

15 Moray Avenue

$625,000

$635,000

102%

2.1

2085 Arbor Way

$625,000

$675,000

108%

2.1

17 Schaal Street

$649,000

$635,000

98%

2.1

687 John Christian Drive

$649,000

$655,000

101%

2.1

225 Byk Place

$649,000

$690,000

106%

2.1

10 Studdiford Way

$649,999

$680,000

105%

2.1

8 Erin Court

$659,000

$697,500

106%

2.1

511 Turnbull Place

$699,000

$723,000

103%

582 Stangle Road

$699,000

$700,000

100%

2.1

2 Bujak Court

$699,000

$720,000

103%

3.1

2 McCathern Court

$725,000

$740,000

102%

1695 Mountain Top Road

$749,000

$705,000

94%

2.1

23 Redwood Road

$830,000

$915,000

110%

3.1

5 North Crossing

$850,000

100%

3.1

522 Foothill Road

$900,000

100%

948 Sunset Ridge

$975,000

$999,000

102%

3.1

23 Winslow Drive

$999,000

100%

3.1

1391 Washington Valley Road

$1,045,000

$999,000

96%

126

4.1

9 North Crossing

$1,375,000

$1,370,000

100%

6.1

28 Gateshead Drive

$1,400,000

$1,310,000

94%

4.2

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