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NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Phillip Barone | phillip.barone@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

November – Give Thanks! WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? When we look around, we have so many reasons to count our blessings.

Don Seaman | don.seaman@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Mary Albers L AYO UT DESIGNER

Sara Minor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Don Seaman, Phillip Barone

If you’re coming up short, hopefully, this issue will remind you of the thoughtful, kind, and generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and friends. Take a look at our Around Town section to see the “Night Of Giving” on November

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

John Agnello, Ryan Hicks, Pete Tomasi, Gabby Mine, Don Seaman

18 that the wonderful businesswomen of Towaco have put together or how Santa marked out some time on his busy calendar for photos with you and your family at Accentuate With Love in Pequannock on November 6. You will even find a page where we share what we are thankful for this year! Of course, it's Thanksgiving this month. I've decided that I don't want to tell you how to cook a turkey because, quite frankly, I have had it so many different ways and they were (mostly) all delicious. Instead, I highly suggest you try the Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi recipe from the Little Food Inn…it will make your soul smile! It always warms my heart to see the myriad of ways in which each of us celebrates the holidays—family traditions, bountiful feasts, and giving back to the communities we call home.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

sounds of laughter around the table, and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

As always, thanks for reading, we’ll see you around town and save me a seat at the table!

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“A Night of Giving” During this difficult year we recognize how important community is. Our customers are the reason we have managed to stay in business.

We want to Thank You by inviting you to our fashion show and a night of refreshments, discounts, special services and a grand prize giveaway. A portion of the night’s proceeds will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 14 Love is no Accent Accentuate With Love lets you bring kindness home

18 Connections of Style The Gallery A Salon, Keeping Their Wayne Area Family Beautiful for 20 Years

24 Be Vocal About Shopping Local Our Guide To Shopping Small (And Not The Mall)

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28 Chicken Pot Pie Gnocchi Culinary Creations

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

Locally Owned

24 Local’s Choice 28 Culinary Creations 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

A SCULPTURE TRAIL GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL at Laurelwood Arboretum The grand opening festival and fundraiser for A Sculpture Trail took place on September 18th & 19th. The events were a huge success and included docent-led tours, performance artists, food trucks, and live music. Proceeds from sculpture sales, sponsorships, and a digital ad journal will be applied to the development of education programs and a capital improvement project for Laurelwood Arboretum. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETE TOMASI.

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Just Salad Grand Opening - 650 Union Blvd, Totowa, NJ William Woo and Nathan Broussard celebrated the Grand Opening on September 9th of their newest venture: Just Salad. Joining them were friends, family, the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor of Totowa, and plenty of hungry community members. We personally tried 2 different salads and both were absolutely delicious! PHOTOGRAPHY BY GABBY MINE.

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AROUND TOWN

Happy Thanksgiving We thank you for the opportunity to work together and for making us feel at home in our community.

LET’S ALL WELCOME HOMETOWN CREAMERY – WAYNE'S NEW GATHERING PLACE! Wayne couple Albert & Dana Leggieri, along with longtime friend, Patricia DeFalco, bring you hand-crafted, small batches of rich and creamy homemade ice cream…all made on-site! Stop in at 61 Berdan Ave (Wayne) and experience generous portions, an inviting atmosphere, and new flavors being added to the menu weekly!

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and Zana Spa on Thursday, November 18 from 6 to 9 PM in recognizing the importance of community. We invite you to our fashion show and a night of refreshments, discounts, special services and a grand prize giveaway. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to the New Jersey Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Join us at the Towaco Crossing, 8 Whitehall Rd (Towaco).

SANTA ARRIVES FOR PICTURES AT ACCENTUATE WITH LOVE How did we pull Santa away from his busy schedule for photos with your family? Well, where do you think he gets his best gifts from? Come to Accentuate With LoVe at 60 Newark Pompton Turnpike (Pequannock) from 11am to 3pm (on both 11/6 and 12/5) and not only meet Santa but also browse their holiday ornaments, gifts, and home décor. They’ll also unveil their new line of interchangeable tableware that same day. Come surround yourself with things you will LoVe!

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.

HOLIDAY MARKETS + Wayne's American Legion sets up their annual Christmas tree sale in late November. Great trees at a good price, and all proceeds go to charity. 55 Boonton Avenue, Wayne + High SocieTea Tea Room offers a place for a proper tea house experience in a charming location steeped in history. Carolers come by in December! 20 Old Newark Pompton Turnpike, Wayne + Dough Palace is a hidden Fairfield gem. Here you'll find unique (and huge!) cookies, candy, and gift items that will make your holiday brighter. 24A Little Falls Road, Fairfield + Frick and Frack is your local shop for home goods, baby and newlywed gifts, drinkware, jewelry, and more; much with a local theme. 1470 Route 23 (in the Packanack Shopping Center), Wayne + No need to go to NYC for something for your family shutterbug. Unique Photo is your camera and video superstore for your holiday photo needs. 123 US Hwy 46 (West), Fairfield

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CAFÉ CRAWL + Cabana Coffee Company roasts all of their coffee in-house. Stop by Cabana for the freshest coffee you'll drink outside of a rainforest. 1581 NJ-23 South, Wayne + A 20-year Towaco institution, the Landauer Cafe is the perfect spot for gourmet cookies, chocolates, sandwiches, and, of course, coffee and tea. 632 Main Rd, Towaco + The Packanack Bakery is a local legend known for their out-of-thisworld crumb cake. But they have more - so much more. Don't miss this bakery! 1488 State Route 23, Wayne + The Fine Grind is a cozy spot for great coffee, an innovative food menu with table service, music on Wednesdays and local art on display. Farnese Plaza, 101 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls + Discover the sweet artistry of Italian specialties at Palazzone 1960, where

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you can enjoy the finest coffee and desserts with a European flair. 190 State Route 23, Wayne

THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES + The Paterson YMCA looks for donations and volunteers throughout the year, but no time is more important to those in need than the holidays. 128 Ward Street, Paterson + Volunteers and donations are the lifeblood of the Salvation Army. Holiday efforts include special meals, gifts for the needy, and nursing home visits. 13 Trinity Pl, Montclair + Family Promise is offering homeless families from Passaic and Bergen Counties help finding housing and support. Volunteers are welcome for marketing, event support, realtors, photographers, and more. 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood + The American Red Cross offers disaster relief, blood donations, safety, and social healthcare training, and more. They're always in need of volunteers and donations. 209 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield

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+ CASA is an organization that helps children in need who have been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect. 415 Hamburg Tpk, Suite D2, Wayne CityLifestyle.com/Wayne

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A C C E N T

LOVE IS NOT AN ACCENT PIECE WITHIN THE WALLS OF ACCENTUATE WITH LOVE. It’s in everything that you see, and it’s certainly emanating from Terriann LoVerde with all of her being. Her business, life, and entire vision are

at the store twice this year, on November 6th and December

infused with it.

5th. Bring your phones to take pictures with him for free. The

After all, it’s right there in her name.

Easter Bunny will also come by in the Spring.

“I’m blessed,” she says as she drapes a knit burgundy

“Last year’s Santa visit wasn’t about getting custom-

poncho around a mannequin. “My wonderful husband, my

ers. It was seeing the joy in the children’s faces that

amazing kids, such incredible support, there’s nothing in my

hadn’t been there for so long. I spent most of the day just

life that I can’t be thankful for. If you have thankfulness and

fighting back tears.”

gratitude, good things will come your way.”

All that she does is with her guests in mind. During the

“Everything we do in life should be to spread a little love

height of the lockdown, people would come to her window

and kindness. Whether it’s community events, designing

and say that they were looking for a gift. She’d say “give me

your home, giving gifts, or just surrounding yourself with

two minutes” and she’d gather a few things to show them.

things that you love so that you can be more productive and

So in addition to a robust online business, she managed to

your life can be more peaceful. Gift-giving automatically

give them a personal shopping experience, totally contact-

spreads it. That’s how I’d like to impact people’s lives —

less. It made people’s lives easier without having to brave

through community, through design, and through giving.”

the mall. They still offer free delivery even as the lockdown

“The people who come into our shop aren’t customers. They’re our guests. I want them to feel at home, the way they would if they were visiting someone that they care about.”

has eased, all done in the spirit of kindness. “We’re more than just a ‘home decor’ store. We have great fashion accessories, a ton of baby gifts, candles, host-

Even the building itself makes you feel at home. The out-

ess gifts, even gift cards. It’s not just a high-end, interior

door porch inspired Terriann to host a number of community

design store. You can come in here and grab a gift and save

“porch events” at the shop. They’ve had October “Punches

yourself the trouble of going to the mall. I like to say ‘be vocal

for Pink” kickboxing lessons and “Paint Pumpkins Pink”

about shopping local.’”

theme nights (with any donations going to the Chilton Breast

Terriann has been working as an interior designer for 15

Cancer Center), a Day of Zen, and more. Santa himself will be

years. She opened her store two years ago, adding a retail CONTINUED >

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presence in this place where she saw the

“My found mantra is ‘change the way you

instant potential for the homey, family

look at things and the things you look at will

atmosphere that fuels all that she does.

change.’ Surround yourself with people and

From her upstairs design office, they

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things you love and the rest is easy.”

offer custom window treatments, cus-

A visit to Accentuate with Love will

tom furniture, space planning, accesso-

convince you that here, love is more than

ries, new construction (from the bottom

simply an accent.

up), choosing flooring, countertops,

For a list of the events going on at the

faucets, nothing too big or small that

store, their calendar is on their store’s web-

you could need to help bring your space

site blog (accentuatewithlove.com). They

some fresh amore.

can also be reached at 973-694-LOVE.

“There’s a lot that goes on in this little

Accentuate with Love is located

house. As our business grows, we hope

at 60 Newark-Pompton Turnpike in

to add even more services, like a registry

Pequannock, next to Bruno’s Drive-Thru.

service or helping people get wedding

Parking is in the rear. They’re closed

favors or shower favors.”

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C O N N E C T ION S OF S T Y L E

THE GALLERY A SALON, KEEPING THEIR WAYNE AREA FAMILY BEAUTIFUL FOR 20 YEARS

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THERE’S A THEME THAT RUNS DEEP THROUGH

Kim and Madison each affirmed their appreciation that

THE VEINS OF THE GALLERY A SALON’S DNA.

they have for their clienteles’ support they’ve received

Family. When you talk to anyone there — stylists, nail

during their twenty years in business, especially during

technicians, estheticians, front desk and support staff,

the strain of the lockdown. “Without that,” Madison says,

customers — they’ll all tell you that this place is more

“we wouldn’t be here.”

than a full service salon. This is a family.

The salon is now in its third location in the Preakness

Co-owners Kim, Madison, Carla, and Donna — each

Shopping Center, settling into a huge space next to

hands-on master stylists and technicians — have been

CVS. They built this space four years ago from the

through the gamut of life stages together, along with

ground up, painstakingly designing all that went into

their staff and customers. They’ve been young mothers

it to get exactly what they needed. They had to close

and empty nesters. They’ve had the same customers

down due to the pandemic on their second anniver-

who came in for their Junior Prom styles who now bring

sary, but three months later they emerged stronger

their own children in, as they head off college.

than ever as people raced back to normal - and their

These are four women who can take on anything.

salon. And because of their well-planned design, the

The Gallery A Salon celebrated its 20th anniversary

shop was perfectly appointed to accommodate all of

this past September 11th. Yes, it means it was THAT

the protocols that became so commonplace in keep-

September 11th. But despite a beginning that coincided

ing everyone healthy and safe.

with a historically disastrous day, the shop has grown

But it’s not the function that you’ll notice when you

into a powerhouse. They’re deeply grateful to the com-

enter the salon. Instead, you’ll see the strikingly modern

munity, giving back in ways that go well beyond simply

black and white decor and beautiful hardwood flooring.

styling hair, beautifying nails, and even full-body waxing.

But what will certainly get your attention is the unique

They help to transform the lives of those who come here,

color bar, where customers can pull up a stool and order

even when the shop is closed.

a custom haircolor instead of a cocktail. It’s just this CONTINUED >

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CONNECTIONS OF STYLE (CONTINUED)

attention to detail and advanced customer fore-

them since the very beginning. Again, they’re

thought that sets the Gallery apart.

part of the family.

The entire staff is highly trained. They’ve even

So what does the future of The Gallery A Salon

taken it international. This month, they closed the

look like? According to Melissa, the salon’s man-

salon so they could all travel to an event hosted by

ager, it’s simple. “That we grow old together.”

stylist and beauty educator Jacob Khan, ensuring that everyone there stays on trend. Education is a tenet of their culture, from the

Turnpike, Wayne. They’re open weekdays from

day any new stylist comes on board. Carla, the

7:30am-8:30pm, Saturdays from 8am-6:30pm,

Artistic Director of the salon, makes sure that

and Sundays from 10am-3pm.

each of them goes through their custom train-

You can reach the salon at (973) 696-6637 and

ing to make sure that their customers all receive

find more information about their services on their

the best possible Gallery A Salon experience.

website, https://www.thegalleryasalon.com/.

And once someone comes in, they become a fixture there. Many of their staff have been with

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Stay cozy and put together with this luxury, soft-touch

able in a local shop. That’s right, in places where human

fringe poncho ($69) and vegan leather handbag and

interaction is possible and safe, the crowds are far away,

wallet. All are available in-store or online at accentuate-

and the parking isn’t in another time zone.

withlove.com. While there, browse through the wide selection of hand-picked household items, hostess and

1. The Image Gallery, 1160 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne

baby gifts, fashion accessories and so much more.

This wonderful red enamel bowl by Inspired Creations is perfect for special occasions, with room for five sep-

5. Odyssey, 1154-A Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne

arate items to serve. Five matching serving spoons are

High-quality fashions don’t have to be hard to find.

included. It’s available for $90 in-store and on the Image

These custom outfits are just two of the designer

Gallery’s website at imggallery.com. The shop is also

wardrobe choices available at this specialty boutique.

a full-service jewelry store with watches, designer gifts,

At Odyssey, you’ll find a variety of American manufac-

and a full line of Judaica available.

tured clothes from American, Canadian, and European designers, and treated with attentive, one-to-one ser-

2. The Paper Store, 912 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne

vice. Stop by their Berdan Shopping Center store or visit

The Paper Store is your source for gifts of all types, from

them online at odysseybtq.com.

household decorations to clothing, from holiday items to baby gifts, from blankets to jewelry, like these necklaces

6. The Game Room Store, 461 Route 46

(priced reasonably, each below $25). The store can be

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found next to the new Trader Joe’s location in the Parke

The Game Room Store is where you really outfit your

at Hamburg on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne.

man cave. There are rooms full of bespoke items, most handmade on-premises, including this Iron Beam

3. Charlotte’s Web, 8 Whitehall Road, Towaco

Gathering Table, made from reclaimed oak and 2-inch

This ultra-soft & cozy jacket features pockets, a hood,

pipe. Come in for handmade dartboards, full bar and pub

ribbed sleeve cuffs, and all over camo print. At only

furniture, pinball machines, stand-alone video games,

$60, it’s perfectly thrown over any outfit & as a gift for

decorations, and yes, pool tables. This has been one of

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RECIPE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add olive oil to your Dutch oven and bring to a medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides. Chop the onion, carrot, and garlic and add to the pan. Stir to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup of white wine (I used the Bota Box pinot grigio I already had open) and deglaze the pan. Add 1/2 cup of water and + 3 chicken breasts

place in a 350-degree oven, covered, for 10 minutes.

+ 2 large carrots + 2 portobello mushrooms

Remove from the oven and add the carrots, mushrooms, peas,

+ 1 medium yellow onion

cheeses, and cream of chicken soup. Stir until mixed through.

ingredient s

+ 3 cloves garlic + 12 oz. frozen peas

Boil gnocchi to package directions – until it floats. Drain and spoon

+ 1 bunch green onions

on top of pie mixture. Add extra black pepper and parmesan

+ 4 oz. shredded fontina cheese

cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Broil for 5.

+ 20 oz. (two cans) cream of chicken soup

Top with puff pastry crust.

+ 24 oz. (two boxes) gnocchi (I used gluten free by Delallo) + 1 cup parmesan

Recipe Courtesy of The Little Food Inn. littlefoodinn.restaurant

+ 1/2 cup white wine + 1/2 cup water + 2 Tbsp. olive oil + puff pastry crust

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PARTING THOUGHTS

What WE Are Thankful For ARTICLE PHILLIP BARONE AND DON SEAMAN

PHILLIP BARONE, PUBLISHER

DON SEAMAN, EDITOR

I know this is the time of year we are supposed to take stock of our

I’m Don and I’m the new editor here at Wayne Lifestyle. This very

lives and consider what we are thankful for. The fact is, I actually do

issue is my first here. And what an issue to start me off! I’m lucky that

that quite often.

I get to share my gratitude right out of the gate.

It’s been a rough couple of years for a lot of us and I can’t help but

My apologies to all of you who are reading this, but I need to start

be thankful for the people who have gotten me through it. The most

out with the center of my personal universe, my wife, Jen, and my

obvious ones are my wife, LeLane, and my children, Ava and PJ. Along

three kids Julie, Colin, and Michael. And sometimes my dog. They

with them are my father, Frank, and my stepmother, Janet. They have

keep me grounded, they keep me focused, they keep me…me. And

the most influence on my life. They keep me on track, put their arm

that is no small task.

around me when things get hard, and laugh with me when times are great. I love them all very much but I also thank them all as well.

I’m lucky that my universe always has room for more. I’ve added coworkers over the years who feel like family, a group of strangers who

Beyond family, I have had friends step up to help out WAY beyond

formed a softball team on a rainy Manhattan sidewalk from decades

the levels of normal friendship- Thank you to Dave Etro, Sandy

ago, friends from before I could ride a bike. And I’d take a bullet for

Meyers, and Dave Cerrito. I will always be there for you the way you

each and every one of them — or maybe even help them move.

all have been there for me. I am extremely thankful for this opportunity I have been given. The one that allows me to interact with all of you, to essentially come

I’m sure it will sound pandering, but I’m grateful that I’m a Jersey Boy, specifically, a North Jersey Boy, where Taylor Ham is correct, the Shore is still Down, and The City is the only one that matters, frankly.

into your home each month. The one that allows me to be a part of

I’m extremely lucky that I live in a neighborhood where all of us

Wayne, of Fairfield, of Montville, and of Towaco. It allows me to meet

lookout for each other’s kids as if they were our own. I cherish my

and share in conversation with genuinely wonderful people. To get

neighborhood friends. I’m sure many of you feel that way.

to know the details of a person’s life, not the broad overview. It has

Although it’s been like my backyard since I was young, I’m not origi-

taught me to now walk in the door and ask “What can I do to help?”.

nally from Wayne — I grew up in Bloomingdale, got married while living

Every night, when I lay down to sleep, I thank God for my life. It’s

in Weehawken, and started a family in Montclair. But my wife, she was

not always easy. Heck, it’s almost never easy but it is mine and I can make of it what I choose… and I choose to be thankful for it.

born here. The draw of family life in Wayne was far too strong to resist. So, I’m a local, although I’m still learning some of the towns around that seemed to evade me for most of my life around here, and that includes most of Fairfield, Montville, and Towaco. I’m eager to add many of you to my circle. I’m grateful that I get to tell your stories and to help deepen all of our connections. That’s why it’s so very important to me that I serve each of you well. I’m thankful for each and every one of you, even those who I haven’t met yet.

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