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LIFESTYLE LETTER

February - Love Is In The Air! February - Local Love Art comes in many different forms, and it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart—a part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to various expressions of art in different ways, and we tend to appreciate artistic expression that makes us feel something and that resonates with us. I have always admired the vast creativity that artisans of all kinds pour into their craftsmanship. Our February issue is dedicated to sharing about local products, makers, and artists in our area. As you read about a few local artisans in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope you are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love. With the hectic schedules we often keep, it is easy to let our hobbies, talents, and special interests fall by the wayside. We urge you all to read about Joe LaPorta, who is not only a fantastic accountant but also the organizer of the North Jersey Nomads Hiking Club. He makes sure to still find the time to hike with his faithful canine companion, Duke. We all have to be deliberate, like Joe, about allowing ourselves time to pour into interests that we love and that fill us up. As you go through this issue, you will find artists and love in many different shapes and sizes. From some of the great pizza landmarks showing off their heart-shaped Valentine’s pizzas (possibly the most delicious photoshoots ever) to 5 very talented local musicians you really should give a listen to. You will meet the amazing men of Aha! who will help your business find the love it has been so desperately looking for. Also, because we love you, we’ve brought you a special Valentine’s recipe direct from the Landauer Café in Towaco. So, while you fill your home with chocolates, flowers, and valentines (and perhaps college basketball) this month, remember to give yourself some time to do what you love. Find what makes you feel alive, and don’t forget to share it with us. And while you are at it, don’t forget to shop local and support our local makers and artists right here in our community. See you around!

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inside the issue The Local Love Issue

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Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

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Local Limelight

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Bringing Your Aha! Moment To Light

18 Joe LaPorta- The Friendly Accountant As Great As He Is, You’ll Love His Best Friend, Duke, Even Better

22 The Music Makers Local Talent You Should Know

26 A Little Pizza Your Heart Sharing Your Love Couldn’t Be Tastier

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Celebrate the ones you love this Valentine’s Day by treating them to a night out at one of your favorite restaurants or experience something new and find a hidden gem around town. Whatever you are looking for, we have you covered.

Romantic Date Ideas PAINTING WITH A TWIST: Take a walk on the art side as you both uncork your

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That’s when the rebranded AHA! was reborn. But his sales and technological wizardry would need a partner. Not long after, he was talking with his lifelong friend, “you’re one of the most creative people I know. Come join me and help me build this business.” Creative brainchild Phil had a vastly different path. He grew up in the advertising business as well, as his father was at CBS for over 30 years as VP of Advertising and Promotion. He was married to Emme, a former supermodel who’d graced the cover of Vogue, People’s “Most Beautiful People”, etc., deciding to leave the Madison Avenue agency he’d founded with his twin brother (where they worked with such brands as Bauer, Titleist, and Häagen-Dazs) in order to manage her career. Along the way, he’d carved out a path for her to become an influencer — before that was even a thing — handling her PR, her image, two clothing lines, books, and more. Meanwhile, he’d also become an author, singer-songwriter, and, as he puts it, a “life-changer.”

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Meet Duke. He’d like you to get to know his human, Joe LaPorta. Joe’s an accountant by trade and a hiker by choice. And for Duke, he’s the best human ever. There’s likely plenty of humans who would agree with Duke. Joe’s a gregarious man, friendly, open — not the usual sort that you’d expect to be an accountant. It’s his way. He says that sometimes he thinks it’s a curse. “I’ll be at the grocery store and I’ll make four friends in line.” What accountant could say that? “If I have to put words to it, my claim to fame is that I’m called ‘the friendly accountant’,” he admits. “I’m not one to talk about myself, but I’m very approachable and I treat people the way I want to be treated. I try to educate and be friendly. I find that there’s a lot of value when you try to educate.” This transparency doesn’t cost anything extra. It’s just Joe living the way he is. “But if anybody’s going to get anybody’s attention, it’s not me. It’s gonna be Duke. He’s a beauty, a Bernese Mountain Dog. He was my daughter’s dog, but when her living circumstances changed, it became a permanent dog sitting situation. Then we bonded, and that was just that.” Although Duke’s his roommate now, his three daughters are his world. “What could be more important in life?”, he asks. But now, one will have to settle for visitation rights with Duke. Outside of his daughters and dog, one of Joe’s biggest passions is hiking. He’s the organizer of the New Jersey Nomads, a hiking club that boasts about 2,300 members. “You meet a lot of people and it’s just a healthy way of living. And Duke loves it — and they love him. But I have to have an appointment set up at the groomer on my way home. If he sees a mud puddle, he’ll be in it. He won’t be brown, black, and white anymore. He’ll be all black — nothing you want to bring into your house.” Professionally, Joe’s carved out a niche in construction accounting as the owner of JLP Accounting. “The construction industry is my forte. I actually love it. You really gotta be up on it or you could sink really fast, even if you’re a seasoned accountant.” Construction has been part of his business for a majority of his 30 years in accounting. But it’s far from the only work he’s been doing. His local clients include sports shops, beauty salons, and landscapers, among others. So if you find yourself hiking some trails somewhere and a huge, (possibly) mud-covered dog wants to introduce you to his human, you might come off the trail with a new accountant and a couple of new friends.

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Music

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Musical talent is everywhere. Here are five standouts from our area who you really should know about.

Ted Wyman:

Like so many, Ted started his musical journey after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, and was urged to play bass early on. He’s played with a number of bands for many years, including one that opened for Vanilla Fudge. Recently, he's shared large outdoor events with headliners including The Allman Brothers, B.B. King, and Buddy Guy. His current power trio, Cold Sweat, often plays in the area, including an upcoming date in Wayne at the Greenhouse Bar & Grill on April 22nd. “I am so grateful that the passion I have had for music over the last 57 years is still going strong and has given me, my bandmates, and the multitudes of people, friends, and family, a glimpse into this driving force I share with so many talented musicians...and the magic that can happen playing together.”

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Peter D’Angelo:

Peter’s been a musician for nearly all of his life. He started with a violin - a vio-

For a guy who started playing guitar at 11 and earned a degree in Music

lin! - at two years old. He thinks his first words may have actually been “Charlie

Management from WPU, recently playing with his Universal artist band, Reach

Parker”. So to say that this mortgage broker by day, musician by night guy has

NYC at the Rockville Festival at the Daytona Racetrack that attracted over

a lifelong love of music is pretty dead on. His sound is a mix of classic rock,

161,000 people was a pretty big event. Sharing the bill with bands like Metallica,

blues, reggae, funk, pop, acoustic — you name it, it’s probably in there.

Offspring, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Social Distortion is a big deal. But for Nick, a lot

He says that a career highlight for him was while playing at a large festival in Greenwich, CT, opening for Eric Clapton along with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. It was a “surreal experience” to perform on the stage and to look up a couple of hours later and see Eric Clapton playing exactly where he was playing.

Nick Cavagnaro:

of them are just guys he knows. A couple of his friends from Papa Roach played on their albums. But it’s not a touring life for him. He's been a teacher for almost 20 years. Most days, you’ll find him at his studio in Wayne, giving music lessons as the

You can catch him on Feb 4 doing a solo set at In the Drink at the Preakness

owner of Nick’s Music Studio or playing with an acoustic duo as part of Nick

Valley Golf Course in Wayne. He’ll also be playing on Feb 5th at Uncorked in

and Bobby. This unassuming guy is in it for learning about music, teaching his

Totowa with the band The Soul Serenaders. On February 12th, he’ll be back at

students, and being a normal suburban dad. One that just happens to have fun

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Kurt Gallagher:

Rich Weiner:

The joy that bubbles up from a Kurt Gallagher audience is infectious. There’s sing-

For someone who performed regularly at CBGBs and The Elbow Room with

ing, dancing, clapping, stamping, and maybe even an occasional diaper change.

bands like Sirens of Tinnitus and Strain, flying to the West Coast to play in an

Kurt is a legend among anyone who’s had kids in the area and loves a great show.

orchestral version of a Carole King tribute show (https://www.facebook.com/

He started out playing with a friend in cafes, doing folky versions of songs

TheCaroleKingTribute) might seem like a departure. But for Rich, the joy he finds

like “Kung Fu Fighting” and “Rock and Roll All Night” — on guitar and accordion. As

in AM Gold, classic rock and Seattle grunge all comfortably fuel his musical beast.

he was looking to build a career in music, a friend suggested that he try to play for

For the past seven years he’s been working with Christina and The Gents,

kids. So he reached out to a couple of schools and played some gigs for them — then

a group of musicians that he considers family. They’ve developed a faithful

the calls started coming. It’s 25 years later, and he’s still playing multiple shows a day.

following of people who enjoy their unique takes on pop, rock, grunge, soul,

The pandemic caused a bump in the road, but the crowds are ready for him.

disco, metal and punk. “For me, CATG are the epitome of musical fun: no idea

When he’s not playing for kids, you can find Kurt playing for grownups as

is too outrageous and everyone is always willing to take chances on stage. It's a

well. You’ll likely find him playing at the monthly open-mike night at Maggie’s

high energy show with our talented and personable front woman Christina. We

in Ringwood (it’s the first Wednesday of every month). There his songs will lean

don't just play ‘the hits’, but I think that's why people like us.”

more towards Elvis Costello, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Rockpile, and some heavy blues. Kids — bring your parents. You can all dance together there.

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Great Beer Expo: New Jersey

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ME A DOWL A NDS E XP O C E N T E R, S E CAUC US | 1 2:30 P M The biggest names in brewing are getting ready for New Jersey’s biggest pre-game tailgate party. The Great Beer Expo is a pay-one-price beer tasting extravaganza showcasing local hometown Jersey favorites, award-winning American craft breweries, and international trend-setters. Session 1: 12:30PM – 4:00PM, Session 2: 5:30PM – 9:00PM See https://newjersey.greatbeerexpo. com/ for more information.

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H OWE L L L I V I NG H I STO RY FA RM , 7 0 WO O DE NS L A NE , H O P E W E L L T WP. | 1 0 :0 0 A M The air may be chilly, but the farm's wintery landscape is the perfect setting for a heartwarming Valentine's Day ride. Couples can take a romantic spin in a two-seater sleigh or carriage pulled by a team of light workhorses. Families can ride in a bobsled or hay wagon pulled by a handsome team of drafts.

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Wayne PAL Everything Flea Market

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1 PAL D RIVE , WAY N E | 9:00 AM (1 PAL Dr., Wayne, NJ). Enjoy both indoor and outdoor shopping. Masks required indoors. $1.00 Admission for shoppers. F E BRUA RY 1 8T H

A Musical Night with Nick and Bobby

ST EE L WH E EL TAVER N 51 N. BROAD STREET, RID GE WO O D 6 :00 PM Enjoy a fine meal and an evening of interesting acoustic music by the talented duo of Nick & Bobby. Additional dates include March 11th and 25th.

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Richard Marx: An Acoustic Evening of Love Songs

M AYO PE RFO RMIN G ARTS CE NT ER, 10 0 S OUTH STREET, M O RRISTOWN | 7:30 PM Richard Marx, Grammy-winning performer with a string of hits, performs and acoustic concert of love songs during the month for Romance at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. Tickets start at $29. Visit mayoarts.org for more information.

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Apple-Sti lton Scones Landauer Café, owned by the ever-charming and inventive Christina Renfer, is Towaco’s gourmet cafe & bakery specializing in classic German-style baked goods and chocolates; including linzer tarts, spritz, crescents, wafers, sugar cookies, and a large variety of hand-crafted truffles. Next month, we’ll tell you more about Christina and why you need Landauer in your life.

A VALENTINE FOR YOUR TUMMY FROM LANDAUER CAFE

A P P L E-S T ILT O N S C O NE S RECIPE: Makes 12 Scones INGREDIENTS • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 4 oz butter, cut up • 1/2 cup finely chopped apple

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1/2 cup crumbled Stilton cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup applesauce, unsweetened 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped chives Milk for brushing

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and mix it with your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the apples and the cheese. 4. In a medium bowl whisk together egg, applesauce, and sour cream. Add to flour mixture and stir until dough is formed 5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat or lightly roll each half to a 6-inch circle. Cut each into 6 wedges. 6. Place dough wedges 3 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet. 7. Brush with milk and sprinkle with chives. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden. 8. Remove and let cool slightly but serve warm. Want more heat for your Valentine’s Day? Try a SweetHeat Drizzle on top to add another layer of flavor: Stir 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper into 1/4 cup honey and drizzle over the warm scones. Recipe Courtesy of Landauer Café, landauercafe.com

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