BC the Magazine Fall 2016

Hackensack University Medical Group

Providing care right here in your community.

Providing care right here in your community.

The h ackensack University m edical Group team brings together the country’s best primary and specialty doctors. we offer the latest innovations in diagnostic testing, therapeutic procedures and clinical research. we embody the concept of “patient-centered care” by developing personalized treatment plans to meet your needs. Our medical team treats the right patient, in the right place, at the right time. w ith offices conveniently located right in your community, our team is committed to delivering outstanding care to you and your loved ones. we look forward to caring for you and your family for years to come.

The h ackensack University m edical Group team brings together the country’s best primary and specialty doctors. we offer the latest innovations in diagnostic testing, therapeutic procedures and clinical research. we embody the concept of “patient-centered care” by developing personalized treatment plans to meet your needs. Our medical team treats the right patient, in the right place, at the right time. w ith offices conveniently located right in your community, our team is committed to delivering outstanding care to you and your loved ones. we look forward to

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU.

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Receives Donation of Paramedic Vehicles

Northern New Jersey has become even better equipped for trauma and medical emergencies, thanks to two new paramedic vehicles at Hackensack University Medical Center. These state-of-the-art vehicles were a generous gift of Joseph M. Sanzari, Chairman of the HackensackUMC Pascack Valley Joint Venture Board.

Each vehicle is staffed with two paramedics, heart monitors, medications and other emergency medical equipment, and are able to treat both adult and pediatric patients. These vehicles also help drive the core of our mission: to deliver exceptional patient-centered care, when it matters most.

and equipment coordinator,

Michelle Kobayashi, administrative director, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Community Operations, HackensackUMC; Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer, Hackensack University Health Network; Joseph M. Sanzari, chairman, HackensackUMC Pascack Valley Joint Venture Board and past chairman, HackensackUMC Board of Governors; Ihor S. Sawczuk, M.D., president, Hackensack University Medical Center; Ron Spethmann, manager, Emergency Medical Services, HackensackUMC; and Christopher Hogan, MICP, BLS supervisor, HackensackUMC.

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While the weather is still peaking into the 90s on occasion, I have been told that summer is officially over and I have to leave the pool and get back to work. Woe is me!

Though it seems the county slows down during the months of July and August, once September comes around we are back to running at full speed. Labor Day Weekend: lounge at pool. Day after Labor Day: scramble to do seemingly everything. It sneaks up every year!

Not that we need to remind you, but every year millions of cats and dogs are left at the doorsteps of shelters or brought in under circumstances that defy the understanding of any compassionate human. Yet, here we are with so many shelters, even in a lovely place like Bergen County, filled to the max with wonderful animals trying to find their forever homes.

In our quest to help shine a light on those shelters, we partnered with Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., in Oakland, to bring our readers a review of fall’s feel— good fashion—complete with a cast of canine characters that were so much fun to spend the day with. Even if we inspire just one person to head to the shelter and find his or her own furry best friend, we’ll mark it a success. But the beautiful looks, all from Hartly Fashions in Westwood, will have your heart melting either way!

For as long as I can remember, Bergen County has been a hub for the arts, including the performing arts. That’s why we want to introduce you all to Natalie Frier, an award-winning sculptor from Harrington Park. It’s always amazing to see the work of fellow Bergenites exhibited worldwide.

If you’re more into catching a show, you’re also in for a treat. The Hackensack Performing Arts Center nears completion, and is sure to be another great venue for local artists and those making Bergen County a tour stop to perform. The new location looks to open its doors in 2017, and there are many ways you can be a part of what’s sure to be an exciting cultural addition to Bergen County’s already thriving artistic scene.

As our focus shifts from beach fun to getting back to school, it’s hard to ignore the tense atmosphere surrounding the upcoming election. It’s sad to see the hate and anger that seems to go right along with

it. As another 9/11 passes us by, the memories of those days following the tragic attack remain vividly in our consciousness. Most of all, because of how our nation—and our communities—came together. Our petty arguments were put aside, our focus sharpened and our resolve grew strong that we could overcome anything. Growing up, that was the America we knew.

We need to get back to those times, when our love and respect for one another trumped all else. At some point we must realize: hatred is just not worth it.

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Local vocalist and Broadway star Kelli Rabke discusses her musical journey and upcoming show at the BergenPAC.

It is often said that music runs in the blood. It pulses through a person’s veins from day one, a steady rhythm from the heart. For Bergen County vocalist and Broadway star Kelli Rabke, this inherent ability was nurtured in her living room as a little girl, candlestick microphone in hand, as she belted out songs from her mother’s Barbra Streisand Live album. Not from a musical family, Rabke discovered her unexpected gift, and fostered it. She began singing regularly in the sixth grade, and immediately surrounded herself with teachers and mentors who understood her talent, encouraging her to embrace what would soon become a reality far beyond any of her wildest showbiz dreams.

Rabke began her career at Ithaca College, where she majored in musical theatre, landing leading roles in numerous school productions. In fact, it was during an Ithaca performance of Bye Bye Birdie that her talent caught the attention of an agent from New York City.

“I started working that summer. I did a national commercial and a PBS Wonderworks TV special, got my SAG card, and figured I was already fulfilling my degree goals, so decided not to go back to Ithaca for my senior year,” says Rabke, who eventually did earn her musical theatre degree after transferring to Fordham at Lincoln Center.

While Rabke strayed away from live performance for some time while searching for a pilot during TV casting call season in Los Angeles, she always seemed to return back to the stage. She received her professional theatre union card while in a production of A Little Night Music, where she remained for six months.

“I didn’t even realize it at that point, but the company I was a part of was an unbelievably seasoned, talented cast of theatre performers, including Glynis Johns, John McMartin, Jeff McCarthy, and many more,” Rabke notes.

The following year, after returning to the Metropolitan area, Rabke caught her break when cast as Dorothy in the Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of The Wizard of Oz. “It was the most spectacular show you can imagine, with flying, pyrotechnics, munchkins and dogs,” recalls Rabke. “It was just amazing!”

Just as this experience came to a close, the door to an entirely new realm of performing opened for Rabke, quite literally leading her right through the great Andrew Lloyd

Webber’s front door. During Rabke’s audition for the role of the Narrator in the Broadway revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lloyd Webber, the mastermind behind the musical, happened to walk into the theatre, only to be instantly impressed.

“Later that afternoon, he said, ‘I want to see that girl again,’” recounts Rabke. “By some miracle, ‘that girl’ was me! Before I knew it, I was headed with the whole creative team over to his apartment in Trump Tower, and had my callback audition right there in his living room! He gave me the part himself. Needless to say, it was certainly an unforgettable experience.”

Although Rabke considers this to be her largest career role thus far, her journey continued with one of her personal favorites—the role of Eponine in the classic Broadway musical Les Misérables. It was what she describes as her most nervewracking experience, given the fact that it was the first time she replaced another actress in an ongoing show, and did not rehearse it from the ground up with the entire cast. Regardless, she claims with certainty that she would not have traded it for anything.

“It’s really the role of a lifetime,” says Rabke. “There’s nothing better than dying onstage. The audience just loves you! I especially enjoyed singing ‘A Little Fall of Rain,’ and listening to all of the sniffling in the audience.”

Beyond Broadway, Rabke has continued to bring audiences to tears with her heartfelt emotion and talent in performances at many regional theatres as well, playing timeless roles such as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, and Mabel in the romantic musical Mack and Mabel

With strong ties to the local arts, Rabke has tirelessly

worked to maintain their relevance in the Bergen County community, not only through her performances, but also through programming music classes in early childhood education.

“I have been involved with the BergenPAC for approximately nine years now. I helped to develop the ‘Kidz Cabaret Series,’ the facility’s Beyond Music Department, which provides instrumental music classes, and my favorite program—‘Music Speaks’—an early childhood education music class,” says Rabke, who also assisted in the opening of the BergenPAC’s new Performing Arts School, serving on the board of trustees and the executive committee, where she has co-chaired annual fundraising galas for many years.

The BergenPAC is additionally where she debuted her firstever cabaret show called No Place Like Home in 2014, after a ten-year break from performing to start a family and raise her son and daughter in Rockleigh, New Jersey. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind for Rabke, and she couldn’t be happier to have music fully back in her life. In recent years, she has performed to sold-out audiences in New York City, done concerts around the country with various symphony orchestras, has sung an original song co-written by Kathie Lee and David Friedman on The Today Show last summer, as well as performed shows with her favorite composer, Stephen Schwartz, the musical genius behind Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and other Broadway hits. She even created a second cabaret show, The Wizard and I,

dedicated to his music.

Rabke is more excited than ever to return to the BergenPAC stage this October with her latest show dedicated to other inspiring artists. Music of the Knights, a show produced by her talented friend, Scott Coulter, will feature songs by three incredibly strong musicians and songwriters—Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

“This production is so much fun, and the audience absolutely loves it because they know the words to every song. It is a crowd-pleaser, for sure. I am also extremely excited to be doing a show here in my own ‘backyard’ at BergenPAC,” says Rabke, adding that they also plan to incorporate local talent in the show in the form of a children’s choir or orchestra, and other special surprises.

“My favorite quote about music is, ‘That which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible, is music,’ said by Aldous Huxley,” states Rabke, as she discusses plans for the future and looks back upon her past. “The personal joy music brings is something I don’t have the words to describe. In every performance, past, present and future, I let the songs—the lyrical language of the heart that everyone can speak—do that for me.”

Megan Montemarano is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to BC THE MAG.

Surviving stage four cancer got Jane back to the one stage she truly loves.

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“Stone has vitality and integrity. As I sculpt, I work to protect these qualities and allow the sculpture to emerge from the stone’s unique form and color,” notes artist Natalie Frier, of Harrington Park.

Frier’s work has been exhibited in galleries in New York City and New Jersey. Her pieces are also on exhibit at Piermont Fine Arts Gallery in Piermont, New York. In 1990, she was invited to participate in the 17th International Stone Sculpture Symposium in Iwate, Japan. During a one-month period, she carved a 2,000-pound granite sculpture, “Reflection,” which is permanently exhibited in the Chokoku-no-Mori (stone sculpture park), an affiliate of the Hakone Open-Air Museum.

Her professional affiliations include serving as president of the board of directors of the Art Center of Northern New Jersey, president of the Piermont Fine Arts Gallery and as a member of the Sculptor Affiliates of the Art Center of Northern New Jersey. In addition, she teaches stone carving at the non-profit Art Center, which offers an assortment of classes for students at all levels of expertise.

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Cultivating Arts from the Ground Up Local businesses and citizens step up to support the new Hackensack Performing Arts Center.

When one thinks of a thriving downtown, fine dining, bars, chic shops, parks and other public gathering spots typically come to mind. But what drives the community to readily partake in these local offerings? According to Jerome Lombardo, chairman of the Main Street Business Alliance of Hackensack, New Jersey, the answer is simple—the arts.

“If the arts succeed, we all succeed,” Lombardo notes. And so, in January of 2016, the city bonded $1.5 million to cover basic renovation costs for a formerly purchased

building on the corner of Atlantic and State Street, and plans for the Hackensack PAC, a 224-seat Performing Arts Center, were born.

The Main Street Business Alliance is a public-private partnership formed as a coalition between the business community and the city of Hackensack. The mission of the non-profit organization is to address issues facing the business community with the ultimate goal of improving the local economy and overall business climate in Hackensack. Formed in 2004, the group is governed by 11 board

members comprised of businessmen exploring the private sector to determine the puzzle pieces needed to create and maintain a bustling downtown area that people want to visit.

“Our vision is to make Hackensack resemble a city like Hoboken,” says Lombardo, who also serves as the president of his own real estate management company, C.J. Lombardo. “We have a budget to cater to specific goods and services in town, such as picking up litter, placing garbage cans throughout the city, removing graffiti; anything to promote a better quality of living and business environment for both local merchants and homeowners.”

As part of initial efforts to revitalize the area, the city purchased the former Masonic Temple at 102 State Street in 2010, eventually transforming its first level into a Cultural Arts Center. The adjacent Atlantic Street State Park was also recently revamped, adding to this historic structure’s ideal locale. Francis A. Reiner, LLA-PP senior urban designer of DMR Architects, a top New Jersey firm dedicated to progressive, innovative and sustainable architecture, planning and urban design, helped to devise further plans for this project after coming to a clear consensus—a Performing Arts Center was the missing piece to a successful revitalization.

“Hackensack has all the components necessary to be a great city,” explains Reiner. “It is the county seat, has the two largest employers in Bergen County, is near public transportation and is located on a river with beautiful parks and amenities. The arts in general have a profound impact on the community. This facility will bring the residents and visitors we’re looking for downtown at night and on weekends.”

With the $1.5 million state-of-the-art theatre conversion

project now in full swing, the Main Street Business Alliance is seeking to raise an additional $750,000 to cover construction costs over the summer so that PAC members can finally hit the stage in early 2017.

In order to reach this goal, the Alliance recognized the importance of getting the community and local businesses involved. Just this past May, an inaugural benefit was held for the new Hackensack PAC, drawing more than 100 attendees to the elegant Sky Ballroom of the Hilton in Hasbrouck Heights.

“We got a tremendous response from both local companies and private citizens,” says Lombardo. “When people see something great, they go after it. Everything about the new Arts Center is spectacular. It’s an interesting place to be, and interesting is what keeps people coming back.”

The event raised nearly $400,000, with many banks and other local firms pledging generous amounts. All major gifts will be commemorated on a wall in the new PAC, while those who donate $350 have the chance to place the name of their choice on a theatre seat.

With these donations, the theatre will feature all new audio, video and lighting systems, as well as a gallery space, dressing rooms, a marquee and lobby with a concession stand, in addition to ample seating and a stage. Gregory Liosi, superintendent of the Department of Cultural Arts, as well as artistic director of the present Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, a small black-box theatre in the southern part of town, is thrilled by the doors that have opened with this opportunity.

“Programming for the Cultural Arts Center began in 2001,” Liosi notes. “Although it has been home to over a dozen theatre companies and arts organizations, maintaining

Making It Count for Culture

There’s still plenty of time to support this mission! Donations of any amount are welcome and greatly appreciated. Please contact Patrice Foresman, executive director of the Main Street Business Alliance, at 201-498-1690, or email info@uppermain.org to contribute to the cause.

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a strong patron base in the community, it is not on Main Street. The new PAC will build on these loyal patrons, who have seen hundreds of shows, musicals, plays, concerts, poetry nights, comedy nights and art exhibits, and move them to a far larger, more comfortable facility near all the hustle and bustle of downtown.”

Liosi is prepared to continue on as artistic director for the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, where both talented community performers and professionals will regularly deliver shows throughout the year. The neighboring Atlantic Street State Park will also offer outdoor events such as Shakespeare in the Park in its renovated amphitheater.

“The PAC members’ excitement and readiness to move into the new theatre is electrifying and contagious,” continues Liosi. “We hope to be the hub of the wheel in the revitalization of downtown.”

With the community’s continued dedication and support, the heartbeat of Hackensack will surely pick up speed in no time, providing even more life to the seed that is already planted—a seed that cultivates the arts, citizens and the entire city of Hackensack.

Megan Montemarano is a freelance writer.

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EVENTS

SALSAPALOOZA: NJPAC will present an evening with salsa greats Tito Rojas, Charlie Aponte, Paquito Guzman, Ray De La Paz and special guests on Sept. 24, 8PM at Prudential Hall (One Center St., Newark). Tickets: $49.50-$89.50; available at NJPAC.org or 888-466-5722.

KNITTING KLATCH: Instructor

Debra McGauley-Eichhorn will teach a free beginner/intermediate knitting workshop on Tuesdays, Sept. 27, & Oct. 4 & 11, 7:15-8:30PM at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale). Register in person, by email at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com or phone (201-391-5090).

HAYRIDES: From Oct. 1-30, 10AM5PM Lupardi’s Nursery (75 Blanch Ave., Closter) will offer tractor-pulled hayrides every weekend, as well as tractor train rides, pumpkin picking and a haunted greenhouse. Info: lupardisnursery.com; 201-768-0017

ANIMAL EXHIBITS: The Nature Program Cooperative will offer live animal program and exhibits on Oct. 2, 12-4PM; presentation by the Delaware Raptor Center at 1 & 2:30PM at State Line Lookout, Alpine. Info: 201-768-1360, ext. 108.

GALA: Meadowlands Area YMCA invite you to the 96th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 6, 6:30PM at Il, Villaggio (651 Route 17N, Carlstadt) honoring businessman Jack Nagel, Tom Weatherall of Make-AWish® New Jersey and artist/photographer Bonnie Lautenberg. Tickets: $225, pp; $2,000 table of 10. Register at http://www. meadowlandsymca.org/main/register-forprograms/

TANGO CLASSES: From 8:309:30PM, on an ongoing basis learn the basics of Argentine Tango at Center for Modern Dance (84 Euclid Ave., Hackensack). $20/drop ins. Info: 201-3422989 or cmde.org

SESAME STREET: “Elmo Makes Music” will take place on Oct. 7, 6:30PM and Oct. 8, 10:30AM & 2PM at NJPAC (Prudential Hall, One Center St., Newark). Tickets: $25-$45. Tickets available at www. NJPAC.org or 888-466-5722.

CANCER GALA: HackensackUMC Foundation Gala will take place on Oct. 15, starting at 7:30PM at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall (10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY). Headlining entertainment is the musical artist, Sting. Proceeds will be used to support Pediatric Cancer Research. Tickets: $1,500. Info: contact Paige Cooper at 551-996-3701; Paige.Cooper@ hackensackmeridian.org

OKTOBERFEST: The Community Chest will hold it on Oct. 19, 6:30-9:30PM at the Englewood Field Club (341 Engle St., Englewood). Tickets: $99pp; includes craft beers, dinner and Bavarian-style fare. Enjoy live auction, raffle and prizes. Register at www.thecommunitychestofenglewood.org

OPERA FUN: New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera will present Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto on Oct. 23, 3PM, at bergenPAC

(30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood). Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.bergenpac.org or in person at bergenPAC’s box office. Info: 1-888-PACSHOW

CAR SHOW: On Oct. 23, 10AM-2PM, Atrium Post-Acute Care of Park Ridge and Atrium Senior Living of Park Ridge will host a car show at 124 Noyes Dr., Park Ridge to benefit Donna Myhre, a Montvale teacher with ALS. Pre-registration, $15; day of show, $20. For more info or to register, contact Cathy Ferrero at cferrero@atriumhealthusa.com. Come enjoy entertainment, raffles, food and more. Suggested donation: $2.

WASHINGTON TALK: On Oct. 27, 7-8PM enjoy free talk on the life and times of George Washington by Dr. Michael Norris at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale). Register: 201-391-5090; montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

FILM FESTIVAL: Taking place Nov. 3-6, the Teaneck International Film Festival will include independent features such as the Bollywood feature, Bajrangi Bhaijaan; documentaries and shorts; talkbacks with filmmakers and actors. Venues are Teaneck Cinemas, Puffin Cultural Forum, and Temple Emeth. Complete details about films, tickets, directions at www. teaneckfilmfestival.org or call 201/2031723.

GOURMET EVENT: The March of Dimes Signature Chefs, an extravaganza featuring the skills and creativity of the finest chefs and hottest restaurants in North Jersey, will take place on Nov. 7, 6PM, at The Terrace at Biagio’s Restaurant (293 Paramus Rd., Paramus). Visit marchofdimes.org/newjersey for more info and to buy tickets.

WINE PICKS GETTING CONCRETE

Thinking outside the barrel with concrete-fermented wines.

Instead of steel or oak, the Romans often employed concrete fermentation tanks (where grapes, juice and yeast are converted to wine), and similar tanks are still common among the vineyards of northeastern Italy. Today, a new generation of winemakers embrace the ancient tech (often shaped like large eggs), which keeps the developing wine at a more even temperature than oak, yet breathes better than steel. Plus they look cool.

Domaine Labruyere Coeur de Terroirs 2014 (Moulin-A-Vent)

One of the oldest wineries in one of the best appellations for Beaujolais wines, Labruyere was founded in 1850 on the low, exposed slopes of eastern France. This longevity must have helped the winemakers in 2014 when the vineyards faced record temperatures and near-record sun exposure. To compensate, a “drastic double sorting” at harvest and in the winery helped ensure a bright juicy 100% Gamay wine with a medium body and full fruity finish. For this wine, Labruyere employs large concrete tanks isolating fermentation of each vineyard plot. Part of the wine is then aged in concrete, while another portion is aged in large oak barrels for a rich, but not overpowering wine with hints of violet, licorice and light pepper. Pair with pork or rabbit terrine with green olives and peppercorns. $27

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Lieu Dit Malakoff Shiraz 2013 (Pyrenees)

If your initial image of Australian Shiraz is of a big, tannic bomb, consider this lusher, more fruitdriven expression from the high altitude (3,000 feet) Pyrenees wine region in central Victoria. This eight-year joint venture between Bill Terlato and celebrated winemaker Michel Chapoutier is based in the upland region, which features a winning combination of cool breezes, intense sun exposure and red, chunky soils to create very low-yield vines. The Malakoff (and its sister “L Block”) Shiraz are 100% Shiraz grapes that undergo a slow fermentation in concrete and steel tanks before aging up to a year in French oak. The result is a silky, lower-alcohol wine that still possesses the full body, black plum and elegant tannins one expects from the wine. Pair with Mediterranean-marinated grilled steak and a kale-and-apple salad. $50

Kanonkop Pinotage 2014 (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch)

The southwest-facing slopes of the base of Mount Simonsberg in the Stellenbosch wine region is home to some of the best, and oldest, Pinotage vines, South Africa’s signature red grape. Kanonkop Estate, a fourth-generation family-owned winery, prides itself on the handmade nature of its wines, including a punch-down, three-day fermentation in open-top concrete tanks (they are also vegan friendly). The 100% Pinotage is a benchmark example of this classic wine style: notes of cassis, plum, banana, mocha and a deep smokiness create a rich, but not overwhelming wine. The 2014 vintage is relatively fruit-forward, but earth notes should dominate as it ages. Pair with charcuterie and cheeses featuring bold, dry meats like soppressata and chorizo, strong olives and hard sheep cheeses like Manchego with a little truffle honey. $40

Concrete Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (Lodi)

Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic French grape, found a new home in California back in the 1970s and 1980s, with the signature “big wine”–full-bodied, tannic, earthy–nearly defining the category, along with the concept of “cult” and “expensive.” As the wine has evolved and expanded into regions outside of Napa and Sonoma Valleys, opportunities for new styles have emerged. Concrete Wines combines Old and New World techniques, including partial concrete tank fermentation and the European “flash détente” technique (a heat-and-pressure method of rapid extraction of color and structure). This results in a lush, fruit-forward yet classic Cabernet Sauvignon, perfect with steak and onions, sausage pizza or classic Italian meatballs in red sauce. $20

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ust like a fine wine, Hubert Eugene Opici is getting better with age.

At 100 years old, he currently serves as chairman of the board of the Opici Wine Group and boasts more than 82 years of experience in the wine industry—and it all started here in New Jersey.

Born in 1916 in Paterson and raised in Wyckoff, the centenarian entered the wine industry as none other than a delivery boy at the age of 16. His parents, Joseph and Esther Opici --both children of Italian immigrants—began importing wines from Italy and distributing them within New Jersey in 1913. Although they fell on hard times during the Depression and Prohibition, the Opicis remained focused on their passion. They were ultimately rewarded in 1934 when they established the American Beverage Distribution Company of New Jersey.

“It was a true family business, like many in those days,” said Opici. “My mother ran the office, my father sold the wine and I drove the truck.”

At the time, most wines were produced in Europe, yet once World War II began, getting wine from France and Italy was nearly impossible.“My father went to California and bought 40 acres to start his own winery. That was the beginning of the U.S. production of wine,” explained the United States Army veteran, who served the duration

of the war, plus six months, as a cook at Fort McClellan in Alabama.

Thereafter, interest grew. The University of California at Davis started researching new methods of wine production and the late Robert Mondavi, a leading California vineyard operator whose technical improvements and marketing strategies are credited for bringing worldwide recognition to the wines of California’s Napa Valley, became intrigued.

“I was Robert Mondavi’s first customer in the eastern United States,” shared Opici, a 1934 graduate of Ramsey High School. “When Americans started to drink wines, the quality improved and the varietals have soared.”

Under Opici’s dynamic leadership, the Opici Wine Group has surely soared, experiencing tremendous growth and success over the decades. What started as a small New Jersey distributor has evolved into the Opici Wine Group, an importer and distributor of an international portfolio of fine wines and spirits, employing more than 500 people across the United States. The business includes Opici Wines, a national importer and producer representing nearly 50 brands of wines and spirits; and Opici Family Distributing, which boasts distributors in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Florida and Washington, D.C.

And, that family business model, it still rings true. The family-owned business is in its fourth generation of leadership, a feat that less than four percent can claim.

“It is a wonderful feeling that after four generations we are still a great business and a great family,” said Opici from his Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, home. “We all love each other. May my great grandchildren continue our tradition.”

While Opici serves as chairman, visiting the office frequently, checking on customers regularly and keeping up with his sale personnel, his daughter Linda Opici is the president of the New York and Connecticut divisions of Opici Family Distributing. His granddaughter Dina Opici is the president of the New Jersey, Mid-A and Florida divisions of Opici Family Distributing; and his grandson Don Opici is the managing director of Opici Wines.

Despite his professional accomplishments, Opici believes his greatest success story is his family. On June 24, 1945, Rose Deregibus became his wife and business partner and the pair worked steadily to grow the Opici empire. They shared 65 years together

before Rose’s passing in 2010. Today, Opici is happiest spending time with his four great-grandchildren–Julia, James, Luca and Logan.

“I enjoy when my family comes to visit me,” said Opici, who “retired” to Florida in 1982. “I taught my grandchildren to fish from my dock. My grandchildren are now teaching their children how to fish. I love seeing them do this.”

A regular at the gym, Opici also enjoys walking the company’s warehouse and watching the birds that come to eat from his mango tree. He credits his longevity to moving to Florida, maintaining his weight, having a positive attitude and high principles and, of course, to drinking wine.

To celebrate the patriarch’s 100th birthday, March 13, his grandson, Don, planned a three-day celebration. Members of the wine community from around the world gathered in Palm Beach Gardens, where they enjoyed golf, tennis, water sports, dancing, dinner and wine tastings. A more intimate celebration lasted a full week with his immediate family and close friends.

“I’m very fortunate,” said Opici. “I’m so proud of what this family has built together.”

Jessica Humphrey-Cintineo is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to BC THE MAG. Gift baskets & Custom Cookies for all Occasions

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STYLE WITH SONECA

Most people would agree that Fall is their favorite season. Maybe it’s because of the crisp air, the changing of the leaves or even the pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. But perhaps the one thing that we all love the most is the fashion that comes along with the season.

It should come as no surprise that this year’s Fall forecast consists of 20+ trends. However, in this column I’ll only touch upon five straight-off-the runway looks that you’re sure to want to wear.

STATEMENT CHOKER/ NECKERCHIEF

A carryover from what we’ve been seeing this summer, this trend can take the form of a look that’s thick and chunky or even worn as a bandana. The key is to have something around your neck. The nice thing about this, is that it keeps you current, doesn’t have to break the bank and it will either make you appear sleek and sophisticated or edgy with a rocker vibe.

FIVE FAB LOOKS FOR FALL STRAPS AND HANDLES

Fall 2016 is all about embellished purse straps. Fendi set the stage for this trend during Fashion week and several other designers jumped on board, making it somewhat of a craze. However, don’t feel you need to miss out on the trend if certain designers are over the top. Rebecca Minkoff has a variety of styles to choose from; starting at $95, they won’t break the bank, either. Handles are also season style setters. No longer do evening clutches need to be worn under your arm. Many designers are adding slip-through handles that make it easier and much more comfortable to wear.

DENIM

From tone on tone and patchwork to cutout jeans, denim is the new chic. You can find it in a variety of styles from jeans and skirts to shirts and jackets. This season be on the lookout to make a statement wearing blue denim. Not sure if it’ll become a street-wear craze, but let’s admit it: wearing a pair of flattering jeans is a lot more fun than slinging on a pair of boring work pants. Skinny pants are out; straight and wide leg jeans are in.

MENSWEAR INSPIRED

Think girl meets boy with a twist. It’s a sophisticated trend that anyone can wear, and it looks great no matter what your body type. Whether it is herringbones and glen plaids to pinstripes, mixed menswear is a definite must for Fall 2016.

VELVET

Velvet ruled the runway. This is truly the most popular fabric for Fall 2016. Designers can’t seem to get enough of it. Velvet has evolved, and it’s available in vibrant colors and in styles from evening gowns to crop tops. So you may ask yourself, how would you wear it? If you’re wearing velvet pants, you don’t need to add velvet shoes or a velvet purse. One piece as a dress or shirt and skirt suffice.

You will definitely be on point if you wear one or all of these trends. If you would like to know more about what other trends to be on the lookout for this Fall, follow me on instagram @ SonecaGuadara or on my blog at Thefabulousfashionista.com Have a happy summer, feel fabulous and look fashionable!

Soneca Guadara, a fashion stylist certified in professional styling from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, has worked backstage at various runway shows for NYFW as well as on various fashion photo shoots.

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Fantastic Fort Lee Fun

Sitting atop the Hudson Palisades with the most breathtaking views of the George Washington Bridge and Manhattan, a fabulous borough called Fort Lee is full of fun, fun, fun for all.

I’m so very fortunate to call it home, and we all know that every day is funday for me. So grab your glass of wine and your BC THE MAG, and join me for lots of laughs and giggles. Did I really say giggles? I did. I did.

On one of my recent jaunts, I went to meet Tatiana. Not only is she my bestie, but she is also at the top of the Who’s Who of realtors list. Tatiana showed me a couple of apartments at the Modern (800 Park Avenue), the all-glass building in Fort Lee that stands at 498 feet. Now that’s a tall building! In fact, I’ve heard it’s the tallest building in all of New Jersey. You’ve surely seen it on one of your trips as you are approaching the GW Bridge. On a sunny day, the reflection off of the building is simply beautiful. And it’s just as pretty inside; it’s all glass from floor to ceiling. Let me tell you: the picture-perfect view of the entire length of the GWB from one apartment on a high floor is so clear that I lay down on the bed and said, “I could report the morning traffic on the bridge without ever getting out of bed.” Now that’s called working from home! Sign me up.

I’m no novice to the history of this property, as I lived in Fort Lee for many, many years. I was gone for 15 years, but came back as soon as I could. The development of the large parcel of land—I think it’s 16 acres that now houses the Modern Tower A; Tower B is under construction and Hudson Lights complex is a mix of residential, retail and hotel—was 40 years in the making. Fort Lee residents—moi included—would get excited by news that the land was going to be developed, only to be disappointed when the deals fell through for various reasons. You can just imagine what an eyesore the unkempt vacant property was for so many years. It really was such an awful sight and site. So big thanks are in order to our fabulous Mayor Mark Sokolich for this wonderful Fort Lee facelift. I do believe it’s all part of the downtown redevelopment plan. Anyway, looking good thanks to the mayor and council. Splendid job!

Tatiana and I were feeling hunger pangs, so we crossed the street to Hudson Lights Complex (2030 Hudson Street) and made our way to City Perch (2023 Hudson Street). Thank goodness she shares my food allergies, so I am not the only one who is every chef’s nightmare. My food ordering mantra: “I can’t have butter, dairy or gluten.” Despite the limitations, though, we enjoyed a splendid meal and, of course, Tatiana is always delightful company. Thanks, City Perch, for creating such a great atmosphere, food and service, and for honoring our food allergy restrictions.

Since the IPIC (2023 Hudson Street) theater is right up the escalator from CP, we decided to catch a movie at the all-new movie venue. We loved the novelty of sitting in a pod as the wait staff, referred to as “ninjas,” brought us our CIPI wine. (I know you figured it out without me telling you—CIPI is IPIC spelled backwards. Cute, right?) And it’s simply delish! As we’d just eaten, we passed on the food and instead opted to keep our

wine glasses full!

I, for one, love that we again have a movie theater in town that offers really good food and that it serves wine. I remember when “back in the day,” Fort Lee had three movie theaters and their epicurean choices were burnt popcorn, candy or soda. OK, so perhaps I embellished a tad; the popcorn wasn’t always burnt. You really do have to come see for yourself. The IPIC is not like your ordinary movie theater. For starters, you can let the valet park your car if you don’t want to park it yourself in the garage. This is more than fine with this little princess (that would be me), who valets her car all the time. Little wonder IPIC chose to come to Fort Lee, the birthplace of the motion picture industry. (Fort Lee is not just a fun borough; it’s also rich in history).

Shhhh, don’t tell Tatiana, but the reclining seat was so comfy, I think I may have dozed off for a second or two. I’m sure I’m not the first person, nor will I be the last, to succumb to the lure of the sumptuous seats. Shucks, the movie was over and I had to vacate the said seat.

Not quite ready to put an end to our girls’ time together, we grabbed an outside table at City Perch and enjoyed some coffee and dessert, as well as an after-dinner drink. The weather was beautiful that evening. (I just love fall nights; a little sweater over my shoulders and I’m good to people-watch for hours, and once the music starts, I’ll keep warm by exercising with a little dancing). It all added up to a perfect day in my ‘hood with my beautiful bestie.

Speaking of exercising, I have to head over to the CycleBar (2012 Hudson Street) in order to get myself back into indoor cycling again and check out their woman’s boutique too. (You know I’ll be a regular at the boutique. Yes, my name is Linda Barba and I’m a well-known shopaholic. Guilty as charged.) Wow, we spent an entire day and evening at one location. Told ya, it would be fun. Thanks for sipping, reading and joining me for fun times in Fort Lee. Ring me you when you’re in my neighborhood as I’m always up for some fun. We can meet at Callahan’s The Original (1400 Anderson Avenue). I don’t think there’s a single person that grew up in Bergen County that doesn’t know of Callahan’s. It’s not only the home of the best hot dogs, but their menu has something for everyone. You will love the wall mural depicting the first Callahan’s location. Great memories come flooding back every time I see it. And if you go there without me, please say hello to Lenny for me. Who knows? You may just get to meet Lenny’s Mom when you are there. Well, ciao for now! See you next time…

Linda Barba is out and about every day of the week! Have something cool for her to check out? Just let us know! Email info@ bcthemag.com with “Linda’s List” as the subject.

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HIP AND PELVIS INJURIES IN ATHLETES

Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. Frequently, the key feature to determining the cause of hip pain is understanding anatomy, as locating where the pain comes from can help in making the diagnosis.

The hip joint itself is located deep in the groin. The area out to the side, which is what most people commonly refer to as their hip, is actually the edge of the hipbone, or femur, known as the greater trochanter. Over towards the back is the sacroiliac joint, and this is usually considered part of the lower back, or pelvis.

Your hips are strong and stable when healthy, but injury and certain conditions, like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, may affect the health of the hips. Arthritis is among the most frequent causes of hip pain in athletes and nonathletes alike, and because arthritis affects the joint itself, arthritic pain is usually first felt in the groin. People with arthritis often have stiffness and tenderness in their hips. This can make walking uncomfortable. When the arthritis is severe, sitting, standing and lying on that side can be problematic. High impact activities on an already arthritic hip that is asymptomatic may exacerbate the pain, causing a sudden onset of symptoms.

For athletes, playing sports, running, falling, heavy impact activities and overuse can lead to hip strains, hip pointers, hip bursitis and something called femoroacetabular impingement.

Bursas are small sacs of lubricating fluid located at various joints in the body. Particularly important in the elbow, shoulder, knee, heel and hip joints, these sacs act as shock absorbers and cushions between bones and tendons. If the sacs become irritated or inflamed, the condition is called bursitis. Trochanteric bursitis is an extremely common problem that causes inflammation in the bursa over the outside of the hip. This pain takes place over the outside of the hip. Trochanteric bursitis can be very tender and can make it difficult to sleep on that side. Hip bursitis is the most commonly reported cause of hip pain, but it is more likely to affect middle-aged and older adults rather than younger athletes and exercisers, and women are more prone than men to experience it.

Snapping hip syndrome is a term used to describe three distinct hip problems. The first is when the IT band snaps over the outside of

the thigh. The second occurs when the deep hip flexor snaps over the front of the hip joint. Finally, tears of the cartilage, or labrum, inside the hip socket can cause a snapping sensation. Snapping hip syndrome is often caused by tight muscles and can be treated with rest from aggravating activities, appropriate stretching exercises and anti-inflammatory medications. Surgery is rarely necessary.

Labrum tears, or torn cartilage in the hip, are a cause of hip pain that we are learning more about as hip arthroscopy becomes more common. The acetabular labrum is a small band of tissue located along the rim of the socket of the hip joint. The labrum looks and feels like a rubber band. It acts as a cushion when the ball of the hip comes into contact with the cup in motion extremes.

The labrum can be torn by a twisting or slipping injury, or over time by repetitively compressing the labrum between the femoral head and cup. An athlete with a labral tear will usually complain of pain to the anterior groin. The pain is often worsened with certain motions, especially hip flexion. Sometimes a quick sharp pain or catching sensation can be felt with certain motions. As the condition worsens, pain can be felt when walking and sitting for long periods of time.

If a labral tear is suspected, physicians will usually order a special MRI of the hip, called an MRI arthrogram. Small labral tears can be treated with physical therapy, but larger tears usually require surgical treatment.

Femoroacetabular impingement is a condition in which abnormal bone growth causes bone spurs on both the femur and

the acetabulum. The constant rubbing damages the articular cartilage on the round head of the femur and the labrum, the cartilage rim around the hip socket. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. For reasons not completely understood, some people develop excessive bone tissue at the top of the femur and around the edge of the hip socket. These people are not born with FAI. It appears to develop early in life as the person grows.

The movement that aggravates FAI is a forceful rotation of the core, including the hips. The longer that repetitive rotational movement occurs over a period of years, the more irritated the area becomes, the more pain can be felt because of bone to bone contact, and the more likely osteoarthritis will develop. When enough cartilage has been worn away from the top of the femur, the athlete will feel the pain.

FAI comes in two forms: cam and pincer. Most patients have a combination of the two. Cam impingement results from excess bone located at the neck (top) of the femur. Pincer impingement is caused by excessive bone tissue on the acetabulum/socket of the pelvis. If a physical therapy program is unsuccessful, removal of the spurs and repair of the damage can be successfully performed arthroscopically on an outpatient basis.

A hip pointer is one sports injury in which the athlete can probably make a diagnosis as quickly and accurately as a physician. You’ll know it has happened when you get hit or fall on your side, and the first thing that absorbs the blow is the outer part of what most people would call the hip bone, which is a misnomer. Actually, a hip pointer is a deep bruise, or contusion, on the top portion of the pelvis that can be felt on

either side of the waistline. The distinguishing characteristic is hip pain, plain and simple.

It’s not a career-ender, but it is a painful injury that can keep you out of action for days or weeks if you don’t take care of it or rush back into training or competition before it has healed. It is difficult to manage because the strong muscles that attach put constant stress on the area.

Muscle strains commonly cause pain and spasm around the hip and pelvis areas, predominantly in the groin and hamstring. Hip flexor strains can range from mild to severe, or in medical terms, from first to third degree. A first degree hip flexor strain means one of the hip flexor muscles has been stretched or slightly torn. A second degree strain refers to a partial tear of the muscle or tendon, and in a third degree sprain, the muscle or tendon is completely severed—a rare event. When a tendon is pulled off the bone at the place where it is attached, it is called an avulsion fracture. Depending on the severity of the injury, recovery time ranges from a few days to months.

Fractures—either stress or acute—can occur in the hip area. Stress fractures of the hip are most common in athletes who participate in impact sports, such as runners, and occur over time from overtraining. Acute hip fractures are often seen in elderly patients with osteoporosis. Treatment of broken hips usually requires surgery.

Many back and spine problems can cause symptoms around the buttocks and hip. The most common problems that refer

pain to the hip region are herniated discs, sciatica and sacroiliac dysfunction.

A sports hernia is caused by a tear in the muscles of the lower abdomen where they attach to the pelvis, and can cause pain that initially feels like hip pain. Sports hernias are more common in male than female athletes. Athletes with a sports hernia usually complain of pain in the lower abdomen or groin. The pain increases with coughing, sneezing or quick motions (e.g., sprinting or sidestepping). X-rays and an MRI may be used to rule out other conditions. Initial treatment consists of resting from aggravating activities, ice, anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. Surgery is occasionally required when symptoms have failed to improve with extensive non-surgical treatment.

Any hip pain that persists more than a few days, keeps getting worse, starts to keep you awake or wakes you up, makes you limp or unable to walk is serious and should be seen by a doctor. A sports medicine physician with a comprehensive joint and cartilage preservation program is probably your best bet. This way you’ll be able to take advantage of the most up-to-date non-surgical and surgical methods to keep you in the game.

Dr. Michael Gross, the founder and director of Active Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, is the section chief of sports medicine and the orthopedic director of the Center for Sports Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center, as well as medical director of Active Center for Health and Wellness.

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In a world where we’re growing more and more desensitized to stimuli, it’s important that we learn to truly appreciate the things that push our five senses. Thanks to our hand-held computers in the form of mobile phones, everything just seems so milquetoast.

It’s a shame, really. There are so many beautiful things to behold.

When it comes to automobiles, it’s rare that you come across something that affects your five senses. Character in today’s vehicles is sorely lacking. Even in today’s exotics, it’s getting harder to find that certain something that makes enthusiasts’ hearts beat a little faster. Well, that’s unless you’re driving a Lamborghini.

This neatly brings us to our subject, the Aventador Roadster. Painted a very metallic orange with doors that reach for the sky when opened, it’s the antithesis of what’s wrong with the automotive industry today. Hugging the ground and standing short in stature, its styling is more akin to a bobsled than an automobile. Except the Lamborghini has many more hard angles that will make anyone’s mother immediately say “Wow, it looks like the Batmobile.” When it’s painted matte black, I agree.

To say it is stimulating to your vision is an understatement. Driving through New York and New Jersey’s busy thoroughfares it’s obvious that the Aventador is the star of the show. Its flamboyant styling demands attention and, in some cases, it gets more than its fair share. It was common for other drivers to follow me in the raging bull. Clearly, the sight box is checked.

Getting better situated in the cabin quickly overloads your system. That’s because once you close the scissor door and become comfortable in the black seats with a contrasting orange stitch, it’s readily apparent that this is far from anything else on the road. The windshield is severely raked and pushed out in front of you, the side windows are tiny, and the view out the rear glass is minimized. And then there’s the aroma of rich leather. Adorning just about everywhere you can conceive, the use of hide to cover the cockpit is extensive. Smell, check.

Designed with a raised and raked center stack, it makes those times you have to take your hands off the wheel far more convenient. That’s because the controls are quite literally at your fingertips. Though this Lamborghini’s infotainment setup is a repurposed Audi MMI system, something tells me you will not be fumbling around worrying about the car’s settings too long. That’s because the Aventador demands the driver’s attention and, frankly, who cares about all the menus and settings when you’ve got a symphony over your shoulder?

Most likely buyers will be only concerned with several switches. Two toggle the vehicle’s driving mode. Though you start off in Strada, which is like a stroll in the park, we’re pretty sure you’ll dial it up to Sport almost immediately—the vehicle gets, overall, sharper and the exhaust opens up. Corsa is the most hard-edged setting and requires some bravery as it provides, shall we say, a more dynamic driving experience. In other words, it will let the car do a little slip and slide.

The last button though is yet another reminder that you’re piloting something special. That’s because it’s the engine’s Start/Stop button. Hidden under a gleaming red protector, it makes you feel as though you’re a fighter pilot firing up an F-16. Once you flip it up and press down you hear what equates to a lion’s roar. Touch is more than covered.

So, what’s it like to awaken the beast?

After you depress the world’s loudest button, the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine fires to life. It makes sure you, and your neighbors, know it too. If you’re standing behind the vehicle, peering through the glass slats that somewhat covers the engine, you’ll quickly note the immense heat that this engine emits. Hey, 700 horsepower and about 510 lb.-ft. of torque comes with a price.

Paired with this mill is a seven-speed, single-clutch transmission that Lamborghini developed. Although many of today’s supercars employ dual-clutch gearboxes, Lamborghini decided this was a better alternative to save weight and provide a more engaging driving experience. Over the years the Aventador has come under fire for having rough shifts, but if you learn to adapt to the system by simply feathering the throttle, as you do with a traditional manual car, it is livable. It takes some getting used to in order to smooth out gearshifts, but that’s the whole point. Thanks to this unique setup, gear changes happen in 50 milliseconds and zero to 60 arrives in about three seconds.

Undoubtedly, the best part about the Aventador is this V12’s sound. It is unlike anything you’re likely to come across on the road today. It’s a high-pitched scream that echoes against the artificial canyon walls made up by New York City’s skyscrapers and can be heard for blocks if you’re driving

around suburbia. Whether you’re cruising at 3,000 RPM or about to bounce off this Lamborghini’s 8,250 redline, the noise is an utter delight.

I am sure the Aventador has a more than capable sound system but I wouldn’t know. I didn’t turn it on. Rather, I lowered the rear windscreen and let the V12 soundtrack invade the cabin. Sound is more than taken care of here.

What you may find a bit perplexing in a street car is Lamborghini’s decision to use some seriously hardcore racing technology for its suspension setup. Rather than going conventional, the Italians decided to deliver the Aventador with a pushrod suspension. While there’s plenty to talk about, I will keep it brief. Essentially, this is technology passed on from Formula 1 race cars. What you need to know is that this means the Roadster is sharper, more lively and wickedly stiff. This can be a good or a bad thing. If you’re using the car on the motorway, it rides like a dream. If you’re in a more urban situation, it’s a bit more difficult.

I was advised it would not be a brilliant idea to take the car into the urban jungle that is New York City. However, I did it anyhow. I just had to know how it would fair out.

Honestly, I didn’t find it overtly uncomfortable or jarring. It’s not a luxury car, that’s for sure, but it was everything you’d expect in a vehicle that’s essentially a race car for the street. Long story short, it’s doable.

This speaks to a key point about this particular Lamborghini. Unlike the Huracan, which can be used as a daily driver, the Aventador is a more purpose-built vehicle. It’s purpose, you ask? It was created solely to entertain whether that’s for you, your passenger or all of the onlookers you encounter.

If you take an Aventador out for a weekend drive and you put it through some corners, it’s impossible not to have a smile on your face. Between the raw speed and the high-pitched V12 squeal, it just hits on all the right notes.

Then you take its roof off and the real fun begins. The two separate pieces are released via two latches behind the two setbacks and they neatly stow in the trunk, which is up front. While the Aventador Roadster feels exactly like a coupe with the roof in use, it’s infinitely better when you take it off. With the wind in your hair and a blaring exhaust note, it’s unlike anything else on the road today.

At this point you must be wondering what happened to the fifth sense: Taste. Well, this one’s a bit difficult if I am honest. You could lick the Aventador though I don’t think it will be as satisfactory as the other senses. But, hey, four out of five isn’t bad!

Richard Posluszny is a freelance writer based in Bergen County.

Rolling on a River Cruising through Bordeaux in Style

As parents of an only child, vacations for the past 22 years have been consistently kid-friendly. That all changed this past year, however, when with degree in hand and new digs on the horizon, our daughter happily and with our blessing, flew the coup to begin the next chapter in her life. And so, as new empty nesters planning a summer getaway, hubby and I determined it was a good time to spread our own wings and take on a decidedly adult-centered adventure.

Francophiles and cruise lovers that we are, it didn’t take us long to hone in on the type of holiday, or where in the world it would be. That set, we focused on the Bordeaux region, an area of France that had long topped our wish list, and opted for the more intimate experience of a UniWorld Boutique River Cruise. Considering potential jetlag, we also booked a pre-cruise stay at a jewel of elegance and refinement, the Intercontinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel and we were off and running!

City Nights

Overlooking the magnificent Opera House (the view from our room), Le Grand Hotel is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary chic situated in the heart of City-Centre (Place de la Comédie) amidst the buzz of activity. With designer and boutique shops, every conceivable cuisine option, a mélange of cafés and fine restaurants, and the tramway at our doorstop, we lost no time in mingling with the locals and unwinding at a wonderful al fresco bistro.

It so happened our visit coincided with the European football (soccer) finals. Hence, we spent many entertaining hours

watching the games and interacting with the fans. The highlight of the evening, though, was a nightcap at our hotel’s roof top Night Beach Bar, where, cozied up under a warm blanket, we listened to live DJ music, sampled signature cocktails and took in stunning sunset views before turning in for a heavenly night’s sleep. Rising early the next morning, after a plentiful buffet breakfast, we made our way to our floating home for the next eight days.

Royale Treatment

We received a warm reception when we boarded The River Royale, conveniently docked nearby at Quai des Chartrons. After a delicious lunch, we were overjoyed with our beautiful stateroom, where we leisurely unpacked as we took in its stylishly romantic setting, which seemed right out of a Collette novel. Delicate Robin’s egg blue and crisp white décor, pristine Egyptian cotton sheets and duvet, a lovely French balcony, fresh flowers and a cozy seating area all exuded tranquility and comfort.

One of the major beauties of UniWorld cruises is that they are allinclusive, meaning that except for onland shopping, our wallets remained in our in-room the entire trip. In essence, meals, an unlimited supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, curated excursions, onboard entertainment and even gratuities are all covered.

That first night, we enjoyed the perfect bon voyage party—after a customary safety drill, we met and mingled with other passengers over cocktails, savored a wonderful dinner in Le Bordelais restaurant and listened to live music with newfound friends in the lounge.

Regional Treasures

Departing the city in the wee hours, we arrived in Cadillac with a full agenda planned. Excursions on the River Royale are well organized with air-conditioned buses and expert English-speaking guides. Guests are free to participate or

ESCAPES

stay onboard, and adventurous types can go it alone, if they prefer. We always went along for the rides and were never disappointed. All were top rated in my book!

Naturally, there were a few standouts, Saint-Émilion for one. Located high on a hilltop (a photographer’s panoramic dream), and steeped in history, cobblestone streets are lined with wonderful little shops stocked with all things wine and a cornucopia of gourmet delights. Freshly made macaroons were my takeaway; delicately boxed, pastel-colored confections, they looked as good as they tasted. But perhaps the most extraordinary hallmark of the town is the 12thcentury subterranean church carved into a cliff. Only the tower is aboveground in this architectural marvel, which provided sanctuary during times of strife, and in addition to burial chambers, houses the grotto where St. Emilion lived out his life in the ninth century. Truly amazing!

As scenic drives go, the Route de la Corniche took top honors. Traversing winding roads through picturesque hamlets with limestone cliffs to our left and the Gironde on

our right, we passed charming 19th century stone houses built by sea captains, exotic little gardens and tiny fishing huts balanced on stilts along the estuary. Everywhere we turned, the views were idyllic!

Of course, ensconced as we were in wine country, several chateaux, wineries and wine tastings were also on the agenda. Each had their unique story, none more fascinating than Chåteau d’Abzac, owned by the d’Anglade family for more than two centuries. Greeted by the Baron, who graciously welcomed us into his home and regaled us with the estate’s intriguing backstory (it’s classified a Historic Monument), we felt as if we were immersed in a living museum. Overlooking the river isle, the ground’s architecture and interiors are enchanting; the wine sampling, hors d’oeuvres and hospitality, above and beyond.

So many other memorable excursions: bike rides, local farmer’s markets, even an exclusive wine-pairing lunch at the Royal Chateau de Cazeneuve, the former residence of France’s Henry IV and Queen Margot. We were never at a loss for

pleasurable pursuits. Onboard, too, there were informative lectures, a host of wonderful dining options and any number of opportunities for friendly gatherings or sunning and relaxing topside, where excellent wait staff catered to our every whim as was the case throughout our entire onboard experience.

Finally, on day 6 arriving back where our odyssey had begun, in beautiful Bordeaux, we were treated to an opentop, panoramic bus tour of the city under the stars. Except for Paris, Bordeaux has the highest number of protected buildings in France. What could be more magical than experiencing its beautiful preserved historical buildings and shimmering waterways when illuminated at night?

For our final day, we chose to “do as the locals do,” and took the tram back to La Place de la Comédie for some lastminute retail therapy, French-style. Naturally, for our own soccer fans back home, we scored a few EU 2016 souvenir tee shirts, and for our home, some utterly fabulous table linens. My husband was in seventh heaven with a stash of Cubano cigars, and as for me, well… a girl can never have too

many shoes, right? Finally, some bubbly also landed in our shopping bags.

Back on board, we enjoyed a select vintage and delightful appetizers in our cabin before heading to a special captain’s farewell reception and gala dinner for a joyful night of fun and frivolity with fellow travelers before saying our goodbyes. Thanks to UniWorld and our glorious trip, our empty nester transition proved virtually painless. And looking forward with a renewed sense of freedom and adventure, we were already anticipating many such future excursions. As the Supremes once sang: “Ain’t no stopping us now!”

Louise B. Hafesh is an award–winning writer and contemporary realist artist. She can be reached at www. louisebhafesh.com, or www.paintersportal.blogspot.com. Contact UniWorld Boutique River Cruises, at www.uniworld. com, or Intercontinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, at www. ihg.com, for more info.

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FARMHOUSE CAFÉ

301 Center Ave, Westwood farmhousecafenj.com

Farmhouse Cafe, the Cresskill restaurant built from an “old house on farm,” has opened its much-anticipated second location, now in Westwood. Much like the first shop, this location also incorporates a farm motif, with an abundance of wood décor helping to get you in the mood for the delicious fare.

The offerings are substantial yet simple, with items such as avocado toast and chicken apple sausage hash for breakfast, and a wide variety of sandwiches and salads for lunch. A large range of items--from steaks to seafood, burgers and stews---round out the restaurant’s dinner menu, and an abundance of specials is sure to keep things even more interesting.

ONE NATION GRILLE

501 Route 17 South, Paramus (201) 258-5590

Calling all roast beef lovers! American-themed fast casual restaurant One Nation Grille has opened on Route 17. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lodi native Mike Leone, who grew up cutting his teeth in the kitchen at Stinger’s in Wallington. The menu is a mix of sandwiches, burgers, salads and more.

One Nation Grille’s signature is the roast beef sandwiches, crafted from house-made roast beef. Also made in-house are many items like the salmon burger, zucchini chips and a signature sauce (a siracha citrus blend). Buns are currently from Rockland Bakery and One Nation is offering local delivery

The restaurant nails American comfort food with grilled cheese sandwiches, a variety of burgers, fries, milkshakes, waffles with ice cream, cannoli chips and cream dip, and so much more that is sure to make you loosen your belt, in true American way. One Nation Grille is open seven days a week from 11am till 10pm.

CHORIPAN RODIZIO

10 Sussex Street, Hackensack

Choripan Rodizio, the Argentinian all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant that burned down in early 2015, is back but in a new location.

Those who are fans of the restaurant should expect the same menu that the management has been serving since the place opened. For those unfamiliar, servers bring to your table large skewers of meat, which are cooked over a

wood-burning fire; dishes and sides can be ordered á la carte or customers can opt for the all-you-can-eat meal. The restaurant is currently open for lunch and dinner.

STEEL WHEEL TAVERN

51 North Broad Street, Ridgewood steelwheeltavern.com

Steel Wheel Tavern, a new bar and restaurant, has opened in Ridgewood. The heavily renovated space, which was formerly Smith Brother’s Steak & Chophouse, is housed in a building that was built in the late 1800s.

The kitchen is being helmed by River Edge native Bryan Tortorella. Chef Tortorella has previously worked at Bacari Grill in Washington Township and numerous Rhode Island restaurants, such as The Pier Restaurant in Newport

The modern American menu is a mix of apps, salads, sandwiches, with meat and seafood entrees. A selection of wines and craft cocktails complete the full bar. Our take: You can’t go wrong with the Jersey Lemonade! The 100-seat restaurant, which includes both bar and dining room, is open for both lunch and dinner.

ROMULUS RESTAURANT

MADO

570 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge 201-265-3629

Mado, in the former Sanducci’s location (they’ve moved down the street), is already promising River Edge residents “the finest Mediterranean cuisine in the neighborhood.” Owned by restaurant vets Vasken and Jenny, with a kitchen helmed by Executive Chef Cengiz Cakan (Turkish Kitchen in Cliff-

side Park), they are offering a menu of many popular Mediterranean dishes such as Doner (Gyro), Chicken and Lamb Shish and Adana Kebab. Bread dishes like Lahmacjun and different types of Pide are also made in-house and dishes are crafted using Halal meats.

is BYO and open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

LEON MEXICAN CUISINE

16 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood leonmexican.com 201-857-0297

Leon Mexican Cuisine, a restaurant serving “authentic Mexican with contemporary flair,” has opened in Ridgewood. Owners Srini & Himani Rao, along with Mr. Jeevan Pullan, have partnered to bring a restaurant where the chef and kitchen crew are all originally from Mexico and have worked at fine dining restaurants in New York and New Jersey.

The team decided to open a Mexican restaurant because they felt downtown Ridgewood did not have a Mexican restaurant that offers healthy and tasty fresh Mexican food. The menu includes no pre-cooking of ingredients, ensuring your tacos, burritos and quesadillas are made fresh to order. Besides the traditional Mexican staples, the menu has more contemporary dishes like charred cauliflower, lemon chipotle chicken and pescado Yucatan (pan seared mahi mahi).

Plans are in place to have a mariachi singer for weekends. The 120-seat BYO restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and brunch from noon till 10:30pm daily.

SAYOLA

Prospect Terrace, Tenafly

Sayola, a Spanish and tapas restaurant, has opened in Tenafly. According to the ownership, they are aiming to have “fresh, good food” and serve “modern tapas” along with items crafted from a “traditional Spanish kitchen.”

This is being accomplished with two chefs, both with extensive experience—the one handling duties on the Spanish dishes traveled a year prior to the opening for inspiration on the menu. The other chef will focus strictly on the tapas, bringing the modern twist to the food equation.

The menu is a mix of traditional chicken, steak, pork and seafood dishes. The paella takes about 30 minutes, but is well worth the wait. An extensive array of hot and cold tapas, with items such as empanadillas and grilled chorizo, not to mention seafood stuffed avocado, round out the restaurant’s wide-ranging selections. Savola also offers a full bar featuring a large selection of Spanish wines. Sayola is open for both lunch and dinner, with brunch on Sundays.

103 PRIME

103 Spring Valley Road, Park Ridge 103prime.com 201-391-2220

103 Prime, the restaurant from veteran restaurateur Angelo Colella (Valentino’s in Park Ridge) and son Jerry, has opened officially for business. 103 Prime is a “modern Italian steakhouse and seafood” spot in the same location as the previously mentioned Valentino’s (it also briefly housed Brasserie Brandman).

The kitchen is being helmed by former Valentino’s Executive Chef Jeff Kellish (he worked there in the 1990s and also spent 11 years at nearby The Park Steak House).

The menu specializes in hand-cut steaks—dry aged in-house for 21+ days, plus fresh market seafood, an eclectic nuovo Italian cuisine and delicious desserts made in-house.

The drink menu features craft cocktails, specialty martinis and craft beers, as well as a wine list topping out at 70-80 bottles, most of which are from California and Italy (with a dozen available by the glass).

103 Prime is opening for lunch and dinner. Reservations can be made online via OpenTable.

GIOVANNI’S BICYCLE CLUB

487 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs giovannisbicycleclub.com 201-894-0880

Giovanni’s Bicycle Club, a new Italian restaurant, has opened in Englewood Cliffs in the former Bicycle Club location. It’s offering a full Italian menu of pasta, seafood, steaks, as well as a full catering facility for on-site or off-site events.

As expected, the menu has just about every traditional Italian dish you can think of, with the addition of a burger menu and a variety of wraps.

Business house accounts are welcome. Giovanni’s is BYO; however, wine is available. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner with local delivery.

TURKUAZ

1550 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee turkuazrestaurant.com

Turkuaz, an expansion of an Upper West Side, NY, restaurant of the same name, has opened in Fort Lee. The restaurant has been serving a fusion of authentic Turkish cuisine and Mediterranean flavors since 2000, with the aim of creating an authentic Turkish cuisine experience.

The new Turkuaz is serving the same menu, which includes its mix of authentic

Turkish dishes and more. According to the Business District Alliance, it is the first Turkish restaurant to open in Fort Lee, and plans are in the works to offer live music and belly dancing on weekends.

The menu for the 100-seat BYO restaurant is expansive, with a variety of small and large plates that will allow many to gain a greater appreciation for Turkish fare.

CELLAR 335

335 Newark Avenue, Jersey City Cellar335.com 201-222-1422

Cellar 335, the new concept from Saddle River Inn Executive Chef and Owner Jamie Knott and partner Robert Palmer, is now open in Jersey City. A tiki-style cocktail menu, artfully crafted by Joshua Fossitt and Guillermo Bravo (the Nomad) is sure to steal your attention almost immediately. The three “large format” cocktails are perfect for sharing, but every craft cocktail in the joint is a conversation starter.

The fare focuses on American cuisine with an Asian influence. Chef Knott has made sure that Cellar 335 is nothing like Saddle River Inn, except when it comes to the perfect execution of every menu item. Start with Bao b and some crack fries along with charred edamame, and move your way through to the prime skirt steak, Korean style wings, crispy ribs or avocado fried rice. Expect the same level of flavor and food quality that Knott has become known for at Saddle River Inn, but with a totally different vibe.

Located in the basement of the White Eagle Hall performance venue, the interior, designed by design firm D&G, is a darkly lit beauty, complete with graffiti walls, a living wall of plant life and edgy photography. Diners can expect late night DJs, weekend brunch and Cellar 335 to become a thriving night spot, all rolling out in the coming weeks.

BOTTAGRA RESTAURANT

RESTAURANT GUIDE

If you’re hungry or planning a special night out, this is the place to find the answer to that appetite. From steak, chops and seafood to almost any ethnic fare, it’s all here.

American (Contemporary & Traditional)

The Abbey

Ramsey Golf and Country Club

105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Allendale Bar & Grill

67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197

Allendale Eats

101 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-0110

Bacari Grill

800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330

The Barn

359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108

Bicycle Club

487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893

Blind Boar Barbeque

595 Broadway, Norwood, 201-784-6900

Bonefish Grill

601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355

Boom Burger

375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-843-2666

The Bouwerie

83 Dewolf Road, Old Tappan, 201-564-7939

Brady’s at the Station

5 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748

The Brick House

179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-1211

Café 37

37 Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0437

Café Amici of Wyckoff

315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Café Angelique

1 Piermont Road, Tenafly, 201-541-1010

Café Matisse

167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

Chakra

144 West State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Coach House Restaurant

55 Route 4- Hackensack, 201-488-4999

The Cornerstone

84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688

Crow’s Nest

309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445

Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant

249 S. River St. Hackensack- 201-488-9389

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

5 Park St., Montvale, 201-391-9356

East Coast Burger

75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0227

Emerson Hotel Restaurant

31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Esposito’s Park Café

790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441

Esty Street

86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

Farmhouse Café & Eatery 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-266-8931

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100

Giovanni’s Deli 22-08 Morlot Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-791-1911

Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-445-2362

Grand Cru 36 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-568-3939

Griffin’s

44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-541-7575

Grosso’s La Strada 231 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233

Harvest Bistro

252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar 2 Main St., Edgewater, 201-943-1900

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115

Houston’s

The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667

Iron Horse

20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-666-9682

Ivy Inn

268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699

RESTAURANT GUIDE

If you’re hungry or planning a special night out, this is the place to find the answer to that appetite. From steak, chops and seafood to almost any ethnic fare, it’s all here.

American (Contemporary & Traditional)

The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197

Allendale Eats 101 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-0110

Bacari Grill

800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330

The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108

Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893

Blind Boar Barbeque 595 Broadway, Norwood, 201-784-6900

Bonefish Grill 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355

Boom Burger 375 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-843-2666

The Bouwerie 83 Dewolf Road, Old Tappan, 201-564-7939

Brady’s at the Station 5 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748

The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-1211

Café 37 37 Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0437

Café Amici of Wyckoff

315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Café Angelique 1 Piermont Road, Tenafly, 201-541-1010

Café Matisse 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

Chakra 144 West State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Coach House Restaurant 55 Route 4- Hackensack, 201-488-4999

The Cornerstone 84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688

Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445

Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack- 201-488-9389

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 5 Park St., Montvale, 201-391-9356

East Coast Burger

75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0227

Emerson Hotel Restaurant

31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Esposito’s Park Café

790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441

Esty Street

86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Farmhouse Café & Eatery

15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-266-8931

Fire and Oak

100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100

Giovanni’s Deli

22-08 Morlot Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-791-1911

Glen Rock Inn

222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-445-2362

Grand Cru

36 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-568-3939

Griffin’s

44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-541-7575

Grosso’s La Strada

231 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233

Harvest Bistro

252 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar

2 Main St., Edgewater, 201-943-1900

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern

1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115

Houston’s

The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667

Iron Horse

20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-666-9682

Ivy Inn

268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699

Jackson Hole

362 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444

Just Janice

23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666

Jersey Boys Grill

704 River Road, New Milford, 201-262-5600

Joe’s American Bar & Grill

Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858

The Kitchen

21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-4570

The Kosher Nosh Deli

894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-1186

Lakeside Grille & Bar

105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-327-0009

Local Seasonal Kitchen

41 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-962-9400

Mahwah Bar & Grill

2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056

Mason Jar

219 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302

MK Valencia

228 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-373-0228

Nellie’s Place

9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Noah’s Ark (Kosher)

493 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-1200

Oceanos

2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

Palmer’s Crossing

145 Dean Dr. (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel, Tenafly, 201-567-4800

Park Bistro

700 Palisadium Drive, Cliffside Park, 201-366-4047

Park Wood Delicatessen

342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-08550

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Pearl Restaurant

17 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-5100

Peppercorns

176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

Pizzaiolo By Brothers

85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201- 444- 4944

P.J. Finnegan’s

274 Fairview Ave., Westwood, 201-664-7576

The Plum and The Pear

393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-485-8793

Railroad Café

170 Union Ave., East Rutherford,201-939-0644

Raymond’s

101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5125

Regina’s Steakhouse and Grill

827 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-1996

Restaurant L

9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112

Rolling Pin Café

341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660

Rosario’s Trattoria

29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335

Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-7693

Ruby Tuesday Route 4 & 17, Paramus, 201-909-0886

Rutherford Pancake House

40 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-340-4171

Sal’s Good Eats

80 Green St., Teterboro, 201-375-4949

Session Bistro

245 Maywood Ave., Maywood, 201-880-7810

Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers

482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001

Smith Brothers 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-8111

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYOB)

611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717

Stony Hill Inn

231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085

Tommy Fox’s Public House

32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900

Twisted Elm

435 River Dr., Elmwood Park, 201-791-3705

Vale Bar & Grill

625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-391-3195

Veggie Heaven

473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-836-0887

Victoria’s

336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888

Village Green

36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914

Waterside

7800 B River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

Chinese/Korean

Don Chun Hong

144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0450

Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866

295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

Golden Pond

147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811

Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515

Mr. Wok & Sushi 1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-3969

Petite Soo Chow 607 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park 201-313-1666

P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Continental Cuisine

Al Di La 1 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford, 201-939-1128

Fountainview Restaurant

Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd. (Rt. 17N), Mahwah, 201-529-1313

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Rudy’s

107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Continental/American

The Elm Street Grill

20A Elm St., Oakland, 201-651-0005

Continental/ French

Café Panache (BYOB)

130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030

Latour

6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

Le Jardin

1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898

Madeleine’s Petite Paris

416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063

Saddle River Inn

2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/ Italian

Andrea’s (BYOB)

26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275/ 201-670-7958

Davia

6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767

Sage 17-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn, 201-797-0500

Savini

168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700

Villa Amalfi

793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Cuban Mambo Tea House

98 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-1262

Rebecca’s Restaurant

236 Old River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808

Eclectic Contemporary

Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge

284 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8600

Baumgart’s Café

59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889

45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267

158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688

Café Matisse (BYO)

167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

The Dog and Cask

55 Route 17 South, Rochelle Park, 201-845-5101

GW Grill

2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440

Natalie’s

16-18 South Broad St., Ridgewood,201-444-7887

Park & Orchard

240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292

Port of Call (POC)

450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888

The Rail Yard Tavern

14-26 Plaza Rd., Fairlawn, 201-773-3372

200 Tice

(Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton)

200 Tice Blvd., Woodcliff Lake, 201- 391-3600

201 Supper Club

90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

Fondue

The Melting Pot

250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8877

French Latour

6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

German

Kirker’s Inn

237 Diamond Bridge Ave., Hawthorne, 973-427-7700

Greek

After Athens 17 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-729-1980

Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999

Daily Treat

177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113

It’s Greek to Me

352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447

36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-0440 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050

21 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-2600

487 Broadway, Westwood, 201-722-3511

2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055

Taverna Mykonos

RESTAURANT GUIDE

238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

Varka

30 North Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Indian

BHOJ

430 Market St., Elmwood Park, 201-797-6800

Brick Lane Curry House

34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311

Mantra

275 Route 4 West, Paramus, 201-342-8868

Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine

47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060

Irish

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar

36 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-564-7893

Poitin Still

774 Main St., Hackensack, (201)- 487-0660

Italian

Aldo & Gianni

108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866

Aldo’s (BYO)

640 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618

A Mano

24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000

Amarone

63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897

Andiamo

23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551

Angelo’s Restaurant

263 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-939-1922

Arturo’s

41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466

Baci Italian Grill

36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900

Barcelona’s

38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930

Bazzarelli

117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010

Bel Posto

160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750

Bella Campania

456 Broadway, Hillsdale 201-666-7700

Bella Italia (BYO)

170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

Bella Notte 14 Oak St., 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., 201-444-5520

Bellissimo

12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669

Bensi

459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525

183 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-297-7444

Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433

Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036

Buongiorno’s (BYOB)

86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000

Café Amici 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-389-6377

Caffe Anello 425 Broadway Ave., Westwood, 201-497-3628

Café Capri

343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422

Caffe Capri 119 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-460-1039

Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041

Café LíAmore 455 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, 201-337-5558

Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561

Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760

Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693

Cliff’s Steakhouse 18 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-944-0233

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Dimora

100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000

Dino’s

12 Tappan Rd. (Schraalenburgh Rd.), Harrington Park, 201-767-4245

Dolce Novita

107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339

Due

18 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-3232

Fiona’s Restaurant

118 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-857-5800

Fontana Di Trevi

248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 201-242-9040

Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza

206 Route 46, Elmwood Park, 201-797-7552

Gianna’s

843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

Giovanna’s Cafe

19 East Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-5835

GoodFellas

661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000

Granita Grill

467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

Grissini Restaurant

484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535

Guilios

154 Washington St., Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657

Il Giardino (BYO)

153 Paris Ave , Northvale 201-750-0060

Il Mulino Ristorante

132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767

Il Villaggio

651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733

In Napoli

116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500

Kinchley’s Tavern

586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777

La Cambusa

517 River Drive, Garfield, 973-445-7222

La Lanterna

29 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5520

La Piazza

29 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-447-5111

La Vecchia Napoli

2 Hillard Ave., Edgewater, 201-941-6799

Locale Café

208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Luka’s (BYOB)

2310 River Road, Bogota, 201-440-2996

Mon - Thurs: 4:30pm - 10:00pm Fri - Sat: 4:30pm - 11:00pm Sun: 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Lu Nello

182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660

Maggiano’s Little Italy

The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030

Martini Grill

187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000

Nanni Ristorante

53 W. Passaic St. (behind Garden State Plaza), Rochelle Park, 201-843-1250

Osso Buco

343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600

Pasta E Pollo

13 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-8410

Portobello

175 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990

Puzo’s Family Restaurant

4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288

Rocca

203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945

Roxanne’s

150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007

Rugova Restaurant & Bar

259 Johnson Ave., River Edge; 201-880-8488

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYO)

620 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600

Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn

105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700

Sergio’s Missione 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545

Sicilian Sun

604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3494

Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155

Solari’s

61 River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969

Sorrento (BYO)

132 Park Ave. (Paterson Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-507-0093

Trovato’s Due

4 Barbara Lane, Oakland, 201-337-0813

Vicolo Ristorante

216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-497-8777

Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill

352 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-845-7600

Italian/French

The Chef’s Table

754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644

Japanese Akai Lounge

11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086

Bushido Bar and Restaurant

671 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-6600

Cocoro

856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333

Daruma

45 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-567-9600

Gen Sushi

14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188

15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988

Hanami (BYO)

41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508

301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508

Hiro

254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002

Kiku

5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322

365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200

Kumo

55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088

Masa Sushi & Grill

81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-934-6616

Matsu Sushi & Grill

140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-930-1896

Matsuya

490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811

Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn- 201-398-9882

Minado

1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522

Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House

193 Route 17, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-2800

Sarku Japan

Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus, 201-880-6551

Sakura-Bana

43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525

Sushi Cruise

725 River Road, Edgewater, 201-313-3611

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Tani Sushi & Asian Grill

206 Rock Road, Glen Rock, 201-612-1188

44 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-7888

Tawara

53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-8712

Umeya

156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511

Wild Ginger

31 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-3830

Yamagata

1636 Palisadeís Ave., Fort Lee, 201-585-0469

Korean

Dong Bang Grill

1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/4486

Picnic Garden

150 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-816-9300

Zen Zen

356 Bergen Blvd., Farview, 201-840-1820

Kosher/Mediterranean

Tavlin

7 West Railroad Ave, Tenafly Tavlin, 201-871-6060

Mediterranean

Europe Café & Grill

1 Highwood Ave., Tenafly, 201-569-4444

Mediterraneo

23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022

Novo

37 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-4910

Orama

595 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-945-2020

Samdan

178 Piermont Road, Cresskill, 201-816-7343

Santorini

2020 central road, Fort Lee, (201) 947-2055

Zendiggi Kebab House

228 Closter Dock Road, Closter, 201-768-0644

Mexican

Badlands Tacos

102 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201-818-2446

Blue Moon Mexican Café

23 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600

42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500

327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331

Cinco de Mayo

2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780

Fiesta Hut

227 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-4338

Las Maravillas De Tulcingo 3

84 Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1980

Mexicali Live

1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, 201-833-0011

Rosa Mexicano

The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100

Tito’s Burritos

166 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-4619

Polish

Royal Warsaw Restaurant

871 River Drive, Elmwood Park, 201-794-9277

Seafood

Biggie’s Clam Bar

430 Route 17 South- Carlstadt, 201-933-4000 1315 Rt. 17 South, Ramsey, 201-962-9099

Boiling Pot

124 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-461-0444

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

Legal Sea Foods Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201 843-8483

Oceaniare Seafood Room 175 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, 201-3438862

The Crab House 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311

Seafood Gourmet 103 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood, 201-843-8558

Spanish El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123

Meson Madrid 343 Bergen Blvd. (Central Blvd.), Palisades Park, 201-947-1038

Segovia 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4266

Steak Houses

Capital Grille Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-7040

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill

203 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-767-6106 2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, 201-265-0403 95 Linwood Ave., Washington Township, 201-6663080

CK’s Steak House 801 Rutherford Ave., (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141

ETC. Steakhouse (Kosher) 1409 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, 201-357-5677

Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463

JD’s Steak Pit 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444

Morton’s

The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-487-1303 The Park Steakhouse 151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-930-1300

Park West Tavern 30 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-445-5400

The Porter House 125 Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300

River Palm Terrace

1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), Edgewater, 201-224-2013

41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair Lawn, 201-7033500

209 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rtes. 17S & 202), Mahwah, 201-529-1111

Roots Steakhouse 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-1922

Sear House 411 Piermont Ave., Closter, 201-292-4612

Steve’s Sizzling Steaks 620 Rt. 17S, Carlstadt, 201-438-9677

Thai Aoyama

319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff (In Boulder Run Shopping Center), 201-847-9900

Bangkok Garden

261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620

Penang

334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128

Pimaan

79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

PREDICTIONS

FALLING FROM THE SKY

JANUARY

Here it comes! All you’ve been waiting and searching for is finally paying off. That perfect job opportunity just seems to fall from the sky. Confidence in your professional life will allow new doors to open. Now is the time to move ahead into a better business position. Your bankbook will be healthier as well. You find yourself doing inventory in all aspects of your life. It may be time for a new car or a new hairdo. Changing it up works for you.

APRIL

Your head has been spinning with work, home, family and money concerns. But you won’t be losing sleep for much longer. Keep your mind and your options open. Tackle one thing at a time, and before you know it, opportunities and offers will be flowing. Stop overwhelming yourself; enjoy your life. Remember that you already have plenty to be thankful for, so count your blessings! New and wonderful things are about to happen!

JULY

You may feel swept off your feet when you get the ultimate nod that the fun has begun. Energy levels are at an all-time high. Work will keep you busy, but you will have your hands in many things at one time. Working on the house? Don’t stress as you manage this too. Keeping up with social events can wear you down, but don’t miss a beat; keep up with the momentum. This autumn brings plenty of spirit and fun; good times just keep falling from the sky.

OCTOBER

Take time to smell the roses. Laugh with your kids! Find at least one “awesome” minute each and every day. If you don’t like poetry, find your own words or read mine! You are searching to find a new bit of happiness in your life. You may just get a taste of it coming up. Be more patient with people at work, and stay out of the business of others. Family life will be busier than ever, so put on the roller skates!

FEBRUARY

It’s not a coincidence when you run into an old boyfriend/girlfriend, especially if you frequent your old haunts or visit mutual friends. When you least expect it, out of nowhere, you will meet a new love interest or spark a new flame with your current significant other. Romance is falling from the sky for you. Planning a trip? Go for it! Try a new destination. It’s time to step out of your comfort zone. You’ll discover you will be happier with your new comforts.

MAY

All work and no play do not make for a fun life. Balance is key for you. Make sure you leave time to “play” on a regular basis. Once you start mingling, you’ll find that social events are falling from the sky. Remind your friends how much fun you can be. And who knows? You might meet someone new—a love interest, a workout buddy or even a good business connection. It’s never too late to make new friends and have new adventures.

AUGUST

When you leave your house today, please don’t forget your sense of humor! Hopefully someone will make you smile, and you’ll find the laughter in the day or week. Relax and go with it. Now you will see how sometimes you need to change the paint in a room and create a new refreshed atmosphere around the house. Lend a helping hand to someone who needs it without thinking about it too much. You will be surprised at how happy this makes you.

NOVEMBER

New beginnings bring on the best of times and memories. Make time for the things that make you happy. Find ways to step out of your comfort zone and live a little more. Thank those in your life who contribute to making it as special as it is. Don’t forget to say “I love you” and give those around you compliments every day. Share, participate and enjoy, and others will notice the new spring in your step.

MARCH

You have had to jump many hurdles just to keep your head above water. But financial burdens soon will be lighter. It’ll feel like money is falling from the sky at just the right time. It may come as a raise, lottery win or a gift. It doesn’t have to be huge to lessen the financial pressure. Family and friends will be passing out some invites; go and start participating. Be sure to carve out some “me” time, whether it involves a massage or staying home alone with a good book.

JUNE

Time to look around and ask yourself what it is you’re seeking. It’s about time to give yourself a chance at happiness. It is certainly time to be more optimistic and participate more fully in social events, parties, backyard barbeques and social activities. Kick it up a notch! A new job opportunity or maybe a few job opportunities fall from the sky. As they say, “when it rains it pours.” You’ll have choices, choices and more choices!

SEPTEMBER

Share yourself! Give someone a hug, keeping in mind that hugs may come in many forms. It may just be as simple as listening to the words others are sharing! Making someone laugh is another way of giving someone a hug. Call instead of texting, or stop by instead of calling. Offering someone a cup of coffee or showing up with a smiling face are other ways to give hugs. Think out of the box or in the box, or give someone a box.

DECEMBER

If you love someone, it’s important to say it! Words matter! Even the bad ones…keep in mind this is a time when your feelings may get hurt easily or you could hurt someone else’s feelings. Opportunities with work and money may be on the horizon. Keep looking around for that golden goose; it has a gift for you. Someone is paying you attention and that is awesome news. Even if you are attached, it’s always fun to flirt. Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached

Standing on the digital soap box

This will be my Last Laugh before our next president is chosen, and I’m so glad that the past few months of my life have been filled with meaningful discussions and enlightening arguments about how we can make this country that we the people for the most part love, be the place we the people truly love again. Oh, did I say meaningful discussions and enlightening arguments? Yeah, right.

I like to call the times we are living in now the Era of Opinion. Sure, some may have deemed it “The Era of Free Thought,” but then via social media we got to hear what everyone was thinking and well, it didn’t sound like most people were actually thinking at all before airing their "thoughts" for all who might listen to hear.

As with most things, the Internet was supposed to be great. It was to be the place where communities came together for the betterment of human kind, connecting the world unlike any time before. The idea, conceived by people much smarter than myself, was that if we can allow for greater exposure to those who are different than us, but from the comfort of our computer screens, then maybe we can learn to understand and appreciate them, rather than fear the differences.

WRONG.

Instead, the Internet has provided humanity the soapbox we so did not deserve, to speak up on topics we rarely know anything about. I always hear the phrase “opinions are like assholes; everyone’s got one.” I’m no proctologist, but every time I go online I just end up hearing one asshole after the next. Even without having gone to med school, I can tell you this is not a good thing. The democratization of media, specifically relating to social media, has really just shown us that, for the most part, everyone is mean.

Whether it’s the ass of a donkey or that of an elephant that plops itself down in the plush leather chair of the Oval Office, I know I won’t be enjoying the next few months. I will, however, know how everyone within my digital network feels about everything. However, do yourself a favor: Resist temptation to comment if you disagree. I promise nothing good comes of it. No mind has been changed in the world of the digital soap box. People are angrier than ever, and this screen provides both the loudspeaker and protection for those who want to spew hatred to do so completely and unapologetically.

It’s so tempting to provide a comment, to give some context to someone else’s thoughts in hopes of having a discussion, but it’s all for naught. The truth is humanity wasn’t good enough for the Internet. We weren’t deserving of it or ready for it. Don’t get me wrong; there is a ton of good that has and still can come out of it.

Once we as a society become less stubborn and more reasonable, we can step down from our digital soap boxes (and go back to those conventional ones like the final page of a local magazine, wink); we can get our country back to the place we the people have always loved so much. Until then, good luck finding peace and solace online during the next few months.

Brandon Goldstein is associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine and BC THE MAG Health, Beauty & Fitness.

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