BC the Mag Summer 2020

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

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SUMMER 2020

PUBLISHERS

Sharon & Steven Goldstein

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Brandon Goldstein

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Jessica Humphrey-Cintineo

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Suzanne Giovanna Barr

FASHION DIRECTOR

Candace Kristin

PHOTOGRAPHER

Nicholas Gagliano,

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kevin Czerwinski

Tara DeLorenzo

Kristin Favaloro

Melinda Flynn

Brandon Goldstein

Dr. Michael Goldstein

Michael L. Gross MD

Soneca Guadara

Candace Kristin

Richard Posluszny

Kimberly Redmond

Brianna Ruback

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SAFE AND STRONG TOGETHER

Creating a safe environment for all your healthcare needs. That was our mission before the pandemic. That was our mission during the pandemic. That remains our mission…today and every day.

What You Need to Know

About Returning to Healthcare Services

We want to assure you that our hospitals, doctors’ offices and services are safe, open and available to you. For your continued good health and ongoing protection, we have made several modifications and enhancements at all of our facilities:

Separate COVID-19 Units: patients testing positive for COVID-19 are separated from other patients in designated units.

Screening: all patients’ temperature screened upon entry; every employee screened at start of work day

Hygiene Stations: at all entrances offering complimentary masks, hand sanitizer and precaution information

Social Distancing: redesigned public entrances to ensure a protective flow and distancing in all areas

Clean Environment: all facilities cleaned and disinfected continuously, following strict procedures and guidelines

If you have questions about an upcoming visit or procedure, please call and speak with a patient navigator anytime between the hours of 8:00 am – 6:30 pm at (833) 913-2758.

letter from the publishers

hese times are fraught with uncertainty.

I was speaking to my mother when the pandemic began, who resides in Boca Raton, Fla. When I feel uncomfortable about something, I turn to her. With age comes a certain level of wisdom cultivated purely by the experience of having lived a longer life.

“In my life, I’ve never, ever experienced anything like this, honey,” she said to me.

You could hear the fear in her voice. Nothing is more discomforting than seeing those who you turn to for comfort scared.

We found ourselves at the precipice of a global pandemic which very quickly stole many precious lives from this Earth. It has upended our entire economy, leaving us shrouded in this hazy cloud by which nobody knows what even the near future

our friends. We were deeply wounded from the lives that have been lost in our beloved county, many of whom never got the proper goodbye they deserved.

businesses. What will Bergen County be in 2022? I can’t even tell you what it will look like in the fall.

This magazine most of it, at least was slated to go to print in early March.

When the many businesses around us shut down, we felt it our responsibility to do the same. How are we going to advertise products and services that they can’t even sell?

At the time, we thought it was going to be a few weeks.

Now, here we are, having skipped an entire spring, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, but still far from its exit.

Now, here we are, doing our best to “celebrate” summer despite the tragedy unfolding around us. But, in Bergen County, there’s always hope.

Throughout this entire situation, there was one bright spot: the incredible humanity displayed by people across our coun-

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ty. We knew things were bad, and we knew what needed to be done. It may have taken longer than we’d have liked, but we got there, and there are so many people, heroes really, who got us here.

We have some of the best hospitals in the country, right in our backyard, and they’re chock full of the most amazing doc-

But that’s not all. Bergen County has a little of everything, and when things got bad, we rose up. We sewed masks; we helped feed strangers; we 3D printed face shields.

Whatever needed to be done, got done.

Things may never return to the normal we once knew, but I no longer live with that same terror. It wasn’t my mother who was able to comfort me. It was our neighbors and sometimes complete strangers, who just happen to also call BC home, that made me realize that no matter what, we’re going to be alright. Next time I drive into town, I hope there’s a sign that reads: Welcome to Bergen County: Home of Heroes.

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Bergen County Habitat celebrated 25 years of building with their Silver Jubilee Gala at Seasons. For more information, visit www.habitatbergen.org.

Introducing Safe Visit by Valley Medical Group

Over the past few months, you may have missed a medical appointment or put off seeking care from your primary care doctor or specialist. Now is the time to reschedule.

We have taken the following steps to ensure you have a Safe Visit:

■ All offices have been reconfigured to meet social distancing guidelines and ensure patients can remain at least six feet from each other.

■ Scheduled appointments will be staggered to limit patient arrivals and departures.

■ All patients must wear a mask or cloth face covering.

■ All patients are pre-screened for virus symptoms and have their temperature checked upon arrival.

■ We will ask our patients to come to their appointments unaccompanied whenever possible.

■ Patients will be offered an online check-in process with the ability to communicate by text to ensure they have no wait time before being escorted into exam rooms.

QUALITY AUTO GROUP

The Quality Auto Group held their annual holiday event at The Venetian. For more information, visit www.qualityautomall.com.

Your Healthy Summer Checklist

Our summer get-togethers may be smaller and more intimate this year. As we focus on the safety of our loved ones, remember to take time to focus on your health. There is no better time than now.

Englewood Health reminds you to:

Get a good night’s sleep, maintain a healthy diet, and exercise regularly

Schedule your annual physical

Make sure you are up to date on any necessary vaccinations and get your flu shot at the end of summer

Speak with your physician about important screenings and preventive care services, including:

• Mammogram

• Colonoscopy

• Bone density testing

• Pap smear and HPV screening

• Prostate cancer screening

• Melanoma/skin cancer screening

• Cardiology exam

• Pulmonary function testing

• Smoking cessation and lung cancer screening

• Hepatitis B screening

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FAMILY PROMISE

A Home For The Working Homeless

by Tara DeLorenzo

Looking to empower homeless working families, Family Promise of Bergen County seeks to provide shelter and re-

Family Promise of Bergen County started originally as the Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless in 1986 when the time their churches and synagogues were vacant during and members of the congregations. Volunteers helped provide meals and services. A year later, one church, St. Cecelia’s in Englewood, donated space in a school, and the program was able to expand its support to help take in families.

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“Family Promise of Bergen County’s main program is their Family Promise Network, which working homeless families.”

A year later, one church, St. Cecelia’s in Englewood, donated space in a school, and the program was able to expand its support to help take in families.

a national organization, as they hoped to serve moregations overnight. Family Promise of Bergen County helps working families who become homeless rather than those who aren’t working or are on welfare or The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

“We really want to help empower homeless families. To become homeless is a real blow to your ego, so it’s really to empower families to understand their strength and how

Family Promise of Bergen County’s main program is shelter to working homeless families. Since those in the program are working and their kids are in school and daycare, most of the support is provided in the evening. After work, school and daycare, families come to the organization’s Family Center, which consists of a living/dining room space that also includes a laundry space and computers for children to do homework or parents to apartment or job search. From there, a van drives the family to a congregation. There, volunteers are waiting for them with a homecooked meal.

On Sundays, the families are moved to another congregation to spend the next week there, but they spend every morning in the Family Center too to get ready for their days.though, there is nowhere in the country where a person

a two-bedroom apartment. Everyone says Bergen County is so expensive – it is – but housing is expensive everywhere,” Duggan said. “It’s a very tough position, so our country’s safety net had been designed to take the very poorest and provide services like childcare or vouchers or housing vouchers, but as housing and childcare costs increase, we’re including more and more people in that pool

those services because the income level is such and they exceed that, the only way to sustain yourself going forward is to increase your salary.”

to help parents learn and grow too. All families, with the help of a family case manager, create a plan for moving forward, and participate in a mandatory savings plan. For

New Life, a transitional housing program, gives the families the time and structure to help them bring their plans into reality, Duggan explained.

Additionally, the Home to Stay post-shelter program is a resource that is set up to help families with continued case management as families need it. In this, they can work with the organization’s skilled volunteers to gain resources

teers who match their needs, such as attorneys or those who could help negotiate the family’s debt. Family Promise of needs, like aiding in helping pay for a car repair, to help a family stay stably housed.

“Some say housing ends homelessness, but in fact, it’s housing; it’s who’s watching your kids and do you know how to manage your money so you can stretch whatever you are making and making the most of it and making decisions that make sense, like do you opt to keep current with sometimes it’s just bringing that to their awareness makes

Family Promise of Bergen County also runs Camp Lotsof-Fun at the end of the summer when traditional summer still require daycare once camp ends.

“The last two weeks in August, most camps and summer programs end, but most families need childcare for those weeks – they’re not going on vacation, they’re still working, so who can watch their kids. So that’s why Camp was started – so our families would have the childcare and kids would have a real summer experience and answer the ageold question ‘What did you do on your summer vacation?’ We have a variety of outing and activities and since they

just went there right before school starts, it’s still fresh in their mind,” Duggan said.

And to help not only the program’s residents but also the community in need, there is the Walk-In Dinner Program, which started in 1991 and has since served over 1.2 million

church, mosque, synagogue, rotary club or business commit to providing food and bringing it to the site in Hackensack where 100-120 people gather.

“Currently, there are 5000 volunteers working to help make Family Promise run successfully.”

Currently, there are 5000 volunteers working to help make Family Promise run successfully. There are 25 congregations that help host the families and another 50 that send people help.

“They are our resource. They are our strength. We couldn’t do half of what we do without them,” Duggan said. “We also have a really good Director of Volunteers. It’s all about relationships, and it’s about helping people their idea and their mission of helping people, whether it’s through volunteering or donating or supporting the organization to support our mission and get the work done. Our Director of Volunteers meets with everyone that wants to get involved and sometimes they’ll just say one thing and she’ll know just where to place you. If you have the heart,

In addition to all of the volunteers pushing the

organization forward, Duggan expressed a hope to be able to do more for the community. They are looking now for a permanent site, so families won’t have to travel between congregations each night.

Family Promise of Bergen County also is looking to reach out further help prevent families from becoming homeless in the

Volunteers are found through congregations, and there is a plethora of funbring awareness and help.

“They’re all fundraisers, but they’re also an opportunity for us to get involved of people and talk about our mission and what we do and what our families need and how they can be involved,” Duggan said.

Family Program of Bergen County has worked tirelessly to grow with the changes in homelessness and is determined to do all it can for its residents as well as the community at large. With its many programs, it is much more than a shelter program; it is also an important resource for education and aid for those working families in need of some help.

“The importance of Family Promise of Bergen County is two-fold. I think to care for a vulnerable segment of the population; these are our neighbors; these are the people who do your nails or are a cashier at a grocery store – they’re people we interact with every day. Their

“With its many programs, it is much more than a shelter program; it is also an important resource for education and aid for those working families in need of some help.”

children could sit next to your children at school. So, we are helping them and we are also in

an organization like this can take people outside themselves and open their idea to the fact that not everybody has it easy and there are ways to share our gifts with one another,” Duggan said. “Homelessness could happen to

anyone. You probably come in contact with people who are living doubled up or homeless every day and there are a lot of people struggling now and if we could all just be a little kinder, it’d make a

More information on Family Promise of Bergen County can be found at www.bergenfamilypromise.org

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The Bergen Volunteers held their annual Hearts of Gold Dinner and Auction at the Stony Hill Inn. For more information, visit www.bergenvolunteers.org.

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FRANKLIN LAKES BRANCH

The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Franklin Lakes Branch held their annual Holiday Boutique at the Indian Trail Club. For more information, visit www.valleyhospitalfoundation.org.

HEROES AT H ME

ThisyearwillforeverberememberedfortheCOVID-19pandemic.Throughitall,heroismhasneverleftBergenCounty,however. BergenCountyisfullofunsungheroeswhohaverisentothischallenge.Parentsandguardianshavesteppedup, servingasparents,friends,educatorsandemployees–allatonceastheyworkedfromhome;groceryworkers, truckdriversanddeliverydriversplayedintegralpartsinoursupplychain;localcharities,businessandother associationssteppeduptosupportotherbusinessesorraisefundstodistributesupplies;hospitalworkers,

Manyoftheirstorieshavegoneuntold–untilnow.BCTheMagputoutacalltoourreaderstoshedlight onsomeoftheseheroesandtheirstories.Here,wefeatureheroes,individualswho

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Selim Arcasoy

Dr. Selim Arcasoy is the medical director of the Lung Transplant Department at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital. According to his wife Elizabeth, his nominator, he has been to work every day, except one, since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In the beginning, Arcasoy met with other hospital administrators in order (continues next page)

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has been eating dinner across the room at a different table we have set up for him so that we can still see him and converse, but he is able to remove his mask and feel comfortable knowing we are safe.”

to develop new policies and procedures to keep the staff patients they were expecting. In early March, several of the hospital staff in his department developed symptoms of COVID-19. Prior to obtaining any testing abilities, in order to contain the spread and protect staff and patients, he had these members stay home and developed a new system of daily operations for the department in order for it to continue to function for the pre- and post-lung transplant patients who needed medical care.

Because of his close contact with COVID-19 patients, the Arcasoy household has been much different than others.

“While he is in direct patient contact, he [Dr. Arcasoy] keeps to a different part of the house that I have set up for him and he would continue to wear his mask at home,” said his wife. “He has been eating dinner across the room at a different table we have set up for him so that we can still see him and converse, but he is able

to remove his mask and feel comfortable knowing we are safe.”

Later on during the pandemic, Dr. Arcasoy was assigned to take care of COVID-19 patients in the ICU-A for one week. All of the patients were on ventilators and of them, half were on ECMO and/or dialysis.

“That was a very tough week,” said his wife. “After the shifts, his face had indents and rashes from the tight N-95 face mask he wore.”

His greatest accomplishment during this unprecedented time, according to his wife, was the successful lung transplant Dr. Arcasoy was able to coordinate.

George Georgiades

George Georgiades and his several Eons Mediterranean eateries sprinkled across the county have been providing delicious, fast casual Greek food for a few years now.

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When the pandemic hit, the tables at his restaurants may have emptied, but he never stopped serving food.

ment, police station, etc. delivering hot meals for the hard-working frontliners who were grateful for a quick break and some of their favorite foods.

When he wasn’t cooking up a storm, Georgiades took to YouTube and he began a cooking channel garnering thousands of views, and he taught us all to create some of the common Mediterranean dishes Georgiades has become known for throughout the years. While our ver-

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sions might not have tasted as good as Georgiades’, he helped take our minds off the chaos that surrounded us – and to appreciate the simple things more.

Ani and Arto Ozgun

While the big organizations continue to support local hospitals, Ani and Arto Ozgun, owners of Bareburger NJ, have been working tirelessly on their own for the past 11 weeks providing materials for people to make masks for heroes on the frontlines and have been collecting personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to local hospitals that are in desperate need of protective gear. In addition, their restaurants have been supplying lunches and dinners to healthcare workers, police

donations to their GoFundMe page. To date, they have collected and distributed over 2,500 pieces of PPE and over 2,300 meals to local hospitals.

With six restaurant locations (Ridgewood, Edgewater, Montclair, Woodcliff Lake, Morristown and Closter), Bareburger has been able to help Hackensack Universi-

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ty Medical Center, HUMC EMS, HUMC Cancer Center, Northern New Jersey EMS, Valley Hospital, Edgewater Police Department, Holy Name Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Daddy Daycare in Fairview, Cresskill Cares, Moonachie EMT, Closter non-perishable food donations, Ridgewood EMS, Fort

Hudson Regional Hospital, Little Ferry Police Department, Teaneck Police Department, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Montvale, Montclair Ambulance Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne, Clara Maass Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Cliffside Park EMS, The Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities, The Harborage - North Bergen Nursing Home, Valley Medical Group in Teaneck, Armenian Hospital in Emerson

and Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, N.Y. The list continues to grow as they give back to more and more.

“Their hearts are big, and their strength is unwavering,” said Denise DeAngelis, their nominator. “I’m in awe of their commitment to continue to help our communities as the weeks trek on and on.”

Cheryl Snell

Cheryl Snell of Bogota is a registered nurse and the unit manager of the Intrepid Unit at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Paramus in Paramus, where she has worked for over 20 years. During the crisis, Snell ensured that she and her fellow nurses tended to the residents while taking the necessary precautions to stop the further spread of COVID-19. With the assistance of the New Jersey National Guard, Snell and the other nurses and staff had the support to continue their expert care for the home’s residents. Sadly, Snell lost her own father to COVID-19 in early May while caring for COVID-19 patients herself.

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When she was not at the Veterans Home, she spent her time sewing masks for family and friends.

“She [Cheryl] is the most wonderful person and truly loves what she does as a nurse. She’s the mother of seven, all raised in Bergen County, and the grandmother to seven as well. Her youngest grand baby was born in April to her youngest daughter and she didn’t get to hold him until he was 2 months old because of COVID-19, despite only living 10 minutes away,” said Cheryl’s nominee Amanda Snell, her daughter-in-law.

CarePlus NJ, Inc.

In Bergen County, one of the New Jersey counties hardest hit by COVID-19, CarePlus recognized the need to launch the community resource The HERO Warmline to help those working on the frontlines process trauma, anxiety and other forms of emotional strain during the pandemic. and trauma-related dispatches.

“With the tragic loss of life in our state eclipsing that of 9/11, the COVID-19 crisis is not only impacting our community as a responders on the frontlines of the pandemic,” said Amie Del Sordo, senior vice president, Hospital and Community Services, CarePlus, and its nominator. “We recognized an enormous need to support these individuals in order to help them process their emotions, cope with trauma and connect them to rapid access support and services through CarePlus so they can prioritize their own health and wellness and continue to help others in the community.”

The HERO Warmline is available at 1-551-800-HERO (4376)port and services.

The Salvation Army, one of the nation’s largest disaster relief organizations, is feeding the tens of thousands of New Jerseyans in need during COVID-19. When the pandemic hit, the organization quickly reshaped and expanded its every day food pantry and soup kitchen programs statewide.

Although this Salvation Army Corps does not have a building location

Gordon Sparks has been keeping the Corps running in that area out of a residence and providing meals out of the garage. He is currently providing meals to more than 100

families in need. He receives donations from Wal-Mart registry for good, food from Salvation Army’s Red Bank and Newark location as well as goes to Restaurant Depot in Hackensack two times a week.

Sparks is also helping residents with various other needs, such as job searches, resume help, ESL instruction for high school students, rent, emergency housing and detox/rehab.

Of the people he helps 70 percent are from Hackensack. All Salvation Army Corps are seeing that people from beyond their immediate community are in need and asking for help.

John and Alissa Vitale

John and Alissa Vitale of Caffe Anello and Sogno Cafe have surpassed 10,000 meals delivered to frontline workers. They don’t plan to stop this new philanthropic venture as they are now focusing on food banks and feeding the less fortunate.

to make its rounds and their restaurant was forced to temporarily close, most people were uncertain what to do next. For John and his team, there was never a moment’s hesitation. Fast forward to today, and as life slowly resumes, John will continue his dedication to the community that has always supported him.

THE TIMEPIECE COLLECTION

BRINGING TIME INTO THE FUTURE

by Tara DeLorenzo

Looking to bring time into the future, The Timepiece Collection in Englewood has expanded its store to add a state-of-the-art service center.

Opened in 2001 by Michael Rosenberg

The Timepiece Collection originated as a 400-square-foot store with only a few brands, and is now almost 5,000 square feet carrying approximately 25 luxury brands, including Breguet, Chopard and Omega. While they always had a small repair service focused on battery changes and replacement services, the business has now expanded its workspace to accommodate a full selection of repair services with extensively trained watchmakers, said Marketing Director Samantha Slater.

“We developed an entire service high-end maintenance and service repairs on high complications for many brands. We have the capabilities to complete a variety of complicated repairs a watch store normally wouldn’ be able to do unless they had the cor-ness will be a huge factor in us mov-

those pieces sacred and still running them. That’s why the service center is such an important part of growing our business and maintaining our longexpanded into the store space next

development of the new service center with state-of-the-art watch-

“During development of the service-

pression devices to eliminate any dust particles in the air. We truly created a dust free zone. The service center also

created for every precaution of health and safety. Every step of the development process was thoughtful and precise. We went beyond the standard

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All watches, Slater says, require maintenance much like a car requires an oil change or tune-up.

While they still remain focused on sales ofwith a technical director to lead our constructhe service center.

“We are committed to our service center andart features and extensively trained horologists become a one-stop shop for all watch needs.sumers has all been positive too. Balancing both the retail side of business with the state-a shopping experience for consumers; it also

gives a community to those who come in.

“The business started with two longtime friends that grew up together and have a love for watches. We have been very

trade. We treat our customers in a friendly and professional

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N o news is good news, except if you’re Paul Costabile. Then, good news is the TOP NEWS .

fter a decade in the media business, the Bergen County native knows the phenomenon of “news fatigue” is only getting worse for people.

According to a Pew Research Center survey, seven in 10 Americans feel worn out or overwhelmed by the news they consume daily.

But, for 20 minutes a day, Costabile hopes to offer a break from the politics, scandals and tragedies that typically dominate the headlines.

“We get so much negativity in the world. And, we’ve set up this behavior where we’re so used to reading and watching all the time. We live in such a connected generation, I think we need to unplug a bit,” he said. “Don’t tune things out, but don’t let it consume you.”

Since the beginning of August, he has uploaded a variety news show podcast on an almost daily basis to his website (https:// www.paulcostabile.tv) that gives listeners an opportunity to “catch up on the day and laugh along the way.”

“As a newsperson and comedian, I want to shine a light on good news and feel good news,” he said. “We have enough depressing news out there. I really think now more than ever, we are craving more connection and more empathy. A lot of the feedback I have gotten from people is that they think it’s refreshing, fun and light.”

Costabile, a comedian, host, writer, producer and entertainment reporter, said, “It sounds cliché but look for the positive. We’re all so conditioned to look for bad things. On the podcast,

He’s now gearing up to take his show on the road this fall.

On weekends, Costabile and a production crew will be hitting

stories that are cute, unusual or quirky. Just a few of the places they’ll visit include Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Woodstock, N.Y. and tiny towns in New Hampshire.

“It’s a bit of Anthony Bourdain meets Conan O’Brien meets ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,’” Costabile said of the show. Once it wraps, he plans to pitch it to several streaming services.

During the week, it’s back to work, which, for 32-year-old Costabile is multiple jobs.

He appears on Universal Kids’ revival of “Beat The Clock,” does daily segments of NBC’s “New York Live” and is the host of “Doodle Wars” on NBC’s digital network Bluprint.

Previously, he hosted Animal Planet’s “Risk it for the Biscuit,”

lead interviews at The Grammys, The Oscars and SAG Awards for Snap Chat, as well as The Tony Awards for Billboard. Costabile has also co-hosted with Ryan Seacrest on iHeartRadio’s TV concerts on The CW.

He has also written, hosted and produced videos for “The Hollywood Reporter” and “Madison Square Garden.”

“I’ve worn so many hats,” he said. “And, I’m always thinking

matters to me as a host and I really enjoy having real moments with people and meeting the fabric of the community. I like when things are spontaneous and not scripted.”

Born and raised in Hillsdale, Costabile attended grammar school at Hillsdale’s St. John’s Academy and high school at St. Joseph Regional, located in Montvale.

camera, hosting a “man on the street” style show that aired on campus. After graduating from the allboys Catholic high school in 2005, Costabile went on to William Paterson University, where he studied communications, with a focus on television,

He was also involved in the school’s television club and produced a late night talk show on the campus television network.

“That’s where I really caught the bug of hosting. I did a whole comedy talk show on campus and I assumed this role that I really liked,” he said.

Post graduation, Costabile had an Internet talk show called

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“Gorilla Late Night,” which featured him behind a cardboard desk in Times Square interviewing people passing by. Despite some success, the show didn’t gain the attention he hoped.

“I pitched it to MTV and VH1 and it didn’t go the way I hoped – it never got picked up,” he said. Costabile then set his sights on getting a job

a community television station on Staten Island covering local news. After a year, he moved on to iHeartMedia, working as a celebrity interviewer. From there, his career took off.

One of the most rewarding parts of work is being able to “bring out the best moments in people using TV and video,” he said. “That’s the whole reason I do this.”

One of the best moments occurred in 2013, when he interviewed platinum recording artist Christina Perri. They began dating shortly after and were married in late 2017.

The couple resides in northern New Jerseyley, in January 2018.

“We both have sporadic, crazy schedules but we prioritize family time,” he said. “As we get juggle. We’re also a classic Italian family, so it’s just ingrained in you that family is important.”

“I’m a big kid at heart but it’s important to

be responsible about the time because then you realize if we don’t do that, we’ll miss these moments as a family,” he said.

Costabile described his daughter as his “best audience.”

“I love doing impressions for her and making her laugh. The moments with my daughter are the best,” he said.

As for the rest of his audience, Costabile hopes he can show them the good in people.

One of the most rewarding parts of work is being able to “bring out the best moments in people using TV and video,” he said. “That’s the whole reason I do this.”

Great moments can be anything from walking into a small shop, speaking with a 100-year-old veteran and learning invaluable life advice, or interviewing a celebrity who lets their guard down and starts acting “like a normal, regular, everyday person,” Costabile said.

“I believe in making life playful and my philosophy is to have fun,” he said. “I like bringing people out of places and into fun.”

Giving The Gift Of Life

by Dr. Michael Goldstein

Twenty-year-old Son Selflessly Donates Kidney To His Father

Sean Greene, 49, has a rare kidney disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

In 2003, Sean received the gift of a living organ donation from his sister Jiton, but he knew the donated kidney and he couldn’t have imagined that the second gift would come from his 20-year-old son, Jordan.

A Son’s Love

When Sean began experiencing kidney failure for the second time, Jordan didn’t hesitate to offer one of his own kidneys to his father.

“My dad and I are really close. He’s my buddy,” Jordan said. “So, when his kidney started to fail, I told him, ‘I got this. I will give you my kidney, no debate.’”

Sean admitted that, at first, he was “very uncomfortable” with Jordan’s generous offer.

“You never want to jeopardize your kids,” he said. “You worry about their health first.”

Michael Goldstein, M.D., director of Abdominal Transplantation, Hackensack University Medical Center, said this is a common reaction for parents.

“As parents we want to protect our kids, so it’s not intuitive that you would take one of their organs,” Dr. Goldstein said.

But after discussing options with Dr. Goldstein, Sean and his wife, Lisa, began to view living organ donation –even donation from one’s own child – from a different perspective.

“It turns out that children who donate to their parents end up living very fulfilled and thankful lives,” Dr. Goldstein said. “Not only do they get to save the life of

their parent, which is very rewarding, but it gives them a sense of strength and pride that they carry their entire life.”

Dr. Goldstein pointed out that living donor transplantation is also best for the patient. A kidney from a living donor lasts longer and is associated with better outcomes than one from a deceased donor. And Jordan’s offer to donate his kidney meant that Sean did not have to wait on the organ transplant list for a donor – a process that can take years, during which the patient’s health may continue to deteriorate.

Real-Life Superman

The transplant was scheduled for summer 2019, after the end of Jordan’s junior year at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. Father and son underwent surgery in side-by-side operating rooms.The procedure went off without a hitch – and Dr. Goldstein was like the family’s real-life superhero.

“I remember the first day we met Dr. Goldstein,” Lisa said. “It was Halloween day in 2018, and he had on a Superman costume. In my eyes, he is like Superman because he did a fantastic job with the transplant.” Jordan is Sean and Lisa’s other Superman. His lifesaving gift of

Hackensack Meridian Health was slated to be the lead sponsor at the 2020 Transplant Games of America. The Transplant Games were originally scheduled for July 17-22 at the Meadowlands; however, given the continued heightened sensitivity surrounding COVID-19, the Summer 2020 Transplant Games have been postponed. The new dates for the Donate Life Transplant Games in New Jersey Meadowlands are July 16-21, 2021

The Donate Life Transplant Games is a multi-sport festival event produced by the Transplant Life Foundation for individuals who have undergone life-saving transplant surgeries. More than an athletic event, the Donate Life Transplant Games highlight the critical importance of organ, eye and tissue donation, while celebrating the lives of organ donors and recipients

organ donation gave Sean and the whole family a new future.

“Sean and I are really proud of the fact that Jordan has such a good heart,” Lisa said. “After all of the fear and anxiety, it was really a beautiful act and it has solidified their relationship. They’re even closer because now they share this.”

Textbook Recovery

Sean and Jordan returned home just a few days after surgery, and both reported routine recovery with manageable pain.

“Aside from them both having a little discomfort, they could be poster boys for organ transplants because they recovered quite quickly,” Lisa said.

Just over a month later, Jordan was back to work at a youth camp for African American high school students at Princeton University, where he’d worked in previous summers. Jordan graduated from the University of Hartford in the spring.

Sean is enjoying renewed energy and a new lease on life. Before the transplant, his symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath and mood swings kept him in bed most of the day and led to him having to close his printing and graphic design business. Now that he has recovered from the transplant, he is exercising every day and eating healthier, and he plans to reopen his business.

“It’s like you get your full life back,” Sean said. “I don’t want to make it seem dramatic, but it’s such a big difference from before and after the transplant.”

Both Sean and Jordan return to Hackensack University Medical Center regularly for followup appointments with the transplant team.The admiration the Greene family has for Dr. Goldstein and the team is definitely reciprocated.

“Every time they’re here, they are like celebrities,” Dr. Goldstein said. “We all know and love them, and we’re all involved in their care. And we love to see their smiles, see how they’re doing and hear about their lives.”

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WESTY SELF STORAGE

THE UNSUNG COMMUNITY HERO

Storage facilities are popping up all around us, but Westy Self Storage is more than just a space to store your clothes until you’re over the capsule wardrobe trend.

Westy has been in business for 30 years and has grown from one location to currently 14 locations, spanning from New Jersey to Connecticut, with plans for more in the future, the latest location opened in Hackensack in 2016.

But what really sets Westy apart from other storage facilities is the work they do with nonin recent years, including the Bergen County YMCA, The Community Chest, Toys for Tots and Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative. And, for the last 25 years, they’ve been hosting events and their trucks to the organizations. It’s clear that Westy cares about the community they live in and are committed to always making it better.

Westy is also not a typical storage facility as far as the facility itself goes and the people who work in it.

customer service, buildings and ethical standards in the storage industry. Westy is committed to their customers by providing impeccable value and total peace of mind,” said Edward C. Arredondo, director of development.

The units are inside a building set up to look similar to an apartment building complete with a lobby and carts to help move your things. The lobby is meant to act as a place to stage and assess your belongings before you store them. The units are heat and air condition controlled and there are multiple loading docks to keep the moving of your things fast and easy. Each building is protected by an alarm system, each individual unit is only accessible by a key for a lock only the renter of the unit owns and during facility access hours there are uniformed associates to help with anything needed.

While the movies sometimes portray people using storage units for crazy things, a lot of people are actually using storage units while they are in the process of moving, including temporarily decluttering their homes for staging purposes and real estate photography, because no one

People also use storage units for art, musical instruments, family heirlooms, the holiday decorations your parents forced you to take when you bought your own house,

will rent a unit for just a few months and others will rent one for a much longer period of time.

Westy has served thousands of Bergen County residents since they opened and hope to be a great help for thousands more in the future. It’s easy to see why so many trust Westy Self Storage with their precious belongings. For more information on Westy Self Storage, visit one of their Bergen County locations today – 65 Commerce Way, Hackensack; 200 Route 17 North, Upper Saddle River; and 95 Hudson Ave., Norwood – or visit their website at www.westy.com.

by Melinda Flynn

EDGEWATER CELEBRITY

HAIRSTYLIST

STRIVES TO USE

EXPERIENCES

TO EMPOWER OTHERS

by Brianna Ruback

Celebrity hairstylist Tina Pearson wasn’t always interested in hair, despite growing up in a salon environment for much of her life. She was, however, fascinated with how women would respond to having their hair done.

“I would just watch how they would get out of the chair and just be super happy,” she said. “One minute they could be feeling down or not feeling their best – and just to see the reactions [to] having a hairstylist that cared and made them feel and look amazing.”

While in college, Pearson wasn’t studying to become a hairstylist, but after talking with her mother about the future, she said the decision to pursue hair school just “popped.” She has immersed herself in the industry ever since, opened her own salons and launched a hair care line in 2016 after serving as the leading celebrity hairstylist for Black Entertainment Television (BET) for more than 10 years.

Pearson said her passion for hair was sparked by her interest in process, whether

it’s cutting hair, applying hair extensions or doing hair restoration. After working in a neighborhood salon in Mount Vernon for three years, Pearson realized she wanted to expand her

Diane DaCosta, a Manhattan-based celebrity hairstylist who was primarily focused on textured fair.

While working for DaCosta from 1998-2000, Pearson took on much of DaCosta’s clientele. This allowed her to meet several people in the editorial industry and

One moment that stands out to Pearson is when she was presented with an opportunity after styling the hair of a BET VJ for a photoshoot in 2003.

“[The VJ] absolutely loved [her hair], and her manager –just right in the middle of the shoot – just walked over to me and said, ‘We need a new hairstylist. Would you be willing to do her hair for the show?’ And I’m like, ‘Absolutely.’”

Pearson then went on to work alongside DaCosta as a leading hairstylist for BET. She said the turning point, for her, was being asked to do hair for 106 & Park — a live music video show that features popular hip-hop, R&B, reggae and dancehall music videos.

Pearson described this as one of the most exhilarating experiences a hairstylist could have and as a moment that presented her with continual opportunity. Between 2004 and 2014, Pearson styled for every BET show, including 106 & Park, Black Girls Rock! and the BET Awards. Some of her past clients include Janet Jackson, Halle Berry, Gabrielle Union, Naomi Campbell, Simone Biles and Jill Scott.

“From that experience, every celebrity that I’ve done…it was connected from that,” she said. “I would meet someone there, and they would refer me to someone else. They all came from that network that I had created working on that show.”

Having several years of experience working with famous clients, Pearson also sought to provide her services to individuals outside the public sphere. Seeing that there weren’t many black women providing the “plush” and “posh” hair salon services

the Upper East Side in 2006 after studying and visiting salons all over Manhattan.

“For years, women of color in particular were accustomed to

just neighborhood salons,” she said. “I decided that once I was going to do this, I was going to do it the best that I could possibly do it.”

After 18 years of working in Manhattan, Pearson decided to take her skills back to New Jersey, seeing that there was a major need for her services right in her own backyard. While living in Edgewater, Pearson said she didn’t have access to a nearby salon with hairstylists who could do her hair correctly.

“I have really curly hair,” she said. “[Hairstylists] didn’t know how to blow it out properly. They were intimidated by what to do with my extensions.”

After talking with her friends about the state of hair salons in Bergen County, Pearson sought to make a change, realizing there were thousands of women facing the same problems as her. With the lease for her Manhattan salon up for renewal, she decided to open a new salon in New Jersey Tina Pearson Salon in 2016.

“I was the client with the need. I saw a huge gap and a need, and I went for it,” Pearson said.

its own hair care products created with the same goals in mind. Pearson tested products for almost two years, and after studying the logged feedback with the help of her team, Pearson

Pearson has added seven more products to date, as well as a brush and hair extension line.

As both a business owner and hairstylist, Pearson ventured into mentoring and currently serves as a consultant for small business owners and entrepreneurs. In September, she will be launching a podcast, “Talk with Tina,” to discuss various topics, including motherhood, relationships and her career. The podcast is aimed at helping people acquire the necessary tools to assist them in achieving their goals.

“[My salon’s] motto is ‘beautiful hair doesn’t just happen.’ That tagline became a part of my life,” Pearson said. “I just want to share my experiences and allow it to help people live their best life. I want to continue to inspire. I want to continue to motivate.”

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Eight of the Best Summer Fashion Trends

Wearable and practical fashion, these are the coolest fashion trends for Summer 2020. Promising a diverse lineup of looks, you are bound to fall in love with this year’s trends. Typically based off the fashion shows from London-Paris- New YorkMilan, here are just a few of this year’s Fashion Forecast trends to be on the lookout for.

Short Suits

Short suits are in – specifically Bermuda short suits. They are expected to be everywhere this year. It’s putting a twist on the classic suit. Think part nine-to-five; part California cool; meet the next wave of bike short trend. This outfit isn’t just for warm weather; a knee-high boot will take this look straight into Fall 2020. The Bermuda short suits have emerged from the 90s with a vengeance and will completely take over 2020.

Leather Everywhere

Leather is going to be everywhere this year. We are going to be seeing it in almost every color. While you may think of leather as cold-weather apparel, it was revealed at this year’s spring/summer runways that soft buttery colorful leather was making a scene from skits to jackets to pants.

Puffed Sleeves

The puffed sleeve fashion trend isn’t by any means a new trend, but it is expected to have an exceptionally poofed-out year for 2020. Some styles will be more structured and architectural, while others will be more delicate and flowing. It’s

flattering on all kinds of women. It makes you look more proportional and thinner. It definitely will make you look and feel amazing this 2020.

Crochet All Day

It’s time to take that macramé hanging on the wall and wear it! The trend may sound off at first, but don’t worry, it doesn’t look anything like your grandma’s dollies. A variety of designers debuted crocheted looks from Kate Spade to Stella McCartney. You’re bound to find a flattering way to rock the trend. This vacation vibe isn’t just for the covering up at the beach.

Neon Blasts Back

Neon was definitely an underlying theme on the spring runway. Vibrant hues such as highlighter yellow and pink were all the rage. Adding neon to your wardrobe might not be for the faint of heart, but your street wears neon doesn’t have to be as bright as those runway creations. Fluorescent green can be a little intimidating, but adding it in small doses can be a way to add the color in without going head to toe.

When I think about color, I think it actually loans to confidence; people are scared of it until they put it on. So, the next time you’re in a store and see a neon blouse or skirt hanging on the

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rack, maybe give it a shot. You may find that neon is your new black.

Bras On Top

Parents everywhere are going to hate this 2020 fashion trend. No longer are bras hiding underneath tops. Instead, they are becoming the tops themselves. According to Vogue magazine, “Katie Holmes started the trend by wearing a cashmere bra while hailing a cab.” Now, models and celebrities alike can be seen strutting around with a bra and high waisted trousers. It’s all about the modern woman. There’s nothing new about this trend. If you recall Madonna back in her Vogue days, its just about female empowerment and in 2020, plan on seeing more of that as well. To nail the look wear it with a blazer on top, high waisted pants and there you go.

Not–So-Basic-White Shirt

A white shirt is absolutely crucial for every woman’s war robe. There is nothing more universal than a simple collared button down shirt. However, on the Spring/Summer 2020 Runway, designers took the basic up a notch by adding ruching, feathers and trim – making the wardrobe staple capable of

transforming into something that’s not so basic. So, even if you have a white button down shirt, you may find the updated take on the classic to be a worthwhile addition to your wardrobe.

Escape Into Citrus

Be vibrant and loud as far as color is concerned this year. Tangerine orange seems to be one of the hottest shades on the runway. As the New York Times reported, “It’s a sunny color to counteract all those gloomy days.” When we think of tangerine, we think of vacation, travel and escape. It’s also a really happy hue and that’s what we want for 2020.

Soneca Guadara is a personal fashion stylist who makes hering her magic assisting her clients, she can be found work-tion shoots and co-tributing as an on-air fashion/style expert -

STEP INTO SUMMER WITH THESE 10 Must-Haves

BY KRISTIN FAVALORO

Summer is the ideal time to step into a new beauty routine and refresh your look. Try my summer must-haves to do just that.

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This clean beauty foundation is packed with antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients that at Sephora, Paramus.

RMS has been a favorite organic makeup line of mine for a while. This lip balm is the prettiest shade of pink perfect for summer and leaves your lips feeling hydrated and soft all day. Available at Blue Mercury, Closter.

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F-BALM ELECTROLYTE

WATERFACIAL MASK

One of my all-time favorite skin care lines just came out with this overnight hydrating mask and I am in love. This mask contains electrolytes and Vitamin F to improve elastic-

I love to layer this before bed with a facial oil. Available at Sephora, Paramus.

SUPERFOOD CLEANSER

YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE

This cleanser is packed with cold pressed antioxidants – just like your morning green juice! It leaves your skin balanced and glowing. Available at Sephora, Paramus.

ACURE

BRIGHTENING MASK

I love that this line s 100 percent vegan. This mask contains Argan oil and Omega 3s to give skin a brighter glow and leaves your skin hydrated, plumped and smooth. Available on Amazon.com.

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STIPPLE BRUSH

they are high quality as well. I love this brush for blending in all my cream products. Available at Target, Closter.

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BONDI BABE

This is my new go-to contour and bronze cream product. I love how easy this is to apply and it just really gives a great natural bronze. Available at Sephora, Paramus.

DRYBAR

DOUBLE SHOT BLOW-DRYER BRUSH

For that perfect salon blow out at home, you need this brush in your life! Combining a blow dryer and a round brush all-in-one you can achieve that smooth, shiny blowout with tons of volume that we all want. Available at Drybar, Paramus.

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This is a great new drugstore cream blush that comes in great shades for Available at Target and CVS, multiple locations.

MERMAID BODY WASH

Who doesn’t want to feel like a mermaid? I love this line of bath and body products. This body wash smells amazing (like a day at the beach) and contains tons of vitamins and essential oils to really leave the skin glowy

Kristin Favaloro is a Jersey girl with a serious makeup and skincare obsession. Follow her on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/ pg/beautyandtheburbsnj or visit her blog at www.beautyandtheburbsnj.com to discover all that Bergen County has to make a beautiful you. Have a product you’d like Kristin to check out? Email her directly at beautyandtheburbs201@gmail.com.

BMW M850i Gran Coupe

The Rebirth of the Bavarians’ Flagship

by Richard Posluszny

In the world of luxury automobiles, arguably the most important vehicle is a a vision. It establishes a company’s brand and what its products stand for.

So, when BMW decided to resurrect the 8-Series nameplate, the automotive world went nuts. There are a couple reasons for this.

Second, BMWphiles considered the 8-Series a great arbiter of innovation for the brand. Did a second-gen car mean that a new wave of innovation was ready to propel BMW forward?

Sadly, after driving the M850i coupe last year, I was less than impressed. Its cockpit was cramped, the rear seat was unusable unless your friends only had torsos and its driving

modus operandi of a true BMW coupe. Surely it was a nice product, but not one that made my heart beat faster.

Fast-forward a couple of months. As I was seeking a parking spot at the Garden State Plaza, I ran across a manufacture-plated BMW that was unlike the others. That’s because it was a pre-production 8-Series Gran Coupe. This is actually quite common given that BMW North America’s corporate headquarters calls Bergen County home – as do several other automakers – and conducts research and development testing in the area. After doing a walk around, I knew right then I had to drive this vehicle to see if it was better than my experience in the coupe.

boasts an angry “face” with large vents and squinted headlights that appear to mimic Clint Eastwood fter he draws his weapon on you.

obscenely huge front grille and more doughy body over the years, the 8-Series is like a slim and trim runway model.

Except, there’s one catch: It actually is practical. Where the coupe has a severely raked for utility. Take, for example, rear legroom that’s increased by more than seven inches. This meant I could bring my out-of-town family – four additional passengers – for a day trip to Manhattan in comfort and style.

Getting situated in the cockpit, it doesn’t take much to quickly realize that BMW wasn’t

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“Once you’re comfortable in the driver’s seat it won’t take a rocket scientist to notice the driving position is optimal. It feels more like an Aston Martin than a BMW.”

fooling around with the interior. While previous Bavarian creations were well known for their Spartan and, dare I say,

and elevate luxury. As standard, leather covers the dashboard and the tops of the doors. My test vehicle featured a two-tone black and red combination that really pops. Personally, I found it a bit too shouty but this color combithe staggering Bowers & Wilkins sound system as well as optional glass controls. If you appreciate audio quality, you have to opt for the former even if it costs just over $3,000. The glass control idea was borrowed from another BMW brand, Rolls-Royce, but I found it unnecessary and bordering on gaudy.

The good news is that BMW’s technology is the best it’s ever been. While I wish its 12-inch digital instrument panel could be more customized to visualize data differently, the 10-inch infotainment display should be something other automakers aim to achieve. The sharp, Retina-like display is one of the best in the business, and the iDrive controller and shortcut buttons make navigating around the software super simple. I am a fan. Gesture controls are

Once you’re comfortable in the driver’s seat it won’t take a rocket scientist to notice the driving position is optimal. It feels more like an Aston Martin than a BMW. It’s snug but not cramped, and all of the controls are within reach. The steering wheel is closer to you than in other BMWs I’ve driven and there’s visibility in all direc-

a coupe vibe.

As with any BMW product though, what really matters is how it drives. Firing up the 4.4-liter, turbocharged V8 engine, you’re presented with a hell of a growl.While it’s

had its hands in the M850’s tuning. The omnipresent, bassy rumble makes this clear. Armed with 523 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. of torque, this eight-cylinder is mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

While I am sure some enthusiasts will decry this decision and ask, “Where’s the dual-clutch gearbox?”lu-tion – you do not want a DCT maintenance or repair bill. Even better, a standard automatic is smoother at low

speeds and can be managed better by the driver to operate in a more compliant manner. Kudos to BMW for sticking to its guns here.

Between the combination of power, an excellent transmission and all-wheel drive to achieve maximum grip for launches, the M850i can seriously haul whether you’re around town, on country roads or shifting lanes at highway speed. There are gobs of power at all rpms. Zero to 60 happen in a scant 3.7 seconds.

Where you’re likely to be impressed is taking the vehicle on curvy country roads. While my test car weighed north of 4,700 pounds, it hides its heft extremely well. That’s because the M850 is quite agile – thank you, rear-wheel steering – and its body is well controlled when pushed hard. I wouldn’t con-

entertaining grand touring. Predictably, its steering is numb and uncommunicative but this is normal in the world of electrically assisted steering racks. At least inputs are direct and now when Sport and Sport+ modes are engaged, the steering’s weight

BMW deserves some major props for delivering the 8-Series Gran Coupe with a lovely suspension set up. In Comfort it provides a cushy, luxurious ride. In Sport+ you feel the M850i hunker down. But, there’s one problem that spoils the party:

py ride quality that can be quite jarring at times. When you’re essentially running rubber bands around your wheels, there’s only so much you can isolate a cabin from imperfect road surfaces. The end result is a bipolar experience: When the 8-Series

long until you bend a wheel or wind up on the shoulder with

Please, BMW, better equip the 8-Series with tires that have more sidewall, for the love of God. Until then, be prepared to be on the lookout for potholes. You almost feel as though you’re piloting the doomed Titanic as you’re driving through New York and New Jersey’s pockmarked streets.

After spending a week with the M850i, I have to say I was bummed to relinquish the keys. And while I have the opportunity to drive many vehicles, I can’t say they all leave a lasting impression. That says something.

If it were my hard-earned dollars, I’d skip the 7-Series and go for the 8-Series. Stick to the 840i with its six-cylinder engine. If you need more juice to satisfy you, step up to the wilder and more in-your-face M8 Gran Coupe. These are the latest and greatest BMW four-door cars to have.

Pitching Injuries

What they are. How to avoid them. What to do if you get them.

by Michael L Gross MD

plan to return to play that featured players reporting for training July 1, leading up to a proposed 60-game regular-season schedule anticipated to begin on July 23 and 24. Unfortunately, along with arrival of baseball, will come the arrival of injuries. For players at every level of play – T-ball to the major leagues, injuries are a part of the game. While injuries do occur at every position, the most commonly injured players are the pitchers. The following highlights the six most common injuries experienced by pitchers, simple strategies to preyou still get injured.

Muscle Strains

A muscle strain or “pulled muscle” can be anything from a stretched muscle to a complete tear. Pitching requires the coordinated action of muscles from the legs, through the core and back and down through the arm; therefore, there are a tremendous number of muscles at risk with every pitch thrown. Commonly strained muscles among baseball players include the hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, back and abdominals. Strains vary in their severity, but these injuries are extremely common. In recent years, Major League Baseball has seen as many as 20-plus players going on the disabled

this occurs because the ability to rotate the body sharply and quickly is a key and repeated component of a pitcher’s job.

Labral Tears

The labrum is the lip of cartilage that surrounds the shallow socket of the shoulder joint. Its job is to hold the bones in place and provide stability. Injury to the labrum can occur with wear and tear through the course of the season or acutely with just one throw. It is one of the more common shoulder baseball injuries. Many pitchers describe a “catching” feeling in the shoulder joint as the labrum becomes loose and the entire joint becomes unstable. Pitchers

symptoms, but with more severe tears, symptoms can include shoulder pain, swelling, loss of throwing velocity and a feeling of instability in the shoulder.

Injuries

tendons that coordinate the shoulder’s movement. The repetitive motion of overhead throwing can cause the

compressed as they pass through the shoulder joint, gradually leading to pain. Eventually, this condition, which is one of the most common baseball injuries, can progress to more severe tendonitis, and then even tearing.

“If one or more muscles tear, the pitcher will feel a sudden pain in the shoulder that can also radiate down the arm.

“tendons fray over time and small tears occur. The more damaged the rota-the player loses his ability to rotate his

common in pitchers, but they do occur in position players as well.

muscles tear, the pitcher will feel a sudden pain in the shoulder that can also radiate down the arm.

Torn Meniscus

Each knee contains two cushions of cartilage that keep the femur and tibia from grinding against one another and help the knee joint to move smoothly.

These are called menisci, and they of-ing of the knee. These tears frequently occur when players are pivoting to throw, running the bases, running to

When one of his menisci tears, a player typically experiences a popping senand may be able to continue playingmation, including pain, set in and the knee may swell and begin to feel tight or unstable. The pain is usually most severe when the player tries to rotate their injured knee. In addition, the player will often feel as if the knee is -

UCL Sprain of the Elbow

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is situated on the inside of the joint and helps to provide stability for the throwing arm. This ligament can be sprained due to repetitive use or because of a physical impact to the elbow joint. For most pitchers, of course, UCL injuries occur due to excessive use. The UCL provides stability to the inner part of the elbow. The throwing motion puts a lot of stress on this ligament and can cause it to tear. Most commonly, UCL tears occur over time as the ligament weakens due to repetitive stress. Usually, symptoms of a UCL tear include elbow pain that worsens over time, a lack of control when throwing and a loss of throwing velocity. In some cases, symptoms can be traced back to one throw during which the player felt a popping sensation or sudden pain in the elbow. UCL strains are considered to be among the most common elbow -

tive pitchers. The telling signs of the condition are the loss of control of pitches, pain in the inner elbow, and overall joint instability. The injury can be addressed with a procedure called “Tommy John” surgery.

Thrower’s Elbow

Broadly, this is synonymous with in-

ferred to as “thrower’s elbow,” “golfer’s elbow” or “tennis elbow,” the technical term for these conditions is medial and lateral epicondylitis. The pain occurs on the inside of the elbow and usually comes on gradually due to overuse. Occasionally, this kind of condition can develop acutely in pitchers who throw too hard or with incorrect technique. Due to the stress that throwing places on the elbow joint, baseball players, especially pitchers, are susceptible to both pitcher’s elbow and tennis elbow. Pitcher’s elbow, more properly termed medial epicondylitis, is caused by chronic damage to the tendons that move the wrist toward the palm. This results in pain along the inside of the elbow and forearm. Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury caused by constant

It results in pain on the outside of the elbow, forearm and wrist. Both lateral and medial epicondylitis can cause weakness in the hand and wrist.

How Are Elbow or Shoulder Pitching Injuries Are Treated?

If any of the above-described injuries match what you have experienced, then you should begin with some conservative treatment under a sports medicine physician’s care. The most obvious treatment for overuse is rest, especially from the activity that created the injury. Ice is also used to reduce

can be taken to help with any pain. If symptoms persist, it is critical that a physician be contacted, especially if there is a lack of full-joint motion. An examination and radiographs should be done. An MRI scan may also be helpful.

Usually a simple “rest cure” approach will not be enough, because even though it allows symptoms to subside, it also creates loss of muscle bulk, pain is gone and full motion is present, a throwing rehabilitation program can start.

Under some circumstances, surgery may

be necessary to correct a problem. Overuse and stress related problems could affect growing parts of bone, not just the soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments). If the condition is not treated, it could cause deformity of the limb and permanent disability. The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional.

Dr. Michael Gross is the founder and director of Active Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. He is the orthopedic director for Sports Medicine at Hackensack Meridian Medical Center and an assistant professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall. Dr. Gross has written numerous articles and book chapters on sports injuries. He has taken care of some of Bergen

athletes. Dr. Gross can be reached by email at drgross@activeorthopedic.com.

How To Avoid Pitching Injuries

Pitching injuries, especially those related to the UCL and shoulder, are preventable. Some tips to keep you in the game throughout your life include:

Warm up properly by stretching, running and gradually throwing.

Rotate playing other positions besides pitcher.

Concentrate on age-appropriate pitching.

Usually a simple ‘rest cure’ approach will not be enough, because even though it allows symptoms to subside, it also creates loss of muscle bulk, and endurance.“ .

Adhere to pitch count guidelines, such as those established by Little League Baseball.

Avoid pitching on multiple teams with overlapping seasons.

Don’t pitch with elbow or shoulder pain; if the pain persists, see a doctor.

Don’t pitch on consecutive days.

Don’t play year-round.

Avoid radar guns.

Communicate regularly about how your arm is feeling and if there is pain.

Develop skills that are age-appropriate.

Emphasize control, accuracy and good mechanics.

Speak with a sports medicine professional or athletic trainer, if you have any concerns about baseball injuries or baseball injury prevention strategies.

DO YOU LIKE PIÑA COLADAS?

Enjoy the Sun, Sand and Iconic Cocktails at Caribe Hilton

by Brandon Goldstein

On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico. The Category 4 storm walloped the island, killing thousands, destroying entire villages and leaving the island’s 3.1 million people without electricity, running water, sewage, cell service and access to medical treatment or supplies. The entire country was deemed a Federal Disaster Zone.

crawled on for years. Two and a half years later, the scars of Maria are still very fresh across the Puerto Rican landscape. Homes remain abandoned; buildings have been left destroyed. Puerto Ricans themselves are changed forever – the memory of the storm still so fresh.

As they try to move on from the devastation, you might ask: “What can I do to help?”

The answer may surprise you: Head to Puerto Rico for vacation.

As Puerto Rico continues to rebuild, its tourism industry remains a backbone of this tiny island’s economy. One small shred of silver lining that can be found in the outcome of Hurricane Maria is the opportunity for much of its aging tourism industry to get a much-needed facelift. When talking about the history of Puerto Rico’s tourism, however, one property stands out above the rest: Caribe Hilton.

When this iconic property popped up along a pristine piece of Puerto Rico’s northern beaches in 1949, it was

Hilton beyond the continental U.S. For more than 70 years the property has been a coveted hotspot, hosting ex-

In 2019, Caribe Hilton unveiled a $150 million restoration, giving travelers a reason to visit San Juan once again. All 652 guest rooms and suites got a makeover, as did and restaurants.

Puerto Rico presents the best of both worlds as far as vacationing is concerned. You can expect all the amenities and ease of being at home: predominantly English speaking; the U.S. dollar is the currency; and your cellphone

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Immediately you’ll want to drop your bags and grab a cocktail. Is there any better way to relax than enjoying a piña colada with a view?

works as if you’re traveling through Jer-

like you’re in another country, but you didn’t even need your passport, or to pass through customs, to get there.

Caribe Hilton is a short drive from the airport in San Juan. To get there, you must take a taxi with a set fee. However, once you’ve reached the resort Uber is readily and reliably available.

As you pull into the lush green grounds of the Caribe Hilton and up to the open-air lobby, you can immediately see the turquoise ocean shimmering. Immediately you’ll want to drop your bags and grab a cocktail. Is there any better way to relax than enjoying a piña colada with a view? We’ll get back to that.

The guest rooms and suites are distributed between the Wave, Beach and Garden Wing towers, with the majority featuring balconies. Guest rooms are quaint but comfortable, and all you really need for a room you will not spend much time in.

So, now that those bags are dropped, you head down

and only here, you can experience the signature piña colada, which

lowed walls.

In 1954, Caribe Hilton bartender Ramon “Monchito” Marrero created a special cocktail that mixed rum, Lopez coconut cream and fresh pineapple juice to create what’s known today as Puerto Rico’s national cocktail: the piña colada. Monchito spent 35 more years behind the Caribe Hilton’s bar, and in 2004, the resort re-

bar during a NJ summer have tried to emulate.

Cocktail in hand, vacation can truly begin. Head out the doors to Caribe’s expansive outdoor area and take your pick whether you’d like to lounge poolside or dip your toes in the sand. The swim up pool bar at Bagua is one of Caribe’s 11 recently reimagined culinary concepts where you can eat a light lunch while never leaving the pool.

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When it comes to dining options, Caribe Hilton has something for everyone. If you’re looking for local fare, Lola’s might be your spot. Indulge on croquetas, mofongo and arroz con pollo for lunch or dinner. Looking for a place that reminds you a bit more of home? There’s a Morton’s Steak-

Ice Cream & Cookie Co. and the Ice Cream Bar are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and the Starbucks, right beyond the lobby, is perfect for the wake up buzz you’re used to from home. Rustica, the Italian eatery, and Mojito’s, a gastronomic experience inspired by the tropical ambiance of Puerto Rico, the resort.

Whether you’re looking to scuba, snorkel or the many op-

Oceano with 15 treatment rooms, the impressively equippederty bird sanctuary, Caribe has a well-rounded list of activities

to keep guests entertained. In Puerto Rico, there’s no need to indulge on an all-inclusive, but its good to know Caribe could carry its weight if you chose not to leave the resort at all.

Just a few minutes drive from Caribe, the cultural epicenter of Puerto Rico, Old San Juan, is a must visit. From dancing Salsa to endless rum tours, Puerto Ricans are very proud of their cultural heritage and history. There are tours of many local forts, museums focused on the island’s rich history and no shortage of people happy to share in their local pride.

them and their families, their resilience is a testament to the millions of people working hard every day to restore Puerto Rico to its former glory.

If you’re looking for a quick getaway and are tiring on Florida, Puerto Rico presents that unique scenario of transporting you to a whole other world while still enjoying the creature comforts of home. As Puerto Rico continues to rebuild and revitalize, it needs help from fellow Americans so when booking your next trip, keep Puerto Rico and the renowned Caribe Hilton fresh on your mind.

American (Contemporary & Traditional)

The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club

105 Lakeside Dr., 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

Alt Eats Cafe

622 North Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-251-2222

Bacari Grill

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

Bareburger

129 Vervalen St., Closter, 201-660-7720

The Barn

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

The Barrow House 1296 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, 862-336-7070

The 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

Big Papa Smokem 352 Palisades Ave., Bogota, 201-742-5704

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

Boom Burger 180 NJ-17, Mahwah, 201-529-1806

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

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 21 Teterboro Landing Dr., Teterboro, 551-313-7450

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

Café 37 (BYOB)

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

Café Amici Wyckoff (BYOB) 315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

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

Café Angelique

201-541-1010

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

City Perch Kitchen and Bar 2023 Hudson St., Fort Lee, 201-582-7101

Chakra

144 W. State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Center Tavern 170 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-666-2200

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

Coffee & Cornbread Co. 1350B Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-0600

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 Company 75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0277

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

301 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8424

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

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

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

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Restaurant Guide

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar

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

Hearth and Tap

125 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern

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

Houston’s

The Shop’s at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667

Hungry Peddler 44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-894-0718

Iron Horse

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

Ivy Inn

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

Jackson Hole 362 Grande Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444

Just Janice (BYOB)

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

The Kosher Nosh Deli 894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-1186

Lakeside Grille & Bar

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

Mahwah Bar & Grill

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

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

Mitchell’s Seafood Market 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311 MK Valencia

201-373-0228

Mob Burger 525 Moonachie Ave, Wood-Ridge, 201-728-4891

Nostramana Café 51 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 551-264-9200

Nellie’s Place

9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Nikki’s Bar & Grill

213 Washington Ave., Little Ferry, 201-518-2883

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

201-567-4800

Park Wood Delicatessen 342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-0855

Pearl Restaurant (BYOB) 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

Plank Pizza Company 383 Market St. Bldg. D, Saddle Brooke, 201-843-2426

Railroad Café

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

Raymond’s 101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5125

Reilly’s Rib Cage (BYOB)

201-771-7200

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

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

Rosario’s Trattoria (BYOB) 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, 201-288-1170

Section 201 704 River Rd., New Milford, 201-262-5600

Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers

482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001

Steel Wheel Tavern

51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-882-1800

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

201-384-0900

Twisted Elm

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

Veggie Heaven

473 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-836-0887

Victoria’s

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

Village Green (BYOB)

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

Waterside

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

White Maple Café (BYOB)

47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-1953

103 Prime

103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2220

Asian/Asian Fusion

I Fish (BYOB)

201-569-1111

Wok Bar

200 Main St., Fort Lee, 858-999-5555

Chinese/Korean/ Korean BBQ

Dong 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

Kimchi Mama 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-703-2905

Kimchi Smoke BBQ

301 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-497-6333

Mr. Wok & Sushi (BYOB) 1 Highwood Ave. 2nd Floor, Myung Ga Won

201-500-1111

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

T.S. Ma Wyckoff 637 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-8870

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

Rudy’s 107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Continental/American W’s Grill

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

Continental/French

Café Panache (BYOB)

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

Latour (BYOB) 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 (BYOB) 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/Italian

Andrea’s Ristorante Italiano (BYOB)

20 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275, 201-670-7958

Davia

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

Sage (BYOB)

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

Savini

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

793 Palisades Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Cuban

Azúcar Cuban Cuisine 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201-660-7977

Casual Habana Cafe (BYOB)

125 Main St., Hackensack, 201-880-9844

Mambo Tea House (BYOB) 98 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-1262

Mis Raices 1214 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-530-7233

Rebecca’s Restaurant (BYOB)

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

Rumba Cubana 1807 45th St., North Bergen, 201-553-9100

Dominican

Punta Cana

2151 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-849-5556

Eclectic

Contemporary

Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge

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

Baumgart’s Café (BYOB) 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889

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

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

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

G.W. Grill

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

Port of Call (POC) (BYOB) 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888

The Rail Yard Tavern 14-26 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-773-3372

36 Engle St., Englewood, 201-541-8530

200 Tice

200 Tice Blvd., Woodcliff Lake, (Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton) 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

The Chef’s Table (BYOB)

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

Latour (BYOB)

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

Greek

A Taste of Greece (BYOB)

935 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-967-0029

Axia Taverna

201-569-5999

Daily Treat

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

Eons

17 NJ-17, Paramus, 212-696-1234

Greek Corner Grill (BYOB)

99 Park Ave., Park Ridge, 201-476-1400

GRK Grill (BYOB)

39 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201-399-7670

The Greek Village

254 Livingston St., Northvale, 201-750-8570

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

238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

Varka

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

Indian

Art of Spice (BYOB)

159 Main St., Hackensack, 201-342-3444

BHOJ (BYOB)

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

Kailash (BYOB)

22 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-251-9693

Mantra

275 NJ-4, Paramus, 201-342-8868

Mausam (BYOB)

76 Market St., Clifton, 973-472-3663

Nirvana Indian Kitchen (BYOB)

29 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-818-2300

Spice Mantra (BYOB)

6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1122

Silli Point (BYOB)

498 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-0271

Taste of India (BYOB)

166 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-692-3222

Irish

Biddy O’Malley’s

Irish Bistro and Bar 36 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-608-5545

191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893

Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack, 201-487-0660

Italian

Aldo & Gianni Ristorante 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866

Aldo’s (BYOB) 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., 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

973-778-4930

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

Bellissimo (BYOB) 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

Bistro 107 107 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-3339

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

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

Buongiorno’s (BYOB) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000

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

Caffe Annello (BYOB) 429 Broadway Ave., Westwood, 201-786-8137

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

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

Café L’Amore (BYOB) 455 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, 201-337-5558

Café Tivoli

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

Dimora

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

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Restaurant Guide

Dino’s 12 Tappan Rd., Harrington Park, 201-767-4245

Due (BYOB)

16-18 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-3231

Fiona’s Restaurant (BYOB) 118 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-857-5800

Fontana Di Trevi (BYOB) 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 Café

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

GoodFellas Ristorante

973-478-4000

Granita Grille 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

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

Guilio’s

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

Il Giardino (BYOB) 153 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-750-0060

Il Mulino Ristorante (BYOB) 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767

Il Villaggio 651 NJ-17N (between Rtes. 3&46), Carlstadt, 201-953-7733

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

Kinchley’s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777

L’Angolo Trattoria Italiana (BYOB) 696 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-0853

La Cambusa

973-445-7222

La Lanterna (BYOB)

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

La Vecchia Napoli

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

Locale Café

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

Luka’s (BYOB)

10 River Road, Bogota, 201-440-2996

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. Rochelle Park, (behind Garden State Plaza), 201-843-1250

Nonna’s Cucina (BYOB) 918 Prospect St., Glen Rock,

201-445-2758

Olivella’s

7709 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, 201-662-6110

Osso Buco

343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600

Picco Tavern

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

Portobello

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

Puzo’s Family Restaurant

973-423-2288

Rocca (BYOB)

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

Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYOB) 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 (BYOB) 2 N. Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545

Sicilian Sun (BYOB)

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

Solari’s

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

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

Trattoria Giotto (BYOB) 15 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-528-7142

Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Ln., 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

Zozo’s Restaurant

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

Japanese Akai Lounge

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

Asahi (BYOB) 1475 Bergen Blvd., Fort Lee, 201-944-5113

Blu Sushi (BYOB)

26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, 201-882-1700

Cocoro

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

Daruma (BYOB)

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

Fuki Sushi (BYOB)

828 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-225-0160

Gen Sushi & Hibachi

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

Hanami (BYOB)

41 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201-567-8508

301 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-666-8508

Hiro

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

Hiura

400 Main St. Ste. B, Fort Lee, 201-346-0110

Kazuki (BYOB) 638 Westwood Ave., River Vale, 201-263-1811

Kiku

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

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

Kumo (BYOB)

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

Kyoto (BYOB)

78 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-384-5544

Masa Sushi & Grill (BYOB)

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

Matsu Sushi & Grill

140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-722-9388

Matsuya

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

Mei Sushi

Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-398-9882

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

Mount Fuji

Japanese Steak House 193 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-2800

Nizi Sushi (BYOB)

300 Union Ave., Rutherford, 201-804-7666

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

Sakura-Bana (BYOB)

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

Sendai Japanese

Restaurant & Grill

178 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-225-0995

Sushi Cruise (BYOB)

725 River Road #51, Edgewater, 201-313-3611

Sushi Village (BYOB)

700-90 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-8800

Sushi X (BYOB)

23 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-689-7878

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

Tawara Japanese Restaurant (BYOB)

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

Wasabi

848 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-7575

Yuki

2 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-391-9877

Yuki Hana (BYOB)

131 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-3230

Latin

Mambo Empanadas (BYOB)

313 Union Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-3888

Mediterranean

The Kebabci (BYOB)

259 Valley Blvd., Wood-Ridge, 201-728-4949

Mado (BYOB)

570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-265-3629

Mediterraneo (BYOB)

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

Mezza (BYOB)

20 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8822

Novo (BYOB)

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

Mexican

A Taco Affair

81 Main St., Little Falls, 973-812-8226

Azteca (BYOB)

47 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-438-2111

Jalepenos

930 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-5566

La Frontera (BYOB)

37 E. Broadway, Hackensack, 201-880-7731

Leon

16 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0297

Mariachi Grill (BYOB)

262 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, 201-528-7493

Riviera Maya (BYOB)

252 E. Fort Lee Rd., Bogota, 201-996-1380

Viva Margarita

364 Lawton Ave., Cliffside Park, 551-313-0760

Spanish

El Cid

205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123

Meson Madrid Restaurant

343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park, 201-947-1038

Sangria

1033 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah, 201-962-3310 Sayola

201-871-2182

Tapas De España

7909 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, 201-453-1690

Taste of Spain

493 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-8904

Thai

Bangkok Garden

261 Main St., Hackensack, 201-487-2620

Clifton Thai

239 Parker Ave., Clifton, 973-253-1400

Chok Dee Thai Kitchen 561 Livingston St., Norwood, 201-750-8880

Gao Thai Kitchen (BYOB)

63 Main St., Ramsey, 201-962-2691

Malee Fine Thai Cuisine (BYOB)

2 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-7797

Massaman Thai Cuisine 312 Hackensack St., Carlstadt, 201-559-1424

Pimaan Thai Restaurant (BYOB)

79 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-967-0440

Ridge Thai (BYOB)

50 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-493-9929

Thai West (BYOB) 22 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-497-6981

Wyckoff Thai Cuisine

314 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-485-8855

Persian

Kabab on the Cliff 23 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5100

Pardis Persian Grill (BYOB) 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-8000

Rose (BYOB) 1150 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-569-3600

Turkish Cinar

214 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-523-9284

Hakki Babba (BYOB)

555 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-840-8444

Hunkar (BYOB)

319 Hackensack St., Carlstadt, 201-507-0606

Istanblue Restaurant (BYOB)

645 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-262-4400

Istanbul Café & Grill (BYOB) 14-25 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-791-2222

Kebab Istanbul 5819 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, 201-861-4400

Marmaris Cafe (BYOB) 820 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-9090

Samdan 178 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-7343

Turkish Kitchen

297 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-943-7733

Turkuaz (BYOB) 1550 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-944-1115

Vietnamese

Bistro Du Saigon 168 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0100

Ma Mí Eatery 546 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-660-7826

Mekong Grill (BYOB) 24 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-445-0011

Pho Miu Vietnamese Restaurant 255 Pascack Rd., Township of Washington, 201-497-3915

Saigon Kitchen (BYOB) 2024 Center Ave., Fort Lee, 201-592-8890

Simply Vietnamese (BYOB)

201-568-7770

TC’s Little Taste of Saigon (BYOB)

201-445-5509

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