BC the Mag: July/August 2015

August 25-30, 2015

Plainfield Country Club Edison, NJ

Keeping professional golfers and their families healthy is the privilege of Hackensack University Medical Center as the Official Medical Services Provider to the 2015 Barclays.

The Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC is a specialty-trained team of orthopedic surgeons and clinicians who use the latest technology and the most advanced procedures. Small wonder that each year more than 7,000 people choose us for all of their orthopedic needs.

The Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC is honored to be recognized as one of the Top 50 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Learn more about the Orthopaedic Institute at HackensackUMC by visiting Ortho.HackensackUMC.org.

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July/August 2015

Publishers

Sharon and Steven Goldstein

Associate Publisher

Brandon Goldstein

Editor

Nayda Rondon

Design Studio

EIGHTY6

Evan Eagleson

Stephanie Kowalsky

Account Executives

Linda Barba

Amy Schwartz

Photographers

Samuel Lippke

Steven Goldstein

Contributing Writers

Daria Amato

Linda Barba

Justin Henry Davidson

Brandon Goldstein

Dr. Michael Gross

Lousie B. Hafesh

Robert Haynes-Peterson

Nancy D. O’Reilly

Richard Posluszny

Carolyne Rao

Dennis Seuling

Mary Ann Treger

Michele Trimarche

Judith Turner

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It’s only the beginning of summer, but the news has been awash with so many stories of both triumphant love and incredibly destructive hate. For a moment, you can put the season aside, since we know the weather doesn’t shape our society.

As a wife and a mother, it pains me to even watch the news anymore. For every uplifting story there always seems to be more than one trying to bring it back down. It makes me wonder about the world we live in, and more importantly, the world our children, and (hopefully) our future grandchildren will inherit from us.

I may be no spring chicken, but a woman in her 50s is potentially no longer on the back end of her life, either. I’ve been privileged to experience the world, travel to amazing places, dine at some fabulous restaurants, and watch Bergen County change year after year. These days, though, I’m troubled by one question: Is Bergen County changing for the better?

I was recently out buying sandwiches at a local deli that my family frequents when I noticed the adjacent store had a “For Rent” sign in its window. This store once was a cleaner’s. Even when my son was in little league, the business was a constant sponsor, a nice little-mom-and-pop cleaner’s that seemed to withstand the test of time and fashion. Until recently, that is.

Faced with the vacant store, we began to wonder. Maybe the couple retired, we hoped, spinning a romantic tale about two loving people who began a little business together years ago, cleaned everything from the denim jackets of the ’80s to the perfectly tailored suits of today, got old together, and decided it was their time to enjoy the fruits of their decades of long labor.

Then we started to contemplate the starker reality: Their rent got so high that they weren’t able to be there anymore, or more bluntly, nobody wanted them cleaning their clothing anymore. Either way, it just seemed sad, with the probability of a no-personality chain store bound to take its place.

I’ve seen this a lot in Bergen County in the past few years. You hear about it happening in Brooklyn and Manhattan, but the commercialization of Bergen County is rarely spoken of. Isn’t it strange to think that at one time—not that long ago—the many nearby malls that line our highways were once full of primarily small, locally owned businesses?

We’ve strived for many years to tap wholly into the small business community. For starters, we are one. Secondly, we know that many of our readers own or work in small businesses themselves. There is a bit of a “For Us, By Us” mentality when we think about our several magazines.

It’s the small businesses, many of whose owners we proudly call close friends now, that have always made Bergen County such a great place to be, far removed from the New York City “on to the next thing” flow. Here in BC, you have your favorite restaurants and everyone knows everyone’s name. That is a beautiful thing.

These small businesses, the fabric of our communities, are what differentiate us from so many places where the big chains have taken over. Instead of Rodeo Drive, we have Westwood Ave (and so many other similar downtowns) where you can purchase lovely, quality goods and be great friends with the men and women who run the amazing boutiques, shops and restaurants. That’s why Bergen County is such an amazing place to call home.

As the years go by, it’s nice to see many of these local shops remain open and thriving. They are what restore the optimism within me that Bergen County will remain a vibrant grouping of unique and flourishing communities. We may be close to New York City, but we proudly don’t live there, and we don’t try to be the same. That’s the Bergen County way.

Sharon and Steven Goldstein

ADLER APHASIA CENTER

The Adler Aphasia Center held a reception and gospel concert fundraiser at Mount Olive Baptist Church. For more information visit: www.adleraphasiacenter.org

THE PERFECT UNION FOR HEARTS

Valley Health System is a leader in heart care. Now we’ve advanced our care even further with a new affiliation with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute – ranked #1 in Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S.News and World Report. By combining our team of experts, innovative technologies and specialized treatments with Cleveland Clinic’s best practices and clinical research, the very best heart care is right here, in your community. That’s two perfect unions, Valley Health System and Cleveland Clinic — and Valley Health System and you.

Valley Medical Group is now affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute. To make an appointment with a Valley Medical Group cardiologist, visit ValleyMedicalGroup.com/Cardiology.

HACKENSACKUMC ANNUAL MEETING

Hackensack University Health Network held their annual meeting at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton. For more information visit: www.hackensackumc.org

THE FRIENDS OF HACKENSACKUMC

THE VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

The Oakland and Midland Park branches of The Valley Hospital held a fashion show at The Brownstone. For more information visit: www.valleyhealth.com

At Active, we strongly believe in the team concept of care. We work closely together sharing knowledge, expertise and state-of-the-art medical technologies, so that every patient receives the full benefit of our shared resources.

Our full-service, multi-specialty practice features board certified and fellowship trained physicians who are all recognized as being tops in their fields. WHERE YOU GO FOR TREATMENT CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Michael L. Gross, MD

Specialty: Sports Medicine

Knees & Shoulders

A. Ylenia Giuffrida, MD

Specialty: Hand & Elbow

Oscar Vazquez, MD

Specialty: Sports Medicine

Ira Esformes, MD

Specialty: General Orthopedics

James C. Natalicchio, MD

Specialty: Back & Neck

Richard D. Rhim, MD

Specialty: Spine Surgery

Thomas K. John, MD

Specialty: Joint Replacement

Michael T. Benke, MD

Specialty: Sports Medicine

BERGEN CASA

CASA for Children of Bergen County held their 10th annual Dinner and Casino Night at Seasons in Washington Township. For more information visit: www.bergencasa.org

It’s Not Time for Her Curtain Call

Wendy Federman is a very busy woman and this three-time Tony Award winning producer might just be getting started.

JULIA’S BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION

Julia’s Butterfly Foundation celebrated their 10th anniversary with a benefit hosted by Tiffany and Co. For more information visit: www.juliasbutterflyfoundation.org

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation held The Breakfast Club benefit at the Alpine Country Club. For more information visit: www.englewoodhospitalfoundation.org

Leonia’s Garden of Sculptural Delights

This grassroots effort to showcase work by national and international artists beautifies and enriches the community.

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HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER MS CENTER

The MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center held their annual Spring Fashion Fling at the Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck. For more information visit: www.holyname.org

SHOULDN’T A DAILY MEAL PLAN, INCLUDE LUNCH?

At The Atrium, The Allendale Community for Senior Living’s Assisted Living Community, residents enjoy three (3) Chefprepared meals a day, including a delicious, gourmet lunch at no additional cost.

It’s just one more reason life is fuller here, and why, at The Allendale Community for Senior Living, you’ll always find, Care You Can Trust.

At The Allendale Community for Senior Living, there are no upfront fees, application costs or entrance/buy-in fees. Just one affordable, all-inclusive monthly rental fee for the lifestyle and specialized care all older adults deserve.

To arrange a tour or learn more about The Atrium Assisted Living at The Allendale Community for Senior Living, Call (201) 825-0660 or visit www.allendalecommunity.com

HALFWAY HOUNDS

Halfway Hounds held their 6th annual Doggy Derby at The Clinton Inn in Tenafly. For more information visit: www.halfwayhounds.org

Tropical Thirst Quenchers

Say sí to these fruity and refreshing summer drinks!

Blood Orange Margarita

1 oz. Blood Orange Puree

1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal

1 ½ oz. Sour Mix

Two Serrano Peppers

Directions: Combine all ingredients in rock glass with a salted rim.

Cucumber Uno

1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal

English cucumber peeled and juiced

English cucumber peeled and sliced for garnish

1 tsp. Fresh basil or opal basil

½ Fresh lemons

½ oz. Simple syrup

Directions: Add lemon juice to the cucumber juice so it will not oxidize. With cucumber juice prepped, add 1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal to a glass. Add 1 ½ oz. cucumber juice. Add ½ fresh squeezed lemon juice and a few basil leaves. Mix well, taste, and serve on the rocks garnished with 2-3 cucumber slices and a sprig of opal or regular basil or a beautiful combination of the two.

Paloma

2 oz. Casa Noble Reposado

½ oz. Fresh lime juice

4 oz. Fresh grapefruit juice

Splash of fizz (soda water)

Directions: Pour the first 3 ingredients in a glass and stir, and add a splash of soda water on top.

Raspberry Black Pepper Ginger Margarita

1 ½ oz. Casa Noble Crystal ¾ oz. Raspberry syrup (made from Fresh Driscoll’s Raspberries) ½ oz. Barrow’s Intense Ginger (or other ginger liquer)

½ oz. Fresh lime juice

1 tbs. Agave nectar

Rosemary Black Pepper

Directions: Make a raspberry syrup by combining 1/4 lb. of raspberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and bring to a boil. Strain and push through a fine sieve and reserve. Combine the tequila, lime juice, Barrow’s Intense Ginger, agave and the raspberry syrup and shake well. Pour over ice into a Collins glass and turn fresh coarse ground black pepper 3-4 times and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Recipes courtesy of Casa Noble Crystal TEQUEILA.

Piña Espadina

2 oz. Casa Noble Reposado Pineapple puree

2 oz. Fresh lime

½ oz. Agave

2 Fresno chilies (sliced into rounds)

Directions: Mix everything together with the whole chilies and shake well. Strain over fresh ice into a collins glass and garnish with the chilies floating right on top.

Exploring the Wines of Northern Greece

Indigenous grapes and a persevering spirit define a birthplace of wine.

Evidence of wine production in Greece dates back almost to the beginnings of Greek civilization. Four hundred years before the birth of Christ, the historian Thucydides wrote, “the peoples of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learned to cultivate the olive and the vine.” Yet after a tumultuous 20th century filled with strife and civil war, the rest of the world is only now re-learning what Athenians have always known: Greek wines are true gems.

Estate Red

Greece is home to countless indigenous grape varietals far removed from classic Bordeaux strains. In the mountainous Amyndeon region (named for a cousin of Alexander the Great) in northern Greece, Xinomavro is king. The name means “acid black,” and in these sandy, high-altitude soils, it produces tannic, high-acid wine rich with herbaceous and spice notes. Here it’s blended with Syrah and Merlot (hence “SMX”) to create an introduction. “Syrah brings the main structure, Merlot offers softness and Xinomavro brings complexity to the back of the palate,” says owner/winemaker Angelo Iatridis. Pair with spiced lamb, rich grilled greens and grilled tomatoes. $38

“Like Nebbiolo, Xinomavro produces big acidity, big tannins and big structure,” says Stellios Bourtaris, winemaker and son of the founder. Estate vines grow on the slopes of Mount Vermio in Macedonia, so “a nice breeze produces big temperature changes from day to night, increasing the wine’s complexity.”

This deep red, 100% Xinomavro is rich with aromatics of strawberry, pie cherry, vanilla and tomato. On the mouth, tannins are firm but lush, with a long fruit-and-spice finish. Diaporos, another label from Kir-Yianni, is a single-vineyard Xinomavro providing even more body. Pair with smoked pork stew with mushroom and tomatoes, and polenta-stuffed red bell peppers. $25

Located on a broad plain at the base of the Pangeon Hills, Ovilos’s vines sit very near the ancient city of Philippi, where wine was no doubt important to Biblical-era settlers. It’s a 50/50 blend of Semillon and Assyrtiko, a grape indigenous to Santorini, boasting bright acidity and mineral notes. On the nose, the apricot and honey pungency of Semillon melds beautifully with the citrus/mineral notes of the Assyrtiko. Despite the minerality, it is a fat, lush wine conducive to aging. Pair with kompir mandza (potato stew with onions and carrots) or tavce gravce, a hearty bean stew with chunky vegetables. $32

“Akakies” means “acacia” in Greek, referring to the trees found throughout the high-altitude Amyndeon region, about 50 miles from Noaussa. “Greek wines are very different,” says Bourtaris. “They have different aromas and they’re very food-friendly thanks to high acidity.”

In this case, the 100% Xinomavro rosé (a combination of 85% skin contact and 15% saignée or red wine runoff) is aromatic and fruity, with notes of strawberry and forest fruits, still with a good acidity and a slightly tannic tang in the finish. Bourtaris also produces a sparkling rosé. Pair with burrata cheese and roasted red peppers, or savory mekici bread with yogurt. $16

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and has received certifications from the American Sommelier Association and the Master Mezcalier program.

WOMEN’S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER

The Women’s Rights Information Center held their annual spring event at The Clinton Inn honoring Nina Pineda. For more information visit: www.womensrights.org

DR. BRUCE G. FREUND

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY

The Volunteer Center of Bergen County held their annual Derby Day at Apple Ridge Country Cub. For more information visit: www.bergenvolunteers.org

Getting to know you...

Carolyne Rao was tired of seeing the same old doom and gloom on the news. Armed with her camera and a big heart, Carolyne began “The Feel Good Project of Bergen County.” Here, we will display some of her work, and get a peek into the hearts and souls of our neighbors who share their stories of accomplishments, joy and all things positive.

“I

have been volunteering since I was 17 years old. Fourteen years ago I had the opportunity to start this non-profit organization so that I could open up more doors for individuals with disabilities and provide them opportunities where they can really flourish and shine, learn and grow. That’s what Camp Acorn is all about. Camp Acorn is a social program for children and adults with disabilities. The impact that I have and the ability that I have to help these individuals live life to its fullest has really made a difference in my life.”

Cathy Carisi, Ed. S. Executive Director and Founder of Camp Acorn School Psychologist

Lodi resident for more than 40 years

ne of the things I was the most proud of being a part of was (when) ... a man had a heart attack at the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. I was the first officer there… I came running in, saw him, and I’ve been an EMT for a while, so I started initiating CPR and the ambulance came. We ended up shocking him. And, between... me, the Lodi police and the Lodi Ambulance Corps, we were able to save his life. I still get choked up thinking about it. A year later… the guy who had the heart attack gave me a little gift. He gave me a desk clock and on the clock it said ‘Thank you for the gift of time.’”

James Lapp

Sergeant at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department

Lodi resident for 31 years

“Iwas on the bus going to New York to take dance classes, and there was a gentleman that got on the bus... He had a cane, and somebody was helping him on the bus. But, then when he got off there was nobody really there to help him navigate through the crowds and through the doors, through the escalators. So I was right there. I decided to help him. We went through the street a little bit. He was completely blind.”

Mary Ann Hodnett Dance teacher Dumont resident for 3 years

“I

saw a lady fall. I actually heard her walker... I heard it fall on the ground. I didn’t think of anything. I just tried to help this lady out. She was startled when I first met her, and she explained that she was thrown out of her home. She was an older lady, but she knew exactly what was going on. Me and ...my dad, we both called for an ambulance. I heard that she is now going into a home and getting better care.”

Rashad Edwards College student Teaneck resident for 7 years

Angela: “We organize the Relay for Life of Paramus. It’s a 12-hour walk. It’s the American Cancer Society signature fundraiser.”

How has this influenced your future goals?

Kristi: “Relay has opened up my perspective on how I see life... Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to do something in the medical field. But, then after this, I realize I want to save lives. So it’s pushed me forward into wanting to become a doctor, a dermatologist… diagnosing skin cancer. Being able to help people. It’s really driven me in that direction.”

Angela DiPasquale

HS Junior, Organizer of Paramus Relay for Life, Paramus resident for 17 years

Kristi Guarino

HS Junior, Organizer of Paramus Relay for Life, Paramus resident for 16 years

Lauren Andersen

HS Junior, Organizer of Paramus Relay for Life, Paramus resident for 13 years

Carolyne Rao is a Bergen County photographer specializing in children and family portraits. Working with natural light indoors and out, she works to produce real-life artistic images for her clients. She sees beauty in places others may not.

To view more stories like these, or if you’d like to nominate someone, visit “The Feel Good Project of Bergen County” at www.facebook.com/bergenhumans Also visit www.facebook.com/carolyneraophotography to enjoy some of Carolyne’s portrait work.

Night

DrazeN Jazz trio July 22 | 7-10 PM

Party Jose FaJarDo Jr. & his CuBaN orChestra august 13 | 7-10 PM

CHILDREN’S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES

Children’s Aid and Family Services held their “Out of this World” annual gala at The Terrace at Biagio’s. For more information visit: www.cafsnj.org

Yum Nails!

Peak of Sharpness

Calphalon’s Self-Sharpening Cutlery features SharpIN technology with individual ceramic sharpeners built into each knife slot of the storage block. Available in three product lines: Calphalon Classic ($129.99-$179.99), Calphalon Contemporary ($209.99-$299.99) and Calphalon Precision ($279.99). Purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy’s, Belk and Calphalon.com

Play it Sun Safe

Mineral Fusion SPF 30 Brush-On Sun Defense ($19.99) gives you transparent sun protection in a brush-on formula that applies in seconds. Infused with rich botanicals, this natural, oil-free silky powder is great for everyday use. Available at MineralFusion.com, Ulta, Ulta.com, Whole Foods Markets and other fine health food stores.

FABY Italian Nail Lacquer ($18 each) will get your nails ready for summer with matching shades of some of our favorite beachside fruit snacks. With fun names like Italian Holidays, Springtime Art and Lemon & Pineapple, they’re available via www.fabyusa.com

Shine Free

With Elemental Herbology’s Oil Control Starter Kit ($72) you’ll be one step ahead of breakouts. This travel-size starter kit includes: Cool & Clear Facial Cleanser, Moisture Milk Ultra-light Facial Moisturiser, Facial Glow Radiance Peel, Facial Detox Purifying Facial Mask and a 100% natural muslin cloth. Buy at ElementalHerbology.com

Pad Pals

Recover-E Cucumber Eye Pads ($5.99, 5 pairs per pack) are the optimal solution for relieving dreaded burns and soothing irritated skin after a day of swimming and sun. Available at www.earththerapeutics.com

Vibrant Skin at Its Best

VENeffect Anti-Aging Intensive Moisturizer ($185, 1.7 oz./50mL)) is formulated with nourishing ingredients to significantly increase skin’s elasticity and reverse the signs of aging. Available at NeimanMarcus.com, SpaceNK.com, Cosbar.com, Bloomingdales.com, Soft Surroundings, Joyus.com and VENeffect.com

Get Your Glow On

Le Mieux’s Skin Perfecter ($189) is a new 4-in-1 beauty gadget that provides 28,000 ultrasonic vibrations per second to gently cleanse, tone and stimulate the skin while fusing serums and other skin care products. Available via www.myskincarebox.com

Skin Repair Serum

Offer your sun-ravaged complexion the hydration it needs with Revision Skincare’s Hydrating Serum ($42, 1 fl. oz. w/pump), the ultimate post-sun hydrator that’s ideal for all skin types. Revision Skincare products are available exclusively through dermatologists, plastic surgeons and medical spas. Find a location near you at revisionskincare.com

All About the Brows

Sculpt bold and beautiful arches with Earth Therapeutics’ Eyebrow Grooming Set ($14.99). Complete with an eyebrow shaver, tweezer, eyebrow scissors and lash/brow groomer, it’s all you’ll need to up your brow game! Buy at www.earththerapeutics.com

The Future of Beauty

AMOREPACIFIC’s Color Control Cushion Compact SPF 50+ ($60) provides longlasting and natural-looking color and coverage with powerful skin-perfecting Asian botanical ingredients delivered through a patented Dynamic Fluid Capture System Technology. Available in four skinperfecting shades; purchase at Sephora/Sephora.com, Neiman Marcus/NeimanMarcus.com, Nordstrom/Nordstrom.com, Bergdorf Goodman/ BergdorfGoodman.com, Bloomingdales.com and us.amorepacific.com

You’ll

Flirty & Footloose

Get set for flawless sandal-ready feet thanks to Dr. Hauschka’s Neem Nail & Cuticle Pen ($19) and Deodorizing Foot Cream ($19). These 100% natural essentials nourish the skin to maintain a polished and fresh presentation to leave feet in tip-top shape all summer long. Available at drhauschka.com

Be Mad for This!

Super-gentle and sans harmful chemicals, Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser ($15.99) removes free radicals and impurities while moisturizing and healing skin with orchid extract, jojoba, green tea and peptides. Available at madhippie.com and Whole Foods.

POP CONCERT: Glen Rock Pops Community orchestra will perform popular, classical and semi-classical music on July 6, 6:30PM on the Patio at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh (10 Link Drive).

BAND ACT: Bergen Performing Arts Center (30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood) presents Little River Band on July 9, 8PM. Purchase tickets, $29-$69, at www.ticketmaster. com, www.bergenpac.org or at 201-227-1030.

LUNCH & TALK: On July 19, 1PM, learn ways to use in season produce while enjoying a three-course lunch featuring salads demonstrated before the meal at The Once a Month Café (corner of Schraalenburgh & Old Hook Rd, Closter). Price: $29.95; to register, contact Kim Hendrickson, kimhendrickson@ verizon.net, 845-633-3961

ART TALK: On July 23, 7-8PM, Dr. Michael Norris will give a free art talk and Powerpoint presentation on Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and his works at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

THEATRE PRESENTATION: On July 25, 1-2PM, the Next Stage Ensemble

DANCE ON STAGE: See “Ballroom with a Twist” featuring Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance on July 18, 8PM at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark). Tickets, $35-$85, available at www.NJPAC.org or Box Office (888-466-5722)

Players will give free performance of The Triumph of Love by Pierre de Marivaux at the Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

LEARN JAZZ: DanceSpace! will hold high-energy, open-level classes for kids, 11-15 years old, from July 27-31, 1-4PM. Price: $195 for 5 sessions. For info and to enroll, contact Regina Imperato, rimperato@bergen.edu, or call 201-447-7488.

FREE ROCK: TREBLE will perform a free outdoor concert on July 30, 8:30PM at the Band Shell (Veterans Field, Ridgewood). For more info, visit ridgewoodpress.com

CONCERT SERIES: On August 7, 8PM, Chris Botti will perform at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood) as part of the Benzel-Busch concert series. Tickets, $39-$99, available at www.bergenpac.org; 201-227-1030.

MUSIC FESTIVAL: Pinelands

Music Festival will hold its first day-long event on August 15, at the New Jersey Motorsports Park (8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ) with over 20 bands. Tickets, $75-$150, available at pinelandsmusicfest.com

GOSPEL MUSIC: On August 6, 8:30PM, the popular gospel act of Mack Brandon & The Connection will perform as part of the Free Summer Entertainment Under the Stars concert series at the Band Shell (Veterans Field, Ridgewood). For more info, visit ridgewoodpress.com

SHOW TUNES: On August 17, 6:30PM, Randy Accardi will present a festive program of dancing, favorite Broadway show tunes, American songbook and jazz standards at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh (10 Link Drive).

COLLEGE PREP: On August 20, 7-8PM, Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive) hosts a free talk by Collegewise on “How to Write Great College Essays.” Register in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or at montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

Linda’s List Party Planning, Bergen County Style!

You don’t need me to tell you that there are levels of partying. You can have a party, which is nice, or you can party, which is awesome. As far as I’m concerned, any reason is a good one to party. And if I were to plan my own awesome party today it would be to celebrate my fabulous ’50s as the big 6-0 is approaching at maximum speed. But enough about me; back to the party plans.

The first step to Partying 101 is to enlist the services of a great event planner. Since I am an event planner, I’ll fast forward past this step. However, there are many wonderful event planners in our backyard. One that immediately comes to mind is Personal Touch, a catering and event planning service (www.ptevents.com). Personal Touch can cater and plan your party at your home or plan your event. Event planners help you to have a marvelous party so all you have to do is show up and look your divine self!

The next thing on the party planning to-do list is to pick a suitable venue. You think that’s going to be easy? Think again! With so many outstanding banquet halls in Bergen County from which to choose, you’ll have a hard time narrowing down your options. It’s an especially tough call for me because I have organized numerous events at most of these banquet facilities.

But with apologies to the others, this time around I’m going to choose Seasons (644 Pascack Valley Road, Washington Township) for my party venue. I know owner Jimmy K and most of his staff. The food, presentation and wait staff are all incredible. You know I like my sliders (without the bread, of course) and Season’s sliders are simply delish… I think I’ll get the seafood station and the sushi. And an ice carving with my initials is a cool way to satisfy the diva in me, don’t you agree?

Do I need a theme for my party? Yes, you say. Well, since I just love my beverages and happy hours, I’m going to have a progressive happy hour with an open bar. Splendid theme idea, if I do say so myself.

But time out; I need a break from all this planning. Time to carve out some “moi” time. So I’m off to get a consult from Dr. William K. Boss (305 Route 17 S, Paramus) on the rejuvenator treatment, a non-surgical approach that stimulates your skin to restore it to a more youthful experience. I don’t know about you, but I’m very interested. After all, who doesn’t want long-lasting results? I know I do! It’s a no brainer. Dr. Boss is going to help me maintain my youthful look. Thank you, Dr. Boss, and your incredible professional staff, too. The consult was explained to me in detail and I can’t wait until my first treatment!

I’m so excited. Did you know Dr. Boss is one of Bergen’s top docs? Only the best for Linda B...

Now that I’ve taken care of the aging process, I must make certain my grey hairs never make a cameo appearance. Just the other day my bestie Amy (you remember her; we rocked Ramsey together, and we normally eat our way through a town) said she swore I always look as if I get something done to my hair every day. Wrong, I protested. I only get something done to my tresses every other day by my small but mighty army of hair magicians at M LUX Salon (1 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack). Greg, my colorist, works in Manhattan, but after my endless pleading makes the trip to

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New Jersey twice a week. Just call me Lucky Lady! People—both women and men—compliment me on my hair all the time. So thanks, Greg; you’re the absolute best!

I need to take a break and enjoy some lunch. As it’s a beautiful day, I head on down to Ross Dock in Edgewater. Located on the Hudson, below the GW Bridge, it has an absolutely stunning view. I would walk there because it’s downhill, but getting back up the hill is another matter…

But with all this “me” time, I’m almost forgetting that I need to finish my party planning. If you read my May/June column—you did read it, right?—you’ll know who my DJ is. So I can check off DJ on my party planning to-do list. I just got off the phone with Alexa at Anna Rose Floral & Event Design (1068 High Mountain Road, North Haledon), which does exquisite work. (Good thing too, as most women love flowers; I’m particularly partial to hydrangeas myself.) I have total faith that the folks at Anna Rose Floral & Event Design will make exceptional arrangements and I’d like lots of votives because I just think candies and florals create a great ambiance.

OMG, I’m a very happy Linda B… I think my party plans are looking good. Time to reward myself with a beverage. Weather-wise it’s a gorgeous night, so since I lunched with an under view of the GW Bridge, now I will sip my Happy Hour beverage at eye level of the GW Bridge at Le Jardin (1257 River Road, Edgewater), the spacious outdoor bar where I prefer to sit. It’s Tuesday night, which means a live band and singles night on the patio. Oh, so you want some dating stories? Trust me, you will need multiple beverages and a lifetime for those. Ugh! Remember, while I like to sit at the bar, you don’t have to because they have plenty of table service outside and indoors at LJ.

I’ve had a very productive day, wouldn’t you agree? I’m going to call it a day and head home to let the Sandman sprinkle sand in my eyes. Buona notte . See you next time. BTW by the time my next column comes out I will be a year wiser! Ciao for now…

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

Also, check out her daily postings at facebook.com/bcthemag

The Rejuvenator is a unique non-surgical treatment plan that stimulates your skin to refresh, tighten and tone in order to restore a more youthful appearance. Dr. Boss utilizes state of the art technologies and your body’s own growth factors to correct the underlying conditions associated with aging skin, sun damage and acne scars. The Rejuvenator is a customized program that creates long lasting results.

Treatments are done in the office without anesthesia and with minimal or no downtime!

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2015

AMOVIE PREVIEW

ccording to Hollywood’s calendar, summer began back on May 1, with the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, the first verified warm-weather blockbuster, with an opening weekend gross of $217 million. Since then, we’ve seen the release of Pitch Perfect 2, Tomorrowland, Jurassic World, San Andreas, Ted 2, Spy and Far From the Madding Crowd.

The offerings in July and August are diverse—the flaunting of beefcake, little yellow creatures looking for a leader, a comedy about changing priorities, a new superhero, a boxing film that looks into a fighter’s life beyond the ring, a coming of age story combined with mystery, a couple of big-budget spy flicks, a thriller about a creepy man from the past, and the tale of a musician/mother trying to mend fences and reconnect with family.

Here are ten movies due out in July and August for your viewing pleasure:

July 1

Magic Mike XXL

This sequel to 2012’s Magic Mike, which grossed over $167 million worldwide, stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias. Joining the cast in new roles are Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games films), Donald Glover (Community), Amber Heard (The Rum Diary), Andie MacDowell (Footloose), Jada Pinkett Smith (Gotham) and Michael Strahan (Live With Kelly and Michael). The movie picks up three years after Mike (Tatum) bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game. The other members of the Kings of Tampa are now ready to quit, but they want to go out in flamboyant fashion with one last blowout performance in Myrtle Beach, with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight. Heading to their final show, with stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves while shaking off the past in surprising ways.

Minions

July 10

This 3D animated production begins at the dawn of time with single-celled yellow organisms called Minions. They evolve through the ages, always serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters alive, from Tyrannosaurus Rex to Napoleon, the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But the Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and sweet little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his fellow Minions to follow. Their journey leads them to Scarlet Overkill (voice of Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. Traveling from Antarctica to 1960s New York City, they end up in mod London, where they face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind from annihilation. Jon Hamm (Mad Men) provides the voice of Scarlet’s husband, Herb Overkill.

Trainwreck

July 17

Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) directs this, his fifth feature film, written by and starring Amy Schumer (Inside Amy Schumer) as a woman who lives her life without apologies even when an apology just might be due. Amy’s dad (Colin Quinn) has drilled into her head since she was a little girl that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy still lives by that precept, enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment. In actuality, however, she’s in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of her current assignment, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grownups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be onto something. Schumer started her career as a stand-up comedienne, appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, co-starred on the Comedy Central reality show Reality Bites and has appeared in several TV shows since 2007. Trainwreck is the first movie Apatow has directed but not written.

Ant-Man

July 17

Ant-Man originated in Marvel Comics as the superhero persona of Dr. Hank Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to alter his size. The character was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales to Astonish # 27. The upcoming movie changes things a bit by shifting the main focus from Dr. Pym (Michael Douglas) to his protégé, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master con-man who must embrace his inner hero to help Dr. Pym protect the secret behind the spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Like Tony Stark (Iron Man), Scott Lang incorporates a good deal of self-deprecating humor into the proceedings.

Though Ant-Man is the tiniest of the Marvel superheroes, he increases his density and thus his strength by shrinking. He’s also very fast, making him a formidable adversary for the villainous Darren Cross, also known as Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll). Combining action, an elaborate caper, and the introduction of yet another character from the Marvel universe, Ant-Man features plenty of CGI-created effects.

Southpaw

July 24

Kurt Sutter originally wrote this script with Eminem in mind. When the rapper dropped out to focus on his music, director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) cast Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy “The Great” Hope, the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion. His stance in the ring is unorthodox, consisting of an ineloquent, brutal display of offensive boxing fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate desire for money and fame. With a great family, a home and financial security, Billy is on top in and out of the ring until a tragic accident sends him into a downward spiral. Depressed, he spends his days in a haze of alcohol and prescription drugs while trying his best to take care of his young daughter. Just when life appears hopeless, a former boxer named Tick (Forest Whitaker) agrees to take Billy under his wing as long as he agrees to Tick’s strict regimen. Tick rebuilds Billy into a new man—not only an agile, well-trained fighter in the ring, but a thoughtful and disciplined man outside of it. As he strives to be a better father and mount a professional comeback, Billy must face his personal demons head-on.

Paper Towns

July 24

The movie adaptation of John Green’s The Fault In Our Stars became a box office champ last summer, earning $300 million worldwide. Paper Towns is based on another Green novel, a coming of age mystery/romance. High school student Quentin Jacobsen (Nat Wolff) lives in Orlando, Florida. Late one night, his neighbor Margo Spiegelman (Cara Delevingne) opens his bedroom window and climbs into his life. Garbed in full ninja regalia and black face paint, she invites Quentin to join her in a revenge mission against a group of people who she feels have hurt her over the course of her high school career. However, after leading Quentin on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears, leaving cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. To track down Margo, Quentin must come to a deeper understanding of their friendship. The search leads him and three friends on a journey that is both moving and funny. Directed by Jake Schreier, Paper Towns was filmed in North Carolina. The screenplay is by the same writers who penned The Fault In Our Stars.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

July 31

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns for another top-secret assignment in this fifth installment of the profitable franchise. It takes off where the previous film, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, left off, with Ethan prepping his team to investigate The Syndicate, a worldwide criminal organization composed of highly skilled operatives dedicated to establishing a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan joins forces with Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a discredited British agent who may or may not be a member of this lethal rogue nation. Director Christopher McQuarrie emphasizes fistfights, motorcycle daredevilry and a stunt sure to take viewers’ breath away. In past roles, Cruise has been suspended from ceilings, jumped from motorcycles and helicopters, and climbed the tallest building in the world. For this latest film, he was strapped to a plane as it was flying 3,000 feet above ground. It co-stars Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Alec Baldwin and Ving Rhames.

Ricki and the Flash

August 7

Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep plays Ricki Randazzo, the lead singer/guitarist in a cover band who faced a tough decision 20 years earlier between her obligations as a married mother of three and rock ‘n’ roll. Having chosen the latter, she now returns home to Indiana to make things right with her family and seek redemption for past mistakes and poor decisions.

Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter, Mamie Gummer, who plays her fictional daughter. Rick Springfield stars as Greg, a band member in love with Ricki, Kevin Kline portrays Ricki’s exhusband, Pete, and Audra McDonald stars as Pete’s new wife. In order to look credible on screen, Streep spent six months intensively practicing guitar. She performs Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “American Girl” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

The Gift

July 31

In this psychological thriller, Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter with an acquaintance from Simon’s high school sends them into a devastating tailspin. Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo (Joel Edgerton) at first. Following an unsettling series of seemingly coincidental encounters and mysterious gifts, a terrifying secret from their past is uncovered after nearly 20 years. As Robyn learns the truth about what happened between Simon and Gordo, she starts to question how well she really knows her spouse.

The film addresses the theme of how people may unwittingly hurt others and takes it to scary extremes as, gradually, the backstory of these characters is revealed. The Gift marks the directorial debut of actor Joel Edgerton.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

August 14

Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) stars as Napoleon Solo, with Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie’s adaptation of the popular 1960s TV action series. Set in the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. centers on CIA agent Solo and KGB agent Kuryakin. The early scenes show Solo and Kuryakin as enemies, with one extended chase sequence featuring a seemingly implausible zip-lining escape across the Berlin Wall that is based on an actual 1983 escape from East Berlin. Forced to set aside longstanding hostilities, Solo and Kuryakin team up on a mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization determined to destabilize the fragile balance of power through the proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. Their only key to infiltrating the criminal enterprise is the daughter of a vanished German scientist. Locating him is crucial to preventing a worldwide catastrophe.

Dennis Seuling, a resident of Maywood, can be reached at Dendrac@aol.com.

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Fire Up the Grill

Learn what it takes to serve up a feast fit for a steak-loving crowd of family and friends.

To help make your outdoor celebrations this summer extra-special be sure to serve robust, savory cuts, such as Omaha Steaks Tbone or Rib Crown selections. The T-bone is a thick cut to give you more bone-in strip and butter-tender Filet Mignon for even the heartiest of -appetites, while the Rib Crown is carved from the most prized part of the Ribeye and is known for exceptional marbling, flavor and tenderness. Both cuts are grain-fed, aged to perfection and flash-frozen to capture freshness and flavor.

For more steak recipes, visit www.omahasteaks.com.

Grilling Basics

For exceptional steaks every time, incorporate these tips from Omaha Steaks executive chef Karl Marsh.

1. Clean and heat your grill on high.

2. Blot dry any moisture using a clean paper towel, and then lightly oil the steak before you put it on the grill. This helps the searing process and prevents sticking.

3. Season your food before grilling.

4. For added flavor and juiciness, be sure to sear the outside of steaks when grilling.

5. Use tongs or a spatula to turn your meat on the grill. Using a fork can damage and dry out the meat.

6. Cover your grill as much as possible during the grilling process. This helps to lock in the grilled flavor and prevent flare-ups.

7. Keep a spray bottle with water handy to douse any unexpected flare-ups.

8. For an evenly cooked piece of meat, use the 60/40 grilling method. Grill for 60 percent of the time on the first side; grill 40 percent of the time after you turn over the food.

9. Place your cooked product on a clean plate. Never place cooked product on the plate you used to transport the raw product to the grill without thoroughly washing it first.

10. Allow your steaks to “rest” for 5 minutes between cooking and eating. This will help retain moisture when you cut into them.

T-Bone Steaks with Rub

Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

4 Omaha Steaks T-Bone Steaks

2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steak Rub (see recipe)

Thaw steaks overnight in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Prepare rub recipe. Heat grill on medium. Blot dry steaks with clean paper towel, and then brush each side with cooking oil.

Generously season both sides of steaks with rub. Grill steaks to desired doneness. For medium rare steak, grill for about 8 minutes on first side and 6-7 minutes on second side.

Steak Rub

Yield: 1/2 cup

4 tablespoons coarse sea salt or kosher salt

1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper

1 tablespoon coarse dehydrated onion flakes

½ tablespoon coarse dehydrated garlic

½ tablespoon crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon whole dill seed

1 teaspoon dried whole thyme

1 teaspoon whole cumin (toasted and crushed coarse)

1 teaspoon whole coriander (toasted and crushed coarse)

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in airtight container or zip lock bag for up to 6 months.

Note: To prepare cumin and coriander, toast by placing in dry pan over medium heat, shaking pan about 2–3 minutes until seasonings start to brown. Crush using bottom of pan on cutting board or with mortar and pestle.

Rib Crown Steaks with Roasted Root Vegetables

Prep time: 60 minutes; cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Servings: 4

4 Omaha Steaks Rib Crown Steaks

2 tablespoons cooking oil

2 tablespoons Steak Rub (see recipe) Roasted Root Vegetables (see recipe)

Thaw steaks overnight in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water for 15-30 minutes. Prepare rub and vegetables. Heat grill on high. Blot dry steaks with clean paper towel, and then brush each side with cooking oil.

Generously season both sides of steaks with rub. Grill steaks to desired doneness. For medium rare steak, grill for about 5 minutes on first side and 3-4 minutes on second side. Serve each steak with vegetables.

Roasted Root Vegetables

Prep time: 20 minutes; cook time: 40 minutes

Total time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

2 pounds mixed root vegetables (carrots, red beets, yellow beets, turnips, celery root, baby purple potatoes, baby gold potatoes)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 400°F. Wash and peel root vegetables. Cut into even size wedges about ½- to ¾-inch thick. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on foil lined sheet pan. Roast for 30–40 minutes or until all vegetables are done, stirring once half way through cooking time.

Is It Done Yet?

Here’s how to know when your steak is just the way your guests want theirs.

Rare Completely red all the way through Feels very soft

Medium Rare Red center with pink edges Feels soft and spongy

Medium Pink in center with brown edges

Medium Well Mostly brown, slightly pink in center Feels slightly firm

Well Brown all the way through Feels very firm

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Beads of bright red juices barely begin to form on edges of steak

Red juices form on surface

Abundant pink juices on surface

Brown and pink juices on surface

Juice, if present, will be brown

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BC Eats

In collaboration with local foodie website Boozy Burbs , BC Eats will spotlight all that’s new and exciting on the local restaurant scene.

Callahan’s Hot Dogs

10 Broad Street, Norwood callahanshotdogs.com

Long, long ago Leonard “Artie” Castranni started Callahan’s Hot Dogs. After a brief absence, Castranni’s grandson Daniel DeMiglio brought Callahan’s back in a big way, starting with a food truck. In April, DeMiglio opened up a storefront in Norwood, complete with décor paying homage to Callahan’s rich history.

While the long lines and anticipation from the grand opening party have slightly diminished, DeMiglio is keeping the excitement going with the extension of the menu that includes grilled cheese and the Italian hot dog, a Callahan fan favorite for decades. Items such as chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches should also be added to the menu soon.

If you’re not big on hot dogs Callahan’s still has you covered. Delicious burgers with toppings such as their homemade chili and onions, and sauce with a side of onion rings will surely have you enjoying Callahan’s all summer long.

Callahan’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Yo! Sushi

Garden State Plaza, Paramus Yosushiusa.com

Conveyor belt Japanese food chain Yo! Sushi has opened its first U.S. location at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, with an ambitious plan for 50 locations in the States within the next 5 years. Yo! is already operating 80 stores globally.

It’s been at least a year since the first news of the arrival, with its selection of more than 80 Japanese-inspired items, including delicious soups, rice- or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempura available via conveyor belt (kaiten) or hot kitchen items like Chicken Katsu Curry, Salmon Firecracker Rice or Yakisoba noodles.

Everything is made fresh in-house and meals are charged by how many plates you’ve eaten and by the color of the plate. Plate pricing ranges from $3 to $7—there’s a legend explaining everything on the extensive menu—and hot dishes are ordered by a server, who can be hailed by pushing the buzzer at the table.

Yo! Sushi is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Erie Coffeshop and Bakery

10 Franklin Place, Rutherford

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Erie, a new coffee shop and bakery, has opened in Rutherford. Owned by classically trained pastry chef Renee Faris, the shop offers an array of handcrafted items using seasonal ingredients and Cafe Grumpy coffee, the first New Jersey coffee shop to do so.

Faris began her career at Buddy Valastro’s mecca of baking, Carlo’s in Hoboken; she was there for two seasons of filming of the show Cake Boss. Culinary school followed, along with stints opening restaurants in Los Angeles and then New York at Gramercy Tavern. Faris was also the opening pastry chef at Maysville NYC.

The menu at Erie features a rotating selection of pies, tarts, scones, muffins, cakes and cookies. Custom cakes are also one of Faris’ specialties. Faris had a hand in the entire design process, including the “rustic” space and open kitchen.

Erie is open six days a week—closed Tuesdays—from 7:00am till 6:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00am till 8:00pm Friday, 9:00am till 8:00pm Saturday and 9:00pm till 4:00pm on Sunday.

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Casual Habana Cafe

200 Main Street, New Milford

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Benito Rivero of Casual Habana Cafe in Hackensack has opened his second location in New Milford, replacing Main Street Grille. Rivero studied at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC and worked in city restaurants (Latour, Craftsteak) before opening in Hackensack.

After an intense renovation of the space, and being named as one of Boozy Burb’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Restaurants of 2015, Casual Habana is serving up a full Cuban menu.

Rivero went for a tapas bar/lounge type here, with a drink menu specializing in mojitos, daiquiris and sangrias. A full dining room completes the vibe, offering a more quiet area for families to enjoy the cuisine.

Notable menu items include four different types of empanadas, as well as some of their tapas items such as Chicharroncito de Pollo, lollipop chicken wings with cumin and smoked paprika aioli. A long list of entrees, including slow roasted chicken, classic Cuban roast pork, skirt steak and mahi mahi, round out the extensive menu.

Casual Habana is open 7 days a week.

Boozy Burbs is a website dedicated to food and drink in the Greater Bergen County area. Coverage includes restaurant openings & closings, eating & drinking events and everything else related to the local foodie scene. www.boozyburbs.com

Restaurant Guide

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

American (Contemporary & Traditional)

The Abbey

Ramsey Golf and Country Club

105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Allendale Bar & Grill

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

Allendale Eats

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

Bacari Grill

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

The Barn

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

Bicycle Club

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

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar

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

Blind Boar Barbeque

595 Broadway, Norwood, 201-784-6900

Bonefish Grill

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

Boom Burger

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

The Bouwerie

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

Brady’s at the Station

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

The Brick House

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

Café 37

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

Café Amici of Wyckoff

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

Café Angelique

1 Piermont Road, Tenafly, 201-541-1010

Café Matisse

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

Chakra

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

Coach House Restaurant

55 Route 4- Hackensack, 201-488-4999

The Cornerstone

84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688

Crow’s Nest

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

Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant

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

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

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

East Coast Burger

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

Emerson Hotel Restaurant

31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Esposito’s Park Café

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

Esty Street

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

Farmhouse Café & Eatery

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

Fire and Oak

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

Giovanni’s Deli

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

Glen Rock Inn

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

Grand Cru

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

Griffin’s

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

Grosso’s La Strada

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

Harvest Bistro

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

Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar

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

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern

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

Houston’s

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

Iron Horse

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

Ivy Inn

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

Jackson Hole

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

Just Janice

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

Jersey Boys Grill

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

Joe’s American Bar & Grill

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

The Kitchen

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

The Kosher Nosh Deli

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

Lakeside Grille & Bar

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

Local Seasonal Kitchen

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

Mahwah Bar & Grill

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

Mason Jar

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

MK Valencia

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

Nellie’s Place

9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Noah’s Ark (Kosher)

493 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-1200

Oceanos

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

Palmer’s Crossing

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

Park Bistro

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

Park Wood Delicatessen

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

Pearl Restaurant

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

Peppercorns

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

Pizzaiolo By Brothers 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201- 444- 4944

P.J. Finnegan’s 274 Fairview Ave., Westwood, 201-664-7576

The Plum and The Pear 393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-485-8793

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

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

Regina’s Steakhouse and Grill 827 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-1996

Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112

Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660

Rosario’s Trattoria 29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335

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

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

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

Sal’s Good Eats 80 Green St., Teterboro, 201-375-4949

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

Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-692-0001

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

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYOB) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717

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

Tommy Fox’s Public House 32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900

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

Vale Bar & Grill

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

Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-836-0887

Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888

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

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

Chinese/Korean

Don Chun Hong 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0450

Golden Dynasty

825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

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

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

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

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

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

Continental Cuisine

Al Di La

1 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford, 201-939-1128

Fountainview Restaurant

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

Rudy’s

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

Continental/American

The Elm Street Grill

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

Continental/ French

Café Panache (BYOB)

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

Latour

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

Le Jardin

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

Madeleine’s Petite Paris

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

Saddle River Inn

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

Continental/ Italian

Andrea’s (BYOB)

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

Davia

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

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

Savini

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

Villa Amalfi

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

Cuban Mambo Tea House

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

Rebecca’s Restaurant

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

Eclectic Contemporary

Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge

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

Baumgart’s Café

59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889

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

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

Café Matisse (BYO)

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

The Dog and Cask

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

GW Grill

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

Natalie’s

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

Park & Orchard

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

Port of Call (POC)

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

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

200 Tice

(Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton)

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

201 Supper Club

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

Fondue

The Melting Pot

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

French Latour

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

German

Kirker’s Inn

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

Greek

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

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

Daily Treat

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

It’s Greek to Me

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

36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-0440

1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050

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

487 Broadway, Westwood, 201-722-3511

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

Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

Varka

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

Indian BHOJ

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

Brick Lane Curry House 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311

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Mantra

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

Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine

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

Irish Poitin Still

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

Italian Aldo & Gianni

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

Aldo’s (BYO)

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

A Mano

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

Amarone

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

Andiamo

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

Angelo’s Restaurant

263 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-939-1922

Arturo’s

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

Baci Italian Grill

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

Barcelona’s

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

Bazzarelli

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

Bel Posto

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

Bella Campania 456 Broadway, Hillsdale 201-666-7700

Bella Italia (BYO)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cliff’s Steakhouse

18 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-944-0233

Dimora

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

Dino’s

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

Dolce Novita

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

Due

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

Fiona’s Restaurant

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

Fontana Di Trevi

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

Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza

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

Gianna’s

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

Giovanna’s Cafe

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

GoodFellas

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

Granita Grill

467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

Grissini Restaurant

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

Guilios

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

Il Giardino (BYO)

153 Paris Ave , Northvale 201-750-0060

Il Mulino Ristorante

132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767

Il Portico

89 Main Street, Tappan, NY, 845-365-2100

Il Villaggio

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

In Napoli

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

Kinchley’s Tavern

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

La Cambusa

517 River Drive, Garfield, 973-445-7222

La Lanterna

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

La Piazza

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

La Vecchia Napoli

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

Locale Café

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

Luka’s (BYOB)

2310 River Road, Bogota, 201-440-2996

Lu Nello

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

Maggiano’s Little Italy

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

Martini Grill

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

Nanni Ristorante

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

Osso Buco

343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600

Pasta E Pollo

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

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Rest. Guide

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Portobello

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

Puzo’s Family Restaurant

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

Rocca

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

Roxanne’s

150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007

Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYO)

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

Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn

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

Sergio’s Missione

2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545

Sicilian Sun

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

Solaia

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

Solari’s

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

Sorrento (BYO)

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

Trovato’s Due

4 Barbara Lane, Oakland, 201-337-0813

Vicolo Ristorante

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

Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill

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

Italian/French

The Chef’s Table

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

Japanese

Akai Lounge

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

Bushido Bar and Restaurant

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

Cocoro

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

Daruma

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

Gen Sushi

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

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

Hanami (BYO)

41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508

301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508

Hiro

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

Kiku

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

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

Kumo

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

Masa Sushi & Grill

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

Matsu Sushi & Grill

140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-930-1896

Matsuya

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

Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant

14-20 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn- 201-398-9882

Minado

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

Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House

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

Sarku Japan

Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W, Paramus, 201-880-6551

Sakura-Bana

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

Sushi Cruise

725 River Road, Edgewater, 201-313-3611

Tani Sushi & Asian Grill

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

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

Tawara

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

Umeya

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

Wild Ginger

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

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

Korean

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

Picnic Garden

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

Zen Zen

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

Mediterranean

Europe Café & Grill

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

Mediterraneo

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

Novo

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

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

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Restaurant Guide

Continued from pg. 112

Samdan

178 Piermont Road, Cresskill- 201-816-7343

Zendiggi Kebab House

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

Mexican Badlands Tacos

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

Blue Moon Mexican Café

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

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

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

Cinco de Mayo

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

Fiesta Hut

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

Las Maravillas De Tulcingo 3

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

Mexicali Live

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

Rosa Mexicano

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

Tito’s Burritos

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

Polish Royal Warsaw Restaurant

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

Seafood

Biggie’s Clam Bar

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

Boiling Pot

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

Legal Sea Foods

Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201 843-8483

Oceaniare Seafood Room

175 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, 201-343-8862

The Crab House

541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311

Seafood Gourmet

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

Spanish

El Cid

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

Meson Madrid

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

Segovia

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

Steak Houses

Capital Grille

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

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill

203 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-767-6106

2 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, 201-265-0403

95 Linwood Ave., Washington Township, 201-666-3080

CK’s Steak House

801 Rutherford Ave., (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141

ETC. Steakhouse (Kosher)

1409 Palisade Ave., Teaneck, 201-357-5677

Flemings Steakhouse

90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463

Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 3:00pm

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

JD’s Steak Pit

124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444

Morton’s

The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, 201-487-1303

The Park Steakhouse

151 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-930-1300

Park West Tavern

30 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-445-5400

The Porter House

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

River Palm Terrace 1416 River Rd. (Palisade Terrace), Edgewater, 201-224-2013 41-11 Rt. 4W (Paramus Rd.), Fair Lawn, 201-703-3500

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

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

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

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

Thai Aoyama

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

Bangkok Garden

261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620

Penang 334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128

Pimaan

79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION

The Center for Food Action held their Savor.2015 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. For more information visit: www.cfanj.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County held their 21st annual Gala at The Venetian. For more information visit: www.habitatbergen.org

HACKENSACKUMC PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

HackensackUMC held their President’s Reception at the Roche Campus in Clifton. For more information visit: www.hackensackumc.org

MARBLEJAM KIDS

MarbleJam Kids held their annual “Denim and Diamonds” Celebration and benefit dinner. For more information visit: www.marblejamkids.sharepoint.com

The Heat Is On!

January

Fresh air is a must! The heat is on, so be sure to go to those office parties, even if it’s just a happy hour. Network, network, network, as it plays an important role in helping you to get that raise or promotion. A family member may be driving you crazy and need you to lend a listening ear. Try to listen without offering too much advice, as this can turn around and bite you. A day or two at the beach will help take away the stress.

April

Things are starting to turn in your direction. Your bank account is growing, your job is great, and friends are calling. What more can you ask for? You might want to start thinking of upgrading your car, as timing is in your favor. Just be careful to save some cash for a rainy day. Stop worrying about everything. You are in a good place. You have come a long way, so enjoy your achievements. Keep your options open.

July

You find yourself attracted to water, maybe even planning a trip to the beach or a cruise. Start scheduling, as you need a break from everything and this would be great medicine. You love your home and enjoy entertaining. You’ll be hosting at least one party for family and close friends. There seems to be a lot of things unsettled in your life right now, but with a little patience things will soon become clear. Just let small situations flourish into bigger ones.

October

It is hard to focus on your job with all the social activities coming your way. As hard as it seems, work sometimes needs to come first. Agree to some trips and adventures. It’s OK to bow out on others. You tend to overbook your calendar. Focus some time on the family, even if it seems as if, for the moment, they are getting your sloppy seconds. Otherwise you will be beating yourself up later. With better planning, you can get to a place where you can certainly have it all.

February

Look before you leap or you might wind up paying for it the hard way. Being cautious is the way to go in the world of employment. Timing means everything. You suddenly find yourself meeting new friends through a new hobby or interest; there might even be a new love interest there as well. A smile and possibly a wink open many doors. Give yourself a gift and stop thinking so much when it comes to spending money.

May

When things are going too fast, don’t give up. Just back up and slow down; things will even out for you. Someone may walk into your life through business and it could turn into pleasure. Opportunity is knocking. Make sure to answer the door or even the phone. Send someone special flowers for no reason. Brightening someone’s day will brighten yours as well. Try and bring a bit more optimism to your life.

August

My advice to you is don’t worry so much. When you feel overwhelmed, take time out for yourself. A bike ride in the evening or a walk in the sun or perhaps a good book will put that glow back on your face. You may find yourself putting some money into your home; it could be new furniture or a fresh coat of paint, even new drapes. Whatever you choose, it will boost your enthusiasm to do more projects.

November

Your strong sense of purpose sometimes doesn’t allow for people to see your fun side. Laughter can be the best stress reliever. Laugh and smile more often; it looks good on you. A windfall of money is on your doorstep; it may be a large or small amount, but nonetheless, it will help you create the change you’re seeking. Treat yourself to a special day on the golf course or the spa to bring a spring to your step.

Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached at her office in Edgewater at (201) 224-6629.

March

Lately, it takes one word to describe you—moody. You tend to occupy yourself with busy work to avoid focusing on the goals that you should strive for. Take a deep breath and reach for your dreams. Finances seem to improve, which takes off pressure. Maybe plant a garden or plan a barbeque. Things that bring you outdoors also help to change your moods to happy. Take others up on their offers and invitations, and find yourself enjoying life much more.

June

Your home is your safe haven. Thinking about sprucing up the patio? Go for it, as you’ll find great solace with outdoor projects. Traveling to new places and encountering new ideas add the excitement you crave. Keep romance in the picture. Save time for a long walk on the beach or camping out in front of the fireplace. You’re hot right now; everything is turning up roses. Let the teenager hibernating inside you come back to life!

September

You seem to choose the road less traveled. It seems like the easier way, but sometimes this makes for a tougher trail. Take it up a step, get out of your slump and take some chances. Socialize more. Maybe go dancing or bowling. Participate in things even when you don’t feel like it. Take some time off from work; it will still be there when you return. Plan a trip, visit family, head to the beach and listen to the waves. You will return feeling happy and refreshed.

December

There are many new beginnings waiting just for you. It’s time to put that spark back in your life. Put one foot in front of the other and soon you will find yourself skipping toward new adventures and opportunities. Time to take your guard down and trust your own instincts. Go through your old things, get rid of some old items and add some new ones. Treat yourself to something you really want and have been putting off splurging on. You deserve it!

Why We Love Boat Shoes

Boat shoes—a fashion icon that men have been wearing for as long as I can remember—are a mystery to me. I believe their origins date back to the early Norse Vikings, who oftentimes adorned theirs with fur, even in the summer, because that’s just how Vikings like to do things.

Yet, let’s be honest with ourselves about these leather loves of ours. They only really look cool once, and that’s right after you take them out of the box and before you’ve walked a single step in them. Wear them just once, and they’re already scratched, scuffed, dirtied and, most likely, will smell like your cat used them as a litter box for several days.

Oh, but they are practical, right? NO. Those few times I was on a boat, whilst rocking my boat shoes, I didn’t feel any more supported. If you told me they prevented seasickness, I’d be all in, but they don’t even help you get to the side of the boat fast enough, for fear it might slip right off your foot!

Boat shoes are great for short trips. I mean short, like to the beach where you’ll take them off or while running quick errands around town. That’s it. Walk far in them and you’ll feel it in your back the next day. Try running? Ha! Please do not try that at home (or anywhere else). Then the laces become untied? Might as well

throw them right in the trash because you’re never getting those laces tied well again.

And then there’s the smell. Oh, man, how dreadful. It took years upon years of us living with this problem, of having stinky feet for hours even after we took them off before someone came up with those ridiculous socks you can now wear with them. Now while you might not be ridiculed for your stinky feet, you surely will for your absurd socks. So lose, lose ’em.

Are boat shoes stylish? Some might say so, but most would vehemently disagree. However, we didn’t name this article “Why We Hate Boat Shoes.” No, because we don’t hate them at all. They have been a staple in our wardrobes; simple men with easily defined tastes have flocked to them forever. Our fathers have them, and now we do, too. We wear them, we blister our feet, we hurt our backs, and at the end of it, after a long day, we take them off and our feet smell like Fritos. Boat shoes are stubborn, impractical and rough around the edges, but so are we, and that’s why we love them.

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

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