Morris Essex February 2026

STAYING HEALTHY

NO TIME OR EQUIPMENT? SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO GET FIT

TIPS FOR YOUR TICKER TOP SIGNS OF CARDIAC TROUBLE

20-YEAR-OLD HELPS PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Features

Listen To Your Heart 12

Know the signs of cardiac trouble— including subtle ones that can mimic more innocent conditions.

The Zero-Equipment Option 14

Haven’t time for a gym visit or space for bulky exercise apparatus? There’s a simpler way to get fit.

Masculine/Feminine 16

Opposites do attract, but can they inspire balanced design? The creators of a new-construction ranch in Chester prove that anything is possible.

Departments

Morris/Essex Buzz 6

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the counties.

Friends & Neighbors 8

Kiersten Rock-Torcivia dreamed of being an Olympic figure skater, but fate had other plans. Now her dream is to help other kids with the kind of illness that could have taken her life.

Style Watch 9

Fashion and accessories red and white will turn heads this season.

Home Front 10

The future is now with pieces that are out-of-this-world.

Escapes 26

Five Northeast places promise to show off the season at its most scenic.

Tastes 28

These recipes wrap flavor into unforgettable meals.

Restaurant Review 58

The Indian eatery Brick Lane has returned to Montclair with a revamped menu, a modernized interior, all the flavors once beloved there— and some new ones too.

Gatherings 62

Morris and Essex residents always show up to support their neighbors.

A Morris/Essex Moment 64

A Randolph couple snaps a “family photo” of some of the neighborhood’s beloved furry friends.

Special Advertising Section

The Counties’ Top Dentists 46

8 ON THE COVER

Get in shape at Anytime Fitness in Morris Plains.

4 Editor’s Note

11 Health News

55 Where to Eat 60 Be There

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She solidified this reputation with the release of her book, “That Will Never Happen to Us,” to much acclaim and enthusiasm. Drawing upon her decades of experience as a matrimonial attorney, she delivers practical, preemptive guidance in the book shedding light on the complications that often arise in marriage – not only for those considering tying the knot, but also for parents planning to share their wealth with a child who is getting married.

Susan’s experience and passion for serving her clients with dedication and warmth position her as an extraordinary resource for tips, strategies and other insight into the gamut of financial, emotional and familial considerations that must go into a successful and lasting relationship.

Here’s To Your Health

Staying healthy seems to have become complicated. Faces have changed at respected national institutions dealing with health, and sometimes messages too. And whichever side of the national shouting match you’re on, you’re apt to fear that there’s more to fear nowadays.

That’s why nothing could be timelier than this Health & Wellness Issue of MORRIS & ESSEX. Medicine does know some basic things about taking care of yourself to help assure not only a longer, but also a richer life. Think how lucky you are to be living in 2026, and when American Heart Month, February, means not the symbolic shape Cupid aims at, but the real-life organ keeps us going. So in “Listen To Your Heart” on page 12, we get advice from a local cardiologist about the tricky task of assessing symptoms.

Rockaway’s Kiersten Rock-Torcivia, 20, listened to her ticker after she was diagnosed with a rare cardiac disease. Following surgeries, medication and lifesaving treatment, she wanted to help others facing similar challenges—so she started a nonprofit to support kids with heart disease. Read all about Rock-Torcivia on page 8.

Staying in shape is essential to maintaining a happy and healthy heart. But what happens when time or the lack of space for equipment gets in the way of your fitness goals? Our story on page 14 provides easy-to-follow tips to get your muscles pumping without pumping iron.

Creating harmony at home does wonders for our well-being too, and that’s what a Chester couple sought for their new-construction ranch. Interior designer Jennifer Pacca combined both masculine and feminine effects to satisfy both husband and wife. See the finished project on page 16.

The whole point of staying well is to enjoy life, and enjoyment is our wish for your year. Visit a winter day trip (page 26), savor scrumptious chicken cordon bleu and Italian stuffed braciole (page 28) or consume perfectly seared salmon at Montclair’s Brick Lane (page 58). In many ways (if you don’t overdo), enjoyment itself is good for you.

To your good health—and good times—for the rest of the year!

Rita Guarna Editor in Chief rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com

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Morris & Essex Buzz

OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTIES.

DINNER + A SHOW

Date night, girls’ night, a family celebration, a special treat for yourself— whatever the occasion, live entertainment and a fantastic meal are a surefire combo for a fantastic evening. If you catch a show at one of these local venues, you’re in for a treat—with great dining options nearby:

• New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark. Less than a 10-minute walk away from this arts hub is Don Pepe Restaurant (donpeperestaurant. net), where you’ll find traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes and an elegant, old-world dining room. Also around the corner is Fornos of Spain (fornosofspain.com), known for its craft cocktails and sangria.

• Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown. You needn’t go far to find South+Pine American Eatery (south andpine.com)—it’s steps away from MayoPAC. You’ll find fresh takes on bistro classics and a farm-to-table sensibility here. Craving a different cuisine? Right down the street is The Address Greek & Mediterranean Restaurant (theaddressnj.com) for a chic dining room and elegant entrée options.

all your favorite Italian options and a chicken parm to die for. Another option: the Montclair location of Nami Nori (naminori.us), a casual temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls.

• Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn. MoonShine Modern Supper Club (moonshinesupperclub.com) won a nod in our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards as the best spot in Essex for a girls’ night out, and a glance at the menu tells you why—the small plates and cocktails are sure to be a hit. For a taste of Paris, you might try Café Monet (cafemonet.info), known for its authentic ambience.

• The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison. How do you complement an evening spent with the Bard? A quick drive will take you to The Hartley Restaurant (hartleyrestaurant. com), which boasts a killer happy hour, cocktails and menu items such as veal Milanese and eight-ounce filet mignon. Something quicker and more casual? Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co.(nojunkpizza. com) is a local favorite.

YOU

New Year’s resolution to get fit—or the house in these cold months. answer. To get started, try your local Many offer free or low-cost classes (all you can determine your skill level healthier mind and body.

IN MORRIS:

• Morristown & Morris Township Library. Morning Yoga, every Thursday, 10 a.m.

• Parsippany Library. Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 17, 24, 31. Gentle yoga, 10 a.m.

• Roxbury Public Library. Yoga for Adults, every Friday, 9:15 a.m.

IN ESSEX:

• Livingston Public Library March 4, Yoga Workshop, open-flow Vinyasa, 11 a.m.

• Newark Public Library. Chair yoga, every Saturday, 2 p.m.; mat yoga, every Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

• Roseland Free Public Library. Vinyasa Yoga, every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

KUDOS TO…

…Wegmans shoppers in Hanover, who raised $42,323 during the fall Check Out Hunger campaign. Funds were donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry Network, a Morris Plains-based nonprofit that provides access to food, nutrition education and related resources to Morris County residents. The initiative, coordinated in this state by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, collected shoppers’ donations from Oct. 22 to Nov. 29 and raised nearly $3.1 million companywide for local food banks.

…Marcus Jackson, a West Orange High School senior and boys’ soccer team captain, who was named National Soccer Player of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. This past season, Jackson helped guide the WOHS soccer team to a state championship and a No. 9 ranking nationally. Jackson also was named to the All-American team and earned New Jersey State “Player of the Year” honors. He has committed to play soccer at UCLA next year.

CULINARY CORNER

Hoping to impress your companion on date night by suggesting someplace new? These recently opened restaurants may have the flavors you seek.

True Peru

Rooted in traditional Peruvian cuisine, the menu at Warique in Belleville features dishes like Pulpo al Olivo and Aji de Gallina croquetas that showcase bold, carefully crafted flavors. Diners can also savor specialties such as Chupe Camaron risotto and other hearty, culture-rich entrées that reflect Chef Roberto Carnero’s heritage and creative flair.

• Warique, 165 Garden Ave., Belleville, 973.440.1103; wariquenj.com

Tradition meets today

A polished new Italian dining destination has arrived in Livingston with the recent opening of Vette Ristorante. The menu blends classic Italian favorites with contemporary touches, featuring dishes like scialatielli fra diavolo with wild shrimp, lasagna Bolognese and roasted grouper. With its warm, elegant atmosphere, thoughtful wine list and craft cocktails, the restaurant offers a fresh yet familiar spot whatever the occasion.

• Vette Ristorante, 588 S. Livingston Livingston, 973.441.9999; vette-nj.com

An Italian debut

Over in Morristown, the new destination Cotto brings a modern menu to the heart of downtown. by Executive Chef Jordan Petriello— who has experience at Michelin-starred kitchens—the eatery focuses on house-made pastas, seasonal antipasto and ingredient-driven dishes that put a spin classic Italian fare. Early highlights include grilled octopus, spicy with beef brisket and pappardelle pork ragu.

• Cotto, 90 South St., Morristown, 973.206.1200; dinecotto.com

HONORING BLACK HISTORY

Our country turns 250 in 2026, and this year also marks what amounts to the centennial of Black History Month. (The month was officially recognized 50 years ago by President Gerald Ford, expanding on Negro History Week, which had been introduced by African American historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, close to the February birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.) Groups nationwide will recognize Black History Month—including here in Morris and Essex:

• The Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture will host events celebrating the Black community throughout February, including an exhibit showcasing the art of Onnie Strother that opened on the first, a special film screening of Sinners and its Wild Ride through Black History (Feb. 19) and interACT Theatre’s production of A Raisin in the Sun (Feb. 13–28). More information: maplewoodartsandculture.org

• On Feb. 21, the Montclair History Center will open the Crane House for an “Eyewitness to Black History” Guided House Tour. This exhibit focuses on firsthand accounts and primary source documents of both pivotal and everyday moments in Black history, including 1800s newspapers, census data, personal letters, oral histories and mid-century Jet and Ebony magazines. More information: montclairhistory.org

• At the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, catch a Feb. 13 presentation by Cirque Kalabante, a circus that showcases the beauty and artistry of African culture. Inspired by daily life in Guinea, it will present young acrobats executing gravity-defying moves to the contemporary sounds of live afro-jazz and percussion. More information: mayoarts.org

• The Newark Museum of Art always celebrates Black History Month in style, and this year is no different. Stop by for special family Saturdays, musical performances, artist talks and after-hours celebrations. You can also see the ongoing exhibition Liberty & Legacy—which celebrates the arts and legacy of the Black community in New Jersey.

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GOTTA DANCE

Montclair’s own Kathy Costa and her DanceWorks Studios stepped into the Hollywood spotlight with an appearance in the star-studded film The Housemaid, which hit theaters nationwide in December. Costa, a longtime dance educator and artistic director, appears in the movie as a dance teacher, and the actual DanceWorks studio serves as a setting, a fun nod to our local arts scene. The psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and was partly filmed right here in New Jersey, including scenes shot in Montclair.

KEEP ON TRUCKIN’

Yes, it’s winter, but we’re already thinking about foodtruck season. That’s because Belleville is planning first-ever food-truck park, set to open this spring at 128 Washington Ave. Designed to spotlight local mobile chefs and food entrepreneurs, the park will host two rotating food trucks each month with a fresh lineup of eats all season long—from fusion tacos to artisanal desserts—so there’ll always be something new to try. But there’s more: The walkable, outdoor hangout also will have picnic tables, string lights, games such as cornhole and free public Wi-Fi. “We are transforming the space into something we think residents and families will find a fun experience,” says Belleville Mayor Michael Melham. “And the food will be delicious too.”

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

It’s From The Heart

Kiersten Rock-Torcivia dreamed of being an Olympic figure skater, but fate had other plans. Now her dream is to help other kids with the kind of illness that could have taken her life.

Six years ago, Kiersten Rock-Torcivia of Rockaway, 14, aspired to be on the U.S. Olympic synchronized figure skating team. She’d been training since early childhood and had the medals to prove that her dedication was paying off. Then, while practicing at Morris Township’s Mennen Sports Arena, she had a cardiac episode on the ice.

After a year of tests, surgeries and doctor visits, Rock-Torcivia was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare genetic heart disease that causes both arrhythmia and heart-tissue inflammation and can lead to cardiac death. Surgeries, medication and treatment saved her life. They couldn’t save her skating career.

In response, Rock-Torcivia founded Heartfelt Harmonies, a nonprofit that helps other kids with heart disease. She donates “music therapy kits” for children in hospitals and lifesaving automated external defibrillator (AED) devices to families who can’t afford them.

Now 20, she attends Boston College and studies nursing.

Tell us about that first episode. I was out on the ice practicing, and suddenly everything started feeling weird. My heart was racing. I couldn’t see right. We were right by Morristown Hospital and rushed there. My heart was going something like 240 beats per minute. That’s at risk for cardiac arrest. Everyone was so confused—we didn’t know why it was happening. Then my heart rate started coming down on its own so I was discharged, told to keep activity to a minimum and given an appointment with a specialist. Then what?

We went to New York Presbyterian. I went in for an operation—and went into cardiac arrest on the table. When I came out of surgery, the doctors told me the problem was a lot more complicated than they’d thought. Ten days later, the COVID shutdown hit.

What timing!

I know! We kept sending my files to doctors. Eventually, I got the ARVC diagnosis. I had two more heart surgeries. One of them implanted a defibrillator in my chest. And I was never able to skate again. Not competitively. What was that like?

Hard. Now that I wasn’t practicing with the team I’d skated with, I lost contact with friends. I’d always imagined myself skating in college and on a nationallevel team—now that was off the table. For a while, it was hard even to watch other people skate. It was too much. I needed something to fill that gap. That’s where Heartfelt Harmonies comes in?

Yes. After my first surgery, I had free time and wanted to do something to help people in situations similar to mine. At first, I created “music therapy kits” for hospitals. I’ve donated over 3,000 to over 20 pediatric hospitals. The kits are earbuds and access to a Spotify playlist I made. I always felt better when I had music in the

hospital to drown out all the noises and help me calm down—but when you’re running to the hospital in an emergency, you don’t think to grab your AirPods. What’s on the playlists?

Songs that are calming and relaxing. My favorite is “Strawberry Swing” by Coldplay. How did it grow from there?

I wanted to donate AEDs as well. We’ve donated 37 so far, which costs around $50,000.

Something that sticks with you?

A few months ago, I was coming home from studying abroad in Portugal, and a woman collapsed in the airport. Someone who happened to be a nurse checked for a pulse and didn’t find one. I knew what to do—I was able to go get the AED, and the nurse and I used it and did CPR until the paramedics showed up. I don’t know what happened to that woman, but the idea that my training was tested in a real situation and I was able to keep calm and help someone—that means a lot.

Where do you see yourself in the future? I want to be a nurse practitioner. Some kind of pediatrics, maybe cardiology. The nurses all made a big difference when I was sick, and I want to give that back.

Are you watching the Olympics this year?

Yes! I was just texting in my group chat about setting up a watch party at my place.

Something you wish people knew?

How to do CPR and use an AED. If you can’t get formally trained and certified, at least familiarize yourself with how they work. It really can save lives.

A message to young people?

Heart conditions don’t just happen to older people. There were times before that massive attack when I didn’t feel right on the ice. I didn’t say anything because the sport is so competitive, and I wanted to keep up. If you think something is wrong, go sit down. Take a break. What your coach thinks about you isn’t as serious as your life or your heart.

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NUTS (BEANS AND GRAINS)!

scientific analysis of 30-plus reviewing the dietary of tens of thousands of adults found that replacing serving of processed meats, including deli meats, with nuts, and grains lowered the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to

—BMC Medicine

TEENS?

Teens and young adults who use cannabis are more likely to become regular tobacco users—even if they haven’t previously tried tobacco— compared with similar people who do not use cannabis, suggests a U.S. study. Around 13 percent of new onset tobacco use was estimated to be attributable to cannabis, the study found.

—Tobacco Control

NIX THE FRIES

Eating three servings of french fries a is associated with 20 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, eating similar amounts of potatoes cooked other ways—boiled, baked or mashed—does not substantially the risk, according recent study.

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DIARY Research has shown that journal writing reduced the odds of developing dementia by more than 50 percent.

—The Journal of Gerontology

STEP COUNT MORE IMPORTANT THAN FREQUENCY

WOMEN AND WHEAT

people without celiac disease or a allergy report sensitivity to gluten or And self-reported gluten/wheat sensitivity common in women and people with bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. Symptoms include GI issues plus fatigue and after eating foods containing gluten despite not having a diagnosis of either disease or wheat allergy.

—Gut

Four thousand steps once or twice weekly is associated with a 26 percent lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease among older women. And if done three days weekly, the percent increases to 40 percent, suggest recent findings.

—British Journal of Sports Medicine

Listen To Your Heart

KNOW THE SIGNS OF CARDIAC TROUBLE—INCLUDING SUBTLE ONES THAT CAN MIMIC MORE INNOCENT CONDITIONS.

“The most typical symptom of a heart attack,” says Bruce Haik, M.D., “is a crushing chest pain, like an elephant sitting on your chest. It travels down your left arm. Then you see profuse sweating, usually enough to soak through the shirt.”

That warning can’t be repeated too often. After all, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, across genders and ethnic groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s responsible for one in every three deaths.

But sometimes heart attacks don’t follow the rules. Sometimes they present with symptoms that aren’t classic. As Dr. Haik, an interventional cardiologist who is both chief of the Division of Cardiology and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, explains, certain populations are more apt to show such non-classic symptoms—“particularly women, more elderly populations and patients with diabetes.

“There’s more to this disease than chest pain,” the doctor says. “And you can’t rely on only chest pain to identify when there’s a problem.”

Less common heart-attack signs

First, Dr. Haik cites acute abdominal discomfort as one such symptom. “It’s tough, because everyone gets indigestion and heartburn sometimes. People will write this off to something they ate.” But there are two warning signs that it could be cardiacrelated. First, if the symptoms are very severe, unusual and lacking apparent cause: If you aren’t getting over a bug and you have no history of this kind of reaction to food, pay attention. “Second, think about how you feel when the pain passes,” the doctor says. “Do you feel normal, or completely depleted? If it’s the second, it’s more likely related to your heart.” And if these gastrointestinal symptoms are combined with chest pain, seek medical help right away.

“Something you need to understand about these atypical symptoms is that the heart itself has no pain

receptors,” says Dr. Haik. When you’re having a cardiac problem, you feel “referred pain” because of the neuropathways that are shared among the heart, the face, the abdomen and the back. “So some patients—particularly women, the elderly and people with diabetes—don’t feel discomfort in the chest. Instead, they may say, ‘My teeth hurt, I was thinking about making a dentist appointment. I’m having bad jaw pain, or ear pain.’”

Shortness of breath is another possible heartattack sign that can be difficult to assess. But Dr. Haik says it’s a symptom he wishes people paid more attention to. “We all get short of breath,” he says. “But you need to pay attention to what’s precipitating it, and if it’s different from how you normally feel. If you’re suddenly struggling while doing something that’s normally easy for you, that’s noteworthy.”

Always these symptoms are a concern when they are sudden-onset or very unusual to you. Often, people who experience these symptoms, particularly women, will also suffer profound, unusual fatigue (fatigue that has no apparent cause and that is severe enough to disrupt daily life) in the two weeks leading up to the event. “If a woman, someone older or someone with diabetes is complaining of strange fatigue, shortness of breath and upper-body pain, get tests done immediately,” says Dr. Haik. “Don’t write it off.”

bend over,” says the doctor. “Bending over puts pressure on the right side of your heart and, if the pressure is already high, it triggers that symptom.”

Also pay attention to unexplained swelling, particularly in the legs. “If your slacks are tighter than usual, that could be an issue of fluid retention. When your heart isn’t pumping correctly, all that fluid backs up into your legs and your abdomen.”

Tips for the ticker

Bruce Haik, M.D., Interventional cardiologist, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Even better than watching vigilantly for signs of illness, of course, is staying heart healthy in the first place. Advice on maintaining cardiac health has stayed consistent over the years for a reason: The data keep backing it up. A healthy diet high in vegetables and lean meats and low in sugar and processed carbs, consistent physical activity and the avoidance of smoking (including secondhand exposure, e-cigarettes and vapes) are all essential, as is managing your weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Maintaining healthy sleep habits is also essential—the CDC recommends at least seven hours a night for adults.

“It’s all about moderation,” says Dr. Haik. “You don’t need to do Pilates every day or never have ice cream. But you do need to stay active and keep a balanced diet.”

If you think you’re having a heart attack, every second counts—call 911 and get to an emergency room as soon as possible.

Other than a heart attack, often-discussed indications and symptoms of heart disease include a pounding or racing heart (heart palpitations, in some cases known as tachycardia), increased exercise intolerance and dizziness or fainting spells. Less common signs you should get your heart evaluated? “If you get short of breath when you bend over to tie your shoes, and only when you

One aspect of proactive heart health is too often neglected, the doctor says. “You must manage your stress,” he explains. “Stress isn’t one of those major risk factors of heart disease, but it’s a serious secondary trigger. Your blood pressure goes up, your adrenaline goes up, your heart rate increases. It’s bad for your body and your heart.”

The doctor concludes with one final caution: “If you think something is off, that’s important. Err on the side of caution. An ER visit and an evaluation may find nothing, but it could also save your life.”

THE ZEROEQUIPMENT OPTION

HAVEN’T TIME FOR A GYM VISIT OR SPACE FOR BULKY EXERCISE APPARATUS? THERE’S

A SIMPLER WAY TO GET FIT.

Today’s sophisticated exercise equipment is great—there’s no doubt that, properly and regularly used with discipline and determination, it can help you achieve the body of your dreams. But it’s not your only choice.

Right in your home, using only things that every home contains, there’s another path open to you: the no-equipment approach.

Home has one big selling point: it isn’t hard to get to. In the comfort of your own living room (or rec room, bedroom, office, basement, garage, whatever) and without a workout bench or a Nautilus machine, you can use your own body weight—along with gravity—to power an effective workout. And after all, isn’t the most effective exercise regimen the one you’ll actually perform regularly?

A January 2025 New York Times article called at-home workouts and strength training without equipment the latest health trends that fitness experts “hate”—they’re so easy that anyone can do them with little to no supervision. (You’ll want to check with your doctor, however, to make sure you’re physically able to exercise.)

Is your time limited? Take advantage of those small blocks of unclaimed time that pop up throughout your day. Consider doing squats while you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for example, or find a spot to do wall push-ups or sit-to-stand exercises while lunch is heating up. Waiting for water to boil? Do a couple of lunges in the kitchen or stand on one leg for 20 seconds (then switch to the other) to work on your balance. The

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after all, recommends strength training for 30 minutes, two non-consecutive days per week, so you may as well fit in a quick workout when you can.

Try this at-home exercise routine, which is suitable for any level of skill (or strength) and requires zero equipment, other than objects found in most homes:

• Bicep curl: Run a towel underneath the seat of a chair. With the back of the chair facing away from you, do a set of curls by lifting the chair with the towel. Most four-legged chairs weigh around 10 pounds.

• Triceps dip: Sit on the edge of the chair and rest your hands on the seat behind you. Position your feet away from the bench, legs straight and heels on the floor. Lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel to the ground, then push back up.

• Step-ups: With one leg, step up onto that sturdy chair and back down again, then repeat with the other leg. (Keep legs straight and try not to bend forward.)

• Squats: Stand in front of that trusty chair with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your weight more on your heels than on the balls of your feet, and bend your knees as you lower your butt toward the chair in a slow, controlled motion while you count to four. Pause, then slowly rise back up to a standing position.

• Bicycle crunches. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows out and lift your upper body slightly off the floor. Extend one leg out while bending the other knee toward your chest and twist your upper body so that the opposite elbow almost touches the knee. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

MASCULINE/ FEMININE

OPPOSITES DO ATTRACT, BUT CAN THEY INSPIRE BALANCED DESIGN? THE CREATORS OF A NEW-CONSTRUCTION RANCH IN CHESTER PROVE THAT ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE.

In a new, five-bedroom Chester home set on 20 acres, the open connection among the great room, the kitchen and the dining room called for a unified color scheme. Says the homeowner: “We wanted something sophisticated but adaptable.”

page: Leather and burnished gold chests, each with its own bone-pattern mirror, add glam to the entry foyer. Opposite: Designer Jennifer Pacca strove to create a “light, bright dining room” with a garden of green hues, blossoming from the area rug by Palace to the head chairs by Lee Industries.

She wanted their new-construction home on 20 acres in Chester to reflect grace and femininity. He favored a tailored, masculine effect. They both sought glam, but not in conflict with the home’s rustic architecture and natural setting. And finally—as if all this weren’t pressure enough—several main living spaces that open to each other cried out for a common thread.

It would be a test of balance to harmonize the longtime Bedminster couple’s forever home, but Jennifer Pacca of the eponymous Wyckoff firm proved herself adept. The key to pulling this off, she says, was a cohesive palette of rose, green and black in varying intensities along with layered design.

“She did a fantastic job,” says homeowner Colleen, whose husband David built the ranch for future retirement years. She explains their quest for a youthful style led to “rustic glam,” and two happy clients—he with a masculine study, she with a feminine master bedroom, along with a blend of their tastes throughout the five-bedroom space.

Perhaps these homeowners knew the depth of the challenge. “They called us prior to breaking ground, and we were involved in all the design from the ground up,” Pacca recalls.

The project, completed in 2023, makes for easy, clutter-free senior living and keeps in mind two college kids, one still on the nest. The American Society of Interior Designers gave its

approval with a Design Excellence Award last year.

While her husband contributed much as the builder, Colleen, a master quilter, created the entry foyer’s sensation—a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired wall hanging, tapping into the ranch’s palette and textile focus. A multi-pendant chandelier from Hammerton and burnished-gold nail heads on leather chests by Vanguard introduce glam, while a silk fringe ottoman reflects cream and black, this home’s neutral.

This couple loves gatherings, and they appreciate how the great room and kitchen beat together as one. “The space is perfect for entertaining, formally and informally,” Colleen says.

Because they give their pots and pans a workout, adds Pacca, “they wanted a very open kitchen that was very functional.” Yet she also provided eye candy in the gold-trimmed black hood and the black-stained island with bold quartz veining. For a vintage vibe, custom green pendants by Urban Electric complement the floral Roman shades from Schumacher and check-and-brass stools from Charleston Forge. From the clients’ wish list are the golden wood cabinets and subway-tile backsplash.

This page: The kitchen wows with gold trim on a black statement hood and the cabinetry’s gold hardware. Opposite: A “nice detail” that offsets tall ceilings is the wood cabinetry’s decorative glass, Pacca says.

In the great room, Kravet leather sofas and a chenille chair are within reach of a barn-door oak bar and a stone fireplace matching the home’s exterior. An embroidered floral fabric by Zimmer kicked off an eclectic mix of pillows. Completing the color story are abstract art, the cocktail table’s dark marble tray and a black-and-cream rug over wide-plank oak. Keeping it rustic, Pacca draws warmth from wrought iron in the sconces by Hubbardton Forge and crystal-bead chandelier by Iatesta Studio, scaled to impress on the double-height ceiling. Ceiling beams “create the look of an older home,” she explains, while custom wood trusses ground the space.

The more contemporary dining room pays homage to green, in the custom rug and ombre draperies. Pacca also used green to trim linen head chairs, which prove “livable and comfortable for daily use,” she says, as they join upholstered, cream side chairs at a white oak table by Robert James. Three abstracts from Zoe Bios flanked by gold cylinder sconces are what first greet the eye in the dining room, where a linear chandelier by Visual Comfort doubles the glam. Similarly, Pacca served a double portion of wallcoverings, handmade paper by Romo for the walls and faux hide by Elitis for the ceiling.

For the master bathroom’s Greek-isle vibe, the soaking tub

sits amidst a grove of blue-andgreen palms by JF Fabrics. This “drama behind the tub” joins a turquoise hexagon floor tile, right off the husband’s palette. Also blue are the glass sconces by Jamie Young paired with a rattan mirror from Made Goods over a simple white vanity. Teasing with notions of Santorini, one of their favorite travel destinations, are the Wendover artwork and the ceramic chandelier.

For the master bedroom, the wife imagined a tall, tufted headboard (custom-made by Pacca’s upholsterer) and pastels for a “really bright but cozy space,” the designer says. Layered rugs topped with pastels launched the décor, while taupe grass cloth grounds the space. A mosaic-surround fireplace sets the toasty stage for relaxation on a blue-and-white wing chair with a mirrored drum table. Pacca derived sparkle from mixing metals, as seen in the fur-fabric bench at the foot of the bed, custom to highlight the view.

“We love the design!” says Colleen. “Both by the architect, Richard Japko, with his structural design, and by Jennifer with her interior design magic. It is everything we hoped for and more.”

This page: Hexagon floor tile creates a burst of fun in blue from the husband’s preferred palette. Opposite: A spa-like setting with palm tree drama and fabric shades from Opuzen surrounds this freestanding tub, paired with a chrome-and-glass cart and white armless chair.

WINTER WONDER ESCAPES

Five Northeast places promise to show off the season at its most scenic.

For some travelers, winter is something to flee, and that’s fine. But it also can be something to savor. Crisp air, sunlight reflecting off ice, snow garbing trees and houses—even the joy of huddling by a fireplace or furnace to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa—these can be memory makers just as surely as any tanningoil-covered sojourn on a baking beach. Finding the right destination, of course, is key. So here are five towns ready to strut their stuff in the cold, places where the energy level is high even when the thermometer reading is low:

FRENCHTOWN, N.J.

Nestled on the banks of the Delaware, Frenchtown is only a bridge away from Bucks County, Pennsylvania (the Uhlerstown–Frenchtown Bridge, to be specific; it includes a pedestrian walking path and is an attraction in its own right). Cozy and quaint with a bustling arts community, Frenchtown’s about a 1-hour trip from Morris County. What to do. For stunning views of frozen streams, lakes and the river, stop by the Frenchtown Preserve, a 150-acre treasure trove of flat walking paths and breathtaking sights. Not crazy about the woods? Wander downtown and see gorgeous Victorian architecture resplendent in snow (and lit by string lights crisscrossing the streets, creating a softly glowing fairyland). Art lovers can stop by top gallery space ArtYard or the Don Hector Glass Studio for eye-popping stained glass. (In late February, ArtYard has a curated exhibit of still lifes from dozens of artists and the historic photographs of Lora Webb Nichols.) Plus, shop curated boutiques featuring everything from books to menswear to home goods. Where to eat. At the Frenchtown Café you can enjoy innovative takes on American classics (espresso mocha and orange ricotta pancakes, for instance). Something more high-end? Stop by Chez Daniel for French dining and first-class service, with menu offerings such as salmon meunière and a 12-ounce, dry-aged pork chop Normandy. More info: frenchtownalive.com

BETHLEHEM, PA.

About an hour from our counties by car, this second-largest city in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley teems with colonial and industrial history, and in winter it’s dressed in its best. There are historic buildings blanketed in snow, walkable landmarks and plenty of cafes and shops just waiting for you to duck inside, warm up and explore.

What to do. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem are must-see. Explore over 10 acres of original, 18th-century buildings, inspired by the church’s concept of “an ideal city.” Around Valentine’s Day, the Bethlehem Carriage Company offers horse-drawn carriage rides through the city so you and your sweetheart can take in the views in style. Downtown teems with every kind of shopping, from small artisans (Kaleidoscope Collective showcases women-created crafts) to luxury goods (see La Petite Provence for home goods and AM Luxe for style), to spots for the kids (Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is surefire). Where to eat. A stunning dining room sets the bar high at 1741 on the Terrace in the Historic Hotel Bethlehem—arched, floor-to-ceiling windows, mosaic floors and heavy, dark wood chairs—but the menu meets that challenge. Prince Edward Island mussels, mushroom risotto and filet mignon are among options here. Or try the Flying Egg, a boutique diner with a madefrom-scratch menu that features honey and apple ricotta toast and five variations of eggs Benedict. More info: visithistoricbethlehem.com

TOWNS

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.

In this New Hampshire city, the 1905 treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War was signed (winning President Teddy Roosevelt the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the deal). About four and a half hours from our area, Portsmouth has a vibe of New England coastal charm with an effortless modern flair, as the Atlantic Ocean and the Piscataqua River create a daily ode to maritime heritage and natural beauty. You’ll find seaside views, historic buildings and a fantastic dining scene. What to do. Your first stop should be the Strawbery (yes, that’s the spelling!) Banke Museum’s Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, an outdoor skating venue that marries the traditional outdoor New England experience with all the comforts, accessibilities and conveniences of a modern indoor rink. Drop by for public skating, pickup pond hockey and immaculate winter scenery—the ice, tucked between square colonial buildings, is lit by imitation lantern light. Strawbery Banke itself is an indoor/ outdoor history museum—wander the buildings to your heart’s content. And the eminently walkable city puts every delight at your fingertips. Pro tip: Make sure you take in Bow and Ceres streets for icy views of the working harbor and tugboats. Where to eat. There are more than 250 restaurants in Portsmouth—impressive for a city with a population just over 22,000—so there’s no reason to leave hungry. Want cozy coffee and pastries? Elephantine Bakery is a must, with buttery, meltin-your-mouth chocolate almond croissants being many locals’ go-to. Or head over to Cava Tapas and Wine Bar for a seasonally updating menu, dozens of wine options and fun craft cocktails. More info: goportsmouthnh.com

NANTUCKET, MASS.

This small island is a classic summer destination, but it would be folly to write it off in winter. Decreased crowds, beautiful, snow-dusted ocean views and year-round pleasures such as cideries and views of lovely lighthouses await you here. The roughly seven-hour trip here from our counties includes a ferry ride. What to do. The pace of a Nantucket winter is slow and relaxing—exhale, step back and take advantage of it. Take a quiet stroll on the beaches, which will likely be close to empty. Winter sunrises and sunsets over the ocean are particularly stunning here. (Winter temperatures tend to hover in the 30s and 40s in winter, but plan for wind chill.) Wander the historic downtown, which looks plucked from the pages of a storybook. Then head to Nantucket’s three famous lighthouses: Brant Point, Great Point and Sankaty Head. If you catch them under a dusting of snow, it’s pure magic. Afterward, stop by the Whaling Museum, open year-round, and see the 40-foot sperm whale skeleton. Where to eat. If you want small plates, global cuisine and an exclusive, high-end feel, you want The Nautilus, where the menu includes cured steelhead trout tartare and blistered shishito peppers, and the spirit list is extensive. Something more casual? At local favorite B-ACK Yard BBQ the meat is freshly smoked and everything is warm, comforting and delicious.

More info: nantucket.net

BAR HARBOR, MAINE

In warmer months, Acadia National Park calls travelers here with promises of picturesque, rocky beaches and glacier-carved peaks, including Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast. In winter you can take in those sights painted in high-contrast black and white with far fewer crowds, while enjoying the town’s amazing hospitality. It’s a little more than eight hours from North Jersey. What to do. The national park is Bar Harbor’s biggest attraction for good reason, and that doesn’t stop just because the season changes. Its 45 miles of carriage roads are perfect for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and there are 27 miles of snowmobile routes, ice fishing and views that will steal your breath away. (The park system suggests scenic drives on its website; see nps.gov.) The streets are a treasure trove of small shops to explore and culture to engage with: Try the Abbe Museum, Maine’s only Smithsonian affiliate, for a showcase of Wabanaki Nations’ stories and art. Where to eat. This town is known for fresh seafood, and you’ll want to sample the chowder here on a cold day. Try the Thirsty Whale Tavern for that, plus other seafood favorites (lobster rolls, haddock and fried clams) and fantastic happy-hour options. Or try the Side Street Café for burgers, cocktails, mocktails and legendary shrimp mac n’ cheese.

More info: visitbarharbor.com

TASTES

Rolling On!

These recipes wrap bold flavor into unforgettable meals.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (around 8 oz. each)

8 slices of Swiss cheese

8 slices of Black Forest ham (around 5 oz.)

2 large eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

11/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

kosher salt black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Use a long sharp knife, cut a large pocket along the length of each chicken breast. Do not cut it in half. Place one slice of cheese and ham inside each chicken breast.

Prepare the breading station. In one shallow bowl, beat together the eggs with some kosher salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, mix together the flour with some kosher salt and black pepper. In the last shallow bowl, combine the panko, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

Roll the chicken in the flour first, then coat it in the egg, and lastly into the panko mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

“Winter weather makes us crave comfort food, and this recipe delivers it without sacrificing nutrition. Skinless chicken breast and Black Forest ham are excellent sources of lean protein. While Swiss cheese adds a bit of indulgence, lower-fat varieties are an easy swap, as they provide the same protein and calcium with less saturated fat and fewer calories.”

—Eileen Vider, registered dietitian-nutritionist, Vider Nutrition, Roseland

TASTES

ITALIAN STUFFED BRACIOLE

Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

For the Breadcrumb Filling ½ cup dried Italian-style breadcrumbs

1 garlic clove, minced

²/³ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated ¹/³ cup provolone cheese, freshly grated

2 Tbs. fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped

1 Tbs. fresh Italian basil, chopped

2 Tbs. olive oil salt, to taste black pepper, freshly ground For the Braciole

1½ lbs. flank steak salt, to taste black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

4 slices thinly sliced prosciutto

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 cup red wine

4 cups homemade tomato sauce

DIRECTIONS

Make the Breadcrumb Mixture

Stir together the breadcrumbs, garlic, cheese, parsley and basil in a medium bowl until combined. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Prepare the Braciole

Lay the flank steak flat on a wooden board or clean work surface. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Place one piece between two sheets of parchment paper. With a rolling pin or meat mallet, pound the meat to flatten it to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the steak to cover the meat. Add slices of prosciutto over the pounded beef and breadcrumb mixture to cover evenly.

Starting at the short end, roll up the steak (like a jelly roll) to seal the filling. Using butcher’s twine, tie the steak roll to secure it.

Cooking the Braciole

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy, large

ovenproof skillet, or cast-iron pan, over medium heat. Add the braciole to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.

Add the wine to the pan and scrape all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring it to a boil for about 1 minute. Stir in the prepared tomato sauce. Cover partially with foil or an oven-safe lid, and bake until the meat is almost tender. Baste the braciole with the sauce every 30 minutes.

After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. The total cooking time should be about 90 minutes total. You can braise the meat for up to 3 hours. If cooking longer, ensure the sauce doesn’t reduce too much, and add a little beef broth if needed.

Let the braciole rest for 15 minutes. Remove the twine from the braciole. Remove the braciole from the sauce. Cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into ½-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve. Enjoy with ciabatta bread to soak up the sauce.

“This is a perfect winter dish for serving guests or for a special family dinner on a cozy night indoors! The rich, savory flavor of flank steak will satisfy but still allow you to stick to your healthy eating resolutions. As a lean cut of beef, flank steak is an excellent source of protein and iron. Pair it with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts or sautéed broccoli rabe to boost the vitamin and fiber power and round out the meal.”

—Eileen Vider, registered dietitian-nutritionist, Vider Nutrition, Roseland

Love At First Sip

Indulge in the chocolate and citrus magic of this sweet winter treat.

INGREDIENTS

spoonful of chocolate syrup

13/4 oz. vodka splash of citron or orange-flavored vodka

1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream

1/4 to 1/2 oz. Kahlua dash orange bitters splash of half and half

DIRECTIONS

Swirl chocolate syrup around inside of martini glass. Add ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass.

TOP DENTISTS MORRIS COUNTY’S 2026

TO HELP YOU FIND GREAT DENTAL CARE, Morris & Essex magazine commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) of Troy, Michigan to conduct a peer-review survey of hundreds of practicing and active dentists across Morris County. Dentists were asked to choose which of their peers they consider the very best, across seven different practice areas—endodontics, general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.

All the final honorees were fact-checked with the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System. The highest vote getters within each specialty who are in good standing with the state are included here in the 2026 “Morris County’s Top Dentists” list.

There are many other good dentists practicing in Morris County who may not be included on this list; we recommend that you consider “Morris County’s Top Dentists” and other resources before scheduling your next dental procedure.

ENDODONTICS

KEITH APPELBAUM

Appelbaum Endodontics, LLC 10 W. Hanover Ave. Suite 105 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-598-3450

AARON D. AUE

Morris County Endodontics 141 Route 46 Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-3384

HAROUT BARSEMIAN

Apex Endodontics, LLC 123 Washington St. Suite 205 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-5660

DAVID CIFELLI

Modern Micro Endodontics 256 Columbia Tpke. South Tower, Suite 205 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-0011

MITCHELL H. DAVICH

Davich Endodontics 95 Madison Ave. Suite A02 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-898-0100

MARC P. GIMBEL

Marc P. Gimbel, DMD, LLC

150 River Rd. Suite K-3 Montville, NJ 07045 973-335-8046

VIVIAN GRAHAM

Modern Micro Endodontics 256 Columbia Tpke. South Tower, Suite 205 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-0011

RENA KREITMAN

Marc P. Gimbel, DMD, LLC 150 River Rd. Suite K-3 Montville, NJ 07045 973-335-8046

LIBERTAD NEGRÓN

Pearly Whites - Whippany 2 Railroad Plaza Whippany, NJ 07981 973-841-4310

ANITA PATEL

Appelbaum Endodontics, LLC 10 W. Hanover Ave. Suite 105 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-598-3450

ROSEMICHELE SORVINOMACCHIA

Chatham Endodontics 291 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-9191

SHAYNA WHITEMAN

Morris County Endodontics 141 Route 46 Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-3384

LEO YUDKIN

Advanced Endodontics of New Jersey 16 Pocono Rd. Suite 211 Denville, NJ 07834 973-664-0181

GENERAL DENTISTRY

ALLISON ADAMS

Adams Dental Integrative Dental Center 1 Kings Rd. Madison, NJ 07940 973-264-4135

MARIO AGALIOTIS

Agaliotis Dental 172 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 1 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-9300

NATALIA ARTIMOVA

Denville Dental Studio 3125 Route 10 East Suite 1B Denville, NJ 07834 973-328-7199

VANESSA BALLENTINE

Monarch Dentistry of Madison 8 Shunpike Rd. Suite 1 Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-0218

ROLAND BROWN, JR. Roland Brown Jr., DMD 58 Lafayette Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-9880

JOSEPH CARAVANO Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Randolph 390 Route 10 West Randolph, NJ 07869 973-361-1198

RICHARD J. CARRARA

Morristown Dental Associates 261 James St. Suite 3B Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-3456

VINCENT J. CORSELLO

Morristown Dental Associates 261 James St. Suite 3B Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-3456

DENNIS COYLE Coyle Dentistry 8 Shunpike Rd. Madison, NJ 07940 973-966-6555

MATT CRYSTAL

Main Street Dental

180 Main St. Floor 1 Madison, NJ 07940

973-665-2388

GREGGORY DI LAURI

Greggory Di Lauri, DDS 66 Sunset Strip Suite 307 Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-252-0030

LAUREN FERRARO

Green Leaf Dentistry

3155 Route 10 East Suite 201 Denville, NJ 07834 973-989-1002

DEREK FINE

Aesthetic Family Dentistry, PA

35 W. Main St. Suite 208 Denville, NJ 07834 973-627-3617

ANTHONY FUSCO

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Randolph

390 Route 10 West Randolph, NJ 07869 973-361-1198

ALEXA GRUBER

Gruber Dental

362 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-428-1515

MICHAEL GRUBER

Gruber Dental

362 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-428-1515

ANDREW L. HOWARD

Andrew L. Howard, DMD 101 Madison Ave. Suite 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-3911

REBECCA JACKSON

Main Street Dental Arts 291 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-9091

NIMISH JOSHI

Joshi Dental

8 Shunpike Rd. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-0218

TIM KALAVROUZIOTIS

Gateway Dental

121 Center Grove Rd. Suite 2 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-328-7732

ADAM KIMOWITZ

Denville Dentist

75 Bloomfield Ave. Suite 205

Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3363

DOUGLAS KITCHIN

Kitchin Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 40 Main St. Succasunna, NJ 07876

973-584-2533

TAL KOHN

Gruber Dental 362 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-428-1515

ALAN S. KRAUSE

Krause Comprehensive Dental Care

150 River Rd. Suite J-2

Montville, NJ 07045

973-334-5556

EVAN S. KRAUSE

Krause Comprehensive Dental Care

150 River Rd. Suite J-2

Montville, NJ 07045

973-334-5556

JENNI KWIATKOWSKI

Aesthetic Family Dentistry, PA

35 W. Main St. Suite 208 Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3617

CELINE LEE

Adams Dental Integrative Dental Center 1 Kings Rd. Madison, NJ 07940

973-264-4135

JONATHAN P. MUNDTH

Chatham Dental Associates 140 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928

973-635-5522

SIRIN OCHAROEN

Sirinity Smiles 256 Columbia Tpke. North Tower, Suite 210 Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-377-6300

ROGER L. PAETZELL

Roger L. Paetzell, DMD 41 Greenwood Ave. Madison, NJ 07940

973-377-0145

JOSHUA PERLMAN

Morristown Dental Associates 261 James St. Suite 3B

Morristown, NJ 07960

973-538-3456

SAMIR RANA

Comprehensive Dental

166 Main St. Floor 2 Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 973-578-6377

LISA D. RANGEL

Rangel Dental

310 Madison Ave. Suite 201

Morristown, NJ 07960

973-292-0001

JACQUELINE S. REID

Jacqueline S. Reid, DDS 390 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928

973-635-9456

EDWARD ROCKFORD

Gruber Dental 362 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-428-1515

SAM ROMANO

Sam Romano, DMD, MAGD 120 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-7088

NAYANESH K. SHAH

Nayanesh K. Shah, DDS, LLC 1081 Parsippany Blvd. Suite 100 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-299-6161

MEHA SHETH

Rangel Dental

310 Madison Ave. Suite 201 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-292-0001

DAVID M. SINGER

David M. Singer, DDS 171 Ridgedale Ave. Suite C Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-4688

EDWARD J. SMITH

Smith Family Dentistry 2 W. Hanover Ave. Suite 201 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-5111

KIMBERLY J. SOARES

Kimberly J. Soares, DMD 43 Bloomfield Ave. Floor 2 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-1919

CAROL SOUFANATI

Mountain Lakes Premier Dental 420 Blvd. Suite 102 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-2770

JENNIFER TO-VITARELLI

Vitarelli Dental

315 Madison Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-0913

RAJ UPADYA

Metropolitan Center for Complete Dentistry 49 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 201 East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-822-1200

CHRISTOPHER S. WYCKOFF

Christopher S. Wyckoff, DMD 210 Main St. Suite 1 Madison, NJ 07940

973-377-6688

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

SHAHID R. AZIZ

Northeast Facial and Oral Surgery Specialists, LLC 83 Hanover Rd. Suite 240 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-360-1100

GERARD A. BEGLEY

Gerard A. Begley, DMD 385 Route 24 Suite 3B Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-8339

MEREDITH A. BLITZ

Pompton Plains Oral Surgery, LLC 28 Jackson Ave. Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 973-831-0382

SCOTT A. COHEN

Denville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, LLC 35 W. Main St. Suite 101 Denville, NJ 07834 973-627-6006

PAUL GALANTE

Lake View Dental Associates 146 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-5013

LAWRENCE M. GORZELNIK

Lawrence Gorzelnik, DMD, MD, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery, LLC 290 Madison Ave. Suite 1A

Morristown, NJ 07960 973-966-6699

GREGG A. JACOB

Northeast Facial and Oral Surgery Specialists, LLC

83 Hanover Rd. Suite 240

Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-360-1100

ROBERT C. LAMPERT

Montville Oral Surgery Associates

150 River Rd. Suite J1

Montville, NJ 07045 973-316-5757

JESSICA S. LEE

Northeast Facial and Oral Surgery Specialists, LLC 83 Hanover Rd. Suite 240

Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-360-1100

SHAWN LYNN

Riverside Oral Surgery 33 Main St. Suite 201 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-5800

SALVATORE NAPOLI

Diamond Spring Dental Associates, PA 16 Pocono Rd. Suite 116 Denville, NJ 07834 973-810-5905

KURT NOTARNICOLA

Morris Sussex Oral Surgery Associates, LLC 22 Howard Blvd. Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 973-601-0606

TARA C. PLANSKY

Randolph Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 447 Route 10 Suite 5 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-328-1555

EDWARD A. ROSENBAUM Randolph Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 447 Route 10 Suite 5 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-328-1555

STEVEN SILVERMAN

Madison Avenue Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, LLC 95 Madison Ave. Suite 108 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-7000

MICHAEL D. SINGER

Randolph Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

447 Route 10 Suite 5 Randolph, NJ 07869

973-328-1555

MICHAEL V. SPATAFORA

Randolph Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

447 Route 10 Suite 5 Randolph, NJ 07869

973-328-1555

RICHARD YIM

Sam Romano, DMD, MAGD 120 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940

973-377-7088

ORTHODONTICS

SONIA ABRAHAM

Fox & Abraham Orthodontics, PC 3155 Route 10 Suite 111 Denville, NJ 07834 973-328-4434

DANIEL AKKAWAY

Thrive Orthodontics 11 Kiel Ave. Kinnelon, NJ 07405 973-838-7888

KENNETH BANASIAK

The Orthodontic Studio 5 Cold Hill Rd South Unit 12 Mendham Township, NJ 07945

973-543-6644

HEATHER BAUMWOLL

Baumwoll Orthodontics 390 Route 10 West Randolph, NJ 07869 973-989-5100

HOWARD B. BOBROW

Howard B. Bobrow, DMD, PA 35 W. Main St. Suite 207 Denville, NJ 07834 973-627-5902

ROBERT J. BRUZZICHESI Bruzzichesi Orthodontics 10 Wilmot St. Floor 2

Morristown, NJ 07960

908-766-0111

DAVID CAGGIANO

Caggiano Orthodontics

272 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-834-7299

CHRISTINA R. CARTER

Carter Smile

180 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940

973-540-1666

BARBARA FODERO

Chatham Orthodontics

33 Main St. Suite 104 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-701-2200

MICHAEL FREDA

Freda & Suriano Orthodontics

191 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-0987

MICHAEL GOLDKIND

Goldkind Family Orthodontics

28 DeHart St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-784-8986

KEVIN LEHNES

Lehnes Orthodontics

765 Route 10 East Suite 106 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-361-4018

LAURA LIVOTI

Rose City Orthodontics 25 Green Village Rd. Suite 1A Madison, NJ 07940

973-245-9577

ROBERT LORINO

Smiles by Lorino Orthodontics

689 Valley Rd. Suite 208 Gillette, NJ 07933

908-542-0042

STELLA P. MELLAS

Mellas Orthodontics

59 E. Mill Rd. Suite 1-203 Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-867-7475

MELISSA ROBERTO

Rockaway Orthodontics 141 Route 46 Suite 101 Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-298-5900

JASON ROTHENBERG

Rothenberg Orthodontics 333 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940 973-822-2308

ANTHONY SURIANO

Freda & Suriano Orthodontics 191 Main St. Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-0987

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

SKY BERDAHL

Starship Pediatric Dentistry

300 Madison Ave. Suite 201 Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-4321

CHRISTINA R. CARTER

Carter Smile

180 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940

973-540-1666

TALYA GLUCK

Montville Pediatric Dentistry

350 Main Rd. Suite 101 Montville, NJ 07045

973-265-1155

SHARNA HEMRAJANI

Just4Kids Dental 150 River Rd Suite H2

Montville, NJ 07045

973-917-3330

ANNIE ISAACS

Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph 390 Route 10 Floor 2

Randolph, NJ 07869

973-989-7970

SIMI KAUR

Just4Kids Dental

150 River Rd. Suite H2

Montville, NJ 07045

973-917-3330

HOWARD C. KOTKIN

Howard C. Kotkin, DDS, PC

33 Main St. Suite 203 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-6444

MICHAEL P. LATEINER

Kidz World Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

218 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 203 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

973-585-6756

BENJAMIN LOPKIN

Caring Dentistry for Children 259 Baldwin Rd. Floor 2 Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-541-9992

MATTHEW MANNELLA

Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph 390 Route 10 Floor 2

Randolph, NJ 07869

973-989-7970

PETER PARADISO

Kidz World Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

218 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 203

Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

973-585-6756

DANIEL PEIKES

Montville Pediatric Dentistry

350 Main Rd. Suite 101

Montville, NJ 07045 973-265-1155

LISSET PENTON

Children’s Dentistry of Morristown 95 Madison Ave. Suite A08

Morristown, NJ 07960 973-898-6600

STEPHANIE “STEPH” ROSSY

Rossy Pediatric Dentistry 477 Route 10 East Building 1, Unit 2 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-989-9040

NEGAR TABARI

Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph 390 Route 10 Floor 2 Randolph, NJ 07869 973-989-7970

PERIODONTICS

WAYNE F. ARNDT

Wayne F. Arndt, DMD 101 Madison Ave. Suite 300 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-455-0150

THOMAS A. BISSELL

Bissell Periodontics & Dental Implant Center of New Jersey 385 Route 24 Suite 3J Chester, NJ 07930 908-747-1290

STEVEN A. CAMPOLATTARO

Steven A. Campolattaro, DDS 22 Route 10 West Suite 102 Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-598-1601

PRIYA DUGGAL

Dr. Priya Duggal, DMD 290 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-7575

KENNETH GLUCK

Montville Periodontics and Implantology 170 Changebridge Rd. Building C-6 Montville, NJ 07045 973-276-7926

CARYN MILLER

Dr. Caryn Miller, DMD, LLC 300 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-4960

MARIA PARRELLA

Madison Periodontics & Implants 8 Shunpike Rd. Suite 5 Madison, NJ 07940 973-822-9323

NEHA P. SHAH

Neha P. Shah, DMD, LLC 272 Route 206 Suite 210, Building 2 Flanders, NJ 07836 973-668-5020

PROSTHODONTICS

ASHLEY AZIZIAN Smiles by Specialists 18 Madison Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 973-210-4872

THOMAS J. EMMER, JR. T.J. Emmer Prosthetic Dentistry

310 Madison Ave. Suite 206 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-540-8800

CHRISTINE A. GOLIS

Christine A. Golis, DDS 32 Collis Ln. Suite C Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-1933

BARRY A. KAPLAN

Morristown Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry 120 Columbia Tpke. Suite 2 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-1311

MAURICIO LAVIE

Chatham Prosthodontics 33 Main St. Suite 103 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-0698

CARLOS MOGLIANESI

Carlos Moglianesi, DMD, FACP 300 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928

908-665-2300

DR. DAVID CAGGIANO COMBINES HIS BACKGROUND IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH HIS EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN DENTISTRY to create innovative solutions for the toughest of orthodontic situations. “Engineering each smile is a unique process with many options,” he says.

As the Author of A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Orthodontics: How to Confidently Choose the Best Orthodontist for your Family and Perfectly Clear: Everything You Need to Know About Invisalign, Dr. Caggiano understands the importance of feeling confident that you are getting the best treatment possible to help create your perfect smile.

Staying at the forefront of orthodontic technology is how Dr. Caggiano keeps his promise to offer his patients the most effective orthodontic solutions. He was one of the first orthodontists in New Jersey to use

digital impression scanners and 3D printers, allowing for impression free treatment. Dr. Caggiano provides treatment using the latest techniques, including self-ligating braces, Indirect Bonding and accelerated Invisalign, just to name a few.

“Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, and patients are always complementing us on how thorough our exam process is,” he says. Nominated for many accolades, Dr. Caggino is one of the area’s leading orthodontists. The practice receives rave reviews for its Caggiano Smile Assessment, which includes a complimentary exam, digital x-rays and consultation for new patients. Dr. Caggiano takes pride in delivering quality orthodontic treatment with great customer service, that’s why he is confident and has trade-marked, “You’ll Love the Way We Make You Smile!”

Akeyla Brown, DDS (West Orange)

Margo J. Freedberg, DMD (West Orange)

Justin Richer, DMD (West Caldwell)

Shawn M. Lynn, DDS (Chatham)

Kenneth P. Press, DMD (West Orange)

Riverside Oral Surgery

Chatham I West Orange | West Caldwell

WITH A TEAM OF DISTINGUISHED SURGEONS AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, Riverside Oral Surgery has become the go-to destination for those seeking progressive oral health solutions in both Morris and Essex counties. A trailblazer in the realm of oral healthcare, this esteemed practice, deeply ingrained in the community, consistently pushes boundaries, redefining and cultivating an unmatched standard of care.

Leading this progressive practice are eminent surgeons who not only excel in their craft but also exude passion for delivering personalized and empathetic care to every patient who enters their domain. Dr. Shawn Lynn, Dr. Margo J. Freedberg, Dr. Akeyla Brown, Dr. Justin Richer, Dr. Vinny Carrao and Dr. Ken Press collectively form the core of the Riverside Oral Surgery team in Morris and Essex Counties. Each surgeon is not merely a practitioner, but a visionary devoted to revolutionizing the patient experience.

Riverside Oral Surgery’s comprehensive range of services, tailored to address both routine and intricate cases are noteworthy. The practice encompasses a wide spectrum of oral and maxillofacial procedures,

ranging from wisdom tooth extraction to corrective jaw surgery. Fueled by a commitment to ongoing enhancement, the surgeons at Riverside Oral Surgery remain updated on the latest developments in the field, ensuring that patients benefit from the most innovative and efficacious treatments available.

Beyond clinical excellence, Riverside Oral Surgery places a premium on the overall patient experience. From the moment patients step into their modern and inviting facilities, a sense of assurance permeates the office. The pleasant and knowledgeable team is devoted to creating a comfortable atmosphere, addressing concerns, and providing transparent information at every stage of the process.

With an exceptional team of innovative surgeons, a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a dedication to cutting-edge techniques, this practice not only stands as a beacon in Morris and Essex Counties but also as a promise of progressive oral health and the optimal patient experience.

Derek Fine, D.M.D.

Jenni Kwiatkowski, D.D.S.

35 West Main St. Suite 208, Denville, NJ 07834 | 973.627.3617 | www.aestheticfamilydentistry.com

AESTHETIC FAMILY DENTISTRY OF DENVILLE, FOUNDED OVER 40 YEARS AGO, offers a highly technological, yet gentle and holistic approach to dentistry rarely found in a family practice. Dr. Derek Fine, Dr. Jenni Kwiatkowski and their associate, Dr. Harsh Patel, are focused on each patient’s overall well-being and how dental health affects the body.

The dentists recognize that first impressions are critical from the initial moments of contact with the kindest and most devoted team to the waiting room’s ambiance, patients get a picture of how they will be treated and if it’s the right practice for their family. The dentists also share cell phone numbers with patients, finding that it offers peace of mind and promotes patient physician trust.

The dentists look for homeopathic options whenever possible to avoid the use of drugs and chemicals. For many procedures, they’ll use an ozone generator which kills bacteria, viruses, and fungus without the use of chemicals or other medications. Their newest addition to technology is called the Light Scalpel, used to treat infants, children and adults lip and tongue ties. This helps new moms with infants having

difficulty breastfeeding and allows the baby to transfer milk better, gain weight and have less reflux and colic. The benefit to an adult is that it promotes better nasal breathing, improving breathing issues and/or sleep apnea.

At Aesthetic Family Dentistry, it’s all about the best patient experience possible. For example, patients feel more comfortable having a 3D scanner create their impressions. Aesthetic Family Dentistry is especially proficient when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ, sleep breathing disorders and headaches. Additionally, there’s a wide array of traditional and advanced dental procedures, as well as cosmetic dentistry, Botox and a variety of dermal fillers.

As patients are becoming more aware of natural alternative in medicine and dentistry our practice has been busier than ever. We have welcomed Dr Harsh Patel to our practice. He continues to strive for excellence and is a quick study of the homeopathic treatments we provide. Our team is committed to continuing education and staying up to date with the latest technology so we can offer our patients the best there is.

Melissa Roberto, DMD

Rockaway Orthodontics

141 US 46 W., Suite 101, Rockaway, NJ 07866 | 973.298.5900 | www.rockawayortho.com

DR. MELISSA ROBERTO BELIEVES THAT NOTHING MAKES A BETTER FIRST IMPRESSION THAN A GREAT SMILE, and she is a walking testament to that belief. When patients first meet Dr. Roberto, they’re instantly put at ease by her warm, friendly smile and gentle demeanor.

“I want patients to feel comfortable here, I want parents to feel comfortable, and I’m proud of our family-friendly atmosphere,” says Dr. Roberto. “I not only practice here in Rockaway, but I live here and am bringing up my kids here. I am a part of this community in literally every way, and I love running into patients, both present and past, and hearing what they have been up to.”

Rockaway Orthodontics provides a full range of high-quality orthodontic services for both children and adults, including interceptive orthodontics (also known as Phase 1) early treatment to help guide jaw growth and correct growth imbalances in children between ages 6 and 9; traditional braces; and Invisalign.

At Rockaway Orthodontics, the focus is on providing the highest level of personalized, professional orthodontic care in a warm and welcoming environment. “With the shift in dentistry toward a profit-driven corporate model, I am proud that we embody a more traditional family practice, which is a patient care-driven model,” says Dr. Roberto.

Dr. Roberto graduated cum laude from Trenton State College (now the College of New Jersey) with a BA in biology and a Spanish minor before attending the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she earned her DMD and her Orthodontic Specialty Certificate. She is involved in orthodontic and dental continuing education and is a member of several orthodontic and dental societies and associations. Rockaway Orthodontics offers free consultations and a variety of flexible and affordable payment options.

Lisa Rangel, DMD, MAGD

RANGEL DENTAL HAS BEEN THE GO-TO DENTAL PRACTICE for many in the Morristown area since 2005, when New Jersey native Dr. Lisa Rangel opened her practice. Since then, Dr. Rangel, who received her Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at Morristown Medical Center, where she now teaches residents, has garnered numerous accolades and awards for her dedication, skill, and overall excellence.

Like Dr. Rangel, Dr. Meha Sheth is also a New Jersey native who is passionate about dentistry and proud to continue her career at Rangel Dental. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Rutgers University School of Medicine before completing her residency at Morristown Medical Center, where she first worked with Dr. Rangel.

Rangel Dental offers a full range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services including dental implants,Invisalign clear aligners, 3D dental x-rays, dental extractions, and obstructive sleep apnea treatment.

“We also use modern CAD/CAM technology, which allows us to offer same-day crowns by using digital impressions instead of ‘goopy’ impression materials,” says Dr. Rangel.

When it comes to their practice philosophy, Dr. Rangel and Dr. Sheth aim to do the least amount of dentistry that can still provide a beautiful, functional, and healthy result. “We try to be as conservative as possible,” Dr. Rangel says. “When we catch a cavity forming at the very early stages, we can now treat it with a non-invasive, drill-free application. The process, called guided hydroxyapatite regeneration, is painless and takes as little as five minutes.”

Both doctors are active members of the American Dental Association. Dr. Sheth was awarded her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2022. Dr. Rangel was awarded her Masters in the same academy in 2017 and was awarded the Lifelong Service and Recognition Award in 2025.

Natalia Artimova, D.M.D.

Denville Dental Studio

3125 Rte. 10E, Suite 1B, Denville, NJ 07834 | 973.328.7199 | www.denvilledentalstudio.com

FROM AN EARLY AGE, DR. NATALIA ARTIMOVA DEVELOPED A PASSION FOR DENTISTRY, inspiring her decision to pursue a career as a dentist. After graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and gaining 18 years of experience in practice, she launched her own dental practice two years ago. Since then, her patients have been delighted by the exceptional care and service she provides.

Her family and cosmetic practice is warm and personable; true to its motto “Smile! You Are In Good Hands,” where she offers comprehensive dental solutions including general, restorative, cosmetic, dental implants, Invisalign and full mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Artimova’s passion for delivering exceptional dental care to patients of all ages and commitment to progress in the field of dentistry is evident in every corner of her practice.

Dr. Artimova is dedicated to growing and expanding her new practice so that friends and neighbors in the surrounding communities can also benefit from her gentle demeanor, advanced treatment philosophies and state-of-the-art techniques.

Douglas Kitchin, DDS

Kitchin Dentistry

40 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876 | 973.584.2533 | www.roxburydental.com

KITCHIN DENTISTRY HAS BEEN PART OF the Succasunna and Roxbury Township community for over 35 years. “Our philosophy is simple: we treat patients the way we’d want our own families to be treated,” says Dr. Douglas Kitchin. “We take time to listen, explain options clearly, and partner with our patients so they can make confident decisions about their dental health.”

Offering a full range of dental services including cosmetic crowns and veneers, Invisalign, root canals, whitening, and more, Kitchin Dentistry pairs compassionate, personalized care with modern technology —digital impressions, 3D printers, CT scans, and dental lasers — so office visits are comfortable and services precise and efficient.

According to Dr. Kitchin, what truly sets Kitchin Dentistry apart is its dedicated, highly skilled team. In addition to Dr. Kitchin, the team includes Dr. Lacey Chavez, who graduated from the New York University School of Dentistry, as well as dental assistants, treatment coordinators, and several hygienists. “We enjoy working together, and we think patients can feel that the moment they walk in,” says Dr. Kitchin.

Dr. Kitchin earned his degree in dental surgery from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. He also received hands-on educational experience in advanced dental procedures at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Carol Soufanati, D.M.D.

Mountain Lakes Premier Dental 420 Boulevard, Suite 102, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 | 973.263.2770 | www.mlpremierdental.com

DR. CAROL SOUFANATI’S DYNAMIC APPROACH INTEGRATES PRECISE CLINICAL EXPERTISE, a solid educational foundation, and an unwavering dedication to her patients. Intrigued by science and artistry at a young age, Dr. Soufanati pursued a career that synergized the two elements perfectly. A graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Dental School, Dr. Soufanati has spent the last 15 years pursuing her passion of providing the highest quality family and cosmetic dentistry. In 2010, she had the privilege of taking over a well-established practice in the heart of Morris County, making it her own, while continuing the legacy set by its founders in 1975.

Dr. Soufanati’s passion for family and cosmetic dentistry is rooted in her belief that oral health is personal, with each family member requiring tailored care throughout their lifetime. Additionally, she understands the profound impact that an improved smile can have, boosting both confidence and self-esteem. Dr. Soufanati leads a team of highly trained, patient-centric professionals who utilize the latest technology for precise diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments to ensure patient comfort. From digital impressions to digital radiography, the most advanced tools are employed to provide exceptional and personalized care. She also implements cutting-edge cosmetic techniques to deliver outstanding esthetic and restorative dentistry, resulting in a beautiful and long-lasting smile.

At Mountain Lakes Premier Dental, patients are family. The team understand that patients trust them with one of the most important aspects of their health and well-being, and they consider this responsibility a great honor. Their goal at every visit is to promote optimal oral health, which in turn enhances overall health and quality of life. This is achieved by carefully listening to each patient’s concerns, clearly explaining treatment options, and creating personalized plans to meet individual needs and goals. From the moment patients step through the door, they will experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where patient care is top priority and service is second to none.

Libertad Negron, DMD

Pearly Whites Dentistry

DR. LIBERTAD NEGRON IS A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND COMPASSIONATE endodontist at Pearly Whites, where she specializes in root canal therapy and advanced endodontic treatments. With extensive training in both general dentistry and endodontics, she is committed to preserving natural teeth while delivering precise, effective, and comfortable care.

Dr. Negron earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia. She then pursued specialized training in Endodontics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she completed an advanced three-year residency program.

With more than a decade of experience in private practice, Dr. Negron has successfully treated a broad range of complex endodontic cases across New York and New Jersey. At Pearly Whites, she is recognized for her patient-centered approach, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to minimizing discomfort while achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.

Dr. Negron is an active member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, and Tri-County Dental Society. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she emphasizes patient education, clear communication, and a calm, reassuring treatment experience.

Vanessa Ballentine, D.M.D.

Madison

8 Shunpike Rd Suite 1, Madison, NJ, 07940 |973.377.0218 | www.monarchdentistryofmadison.com

DR. VANESSA BALLENTINE IS RECOGNIZED FOR HER PATIENT CENTERED APPROACH to dentistry and her commitment to truly listening. Her patients feel known, heard, and genuinely cared for. In a single day, she may be comforting a child with a song and moments later performing a complex surgery, a balance that reflects both her technical skill and the heart she brings to her work.

Dr. Ballentine has experience caring for diverse patient populations and is equipped to manage a wide range of dental needs including, preventive and routine care, pediatric dentistry, implant placement, extractions, smile makeovers, veneers, cosmetic and therapeutic Botox, and full mouth rehabilitations.

Having experienced significant dental emergencies at a young age, Dr. Ballentine understands dental pain firsthand and makes emergency care a priority. She is known for being there for her patients, even outside traditional hours. She blends the warmth of a neighborhood dentist with advanced technology and modern training.

Dr. Ballentine is proud to work alongside Dr. Nimish Joshi as the practice continues its evolution as Monarch Dentistry of Madison. Dr. Joshi’s longstanding presence has created a meaningful legacy, and together they remain committed to expanding services while preserving the trust and familiarity patients value.

Christina Carter, D.M.D.

Carter Smile

180 Main St., Madison, NJ 07940 | 973.540.1666 www.cartersmilellc.com

DR. CHRISTINA CARTER IS TRIPLE-TRAINED, a status that is unique in the field of dentistry. Dr Carter specializes in both pediatric dentistry and pediatric & adult orthodontics and has further distinguished herself by completing a fellowship in cleft, craniofacial, and surgical orthodontics.

Dr. Carter takes special care in treating patients in the neurodivergent population, especially craniofacial disorders and autism. From age one through college, Dr. Carter watches the growth and development of her patients. By following their progress from the start of their dental journey, she can often detect and intercept orthodontic issues before surgical intervention becomes necessary.

Dr. Barbara Fodero, D.D.S., MS

Chatham Orthodontics

33 Main St., Suite 104, Chatham, NJ 07928 | 973.701.2200 www.chathambraces.com | smile@chathambraces.com

A DUAL PASSION FOR ART AND SCIENCE led Dr. Barbara Fodero, to studying orthodontia and has seen her happily engineering beautiful smiles for kids, teens and adults ever since. As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Fodero leverages the latest technology, like custom, 3-D printed Lightforce braces, to ensure she can provide the best available treatment for each

patient, with the fastest possible treatment time.

Chatham Orthodontics—established by Dr. Fodero over 15 years— is situated in close proximity to Essex, Morris and Union counties. As a mom, Dr. Fodero implicitly understands the importance of a gentle hand and only recommends treatment she would endorse for her own family. She delights in her work with young people and enjoys the strong connections made with her adult patients. Dr. Fodero is highly skilled at working with patients who have oral sensitivities and anxiety issues.

Celine Lee, D.M.D. Allison Adams, D.M.D.

Adams Dental Integrative Dental Center

One Kings Rd., Madison, NJ 07940 • 973.377.6500 www.adamsdentalnj.com

DR. CELINE LEE AND DR. ALLISON ADAMS SHARE A VISION of positively impacting the human spirit through their care.

Grateful patients recognize Dr. Lee’s meticulous clinical skill and creation of a safe space with pain-free dentistry. A review says it all: “Dr. Lee helped me overcome my anxiety with her positivity and patient listening, while maintaining her ethical standards of professional care, creativity and actual artistry. I think she is magical!” Treating patients like family is a hallmark of her care. A pioneer in airwayfocused dentistry, Dr. Adams unravels the causes of chronic diseases with an oral component.

Anthony L. Fusco, D.M.D.

Joseph R. Caravano, D.M.D.

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Randolph

390 State Rt. 10, Randolph, NJ 07869 973.361.1198 | www.dentistryofrandolph.com

DRS. ANTHONY FUSCO AND JOSEPH CARAVANO practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry. With an on-site dental technician, their office provides quick turn-around time on their patients’ dental needs. These skills and conveniences combined with treating patients like family have made this practice a Top Dentist choice.

Drs. Fusco and Caravano, are both graduates of UMDNJ and are members of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and New Jersey Dental Association. They are involved locally with the Tri-County Dental Society. Their office offers family scheduling, and evening and weekend hours for added convenience.

Caryn Miller, D.M.D.

Caryn Miller, DMD, LLC | Specialty # 3529

300 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928

973.635.4960 | www.drmillerperio.com

DR. CARYN MILLER, a boardcertified periodontist who has been in practice for more than 25 years, provides a wide range of periodontal services using state-of-theart equipment in a warm, welcoming environment.

Services include All-on-4 dental implants, single-tooth implants, esthetic crown lengthening, gum grafts to treat recession, pinhole gum surgery, bone grafting, bone surgery to treat periodontal disease, dental cleanings, x-rays, biopsies, cosmetic procedures, and nightguards. Dr. Miller works closely with referring dentists to achieve the best treatment for every patient.

Dr. Miller graduated Northwestern University before attending Rutgers Dental School and the Rutgers Periodontal Program. She is the director of Periodontics at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and Overlook Hospital.

Keith Appelbaum, DMD, MS Anita Patel, DMD

Appelbaum Endodontics, LLC

18 Sparta Ave, Suite 1, Sparta, NJ 07871 10 West Hanover Avenue, Suite 105, Randolph, NJ 07869 973.598.3450 (p) | 973.598.3455 www.appelbaumendo.com

DR. KEITH APPELBAUM IS A DISTINGUISHED ENDODONTIST dedicated to the preservation of natural dentition. Leveraging a unique background in civil engineering, Dr. Appelbaum applies meticulous attention to detail and utilizes advanced technologies, including surgical microscopes and 3D imaging, to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. Together with associate Dr. Anita Patel, the practice prioritizes patient education and compassionate care. A Rutgers Dental alumnus, Dr. Appelbaum asserts, “We spend time educating our patients, alleviating their fears, and helping them to keep their teeth.” This philosophy establishes a clinical environment defined by expertise, precision, and patient advocacy.

Rebecca Jackson DDS

291 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928

973.635.9091 | www.mainstreetdentalartsnj.com

Carlos Moglianesi, D.M.D., F.A.C.P.

300 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928 • 908.665.2300 www.carlosmoglianesi.com

THERE’S A REASON DR. REBECCA JACKSON has earned scores of five-star reviews from patients, accolades from peers, and recognition as one of Morris County’s Top Dentists seven years running. Simply put, that reason is excellence.

“Our practice is built around the belief that dentistry should feel safe, comfortable, and empowering,” says Dr. Jackson, who offers a full range of cosmetic and family dental services. “We specialize in caring for anxious patients by taking the time to listen, explain, and move at a pace that feels right for them.”

Dr. Jackson received her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry before completing a general practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital. Main Street Dental Arts

DR. CARLOS MOGLIANESI IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED prosthodontist (NJ Specialty #3639) who specializes in renewing smiles with restorations and a cosmetic focus. Through advanced specialty training, Dr. Moglianesi creates optimal oral health both in function and appearance using the latest dental technologies and trusted techniques from effective, innovative diagnosis to computer-aided design and fabrication of dental restorations.

Dr. Moglianesi is particularly proud of his devoted staff who create a warm, comfortable environment for their patients. Dr. Moglianesi is an avid teacher and lecturer affiliated with UCLA, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and Loma Linda University teaching implant dentistry and aesthetics to post graduates as well as continuing education coursework to general dentists.

Barry Kaplan, D.M.D.

Prosthodontist - Permit: #3775 120 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 2 Florham Park, NJ 07932 • 973.540.1311 • www.kaplandentistrynj.com

FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, Dr. Barry Kaplan has been recognized and respected for his expertise and compassionate care in the specialty of prosthodontics while providing patients with crowns, bridges, dentures, cosmetic procedures and implant reconstructions. His dual training in prosthodontics and the surgical placement of implants offers patients comprehensive treatment plans in one location. He uses 3D planning software to perform implant surgery and then completes the final implant reconstruction. Treatment plans are custom tailored to each patient’s needs placing emphasis on a stable and healthy bite and esthetically driven restorations. Dr. Kaplan often uses cutting edge grafting procedures to rebuild bone where necessary to enhance the functional and esthetic outcomes.

TOP DENTISTS ESSEX COUNTY’S 2026

TO HELP YOU FIND GREAT DENTAL CARE, Morris & Essex magazine commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) of Troy, Michigan to conduct a peer-review survey of hundreds of practicing and active dentists across Essex County. Dentists were asked to choose which of their peers they consider the very best, across seven different practice areas—endodontics, general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.

All the final honorees were fact-checked with the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System. The highest vote getters within each specialty who are in good standing with the state are included here in the 2026 “Essex County’s Top Dentists” list.

There are many other good dentists practicing in Essex County who may not be included on this list; we recommend that you consider “Essex County’s Top Dentists” and other resources before scheduling your next dental procedure.

ENDODONTICS

JOSEPH CHIKVASHVILI

Advanced Endodontics

349 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 211 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-731-4800

NASSIM KOHLY

Liv Endodontics

22 Old Short Hills Rd. Suite 208 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-577-6500

ALAN A. LAYTON

Millburn Endodontics

75 Main St., Suite 102 Millburn, NJ 07041

973-376-1944

KONSTANTIN MALTSEN

Nutley Endodontics 180 Centre St. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-661-1020

NITIN RASTOGI

Apex Endodontics, LLC 340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 1F Livingston, NJ 07039 973-486-6226

MARIYA ROZENBLUM

Gentle Dental of NJ 290 Ferry St., Suite B2 Newark, NJ 07105 973-817-8888

GENERAL DENTISTRY

PETER J. BENISCH

Dental Group of Millburn 187 Millburn Ave., Suite 1 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-2700

MEDHAT “MED” DAWOUD

D & G Dental of West Orange 667 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite B West Orange, NJ 07052 973-419-6906

ANTHONY G. DEVINCENTIS

Brookdale Dental Group 1218 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-3700

DAVID FERGUSON

Ferguson Dental Associates 177 Gordonhurst Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 973-744-3181

PAULA GENCARELLI

D & G Dental of West Orange 667 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite B West Orange, NJ 07052 973-419-6906

JASON HAMBERGER

Hamberger Dental Associates 155 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-0075

JOHN HAMBERGER

Hamberger Dental Associates 155 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-0075

JEFFREY C. HANDSMAN

Jeffrey C. Handsman, DDS 315 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2F Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-2424

MARIE M. JACKSON

Stellar Smile Center 39 The Crescent Montclair, NJ 07042 973-744-5806

RIKITA JODHANI

D & G Dental of West Orange 667 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite B West Orange, NJ 07052 973-419-6906

CHRISTOPHER B. KARYDES North Mountain Dental 86 Valley Rd., Suite 2 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-1616

BRIAN KOO

Dental Artistry of Livingston 201 S. Livingston Ave., Suite 1E Livingston, NJ 07039 973-250-6694

JUSTIN LEE

D & G Dental of West Orange 667 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite B West Orange, NJ 07052 973-419-6906

JOSEPH A. MAGOTCH

Joseph A. Magotch, DDS, PA 114 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-617-1214

VINCENT MASTRONARDI

Vincent Mastronardi, DMD 65 E. Northfield Rd., Suite J Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-8919

MARGARET MCINTYRE

Smiles on Essex 421 Essex St. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-467-4211

R. CRAIG MILLER

The Miller Center for Dental Excellence 22 Old Short Hills Rd. Suite 206 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-533-0053

MICHAEL S. MILLER

Office of Michael S. Miller, DDS 315 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2E Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-0267

MARY B. MORGAN

Morgan Dental

100 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041

973-232-5953

JONATHAN A. NITCHE

Jonathan A. Nitche, DMD

556 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 103 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-228-5545

MICHELA RUSSO

D’Amore Russo

Dental Design Studio

100 Grove St. Montclair, NJ 07042

973-233-1161

JAYSHREE SAWHNEY

New Jersey Dental Arts Group 555 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-575-1507

GREG SCHEIER

Scheier Dental

90 Millburn Ave., Suite 105 Millburn, NJ 07041

973-762-1110

VANNA STONE

Gentle Caring Dentistry

201 S. Livingston Ave., Suite 2C Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-3112

LOUIS THEODOROU

Glen Ridge Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

89 Glenridge Ave. Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 973-743-6092

AMY TRAN

The Silverstrom Group

580 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-3990

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

AKEYLA BROWN

Riverside Oral Surgery

101 Old Short Hills Rd. Penthouse 2 Livingston, NJ 07052 973-736-7616

MARIANNE CIFELLI

Northeast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

310 Passaic Ave. Building B, Suite 203 Fairfield, NJ 07004

973-256-0103

PHILIP M. ECHO

Philip M. Echo, DMD

187 Washington Ave., Suite 1-B Nutley, NJ 07110

973-667-5844

MARGO J. FREEDBERG

Riverside Oral Surgery

101 Old Short Hills Rd. Penthouse 2 West Orange, NJ 07052 937-736-7616

BENJAMIN JACOBS

NJ Center for Oral Surgery

16 Smull Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-8444

MICHAEL H. KIRSCH

NJ Center for Oral Surgery 16 Smull Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-8444

GERARD MIRKOV

Gerard Mirkov, DMD

120 Millburn Ave., Suite 205 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-1888

KENNETH PRESS

Riverside Oral Surgery

101 Old Short Hills Rd. Penthouse 2 West Orange, NJ 07052

973-736-7616

WILLIAM RANUCCI

Oral & Maxillofacial Associates of Montclair

54 Plymouth St. Montclair, NJ 07042

973-746-3466

JUSTIN P. RICHER

Riverside Oral Surgery 33 Clinton Rd., Suite 101 West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-575-8575

SANDEEP SINGLA

Exclusive Oral Surgery 63 Valley St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-5773

VINCENT ZICCARDI

Rutgers Health University Dental Associates 90 Bergen St., Suite 7700 Newark, NJ 07103 973-972-2444

ORTHODONTICS

MARK CAPLAN

Millburn Orthodontics 187 Millburn Ave., Suite 3 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-6611

BERNARD GORKOWITZ

Gorkowitz Orthodontics

114 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-7377

DOUGLAS HARTE

Harte Orthodontics

100 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

973-992-7558

DENISE R. KITAY

Denise R. Kitay DDS, MMSc

700 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-228-3366

MATT MILESTONE

Milestone Orthodontics

502 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-325-1777

RICHARD NEWMAN

Newman Orthodontics

395 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052

862-233-2042

BRUCE OLLINS

Ollins Orthodontics

653 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110

973-667-0771

GABRIEL OLLINS

Ollins Orthodontics

653 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-667-0771

JACY PAPASIKOS

Papasikos Orthodontics

55 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-744-2511

GI GI PARALKAR

Livingston Family Orthodontics

201 S. Livingston Ave., Suite 2B Livingston, NJ 07039 973-758-8926

DOROTHY A. PASCALE

Dorothy A. Pascale, DMD, PA 6 Pompton Ave., Suite 14 Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

973-857-8600

MATTHEW PELUSO

Peluso Orthodontics

441 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

973-239-6300

KEVIN B. PERSILY

Dentistry for Children of West Essex

412 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052

973-604-4310

HADLEY A. RUBINO

Montclair Orthodontics 218 Lorraine Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

973-744-1912

ERIC SACKS

Sacks Orthodontics

41 N. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

973-330-8592

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

KIMBERLY HOLLYWOOD

Nutley Pediatric Dentistry

500 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110

973-667-5507

CHRISTOPHER JONES

Christopher Jones, DDS 1129 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-575-8330

PERIODONTICS

SAMANTHA AARON

The Silverstrom Group

580 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

973-992-3990

ANNA BRUNETTI

Brunetti Periodontics & Implants

531 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-1200

TAMAR FRILING

Periodontal & Implant

Associates

340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2A Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8600

JENNIFER GEORGIADIS

Periodontal & Implant

Associates

340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2A Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8600

CHERYL GOREN ROBINS

Suburban Periodontics & Implants

75 Main St., Suite 107 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-467-5567

JAY L. GREENFIELD

Dr. Jay L. Greenfield DMD 25 Pompton Ave., Suite 101A Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-2111

WONSEOK JANG

Rutgers Health University Dental Associates 90 Bergen St., Suite 7700 Newark, NJ 07103 973-972-2444

MARK I. KHAIMOV

MK Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, PC 184 Centre St. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-789-1986

DAVID MOISA

Periodontal & Implant

Associates

340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2A Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8600

RICHARD NEJAT

Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

230 Centre St., Suite A Nutley, NJ 07110

973-264-0088

GEORGE J. PAPASIKOS

George J. Papasikos, DMD, PA 55 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-783-2300

GRETEL PELLEGRINI

Periodontal & Implant

Associates

340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2A Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8600

GARY ROSENBLATT

Alpine Periodontics & Dental Implants 187 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041

973-379-4100

ALAN ROTHSTEIN AR Periodontics, PC 315 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2E Livingston, NJ 07039 973-625-1491

STEVEN SCRIVO

Dr. Steven Scrivo 185 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4A West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-0063

ERIC C. WEISS Periodontal & Implant

Associates 340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2A Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8600

TERESA YANG Periodontal & Implant

Associates 340 E. Northfield Rd., Suite 2A Livingston, NJ 07039

973-992-8600

HARRY ZOHN

Rutgers Health University

Dental Associates 90 Bergen St., Suite 7700 Newark, NJ 07103 973-972-2444

PROSTHODONTICS

EFFIE DEEGAN

Deegan Dental and Airway Health 23 Old Short Hills Rd. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-4432

JAMES F. SKIBA

James F. Skiba, DDS 17 Midland Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

973-746-7037

John Hamberger, D.M.D. Jason Hamberger, D.D.S. Hamberger Dental Associates

155 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039 | 973.992.0075 | www.hambergerdentalassociates.com

HAMBERGER DENTAL ASSOCIATES MAKES THE PROCESS OF CHOOSING a family dentist an easy one. Drs. John and Jason Hamberger agree that excellence in dentistry comes down to listening to the needs and concerns of each individual patient to develop a treatment plan specifically tailored to them. The Father and Son team, along with their exceptional staff, have been providing the Livingston community and surrounding areas with outstanding family dental care for over 40 years.

Their caring Family Practice offers comprehensive service for all patients of all ages, ranging from Fillings to Full Mouth Reconstruction. They offer minimally invasive drill-less air abrasion technology to painlessly treat small areas of decay. Both Dentists are highly skilled in Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Laser Surgery, Veneers and Implants including “All on 4”. Their progressive office offers the highest technologies including Digital X-Rays, Intra-Oral Cameras, and a 3D CBCT/CAT Scan.

The Dentists and their dedicated staff take the time to ensure that patients truly understand all aspects of recommended care. They understand Patient’s busy schedules, offering extended hours including morning, evening and Saturday hours.

Dr. John Hamberger graduated from UMDNJ with honors, completed a residency at Overlook Hospital with a residency degree from Columbia University. Dr. John Hamberger was past president of Western Essex Dental Association, a member of the ADA and Essex County Dental Association.

Dr. Jason Hamberger graduated from University of Maryland with honors, completed a residency at Morristown Hospital and received his residency degree from Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Jason Hamberger was past president of Western Essex Dental Association, a member of the ADA, and past president of the Essex County Dental Association.

Dr. Vanna Stone

Gentle Caring Dentistry

201 S Livingston Ave, Suite 2C, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 | 973.994.3112 gentlecaringdentistry@gmail.com | www.gentlecaringdentistry.com

DR. VANNA STONE AND HER MOTHER, THE VISIONARY FOUNDERS OF GENTLE CARING DENTISTRY, have transformed what it means to visit the dentist. Their practice is a testament to how compassion, artistry, and advanced technology can create an unparalleled patient experience.

Dr. Stone's journey into dentistry was inspired by her mother, whose passion for the field was infectious. "As a kid, I absorbed her love for dentistry, perfectionism and the ability to help people. It felt like I was born to do this." After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania and earning her dental degree from Rutgers University, she joined the practice, bringing with her a commitment to innovation and excellence.

At Gentle Caring Dentistry, patients are treated like family. The office is as welcoming as it is breathtaking, with a design that feels more like an art gallery than a medical facility. From the warm lighting to the stunning artwork, every detail has been carefully chosen to put patients at ease.

The practice stays at the forefront of technology, offering tools like intraoral cameras for precise diagnosis and the STA Wand for pain-free anesthetic administration. For added comfort, patients can enjoy Netflix on theater-like glasses during their visits.

But the heart of Gentle Caring Dentistry lies in its approach to care. Dr. Stone and her team emphasize empathy, treating each patient as an individual with unique needs. They offer a full range of services, from cosmetic treatments like veneers and teeth whitening to restorative options like crowns and fillings. Families, from toddlers to greatgrandparents, trust Gentle Caring Dentistry for their oral health.

With glowing patient reviews and a history of building lasting relationships, Gentle Caring Dentistry is more than a dental office—it’s a place where artistry and compassion meet to create healthy, beautiful smiles.

Dr. Eric Weiss

Periodontal & Implant Associates

Bedminster | Livingston | Montclair | Montville | Morristown | Randolph 973.992.8600 | www.njperio.net

WITH MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE in periodontics and implant dentistry, Dr. Eric C. Weiss brings both deep clinical expertise and a patient centered philosophy to Periodontal & Implant Associates. A third generation dentist, Dr. Weiss was exposed to dentistry at an early age through his grandfather’s home-based practice and later through his father’s career as a periodontist, an influence that helped shape his own professional path.

Dr. Weiss earned his B.A. and D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania before completing his residency in periodontics at Temple University. He has been practicing since 1992 and is board certified in periodontology and dental implant surgery as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. His professional credentials also include Fellowship status with the International Team for Implantology, the American College of Dentists, and the International College of Dentists, as well as Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In addition, he serves as Co-Director of Periodontics at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Founded in 2004, Periodontal & Implant Associates was established as a primarily referral based practice with a focus on collaboration, precision, and long-term patient relationships. Over time, the practice has expanded throughout Essex and Morris counties, offering patients access to a highly skilled team across multiple locations while maintaining consistent standards of care.

The practice is known for its use of advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques, including CBCT 3D imaging, fully computer guided implant surgery, laser assisted non-surgical periodontal therapy, intraoral digital scanners, and the Perioscope, an endoscopic camera that allows clinicians to see below the gum line without surgery. Patients also benefit from options such as ceramic dental implants, PRP enhanced healing, and innovative gum and bone regenerative procedures.

Above all, the practice is guided by a commitment to treating every patient as an individual. From efficient scheduling and clear communication to compassionate follow up and customized treatment plans, Dr. Weiss and his team prioritize comfort, trust, and outcomes, helping patients restore both oral health and confidence.

Mark I. Khaimov, D.D.S.

MK Periodontics & Implant Dentistry stands out for even more reasons. Dr. Khaimov and his team of associates Dr. Leonard Swerdlof and Dr. Courtney Pantirer ensure all patients are seen right away in two beautiful boutique-like offices. Each person is treated with the necessary time and patience to fully explain procedures. He believes in working with patients within their budgets for the work that needs to be done. Dr. Khaimov’s multi-lingual staff can also easily communicate with patients in English, Russian and in Spanish. 184 Centre St., Nutley, NJ 07110 | 973.798.2639 131 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 2C, Florham Park, NJ 07932 | 973. 377.3131 | www.Mkperionj.com

DR. MARK KHAIMOV’S MISSION AS A BOARD-CERTIFIED PERIODONTIST is to rejuvenate his patients’ smiles giving them confidence, and returning them to the quality of life they desire. State-of-the-art techniques Dr. Khaimov uses for treating tooth loss and periodontal diseases include dental implants, laser therapy, Teeth-in-a-day (also known as All-on-4), Pinhole Surgical Technique, and Piezosurgery. As a certified LANAP clinician to treat gum disease he also performs laser treatments on failing implants (LAPIP), as well as other types of gum surgery, to address conditions. All procedures are performed in offices designed to provide the most comfortable, compassionate atmosphere possible.

Michela Russo, D.D.S.

D’amore Russo Dental Design Studio

100 Grove St., Suite 3, Montclair NJ 07042 | 973.233.1161 | www.drddsmontclair.com

DR. MICHELA RUSSO AND HUSBAND DR. JOSEPH D’AMORE took their years of collaboration to the next level by opening D’Amore Russo Dental Design Studio together. Located in the first “green” commercial building in Montclair, the dental office features state-ofthe-art technology.

A belief that strong family ties, overall health and a feeling of wellbeing all contribute to a healthy smile, lies at the core of Drs. Russo and D’Amore’s daily dental practice.

D’Amore Russo Dental Design Studio is a family practice, treating patients of all ages just like family. The dentists and the staff are sensitive to the needs of each patient and take the time to properly discover what is most important to each of them.

From preventive dentistry focused on proper hygiene to teeth whitening and the placement of implants and crowns, Dr. Russo and Dr. D’Amore are committed to providing healthy and natural smiles to their patients, young and old.

Brian S. Koo, D.D.S.

Dental Artistry of Livingston, PA

201 S. Livingston Ave. Suite. 1E, Livingston, NJ 07039 | 973.994.4200 | www.DentalArtistryLiv.com

PATIENTS OF DR. BRIAN KOO RELY ON HIS ABILITY to successfully integrate the highest levels of scientific evidence based dentistry into a warm and welcoming family dental practice. Dental Artistry of Livingston provides full-service family dental care, including pediatric, general, cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dental Artistry’s newly renovated offices incorporate state-of-the-art dental technology that makes every aspect of a patient’s experience more comfortable.

Dr. Koo excels at the most extraordinary levels of evidence-based restorative dental techniques and treatments, and his patients directly benefit from his expansive knowledge. He’s a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center in Seattle, which delivers leading-edge continuing dental education. There, Dr. Koo completed a rigorous program for advanced education in aesthetics and implant restorations. As a result, he’s now a distinguished Mentor who assists current dental professionals attending the center.

His quest for dental excellency began with a degree in Cellular Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan. Dr. Koo earned his dental degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He then completed an Advanced Education in General Practice Dentistry at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital. While there, he focused on cosmetic dentistry, and as a Junior Faculty member, he became the youngest doctor invited onto the Board of Admissions for Columbia’s Dental School. Currently, Dr. Koo is a member of the ADA, AGD, AACD, ITI and local study groups.

David I. Ferguson, D.D.S.

Ferguson Dental Associates

177 Gordonhurst Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043 | 973.744.3181 | www.fergusondental.com

FOR MORE THAN THREE GENERATIONS, FERGUSON DENTAL ASSOCIATES has been a trusted provider of exceptional family dental care in the Montclair community. Led by Dr. David Ferguson, an award-winning dentist recognized for excellence, the practice blends experience, innovation, and a genuine commitment to patient comfort. Dr. Ferguson earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Johns Hopkins University and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He has guided the practice with distinction since 1997.

In 2025, the practice proudly welcomed Dr. Juliana Braswell to our exceptional team. Dr. Braswell is valued for her thoughtful, patient-focused approach and her dedication to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care with a gentle, reassuring touch. Together, the team provides a wide range of advanced, comfortable treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, implants, and comprehensive preventive care.

Dr. Ferguson is deeply committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment while utilizing state-of-the-art technology and modern anxiety-management techniques. Having successfully placed thousands of implants, he offers the full spectrum of implant dentistry supported by an on-site 3D cone-beam CT scanner and single-visit crowns through in-office digital design and manufacturing. What truly sets Ferguson Dental Associates apart is the confidence and trust patients place in every member of the team, making every visit a positive experience.

Richard A. Newman, D.M.D.

Newman Orthodontics

395 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

973.731.5855 | www.newmanortho.com

BOARD-CERTIFIED

ORTHODONTIST DR. RICHARD NEWMAN

has been providing high-quality orthodontic care to children and adults, maintaining a 50year family tradition of excellence started by his father. Dr. Newman, who received his orthodontic training at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, offers a full range of orthodontic services, including Invisalign, early treatment and braces, using cuttingedge techniques tailored to each patient’s condition. He is an Invisalign Platinum Provider and has advanced training in craniofacial and surgical orthodontics. He also serves as chief orthodontist of the Craniofacial Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, where he is part of a team that treats highly complex cases, including cleft lip and palate

Nitin Rastogi, DDS

Apex Endodontics, LLC

340 E Northfield Rd., Suite 1F, Livingston, NJ 07039 973.486.6226 | www.apexendodonticsllc.com

DR. RASTOGI IS AN ENDODONTIST specializing in advanced root canal therapy and complex endodontic procedures, including apicoectomies, microsurgery, retreatment, and root resorption. He uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver precise, high-quality care and is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association. A lifelong New Jersey native, Dr. Rastogi took an interesting path to dentistry, spending 16 years working at Fortune 100 companies and prestigious hedge funds before pursuing dental medicine, inspired by his father’s 50-year dental career in New York City. He earned his DDS from NYU College of Dentistry and completed his specialty training at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Outside the office, he enjoys time with his wife and two children.

Marianne Cifelli, DMD

Northeast Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialty Permit 5858 (MC), 3865 (RS)

310 Passaic Ave., Suite 203, Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.256.0103 | www.northeastoralsurgerynj.com

AT NORTHEAST ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL

SURGERY, we are committed to compassionate contemporary care in a comfortable environment. While delivering exceptional care, we strive to provide a pleasant experience. Our patients’ comfort, health, and well-being are our primary concerns.

Dr. Marianne Cifelli and Dr. Richard Szumita are both Board Certified and offer a full scope of oral surgery including wisdom tooth removal, implants, bone grafting, and oral pathology. We excel at handling all oral surgery needs from the routine to the complex, for patients of all ages. We invest time to ensure that our patients fully comprehend all aspects of their recommended care and are entirely comfortable placing their trust in us.

Cheryl Goren Robins, D.D.S

Suburban Periodontics and Implants

75 Main St., Suite 107 Millburn NJ 07041 www.suburban-perio.com • 973.467.5567

WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND 15 MAJOR AWARDS, Dr. Robins is known for her treatment planning and surgical skills, as well as her communication with patients and doctors. Her office incorporates leading edge technologies and personalized therapies to maximize results and patient comfort. Services include surgical and nonsurgical periodontal and implant

treatment, laser-assisted therapy, gum and bone grafting, and periodontal maintenance for teeth and implants.

Believing that continuing education is paramount for providing quality care, Dr. Robins teaches at NYU in the Periodontal and Implant Department, is involved in multiple national and local dental organizations, and directs the local chapter of the prestigious Seattle Study Club.

ON THE TOWN

Where To Eat

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Morris and Essex counties are home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings.

BELLEVILLE

Solar Do Minho 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville. com

Topaz Thai

137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com

BLOOMFIELD

Bella Napoli

1640 Broad St. 973.338.8500 bellanapolinj.com

Binh Duong

61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440

Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House

409 Franklin St. 973.680.4500 eatbeefgethooked.com

Stamna 1055 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

BOONTON

Boonton

Sushi House

701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com

Roma Pizzeria

709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton.com

Thai Ping 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

CALDWELL

Forte

182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

Hokkaido Noodle & Roll

405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 hokkaidoroll.com

CEDAR KNOLLS

Mintea Sushi 99 Ridgedale Ave. 973.889.1188 minteanj.com

CHATHAM

Restaurant Serenade 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com

Scalini Fedeli 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

CHESTER

Redwoods Grill & Bar 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar.com

DENVILLE

The Pasta Shop 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

DOVER

The Quiet Man 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

EAST HANOVER

Don Jose

200 Rte. 10 W. #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

Mr. Chu 44 Rte. 10 W. 973.887.7555

Penang

200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

FAIRFIELD

Jose Tejas 647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com

HANOVER

Seasons 52 1402 Rte. 10 862.242.2750 seasons52.com

KINNELON

Cypress Tavern 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com

House of Thai 1483 Rte. 23 # 6 973.750.1600

San Giorgio’s Italian Bistro 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

Smoke Rise Village Inn 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

LAKE HOPATCONG

Stone Water

at 3 Peaks Marina 125 Rte. 181 973.810.3858 stonewaternj.com

ichibanroxbury.com

Hut

Rte.

Anthony Francos 60 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.696.0708 anthonyfrancospizza.com Arca 221 Main Street 973.709.0093 arcarestaurantnj.com Sunset Pub & Grill 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com LIVINGSTON

405 Eisenhower Pkwy. 973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant.com

Sweet Basil’s Cafe 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

LONG VALLEY

Chesapeake Tavern 1 W. Mill Rd. 908.867.7102 chesapeaketavernnj.com

Long Valley Pub & Brewery 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON

Begum Palace

300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

Il Mondo Vecchio

72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

MAPLEWOOD

Coda Kitchen & Bar

177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com

St. James’s Gate Publick House 167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com

MENDHAM

The Black Horse Tavern

1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 blackhorsenj.com

Dante’s Ristorante

100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com

Piattino

88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025 piattinonj.com

MILLBURN

Basilico

324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com

Café Monet

309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

Cara Mia

194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

Moonshine

55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com

MINE HILL

Cinders Wood Fire Grill

319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCLAIR

Egan & Sons

118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

Faubourg Restaurant and Bar 544 Bloomfield Ave. 973.542.7700 faubourgmontclair.com

Gioia Mia 331 Bloomfield Ave. 973.233.0350 gioiamianj.com/

Halcyon 114 Walnut St. 973.744.4450 halcyonbrasserie.com

Mesob 515 Bloomfield Ave. 973.655.9000 mesobrestaurant.com

Raymond’s 28 Church St. 973.744.9263 raymondsnj.com

Samba Montclair 7 Park St. 973.744.6764 montclairsamba.com

Toast 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

Zeugma Grill 44 S. Park St. 973.744.0074 zeugmagrill.com

MONTVILLE

Columbia Inn 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

Locanda Vecchia 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 locandavecchia.com

MORRIS PLAINS

Bollywood Grill 1729 Rte. 10 E. 973.998.6303 bollywoodgrill.net

Tabor Road Tavern

510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com

Tommy’s Tavern & Tap

1900 Rte. 10 973.998.6429 tommystavernandtap.com

Up Thai

981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

MORRISTOWN

End of Elm

140 Morris St. 973.998.4534 endofelm.com

Fig & Lily Garden

2 Cattano Ave. 973.539.3999 figandlilygarden.com

Malay

147 Morris St. 973.538.3322 malaymorristown.com

Marjan Fine Persian Grill

84 Speedwell Ave. 973.889.8884 marjanpersiangrill.com

Revolution 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com

Roots Steakhouse 40 W. Park Pl. 973.326.1800 rootssteakhouse.com

1776 By David Burke

67 E. Park Pl. 973.829.1776 1776bydb.com

South+Pine

90 South St. 862.260.9700 southandpine.com

NEWARK

Adega Grill

130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com

Casa Vasca

141 Elm St. 973.465.1350 casavasca.net

Don Pepe 844 McCarter Hwy. 973.623.4662 donpeperestaurant.com

Fornos of Spain

47 Ferry St. 973.589.4767 fornosrestaurant.com

Mompou Tapas Bar & Restaurant

77 Ferry St. 973.578.8114 mompoutapas.com

Seabra’s Marisqueira 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

Sol-Mar Restaurant

267 Ferry St. 973.344.3041 solmar-restaurant.com

NUTLEY Meal

433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com

Queen Margherita 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

ORANGE

Bella Italia 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com

Hat City Kitchen 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

PARSIPPANY

Capital Grille

10 Dryden Way 973.889.8622 thecapitalgrille.com

Chand Palace 257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 parsippany.chand palace.com

Eccola 1082 Rte. 46 973.334.8211 eccolarestaurant.com

Gourmet Cafe

136 Baldwin Rd. 973.316.0088 gourmetcafenj.com

Marakesh Restaurant

321 Rte. 46 973.808.0062 marakesh.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 1 Hilton Ct. 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com

Shan Shan Noodles

333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

PEQUANNOCK

Bardi’s Bar & Grill

149 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com

Rivaaz Gastro Bar & Indian Restaurant

23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 rivaaz23.com

PINE BROOK

Bonefish Grill

28 Rte. 46

973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com

China Pavilion

263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006

POMPTON PLAINS

Stefano’s Restaurant

565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net

Tavern 5

710 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.835.1426 tavern5.com

V&J Pizza

500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757 vandjpizza.com

RANDOLPH

Black River Barn 1178 Rte. 10 W. 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com

The Corner Bistro 477 Rte. 10 862.251.7274 thecornerbistro.com

Kabab Paradise 124 Rte. 10 973.453.0202 kababparadise.com

La Strada Ristorante 1105 Rte. 10 E. 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurant randolph.com

Noches de Colombia 140 Rte. 10 973.620.9135 nochesdecolombia randolph.com

Randolph Diner Bar & Grill 517 Rte. 10 973.328.2400 therandolphdiner.com

Rosie’s Trattoria 1181 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.3434 rosiestrattoria.com

Verona Restaurant 1171 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

RIVERDALE

Coney Island Pizza 40 Hamburg Tpke. 973.476.9223 coneyislandwoodfired pizza.com

ROCKAWAY Brick 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com

Caffé Navona 147 Rte. 46 W. 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com

Thai Nam Phet 296 Rte. 46 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com

The Exchange 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

SHORT HILLS

Benihana 840 Morris Tpke. 973.467.9550 benihana.com

Boccone South 519 Millburn Ave. 973.378.9222 bocconeristorante.com

The Dining Room 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.912.4756

Enzzo’s Trattoria 514 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7111 enzzos.com

Legal Sea Foods 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

SOUTH ORANGE

Ariyoshi 56 South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com

Walia 11 Village Plz. 973.762.2186 waliarestaurant.com

TOWACO

900 Degrees 626 Main Rd. 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

Rails Steakhouse 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

UPPER

MONTCLAIR

Daikichi 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

De Novo

European Pub 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovoeuropeanpub. com

Turtle + The Wolf 622 Valley Rd. 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com

WEST ORANGE

Chit Chat Diner

410 Eagle Rock Ave. 973.736.1989 chitchatdiner.com

Highlawn Pavilion 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

Kim’s Sushi 456 Eagle Rock Ave. 973.669.2800 kimssushinj.com

The Manor Restaurant 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

McLoone’s Boathouse 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com

Nicholas Anthony’s Family Kitchen 450 Main St. 862.520.1252 nicholasanthonys.com

SuzyQue’s BBQ and Bar 34 S. Valley Rd. 973.736.7888

WHARTON

4 Seasons 322 S. Main St. 862.244.9777 4seasonswharton.com

Theodora’s Family Restaurant 336 S. Main St. 973.989.8363 theodorasrestaurantpizza. com

WHIPPANY

The Auld

Shebeen Pub 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811

Il Capriccio 633 Rte. 10 E. 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com

Trattoria Toscana 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscanawhippany.com

RESTAURANT REVIEW

The Brick Is Back

The Indian eatery Brick Lane has returned to Montclair with a revamped menu, a modernized interior, all the flavors once beloved there—and some new ones too.

Little did I know when I made a pre-pandemic visit to Brick Lane Curry that it would be the last time I’d dine in the popular Upper Montclair restaurant—at least in that incarnation. The eatery’s 2024 closure, after 15 years, looked to be permanent. It left locals nostalgic for the casual eatery’s thoughtful Indian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. That longing, however, didn’t have to last long—the restaurant triumphantly reopened in 2025, with a completely revamped menu and a freshly redesigned interior that blends modern elegance with the warmth that longtime patrons remember. Owners also shortened the name to simply Brick Lane, a nod to the historic London street and its diverse curry houses.

My girlfriend and I decided to return for a Sunday dinner. From the moment we stepped inside, we sensed that this was more than a reopening. It’s a reinvention, one that honors the restaurant’s roots while embracing bold new flavors and a refined dining experience. Gone are the creamcolored walls and wood paneling; they’ve been replaced by navy wallpaper adorned with golden pineapples, framed art and dim lighting.

The evening began with a warm welcome: Complimentary creamy tomato soup, velvety and aromatic, was served to us in miniature cups. It was thick and flavorful, likely made with coconut milk instead of heavy cream, and a perfect answer to the evening chill.

To go with the soup, our server also brought crispy, light-as-air papadum (Indian crackers) and vibrant mint and tamarind chutneys for dipping. (A full order, had we placed it, also would have included mango and tomato chutney.) It was a perfect introduction, pleasing the palate with layers of spice and texture while showcasing the kitchen’s attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Our next bite we ordered from the small plates menu: pani puri, a common street food found throughout markets and

540 Valley Rd., Montclair, 973.509.2100; bricklanemontclair.com

bazaars in India. The dish comes with crispy puris (fried dough balls) filled with finely diced potato, red onion, peas and chickpeas, as well as a small carafe of spicy water that we poured over each ball. With tangy, spicy and slightly sweet elements, each bite was irresistible.

A second starter, which easily could’ve been a main dish, was methi salmon.

This was a large plate of perfectly seared fish imbued with smoky spices and the subtle bitterness of fenugreek.

The salmon—surrounded by mixed greens, carrots and other veggies—was rich with nuanced flavors thanks to the accompanying herbs and sauces, making it a memorable centerpiece.

Following it was another showstopper: tandoori chicken. This “starter” too could’ve been an entrée . Each piece of chicken was marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, roasted to tender perfection with a hint of char that added depth and smoky warmth.

For our main course, we shared dal makhni, a dish that is comfort and sophistication in every spoonful. It featured slow-cooked black lentils that were dressed with sizzling butter, cream and spices—all of which were poured into the serving pot at the table. The vegetarian dish combined with fragrant basmati rice as well as a side of warm, hearty onion kulcha and tangy raita (yogurt with herbs and spices) embodied the warmth and depth of traditional Indian cooking.

And just when the meal felt complete, Brick Lane surprised us again with complimentary rice pudding. The dessert was delicately sweet and scented with cardamom, a comforting, nostalgic finish. My only cavil: The small serving just teased my sweet tooth, and I was craving more. Perhaps I’ll inquire about a mango lassi or a gulab jamun for dessert next time—I just won’t wait for Brick Lane to reinvent itself again for my return.

—Darius Amos

by Darius Amos

HAPPENINGS

Be There

Whether you’re looking for outstanding theater, incredible parades or 5Ks with a view, you’ll find that and more here in Morris and Essex.

FEB. 6–15

Take your kids to see a new twist on a classic at Netcong’s children’s theater, The Growing Stage! CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE reimagines the traditional story into a contemporary Latin-American musical, where Cinderella and her stepsister struggle across language and culture barriers leading up to a basketball game. Multiple seatings are available, including matinees. For tickets and more information, see growingstage.com.

MARCH 1

At the Madison Community Arts Center, catch J ERSEY JAZZ LIVE! Concert, presented by the New Jersey Jazz Society. The concerts starts with a “rising star” opening act before the headliner takes the stage. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., and the show starts at 3. For tickets and more information, see njjs.org and rosenet.org.

MARCH 4

Grab your friends, your family or your beau and head to the WILLIAM G. MENNEN SPORTS ARENA’S ice rink in the Morris Township for a public skate. Take to the ice, show off your skills, get some serious exercise in and have a great time. Skate rentals are available. The session starts at 4 p.m. For more information, check out morrisparks. net.

MARCH 13–29

In Montville, the Barn Theater puts on a production of the Tony-Award-winning play TORCH SONG Written by Harvey Fierstein, it follows a Jewish drag queen living in NYC in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This story of love, family, identity and resilience will make you laugh and cry in turns. Multiple seatings are available, including matinees. For tickets and more, visit barntheatre.org.

MARCH 6–8

Want some St. Patrick’s Stop by Morristown’s Performing Arts Center enjoy the Irish dance of RIVERDANCE 30—THE NEW GENERATION. honor of Riverdance’s anniversary, this production rejuvenates the original with innovative choreography, costumes and state-of-the-art projection and motion graphics. Multiple seatings are available. For tickets, see mayoarts.org.

FEB. 10

Get into the St. Paddy’s spirit early at Montclair’s The Wellmont Theater, which welcomes THE DROPKICK MURPHYS on their People…In The Pit” Known for blending Celtic with punk guitars, the play old favorites and staples alike. Doors open p.m., and the show starts tickets, head over to wellmonttheater.com.

FEB. 4–MARCH 1

Maplewood’s Paper Mill Playhouse presents COME FROM AWAY, a Tony-winning musical that tells the story of 7,000 airplane passengers stranded in a small Newfoundland town in the wake of September 11, 2001. Filled with heart, humor and a spirited score, this is a story about how fear can turn into friendship. Multiple seatings are available, including matinees. For tickets, see papermill.org.

DEC. 14

Want even more historic charm and holiday cheer? Maplewood’s

FEB. 22

your heart at the Essex County Environmental Center with a VALENTINES FAMILY WALK AND CAMPFIRE the beauty of the forest in the wintertime, make birch hearts and necklaces that double as fire-starters, and settle by a campfire and enjoy make s’mores, popcorn tea or hot chocolate. Registration is required. For see essexcountyparks.org.

FEB. 14–15

At Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center, welcome the Lunar New Year with NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY

See a display of traditional and contemporary Chinese dance, acrobatics,

Want to get up close and personal with some amazing animals? Stop by the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange for a SLOTH SOCIAL, starting at 10 a.m. This hour-long program includes an educational lecture filled with fun facts, and an up-close encounter with one of the zoo’s denizens. Bagels and coffee will also be served. For tickets and more information, see turtlebackzoo.com.

MARCH 28

Greet the warming weather with a scenic run and take part in the 2026 RUN ON THE RESERVOIR: NEW BEGINNINGS CHARITY RUN at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. Take in scenic views, see if you can beat your own best time and support a good cause—proceeds from this race benefit the New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyers Foundation, an organization that provides free legal assistance to people struggling with debt. Sign up online at runsignup.com.

ON THE TOWN

Gatherings

Morris and Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors.

1. EL BARRIO WELLNESS

Local dignitaries and community members recently attended the grand opening of El Barrio Wellness. The facility is a comprehensive mental health center located at the former home of fellow community development group, El Club del Barrio.

2-3. FAMILY PROMISE OF ESSEX COUNTY

Family Promise of Essex County held its Home In Focus charity event. More than $200,000 was raised to support Family Promise’s mission: preventing and ending homelessness for families in Essex County.

4-5. GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

The Great Swamp Watershed Association held its Green Carpet Gala at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park. The program included a silent auction and raised money and awareness for a healthier watershed.

6. ARCMORRIS

Community Care Rx held its DSP Award Gala at North Hills Country Club. At the event, ArcMorris’ James Davis, received the Direct Support Professionals Leadership Excellence Award. ArcMorris supports people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities.

7. LIONSGATE FILM

Local and state officials were on hand for the announcement of the construction on Lionsgate Newark film studio. The major new film and television production facility is set to revitalize the city’s South Ward neighborhood and create lasting job opportunities.

8. GREATER MIDDLESEX & MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity received the Outstanding Project Award for New Development. The honor celebrates Habitat’s The Crossings at Bennett Avenue, a transformative condo development in Randolph.

A MORRIS & ESSEX MOMENT

“We own a business called Mind of Dog, which is something between adventure training and a daycare service for dogs. This picture was taken in Succasunna around Thanksgiving. We take a group photo wherever we hike, and it always takes about 10 minutes to get the dogs to all sit still. But with consistency and affection, we can make it happen.”

—Danielle

and Kyle Turner, Randolph

Primary care isn’t just about getting treatment when you’re sick. It’s about preventing your illness before it starts, managing ongoing conditions, and staying on top of screenings that can catch problems early.