Morris Essex June/July 2026

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POOL WITH A VIEW IN MENDHAM

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Healthgrades has named The Valley Hospital one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. This national recognition reflects 75 years of unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care for our community.

Valley is proud to be one of only five hospitals in New Jersey — and the only hospital in Bergen County — to receive this honor.

This recognition affirms what patients have known for generations: Valley delivers Care Like No Other, right here, when it matters most.

Features

Is At-Home Testing For You? 14

Today, getting personal medical news is easier and more convenient than ever. But know what that news can actually reveal—and what it can’t.

A Star-Spangled Spread 16

This July 4th, trade the expected for a beautifully styled celebration full of summer flavor.

Pool With A View 20

Living on a 25-acre farm in Mendham has its perks. Where else can one lounge poolside within sight of horses in a nearby pasture?

Departments

Morris/Essex Buzz 5

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

Friends & Neighbors 9

What does it take to run Newark’s favorite deli? According to Marc and Michael Brummer, hard work, self-respect and wisdom from their dad.

Home Front 10

Coastal-inspired pieces can turn any room into a breezy summer escape.

Escapes 26

Restaurant Review 47

Bold flavors, generous portions and warm hospitality do credit to South American cuisine at Chullo’s Restaurant in South Orange.

Gatherings 54

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

A Morris/Essex Moment 56

9 ON THE COVER

The U.S.A. is about to mark a major birthday. What better time to travel to eras that vanished long before you were born?

Tastes 28

These juicy kabobs are ready to turn your next barbecue into an event.

Bar Tab 32

This classic cocktail will give your morning routine a sweet, citrusy twist.

Special Advertising Section The Counties’ Top Lawyers 34 28

An avid local birder captures a playful barn swallow at Hedden Park in Randolph.

A new pool installed by Scenic Landscaping and its sister companies preserves the rural aesthetic of a Mendham backyard. Photo by Heather Knapp.

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A Summer Of Possibilities

Do you have a backyard swimming pool—or wish you did? The homeowners on page 20 hoped for one when they purchased their 25-acre Mendham farm, but they also hoped to preserve the property’s charming rural back drop. So, the team at Scenic Landscaping and its branches Tapestry Landscape Architecture and Tranquility Pools needed to design one that wouldn’t clash with the rustic aesthetic.

This Summer Issue is all about possibilities, and we wouldn’t feature this tale if it didn’t have a happy ending, would we? The imaginative crew embedded the pool in the lawn, preserving the views of horses in a nearby pasture. The landscape designers kept the green going, with layers of plantings and trees buffering cozy nooks and lounge areas throughout the yard. For the homeowners, the pool with the view was the biggest hit and will be the center of plenty of fun summers to come.

Speaking of summer and possibilities, Independence Day is extra special this year, as we commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. In Morris and Essex counties, both of which played important roles during the Revolution, there are dozens of ways to celebrate and mark the historical occasion. Check pages 5 and 6 to find out where to see fireworks, enjoy cookouts, listen to live music and experience historical reenactments. And there are “living history” exhibits at five top museums within easy driving distance—see page 26. Would you rather throw a Fourth of July party of your own? On page 16, we present decorating and entertaining advice as well as an easyto-make dessert recipe for your star-spangled spread.

What else in this issue? There are recipes for tasty grilled kabobs on page 28. We examine today’s home health tests (page 14) and what they can—and cannot— reveal. Check out a Peruvian restaurant with a difference on page 47. And on page 9, read about the Brummer brothers, who are using the wisdom, hard work and self-respect from their father to make Newark’s iconic Hobby’s better than ever. Their brisket is a personal favorite, but you can’t go wrong with anything else from the menu.

The possibilities this season are endless. Enjoy!

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Morris & Essex Buzz

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

THE NATION’S BIG BIRTHDAY

We’re eagerly awaiting July 4 celebrations filled with eyepopping fireworks, local live music and cookout classics. Our state was at the heart of the struggle for independence—it’s called the “Crossroads of the American Revolution” for a reason. So naturally we’re going all out for America’s 250th. Don’t miss these 2026 exhibits and events:

• June 23. The Morris County Library in East Hanover hosts historian Joel Farkas for the lecture “Remembering the American Revolution,” about the power of memory and story in the telling of history. 7 p.m.

• June 27. Meet at 11 a.m. at Denville’s Four Corners Neighborhood for a historical walking tour. (Another session is offered at 2 p.m.) Participants can learn about the first Dutch settlers, Native peoples and the area’s role in the Revolution.

• June 29–July 17. Kids and young adults can stop by the Randolph Library for “Brushstrokes of America.” Pick up a free art kit, make a masterpiece and then return it to the library by July 17. Submitted art will be on display July 24 to Aug. 24.

• July 4. Celebrate Independence Day with a guided walking tour of the Whippany Burying Yard, Morris County’s first colonial graveyard, which was founded in 1718. Costumed guides will bring Whippany’s history to life starting at 10 a.m.

• Through March 2027. At The Newark Museum of Art, visit the “Liberty & Legacy” exhibit, created for America 250. See the past come to life through paintings and sculptures by both modern and historical artists.

LET’S CELEBRATE!

Morris and Essex counties are lighting up the sky in a big way this Fourth of July. As the nation builds toward America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s celebrations feel extra electric, with towns across the county featuring fireworks, festivities and hometown pride. Here are some star-spangled spectacles to catch:

• June 26, Lake Hopatcong: The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club hosts fireworks over the state’s largest lake at approximately 9:30 p.m.

• June 26, Montville: Fireworks kick off around 9:15 p.m., concluding the town’s annual holiday celebration.

• July 1, Mendham: The annual celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. with music, food trucks and activities for all ages. Fireworks begin after dusk.

• July 4, Bloomfield: Foley Field in Memorial Park will open at 5:30 p.m. for festivities, which includes live music. Fireworks will beging around 9:25 p.m.

PUPPY LOVE

Munson, a 1-year-old Yorkshire terrier

Owners: Charlie and Alexa of Denville the passing of Yogi, their 17-year-old Yorkie, Charlie and knew they needed to open hearts again to heal. So before Christmas 2024, they up at dawn and drove 150 Pennsylvania to pick up Munson—and he’s brightened lives every day since. the friendliest, happiest says Alexa. “He loves every other person and dog he meets.” Munson, named after the late New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson, is a diehard fan of that team. (His predecessor Yogi course, named after another Yankees great, Yogi Berra.) He loves walks around downtown Denville and enjoys meeting other the Diamond Spring Brewing Co. His favorite game includes grabbing his favorite toy, doing a few laps around the kitchen and then searching for the perfect place to hide the toy. (A true terrier!)

Something he doesn’t like? Stewie and Brian Griffin of the TV show Guy—Munson barks and growls every time they appear on the Alexa reports.

fun cheering on your team this season, Munson! to see your pet in an upcoming issue of MORRIS & ESSEX? brief description and photo to Editor Rita Guarna at rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com!

THE KICKS GO ON

Will soccer be forgotten once the World Cup hoopla has passed? Not even close. The RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center officially debuted this spring in Morris Township. It’s a state-of-the-art training and education facility for players on the professional soccer team as well as those in the Red Bulls New York Academy and Youth Training programs.

Residents may have noticed the construction starting in 2024; now the complex is complete—with eight full-size outdoor soccer pitches, featuring a mix of heated, irrigated natural grass and turf surfaces, with one 350-seat match field designated for Academy games.

The tie between the town and the New York Red Bulls is meaningful. “We will bring a lasting relationship, showcasing a world-class facility which will enhance the visibility of the game of soccer,” says Morris Township Mayor Donna Guariglia, “and, more importantly, increase community appreciation and excitement for many years to come.”

DOG DAYS

Coney Island’s idea of a hot-dog contest isn’t what we imagine. Here, we’re looking for the best bite, a showstopping frank with just the right snap and toppings to please every palate. Some of our favorite spots to try during July, National Hot Dog Month, or any time of year:

• Chris’ Red Hots, 478 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, chrisredhots.com

• Davy’s Hot Dogs and Grill, 14 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington, 973.770.3289; davyhotdogs andgrill.com

• Denville Dog & Grill, 99 Bloomfield Ave., Denville, 973.625.8200; denvilledogandicecream.com

• The Dover Grill, 240 Rte. 46, Dover, 973.989.4007; thedovergrill.com

• Jimmy Buff’s, 60 Washington St., West Orange, 973.325.9897; orderjimmybuffs.com

• J&M Grill & Catering, 266 Myrtle Ave., Boonton, 973.334.0592; jmgrillboonton.com

KUDOS TO…

Karina Herrera, a kindergarten teacher at Chancellor Avenue School in Irvington, who landed in the top 10 of the national America’s Favorite Teacher contest. The initiative celebrates educators while benefiting the nonprofit Planetary Society. Teachers are put to a nationwide vote.

Herrera decided to become an educator in honor of every teacher who helped her when she immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic at age 11. At the time, Herrera could neither speak nor understand English, and she credits her teachers as the reason she’s thrived and succeeded. “I want to be that person for my students,” says Herrera.

CULINARY CORNER

Summer’s all about burgers and hot dogs, you say? Not quite. Check out the delicious cuisine served at these new restaurants:

That Latin touch

THE PURR-FECT HOME

Though Sabores Latinos is new to Morristown’s dining scene, it’s already bringing serious flavor—and buzz—to downtown. Opened in early spring, the casual spot (from the team behind Chef Fredy’s Table) celebrates the diverse traditions of Latin American cuisine, with recipes handed down through generations. The menu spans everything from pupusas, empanadas and baleadas to entrées like churrasco, fajitas and seafood, plus breakfast and late-night bites. With its welcoming vibe and crowd-pleasing food, it’s quickly shaping up as one of Morristown’s must-tries.

• Sabores Latinos, 91 Morris St., Morristown, 973.206.1156; saboreslatinosmorristown.com

Make it Mediterranean

Yanni’s Taverna recently opened in Caldwell with a classic Greek menu. We’re talking about shareable meze such as spanakopita and flaming saganaki, plus hearty favorites like souvlaki, gyro platters and fresh seafood dishes. With both small plates and full main courses, this is an easy spot for anything from a casual weeknight dinner to a lively group night out.

• Yanni’s Taverna, 353 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, 973.601.2800; yannis-taverna.com

A menu to Peru-se South Orange has a new go-to for bold Peruvian cuisine: Chullo’s Restaurant spotlights staples like smoky pollo a la brasa, wok-fired lomo saltado and flavorful rice dishes. Each one is layered with the signature mix of Latin and Asian influences Peru is known for. Between the vibrant flavors and the comforting, homestyle feel, Chullo’s offers hungry diners something fresh and seriously craveable. (See our review on page 47.)

• Chullo’s Restaurant, 261 Irvington Ave., South Orange, 973.327.4446

Whether they’re aloof couch nappers or playful sock hunters, our feline friends provide companionship and joy in our lives. If you’re thinking about bringing one into your home, now is a great time—June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month. Though town animal shelters always have adoptable cats and kittens, there are also local organizations dedicated to cat rescue, rehoming and adoption. A few options:

• Brick City Kitties, Newark, 201.349.6621; brickcitykittiesrescue.org

• Grateful Paws NJ, Lincoln Park; gratefulpawsnj.com

• Meows Kitty Kat Rescue Inc., West Orange, 862.438.0311; facebook.com/meowskittykatrescue

• Miss Pat’s Cats Rescue & Adoption, P.O. Box 876, East Orange; misspatscats.org

MOTORS ARE RUNNING

You can flip through a magazine or scroll images online, but it’s something special to see a cool car in the wild. In our two counties, several upcoming car shows will let the proud owners of these awesome autos show off their rides while talking to visitors about everything from engines to maintenance. A sampling of upcoming shows and meet-ups in the area:

• June 7, 1 p.m.: NJSRA Cruise-In at Jersey Girl Brewery, Mount Olive

• June 12, 5 p.m.: Butch Grooms Memorial Car Show, Main Street, Morristown

• June 21, noon: Cats in the Garden Jaguar Show, Van Vleck House & Gardens, Montclair

• July 4, 9 a.m.: Livingston Autofest, Livingston High School, Livingston

What

FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

Deli Brothers

does it take to run Newark’s favorite delicatessen? According to Marc and Michael Brummer, hard work, self-respect and wisdom from their father.

In 2014, the City of Newark formally designated the intersection of Branford Place and Halsey Street as “Hobby’s Plaza,” named for Hobby’s Deli, a quintessential old-school Jewish deli. It’s been featured in books and documentaries and named one of the Top Ten Delicatessens in America by Food & Wine Open for more than a century, Hobby’s has sold more than one million pounds of corned beef. In 1962, it was taken over by Sam Brummer, a Polish immigrant who fled the Nazis and then fought them on D-Day. Since 1988, it’s been run by his sons.

Marc and Michael Brummer grew up first in Cedar Grove, then in North Caldwell. Marc, 64, lives in Livingston with his wife of 38 years; they have two adult sons. (He’d like it noted that he’s the taller of the brothers.) Michael, 61 and married to his wife for 35 years, has one adult daughter and lives in Tenafly. They’re both on-site in Hobby’s every day, greeting customers and taking orders.

Some

history?

working with our father.

MARC: And our mother, grandmother and both our aunts. Memories from that time?

MICHAEL: We would open the door at 6 a.m. and the bread man would come in, singing.

MARC: And we’d be with our father all day.

MICHAEL: For young kids, it was magic. What’s it like being in business with your brother?

MARC: Hobby’s Deli was originally called “Hocky’s,” because it was opened by a fellow named Hochhauser. He had several deli locations. In 1937, someone bought the location, but not the name. The new owner didn’t want to pay for a whole new sign, so “Hocky’s” became “Hobby’s.”

MICHAEL: Our father bought it in 1962. Did you grow up working here?

MARC: I always worked during summers. Michael would come in and play around, but I was management.

MICHAEL: Once we turned 13, we were allowed to come in and help. That’s when you aged out of summer camp. Instead of becoming counselors, we came here. We really enjoyed

MICHAEL: Well, some days it’s the greatest thing in the world, and others you wonder why you did it! When we took the place over, our mother, who was maybe 5 foot 2, sat us down and said, “You are brothers first and business partners second. If you fight, I will lock you out of the deli and won’t let you back in until you’re friends again. I’ll let the business fail before I let you two ruin your friendship.” She passed in 2022, but we know she’ll come back and haunt us if we fight. How have things changed over the years?

MICHAEL: Post-COVID, it’s a whole different beast. We used to have a staff of 28; now we have 13, because fewer people work in the offices. We do business with third-party delivery apps now. Everything is more computerized. Before the pandemic, when there was a Devils home game, we’d be open for dinner. We don’t do that anymore.

Are you Devils fans?

MICHAEL: Yes! We were in the building when they won their first Stanley Cup in 1995. But Marc was a Rangers fan before the team moved to Newark.

MARC: The Devils didn’t come to New Jersey until I was in college! I grew up a Rangers fan. But when they started building an arena a block from our restaurant? The general manager was coming here for lunch. Was I supposed to look Lou Lamoriello in the eye and tell him I was a Rangers fan?

The Rangers suck—go Devils!

MICHAEL: The brand-new general manager, Sunny Mehta, was here all the time when he was the Devils’ head of analytics. He signed on as GM Thursday night, and on Friday he was here.

Thoughts on Newark?

MICHAEL: In 1992, everything was moving back to New York. We were walking to work on crack vials. Marc asked me, “Did we make a mistake? Is Newark ever going to get any better?” I said, “When they finish building NJPAC [New Jersey Performing Arts Center], things are going to change.” And they did.

Menu recommendation?

MARC: That’s like asking a parent about his favorite child. I pat my belly and say, “This is the research and development department.” If it doesn’t pass muster, it’s not on the menu. I love our corned beef and pastrami, I love our brisket, our roast beef is tender and beautiful. Everything is good.

A lesson?

MARC: Our father was a very wise man. Once I had a hard day at the deli and he told me, “You need to bend over backwards to take care of a customer, but you can’t let them walk all over you.” You need to have self-respect to run a business. That moment meant an awful lot to me.

—Kirsten Meehan

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HEALTH NEWS

ONE LEG AT A TIME

A seven-year study following 1,700 older adults found that those who could not balance on one leg for 10 seconds died during the study, compared with about 5 percent of those who could balance on one leg.

—British Journal of Sports Medicine

STEP UP

People who climb at least five flights of stairs daily have a 20 percent lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

—Atherosclerosis

TEND TO MUSCLES

Muscle-strengthening exercises are associated with a 10 percent to 17 percent lower risk of dying—regardless of cardiovascular exercise.

—British Journal of Sports Medicine

JAVA JOY

two to three caffeinated one to two tea—can lower and preserve function.

—Journal of the American Medical Association

VITAMIN K FOR BONE HEALTH

When combined with vitamin D, vitamin K may reduce fracture in postmenopausal women, according to a recent review.

Vitamin K-rich foods include dark greens such as kale, spinach broccoli.

—Nutrients

76%

The reduction in dementia risk among people who regularly dance— comparable to the cognitive benefits of playing musical instruments or board

—Compiled by Paul Rance Jr.

GLP-1s MAY REDUCE ADDICTION RISK

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity also may help lower the risk of addiction to a range of substances including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine and opioids, based on a large study.

—The BMJ

A LIFE IN MOTION, INTERRUPTED

A New Jersey mayor’s unexpected brain tumor and his return to full speed

way of life.

A modern-day Renaissance man, the Green Brook Township, New Jersey, mayor volunteers in his community, mentors graduate students at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, and even appears as a background actor in television and film productions around the New York region.

Over the years, Jim has volunteered with organizations including United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters, helped lead his son’s Boy Scouts of America troop, and ser ved on the township’s Land Use Board before deciding to run for elected office.

“If something’s interesting and I have the time,” Jim says, “I’m all in.”

Then came an unexpected development that temporarily slowed his fast-moving routine.

AN UNEXPECTED DIAGNOSIS

A few years ago, Jim’s shoulder began bothering him, and his doctor ordered an MRI to rule out a tear. The scan showed his shoulder was fine. But it revealed something unexpected: a brain tumor.

Doctors identified the tumor as a benign frontal parasagittal meningioma. Because Jim had no symptoms, his neurologist recommended monitoring the tumor with periodic scans. During that time, Jim continued living normally—working, mentoring students, acting, and serving as mayor.

Eventually, the tumor began to grow. Jim was referred to Atlantic Brain and Spine (ABS), where he met neurosurgeon Dr. Yaron A. Moshel.

“Dr. Moshel was very calm, which was good because I had a ton of questions,” Jim recalls. “He took his time and walked me through everything.”

Dr. Moshel explained the tumor had grown to a size where it needed to be removed before symptoms like seizures or paralysis began, but he told Jim he had some time to plan the surgery. “You don’t need to manage your life around this,” said Dr. Moshel. “Ideally, we do the procedure within the next six months.”

“I never felt pressured,” Jim says. “But I understood why it needed to be done.”

In January of 2025, Dr. Moshel performed a craniotomy and microsurgical resection at Overlook Medical Center in Summit to remove the tumor. Pathology confirmed a World Health Organization Grade I benign meningioma.

Shortly after surgery, Jim experienced paralysis in his right leg caused by postoperative swelling and pressure. Dr. Moshel adjusted his medication, and the paralysis resolved within a day.

Jim returned home and focused on recovery. Physical therapy helped him steadily regain strength and mobility. “The team was phenomenal,” Jim says.

A SETBACK AT SEA: CARE FROM AFAR

The following month, Jim and his wife, Connie, were preparing for a long-planned cruise. The night before boarding the ship, he suddenly experienced paralysis on his right side.

Because of the upcoming trip, Dr. Moshel had already given Jim his personal cell phone number. Jim reached out immediately. Confident this was a minor setback, Dr. Moshel prescribed the same medication Jim had taken following surgery.

Connie rented a wheelchair, and Jim boarded the cruise as planned.

Dr. Moshel remained in close contact with Jim throughout the trip to make sure he was responding to the treatment. Within two days, the medication began working. Jim moved from a wheelchair to a cane. By the midpoint of the cruise, he was walking independently again.

BACK TO THE LIFE HE LOVES

By March, Jim was off all medications and feeling fully recovered. Follow-up imaging showed no evidence of residual tumor, so radiation treatment was not recommended. His care team advised routine annual imaging. Today, Jim has returned to his usual routine.

He serves as mayor of Green Brook Township, mentors students, spends time with his family, and occasionally appears in television productions. “I feel like myself again,” he says.

“It’s great to see Jim back to the life he enjoys,” Dr. Moshel says. “That’s always the goal.”

Looking back, Jim describes the experience as an unexpected journey, one that ultimately brought him back to the life he loves. For someone who has always believed in staying active, it’s a return to exactly where he wants to be.

Dr. Moshel says cases like Jim’s reflect the approach taken at Atlantic Brain and Spine.

“This surgery exemplifies how innovation and experience converge to transform outcomes,” he says. “Our goal at ABS is not just to remove the tumor, but to protect the brain’s intricate networks so patients can return to their lives with minimal disruption.”

Atlantic Brain and Spine is a New Jersey neurosurgical practice specializing in complex brain, spine and neurovascular conditions, with offices across northern and central New Jersey. Learn more at AtlanticBrainAndSpine. org or call 973-993-7100.

IS AT-HOME TESTING FOR YOU?

TODAY, GETTING PERSONAL MEDICAL NEWS IS EASIER AND MORE CONVENIENT THAN EVER. BUT KNOW WHAT THAT NEWS CAN ACTUALLY REVEAL—AND WHAT IT CAN’T.

In 2026, it’s rare to find a person who hasn’t taken an at-home COVID-19 test. Such kits were household necessities at the height of the pandemic; you likely have a few in your medicine cabinet right now—and use them. We all want to know, after all, if the congestion and fatigue we’re feeling indicate just a touch of late-spring allergies or a reason to stay home from work or school. And you can pick up a similar testing kit that will tell you if you have the flu.

It’s not just for upper-respiratory woes. Browse a local pharmacy today, and you’ll find at-home tests that measure blood sugar, check for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and flag if one has entered menopause. Turn to online storefronts and you’ll find even more options—checking for Lyme’s disease or low vitamin-D levels, for example. And the trend is growing. Last year, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved an at-home test for human papillomavirus (HPV), the cause of most cervical cancer and the virus screened for in a Pap smear. Still more at-home tests can be ordered by doctors—patients can take a sample of stool or urine, for example, at home and send it to a lab themselves.

The appeal of such tests for the consumer is obvious. They’re convenient, as they don’t require the time and travel of a trip to a primary care physician or urgent care, and they’re usually fast, so there’s no waiting for results.

But MORRIS & ESSEX wondered what a doctor thinks—of the home HPV tests, for instance.

“Accessibility of care is always key,” says Linda Hong, D.O., medical director of the Department of Family Medicine at Morristown Medical Center. “It’s vital to preventative medicine. In these counties, we have a lot of access to doctors and providers. This new HPV test opens doors for people in areas that don’t.”

She adds: “There are also people who struggle getting pelvic exams because they’re physically uncomfortable or painful, or because of

a history of sexual trauma. If this test helps those people access preventative healthcare, then it’s a good thing.”

A further chat with the doctor reminded us that everything in medicine involves trade-offs. She had, for example, some good news about home testing— and some bad.

• The good. A new option Dr. Hong likes? “Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs,” she says. “For people who are diabetic, watching their blood sugar or on a medication that causes a risk of sugar dropping, it’s super helpful.” These wearable devices measure your blood sugar 24 hours a day with a reduced need for finger pricks; they’re often attached to a smartphone app. “There’s a lot of value in determining sugar highs and lows and monitoring a glycemic index in real time, especially if someone is working on a lifestyle and monitoring what they eat,” says the doctor. “Patients have success with it.”

Those home COVID-19 and flu tests, too, win a thumbs-up from the doctor. “People use them when they’re seeing symptoms, and use the positive result as a way to know they need care,” Dr. Hong says. “On the provider’s side, we know to opt for a virtual appointment to stop the spread of germs.” These tests have a fairly low false-positive rate and, if you test positive, you can be confident that you’re contagious. “It can also be really good for our pediatric population and families,” she adds. “If one child gets sick, usually the rest of the family does too. Even if they’re not showing symptoms, parents can test their other children, keep them home if it’s positive and reach out to us for the next steps.”

It should also be noted that, per experts, the tests can have a high false-negative rate, and most doctors want to see a negative test repeated a few times over a few days before they give you the “all-clear.”

Doctors use polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests when checking for these viruses; they’re accurate 90 percent of the time.

Dr. Hong adds one more tip: “There are several different types of flu tests out there, and the timing of when you should take it is different for each one. Knowing which one you’re getting is key.”

• The bad. One consistent problem Dr. Hong sees is that at-home testing can cause long-term anxiety and worry. She cites an at-home test that

can be used in lieu of a colonoscopy; it must be ordered by a medical professional and involves a person taking a stool sample at home and sending it to a lab. It checks for abnormal cells and the presence of blood. “On the one hand, I’ve spent years struggling to convince some patients to schedule a colonoscopy,” says Dr. Hong. “If they’re more willing to do this, I’ll take it. But there’s a reason it’s not the gold standard. During a colonoscopy, if the doctor sees something abnormal.” The doctor also can remove a noncancerous polyp during the procedure. The doctor continues, “The at-home test only flags that something is abnormal; it doesn’t identify what. Often, it’s a noncancerous polyp or hemorrhoid.” The patient then needs to schedule a gastroenterologist visit and a colonoscopy, which could take months—all while worrying about colon cancer.

A similar problem arises with direct-toconsumer genetic testing through services like 23andMe. “You can get a lot of false positives,” the doctor says. “And those positive tests without real confirmation or guidance from a provider can cause a lot of fear and uncertainty.” Say, for instance, one of these tests comes back positive for genes related to Alzheimer’s disease. That doesn’t mean a person will definitely develop it. A positive finding for “Alzheimer’s genes” shows only part of what’s involved in contracting the condition. Other biomarkers and genes are still being studied and aren’t fully understood yet.

Dr. Hong returns to that HPV test. “I do worry that it will stop people from seeking out a gynecologist altogether,” she says. “Just because an HPV test is negative doesn’t mean that there isn’t something else going on in that region that needs treating. You might not know you have anything abnormal going on, but your provider will.”

As powerful as these at-home tests are, they can’t replace a visit to your primary care doctor. “Speaking to your own clinician is always important,” Dr. Hong stresses. “Information without guidance, or with only the guidance of the internet, can be detrimental to your health. Take the test, sure, but follow up with us—it’s what we’re here for.”

A STARSPANGLED SPREAD

An Independence Day gathering can be much more than burgers, hot dogs and a cooler of ice cream. Why not let America’s 250th anniversary this year be the perfect excuse to take a more considered approach—one that still feels relaxed and inviting?

“I plan everything around the flag,” says entertaining expert Stephanie Nass in her book Swing By! Entertaining Recipes and the New Art of Gathering. “It goes without saying that this fete is red, white and blue.” Imagine layered textures: crisp linens, navy accents and subtle pops of red in fresh flowers or napkins.

Party planner Ingrid Jenaro of Denville’s Ideal Party Stylist also suggests creating a focal point. “Instead of spreading décor throughout the space, focus on creating one strong focal point—like a styled backdrop, bar or lounge area,” she says. “This instantly makes the event feel more intentional, elevated and gives guests a natural place to gather and take photos.”

This July 4th, trade the expected for a beautifully styled celebration full of summer flavor.

For the menu, start with small bites or easy grab-and-go apps like skewers and sliders or deviled eggs, then add a signature dish. “You don’t need a complicated menu to impress guests; it’s all about the presentation,” says Jenaro. “Using different heights, trays and a cohesive color palette can turn even simple items into a visually styled food display that feels curated and high-end again make it look intentional.”

Another touch, Jenaro says, is to have an interactive element that creates an experience for guest, such as a sugnature drink station, a gelato cart or a kids’ play area. “It’s often what people remember most after the event.”

When it comes to dessert, embrace simplicity, but make it styled. As seen in Nass’s book and on the following pages, bowls of fresh berries and whipped cream create a colorful, crowd-pleasing finale. Ultimately, a memorable Fourth of July party isn’t about abandoning tradition—it’s about reimagining it. With thoughtful details and distinctive flavors, your gathering can feel as special as the occasion itself.

PAVLOVA Serves 8

“For the Fourth of July, you can use red and blue berries for a patriotic dessert,” says entertaining expert Stephanie Nass. “At other times of the year, you can substitute seasonal fruit.”

I N G R E D I E N T S

6 egg whites

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 cup sugar whipped cream blueberries raspberries

D I R E C T I O N S

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Put the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until the whites get a bit frothy, about 10 minutes. Add the cream of tartar and mix again to incorporate.

3. Add the sugar in a slow stream while the mixer runs at low speed. Continue beating on medium speed until a glossy and thicker mixture is obtained, about 10 minutes. You don’t want the egg mixture to be stiff, but you do want it to be thick enough to maintain its shape when you transfer it to the baking sheet.

4. Check to be sure the sugar is fully incorporated by rubbing some of the mixture

between your fingertips; you should not feel any sugar granules. If you feel sugar granules, continue mixing.

5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 3- to 3½-inch-tall round. Place in the oven and reduce the heat to 225°F.

6. After 90 minutes, carefully touch the meringue to make sure that it is dry and brittle; it should not bounce back. If it is not dry, bake for another 30 minutes.

7. Turn off the oven heat and allow the meringue to bake in the residual heat until the oven is cool.

8. Place the meringue on a serving platter and slather with whipped cream. Decorate with blueberries and raspberries. When ready to serve, plate slices of the meringue with some of the berries.

All recipes and images are reprinted with permission from Swing By! Entertaining Recipes and the New Art of Gathering by Stephanie Nass (Rizzoli New York, 2024). Photography by Stockton Johnson.

POOL WITH A VIEW

Living on a 25-acre farm in Mendham has its perks. Where else can one lounge poolside within sight of horses in a nearby pasture?

A Montclair-area couple wanted to distance themselves from city life and wanted a pool. They fell in love with a 25-acre farm in Mendham with a home that exuded modern farmhouse charm—and had five bedrooms for their blended family, including three school-aged girls living at home.

Purchased in 2023, the property was so ideal they decided to move ahead without the pool. That turned out to be an easy fix. They worked with Matt Jones, senior landscape architect of Wanaque-based Scenic Landscaping and its branches Tapestry Landscape Architecture and Tranquility Pools, for what homeowner Sarah calls “a home that feels like a getaway.”

The project broke ground in March 2024, Jones says, and preserving a “green rural backdrop” was key throughout the process. So the pool is embedded in the lawn and wrapped in a bluestone coping border. (Sarah knew that Jones understood their aesthetic when he designed a clean,

modern pool—nothing extreme to clash with their converted farmhouse, originally a calving barn from the early 1900s.)

There are poolside views of horses in a nearby pasture. The lounge area—with its navy and teak, all-weather furniture from Distinctively Outdoors—keeps the greenery going with synthetic turf accenting a floating, diamond-pattern bluestone patio.

But why stop there? Jones also created an al fresco dining area, a firepit gathering nook, a sunken hot tub and layered landscaping. Jones notes that former owners collected trees over the years and left the “luxury” of mature growths, such as a bountiful apple tree. He worked to combine these living treasures with layers of new plantings in the Hamptons style—“clean and green, nothing gaudy,” he says.

Sarah credits Jones with attention to every detail, such as the multi-toned bricks from Copthorne by Unilock that

Previous page: This Mendham pool design is “clean, green and natural,” says Scenic Landscaping’s Matt Jones, mindful of its setting, a 25-acre farm. This page: Fountain grass and hydrangeas contribute to a timeless Hamptons vibe. Opposite page, top: This al fresco dining area features a 16-foot teak table for a large, blended family. Bottom: Drawing character from stonework, a country fieldstone firepit sits atop a bluestone patio.

add character to the dining area’s rectangular patio near an outdoor kitchen. His inspiration, she recalls, came from their mudroom’s herringbone pattern. With the veggie garden so near, she adds, “He had this whole vision. He’s like, ‘You can go and pick fresh tomatoes and then sit down.’ It’s actually true. That’s what we do.” In fact, although she had never lived on a farm before, Sarah grows plentiful produce for her family. Squeezed in between the apple tree and the home, the former dining area was far too small for this family of seven and now serves as a landing.

In cool weather, the wood-burning firepit is especially a hit. Once again, it’s all about the view; in this case, a rolling pasture, which Jones maximized by clearing out overgrown plants, and a lily pad pond nestled in the grass.

Near the master bedroom, off a pathway Jones created, is a

sunken hot tub by Bullfrog Spas, which also drinks in its farm setting. “It’s a really high-end spa but you don’t want to see 30 inches of it,” Jones says. “That’s why we partially sunk it and we lifted the ground in front of it with a bluestone platform.”

This spa nestles under oak and yellow wood trees with a fieldstone wall on the pasture end, which defines the space.

Perhaps nowhere was their dedication to time-tested trees more evident than in their quest to preserve lindens lining the driveway. Access to the jobsite became the project’s biggest challenge, as they tasked themselves with transporting machinery round the back, Jones says.

While Sarah loves each new feature of their yard, the pool is still the “best part’’—especially with the pastoral view from the chaise longue chairs. Overall, she says, “It’s a fun gathering place. The whole design is very conducive to entertaining.”

This page: As reflected in this stone walkway and fountain, the front exterior of this farmhouse sets the stage for a tranquil escape from city life. Opposite page, top: Jones rescued crumbling landscaping at the arched front garden entrance with a coral bark Japanese Maple and carpet roses. Bottom: The dining area does fancy footwork with a multitoned concrete-brick patio built to last.

VISIT THE PAST! ESCAPES

The U.S.A. is about to mark a major birthday. What better time to travel to eras that vanished long before you were born?

Critics say schools today put too little emphasis on U.S. history—and what they do teach about it often triggers a fight between the political left and right. But there’s one place where history is alive and well, maybe more vivid than ever before. That’s on your potential summervacation itinerary.

With America marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, “living history” museums are offering patrons the next best thing to time travel: a chance to see, hear and feel what things were actually like in bygone days. They’re putting on shows and exhibits that your kids will find fun, whether or not they’re history buffs during the school year.

With costumed actors who double as knowledgeable interpreters, these museums invite you to walk through a long-distant past that moves, breathes and talks to you. Hear a colonial blacksmith explain his work while demonstrating it, see a late-19thcentury printing press in action, step aboard a ship just like the Mayflower, watch a “base ball” game played 19th-century style or join in an old-fashioned pie-eating contest. Relax; there will be no test. But parents, beware: After a family visit to the olden days at one of these five destinations, your young scholars may clamor to see the other four.

OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM, TRENTON, N.J.

Nestled into the historic downtown of our state’s capital is the last remaining structure of its kind in the area. It was built in 1758 during the French and Indian War in direct response to residents protesting compulsory quartering of English soldiers in their homes. During the Revolutionary War, it served as both housing for Continental soldiers and a place to hold British prisoners of war. Now it’s filled with living-history exhibits, and it’s making its triumphant return for our country’s semiquincentennial, having spent much of 2025 and early 2026 closed for renovation. Here you can see Revolutionary New Jersey brought to life with costumed reenactors, new exhibits and curated collections, all with a special local take on history. What’s on for America 250? The museum goes all out on July 4. Visitors will be greeted with handmade recreations of Washington’s famous flower arch and enjoy games, children’s activities, photo ops and special giveaways. On July 5, the facility hosts America’s Potluck for a day of historical cooking demonstrations, community togetherness and innovative eats. You also can see a display of the Garden State’s best young talent—winners of the Old Barracks Youth Art Contest, open to ages 18 and younger, with the theme of New Jersey’s role in the Revolution, will be displayed for all to see. Back to the modern day. There’s much to enjoy in this city. If you crave a more conventional learning experience in addition to the Barracks, check out the New Jersey State Museum, which houses more than two million objects, artifacts and specimens, including prehistoric fossils. You can also wander the local visual arts center, Artworks Trenton, and see both local and national talent on full display. Feeling hungry? Stop by The Station Tapas & Bar for upscale cocktails, Latin-inspired bites and great ambiance. More info: barracks.org

MYSTIC SEAPORT, MYSTIC, CONN.

Come to port, all sailors! Mystic’s Historic Seaport Village recreates a 19th-century New England maritime town, with costumed interpreters bringing to life before your eyes the trades that supported life at sea and on land. See a shipsmith, a print shop (with a working period printing press!), a carve shop and a one-room schoolhouse—plus historic homes where you can learn about domestic life and historic gardening and cooking techniques. There’s also a vintage planetarium, and it’s all tucked against the scenic Mystic River.

What’s on for America 250? The Seaport celebrates Independence Day with three days of live music, immersive programs and activities for all ages. At noon on July 4, see the “Antiques and Horribles” parade, a quirky New England tradition that dates back to the Centennial of 1876. It’s filled with outlandish, satirical costumes (you’re welcome to jump in and join!). Stop by the Buckingham-Hall House and learn about the quiet parts of revolutions and moments of social change. And the young ones will enjoy art projects, games and an American Girl Doll picnic all weekend.

Back to the modern day. Browse Mystic’s downtown, full of New England charm, where you’ll find more than 80 independent stores offering everything from homemade fudge (don’t miss Kenzie’s) and Polish stoneware (the famed Manufaktura has a storefront here) to curated antiques (The Nantucket Trader is a treat) and on-trend clothing. (The Bee’s Knees is always buzzing.) Hungry for something special? Led by James Beard Award winner David Standridge, The Shipwright’s Daughter serves award-winning New American fare. More info: mysticseaport.org

PLIMOTH PATUXET MUSEUMS, PLYMOUTH, MASS.

Located in New England’s oldest town, this open-air facility recreates the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony, where English Pilgrims first arrived in 1620. This museum includes a recreation of a 17thcentury English farming and maritime village; the Mayflower II, a full-scale recreation of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America; a working gristmill where you can watch corn being ground to flour and the Wampanoag Homesite, which recreates traditional Native American cooking, working and homemaking practices. All of these exhibits feature costumed interpreters who are always in character.

What’s on for America 250? Plimoth has been celebrating all year long with its “Revolutionary Ideas Started Here” campaign, which reminds us that we can’t understand what happened in 1776 without knowing what came in the centuries before. Keep an eye out for a special flag-raising ceremony aboard the Mayflower II, fireworks over the harbor, movie screenings and talks all day. Here you’ll also find a special focus on the Wampanoag perspective on the American Revolution. Back to the modern day. This is a gorgeous coastal destination you should take the time to savor. Nearby Pilgrim Memorial State Park offers breathtaking views of the Plymouth Harbor and photo-worthy monuments— Plymouth Rock is enclosed by classical columns plucked right out of Greece, and the National Monument to the Forefathers is towering and jaw-dropping. For delicious New England seafood options, check out East Bay Grille, which boasts an impressive raw bar (and, yes, lobster rolls). Also steps from the water is Ziggy’s Ice Cream, in operation since 1957, to conclude your adventure sweetly. More info: plimoth.org

GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE, MUMFORD, N.Y.

Up near Rochester, you’ll find the largest and most comprehensive living history museum in New York State—and the third largest in the nation. Explore a sprawling, 19th-century historic village, where you can see periodaccurate gardens, historical trade and craft demonstrations and heritage livestock, besides taking part in tastings of historic food and drink. You can also wander the huge nature center and the John L. Wehle Gallery, home to more than 20,000 historical and cultural objects— or catch a vintage “base ball” game. Silver Baseball Park, a replica of a 19th-century park, is the site of games played by 1868 rules—with no fielder’s gloves, for example.

What’s on for America 250? You’ll enjoy a “good old-fashioned revelry” if you spend July 4 here. The historic village will be decked out in its patriotic best, and you can take part in a 19th-century parade, a vintage pie-eating contest, lawn games and other activities (all hosted by costumed interpreters, of course). Five different food-and-drink stations offer burgers, beer, cider, hand pies and ice cream, or you can pack a picnic and set up for a day in the sun.

Back to the modern day. If you’re looking for a place to dine and you love small, familyowned restaurants, check out Eli Fish Brewing Company in Batavia for local brews (including a house-made hard root beer) and ciders, plus all the classic pub fare you could want. Something a little more quirky? Salted & Lit in Mumford serves up craft coffee beverages, pick-your-own-topping donut holes, specialty tater tots and delicious sandwiches. More info: gcv.org

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

There’s a reason this is the most famous museum of its kind in the United States. Colonial Williamsburg transports you back to the powder keg of the American Revolution, populated with the people who made that revolution happen. From a widow operating a printing press to an enslaved pastor to Thomas Jefferson himself, historical figures wander the streets and buildings for you to talk to and interact with—nearly all of them pulled from documentation of individuals who really lived in the 18th century. There are also 89 original 18th-century buildings to explore, expansive art galleries featuring pieces from the 18th century to the present day and trade demonstrations all day.

What’s on for America 250? July 4 kicks off with a spirited reading of the Declaration of Independence by a Jefferson portrayer and then continues with a salute to the original 13 states by the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums and the Virginia State Garrison Regiment. There are craft activities for kids, historical military demonstrations, music and visits by figures such as James Madison and Marquis de Lafayette. That’s just the Fourth— the fun continues all weekend long.

Back to the modern day. Blue Talon Bistro is a French brasserie with a legendary cheese fondue and gâteau Breton for dessert. A more 21st century thrill? Also in Williamsburg is Busch Gardens, which boasts 10 thrilling roller coasters (including the Loch Ness Monster, which features the world’s first interlocking loop on such a ride), three water rides and a wildlife reserve where you can see wolves and bald eagles.

More info: colonialwilliamsburg.org

TASTES

Stick It!

These juicy kabobs are ready to turn your next barbecue into an event.

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 lbs. chicken breast or thighs

1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

¹/³ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

¹/³ cup mayonnaise

¹/³ cup olive oil

3 Tbs. lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. salt

½ tsp. ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch-thick pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the marinade and stir together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Combine parsley, cilantro, mayo, oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and seasoning in a small bowl.

Meanwhile, soak the skewers in water.

Once the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken onto the wooden skewers (soak the skewers in water for at least one hour to prevent burning). Grill over medium-high heat, turning until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.

“Kabobs

lend themselves well to a customizable meal, satisfying a variety of dietary preferences. Swap the chicken for salmon, mahi-mahi or tuna for a pescatarian version, or try tofu pieces for a fully plant-based option.”

—Alexandra Paetow, registered dietitian, Thrive and Bloom Nutrition, South Orange

TASTES

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED LAMB KABOBS

Yields 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

For The Marinade

3 Tbs. fresh flat leaf parsley

2 Tbs. fresh marjoram

2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp. lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

1 tsp. fine sea salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground

For The Skewers

2 lbs. top round lamb, cut into 11/2-inch cubes fine sea salt and black pepper, freshly ground

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks lemon wedges, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Combine the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.

Pat the lamb cubes dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Put the lamb and marinade in a glass dish or resealable plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the meat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.

Place a cube of lamb on a skewer, followed by the peppers and onions. Repeat until the skewers are filled.

Oil the hot grill pan, then place the skewers on the grill. Cook the lamb to the desired doneness, turning the skewers every 1 to 2 minutes (7 to 8 minutes total for medium doneness).

“Lamb is a great source of bioavailable iron, zinc, selenium and B12. Iron is key for preventing anemia, zinc plays an important role in the immune system, selenium serves as an antioxidant in the body and B12 works to support the nervous system and brain function.“

—Alexandra Paetow, registered dietitian, Thrive and Bloom Nutrition, South Orange

BAR TAB

Sunrise Sip

This classic cocktail will give your morning routine a sweet, citrusy twist.

BREAKFAST MARTINI

Makes: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

11/2 oz. gin

1/2 oz. orange liqueur (such as Combier)

3/4 oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 bar spoon orange marmalade lemon wheel, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice and marmalade into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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KATELYN E. CUTINELLO

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36 Cattano Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-828-9000

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Arseneault & Fassett LLC 560 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-635-3366

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Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4911

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Stone Conroy LLC 25A Hanover Rd., Suite 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-400-4181

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McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP

1300 M. Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-425-8838

CHRISTINE M. DALENA

Laufer Dalena Jensen & Doran LLC 23 Cattano Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-988-7267

STEPHEN K. FLETCHER

Heymann & Fletcher 1201 Sussex Tpke. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-4400

MAURICE J. GALLIPOLI

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4285

PHYLLIS S. KLEIN

Phyllis Klein Mediation 641 Shunpike Rd., Suite 294 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-993-7980

PHILIP J. MAENZA

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group LLC 119 Cherry Hill Rd., Suite 120 Parsippany, NJ 07054 877-805-1524

ANGELA M. SCAFURI

Jacobs Berger LLC 16 Washington St., Suite 201 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-447-3943

THOMAS N. TORZEWSKI

Torzewski & McInerney LLC 60 Washington St., Suite 104 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-359-0080

DEBRA WEISBERG

Hagan, Weisberg & Nunn LLC

240 Cedar Knolls Rd., Suite 209 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 973-467-5556

AVIATION ADMIRALTY

MARITIME AND TRANSPORTATION

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Inglesino Taylor LLC

600 Parsippany Rd., Suite 204 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973 947 7136

BANKING AND FINANCIAL

AMINADAV FOGER Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-845-7747

JAMES H. FORTE Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4833

JEREMY M. GARLOCK

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7358

THOMAS L. HOFSTETTER

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-539-1000

MATTHEW MIRETT

Sherman Wells Sylvester & Stamelman LLP

210 Park Ave., 2nd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-302-9674

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JOHN M. AUGUST Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-3699

FRANKLIN BARBOSA, JR.

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KELLY D. CURTIN

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4089

MICHAEL R. HERZ

Fox Rothschild LLP

49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-548-3330

WARREN J. MARTIN, JR. Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4006

RACHEL A. PARISI Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4261

CURTIS M. PLAZA Riker Danzig LLP 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 250 Madison, NJ 07940 973-451-8488

CATHERINE E. YOUNGMAN Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-548-3333

BUSINESS LAW

EDWARD W. AHART

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7310

ANDREW E. ANSELMI

Anselmi & Carvelli LLP 56 Headquarters Plaza, 5th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 973-635-6300

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THOMAS J. COTTON

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7333

NINO A. COVIELLO Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4800

JOHN A. FIALCOWITZ

The Law Office of John A. Fialcowitz LLC 89 Headquarters Plaza North Suite 1216 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-988-7972

THOMAS N. GAMARELLO

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7342

ANDREW J. KYREAKAKIS Weiner Law Group LLP 629 Parsippany Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-841-8425

ERIC J. MICHAELS Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7505

ROBERT L. RITTER Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-232-0615

JASON J. WALDSTEIN

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7319

CIVIL LAW LITIGATION

DENNIS F. GLEASON

Jardim Meisner & Susser PC 30B Vreeland Rd., Suite 100 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-845-7640

ERICA G. LITVAK

Bressler Amery & Ross PC 325 Columbia Tpke., Suite 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-514-1200

THOMAS M. MADDEN Morrison Mahoney LLP 2001 Route 46 Parsippany, NJ 07054 862-286-6109

JENNIFER R. O’CONNOR Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-3697

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ANDREW S. BERNS

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4940

PAUL F. CARVELLI Anselmi & Carvelli LLP 56 Headquarters Plaza, 5th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 973-635-6300

JOSEPH P. FITENI

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC

163 Madison Ave., Suite 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6389

MICHAEL J. GROHS Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-8396

JOHN M. LOSINGER Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-232-0606

ELIZABETH J. SHER

Day Pitney LLP

1 Jefferson Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-966-8214

MARC E. WOLIN

Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-8401

CONSTRUCTION

KYLE H. CASSIDY

Trif & Modugno LLC

89 Headquarters Plaza, Suite 1201 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-547-3611

JOSEPH HAFTEK

gartner + bloom PC

110 S. Jefferson Rd., Suite 300 Whippany, NJ 07981 973)-921-0300

JEFFREY W. LORELL Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-3693

ROBERT B. NUSSBAUM Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4802

GREG TRIF

Trif & Modugno LLC

89 Headquarters Plaza, Suite 1201 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-547-3611

RYDER T. ULON

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7321

GARY F. WERNER

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7841

CORPORATE COUNSEL

HAROLD S. ATLAS

Sherman Wells Sylvester & Stamelman LLP 210 Park Ave., 2nd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-302-9712

IRA B. MARCUS Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-232-0603

CORPORATE FINANCE

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

AMI FOGER

Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-845-7747

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

MATTHEW S. ADAMS

Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7573

JOHN A. AZZARELLO

Whipple Azzarello LLC 177 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-7300

ANDREW DELANEY

Andrew Delaney Attorney at Law 6 South St., Suite 203 Morristown, NJ 07960 862-812-6874

SCOTT GORMAN

The Gorman Law Firm

360 Mt. Kemble Rd., Suite 1004B Morristown, NJ 07960

973-796-3800

MARISSA KOBLITZ KINGMAN

Fox Rothschild LLP

49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-548-3316

JAMES M. PORFIDO

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC

165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-532-7019

MATTHEW J. TROIANO

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-532-7021

JOHN C. WHIPPLE

Whipple Azzarello LLC

177 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-7300

EDUCATION

ROBIN S. BALLARD

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7844

DAVID L. DISLER

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4133

VITO A. GAGLIARDI, JR.

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4151

KATHERINE A. GILFILLAN

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7857

ALISON L. KENNY

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7304

JOSEPH L. ROSELLE

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-540-7349

MARC H. ZITOMER

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7329

ELDER LAW

CRYSTAL WEST EDWARDS

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4263

VINCENT N. MACRI

Macri & Associates LLC 49 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 1 East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-577-6010

GARY MAZART

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7309

RYANN M. SICLARI

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4271

DEIRDRE R. WHEATLEY-LISS

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4278

EMINENT DOMAIN

JOSEPH W. GRATHER

McKirdy Riskin Olson & Dellapelle PC 201 Littleton Rd., Suite 135 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8900

FAMILY LAW

JAMIE N. BERGER

Jacobs Berger LLC 16 Washington St., Suite 201 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-354-4551

ROBIN C. BOGAN

Pallarino & Bogan LLP

1719 Route 10 South Lobby

Suite 114

Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-539-1140

JOSEPH P. CADICINA

Cadicina Law LLC

36 Cattano Ave., 6th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960

973-270-9166

PASQUA SCIANCALEPORE

CADICINA

Cadicina Law LLC

36 Cattano Ave., 6th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960

973-270-9166

HOPE S. CONE

Day Pitney LLP

1 Jefferson Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-966-8127

CARLY DIFRANCISCO

Cadicina Law LLC

36 Cattano Ave., 6th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960

973-270-9166

SANDRA C. FAVA

Fava Law LLC

6 South St., Suite 203 Morristown, NJ 07960

973-532-2200

HOLLY M. FRIEDLAND

Jacobs Berger LLC

16 Washington St., Suite 201 Morristown, NJ 07960

973-354-4551

STEPHEN P. HALLER

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC

4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-586-4912

LINDSAY A. HELLER

Fox Rothschild LLP

49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960

973-548-3318

SARAH J. JACOBS

Jacobs Berger LLC

16 Washington St., Suite 201 Morristown, NJ 07960

973-447-3943

AMANDA P. JOHNSTON

Jacobs Berger LLC 16 Washington St., Suite 201 Morristown, NJ 07960

973-354-4551

WILLIAM M. LAUFER

Laufer Dalena Jensen & Doran LLC 23 Cattano Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960

973-988-7267

JENNIFER LAZOR

Lazor Rantas PC 20 South St., 3rd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960

973-755-2250

ALISON C. LESLIE

Leslie Law Firm LLC 64 Macculloch Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-631-8002

JESSICA DIAMOND LIA

Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960

973-994-7517

THOMAS R. MCCONNELL

Cadicina Law LLC 36 Cattano Ave., 6th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960

973-270-9166

CIMMERIAN A. MORGAN

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC

165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834

973-586-4919

ALYSSA ENGLEBERG NUNN

Hagan, Weisberg & Nunn LLC

240 Cedar Knolls Rd., Suite 209 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

973-467-5556

EDWARD J. O’DONNELL Newsome O’Donnell LLC 100 Southgate Pkwy., Suite 190 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-692-6500

MICHAEL R. PALLARINO Pallarino & Bogan LLP 1719 Route 10 South Lobby, Suite 114 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-539-1140

ALLEN J. SCAZAFABO, JR. Riker Danzig LLP 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 250 Madison, NJ 07940 973-451-8428

ERIC S. SOLOTOFF

Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7501

KRISTI L. TERRANOVA Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4956

CINDY BALL WILSON

Wilson Family Law LLC 667 Shunpike Rd., Suite 5 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-520-4275

HEALTH CARE LAW

DANIEL O. CARROLL

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7842

DEBORAH A. CMIELEWSKI

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7327

CATHERINE P. O’HERN

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7334

CHRISTINA PRINCIPE

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7350

INSURANCE

GLENN T. DYER Dyer & Peterson PC 322 Route 46, Suite 220E Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-928-8208

KATHARINE A. LECHLEITNER

Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP 30A Vreeland Rd., Suite 210 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-494-0670

MICHAEL J. MAROTTE

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7848

JOSEPH J. SCHIAVONE Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4804

BROOKE A. TAYLOR Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4818

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

ARNOLD B. CALMANN Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4828

KATHERINE A. ESCANLAR Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-845-7720

JAKOB B. HALPERN Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-8394

IRA J. HAMMER Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7859

ROBERT J. SCHOENBERG Riker Danzig LLP

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 250 Madison, NJ 07940 973-451-8511

JEFFREY SOOS Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-3450

WENDI OPPER UZAR Riker Danzig LLP 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 250 Madison, NJ 07940 973-451-8647

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DOMENICK CARMAGNOLA Carmagnola & Ritardi LLC 60 Washington St., Suite 3 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-4445

VINCENT C. CIRILLI Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-3454

DANALYNN T. COLAO Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4837

JENNINE DISOMMA Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4803

CYNTHIA L. FLANAGAN Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7331

STEVEN S. GLASSMAN Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7506

PAOLA CIAPPINA HEMSLEY Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4812

JOSEPH MADDALONI, JR. Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7330

KERRI A. WRIGHT Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4327

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT

GERI ALBIN Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-845-7719

JUSTIN R. CALTA Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-232-0618

HEIDI S. MINUSKIN

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-798-4949

MARTIN A. NEWMARK Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4230

CARA A. PARMIGIANI

Law Office of Cara A. Parmigiani LLC

355 Route 46 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

973-722-7655

RANDI SCHILLINGER

Saiber LLC

7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-3455

PETER J. WOLFSON

Day Pitney LLP

1 Jefferson Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-966-8298

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE

WILLIAM J. BUCKLEY

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7849

DAVID C. DONOHUE

Farkas & Donohue LLC 25A Hanover Rd., Suite 320 Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-443-9400

EVAN B. MAGNONE

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-798-4944

PETER A. MARRA

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-540-7311

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFF

CAROL L. FORTE

Blume Forte Attorney at Law

1 Main St. Chatham, NJ 07928 973-845-4421

NON-PROFIT ATTORNEYS

FARAH N. ANSARI

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7344

PERSONAL INJURY

JAMES A. KASSIS

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7339

CHRISTINE M. MCCARTHY

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4948

CHRISTOPHER L. MUSMANNO Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC

165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-532-4900

PRODUCT LIABILITY

DIANE FLEMING AVERELL

Church & Dwight Co. Inc. Morristown, NJ 07960 800-833-9532

MARK K. SILVER

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-798-4950

BENNET SUSSER

Jardim Meisner & Susser PC 30B Vreeland Rd., Suite 100 Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-204-1308

MICHAEL C. ZOGBY

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

67 E. Park Pl., Suite 1000 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-775-6110

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE

NON-MEDICAL DEFENSE

MAXWELL L. BILLEK

Wilson Elser

7 Giralda Farms Madison, NJ 07940 973-735-6071

DAVID M. BLACKWELL

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC 163 Madison Ave., Suite 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6390

MICHAEL P. CHIPKO

Wilson Elser 7 Giralda Farms Madison, NJ 07940 973-735-6117

PATRICK J. GALLIGAN

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC 163 Madison Ave., Suite 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6380

ERIC A. INGLIS

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7347

JASON A. MEISNER

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC 163 Madison Ave., Suite 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6387

REAL ESTATE

MARK H. ARONOWITZ

Horan & Aronowitz LLP

100 Hanover Ave., Suite 402 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

973-263-5800

JOSHUA BEINHAKER

Beinhaker & Beinhaker LLC 20 South St., Suite 2A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-9555

NINUCIO A. COVIELLO

Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-645-4800

JASON R. RITTIE

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4909

JASON A. RUBIN

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-540-7306

MICHAEL J. SHORTT

Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940

973-232-0614

JULIUS J. SUAREZ Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-326-7109

SECURITIES LAW

BARRY M. BORDETSKY

Barry M. Bordetsky 22 North Park Pl., 2nd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960

973-998-6596

TAX LAW

GARY R. BOTWINICK

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-586-4915

DOUGLAS R. EISENBERG

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-540-7302

KEVIN S ENGLERT The Englert Law Firm LLC 181 New Rd., Suite 304 Parsippany, NJ 07054

908-930-3277

CHARLES E. FALK

Charles E. Falk Esq. 25 Devonshire Ln. Mendham, NJ 07945

973-543-1240

EDWARD A. GRAMIGNA, JR.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

600 Campus Dr. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-549-7385

PAUL WIGG MAXWELL

Wigg-Maxwell Esq. 17 Watchung Ave., Suite 203 Chatham, NJ 07928

973-507-9760

PHILIP J. SIANA

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962

973-889-4149

WILLS TRUSTS AND ESTATES

RYAN BROEDLIN

Broedlin Law LLC 55 Madison Ave., Suite 400 Morristown, NJ 07960

973-795-7892

CHRISTINE SOCHA CZAPEK

Borteck & Czapek PC 25B Hanover Rd., Suite 240 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-994-2050

JOSEPH G. DOLAN

Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4109

ANDREW C. EGAN

Bressler Amery & Ross PC 325 Columbia Tpke., Suite 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-937-6792

JOHN M. ELIAS Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4105

ADAM M. GRENKER Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7814

MARY JOAN S. KENNEDY Saiber LLC 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 360 Madison, NJ 07940 973-622-8405

GENE R. KORF Korf & Rosenblatt PC 89 Headquarters Plaza North 14th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 973-993-1738

SCOTT KORF Korf & Rosenblatt PC 89 Headquarters Plaza North 14th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 973-993-1738

BASIL F. O’CONNOR

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-295-3674

STEPHEN J. PAGANO Riker Danzig LLP 7 Giralda Farms, Suite 250 Madison, NJ 07940 973-451-8515

MATTHEW S. RHEINGOLD Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4915

SAMANTHA ROCCO

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4915

RICHARD D. SANDERS Day Pitney LLP 1 Jefferson Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-966-8073

ANDREW J. STAMELMAN

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP 210 Park Ave., 2nd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-302-9714

MELISSA A. TERRANOVA Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-548-3315

STACEY M. VALENTINE

Avelino Law LLP 19 Cattano Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-273-5730

JORDAN M. WASSEL Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7345

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

THOMAS F. DORN, JR. Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC 4 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-586-4921

ALLEN J. SCAZAFABO, JR.

RIKER DANZIG LLP

7 Giralda Farms #250, Madison, NJ 07940 973.538.0800 | ascazafabo@riker.com | www.riker.com

As a partner and head of Riker Danzig’s well-regarded Family Law Practice, Allen takes the necessary time to uncover important details of his clients’ cases that might be overlooked by others. He recognizes that no case is “boilerplate”; the issues are personal and consequential to each party.  Though he pursues his clients’ cases in an expeditious manner regardless of complexity, Allen shuns formulaic and cookie-cutter resolutions.  Instead, he works with each client, guiding them into reasonable decisions that make sense for their unique situation. It’s clear that Allen refuses to run a volume-based practice; peers and former clients have recognized his high level of professionalism with numerous awards.  Allen is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a matrimonial law attorney, and was elected to serve on the Family Law Executive Committee of the NJ State Bar Association for 2017-2018.

No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

JOSEPH P. CADICINA, THOMAS R. MCCONNELL, PASQUA S. CADICINA

CADICINA LAW, LLC.

36 Cattano Avenue, 6th floor Morristown, New Jersey 07960 l 973.270.9166 l cadicinalaw.com

Joseph Cadicina has dedicated nearly three decades to guiding clients through some of life’s most difficult and emotional legal matters. Since opening Cadicina Law, LLC, he has continued to build a respected boutique practice focused exclusively on divorce, family law, domestic violence matters, custody disputes, relocation cases and equitable distribution throughout Northern New Jersey. Inspired by a lifelong desire to help people, Cadicina’s passion for family law began during a judicial clerkship in the Family Division and has remained the foundation of his career ever since. Clients appreciate the firm’s compassionate yet straightforward approach, built on honesty, dedication and realistic expectations. The practice is known for delivering high quality legal representation while remaining attentive to the personal challenges families face during difficult transitions.

Cadicina and his firm members are widely respected within the legal community. He has held numerous leadership positions, including serving as Past President of the Morris County Bar Association and Foundation. In addition to his legal work, he has remained active in community service through organizations such as the American Heart Association. With offices in Morristown and Wyckoff, the firm continues to expand its presence while maintaining a personalized, client focused environment.

SANDRA C. FAVA, Founding Partner

FAVA LAW LLC

6 South St., Ste. 203, Morristown, NJ 07960 973.532.2200 | sfava@favalawnj.com

Since dispute resolution rarely happens overnight, Sandra Fava, founding partner at Fava Law, knows that her clients need a trusted and zealous advocate to help them navigate the complex and emotional process of family law issues. Sandra provides effective strategies, innovative solutions and compassionate counsel, all of which lead to an easier transition to her clients’ next phase of life.

As a leader in her practice area, Sandra has been named a Super Lawyer in Family Law and a Top 50 Women in law in NJ by Super Lawyers. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Chambers for her work in family law. Sandra has dedicated her legal career to the thoughtful and diligent representation of clients in divorce matters. She uses her experience to show clients that the divorce process does not have to be frightening or frustrating. With both an extensive knowledge of the law and the process to guide her clients, Sandra employs those tools to reduce the emotional distress that may accompany the experience. Sandra knows that every family’s situation is unique and works with clients to find appropriate solutions to fit their needs.

TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN ESSEX COUNTY, across 38 specialties, Morris & Essex magazine contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate an online peer-vote process and create a Top Essex County Lawyer list. Attorneys throughout the county were asked to select peers whom they deem are the best within their practice areas and whom they would seek out for particular legal needs.

DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published top vote getter had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the State of New Jersey regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a lawyer’s current, active registration, he or she was excluded from the list. In addition, any lawyer who has been disciplined for an infraction by the State of New Jersey regulatory board was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to Morris & Essex magazine for its final review.

We recognize that there are many good attorneys who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within Essex County.

ANTITRUST LAW

JOSEPH J. DEPALMA

Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador LLC 570 Broad St., Suite 1201 Newark, NJ 07102 973-877-3810

APPELLATE LAW

BRIAN M. BLOCK

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7981

ANDREW GIMIGLIANO

Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7982

BRUCE D. GREENBERG

Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador LLC 570 Broad St., Suite 1201 Newark, NJ 07102 973-877-3820

LAWRENCE S. LUSTBERG FBT Gibbons LLP 1 Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4731

THOMAS P. SCRIVO

O’Toole Scrivo LLC 14 Village Park Rd. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-559-9900

PETER G. VERNIERO

Sills Cummis & Gross PC 1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-5485

JOSHUA A. ZIELINSKI

O’Toole Scrivo LLC 14 Village Park Rd. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-559-9851

ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

RICHARD C. CAMP

Lum Drasco & Positan LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-9000

MICHAEL R. CASALE

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-577-1828

JOSEPH A. DICKSON

CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2049

KATHLEEN BARNETT EINHORN

PEM Law LLP 1 Boland Dr., Suite 101 West Orange, NJ 07052 908-413-3074

DEBORAH E. NELSON

CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2390

DONALD J. VOLKERT, JR.

Lum Drasco & Positan LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-403-9000

THOMAS P. ZAMPINO

Sarno da Costa D’Aniello

Maceri Webb LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-274-5200

AVIATION ADMIRALTY

MARITIME AND TRANSPORTATION

RONALD M. LEIBMAN

McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 212-609-6916

BANKING AND FINANCIAL

RICHARD I. SIMON

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7910

BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT

RYAN M. BUEHLER

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-265-8079

SAM DELLA FERA, JR. CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2076

TERRI JANE FREEDMAN

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2152

BRUCE H. LEVITT

Levitt & Slafkes PC 515 Valley St., Suite 140 Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-323-2953

STUART NACHBAR

Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar PC

354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 2025 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-834-8058

VINCENT J. ROLDAN

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-974-9815

RICHARD D. TRENK

Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian PC

290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Suite 2370 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-533-1000

SCOTT A. ZUBER

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2046

BUSINESS LAW

DOUGLAS EAKELEY

Rutgers Law School 123 Washington St., Suite 411 Newark, NJ 07102 973-353-3105

ALAN S. PRALGEVER

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-577-1818

ALAN N. WALTER

Alan N. Walter Counsel 32 S. Mountain Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

973-937-8636

PAUL S. WERTHER

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-352-8027

CIVIL LAW LITIGATION

BRIAN J. ALOIA

Aloia Law Firm LLC 2 Broad St., Suite 407 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-337-6626

BETH G. BALDINGER

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

WILLIAM T. CONNELL

Dwyer Connell & Lisbona LLP

100 Passaic Ave., Suite 100B Fairfield, NJ 07004

973-276-1800

RAJ GADHOK

Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7902

ALBERT C. LISBONA

Dwyer Connell & Lisbona LLP

100 Passaic Ave., Suite 100B Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-276-1800

DIANA C. MANNING

McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-849-4092

DAVID A. MAZIE Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

MATTHEW R. MENDELSOHN Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-0391

JAY J. RICE Nagel Rice LLP

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-618-0400

WILLIAM D. SANDERS

Post Polak

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 200 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9900

JOSEPH H. TRINGALI

Bendit Weinstock PA 80 Main St., Suite 260 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-9800

MAURO G. TUCCI, JR. CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2088

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

MICHAEL F. BEVACQUA, JR. Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7967

SAMUEL CORNISH Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP 1085 Raymond Blvd., 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 862-208-1810

ADAM K. DERMAN CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2027

DANIEL J. DIMURO

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP

290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Suite 3310 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-549-2518

DAVID M. FREEMAN

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

JONATHAN L. GOLDSTEIN Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal LLP 103 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 403 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-621-9020

ARTHUR D. GROSSMAN Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7925

STEWART M. LEVISS

Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross LLC

75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-6024

ELISA M. PAGANO

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2169

A. ROSS PEARLSON

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2100

MICHAEL A. SAFFER

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7929

LAUREN X. TOPELSOHN

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7909

CONSTRUCTION

BRIAN KANTAR

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2112

LISA LOMBARDO

FBT Gibbons LLP

1 Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102

973-596-4481

TIMOTHY R. RYAN

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC 1085 Raymond Blvd., 21st Floor Newark, NJ 07102

973-313-8408

MICHELLE A. SCHAAP

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2026

ROSARIA A. SURIANO

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3129

JACQUELINE GREENBERG VOGT

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7944

CORPORATE COUNSEL

MICHELLE J. DELANEY

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2134

CASEY GOCEL

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7942

POOJA PATEL

Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043

973-655-4000

GLENN L. STEIN

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2164

CORPORATE FINANCE

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

WILLIAM S. BARRETT

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7952

JUNIE HAHN

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2069

EDWARD B. STEVENSON

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2173

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

MATTHEW E. BECK

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2024

THOMAS R. CALCAGNI

Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP 1085 Raymond Blvd., 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 862-397-1796

DAVID V. CALVIELLO

Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP 1085 Raymond Blvd., 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 862-397-1796

ANNE M. COLLART

FBT Gibbons LLP 1 Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102

973-596-4737

DAMIAN P. CONFORTI

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7996

DANIELLE M. CORCIONE

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2055

MICHAEL CRITCHLEY, SR.

Critchley Kinum & Luria LLC

75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-422-9200

TIMOTHY M. DONOHUE

Arleo & Donohue LLC 622 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052

973-736-8660

ERIC T. KANEFSKY

Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP 1085 Raymond Blvd., 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 862-772-8149

GWEN M. SCHOENFELD

Law Office of Gwen M. Schoenfeld LLC 147 Ridgewood Ave. Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 917-363-1888

ROBERT C. SCRIVO

Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7923

EDUCATION

ARLA D. CAHILL

Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7999

ELDER LAW

DENNIS E. GAGLIONE

Gaccione & Pomaco PC 1 Boland Dr., Suite 102 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-759-2807

LAURIE HAUPTMAN

Hauptman & Hauptman PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 2025 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2287

YALE HAUPTMAN

Hauptman & Hauptman PC

354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 2025

Livingston, NJ 07039

973-994-2287

RICHARD I. MILLER

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7916

FAMILY LAW

DAVID S. CARTON

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7905

MELISSA CIPRIANO

Cipriano Law Offices PC

175 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-939-4006

CAROLYN N. DALY

Cohen Seglias Pallas

Greenhall & Furman PC 1085 Raymond Blvd., 21st Floor Newark, NJ 07102

973-474-5003

REBECCA E. FRINO

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7978

SEAN P. GAYNOR

Cohen Seglias Pallas

Greenhall & Furman PC 1085 Raymond Blvd., 21st Floor Newark, NJ 07102

973-474-5003

ELSIE GONZALEZ

Cipriano Law Offices PC

175 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-435-0098

JUDITH A. HARTZ

Kozyra & Hartz LLC

354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550

RACHEL LAUREN ISAACS

Cipriano Law Offices PC

175 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-939-4006

BART W. LOMBARDO

Cipriano Law Offices PC 175 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-939-4006

STEVEN J. MARTINO

PEM Law LLP

1 Boland Dr., Suite 101 West Orange, NJ 07052

973-567-7894

JOSEPH NITTI

Nitti & Nitti PC 145 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-226-4141

RHONDA J. PANKEN

Rhonda J. Panken Esq. 515 Valley St., Suite 7 Maplewood, NJ 07040

973-419-6554

LISA P. PARKER

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP

75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-577-1786

STEVEN M. RESNICK

Resnick Law Firm LLC

51 JFK Pkwy., XSuite 128 Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-671-5859

ANDREW RHEIN

Manzi Epstein Lomurro & DeCataldo LLC 1 Boland Dr., Suite 105 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-860-7211

ANGELO SARNO

Sarno da Costa D’Aniello

Maceri Webb LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

GARY N. SKOLOFF

Skoloff & Wolfe PC 293 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 390 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-232-2982

MARK H. SOBEL

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-577-1780

TREMAIN L. STANLEY

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2386

LYNNE STROBER

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7903

KAREN TICHENOR WILLITTS

Cipriano Law Offices PC 175 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-435-0098

GENERAL PRACTICE

BARRY A. KOZYRA

Kozyra & Hartz LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550

GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

PATRICK O’REILLY CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2093

HEALTH CARE LAW

NICOLE DIMARIA CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2111

MARIELLEN DUGAN

Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP 1085 Raymond Blvd., 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 862-233-8319

BENJAMIN A. HOOPER University Hospital 150 Bergen St. Newark, NJ 07103 973-972-4200

ERIC D. KATZ

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

MOHAMED H. NABULSI Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7933

CAROLINE E OKS FBT Gibbons LLP 1 Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4575

IMMIGRATION LAW

PATRICK W. MCGOVERN Genova Burns LLC 494 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-7129

RUPAL PARIKH Parikh Law Group LLC 33 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042

973-577-5159

CINDY RAMJATTAN-PAUL Law Ofiices of Cindy Ramjattan-Paul PC

155 Franklin Ave., End Floor Nutley, NJ 07110

973-542-0200

INSURANCE

DONALD S. DE DIO

Dwyer Connell & Lisbona LLP 100 Passaic Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004

973-276-1800

KEVIN J. MCGEE

Tango Dickinson Lorenzo McDermott & McGee 75 Main St. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-467-8080

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

NEHA BHALANI CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2178

MICHAEL J. BROWN

Michael J. Brown Law Office LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 2025 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-577-6300

JOEL G. MACMULL Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-295-3652

TODD M. NOSHER Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-319-1662

PETER E. NUSSBAUM

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2025

ABIGAIL J. REMORE CSG Law 103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2114

LIZA M. WALSH

Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP 100 Mulberry St., 15th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 973-757-1101

KENNETH S. WEITZMAN Weitzman Law Offices LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-9940

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

ROSEMARY ALITO

Arnold & Porter 1 Gateway Center, Suite 1025 Newark, NJ 07102 973-776-1927

CHRISTINE A. AMALFE FBT Gibbons LLP 1 Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4829

GEORGE P. BARBATSULY

K&L Gates LLP

1085 Raymond Blvd., 10th Floor Newark, NJ 07102

973-848-4104

FRANK A. CUSTODE

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7921

LINDSAY A. DISCHLEY

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2110

BRIGETTE N. EAGAN

Genova Burns LLC

494 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102

973-535-7114

LESLIE A. FARBER

Leslie A. Farber LLC

105 Grove St., Suite 1 Montclair, NJ 07042

973-707-3322

ALAN GENITEMPO

Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC

360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-805-3607

BRIGITTE M. GLADIS

CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2166

ELIZABETH F. LORELL

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP

290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Suite 3310 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-549-2506

CHARLES J. MESSINA

PEM Law LLP

1 Boland Dr., Suite 101 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-886-3241

LAUREN M. PAXTON

Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP

1085 Raymond Blvd., 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102

862-233-8130

JENNIFER ROSELLE

PEM Law LLP

1 Boland Dr., Suite 101 West Orange, NJ 07052

908-705-3213

ALIX RUBIN

Alix Rubin Law LLC

695 Route 46 West, Suite 404 Fairfield, NJ 07004

973-787-8442

MELISSA A. SALIMBENE

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2092

DAVID A. TANGO

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 800 Newark, NJ 07102

973-718-3947

CATHERINE P. WELLS

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2051

MARGARET O’ROURKE WOOD CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2063

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT

ROBERT S. COSGROVE Durkin & Durkin LLC

1120 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 204 West Caldwell, NJ 07006

973-276-8300

GORDON C. DUUS

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7956

DOUGLAS I. EILENDER

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7940

ADAM J. FAIELLA

Sills Cummis & Gross PC

1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102

973-643-5582

MERYL A.G. GONCHAR

Sills Cummis & Gross PC 1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 609-227-4639

MARC LEIBMAN CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2299

KYLE A. PORRO Porro Legal LLC 8 Hillside Ave., Suite 208 Montclair, NJ 07042 201-704-3904

KENNETH A. PORRO Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-364-5223

JENNIFER M. PORTER CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2071

MATTHEW P. POSADA

Sills Cummis & Gross PC 1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-2409

ANDREW B. ROBINS

Sills Cummis & Gross PC 1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-5277

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE

ROBERT T. EVERS

Marshall Dennehey PC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 302 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-618-4184

MICHAEL R. GRIFFITH

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

103 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068

973-228-9898

JUSTIN F. JOHNSON

Marshall Dennehey PC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 302 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-618-4185

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFF

DANIEL R. BEVERE

Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC 360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-988-7643

SUSAN CONNORS

Nagel Rice LLP

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-618-0400

DANIEL B. DEVINNEY

Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-840-2172

BRUCE H. NAGEL

Nagel Rice LLP

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-618-0400

DAVID M. PARIS

Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC

360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110

973-988-7017

NON-PROFIT

AVI D. KELIN

PEM Law LLP

1 Boland Dr., Suite 101 West Orange, NJ 07052

973-585-5329

PERSONAL INJURY

FRANK P. ARLEO

Arleo & Donohue LLC

622 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-8660

ANDREW R. BRONSNICK

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-327-6611

ANTHONY L. COVIELLO

The Law Offices of Anthony L. Coviello LLC 307 Montgomery St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003

973-748-4600

ADAM M. EPSTEIN

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

GREG M. KOHN

Nagel Rice LLP 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-618-0400

ANDREW L. O’CONNOR

Nagel Rice LLP

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-618-0400

MICHAEL J. PARAGANO

Nagel Rice LLP

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-618-0400

JOSEPH J. PETERS

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

732-447-2085

PRODUCT LIABILITY

DAVID M. ESTES

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068

973-228-9898

ADAM M. SLATER

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

103 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068

973-228-9898

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE NON-MEDICAL DEFENSE

RONALD L. ISRAEL

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2045

MATTHEW P. O’MALLEY

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-585-1698

BRIAN G. STELLER

Connell Foley LLP

56 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-535-0500

REAL ESTATE

CRAIG W. ALEXANDER

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7926

IVETTE P. ALVARADO

Sills Cummis & Gross PC 1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102

973-643-4283

MITCHELL S. BERKEY

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2085

FRANCIS J. GIANTOMASI

CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2022

GEMMA M. GIANTOMASI

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2066

JOSHUA M. GORSKY

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7966

HARRISON G. HESS

Nitti & Nitti PC

145 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-226-4141

OWEN T. HUGHES

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7904

CECILIA I. LASSITER

Sills Cummis & Gross PC

1 Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-5590

BARRY R. MANDELBAUM

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7920

CHRISTOPHER R. PALDINO

CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2084

SECURITIES LAW

CHRISTOPHER W. GEROLD

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068

862-926-2767

SEXUAL ABUSE

GARY J. INTOCCIA

McGivney Kluger Clark & Intoccia PC 290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Suite 4200 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-822-1110

EMILY WEISSLITZ

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP 1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 800 Newark, NJ 07102 973-494-5308

TAX LAW

JOHN L. BERGER

Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-597-2314

CHERI DI LASCIO

Randall & Stein PA 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 100 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4710

HEIDI I. HANSEN

CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2056

MARTIN D. HAUPTMAN

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7912

STEVEN A. HOLT

Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7941

SAM STEIN

Randall & Stein PA 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 100 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4710

TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL

RHONDA CARNIOL CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2101

TRAFFIC LAW

JOSEPH DONATIELLO Law Office of Joseph Donatiello 527 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 908-693-9201

WILLS TRUSTS AND ESTATES

JACK P. BARON Lum Drasco & Positan LLC

103 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-9000

ROXANNA E. HAMMETT CSG Law

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2039

STEVEN A. LOEB CSG Law 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2018

JASON E. MARX Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-607-1271

CHRISTOPHER G. ROHDE Rohde Law Group LLC 13 Smull Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-228-4300

MICHELLE BERGERON SPELL CSG Law

103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2177

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

JOSEPH K. COBUZIO Lewis Brisbois One Riverfront Plaza, Suite 800 Newark, NJ 07102 973-718-3944

FRANK DIMARZIO Livingston Dimarzio Brown LLP 661 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-718-5173

ANDREW F. GARRUTO Garruto & Calabria LLC 609 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-661-4455

ANGELO SARNO DANIEL B. DEVINNEY HON. THOMAS P. ZAMPINO

Sarno da Costa D’aniello Maceri Webb LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100, Roseland, NJ 07068 | 973.274.5200

401 Hackensack Ave., Suite 706, Hackensack, NJ 07601 | 201.488.3366

440 Route 22 East, Suite 170, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 908.927.0200

19 Cattano Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960 | 973.922.3900

446 Route 35, Building C, Suite 101, Eatontown, NJ 07724 | 848.257.0100 www.sarnolawfirm.com

Sarno da Costa D’aniello Maceri Webb LLC (SdDMW) is a NJ legal powerhouse in the areas of family law, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Angelo Sarno, owner and managing partner of the firm, leads the firm’s five offices in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris, and Somerset County. Since its inception in 2009, the firm has grown to 35 attorneys, serving clients throughout NJ.

Angelo Sarno leads the firm’s family law department and ensures each client is met with strong personalized legal counsel to help them navigate through some of life’s most difficult situations. Daniel Devinney specializes in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases and has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Honorable Thomas Zampino (Ret.) served as a Family Court Judge for over two decades with his current practice limited to the successful mediation and arbitration of matrimonial cases upon referral and appointment by the Court.

SdDMW is committed to providing strong legal representation and unparalleled personal attention to each client. The firm was built on a simple foundation – delivering client-focused representation with the primary objective of achieving the best possible results. SdDMW’s client-first focus guides everything the firm does, from the first meeting until the case is resolved. The attorneys provide options for resolution, manage complex legal matters, and address sensitive disputes with compassion and respect. The firm attributes much of its success to passionately providing direct access to its clients, as well as utilizing cutting-edge strategies while drawing on depths of experience. The attorneys and staff form a collaborative team delivering high-quality outcomes on complex and often extremely sensitive issues. All offices are interconnected and operate seamlessly. SdDMW is fully adapted to handle matters remotely.

ELEGANCE AND OLD-WORLD CHARM IN MONTCLAIR

In Montclair, a rundown outdoor space with an elegant fountain in disrepair is transformed into a charming vintage courtyard fit for a quaint European village.

Step into the newly renovated courtyard of this enchanting Montclair home, and you might think you’ve mistakenly landed in a distinguished European garden (or the New Jersey Botanical Garden, at the very least).

It’s that ambiance that Ringwood-based CLC Landscape design strived for when tasked with creating a backyard entryway that reflects the home’s old-world charm while allowing for an elegant, functional outdoor space that’s in line with modern living.

It all started with a fountain.

Rich Cording, Sr., founder and president of CLC, says his client had a classical Victorian Revival cast iron fountain that was in desperate need of restoration and repair. The homeowners moved forward with having the piece fixed and refinished, and then brought CLC on to refurbish the area of the yard with the goal of keeping the fountain as the focal point.

“It went from a dilapidated, rundown, useless area to a beautiful space with the

fountain as the centerpiece that adds to the charm of their house,” Cording says. “This reimagined courtyard now serves as both a welcoming entryway and a tranquil garden room. It’s a dramatic transformation.”

CLC started by rebuilding the base of the fountain, the style of which was inspired by 19th century garden ornaments, using a classic bluestone cap.

A broken-down slate patio was replaced with pea gravel, built on a solid, compacted base that allows for proper drainage,

Cording says. A unique touch is the addition of a bluestone border that adds elegance while serving the purpose of keeping the pea gravel in place, the licensed landscape designer says. The border complements new bluestone stairs and a walkway that leads to the driveway.

“Using pea gravel not only maintained the European garden aesthetic we were looking for, but stayed within their budget,” Cording says.

Cording, who founded CLC 50 years ago and now works alongside his sons, says the company motto is: Great landscapes start with great landscape designs. Lisa Mierop was the mastermind behind this vintage Montclair courtyard and CLC, both a design and build company, brought her blueprints to life.

And after design and hardscaping, it’s the foliage that really pull everything together, Cording says.

Boxwoods reinforce the courtyard theme, Cording says, and hydrangeas along with a mixture of other perennials add color while woody plants and evergreens add structure to the garden, which also features stately planters and benches.

“A true outdoor living space is created with the use of plant materials that are carefully selected and placed,” Cording says.

The courtyard is now a tranquil area with a working fountain where one can sit and reflect, and a stunning access point to and from the backyard. It also makes for a tremendous view from the

home that’s dripping in charm, Cording says, whether from the window-enclosed sunroom at the back of the house or the turret featuring colorful brickwork and a diamond lattice window.

“It’s such an inviting space, from every view,” Cording says. “Everything pulls together really well.”

Cording says it’s key for landscape architects to study the architecture of the home and make sure their design is an extension of it. His team at CLC can design any style, implementing any kind of flair a client wants, he says.

Landscape designers at CLC work together, brainstorming ideas for each other’s projects. Clients end up with a synthesis of ideas that are in line with their vision and budget.

“There’s not a style someone can throw at us that we can’t design within,” Cording says. “Working with clients to create something they love is a fun process.”

Where To Eat

BELLEVILLE

Solar Do Minho 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville. com

Topaz Thai

137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com

BLOOMFIELD

Bacchanal Junction

558 Arlington Ave. 973.337.8671 bacchanalnj.com

Bella Napoli 1640 Broad St. 973.338.8500 bellanapolinj.com

Binh Duong 61 Belleville Ave.

973.680.8440 binhduongrestaurant.com

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

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

Casa Bella

300 Rte. 46 973.627.2003 casabella46.com

Hunan Taste 67 Bloomfield Ave. 973.625.2782 hunantaste.com

The Pasta Shop 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

Thonglor Thai Bistro 28B Diamond Spring Rd. 973.453.6991 thonglornj.com

Uncle Momo 45 Broadway #2 973.453.6141 unclemomo.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.net

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

Lithos

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 longvalleybrewpub.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 stjamesgatemaplewood. 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 Modern Supper Club 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com

MINE HILL

Cinders Wood Fire Grill 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCLAIR

Brick Lane 540 Valley Rd. 973.509.2100 bricklanemontclair.com

Egan & Sons 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

El Gordo

324B Orange Rd. 201.618.1740 elgordoeatery.com

Faubourg Restaurant and Bar

544 Bloomfield Ave. 973.542.7700 faubourgnj.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 toastcitydiner.com

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

MONTVILLE

Columbia Inn

29 Main Rd. 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

MORRIS PLAINS

Eli’s Eatery (Huckleberry Play Cafe) 2569 Rte. 10 973.206.1717 eliseatery.com

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

Lyla 10 Lafayette Ave. 201.246.6084 lylakitchen.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 Morristown 67 E. Park Pl. 973.829.1776 1776morristown.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.com

Don Pepe 844 McCarter Hwy. 973.623.4662 donpeperestaurant.net

Fornos of Spain 47 Ferry St. 973.589.4767 fornosofspain.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

522-526 Franklin Ave. 973.235.1280 mealnj.com

South+Pine, Morristown

Queen Margherita

246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 qmargherita.com

ORANGE

Bella Italia

535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj. com

PARSIPPANY

Capital Grille 10 Dryden Way 973.889.8622 thecapitalgrille.com

Chand Palace

257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 chandpalaceparsippany. 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 marakeshnj.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

PINE BROOK

Bonefish Grill

28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com

China Pavilion

263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006 chinapavilion263.com

Olivo Mediterranean Fare

58 Rte. 46 W. 973.287.7387 olivonj.com

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 vnj.pizza

RANDOLPH

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

The Corner Bistro 477 Rte. 10 862.251.7274 cornerbistronj.com

Kabab Paradise

124 Rte. 10 973.453.0202 kababparadise.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

Black Bull Steakhouse & Seafood

88 Newark Pompton Tpke.

973.831.2825 blackbullsteakhouse.com

ON THE TOWN

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 E. 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

The Dining Room 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.379.0100 hilton.com

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 ariyoshisushi.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

De Novo

European Pub 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovoeuropeanpub. com

Rosie’s Trattoria, Randolph

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

WEST ORANGE

460 Bistro

460 Pleasant Valley Way 973.524.6564 460bistro.com

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

McLoone’s Boathouse 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com 34 South

Rd. 973.736.7899

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. 973.538.8811

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

Trattoria Toscana 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscanawhippany.com

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Peruvian Punch

Bold flavors, generous portions and warm hospitality do credit to South American cuisine at Chullo’s in South Orange.

There’s a funny thing about food preferences: We think we know ourselves. We know the dishes we crave, the cuisines we trust, the orders we can practically recite before the server even brings water to the table. But every once in a while, a new restaurant comes along and reminds us that our relationship with food still has room to grow. Maybe our favorite version of a dish hasn’t happened yet.

After a long Saturday of browsing a nearby street festival, my girlfriend and I both had cravings for a big dinner. We came across Chullo’s Restaurant, a fresh and unassuming Peruvian spot in South Orange. Neither of us eats Peruvian food often, but we were familiar enough with the cuisine to know it would hit the spot.

From the moment we walked in, the experience felt warm and personal. Our server, Solmarie, greeted us like old friends and somehow had our personalities figured out completely. The three of us exchanged laughs as she told us about the small but exciting menu.

We started with drinks that immediately set the tone. My girlfriend ordered passion fruit juice, which tasted bright, tropical and fresh instead of overly sugary. I went with the chicha morada, the traditional Peruvian purple-corn drink. The cinnamon note was wonderfully subtle, present enough to warm the flavor without tasting like someone dumped a candle into the glass—some versions I’ve had really tasted that strong. Chullo’s version, however, was refreshing and comforting at the same time.

For appetizers, we shared fried calamari, and this is where Chullo’s really started flexing. Too often, calamari arrives hidden beneath a thick coat of breading, obliging you to excavate the seafood like an archaeologist. Not here. These rings were light, crisp and perfectly fried, with a texture that stayed crunchy all the way through. We also munched on roasted corn kernels, which added a lightly salted, nutty crunch that became unexpectedly addictive. By the end, we were grabbing handfuls of them like popcorn during a movie.

Then came the mains. I ordered the lomo saltado, one of Peru’s signature dishes. “I knew

you would want this,” Solmarie told me as she presented the food, correctly identifying me as a staunch red-meat eater. I’ve had this dish many times, but Chullo’s was different. The sliced steak was overflowing and flawlessly marinated and tender, with just the right amount of sear, and the entire dish exploded with bold flavor. The savory sauce soaked into the fries and rice exactly the way I like it, while the accompanying vegetables absorbed just enough of the sauce to gain extra zest without losing their firmness.

My girlfriend, meanwhile, had a half-order of traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken, and I’m not exaggerating when I say she spent most of the meal stunned in the best possible way. Every piece of the chicken was equally juicy, from the breast to the darker cuts, and the seasoning was deeply flavorful without overpowering the meat itself. At one point, she looked up and simply declared, “This is the best chicken I’ve ever had.” After taking a few bites myself, I agreed. Her sides were equally strong: fluffy yellow rice, sweet maduros and rich red beans that tasted slow cooked and comforting. We also shared an order of yuca fries, which were golden and crispy outside, soft inside and completely worth fighting over. Pro tip: Save some lomo saltado sauce to use as a dip for the yuca fries.

By the end of the meal, we were already planning our take-home strategy: a box for this, a separate box for that and maybe a small container of the Peruvian green sauce that came with our appetizers. Oh, and dessert. Too full to eat it at the restaurant, we asked for a serving of flan to go. I thought about the treat throughout the drive home and dove into it as soon as we arrived. Chullo’s flan is sweet, creamy and silky smooth—everything you want from flan and not overly heavy. Our only regret was not having ordered two.

South Orange has no shortage of good restaurants, but Chullo’s feels special. It’s excitingly new, yet instantly familiar. The food is vibrant and deeply satisfying, the portions generous and the hospitality memorable in a way that simply can’t be faked.

—Darius Amos

by Darius Amos

YOUR BEST SUMMER SMILE

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Gi Gi Paralkar Livingston Family Orthodontics

201 S. Livingston Ave., Suite 2B, Livingston, NJ 07039

973.758.8926

www.LivingstonFamilyOrthodontics.com

Dr. Gi Gi Paralkar believes that children, teens, and adults deserve a highly personalized, one-on-one approach to beautifully straight smiles. Her practice, Livingston Family Orthodontics, is a boutique specialty practice offering the latest in braces and Invisalign for all ages.

Our personalized approach to orthodontics sets us apart. We make every effort to get to know our patients and their concerns to give them the smile they’ve always wanted. Unlike corporate orthodontic practices, Dr. Gi Gi crafts every smile herself through one-on-one care. She prides herself on providing a positive experience on the way to achieving a beautiful smile.

Dr. Gi Gi graduated from Columbia University at the top of her class, and completed her orthodontic training at Rutgers University as chief resident. She is a member of several esteemed dental associations and has proudly served as past president of the Livingston Rotary Club.

Jason Hamberger, D.D.S.

Hamberger Dental Associates

At Hamberger Dental Associates, we make the process of choosing a family dentist an easy one. Upholding the tradition of excellence paved by his father, Dr. Jason Hamberger is proud to take the lead as the next generation of Hamberger dentists. The patient centered family and cosmetic practice provides a caring visit while offering the most advanced options in modern dentistry.

Through a combination of science and artistry, Dr. Hamberger offers a comprehensive range of skilled dental services to build healthy, beautiful smiles for patients of all ages. Along with a dedicated and compassionate staff, patients are in the most capable hands at Hamberger Dental Associates. Dr. Hamberger has a mission, “Treat patients like family, strive for excellence in every experience, and offer cutting edge technology with proven treatment methods for exceptional results.”

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.

Dr. Fodero graduated valedictorian of her dental class at the University of Michigan and continued on for an additional three years to earn her masters in the specialty of orthodontics.

Vanessa Ballentine, D.M.D.

Monarch Dentistry of Madison

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

What keeps you smiling at Monarch Dentistry of Madison?

Taking over a practice that has been part of the community for so many years has been incredibly meaningful to me. The previous owner, Dr. Nimish Joshi, built a practice centered around relationships and trust, and it was very important to me to continue that legacy while also bringing new energy, advanced technology, and expanded treatment options to the office. I’m also incredibly grateful that Dr. Joshi continues to be part of the practice and that we’re able to work alongside each other during this exciting new chapter.

What keeps me smiling most is seeing longtime patients continue to feel at home here, while also welcoming new families and familiar faces into this new chapter. It has also been incredibly rewarding to create the kind of office I always envisioned, one that feels warm, personal, and community oriented, where patients are treated like people, not numbers.

I truly believe the best smiles come from people feeling comfortable, confident, and cared for. Whether someone is coming in for a routine cleaning or a complete smile transformation, my goal is always to create an environment where patients feel relaxed, supported, and proud to smile. There’s nothing better than seeing someone leave the office smiling a little bigger than when they walked in.

Christina R Carter, D.M.D.

Carter Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

180 Main St. Madison, NJ 07940

973.540.1666

cartersmileLLC@gmail.com

Dr. Christina Carter’s practice stands out for its cutting-edge, compassionate approach to dental care. With advanced tools like the Dental Pain Eraser by Synapse, she minimizes discomfort for patients of all ages—from easing teething babies’ pain to reducing the need for anesthesia during fillings. Her stateof-the-art, low-dose x-ray imaging and CBCT scans allow for comprehensive diagnoses, often in collaboration with ENT and speech specialists.

A national and international lecturer, Dr. Carter is a tripletrained expert in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Craniofacial Orthodontics. She treats patients from infancy through adulthood, creating a true family-centered environment. The office is sensory-friendly, tailored to neurodiverse patients, and designed with comfort in mind.

Meeta Grewal, DDS

Canoe Brook Pediatric Dentistry

301 South Livingston Ave., #104, Livingston, NJ 07039

973.577.7716

www.canoebrookpediatricdentistry.com

Dr. Meeta Grewal is the founder of Canoe Brook Pediatric Dentistry, a modern, prevention-focused practice serving children of all ages. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Grewal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. She serves as Director at the NYU Langone pediatric residency program and frequently speaks at dental conferences nationwide. Her practice combines cutting-edge technology with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, making dental visits engaging and educational. Known for personalized care, a compassionate team, and convenient weekend hours, Canoe Brook emphasizes long-term oral health through prevention.

As a local Essex County mom, Dr. Grewal understands the needs of families and is deeply trust-ed by the community. Her mission is to help every child feel confident about their smile in a calm, supportive environment.

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.

HAPPENINGS

Be There

There’s something for everyone happening in our counties, whether you enjoy mystery and music or fireworks and 5Ks.

JUNE 13–14

Savor the sweet flavor of the season during STRAWBERRY FEST at Stony Hill Farms in Chester. From 1 to 5 p.m. each day, visitors can pick their own strawberries while sampling a variety of strawberry-themed treats—think ice cream, waffle sundaes and even wine. Tickets include a hayride and one quart of berries. Visit stonyhillfarms for tickets and info.

JUNE 14

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer CHICAGO bring its iconic, horn-driven jazz and pop style to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. During the 7:30 p.m. concert, the band will play beloved hits from its 38 albums,

JULY 11–AUG. 2

How about a little whodunnit this summer? The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison will present KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY The show puts a twist—oftentimes comedic—on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic story. Several dates and times are available. For the complete schedule and information, visit shakespearenj.org.

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Theme runs are fun, they’re better when you’re fed the finish line. The KNOCKOUT FOR PIZZA 5K takes place on boxing-themed Lake Shawnee in Township, and all be treated to a pizza party. presented by Dover at 9 a.m., and details can be runsignup.com.

Support the LGBTQ+ community and soak up the fun at MORRIS COUNTY PRIDE, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County College of Morris in Randolph. The free event is a full day of dancing, eating, networking, supporting and much more! Learn more edgenj.org.

JULY 13

Whether you’re ready to play 18 or just want to ride in the cart, participation in the annual DAY OF DREAMS golf outing is for a good cause. Set to begin at 8 a.m. at Knoll Country Club West in Boonton, the fundraiser benefits Rose House, a nonprofit that creates homes for those with developmental disabilities. The event also includes a cocktail hour, luncheon and

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Relive the classic tale of the Jets and the Sharks in the Paper Mill Playhouse’s presentation of WEST SIDE STORY Performances take place Wednesdays through Sundays with multiple seatings each day. Visit papermill.org for tickets.

JUNE 20–21

Show your appreciation for craftsmanship at the 37th annual SPRING ROSE SQUARED ART SHOW, taking place each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair. More than 150 artists will display various ceramics, jewelry, digital art, glass, paintings and much more during this free show. Check out brookdalepark.org for additional info.

JUNE 21

Treat Dad to a laughs at EARTHQUAKE’S FATHER’S DAY COMEDY SHOW, scheduled for 7 p.m. Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Funnyman Earthquake been performing comedic routine both HBO and his own Netflix special. Additional comics will open the show. Get the details and tickets at njpac.org.

JULY 4

4 your motor running and head to Livingston High School for the 33rd annual LIVINGSTON AUTOFEST

Check out some of history’s most memorable rides, from antiques and hot rods to foreign models and motorcycles. Stop by from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to join the fun. Visit newjerseycarshows. com for the full scoop.

Celebrate America’s INDEPENDENCE DAY at Millburn High School. starts with a flag-raising and continues from with a kids’ dance party, face painting, food at 7:30 p.m. for a DJ, cream trucks and fireworks, go off starting at 9:30 mshjuly4th.com for

JULY 11–12

A weekend of music, fun awaits at the MAPLEWOODSTOCK FESTIVAL More than 20 bands will perform while art vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and kids’ activities be available for to enjoy. For the times, musicians and more details, visit maple woodstock. com.

*Editor’s note: All events are subject to cancellations or changes. Attendees are encouraged to confirm dates and times with organizers and venues.

Gatherings

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

1. INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY

Staff from ADP in Morris County recently volunteered with Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains. Together, the volunteers bagged and distributed 3,000 pounds of fresh, healthy produce to 79 guest families.

2-3. NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

4-5. CHERRY BLOSSOM FEST

During a recent Business Partners Roundtable, NJPAC CEO John Schreiber sat down with Prudential Financial CEO Andrew Sullivan for a conversation about the company, its impact on Newark and what’s next for the financial services firm.

The 50th Annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival welcomed spring and celebrated more than 5,300 cherry blossom trees in Branch Brook Park. The celebration also featured family-fun activities, a 5K and other community events.

6-7. COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

The County College of Morris (CCM) introduced its Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science (CECS). The CECS is a collaboration between CCM and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. It will house business and culinary science programs.

8. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

John Pagano, senior VP of Peoples Security Bank and Trust, was presented the Community Champion Award at this year’s Habitat for Humanity Hearts and Hammers Gala. Presenting the award was Liz DeCoursey, Habitat CEO.

9-10. YMCA OF MONTCLAIR

YMCA of Montclair recently held its annual recognition event. During the program, staff showed up in their best retro Y gear in honor of the Park Street Y centennial, adding a fun throwback touch to the celebration.

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A MORRIS & ESSEX MOMENT

“On a hot July day, I set out to Hedden Park in Randolph to capture barn swallows in flight. To my surprise, one of the swallows was carrying a white feather in its beak, as if it was showing it off to the other birds. Every time I go out to photograph birds, I find something new to appreciate about the beautiful world we live in.”

—Ryan Damiano, Succasunna

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