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■ Pregnancy’s ‘rules’: fact or fiction?

■ Know your vitamins■ Bergenites

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Health Watch

From blank to swankin Saddle River

RUGS:Style underfoot

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OUR 2009 READERS’CHOICEAWARDS

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for the emergency medical services team and the emergency room.

Chest discomfort—Pain commonly occurs in thecenter of the chest and lasts more than a fewminutes, or goes away and comes back. It canfeel like an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,fullness or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body—Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in oneor both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

Shortness of breath with or without chestdiscomfort.

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Gender matters—As with men, women’s mostcommon heart attack symptom is chest painor discomfort. But women are somewhat morelikely than men to experience some of the othercommon symptoms, particularly shortness ofbreath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

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Editor’s letter

Bergen buzz· Deals within reach · Puppy

love · Win! Portrait of a pooch · Antique mystique · Springtime sprucing

· BlanQuette statement

April-May 2009

Essential BergenQuiche feast Our pick for the county’s best is revealed!

Vote now!Our 2009 readers’ choice awards

Things we loveHome, chic home Spots of luxury to brightenyour abode

Flash Captured moments around the county

Health watch· Sneaky calorie burns! · Pregnancy’s ‘rules’: Fact orfiction? · Spotlight on: Vitamins

Bergen gourmetFrom France, with love Loving care is evidentin every detail at Chef ’s Table in Franklin Lakes.

Where to eatYour Bergen County dining guide

Shopping guide

Be there! Local events you won’t want to miss

Faces of BergenOpen market

Office romanceIn Hackensack, 18th-century charm was just whatthe doctor ordered.

Starting from scratchHow one designer turned bare walls and vast emptyspaces into a cozy, cheerful haven.

QUIZ: What’s your design era?We’ll tell you which time period suits you best andhow to create that look in your own beloved abode.

Well-dressed floorsNever mind neutrals—these eye-catching area rugsgive your rooms instant panache and personality.

Escapes / Designer resortsFashion icons make travel trendy.

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We invite you to share your own favorite spaces with usat www.bergenhealthandlife.com. We’ll publish a few of yoursubmissions in an upcoming issue, so that you might inspireyour neighbors to create a similarly beloved room.

Interior designers, too, often have favorite rooms in thehomes that they style. Such is the case in “Starting FromScratch” on page 40, in which designer Ellie Jacobs describes thelibrary-like office she crafted in one Saddle River abode.

Another showstopping design project can be found in“Office Romance,” page 36, where we showcase a physician’soffice unlike any other. With authentic 18th-century adorn-ments, the divine space will take you back to another era.

Additional design inspiration can be found in both“Well-dressed Floors,” page 48, spotlighting eye-catchingarea rugs, and “Home, Chic Home,” page 26, where we’veculled a few luxurious accessories. And for a dose of designguidance, turn to page 44, where you’ll find a visual quiz tohelp you pinpoint your design era of choice—plus tips onhow to achieve that look throughout your house.

Finally, we’re pleased to begin the voting for our annualreaders’ choice awards! See the ballot on page 23.

May you and everyone in yourhome enjoy the blossoming seasonbefore us.

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Editor’s LETTER

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favorite—at www.bergenhealthandlife.com. The winner of the

online poll will be revealed, along with our judges’ selection, in

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editor in chief

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art director

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senior editor

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write to Editor, Bergen Health & Life, 110

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Deals within reachWhen Alice Squitieri needed hip furniture and acces-sories to decorate both her Edgewater home andher husband Dennis’ Paramus business, BergenJaguar, she headed to DESIGN WITHIN REACHANNEX in Secaucus (201-325-8411, www.dwr.com)—and snagged some big-time deals. Among her bestfinds: A New Zealand wool Roses rug for $1,100,marked down from $2,800; an Eames molded ply-wood chair for $960, marked down from $1,200; anda Brno Tubular chair in black with a chromed steelframe for $900, marked down from $1,525. “Theyhave everything, and everyone there is lovely to work with,” Squitieri raves.

Known for selling sleek, modern classics bysuch famed designers as Knoll, Cassina and HermanMiller, Design Within Reach has locations around thecountry. But the 12,000-square-footSecaucus facility is one of just threeannexes, where the company offersdiscontinued products, new anddamaged returns and studio sam-ples at deep discounts.

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ting a French bulldog, we spotted Chloe and knew we

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Play time: “I have an air hockey table in my room, and

Chloe likes to hit the ball with her face,” says Logan. “One

time my friends were over and she beat them all. We also like

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steal it and run away. Although she likes to run around out-

side, she probably lies around 23 hours out of the day!”

Close call: “Something crazy happened last May—my

mom, Chloe and I were hit by a car crossing a street in

town,” says Madison. “We weren’t badly injured, but Chloe

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to stay there for two nights. Now she’s taking training classes

to be a therapy dog so she can visit hospitals and nursing

homes. She’ll be good at that because she’s lovable and cute

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Think your furry friend is the cutest in Bergen? Send us a picture ofyou with your pet and we might publish it in our pages. Mail thephoto along with your name, address and telephone number toBergen Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 or e-mail [email protected].

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Among the current Asian offeringsis a red lacquer bed from China that iscrafted of elm wood with elegant carv-ings ($3,900). “It’s hard to find thesebeds in tact anymore,” says Maley,adding that “red lacquer represents hap-piness and love, while the carvings oftentell stories about the owner.” Other findsinclude an 1850 walnut woodaltar table ($3,200) and an 1855four-panel elm wood screenfrom Beijing ($2,450).

But you’ll find morethan just antiques at Ark:The shop’s onsite craftsmanalso creates custom-built furniture from reclaimedpine. “We make side-boards, TV cabinets,armoires—you name it,”says Maley.

You own blankets, towels and throws—but have you met the “blanQuette”? “It’s a combination of all three, but very luxurious with Asian-inspired patterns,” says Ridgewood resident Laurie Suzuki ofher earth-friendly trademarked product, which she markets through her Ridgewood-based company,YUMI & LAURIE (1-866-225-1946, www.yumiandlaurie.com).

Lightweight and versatile—“you can drape them over furniture and even lawn chairs, since theydry like a towel”—blanQuettes are made of organic cotton and bamboo and come in 20 stunning vari-eties, from bright florals to striking Zen-like patterns ($120 for small; $195 to $235 for large). They’realso machine-washable and antimicrobial.

Suanne Ohl of Ridgewood says her two earth-toned blanQuettes bring a cozy touch to herColonial home. “I keep them on the foot of my bed and around the living room,” she says. “They justenvelop you, but they’re also really beautiful and sophisticated.”

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But now anxious homeowners can get design advice without abig commitment, thanks to NJASID’s SPRUCE IT UP! program (732-787-5981, [email protected]). From May 1 to June 30, NJASIDinterior designers can come to your home for one- or two-hour consulta-tions ($150 per hour). Participants complete a brief questionnaire, thenare matched with an appropriate interior designer.

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Appearance “Lovely how asparagusspears are placed atopthe quiche”

“Creative, but a bitundercooked”

“Very light color”

“A nice cheese top”

“Day-glo cheese”

“Too orange—gross”

“Like pumpkin pie”

“Enticing”

“Great color, very appealing”

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our winner—Janice a Bistro in Ho-

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The winner!

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IT WAS AN EVENING MAGNIFIQUE AS THE FRENCHAcademy of Bergen County held its first annual dinner-dance. Theacademy, which currently runs preschool, kindergarten and after-school programs, was raising funds in the hopes of launching a firstgrade. Madeleine’s Petite Paris in Northvale, meanwhile, hosted anevent for Saint Baldrick’s Foundation, which has volunteers shavetheir heads to show solidarity with and raise funds for children withcancer. At the Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah, the Northern NewJersey and Rockland County Chapter of the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation held its seventh annual Dream Gala. SpecialOlympics New Jersey and the New York Giants held their thirdannual Snow Bowl Flag Football Tournament at Giants Stadium.And the Ramapo College Foundation hosted its 27th annualDistinguished Citizens Dinner at the Rockleigh Country Club.

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SAINT BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER2. Mike Strobel

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATIONDREAM GALA3. Ryan Burke and Deborah M. Derby

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND NEW YORK GIANTS SNOW BOWL4. Back row, left to right: Glenn Lottmann, Dave Provenzano,

Saje Tanawi, Tony Grabowski and Anthony Clarke; middlerow, left to right: Jayson Calhoun, Rich Dosch, Brian Soto,Andrew Cianfano; kneeling, left to right: Tony Pahopin,Chris Sabin, Steve Bailey

DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS DINNER5. Valerie Gerardi, Liz and Ralph Mastrangelo, Susan and

Robert Tillsley

6. honorees David Alai, Marion Dugan and Anthony Marino

7. Sharon McGahee (standing), Nicole Green and Rev. Vernon Walton

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WHAT’S A MOM-TO-BE TO DO? MYTHS abound about what’s safe and what’s unsafe when you’repregnant, and yesterday’s conventional wisdom is some-times debunked by today’s science. To root out the truthbehind seven widely repeated credos, we asked three localphysicians—Glenn Foley, M.D., of Ob/Gyn Associates ofBergen County in Montvale; Mary Kay Myers, M.D., ofValley Ob/Gyn Associates in Paramus; and Judi Gerardis,M.D., of Ob/Gyn PA in Hackensack—to separate realityfrom myth. Here’s their advice.

“Pregnant women should never fly.”

Fiction. “It’s myth that traveling at highaltitudes will put too much pressure on the

fetus, harming it or causing prematurelabor,” says Dr. Gerardis. “Airplane cabins are

specially pressurized, so your baby is protected againstthe effects of high altitude.”

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For a non–high-risk pregnancy, the AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists permits airtravel through 36 weeks. After that point the risk ofgoing into labor increases and, as Dr. Gerardis quips,“airlines don’t really feel like landing in the middle ofthe ocean so you can deliver your baby.” Women whoface any threat of miscarriage, bleeding or other compli-cations should check with their doctor before flying.

“Moms should also keep in mind that the highestrogen state associated with pregnancy increases yourchances of developing a blood clot, especially if you’re sit-ting still on a long flight,” says Dr. Myers. It’s thereforeimportant to stand up periodically, walk the aisles, use therestroom and perform basic leg movement exercises.

Finally, “many of my ladies worry about goingthrough airport security, but I tell them not to fear,” saysDr. Gerardis. “The small amount of radiation given off bythose machines can cause no harm to mother or child.”

“Pregnant women should nevereat unpasteurized cheese.”

Fact. “I always tell my pregnantpatients to steer clear of unpasteurized or

soft cheeses like brie, camembert, feta,Roquefort and goat cheese,” says Dr. Gerardis.

These are made with raw milk, which may contain thebacterium listeria monocytogenes. If a woman ingests this,she runs the risk of developing listeriosis, an infectionthat can cross the placenta and cause miscarriage, pre-mature delivery or infant death. Because the pasteuriza-tion process kills listeria, pasteurized cheeses such ascheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese and cottage cheeseare perfectly safe for pregnant women—and they’reexcellent sources of calcium too.

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etables, so all produce should be properly washed beforeeating. Deli meats and hot dogs are also potential liste-ria carriers, “but because cooking kills the bacteria, justmake sure you boil those items before you eat them,”says Dr. Myers.

“Today’s advanced productsmake it safe to dye your hairwhile pregnant.”

Fiction. “The bottom line is that Idon’t know what’s in all the dyes, so I can’t

say with absolute certainty that dyeing hairwill cause no harm,” says Dr. Foley.

Dr. Myers notes that “some physicians claim it’sperfectly safe, while others say the chemicals found inhair dye can leach into the body and harm the fetus.”But unless it’s absolutely necessary, says Dr. Gerardis,women should avoid dyeing their hair “or at least waituntil after the first trimester, during which the majorityof fetal organ growth occurs.”

If you must color your locks, Dr. Myers says thatnatural vegetable dyes are preferable to chemical dyes.“And hair processing that doesn’t sit on the scalp—likehighlights done with foil—are safer during pregnancy.”

“Pregnant women should completely avoid alcohol.”

Fact. “There’s really no such thing as asafe amount of alcohol during pregnancy,”

says Dr. Myers—even small quantities maycause fetal alcohol syndrome.

But what about the woman who doesn’t realizeshe’s pregnant until late in her first trimester? “I getmany frantic calls from women who’ve had drinks onoccasion for several weeks, but I explain that in mostcases the danger from alcohol or drug exposure in thefirst trimester is pregnancy loss, not fetal alcohol syn-drome,” says Dr. Myers. “So I just tell those patients tostop drinking completely from that point forward.”

“Coffee must be strictly avoided during pregnancy.”

Fiction. “This rule causes a lot ofdebate, because the studies on caffeine

are quite mixed,” says Dr. Gerardis. A few

reports suggest there may be a higher risk of miscarriageassociated with consuming more than three cups of cof-fee a day. “But no one clearly understands why this cor-relation may exist,” says Dr. Foley. “Because there are noconvincing data showing that you can’t drink any coffeeduring pregnancy, I usually tell my patients to limit theirintake to two caffeinated beverages a day,” adds Dr.Myers. “But if a woman eats large quantities of choco-late, which contains caffeine, she may want to stick tojust one cup of coffee in the morning.”

“Pregnant women should never take hot baths.”

Fact—with a caveat. “This isanother tricky rule,” says Dr. Myers. If a

woman’s core body temperature exceeds101 degrees for a prolonged period (24 hours

or more), it can potentially cause brain damage to thebaby, explains Dr. Foley. So while there is no evidencethat a warm bath (98 degrees or less) will have any neg-ative effect on the fetus, “I tell my patients to avoidsaunas and hot tubs, most of which have a temperaturebetween 99 and 104 degrees,” says Dr. Myers.

“And there’s no truth to the belief that a warm bathwill cause premature labor,” adds Dr. Gerardis. In fact,warm water may help soothe sore muscles and reduceswelling in the arms and legs, says Dr. Foley. However,extra care should be taken when getting in and out of thetub. “When you’re pregnant your sense of balance may beoff, and you don’t want to slip,” explains Dr. Gerardis.

“Pregnant women should noteat fish.”

Fiction. “The issue here is mercurypoisoning,” says Dr. Myers. “Some large

fish, like shark, swordfish, tile fish andmackerel, tend to contain very high levels of

mercury, and those should definitely be avoided.” Butfish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which helpwith fetal brain development, so smaller varieties likesalmon, flute, flounder, tilapia, dark tuna or cookedseafood are perfectly safe to consume. “Just make sure youlimit your intake to 6 ounces twice a week,” says Dr. Foley.

Don’t like fish? Don’t worry. “You can get youromega-3s from foods like flax seeds, nuts—especiallywalnuts—soybeans and eggs,” says Dr. Gerardis. ■

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your vegetables’ still rings true.” Still, Americans spend $20 billion a year on vitamin supplements. But how many ofus really know how these nutrients help? Here, a rundownof what various vitamins do, and how much is too much.

HEALTH WATCH

VITAMIN HOW IT HELPSSAFE UPPER LIMIT

FOR ADULTS*

AHelps night vision; promotes growth

and repair of bones, skin and hair; may

prevent acne breakouts and dry eyes3,000 micrograms

B-6Helps build red blood cells and fight

infections, alleviates hormone-related

fluid retention 100 milligrams

B-9Helps build DNA, prevents birth

defects 1,000 micrograms

(synthetic)

B-12Protects the nervous system, helps

build red blood cells not determined

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Promotes healthy skin, bones, mus-

cles and blood vessels; regulates

metabolism; aids in wound healing

and iron absorption

2,000 milligrams

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Helps build strong bones and teeth,

aids the nervous system (also, see

below)50 micrograms

EHelps protect eyes, skin, liver and

lungs; protects against free radicals 1,000 milligrams

KHelps blood clot and helps keep

bones healthy not determined

(do not take if using

blood thinners)

Recent studies point to a surprising array of benefits we may all get from vitamin D,

already known for building bones and regulating calcium in the blood:PROTECTION AGAINST COLDS. In a study of nearly 19,000 American adults and

teens, those with low blood levels of vitamin D were 40 percent more likely to have res-

piratory infections.

MUSCLE POWER. In a British study of 99 girls ages 12 to 14, the ones with lower D

levels—even if not deficient—had weaker legs than others and couldn’t jump as high.

A BRAIN BOOST. Another British investigation tested 1,766 adults over 65 and found

that those with lower levels of vitamin D were more likely to be cognitively impaired.

FAT-FIGHTING. In a study of 90 Southern California women ages 16 to 22, 53 had vitamin

D insufficiency—and were also heavier, with more body fat.

Spotlight on: VITAMINS

*SOURCES: National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements, Harvard School of Public Health,Institute of Medicine. Maximums are often lower for children.

Don’t be D-ficient!?DID YOU KNOW?You should take supple-ment tablets with room-temperature water, asvitamins’ benefit can becompromised by hot orcold drinks. Also, avoidcoffee or tea for 15 min-utes before and after, ascaffeine is believed toinhibit the absorption ofsome vitamins.

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IN HACKENSACK, 18TH-CENTURY CHARM

WAS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

“I DIDN’T WANT IT TO LOOK LIKE ANoffice,” says David J. Bikoff, M.D, of the stun-ning Hackensack building that houses his plas-tic surgery practice. “I thought my patientswould be more comfortable in a place thatlooked like a home.”

And a breathtaking home at that. Boasting14,000 square feet of space over four stories, thelate Georgian-style brick-over-limestone build-ing that Dr. Bikoff had built from the ground upwas just part one of his undertaking. A self-proclaimed “lifelong student of architecture andinterior design,” the doctor took the opportunityto satisfy his passion for 18th-century style—specifically, that of legendary Scottish architectand designer Robert Adam—while providing afitting setting to showcase selections from his500-piece Wedgwood jasperware collection.

Still, his vision—furnishings and materials“as close to real 18th century as possible”—hadsome limitations. “Obviously in an exam roomyou can’t have period furniture—you have to beable to sterilize and clean the exam tables andthings like that,” he says. “But in the commonareas—the hallways, the waiting room, thereception area and my personal office, forinstance—I thought it could work.”

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Interiors in Franklin Lakes, whom he discovered after din-ing at Villa Amalfi in Cliffside Park. “I liked the restau-rant’s carpet, so I asked the owner who had done the designwork,” he recalls. “When I found out it was Camille, I setup an interview with her and we just clicked.”

Intent on being “totally immersed” in the designprocess, Dr. Bikoff worked with Waldron at every step.

“She would shop extensively and show me the best of what she found, and then I’d pick,” hesays, adding that he bought muchof the antique furniture himself at auction.

Her mission in hand,Waldron began by establishing acolor scheme. “We decided to go with traditional Wedgwoodcolors—blue, green, pink, lavenderand black,” she says. This sooth-ing palette was common in late 18th-century interior design andformed a fitting complement forDr. Bikoff ’s Wedgwood, Waldronexplains. “He has a tremendouscollection, and we wanted to showthat off.”

The use of color is perhapsbest seen in the stunning waitingroom, designed to resemble anAdam-style anteroom with bothantique and reproduction furnish-ings. A custom-designed flowerarrangement in a blue Wedgwoodvase forms an eye-catching focalpoint; this is set atop a mahoganytable etched in a rotten-stone goldand flanked by two mahoganybenches upholstered in lavenderfabric. “The little benches aremostly for children so they canplay on the table’s glass top,”Waldron explains.

Underfoot, a custom-madecommercial-grade carpet withspots of lavender, cream and lightand dark blue creates a serenebackdrop for more Wedgwoodselections, including two white

porcelain lamps near the windows and blue medallions,which Waldron had installed in the white antique fire-place. Silk Scalamandré window drapes also offer a tasteof the period: “They’re designed with those same swags,jabots, rosettes and tiebacks,” says Waldron.

A crystal Schonbek chandelier dangles from thebreathtaking ceiling, which features original plaster

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medallions painted in a kaleidoscope of colors. “Thisisn’t the stuff you’d buy in your local home store—this is real plaster made and put up the way they did inthe 1700s,” says Dr. Bikoff. Adds Waldron, “Findingcraftsmen skilled in the art of fine plasterwork was oneof our challenges.”

But the outcome was well worth the effort, in thedoctor’s opinion. Indeed, the elaborate plasterworkalong the ceiling and wall border is his favorite part ofhis personal office.

“I never get tired of just sitting back and lookingup; it’s absolutely spectacular,” Dr. Bikoff says.

Green reigns in this room, and the custom carpetprovides a soft contrast to the masculine mahogany fur-niture. Lamps and other Wedgwood china are scatteredthroughout the space, including atop the antique fire-place, which stands on a light-green marble hearth. ABaccarat chandelier and green silk drapes by Old WorldWeavers featuring an Adam design complete the space.

That green-and-dark-wood motif continues inthe doctor’s adjoining bathroom, where accessories fromhis collection are displayed on a hunter-green marblesink set amid mahogany cabinetry. A green Wedgwoodlight fixture mounted on a wallpapered ceiling illumi-nates the room below, including brass faucets, a creamporcelain floor with dark squares and toile walls.

The ladies’ powder room, naturally, is more fem-inine. The mahogany vanity features a light-coloredgranite top and a white sink painted with a gold bow.Brass-and-crystal sconces also hang from the mirrors,which reflect the regal teal and gold wallpaper.

Those Wedgwood pastels are exchanged for somedelicate drama in the black-and-gold stairway. Here alarge a triptych scene made of Zuber wallpaper steals theshow, though Waldron admits mounting it was “a storyin itself. We had to put the wallpaper up first and thenput the frame around it because you’d never be able toget the framed image up the staircase,” she says.

Other eye-catching touches include an Empirechandelier, Lincrusta molding and elaborate plaster-work. A wrought-iron-and-bronze staircase leads visi-tors to a unique mahogany door, which opens to themain office vestibule. “The door is a reproduction of oneRobert Adam designed in 1768 for the LansdowneHouse in London,” says Waldron. “The original is onview at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”

Soft hues make a comeback in the four treatmentrooms, each of which pays homage to a different

Wedgwood color: “The women always want to go in thelavender and pink rooms, and the men like the greenand blue rooms,” Waldron says with a laugh.

Now that the two-year design process is com-pleted, Dr. Bikoff says he’s “extremely pleased” with thefinal result. And Waldron’s work has won kudos fromher peers as well, earning her a first-place award in thehealthcare category from the American Society ofInterior Designers’ New Jersey chapter.

As for Dr. Bikoff ’s patients, they’ve offered somecolorful praise that validates his vision. “Some have said this is the most beautiful office they’ve ever seen,”he reports. “And about one in 10 tell me they’d like tolive here.” ■

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Starting from SCRATCH

HOW ONE DESIGNER TURNED BARE WALLS AND VAST

EMPTY SPACES INTO A COZY, CHEERFUL HAVEN

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A BLANK CANVAS HAS ITS PROS AND CONS.Take this expansive new-construction Saddle Riverhome: With 25-foot ceilings, vast white walls and aprofusion of windows, the impressive abode offeredendless décor possibilities, but it was a task toodaunting for the homeowners to undertake alone.

So the couple called on Ellie Jacobs ofGreenbaum Interiors, Paterson, to bring a cozytouch to their sprawling space. “They told me,‘Make this very large home comfortable, elegantand livable,’” says Jacobs. Her response: to dress therooms in traditional English and French furnish-ings and a palette of warm colors.

For the living room—perhaps the home’smost cavernous space—Jacobs had a trick up hersleeve, but kept it to herself at first: “I could see redworking well in the room, but I didn’t suggest thatuntil the rest of the room was completed,” she says.“When people have a new house and a lot to do, it’seasier to start with white walls. Then I asked thewife, and she went for the red. It just warms theroom right up.”

Also adding warmth are a stone fireplace andcushy furniture at the room’s center. “The two tra-ditional English sofas came from the homeowners’

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previous residence, but we reupholstered them in acreamy, bone-colored fabric with beautiful silk mohairfringes,” says Jacobs. A black grand piano, also fromthe former home, blends seamlessly with a stunningimported Oriental screen. “I had my heart set on usingthat screen,” says Jacobs. “I knew that with the high ceil-ings it would be lovely.”

A reproduction mahogany book-front consoleand a rich wooden desk with a red wooden chair addcharacter to the corners, while a large contemporary-style custom wool rug adds dashes of red, cream, blackand tan.

Allowing ample light to shine through a wall ofglass doors and windows was another priority. “Thehomeowners wanted to bring the outside view in, so we

went with very slim, sheer wool curtains that pull back,”says the designer.

For the kitchen and adjoining breakfast room,Jacobs opted to keep the rich hardwood floors exposedand add touches of blue and white throughout the space.Blue-and-white checks, for instance, adorn both thecounter stools (reused from the owners’ former residence,but lowered to fit the islands) and the inside of the glasscabinet doors above the stove. Blue and white china alsosits proudly in a wooden corner hutch, and the woodenbreakfast room chairs are painted a deep azure. “I wasoriginally going to use a very soft blue but the wife saidshe wanted something stronger,” says Jacobs.

To illuminate these areas, Jacobs chose hanginglights, which descend from a ceiling height of more than

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25 feet. Two large custom iron lanterns dangle over thekitchen islands, while a brass chandelier crafted withdeep cobalt blue glass lights up the breakfast table.

The finished product is a cozy kitchen perfect forwhipping up a home-cooked meal—except when guestsare over. “There’s actually a prep kitchen down the hallwhere the cooking takes place when the homeownersentertain,” says Jacobs. “This keeps the regular kitchenneat so people can sit around the counters and talk.”

The residents also enjoy quiet time in theirlibrary-style home office. “This is my favorite room inthe house,” says Jacobs, who dressed the space in“autumn shades” of tan, brown, red and green—alldrawn from an antique Oriental carpet placed in thecenter of the room.

Anchoring the space is a custom Victorian-styletufted brown leather sofa with bun feet and a customcoffee table with wooden legs and a “creamy white”

stone top. A swivel-base desk chair upholstered in but-terscotch leather lights up the corner desk area, whilewooden walls, dark-stained cabinetry and light-brownPierre Deux wallpaper placed between ceiling beamsadd to the rustic library feel.

“I love doing papered ceilings—it really giveswarmth,” says the designer.

To keep the room dim, silk curtains with yellow,green and red checks are draped over the high windows.“This room is in constant use,” says Jacobs. “The own-ers just love it.”

Today, the couple relishes the cozy feel of theirgrand abode. But like any work of art, there’s alwaysroom for improvement.

“We’ve never really finished,” says the designer.“We got it nicely done, but then starting adding things aswe went along to make it more personal. But since thiscouple has lovely taste, it’s been a real pleasure.” ■

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THE PAST IS ALIVE—IN YOUR LIVING ROOM. CONSCIOUSLY OR NOT, WE ALL DRAW ON

THE STYLES OF DIFFERENT ERAS TO DECIDE WHAT LOOKS WE LIKE IN INTERIOR

DESIGN. BUT SOMETIMES WE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING, UNIFYING AND MAKING THE

MOST OF OUR PREFERENCES. THAT’S WHAT THIS QUIZ IS FOR. SIMPLY PICK YOUR

FAVORITE IMAGE IN EACH OF THESE EIGHT SECTIONS—WE’LL TELL YOU WHICH ERA

SUITS YOU BEST AND HOW TO CREATE THAT LOOK IN YOUR OWN BELOVED ABODE.

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MOSTLY “A”s: 19th-CENTURY TRADITIONALYou like a comfortable-but-formal setting, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuffy.After all, a number of lively styles—Regency, Victorian, American Empire—commingled during this era. Today’s interpretation allows for a refreshing, eclectic look that maintains a classic aesthetic. WHAT TO LOOK FOR:• Grand furniture with soft, smooth lines, modest curves and classical symmetry• A profusion of patterns, often florals and plaids• Materials such as marble, polished mahogany and rosewood and luxurious fabrics• Embellishments such as carvings, decorative accents and gilding• Rich, dark colors• An abundance of furniture and other decorative objects—lamps, figurines,

elaborate draperies, urns, large patterned rugs, ornamental globes

MOSTLY “B”s: ART DECO Elegance and industry converged in the ’20s and ’30s, creating spaces both exoticand opulent, grand and graceful. Those in search of a dash of glam need look nofurther than the splendid, look-at-me showpieces from this chic era.WHAT TO LOOK FOR:• Beveled mirrored surfaces • Motifs such as rays, “stepped” forms and curves• Bold, saturated colors• Light and dark woods together, wood inlays• Exotic pieces with Asian and African influences • Strong geometric patterns, plus stylized florals and figures• Materials such as ebony, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, metal and glass

MOSTLY “C”s: 1950s AND ’60sPlastic and color don’t scare you. You are a risk-taker and love all things that pop! Clothing fashions of the time greatly influenced this design style, and itevokes the era: uninhibited, playful and just plain cool. WHAT TO LOOK FOR:• Fun colors such as aqua, yellow, red, blue and mint green• Futuristic-looking forms• Rounded, asymmetrical, parabolic shapes• Simple, Scandinavian-influenced shapes• Oversized florals• Bold pop art touches, with dashes of kitsch and humor• Materials such as plastic, acrylic, teak, plywood and chrome

Mostly “D”s: TODAYYou enjoy minimalist-inspired pieces thoughtfully enhanced with a few “wow”accents. You follow the style trends heralded in the latest design blogs and appreciate simple forms made with exquisite craftsmanship, as well as rooms that deftly balance shape, color and texture. WHAT TO LOOK FOR:• Crisp, clean lines with little embellishment• Items in basic geometric forms, often offset by one or two whimsically shaped

decorative accents• Industrial finishes • Materials such as stainless steel, glass, slate, durable woods and reclaimed

or sustainable materials • Natural textures and colors, accented with spots of bright color ■

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For product and photo information for the itemsshown, see page 76.

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NEVER MIND NEUTRALS—THESE EYE-CATCHING AREA RUGS

GIVE YOUR ROOMS INSTANT PANACHE AND PERSONALITY

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FROM LEFT

Who says stained glass is for lamps and

windows alone? Get the look underfoot

with the 100-knot Glass rug by Tibetano,

$100 per square foot, made of wool with

silk accents. It comes in custom colors and

sizes up to 25 feet wide.

From Odegard’s Artist collection, this

striking black-and-white rug—modeled

after a work by Belgian artist Narcisse

Tordoir—is made of hand-spun, -knotted

and -carded Himalayan wool, $11,200 for

an 8-foot by 10-foot version.

Nature and abstract art collide in the

colorful Pokeweed Encounter rug by

Amy Helfand, $11,200 for 7 feet by

10 feet, crafted of hand-knotted Tibetan

wool and Chinese silk.

Get a dose of the outdoors with Grass by

Graviti Zone Rugs, $3,400 for an 8-foot

5-inch by 5-foot 6-inch rug, featuring dark-

green blades on a light-green background,

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FROM LEFT

Inspired by the famed quilts of Gee’s Bend,

Ala., this limited edition 8-foot 5-inch by

11-foot 8-inch rug from ABC Carpet &

Home, $6,999, is handmade in Turkey with

100-percent wool textile fragments.

The whimsical spirals of the Calabasas rug

from Rug Art’s Botanic collection, $6,800

for 9 feet in diameter, were inspired by

the blooms of the Mexican Hat wildflower.

Sold to the trade only.

Add a burst of color with the bright-orange

Parqué rug by Alicia D. Keshishian, $106

per square foot, made of hand-carded

and hand-spun Tibetan wool with silk

accents. Custom colors and sizes available.

Everything’s coming up Mums and Asters

in this playful Tibetan wool offering from

Kim Parker for The Rug Company, $6,125

for a 10-foot by 7-foot rug. ■

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Designerresorts

The leading names in fashion are no longer content

merely dressing you and your home—they’re now

bringing their distinctive styles to a host of luxurious

resorts around the globe. Here, a glimpse at three

sumptuous hotels, each on a different continent, as

conceptualized by a trio of beloved style maestros.

FASHION ICONS MAKE TRAVEL TRENDY

ROUND HILL

HOTEL & VILLAS

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Set upon a former

sugar plantation

overlooking the bright

Caribbean, this resort‘s

18th-century–inspired

great house and 27

villas were renovated

and designed by Ralph

Lauren, who captured

the island’s tropical

temperament via

luxuriously outfitted,

pristine-white rooms

accented with bright

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PALAZZO VERSACE

Gold Coast, Australia

Donatella Versace

brings a hefty dash of

Italian splendor to her

striking Down Under

hotel, from the

golden columns and

massive chandelier in

the grand marble

lobby to the warm,

rich fabrics and

classically elegant

furnishings that adorn

the 205 guest rooms.

$300–$2,800 a night,

double occupancy

ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI

Dubai, United

Arab Emirates

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this year in the much-

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the world’s tallest

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Armani will be grace-

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expect a refined presentation. We opened our appetiteswith the asparagus and exotic mushrooms. The nicelyseasoned green stalks were arranged in a neat bundle, themushrooms creating a stripe across them. Shiitake, oysterand Portobello mushrooms, reduced to their essentialgoodness, commingled nicely.

The onion and leek tart is a pretty little roundhoused in puff pastry. Surprisingly mild, the dish containsno pungent herbs or strong goat cheese to overpower thebulbs’ flavor. It seems Chef Baills intentionally keeps theonion and leek from caramelizing so they become onewith the simple creamy custard.

A salad of endive, radicchio and Roquefort isexquisite. Arranged almost as if a salade composée—quartered endives create a star that surrounds the radic-chio, with sensuous, tangy Roquefort crumbles becominga delightful crown—it’s dressed with a lively Pommerymustard vinaigrette.

Also beautifully arranged are the diver scallops—a mound of five creates the center circle on a large dinnerplate. It’s surrounded by a smoky veal reduction, then apiping of silky mashed potatoes forming the outermostring. Carrot slices, French bean snips and small zucchinitriangles alternate around the edge of the plate in a fan-ciful garnish. And the flavor? Impeccable! The scallopsare fresh, moist and sweet, and their plate-mates makethem taste fuller and richer.

Baills’ wife runs the front of the intimate 45-seatrestaurant, and she encouraged us to order the calves’ liver

special, as it’s not often on the menu.Indeed, the three slices of butteryliver, fanned out and accompanied bymini-fans of carrots, tender roastedpotatoes and green beans, are not tobe missed. Sautéed in a Madeirasauce and served with caramelizedonions, the meat becomes very nearlydessert-like.

As for the actual desserts,based on our selections—crêpes filledwith vanilla ice cream and toppedwith fresh caramel sauce and sliveredtoasted almonds, as well as a butteryapple tarte tatin—they’re a must-try.As my companion said upon scoop-ing up the last of the lusciouscaramel, “If it were socially acceptableto lick the plate, I would!” ■

A DEVOTED ATTENTION TO DETAIL. THAT’Swhat you notice when you enter Chef ’s Table, a Frenchrestaurant tucked in the corner of the bland FranklinSquare strip mall in Franklin Lakes. From the lacy cur-tains to the many paintings to the Provençal palette of blueand cream, it’s clear that chef-owner Claude Baills wantsyou to feel at home. Even the sign ask-ing patrons to wait for the front doorto close before opening the seconddoor into the dining room shows howmuch he thinks about the diner.

Baills opened this gem in1998, after working at the New Yorkrestaurants Laurent and Lutece and,on this side of the Hudson, at theHo-Ho-Kus Inn. Yet when he comesout to greet guests with a blue ker-chief tied around his neck, it’s obvi-ous his soul has never strayed farfrom his native France.

Hence, a menu that is true tohis roots. On Saturdays and Sundays,cassoulet; on any day, escargots, duck,steak—and plenty of butter and gar-lic. And no matter what you order,

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Che f ’s Tab le754 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes;

201-891-6644; www.chefstablenj.com

HoursLUNCH: Tuesday through Friday,

noon–1:30 p.m.

DINNER: Tuesday through Thursday,

5–8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday,

5–9 p.m.; Sunday, 5–8 p.m.

What you should know• Entrées average $28

• BYO

• Reservations recommended

• Handicapped accessible

• Mastercard, Visa and Diners Club

accepted

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Care for the body and soul. At

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With locations in Closter, 201-784-3333;

Westwood, 201-722-0055; Edgewater,

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Bergen County residents can explore the many

health benefi ts of massage right in their own

backyard. One-hour, introductory sessions are

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more information.

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with great vision the next day. Dr. Norden’s

specialty is getting rid of reading glasses!

Call 201 444-2442 or visit www.

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A smile that dazzles. DR. MICHEL MOURAVIEFF, DMD is a

leader in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Until May 31, the Ridgewood-based dentist is

offering free consultations with necessary x-rays

for new patients and second opinions about

their dental healthcare needs. Several fi nancing

options thru CareCredit and CitiHealth are

also available at his offi ce. More information

about the diagnostic-driven approach

and state-of-the-art technology he uses

in his practice can be found at

www.ridgewoodsmiles.com or by

calling 201-670-7700.

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AIRMONT, N.Y.

CITRUS GRILLE Contemporary American cuisine. · 430 E. Saddle River Rd.,Airmont, N.Y. · 845-352-5533

ALLENDALE

RESTAURANT L Eclectic cuisine. · 9 Franklin Tpk., Allendale · 201-785-1112

SAVINI Italian cuisine. · 168 W. Crescent Ave., Allendale · 201-760-3700

CARLSTADT

IL VILLAGGIO Italian dining. · 651 Rt. 17 North, Carlstadt · 201-935-7733

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y.

JADE VILLAGE Japanese and Chinese cuisine. · 606 South Pascack Rd.,Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. · 845-735-1188

CLOSTER

HARVEST BISTRO & BAR French/new American fare. · 252 SchraalenburghRd., Closter · 201-750-9966

PAULIE’S American/Mediterranean casual dining. · 171 Schraalenburgh Rd.,Closter · 201-767-1242

CRESSKILL

GRIFFIN’S BAR & EATERY American fare. · 44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill ·201-541-7575

HANAMI Chinese/Japanese cuisine. · 41 Union Ave., Cresskill · 201-567-8508

TW’S PLACE Italian/American fare. · 172 Piermont Rd., Cresskill · 201-816-8988

UMEYA Japanese cuisine. · 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill · 201-816-0511

DUMONT

IL MULINO Northern Italian cuisine featuring sea bass. · 132 Veterans Plz.,Dumont · 201-384-7767

EAST RUTHERFORD

PARK AND ORCHARD RESTAURANT International dishes. · 240Hackensack St., East Rutherford · 201-939-9292

SORRENTO’S Southern Italian dishes. · 132 Park Ave., East Rutherford · 201-507-0038

EDGEWATER

THE CRAB HOUSE Affordable riverside dining with Manhattan views. · 541River Rd., Edgewater · 201-840-9311

KINARA Northern Indian cuisine. · 880 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-313-0555

LA VECCHIA NAPOLI Traditional southern Italian cuisine. · 2 Hilliard Ave.,Edgewater · 201-941-6799

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. · 1416 River Rd., Edgewater ·201-224-2013

ROBERTO’S II Gourmet Italian. · 936 River Rd., Edgewater · 201-224-2524

ELMWOOD PARK

TROVATO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian cuisine with fresh pasta. · 206 Rt. 46East, Elmwood Park · 201-797-7552

ENGLEWOOD

BAUMGART’S CAFE American and Chinese dishes in a retro ‘50s setting. ·45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood · 201-569-6267

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Traditional Mexican dishes. · 21 E. PalisadeAve., Englewood · 201-541-0600

ENGLEWOOD DINER Salads, Italian specials, steaks. · 54-56 Engle St.,Englewood · 201-569-8855

SMOKE CHOPHOUSE Steaks, seafood and cigars. · 36 Engle St., Englewood

where TO EATIf you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishment in

Bergen County (or nearby) that will satisfy it. Turn to this

listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.


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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

ASSEMBLY STEAK HOUSE & SEAFOOD GRILL Classic American steakhouse. · 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-568-2616

CAFE ITALIANO Fine family dining. · 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs · 201-461-5041

GRISSINI TRATTORIA Elegant Italian eatery. · 484 Sylvan Ave., EnglewoodCliffs · 201-568-3535

FAIR LAWN

DAVIA Continental/Italian. · 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn · 201-797-6767

OCEANOS Greek cuisine, seafood. · 227 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn · 201-796-0546

RIVARA’S American cuisine. · 6-18 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn · 201-797-4878

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE Classic steak house. · 41-11 Rt. 4 West, Fair Lawn ·201-703-3500

FAIRVIEW

DON QUIJOTE Spanish cui-sine. · 344 Bergen Blvd.,Fairview · 201-943-3133

FORT LEE

MAHARANI EXPRESSSouthern and northern Indiancuisine. · 2151 Lemoine Ave.,Fort Lee · 201-585-8226

FRANKLIN LAKES

CHEF’S TABLE French eatery.· 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes. · 201-891-6644

GARFIELD

CAFÉ TERRANA Casual Italian fare featuring pasta and shellfish. · 499Midland Ave., Garfield · 973-546-1889

HACKENSACK

BANGKOK GARDEN Traditional Thai cuisine. · 261 Main St., Hackensack ·201-487-2620

THE CROW’S NEST Contemporary American fare. · 309 Vincent Ave., Rt. 17South, Hackensack · 201-342-5445

HARLEY’S IRISH PUB Continental American/Irish fare. · 366 River St.,Hackensack · 201-342-4747

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Fine Italian fare. · 70 Riverside Sq., Hackensack ·201-221-2030

THE RESTAURANT American eclectic fare. · 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack ·201-678-1100

RUDY’S RESTAURANT Continental cuisine. · 107 Anderson St., Hackensack ·201-489-4831

THE SEA SHACK RESTAURANT Friendly, casual seafood eatery. · 293 PoliflyRd., Hackensack · 201-489-7232

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TRATTORIA FRATELLI Northern Italian cuisine. ·119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood · 201-447-9377

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SOUTH CITY GRILL Hip seafood-centric eatery. ·53 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park · 201-843-1250

VILLA ROBERTO RISTORANTE Fine Italian cuisine.· 70 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park · 201-845-8333

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PALMERS CROSSING RESTAURANT CasualAmeri-can eatery. · 145 Dean Dr., Tenafly · 201-567-4800

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GRANITA GRILL Italian cuisine. · 467 Broadway,Westwood · 201-664-9851

HANAMI Chinese and Japanese cuisine. · 301Center Ave., Westwood · 201-666-8508

THE IRON HORSE All-American pub. · 20Washington Ave., Westwood · 201-666-9682

THE MELTING POT Fine fondue dining. · 250Center Ave., Westwood · 201-664-8877

POURQUOI PAS French bistro. · 31 WestwoodAve., Westwood · 201-722-8822

WESTWOOD DINER AND PANCAKE HOUSEBreakfast, lunch and dinner. · 301 Old Hook Rd.,Westwood · 201-664-7455

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BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE Mexican dishes. ·42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake · 201-782-9500

WOOD-RIDGE

BRIGANTINO RISTORANTE Italian fare. · 269Hackensack Ave., Wood-Ridge · 201-933-4276

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MARTINI GRILL European-inspired dishes andgourmet cocktails. · 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge · 201-939-2000

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ALDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Italian fare. · 393Franklin Ave., Wyckoff · 201-891-2618

THE BARN All-American family spot. · 359 SicomacAve., Wyckoff · 201-848-0108

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFE TraditionalMexican dishes. · 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff ·201-891-1331

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From barbecues on carts to built-ins, Reno’s Appliance has it

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customers well after the job is done. Scenic Landscaping also

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For nearly 25 years, Stonetown Construction has produced

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stone that complement a home’s design while accomplishing a

homeowner’s dream for their outdoor space. Stonetown frequently

collaborates with landscape designers, architects and other

contractors on larger projects.

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outdoor spaces and lawn/garden maintenance (and commercial

snowplowing in the colder months) for their clients. Owner Jason

Martino is well known in the community for his keen eye for

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Couches: A, Cromwell sofa from EdwardFerrell; B, Robert Scott CA, from Inside ArtDeco: A Pictorial Tour of Deco InteriorsFrom Their Origins to Today by Lucy D.Rosenfield, Schiffer Publishing (October30, 2005); C, Retro Marshmellow sofafrom Vintage Looks; D, CH103 sofa byHans J. Wegner from Suite New York

Side tables: A, Impero table from LewisMittman; B, Cosmo table from LewisMittman; C, Carrello Trolley by Azucenafrom Suite New York; D, Formstelle wait-ress table from Suite New York

Chairs: A, Arosa dining arm chair fromLewis Mittman; B, Art Deco dining chairfrom Inside Art Deco: A Pictorial Tour ofDeco Interiors From Their Origins toToday by Lucy D. Rosenfield, SchifferPublishing (October 30, 2005); C, ArneJacobsen Egg chair from Suite NewYork; D, Edit side chair by PhilippeCramer for Bernhardt Design

Pendant lights: A, Sterling crystal chan-delier from Schonbek; B, Deco invertedpendant from Meyda Tiffany; C,Classique pendant from StonegateDesigns; D, Caboche Collection suspen-sion lamp by Patricia Urquiola and ElianaGerotto from Suite New York

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May 16—Head to downtownRutherford for the 2009 RUTHER-

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April 30 to May 2—Hit the shopsof downtown Ridgewood forSPRING SIDEWALK SALE DAYS,

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May 2 and 3—Rock out with NoDoubt, Fall Out Boy, Third Eye

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CHRIS BOTTIMay 14—Listen to the contemporary jazz sounds of this famed trumpeter, 8 p.m. at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood. Tickets: $39 to $89.Call 201-816-8160 or visit www.bergenpac.org for more information.

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May 25—Lace up your sneakersfor the FRED D’ELIA MEMORIAL

DAY RIDGEWOOD RUN, featur-ing a 5k, 10k, wheelchair 10k andmore, 8:30 a.m. at VeteransMemorial Field in Ridgewood.Advance registration required for5k and 10k. Fee: $23 for USATrack & Field members, $25 fornonmembers. Call 973-333-4837or visit www.ridgewoodrun.comfor more information.

May 31—Hunt for handmadetreasures at CRAFTS IN THE PARK,

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ANTIQUES AT RAMAPO COLLEGEMay 30 and 31—Browse the wares of more than

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Medical Beauty SecretsH. WILLIAM SONG, MD

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

DID YOU KNOW?There is a huge difference between the various lasers being used for hair removal. Learn how to avoid enduring unnecessary pain and wasting a lot of money.

More and more people are turning to Botox® and dermal fillers instead of surgery. Find out how these products can take years off your appearance and how to avoid common scams.

Most unsightly spider veins can be removed in the office with simple sclerotherapy injections or laser treatments. Find out how a 15-minute procedure can allow you to wear shorts again this summer.

Large facial pores are treatable. Discover how simple, relaxing microdermabrasions can decrease pore size and improve skin texture for little more than the cost of a facial.

Medically supervised weight loss systems can effectively help people lose 2-5 pounds a week without all the risks and high costs associated with bariatric surgery. Find out how even people who have had consistently poor results with other programs are now getting off medications and looking great!

Age spots can be removed from the face and other parts of the body with IPL/ Photofacial treatments. Learn how this procedure can achieve, in just two weeks, results far superior to years of expensive fading creams.

Dr. Song’s new book Medical Beauty Secrets will be available soon on amazon.com. Parts of the book are now available as free downloads at: www.omnihealthpro.com or you can see Dr. Song at his office for a free consultation.

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Robert A. Kayal, M.D., of the Kayal Orthopaedic Center, P.C.,was featured in the “To Your Health”

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BERGEN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER is one of thelargest facilities licensed by and operating in the State of NewJersey.We offer three fully equipped operating rooms and spa-cious recovery area. Our multilingual staff includes registerednurses who are ACLS Certified. Our Board Certified Physi-cians strive to provide expert care to our patients. We offerthe latest advanced minimally invasive treatment for: neckpain, back pain, headache, herniated/bulging disc, degenerativedisc disease, numbness of the arms and legs, sciatica.Dedicated to Excellence

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