The Connections Bernards-Ridge Apr 2019

PAGE 6 THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION APRIL/MAY 2019 PUBLISHER Robin Fand 908-903-1799 • Fax 732-667-8488 • Connectionsnj@gmail.com OFFICE MANAGER Anna Petro PRODUCTION COORDINATORS Donna Reina, Jody Varvaro SOCIAL MEDIA/CONNECTory COORDINATOR Prachi Jain ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rosie Battista, Diane Cawley, Patricia Diesel, CPC, Carolyn Hanson, Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., Ellyn Mantell, Frank Matarazzo, Dr. Michael Osit, Michele Patanio, Dan Rosenberg, Drew Rosenzweig, Melvin S. Rosh, MD FAAP, Linda Seigelman, Andrea Silershein, Jill Stolz, Dr. Claudia Tamas, Amy Wechsler, Esq., Martine White TABLE OF CONTENTS The Bernards-Ridge Connection has a circulation of 34,000, mailed to residents in Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Mendham, Bedminster, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone, Chester and Morristown with bonus circulation to the business community. PUBLISHED BY RBF Consulting LLC • P.O. Box 4081 • Warren, NJ 07059 www.theconnectionsnj.com THE CONNECTION Bernards-Ridge Edition Lisa Palombo .............................................Page 8 Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville ......Page 26 Martinsville Tavern .................................Page 47 Walker Plaza ............................................Page 52 Home Improvement - Mediterranean Tile ...............................Page 10 Lawyer’s View Column .............................Page 12 SUMMER PROGRAMS SECTION ......Pages 14-20 Family Adventures Column .......................Page 16 Ask Dr. Mel .................................................Page 20 SPOTLIGHT ON “SENIORS” .....................Page 23 Senior Corner Column ...............................Page 23 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION .......Pages 24-35 Health Hotline - Wellfit .............................Page 24 Mind The Mind Column .............................Page 28 Health Hotline - ANS ..................................Page 30 Organize That Column ..............................Page 32 Medical Minutes - NMR .............................Page 34 Legal Eagle Column ...................................Page 36 HOUSES OF WORSHIP ..............................Page 45 DINING OUT SECTION .......................Pages 46-50 Big Apple Bites Column .............................Page 48 “Random” Connections Column ...............Page 50 CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS SECTION ..Pages 52-56 A Pinch of Local Flavor ..............................Page 56 Slice of Life Column ...................................Page 57 HOME & DESIGN SECTION ...............Pages 58-70 Home Improvement - TrueLeaf Kitchens ..Page 60 What’s In Your Attic? .................................Page 62 Creative Corner Column ............................Page 64 Pets’ Health Column ..................................Page 71 Best Business Tips ......................................Page 72 COMMUNITY CALENDAR .................Pages 74-75 SPOT THE FAKE! Somewhere in this Magazine is a FAKE AD. Spot it and send your answer, name, city and phone number to: Spotthefake@theconnectionsnj.com Subject Line: FAKE More than 300 people participated in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the February issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Palace Ping Pong! The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Nancy Brigham of Basking Ridge. The winner received a gift certificate to Bench’s Fashion Floors. Welcome to the Spring edition of The Bernards-Ridge Connection. We have a wonder- ful issue filled with new and returning advertisers, great articles and dedicated sections to make the magazine more focused and easier to read. This installment we present a fantastic Summer Programs Section filled with many options parents may want to explore to keep the kids busy this summer, Celebrations & Events Section featuring specialties for your upcoming parties, our Spotlight on “Seniors” Section has a thought provoking article by Ellyn Mantell and we also have a great Home & Design Section, filled with exceptional local craftsmen, landscapers and all your needs around the house, Dining Out this issue is packed with eating venues and notable articles and the Health & Wellness Section is brimming with wonderful solutions, tips and hints for everything health related. In addition we are happy to present the Houses of Worship and the Community Calendar. Featured from our business/professional community this issue are: Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernards- ville, Martinsville Tavern and Walker Plaza. Our talented writers have given us unique insight into these businesses and their respective owners. Please enjoy these articles and remember to support your LOCAL businesses. Acclaimed local artist, Lisa Palombo, adorns our front cover with an acrylic on canvas entitled, “Twilight Nympheas.” This piece was inspired by Lisa’s art pilgrimage to Paris & Giverny in 2018. Her series, Ode to Monet, features many stunning waterscapes from the gardens designed by Monet himself. Lisa states, “Monet’s garden in Giverny was a dream come true. The museum allowed me to paint in Monet’s garden and celebrated water lily pond after hours. What an experience!” Please read Lisa’s impressive bio on page 8. We encourage you to view our ONLINE RECIPE BOOK this Spring Season! With Passover, Easter, Mother’s Day & Memorial Day upon us it is a great reference! It has been growing with recipes from our local readers as well as some of the local restaurants! Share your favorites with the commu- nity by submitting to connectionsnj@gmail.com . The perfect way to find new recipes for your upcoming parties! Visit our website to see our NEW DEALS & STEALS page! Coupons and offers from LOCAL businesses are PRINTABLE and easily accessible! theconnectionsnj.com/deals-steals. Read our ONLINE editions and click directly on the ad to visit our advertisers’ websites. Visit the CONNECTIONS YOUTUBE CHANNEL which features videos from local advertisers at youtube.com/user/ConnectionsNJ in addition to viewing them on their digital ads! Our Digital Magazines can also be viewed on your smart phone and tablets. We are only a “touch” away! theconnectionsnj.com . Look for our FUN contest in this issue: SPOT THE FAKE! Somewhere in this issue is a FAKE AD. Find it and email us at Spotthefake@theconnectionsnj.com . Please use the subject line: FAKE and include the answer, your name, town and phone number. The winner will be chosen randomly from a list of those who entered the correct answer and will receive a prize from a local business. Good luck and have fun SPOTTING THE FAKE! Congratulations to Nancy Brigham of Basking Ridge, winner of the February 2019 Spot the Fake Contest! Looking for a Physician, Caterer, Dentist, Fitness Expert, Home Improvement help and much more? Check out The CONNECTory, our ONLINE Business Directory, which is growing every day with new businesses featuring their respective contact infor- mation. theconnectionsnj.com/connectory. Like us on Facebook at The ConnectionMagazines, visit our blog at theconnectionsnj.com/latest-news and follow us on Twitter @Connectionsnj. We work to keep you updated at all times! Follow us on INSTAGRAM@Connectionmag to see pictures of people in your local community who stay “Connected!” STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY THIS SPRING WITH THE CONNECTION MAGA- ZINES AND REMEMBER TO SHOP LOCAL! Sincerely, Robin Fand, Publisher www.theconnectionsnj.com