The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition June, July & August 2021

Here's to a Summer of Revival & Regrowth! We are approaching the end of the school year and fortunately, things are looking better! Restau- rants are operating with increased capacity and foot traf c at other businesses has increased. With summer just around the corner, we are focus- ing this issue on something that brings families and friends together – FOOD! Check our online Restaurant Directory compiled especially to help the food lovers explore our LOCAL eateries. www.theconnectionsnj.com/restaurant-di- rectory Let’s shout it out for our LOCAL businesses! Our COMMENDS articles highlight LOCAL busi- nesses. In each issue, we feature some of their stories, their expertise, and their vision. We hope that as our valued readers you appreciate us spot- lighting their hard work and the faces behind the businesses. Artist Philip Kennedy-Grant’s oil on canvas en- titled, “Late afternoon sky above coastal Virgin- ia” adorns the front cov- er. His work explores the con uence of forces at the ocean’s shoreline. Work- ing quickly and loosely, often in unexpected hues, Kennedy-Grant captures the dynamic character and constant ux created when sea, sky, and land in- teract. Color and motion draw viewers into his de- piction of quickly chang- ing natural conditions. He describes the scene as, “A threatening squall line arriving from the Out- er Banks of North Carolina creates a jumble of vi- brant color suggesting the omen of the oncoming storm.” • IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY with your cooking prowess. Print out easy-to-use tried and tested RECIPES from our ONLINE RECIPE BOOK: www.theconnectionsnj.com/category/recipes • COUPONS ON THE GO! Have LOCAL coupons handy exactly when you need them. Check our DEALS & STEALS Make it a favorite on your phone and access it readily: www.theconnectionsnj.com/deals-steals • Join the die-hard fans of our ‘SPOT THE FAKE’ ad contest – look for the fake ad in any of our three mag- azines and submit it to info@theconnectionsnj.com or play online: www.theconnectionsnj.com/spot- the-fake-ad-form • Find articles on Health & Wellness, Senior Living, Cutting-Edge Medical Technology, Family Law, Travel & more on our Written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights: www.theconnectionsnj.com/latest-news • Subscribe to our magazines for FREE! www.theconnectionsnj.com/subscribe-to-our- magazines. We truly do CONNECT you to your communities! Have a safe and enjoyable summer! Sincerely Robin Fand, Publisher Each issue, we feature some of the stories of local businesses, their expertise, and their vision. We hope that as our valued readers you appreciate us highlighting the hard work and the faces behind their businesses. Winner Winner! Our Bernards- Ridge 'Spot the Fake' ad contest winner is Michele MacMaster from Basking Ridge. Michele won a gift from Onyx Yoga Studio in Warren. THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 6 JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2021 theconnectionsnj.com TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER Robin Fand 908-903-1799 • Fax 732-667-8488 • info@theconnectionsnj.com OFFICE MANAGER Anna Petro PRODUCTION COORDINATORS Donna Reina, Jody Varvaro DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATOR Prachi Jain ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Patricia Diesel, Carolyn Hanson, Joanne Kleinle, Dr. Patti Swaintek-Lamb, Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Dan Rosenberg, Linda Seigelman, Dr. Vincent Sferra, Jaimie Yue PUBLISHED BY RBF Consulting LLC • P.O. Box 4081 • Warren, NJ 07059 theconnectionsnj.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in the articles are the author(s)'s and do not necessarily re ect the views of The Connection Magazines. We publish all advertisements, editorials, and other content in good faith. We cannot guarantee or accept any liability for the accuracy of the claims made by our advertisers. 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 or play online at theconnectionsnj.com More than 300 people took part in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the April issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Planting Pants! The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Michele MacMaster of Basking Ridge The winner received a gift from Onyx Yoga Studio. SPOT THE FAKE! PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ON THE COVER Philip Kennedy-Grant ................... Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Gerald A. York Optician ............. Page 18 Bedminster Eye & Laser Center ...Page 24 Cadicina Law, LLC ...................... Page 31 Paul Miller Volkswagen .............. Page 37 Ava’s Ice Cream .......................... Page 38 Briar Rose Concierge ................. Page 48 Fleetwood Kitchens ................... Page 60 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION ...............................Pages 12-14 Family Adventures ..................... Page 14 Slice of Life ................................. Page 16 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION .................................Pages 18-30 Health Hotline- Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville ........................ Page 20 Health Hotline- Allyson Agathis. MD, FAAP ..... Page 26 Health Hotline- NMR ............... Page 28 Mind The Mind ......................... Page 30 Community News ..................... Page 32 DINING & PROVISIONS SECTION ...............................Pages 38-42 Big Apple Bites .......................... Page 40 SENIOR LIVING SECTION ...Pages 44-45 “Random” Connections ............. Page 44 Senior Corner ............................. Page 45 HOME & DESIGN SECTION ..Pages 46-61 Home Improvements ................. Page 50 Organize That ............................. Page 56 COMMUNITY CALENDAR .....Pages 62-63 Creative Corner .......................... Page 64