The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition June July August 2021

THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 6 JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2021 theconnectionsnj.com Here’s to a Summer of Re- vival and Regrowth! We are approaching the end of a school year and fortunate- ly, things are looking better! Restaurants are operating with increased capacity and foot traf c at other businesses has increased. With summer just around the corner, we are fo- cusing this issue on something that brings families and friends together – FOOD! Check our online Restaurant directory compiled especially to help food lovers explore our LO- CAL eateries. www.theconnectionsnj.com/restau- rant-directory Let’s shout it out for our LOCAL businesses! Our COMMENDS articles highlight LOCAL busi- nesses. In each issue, we feature some of their sto- ries, their expertise, and their vision. We hope that as our valued readers you appreciate us spotlighting their hard work and the faces behind the businesses. Local artist, Irene Costello Brandle adorns our front cover with her artwork entitled, "Chappy Ca- banas," based on a row of small beachfront struc- tures. Irene says, “It is easy to find inspira- tion on Martha’s Vine- yard. I was captivated by the light covering the colorful striped tent tops and the re- sulting dramatic shad- ows. The harbor, and clear blue sky in the background, provid- ed a compelling visual for this painting.” • 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 cou- pons handy exactly when you need them. Check out our DEALS & STEALS page, 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 magazines 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 Our COMMENDS articles highlight LOCAL businesses. In each issue, we feature some of their stories, their expertise, and their vision. We hope that as our valued readers you appreciate us spotlighting their hard work and the faces behind the businesses. Winner Winner! Our Bridgewater- Somerville ‘Spot the Fake’ ad contest winner is Rene Chavez. Rene won a gift basket from G&B Janitorial Supply Inc. located in Bridgewater. 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 Rosie Battista, Ruth Edelman, MSW, Carolyn Hanson, Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Dan Rosenberg, Linda Seigelman, Dr. Vincent Sferra, Johanna Wiseman, 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 Rene Chavez of Green Brook. The winner received a gift from G&B Janitorial Supply Inc. SPOT THE FAKE! PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ON THE COVER Irene Costello Brandle ................. Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Fleetwood Kitchens ................... Page 16 Chicken Holiday .............................Page 24 My Dog’s Got Class .................... Page 29 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION ................................Pages 12-14 Family Adventures ................... Page 12 Mind The Mind ......................... Page 14 HOME & DESIGN SECTION ...............................Pages 16-23 Community News ....................... Page 19 Real Estate Corner ..................... Page 22 DINING & PROVISIONS SECTION ...............................Pages 24-28 Big Apple Bites .......................... Page 26 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION ...............................Pages 30-32 Health Hotline-NMR ................... Page 30 SHOP DOWNTOWN SOMERVILLE ........................Pages 33-35 Creative Corner ......................... Page 33 Community News-JFS ............... Page 34 SENIOR LIVING SECTION .....Pages 36-37 “Random” Connections ............. Page 36 Senior Corner ............................. Page 37 COMMUNITY CALENDAR ....Pages 38-39 Slice Of Life ................................ Page 40