Health + Wellness

Best Oral Surgeons Serving Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster, Far Hills, Mendham and Peapack-Gladstone, NJ

Finding the Right Oral Surgeon Near Basking Ridge, Bernardsville and BedminsterMost people do not start searching for an oral surgeon until a dentist recommends one or a dental problem becomes difficult to ignore.That search may begin with a teenager who needs wisdom teeth evaluated, an adult considering dental implants or a patient who needs a complicated extraction, bone graft or other surgical procedure. Whatever brings someone to an oral surgeon, experience, communication and surgical...

Health + Wellness

What Should You Do After an Osteopenia Diagnosis?

Expert insights from Dr. Claudia Tamas of Natural Medicine and Rehabilitation Hearing that you have osteopenia can trigger an immediate wave of fear. Many people assume it means osteoporosis is inevitable or that a fracture is waiting around the corner.Dr. Claudia Tamas of Natural Medicine and Rehabilitation wants patients to replace that fear with a plan.“I do not want people to worry,” she says. “I want them to take action.”Osteopenia describes bone mineral density that is lower than normal...

Event Planning + Services

Connection, City Lifestyle Style

City Lifestyle brought local businesses, neighbors and friends together for one unforgettable night. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Michael J. Lago Creative Co. Fogo de Chão in Bridgewater was buzzing as City Lifestyle welcomed more than 150 guests for a high-energy evening of community, conversation and celebration. The private event brought together local business owners, community leaders, residents and friends old and new for a night that felt less like traditional networking...

Food + Beverage

The Kids Made Me Do It

Chef David Burke shares a playful cake pop recipe inspired by family. Article by Recipe by Chef David Burke | Photography by David Burke Hospitality Management This month’s kids and pets theme got me thinking about the times my kids have impacted my culinary creativity, including one rainy day at home with my boys that unexpectedly inspired one of my most playful desserts: cake pops. It was back in the early ’90s. My two little boys and I were stuck at home due to torrential rain. When I...

Education

Space Play Academy

Families find play, learning and community inside Hillsborough’s growing indoor academy. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Jillian Spencer Photography When Luis Pazmino moved from Brooklyn to New Jersey with his wife and children, he quickly noticed something was missing. As a young parent, Pazmino was looking for a place where his kids could move, play and socialize, especially on cold, rainy or too-hot days. But the options felt limited, and most required a drive. “Everything we...

Style + Beauty

Raised Between Curls and Confidence

A mother and salon owner reflects on raising four daughters in the business she built. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by Wesley Cheringal For many families, work and home exist in separate worlds. For Jessica (Jessa) Colon and her family, the two have always been beautifully intertwined. At Hairitage Hair Lounge in Somerville, the salon has been more than a place to work. It has been a second home and a place where family, business and motherhood have flourished. As the owner of...

Entertainment

Meet Copper: Bridgewater’s Next Top Doggy Model

A mischievous dachshund with endless energy, cuddles, and charm stealing hearts across Bridgewater. Article by Brooke Boyer | Photography by My Havana Photography In May, dogs from across New Jersey gathered for City Lifestyle’s Next Top Doggy Model casting call, where canine contestants competed for the chance to represent their hometown on the cover. A key partner in the event was K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Hillsborough, known for luxury dog boarding and daycare, cage-free accommodations...

Food + Beverage

The Boys’ No Bake Bonbons

Kid chef friendly no bake dog treat recipe Article by Recipe by Tater Bear Treats | Photography by Tater Bear Treats Treat your four-legged family member to something homemade, wholesome and easy enough for little hands to help make. Homemade pet treats are a healthy alternative to store-bought options, letting owners control ingredients and avoid artificial additives. This no-bake recipe combines whole oats, peanut butter and coconut for a simple kitchen project children can help prepare. ...

Local Services

Readers' Choice

KIDS + PETS EDITION —AUGUST 2026 Article by Bridgewater City Lifestyle | Photography by My Havana Photography From playgrounds and classrooms to grooming tables and exam rooms, kids and pets keep family life full of energy, laughter and love. This month’s Readers’ Choice: Kids + Pets Edition celebrates the Bridgewater businesses that local families count on to care for, teach, support and spoil the youngest members of the household—whether they have two legs or four. Chosen entirely by...

Local Services

The Catcetera Cat Community

Raritan's newest cat lounge connects felines, families, and friendships. Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Brooke Boyer When Taiwan's Cat Flower Garden opened in 1998 as the world's first cat cafe, it sparked a global trend that continues today. The concept quickly spread throughout Asia, Europe, and North America, creating welcoming spaces where people could relax with cats while helping adoptable animals find forever homes. Now Somerset County has joined the movement with the...