Home + Design

Floored by Design

Inside the craftsmanship and personal service that define AVA Hardwood Flooring Professionals Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Julian Garcia, AVA Hardwood Flooring Professionals With the holidays approaching and homeowners preparing to welcome family and friends, business is booming for Alejandro Vasquez Arenas and his wife, Natalia, of AVA Hardwood Flooring. For the husband-and-wife team, transforming a home from the ground up is about more than installing beautiful floors. It’s a...

Food + Beverage

Gather & Graze

The Fig & Zaytoun’s guide to creating the perfect spread for any occasion Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by The Fig & Zaytoun A beautifully crafted grazing board is about more than arranging cheese and crackers—it’s about creating an experience. For Suhair Najjar, owner of The Fig & Zaytoun, the perfect board brings together flavor, texture, color, and a little creativity to turn something meant for snacking into a centerpiece worth gathering around. The secret begins with...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Legacy

Denville roots, family, and experience come together at Madison Legacy Partners. Article by Samantha Impaglia | Photography by Julian Garcia, Samantha Impaglia What makes Denville special isn’t just its bustling downtown, local businesses, or small-town charm. It’s the people who dedicate their time to making the community even better. For 30-year resident, Ward 4 Councilman, and financial advisor Gary Borowiec, giving back to the town he calls home has become an important part of his story.  ...

Food + Beverage

Taste of Italy

Your guide to local Italian restaurants and specialty markets. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by Gourmet Cafe, Suppa's (Motionz Photography) Great Italian food is about more than what's on the plate—it's about tradition, hospitality, and bringing people together. The good news is you don't have to travel far to experience it. Whether you're looking for an unforgettable meal, fresh homemade pasta, imported specialties, or gourmet ingredients, these local restaurants and markets...

Food + Beverage

Behind the Dish

Matt Pierone brings creativity to the table at Gourmet Cafe Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Gourmet Cafe, Brooke Micoletti A chef’s special is far more than a dish. It’s an art form—a chance to experiment, take a few creative liberties, and turn a spark of inspiration into something memorable on the plate. Just ask Matt Pierone, the chef behind Gourmet Cafe in Parsippany. A seasoned restaurateur who has been donning the chef’s hat for decades, Pierone doesn’t necessarily begin...

Health + Wellness

Just What the Doctor Ordered

AFC Urgent Care Roxbury Township brings convenient, comprehensive health care closer to home. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Julian Garcia An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but when illness or injury strikes, having quality care close to home can make all the difference. That’s where urgent care comes in. AFC—American Family Care—helps bridge the gap between the doctor’s office and the emergency room, providing convenient access to care when it’s needed most. "This is a...

Food + Beverage

Serving Up Tradition

Family roots and Italian specialties have made Sergio & Co. a Denville staple for decades. Article and Photography by Julian Garcia With cases filled with Italian specialties, choosing a favorite might seem difficult. Not for Sergio Sciancalepore. “Mozzarella,” he said without hesitation. “By far.” Inside Sergio & Co. Italian Specialties, there is plenty of it to go around. Fresh mozzarella sits in containers of salty water, waiting to be sliced, pulled apart or layered into one of the many...

Home + Design

Built to Gather

Magnolia Home Remodeling designs kitchens where families cook, entertain, and gather Article by Tiffany Slowinski | Photography by Gravitude Brand Lab, Magnolia Home Remodeling Every good party eventually finds its way to the kitchen island. Someone opens a bottle of wine. Someone else offers to help but mostly stands nearby and talks. Plates fill the counter as guests drift in from the dining room. It usually starts with the food. Something is simmering on the stove, ingredients are being...

Shopping

A Legacy Wrapped in Love

At Sisters, family, community, and celebration have always gone hand in hand. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by Julian Garcia Some boutiques sell clothes. Others sell gifts. Sisters has spent more than a decade helping people celebrate life's biggest moments. Whether they're shopping for a birthday, a new home, or a last-minute vacation outfit, customers know they'll leave with something meaningful—and a conversation to go with it. That sense of connection is exactly what owner...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Self-Expression

At Expressive Ink, every tattoo is as unique as the person who wears it. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Julian Garcia Long after memories begin to fade, tattoos remain. That's what makes the work of Denville resident Trent Charilas so meaningful. Inside his Randolph studio, Expressive Ink, he transforms skin into a lasting canvas for the moments, people, and experiences his clients never want to forget. The stigma surrounding tattoos has largely disappeared. Once viewed as...