Health + Wellness

Aligning Health, Heart, and Holiday Spirit

At Lewandowski Chiropractic, healing and giving back go hand in hand. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri, Lewandowski Chiropractic Dr. Paul Lewandowski has made quite a few adjustments in his life.  It’s all in a day’s work for a chiropractor—especially one who has treated elite athletes, holds a post-doctoral diplomate in sports injuries, and earned a master’s degree in physical chemistry. The magic happens at his namesake practice in Boonton Township, where...

Real Estate

Guided by Gratitude

Through family, service, and philanthropy, the Sheeran Real Estate Group continues to strengthen the close-knit fabric of Denville. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti, Alessandra Guarneri As realtors, the Sheerans don’t just sell houses—they sell homes, the kind that hold heart and history, especially their own. A Denville native through and through, Genevieve Sheeran and her family comprise the Sheeran Real Estate Group. With deep roots in the community, Genevieve...

Shopping

Holiday Gift Guide

Shop local in Denville and celebrate the spirit of giving. Article by Alessandra Guarneri | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri, Brooke Micoletti Time's Tin Cup Vintage/Antiques -  27 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ Sweet Vinyl - If you have a music lover in your life, this is the perfect spot for gifts.  23 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ  Sisters -  This family-owned downtown Denville business is the perfect spot for gifts, especially Denville-themed.  23 Broadway, Denville, NJ  ...

Home Services

L&J Cleaning: Trusted Care, Flawless Results

Paula Garcia leads L&J Cleaning with elevated standards. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri There’s clean, and then there’s pristine —a deep clean that leaves no corner untouched and no detail overlooked. L&J Cleaning Company of Morris Plains delivers that level of sparkle, paired with the personal touch of a family-run business. Meet Paula Garcia, a lifelong Morris County resident and proud “clean-trepreneur,” leading her family-owned commercial cleaning...

Food + Beverage

Beaujolais Nouveau: A Seasonal Tradition Worth Savoring

From French hillsides to holiday tables, Beaujolais Nouveau embodies flavor, festivity, and tradition. Article by Mark R. Vogel (markvogel.info) The fourth Thursday of November will always be Thanksgiving, but if you’re an oenophile, it’s the third Thursday that you look forward to. That’s when Beaujolais Nouveau, the vinicultural herald of the holiday season, is released.  Beaujolais, like most French wines, is named for the region, not the grape, from which it hails. Beaujolais is a...

Wellness

A Community Beyond Compare

At The Oaks at Denville, friendships flourish, lifestyles thrive, and every season shines brighter. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti When longtime Mountain Lakes resident Rose Campbell began finding her home increasingly difficult to navigate, she knew a change was on the horizon. “There were stairs to the bedroom, stairs to the rec room, stairs to the living room,” she recalled. “It became troublesome for me.” With her children grown and out of the house...

Food + Beverage

Suppa’s Ristorante: Celebrating Italian Flavor and Tradition

At Suppa’s, every Italian meal begins and ends with family. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Brooke Micoletti, Suppa's Ristorante The irresistible aroma of slow-simmered sauce, bubbling mozzarella, and hand-tossed dough drifting from a family-owned restaurant is as much a part of New Jersey’s identity as Sunday dinner itself. Italian food here isn’t just a meal—it’s a legacy. And few embody that legacy more fully than Morris County restaurateur Anthony Suppa. For Suppa, that legacy...

Food + Beverage

2025 Food and Beverage Awards

Sponsored by Denville City Lifestyle and Denville Guide Article by Alessandra Guarneri, Denville Guide | Photography by Alessandra Guarneri, Brigitte Carucci, Mary Griffin This season, Denville City Lifestyle and Denville Guide joined forces to spotlight the best of our town’s vibrant food and beverage scene. With five carefully curated categories and votes from our community, the results are in—and they’re nothing short of delicious. 1. Best Cup of Coffee: Lake Born Coffee This was by far...

Food + Beverage

Serving Up Flavorful Memories

Dina Deleasa-Gonsar blends family, food, and storytelling in her debut cookbook. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Michael Krautter For Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, every recipe is rooted in three pillars—food, family, and faith. They’re the foundation of her debut cookbook and the latest chapter in a career that’s taken her from reality TV to lifestyle media, and now, into publishing. Viewers first met her on Married to Jonas alongside her sister Danielle, and today she’s a regular...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Grazing

From grazing tables to cultural flavors, The Fig & Zaytoun redefines entertaining with edible artistry. Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Sha Memories, Ag Illustration For Suhair Najjar, being ‘on board’ is more than a phrase—it’s her way of life. As owner of The Fig & Zaytoun, a luxury grazing and charcuterie company, she transforms food into art, treating every board as a blank canvas for culinary creativity. And her path has evolved as seamlessly as the flavors she now so...