Food + Beverage

Taste of Bergen

Harvest Sheet Pan Chicken with Apples, Delicata Squash & Maple-Dijon Glaze Article and Photography by Carly Mac Manus As summer fades into fall, Bergen County's farm stands begin overflowing with crisp apples, winter squash, fresh herbs and root vegetables. Spend a Saturday morning browsing the Ramsey Farmers Market or stopping by local favorites like Abma's Farm in Wyckoff, Demarest Farms in Hillsdale or River Vale Farmers Market before heading home to make this simple one-pan dinner. It's an...

Food + Beverage

More Than a Meal

Bergen County's Heather Lyons is Building Community One Bite at a Time Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Heather Lyons For Heather Lyons, food has always been about more than what's on the plate. Long before she became the face behind the growing Instagram community Let It Be Taste Buds, Lyons was learning the value of gathering around the table from her parents. Her father owned a neighborhood deli, catering business and worked as a butcher, while her mother helped create beautiful...

Food + Beverage

Made for the Moment

The Mane Event Mobile Bar LLC brings thoughtful hospitality and personalized details to every celebration. Article by Julian Crest | Photography by The Mane Event Mobile Bar LLC Meet the Owners Jaimie and Jamie are the women behind The Mane Event Mobile Bar LLC, a woman-owned and operated mobile bar business built on friendship, hospitality and a shared passion for bringing people together. Their story began years ago at a local town bar, where they met while working together. Their...

Home + Design

Built to Gather

Magnolia Home Remodeling designs kitchens around the way families cook, entertain and spend time together. 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...

Home Services

Water Matters

Why healthier water begins long before it reaches your glass Article by Brooke Carter | Photography by Elite Marketing Solutions When homeowners think about upgrades, kitchens and bathrooms often come first. Yet one of the smartest investments is one they can't see: the quality of the water flowing through their home. Since 1927, Pratt Plumbing Heating Co. Inc. has helped generations of Bergen County homeowners protect their homes with trusted plumbing, heating and water treatment solutions. ...

Food + Beverage

Espresso martini

A rich, velvety espresso cocktail with timeless appeal Article and Photography by The Mane Event Mobile Bar Ingredients: 2 oz Tito’s vodka 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled slightly 1 oz Kahlúa Instructions: Chill a martini glass. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, espresso, and Kahlúa. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to create a rich, foamy crema. Strain into the chilled martini glass. Garnish with 3 coffee beans. Where Friendship Meets Exceptional...

Life + Culture

Swing Into Summer

An evening of networking, golf and local flavors brought the community together Article by Lucille Rizzo | Photography by LO Media Agency Pascack Valley and Northern Highlands City Lifestyle welcomed local business owners, professionals and community members to an unforgettable evening of networking at Go Low Indoor Golf in Paramus for the Swing Into Summer Networking event. Designed to bring together businesses from across the Pascack Valley and Northern Highlands, the event offered the...

Life + Culture

Wear the Journey:

How one Bergen County designer transformed a global career into a brand inspired by travel, artistry and family Article by Brooke Carter | Photography by Clara Wang Photography, Palmilla Love, Justyna Kaminska Cabbad Some souvenirs collect dust on a shelf. Others become part of your story. For Justyna Kaminska Cabbad, the most meaningful reminder of a journey has never been a postcard or a trinket. It's the handcrafted necklace that recalls an unforgettable sunset, the beaded handbag that...

Home + Design

Style That Welcomes

Seasonal outdoor décor from Extra Mile Home Services makes every arrival feel warm, polished and effortlessly inviting Article by Julian Crest Q: What inspired you to start Extra Mile Home Services? A:  Extra Mile Home Services was founded with one simple goal: helping busy Bergen County homeowners enjoy beautifully styled homes without sacrificing their valuable time. The team recognized that many people love seasonal decorating but often don't have the time to make it happen. By taking...

Life + Culture

Tacos, Tiles and a Whole Lot of Heart

Building Hands, Building Hope: How Cinco de Mahjong Rallied Bergen County for Children Experiencing Foster Care Article and Photography by Carly Mac Manus Margaritas. Mahjong tiles. And somewhere between the tacos and the first winning hand of the night, something quietly remarkable happened. What looked from the outside like the most fun Tuesday in Upper Saddle River’s recent memory turned out to be something far more intentional: a room full of neighbors who showed up to play a game and...