Beauty

A Legacy of Beauty

For 65 years, Panico Salon has been transforming more than hairstyles. It has built generations of trust, confidence and community in the heart of Ridgewood. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Andrew Fein For some families, traditions are passed down around the dinner table. For the Panico family, they have been passed from one salon chair to the next. As Panico Salon celebrates 65 years, the third-generation family business continues to prove that its greatest achievement is not...

Local Services

Where Love Continues to Grow

Born from one little girl’s wish, Josephine’s Garden brings comfort, hope and healing to families throughout Bergen County and beyond. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Heidi Hartung-Rispoli There are some gardens planted with flowers. Others are planted with purpose. At Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital in Hackensack, a rooftop garden filled with colorful artwork, butterflies, flowers, frogs, a wishing fountain and places to play carries the vision of a little girl whose...

Food + Beverage

Your Guide to Thanksgiving

Celebrate the season with local flavors, meaningful traditions and simple ways to gather with gratitude. Article and Photography by Carly Mac Manus Thanksgiving has a way of bringing us back to what matters. Across Bergen County, kitchens will fill with familiar aromas, dining rooms will become gathering places and favorite family recipes will make their annual return. But somewhere between preparing the turkey and finding enough chairs for everyone, it's easy to forget that the best parts of...

Shopping

Fashion Runs in the Family

Sisters Erica Thomas and Miriam Steketee turned a shared love of fashion, family and community into Midland Park’s Lulu + Bo. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Clara Wang Photography For sisters Erica Thomas and Miriam Steketee, Lulu + Bo Boutique has always been about more than what hangs on the racks. It is about family, community and creating a place where women can walk in, feel happy, forget about everything else for a little while and simply enjoy shopping. The sisters grew...

Arts + Culture

Ask the Appraiser

Chandelier With a Grand Story: Could This 19th-Century Chandelier Have Once Illuminated New York’s Legendary Waldorf Astoria? Article and Photography by Jon Felz - Senior Appraiser In this feature, we hear from Jon Felz, expert appraiser and owner of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques, as he helps readers uncover the stories and value behind treasured family heirlooms and unexpected discoveries. Have an item you've always wondered about? Reach out to Jon for a chance to have it featured in a future  Ask...

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...

Food + Beverage

Around Town

Eight Northern Highlands Restaurants Worth Savoring Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Allendale Bar & Grill, Masa Sushi & Grill, Savini Restaurant, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, St. Eve's, Saddle River Inn, Allendale Social, Allendale Steakhouse Every community has its favorite gathering places. The restaurants where birthdays are celebrated, Friday nights begin, brunch stretches into the afternoon and familiar faces greet you at the door. Throughout Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River and...