Arts + Culture

Meet Lori Polson

From Representing Artists to Becoming One Herself Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Lori Polson For more than 25 years, Lori Polson built a career behind the scenes—connecting world-class portrait artists with collectors and clients. Today, she stepped out from behind the curtain and onto the canvas herself. Polson, a Bergen County local and a longtime art director-turned-portrait consultant, began her career at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Worldwide in New York. Yet it was her...

Life + Culture

A Night to Love Local

Celebrate Community, Connection, and Style at JustHaves Studios Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Michael Lago Northern Highlands City Lifestyle was proud to host an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and community spirit at our Love Local Party  this February. The event was held at the beautiful JustHaves Studios in Paramus, in honor of our February Love Local issue and cover story featuring Justine Santaniello. The evening brought together local business owners...

Life + Culture

Family Comes First

Rachel Fuda on Balancing Motherhood and Reality TV Fame Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Michael Lago, BellaCosa Babies For Rachel Fuda, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey , fame isn’t the finish line—family is. While millions of Bravo fans know her for her polished style, quick wit, and reality TV presence, Fuda remains firmly grounded in her role at home. “Being a mom is what defines me right now,” she shares. “This is a very temporary little-kid phase of life, and I’m...

Food + Beverage

Branzino for Heroes

Sautéed Lemon Garlic Branzino with Warm Tomato Salad Over Baby Arugula Article and Photography by Metropolitan Seafood Gourmet If you’ve ever had the desire to be bathed in the unfettered sunshine of your family’s sincerest adoration, then buy them a puppy. But if you just want them to love you a little more, make this dish and enjoy the warm embers of their gratitude. It’s that easy. Ingredients 1½ to 2 pounds of Branzino fillet (or use Sea Bass, Flounder, or even Red Snapper) 3...