Wellness

Relaying Hope

Two breast cancer survivors find purpose, connection and hope through Relay For Life. Article by Kate Ferguson | Photography by Angela Ware and Pascack Valley Relay for Life Each year, the Pascack Valley Relay For Life, a signature event of the American Cancer Society (ACS), brings together residents, schools, businesses and community organizations from across the Pascack Valley. The annual event celebrates and supports cancer survivors and their families while honoring those who have lost...

Food + Beverage

Where Everybody Feels Like a Regular

Serving Montvale with timeless comfort, hearty Irish fare and welcoming hospitality since 1974 every day. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Svetlana Blasucci, Davey's Irish Pub & Restaurant Some restaurants are known for a signature dish. Others are remembered for an atmosphere, a longtime bartender or the table where a family has celebrated birthdays for years. At Davey's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Montvale, it is a little bit of everything. Since Peter Davey opened the doors in...

Arts + Culture

Ask the Appraiser

An unsigned family heirloom reveals the work of a celebrated American artist and a surprising five-figure value. Article and Photography by Jon Felz 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 the Appraiser column. Note to...

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

From Bergen, For Bergen

How Matt Borgersen turned a pandemic passion project into a Bergen County favorite - and revived a beloved neighborhood market. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Charissa H. Yong Photography, LLC. For Matt Borgersen, success has never been measured by how many restaurants he owns or how quickly he expands. Instead, it's measured by something much closer to home. The Bergen County native has built his career around serving the community that raised him, creating restaurants that...

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. ...

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...