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recently launched the region’s only
expedited diagnostic program specifically
designed for patients who have had a
transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known
as a mini-stroke.
The outpatient TIA Rapid Evaluation
Center (TREC) at Monmouth Medical Center
provides an immediate, comprehensive
evaluation of patients within 24 hours of
TIA and refers them directly to emergency
physicians and other specialists.
“TIA’s can be a major warning sign
of impending stroke,” says board-certified
neurologist and program director Neil R.
Holland, M.D., who notes that patients
who have had a recent TIA need to be
evaluated as soon as possible for reversible
risk factors that can lower their stroke risk.
A TIA is a stroke-like episode that
leaves no lasting effects but is considered
to be a warning sign that a more significant
stroke could occur. During an episode,
patients experience a range of neurologic
symptoms, all of which improve or disappear
within 24 hours. Symptoms include:
• Sudden onset of numbness or weakness
of face, arm or leg, especially on one
side of the body
• Sudden lack of coordination
• Sudden onset of confusion, trouble
speaking or understanding
• Sudden onset of vision disturbance in
one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking or dizziness
Immediate assessment and
intervention of a TIA reduces the chances
of having a future disabling stroke,
according to Dr. Holland, who says TREC
services encompass every diagnostic test
necessary to determine the best stroke
prevention strategies.
Patients undergo imaging studies,
cardiac testing and blood tests, and meet
with a stroke neurologist who designs a
personalized treatment plan. The most
appropriate stroke prevention treatments
are identified for each patient in a single
day so that preventative care can be
scheduled with appropriate specialists and
administered without delay.
The TREC at Monmouth Medical
Center is an open-access center,
which means that any patient who has
experienced a TIA or minor stroke within
the last two weeks, and has been referred
to the center by their family or emergency
room physician, will be seen the next day
without a set appointment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TREC CENTER AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER,
CALL 732-923-5576 OR VISIT BARNABASHEALTH.ORG/MMCNEURO.
MONMOUTH APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER has named board-certified neurologist Neil R. Holland, M.D., medical director of its Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Holland, of Little Silver, is Monmouth’s section chief of neurology and, as medical director of the Neuroscience Institute, he leads a multidisciplinary team of specialists in providing the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment and therapies of disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. The Institute’s comprehensive services provide advanced care for all diseases of the brain and spine, including brain tumors, stroke, back pain and epilepsy.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Dr. Holland also is board certified in a host of subspecialties, including electrodiagnostic medicine, clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine and vascular neurology. He earned a medical degree from the University College London School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md., where he completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship.
At Monmouth, Dr. Holland serves as the director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic and Stroke Service. He is an associate professor of neurology for Monmouth’s teaching affiliate, Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.
“Traditionally, these patients are
admitted to the hospital, where they can
spend several days waiting to be seen by
the neurologist and getting tests done,”
Dr. Holland says. “Through this innovative
new program, Monmouth is offering an
alternative daily open access service,
where patients can have all the necessary
tests done and be evaluated by the
certified stroke team all in one day without
staying overnight in the hospital.’
Dr. Holland says Monmouth is one
of the first major hospitals in the United
States to offer this type of service, which in
other countries has not only proved more
convenient for patients, but has also been
shown to improve outcomes and lower
health care costs.
MONMOUTH RAPID EVALUATION CENTER TARGETS ‘MINI STROKES’
NEIL R. HOLLAND, M.D.
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the GaMMa Knife center at
Monmouth Medical Center recently
celebrated its first year of treating patients.
The addition of Gamma Knife technology
to the hospital’s radiosurgery program
helped place Monmouth Medical Center
at the forefront of advanced benign and
malignant brain tumor treatment, as well as
treatment of functional brain disorders and
vascular malformations.
Although the name may invoke
images of knives and scalpels, Gamma
Knife treatment doesn’t require surgery,
so there’s no cutting and only local
anesthesia involved.
Considered by many to be the gold
standard of stereotactic radiosurgery
treatment for deep-seated brain tumors,
brain metastases and some functional and
neurological disorders, Gamma Knife is an
advanced radiosurgery system that delivers
high-dose gamma radiation beams with
pinpoint accuracy to targeted locations in
the brain. because of the extreme precision
and accuracy of Gamma Knife treatment,
damage to normal tissue surrounding a
tumor or other target is minimized.
“our first year has been successful,
and we’re continuing to look at new ways
to grow the Gamma Knife Center and
increase awareness for this advanced
treatment within our community,” says
Sang Sim, M.D., radiation oncologist and
medical co-director of the center.
For patients with inoperable or
surgically complex brain tumors, or those
seeking an alternative to conventional
surgery or radiation therapy, Gamma Knife
can be an important treatment option.
Gamma Knife treatment is complete
in a single outpatient procedure and
involves no surgical incisions, no blood
loss and virtually no pain. Patients are
typically allowed to go home following
the procedure to resume normal activities.
Globally, more than half a million people
have been treated with the Gamma Knife
radiosurgery system.
In addition to treating malignant and
benign brain tumors and brain metastases,
Gamma Knife provides effective treatment
of functional brain disorders such as
trigeminal neuralgia, a debilitating
nerve disorder that causes excruciating,
electroshock-like pain throughout the
face. Gamma Knife also treats essential
tremor, a neurological disorder typically
characterized by uncontrollable shaking
in different parts of the body including the
hands, arms, head and tongue.
other benign conditions treated by
Gamma Knife include acoustic neuromas,
slow-growing benign tumors that can
adversely affect hearing and balance,
and blood vessel malformations commonly
known as arteriovenous malformations,
abnormal clusters of blood vessels
that develop in the brain and cause
neurological problems in some cases.
“The addition of Gamma Knife
technology to our portfolio of treatments
for brain tumors and brain disorders
offers patients in our area a highly
advanced and individualized approach
to treatment,” said Ty olson, M.D.,
neurosurgeon and medical co-director of
the center. “our multidisciplinary team
of clinical experts develops customized
treatment plans tailored to each patient’s
specific condition.”
The Gamma Knife clinical team
includes physicians and other experts with
backgrounds in neurosurgery, radiation
oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery.
The Gamma Knife Center offers the only
Gamma Knife technology in Monmouth
and ocean counties.
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ACCORDING TO A RECENT ARTICLE
published by WebMD, a study has found
that continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) therapy, an effective treatment for
sleep apnea, can also improve risk factors
for heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
The study’s results, which were
published in a recent issue of the New
England Journal of Medicine, reported
that CPAP therapy is also associated with
a lower risk of metabolic syndrome – a
group of risk factors that occur together
and increase the risk of heart disease.
“For a long time, we’ve known
that there’s a relationship between heart
disease and sleep apnea and that
treating sleep apnea can decrease some
of the risk factors associated with heart
disease, including high blood pressure,”
said Robert Kosinski, M.D., FACP, FCCP,
DABSM, a pulmonologist and medical
director of the Sleep Disorders Center at
Monmouth Medical Center.
Sleep apnea occurs when an
individual repeatedly stops breathing
during sleep. The most common form of this
disorder occurs when a blockage in the
airways prevents the flow of oxygen to the
lungs. CPAP therapy regulates breathing by
keeping the airways open with a constant
supply of air pressure, eliminating snoring
and subsequent sleep disturbance.
“The heart is like any other muscle
in that it rests at night while you’re
sleeping. If your sleep is disrupted, the
cardiovascular system can’t rest properly,
and over time, that leads to trouble,” said
Dr. Kosinski.
“Many people don’t recognize
they are not sleeping or that they stop
breathing and are not getting good
oxygenation during the night,” said Jeffrey
Osofsky, M.D., FACC, a board-certified
cardiologist at Monmouth Medical Center
who refers at least one patient a week for
a sleep study.
“There are so many cardiac
conditions that are, at least in part,
caused by sleep apnea, including atrial
fibrillation (rhythm disturbances) and
cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart
muscle). I’m a huge believer in sleep
studies as part of a diagnostic plan,” said
Dr. Osofsky, who added that most of the
patients he refers for sleep studies are
diagnosed with sleep apnea and receive
CPAP treatment.
“CPAP normalizes high blood
pressure, heart rate and other irregularities
that occur cardiovascular-wise during
apneic events,” said Dr. Kosinski. “We
often see significant improvement in these
patients, including a decrease in the
number or dosage of medications needed
for good control of their blood pressure.”
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS
EXPLAIN CONNECTION BETWEEN USE OF CPAP
MACHINE AND LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SLEEP DISORDER CENTER
AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, CALL 732-923-7660.
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Meg Fisher, M.D., pediatric infectious
disease specialist and medical director
of the Children’s Hospital at Monmouth
Medical Center.
Dr. Fisher suggests that pediatricians
can help protect infants by reminding
parents and family members to get
vaccinated, as well as providing the
vaccine in their offices.
Another new recommendation
suggests that pregnant women receive a
vaccine to protect against pertussis in an
attempt to “cocoon” infants.
“The only way to truly protect
these infants is to immunize everyone
around them, including cocooning,
meaning immunizing their mothers during
pregnancy,” said Dr. Fisher. “Not only will
the mother be protected against pertussis
if exposed, but the baby will be protected
as long as the mother’s antibodies last—
usually for six months. During that time, the
child is immunized and begins making his
T H E N E W 2 0 1 2 C H I L D H O O D
and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
have recently been released by the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and the American
Academy of Family Physicians.
The schedule outlines immunizations for
newborns up to age 6, children ages 7 to
18, and a “catch-up schedule” for children
and adolescents who fall more than one
month behind the scheduled timeline. The
2012 guidelines contain significant changes
to the recommendations, especially in
terms of a pediatrician’s role in vaccinating
parents and other family members in order
to protect infants under 6 months.
“The influenza vaccine, for example,
is not effective in children under 6 months
of age. The only way we can protect
them is to be sure that everyone around
them is immunized against influenza,” said
c MEG FISHER, M.D., PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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or her own antibodies.”
In addition to the recommendations
outlined for newborns, the 2012 schedule
suggests vaccinating 11- and 12-year-old
boys against the human papillomavirus
(HPV). According to Dr. Fisher, antibody
response to the vaccine is better at this age
than at 16 or older.
“It makes perfect sense to vaccinate
boys—both to protect them, and to prevent
them from infecting girls. We want to protect
our teens before they get exposed to these
viruses, and we can help protect all of our
adolescents by immunizing both boys and
girls,” said Dr. Fisher.
“Prevention is key to keeping our
children safe, and vaccines are the best
way to protect our children and ourselves,”
said Dr. Fisher.
For more information on the changing
immunization recommendations, check
with your pediatrician to ensure your child
is up-to-date.
NEW 2012 CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENT
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it also invites us to “get out”—not only outdoors, to enjoy
the warm weather and long days, but also out of our comfort
zones to try something new. For example, what about kayak-
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page 45), or perhaps camping under the stars? For me, grow-
ing up in the Midwest, summer meant camping. Every weekend
my family and I would head to the lake—just as we all head to
the Shore in New Jersey. It was like living off the grid! No cars,
phones, electricity, running water or any of the other comforts
we take for granted—absolutely liberating! So in the spirit of
summer and that irreverent, youthful impulse we all feel in dif-
ferent ways, we’ve devoted this issue to many of the wonderful
things about summer in New Jersey—like the renowned Jersey
tomatoes (page 46) that are ripe for the pickin’. You’ll find the
perfect beach bag (page 26), seaworthy baubles (page 28), chic
poolside and patio furniture (page 30), a Shore house to die for
(page 36), garden-to-table recipes (page 48) and much more!
Enjoy!
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY KAREN Z. KOWALSKI, M.P.H., O.T.R. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Instructor of the proposed Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark
ONCOLOGY DONALD MCCAIN, M.D., PH.D., F.A.C.S.Vice Chairman and Chief, Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Chief, Surgical Oncology, Cutaneous Malignancy Program, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
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ORTHOPEDICS MARK A. HARTZBAND, M.D., Medical Director and founder of Hartzband Center for Hip & Knee Replacement, Paramus, and Director of the Joint Replacement Service at Hack-ensack University Medical Center; PAUL KOVATIS, M.D., Director of the Department of the Ortho-paedic Surgery’s Foot and Ankle Section at Hackensack University Medical Center and an Orthopedic Leg, Foot and Ankle Specialist at Orthopaedic Spine and Sports Medicine Center in Paramus
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UROLOGY RICHARD LEE, M.D.Director of Robotic Surgery at Englewood Hospital and physician at Urologic Specialties, Englewood
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In many u.S. classrooms, children are busy learning their as,
Bs, cs—and asanas. Yoga for children has become increas-
ingly popular as kids as young as preschool age have become
more stressed. “Yoga is a great way for kids to learn to calm
down, breathe and focus while having fun in a noncompetitive
way,” says allison morgan, an occupational therapist and an
instructor for radiant Child Yoga, which certifies teachers of
children’s yoga throughout the state. the practice also helps
kids gain muscle strength and body awareness, and studies
have shown it can even help children with special needs to
communicate better.
Yoga poses are often modeled after things kids are familiar
with, such as animals or their natural environment. RcY instruc-
tors also teach children songs that express positive messages
to the tune of popular nursery rhymes. “So instead of singing
‘I’m sexy and I know it,’ which they hear on the radio, the kids
can sing, ‘I am brave, I am bold, my own spirit I can hold,’” mor-
gan says, adding that most children have a positive attitude that
just needs nurturing. “Kids are just big souls in little bodies.”
the stats are shocking: “more than one in three houses and much
of the soil in new Jersey are heavily contaminated by lead,” says
steven marcus, m.D., executive director of new Jersey Poison
Information & Education System and professor of preventive med-
icine and community health at the university of medicine and
dentistry of new Jersey–new Jersey medical School. Lead poses
health risks to children, who may put objects in their mouths;
even mild exposure to lead can affect their IQ and attention span.
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present? If your house was built before 1970, assume it con-
tains lead, says dr. marcus. “If it was built in the last 15 years,
as long as nobody used old paint or old woodwork, it should not
have lead in it.” Paint is the main culprit, but lead can be found
in pipes and solder too. “If a family wants to be thorough, they
should hire a certified lead abatement contractor to test their wa-
ter and soil in addition to their home,” dr. marcus says. to verify
a contractor’s certification status, contact the new Jersey de-
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the 411 on lead
Are tHe KIDs aLL rIgHt? the School Bullying council
reports that 90 percent of children in grades 4 through 8 say they’ve been targets of bullying,
and the growing popularity of social media and cellphones has allowed kid-on-kid cruelty to
follow our children from the schoolyard into their homes. Philanthropist Ginamarie Raimondo
of Freehold township is tackling the problem through her campaign bullying…We’re Kickin’
It (werekickingit.org), based in monmouth county. Raimondo offers a summer camp and
an after-school program where children can build self-esteem and confidence through
music, art, animal care, dance, fashion and athletics in a positive, encouraging environ-
ment. “In these programs, we instill traditional values of etiquette and respect,” Raimondo
explains. “We want to help children develop into healthy, functioning members of society
so that they can promote those values in others.”
get involved: children can participate in “Positive Parties” every Friday night at the
microsoft store in Freehold from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For a $10 donation, each child can play
video games, create art and join in other activities while enjoying pizza and snacks—all in
a healthy, supervised environment. call 732.409.1132 to R.S.V.P. and to learn more about
the after-school program.
mini yogis
InStRuctoRS nEaR You:these monmouth county yoga teachers are certified by Radiant child Yoga:
aLICe baLzarInI coba Yoga, Little Silver, 732.889.4656, cobayoga.com
KatHrYn barnett Kathryn Barnett School of dance, Red Bank, 732.747.9552, barnettdanceschool.com
ann YoCum colts neck hot Yoga, 732.866.9999, coltsneckhotyoga.com
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Frozen yogurt, ice cream’s low-calorie, low-fat and probiotic-rich cousin, is making
a comeback, with specialty shops popping up all around Monmouth County. The
new twist on this twisted treat is self-service. Where you once merely requested
vanilla or chocolate and sprinkles or syrup, today’s local yogurt shops have put the
decisions—and plenty of them—in your hands. Some stores have yogurt in up to
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variety of toppings such as fresh fruit, chocolate shavings or cereal for a really per-
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back system on the 2013 Honda Accord Hybrid, to be released this fall. It can
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the beach communities and only a short
drive from northern New Jersey—many of
our clients own homes in both places.
WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY? I’ve always
felt that interior design should be a pro-
cess that is extremely enjoyable. I don’t
design for the moment because furnish-
ings are too expensive. I always try to
create something that has lasting appeal.
To do that, I get to know my clients and
really listen to them. Different people have
different styles, so it’s important to create
a style that’s unique to that client.
WHERE DO YOU LOOK FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?
I find it in my travels, design magazines,
museums, nature and artwork. But the
location of the house is extremely impor-
tant, as well as the various views from
inside. I also believe an interior should
reflect the clients’ vision for their home.
HAS THE ECONOMY AFFECTED YOUR BUSINESS?
What we do is directly related to the
housing market. Business has slowed
down somewhat, but we always get return
clients who maybe aren’t doing as large a
project as they once were. Sometimes the
small projects are very rewarding because
you can take one room and totally trans-
form it, and the pleasure it brings a client
is immense. I work with one woman, for
example, who does only one room a year,
OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, POINTPleasant designer Alice Lawrence has
guided her firm, Lawrence-Mayer-
Wilson, to become one of the area’s
top residential interior design firms.
Lawrence launched the business with
her late partner, Roseann Mayer, and was
later joined as partner by fellow designer
Nikki Wilson. The firm now employs
five head designers and is located in a
10,000-square-foot building in downtown
Brielle, which houses their showroom,
offices, studio and warehouse. We talked
with Lawrence about her success and the
changes she’s witnessed in the industry.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? Roseann and
I worked together in the interior design
department of a high-end retail store
and became very disillusioned working
for a large company because of the way
it treated its clients. We knew we could
do a much better job of finishing a home
with good artwork and accessories so
we worked out of our homes, collected
beautiful fabrics and wall coverings and
set up accounts with vendors. Eventually
we moved to a small storefront in Brielle,
which we later outgrew. We’ve been in
our current location since 1990.
WHY BRIELLE? It was the perfect location for
our design business because it is close to
WHETHER IT’S A SUNROOM OR A BEACH HOUSE, ALICE LAWRENCE BRINGS A SPECIAL TALENT AND ZEAL TO THE CREATION OF AN INTERIOR SPACE
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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE INTERIOR
DESIGN BUSINESS? Aside from the beautiful
fabrics and textures, I love getting to
know the clients. The start of a project
is exciting, particularly when you click
with a client. Usually a good interior
design relationship lasts a long time.
I did seven residences for one client—in
Mantoloking, Saddle River, two homes
in Ho-Ho-Kus, two in Naples, Fla.,
and one in Maine—over 20 years. Now
we do work for the client’s son.
HOW HAS THE INDUSTRY CHANGED OVER THE LAST
THREE DECADES? I’ve seen two major influ-
ences—the Internet, which has made
consumers more savvy when it comes
to pricing and the latest style trends, and
the cable network design shows. Some of
these shows are unrealistic, leading view-
ers to think they can be a designer and
do a whole room on a shoestring budget.
I don’t feel the quality of the design
you’re seeing is really good. Sometimes
the finished product looks like it’s going to
fall apart. The design shows make it look
easy. But without experience, you don’t
have the resources and knowledge. Our
designers have degrees, experience and
a wonderful reputation. —DORA JOHNSON
DESIGNING WOMAN
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Two
rooms by Lawrence-Mayer-
Wilson Interior Design; the
Brielle storefront; Alice Lawrence
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the lawn. To the trade at McKinnon and Harris, New York,
212.371.8260. 2 Don a big hat and kick back in the com-
fortable yet sophisticated Ibiza Lounge Chair, $840, and
Ottoman, $445, from Kingsley Bate. The pieces feature
stainless-steel frames, teak accents and white or ivory fab-
ric. Bain’s Outdoor Living, Rumson, 732.530.3210. 3 Now
this is furniture that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The
super-chic oversized Pebble Side Table from West Elm,
$149, has a flat surface to hold food and drink. westelm.
com. 4 The Dedon NestRest, $12,180, is part swing, part
hideaway. Curl up with a good book and enjoy the summer
breezes. Available in chalk (white) and natural. Dedon Flagship
Store, New York, 212.334.3345. 5 A refined juxtaposition
of cool white weave and natural teak armrests, the stack-
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sophistication. Oasiq, New York, 212.355.0625. 6 Adjust with
the sun, your mood or the occasion. The Henry Hall Designs
Serene Two-Way Chaise Sofa, $4,300, adapts to fit your
needs while looking sleek and refined. Walters Wicker, New
York, 212.758.0472. 7 Light and airy yet almost 40ʺ square,
the Cloud Table from Gloster, $3,050, provides a gorgeous
quartz surface for summer entertaining. Ski Barn, Eaton-
town, 732.578.9460. 8 A little bit of maritime charm on a
modern and airy teak base, the Hamilton Ottoman by Oasiq,
$1,700, is the ideal place to rest bare toes this summer.
Oasiq, New York, 212.355.0625. 9 Beautifully simple, this
Lloyd Flanders Elements Cocktail Table, $857.50, recalls a
straw hat on a sunny day. Add a tray and some fresh flow-
ers, and voilà! Ski Barn, Eatontown, 732.578.9460.10 A cozier
version of the traditional porch swing with high sides and an
ample cushion, the Kettal Bitta Swing is perfect for a nap in
the shade or relaxing with a friend. Price upon request. Karkula,
New York, 212.645.2216. —NICOLE PIETRANDREA HOUGH
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see the garden state in all its glory in these highlights from the “cawfee”-table book
jersey girls: the fierce and the fabulous written By marie moss and Barri leiner grant
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Indulging in sweet-
and-savory snacks on
the boards is a Jersey
girl rite of passage.
ear New Jersey, oh my sweet petite peninsula! We love you for your high and low tide, your curvy coastline,
your fields of sweet corn and ripe tomatoes. We adore your miles of malls, your Red Oaks and purple violets, your grit,
your glamour. Love you for letting us in on the art of crabbing and the how-tos for eating a bucket of steamers ... for the
sand between our toes from Memorial Day ’til Labor Day ... for the joy of winning the biggest prize on the pier.
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Top and righT, boTTom: Finding
a nice catch on the Jersey Shore
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for many generations. righT, Top:
A one-stop shop for delectable junk
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Top: A seaside
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BoTTom LefT: Jersey
girls bring glamour to
every situation.
BoTTom RighT: The
Keansburg Fishing Pier
Adore you, New Jersey, for introducing us to the Boss,
big hair and beauty parlors, for the global get-together
of our neighbors and neighborhoods and for apple cider
donuts, drive-ins and diners.
Thank you for making us feel like we were born under a
lucky star, for a parkway ride with the windows rolled down,
for being brave enough to choose Manhattan as our back-
yard, knowing we would always find our way back home.
Most of all, thank you for your larger-than-life attitude, for
being the real deal and for your count-on-me authenticity.
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A bright, sunny Jersey shore house uplifts with A pAlette thAt pops
written By marisa sandora · interiors By mona ross Berman · PhotograPhy By Jonny Valiant
Color Therapy
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s the owner of two high-end
women’s clothing stores, Maureen Doron is sur-
rounded by color. Her stores, called Skirt, carry
lines like Milly, Trina Turk, Diane von Furstenberg
and Tory Burch—classics with a modern twist that
deliver vibrant hues and interesting patterns.
When one of Doron’s best customers “who
always purchased my own personal favorites” men-
tioned one day that she was an interior designer,
Doron knew they were drawn to the same colors
and styles. That customer was Philadelphia-based
designer Mona Ross Berman. “I had never used an
interior designer before,” says Doron, “but I knew
that we had the same taste and that I liked her.” Ber-
man eased Doron into decorating, helping her with
her home in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and some remodeling
of one of her stores. When Doron and her husband
decided to build a beach house on the Jersey Shore
in Strathmere, Doron commissioned Berman to dec-
orate it “soup to nuts,” Doron explains. “Mona says it
was fun because I let her run with it.”
And run she did, with a high-energy palette
of orange, yellow and turquoise against a white
background, a design based on a 1960s table
a
Benjamin Moore’s
Fresno enlivens
the mudroom.
The custom-made
dining table is fashioned
after a vintage one
that Berman spotted
in Miami, providing
the color inspiration for
the entire house.
this image and opposite:
Family photos are hung against
grasscloth above the wet bar in
a corner of the living room. The
white furniture and woven vinyl rug
provide a neutral base for brightly
colored pillow and curtain fabrics.
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“i love color. i’m not afraid of it. but mona was smart in
that if you really look at the house, the base pieces are all white or
neutral. we layered on the color with fabrics and accessories.”
—homeowner maureen Doron
this page: “A beach house is fun to do because people
tend to take themselves less seriously,” says Berman.
The zigzag, Missoni-esque pattern on the floor of
the master bedroom was painted with Salmon Berry
and White Dove, both by Benjamin Moore. opposite,
clockwise from top left: The vintage dresser
in the foyer is mid-20th-century Danish modern; the
master bedroom headboard is upholstered in Henry
in Rose by Raoul Textiles; geometric wallpaper
(Recessed from Studio Printworks) adds zing to the
powder room; the homeowner’s love of fashion inspired
the Yves Saint Laurent posters in the master bedroom. 39
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that Berman found on a trip to Miami. “When she
showed me a picture of the table, she had me
hook, line and sinker,” says Doron.
Berman’s plan was to give the home a “1960s-
California-surfer-chic vibe,” she explains. “I wanted
to do something fresh and different and show
that there was more than one way to do a beach
house. Even though this home is at the Jersey
Shore, it feels like it could be in Malibu or some-
where else.” And thankfully, Berman’s client was
the sort who is willing to take risks.
“I love color,” says Doron. “I own a women’s
clothing store. I’m not afraid of it. But Mona was
smart in that if you really look at the house, the
base pieces are all white or neutral. We layered on
the color with fabrics and accessories so in case I
get sick of it, I’m not locked into it for 30 years.”
But for now, Berman’s dynamic design is per-
fect for this active young family. “I have three kids
who get up at the crack of dawn, and I’m always
tired,” says Doron. “But when I walk up the stairs
to the kitchen and living room in the morning all
bleary-eyed and I see the light streaming in and
all the color, I instantly feel uplifted, and a smile
breaks out on my face. It’s a fun house to be in.”
clockwise from left: The guest
room beckons in sunny yellow; dashes
of pink were added to the yellow,
orange and turquoise color scheme;
Fermob’s Costa extension table
adds a pop of turquoise to the deck.
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water-resistant sunscreen with a sun pro-
tection factor (SPF) rating of 30 or higher.
“Broad-spectrum” provides protection from
both ultraviolet a (uVa) and ultraviolet B
(uVB) rays. Reapply every two hours—more
often if you’ve been sweating heavily or have
gone swimming. and remember: Sunscreen
isn’t just for the beach, but for prolonged
skin exposure to sunlight anywhere.
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CELLULITE, BEGONE!A NEW LASER TREATMENT PROMISES
TO ZAP AWAY SKIN DIMPLING.
HERE’S HOW IT COMPARES WITH
OTHER THERAPIES BY DEBORAH PIKE OLSEN
BANISHING CELLULITE—THAT DIMPLED SKIN THAT TENDS TO SHOW UP ON WOMEN’S HIPS, thighs and buttocks—has long been a pipe dream for doctors and women alike. Over the years, everything from
creams to massagers to injections has been touted as a possible cure, but none has offered lasting results.
Now, for the first time, there’s an effective, long-lasting treatment. It’s called Cellulaze, and it was approved by
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last January.
“Cellulaze is the most exciting breakthrough in plastic surgery in the past f ive years,” says Anthony Lombardi,
M.D., director of The Lombardi Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown. “It’s very ef fective in reducing
and eliminating problematic cellulite.”
About 88 million women have cellulite—fat that’s located in pockets just beneath the skin. The condition
primarily affects women because the anatomy of their skin is different from men’s. In women, the fibrous bands
that hold fat cells are vertical, whereas in men, fat is stored in a diamond pattern, says Barry DiBernardo, M.D.,
director of New Jersey Plastic Surgery in Montclair and clinical associate professor of surgery in the Division
of Plastic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Cellulite forms when fibers that
connect fat to the skin stretch, break down or pull tight, allowing the fat cells to bulge. That leads to a dimpled
appearance. Treatments, including Cellulaze, promise to smooth out those bulges.
Monmouth Health & Life asked experts to evaluate Cellulaze and other commonly used cellulite treatments:
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SmoothShapeS How it works A laser causes the pores in fat cells to open and release fat. As a
result, the cells shrink. A mechanical roller and vacuum suction help the unwanted fat
“drain.” Researchers will soon begin a study in which they combine Cellulaze and Smooth-
Shapes to see if the results are better than Cellulaze alone—and if healing might occur
more quickly. “SmoothShapes and Cellulaze complement each other very well,” says Dr.
Lombardi. “The combination allows us to target cellulite above and below the skin. We’re
still working on the ideal protocol for the combination, but currently we recommend two
SmoothShapes sessions prior to Cellulaze treatment and six sessions after Cellulaze.”
Pros You won’t need as many treatments as the other noninvasive cellulite procedures.
Plus, this procedure lasts longer than others. The manufacturer claims the procedure feels
like a deep-tissue massage. Although you may notice that the treated area is red for a few
hours after the procedure, there’s no recovery time. “SmoothShapes is the most advanced
noninvasive cellulite treatment available,” says Dr. Lombardi.
Cons The results are temporary, and the procedure is costly. Also, you’ll need to be
patient, since your skin will continue to improve for up to six months after your last treatment.
Cost $350 per treatment (you’ll need eight treatments, twice a week for four weeks)
endermologie How it works This relatively low-tech treatment uses mechanical rollers and vacuum
suction to massage away cellulite. The procedure stretches out the fibrous tissue under-
neath the skin and squeezes fluid from fat cells to achieve a smooth look.
Pros It’s relatively inexpensive, and it’s painless.
Cons It’s temporary. You’ll need 10 to 20 treatments (once a week), then monthly main-
tenance.
Cost $150 per treatment
CellulazeHow it works A small tube (the size of the tip of a pen) containing a laser fiber is
inserted underneath the skin. Light energy is delivered just under the skin, increasing its
thickness while releasing the bands that pull it down. The laser also reduces the pockets
of fat that protrude through the fibrous bands under your skin. Studies show that the treat-
ment increases your skin’s thickness by 25 percent and its elasticity by 29 percent.
According to the manufacturer, the procedure is ideal for women who aren’t significantly
overweight but have mild to moderate cellulite on their thighs.
Pros The results last for up to three years, according to a study of 10 women published
in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Also, only one treatment is necessary. “This is the culmi-
nation of years of work,” says Dr. DiBernardo. “There’s been no long-term, single treatment
for cellulite until now. I’m getting calls from all over the country from people who’ve tried
everything. Women who don’t feel comfortable wearing shorts finally have help.”
Cons It’s expensive, plus it’s a new procedure, so it will take time to determine its
potential side effects. Also, although it’s considered minimally invasive, you’ll receive
local anesthesia, and some recovery time is involved. You’ll need to wear a compression
garment for two to three weeks afterward to prevent fluid buildup. Plus, you’ll have to
be patient because it can take two to three months before you see the results.
Cost Ranges from $5,000 to $7,000*, depending on the size of the area to be treated
“women who don’t feel Comfortable wearing
ShortS finally have help.”—barry dibernardo, m.d.
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A wArning About cellulite injections some aesthetic medicine specialists claim that
injections of drugs, vitamins, minerals or herbal
extracts can chemically dissolve fat, improving
cellulite. but the procedures—known as
mesotherapy and lipodissolve—don’t work well
because they can cause an uneven reduction of
fat, says H. william song, M.D., owner of omni
Aesthetics in oakland. worse, “you don’t know
what you’re getting,” says Dr. song. “they’re not
FDA-approved procedures.” in fact, in 2010 the
FDA issued warning letters to six u.s. medical
spas and a company in brazil for making false
or misleading statements on their websites
about lipodissolve products. Plus, the FDA has
received reports of permanent scarring, skin
deformities and deep, painful knots under the
skin in the areas where the lipodissolve prod-
ucts were injected.
Questions to Ask your Doctor before you undergo cellulaze treatment for
cellulite, ask your physician:
Are you a board-certified surgeon?
Have you performed related procedures
like liposuction? (cellulaze is more difficult to
perform than liposuction, say doctors.)
How many cellulaze procedures have
you done?
Are your patients happy with the results?
May i speak with them and see their before-
and-after photos?
next year, when the machine has been out
longer, ask:
How many of your patients have been
re-treated?
How to steer cleAr oF celluliteyour genes, pregnancy and aging can weaken
collagen fibers, causing cellulite to develop.
Also to blame are eating poorly, yo-yo dieting
and dehydration. take these simple steps,
recommends the national institutes of Health,
to avoid this unsightly condition:
Follow a diet rich in fruits, vegetables
and fiber
Drink plenty of fluids
exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy weight
Don’t smoke
VelaShape IIHow it works it uses the roller
and suction technology from endermol-
ogie and adds radiofrequency (rF) to
heat fat cells and shrink them. A recent
study found that after five sessions, there
was an up to 60 percent overall improve-
ment in skin texture.
Pros it’s noninvasive, so there’s less discom-
fort. Although your skin may appear flushed and
warm for several hours after the treatment, you can
resume your normal activities immediately. “Patients
enjoy the procedure because it feels like a massage,
and they can relax,” says Abir Marcus, M.D., director
of the biro Venus Medical spa in little silver. “Afterward,
they can be in the sun without any problem.”
Cons the results don’t last long. Also, although the
procedure is FDA-approved and considered safe, some
doctors are concerned about patients’ exposure to rF.
Cost $250 per treatment (about four to eight treatments
are needed, depending on the severity of your cellulite, and you
may need maintenance treatments—usually once every three
months, says Dr. Marcus)
*Prices vary by practice.
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of hyperthermia, which is potentially fatal.
When you’re in the danger zone, you might
stop sweating, get goose bumps, have a
headache and feel dizzy or experience more
extreme symptoms such as disorientation
or collapse. You can help prevent this
by training in the heat—your body will
become acclimated to the heat in about two
weeks—and by staying hydrated.
THE SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTGuillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D., is an
assistant professor of sports medicine
and arthroscopic surgery at the Univer-
sity of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey–New Jersey Medical School in
Newark and has run the New York City
Marathon twice.
When beginning a training routine, is it
important for runners to take rest days?
Yes, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendini-
tis and shin splints are common injuries
resulting from starting a running regimen
without resting two or three days per
RuNNINg IS AN ExCELLENT WAY to stay in shape, be social and challenge
yourself, and these New Jersey physi-
cians offer advice on getting started.
THE ORTHOPEDIC SuRgEONGlenn Gabisan, M.D., an orthopedic
surgeon at Professional Orthopaedic
Associates in Tinton Falls and Freehold,
competes in the Long Branch Half Mara-
thon each year with his wife and is vying for
a spot in the 2013 New York City Marathon
(a 26.2-mile race).
What advice do you have for buying neW run-
ning sneakers? go to a reputable running
store where the staff can analyze your feet
and your style of pronation (the position
of your foot when it lands). Take in your
old sneakers so that the salesperson can
look at the wear on the tread. Also, let the
salesperson know if you get blisters or foot
and ankle pain when you run.
Why do some people choose “minimalist”
sneakers? When running in a standard
sneaker, you hit the ground with your heel
first. Minimalist sneakers force you to have
a mid-foot strike, which theoretically builds
the muscles in your feet. I don’t think there’s
much of an advantage, though. There’s a
higher risk of injuries because the shoes are
only designed to protect you from the sur-
face—they don’t offer any support.
THE CARDIOLOgIST Joel Jacowitz, M.D., has run five mara-
thons, with a personal record of 2:35 in
the Chicago Marathon, and is a cardiolo-
gist at CardiacEdge in Emerson.
is it better to run on a treadmill or out-
doors? Fitness-wise, it’s a personal
preference. If you’re doing road races,
however, you must train outside so that
your muscles can get used to pounding
the pavement.
What precautions should runners take in hot
Weather? In extreme heat, you run the risk
The DocTor is in
week. The human body has an incredible
ability to adapt to new demands placed
on it, but not without some suffering.
Muscles will often hurt during the first few
days of a new routine, which is normal,
but without adequate time to adapt to a
new intense fitness regimen, bones can
develop stress fractures, and ligaments
can become inflamed.
hoW is cross-training beneficial for long-
distance runners? Swimming, cycling or
upper-body strengthening can provide
the benefits of cardiovascular train-
ing while the running muscles and joints
are recovering, so they are great to do
on rest days. Runners with upper-body
strength can use their arms to gain a
more powerful “kick” (or closing speed) at
the end of long-distance races. Also, soc-
cer, basketball, skating, martial arts and
any sport that requires lateral movement
can increase core strength and hip sta-
bility, which helps protect the hamstrings
and quads from injury. —liz donovan
RUN FoR yoUR healthThree docTor– runners give The hows and whys
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As luscious As it is legendAry, the Jersey tomAto is pAcked with powerful nutrients
DiD you know?Can new Jersey claim the tomato? in
truth, it originated in South America and
is grown in greatest quantity in China,
with California the top-producing u.S.
state. But connoisseurs of the Jersey
tomato think of this plump red fruit
(considered a vegetable in culinary terms,
and known to scientists as Solanum
lycopersicum) as their own. This is, after
all, the state where Rutgers university
released its namesake hybrid tomato
in 1934 and where the Campbell Soup
Company used that flavorful food over
succeeding decades to make oceans of
soup. Today Campbell’s has switched
to a less expensive (and, some say, less
flavorful) west Coast variety, but there are
still a number of farms growing celebrated
varieties of Jersey’s best, and Rutgers has
a program in place to bring hybrid species
created here back to the market.
PoweRSStudies touting the health benefits of
tomatoes are numerous, and their ranks
are growing. The fruit is well known for its
role in supporting heart health—lycopene,
an antioxidant, can help prevent blockages
and improve the regulation of fats in the
bloodstream, decreasing cholesterol and
triglycerides levels. Some research also
indicates that lycopene may promote bone
health and help prevent cancer. Tomatoes
are also rich in phytonutrients linked to
heart health and are chock-full of vitamins
C and e, beta-carotene and manganese.
Buy · SToRe · GRowyou can buy authentic Jersey tomato
hybrid seeds from Rutgers (log onto
njfarmfresh.rutgers.edu). ideally, seeds
should be started in early April, four to six
weeks before the last frost. in a container
full of seed-starting soil mix, dig out lines
about one-fourth inch deep and sow seeds
one-half inch apart. Lightly cover with
soil, water gently and place in a warm
spot. As soon as stems show, transplant to
a bright, sunny location. keep moist. once
true leaves sprout, transplant seedlings
to their own container. Build up their
tolerance to the sun a few hours at a time
before leaving the plant in full sun all day.
Seedlings can be planted outdoors when
they have strong roots and the average
temperature is 55 degrees. Set up your
tomato wire to help branches support the
weight of the fruit. whether harvesting
from your backyard, a farmers’ market
or the grocer, pick tomatoes that are fully
ripe for best flavor and avoid storing in
the refrigerator—they’re optimal at room
temperature and eaten within two or three
days. —keLLey GRAnGeR
ReCiPeJeRSey TomATo GAzPACho
From chef Bruce Lefebvre, The Frog and the
Peach, new Brunswick
inGReDienTS
5 lbs. ripe Jersey Fresh tomatoes,
about 12–15, cored
1 large Jersey Fresh cucumber, peeled
1 med. Jersey Fresh green pepper,
ribs and seeds removed
½ Jersey Fresh red pepper,
ribs and seeds removed
1½ celery ribs
½ jalapeño pepper
4 Jersey Fresh garlic cloves, peeled
½ red onion
½ bunch Jersey Fresh basil
½ bunch Jersey Fresh parsley
1 can tomato juice
1 ciabatta roll or peasant-type bread,
cut into large cubes
Red wine vinegar, to taste
extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tabasco, to taste
PRePARATion
Coarsely chop the vegetables and herbs and
put into a large pot. Add the tomato juice and
bread. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the
refrigerator. Allow the mixture to marinate
at least 2–3 hours—overnight is even better.
Puree the mixture in a blender in batches
until smooth. Season to your own taste with the
red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and Tabasco.
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Celebrate fresh ingredients—and Creative entertaining ideas—with a menu designed by Caterer extraordinaire laurenCe Craig
your
garden- fresh dinner party
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A s the inevitable end of summer slowly
approaches and the evenings grow cooler, it’s the per fect
time for alfresco dining in the garden. There’s nothing more
special or memorable than hosting an outdoor dinner party
of your own. That is why we asked one of New Jersey’s most
notable caterers, Laurence Craig, to design a menu using
the season’s freshest bounty, straight from the garden—his
garden, in fact. The spectacular fare and Craig’s distinctive,
one-of-a-kind handcraf ted tablescapes set the scene for
an unforgettable evening. He and his partner, Dan Ruhland,
hosted this soiree for fr iends at their 10-acre Califon farm,
and their distinctive, tailored approach gives you all
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top left: Entrance to the main garden
with more than 50 varieties of produce. left:
The garden and its offerings. top right:
Just-planted wisteria vines will soon cover the
pergola. Bottom: Laurence Craig’s one-of-a-
kind festive tablescape highlights a midsummer
spread that is as delicious as it is beautiful.
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MENU· HORS D’OEUVRES ·TINY LOBSTER TAQUITO
smoked pepper, avocado, tomatillo salsaAHI TUNA PIZZAscallion pancake, ginger, wasabi cream
· DINNER ·TUSCAN CHICKEN ROULADEartichokes, red & yellow pear tomato saladWATERMELON, FETA & MINT SALAD toasted pine nuts
QUINOA SALAD snap peas, roasted carrots and gingerBABY ARUGULA SALAD cherries & pumpkin seeds
NICOISE RED POTATOESolives, capers roasted peppers, tarragon mustard vinaigrette
VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLSmiso dip
· DESSERT ·CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CUSTARD fresh mint vegan ice cream
the inspiration and recipes you need to create your own garden party. Ruhland,
an interior designer by trade (and a farmer by day, loving every minute of it), has
transformed their 19th-century farmhouse, which was recently featured in House
Beautiful, into a sophisticated, eclectic mix of old and new. The newest addi-
tions to the home (shown here for the first time in Monmouth Health & Life) are
the pergola and the brick patio entertaining area where the party was set.
Take their cues to create a memorable evening before winter is upon us.
Go to monmouthhealthandlife.com/laurencecraig for more recipes.
Dan Ruhland (left) and Laurence Craig
enjoy the perfect ending to the meal:
Chocolate Brownie Custard with home-
made vegan mint ice cream.
Miniature potted
plants and succulents
line the dinner table.
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Tuscan chicken Rouladeserves 12
ingredients4–8 oz. skinless chicken cutlets
1 pint each red and yellow cherry
tomatoes, halved
1 can artichoke hearts, diced1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs. capers
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and
chopped
½ cup prepared basil pesto
Basil leaves for garnish
salt and pepper
preparation
Preheat the oven to 375
degrees. liberally season
chicken with salt and pepper.
lay out a 12˝ x 12˝ piece of
plastic wrap, roll chicken breast
into a log shape and place in
center of wrap. Wrap chicken in
plastic wrap and roll the ends
tightly, creating an even log.
Roll log in a 12˝ x 12˝ piece of
aluminum foil. Twist ends tight-
ly. Repeat for all 4 logs.
Roast the chicken for about
18 minutes. let cool com-
pletely in wrap.
Mix the tomatoes, arti-
chokes, oil, capers, olives and
vinegar in a bowl and season
to taste with salt and pepper.
set aside.
When chicken has com-
pletely cooled, unwrap and
brush with prepared pesto.
slice into thin medallions.
shingle chicken around a
platter. Place tomato salad in
the center of the platter and
garnish with basil leaves.
WaTeRMelon, feTa & MinT saladserves 12
ingredients¼ small red seedless watermelon,
peeled
¼ small yellow seedless watermelon,
peeled
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, destemmed
and finely sliced into threads
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
preparation
slice watermelon and arrange
on a platter, alternating colors.
sprinkle watermelon with
feta, pine nuts and mint.
drizzle olive oil over the
platter. lightly season with
salt and pepper.
chocolaTe bRoWnie cusTaRdMakes 12
ingredientsnonstick pan spray
½ cup caramel sauce
3 baked brownies (each approxi-
mately 2 x 3 inches)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 oz. heavy cream
6 whole eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbs. vanilla
Confectioner’s sugar for garnish
preparation
Preheat the oven to 350
degrees. liberally coat 12
three-inch ramekins with non-
stick pan spray.
Place about 1 tablespoon
of caramel sauce in the bot-
tom of each dish. cube the
brownies and divide among
the 12 dishes.
divide the chocolate chips
and place on top of the
brownie bits.
in a bowl, beat the cream,
eggs, sugar and vanilla until
thoroughly blended.
Place the ramekins in a
deep baking dish. fill each
ramekin with egg mixture.
carefully fill the pan with warm
water to halfway up the ra-
mekins. bake for about 25
minutes until custard is set.
allow to cool and sprinkle
with confectioner’s sugar
before serving.
To see MoRe of The ReciPes fRoM This dinneR, visiT
monmouthhealthandlife.Com/laurenCeCraig.
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
Quinoa Salad and
Niçoise Red Potatoes
Tuscan Chicken Roulade
Chocolate Brownie
Custard with homemade
vegan mint ice cream
Ahi Tuna Pizza
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ABERDEENKICKYS Eclectic dining featuring pan-Asian and Japanese cuisines, 1140 Route 34, 732.970.6488
MAHZU Authentic Japanese dining in a casual yet upscale environment, Aberdeen Plz., 1077 Route 34, 732.583.8985
ASBURY PARKBIStro ole Spanish cuisine, 230 Main St., 732.897.0048
tWISteD tree CAFÉ Vegetarian-friendly food featuring organic desserts, 531 Cookman Ave., 732.775.2633
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSHArBorSIDe GrIll American cuisine with Italian influences, 40 First Ave., 732.291.0066
KUnYA SIAM Authentic Thai cuisine, 99 1st Ave, 732.291.2397
on tHe DeCK American fare with a focus on seafood, 2 Simon Lake Dr., 732.872.1423
AVON-BY-THE-SEAtHe ColUMnS American seafood with Italian influences, 601 Ocean Ave., 732.988.3213
CleMentIne’S Cajun-creole cuisine in a casual dining setting, 306 Main St., 732.988.7979
BAY HEADGrenVIlle Hotel & reStAUrAnt American/Mediterranean seafood dishes, 345 Main Ave., 732.892.3100
tHereSA’S SoUtH Eclectic Italian fare, 530 Main St., 732.892.1555
BELFORDBelForD BIStro New American cuisine, BYO, 870 Main St., 732.495.8151
nAPleS PIZZerIA Classic Italian pizza parlor, BYO, 872 Main St., 732.787.9479
BELMARCASA SolAr Pan-Latin eatery, BYO, 1104 Main St., 732.556.1144
KAYA’S KItCHen Organic and vegetarian fare, 817 Belmar Plz., 732.280.1141
BRADLEY BEACHBAMBoo leAF Thai and Vietnamese dining, 722 Main St., 732.774.1661
VIC’S Authentic Italian cuisine and thin-crust pizza, 60 Main St., 732.774.8225
BRIELLEDUe AMICI Northern Italian fare, 420 Higgins Ave., 732.528.0666
SHIPWreCK GrIll Homey seafood and steak restaurant, 720 Ashley Ave., 732.292.9380
COLTS NECKColtS neCK Inn SteAK & CHoP HoUSe Elegant steak house with an outdoor patio, 6 Route 537 West, 732.462.0383.
HUDDY’S Inn American fare with Italian influences, 420 Route 34 South, 732.431.0194
EATONTOWNFAr eASt tASte Thai, Malaysian, Chinese and Asian fusion, 19 Main St., 732.389.9866
rUFFIno’S Casual Italian fare, 178 Route 35, 732.542.0110
FAIR HAVENle FAnDY Intimate French dining, BYO, 609 River Rd., 732.530.3338
rAVen & tHe PeACH International fare featuring seafood and a select steak house menu, 740 River Rd., 732.747.4666
FREEHOLDCAFÉ ColorÉ Unique Italian cuisine, BYO, 3333 Route 9 North, 732.462.2233
oYAKo tSo Hibachi dining with a sushi bar, 6 W. Main St., 732.866.1988
HAZLETAlIGADo Japanese and Thai cuisine, 2780 Route 35, 732.888.7568
tHe SHore CAFÉ Italian bistro with homemade desserts, 1104 Route 36, 732.888.0288
HOLMDELtUrnInG PoInt Quaint brunch eatery, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.615.9000
VIllA SoMMA Brick oven pizza and delicatessen, 37 W. Main St., 732.946.4115
KEYPORTDreW’S BAYSHore BIStro Cajun-influenced American fare, BYO, 28 E. Front St., 732.739.9219
UP tHe CreeK tAVern Seafood and water front dining, 350 W. Front St., 732.739.0214
LITTLE SILVERPAlUMBo’S Casual Italian dining and pizzeria, 24 Ayers Ln., 732.842.5505
rAY’S SeAFooD reStAUrAnt Fresh seafood selection, 125 Markham Pl., 732.758.8166
LONG BRANCHCHArleY’S oCeAn GrIll Steak and seafood dishes, 29 Avenel Blvd., 732.222.4499
rooneY’S oCeAnFront reStAUrAnt Fine seafood eatery, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.870.1200
tUZZIo’S Italian steak and seafood dishes, 224 Westwood Ave., 732.222.9614
MANALAPANKonBU Casual sushi dining, 345 Route 9 South, 732.462.6886
SPArGo’S GrIlle New American cuisine with Caribbean flair, 130 Route 33 West, 732.294.9921
MANASQUANASAHI JAPAneSe SteAK HoUSe Classic Japanese fare including hibachi grill and sushi, 99 Taylor Ave., 732.223.2669
SUrF tACo Casual Mexican fare with seaside twists, 121 Parker Ave., 732.223.7757
MARLBOROBrIoSo rIStorAnte Authentic Italian cuisine, BYO, Willow Pointe Shopping Center, 184 Route 9 North, 732.617.1700
Koo Asian-fusion dishes with global inspiration, 71 S. Main St., 732.866.8838
MATAWANBUttonWooD MAnor Elegant American and Continental dining, 845 Route 34 North, 732.566.6220
CAFe 34 & BIStro American fare with Italian influences, 787 Route 34 North, 732.583.9700
MIDDLETOWNneelAM eXotIC InDIAn CUISIne Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Route 35 South, 732.671.8900
rIGoletto trAttorIA Italian cuisine with seasonal menus, 418 Route 35, 732.842.2277
NEPTUNEMolInArI’S reStAUrAnt Italian eatery and pizzeria, 312 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.775.7733
Pete & elDA’S Casual Italian fare featuring pizza, 96 Woodland Ave., 732.774.6010
OAKHURSTtAKArA JAPAneSe SteAK HoUSe Japanese fare featuring sushi and hibachi, 1610 Route 35 South, 732.663.1899
toMMY’S CoAl FIreD PIZZA Casual eatery featuring pizzas, salads and Italian dishes. Gluten-free pies available. 2105 Highway 35, 732.695.6010
OCEANICHIBAn HIBACHI SteAKHoUSe Fine Japanese dining, 2132 Route 35 South, 732.493.1115
IllIAno’S Family-friendly, casual Italian dining, 933 W. Park Ave., 732.493.2003
RED BANKDUBlIn HoUSe reStAUrAnt & PUB Irish pub food and brews, 30 Monmouth St., 732.747.6699
GAetAno’S Regional Italian cuisine, featuring homemade pasta and a family-style menu, 10 Wallace St., 732.741.1321
RUMSONDAVID BUrKe FroMAGerIe Fine, inventive American and Continental cuisine, 26 Ridge Rd., 732.842.8088
UnDICI Authentic regional Italian fare with New American twists, 11 West River Rd., 732.842.3880
SEA BRIGHTAnGelICA’S reStAUrAnt Italian cuisine with homemade desserts, 1070 Ocean Ave., 732.842.2800
KotoBUKI Family-friendly Japanese dining with sushi bar, 1132 Ocean Ave., 732.212.1313
SEA GIRTFrAtello’S Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine list, 810 The Plaza, 732.974.8833
HArrIGAn’S PUB Traditional Irish pub fare, 703 Baltimore Blvd., 732.449.8228
SHREWSBURYPoP’S GArAGe Sustainable Mexican cocina, 540 Broad St., Route 35, 732.530.7677
SAn reMo Italian dishes, 37 Newman Springs Rd.,
732.345.8200
SPRING LAKEBlACK trUMPet At tHe GrAnD VICtorIAn Hotel Contemporary American fare with seaside dining, 1505 Ocean Ave., 732.449.4700
WHISPerS Classic American cuisine with Italian influences, BYO, 200 Monmouth Ave., 732.974.9755
WALLSHoGUn leGenDS Asian fusion, sushi and hibachi, 1969 Route 34 South, 732.449.6696
SUMo Hibachi steak house with a sushi bar, 1933 Route 35, 732.282.1388
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make social media work for you. what-ever your retailers of choice—old navy, target, striderite—like ’em on facebook and follow ’em on twitter to get coupons and dis-counts. and sign up for their e-newsletters too, advises stephanie nelson, a.k.a. coupon mom (couponmom.com), whose blog boasts 6 million followers. don’t forget to follow the practice with shoe brands like new Balance, she adds: “you may get an e-mail coupon for $5 to $15 off a pair!”
Give kids a say. they want to wear a new out-fit on their first day, and that’s ok. But limit them to two or three items. since it’s still warm out when school starts, steer them to the sales racks of summer clothes. if they need a bigger wardrobe boost, wait at least two weeks after school starts, says nelson, who’s a mom of two boys. “By then, they’ll know what they want to wear, and
those clothes will already have been marked down.” another tip: con-sider carrying envelopes with all the moolah you budgeted for each child in cash. when the bills are depleted, shopping is done—a concept the kids will grasp easily.
find deals nearBy. want to know what deals are on tap at stores near you—without spending precious minutes scour-ing paper ads, making calls or even surfing the web? check out salescircular.com and saleslocator.com. the sites list all the sales in your area in one place.
score rock-Bottom prices. done scroung-ing around the house for school supplies like folders, binders and paper? try classroom direct.com—an online clearinghouse that boasts some of the cheapest prices around, says nel-son. Best of all? free shipping on any order!
visit the mall weB-sites. you might find coupons you can print out or special promo-tions that will help you save 30 to 40 percent off your bottom line, says nelson, who’s a mother of two boys. example: Go to monmouthmall online.com and click on “sales & promo-tions.” while you’re at it, visit websites of indi-vidual stores (like kohl’s, lord & taylor, etc.) and type “coupons” into the search box. also, don’t forget about outlet malls. sure, you know you can pick up that $5 coupon booklet at the informa-tion kiosk once you get there, but nelson says you can get that booklet free by signing up on the outlet’s website: “you can just go pick it up when you arrive.”
take advantaGe of the competition.“walmart and target are competing at back-to-school time,” says nelson. that means they each have statio-nery items—notebooks,
pens, folders—that are loss leaders (items sold at a loss just to lure con-sumers into the store). nelson’s strategy? she scours their ads for the deeply discounted items, and because walmart and target will price-match, she heads to one of the retailers to get the lowest prices on whatever she needs for the whole year—often at 80 to 90 percent off! that means you could possibly get everything at one store instead of doing a park-ing-lot crawl.
BaG freeBies at office-supply stores.here’s how it works: sign up for a loyalty program at stores like office depot or staples. for every purchase, you’ll earn reward points. then once a quarter you’ll get a gift card in the mail for what you’ve accu-mulated. “that’s how i stock my business with supplies,” says nelson. “i get free binders and free pens! and at back-to-school time there are lots of deals.”
10 t ips for buying what your k ids need without breaking the bank
moms and dads across america spent nearly $70 Billion—that’s billion—on their children’s school supplies last fal l, according to estimates from the national retail foundation. the average tab for a k-12 kid:
$600-plus. so what do you do af ter you’ve already sif ted through your kids’ clothes for keepers and hand-me-downs,
organized a supply swap with your neighbors and scoured junk drawers for per fectly good pencils, rulers and the l ike?
use this intel to score the stuf f your kids sti l l need for a whole lot less!
turn hand-me-downs into must-haves. capitalize on kids’ desire to be older. show them a photo of their big brother or sister wearing the same outfit they’re about to get. suddenly that plaid hoodie will seem really cool.
know when to invest. when kids are little, $5 backpacks are fine, says nelson. But as they hit high school, a new strategy is in or-der: “rather than buying cheap backpacks each year, invest in some-thing better-quality,” she says. “my son has had the same l.l. Bean back-pack for five years. Get it with free shipping and a coupon code—and it may have a lifetime guarantee!”
Get the lowest price on the Go. have asmartphone? check out redlaser, shopsavvy and pushpins, apps that enable you to scan or photograph items for in-stant price comparisons. —Maria LissandreLLo
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AUG 10–12 The musical
Fiddler on the rooF comes to the
Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Set
in 1905 Tsarist Russia, this story follows
a father of five daughters whose choices
seem to threaten the traditions he’s
accustomed to. Tickets: $12–$28. Visit
premiertheatre.com or call 732.774.7827
for showtimes or to buy tickets.
AUG 11 Learn how being green
can help save our shores at the new
Jersey Friends oF Clearwater
Festival at Sunset Park in Asbury Park,
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is the largest
eco-festival in New Jersey and features
crafts, foods, live music, children’s
games and green products. Freeadmission. For further information,
visit mcclearwater.org.
AUG 18 Hey, ladies! Can you
run 3.1 miles in less than 17:08? That’s
the female record to beat at this year’s
Bradley BeaCh run on Ocean and
Fifth avenues in Bradley Beach, 8:30
a.m. But this USA Track & Field–certi-
fied 5K course is fun for runners of both
sexes and all levels. The race ends with
a prize drawing, an awards ceremony
and refreshments. Registration: $20–$25.
Register online at jsrc.org. Visit bradley
beachonline.com for more details.
AUG 24 Folk singer/songwriter
Joan osBorne brings her soulful music
to the Two River Theater in Red Bank,
7:30 p.m. Osborne gained popularity in
the mid-’90s for her song “One of Us,”
which appeared on the album Relish.
She’s released six studio albums since;
her most recent, Bring It Home, debuted
this past March. Tickets: $45–$95.
(The $95 ticket is VIP admission,
which includes a post-show meet-and-
mingle reception.) Go to trtc.org
for details.
SEPT 7–9 Come out for a
day of live music and tasty seafood at
oysterFest, held on the boardwalk in
Asbury Park. The town’s largest free fes-
tival will feature food vendors, local crafts
and art as well as activities and rides
for children. Call 732.897.1111 or visit
apoysterfest.com to learn more.
oysterfest
in asbury park,
september 7–9
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“concepts” from award-winning chefs and
restaurateurs who own their spaces, and
are thus literally invested in the resort’s
success. Revel has brought the works
of Iron Chefs, Michelin chefs and James
Beard Award winners from New York,
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., in
hopes that their cool city fan bases will fol-
low. American Cut is a modern spin on a
steak house by “Iron Chef” Marc Forgione;
Azure, brainchild of chef Alain Allegretti,
is all about seafood, specifically Mediter-
ranean coastal cuisine. And don’t miss
Amada, the Andalusian tapas restaurant
by “Iron Chef” Jose Garces, modeled on
his Philadelphia restaurant of the same
name. Not only is it out-of-this-world
delicious, it’s also an adventure in tastes
as you share a variety of inventive small
plates with your companions.
Even if you’re think you’re not an A.C.
person, Revel is worth the trip—and
fall is a prime time to go. The glitches
of the opening weeks have been largely
ironed out. It’s time for the cool-seekers
to come out and play—at whatever
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First, the physical. Dominating the
northern end of the boardwalk, Revel
makes use of the limitless Atlantic horizon
like no other shore resort. Whether you’re
in the two-acre outdoor skygarden, filled
with indigenous south Jersey flora; or in
the indoor/outdoor pool, an alluring oval
bisected by a glass wall; or in one of the
1,900 ocean-view rooms, what you see is
sea and sky. The honky-tonk of the board-
walk below seems far away.
Revel is also at a different level techno-
logically. Instead of brochures, maps, or
room-service menus, there are computer
tablets loaded with info and interactive
screens throughout the resort’s main areas.
Then there’s the customer service. The
employees, stationed at frequent intervals
in the resort’s 6.3 million square feet, are
uniformly hospitable.
And the level of room and revelry
prices? It’s not low. But Revel manage-
ment would like you to know that this is
not just a casino with a hotel attached. It’s
a full-out resort, a destination, a curated
experience. sure, there’s a spacious
casino area, but there’s also much more
to see and do: ovation theater, inaugurated
by Beyoncé at the Memorial Day grand
opening. Bask by Exhale, a “well-being”
spa with a salt grotto and heated mineral
pool. surfing lessons. Yoga on the beach.
Kinect for xbox tournaments. high-end
shops. Two nightclubs. Multiple pools.
The interior design has an over-the-top
quality. The City Way lobby boasts tower-
ing walls covered with thousands of red
textile roses. There’s a massive sculptural
chrome tree at the Flirt bar and gigantic
abstract sculptures above the casino area
that evoke various species of sea life.
Amid all this awesomeness, Revel wants
you to feel comfy. Everywhere there are
places to sit—couches, cushy armchairs.
As there’s free Wi-Fi throughout, visitors
can check e-mail or surf the web anywhere.
And, in another first for A.C. casinos, there’s
no smoking anywhere on the premises.
of course, man does not live by ame-
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