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HOMEISSUE• A chic kitchen

redo in Morris Plains • A Lincoln Park home

gets NYC style• Rooms across the

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Health watch• Can you make your

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• 5 facts food labelsdon’t tell

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Flash Captured moments around the county

Your favoritesVote now! Our 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards

Health watch· Updates on staying well · Take the hint · Canyou make your baby smarter? · 5 facts labels don’ttell you

Glorious foodThis spud’s for you Cheap, versatile and nutritious, the plentiful potato is a wonder food.

Morris gourmetAn Italian romance At Madison’s Il MondoVecchio, a passionate meal of impeccably preparedtraditional Italian fare left our culinary hearts aflutter.

Where to eat Your local dining guide

Be there! A listing of local events you won’twant to miss

Faces of MorrisTaking the plunge

At home Dad does dinnerHoping to indulge a long-dormant love of cooking,a newly single Morris Plains father embarks on anambitious kitchen makeover.

Lofty inspirationThese Lincoln Park homeowners wanted urbansophistication without sacrificing roominess or comfort. Designer Tere Bresin answered the callwith clean lines and airy spaces.

The color spectrumWant your home to make a vivid statement? Dip into a bright palette.

Escapes / Have a ball in CooperstownBaseball may be the diamond in this quaint hamlet’s crown, but the area offers a whole roster of family-friendly fun—even if you don’t know anRBI from a BYO.

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Editor’s letter

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I HAVE SOMETHING OF A LOVE-HATE RELAT-ship with the home renovations we publish in MorrisHeath & Life. On the one hand, I find these photosthrilling and inspiring—a testament to the endless,breathtaking possibilities of interior design. On the otherhand ... they make me a bit wistful about the less-than-ideal corners of my own home.

Take the elegant kitchen redo on page 30: Hearingthe homeowner’s tale—he’s a recently divorced fatherhoping to rekindle his inner chef—and peering at thelovely results, I can’t help but imagine the divine meals Imight concoct in such a space, or what convivial dinnerparties I might throw.

Likewise, “Lofty Inspirations” on page 34 sets mywheels turning about trying something outside the box.There we feature a Lincoln Park couple who went com-pletely against the grain of their center-hall Colonial’sinnate traditional style, turning it into an urbane, Soho-worthy space. At least the vibrant rooms in “The ColorSpectrum,” page 38, are proof positive that I’m not alonein my quest to add splashy hues to almost any space. Seefor yourself what a difference it can make.

Luckily, the rest of our pages feature indulgences wecan all try whenever the whim strikes. In Morris Mix, forinstance, we profile a lakeside restaurant where a famedarea chef has recently come to perch. We also tell you aboutfour nearby gardens that offer awesome displays of a singletype of flower: daffodils, peonies, irises and lilacs. Learnwhere to find a treasure trove of each on page 11.

Our reviewer also details quite a memorable mealin our Gourmet section, in which she dubs the food “noth-ing short of outstanding.” See page 50 to read all about it.

Finally, just a few short weeks remain to cast yourvote in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. You can findthe ballot on page 19. We’ll announce your picks in ourAugust issue, and host a can’t-miss party featuring many

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Frozen yogurtaficionados are

spreading theword about Tart &

Tufo in Morristown(973-267-5451,www.tartandtufo.com),

lauding both the uniquelysweet-tart taste and the health benefits of

the store’s frozen treats. The shop is one of onlythree places in the country where you can getYogorino from Florence, Italy, which bills itself as“the original probiotic yogurt”—meaning it con-tains special bacteria strains said to aid digestion.Even better, it’s low in fat and has a relatively lowcalorie count (just 133 per half cup).

Tart & Tufo offers plain, chocolate and arotating flavor-of-the-week, usually fruit-inspired,such as mango or forest berry. You can get cre-ative with the toppings—there’s a selection of 40,including chocolate, carob chips and fruits.

“Our fruit toppings are the bestsellers,”says owner Jun Yoon. “People who come to us arelooking for a healthy treat.” That includes thestore’s smoothies, which are made of Yogorino andfresh fruit for a probiotics-and-antioxidant combo.

Customers can also relax in one of theshop’s big retro-design chairs and enjoy MarieBelle chocolates, specialty cupcakes or Belgian

sugar waffles—topped withfrozen yogurt, of course.

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ROOMS FOR A VIEW

If you drool over home design, better break out the bib. MANSIONIN MAY (www.mansioninmay.com), the show-house fundraiser of theWomen’s Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital, will be heldat Fawn Hill Farm—a 21-room stone manor on 34 bucolic acres inHarding—from May 1 through 31 ($30, $25 for seniors).

For the event, 36 designers and 18 landscape artists are eachgiven carte blanche over a different area to bring their vision to life.

“The possibilities are endless,” says participating designer Katjavan der Loo of Papyrus Home Design in Boonton. So how to decideon a style? Van der Loo opted to listen to the public pulse. “In today’seconomy, people want their rooms to be classic and simple, but cozy,”she says. Her translation: A guest cottage living room done in light col-ors (creams, taupes, whites), enhanced by greenery, natural fibers andhandmade objects like pottery, Peruvian blankets and photographs.

“I love show houses because I enjoy seeing designer trends, andMansion in May is my favorite,” says Tara Glock of Madison. “And Iget to tour historic mansions I’d never have entrée to otherwise!”(Bonus for house hunters: Fawn Hill Farm itself is on the market.)

Starry, starry sightReady for a 3-D journey to the stormy Great Red Spot of Jupiter? A close-up look at a super-

nova in the Southern Hemisphere? Find them at the County College of Morris Planetarium(973-328-5755, www.ccm.edu/planetarium) when it reopens this spring after a $1 million reno-

vation that includes a state-of-the-art Digistar SP/SP3 projection system.“The system is like a giant video game, constantly updated with new photos and information”

from astronomy labs around the world, says planetarium astronomer Chris Fenwick. “In fact, the main controller isa joystick. I can zoom in on any constellation or comet. I can even take you to the International Space Station.”

The options also transcend time, Fenwick notes: Viewers can see Stonehenge in the year 600 or Machu Picchucirca 1400. Fenwick adds that an expanded menu of public shows is in the works; keep an eye on the website for details.

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Gardens with a host of differentblooms are breathtaking to be sure—

but when a single type of flower isallowed to take center stage, the effect can

be mesmerizing. See for yourself at one ofthese public gardens, each of which featuresone species in all its glory:

• Throughout the month of April, some 30,000 daffodils bloom in a natural “bowl” on the propertyof the REEVES-REED ARBORETUM in Summit(908-273-8787, www.reeves-reedarboretum.org). Youcan see this natural spectacle free of charge.• Row upon row of irises—in a vast range of heights,patterns and colors—bloom along winding paths atthe PRESBY MEMORIAL IRIS GARDENS inMontclair (www.presbyirisgardens.org). At the peakof season—May 1 through June 6 this year—morethan 75,000 irises will be strutting their stuff.Suggested donation: $5.• WILLOWWOOD ARBORETUM in Chester(973-326-7600, www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/wwmain.asp) is an incredibly fragrant place through-out the month of May, when 138 lilac specimens arein bloom. On Mother’s Day (May 9), an “open gar-den afternoon” will feature free public tours from the horticultural staff; the following Sunday is thearboretum’s yearly Lilac Party fundraising event, with a capella singing, wine tasting and more.• More than 250 varieties of peonies in a rainbow ofcolors await at PEONY’S ENVY in Bernardsville(908-578-3032, www.peonysenvy.com), in bloom fromMay 1 through June 15. Browse the gardens, thenbuy your favorite type from the nursery, or order roots for fall planting.

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Lakeside gourmetWhen the weather turns nice, the place to be is on

the deck of ALICE’S RESTAURANT (973-663-9600,

www.alicesrestaurantnj.com), with its breezy bird’s-

eye view of Lake Hopatcong. This season brings the

addition of 20 new boat slips, so you can arrive by

land or by lake. And once there, you can sip a signa-

ture Lake Hopatcong Metro cocktail while browsing the

menu of creative comfort food devised by recent arrival

David Drake, a food world star and Alice’s executive chef.

Drake was known for more haute cuisine at his

former digs, Restaurant David Drake in Rahway. His

challenge now: to live up to Alice’s slogan “Good food,

comfortable drink” while maintaining his high culinary

standards. To that end, he’s continually reworking the

lunch, dinner and brunch menus. Patrons can enjoy

everything from a savory smoked tomato bisque with

goat-cheese cream to a daily seafood special to an out-

of-this-world Vermont cheddar mac-and-cheese.

The real Alice is owner Alice Szigethy, proprietor

with her husband Bela of the Main Lake Market as well

as a farm on nearby Halsey Island. In fact, the restaurant

uses the farm’s produce throughout the growing season.

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Tucked quietly into an unassuming strip mall in Denville is a veritable gaming heaven:2,500 square feet of cards, toys, collectibles, miniatures, gaming gear—

plus fellow fans to compete with, comfortable chairs and snacks to boot. The spot is ALL IN ONE COLLECTIBLES (973-664-0912, www.allinone

collectibles.com), a shop and tournament site for gaming fans of all ages, whethertheir preference is Yu-Gi-Oh!, World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering orHeroClix—a chess-like strategy game that’s one of the hottest current trends.Owner Michael Root knows his audience well—he’s part of it, after all. “I’ve been involvedin collecting sports cards since I was a kid and in gaming for about the past 12 years,” he says.

Scott D’Agostino of Jefferson visits weekly to play HeroClix with a group ranging in age fromthe early teens to over 40. “The store is a great environment,” he says. “Everybody’s very friendly here.”

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IT WAS A NIGHT OF TREATS GALORE AT THEHyatt Morristown when Deidre’s House hosted itsWine & Chocolate Tasting. In addition to a bevy ofsweets and libations, the evening featured a silent auc-tion. Funds raised will help the organization aid chil-dren who have suffered or witnessed abuse or neglect.At the Hilton Parsippany, meanwhile, several hundredbusiness leaders gathered for the Morris CountyChamber of Commerce’s 89th Annual MeetingLuncheon. Finally, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jerseyheld “Dinner With Socrates: An Epicurean Excursionto Ancient Greece” at The Park Avenue Club inFlorham Park. The benefit event was highlighted by alively lecture from writer and historian Francine Seganon food and dining customs of Ancient Greece.

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Israeli researchers recently found a link between depression and osteo-

porosis, saying that depressed women “should be periodically evaluated

for progression of bone loss and signs of osteoporosis.” But those on the

fence about antidepressants shouldn’t sign on for medication simply

because of bone-loss risk, says Jennifer Payne, M.D., assistant professor

of psychiatry and director of the Women’s Mood Disorder Center at the

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore: Other stud-

ies have failed to support the depression-osteoporosis link. “In this case

we don’t know if it’s the illness or the medication,” she adds.

More notable, says Dr. Payne, is unrelated research showing that

severe depression shrinks the brain’s hippocampus, and that antidepressants

can reverse this. “I would not want my hippocampus shrinking,” says the doctor.

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Could that desk

job be the death

of you? Perhaps,

say recent research

findings. Several

studies indicate

that sitting for

extended periods

increases your

risk of obesity,

heart attack

and prema-

ture death—

whether or not

you regularly exer-

cise—notes Elin Ekblom-Bak of

Sweden’s Karolinska Institute in an

editorial published in the British

Journal of Sports Medicine.

“After four hours of sitting, the

body starts to send harmful signals,”

she says.

One 12-year study of 17,000

Canadians, for example, found that,

independent of workout habits, those

who sat more had a higher death risk.

For reference, a typical American

spends more than half the day seated,

according to a 2003–2004 survey.

Ekblom-Bak’s advice: “Interrupt

sitting as often as possible.”

Another reason to break a sweatDon’t get too cocky about those bulging biceps. What you really need arelong telomeres. They’re bits of DNA at the tips of chromosomes in yourwhite blood cells that protect the cells from damage—and exercise protectsthem. Telomeres shorten with age; “when they’re gone, the cell dies” andsigns of aging follow, says the American Heart Association. It was a recent

study in the journal Circulation that proves exercise can slowtheir shortening. Researchers compared groups of

endurance athletes with same-aged groups ofhealthy, nonsmoking, less-active adults. The exer-cisers were in better shape and had longer telom-eres. “This is direct evidence of an anti-aging effectof physical exercise,” writes the study’s lead author.

Girls and boys may now benefit from vaccination against the human papillomavirus

(HPV), say new immunization recommendations for 2010.

The virus has been linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer in women—and

to genital warts in both sexes. Until recently, it wasn’t known if the shots were worth-

while in boys, but now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, together

with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family

Physicians, recommends that a three-dose series of the HPV4 vaccine be considered

for boys 9 to 18 years old. “Data show the vaccine is highly effective in reducing the

incidence of genital warts,” explains Joseph Bocchini, M.D., head of the AAP commit-

tee that helped develop the policy. For now, the recommendation for boys is more

“conservative” than for girls, Dr. Bocchini says, because research has yet to prove the

cost-effectiveness of the shots for preventing HPV-related cancers in men.

HPVshots—for yourson?

Is depression bad for your bones?

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Clue: EARLOBE CREASES It could mean: Heart disease

Back in 1991, a study in The American Journal of Medicine found that participantswith a diagonal crease in at least one earlobe were more likely to die from heartdisease than those whose earlobes did not bear creases. The report caught nationalattention at the time, but studies reported since then have produced mixed results.

One possible explanation for the link is a lack of elastin, which con-tributes to hardening of the arteries, but the connection may simply be due to thefact that earlobe creases are more common later in life, says Andres Mesa, M.D.,a cardiologist at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in

Houston. “Whenever you age you’re prone to have more hypertension,hyperlipidemia and other complications,” he adds.

What to do: Get regular checkups. “Earlobe creases can serve

as a reminder that you’re getting older and you should pay

more attention to heart-disease risk factors,” says Dr. Mesa.

Clue: DARK UNDER-EYE CIRCLESIt could mean: Allergies

“When you have significant hay fever you experience a changein blood flow to the nose and sinuses,” says James Li, M.D.,allergist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. “As theblood expands in some of the veins in the face, it can appear as a

dark or bluish tint under the eyes.” What to do: If your dark circles are accompanied by otherhay-fever symptoms (sneezing, coughing, congestion),consider purchasing an over-the-counter antihistamine or

seeing your doctor for an allergy test.

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YOUR BODY MAY BE WARNING YOU

OF ILLNESS. HERE’S WHAT TO DO

Give yourself a good once-over—notice any quirks?

Doctors say small imperfections could signal an

underlying issue. But which oddities call for profes-

sional attention? Experts offer guidance on becoming

your own diagnostic sleuth.

Take theHINT

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Clue: THIN THIGHS or A THICK NECK It could mean: Heart disease

A study in the British Medical Journal found that subjectswith a thigh circumference of less than 60 centimeters hada greatly increased risk of developing heart disease anddying prematurely. “The link may be due to these patientshaving low muscle mass,” says Dr. Mesa, which may leadto insulin sensitivity and a risk of metabolic syndrome.

Meanwhile, research from the National Heart,Lung and Blood Institute’s Framingham Heart Studyfound that a wider neck—a circumference of more than34.2 centimeters in women and 40.5 centimeters inmen—increased heart-disease risk factors. “The theory isthat wide necks have more deposits of fat,” says Dr. Mesa.What to do: Data are still too preliminary toprompt a response, says Dr. Mesa. “More research isneeded, but I think measuring waist circumferencehas really proven itself.” A waist circumfer-ence greater than 88 centimeters in women and102 centimeters in men has been linked to a higherrisk of heart disease. If you exceed these limits,see your doctor about healthy ways to slim down.

Clue: DISCOLORED NAILSIt could mean: DiabetesYellow nails can be a symptom of this disease, says der-matologist Michel McDonald, M.D., assistant professorof medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center inNashville, though the reason for this is not yet confirmed.

What to do: “If you see a marked color change in all

of your nails, it’s a good idea to get checked out by

a physician,” says Dr. McDonald. But don’t panic—

this discoloration may be due to fungus or aging.

Clue: PALE NAILSIt could mean: Anemia

Press on your nails and take note of their color: Whilemost people’s nails will turn immediately back to pink, ananemic’s may remain white for a moment or two. “Whenyou are anemic you don’t have the blood rushing back asquickly into the capillaries,” says Rebecca Kazin, M.D.,head of the Johns Hopkins Dermatology and CosmeticCenter at Green Spring Station in Lutherville, Maryland.“But if you are this anemic you would likely have othersymptoms, such as fatigue and a tendency to bruise easily.” What to do: Speak to your doctor, says Dr. Kazin.

Clue: MALE BALDNESSIt could mean: Heart disease

In a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine,researchers found a link between male baldness and anincreased risk of this condition. Risk was greatest in menwith extensive vertex baldness (on the crown of the head). What to do: “If you have baldness, it doesn’t

mean you’ll have heart disease,” says Dr. Mesa.

“But it might be a good idea to get your blood

pressure and cholesterol checked.” ■

HEALTH WATCH

4 well-known body warnings: TRUTH OR HYPE?PHYSICIANS ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF THESE “TROUBLE SIGNS”

Apple-shaped bod-ies are linked with

greater heart disease risksthan pear-shaped bodies.“Excess fat around the waistis a different kind of fat thanthat around the hips, and isassociated with greater heartdisease risk factors,” saysAndy Kates, M.D., director ofthe Heart Disease Preven-tion Program at WashingtonUniversity School of Medicinein St. Louis.

Skin tags can signalcolon polyps.

“There’s been insufficientevidence to extrapolate alink,” says gastroenterolo-gist Eric Esrailian, M.D.,assistant clinical professorof medicine at the DavidGeffen School of Medicineat UCLA in Los Angeles.

Too much vitaminA can cause exces-

sively dry lips. “An excess of vitamin A canshut down your oil glands,so monitor your intake anddon’t have more than 5,000IUs a day,” says dermatolo-gist Michel McDonald, M.D.,assistant professor of medi-cine at Vanderbilt UniversityMedical Center in Nashville.

White mouth corners can

indicate a yeast infection. Yeast infections don’t justoccur in your intimateregions; your mouth can beinfected by a pesky yeastcalled Candida, says Dr.McDonald. Because this sortof infection will not likelyaffect other areas of thebody, you can treat it with atopical medication fromyour dermatologist.

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PARENTS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR FLASHINGbaby pictures and reveling in their infant’s cuteness. Butmost of us don’t get by on looks alone; moms and dadsalso yearn for their tykes to earn a place in Harvard’sclass of 2032—or at least get the smartest possible start.

For businesses, that’s become a big-time salesopportunity. In the 1990s, entrepreneurs began market-ing lines of videos and DVDs aimed at the youngest set. They feature lively, quick-changing images ofshapes and colors, letters and numbers, animals andnatural settings. And their very brand names—“Baby Einstein,” “Brainy Baby” and “Baby Genius,” forexample—hint that they’ll send your infant’s IQ soar-ing. But New Jersey child-development experts tellMorris Health & Life it isn’t so. If there’s a key to foster-ing your tot’s intellectual development, they say, it isn’tsomething you buy at the store.

“Any claims that these videos make a baby smarterare false,” says Sarah Blecherman, M.D., a pediatricianaffiliated with Chilton Memorial Hospital in PomptonPlains. “It’s well documented that human interactionand play are the best ways for a baby to develop, and anytime taken away from that is detrimental.”

“I’ve had concerns about infant videos for a longtime,” agrees Punam Kashyap, M.D., senior develop-mental pediatrician at the Institute for Child Devel-opment, a division of the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’sHospital at Hackensack University Medical Center inHackensack. “I think they mislead parents and causeinappropriate expectations. I had a parent just todaywho told me, ‘I thought I was making my 2-month-oldsmarter by putting her in front of Baby Einstein.’”

Doctors say there’s actually no known scientificevidence that these videos—or any other products youcan buy—enhance a baby’s brainpower. Indeed, someresearch has suggested that these baby videos may actu-ally slow the development of language skills. A 2007study at the University of Washington in Seattle foundthat with every hour per day spent watching baby DVDsand videos, infants learned six to eight fewer new vocab-ulary words than babies who never watched the videos.This effect was strongest on babies 8 to 16 months old—just when language skills are starting to form.

Researchers noted that the baby videos may beworse for tots than educational shows like Sesame Street,because they feature “little dialogue, short scenes” and

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SMARTER?VIDEOS AND DVDS AIMED AT HELPING YOU

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“disconnected pictures.” They may overstimulatebabies, one participating scientist has argued.

So how does a well-meaning parent help ababy’s brain develop? Play, talk and sing withyour infant, say child-development experts. Andwhile educational toys and even TV programsmay be appropriate later on, you needn’t buy any-thing more at the baby stage than perhaps a col-orful rattle, a plastic cup or a soft-covered book.

“You can read picture books together in thefirst year,” says pediatrician Julie Ashton, M.D.,of Whippany. “But just your being around thebaby, talking to the baby and responding to thebaby is the best stimulation he or she can have.”

“Toys for babies should not have batteries,”says Dr. Blecherman with a laugh. “Babies needto use their imagination, not push a button to startsome prescribed action.”

The doctor adds that if kids do start watch-ing TV as toddlers, it’s best to discuss with themwhat they see. “If Big Bird feels sad, you can talkabout that—why is he sad? That’s how kids learn.”

But at the baby stage your child needs nothing somuch as to be around you. “Instead of TV, I’d muchrather you put the baby in a bouncy seat watching youfold laundry or make dinner,” says Dr. Blecherman.“That’s how his or her mind is programmed—by watch-

ing humans. If you’re on the phone talking and the babycoos, and you turn to him or her and say, ‘Hi, baby!’ thebaby has just learned something. TV doesn’t provide thatfor them and never will.” ■

Child-development experts say

talking to and playing with your

baby is the best way to foster his or

her intellectual potential, and

the Baby Einstein company doesn’t

disagree. Owned by Disney since

2001, it’s the industry giant—

a 2003 study estimated that one-

third of all American babies from 6

months to 2 years old had at least

one Baby Einstein video, and the

brand has also featured toys,

books, flash cards and clothing. The

company’s website points out that

parents can enjoy its DVDs and

videos along with their babies,

leaving “their hands free to clap,

point to objects and interact with

their baby.”

Baby Einstein removed the

word “educational” from its mar-

keting materials in 2006 after the

Campaign for a Commercial-Free

Childhood complained to the Fed-

eral Trade Commission. And last fall

and this winter it offered an

“enhanced consumer satisfaction

guarantee” in which it promised to

refund $15.99 for up to four DVDs

per household bought between

2004 and 2009 if purchasers

weren’t satisfied.

Baby Einstein now insists

that its products “are not designed

to make babies smarter.” Asked if

that isn’t what its name implicitly

suggests, the company’s outside

public relations representative says

famously brainy theoretical physicist

Albert Einstein was also “a true lover

of the arts, regularly playing classical

music on the violin to inspire his

work. It was Einstein’s embodiment

of imagination and curiosity that

inspired the name Baby Einstein.”

NO TV TILL AGE 2, SAYS PEDIATRICIANS’ GROUPStudies show that by 3 months of age, 40 percent of babies reg-

ularly watch DVDs, videos or TV; by their second birthday,

almost 90 percent watch two to three hours daily. Still, the

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under

2 watch no TV. “I strongly agree with the AAP,” says Sarah

Blecherman, M.D., a pediatrician affiliated with Chilton Mem-

orial Hospital. While Baby Einstein says it doubts that the AAP’s

guideline “reflects the reality of today’s parents, families and

households,” Dr. Blecherman isn’t budging. “Sure, your baby

will stare at the TV, but 15 minutes a day turns into 30, then an

hour,” she says. “Everyone’s busy, and it’s easy to put the baby

in front of the TV to get chores done. But that takes time away

from the baby’s true source of learning—human interaction.”

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HEALTH WATCH

Savvy shoppers know that checking food labels is a key to helping your family eat

healthy. The bad news? “They’re incomplete,” says Bruce Silverglade, director of legal

affairs for the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). He helped Morris Health

& Life identify five important points food packages fail to reveal:

4 Where the ‘trans fats’have gone. Many food

packages today boast “0 transfats.” But in some cases, saysSilverglade, “the company hasadded plain old saturated fat toreplace the trans fat, makingthe product just as bad as, orworse than, the original.” CSPIsays a redesigned label shouldcategorize these fat levels as“High,” “Medium” or “Low,”with red ink calling attentionto “High” levels. What to do:Don’t be swayed by “trans fat”claims alone—judge eachproduct after examining “saturated fats” too.

1How much sugar. “If acookie uses different types

of sugars—high-fructose cornsyrup, fructose, etc.—the labelcan show these as individualingredients,” says Silverglade. “Ifthey were grouped together,‘sugar’ could be first.” Labels alsodo not separate out added sugarsfrom natural ones (think of theinnate sweetness of applesauce),and offer no guidance on howmuch to consume: For fat, sodi-um, etc., labels show a clear “%daily value”—but not for sugar.“There should be one,” Silver-glade says. What to do: TheCSPI suggests limiting sugar to40 grams per day and scanningingredients for sugar’s aliases.

3 Caffeine quantities. TheCSPI says these should be

required. “A bottle of Starbucksvanilla Frappuccino contains 96 milligrams, more than many brands of coffee have in

5The ‘true’ fiber content.The CSPI says “dietary

fiber” should be termed simply“fiber” and include “only intactfiber from whole grains, beans,vegetables, fruit and otherfoods.” Today the FDA alsopermits the inclusion of such“faux-fiber” additives as malto-dextrin and polydextrose. “It’sunlikely that they lower bloodcholesterol or blood sugar,” saysSilverglade. “Companies arebasically padding the product toup the numbers.” What to do:Keep an eye out for fiber addi-tives and try to get most of yourfiber from natural sources. ■

2 The whole story onwhole grains. “The gov-

ernment recommends we eatmore whole grains, but sets no rules on how much wholegrain a food must have to bedescribed as ‘made with wholegrain,’” says Silverglade. “Itcould be a dusting.” CSPIfavors labels that show clearlywhat percentage of grains arewhole. What to do: For now,look for products for which the first listed ingredient begins with the word “whole.”

a 6-ounce cup,” says Silverglade.Even Dannon’s coffee yogurtpacks in 30 milligrams. What todo: Exercise moderation untillabeling information improves.

5 facts labels don’t tell youHERE’S WHAT’S MISSING FROM PACKAGE NUTRITION DATA—

AND HOW TO MAKE SMART CHOICES ANYWAY

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Help for the Seriously Overweight

To successfully lose weight

and keep it off, you not only

need the right tools but also

the right support. Gastric

bypass and gastric banding

are two surgical procedures

available for those who cannot

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on their own. In addition, the

Metabolic Medicine and Weight

Control Center at Morristown

Memorial Hospital performs

laproscopic gastric bypass

and laproscopic gastric

banding. Both help stop the

weight-loss roller-coaster,

alleviating or resolving related

health problems such as

heart disease, hypertension,

diabetes, depression,

migraines, sleep apnea, joint

disease and infertility.

Deborah Abeles, M.D.,

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Michael Nusbaum, M.D., FACS, FASMBBariatric Surgical Director, Obesity Treatment Centers of New Jersey Surgical Director of the Metabolic Medicine and Weight Control Center

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WHEN SEAN O’CONNELL PURCHASED HIStwo-bedroom townhouse in Morris Plains, the homehad much to recommend it—but the kitchen wasn’tamong them. Dark and dated, the 10-foot by 10-footroom featured archaic appliances, limited counterspace and a trove of 1970s touches—a setup far fromthe ideal for a newly single dad looking to recharge hisinner gourmet.

“I learned to cook from my mother, who was anexcellent cook,” says O’Connell. “When I got divorced, itgave me an impetus to get back into cooking regularly.”

Luckily, O’Connell knew just whom to call toexecute a head-to-toe makeover: certified kitchen andbath designer Maureen Fiori, who in a previous life hadworked with O’Connell at a medical advertising agency.The designer instantly recognized that the room neededmore than aesthetic improvement.

“The way the kitchen was set up was simply notfunctional,” says Fiori. “It didn’t have proper landingareas or an efficient work triangle between appliances.”

Making things worse was the home’s floor plan,which closed the cramped kitchen off from the rest of thefirst floor, causing it to feel even smaller. Thus, Fiori pro-posed removing two walls to make the room airier with-out adding square footage.

The suggestion took O’Connell by surprise.“When I came up with this plan he gave me a face that

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Dark, cramped and not particularly functional, the townhome’s

original kitchen was awash in ‘70s style, complete with outmoded

appliances and dated flooring.

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said, ‘What?’” recalls Fiori with a laugh. “Some-times it’s hard for homeowners to envision theresults of removing walls, but I told him it wouldlook terrific.”

One thing that helped ease O’Connell’s con-cerns was a high-tech three-dimensional sketch ofFiori’s final vision produced on AutoCAD, a com-puter design program. The new layout presented aU-shaped kitchen with easy access between appli-ances, extra counter space, plus a granite peninsulathat would function as both a prep spot and a din-ing area while offering storage in the cabinetsbelow. O’Connell was convinced.

But even with the walls removed, the roomwas still relatively tiny, so Fiori used a few designertricks to make it seem bigger. The original kitchenhad soffits that ran atop the cabinets, eating up pre-cious storage space; those were replaced with sleekDecora cabinetry that stretches to just a few inchesshy of the ceiling. By trading tired linoleum for thesame chic hardwood used on the rest of the firstfloor, Fiori enhanced the flow between rooms.

A harmonious color palette was also key: “In a small space it’s important to stick with similarcolors, so your eye won’t be stopped,” the designerexplains. Fiori opted for earth tones, from red oak cabinetry to a creamy granite with touches ofbrown to an eye-catching-but-muted tumbled-marble backsplash.

“My 36-inch Wolf stove is really the center-piece of the space, and the backsplash that Maureendesigned really adds a lot of character to that area,”says O’Connell.

For the other appliances, Fiori opted forscaled-down Fisher & Paykel models to create a lux-urious look while conserving space.

All told, the elegant renovation cost approxi-mately $50,000—but for O’Connell, the rewardshave been priceless: He is now enjoying his renewedaffection for cooking and, more important, appreci-ates having a comfortable place to call his own forthis next phase of his life.

“When my wife and I separated, I wanted aplace that would feel like home to my daughter,whom we share,” he says. “And I think we achievedthat. Many people have remarked that there is asense of home here. I think it’s quite inviting.” ■

Now chic and modern, the kitchen

also appears bigger thanks to the

removal of two walls. A new peninsula

adds counter space plus storage, and

a 36-inch Wolf stove makes for an

eye-catching focal point.

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THESE LINCOLN PARK HOMEOWNERS WANTED URBAN

SOPHISTICATION WITHOUT SACRIFICING ROOMINESS

OR COMFORT. DESIGNER TERE BRESIN ANSWERED

THE CALL WITH CLEAN LINES AND AIRY SPACES

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Peaceful perching Anchored by a custom-designed green slate fire-place, this seating area just off the kitchen creates arelaxing setting in which to converse, with comfort-able, transitional-style furniture arranged around adecorative floral rug. Striped silk window treatmentson brushed-nickel hardware complement the sooth-ing colors of the space, while on the walls contem-porary artwork from the wife’s own collection addsvisual interest and echoes key hues.

Making an entrance“We wanted the foyer to tell people, ‘This isn’tgoing to be your average center-hall Colo-nial,’” says designer Tere Bresin of BeretDesign Group in Upper Montclair. Creativetouches include a large Barbara Barry chan-delier; a black iron railing custom designed byBresin; an antique wooden chest of drawers;diagonal-patterned limestone floors; and adramatic grape wall finish that “washes andgets lighter as you come down to floor level.”

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Cooking up style Beauty meets functionality in the sleek kitchen, where the homeown-ers enjoy both cooking and entertaining. Cherry cabinetry and a multilevel center island painted in crisp Scandinavian blue and greenprovide ample storage space, while a Corian-top kitchen table sur-rounded by white klismos-style chairs from Donghia offers a place toindulge in a home-cooked meal. Other creative touches include aretro-style chandelier and a blue acid-etched glass backsplash.

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A touch of dramaDark, moody shades set the tone for the dining room, featuring asquare mahogany dining table from Lazarus & Williamsonplaced on the diagonal; eight stained mahogany chairs uphol-stered in textured fabric from Swaim Furniture; and linen scrimwindow treatments. Ornate crystal sconces and other traditionaltouches blend seamlessly with a contemporary chandelier andmodern artwork placed on built-in ledges.

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Spa-like sanctuaryThe guest bath creates the feel of a relaxing,

exotic refuge with green slate tiles, expansivemirrors, a russet-colored textured laminate

vanity, shoji shower doors and antiqueJapanese fabric window shades. ■

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WANT YOUR HOME TO MAKE A VIVID

STATEMENT? DIP INTO A BRIGHT PALETTE

Colors are the smiles of

nature,” said 19th-century

English writer Leigh Hunt—

but why should the great

outdoors have all the fun?

Our own little man-made corners of the

world can also benefit from startling swaths

of vibrant hues. Sure, dressing a room in a

brilliant shade can be a daring tact. But as

these inspiring rooms reveal, when done to

proper effect, this dazzling choice can

engender grins aplenty—a reaction that

would surely do Mr. Hunt (not to mention

our old friend Roy G. Biv) proud.

RED: In the rosy Manhattan living room of designer Miles

Redd, the all-out glamour of an oversized red-velvet couch is

tempered by a host of eclectic touches—a gallery-like wall of

artwork, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves packed with beloved

tomes and a subtly patterned parquet floor. Whimsical blue

pillows provide cushy points of contrast.

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ORANGE: Brilliant yet

soothing, this sunny sitting

room—tucked into a Hollywood

Hills villa—features a range of

juicy shades that invigorate but

don’t overwhelm. The calming

effect is further enhanced by

the room’s multitude of Asian

touches—Japanese Imari plates,

a golden statue of a Buddhist

goddess and a bamboo coffee

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At HOME

YELLOW: White trimmed with black may be

the dominant palette in this master bedroom,

but it’s the cleverly placed patches of yellow

that give the space a lemony pizzazz. In addi-

tion to contrasting colors, the owner of this

18th-century Hudson Valley home played with

lines and curves to create the just-right balance

of quirky and sleek.


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breezy beauty imbued in this Los Angeles

home by a striking oversized painting. With

such a bold statement piece taking center

stage, all that’s needed are a few cozy touches,

courtesy of a simple distressed console table,

a collection of multihued glass vases and a

colorfully tempting assortment of fruits

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bedroom proves that, just like your mother

told you, it’s what’s on the inside that counts—

and what’s inside here is a chic bed and side

table imbued with bold purple splashes, plus a

comforter, rug and lamp that repeat the hue

while echoing the furniture’s sharp angles. ■

BLUE: A showstopping electric-blue silk

couch is the unabashed star of this Paris living

room. More muted but equally enticing is the

Cubist painting perched above; a pair of

simple-but-fanciful lamps and a trio of glass

candlesticks, meanwhile, provide opportunities

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THE SLEEPY VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN,N.Y., at the southern tip of Otsego Lake about 75 mileswest of Albany, is home to only about 2,000 souls. Butevery spring—when umpires across the land yell “Playball!”—its renown as the home of baseball’s Hall ofFame awakens once again.

The town got its name back in the 18th century,when it was part of a parcel of land purchased by the fatherof Last of the Mohicans author James Fenimore Cooper,who grew up here. Though baseball was supposedlyinvented in a Cooperstown cow pasture in the 1830s byAbner Doubleday, historians today find that claim spuri-ous. Still, the national pastime’s shrine here is the real deal.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum(607-547-7200, community.baseballhall.org), open since1939, is the ultimate indulgence for connoisseurs of thegreat game’s history. Allow at least three hours, and startwith “The Baseball Experience,” a 13-minute multimediapresentation in the 191-seat Grandstand Theater. Thentake your pick: There are bronze plaques for all 289 play-ers voted so far into the select Hall of Fame. In theRecords Room, track active and all-time leaders in virtu-ally every category of diamond stats. And take in the “No-Hitters Wall,” featuring an actual baseball from every no-hitter in the majors since 1940.

Once you’ve had your fill of our nation’s pastime,get a glimpse of its past: At the Farmers’ Museum (1-888-547-1450, www.farmersmuseum.org), stroll through atrue-to-scale farming village circa 1845, where costumedexperts describe each period building’s function. Themuseum features some 23,000 agricultural artifacts—anda monument to human gullibility called the Cardiff Man.He’s a weathered-looking 10-foot stone figure supposedly“discovered” in 1869 as validation of the Bible’s mentionof “giants in the earth.” In fact, the outsized figure was ahoax perpetrated by an atheist cigar manufacturer.

The Fenimore Art Museum (1-888-547-1450,www.fenimoreartmuseum.org) boasts a fine collectionof American art and a shop with Native American jew-elry, accessories and art books. Upcoming exhibits

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Howe Caverns (518-296-8900, www.howecaverns.com),New York State’s second most-popular natural attraction,which draws 200,000 visitors annually. Your 80-minuteguided tour begins with an elevator ride 156 feet below theearth’s surface, leading to what’s billed as “a prehistoricunderground cavern 6 million years in the making.”There’s also a Lantern Tour on Friday and Saturdayevenings and a special two-hour Adventure Tour.

End your day at an eatery so nice they named ittwice: Yum Yum Shack (607-547-8088, www.yumyumshack.com) might not sound refined, but the colorfulspot is run by Culinary Institute of America–trainedchef/owner Dave Neil and features such unexpected gemsas halibut curry stew and pork chops with blue cheese–tarragon cream. We suspect you’ll find it a home run. ■

include “In Our Time: The World as Seen by MagnumPhotographers” (April 1 to September 6) and “JohnSinger Sargent: Portraits in Praise of Women” (May 29to December 31). If you’re more than aesthetically hun-gry, there’s a café overlooking Otsego Lake; for an evencloser look at the lake, taker an hour-long tour from TheGlimmerglass Queen Tour Boat Company (607-547-9511, ext. 1; www.lakefrontmotelandrestaurant.com).

Culture hounds visiting in July or August mightvisit the Alice Busch Opera Theater, home to theGlimmerglass Opera (607-547-2255, www.glimmerglass.org). During its summer festival, the group will per-form Puccini’s Tosca, Copland’s The Tender Land,Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Handel’s Tolomeo.

A 45-minute drive east of Cooperstown takes you to

1. Watch cider being made in anauthentic 1856 water-powered millat the Fly Creek Cider Mill (607-547-9692, www.flycreekcidermill.com).

2. Enjoy a picnic by Lake Otsego,the source of the SusquehannaRiver, in Lakefront Park.

3. See a baseball game at historicDoubleday Field, opened in 1939.In season, games run all day long.

4. Visit two local art galleries: the

Smithy-Pioneer Gallery (607-547-8671, www.smithypioneer.org) andthe Cooperstown Art Association(607-547-9777, www.cooperstownart.com).

5. Tour Goodyear Swamp Sanc-tuary, a wetland at the northwestend of Otsego Lake that featureswaterfowl, reptiles, amphibians—plus plenty of trails to explore.

6. Learn about the Belgian-style

ales of Brewery Ommegang (607-544-1800, www.ommegang.com),and the varietals bottled up atBear Pond Winery (607-643-0294,www.bearpondwines.com).

7. Swing on through theCooperstown Bat Company (1-888-547-2415, www.cooperstownbat.com), open Tuesdays andThursdays June through August.

Source: Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce

7 FREE things to do on your Cooperstown visit

The Inn at Cooperstown (607-547-5756,www.innatcooperstown.com), built in 1874

as the annex to the luxurious Hotel Fenimore,was fully restored in 1985. Close to in-townattractions, the quaint spot offers a luxurysuite with two fireplaces, a spa bath andflat-screen TVs. Rates vary from $108 to

$490 per night. (A two-night reservation isrequired for any Saturday-night stay April

through October.)

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Outdoor LivingB&B Pool and Spa Center “We build backyard memories,” says Bruce Bagin, one of three

brother-partners at B&B Pool and Spa Center. With 38 years

experience, B&B remains fi rmly committed to providing top quality

and safety for their customers. Their trademarked IntelliPool™ and

IntelliSpa™ systems for energy-saving, low-maintenance pools and

spas incorporate the latest technologies and innovations. B&B also

provides routine maintenance and 24-hour emergency services,

as well as a plethora of pool supplies, water testing services, and

accessories for upscale outdoor living at their retail location.

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Bednar Landscape Services Bednar Landscape Services has been providing landscape and

hardscape design/maintenance services in northern and central New

Jersey for over 15 years. They credit much of their success to having

three dedicated partners who each specialize in a different aspect

of the business. This allows them to provide unsurpassed customer

service and attention to detail. “People like to spend time outside. If

designed properly, this area can become a natural extension of their

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Dabah Landscape Designs “I try to make the outdoor space a refl ection of the homeowners

by recognizing their style rather than imposing my preferences,”

explains Pamela Dabah. With a masters in horticulture and over

25 years in the industry (including a stint as director of the NYC

Park Department and designer of the outdoor area for Central

Park’s children’s zoo), she is uniquely qualifi ed to bring a vision

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Pelican Shops Pelican is more than just skis and snowboards—they’re also the

East Coast’s largest spa, pool and patio dealer (and offer a wide

array of grills, water sporting equipment and other outdoor toys

as well). In business for over 45 years, Pelican is known for its low

prices, top quality and fast delivery. “We’ve seen an increase in hot

tub and spa purchases as people spend more time at home and

are look for a healthy way to relieve stress,” says Bruce Sanderson.

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1⁄2 cup unsalted butter

1 tablespoon freshthyme leaves

1 (1-pound) russetpotato

1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄4 teaspoon freshly

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1 large egg, beaten to blend

1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour1⁄4 cup shaved Pecorino

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Gnocchi with butter thyme sauceSERVES 4–6

• Cook the butter in a heavy medium skillet over

medium heat until it begins to brown, about 2 min-

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Set aside.

• Pierce the potato all over with a fork. Microwave

the potato until tender, turning once, about 12 min-

utes. Cut the potato in half and scoop the flesh into

a large bowl; discard the skin. Using a fork, mash the

potato well. Mash in the salt and pepper. Mix in 3

tablespoons of the egg; discard the remaining egg.

Sift the flour over the potato mixture and knead just

until blended.

• Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each

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the dough into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece of

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• Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of boiling salted

water until they rise to the surface, about 1 minute.

Continue cooking until the gnocchi are tender,

about 4 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon,

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• Spoon the gnocchi and butter sauce into shallow

bowls. Top with the shaved cheese and serve.

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Russet(brown skin, white flesh)

mashing, baking,roasting, frying

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Red(red skin, white flesh)

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White(tan skin, white flesh)

boiling, roasting, frying Basic but versatile

Yukon Gold (tan skin, yellow flesh)

mashing, baking, roasting Creamy texture and richer flavormake it a good all-purpose potato

Purple (dark skin and flesh)

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YOU WON’T FIND TRENDY DÉCOR OR HIP twists on classic dishes at Il Mondo Vecchio, a tinyItalian BYO on Madison’s Main Street (the name means“the old world,” after all). But who needs them whenyou have food that’s nothing short of outstanding?Owned by chef Michael Cetrulo (he also runs the pricierScalini Fedeli restaurants in Chatham and Manhattan),the elegant, romantic eatery is bursting with old-fashioned charms—exposed-brickwalls, tin ceilings, dark furniture.But it’s the impeccably prepared tra-ditional Italian fare that left our culi-nary hearts aflutter.

That said, as with any loveaffair, our romance with the eateryhad a few small thorns: The closelypacked tables in the main diningroom made trips to the restroom achallenge. And as our meal neared itsend, a staffer brusquely informed usof a “two-hour table limit” onSaturday nights (we had been diningfor an hour and 45 minutes and hadordered everything from “soup tonuts”). What happened to that

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But ah, the dishes themselves! Ourfirst starter, zuppa d’otolana—a hearty soupsimilar to pasta fagioli—delighted our palateswith a flavorful blend of cannellini beans,bow-tie pasta, prosciutto, fresh oregano andplum tomato in a savory broth. The insalatadi rugola, which the kitchen kindly split intwo, arrived as a generous bed of crisp arugulawith fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese dressedwith balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Weadored the sweet roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes mixed in, though the freshtomato slices weren’t quite ripe and might aswell be eliminated when not in season.

The real showstopper was thePortobello alla Milanese—five large wedges ofjuicy Portobello mushrooms breaded inParmesan and lightly sautéed with shallots,

garlic and chopped tomatoes in a reduced mushroom-and-veal broth. With distinct tones of red wine, the brothwas mouthwatering to the last drop.

Our entrées were also divine: Intent on sampling a pasta dish, we opted for the ravioli porcini special and found the heaping portion of delicate porcini-filledravioli in a light, earthy white truffle cream sauce positive-ly heavenly. The medaglioni alla Gorgonzola consisted oftwo medallions of perfectly tender filet mignon served in athick, creamy Gorgonzola sauce. Three asparagus spears,

arranged atop the meat, and a side ofroasted veggies (carrots, zucchini anda potato) were healthy complements.

For dessert, the warm choco-late torte, served beside a dollop ofcreamy hazelnut gelato, was sinfullyrich with slightly bitter undertones.The cannolocini—two crispy, sweetconical shells filled with an irre-sistible whipped raspberry Cham-bord cream with fresh raspberriesstrewn on top—was lighter butequally lovely.

On the whole, our experienceat Il Mondo Vecchio was a passion-ately positive one. We look forwardto our next rendezvous. ■

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Hours

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DINNER: Monday through Thursday,

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• BYO

• Major credit cards accepted

• Private parties accommodated

• Reservations recommended

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTSPatients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile.

Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our offi ce’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

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A promise to serve the people of our communities, and to care

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