2009-06-22

Proverbs 3:5

Vol. 1 No. 2

June 16, 2009

The Shakespeare Initiative at Brundage Park Playhouse to Present Julius Caesar

T Please call the Brundage Park Playhouse box office at 973-989-7092 for ticket reservations. For further information please check the company website at www.theshakespeareinitiative.org.

he Shakespeare Initiative at Brundage Park Playhouse, Carrell Road, Randolph, NJ, will present JULIUS CAESAR for six performances on June 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 8:00 PM and June 7 at 2:00 PM. One of the greatest theatrical studies of tyranny, revolution, and civil war, JULIUS CAESAR is also a highly personal play – a breathless, gripping portrayal of friendships and alliances torn apart by political ambition and the intoxicating effects of power. Centered around three of Shakespeare’s most vivid characters – Caesar, Brutus, and the young Mark Antony – the play contrasts a vast historical canvas with the private fears and dreams of men whose words can change the world. Believed to have been written in 1599, Shakespeare's play reflected the general anxiety of England over succession of leadership. Queen Elizabeth, a strong ruler, was elderly and had refused to name a successor, leading to worries that a civil war, similar to the one presented in the play, might break out after her death. The large cast features Dickson Lane (of Montclair) as Caesar, Tim Murphy (of Denville) as Brutus, Joe McCaig (of Randolph) as Mark Antony, and Brendon Thomas (of Hackettstown) as Cassius. Other performers include Dan Algazi (of Landing), Taylor Cantrell, Matthew Finkelstein, Paige Maier and Kristin Gaffney (of Randolph), Felicia Coppola (of Bernardsville), Rachel Dunwoody (of North Haledon), Jake Zillioux (of Kinnelon), Jonathan Baumgartner (of Madison), Laura Landrieu (of Bedminster), Robert Scarpone (of Flanders), Artie Scarano and John Mielke (of Fairfield), Jon Young (of Roxbury) and Bryan Milford (of Continued on page 2

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Noah’s Ark 8th Annual Golf Classic Offers Doggone Purrfect Time for Golfers There is a natural affinity between animals and the game of golf, and golfers from all over are invited to celebrate that and raise funds for homeless pets at the Noah’s Ark 8th Annual Doggone Purrfect Golf Classic on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the SkyView Golf Club, 226 Lafayette Road, Sparta, NJ. Most people know that an “eagle” is a score of two under par for a hole and a “birdie” is a score of one under par. But did you know that a ball that lands softly on the green is said to “land like a cat?” Or that “let the big dog eat” means hit the driver? Whether you are a serious player who knows all the slang or just a golf-playing animal lover looking for a way to support

the homeless pets at Noah’s Ark, the Doggone Purrfect Golf Classic is for you. The event offers golfers a chance to play one of the top 20 courses in the state and win great prizes. “We’re offering special prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive, closest to the line, and best team. We excited to be partnering with Jim Salerno Automotive who is offer a Pontiac G6 GT car as our grand prize,” explains Lauren Swern, Development Director at Noah’s Ark. Many local businesses and friends of the “Ark” are sponsors for this event or have donated prizes. “We could not offer such a terrific day for golfers without the continued support of the many businesses Continued on page 10

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Ride for Awareness and Bicycle Safety Day

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n June 28 The David D. Hammar Foundation will be hosting its first annual “Ride for Awareness and Bicycle Safety Day”. The event will be held at Rock Spring Park in Long Valley, NJ. There will be a scenic 30.9 mile course through Long Valley/Califon that will commence at 8:30am. Pre-registration is $30 and $35 the day of the event. There will also be a free “Bicycle Safety Day” for kids of all ages from 10am-3pm. Activities to include: Free helmet giveaways and fittings, bicycle safety demonstrations/obstacle courses, bicycle safety checks and much more. The

rain date for this event will be July 5, but will only be utilized in the event of severe weather. For more information/registration please visit: www.bicyclesafetynj.org The David D. Hammar Foundation is a local charity based in Long Valley, NJ. Since inception in 2006, their commitment to bicycle safety has grown steadily each year. They have given out over 200 helmets to children thanks to the generous donations from the public. With the continued support of donors, they hope to continue to grow and have a positive impact on the cycling community.

Continued from front page Hopatcong). Richard Norman (of Randolph), founder of The Shakespeare Initiative at Brundage Park Playhouse, directs. Since the themes presented in the play are universal and timely, The Shakespeare Initiative production updates the action to the present day and sets it in Washington, DC. JULIUS CAESAR is one of Shakespeare's most popular and quoted plays. It is a play of p power abused; a play of dreams, superstitions, portents, passions

and predictions; a play of subtlety and sophistication. All the elements intertwine after the brutal murder of Caesar, to cause moral turmoil, searing guilt, the death of "the noblest Roman of them all," and haunting anarchy. Tickets are $10.00. All tickets are reserved. Please call the Brundage Park Playhouse box office at 973-989-7092 for ticket reservations. For further information please check the company website at www.theshakespeareinitiative.org.

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Special Olympics Event Brightens Up Rainy Day By Kathryn Davis ray skies and drizzle didn’t dampen spirits at the Special Olympics Track & Field event held recently at Hackettstown High School. Friends and families came out to support participants at this year’s local event, and the sun even made an occasional, though slight, appearance to lend its support as well. What makes this kind of event successful, and even possible, is the people who give of their time and energy to volunteer. When Elissa Karpf started with the Special Olympics, she began by volunteering at a

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volleyball event in Lawrenceville. “After that, I was hooked.” She spent the next four years helping out, becoming involved with committee work, and then taking the position of Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. Last year she became Volunteer Coordinator for Area 3, encompassing Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. New Jersey is divided into 13 separate areas encompassing all 21 counties. Talk to any of the spirited volunteers at a Special Olympics event and you’ll hear similar stories. Jayne Krusman is a special education teacher and the head coach for

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Volunteers at the Area 3 Special Olympics Track & Field Event at Hackettstown High School included, from left to right, Hackettstown High School junior Kaitlin Trudgeon, Walkill Valley High School senior Jeremy Jessel, and HHS juniors Carlie Lopate and Danielle Schulaka.

Special Olympics at Lopatcong Elementary School. When she started the program 15 years ago, she didn’t realize the impact it would have on her life. “I started with our young children, kindergarten to second grade, just to get them involved in something, to get them involved and to learn the skills. Once you get involved, it’s very addicting, very rewarding. You can’t stop. We started with one child. I came to an event and it grew. It hooked me right in. If we had a lot more that came and saw how rewarding it is and how important it is to the people who participate, they would be

hooked and want to be involved too.” The events draw volunteers from all over, including area schools. Carlie Lopate, a junior at Hackettstown High School and a member of the Key Club, brings an enthusiasm that is contagious. “Everybody loves hugs,” she says, “and huge high fives.” This was the third time volunteering for Jeremy Jessel, a senior at Walkill Valley High School. “I knew about the Special Olympics and I signed up. It’s fun, exciting. It’s rewarding. You meet new people, make new friends.” Continued on page 7

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Art Exhibit of Noted Local Artist, Dr. Lorraine Robertson

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he Morris County Public Library is featuring an art exhibit of noted local artist, Dr. Lorraine Robertson of Chester Twp. during the entire month of June. The Library is located at 30 Hanover Avenue in Whippany. During the entire month of June, The Morris County Public Library is featuring in their Second Floor Lounge area the work of their Artist of the Month, Lorraine Robertson. Dr. Robertson is a retired Family Physician from Rockaway, and now resides in Chester Township. Among the many things that have entered her life during retirement, such as the piano, the flute, ballroom dancing, and acting (she and her husband have performed in thirteen musicals in local community theatre), she has thoroughly immersed herself in paint-

ing, currently working in watercolor, pastel, oil and acrylics. She has taken

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things keeps you young at heart. The Library is located at 30 Hanover Avenue in Whippany. Dr. Robertson's website is http://Lorraine Robertsonsart.blogspot.com

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otbox Food truck started in spring 2009 by Chef Michael Christiansen, a native of Long Valley, NJ. Michael has been fortunate enough to gain many experiences from around the globe. He found through his travels some of his favorite foods came from some of the most authentic street food stands. Some of the advantages to these great foods were the freshness by nature of limited refrigeration and quick turnover of ingredients. Street food is usually simple, quick fare; indigenous to the region it is served. One of the best things about street food is the lack of rules and pressures of etiquette. The eating experience becomes strictly focused on the food. While street food has been a main stay around the world for centuries, the trend of street food is coming onto the culinary scene as one of the hottest trends in the United States. From coast to coast, foodies are flocking to the rolling restaurants for delicious eats. In the recent past, street food in the North East has been mainly relegated to hot dog stands and Mr. Softee but we are now seeing an emergence of high quality, gourmet foods made with fresh and local ingredients. It is now not unusual to find items such as pizzas fired in a wood oven on a mobile trailer to caramelized pears and Panna Cotta served from a truck. Hotbox Street Cuisine is bringing all of the things you love about all of the above except with a more approachable and trusting environment. Chef Christiansen, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, honed his skills in San Francisco under Chefs Bradley Ogden, George Morrone and Michael Mina. Under their tutelage he was provided with an appreciation for fresh ingredients handled with care and simple techniques. Chef Christiansen is currently the Principal Research Chef for Unilever working on new product innovation for brands such as, Bertolli, Ragu and Knorr, which

has given him the opportunity to travel extensively gaining global experience in Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, South Africa, Argentina just to name a few. Now he is bringing all of this experience to suburban New Jersey. Michael has taken a 1982 Mini Cruiser and turned it into a mobile restaurant serving the Long Valley area of Morris County NJ. The truck will be parked in different location throughout the town. You may also have the opportunity to catch the truck at festivals throughout NJ. Hotbox is also available for onsite corporate events and private parties. The second truck is in the works which is a 1973 mini Winnebago which spans 23 ft of cooking space. Hotbox Plans to become a fleet up and down the east coast in the near future. Follow the truck on Twitter and Facebook For Franchise information contact Michael at 908 887 1710 or on the website www.hotboxfoodtruck.com

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Our Spiritual Landscape

Local Churches Offer Casual Worship By Elsie Walker t used to be that on Sunday morning, many families got into their cars and headed for morning worship. However, now, between youth sports, and jobs which require working on Sunday, it is difficult for some families and individuals to get to traditional services. Then, there are those who are looking for a different experience. They have been away from church or never went there before and feel a little uneasy about the Sunday worship atmosphere. Recently, two area churches, Community Presbyterian Church of Chester and Drakestown United Methodist of Hackettstown, have started addressing those needs by offering “casual worship” services. Although both churches call it casual worship, there are differences in the approach and style of their services. “It allows people to attend a traditional service at a non-traditional time,” explained the Rev. Chris Scriven, pastor of the Presbyterian church in describing his church’s service. Held every Saturday at 5:30 pm, Scrivens describes it as: “a ‘come as you are’ type of service.” For example, a family that has just been to a child’s ball game could come right to church without having to worry about going home and changing clothes first. Scrivens follows in the casual vein by wearing a shirt and jeans, rather than a robe. However, the service, held in the sanctuary, reflects what would be done on Sunday (sermon, scripture readings, etc).

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In offering this worship opportunity, Scrivens said that he found it “fills a niche that was deeper than expected”. He shared that there are families with children in multiple sports that could never get everyone together to attend a Sunday service, but are now worshipping together for the first time in years and are overjoyed by that. The Community Presbyterian Church is located at 220 Main Street in Chester. At 7:30 pm on the second Friday of each month is a coffee house service at the Drakestown United Methodist Church at 6 Church Road, Hackettstown. “ This service was started to give people a different style of worship. We hope to attract teenagers and those who currently do not attend church, “said the church’s pastor, the Rev. Bob Mayer. Held in the sanctuary, the service has contemporary Christian music with the words on a screen, some prayer, and a short message. “Sometimes one of the youth plays a djembe or a guest guitarist helps out. It is a very informal worship, but still centered on Christ,” said Mayer. After the service, the worshippers go to the Friendship Hall for coffee and snacks. And although the thought was that the service would just appeal to younger worshippers, that isn’t so. “ Much to my surprise, many of our older adults are coming to this service and enjoying it,” shared Mayer.

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Special Olympics... Continued from page 8 The mission statement of Special Olympics is “to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.” Carol Wolf is the director of recreation services at the Warren County ARC. She is also their local training and program coordinator. “Special Olympics is great for

physical and social development for people with developmental disabilities. That’s what our rec program focuses on,” she explains. Wolf had two groups competing in the relay event. One group has been competing for several years, and the second was new to the Olympics. ”The thing about the relay is people love the individual events, but they really love being a part of a team. It’s nice to see the kids coming along and getting into it. They beat the older group by just 2.03 seconds. Our usual group has been competing at the states in the summer games, and they’ll be going again this year.” Participants in this event come from the

three counties in Area 3. Local training programs made up of various teams enter area competitions and are divided by age, ability, and sometimes gender. The largest group came from the Warren County ARC. Kelly Holzli, assistant director of recreation services, notes, “We usually bring the largest group to the Area 3 event. We had 54 signed up to attend.” She says anyone who wishes to compete has opportunities for practice for a couple of months. “We help them to practice for a few Saturdays prior to the event.” When their relay team won, Holzli was

thrilled. “This was just the best event ever. They’re fabulous!” From June 12th to the 14th, the 2009 Summer Games will be held at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. More than 2,500 participants from across the state are expected to attend, along with thousands of families, friends, spectators and volunteers. More volunteers are needed and there’s still time to sign up. Go to www.sonj.org, email [email protected] or call 609-896-8000 for more information.

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Artigliere Wins State Championship

Noah’s Ark... Continued from front page and friends of the “Ark” throughout our area who make this possible, starting with SkyView Golf Club,” she adds. Other businesses who have sponsored the event and/or providing prizes include Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin Attorneys at Law (Roseland), Animal Care Centers (Flanders/Landing), Christie Engineering (Bedminster), Vreeland Tire Supply LLC & Cooper Tires (Parsippany), Animal Clinic of Morris Plains (Morris Plains), Peter Raymond Wells Architect LLC (Parkridge), Benjamin Moore & Co. (Flanders/Montvale), Warren County Glass & Mirror Co. (Hackettstown), Lee Levine Architects, PC (Hoboken) and Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford. Sign-in is for the event begins at 11 a.m. Golfers can enjoy time on the practice range and a luncheon before the shotgun start (best ball format) at 1:00 p.m. An awards reception and buffet dinner follows at the ‘19th hole’. Golfers can still sign up as a foursome or as an individual. The cost is $150 per golfer. A special discount is being considered for the group who will play with “Tiger”…one of the homeless dogs at

Noah’s Ark. Notes Swern, “His putting needs some work, but he’s good at retrieving the balls that go astray.” Funds raised from the event will pay for food, shelter and veterinary care for Tiger and approximately 700 other homeless dogs and cats who make their way to Noah’s Ark each year. So if you can “stay out of the kitty litter (sand trap)”, sign up today for the Doggone Purrfect Golf Classic. More information about the event, including a brochure and signup sheet, can be found on the Noah’s Ark website, www.noahsarknj.org or by calling Lauren Swern at 973-347-4499. Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc., in Ledgewood, NJ, is a private, nonprofit animal shelter that operates under a “no-kill” philosophy. Since 1966, they have been working on behalf of homeless animals in the Morris/Sussex/Warren county areas. The shelter provides food, veterinary care and a second chance to over 700 animals a year. To help fight pet overpopulation, volunteers operate a spay-neuter hotline (973-347-5469) that offers reduced cost spay/neuter services through 22 veterinarians in the area.

by Tim Vanderhoof illon Artigliere, a seventh grader at Roxbury's Eisenhower Middle School, recently won the USA Wrestling State Championship in the Junior 112 pound class held at Elizabeth High School. Overall for the season, Artigiliere finished the season with a sparkling 42-4 record and was a perfect 14-0 in the TriCounty Youth Wrestling League. According to his coach, "Dillon was undefeated in New Jersey, suffering all four of

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LET, MACBETH, ROMEO AND JULIET, and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Rounding out the cast are Danielle Tampier (of Hampton), Jeffrey White (of Dover), Brad Sims (of Landing), Tom Driscoll (of Roselle), Cristoph Nowaczyk (of Red Bank), Tim Murphy (of Denville), Laura Landrieu (of Bedminster), John Baumgartner (of Madison), Debbie Campanali (of Montville), Alina Gilman (of Mt. Olive), and Carlo Haley (of Chatham). The production has been staged by Brendan Naranjo (of Bedminster), who also directed last year’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the playhouse. Playwright Eric Bogosian’s works include WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE, SUBURBIA, POUNDING NAILS IN THE FLOOR WITH MY FOREHEAD, SEX, DRUGS, & ROCK & ROLL, and DRINKING IN AMERICA (Drama Desk Award). He has performed in a wide range of theater/TV/film roles, received 3 Obie Awards for his solo performance work, and recently released his third novel, PERFORATED HEART. Tickets are $10.00. For reservations, please call (973)989-7092. All seats are reserved. Due to some language, TALK RADIO is recommended for mature audiences only. For further information please check the theater website at www.brundageparkplayhouse.org

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Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment As Much As Conventional Drug Therapy By: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology cupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented September 24, 2008, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology’s 50th Annual Meeting in Boston. Findings also show there were additional benefits to acupuncture treatment for breast cancer patients, such as an increased sense of well being, more energy, and in some cases, a higher sex drive, that were not experienced in those patients who underwent drug treatment for their hot flashes. “Our study shows that physicians and patients have an additional therapy for something that affects the majority of breast cancer survivors and actually has benefits, as opposed to more side effects. The effect is more durable than a drug commonly used to treat these vasomotor symptoms and, ultimately, is more cost-effective for insurance companies,” Eleanor Walker, M.D., lead author of the study and a radiation oncologist at the Henry Ford Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology in Detroit, said. The reduction in hot flashes lasted longer for those breast cancer patients after completing their acupuncture treatment, compared to patients after stopping their drug therapy plan. Eighty percent of women treated for breast cancer suffer from hot flashes after being treated with chemotherapy and/or anti-estrogen hormones, such as Tamoxifen and Arimidex. Although hormone replacement therapy is typically used to relieve these symptoms, breast cancer patients cannot use this therapy because it may increase the risk of the cancer coming back. As a treatment alternative, patients are generally treated with steroids and/or antidepressant drugs. These drugs, however, have additional side effects, such as weight gain, nausea, constipation and fatigue. The antidepressant, venlafaxine (Effexor), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is one of the most common drugs used to treat these hot flashes. However, many women decide

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against this treatment choice because of potential side effects, including decreased libido, insomnia, dizziness and nausea, or because they simply do not want to take any more medications. The randomized clinical trial compared acupuncture treatment to venlafixine for 12 weeks to find out if acupuncture reduced vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients receiving hormonal therapy and produced fewer side effects than venlafaxine. The study involved 47 breast cancer patients who received either Tamoxifen or Arimidex and had at least 14 hot flashes per week. Results show that acupuncture reduces hot flashes as effectively as venlafaxine, with no side effects, and also provides additional health benefits to patients. As Director of Skylands Acupuncture, I would like

Breast Cancer patients to also know that acupuncture helps to enhance the immune system and reinforce the body’s ability to withstand diseases during chemo and/or radiation treatments. Acupuncture is also used to treat all the side effects (nausea, hair loss etc) associated with treatment. Additionally, acupuncture helps to reduce the extreme stress associated with Cancer treatments not only for the patient but for the whole family. Deborah Waddell completed her Master’s level degree from the Eastern School of Acupuncture in Mont-clair, NJ. She received her Acupuncture Certification from the New Jersey Board of of Medical Examiners (C.A.) and from the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (Dipl. Ac.). Deborah also has a degree in Biology and Chemistry with summa cum laude Honors from Felician College.

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Doctors and dentists should work together to identify and treat osteoporosis. and use of medications — including selective estrogen receptor modulators, calcitonin, anabolic agents and bisphosphonates — that have been associated with the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw. The authors determined that oral health maintenance is important in patients with osteoporosis, and that changes to bisphosphonate therapy or other medical treatment should be made only after consultation with the patient’s physician. “Dentists need to understand osteoporosis, its treatments and its complications to provide adequate care,” wrote the authors. All health care professionals involved in the care of all dental patients, particularly patients who are taking oral bisphosphonates, should discuss patient care decisions with the patient’s physician, the authors concluded.

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Restaurant Celebrates Anniversary in Community By Kathryn Davis oday’s world is moving faster than ever. With the rapid pace and daily stress of our nation’s lifestyle, we’re a people on the move. Yet with all our schedules and appointments and commitments, we still have to eat. According to the

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continued to attract new patrons while still holding onto a loyal following? What is it about Branda’s that made its recent 8-year anniversary party such a grand celebration? Joe Branda, son of owner Claude Branda, says, “My father is the reason why we’re so successful. He makes sure everyone that comes in here leaves with a smile. He’s the driving force, the backbone of this place.” He could certainly be right. Loyal customers have been returning to Branda’s for almost a decade, knowing that quality and service are a staple they can depend on. In the beginning, the business was a father/son team effort. Son Joe, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, was Head Chef when Branda’s opened. The family had been in the food industry since 1914, and the tradition continued. Then, in 2004, Joe was offered a tremendous opportunity. He was given the chance to work for a big luxury hotel company, spending time in different regions of the country. In November, he returned from a four-year tour that took him around the United States, and gave him a new perspective on his work. “It was a great experience,” Joe Branda explains. “Working in New Orleans, I got to work with French and Creole cuisine. In

Arizona, I got to do a lot with southwest Tex Mex style. I got a lot of hands-on experience. In California, it was more of the light fare, the California Cuisine. In Miami, I worked with what they refer to as Floribian Cuisine, a combination of Caribbean and South Florida foods; fresh seafood, gulf fish, lots of citrus ingredients, and a lot of the Caribbean spices like jerk, toasted paprika, herbs, things like that.” Some of his experiences went beyond the job itself. He recalls unique opportunities such as the Wine & Food Festival in Florida. “It was amazing. I got to work next to some of the best chefs in the world, ones from the food network. It was a weekend of nonstop work, cooking for thousands of people over the course of one weekend.” Since returning to Branda’s, Joe has incorporated some of his experiences into his specials. But he says, “I want to keep the New York Italian traditional type of food here, like when you go to Little Italy. That’s what the people that come in here enjoy.” He adds, “It’s not about being trendy. It’s about being consistent.” At Branda’s, that also means fresh. “Everything’s as fresh as we can get it,” Continued on page 14

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Restaurant Celebrates... Continued from page 13 explains Joe. “Nothing pre-made, all homemade.” On my recent visit to Branda’s, I was witness to the weighing and rolling of that very fresh dough. The proficiency and efficiency with which they worked was delightfully impressive. It was on this visit that a friend and I had the opportunity to discover for ourselves just what has made Branda’s such an integral part of the community. We arrived early on a Saturday, well before the dinner crowd, and were seated immediately. Within minutes, we were sipping cold drinks and placing our orders. There were some enticing appetizers. We decided on the Eggplant Rollatini. Three slices of breaded eggplant were each rolled and stuffed with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, then baked and topped with fresh mozzarella and Branda’s own tomato sauce. My friend and I forced ourselves to leave the third roll on the plate to save room for our dinners. This was not as easy as it sounds. Branda’s knows how to prepare eggplant! Our house salads were a mixture of crisp romaine, large chunks of ripe tomatoes, red onions, and plump black olives, all topped with fresh Parmesan cheese. My companion had asked for bleu cheese dressing, and I opted for the house dressing, a light citrus choice that I would certainly order again. The accompanying basket of hot freshbaked bread begged our attention, but we were careful to leave room for the main course. When our entrees came, it was not dinner as usual. Because I knew I would be writing about my visit, I hoped to order something with a special reputation. Knowing I would be taking home leftovers, I ordered two completely different dishes, and my com-

panion ordered a third. We decided to sample each of the three together. My companion chose Honey Mustard Salmon, a generous portion of pan-seared salmon, moist and flaky, glazed in a luscious honey mustard sauce, served with seasoned crisp-cooked vegetables and rice. Our second choice was a chicken dish, Chicken Balsamico. The tender slices of sautéed boneless chicken breast, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms in an herb balsamic reduction were served over penne pasta and sprinkled with fresh parsley. Our other entrée choice was a vegetarian dish, Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella Ravioli, and can be described with one word…outrageous. Each ravioli was stuffed with a rich filling, and the amazing champagne cream sauce was superb. Our waitress confided this to be her favorite dish, and it was easy to see why. Admittedly, neither my friend nor I were able to finish our three delicious entrees, but our waitress was happy to package the leftovers for us. Then, in speaking with Joe and his father, we learned that they have something unique and enticing for after dinner. “We have a pastry chef,” Claude told me. “Stacy; she does all our desserts. She does mini pastries, all the cakes, all occasion cakes, and specialty cakes; really nice stuff.” So, naturally, my friend and I felt we owed it to my story to try one of Stacy’s desserts. Joe recommended the Amaretto Orange Cake, so we split a piece. Served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries, the three moist cake layers had a light orange flavor and a velvetysmooth icing. This distinctive treat was a perfect ending to our meal. It’s a credit to any restaurant when it can

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celebrate eight years of successfully serving its community. When Branda’s closed its doors recently to celebrate their 8-year anniversary, about 300 people attended. “If anyone came and didn’t realize it was a party,” Joe said, “we just said, ‘come on in, it’s on us tonight.’ We just wanted to celebrate. We had a DJ, 15 trays of food.” Over the years, some things have changed at Branda’s. In addition to the new pastry chef, there is now an extensive website. Menus with all dine-in and take-out items are listed along with an extensive pizza menu that includes a great choice of specialty pizzas. Daily dinner specials are posted by 4 p.m., weekly lunch specials are posted Sunday nights, and the site includes information on in-house and off-site catering as well. Visitors to the site will discover

a variety of valuable offers and nightly special events such as Ravioli Night. Branda’s Italian Grill maintains its success because it continues to provide its customers with the same quality and value since it opened. “ We’re here seven days a week,” says Joe. “The dedication, the hard work, being here early, staying late, for our guests; we want to make this a home away from home.” To discover what makes Branda’s Italian Grill so special, visit them online at www.brandasitaliangrill.com or, better yet, at the intersection of Route 46 and Mt. Olive Road in Budd Lake. Call them at 973-4480300 for more information. When I left that evening, I brought home a pizza for the kids. After all, everyone deserves a little Branda’s.

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