FROM THE DESK OF
JUNE/JULY 2017
THE READERS’ CHOICE ISSUE
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t’s the issue you’ve all been waiting for – the
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ! More than 50 categories
are highlighted on pages 18-23. We’ve got
new winners and some repeats too. And, let’s
not forget our honorable runner-up mentions.
Congrats to all the winners! Our long list reveals
all the wonderful places, right here in Bergen – and
beyond.
With Father’s Day
quickly approaching,
lifestyle editor
Deirdre Flanagan
Ward offers five ways
to celebrate that
special man in your
life. Check out our
Lists page.
With warm
weather comes more
outdoor activities.
Make sure to play
at Paramus Mini Golf, tied for Best Mini Golf
it safe with head
protection – from
ats
bike helmets to sun hats
(see pages 8 and 9).
Trying to think of a
g
creative dessert to bring
to your Fourth of July
barbecue? Fun Food
offers a deliciously
festive cake, perfect for
the occasion. It’s almost t
too pretty to eat.
Our Do-Gooder
this issue is Franklin
Lakes’ CORY GORCZYCKI ,
a 15-year-old high
school sophomore who
created the nonprofit
at Van Dyk’s in Ridgewood, won
Ski4All to help local
for Best Ice Cream
kids in troubled
situations enjoy a free ski
day. He was inspired by TOMS, a shoe company
that provides shoes to people in need.
Writer Sean Farrell profiles three sisters on the
Ridgewood swim team. Twins SARAH and JORDAN AFROMSKY
swim many of the same freestyle events and are often
confused for one another. Learn more about talented
siblings on pages 24-25.
Our Home department features a stylish
pre-teen bedroom. Love the look? Turn to
page 26 and recreate it yourself!
Longtime readers may remember my gender
reveal in our September/October issue. My daughter
arrived in November and I share my story of
becoming a mom in our “Mom to Mom” department.
All I can say is that she was worth the wait! ●
I’m a mini-golf master!
BEST CUPCAKES
MR. CUPCAKES
18 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
It’s time! Find out family favorites for dining, shopping, celebrating and more.
Departments
SOCIAL SCENE p.28
BULLETIN BOARD p.6 FUN FOOD p.10 CALENDAR p.34 HEALTH p.12 CRAFTS p.11 HOME p.26 Ridgewood swim sisters
LISTS p.7 Bike helmets
Sun hats
MOM TO MOM p.40 THE SPECIAL
PARENT p.16
New and noteworthy
Upcoming events
Popsicle sticks
jewelry box
DINING GUIDE p.32
Unique ice cream treats
DO-GOODER p.14
Ski4All’s Cory Gorczycki
of Franklin Lakes
Fourth of July cake
HPV vaccine
Pre-teen bedroom
Things to do with Dad
Becoming a mom
PARTY TIME p.30
Recent community
events
SPORTS p.24
STYLE p.8-9
Therapy dogs
Jennifer Dorsey’s
sweet 16
ON THE COVER: Molly, Ella and Ava at Sweet & Sassy, Ridgewood
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO | PRODUCTION DIRECTION AND ASSISTANCE BY JOHN FLYNN
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