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COMPILED BY JENNIFER L. NELSON Around Town EDGEWATER HAVEN RESTAURANT & BAR Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, diners can enjoy a romantic ambiance with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline – both indoors and outdoors – thanks to the restaurant’s outdoor café. HAVEN Restaurant & Bar offers an innovative twist on popular modern American dishes created by award-winning chef Ibrahim Sanz. The restaurant serves everything from cocktails at sunset to five-star cuisines for lunch, brunch and dinner in a relaxing, contemporary setting on the waterfront. Locals can take happy hour in the lounge on weekdays or Sunday brunches that offer everything from smoked salmon platters to brioche French toast. 2 Main St., Suite G, Edgewater Harbor, Edgewater, (201) 943-1900, havenedgewater.com FIND FRESH FOODS AND INGREDIENTS WHOLE FOODS MARKET Since opening its doors last year, Whole Foods Market has been offering Edgewater residents an opportunity to shop for the freshest organic and natural grocery items, including glutenfree and non-GMO products. Whole Foods Market in Edgewater is now offering its brand new Italian sandwiches venue for a quick, delicious meal. The menu boasts classics like The Godfather, The Sinatra and The Don, with Italian staples like prosciutto, mozzarella and soppressata, along with vegetarian options piled high with basil, eggplant and veggies. The store’s burger bar was also recently replaced with Genji ramen, which offers both pork broth or veggie broth ramen with a variety of add-ins. 905 River Road, Edgewater, (201) 941-4000, wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/edgewater DINE ON A DELICIOUS STEAK THE RIVER PALM TERRACE The River Palm Terrace isn’t your ordinary steakhouse. The restaurant is well-known for its 99 percent Black Angus prime steaks sourced from