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7 EDITOR’S LETTER

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Or maybe you want a new house altogeth-er, in which case you might want to contactGRO Architects. Partners Nicole Robertsonand Richard Garber live in Jersey City andare doing some cutting edge work inHudson County.

Meanwhile, Amanda Staab profiles amother of four who is training to be a pro-fessional boxer, Joshua Lutz’s images plumbthe mystique of the Meadowlands, andDiana Schwaeble sits down with AryNunez, a Jersey City resident who launchedGotham Global Fitness and trains manycelebrity clients. It’s still great scootingweather, and Anne Marusic, mother of twolittle guys who love to scoot, tells all.

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CONTRIBUTORS

TERRIANN SAULINO BISH began her careeras a graphic designer more than 15 yearsago. She not only creates images but cap-tures them with her camera. Her work hasappeared in many publications includingBest of Photography 2006, 2007 & 2009. Shecurrently works for The Hudson Reporter.www.tbishphoto.com.

ROBERT E. CALEM has covered technologyand business for more than two decades.He was a founding editor of This Week InConsumer Electronics and holds a Master’sdegree in journalism from ColumbiaUniversity. He writes extensively about carsand lives in Hoboken.

SUZANNE CUMMINGS owns Hoboken-based Quick Change Interiors, which offersinterior decorating services ranging fromone-day design makeovers to whole houserenovations. (201) 653-8353.

VANESSA DELEON is a graduate of BerkeleyCollege for Interior Design and the FashionInstitute of Technology. She has appearedon HGTV’s Generation Renovation,Designer’s Challenge, Bang for Your Buck,and Design Star. She is founder of VanessaDeLeon Associates, based in Edgewater.vanessadeleon.com

LANA ROSE DIAZ is a staff writer for TheHudson Reporter. She graduated fromLehigh University with a BS in business andeconomics and completed graduate workin political science. A Jersey girl with a lovefor community development and nature,she is also a poet and spoken-word artist.

DENIS FINNIN is director of the photographystudio at the American Museum of NaturalHistory. He has been with the museum formore than 20 years. The Liberty ScienceCenter exhibit “Our Hudson Home” fea-tures Denis’s work.

CHRISTINA FURTADO grew up in the SanFrancisco Bay Area and lives in Hoboken.She graduated from San Francisco StateUniversity in 2003 with a BA in broadcastjournalism and currently does PR inManhattan for Dell, Inc. In her spare timeshe takes in the New York City skyline fromher balcony with a fine glass of CaliforniaPinot Noir in her hand.

PAUL J. KAIRIS is owner of HOM PersonalInteriors and has lived in Hoboken for 23

years. He designs home interior projectsfrom “simple to spectacular.” He is a guestspeaker at home, antique, and art showsand has appeared on HGTV.hominteriors.com

JOSHUA LUTZ is an artist and educator livingand working in New York. Recent solo exhi-bitions include Robert Koch Gallery, SanFrancisco (2010); Clamp Art, New York(2008); Barbara Walters Gallery, SarahLawrence College (2008); GittermanGallery, New York (2005). In 2008 Lutz’s firstmonograph Meadowlands was publishedby Powerhouse Books. (joshualutz,com)

ANNE MARUSIC is a freelance writer andpublicist who has called the Jersey Citywaterfront home for the past four years.Look for her on the boardwalk chasing hersons , Nicholas and Alan.

ANTHONY SAINT JAMES has worked withsome of the biggest names in entertain-ment. His photographs have been pub-lished in magazines and ads all over theworld. He is pictured here with his greatestcreation, his son Cosmo. More of his pho-tography can be seen at anthonysaintjames.com. To inquire about a portraitsitting or headshot session at Anthony SaintJames Studio, please call (917) 705-0303.

DIANA SCHWAEBLE is an award-winningreporter and the former managing editorfor the Hudson Reporter Newspaper Group.Her series of stories, “Home SweetHoboken,” won second place for featurewriting in 2006 in the competitive NewJersey Press Association statewide contest.She is currently working on her first collec-tion of short stories.

PAUL J. SOMERVILLE is president of the full-service interior design firm, Paul J.Somerville Design, Inc., based in Hoboken,where his roots go back five generations. Inhis 30-year career, he’s designed countryclubs and restaurants and consulted on therestoration of Hoboken City Hall.pjsomerville.com

AMANDA STAAB is a recent graduate ofColumbia University’s Journalism School. ANew Jersey native, she currently lives inHoboken with her husband.

TRICIA TIRELLA is a staff writer for The HudsonReporter. She currently lives in Jersey City.

JENNIFER MERRICK MARTIAKis art director for the Hudson Reporter Newspapers,which includes Palisade and Jersey City Magazine.She has worked for the company for 15 years. Herwork has won annual awards for the past ten years.Though her design credits are eclectic, fashion printis her passion.

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MeadowlandsThe Meadowlands is a place to pass through

and forget on the way to someplace else. Notunlike a neglected child, the Meadowlands hasgrown up without guidance, constantly unsure ofwhat the future holds. It is this loneliness andsolitude that continues to bring me back year afteryear. These disparate images tell different stories,like songs on an album that build upon eachother. Each one may be about something specific,but more often than not, the specifics become lessimportant than the feelings conveyed.—Joshua Lutz

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This split-level town sits high on the cliffs and low on thewater. It has a long and storied past, stately mansions,diverse communities, and modern amenities.

IN MARCH 2009, WEEHAWKEN KICKED OFF A YEAR-long celebration of its 150th anniversary. Scores of events fromhistoric tours and exhibits to parades, parties, festivals, andfood fests marked the township’s historic roots and ongoingcontributions to business, culture, and community.

“Government, volunteers, and every civic group that makes thistownship a great place to live got involved,” said Mayor RichardF. Turner. Township officials worked with The Hudson Reporterto create the Weehawken Journal, which chronicles the town’s150-year history. “It was a spectacular summary of the entireyear’s events,” the mayor said.

Turner, who has served as mayor since 1990, cites the manyattractions of this town on the Hudson, including its value as atransportation hub: “It’s the home of the Lincoln Tunnel, the NewYork Waterway ferry, and one of the largest light rail stations.”Its location is also a plus. “In the middle of the New York metro-politan area, it’s a small community of 14,000 people,” he said.

Another Weehawken draw is its distinctive real estate. BarbaraTulko of Remax Villa has been in the business for 26 years. “Eachhome in Weehawken is unique unto itself,” she says. “There aren’ttwo houses the same; that makes it special. And now youngpeople are buying homes and bringing them back to their glory.”

The bluffs are also an incredible attraction. “Step outside the doorand see a beautiful view,” she says. “When developers wanted toblock the view, people had an uprising and that will never beallowed to happen.” Tulko cites a litany of Weehawken benefits:“There’s room to breathe, the traffic’s not bad, so kids can play onside streets, it’s quiet, the schools are highly rated, and the policeare responsive to the slightest thing.” Tulko, who was born inJersey City, knew even when she was a kid and visitedWeehawken that she wanted to live there. “There’s somethingspecial about Weehawken,” she says. “Once you get here it’s hardto leave.” She’s been in the township for 35 years.

WEEHAWKEN IS WELL-KNOWN WAY OUTSIDE THEborders of Hudson County. Any kid who has ever read a UnitedStates history book knows about the famous duel between VicePresident Aaron Burr and Secretary of the Treasury AlexanderHamilton, which took place on the Weehawken bluffs on July 11,1804, with the mortally wounded Hamilton laying his head on arock to die. In 2004, the 200th anniversary of the event, the duelwas reenacted. But Weehawken history reaches even further back.Henry Hudson reportedly anchored in Weehawken cove, whichis now the area between Hoboken and Weehawken.

The township has moved steadily into the 21st century,changing with the times yet preserving its renowned landmarksand unique history. “We have a wonderful variety of people,”Turner said. “Residents on the waterfront and on the upland are

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In the HBO series Six Feet Under, David, thecharacter played by Peter C. Hall, decides tokeep his night guard at his partner’s house,

which is considered a sign of their commitment.For the record, a night guard is a devicedesigned to protect teeth from the harmfuleffects of grinding. In the Bible the term“gnashing of teeth” is taken to mean the grindingof teeth due to anguish or frustration. The biggestcause of teeth grinding in the modern world?Stress.

Dr. Matthew Messina, a consumer adviser for theAmerican Dental Association, told the New YorkTimes that 10 to 15 percent of adult Americans sufferfrom the condition. You know that teeth grinding hasgone mainstream when TV darling Dr. Oz devotes anepisode to it. Dentists in our area are on the case.

Dr. Marshall Baines, who shares a Jersey City practicewith his father Bruce and brother Keith, says, “A father of twowhose wife is a stay-at-home mom came in complaining ofpain. He lost his job in the financial industry, is upside-down onhis house, and is about to lose his medical and dental benefits. Allthat is contributing to his teeth grinding.”

Dr. Nancy Hanna, whose office is in the Journal Square sectionof Jersey City, says patients come in complaining of pain ormuscle discomfort, and sometimes their teeth even fracture. “Thepatient will sometimes be moving their jaw back and forth rightin front of you for no reason,” she says. “They wake up in themiddle of the night with jaw pain, headaches, or earaches.”

A dentist can take an impression of your teeth and have a nightguard custom made. Though you can buy them at the pharmacy,most dentists advise that custom-made guards fit better and aremore comfortable. Because grinding can be psychological, treat-ments such as hypnosis have been prescribed. “I like the idea,”Hanna says. “There are no side effects, and it’s been shown towork for people to stop smoking. Even yoga sessions give reliefwhen it comes to muscle pain in general.” In the meantime, sheadvises, “Make time for relaxation and physical activity. Fewpeople need a shrink.”

ECONOMICS MAY BE AN ISSUE IN DECIDING TO GETa night guard. They’re not always fully covered by insurance, andthey often cost between $350 and $1,000. Dr. Russell Sandman, aHoboken orthodontist, says, “I encourage patients who are

unsure to go the CVS route first and if that doesn’t benefit them,pursue a night guard with a dentist.”

Dr. Monica Bolds, who has a Union City practice, notes thatanother sign of the condition is if the “teeth have a flattenedappearance and start to look blunted and all on one level.” One ofthe worst consequences of teeth grinding, she says, is periodontaldisease, which is inflammation of the tissues around the bonesthat support the teeth. She stresses the importance of nightguards fitting properly. “You don’t want it to get dislodged in yoursleep,” she says. “You could aspirate it or choke on it.”

Bolds says that when she sees signs of teeth grinding, “I querythe patient, what’s going on, what’s changed? After you let themget it off their chest, they’re a lot easier to treat, not as tense andanxious.”

Dr. Bolds’ last words? “Prevention, prevention, prevention.Make sure you get your six months’ checkup and cleaning to treatproblems before they get worse.”

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Questions for trainer Ary NunezBY DIANA SCHWAEBLE

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Celebrity personal trainer Ary Nunez believes that aperson’s strength comes from the inside. The feisty andspirited brunette says “don’t judge me, you don’t know

what kind of strength I have.” Indeed, it would be hard tomeasure the strength that comes from decades of training inmartial arts. Nunez has black belts in karate, Tae Kwan Do, andKung Fu and is also a professional dancer.

Born in Brooklyn, raised in Manhattan, and now living in JerseyCity, Nunez strives to create balance in her life and the lives of herclients. As owner and founder of Gotham Global Fitness, Nunezpaved her own way and attracted a celebrity client list that readslike a who’s who in the music and TV industry. It includes popstar Rihanna, Kat de Luna, American Idol’s Jared Cotter, DavidTutera from My Fair Wedding, and Fuse TV’s Steven Smith—toname a few. Whether teaching a class or training one-on-one,

Nunez works from the inside out—helping clients achieve fitnessgoals and inner peace.

Have you always been physicallyactive?

I started martial arts at the age of 5 and I’ve been doing it eversince. I had my first black belt at the age of 10. I just did it and itbecame a habit. Some people go to foreign countries and they eatthe food. I study the martial art.

What prompted your training at suchan early age?

My father said to me when I was a kid, “you choose.” Growingup in Brooklyn as first-generation immigrants is tough. My dadjust really wanted to give me something. It was a gift, his source

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of strength. It’s the sort of thing someone can’t take away fromme. You don’t know how strong I am. We’re all afraid. We’re allinsecure. But I’m really not afraid. The worst thing that can hap-pen is that I fall. I may embarrass myself. But I get back up again.

Is it different training celebrities? I see all my clients as rock stars! Superstars! Celebrities have

more urgent needs because they are developing a product. Theyare a product. Their fame can expire tomorrow, so you want to behot all the time. But the ultimate goal is to feel fit in your ownbody. Fit is happy. Let me tell you something, if you are fit andhappy, you are hot.

You’ve gotten a lot of attention fortraining Rihanna. What is she like?

I love Ri! She is such an amazing, hard-working, incredibleperson and artist. I truly believe God took his time with this one!Working with Ri is doing God’s work! I’m doing God’s work andadding to that beauty!

Do your celebrity clients have morespecific needs than others?

This guy [Steven Smith] came in who was working on Fuse. Atthe time I was training an American Idol guy Jared [Cotter]. He

came in with a list of goals. Jared talked about it on Fuse. I will gethired by a record company and they will say, “This is your job.Can you do this?” Yeah, I can do this. They become like my kids.

It sounds like you really love your job.Do all your clients bring you joy?

One of my clients, his mother came up to me and said, “Thankyou. I can’t tell you how grateful I am because my son is so happynow. He is so strong and so healthy now.” For his mom to say thatto me meant more than anything.

How did other celebrities hear aboutyou?

We noticed each other. It happens through the hub ofnetworking and word of mouth. To me that is the strongest wayanything happens. We love each other and I take care of them.There was this one guy and let me tell you, I’m in love with whohe is. And when we train, I’m laughing. And I said, you have tostop it, because you aren’t letting me do my job. At the time hewas working on Fuse. Then I met Steven Smith, who’s one of thefunniest people on the planet. Steven comes in and says, “I’m OKwith how I am but they want me to change” kind of thing. We’refriends now.

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Do you have a favoritemartial art?

Kung Fu, and the reason is the hard andsoft elements. It is also a hidden artbecause it is the art of the empty hand. Ifsomeone is coming at you with a fist, Iknow what they are doing. But if theirhand is open, you have no idea what theyare going to do. That is what I love aboutKung Fu.

How often do you workout every week?

I work out as much as time, energy, andspirit allows. To some people working outis getting on the treadmill or taking a run.To me, working out could be meditative.Working out for me is spending time withmy body, connecting with it. I can run foran hour and then cycle for an hour andthen strength train for another hour.Yeah sure I can do that. Or I can meditatefor an hour.

Have you ever doneyoga?

Yes. Martial arts is my core, but I tryto fuse Western and Eastern trainingmethods. I think it is a universal platform,the way we communicate without words.Since I was five, I started both martial artsand dance. Dance just gives me this joy,this performance. We all want to performin life and I think that dance gives me thatplatform.

What prompted you tostart your own business?

I was working at this cruise line and theywere relocating to Miami. They gave methe choice of a severance package or tomove. I took the severance package andI thought, what do I want to do whenI grow up? It happened organically. I estab-lished my business in 1998. I registered mycompany which is Gotham Global Fitness.Growing up I was always the Robin Hood.I’m still of that rebel nature. If something isnot fair, it is your responsibility to fix it.

How does your sense offairness translate intotraining?

Fair is fair. I think it is just something thatyou feel. Maybe I feel it more than others.How does that translate into training?When I meet someone, I really want us tovibe, because it is a vulnerable place. Hereyou are saying, “I cannot,” and that is whyyou are here. I treat everyone equally. Itrain celebrities or someone that I chooseto give my time to. We’re both coming inbecause we want to evolve, to be betterthan before.

What is your favoritepart of the job?

Falling in love with people. My heart isentertained by how interesting we are.I am still surprised and humbled andforever a student. My philosophy is to trainfrom the interior to the exterior. I like tomeasure success by the things you cannotsee. —PM

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THE FIRST KICK (FOOT POWERED) SCOOTERS WEREcreated more than 100 years ago by taking roller skate wheels andattaching them to a plank. A two-by-four was used for the baseand another was split and made into handlebars. It was crudebut got the rider from point A to point B. As other methods oftransportation such as the bicycle and skateboard became morepopular, the scooter flew under the radar.

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On the next crisp fall day, take yourbudding scooter kid to just about anyHudson County park and let them oglethe cool teens who are doing tricks andjumps. By the way, you can do the sametricks on a kick scooter as on a traditionalskateboard, but you may not want tomention that to your kid.

Helmet required.—PM


Christina’sStoryA BRIDGE AND TUNNELCONVERT BY CHRISTINA FURTADO

Iwas born and raised your typicalCalifornia girl in the San Francisco BayArea. My love affair with the Big Apple

began the moment my parents introduced meto the wonders of cable television. I had aknack for media and it was clear there was nobetter place to practice my craft.

About two years ago I finally made mypilgrimage out east, but as this Californianexplores the enormity that is New York City,I admit there is one wrinkle in the equation—I live in Hoboken, N.J.—birthplace of Sinatra

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and baseball. And while the city is withinspitting distance and I spend at least 45hours a week working there, Manhattanwill never really be a place I can call myown. Instead, I’m grouped in with thebridge and tunnel crowd, dubbed a sewerrat by my own favorite TV show, How IMet Your Mother, and I am the butt of onejoke after another when introducingmyself to strangers at posh city bars.

When I first came to the decision tomove east, I’ll admit, Hoboken wasn’t atthe top of my list. It wasn’t like I suddenlywoke up one day and said to myself, “Iwant to live in New Jersey.” But as long asI had been dreaming about moving toNew York, I knew finding a cozy placeto call my own and weathering theinevitable waves of home sickness wasequally important.

So when my only good friend east ofCalifornia let me spend a week with her inHoboken, I jumped at the opportunity topreview my life on the opposite coast.I distinctly remember the momentI emerged from the PATH on a gorgeousspring day—the view of Manhattan fromFrank Sinatra Park was breathtaking. As Ilooked around at the locals casually enjoy-ing their wine and martinis at the manywaterfront bars, I couldn’t help but picturemyself in their place. By the end of theweek it occurred to me Hoboken was theperfect entry point to the big city. A cozyneighborhood where I could escape thehustle and bustle of New York to take in anice, long, deep breath and enjoy the view.

About four times a year I find myselfback in California visiting with family andfriends, and though I try my best todescribe the friends that feel more likesisters, the walks around my neighbor-hood that feed my soul more than anynight out at the bar ever could, or the viewthat continues to take my breath away—they’ll never really understand. I’ll admit,defending Hoboken as New York City’ssixth borough can be exhausting, and the“Jersey Girl” label with all its negativeconnotations still leaves a sour taste in mymouth. But the longer I live here, the moreI realize, Hoboken is the only spot wherethis California girl can let loose, the realme shining through and through. If that’swhat being part of the bridge and tunnelcrowd is like, there’s no other place I’drather be.—PM


Spar PowerA HOBOKEN MOTHER OF FOURDREAMS OF A LIFE IN THE RING.

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Connie Viruet stands at her kitchen counter halvingthe ham and cheese sandwiches she’s made for dinner.She’s 32, nursing student by day, masseuse on weekends,

single mother of four, and a regular at the Union City BoxingClub, where she’s chasing a dream she’s had since highschool—to turn pro. She’s 5-foot-8 and 137 pounds of nononsense, and just five years ago, she had the words “prettytough girlie” tattooed around boxing gloves inside a heartbetween her shoulder blades. She wears her curly auburn hairpulled back tight in a ponytail, and her eyes are a shade ofbrown that perfectly complements her milky skin. She is softand hard, maternal and fierce, nurturing and determined. Evenwhile she pours Hawaiian Punch in four small plastic cups forher kids, you can see her carefully controlled rage threatening toboil over—an asset in the ring, but possibly the result of havingto do it all on her own, balancing family, career, and a lifetimeaspiration.

HER LAST MATCH WAS IN MAY 2000 AT THE 67THAnnual New Jersey Diamond Gloves in Linden, N.J. Viruetoutshone boxers of both genders and took home the Fighter ofthe Night award. “There was only one trophy given the wholetournament,” her current coach, Joe Botti, relates. “She got it.”

The win made Viruet want to move on to pro boxing. Whenher coach at the time tried to convince her to stay an amateura bit longer, Viruet switched gyms and started training in JerseyCity at the Rocky Marciano Gym, now the World Boxing andFitness Center, on Division Street. Her new coaches found herthe pro fight she asked for in no time, but with very few femalesto fight in the area, she’d have to go to Panama. Though Viruethad never done much traveling, the distance didn’t faze her. Shewas ecstatic.AS THE DATE FOR THE FIGHT DREW CLOSER,Viruet had a few last-minute errands to take care of beforeboarding the plane. She visited her doctor for the requiredphysical, and as she waited alone in the examination room, anurse knocked on the door, entered, and delivered the news:Viruet was pregnant.

Though perfectly healthy, she would not be able to box.Having recently lost a few pounds getting into fighting form,Viruet hadn’t had any idea. The father suggested—because shewas only two weeks along—that she get an abortion, but anabortion, she says, was not the right decision for her. Viruet wasjust beginning and she figured that later, she’d be able to getback in the ring.

WHEN SHE WAS 15, VIRUET, WHO USED TO HIDEher skinniness under baggy overalls and her father’s shirts, tried



on her first pair of boxing gloves at a testosterone-charged gymin the musty attic of an old warehouse on Bergenline Avenue. Itwas 1993, the same year that USA Boxing, the non-profit thatregulates amateur boxing nationwide, finally admitted women. Asa sophomore at Hoboken High School, Viruet got hooked on theidea when one of the school’s security guards showed a group ofstudents photos of fighters at the local gym. Taking notice of herenthusiasm, the guard offered to bring her along with him and hisregular crew of male students to train twice a week.

At the club, Viruet soon realized that breaking into themale-dominated sport wasn’t going to be easy. The men had“dirty mouths” and had already chased away several women whohad come to train. “I stuck around because I wanted to be afighter,” she says.

Viruet didn’t care if the other trainees paid attention to her, butshe didn’t want the girls from downtown to find out what she wasdoing. The “project girls,” as she calls them, often calledher names and sometimes even followed her home for theopportunity to push her to the ground and kick her when no onewas looking. Viruet worried the confrontations might get worseor more frequent.

“I was always jumped and teased and picked on because I wasthis white girl,” she says. She guesses the black and Hispanic girlswho tormented her couldn’t see her own mixed roots. Hermother is Puerto Rican and, at the time, could hardly speakEnglish, and her father is an Italian from the Bronx, but Viruet’slight skin made her just different enough. “That’s how Hobokenwas,” she says. “Hoboken was horrible.”

For a long time, Viruet had managed to resist fighting back, butwhen a new girl at school started spreading rumors that she wasgoing to steal Connie’s boyfriend, she snapped.

Viruet called the girl to her locker, and as their classmates maderoom in the hallway, the girls began a shoving match that movedto the floor and ended when Viruet dealt a blow so hard it splitopen her opponent’s eyebrow, sending the girl to the hospital formore than a dozen stitches.

“I don’t look for trouble,” says Viruet, who admits she shouldn’thave done what she did. “I don’t like trouble.”

WITH A QUICK JAB AND A STRONG CHIN, VIRUETbecame known as a powerhouse in the local boxing arena. Foreach one of the eight amateur fights she had from age 17 to 21,Viruet won a trophy as well as awards for style and stamina.

But in the past 10 years, she’s had two failed relationships thatleft her responsible for three more children. She’s struggling tomake it on her own, and though her kids sometimes go to thegym with her, not always being able to find a babysitter has madeit tough to train.

Her mother, who also lives in Hoboken, refuses to watch thekids if Viruet is boxing. “She thinks I am going to wind up likeMuhammad Ali,” says Viruet.

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“Boxing never left my head,” she says. “Ithink about it, and I don’t want to live lifewondering what if … and I don’t want thekids being part of my excuse.”

Her coach has been training only themost dedicated fighters at the Union Cityclub for 20 years. He doesn’t charge Viruetfor the gym and drives her home after herworkouts.

“Whatever I can do to help her fulfill herdream, I’ll do it,” says Botti. With a smirkhe says he didn’t mean to create the clubwhen he told two men fighting in thestreet to take it somewhere else, but that’show it happened. Together, the three ofthem ended up in the basement of Botti’sapartment building and the club grewfrom there. When the makeshift gym wasdiscovered, Botti managed to convince afew local officials to help him move it toan old New Jersey Transit building intown, and Botti claims his was the firstgym in New Jersey to permit women.The Union City Boxing Club now has twofloors and about 70 regulars withnicknames like Tsunami, Marshmallow,and Ceboya, Spanish for onion.

VIRUET MAY JUST BE “CONNIE” ATthe gym, but Botti says she still stands outfrom other women in the sport. “She cantake a very good punch,” he says. Thoughshe is quite a bit older now than when shestarted, she says she is “stronger andwiser” than ever before.

Viruet also knows the consequences, thatboxing could mean serious injury, but it’sher outlet, the way she finds balance.When her kids ask her about boxing, shetells them it’s just like any other sport andthat whatever happens in the ring is justfor the ring and not outside the ropes. “Itold my kids not to hit back if somebodyhits them,” she says. “You tell your teacheror another adult.” Though Viruet is just asstrict about manners as she is aboutacademics, she sometimes has to ask herkids to power through their homework ontheir own. Her oldest, Dominick, was veryproud to show her a 100 percent he’dgotten on a reading test. “I would like toinspire them,” she says. “If you like some-thing, if you want something, keep going.”

Viruet is determined to have it all, andshe is not backing down. Only one moreobstacle stands in her way. Her promoterhas yet to find the right venue for thefight. That’s no easy task in a weakenedeconomy, when costs are high and theindustry’s fan base continues to diminish.But once that bell sounds, Viruet will final-ly be a pro. In the ring and in life, Viruetwill have to come out swinging.—PM

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Weehawken’s open space has doubled over the past few years, making it easier and easier for residents to find a space to relaxand “go green.” “We originally had 12 acres of open space,” says Weehawken Mayor Richard F. Turner. “We’ve added18 acres and have more than doubled the amount of open space in the town. It’s a tremendous accomplishment.”

In addition to the famed Hamilton Park along Boulevard East, the reading park on Palisade Avenue in the Heights, and a bevy ofpassive parks and playgrounds scattered throughout thetownship, a new waterfront park opened this summer.

Pershing Park, a major link in the Hudson RiverWaterfront Walkway, is three-quarters of an acre thatincludes benches, a lawn sitting area, and a fountain.

As Weehawken turns increasingly green, residents canlook forward to two more parks scheduled to open over thenext year, including one at 19th Street and another to bebuilt on a portion of the American Legion property onBoulevard East.

Turner says most of the parks were added as a conditionof the development that takes place in the township.

“One of the biggest things government can do is makeopen space for no cost to the residents,” he says.

Aside from developer contributions, two other factorshave helped double Weehawken’s open space: state GreenAcres funding and the overall influence of the “greenmovement.”—PM

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The heart of Sussex County is Lake Hopatcong, which firstbecame a popular destination in the 1800s. But eonsbefore that, glaciers carved out its distinctive shoreline,

testament to nature’s enduring power. Twelve thousand yearsago, the Lenne Lenape made their home along the banks of thisspring-fed lake, but most had died or been forced out before theAmerican Revolution.

In the 1800s Americans first began transporting cargo, mostlyPennsylvania coal and New Jersey iron, through the Morris Canal,which heavily relied on the lake, the largest body of water in NewJersey.

Dredging for the canal made the lake 12 feet deeper and alteredthe landscape. The railroads which at first transported cargo toJersey City and the metropolitan area began to take vacationgoers to resorts built on the lake from the 1880s through the1930s, until the advent of the car allowed people to travel to evenfarther reaches of the United States.

As with the Jersey shore, Lake Hopatcong was a vacationdestination for those wanting relief from the city and still is anideal respite for urban dwellers, not just in summer but also in fallwhen the foliage alone is worth the trip.

Lake Hopatcong spans 45 miles of coastline and encompassesfour townships in two counties.

“I would say the greatest attraction of Lake Hopatcong is itsnatural beauty,” says Alex Hersonski, a former resident and recentvisitor to Lake Hopatcong State Park.

The park, located at the southwest end of the lake, offersswimming, hiking, fishing, and a boat launch. On site is the LakeHopatcong Historical Museum, housed in what once was thelock tender’s house on the Morris Canal.

Lee’s County Park Marina is the only other public beachlocated along the lake, also offering a boat launch.

Hersonski says there are numerous ways to enjoy the lake’ssplendor, including visiting two islands where people often docktheir boats and swim.

Boaters are welcomed. Sunday mornings feature sailboatregattas, and many marinas rent patio boats, locally known as“party barges.”

Water skiing is a popular activity, especially in early morningwhen the lake is as smooth as glass. Lakeview Marina offersgroup waterskiing and wakeboarding lessons to both the noviceand expert.

Several restaurants along the lake include the WindlassRestaurant and the Pavinci Italian Grille, both local favorites.

Surrounding attractions celebrate nature as well as the area’shistoric roots. Space Farms Zoo and Museum is New Jersey’slargest combined zoo and museum, established in 1927 by Ralphand Elizabeth Space on 100 acres in Sussex County.

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Space Farms is home to more than 500 animals, reportedly thelargest private collection of North American animals in naturalsurroundings. The zoo is internationally known for its lion and bearpopulation. Siren, a recently born African Atlas lioness cub, is a mustsee addition.

The museum’s collection includes 50 antique cars, early Americandolls, Native American artifacts, and what’s believed to be the largestprivately owned collection of antique firearms in the United States.

The Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg offers a glimpseinto the area’s mining past. The Zobel Exhibit Hall houses20,000 mining items, including local fluorescent minerals, as well as a1,300-foot underground walking tour into a section of the mine datingfrom the 1830s.

Wild West City is marking its 53rd year in Netcong. The theme parkcelebrates western heritage through a “frontier town” and 22 liveaction shows every day. The park has a miniature train, stagecoach,and pony rides.

A traditional summer diversion is the Sussex County Fair, wherevisitors can enjoy demolition derbies, Native American festivals,fireworks, and even lawnmower racing for inveterate grass cutters.

Looking for a change of scenery close to home? Sussex County’soutdoor sports, nature, history, attractions, and events will fit the bill—PM

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A gorgeous hulk, it sits stolidly in the middle of the Newport section ofJersey City, its old bricks, towering smokestacks, and boarded up windowsjust begging for a makeover. Seems like everyone has an opinion onwhat should be done with the powerhouse, one of the town’s mostrecognizable landmarks and an architectural dreamscape.

The partners of GRO Architects who live in Jersey City have their ownideas. Nicole Robertson and Richard Garber, partners in work and in life,see it as a great opportunity. “The re-stabilization effort is a good sign,”says Robertson. “It’s great to see interest in preserving it.” Both partnersteach architecture and have used the powerhouse as a studio project.“We pose it to the students and ask them to think about it,” Garber says.

Garber and Robertson point to the Tate Modern in London as a model.“It’s a contemporary art museum in an old turbine factory that allowsfor display of huge pieces of art,” says Robertson. “The interior of thepowerhouse is so wide open, we envision it as a cultural institution.”

Says Garber, “It’s five or six stories with ornate wrought iron construc-tion, and inside the masonry shell there’s light and air. With the triple-highspace, it would be fairly easy to come up with a contemporary design.There’s some speculation that it would be used for entertainment.”

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The worst use for it would be a “hokey entertainmentcomplex or mall,” says Robertson. She envisionssomething that she says is missing in downtown JerseyCity: “A fantastic cultural center. I see the art museummoving to the powerhouse. The powerhouse could berepurposed to be an institution with cultural impact.”

Architecture critic Paul Goldberger, writing in the NewYorker in August 2004 called Newport’s “giant shoppingmall” and “cluster of high-rise residential towers and

some glass office buildings” a “dreary assemblage.”Garber refers to the article as a wakeup call. “A lotof city agencies have gotten more critical in a posi-tive way about what is happening around HudsonCounty,” he says. “They’re holding development toa higher standard than in the past. City council andplanning people are willing to engage and listen. It’simportant for the future direction of cities. It’s madefor some pretty decent opportunities for us.”

DOCKING STATION, RENDERING COURTESY OF GRO ARCHITECTS

MINERVA STREET PHOTO BY FABIAN BIRGFELD, PHOTOTECTONICS

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FABIAN BIRGFELD,PHOTOTECTONICS


One of those opportunities was to design a prototype for anenergy efficient prefab house built on a vacant lot on MinervaStreet in the Greenville section of Jersey City that Jersey CityMagazine featured in its Spring/Summer 2010 issue. Robertsonsays the house “captures our vision of green and economicperformance objectives. Those two things don’t always cometogether.” Says Garber, “It’s a great alternative to typical stick built,wood frame construction. The aesthetic difference came in thematerials—precast concrete insulated panels and cedar rainscreens.” It was also a “vertical application as opposed to thehorizontal siding in Greenville.” Garber and Robertson like to usethe word “performance” in describing architecture. Garber likensit to a car manufacturer who refers to acceleration and luxury asperformance. Garber and Robertson “think about building ina similar kind of way, optimizing drainage, solar collection, andpassive heating and cooling,” Robertson says.

For 402 Madison St. in Hoboken they designed a four-story res-idential condo build-ing. “We didn’t have ahistoric issue,” saysGarber. “In talkingwith the developer,it was more of aloft living industrialapproach with largeunits and a speciallandscaped garden atthe rear of the projectthat would be attrac-tive to young profes-sionals.”

In addition to newconstruction, GRO is

well-versed in adding to or restoring old homes. “Historic districtscan be quite tricky,” Garber acknowledges. But if you are buildingon a vacant site in a historic district, there’s “no reason why youshould build something new that looks old.” They’ve done twointerior renovations of Victorian homes in Jersey City where the“historic fabric” of the street was important. The goal for bothprojects was to bring more natural light to the Victorian gestalt. Inone, Robertson says, they “brought together the existing bones ofthe house with the contemporary living that the clients wanted—very modern bright and airy interiors as a way of fixing problemspresented by the Victorian roofline. The existing attic was verydark.” They used a series of sliding translucent honeycomb panelsthat allowed light to filter in from the perimeter of the atticthrough the existing windows into the central attic space.

One of GRO’s most innovative ideas was for “docking stations”in New York Harbor. The plans, not yet implemented, wereentered in a design competition. In a nutshell, “docking stationsare a system of modular floating docks designed to harness theclean energy produced by tidal action of New York City rivers topower urban infrastructure.”

Says Garber, “The piers are underused, derelict relics. Extendedfarther into the river they could be viable public urban space,outfitted with turbines that run clockwise or counterclockwisewith the tidal ebb and flow to create energy. We’re convinced ofthe viability.”

“The perimeter of New York has not been seen as public space,”he says. “Manhattan Island and the Jersey City peninsula have astrategic relationship to the water.”—Kate Rounds

GRO Architects(212) 346-0705groarc.com

DOCKING STATION, RENDERING COURTESY OF GRO ARCHITECTS


Break the MoldNOTHING DOES MORE TOPERSONALIZE YOUR PAD THANORIGINAL ART AND ANTIQUESBY PAUL J. KAIRIS

Stainless steel appliances. Granite countertops. Recessedlighting. Yawn. But add art and antiques to your home, and itbecomes your home.

Most of my designs revolve around art and antiques, the twothings that can make your place personal and yours alone. Art andantiques come in prices from a few dollars to a few million, but theydon’t have to be expensive. Buy what you can afford. But buy whatyou love! When you’ve purchased a piece of original art or anantique, you have something no one else has. Once you’ve chosenthe pieces you love, let your color choices and room design evolvefrom there. You don’t want to buy a beautiful antique chest andthen spoil the look with garish colors or a clunky sectional that justdoesn’t fit. Also, let your antiques breathe. Too many people piletoo many things into their homes. Allow some negative or emptyspace around your special pieces so they look special.

Balance is also important. Don’t put an elegant antique high boynext to a plastic magazine rack. And don’t shy away from largescale. People are so afraid of the big factor. There’s nothing wrong

with a large painting or a large antique. It’s almost always betterthan a lot of silly little things. Again, allow space around the pieceso it can be shown to its best advantage.

Art and antiques are available on the Jersey side of the Hudson aswell as on the New York City side. Hoboken and Jersey City are fullof great artists. You can view them on each city’s annual artiststudio tour. And of course, New York is full of galleries that do haveaffordable art. Chelsea might be a bit pricey but worth a look anda good place to view fine contemporary art. You’ll also find galleriesand antique shops on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and in Soho, inBrooklyn’s DUMBO section, and in the Long Island City sectionof Queens. Look for the big armory shows on New York City pierson the west side.

I promise you, your home will be special if it has original art andantiques. Move beyond the sameness of stainless steel appliances,granite countertops, and recessed lighting. It’s time to make yourhome your own—with art and antiques.—PM

RESOURCESproartsjc.orghobokennj.orgart-collecting.comnewjerseyantiques.net/hudsonaafnyc.com/ ugallery.comartnet.com/jkfa.htmlgeorgebillis.comcynthia-reeves.com

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Tread on MeWOOD FLOORING IS THE REALDEAL BY PAUL J. SOMERVILLE

Endless wood flooring options can lead you down a rabbithole of indecision. After 30 years of designing, here’s whatI can tell you about this important decision: Because it’s

part of the architecture, get it right and it almost doesn’t matterwhat you add to the space; get it wrong, and you’ll spend untoldsums trying to compensate and never be completely happy.

Solid tongue and groove wood is still the most popular. Don’t befooled by its heft. Only the top third may be sanded before thegroove opens up. Apart from tropical woods of dubious prove-nance, the hardest domestic wood is maple. Popular in bowlingalleys and gymnasiums, it’s closed-grain, dense, and durable, but itresists stained finishes. Very forgiving, it’s a great choice in kids’rooms, especially if you like the natural blonde look.

Open-grained quarter-sawn white or red oak is ideal for its quiet,linear pattern. Cut in a way that yields less board lumber, this priceywood is the best choice over radiant floor heating, especially aparquet or herringbone pattern because smaller boards have lessexpansion and contraction.

Straight-sawn oak floors can look very calico in their colorvariations. To minimize the contrast of boards in a lower-grade

floor, refinish and stain them dark enough to even out thedifferences between boards.

Woods, especially cherry, are photo reactive. Windowtreatments and UV protective finishes help minimize the effects,but it’s good to know in advance that you’ll never be able torearrange furniture on a cherry floor. Some woods are marketedas “Brazilian cherry” and may not be either. Check the forestrypractices of the importer before buying because blood is beingshed for these logs in South America.

A wide array of engineered flooring comes unfinished or pre-finished, with the advantage of being dimensionally stable andsomewhat “green” because wood particles may be part of theirconstruction. Bamboo, because it is a fast-growing grass, has beenmarketed as “green” flooring and more dense than oak. It getsmixed reviews and the range of quality is vast, so it’s best to workwith a flooring contractor who will warranty the product and theworkmanship.

Prefinished floors available in many stains are installed with nosanding, fumes, or dust. However, the boards have a micro bevelon all four edges to mitigate any height difference. Over largeexpanses, this can have a barn-like effect. Still, it is a respectablechoice and the finishes are somewhat superior, having beenapplied under factory conditions.

Older homes in our area were built with pine flooring that wasoften covered with thin, face-nailed parquet around 1910. Theexposed pine can look wonderful in some cases but its softnesswon’t like your stiletto heels. Antique parquet’s wafer thinness willnot survive aggressive refinishing, so a light sanding, screening,and waxing is preferable so that it will never have to be sandedagain, just maintained.—PM


PHOTO BY PAUL J. SOMERVILLE

HOBOKEN & BEYONDHOMES It ’s Baaack!

HOW NEW WALLPAPERTREATMENTS CAN LIVENUP A ROOMBY VANESSA DELEON

When you think wallpaper, you proba-bly think of the bright yellow duck-themed vinyl print in your grandma’s

kitchen. But wallpaper is back and better thanever. There are many styles, colors, and texturesavailable such as geometric, botanical, damask,

gold leaf, suede, silk, beaded, velvet, andmany more. With all these choices it’s

very easy to pick a design that suitsyour personality and goal.

If you can’t find wallpaper thatsuits your individual style and

design requirements thenyou can custom order wall-

paper to your liking.Wallpaper offers durability

and practicality. You can makea room three dimensional by

using wallpaper. I recently con-verted an attic into a cigar lounge

using an incredible cork wallpaper withgold leafing underneath. The cork dra-matically changed the appearance of thebathroom and kept with the theme ofthe cigar lounge, not to mention that it’salso a great topic for conversation.Using wallpaper as an accent wall orceiling pattern can really make a dra-matic statement by making the othercolors in the room pop, as well as byadding dimension and pattern. And ifyou happen to change your mind it can

easily be removed. Make a bold statement by using wallpa-

per in an entire room to really change thelook. One client asked me to wrap an entireroom to make it look like a jewel box. Sheloves to indulge in luxury and glamour so Ireally wanted her to experience this luxuryand glamour at home. I chose a wallpaperwith a silk background in silver, with aswirl design that had actual beads thatlook like pearls. This paper is stunning

and exudes luxury, glamour, and sophisti-cation with delicate details that suit myclient’s personality perfectly.I’ve become a big fan of wallpaper because

it’s versatile and easy to use. I’ve selectedpatterns that are appropriate for luxury high-rise lobbies as well as hotel lobbies, and willcontinue to use it. Wallpaper is a fast and easyway to make a statement when used properly.As a designer I like to think out of the box, andwith an extensive array of colors and texturesit’s easy to create a unique look and design tofit your personality.—PM


RESOURCESSeabrookseabrookwallpaper.com

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HOBOKEN & BEYONDA FIREPLACE ADDS HEAT AND WARMTHBY PAUL J. SOMERVILLE

Eons ago our ancestors learned to hibachi their bronto burgers by rubbing two stickstogether. Our relationship with this most primitive of elements is as old as humanexistence—whether for cooking, heating, burning waste, or the occasional sacrifice.

Even central heating hasn’t eliminated our love of fire. Older homes often have a projection of several inches into the room representing a

chimney breast concealing flues. Some retain their mantels which we decorate like thedomestic shrines they are with candlesticks, flowers, and relatives, framed or jarred. Mantelsdon’t always announce a wood or coal-burning fireplace. They were often purely decorative,fitted with a cast-iron insert whose louvers allowed hot air from a coal furnace to belchthrough a delivery system of tin ducts.

For the purist, nothing beats a wood-burning fireplace, despite the challenge of gettingbundles of wood to an urban dwelling (unless you resort to paraffin-molded “logs,” theVelveeta of wood). Environmental hazards such as smoke, soot, ash, and sparks have tobe considered. Burning wood also creates creosote which builds up on the walls of thefirebox, throat, and flue which must be cleaned frequently. The depth requirements of a wood

Hearth and Homeburning fireplace make them chal-lenging to retrofit into most narrowhomes. But when a sweet-smellingfire is blazing, crackling, and popping,our desire to draw near is primal.

Gas log sets, which have been withus for more than a century, can offersome of the same aesthetics associat-ed with wood-burning fireplaces.Usually cast of unglazed porcelain,they offer varying degrees of convinc-ing mimicry for the real McCord.Two of the best are R.H. Peterson Co.and Eiklor Flames. Both have avariety of sizes, styles, and accessories,including fluffy stuff that sits on thefloor of the fire box which, whenignited, burns as though it were livecoals. Peterson calls this its “glowingember feature.” Another good urbanchoice is a gas-fueled faux-coal gratefrom importers such as Grate Fires.

Most manufacturers offer productsin vented and vent-free units. Whenpossible, go with vented. Somemodels have built-in measuringdevices that will shut off if there isn’tenough available oxygen, but youshould use a CO detector as backup.An added benefit to gas is the ease oflighting which can be handled byremote control.

Somewhat new to the gas firemarket are sleek, modern designsavailable from makers such as SparkFires that satisfy our desire for flameand appear to have been prescribedby a feng shui master. Lighted on chillynights in chic lobbies and spare lofts,these ribbons of flame don’t pretendto be wood but convey the same mes-sage: Here’s warmth, here’s shelter,here’s home.—PM

RESOURCESEiklor Flameseiklorflames.com(888) 295-5647

Grate Firesgratefires.com(800) 453-6774

R.H. Peterson Co.rhpeterson.com(800) 332-3973

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HOMES

Tile’s Untold StoryUSE THIS ‘VERSA-TILE’ DESIGN ELEMENT TOADD COLOR, CONTRAST, AND TEXTURE TOANY ROOMBY VANESSA DELEON

Iuse tile in almost every project and many of my designs. I won the 2007 CeramicTile of Italy award sponsored by Ceramic Tiles of Italy and the Italian TradeCommission. For a modern home in Old Tappan, N.J., I used a combination of

Italian tile in the entire house—glass, porcelain, mosaic, ceramic, and silver.When most people think of tile they think of ceramic, marble, and porcelain tile. But

like wallpaper, tile has really come a long way. You can find tile made from glass,leather, painted finish, silver, bronze, recycled glass, 24 carat gold, eco friendly—the listgoes on.

Tile can make a huge impact, bringing texture, color, and patterns to a room that’slacking that extra punch. You can use tile in many different ways and for manydifferent purposes. Using color combos and various sizes, tile can add an excitingfeature or detail. For example, you can make a dull stair riser look striking by addingmosaic strips. Or you can add an accent feature by using a unique mosaic pattern todress an entire wall.

PHOTOS BY DANNY MURO


The TilerWANT TO MAKE YOUR HOMEYOUR OWN? HAVE YOURTILES CUSTOM MADE

If you’ve been looking at show rooms andmodel units in some of the new condos onthe waterfront, then you’re probably gettinga sense of déjà vu: Haven’t I seen these tilesbefore? To avoid that sinking feeling, com-mission a potter or ceramicist to custommake exactly what you want.

Beth DiCara, who has a studio in JerseyCity, has been making pottery and ceramictiles for 17 years. “Everybody’s different,” shesays. “Some people know exactly what theywant. Other people have a basic idea. Youwork with them until you come up withwhat they like. I’ve made a lot of tiles for cre-ative people or other artists who have some-thing they really want in mind but haven’tseen anywhere.”

Maybe it’s her Hudson County locale, butfish of every description are a recurringtheme in DiCara’a work. Her fish tiles can beused for backsplashes behind sinks orembedded among commercial tiles in bath-rooms or kitchens. One client in OceanGrove requested a bright red dragon sur-rounded by tiles for the area behind herstove. Another wanted an etching interpret-ed in tile. “I made it dimensional andchanged the colors,” DiCara says.

If you’re worried about price, she pointsout that just a few custom tiles make a roomunique and add to the interest and buzz fac-tor. “Don’t do a whole room,” she advises.“Just use a couple of pieces or a row of tiles.That makes it special.”

Her clients have commissioned tiles forbathroom showers and around fireplaces.Someone from the Bay of Fundy in Canadawanted a whale, in keeping with the localmarine life. Another client saved someleaves from a beloved tree that was being cutdown so that the leaf motif could be used oncustom tiles inside the house. DiCara hasalso made tiles using poppies and gingkoleaves.

Commissioning custom tiles, she says, is“like buying a painting. It’s your own.Nobody else has it.” DiCara works full timein her studio, “making funky functional pot-tery, small sculptures, and bas relief.”

“I love what I do,” she says.—Kate Rounds

eveningstarstudio.net(201) 388-7323


And sometimes less is more. Largepattern tiles (12”x24”) on a singlewall in a bathroom can add just asmuch interest as wrapping yourentire bathroom in tiles. Wall tile canalso be cut down (3”x3”) to createa corner insert design for yourbathroom floor. This will make thebathroom look tailored but notoverdone.

Tile is easy to maintain, cost effec-tive, and durable. It comes in manyvarieties, allows for design flexibility,and is easy to remove. It’s a fabulousdesign element that really makes astatement.—PM

RESOURCESBisazza Mosaicbisazza.com/usa

“BIRCH TREES” TILE AND PHOTO BY BETH DICARA



Gold Coast homes offer challenges thatsuburban homes don’t. We all dream ofbig backdoor mud rooms but the reali-

ty is, if you own a brownstone, the front door isthe one you use most, and if you own a condo,it may be your only door. Your tiny entry can’tcomfortably accommodate your family’s com-ings and goings, and it probably can’t fulfill itskey decorative function—giving guests that all-important first impression. Creating an entrythat’s both efficient and attractive can be a chal-lenge in a small space, but we’ve found somestrategies that really work.

The first thing you need is a hall table with atleast a couple of drawers. Many brownstonesfeature an enormous cast iron radiator rightinside the front door—great for heat, not sogreat for style and storage. If you’re stuck with

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• An attractive coat rack if you don’t havea proper coat closet. Or mount pretty, dec-orative hooks on the wall or on a length of3/4”- to 1” wood painted in semi-gloss thesame color as your walls. Mount the hooks at two levels—high for adults and low sokids can hang their own coats.

• Under your coat hooks, or if there’s space under your table or cabinet, add a capa-cious boot tray and encourage family members to remove their shoes when they comein the door. Socks and slippers in a variety of sizes can be kept in a basket in your stor-age piece or on the floor.

• Don’t let junk mail sneak past the foyer. Go through the mail at your hall table andimmediately drop unwanted paper in the recycling basket. Sort remaining mail intoyour family’s drawers or baskets.—PM


this, consider purchasing an attractivewood radiator cover or having one made.This will give you the look, and some ofthe function, of the hall table. The coverwill also help child- and pet-proof theradiator.

If, on the other hand, your foyer is radi-ator free, chances are you have a bit ofwall space that could accommodate a halltable or—even better—a cabinet or chestof drawers. The more storage the better.Ideally, each member of the family couldbe assigned a drawer for accessories:gloves, wallet, sunglasses, SmartLink,stamps, iPod, plastic bags (if you have adog), hats, mittens, scarves, baby wipes, asmall dish for bus or Laundromat change,and so on.

Your hall table, chest, or cabinet doesn’thave to be new or expensive. It could be aflea market find, an unfinished piece youpaint or stain yourself, or one borrowedfrom another room. One client took a paleyellow vintage cabinet—formerly a nurs-ery storage piece—and repainted it asophisticated satin black, replacing chunkywood knobs with elegant polished nickelpulls. For a more casual, open look, analternative could be a two- or three-shelfbookcase, filled with matching fabric-linedbaskets with fabric liners monogrammedwith family members’ names or initials, orsimply labeled with hang tags.

The top of the hall table, chest, or cabi-net should be kept clear for a sleek andorganized look, but here are a few acces-sories I would choose:

• A small, pretty lamp offers a soft alter-native to harsh overhead lighting. There’snothing worse than coming home to adark house—especially in winter—so putthe lamp on a timer so it comes on auto-matically at dusk.

• Light a scented candle every evening togive family and friends a warm welcome.Don’t leave candles unattended, and keepthem out of reach of children and pets.Homeslice, at 11th and Washington inHoboken, offers a unique and sophisticat-ed selection.

• Buy a bunch of one type of flower atthe corner deli (freesia, roses, carnations),cut the stems short, and drop them into asilver-plated mint julep cup, pretty drink-ing glass, or even a jam jar.

If you still have room, here are someother entry assets you could add:

• A small wood-frame or upholsteredchair or a bench (perfect for removingmuddy shoes and boots, and a good placeto park a large tote or diaper bag).

• A decorative mirror to hang aboveyour hall table.


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Living on theEdge‘MEDITERRANEAN MANOR’ ON KINGS BLUFF IS HOME TO HISTORY BY LANA ROSE DIAZ

PHOTOS BY TERRIANN SAULINO BISHAND ALYSSA BREDIN

Even in crowded Hudson County, there are private homes that areoases of history and space, especially in the Kings Bluff HistoricDistrict in Weehawken, a high ridge facing the Hudson River.

The winding turn off busy Boulevard East is easy to miss, and its residentsprobably like it that way, since the small enclave seems like another world.

Architecture styles vary throughout the enclave, which is a magnificentmaze of one-way streets and seeming dead ends that lead to moreresidential nooks.

One of those nooks is home to 1 Bellevue Terrace—an early 20thcentury Spanish-style sprawling mansion on the edge of the bluff.

A 1917 ad for the home in Country Life Magazine does not reveal the goingprice but boasts that the home includes eight master bedrooms and a“garage with all improvements.”

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HOME

When the property was put on themarket earlier this year, a descendant ofthe 1930s owner provided historicpictures of the home to be passed downto the new owners. In addition tofamily shots throughout the interior,one photo shows an old view of NewYork City long before skyscrapers ruledthe skyline.

The home now has six bedrooms, fourfull bathrooms, three half bathrooms,and its own original elevator. Stainedglass, rich woodwork, and fourfireplaces have been preserved, andexquisite detailing abounds.

But the true gem of the home is thegrounds—private panoramic views ofthe New York City skyline and alandscaped wonderland featuring aminiature castle.

Kings Bluff was named after the KingFamily, one of the oldest and wealthiestfamilies in the United States, who cameto Weehawken in 1832 and built severalmansions throughout the township.

When the Kings left Weehawken, theirestates were cut into parcels and laterinto building lots that now feature someof the most beautiful and distinctive realestate in Weehawken today.—PM


DATES

SEPTEMBER9-12Hoboken Italian festivalFeast of the Madonna DeiMartiniSinatra Park, Hobokenhobokenitalianfestival.com

10Cheryl Wheeler at theBrennan Coffee House7:30 p.m.583 Newark Ave.Jersey City(800) 542-7894brennancoffeehouse.org

11-127th Annual NJ MeadowlandsFestival of Birding Meadowlands EnvironmentCenter, Lyndhurst Join some of the region’s bestbirders on walks, eco-cruises,and workshops geared tobirders of all levels. Saturdayincludes events at the envi-ronment center, off-site fieldtrips, breakfast, lunch, and akeynote presentation by arenowned birder. Sundayincludes off-site field trips. $40(kids age 10-17 free). (201) 968-0808 hackensackriverkeeper.org

OCTOBER1-3PSEG GreenFest 2010: APlanetHugger EventJoin some of the leadingenvironmentalists in the coun-try, charismatic and well-known speakers, andGreenFest exhibitors. (908) [email protected]

2-3Jersey City Artists Studio TourA self-guided walking tour ofthe studios, galleries, exhibi-tions, and performances ofhundreds of artists. Sponsoredby the mayor, the culturaldivision, ProArts, the munici-pal council, and The HudsonReporter. Noon-6 p.m. proartsjerseycity.org

3Fall Art Music Festival Featuring three stages of livemusic and more than 300artists, sculptors, photogra-phers, and craftspeople.Geri Fallo, Director of CulturalAffairs(201) 420-2207hoboken nj.org

15Lucy Kaplansky at theBrennan Coffee House7:30 p.m.583 Newark Ave.Jersey City(800) 542-7894brennancoffeehouse.org

16Novel Night Vol. 3A literary dining event to ben-efit the Hoboken PublicLibrary(201) [email protected]/novelnight

27-28The Haunted Terminal atLiberty State ParkJersey CityHistory comes to life as theCentral Railroad Terminal ofNew Jersey is taken over byghosts, ghouls, and otherthings that go bump in thenight! Have a scary goodtime and learn a little localhistory along the way. Co-sponsored by the Friends ofLiberty State Park, StatueCruises, and the EducationalArts Team. Walking tours every half hour,7-9:30 p.m. $5.(201) 915-3412

NOVEMBER6-7Hoboken Artists Studio TourA free citywide self-guidedwalking tour of artists’ studiosand community galleryspaces. Noon-6 p.m. hobokennj.org

19Richard Shindell at theBrennan Coffee House7:30 p.m.583 Newark Ave.Jersey City(800) 542-7894brennancoffeehouse.org

NEW YORKMINUTECeltic ThunderOct. 1Radio City Music Hall1260 Avenue of the Americas8 p.m. ticketmaster.com

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DISH


PaulaTucked into a bustling stretch of Park Avenue in Weehawken is one of those little

establishments that catch your eye. In fact my dinner companion said she’d spot-ted it from her car and always wanted to try it. Well, I am here to tell you that it

does not disappoint. Many of you will remember it as Paula at Rigoletto Ristorante. The first day of fall

marks Paula’s eighth anniversary, and now the restaurant will be called just Paula. Paula is a cozy, welcoming space with soft yellow walls, local art, and—I have to

mention it—a big bathroom with beautiful tiles and other artful touches. But Paula has what every restaurant should have but too many don’t: fresh, well-

prepared, lively food. By lively, I mean not bland but not doused in sauce either.OK, let’s start with something that seems deceptively simple—mozzarella and tomato

with fresh basil. Those tomatoes! You have to wonder where chef and owner PaulaFrazier found them. Big, juicy, tasty, deep red. She also wanted us to try her specialtyappetizer, melanzane alla napoletanna—grilled eggplant layered with ricotta and pecori-no, fresh basil leaves, and spicy marinara sauce. Here’s how my friend described it: “Theeggplant had a subtle smoky flavor that complemented the sweetness of the sauce. Thericotta cheese didn’t overwhelm the dish, and it was browned to perfection on the top,creating a soft crust. The sauce had a bite that went well with the rest of the flavors.”

I think that sauce-with-a-bite can describe my favorite pasta dish—bucatini allamatriciana—crispy pancetta, onion, hot red pepper tomato sauce, and pecorino. Don’tbe afraid of that “hot”; it wasn’t so much hot as zesty. My friend went for the spaghetti

alla carbonara: “Though it was rich, it had a sharp parm flavor that broke up the

creaminess.”Next came two main

courses. The pollopipieno al ouattro

formaggi conmarsala is

chicken

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breast stuffed with four cheeses and sauced with mush-room and marsala wine. The other was veal medallionstopped with prosciutto and fresh sage, sautéed withwhite wine. Both came with spinach and perfectlycooked pan roasted potatoes, which were crisp and fla-vorful. These two entrees also adhered to what must beone of Paula’s philosophies: Let the food speak foritself. The seasonings allowed the veal and chicken fla-vors to come through loud and clear.

Strawberry shortcake was the special of the eveningso we had that and also tried the flourless chocolatecake. The shortcake was made with a biscuit that wasonly slightly sweet, and the strawberries, like the toma-to, were ripe and sweet. The chocolate cake, obviouslymade with the finest chocolate, was lighter than you’dexpect, softly crumbling in the mouth.

Pace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen. Or, better still,become a regular and return again and again to Paula’ssavory kitchen.—Kate Rounds

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americanMAXWELL’S1039 Washington StreetHoboken(201) 798-0406www.maxwellsnj.com

Maxwell’s serves delicious down-home faresuch as Chicken Pot pie, Fish & Chips,Macaroni & Cheese and the best burgers inHoboken. For the diet-conscious, enjoy anarray of salads and other lighter fare. Checkour daily specials on-line.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, åå

URBAN PLUMHoliday Inn Hotel300 Plaza DriveSecaucus,(201) [email protected]

Part gastropub, part swanky lounge, UrbanPlum offers the comfort of a neighborhoodrestaurant fused with a see-and-be-seenlounge. It offers the perfect combination ofcolorful and bold flavors from the surround-ing area, great design, impeccable hospitali-ty, and an incomparable locale. Open sevendays for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails,and late-night dining.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, X,åå

WATERSIDE RESTAURANT ANDCATERING 7800 B River RoadNorth Bergen(201) 861-7767www.watersiderestaurantandcatering.com

Located on the Hudson River across fromManhattan, The Waterside offers dramaticviews of the New York skyline, impeccableservice, the best steaks and seafood on thewater, and fine wines in a wide range ofprices. The restaurant, which is under newmanagement, has just been completelyredesigned, combining contemporary ener-gy with classic elegance. Enjoy live entertain-ment Thursday through Sunday. Valet park-ing is available. AMEX, MC, V, $$, X,åå

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italianANTONIAS BY THE PARK9011 Palisade AvenueNorth Bergen(201) 868-0750www.Antoniasby the Park.com

One of the best authentic Italian restaurantsfeaturing the freshest pasta, seafood, andsteaks along with daily specials. From ourexceptional cuisine to our elegant ambience,Antonia’s is second to none. Come in andenjoy live music Thursday-Saturday. Privateparty room available for up to 150.AMEX, MC, V, $$, åå

CASA DANTE737 Newark AvenueJersey City(201) 795-2750www.casadante.com

The new Casa Dante retains its classic charmwhile featuring a modernized, more cosmo-politan style. The new bar, lounge, and revi-talized interior create an atmosphere thatcombines live music, dancing, and of course,the finest Italian cuisine—and valet parking.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, X,åå

GP’S RESTAURANT24 - 69th Street (1/2 block fromBoulevard East) Guttenberg(201) 861-6588www.gpsrestaurant.com

Serving traditional homemade Italian/American food for more than 30 years, GP’Sis a local favorite. Its Greek house salad andhearty family meal keep customers coming

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MARTINI GRILL 187 Hackensack StreetWood-Ridge(201) 939-2000

The restaurant received three stars from theBergen Record. Bergen Health & LifeMagazine awarded it the best chef, best mar-tini, best wine bar, and best calamari. TheRecord Readers Choice awarded it the bestmartini and tapas menu. Drink specials areoffered Monday-Friday, noon-7 at the bar.Enjoy live entertainment Wednesday-Saturday. The Martini Grill is just minutesfrom Teterboro Airport. If it’s good enough for Britney Spears, StevenSpielberg, Johnny Depp, DenzelWashington, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, MarthaStewart, and executives of the world’s topcompanies, then it might be worth checkingout. Live jazz Friday and Saturday.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, X,åå

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LSMICHAEL ANTHONY’S502 Washington Blvd.Jersey City(201) 798-1798www.mar-jc.com

From the moment you step into MichaelAnthony’s you can’t help but be impressed

by the nautically inspire décor. High ceil-ings, boating-shaped bar, ten-foot sails forthe indoor and outdoor bars, and waterfallwalls separating the banquet room andrestaurant enhance your fine Italian diningexperience. Enjoy a cordial on the deckoverlooking the spectacular Manhattan sky-line. Join us for happy hour, dinner, or a pri-vate social event.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, X,åå

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japaneseKOMEGASHI103 Montgomery StreetJersey City(201) 433-4567

KOMEGASHI TOO 99 Pavonia AvenueJersey Citywww.komegashi.com(201) 533-8888

Fresh, beautifully presented sushi and tradi-tional Japanese fare is the order of the dayat two of Jersey City’s favorite restaurants.Komegashi too sits on the waterfront with aspectacular view of the Manhattan skyline,while the original has been serving the finan-cial district for 15 years. AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, åå

ROBONGI 520 Washington St.Hoboken(201) 222-8388www.robongi.com

ROBONGI4800 Ave. At Port ImperialWeehawken(201) 558-1818www.robongi.com

Robongi offers ample portions of fresh sushiand serves inventive Japanese cuisine at twolocations. You can dine within the heart ofHoboken or enjoy the view of Manhatten atour Weehawken location. AMEX, MC, V, $$, X

TEPPAN BAR & GRILL319 Warren StreetJersey City(201) 451-9989www.teppanjersycity.com

A trendy Japanese / Hibachi eatery with awide variety of delectable food, Teppan willplease any picky eater. From our entertain-ing hibachi and sushi chefs to our stylishdecor, this new Jersey City hot spot is whereyour taste buds will throw a party of theirown.The menu offers a seeminglyendless selection of eclectic high qualityprepared food such as sushi, sashimi, don-buri, katsu curry, and comfort meals, includ-ing udon, soba, and ramen.Our U-shapedcounter surrounding an open hibachi grill iswhere friends and family watch the cookskillfully prepare the meal . Perfectly mixedcocktails and an affordable wine list helpmake Teppan an unforgettable experience!AMEX, MC, V, $$, X,åå

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Robongi Japan is a contemporary Japanese restaurant chain known for its ample portions and striking designs. Located in Hoboken and Weehawken. Robongi Japan serves inventive Japanese cuisine ranging from sushi, sashimi and creative salads to signature dishes like carpaccios, ceviches, tartares, filet mignon, grilled spicy shrimp and specialty rolls.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, ,

520 Washington St., Hoboken (201) 222-8388 • www.robongi.com4800 Ave. at Port Imperial, Weehawken (201) 558-1818 • www.robongijapan.com

RobongiRated The Record 2/25/2005. “If it's good enough for BritneySpears, Steven Spielberg, Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington, Mary J.Blidge, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, Martha Stewart and executives of the world's top companies, then Martini Grill in Woodridge might be worthchecking out.” Live Jazz Friday and Saturday.Minutes From Teterboro Airport. Extensive Martini Menu and Wine List. Restaurant • Bar • Lounge.AMEX, MC, V, $$, Ç

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Martini Grill

Heated outdoor patio bar. Spectacular views of Manhattan. Sunday brunch. After dinner entertainment (Friday and Saturday). Live entertainment. Large Banquet Party Hall, can accomodate all functions. Dining Hours: 11:30 am - close. Sunday Brunch. Open 7 days. On pier parking, street parking and courtesy validated parking in Westin Hotel garage.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, , Ç

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Komegashi, (201) 433-4567103 Montgomery Street, JCKomegashi Too, (201) 533-888899 Pavonia Avenue, JCwww.komegashi.com

Open for lunch and dinner, Komegashi too offers contemporary Japanese cuisine, along with expertly prepared sushi, sashimi and more. Located next to Newport Marina, our main dining room overlooks a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline. Popular for our unbeatable happy hour specials, our full-service bar carries an extensive list of wine, beer, sake and signature cocktails. Catering and private parties available.AMEX, MC, V, $$, , Ç

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mexicanBAJA / HOBOKEN104 14th StreetHoboken(201) 653-0610www.bajamexicancuisine.com

BAJA / JERSEY CITY117 Montgomery StreetJersey City(201) 915-0062www.bajamexicancuisine.com

Baja offers a new experience in charbroiledTex-Mex specialties. With the best mojitosand margaritas around and happy hour everyday, it’s a fun place with a happening bar.Private parties of up to 60 can be accommo-dated in Jersey City. AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, X,åå

steakhouseARTHUR’S STEAKHOUSE237 Washington StreetHoboken (201) 656-5009www.arthurstavern.com

Arthur’s is famous for delicious giant steaks,mouth watering burgers, huge salads, over-stuffed sandwiches, and the freshest lunchand dinner specials. Value and quality arekey here. Arthur’s has the casual atmos-phere of an old fashioned neighborhood tav-ern that offers fun for all.AMEX, D, MC, V, DC $$, X,åå

DINO & HARRY’S 163 14th StreetHoboken(201) 659-6202www.dinoanharrys.com

With a legacy as full and rich as its variedmenu, this steakhouse should not be missed.Dino & Harry’s is famous for dry-aged steaks

and chops. It also serves a selection of pastasand delicious seafood that is cooked to theguest’s exact specifications. It offers anextensive wine list, live piano music, and canhost private parties. AMEX, MC, V, $$, X,åå

EDWARD’S STEAK HOUSE239 Marin BoulevardJersey City(201) 761-0000www.edwardssteakhouse.com

Edward’s Steak House offers steak, seafood,and other sumptuous fare with an elegantbistro flare. Tucked into an historic town-house in downtown Jersey City, Edward’s iscomfortably upscale. The menu includes allthe classic steaks and chops—aged prime sir-loin, porterhouse, filet mignon, and more.You’ll enjoy the atmosphere whether you’recelebrating a special occasion or stopping byfor a steak sandwich at the bar. AMEX, MC, V, $$, X,åå

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE1416 River RoadEdgewater(201) 224-2013www.riverpalm.com

In addition to its tender, prime, dry agedbeef, sparkling fresh seafood, farm fresh sal-ads, extra thick chops, homemade desserts,and an award winning wine list, the RiverPalm also serves a full sushi menu preparedby its own sushi chef.AMEX, D, MC, V, $$, åå

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