Bergen Magazine

24/01/2025

You may want to hibernate for the rest of winter following this week’s frigid temperatures, but trust us, there are plenty of reasons to venture out of the house this weekend. Follow the link in our description for eight fun, family-friendly events and activities all over Bergen sure to break you out of your cabin fever.

While you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and have all the very best of the BERGEN BUZZ delivered right to your inbox every week. All you need is your email!

What are your plans for the weekend? Tell us all about it in the comments down below, and don’t forget to tag us in all your fun!

23/01/2025

When walking with his dog at the Ramapo Valley Reservation in Mahwah, James Shammas of Franklin Lakes couldn’t help but pause to observe the stunning colors all around him. The leaves, trees and light combine to create a perfect Bergen moment.

Think you have a shot that’s just as perfect? Send it to us via DM here on Instagram, and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of BERGEN!

Follow the link in out description and flip to the back of the issue for more information about this shot, and let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!

22/01/2025

🚨 🚨THE POLLS ARE OPEN! 🚨 🚨

Are you an expert in all things local? Know the best spots for unforgettable pizza, ice cream to die for or a great deal on a new pair of shoes? Voting for the 2025 BERGEN READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS is OPEN, and we want to hear all about the best Bergen has to offer!

All you need to do is follow the link in our description and fill out a ballot. All you need is your email. It’s quick, easy and free!

You can also give us a sneak peek of your picks in the comments down below! Don’t forget to tag your favorite small business.

21/01/2025

It’s a cold one out there, and it’s going to stay cold for the rest of the week. Warm yourself up with a hot drink from some of Bergen’s best coffee shops:

, Franklin Lakes.
, Haworth.
, Ridgewood.

All of these were picks in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards (and voting 2025’s is live now!). What’s your favorite place to grab coffee in Bergen? Tag them in the comments down below!

20/01/2025

“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Martin Luther King Jr, 1968.

Today, we honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 96 this year. Since his death 57 years ago, we use his legacy to spread awareness of tolerance and fight for equality. Follow the link in our description for five educational and community events all over Bergen that unite, reflect and look to the future.

Don’t forget to tag us in all your best moments.

17/01/2025

Looking for some laughs in the coming days? Bergen has you covered. Follow the link in our description for six great comedy shows all over our county, all but guaranteed to make you giggle, crack a smile and full-on belly laugh.

While you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and have all the very best of the BERGEN BUZZ delivered right to your inbox every week. All you need is your email!

Have great weekend plans? Remember to tag us in all your fun!

16/01/2025

It’s almost Friday! Planning a weekend brunch with family and friends, or a quick get-together for drinks? Follow the link in our description and flip to page 54 for our favorite twist on a classic Bloody Mary. With marsala, tomato juice and Tabasco, this sip is sure to impress and please. (Want an extra kick? Swap out the Tabasco for siracha!)

Trying out this recipe? Have a cocktail that always impresses? Tell us all about it in the comments down below!

14/01/2025

Keto? Paleo? Raw food? If you resolved to eat healthier this new year, your friends, family and social media algorithm might be recommending all manner of trendy diets to you. If you’re trying to separate the face from the clickbait, look no further. We sat down with a Bergen doctor for an in-depth discussion on the pluses and minuses of seven of them.

Follow the link in our description and flip to page 38 for our whole feature!

How are you meeting your health goals in 2025? Tell us all about it in the comments down below!

13/01/2025

Happy Korean American Day! Jan. 13 commemorates the day that the first Korean immigrants arrived in the U.S in 1903. Bergen has one of the highest populations of Korean Americans in the country, and we’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of this community and all the ways they enrich the culture of our county.

Celebrating heritage today? Tell us all about it in the comments down below, and don’t forget to tag in all your best moments.

09/01/2025

The very best of Venezuela’s tastes and flavors come to Bergen with Zetta’s Arepas Bistro in Cliffside Park, where our restaurant reviewer found much to love about the casual, homey atmosphere and the classic Venezuelan street food. His recommendation? Try the caraqueña arepa, and make sure you leave room for an Instagram-worthy shake for dessert.

To see our full review, follow the link in our description and flip to page 60!

Have a favorite new restaurant you think BERGEN should check out? Tell us all about it in the comments down below!

08/01/2025

It’s easy to make a New Year’s resolution in December—and it’s far harder to keep that commitment once January begins. Thirteen of your neighbors from all around Bergen were brave enough to share their resolutions with us—and the world.

Follow the link in our description and flip to page 30 to read them all, from making new business connections to traveling abroad to easing up on the online shopping.

What’s your New Year’s resolution? How do you plan on sticking to it? Tell us all about it in the comments down below!

08/01/2025

Want to shed pounds in the New Year? Here are seven popular plans—and a doctor’s view of the pulses and minuses of each.

That gut, that butt, those thighs, that size—does a January glance in the mirror tell you it’s time to shed pounds? Never fear. Scrolling through social media will bombard you with suggestions from friends, brands and influencers alike. “Keto,” “paleo” and “raw food” are just three o...

07/01/2025

🚨 🚨THE POLLS ARE OPEN! 🚨 🚨 It’s a new year, which means it’s time for the 2025 BERGEN Readers’ Choice Awards! Follow the link in our description to vote for all your favorite local businesses, from salons to sushi to steakhouses. We want to know Bergen’s best!

You can also give us a sneak peek of your picks in the comments down below! Don’t forget to tag your favorite small business.

07/01/2025

For a healthy new year, don’t just ignore that medical issue that’s been worrying you— get it checked out. Here’s the lowdown on a dozen such concerns.

“Should I see a doctor about that?” It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves, whether our concern was a funny-looking mole or a family history of cancer. To help you answer that question, we’ve brought together some of Bergen’s best doctors, who share their insights here about when to m...

06/01/2025

Worried about taking a fall? What about that cough you can’t quite shake? Are you getting enough sleep? Are those aches in your joints something to be concerned about? Taking care of yourself is a full-time job, and it can be a stressful one. Looking for some guidance? BERGEN (and some of Bergen’s best doctors) have your back.

Follow the link in our description and flip to page 52 to start the year with expert answers to 12 common health concerns, from cancer risk to weight gain.

What are your health goals for 2025? Tell us all about it in the comments down below!

03/01/2025

Looking for some seasonal fun? This is the last weekend you can visit Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park in Paramus! Stop by for ice skating, ice bumper cars, seasonal treats, great photo ops and more. Multiple time slots are available on both Saturday and Sunday; tickets and more information can be found on the event’s website.

Heading to this event? Have other great weekend plans? Tell us all about it in the comments down below, and don’t forget to tag us in all your fun!

02/01/2025

Happy New Year, Bergen! We’re excited to welcome in 2025 with our NEW January issue! Keep an eye on your mailboxes (or follow the link in our description!) for a dozen ways to thrive in ’25, a doctor’s take on seven popular diets, resolutions from your neighbors, delicious recipes perfect for a winter evening and much more.

(📷: Volt Fitness, Glen Rock)

Enjoy!

31/12/2024

Bergen County boasts some of the nation's most innovative and successful businesses, many of which are owned and led by women.

Congratulations to Elisa Brisman, GG (GIA), of Bergen Gemology, who was named by Bergen Magazine as one of our Bergen Women to Watch 2024!

www.bergengemology.com | FB/IG: An expert at identifying and authenticating jewelry and precious gemstones including appraisal services. Elisa Brisman of Tenafly has more then 25 years of experience in the field and a widely successful business—Bergen Gemology to show for it. I fou...