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A distinctive luxury rental property in Edgewater New Jersey
The Alexander, is a premiere family owned and operated luxury residence by the Daibes family. The Daibes family has owned & operated several buildings in Edgewater and the surrounding areas for over three decades. They pride themselves on providing excellent service at a personal & family oriented level. They make themselves available for their tenants to contact for any questions or concerns they may have.
At The Alexander, family management is their brand and serving their tenants is always a pleasure.
The Alexander sits majestically on more than an acre of lush landscape, with 80,000 square feet of incomparable
indoor and outdoor amenities, ideally situated in the heart of Edgewater NJ, just minutes from NYC.
The Alexander brings together old world elegance with new world luxury. With spacious layouts that are as practical as they are elegantly efficient, every day starts on the right foot. The sun shines a bit brighter when you’ve made The Alexander home, and even the earliest mornings become easier the moment your feet touch the floor. The perfect mixture of the conveniences of the modern with the warmth and sophistication of the old world can be a tough combo to find, but they’ve artfully mastered it for an inviting, homey vibe.
The Alexander sets the standard for exceptional living in Edgewater New Jersey. Luxury apartment living complete with a cutting-edge state of the art health club & yoga studio, lavish spa including steam, sauna, and treatment rooms, resort style indoor & outdoor pools, 24-hour concierge & doorman, on site car-wash, abundant tenant storage, pure water on tap. These are just a few of the many more amenities. We're talking panoramic New York city views with world class service.
The Alexander magnificently appointed homes are well-refined, yet understated to highlight your personal style. Upscale amenities are enhanced by skyline views. An exquisite and graceful lobby sets a casually elegant tone as you enter your community, your home, your next chapter.
The Alexander, is a premiere family owned and operated luxury residence by the Daibes family. The Daibes family has owned & operated several buildings in Edgewater and the surrounding areas for over three decades. They pride themselves on providing excellent service at a personal & family oriented level. They make themselves available for their tenants to contact for any questions or concerns they may have.
At The Alexander, family management is their brand and serving their tenants is always a pleasure.
The Alexander sits majestically on more than an acre of lush landscape, with 80,000 square feet of incomparable
indoor and outdoor amenities, ideally situated in the heart of Edgewater NJ, just minutes from NYC.
The Alexander brings together old world elegance with new world luxury. With spacious layouts that are as practical as they are elegantly efficient, every day starts on the right foot. The sun shines a bit brighter when you’ve made The Alexander home, and even the earliest mornings become easier the moment your feet touch the floor. The perfect mixture of the conveniences of the modern with the warmth and sophistication of the old world can be a tough combo to find, but they’ve artfully mastered it for an inviting, homey vibe.
The Alexander sets the standard for exceptional living in Edgewater New Jersey. Luxury apartment living complete with a cutting-edge state of the art health club & yoga studio, lavish spa including steam, sauna, and treatment rooms, resort style indoor & outdoor pools, 24-hour concierge & doorman, on site car-wash, abundant tenant storage, pure water on tap. These are just a few of the many more amenities. We're talking panoramic New York city views with world class service.
The Alexander magnificently appointed homes are well-refined, yet understated to highlight your personal style. Upscale amenities are enhanced by skyline views. An exquisite and graceful lobby sets a casually elegant tone as you enter your community, your home, your next chapter.
Looking for Love in New Jersey?
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If you're looking for love in New Jersey, you're best off keeping in mind that old real estate adage -- location, location, location.
Single folks tend to gather in certain areas of the state, according to 2014 Census data. The towns with the highest percentages of unmarried residents are mostly in cities or on the southern shore. Asbury Park in Monmouth County led the pack, with 78 percent of residents 15 or older listing their status as never married, divorced, separated or widowed. (The 2014 Census includes same-sex marriages, and long-term partners can list themselves as married if they choose.) Camden, Seaside Heights, Salem and New Brunswick were next on the list, followed by Maurice River in Cumberland County. East Orange, Newark, New Hanover and Penns Grove rounded out the top 10. Many of the top spots were urban areas. Fourteen of 15 New Jersey municipalities with the highest population density had single people form more than 50 percent of their population. It's not entirely unexpected, considering we have already written about the flow of young residents into cities and away from suburban sprawl. But the high rates of single-dom in southern New Jersey towns came as a bit of a surprise. The region has hot spots like Fairfield, Millville and Downe along the Delaware Bay. Of course, if you're looking to chase down a partner, the locals' gender split might be something to consider as well. Women out number men the most in Somerset County, whereas Sussex County has the highest percentage of men. In the era of Tinder and Skype, finding romance in remote locations has never been easier. But if online dating has got you down, you can play the New Jersey numbers game to find that perfect match. |
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Every family has that one beauty secret they pass down from generation to generation. It’s usually a trick coined by a grandmother (or even someone from generations before) and somehow just stuck around for years as the end-all-be-all trick that guarantees everlasting beauty. There’s almost always someone on the family tree that’s convinced that the secret to permanent youth is just to wash your face with cold water every night, while some families swear that the only way to ensure wrinkle-free skin is by following an intense 7-step skincare regimen complete with two different cleansers, a facial roller and toner. Some just swear by cold cream. Others cover their Pinterest boards with close-ups of Meghan MarkleOpens a New Window.‘s flawless freckles.
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Listen up with Social Media
Listening to what people are saying about your company, your brand, your service, your competition is the starting point for content marketing. Traditional methods for harvesting data include customer surveys, focus groups, feedback, tools and other methods that tend to push out questions that pull in the answers. But Social Media has changed all that. Online conversations can be tracked and measured with free tools like search, twitter.com Google alerts, Technorati Boardreader and more.
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TERRE A TERRE We won't reveal the secret to chef Todd Villani's gravy (or, as you may call it, red sauce). Here, for publication, you'll get a coy answer: "We owe it to Mom."
Chef Todd Villani, in the dining room of Terre a Terre Cathy Miller But if you want the full story, collar Villani during one of his supper club events — when his guard is down, when he's laughing and joking — and maybe, maybe, he'll share.Those who attended last summer's "Godfather" event already know the answer and it's not a secret you'd expect Villani is not typically a red sauce guy; he will astonish you with his grandiose, often opulent, cuisine — jewelry on a plate — made with a religious adherence to local ingredients. (He has a 300-mile limit.) The menu at Terre a Terre is ever-changing, but scallops are outrageous, polenta decadent and the short-ribs a beloved signature. Yet the setting is country French, so it never feels too froufrou.
Chef Todd Villani, in the dining room of Terre a Terre Cathy Miller But if you want the full story, collar Villani during one of his supper club events — when his guard is down, when he's laughing and joking — and maybe, maybe, he'll share.Those who attended last summer's "Godfather" event already know the answer and it's not a secret you'd expect Villani is not typically a red sauce guy; he will astonish you with his grandiose, often opulent, cuisine — jewelry on a plate — made with a religious adherence to local ingredients. (He has a 300-mile limit.) The menu at Terre a Terre is ever-changing, but scallops are outrageous, polenta decadent and the short-ribs a beloved signature. Yet the setting is country French, so it never feels too froufrou.
Short ribs are a signature dish at the restaurant.Facebook page The supper club events offer a chance for a more intimate connection with the chef, says Villani's publicist (and sister) Lisa Meyer. Plus, a chance to meet the farmers, the winemakers, the food artisans (including pasta-maker Sfoglini, from Brooklyn, a company that uses organic, local ingredients).
Should you attend one of these events, you'll be astonished, too, by the chef's humility. • Terre À Terre | 312 Hackensack St., Carlstadt | (201) 507-0500 |terreaterre.biz |
SHORT RIBS ARE A SIGNATURE DISH AT THE RESTAURANT |

Axton's Restaurant in Pompton lakes stands as a shrine to urbanity in shades of concrete and warm wood, Bright windows and a friendly welcoming staff. When you first walk in, you will notice Axtons inviting open kitchen concept – where food is prepared in plain sight. It provides customers direct access to information about kitchen activity, professionalism and culinary excellence. Award–winning chef Anton Testino has proven himself as an established chef with substance and staying power, thanks to his careful watch over every plate that leaves his kitchen. Anton is not only celebrity chef, reality TV star, author, celebrity spokesperson and restaurateur but he continues to give to his community & hometown of Pompton lakes with a gracious and comfortable space warmed by patrons from near and far that come to savor the unique & flavorful Italian dishes. The relatively unchanging menu offers Northern Italian cuisine favoring the tried and true over innovation: Dishes like FILET DI AVOLETTA a Hard seared Filet Mignon served with sautéed diced Onion and sliced Garlic in a Port Wine demi-glaze with a touch of Balsamic topped with fresh smoked Bacon and fresh melted Mozzarella, or the SEAFOOD MARECHIARA Pan-seared Shrimp and Scallops served with Mussels, Little Neck Clams and Calamari in a light Plum Tomato Basil Sauce, or perhaps a heaping herby salad, or a briny tangle of LINGUINI pasta with Homemade Clam Sauce made with fresh chopped Cherry Stone Clams, or the impossibly moist Antonio chicken, served over Cappellini with Shitake Mushrooms and diced Roasted Red Peppers in a Pink Vodka Sauce garnished with Sundried Tomatoes. Axton's Restaurant offers elegant Italian dining with the warmth of home in a modern environment, infusing the best of Italian culinary tradition with unique contemporary interpretations. Chef Anton's Dishes embody fastidious attention to perfect ingredients and dazzling creative verve.

When you ask local Italians who live in Rochelle Park or the surrounding towns where to find good Italian food they always seem to recommend Nanni's Ristorante.
And here is why: The kitchen believes in matching originality with tradition while maintaining sustainable practices. Nanni's restaurant offers the freshest ingredients. All of their meats are certified, and they serve only fresh, sustainable fish & seafood. The menu consists of
carefully chosen dishes which continuously evolve according to the availability of seasonal ingredients.
Chef Paolo Gilberto, formerly of Archer’s in Fort Lee has brought simple elegance to this busy Passaic Street restaurant in Rochelle Park NJ, and has created some of the finest Italian dishes in the area. Chef Gilberto just keeps
refining his expertise to bring you an evolving list of what he feels best represents the vast Italian cuisine landscape.
Locals rave about their Veal shank, the ressotos, Beef braciole & the Saltimbocca Alla Romana. Two of the Pasta favorites are
the Rigatoni Calabrese & the Penne Amatriciana. What is the best thing people get from their experience here at Nanni's restaurant? Well, besides the great italian cuisine? It would be the great service the comfortable ambiance & the drinks are excellent for the price. Says Manny the maître d/manager.
Nanni's restaurant is Perfect for a romantic dinner or even taking the family out, Nanni's features reasonably priced entrées to ensure a culinary experience that is both memorable and affordable.
And here is why: The kitchen believes in matching originality with tradition while maintaining sustainable practices. Nanni's restaurant offers the freshest ingredients. All of their meats are certified, and they serve only fresh, sustainable fish & seafood. The menu consists of
carefully chosen dishes which continuously evolve according to the availability of seasonal ingredients.
Chef Paolo Gilberto, formerly of Archer’s in Fort Lee has brought simple elegance to this busy Passaic Street restaurant in Rochelle Park NJ, and has created some of the finest Italian dishes in the area. Chef Gilberto just keeps
refining his expertise to bring you an evolving list of what he feels best represents the vast Italian cuisine landscape.
Locals rave about their Veal shank, the ressotos, Beef braciole & the Saltimbocca Alla Romana. Two of the Pasta favorites are
the Rigatoni Calabrese & the Penne Amatriciana. What is the best thing people get from their experience here at Nanni's restaurant? Well, besides the great italian cuisine? It would be the great service the comfortable ambiance & the drinks are excellent for the price. Says Manny the maître d/manager.
Nanni's restaurant is Perfect for a romantic dinner or even taking the family out, Nanni's features reasonably priced entrées to ensure a culinary experience that is both memorable and affordable.

And the egg that drapes over? Easy enough, says chef Michael Merida. A fried egg makes everything taste better. He’s right, of course. Break that sunny yolk and its luster dribbles its way through the sandwich ($14), which may be your best lobster sandwich yet, though it’s gone before you’re able to make that determination: You’ve enjoyed it too much to think about it. Talk three minutes to Merida and you’ll hear about hitting all the senses. It’s a Fat Duck philosophy; Merida spent two stints at Heston Blumenthal’s famous British Michelin-starred restaurant, which is consistently named one of the world’s best. Blumenthal challenges traditional approaches; he’s the chef who combined white chocolate and caviar. "When you eat it, you understand," says Merida, who also worked at El Bulli in Spain, arguably the most famously daring restaurant in the world during its tenure. Yet Merida’s food at Cravings is no science project, nor a precious or academic experience. People don’t want a menu full of words they don’t understand, says the chef at this global tapas bar. Merida may have worked in two of the most experimental kitchens in all the world, but you won’t care to know all the science behind your seduction. You’ll just want to order something else. Merida’s veal meatballs ($11), a must, are more jaunty than most; they’re made with Japanese bread crumbs, basil and Pecorino cheese and won a best-of-New-York contest in 2010. Hand-crafted empanadas ($5) are adorable and just crusty enough; the traditional, with beef, sautéed onions and olives, is comfortingly mild.
Cured meats and cheese (3 for $11) include a distinct Serrano ham and a mild, nutty Manchego. The gyoza dough in the Asian dim sum ($8), an evening special, is crisped perfectly, though the shrimp inside seemed slightly gummy and the Thai chili glaze overly sweet.
Short ribs quesadilla ($12) rivals the lobster sandwich as best dish of the night. Merida explains how he hits your senses, from choosing short rib over flank steak (for its fattiness) to the overnight marinade, the four-hour braising, the Granny Smith apples (texture) and the creamy dabs of basil dressing (fat). But he had you at hello, and you’ve long stopped paying attention.
Desserts include a re-imagined strawberry shortcake ($10) made with almond cake, macerated strawberries and white chocolate — one that will leave you speechless and that you will not share. A sweet empanada ($6) with guava and cheese is crisp, hot and not overly sweet, served with a perky mango sauce.
You will likely wait for a table; there is almost always a crowd vying for the 58 seats in this modern, urbane bistro. And you might be startled when many dishes arrive at once — an embarrassment of riches that prompts a too-fast consumption of dinner.
But your bill will not give you agita, as it often does at a small-plates restaurant. And you’ll plan a return visit before you even leave.
IF YOU GO
8 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood. (201) 857-8533, cravingstapas.com.
Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays. BYO (New Jersey wines also served)
Cured meats and cheese (3 for $11) include a distinct Serrano ham and a mild, nutty Manchego. The gyoza dough in the Asian dim sum ($8), an evening special, is crisped perfectly, though the shrimp inside seemed slightly gummy and the Thai chili glaze overly sweet.
Short ribs quesadilla ($12) rivals the lobster sandwich as best dish of the night. Merida explains how he hits your senses, from choosing short rib over flank steak (for its fattiness) to the overnight marinade, the four-hour braising, the Granny Smith apples (texture) and the creamy dabs of basil dressing (fat). But he had you at hello, and you’ve long stopped paying attention.
Desserts include a re-imagined strawberry shortcake ($10) made with almond cake, macerated strawberries and white chocolate — one that will leave you speechless and that you will not share. A sweet empanada ($6) with guava and cheese is crisp, hot and not overly sweet, served with a perky mango sauce.
You will likely wait for a table; there is almost always a crowd vying for the 58 seats in this modern, urbane bistro. And you might be startled when many dishes arrive at once — an embarrassment of riches that prompts a too-fast consumption of dinner.
But your bill will not give you agita, as it often does at a small-plates restaurant. And you’ll plan a return visit before you even leave.
IF YOU GO
8 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood. (201) 857-8533, cravingstapas.com.
Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays. BYO (New Jersey wines also served)

This successful casual-Bar restaurant chain attracts customers from all walks of life by offering great food and drinks at an unmatched value. A full-service bar featuring wine, liquor and over 60 varieties of beer. Two featured proprietary menu items include the "World Famous Zinger & the Jambalaya. The taps are fresh, beers are poured with loving care, and the food is better than need be. This large pub boasts a manageable, well-thought variety of tap selection, which currently includes Blue moon, Goose Islands, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, Dog Fish and many more regional favorites! The extensive bottle list is nothing to sneer at. "We offer value and sports theme casual dining plus a great atmosphere & friendly service" says Larry the general manager.
The restaurant always has a “Great specials menu” which includes different lunch specials every day of the week served hot & fresh in a timely manner, and the prices range from $4.99 to $5.99. These lunch specials include the famous dads meat loaf every Thursdays. They also have great dinner specials every night of the week, which includes a full rack of ribs on Monday nights for $10.99 and choice prime ribs for $12.95 on Thursdays.
The menu offers delicious Steaks, fresh Seafood, original Pasta dishes, healthy Salads, robust Sandwiches and homemade Desserts including their popular Captain Jack ice cream cake. All served within the comfortable and social atmosphere of a neighborhood family restaurant.
Blue long island ice tea pitcher is one of the customers favorite here and With 80 flat screen TV's, the bar is electric. It is almost like being at the game. Good food, a sweet outdoor eating/drinking space, and a huge range of the hoppy stuff.
It really is a great place to catch a good time!
The restaurant always has a “Great specials menu” which includes different lunch specials every day of the week served hot & fresh in a timely manner, and the prices range from $4.99 to $5.99. These lunch specials include the famous dads meat loaf every Thursdays. They also have great dinner specials every night of the week, which includes a full rack of ribs on Monday nights for $10.99 and choice prime ribs for $12.95 on Thursdays.
The menu offers delicious Steaks, fresh Seafood, original Pasta dishes, healthy Salads, robust Sandwiches and homemade Desserts including their popular Captain Jack ice cream cake. All served within the comfortable and social atmosphere of a neighborhood family restaurant.
Blue long island ice tea pitcher is one of the customers favorite here and With 80 flat screen TV's, the bar is electric. It is almost like being at the game. Good food, a sweet outdoor eating/drinking space, and a huge range of the hoppy stuff.
It really is a great place to catch a good time!