Monsanto chief admits ‘hubris’ is to blame for public fears over GM
OLIVER WRIGHT Monday 23 March 2015
The American company that produced the world’s first genetically modified crop has admitted for the first time that its “hubris” in promoting the technology contributed to a consumer backlash against genetically modified food.
Speaking to The Independent, the chief executive of Monsanto conceded that the company had failed to appreciate public concerns over GM technology when it was introduced nearly 20 years ago.
And he also said that the company had suffered by making “the wrong call” when it failed to rebrand itself in the aftermath of the botched launch of GM in Europe.
But Hugh Grant claimed that unless public attitudes towards biotechnology changed it would be impossible to feed the world’s growing population and called for a more nuanced debate on the potential uses for GM technology in the developing world.
“There never had been a lot of trust in companies, particularly not big companies and certainly not big American companies,” he said.
March for Meals – Mayors for Meals
March 19,2015
This year we celebrate the 13th Annual March for Meals campaign, which is an annual month-long event, sponsored by MEALS on WHEELS AMERICA (formerly Meals On Wheels Association of America). It is designed to generate public awareness about senior hunger and isolation and to celebrate the invaluable services provided by the more than 5,000 Meals on Wheels programs across the country. Given the exemplary public-private partnership Meals on Wheels America embodies, this annual campaign is also intended to help recruit new volunteers from our community and to increase fundraising from local businesses and supporters. For more information, visit www.marchformeals.com.
Today, CMI once again participated in MAYORS for MEALS DAY, where mayors or elected official from the seven towns we serve are invited to accompany a volunteer and deliver meals to “their” clients, in the hope of gaining much-needed visibility for Community Meals and the national agenda. We wish to thank Mayor Paul Aronsohn – Ridgewood, Mayor John vanKeuren – Glen Rock, Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan – Midland Park and Mayor Thomas Giordano – Waldwick for participating. Additional thanks to Gloria Geannette, Editor of the Ridgewood News for arranging a photographer and reporter from the Ridgewood News and a photojournalist from The Record to capture the moment and help publicize our organization and purpose.
If you have a Facebook account, please look for postings of current events and volunteer photos , and of course “LIKE” us at: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityMeals
And last but certainly not least, we thank our volunteers and supporters – because without you we would not be Community Meals.
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors of Community Meals, Inc.
Community Meals, Inc.
is a member of Meals on Wheels America
Novo in Ridgewood bringing new tastes and flavors to North Jersey
MARCH 18, 2015 LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015, 4:01 PM
BY ESTHER DAVIDOWITZ
FOOD EDITOR |
THE RECORD
Executive chef Elie Kahlon is sitting in the elegantly subdued 74-seat dining room of Novo in Ridgewood, arguably North Jersey’s best new restaurant. In front of him is a big, plastic bag stuffed with smaller plastic bags that hold spices he had brought back from his last trip to his native country, Israel.
“I don’t like to use local spice,” said the dark-haired, olive-skinned Kahlon in heavy-accented English.
The 6-foot, 4-inch Ridgewood resident quickly opens bag after bag, sniffing and tasting what’s inside: Moroccan coriander, Middle Eastern curry, dried Persian lime, dried sumac flowers, a Mideast cinnamon-like clove, Tunisian paprika … “You see how red the paprika is,” he says, holding up its see-through bag. “It’s so much better than the paprika you can get from anywhere else.”
Many food lovers would argue that Kahlon’s food is not only better than the fare found in most North Jersey restaurants — The Record gave the five-month-old restaurant a 3 1/2-out-of-4 star review in January — but it is unlike much, if not all, food found in the area. His is a refined modern Mediterranean cuisine; think foods of the Middle East and North Africa, elevated by the use of sophisticated, most often, French cooking techniques.
He uses a Middle East open-flame oven, called a taboon, to sear and roast meats, vegetables and flatbreads; a couscoussier, an Arabic double-chambered food steamer, to make his own couscous; a dehydrating machine to produce dried-out fruits popular in Mideast dishes, including lemons, oranges and olives, which he uses to make crusts for fish or garnishes for salads.
Christine Nunn of Picnic on the Square on the one technique home cooks should master
March 4, 2015 Last updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 1:21 AM
The Record
Christine Nunn of Picnic on the Square, Ridgewood
Christine Nunn wasn’t always on course to work in the kitchen — the 50-year-old chef and co-owner of Picnic on the Square in Ridgewood was once a journalist, and worked for the Ridgewood News after graduating with an English degree from Montclair State University in 1986.
By 2001, the Fair Lawn resident was working in Manhattan doing technical writing, but after 9/11, she decided that life was “too short to not do” exactly what she wanted to do.
She enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in January 2002 and even lived in the dorms for a semester at age 37 (which was “horrifying”). She graduated in December 2003 and created the catering company Picnic. In 2005, she opened a storefront in Emerson, where she stayed for five years before opening Picnic, The Restaurant in Fair Lawn, which garnered rave reviews. After 2 1/2 years, Picnic served its last meal on New Year’s Eve 2012.
In 2013, Nunn published “The Preppy Cookbook” and worked as executive chef at Grange restaurant in Westwood. Three months ago, she opened Picnic on the Square in Ridgewood. The lovely, brick-walled 34-seat New American restaurant received 2 1/2 stars from The Record last month.
Here, she talks about the technique home cooks should master and the best way to cook fish.
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine Celebrates Eight Years in Ridgewood
(RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 16, 2015) — Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine is pleased to announce eight years of service to the Ridgewood, New Jersey community. Formerly named Lisa’s Turkish Kitchen, in 2012, owner Lisa Mayisoglu relocated the restaurant one block east to Oak Street,rebranded the name and expanded the menu to appeal to a wider audience. With the current space has come a new partnership; younger sister Selma Sozen is Co-Owner and General Manager, and Ms. Mayisoglu has assumed the role as Chef.
To commemorate the anniversary, Chef Lisa has created a list of specials inspired by her days growing up in Ankara, Turkey. Said Mayisoglu, “It’s such an honor to share our cuisine and culture with the local community. To know my customers enjoy food that’s not only healthy but also delicious, brings a smile to my face. My work is truly a labor of love.” Highlights of the celebratory specials include:
Erin B Photography
Grilled Calamari (Appetizer) – tossed with lemon, olive oil and oregano, served sizzling in a cast iron skillet
Lamb Shank – slowly braised in Lisa’s signature tomato sauce, infused with warming Turkish spices, served with chickpea and rice pilaf
Ali Nazik Kebab – tender skewered chicken or lamb, charr-grilled, served over a bed of slow-
roasted eggplant and yogurt puree, drizzled with an aromatic tomato reduction
Vegetable Pave – layers of sliced roasted root vegetables, drizzled with a cranberry-beet sauce
Salmon Dolmas – grilled Turkish grape leaves filled with white wine and dill-marinated salmon,served with honey mustard roasted potatoes and a mixed salad
The specials will be offered daily beginning February 23rd, throughout the end of March.
In other news, soon patrons can enjoy the exotic flavors of Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine at home or work, when the restaurant begins delivering to the Ridgewood-area in the spring.
Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine is located at 28 Oak Street in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and open daily from 11:30AM-9:30PM. Telephone 201.251.8686 www.lisasmediterraneancuisine.net,www.facebook.com/LisasMediterraneanCuisine, www.twitter.com/LisasMediterran
What to get your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Reservations at McDonald’s
Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic
Monday, February 10, 2014 2:56pm
The Golden Arches at 6717 N Dale Mabry Highway is offering sweethearts an opportunity to “create your own McMemories” this Valentine’s Day. Think about it, a McFlurry with a side order of love.
One of the 53 Caspers Co. McDonald’s franchises in the Tampa Bay area, this location will be transformed on Friday into a sit-down restaurant, complete with LED candles, tabletop flowers and counter employees retrained as waiters offering table service and refills. They are accepting phone reservations, the first 10 of which will receive complimentary roses.
General manager Ernesto Izquierdo credits service manager Liliana Rofario with the idea.
“She came to me and asked me what I thought. She has three kids and she thought it would be a cool thing for them. Maybe for them it’s a first Valentine’s Day, and they can’t afford to go to a lot of places,” Izquierdo said. “There a misconception that it has to be romantic. It’s about showing someone you love them.”
Izquierdo spoke with Caspers Co.’s communications team, which gave the idea the green light.
Ben & Jerry’s is offering a Mooeuphoric Ice Cream Experience this Valentine’s Day. You and up to two guests can reserve a personalized ice cream tasting experience with a dedicated Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru only on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14.
Based on your favorite flavors, we will customize a tasting menu that is sure to delight. You and your date will leave in a state of Mooeuphoria. Call for details:201-689-1122.
Small-plates restaurant Finca is now open in Ridgewood
JANUARY 29, 2015 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015, 1:20 AM
THE RECORD
NOW OPEN
Finca
20 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
201-444-1199; fincanj.com
* How it began: Marcelo Czernizer is no stranger to the Ridgewood restaurant scene. In addition to having owned The Stable, Finca’s prior incarnation, the Hillsdale resident owns Cravings Tapas Bistro, which is just across the railroad tracks on Wilsey Square. He closed The Stable in October and remodeled for three months before reopening two weeks ago as Finca, which means “estate” in Spanish.
For Finca, Czernizer jettisoned The Stable’s rodizio-style menu in favor of a selection of small-plate “global tapas,” which run the gamut from crab cakes and charred octopus to skirt steaks and shrimp tempura.
The two restaurants are differentiated by their size (Cravings has about 60 seats; Finca more than 100) and their décor (Cravings is modern and upbeat; Finca a calmer, statelier spot).
Celebrate National Heart Health Month with these Heart-Healthy Treats
February 3,2015
Ridgewood NJ, The National Retail Federation reports that the average person will spend $142.31 on Valentine’s Day in 2015, up $8 from last year. With February underway, people everywhere are beginning to plan and find something special for their loved one – but it’s not about the amount of money you spend.
Kings Food Markets encourages you to give from your heart, rather than your wallet, in honor of National Heart Health Month this February with these heart-healthy treats hand-selected from Nutritionist Shari Bilt Boockvar, MS, RD.:
· Chocolaty Banana Crepes
o Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than milk chocolate and the cinnamon may help with decreasing your risk of high blood pressure.
· Chocolate Peanut Pomegranate Treat
o The peanuts and peanut butter provide beneficial unsaturated fats while cacao powder provides antioxidants, magnesium and fiber. By adding Greek yogurt, you get the benefits of both protein and calcium.
· Fruity Nutty Tortilla Pizza
o Choose whole wheat tortillas to provide additional fiber and enjoy berries that add a source of additional fiber and antioxidants. The unsaturated fats in almonds are also beneficial for heart health.
January 30, 2015 Last updated: Friday, January 30, 2015, 5:45 PM
By Elisa Ung
The Record
With its gentle lighting and soothing tones of blue and cream, the modern dining room of Ridgewood’s Novo lulled me into a false sense of calm. Then the food began arriving, and I spent the rest of the evening on the edge of my seat.
Piles of tiny handmade couscous, the lightest I have ever had, cushioned impeccable sautéed mussels, shrimp, squid and fish, putting other seafood pasta dishes to shame ($32). Slices of rich house-made lamb bacon gave heft to a flatbread appetizer ($14) and character to steak-like Colorado lamb chops layered over a musky date-eggplant purée ($38). And the only dish I ate that didn’t look like it belonged on a magazine cover — a powdered-sugar-dusted duck confit pie called duck bisteeya — made up for its plain appearance with an exhilarating sweet-spicy-tangy flavor ($33).
Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2015
Sun, January 18, 2015 – Thu, January 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Restaurants in Ridgewood, Ridgewood NJ
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents Restaurant Week 2015
Sponsored by Valley Hospital
What a great way to start the New Year-
RESTUARANT WEEK in RIDGEWOOD @ $25.15
Sunday-Thursday
January 18-22, 2015
January 25-29, 2015
Fine dining at $25.15
For these ten days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood and or your home, plus a wonderful selection of wines.
Each Chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $25.15
Please add a wine that will enhance the cuisine.
Visit the following participating restaurants and caterers. Call for reservations and details.
A Mano Neopolitan
24 Franklin Ave.
201-493-2000
Bella Notte Italian Bistro
14 Oak St.
201-445-7222
It’s Greek to Me
21 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-612-2600
Latour Restaurant-LUNCH ONLY
6 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5056
Le Bon Choix
11 Godwin Ave.
201-689-0400
Mediterraneo
23 N. Broad St.
201-447-0022
Novo
37 Chestnut St.
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern
30 Oak St.
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
17 S. Broad St.
201-857-5100
Raymond’s
101 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5125
Restaurant Memoire
16 Chestnut St.
201-857-8899
ROOTS Steakhouse
17 Chestnut St.
201-444-1922
Sakura Bana Japanese Restaurant
43 Franklin Ave.
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
32 Chestnut St.
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant –
36 Prospect St.
201-445-2914
Home Dining and Specialty Wines
Chestnut Catering
25 Chestnut St.
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
www.fromscratchridgewood.com
201-986-6316-Will deliver
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
32 S. Broad St.
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
6 W. Ridgewood Ave.
201-444-3300
Beverages, tax and tips not included. Regular menu will also be available.
FREE Parking all day Sunday and Monday-Saturday after 6:00pm
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com
Ridgewood NJ Restaurant Reviews
January 17, 2015 By Michael Shetler
Eight of Ridgewood’s Best – Ridgewood NJ Restaurant Reviews
If you’re looking for a sophisticated dining experience and are tired of the ordinary, you’ve come to the right blog post. We discuss some of the best restaurants in Ridgewood offering a pleasing atmosphere, great presentation and which are known for their excellent food and service.
LaTour
– LaTour is a high-end French-American Restaurant with which was presented with the Certificate of Excellent Award for fine cuisine in 2014. They have a reputation for putting customers first and serving food on platters fit for the gods. Eat your fill of gourmet and enjoy the almost regal atmosphere at Latour. https://latourridgewood.com
Pearl Restaurant
– Pearl in Ridgewood has the tagline, “Our restaurant is as unique as the pearl.” They market themselves as the kind of place you go for very special occasions, one that will be memorable for years to come. The food is 5-star gourmet and they focus a lot on the customer experience. https://pearlridgewood.com
Brick Lane Curry House in Ridgewood
– If you have a taste for Indian food and pristine service, Brick Lane is a great experience. They feature “spiced to order” Indian classics and a lunch buffet that features some of their best curry. They even offer a vegetarian menu and they make the dining experience an unforgettable one. https://www.bricklaneridgewood.com
Park West Tavern
– If you like an environment that is a bit less classic and formal, how about Park West? Complete with a full bar and wine list, Park West features some of the best American favorites, like steaks and seafood, for starters. You’ll feel right at home at Park West. https://www.bricklaneridgewood.com
Diwani Indian Restaurant
– Diwani is a favorite in Ridgewood due to its more casual atmosphere. When you enter, you will notice a TV playing Bollywood movies and the menu focuses on Indian curry and naan. If you like Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere, with a slightly lower price tag than other high-end restaurants in our Ridgewood Restaurant Review, this is the place for you. https://www.diwaninj.com
It’s Greek to Me
– As its name implies, It’s Greek To Me serves great Greek cuisine in large portions with a simple atmosphere and patio seating. The menu offers both classic (traditional) and modern Greek food items and the atmosphere matches the setting nicely. https://itsgreektome.com
Raymond’s
– If brunch is your forte, try the delicious American upscale Raymond’s for a delicious brunch. Combining the best of breakfast and lunch foods for a savvy eating experience, Raymond’s is one of our favorites in our Ridgewood Restaurant Review. It’s also affordable and offers a fashionable look that will make you feel right at home. https://www.raymondsnj.com
Due
– Next on our Ridgewood Restaurant Review is a classy Italian eatery called, “Due.” Due features fine Italian dining with a truly authentic flair which they call, “a journey in flabor, aroma, and presentation.” Due encompasses the best of what we know of gourmet restaurants-that its about the presentation of food and the whole experience, not just the food. They make dining out an almost spiritual experience. https://dueridgewood.com
Natalie’s
– If you want a great place to celebrate, Natalie’s is a great choice. They specialize in gourmet veggie salads and unique menu items, and offer a great environment to celebrate any special occasion. https://www.nataliesofridgewood.com
Of course Ridgewood has more restaurants worth visiting. But we hope this sampling gives you a taste of what’s here – Ridgewood, New Jersey has many great restaurants which provide a memorable dining experience with great food and a unique atmosphere. We hope you enjoyed this Review. Now go out and enjoy a great meal at one of these memorable dining establishments.
About Michael Shetler
Michael Shetler is a real estate marketing professional and Bergen County Market Master. He has a particular expertise in internet marketing and real estate video. Michael is a full-time Realtor® residing in Glen Rock, NJ and recipient of the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award in 2009 , 2011 and 2013.
Ridgewood Restaurant Week 2015
Sun, January 18, 2015 – Thu, January 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Restaurants in Ridgewood, Ridgewood NJ
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents Restaurant Week 2015
Sponsored by Valley Hospital
What a great way to start the New Year-
RESTUARANT WEEK in RIDGEWOOD @ $25.15
Sunday-Thursday
January 18-22, 2015
January 25-29, 2015
Fine dining at $25.15
For these ten days, participating restaurants and caterers are offering you the chance to “experience” dining in Ridgewood and or your home, plus a wonderful selection of wines.
Each Chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu at $25.15
Please add a wine that will enhance the cuisine.
Visit the following participating restaurants and caterers. Call for reservations and details.
A Mano Neopolitan
24 Franklin Ave.
201-493-2000
Bella Notte Italian Bistro
14 Oak St.
201-445-7222
It’s Greek to Me
21 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-612-2600
Latour Restaurant-LUNCH ONLY
6 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5056
Le Bon Choix
11 Godwin Ave.
201-689-0400
Mediterraneo
23 N. Broad St.
201-447-0022
Novo
37 Chestnut St.
201-444-4910
Park West Tavern
30 Oak St.
201-445-5400
Pearl Restaurant
17 S. Broad St.
201-857-5100
Raymond’s
101 E. Ridgewood Ave.
201-445-5125
Restaurant Memoire
16 Chestnut St.
201-857-8899
ROOTS Steakhouse
17 Chestnut St.
201-444-1922
Sakura Bana Japanese Restaurant
43 Franklin Ave.
201-447-6525
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
32 Chestnut St.
201-652-1070
Village Green Restaurant –
36 Prospect St.
201-445-2914
Home Dining and Specialty Wines
Chestnut Catering
25 Chestnut St.
201-445-3031
From Scratch Ridgewood
www.fromscratchridgewood.com
201-986-6316-Will deliver
Super Cellars Fine Wines & Marketplace
32 S. Broad St.
201-444-0012
The Wine Seller
6 W. Ridgewood Ave.
201-444-3300
Beverages, tax and tips not included. Regular menu will also be available.
FREE Parking all day Sunday and Monday-Saturday after 6:00pm
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com
January is Mentoring Month!
Become a Mentor and Change a Life
Four years ago, Ben & Jerry’s partnered with TRUE Mentors, Hoboken’s only one on one mentoring program, to support their launch by giving away free ice cream at the launch party. Since then, Ben & Jerry’s partnership with TRUE Mentors has helped 28 children be matched with mentors in 2014, and taught over 300+ children about the value of giving back in their community and generated thousands of smiles since they started in 2011.
With more mentors, that means in our community children will be getting higher grades and be less likely to drop out of school, to do drugs, to consume alcohol or to skip class.
Rotisserie chicken has become something of a food-world darling over the last few years, with renowned chefs like Marcus Samuelsson taking an interest in the once-humble weeknight dinner staple. Some trendy restaurants are even stuffing their birds with foie gras.
The restaurant Le Bon Choix, which means the “the right choice” in French, opts for keeping things simple, and affordable. Regretfully, the service is not as streamlined.
The 1,100-square-foot restaurant, which opened last April, is situated among a string of other businesses along the car-heavy Godwin Avenue in downtown Ridgewood. The décor is charming, featuring dark wood floors and furniture. The rotisserie oven, containing five skewers, is viewable from the dining room and can hold up to 30 birds as they rotate to a golden finish. The tables, 16 in all (19 on the weekends), are set with rolls of paper towels in lieu of napkins. Two overhead fans evoke a French bistro ambience.
The diverse background music, ranging from the Beatles to heavy metal, ensures that the room always feels lively even when it’s not full of the families with children who tend to be the most frequent diners. Children even get a complimentary gluten-free sugar cookie to decorate with colorful sprinkles as soon as they sit down (the cookies are then whisked away to the oven during the meal and are presented afterward as desserts). And while there is an especially friendly staff, there are some lapses in the dining.
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