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Going to Plan B

Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Absatz, M.D., found in his work a dream combination of two loves: mechanics and medicine. “Orthopaedics was the ultimate form of engineering—engineering for the human body,” he says. Then his own body failed him.

7 Fat-Beaters

Certain foods and drinks actually help your body burn fat more efficiently—so you can nibble and whittle your middle at the same time.

Supping at Suppa's

With its rustic sepia tones, dark wood and gleaming stamped brass ceiling, Suppa's Restaurant in Pine Brook harkens back to an earlier generation.

On-the-clock workouts

In a time crunch? Star trainer Jessie Pavelka suggests 10-,20-, 30- and 60-minute routines.

Be Sushi-Savvy!

These days, sushi's calorie count varies widely, with some choices decidedly diet-unfriendly.

An Italian Romance

You won't miss trendy décor or hip twists at Il Mondo Vecchio, a tiny but outstanding Italian BYO on Madison's Main Street.

Take the hint

Give yourself a good once-over-notice any quirks? Your body may be warning you of illness.

5 facts labels don't tell you

Savvy shoppers know that checking food labels is a key to helping your family eat healthy. The bad news? "They're incomplete," says Bruce Silverglade, director of legal affairs for the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). He helped Bergen Health & Life identify five important points food packages fail to reveal:

Tables Under the Stars

Warm summer nights in Morris County beckon you outside to enjoy the sunset, the breezes and-of course-dinner.

Take 10!

Nicole's Ten, a hip restaurant and bar on Route 10 in Randolph, specialized in creative New American and eclectic fare.

Comic Relief

The Joe Kubert School Of Cartoon And Graphic Art in Dvoer is the place for aspiring comic artists.

Game on!

Tucked quietly into an unassuming strip mall in Denville is a veritable gaming heaven: 2,500 square feet of cards, toys, collectibles, miniatures, gaming gear- plus fellow fans to compete with, comfortable chairs and snacks to boot.

Fro-Yo A Go-Go

Frozen yogurt aficionados are love Tart & Tufo in Morristown.

Starry, Starry Sight

Ready for a 3-D trip to the Great Red Spot of Jupiter? Or a look at a supernova? Find them at the County College of Morris Planetarium