Readers’ Choice Features

Wiser wares

This ain’t your papa’s general store. From accessories made by nonprofit global women’s organizations to kitchenware crafted with recycled materials, Teaneck General Store (201-530-5046) offers unique merchandise made with social and environmental consciousness.

Bergen Readers' Choice Awards 2010!

See all the photos and descriptions of our proud roster of winners that you voted "best." Click here to find out where your local loves are hiding and check out who will be giving yummy samples at Bergenfest 2010!

The Wellness Room at Bergenfest 2010

Along our local Readers Choice winners, Bergenfest 2010 will provide a Wellness Room for its guests. Stop in for mini-consultations, screenings, massages, spray tans, and information from local health, wellness and beauty professionals.

The Best of Morris

The old and the new, the familiar and the up-and-coming— they happily intermingle in this, our second annual Best of Morris awards competition.

Rockin' rollers

Consider them north Jersey’s toughest all-girl athletic league: THE GARDEN STATE ROLLERGIRLS (www.gardenstaterollergirls.com) are warriors on wheels.

Tasty plates aplenty

Mom always told you to share. What better way than with a table full of flavorful dishes? Tapas—small plates of hot or cold appetizers, designed for sharing and available in endless tantalizing varieties—are perfect when paired with fruity libations and lively conversation.

Arming your inner chef

“Rare, even quirky”—that’s how owner Ron Eisenberg describes some of the objects lining the aisles at Chef Central (201-576-0100, www.chefcentral.com), his 15,000-square-foot Paramus megastore.

Wake, paddle & troll

Not quite ready to cruise the Amazon? Save yourself the airfare and discover local natural wonders

Clothes minded

Earth friendly clothing in Monmouth is closer than you think.

La vida locavore

The new oxford american dictionary defines locavore as a person who seeks out locally produced food.

Like father, like son

We all want our kids to have something better than our own lot in life, and the late George H. Laufenberg, a union carpenter who headed the New Jersey State Council of Carpenters from 1982 until his death in 1995, was no exception.

Organic for less

Hungry for a reliable source of affordable organic produce, Janit London founded Purple Dragon Co-op in Glen Ridge more than 20 years ago, way ahead of the organic foods curve.

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.