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o matter the weather outside, it’s always laser season at Bare Aesthetic MedSpa in Closter. The medical spa, which specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and facial aesthetics, has an array of new laser services. In addition, they now offer an annual membership that lets loyal patrons save on treatments.

Vanessa Coppola is an FNP-BC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, aesthetic specialist, and the owner of Bare Aesthetic MedSpa. Speaking about their latest treatments and services, she says they have a new Fraxel Dual Laser.

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The Fraxel Dual Laser is ideal for skin rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, sunspots, discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. However, its usage is completely customizable. For instance, lower settings offer a more gentle treatment with little downtime. Likewise, higher settings provide more aggressive treatment for deeper lines and acne scars. “We call it the magic eraser in the industry!” Vanessa says. She also mentions it has an excellent safety record, and is the most studied and researched laser in the world.

Aside from the Fraxel Dual Laser, they offer the Clear + Brilliant and new Clear + Brilliant Touch service. The latter boasts a “no downtime” laser. In particular, the Clear + Brilliant touch combines two wavelengths in one treatment for accelerated results without social downtime. “It’s a game changer!” Vanessa says. What’s even better is both the Fraxel and the Clear + Brilliant are safe for all skin types and tones.

Another new service available at Bare Aesthetic is the VI Peel. “We love it for that red carpet glow,” Vanessa explains. This peel is also safe for all skin types and tones. “We really work hard to ensure that our medical spa is inclusive; and specifically look for devices and services that can be enjoyed by everyone,” she adds. Click here to learn about other available services at Bare Aesthetic MedSpa.

Besides new treatments and services, Bare Aesthetic now offers a rewards program: The BARE Insider membership. “It’s a thank you to our loyal patients” Vanessa says. “We thought long and hard about how we can thank our patients, and this was the culmination of that effort.”

For $129 per year, the BARE Insider membership offers members discounts on all services. Key benefits include 15% off all neurotoxin treatments such as Botox; 20% off Neurotoxin treatments scheduled at the last minute (less than 7 days); and 10% off all other products and services. Members also receive one complimentary $250 Skin Ceuticals facial per year. Bonus perks include birthday rewards and exclusive access to VIP events and promotions.

Meanwhile, the Bare Aesthetic app is coming soon, and will make it easier for patients to book services. They’re also launching a Brand Ambassador program and will soon start looking for local brand ambassadors.

Visit Bare Aesthetic MedSpa at 200 Closter Dock Road, 2nd floor in Closter. (Click here to see them on Google Maps.) To learn more: Click to visit their website | Follow them on Instagram | Click to give them a call.

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Development and operation plans for the Residences at Reuten Park, a proposed 195-unit luxury senior-living development in Closter, were presented last week to the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustments. Expert testimony highlighted the project’s comprehensive health and wellness offerings and user-friendly technology resources.

Property owner Reuten Associates and developer Metropolis Property Group are seeking a variance to transform outdated industrial buildings at Reuten Corporate Park, located at 231 and 239 Herbert Avenue, into a modern community providing a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care.

“We pride ourselves in improving the quality of life for our residents,” said Kelly Andress, founder and president of SageLife, which develops and operates congregate, independent and assisted living communities throughout the East Coast. “Regardless of the sector – whether it’s independent living, assisted living or memory care – it’s imperative that we create a space equipped with top-tier amenities, services, technologies and resources, and most importantly, a space that feels like home.”

During the hearing, Andress discussed the SageLife MOSAIC programming, a wellness system that offers activities for all interests and abilities, such as arts, social engagements, exercise classes and educational courses. In addition to maintenance-free living and 24-hour nursing available on-site, the development will provide transportation services for guest use.

“Our mission is to create a vibrant space where seniors within our community can thrive,” said Mike Reuten, owner and managing partner of Reuten Associates. “Throughout the development process, I’ve constantly asked myself, ‘is this a space that mom can call home?’ This project has become very personal to me for several reasons, mostly because it’s more than just a building or a structure. We’re creating an environment to which our residents, some of whom will be my family members and friends, will feel connected.”

Operations plans will also include a fully functional tech ecosystem including medical, consumer and educational technology. To ensure the health and safety of residents, wearable devices that track health metrics will be available for use, and air purification systems, such as BiPolar Ionization, will be outfitted throughout the building’s interior. User-friendly devices, amenities and services like tablets, videoconferencing, IT seminars and in-house tech lessons will be available, in addition to keyless entryways and a tech concierge to assist residents with inquiries.

Operation plans will also include:

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CLOSTER, N.J., Dec. 2, 2021 – Site plans for the Residences at Reuten Park, a proposed 195-unit luxury senior living development in Closter, were presented this week to the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustments. Engineering testimony highlighted project benefits including new landscaping and lighting, improved stormwater management and reduced air pollution and traffic.

Property owner Reuten Associates and developer Metropolis Property Group are seeking a variance to transform outdated industrial buildings at Reuten Corporate Park, located at 231 and 239 Herbert Avenue, into a modern community providing a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care.

“The Residences at Reuten Park is a wonderful project that will convert an underutilized piece of industrial property into an upscale residential development that represents a new era of senior living,” said Jonathan Istranyi, principal, Stonefield Engineering & Design, who testified about the firm’s study of the community. “This project appreciably enhances the property, and benefits seniors and community members in Closter and surrounding areas, which currently doesn’t provide ample senior housing.”

During the hearing, Istranyi discussed the developer’s plans to efficiently manage stormwater runoff, install attractive landscaping and lighting, and decrease traffic. Specifically, a new stormwater management system will be installed to improve hydraulic capacity and is compliant with New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Istranyi noted that the project is not anticipated to have any adverse drainage impacts on neighboring properties, downstream watercourse, or adjoining conveyance systems.

In addition to freestanding LED lanterns providing dark sky-compliant lighting to reduce light pollution, with no spillover into neighboring properties, the building will be constructed to shield outdoor amenities from public view. A total of 90 trees, plus ample shrubs and bushes, will also be planted to provide attractive landscaping and adequate buffering to adjacent properties.

Traffic studies conducted on the site have found that the proposed senior living community will produce considerably less traffic than other permitted uses. To further prevent congestion in the neighborhood, a traffic mitigation strategy will be implemented and will feature a private, gated driveway for employees and visitors to limit the number of vehicles entering and leaving the property. These two factors will produce less car and truck traffic on Herbert Avenue, which will create a safer neighborhood and will reduce air and noise pollution in the area.

Mike Reuten, owner and managing partner of Reuten Associates, said: “This study clearly demonstrates that the Residences at Reuten Park is a win-win for seniors, local businesses and the entire community. Our team is working diligently to ensure this development adheres to the highest standards of senior housing and fully addresses the needs of the Closter community.”

The site plan includes additional amenities, including: • The community will offer outdoor amenities such as a dining courtyard with a fountain, pool area with a fire pit, yoga lawn, games and activities lawn, a community garden, and two gazebos. • Sidewalks and walkways around the entire community will connect amenity areas and building entrances. • Other site features include a drop-off area, benches, light poles, decorative brick pavers, monument signs, crosswalks and curb ramps.

For more project details, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ResidencesatRP.

Background on Reuten Associates For nearly 80 years, the Reuten family has been closely tied to the Closter community. In 1945, Michael “Fred” Reuten purchased the property for his gutter manufacturing business and grew the company into a national manufacturer of doors and windows. His son Fred Reuten later turned the site into Reuten Corporate Park, leasing buildings to several manufacturing companies. His spouse Pat Reuten and his children Michael Reuten and Laura Reuten Kessler, who now own and manage the property, envision the proposed Residences at Reuten Park to fulfill an unmet need for senior housing in Closter.

About Metropolis Property Group (MPG) Metropolis Property Group is a privately owned full-service real estate investment, development, and management company that also provides consulting and brokerage services. It has offices in Rhode Island and New Jersey. In 2012 the company began to provide consulting and brokerage services to real estate development and investment companies working in the NYC Metro area.MPG focuses on the acquisition and development of senior housing communities as well as multifamily, industrial, and hospitality. To learn more about MPG, visit: https://www.metropolispropertygroup.com/

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New Jersey winters come with depressing times for many. The frigid air brings your teeth to a rapid chatter and the skies turn dark earlier than we may prefer. However, with winter comes food fit for the occasion. Comforting bowls of hearty stews, soups and more are just some of what people tend to warm up with in the winter months. In New Jersey, this tide of fare is abundant if you know where to look. These are 15 NJ dishes you must try this winter season.

Tonkotsu Ramen – 7 Doors Down Ramen Co.

Bloomfield, NJ

A comforting bowl of fresh noodles, veggies, meat and broth—what could be better than that to fight off the chill outside? At 7 Doors Down Ramen Co., rich pork broth is combined with a house miso blend, Snake River Farms pork belly, a soy-marinated egg, and mushrooms to create their Tonkotsu Ramen. Seriously, there isn’t a better bowl in NJ.

Fondue – Parkside Social

Verona, NJ

It’s hard to stay away from cheesy deliciousness on a frosty day. That’s why the fondue at Parkside Social is the perfect choice to melt your shivers away. Just to enhance the flavors, this fondue is made from beer cheese and served with cut-up kielbasa, soft pretzel, and pear. Such a starter is made to share but let’s be honest, on a cold day, it’s best for one.

Curry Pots – Tiffin

Cherry Hill, NJ

With the create-your-own curry pots at Tiffin, you can enjoy the flavors of India your way. You simply choose your protein, sauce and spice level and the kitchen does the rest of the work for you. Guests can choose between vegetables, paneer, chicken, tilapia, lamb or shrimp and combine it with any sauce such as Tikka Masala or Vindaloo. The flavorful pot of food is fulfilling and tasty no matter how you build it.

Lamb Meatballs – South + Pine

Morristown, NJ

Chef Leia Gaccione’s lamb meatballs are downright addicting. That’s why since opening South + Pine in 2015, it is one of the few menu items that has never changed. Not once. The dish’s simplicity is what makes it so perfect—spicy lamb meatballs are laid atop a cool, Greek yogurt dressing with plenty of diced cucumber and dill. The juxtaposition of temperatures and flavors creates a perfectly balanced appetizer. The spices in the meatball are warming and make for an ideal dish in the winter time. Truth be told though, this dish would be alluring at any time of year.

Chicken and Black Pepper Dumplings – Sergeantsville Inn

Sergeantsville, NJ

What’s better than chicken and dumplings? Well, almost nothing. Gently cooked chicken and its broth are used to cook delicate dumplings. At Sergeantsville Inn, that’s no different. Griggstown Farm chicken thigh is simmered in veloute dotted with an assortment of winter veggies. Black pepper drop biscuits and a pan-roasted, Frenched chicken breast finished off an inviting bowl of stew. It’ll have you wishing (for once) it was winter all year round.

Chicken and Black Pepper Dumplings | Photo by Emma Radest @emma_radest

Lasagna Rotolo – Rosie’s Rustico (Fascino)

Montclair, NJ

Rosie’s Rustico is a pop-up restaurant in the space normally occupied by the legendary Fascino. Chef Ryan DePersio unrolled Rosie’s as an homage to his Grandmother’s cooking. The lasagna rotolo is a prime example of simple cooking that is executed perfectly. Lasagna sheets are rolled with whipped ricotta and baked with a hearty tomato sauce. The dish is finished with more ricotta and a Genovese pesto. The warmth this brings you will render the weather outside irrelevant.

Lasagna Rotolo at Fascino

Soupe Aux Oignons – Brasserie Memere

Closter, NJ

Onion soup is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The platonic ideal of the classic can be found at Brasserie Memere. Caramelized onions are simmered in a savory oxtail broth. The mixture is topped with gruyere cheese and toasted bread before being placed under a broiler to get acquainted with one another. It is a soup that eats like a meal. Better yet, it’s piping hot and delicious.

Classic Meat Pie – Frankie

Jersey City, NJ

What’s better than a classic English meat pie in the cold months of winter? Well, perhaps an Australian meat pie. At Frankie in Jersey City, you can enjoy glasses of hip, biodynamic wine, cool decor and, yes, a flaky pie crust bursting with savory meat filling. The pie is stuffed with braised beef and confit onion—a combination that is nearly screaming your name the second the temperature drops below freezing. If you find yourself in Jersey City and need a place to warm up, Frankie is well worth a visit.

Upside Down Sicilian – Coniglio’s

Morristown, NJ

Pizza is a true New Jersey comfort food and, sometimes, comfort food is precisely what the doctor ordered to combat the winter air. No pizzeria in Jersey has been making more noise than the new(ish) Coniglio’s in Morristown. To be honest, any pizza at Coniglio’s will do just fine, but the upside down Sicilian-style is otherworldly. A thoughtful nod to old school “L&B Style” pizza from Brooklyn, mozzarella cheese is laid down first, then topped with rich tomato sauce and Pecorino Romano. This pizza is comforting, warm and exceptionally delicious.

Magret de Canard – Sophie’s Bistro

Somerset, NJ

French cuisine is filled with hearty dishes that are ideal for the cold winters. This flash-seared duck breast at Sophie’s Bistro is paired with a delicious demi-glace, honey, raisin and cognac, served with gratin and vegetables, which makes for the perfect comfort food. Put together with the French antique decor; this dish makes winter just a bit cozier.

Talula’s Reuben – Talula’s Pizza

Asbury Park, NJ

The Reuben is a classic American grilled sandwich and is highlighted deliciously on Talula’s Menu. Here, the warm Reuben involves housemade pastrami, pickled pepper Russian dressing, coleslaw and gruyere cheese on country sourdough bread. Why is this the best sandwich in the cold winter season? Well, when the pastrami is heated and the cheese melts, the tangy dressing incorporates with the coleslaw and bread. This marriage of flavors allows it to become the most irresistible grilled sandwich.

Chicken Savoy – Belmont Tavern

Belleville, NJ

When you walk into Belmont Tavern you are transported to an old-school, classic New Jersey Italian restaurant. Their Stretch’s chicken Savoy has been a classic served since it opened in 1967. You don’t receive just one or two pieces of the chicken—the whole chicken is presented to you. The addicting chicken is roasted and smeared with garlic, herbs and red wine vinegar. Not only is this dish a Jersey classic, but it’s the perfect hearty meal on a shivery night.

Sunday Roast (weekends only)- The Black Swan Public House

Asbury Park, NJ

A British Sunday Roast is a timeless dish that is ideal in the wintertime. At The Black Swan in Asbury Park, slowly roasted beef Ribeye is combined with a classic Yorkshire pudding, roasted vegetables, potatoes and an unctuous beef jus. This is undoubtedly one of the most warming meals one can find and lucky for us, you don’t have to fly across the pond to get one—we have it right here at the Jersey Shore.

Chicken Pot Pie – The Fox and Falcon

South Orange, NJ

The chicken pot pie from The Fox and Falcon is not to be avoided. This classic dish is the perfect answer for a chilly night. It calls for its usual suspects: Chicken, potatoes, onions, and carrots, but is also suited with roti. As a time-honored classic, it is simple yet daring and delicious. Suddenly, the chicken pot pie will give you that warm embrace needed in the winter season.

Galbi-Jjim – ONDO

Jersey City, NJ

Galbi jjim is a perfect balance between savory and sweet. The contemporary version of this beef short rib dish is found at ONDO. The soy sauce in the braising liquid adds a ton of umami. The vegetables also break down and help to thicken the sauce, adding to the savory sweetness. The dish is served with a chestnut purée, thai chili, chives and a choice to top it with black truffle.

Development and operation plans for the Residences at Reuten Park, a proposed 195-unit luxury senior-living development in Closter, were presented last week to the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustments. Expert testimony highlighted the project’s comprehensive health and wellness offerings and user-friendly technology resources.

Property owner Reuten Associates and developer Metropolis Property Group are seeking a variance to transform outdated industrial buildings at Reuten Corporate Park, located at 231 and 239 Herbert Avenue, into a modern community providing a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care.

“We pride ourselves in improving the quality of life for our residents,” said Kelly Andress, founder and president of SageLife, which develops and operates congregate, independent and assisted living communities throughout the East Coast. “Regardless of the sector – whether it’s independent living, assisted living or memory care – it’s imperative that we create a space equipped with top-tier amenities, services, technologies and resources, and most importantly, a space that feels like home.”

During the hearing, Andress discussed the SageLife MOSAIC programming, a wellness system that offers activities for all interests and abilities, such as arts, social engagements, exercise classes and educational courses. In addition to maintenance-free living and 24-hour nursing available on-site, the development will provide transportation services for guest use.

“Our mission is to create a vibrant space where seniors within our community can thrive,” said Mike Reuten, owner and managing partner of Reuten Associates. “Throughout the development process, I’ve constantly asked myself, ‘is this a space that mom can call home?’ This project has become very personal to me for several reasons, mostly because it’s more than just a building or a structure. We’re creating an environment to which our residents, some of whom will be my family members and friends, will feel connected.”

Operations plans will also include a fully functional tech ecosystem including medical, consumer and educational technology. To ensure the health and safety of residents, wearable devices that track health metrics will be available for use, and air purification systems, such as BiPolar Ionization, will be outfitted throughout the building’s interior. User-friendly devices, amenities and services like tablets, videoconferencing, IT seminars and in-house tech lessons will be available, in addition to keyless entryways and a tech concierge to assist residents with inquiries.

Operation plans will also include: – Infrastructure enhancements, including fiberoptic cables to maximize bandwidth and Wi-Fi throughout the community. – Flexible meal plans, as well as indoor and outdoor dining venues and room service. – On-site wellness staff, and physical, occupational and speech therapists. – Emergency pull-cords in every unit.

For more project details, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ResidencesatRP.

Background on Reuten Associates For nearly 80 years, the Reuten family has been closely tied to the Closter community. In 1945, Michael “Fred” Reuten purchased the property for his gutter manufacturing business and grew the company into a national manufacturer of doors and windows. His son Fred Reuten later turned the site into Reuten Corporate Park, leasing buildings to several manufacturing companies. His spouse Pat Reuten and their children Michael Reuten and Laura Reuten Kessler, who now own and manage the property, envision the proposed Residences at Reuten Park as the fulfillment of an unmet need for senior housing in Closter.

About Metropolis Property Group (MPG) Metropolis Property Group is a privately owned, full-service real estate investment, development and management company that also provides consulting and brokerage services. It has offices in Rhode Island and New Jersey. In 2012 the company began to provide consulting and brokerage services to real estate development and investment companies working in the NYC Metro area. MPG focuses on the acquisition and development of senior housing communities as well as multifamily, industrial, and hospitality. To learn more about MPG, visit: https://www.metropolispropertygroup.com/