Sakura is a true Japanese culinary experience, with the freshest seafood, perfect spices, and vibrant flavors, all beautifully presented with a Japanese flair. There are more than 30 "Sakura special rolls" on the menu here, and you'll want to try them all. Start with the crowd-favorite Volcano Roll, made with spicy crunchy tuna and avocado with a spicy chili sauce.

While the sushi is a must-try, Sakura also offers a variety of flavorful authentic entrees, such as tempura, teryaki, udon and soba noodle dishes, fried rice dishes and age mono. Start your meal off with miso or hamaguri soup or some edamame, and finish your meal with a mug of green tea for a perfect Japanese dining experience right here in Bergen County. Visit the website for the complete menu and hours.

Sakura Wyckoff
371 Franklin Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 848-6988
sakurawyckoff.com

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Instead of displaying all of your favorite herbs, flowers and succulents in simple terra cotta pots, create more artistic plant displays with these fun DIY projects. From the kitchen to the living room, these plant hangers and pots will show off your greenery in any room in the home.

Living Monogram Wreath [BHG.com]
Create unique wall art and a fun planter in one with this monogram frame. Simply line a plywood back with 2-inch cedar boards in the shape of your initial, then fill the inside with peat moss and cover with chicken wire. Plant succulents inside, and then hang the whole thing on your wall.

Copper Hanging Rod [morganours.com/]
Looking for a way to hang plants over the kitchen sink? Simply balance a copper rod across the tops of your kitchen cabinets (or any other type of cabinet). Hang lightweight plants or herbs from the rod using your favorite hangers.

DIY Rope Pot [nostalgiecat.blogspot.sg]
With this rustic DIY project, you can add colorful rope to your cheap terra cotta pots. Simply wrap a simple cotton rope with colorful thread in your choice of colors, and then wrap the whole thing tightly around various sized pots.

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The Riverview Farmers’ Market is one of the best in the area, providing not only fresh, local produce and foods, but also family-friendly events and entertainment. Located in Jersey City Heights, Riverview Farmers’ Market offers locally grown produce, grass-fed beef, homemade cheeses and butter, free-range eggs and chicken, and baked goods, as well as artisan crafts, soaps, candles and more. While you’re shopping the vast selections of the local farmers’ finest, grab a bite to eat from one of the many food vendors, such as Anita’s Guacamole, El Chilango, Gina’s Bakery, and more. You’ll find everything from Jamaican Jerk Meatballs and Italian desserts to handmade pastas, all available to eat while you shop.

It’s not only the food and shopping that brings people together at Riverview. Visitors can enjoy events such as outdoor yoga, cooking demonstrations, live music, kids’ art programs, and dance performances. Visit the website to learn about Riverview’s regular vendors and how to become a vendor, along with a schedule of events and programs.

Riverview Farmers' Market
1 Bowers St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
www.riverviewfarmersmarket.org

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