Ambiance, service and, of course, good food. That’s what Yamada Sushi is all about. Located at the corner of Park and West Pierrepont Avenues, the goal of Yamada Sushi is to make Japanese cuisine “the new comfort food.” You’ll certainly feel comfortable when you walk inside and see the beautiful and comfortable dining room.

Yamada is one of the many BYOB establishments in the area, so don’t forget your favorite bottle of wine, beer or even sake, for a real authentic experience. The food is known for being both artistic, delicious and affordable. The lunch box and roll specials feature delicious sushi, sashimi and udon bowls, all for a great price.

Yamada Sushi
55 Park Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 460-8700
www.yamadasushi.com
www.yelp.com/biz/yamada-sushi-rutherford

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If you keep up with natural beauty blogs, cooking magazines, or even just browse the racks at your local grocery store, you’ve likely noticed that coconut oil is having a moment in the spotlight. This all-natural oil is positively full of different uses, and these are just a few of the best.

1. Cooking. Coating a frying pan with coconut oil is a wonderful alternative to using fattening sprays or butters. It gives your food a slightly nutty taste, but it usually doesn’t interfere with the taste of the food itself. You can also use coconut oil to replace shortening or vegetable oil in any recipe.
2. Lotion. Although most DIY lotions require mixing a few ingredients, coconut oil can be used all on its own. Simply massage a bit into your knees, elbows, or anywhere else that you notice dry skin.
3. Face wash. Washing your face with coconut oil is much less drying than using a traditional store-bought product, and it helps to remove makeup with ease.
4. Hair conditioner. Take advantage of coconut oil’s numerous moisturizing benefits by rubbing it into your scalp and hair. Let it absorb into the strands for about two hours, and then shampoo out as usual.

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Jerry’s Gourmet is a popular Englewood destination for specialty gourmet products, including fine meats and cheeses, pastas, sauces, sweets, oils, vinegars, tea, coffee, and wine. Founder Jerry Turci started out in the cosmetics business, but when the warehouse he purchased in New Jersey had a retail-zoned storefront, he decided on a whim to get into the grocery business. After a trip to London, he renovated the store and what would become Jerry’s was born.

Jerry’s love of authentic Italian food led him to source exceptional meats and cheeses from the region’s best purveyors at fair prices. Every day the deli counter serves up as many as 60 different Italian dishes, while the cheese selection offers more than 600 different kinds of cheese. (Don't miss Jerry's house-made mozzarella.) Jerry’s even has its own private label pasta sauces, which win raves from Italian fare aficionados. Throw in plenty of free samples, and you have a store for the ages.

Jerry's Gourmet is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

Jerry's Gourmet
410 S. Dean Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 871-7108
www.jerryshomemade.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jerrys-gourmet-englewood-2

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