Let yourself be immersed in history, legend, and lore at the famous Steuben House, located right here in Bergen County. Built in 1752 in the mill settlement town of New Bridge, along the banks of the Hackensack River, the grand Steuben House stands as a national and local landmark, known to have played a critical role in the American Revolution.

Due to its key strategic location during the Revolutionary War, the Steuben House functioned as a fort, military headquarters, and an intelligence-gathering location. In 1780, George Washington himself used the Steuben House as headquarters, and the house is known to have survived more of the American Revolution than any other home in America. It is now preserved by the state of New Jersey and is open to the public.

Constructed of Bergen Dutch sandstone and filled with grand fireplaces, winding staircases, and hand-crafted details, the Steuben House is a sight to see both inside and out. Visit the website for the full history of the famous house, and plan your visit to this iconic and legendary home in New Bridge!

Steuben House
1209 Main St
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 487-1739
www.bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/steubenhsehistory.html

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Rated among the Top 40 for "Best Food in New Jersey" by Zagat, Latour Restaurant has established itself as a premier culinary experience. After working as a chef in some of New York’s finest hotels, Chef Latour opened his namesake restaurant 13 years ago and has been perfecting his uniquely crafted blend of French and American cuisine for Latour’s guests ever since.

Those who come to dine can enjoy French classics with an American flair, such as the escargots a la bourguignonne, the French cheese souffle, medallion of beef au poivre, and coq au vin. No perfect meal is complete without a sweet bite at the end, so treat yourself to the famous crème brulee. Chef Latour takes pride in his dishes, serving them with beautiful presentations that you’ll almost regret eating, until you taste it of course. The warm, inviting, and romantic atmosphere is the perfect complement to a memorable meal.

Latour is open for lunch and dinner and is a BYOB, so bring your favorite wine to pair with your favorite French dishes. A four-course tasting menu is also available for more adventurous foodies.

Latour
6 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood NJ 07450
(201) 445-5056
www.latourridgewood.com

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Whether you work from home or in a traditional office, it takes no time at all for your desk to go from spic and span to dusty and disorganized. Even if you take special care to put things in their proper place, you need the right organizational tools to keep up a tidy workspace. Here are four hacks that will add both style and organization to your desk.

1. Pick one pen and one pencil. If you're guilty of having an unnecessary abundance of pens and pencils—yet you can never seem to find one when you need one—it's time to downsize….your pencil cup. Pick just one good (working) pen and a single pencil, and keep the rest tucked away in a drawer. Put them in a specific spot and return them to their home as soon as you use them to avoid the clutter of multiple writing utensils.
2. Hang cute clipboards for paper clutter. Stacks of paperwork aren't exactly a style statement, but hanging clipboards can be—if you decoupage them with scraps of wallpaper first. Then hang them in rows on your cubicle wall and assign each clipboard a specific job—one for junk mail, one for outgoing paperwork, etc.
3. Organize office supplies with a pegboard. In a similar vein, you can hang a pegboard on your wall and stock it with pouches and pegs for various office supplies. Scissors, tape, maybe even a stapler can all hang in plain view, just keep the arrangement organized.
4. Opt for accordion folders. Instead of constantly dealing with a slew of manila folders, make the switch to accordion folders. They come in cute colors and patterns, and they can hold the equivalent of many manila folders, which makes them much more useful for organizing.

Office Organization Ideas for Disaster-Zone Desks [Martha Stewart]
10 Good Things for a Highly Efficient Home Office [Martha Stewart]
12 Tips for an Organized Desk [Productivity501]

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