As the name implies, Cooktique is the boutique for cooks in Bergen County. This gem of a shop has everything you need for cooking, serving, and hosting, from utensils and glassware to French presses and cake stands. Shop luxury housewares brands, like Michael Aram Bittersweet Collection, Vietri tabletop pieces, and artistic handmade Nambe pieces made from the finest materials. Along with stunning centerpieces, high-quality bakeware, beautiful hand-painted serving dishes and more, you’ll find a wide selection of gourmet teas and foods, such as Italian-imported pastas and olive oils, jams and honey, and French-imported chocolates and biscuits.

Cooktique also offers cooking classes, such as the Adult Hands On Summer Series, where you’ll have the opportunity to refine your culinary skills and impress your family and guests at your next dinner party. Cooktique is a warm and inviting shop with personable customer service willing and able to help you find the perfect addition to your home. Visit the website to see some of Cooktique’s collections, as well as a calendar of upcoming classes and information about registries.

Cooktique
9 W. Railroad Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 568-7990
www.cooktique.com

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These days, mobile maps can definitely be more useful for traveling than a paper map. However, paper maps are beautiful to look at! So why not use them in your home decor? Here are three creative ways you can decorate with a map.

• Use a map to revamp your lampshade and give it a warm, vintage feel. All you need to do is find an atlas with pictures of beautiful maps inside, a lamp with a shade, and a few craft items. Make a template for your shade and test it out to make sure it fits perfectly. Then, just lay out your template on top of your map pages and make the pages match the size of the template. Finally, use some rubber cement to glue your map on and you're finished!
• Cover the drawers of your plain-looking dresser with a map. You're pretty much going to use the same process you did for the lamp. Make sure to measure everything out perfectly and remember to cut out tiny circles for the knobs.
• Give your living room a unique, vintage feel by covering the top of your glass coffee table with a map. If you have a large enough coffee table, you may even be able to see the whole map.

Vintage Map Lampshade [Pretty Handy Girl]
10 Ways to Decorate Your Home with Maps [Babble]
7 Ways to Decorate with Maps and Globes [Conde Nast]

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Whether you eat in or order take-out, if you’re a fan of Chinese food, you’re sure to find something to please your taste buds at Lotus Cafe. This friendly, family run spot receives rave reviews from fans, who appreciate their consistently well-prepared, authentic dishes. Favorites are the Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Scallion Sea Bass, Beef Pan Fried Noodles, General Tso Chicken, South Pacific Shrimp, and Sweet & Sour Soup. Stop in for lunch to partake of budget saving specials. They offer free delivery within a designated area with a $12 minimum order. Lotus Cafe is open every day for lunch and dinner.

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