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May 2024

Food + Beverage

Bubbles Bring Smiles

Restauranteurs Invest in a Franchise—and Rekindle Their Passion Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Donna Gioia Volpe When Tom and Betty Lee sold the Japanese restaurant they had owned for 27 years in Middletown and moved to Basking Ridge, they were seeking a change. “We loved the service industry, but it can be intense. It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice,” Betty says.  The couple wanted to spend more time with their teenaged children at home but still be hands-on in a...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Year-Round Tax Strategies

How Small Businesses Can Save Big Bucks at Tax Time Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Brian Gornick For businesses, managing taxes should be a year-long process, not an afterthought with an end game of April 15. That is the business mission of Daniel P. Vigilante.  For more than three decades, the certified public accountant with a master’s degree in taxation and a certified tax coach, has been helping small-business owners who have at least $100,000 in annual salary and profits...

March 2024

Professional Services

Thriving Through Growth

A City Lifestyle Publisher’s Journey to Discovering Her Calling Article by Elle Bridge | Photography by Liz Polo, Havana Photography As a woman business owner, Tiffany Slowinski knows success comes from constantly evolving. Over her journey from college student to young earner to motherhood to successful entrepreneur, she has forged new identities and reinvented herself many times over. Recently, as she embarked on her latest venture—Team Spark Advisors, which employs data analytics to help...

March 2024

Entertainment

Playing with Fire

Tom Brislin’s Lyrical Journey from a Dunellen Music Studio to Keyboardist for Iconic Rock Band Kansas Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Julianne Reynolds Tom Brislin thought his career had died at Bernards High School.  He was 15, performing at a Battle of the Bands with his friends. It was their first gig and they were nervous and excited. They were also green. And not as prepared as they should have been. They were in over their heads.  They went on and were practically booed off...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Celebrating 40 Under 40

The SCBP Spotlights Top 40 Professionals, Philanthropists, Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders Photography by Provided The top 40 Under 40 initiative shines a light on a diverse group of professionals, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, all under the age of 40, who have gone above and beyond in their roles within their jobs, families, and communities throughout 2023. This prestigious accolade is a testament to their unwavering commitment to business growth, professional...

March 2024

Home Services

Home Safe

How to be Proactive—Rather than Reactive—in Caring for Your Home Article by Patti Zielinski | Photography by Brian Gornick You make appointments for annual physicals for your family. You take your car to your mechanic for servicing. So, you understand that regular check-ups are key to preventing more major issues in the future. But what about your home?  Costly repairs resulting from preventable situations are every homeowner’s nightmare. Andy Barresse, owner of Halo Home Maintenance in...

February 2024

Home + Design

Continuing Tradition

Alte Exteriors Celebrates a Father-Son Legacy of Serving the Community Article by Patti Zielinski Daniel Alte, owner of Alte Exteriors in Somerville, is proud to follow in his father’s footsteps—on a roof. Jeff Alte, now retired, founded the company in 1970. Since then, the company has grown to be a leading expert in residential roof replacement and repair, as well as siding, gutter and skylight installation.  He notes that if it has been 15 to 20 years since you have replaced your roof, it’s...

February 2024

Food + Beverage

Back-in-the-Day Brownies

Recreate Memories of Baking Brownies with Your Mom with Your Own Kids Article by Katherine Zycband | Photography by Donna Gioia Volpe For Katherine Zycband, pastry chef of Even More Epic and Epic Cookies in Somerville, brownies were a huge part of her childhood and her introduction to baking. “It was the first thing I made by myself and before that, I made them with my mother,” she says. “I loved choosing my favorite add-ins and trying different toppings. My brownie of choice had chocolate...

February 2024

Home + Design

What’s Your Culinary Culture?

Discover How to Create a Timeless Kitchen Article by Elle Bridge | Photography by Jillian Spencer When it comes to kitchen design, the team at Heart Kitchens prioritizes functionality and personalized design in their approach. Steve Niedzielski, owner and lead designer, and Francine DeMarco, design director, understand that a kitchen is not just about aesthetics; it’s about catering to the specific needs and habits of the people who use it.  Before you start thinking about finishes, tiles...

February 2024