BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- A Pascack Valley High school grad is behind a new documentary about women filmmakers and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's investigation of hiring practices in Hollywood."Half the Picture," by Hillsdale native Amy Adrion, is being screened at the Sundance Film Festival taking place Thursday, Jan. l8 to 28, according to NorthJersey.com.The ...

NORWOOD, N.J. -- Easy banana pancakes, homemade taco seasoning and penne with vodka are some of the recipes you'll find at @aldentediva, an Instagram account started by Tara Ippolito-Lafontant six years ago."My brand is simple," says the Norwood resident. "I just want to influence and inspire people to cook; maybe introduce someone to a product or technique they never ...

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- Kings Food Markets the top grocery store in The Garden State, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state. The New Jersey-founded chain, with locations in Cresskill, Hillsdale, Ridgewood and more, is known for its local farm produce, fine meats and cheeses, and prepared foods Go HERE for the full ...

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Anything hot sounds good just about now. Make it chocolate and you almost forget the mind-numbing cold.What follows is a sampling of where to go for  "a hug in a mug" -- hot chocolate delights that warm frosty fingers and toes.Cafe Angelique, Tenafly: This creamy, must-drink number is made with Italian chocolate melted down from big chunks, then ...

CLOSTER, N.J. -- Talk about a "sweet" gig: 13-year-old Linsey Lam will appear on The Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship" Monday, Jan. 1 at 9 p.m. on The Food Network.Lam, a Closter resident, is one of 12 contestants  -- ranging in age from 10 to 13 -- competing in decadent dessert challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative kid baker in the ...

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- If you're a foodie, you often count your year in terms of where you ate -- and what you tasted.Which is why we went to the experts -- local Instagrammers whose every bite attracts attention. What follows are their top picks of 2017 as well as where they're looking forward to sampling in 2018.ChrispyEats 2017 FavesCallahan’s Hot Dogs, Norwood: Smoked Truffle Gouda ...

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Couldn't we all use a taste of the beach right around now?Playa Bowls, a Jersey Shore-based acai bowl franchise, has plans to open in Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes sometime in the new year.The shop, with a surfer facade and counter seating, specializes in fruity foundations that are topped with a host of options such as chocolate, pineapple, granola, honey and ...

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Who has the best steak, pizza, ice cream, bagels and more in Bergen County?Readers picked their DVlicious favorites in 2017. In case you missed it -- or simply want to know where to go -- a recap follows.Steakhouse: The River Palm Terrace, Fair Lawn, Mahwah, EdgewaterCoffee: Glaze Donuts, New MilfordBurgers: Rony’s Rockin Grill, BergenfieldPizza: Ferazzoli’s ...

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Ready for all your holiday company?Suzanne Rittereiser, regional catering coordinator for Kings Food Markets in Cresskill offers the following entertaining tips.Take advantage of pre-made foods and appetizers. Have your supplies, like plates and utensils, prepared for easy assembling before your guests arrived. Know your audience. If you'll be entertaining kids, ...

CLOSTER, N.J. -- For Closter resident Linsey Lam, baking is happiness. It's also rewarding. The 13-year-old says nothing makes her smile more than when people dig into (and enjoy) her desserts. Huge multiple tiered and elaborate cakes are her specialities. "One of my favorite things is decorating and making giant cakes lets me do that," she said.Now, folks will be able to see ...