Early Fall Fun
I know you’re asking yourself
why is Linda’s List talking about
early fall fun? Well, the answer
is simple: we all had our summer fun
and now it’s time for fall fun. The summer
always seems to pass so quickly. I
just love September; it’s actually one of
my favorite months. While I’m sure children
returning to school aren’t very
happy to see September return, most
Moms must be jumping for joy. I, for
one, am so thrilled that Bergen County
offers so many great things to do once
the weather starts cooling off. Further,
anyone who knows me knows I hate to
drive so I’m thrilled that there is so
much to do without me having to leave
Bergen County. When
this Barba goes beyond
Bergen I am
very fortunate to
have my very dear
friend Tatyana that loves to drive. I
fondly refer to her as “Tuber.” Come on;
let’s go have some fun.
I just love apples, so off we go to Demarest
Farms (244 Wierimus Road,
Hillsdale). Who said apple picking is
just for kids? Wow, what great views and
well manicured trees. Decisions, decisions
– I just hate making decisions on
which apples to pick. There are 14 varieties
of pick your own apples here. I
think I’m in apple heaven! I’m not leaving
without some
homemade apple cider.
We grabbed some herb
crusted roasted pork
and roasted broccoli in
the deli and it was
simply delish. Some
fun notes on the farm
is the current owners
started working on the
farm as teenagers and
Mrs. Demarest, when
she got up in age,
sold it to them rather
than to developers to
preserve the farm.
I’m sure glad she did! Put this spot on
your bucket list.
I don’t think I’m alone when I say
there’s nothing better than outdoor dining.
It’s a beautiful night as there’s a
slight breeze and the city view is crystal
clear. Tonight’s dinner spot is Joe’s Crab
Shack (541 River Road, Edgewater). A
bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
and the cedar-roasted salmon will do.
The salmon was on their extensive
gluten-free menu. I live vicariously
through my friends because of my food
allergies, and their consensus was don’t
leave Joe’s without trying the key lime
pie. Yummy is the only word that kept
coming out of their mouths between
bites. I have to say, for a chain restaurant,
Joe’s has really good food and, of course,
the view always takes my breath away.
It’s “Sunday Funday” and the living
is easy. Did I mention how great the
weather is? How about brunch at Stony
Hill Inn (231 Polifly Road, Hackensack)?
Do I have lunch or breakfast? I
don’t know about you ladies but I’m off
112 BC The Mag FALL 2018