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Upper Montclair
TOROS CONTINUES THE TURKISH TRADITION
If you were sorry when the Turkish restaurant Four Seasons Kabab Houserecently closed, here’ s areasontobe cheerful: TOROS, the eatery that took its place, also serves Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. Named for the western-most range of the Great Himalayas, Toros presents authentic dishes based on family recipes, with transportive names such as Zeytinyagli Yaprak Dolma and Kuzu Incik( grape leaves and lamb shank, respectively) that make you grateful for the juxtaposed translations. The Montclair Toros joins sister locations in Clifton, Paterson and West Milford. • 594 Valley Road,( 973) 707-7651, torosrestaurant. com
MARCH 29
Bloomfield
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE is partnering with the EAST ORANGE HOUSING AUTHORITY to create clear pathways to college for EOHA-assisted students at the college.“ I hope this partnership demonstrates how powerful these relationships between colleges and local organizations can be to provide access to life-changing educational experiences to the youth of our county and state,” says Adam Castro, vice president for Enrollment Management. Bloomfield College will also offer current and active EOHA employees a 25 percent tuition reduction on full-time undergraduate, parttime undergraduate and graduate tuition rates. The partnership with Bloomfield College was inspired by EOHA’ s new community development campaign,“ Building Homes, Changing Lives.” The first series of scholarships was awarded at the kickoff event of the campaign, the Diamond Jubilee Gala, on March 29.
Upper Montclair
ANDERSON PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
Before ANDERSON PARK existed, three houses and a fire station sat on the property. Find out where they went and other surprising stories about how this Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago; how it shaped Upper Montclair; and how it led to the formation of other Montclair parks. You’ ll also learn about efforts to rejuvenate the location, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Participants meet at the boulder at its northeast entrance. Check the Friends of Anderson Park Facebook page for weather updates. Free; sponsored by Friends of Anderson Park. • 274 Bellevue Ave.,( 973) 477-7207, friendsofandersonpark. com.
Montclair
JUST FLOAT AWAY
You’ ve floated in water before, but probably not like this— inan 8-foot by 5-foot, soundand light-proof pod, immersed in 10 inches of water that’ s saturated with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. And you may be thinking“ Why would I?” The answer is that in addition to having the unique sensation of being suspended, the health benefits associated with the experience include stress and pain reduction, improved sleep and boosted concentration. Athletes who’ ve partaken of the float experience include Steph Curry and Tom Brady, say Rob and Marrouwa McDonald, who recently opened SALT FLOAT CENTER in Montclair. Guests can soak in the Float Suite, which resembles a room within a room, as well as the Float Orb( pictured here).“ Our Orb was originally shipped to Tom Brady of the New England Patriots,” says Rob.“ I had the manufacturer re-rout it to us even though it had already madeitall the way to Boston. Itwas funny because when I called to schedule delivery, FedEx Freight asked if I was Tom Brady.” Single sessions of 60-120 minutes are priced at $ 80- $ 125. Membership fees for 90-minute floats run from once monthly for $ 90 to four per month for $ 275. • 149 Valley Road,( 201) 574-SALT( 7258), saltfloatcenter. com
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TOROS: DEMITRIA BALEVSKI; PARK: COURTESY OFFRIENDS OF ANDERSON PARK; ORB: COURTESY OF ROB MCDONALD; STUDENTS: COURTESY OF BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
14 MAY 2018 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE