Best of Bergen 2022 results: Places to Go, Things to Do and People to Meet
Below are the results for (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen 2022 Places to Go, Things to Do and People to Meet category.
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Best Art Gallery/Museum/Store
The Hermitage
335 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201) 445-8311
Finalists:
• Ridgewood Art Institute Ridgewood
• The Art School at Old Church Demarest
• Westwood Gallery Fine Art and Custom Framing, Westwood
Best Athletic Instruction
Just Hits LLC
111 Spring St., Ramsey, (201) 497-6000
Finalists:
• Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics Hillsdale
• Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley Mahwah
• Challenge U. Softball, Wyckoff
Best Bergen Landmark
Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Ave., Paramus, (201) 336-7275
Finalists:
• Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah
• The Hermitage, Ho-Ho-Kus
• Palisades Interstate Park
Best Craft or Paint Activity Place
Board and Brush Creative Studio
119 E. Main St., Ramsey, (201) 466-7222
Finalists:
• Color Me Mine, Ridgewood
• Pinot’s Palette, Ridgewood
• Ridgewood Art Institute, Ridgewood
Best Dance Studio
In the Spotlight
168 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, (201) 670-6797
Finalists:
• Infinite Motion Performing Arts Academy, Mahwah
• NJ Dance to Inspire, Wyckoff
• Creative Edge Dance Academy Emerson
Best Downtown Destination
Ridgewood
Finalists:
• Westwood
• Rutherford
• Allendale
Best Equestrian Center
Bergen County Horse Rescue
350 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, bergencountyhorserescue.org
Finalists:
• Saddle Ridge Riding Center, Franklin Lakes
• Pony Power Therapies, Mahwah
• Bergen Equestrian Center, Leonia
Best Extracurricular/Hobby Instruction
Noteworthy Academy of Music
605 Pascack Road, Twp. of Washington, (973) 508-6115
Finalists:
• School Of Rock, Waldwick
• The Piano Workshop at Bergen County, Midland Park
• The Flavor Labs, Norwood
Best Family Attraction
Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Ave., Paramus, (201) 336-7275
Finalists:
• Abma’s Farm Market, Wyckoff
• American Dream, East Rutherford
• Campgaw Mountain Ski Area Mahwah
Best Place for a Girls Night Out
Fire & Oak
100 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, (201) 307-1100
Finalists:
• The Melting Pot, Westwood
• Elia Mediterranean Restaurant, East Rutherford
• Pazza, Franklin Lakes
Best Golf Course
The Ridgewood Country Club
96 W. Midland Ave., Paramus, (201) 599-3900
Finalists:
• River Vale Country Club, River Vale
• Paramus Golf Course, Paramus
• Edgewood Country Club, River Vale
Best Happy Hour
Allendale Bar & Grill
67 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, (201) 327-3197
Finalists:
• Bacari Grill, Twp. of Washington
• Houston’s, Hackensack
• Stern & Bow Restaurant, Closter
Best Kid Party Venue
Bounce Safari
3 North St., Waldwick, (201) 857-4000
Finalists:
• Curbside Confections, Westwood
• The Flavor Labs, Norwood
• Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics Hillsdale
Best Library
Ridgewood Public Library
125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, (201) 670-5600
Finalists:
• Westwood Public Library
• Charles E. Reid Branch, Paramus Public Library
• Ramsey Free Public Library
Best Live Music/Theater Venue
Bergen Performing Arts Center
30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, (201) 227-1030
Finalists:
• Dog House Saloon & Grill, Twp. of Washington
• Twin Door Tavern, Maywood
• Debonair Music Hall, Teaneck
Best Nature Center or Public Park
Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Ave., Paramus, (201) 336-7275
Finalists:
• Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Mahwah
• J. A. McFaul Environmental Center, Wyckoff
• The Celery Farm, Allendale
Best Night Spot
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub
1200 Route 17, Ramsey, (201) 962-7602
Finalists:
• Midland Brew House, Saddle Brook
• Steel Wheel Tavern, Ridgewood
• Elia Mediterranean Restaurant, East Rutherford
Best Place for Summer Fun
Bergen County Zoo
216 Forest Ave., Paramus, (201) 336-7275
Finalists:
• Ramsey Municipal Pool
• Darlington County Park, Mahwah
• Crestwood Park, Allendale
Best Place for Winter Fun
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area
200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, (201) 327-7800
Finalists:
• Van Saun Winter Wonderland, Paramus
• American Dream, East Rutherford
• Fritz Dietl Ice Skating Rink Westwood
Best Place to Watch a Movie
AMC DINE-IN Shops at Riverside 9
390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, (201) 397-1994
Finalists:
• AMC Garden State 16, Paramus
• CMX Cinemas, Closter
• Bow Tie Cinemas Warner Theater, Ridgewood
Best Place to Work (more than 50 employees)
The Valley Hospital/Valley Medical Group
223 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, (201) 447-8000
Finalists:
• Hackensack Medical Center, Hackensack
• Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law, River Edge
• Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck
Best Place to Work (under 50 employees)
Abma’s Farm Market Greenhouse & Petting Zoo
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, (201) 891-0278
Finalists:
• Bergen Volunteers, Hackensack
• Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics, Hillsdale
• Society 201 Salon, Mahwah
Favorite Bergen Social Media Personality
@inkaholic (Mr. Savage)
Finalists:
• @thefoodcouplenj
• @foodmamaeats
• @officialwakeupwithmarci_
Best Pool/Pond
Ramsey Municipal Pool
75 E. Oak St., Ramsey, ramseymunicipalpool.com
Finalists:
• The Lake at Crestwood Park, Allendale
• Stonybrook Swim Club, Hillsdale
• Graydon Pool, Ridgewood
Favorite Bergen Pro Athlete
Eli Manning
Finalists:
• CC Sabathia
• Phil Simms
• Liv Morgan
Favorite Bergen TV/Movie Celebrity
Jackie Goldschneider
Finalists:
• James Gandolfini
• Tracy Morgan
• Jason Biggs
Best Town Event
Westwood Home for the Holidays
Finalists:
• Ridgewood Fourth of July
• Allendale July 4th Fireworks
• Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair
Best Thing to Do
Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Ave., Paramus, (201) 336-7275
Finalists:
• Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Mahwah
• American Dream, East Rutherford
• Van Saun Zoological Society Paramus
Favorite Bergen TV/ Radio Personality
Chris Wragge
Finalists:
• Danielle Manero
• Lori Stokes
• Natalie Pasquarella
Favorite NorthJersey Columnist
Mike Kelly
Finalists:
• Bill Ervolino
• Darren Cooper
• Rebecca King
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Best of Bergen 2022 results: Places to Go, Things to Do
