Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • January 20, 2010 A year never tasted so good! Ridgewood Restaurant Weeks 2010     For these eight days, participating restaurants are offering you the chance to experience dining in Ridgewood like never before. Each chef is preparing a tantalizing 3-course, prix-fixe menu for your dining pleasure. Choose from 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts for only $20.10. Reserve a table at a participating restaurant: La Piazza Bistro Italiano 201-447-5111 Latour, French-American 201-445-5056 (LUNCH ONLY) 2O1O The Office Beer Bar & Grill 201-652-1070 Puzo's Family Restaurant 201-445-3332 Sakura Bana Japanese Restaurant 201-447-6525 The Stable 201-444-1199 Business Bank ready to distribute $619K tithe At a time when other corporations are cutting back or eliminating charitable contributions, the Atlantic Stewardship Bank recently announced that, as a result of 2009 earnings, it will distribute $619,021 in charitable contributions to approximately 340 recipients, through the bank’s unique tithing program. The tithing program provides for the bank to share 10 percent of its pre-tax earnings annually with Christian and local civic non-profit organizations. All tithe recipients are selected at year-end by the bank’s board of directors. In accordance with the tithing program, each year the Atlantic Stewardship Bank makes hundreds of donations; sending or hand delivering checks to food pantries, Christian missions and ministries, schools, libraries, police and fire departments, and other deserving recipients local to the bank’s branches. To date, the bank’s total tithe donations exceed $7 million. “Tithing is a Biblical principle, meaning to give or devote one-tenth to God,” said Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Van Ostenbridge. “The concept of a bank giving away 10 percent of its profits every year is quite unusual, especially in the current economic climate. Atlantic Stewardship Bank has been blessed with sustained growth, and we consider it a privilege to be able to continue to share our profits with worthy organizations.” As the Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s customer base grows, so does the bank’s ability to help others via increased donations. A strong community bank, Atlantic Stewardship attracts hundreds of new accounts annually with its outstanding customer service, convenient locations, and diverse range of products and services. Atlantic Stewardship Bank was recently listed among the Top 200 Community Banks ranked by US Banker Magazine. The banks and thrifts were ranked by three-year average return on equity. Ridgewood Restaurant Weeks is presented by  A Mano Neapolitan 201-493-2000 Baumgart's Cafe 201-612-5688 Blend 201-447-4343 Dim Sum Dynasty 201-652-0686 Gen Sushi & Hibachi 201-493-1988 It’s Greek To Me 201-612-2600 Tabboule Lebanese Cuisine 201-444-7044 Tre Voci 201-857-3494 Wild Ginger 201-857-3830 Winberie's Bar & Restaurant 201-444-3700 Marcello’s Ristorante 201-652-2120 Mediterraneo Restaurant 201-447-0022 Natalie’s of Ridgewood 201-444-7887 Beverages, tax and tips not included. Regular menu will also be available. And, to make your meal more special, Super Cellars & Cheese Shop Artisanal Marketplace, 201-444-0012, is offering a selection of fine wines for $20.10. Tips for Healthy Eating in Restaurants           Ridgewood Restaurant Weeks is sponsored by The Valley Hospital. To learn more about The Valley Hospital’s Recipe for Life program or to schedule an appointment for nutritional counseling, please call 201-634-5371.