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Here at Denville Medical, our commitment is to you and your health. We are committed to improving your quality of life by effective treatment and therapy, catered specifically to your needs. Unlike some of our competition, we take a team approach to your treatment plan working together as a unit to provide the best possible care for our patients.
It's easy to start your healing journey at Denville Medical. It all starts when you contact our office to make an appointment. From there, we set you on a course to recovery through a three-step process:
Meet the Doctor: During your initial doctor consultation, we will talk at length about what challenges you're currently facing. From there, we will speak about your goals and what you want to accomplish together. The first conversation with your doctor is crucial and lays the groundwork for a life-changing experience at Denville Medical.
Craft a Customized Treatment Plan for Your Recovery: Some medical and rehabilitation centers in New Jersey apply the same treatments to all patients, regardless of their needs and goals. At Denville Medical, we don't subscribe to the "one size fits all" model. Instead, we rely on our seasoned team of doctors and physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and specialists to find the right solution to your unique situation.
Start Feeling the Relief: Our hard work and commitment to recovery will pay off through our personalized work together. With the help of our skilled doctors and chiropractors, you can finally start living the life you want to live - all on your own terms.
At Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center, we are proud to provide holistic and wellness care that changes lives. Whether your body needs Chiropractor, physical therapy, acupuncture, or needs to see a specialist, we can help.
Here are just a few of the customized therapy services we offer to help our patients live with passion and confidence:
At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Chiropractor is a common service offered at Denville Medical, often combined with our physical therapy, sports medicine, and acupuncture treatments. When delivering a whole wellness and body approach, chiropractic treatments generally focus on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Our chiropractor's primary focus is to aid in adjusting your body's proper structure by improving nerve function and removing imbalances.
Our goal is to work together as a team to get you maximum medical improvement. To determine which chiropractic techniques and treatments are suitable for you, our chiropractors will conduct an initial evaluation to dig deep into your medical history, previous treatments, diagnostic tests, and current conditions. During your first consultation, be sure to ask any questions you may have. Once we agree on your customized chiropractic program, we will begin treatment as soon as possible.
Our patients typically feel relief during their initial visit. Although a reduction in pain is not an indication that the condition is gone, relief is the first step. As the chiropractor adjusts and manipulates your spine and joints, many feel a sense of relief as circulation is restored. A number of our patients admit to experiencing an increased range of motion after their first visit and increased function as they continue their care.
A single migraine can ruin your entire day. Migraines stem from irregular muscle contractions in the neck and head area. Anything from loud music to a bright computer screen can trigger these painful headaches. Fortunately, your chiropractor may be able to help provide an escape from the pain without surgery or drugs. Migraine symptoms include:
After speaking with your Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she may recommend treatments like trigger point therapy, which is a neuromuscular massage. Trigger point therapy boosts blood flow and releases pressure from compressed nerves in your body.
Whether you work in an office 40 hours a week or have to lift heavy items in a warehouse, neck pain is common across all people and professions. Neck pain is debilitating and can be caused by a range of issues like poor posture, work injuries, and harmful sleeping positions. These issues often strain your neck muscles. If you notice any of these symptoms, it could be time to consult with a chiropractor:
Chiropractor helps by relieving nerve and disc pressure. These nerves and discs are located between your vertebrae. After identifying the underlying cause of your pain, your chiropractor may use a combination of treatments to provide relief.
Have you been suffering from sharp pain that shoots down your back to your lower legs? If so, you might have sciatica. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. Sciatic pain begins when your sciatic nerve is pinched or trapped, or you have underlying conditions like spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. Symptoms of Sciatica often include:
Proper Chiropractor can relieve your pain in a gentle, natural way. Since your pain is unique, your treatment plan should be too. Therapies include ultrasounds to reduce swelling, cold therapies to minimize inflammation, and adjustments to restore your vertebrae's alignment.
Joint pain from conditions like Arthritis can strip the joy out of simple activities that we enjoy every day. Fortunately, if you're looking for a non-invasive way to ease joint pain, your chiropractor may be able to help. Great Chiropractor will maximize the functionality of your joints with techniques like ultrasounds, cold laser therapies, and joint manipulation. Usually caused by various forms of Arthritis, age, and injuries, symptoms of joint pain include:
If joint pain affects your daily life, contact a licensed chiropractor to begin treatment ASAP. Your chiropractor will develop a customized plan around your pain to address the root cause of your discomfort.
Our hips serve many functions, from bearing weight to running. Since they're engaged in just about every way we move, hip problems can have serious consequences. Like neck pain, hip pain is very common â so much so that more than 58% of Americans are living with it, according to the CDC. Hip problems are usually caused by injuries or osteoarthritis, though normal wear and tear over time is also a contributing factor. If you notice any of these symptoms, an appointment with a chiropractor may be in order:
Since any joint in the body can be misaligned, like your hip joint, working with a chiropractor could be best for long-term relief. Any joint in the body can be out of alignment, including the hip joint, and it can cause severe pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion. Treatments in your personalized plan may include chiropractic adjustments, stretching, and exercise therapy.
Your spine comprises a litany of moving parts that must work together for healthy mobility. Spinal discs are just one of these parts, which act as cushions between your vertebrae. When you have a herniated disc, the bones in your spine grind against each other, causing intense pain. Also called a slipped disc, this back problem is very common and can be caused by wear and tear with age or traumatic events like car accidents. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of a herniated disc:
After your chiropractor evaluates your spine for overall functionality, they will develop a personalized treatment plan for ongoing care. Common treatments for herniated discs include spinal manipulation techniques like flexion-distraction and therapeutic exercises.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is designed to relieve nerve compression in the spine. This gentle stretch helps relieve pressure and realign the spine in order to reduce those unbearable symptoms. In addition, once the spine is properly aligned, blood flow will increase, reducing swelling and inflammation of the problem area. This then allows the body to be more mobile, or, as a provider will say, increases your range of motion, for easier movement and functionality of the body.
Methods of Spinal Decompression Therapy include:
Keep in mind, Spinal Decompression Therapy is not for everyone. Diagnostic tests, such as an x-ray, MRI or Ct-scan are required for a proper and full examination.
At Denville Medical, we aim to serve you with long-lasting quality of life through personalized chiropractic treatments in New Jersey. The path to a pain-free life begins with a customized treatment plan tailored to your body and needs. We start with your first evaluation, where our experts dig deep into your medical history, current condition, your overall health goals and perform diagnostic tests. From there, we'll create your plan and help you hit your milestones every step of the way until your quality of life is improved.
If you're sick and tired of living with painful limitations, we're here to help you break free. No surgery. No addictive medicine. Only comprehensive Chiropractor, crafted with health and happiness in mind.
Answer : While some chiropractors rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
If we could offer you one piece of advice, it would be not to settle for mediocre medical treatment and therapeutic options. If you're looking for a team of doctors and therapists who work together and take an interdisciplinary approach to healing, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation is here for you. Contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your chiropractic goals and live your life, pain-free.
RESIDENTS FROM CHESTER BOROUGH AND ACROSS THE COUNTY INVITED TO ATTENDThe Morris County Board of Freeholders will hold the third of eight 2017 county government road meetings''on Wednesday night, June 28, at the Chester Borough municipal building as part of a continuing effort to bring county government closer to their constituents.Residents from Chester Borough and Township, and all towns in Morris County are invited to the Wednesday night freeholder meeting and to raise issues and as...
RESIDENTS FROM CHESTER BOROUGH AND ACROSS THE COUNTY INVITED TO ATTEND
The Morris County Board of Freeholders will hold the third of eight 2017 county government road meetings''on Wednesday night, June 28, at the Chester Borough municipal building as part of a continuing effort to bring county government closer to their constituents.
Residents from Chester Borough and Township, and all towns in Morris County are invited to the Wednesday night freeholder meeting and to raise issues and ask questions about county and regional issues.
The agenda for the Freeholder meeting will be posted online at https://morriscountynj.gov/freeholders/publicmeetings-about/
The Chester Borough municipal building is located at 50 North Road, Chester, N.J. 07930.
The Freeholders voted earlier this year to continue their tradition of holding some of their county government meetings at towns halls away from the county government headquarters in Morristown. Subsequent summer road meetings are scheduled on July 26 in Kinnelon, and Aug. 23 in Victory Gardens.
Several more road meetings have been tentatively scheduled for autumn and will be announced in the near future.
It is important to meet county residents where they live and work, and to make it more convenient for residents and elected officials to have access to county government without having to come to Morristown,'' said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.
The road meetings give local residents and officials an opportunity to raise regional issues of concern to the freeholders, so we can better understand and focus on these issues,'' said Deputy Freeholder Director John Cesaro.
The state Legislature established Chester Township in 1799, carving it out from portions of Roxbury and Washington townships. Chester Borough was incorporated in 1930, splitting from the township based on the results of a referendum.
Chester Borough, a town of about 1,700 residents, is 40 miles west of New York City. It is completely surrounded by larger Chester Township.
Chester Borough is home to numerous arts, crafts, antiques and specialty shops, and holds a variety of major events annually, attracting people from through the region to its popular downtown for shopping and events. It also is located a short distance from many natural areas and county and state parks.
The freeholders in 2016 held road meetings in Boonton and Pequannock. They also met at county Park Commission venues across the county, including Silas Condict County Park in Kinnelon, the Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township, and the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township.
The board of freeholders meet twice monthly, usually on the evening of the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at the County Administration and Records Building in Morristown. The public can comment at those meetings. The board also holds public work sessions on the mornings of the second and fourth Wednesdays in Morristown.
For more information on county government, visit: www.morriscountynj.gov
For more information on Chester Borough, visit: http://chesterborough.org/
Morris County Small Business Grant Delivered to LebensfreudeIt’s harvest season, perfect timing for Lebensfreude LLC, the farmland firm on which Chester Township’s famous Alstede Farms operates, to reap a $15,000 Morris County Small Business Grant.Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus delivered the check to Kurt and Mary Alstede on Wednesday after touring the Alstede Market in Chester Township and visiting the neighboring property housing Lebensfreude ...
It’s harvest season, perfect timing for Lebensfreude LLC, the farmland firm on which Chester Township’s famous Alstede Farms operates, to reap a $15,000 Morris County Small Business Grant.
Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus delivered the check to Kurt and Mary Alstede on Wednesday after touring the Alstede Market in Chester Township and visiting the neighboring property housing Lebensfreude LLC, which translates into: “joy of living.” The program, launched with $10 million on Valentines Day, is designed to help small local businesses still being impacted by the pandemic.
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“This grant is very helpful. It’s been over two years since (the pandemic start) and people forget, we were sweating bullets trying to figure out every week what we would do,” said Kurt Alstede, noting farming operations throughout New Jersey were hit with strict operating guidelines by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Environmental Protection.
Farmers had to cooperate for months under restrictions that ranged from requiring farm workers to wear protective masks even while working in the fields, to distancing guidelines that required farmers to find alternative housing arrangements for employees who live on site.
“It certainly must be noted that the Alstede family did everything to keep their people working and retained their staff throughout the height of the pandemic and afterwards,” said Commissioner Krickus as he visited the property.
To date, the Commissioners have approved 677 applications filed by small businesses and nonprofit organizations to receive grants of up to $15,000. The Commissioners dedicated $10 million and designed the grants to assist small businesses and nonprofits with pandemic related expenses incurred after March 3,
2021, including rent and mortgages payments.
The Morris County Small Business Grant Program has been a unique use of federal funds issued to the county through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was designed to offer pandemic-related aid.
Federal guidelines covering the grant program will determine exactly which expenses qualify for coverage and which applications may be approved. The grants are capped at $15,000 per applicant. However, business owners and nonprofits are encouraged to submit applications that include all costs they believe may qualify for the grant, even if the total amount of a single claim exceeds $15,000.
A final review may determine that some costs submitted for consideration are not covered under the program guidelines. However, by submitting all expenses that may qualify, applicants increase the possibility of getting the maximum amount of grant dollars possible.
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Top Right: Commissioner Krickus chats with Kurt and Mary Alstede at the driveway to Lebensfreude's property.
Center Left: Commissioner Krickus visited the Alstede Farms market a short distance away, presenting Mary Alstede with a letter and grant check next to an antique tractor.
Bottom Right: Commissioner Krickus looks over some of the produce grown on the lands of Lebensfreude LLC.
Duffy Announces Bid for Chester Township MayorVows to Put Community FirstChester Township, N.J., May 8, 2019—Jim Duffy proudly announced his plans to run for mayor of Chester Township in Morris County, New Jersey.Duffy is a decade-long resident of Chester Township, along with his wife and three children. He currently serves on the Chester Township Environmental Commission, where he is focused on renewing the township’s sustainability certification.Duffy’s campaign them...
Duffy Announces Bid for Chester Township Mayor
Vows to Put Community First
Chester Township, N.J., May 8, 2019—Jim Duffy proudly announced his plans to run for mayor of Chester Township in Morris County, New Jersey.
Duffy is a decade-long resident of Chester Township, along with his wife and three children. He currently serves on the Chester Township Environmental Commission, where he is focused on renewing the township’s sustainability certification.
Duffy’s campaign theme is based on Putting Community First. As Mayor, he will focus on three key areas:
· Transparent Leadership: Chester township residents deserve to be more involved in local decision making through collaboration and community engagement.
· Efficient Spending, Lower Costs: Chester Township can work more creatively with neighboring municipalities. We need to spend tax dollars more efficiently, which can help lower costs.
· Environmental Stewardship: Our greatest assets are the farms, agriculture, green space and recreational resources that surround us. We need to be more diligent in how they are improved, managed and protected.
A former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer and teacher, Duffy has extensive experience consulting public- and private-sector clients on various marketing and public relations programs. Today, Jim is vice president of marketing for a leading global provider of business outsourcing solutions. He is also chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at William Paterson University.
“Jim Duffy has a proven record of leadership and service both within and outside of his community. He would make an excellent Mayor of Chester Township,” said Chip Robinson, Chair of the Morris County Democratic Committee.
Duffy earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English from William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. He also has a Master’s degree in marketing from Emerson College in Boston.
To learn more about Jim and his campaign, visit:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jimduffy4mayor/
Web site: https://www.chesterdems.com/jimduffyformayor
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CHESTER — Two historic buildings on the Larison's Turkey Farm property face demolition to make way for a mixed-use development that includes housing, low income housing, a new restaurant, pharmacy and office space.The project, discussed at Tuesday night's council meeting, will help the borough meet its state requirements for low-income housing, Mayor Janet Hoven said."The most current list of what each municipality has, as far as affordable housing, shows we need 111 units of affordable housing," ...
CHESTER — Two historic buildings on the Larison's Turkey Farm property face demolition to make way for a mixed-use development that includes housing, low income housing, a new restaurant, pharmacy and office space.
The project, discussed at Tuesday night's council meeting, will help the borough meet its state requirements for low-income housing, Mayor Janet Hoven said.
"The most current list of what each municipality has, as far as affordable housing, shows we need 111 units of affordable housing," Hoven said. "This is not just about Chester borough. Every municipality has to do this."
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During the public portion of the meeting, concerns voiced by residents included environmental-impact issues and increased traffic along the West Main Street portion of Route 202. A new traffic light would be placed at the main entrance to the new development across the road from the ShopRite-anchored Chester Shopping Mall.
West Main Street resident Stacy Rogers told the council traffic is already a problem in the area.
"In the fall, you can't exit or enter," she said, referring to seasonal weekend traffic down the road at Alstede Farms, a popular ecotourism farm. "The traffic doesn't want to budge."
The development, a product of lengthy discussions between borough officials and the developers, would include a new 6,500-square-foot restaurant on the corner of routes 206 and 202, which would replace the iconic Larison's Turkey Farm Inn restaurant.
The restaurant closed in 2000, and has been unsuccessfully revived three times since, the last one closing in 2009.
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Turkey Farm Acquisitions LLC is teaming with the owners of an adjoining Route 24 property known as the Mill Ridge tract, where 20 market-rate town homes would be built as part of the project.
The proposal includes a 14,498-square-foot CVS pharmacy, a 20,000-square-foot medical office building, a 5,000-square-foot office building and 36 affordable housing units that would be built and paid for by the developers.
"The CVS is on the smaller side of what they like to build," said Henry Kent-Smith, attorney for the developers.
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Critics of the proposal included officers of the Chester Historical Society, who urged developers and the council to consider adaptive reuse of two buildings on the 25-acre tract: a circa 1873 residence known as Sunnyside and the circa 1800 Isaac Corwin House, which became part of the Larison's Turkey Farm restaurant that opened in 1945.
Chester Historical Society Vice President John Pfaff challenged Kent-Smith's assertion that the society had been told it could take possession of Sunnyside if it could pay for the expenses involved.
"At the mayor's suggestion, the society reached out to the owners of the property and asked to look at what we could do to save Sunnyside," Pfaff said. "I never dreamed we'd have to look at what we can do to save the Irwin Corwin House. The fact is, nobody ever got back to us and they totally ignored our input."
"Mr. Kent-Smith, stated that the developers had offered to give Sunnyside to the Chester Historical Society and that we did not answer," said Chester Historical Society President Edward Ng. "That is the opposite of what happened. I sent their lawyer at the time, the owners, and members of Chester's Land Use Board, a letter offering to work with the owners to apply for a historic preservation grant, but we needed their active cooperation. I got no response from them and the deadline for the grant expired."
Kent-Smith also said Sunnyside had deteriorated to the point where it was not salvageable. Ng said Sunnyside would be "much harder" to save, but continued to urge preservation and adaptive reuse of the Corwin House.
Demolishing the Corwin House, Ng said, would be akin to demolishing the Publick House, another 19th century building repurposed into a restaurant, a drawing of which dominates the borough seal.
"It's one of the iconic buildings in Chester's historic district, a state-recognized historic district," he said.
"In the discussions, the majority of the council said they were fine if the Larison-Corwin House was demolished in order to build a new restaurant," Hoven said. "In talking with the developers and owners, they were very sensitive to that building and the meaning it has to the community."
Hand-hewn beams and other elements of the Corwin House would be preserved to incorporate into the new restaurant building.
Existing stone walls would be incorporated into the design, Hoven said. Developers, the mayor said, have already received interest in the leasing of the new restaurant. One of the interested parties, Hoven said, has offered to have Adirondack chairs outside, just as Larison's had.
"They are paying homage to Larison's by maintaining some of that old-time Larison's feel, but in a new restaurant," Hoven said.
Emboldened in 2015 by the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision to move oversight of Mt. Laurel housing obligations from the Council on Affordable Housing to municipal courts, the owners in 2016 originally submitted a new development plan that included a 144-unit apartment complex, 28 units of which would have been designated as affordable housing under Mt. Laurel.
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The negotiated proposal, Hoven said, also relieves the borough of a legal obligation to bond for the building of low-income housing to meet its obligation to build affordable housing. Those bonds would have been paid for by taxpayers.
Instead, the cost will be covered by the developers, Hoven said.
The council also will appoint a committee to assist the developer in designing building and other elements that would complement the existing streetscape and character of the borough.
No action on the matter was taken at the meeting. Hoven said the next step would be for the council to participate in a settlement discussion at its Oct. 2 meeting.
Any approved plan would then have to clear several hurdles before approval, including submitting plans for review by the land use council and complying with regulations set by the New Jersey Highlands Council.
Staff Writer William Westhoven: 973-917-9242; [email protected].
Courtesy of Bob Daniels— Piece o' cupcake.Cheryl Burger, the owner of Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe in Chester Township, finally can bask the most delicious accomplishment of her career.Burger won "Cupcake Wars" on The Food Network in March. On Sunday night, she celebrated with more than 100 family members and close friends at a private viewing at Fresco de Noche in Flanders.With the victory came a $10,000 prize and the chance to cater reality TV star Kristin Cavallari's baby shower.And some sweet ...
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— Piece o' cupcake.
Cheryl Burger, the owner of Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe in Chester Township, finally can bask the most delicious accomplishment of her career.
Burger won "Cupcake Wars" on The Food Network in March. On Sunday night, she celebrated with more than 100 family members and close friends at a private viewing at Fresco de Noche in Flanders.
With the victory came a $10,000 prize and the chance to cater reality TV star Kristin Cavallari's baby shower.
And some sweet bragging rights.
"It was amazing," Burger said. "I honestly have no words."
Burger flew to Los Angeles to tape the show with best friend and store manager Stacey Filipow after applying at the urging of friends.
Food Network executives demanded the pair hide that they even competed until a week ago. And then they were contractually forbidden to tell the results until after the show aired.
So when they were announced the winners, Burger and Filipow embraced as the room erupted in cheers and applause.
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"The outpouring of love and support from our family and our friends, from our customers and people that don't even know us, that don't even come into the shop — it's been incredible," Burger said.
So what's next for Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe? Burger isn't sure. She knows the store will open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday — when it's usually closed — to celebrate with customers and to hang an official banner given to "Cupcake Wars" winners.
But Burger also knows the win won't be anything less than icing on the cake after a successful two years with the store, which she opened with her sister, Carolyn.
"I don't know how this will affect the store," she said. "I fell in love with that storefront the first time I saw it. If we did a second store, I wouldn't leave Chester."
That's undoubtedly good news for Merrielle Lupfer. Lupfer watched the flat-screen TV suspended above the room with everybody else, anxious to find out if her cousin would win.
"She makes the best food I've ever tasted," Lupfer said. "If she lost, I would have been astounded."
So would have Filipow's aunt, Sue Daniels. "They're awesome," Daniels said after eating a few of the cupcakes on display.
"Cupcake Wars" judges Candace Nelson and Florian Bellanger seemed to agree. Nelson and Bellanger — a widely respected, but notoriously tough, cupcake critic — repeatedly praised Burger's no-frills approach to the treat. In fact, even if she didn't win, Burger said she would have taken solace in that she impressed Bellanger in the first round.
"Now that is a cupcake," he said after tasting a banana-flavored cupcake.
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Burger said standing out to Cavallari might have been more important, however.
"This was her show," she said. "I don't' know how much influence she had. But since it's her party, I'm sure she called the shots."
Burger and Filipow seemed to ace the first round, but ran into a bit of trouble with one of the cupcake recipes in Round 2. But an on-the-fly adjustment in Round 3 allowed the pair to pull off the best baby shower-themed spread.
Burger said she believed at least a couple factors contributed to the win. First, her kitchen-not-college background — Burger's prior career was in insurance — taught her to stick to the basics. Second, the baby shower theme was right in her wheelhouse. "I just knew what would work best when I saw what we had to work with," she said.
The win didn't surprise Burger's longtime friend Bridget Keller, of Morristown. "She deserves it," Keller said. "She has worked so hard since the shop opened. To see her have this much success is incredible."
Working Cavallari's baby shower was memorable, too, Filipow and Burger each said. Burger said Cavallari was "a sweetheart, the nicest girl you'll meet" and that the shower took place at a Hollywood home. "It was gorgeous," Burger said.
But it couldn't beat being named a "Cupcake Wars" winner, Burger said.
"This has been the most overwhelming experience," she said.
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