PARSIPPANY — JLL Capital Markets announced that it had completed the $88 million sale of 300 Kimball, an approximate 430,000-square-foot trophy office property.

JLL represented the owner, Sovereign Partners, LLC, in selling the property to Signature Acquisitions. JLL also handled the prior sale from State Farm to Sovereign Partners in 2019, in addition to having sold Signature Acquisitions to the adjacent building at 100 Kimball in 2019.

Completed in 2001 and most recently renovated in 2013, 300 Kimball is a five-story office property that is 87% leased to a variety of tenants, including anchors FM Global, Langan Engineering, embecta, and Western World Insurance/AIG.

The building is LEED Silver-certified, a recipient of the BOMA Building of the Year award, and offers tenants an outstanding variety of features and amenities such as an impressive granite façade, dramatic atrium lobbies, state-of-the-art fitness center with locker rooms and golf simulator, full-service cafeteria with expansive seating, tenant lounge/game room with after-hours grab and go food service, modern conference center, outdoor patio with putting green, electric car charging stations, walking trail and ample covered parking including a separate gated executive section.

300 Kimball Drive is situated on 9.29 acres near the intersection of Interstates 80 and 287, within a four-building, 850,000-square-foot office park called The Center of Morris County.  The property benefits from strong visibility along I-80 and is considered one of the absolute best office assets in the Parsippany submarket.

The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Senior Managing Directors Kevin O’Hearn, Jose Cruz, and Jeremy Neuer and analyst Peter Kim.

According to O’Hearn, “We’re thrilled to have assisted two long-term, highly valued clients of the firm in a single transaction, Sovereign Partners, with the successful execution of their value-add business strategy for the asset, and Signature Acquisitions with the strategic purchase of their second building in the office park.  Additionally, this transaction reflects the flight-to-quality trend that we see in office space. Generally, the top assets in each submarket continue to perform well, and Parsippany is no different.”

JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. The firm’s in-depth local market and global investor knowledge deliver the best-in-class solutions for clients — investment sales advisory, debt placement, equity placement, or recapitalization. The firm has over 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide, with offices in nearly 50 countries.

Space available for lease, office located at 300 Kimball Drive, Parsippany.

Available square footage 2,083 – 45,877 square feet.

Third Floor	34,158
Fourth Floor	2,083
Fifth Floor	9,636

PARSIPPANY — The proprietors of a popular eatery in downtown Lake Hiawatha state on their website, “Bosphorus Restaurant has been open since 1995. Everything we offer is made from scratch in our kitchen, and it’s made fresh every day. We hope that the warm, intimate atmosphere and our delicious homemade food will make your experience delightful.” That’s saying a lot; don’t say it if you can’t live up to it. I’m glad to report that based on my visit to this long-standing, family-owned and operated Turkish / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern restaurant, they can clearly back up this claim and even exceed it in many ways.

This month’s review led me to Bosphorus and my usual crew of enthusiastic foodie friends. I had always heard positive comments regarding Bosphorus, and I cannot explain why it took me so long to get here, especially since I live within walking distance. But like they say, better late than never.

Located on North Beverwyck Road (across from the 7-Eleven), you will find this relatively small restaurant on the end of a small group of businesses. The exterior is simple but attractive and welcoming. Step inside, and you are immediately met with a spotlessly clean, warm, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. The cute little eatery has a welcoming ambiance, with about ten tables and a capacity of 35 people.

The ten tables are carefully situated around the room, offering comfortable spacing for diners. Tables covered with white linen tablecloths, floral Turkish table runners, sparkling glasses, small dishes, and a soft color scheme of wood and faux brick enhance the experience and set a calming mood. Wall decorations, hangings, and accents are simple, except for the large, framed picture of Turkey’s significant Bosphorus Bridge, which is the focal point of one wall. The picture of the suspension bridge is certainly appropriate since the restaurant takes its name in recognition of that bridge. It is one of three suspension bridges in Istanbul, which spans the Bosphorus strait and connects Europe and Asia. Since Faruk and Serap Sahin, owners of the establishment, fare from Istanbul, the honored photo on the wall is certainly understandable.

Two large windows on the face of the building provide comfortable natural lighting, as soft music plays in the background as you peruse Bosphorus’ tantalizing menu. Our very personable and friendly server, Yahya Pinar, immediately addressed our needs as he prepared our chosen table. Service was quick, attentive, and professional. As the group looked over the lunch and dinner menus, Yahya was happy to answer any questions we may have had. By now, this group was familiar with this cuisine based on our previous visits to many of the general area’s excellent choices of Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants.

The menu offers a wide selection of soups, salads, appetizers, hot appetizers, entrees, combinations (lamb, chicken, or a combo of both), sautés (which require a 30-minute cooking time and includes choices of chicken, spinach, calamari, and shrimp), and desserts. Many of your traditional Turkish dishes are listed: Manti, Falafel, Kibbeh, Kebab, Adana, Gyro, Shrimp, Salmon, Bronzini (whole fish), etc., all available. Everything was appealing, and choosing one dish over another was not easy. It was decided to share a couple of appetizers before moving on to the entrees. The hummus was our starting point, with a side of flatbread, Fried Eggplant, and Shepard Salad.

The Hummus (Mashed Chickpeas seasoned with fresh garlic, lemon, tahini, and herbs) was melt-in-your-mouth delectable. A Creamy, light, rich garlicky dip oozing with rich umami flavors, which went perfectly with the pillowy soft Turkish Flatbread. No wonder it’s a Turkish staple. The Fried Eggplant (Sliced eggplant, pan-fried in olive oil, and served with yogurt sauce), a classic Turkish appetizer, had a soft, mild, creamy texture and a fantastic earthy flavor. Our other shared appetizer was their highly praised Shepherd Salad (a mosaic of freshly chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers with red wine vinegar and olive oil and topped with feta cheese).

The story goes shepherds would go to their farms, taking some of their daily crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, and other delicious ingredients, and mixing them together into a salad. From then on, this common dish was named after the shepherds who made them. The salad was light and healthy, and you could clearly tell that the vegetables were as crisp and fresh as the day they were picked. The flavors of the seasonings, lemon juice, and olive oil enhanced this very tasty and refreshing appetizer.

For an entrée, we decided to share a large Bosphorus Mixed Grill (Combination of Shish, Adana, Chicken Adana, Meatballs, Gyro, Cop Shish, and Lamb Chops). The Bosphorus Mixed Grill is a generously sized platter of food listed on the menu as a serving of three. We made a special request that it be modified to meet the needs of the five of us, and they were more than happy to accommodate our request. Our impressive and visually stunning platter of assorted delicacies arrived quickly, with abundant savory choices. The aroma of the dish itself was a treat. I should note that everything we had was beautifully plated, perfectly seasoned, and expertly prepared. Turkish cuisine is noted as always being hearty, flavorful, and unpretentious, and that was evident in this wonderful meal.

The Mixed Grill included grilled lamb chops that were sweet, juicy, and delicious; fragrant and tender shish kebab; earthy and savory Adana kebab, a spicy, long lamb mince kebab, roasted and beautifully spiced gyros; wooden skewered cop shish, a lamb shish kebab, all marinated to perfection, making every bite flavorful through and through, and perfect to go with the accompanying hot and tzatziki sauces. And all these juicy, tender, and enticing portions of assorted meats came nestled upon a bed of fluffy white rice and vegetables. A highly satisfying dish, and we all agreed, a great selection.

We finished our meal with a Turkish coffee. Kunefe is a classic Turkish dessert. A warm, sweet, crisp, decadent cheese-filled pastry made from shredded dough and topped with powdered pistachios. I’ve never had it before, but I would not hesitate to order it again. The coffee’s strong, bold, bittersweet taste paired well with the Kunefe and was similar to finalizing a meal with an espresso.

After dinner, I had an opportunity to sit down with Chef/Owner Faruk Sahin. The very personable Mr. Sahin told me that “his greatest satisfaction in owning Bosphorus is seeing his customers enjoy their food and leave his restaurant happy.

When customers leave happy, it makes me happy”! Mr. Sahin immigrated to the United States (New Jersey) from Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018, and he and his wife Serap acquired Bosphorus in 2019. He said he learned everything about the business from his predecessor, Muzaffar Elmas, whose tutelage and mentorship have maintained the same high-quality standards for the restaurant’s food and service. In fact, Bosphorus has had the same Head Chef, Mehmet Kaja, for the past 12 years.

All the dishes at Bosphorus are homemade and fresh. Their produce is sourced from local farmers’ markets every two days. Their meat is sourced regularly from a couple of different distributors, ensuring quality and freshness. As previously stated, Turkish cuisine, distinctive for its variations in tastes, is known to be inherently healthy, highly seasonal, highly nutritious, and fresh-tasting food. Bosphorus definitely hits home on all those qualities. Bosphorus provides a great dining experience, delicious food, a casual yet classy ambiance, friendly service, reasonable prices, and fresh, healthy food made with care. If you have not stopped in yet, or want to try Turkish cuisine for the first time, I recommend stopping in and giving them a try.

Aflyet Olsun! (Enjoy your Meal); Dine In – Takeout –  Curbside pickup  –  No Contact Delivery; Halal – Vegetarian Options – Catering – Special Events.  BYO – Takes Reservations-Limited Off-Road Parking.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Bosphorus Restaurant (Turkish Restaurant) is located at 32 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha. (973) 335-9690. https://bosphorus-nj.com.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2023. Click here to view the magazine.

PARSIPPANY — Daniel A. Scola, Jr., Managing Partner, Hoffmann & Baron, LLP, was a recent guest on Business RadioX.

In a wide-ranging conversation with Host Lee Kantor, Scola discussed the importance of protecting your intellectual property (IP), the different types of IP you could protect as a business owner, and the liabilities you could be exposed to if you do not protect your IP.

According to Scola, “We do a lot of work for large companies, universities, small companies, and startups. I love startups because when investors are looking to put money into new entities that’s where I feel I can be particularly creative and add value.”

Scola continues, “I have a lot of experience judging when something is going to be too close for comfort and that you need to make a change, so you don’t get into a situation which is uncomfortable, maybe a litigation or maybe someone saying the product isn’t differential enough.”

Hoffmann & Baron, LLP, works with a variety of companies; from entrepreneurial to global. For Scola, it’s about small businesses and startup companies. Scola elaborates, “I can tell you many examples where startup companies have come to me and to my firm and we’ve worked with them to develop an IP portfolio. The experience is very different compared to larger businesses with more developed strategies.”

To listen to the podcast click here.

Daniel A. Scola, Jr. is the managing partner of Hoffmann & Baron and also manages the chemical, pharmaceutical/biochemical, and medical device practice group in the New Jersey office. He has extensive experience in polymers, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. He specializes in building IP portfolios and designing strategies to protect and enhance company value. Previously, he was Counsel, patents, and trademarks as well as Assistant Corporate Secretary at The Warner-Lambert Co. and Intellectual Property Attorney at Loctite Corporation.

Prior to earning his law degree, Scola was an adhesive and composite materials engineer at the Pratt & Whitney Division of United Technologies.

Hoffmann & Baron is a full-service law firm specializing in all areas of intellectual property, both domestically and internationally. For almost four decades, the practice has become known for its unparalleled ability to protect and transform ideas into assets.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, not usually seen in the legal industry, the firm attracts world-class attorneys. Hoffmann & Baron is one of the few firms in the country to use a hybrid model to successfully meld its business side with its technology.

Hoffmann & Baron, LLP provides the most cost-effective approach to achieve the best favorable outcome for the client. Commercial success, efficiency, and discipline are their guides. Established in 1984 by co-founders Charles R. Hoffmann and Ronald J. Baron, the firm has offices in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. The firm is proud to serve clients around the globe in all scientific and engineering fields.

MORRIS COUNTY — Chris Ilic was a recent winner of Morris Now’s monthly contest. He won a $50.00 gift card to Delizia Pizza Kitchen. Tell your friends to download Morris Now, and they can be a winner too! Did I mention, everyone who downloads the APP will automatically receive a $10.00 IHOP Gift Card? The APP is available for FREE on Google Play and in the Apple store.

The Morris Now mobile app is more than just supporting our beloved locally-owned businesses. It’s about our entire community and the local residents that make the entire Morris County, New Jersey area a special place to live and work every day!

All the upcoming local events, venues, news, weather, school alerts, and local push notification messages will keep you fully informed about everything going on in the Morris County, New Jersey area. All-in-one, easy-to-use mobile app on your phone at no cost to download.

Our strong passion is also about supporting locally owned businesses, too! We encourage you to not only download our local app but to also use it to locate and support the men and women who own the local businesses in our town. By working together as a community, we can keep the local revenue from leaving the Morris County, New Jersey area by using our proximity-based technology!

Join us in making the Morris area a smarter community to live in while creating closer relationships within our community!

Please also know that our mobile app is proudly owned and operated right here in Parsippany! www.morrisnow.com

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PARSIPPANY —  Dr. Dan Roses, DC, The Nest Family, Pediatric and Prenatal Chiropractic, participated in Staples Small Business Showcase on Saturday, January 21.

“Staples Small Business Showcase” is a member-only feature for Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) members.  Member business and area non-profit groups can contact Frank Cahill at (973) 559-6000 if they are interested in participating in this program

Staples is located in the Arlington Shopping Center, 760 Route 46. Their store hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can reach them by calling (973) 541-0300.

Dr. Dan Roses, DC, of The Nest, takes care of all ages through chiropractic with a specialty in pediatrics and prenatal care. Chiropractic is a holistic alternative to prescription medication and uses specific spinal adjustments to reduce the amount of interference in the nervous system. Dr. Dan is proficient in multiple chiropractic techniques, including Diversified, cox flexion-distraction, activator Sacro-occipital technique, and Gonstead, and is certified in the Webster Technique for chiropractic care in pregnancy.

The Nest Family, Pediatric, and Prenatal Chiropractic are located at 341 Smith Road.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. PACC works with our local and county governments and stands ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. They promote a healthy and prosperous economic climate.

For more information on the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.

PARSIPPANY — NXT LVL Barbershop held a grand opening ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 14. The new barbershop is located at 335 Smith Road.

Celebrating and cutting the ribbon with owner and Master Barber Brian Halpin was Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Michael dePierro, Council Vice President Loretta Gragnani, Councilmen Paul Carifi, Jr., Frank Neglia, and Justin Musella. Representing Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee were Chairman Frank Cahill, Vice Chairman Dr. Bhagirath Maheta, and Secretary Raj Dichpally. In addition, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso and Board members Nicolas Limanov and Ildiko Peluso. Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus, Commoners Stephen Shaw, and Tayfun Selen.

Brian Halpin, 40, the owner and Master Barber of NXT LVL Barbershop, has been passionate about cutting hair since high school.

It started as a hobby, then became a passion, so he continued mastering the craft by working in shops throughout Morris County and completing barber school.

Growing up in Parsippany, he always admired how well the community ran with sports, education, etc. His vision was one day to be a part of it, servicing the community here in the heart of Parsippany. The vision is complete, and he looks forward to the future for the NXTLVL brand and me.

NXT LVL Barbershop was established in August 2022. At NXT LVL, they mastered a perfect blend of old-school traditional barbering with the modern twist of fading and sculpting shapes to complement facial structures.

They offer all types of services, from beards, hot towel shaves, and steamed facials. Customer service is the most important attribute, and they welcome everyone from children to adults. They have three 65-inch TVs playing the latest sports games. They offer complimentary drinks and treat every customer as royalty. They deserve the best.

NXT LVL Barbershop is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.