Lake Hopatcong - The new Northwood Restaurant & Lounge invites area artists to show their work in its Lounge, which has a gallery wall perfect for display. Most appropriate would be oils, watercolors, charcoals, mixed media, etc., said Johnathan Metellus, chef/general manager. Metellus also hopes that Lake Hopatcong history buffs, in particular, will share their old photos of the lake, especially those of the restaurant or its area (Henderson Cove) during the era when New York entertainers and sports legends, government officials, successful business owners and society’s elite escaped to the lake for relief from the summer heat. Among those who visited were Frank Sinatra, who sang at the lake, and Bud Abbott (of the famed comedy team of Abbot and Costello), who performed some of his comedic routines. Abbott lived just a few doors down the road from the Northwood Restaurant & Lounge. The Northwood Restaurant & Lounge is located on Lake Hopatcong at 300 Lakeside Ave., just off County Route 609. Area artists, interested in showing their work at the restaurant may call 973-663-1075. For information about the restaurant, log on to nwrestaurant.com.