Winter Restaurant Week Returns January 30-February 3!

Come downtown for Downtown Cranford Winter Restaurant Week January 30-February 3! Participating restaurants are offering specials and prix-fixe menus Sunday through Thursday. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. The Downtown Cranford office is also sponsoring a Snap, Share & Win photo contest, so just email DMC@cranfordnj.org […]

South Avenue Dental Joins the Downtown Cranford Community

Please join us in officially welcoming Dr. Lajja Patel to the Downtown Cranford business community! Dr. Patel is the owner of South Avenue Dental, located at 104 South Avenue East. Dr. Patel has been practicing dentistry for 7 years and was looking to open her own practice. While attending classes at HOME Power Yoga Dr. […]

Cranford Theater Classic Film Series Premieres This Month!

This month is the premiere of the Cranford Theater Classic Series! There are 2 ticket purchasing options: ‣ Purchase a subscription for $45 which includes the 3 movies in the series and receive the following with each movie: • January 19: Spaceballs + a complimentary pizza from Vinny’s Pizza & Pasta • February 16: Animal […]

Souperhero Stroll Returns This January!

We are excited to once again partner with CHS Project Graduation for the Souperhero Stroll on January 22 & 23 from 12-4pm! Families are invited to stroll through Downtown to view the superhero balloon sculptures by Dream Factory Balloons and to try the delicious soup tastings offered by our local restaurants. Soup tickets are $5 […]

Check out the New Downtown Cranford Gift Card!

The Downtown Cranford Gift Card is a great gift for everyone on your list including co-workers, friends, family, teachers, and coaches! Downtown Cranford Gift Cards are available in $5 through $500 denominations, and can be redeemed at any business currently participating in the program, including many of your favorite restaurants, retail shops, salons, and more! […]

Hayaku Brings Fast and Fresh Hibachi to Downtown Cranford

Yesterday afternoon the Downtown Cranford office held a ribbon cutting for the new restaurant Hayaku, located at 41 North Avenue East. Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty, and members of the DMC Board were present to officially welcome the owners of Hayaku Japanese Hibachi to the Downtown Cranford community. Owners Lennie Majuana […]

Shop Local and You Can Win Big on Small Business Saturday!

This year’s Downtown Cranford Small Business Saturday event promises to be the best yet! Thanks to the generous donations of our business owners, we were able to put together 26 gift baskets containing over $5,000 worth of gift cards and items! Come by Eastman Plaza on Small Business Saturday from 10-4 and show receipts from […]

Welcome to the new owners of Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium!

If you’ve walked by Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium LLC. recently and noticed it looked a bit different, that’s because the candy and baking supply store is under new ownership! Last month, Amanda Girardi took over as the owner of Sweet n’ Fancy Emporium, bringing her experience and passion for baking and retail to Downtown Cranford. […]

NJ Single Use Plastic Ban

Starting this month, there are new policies from the State of New Jersey regarding straws, plastic bags, and polystyrene foam takeout food containers. As of November 4th, businesses were only allowed to provide plastic straws upon request. Starting on May 4, 2022, all stores (including retail), food service businesses, and grocery stores are prohibited from […]

Senior Advisors Assists People with Medicare Enrollment

Located upstairs at 15 Alden Street is Senior Advisors, a Medicare General Agency which guides people on Medicare enrollment. Doug Lubenow started the company 15 years ago and his son Justin is now a partner in the company, overseeing the Cranford office. Senior Advisors has two offices in NJ, as well as one in Arizona. […]