Executive Dental Studio and Dr. Maryse Manasse Join The Cranford Community
The Downtown Cranford office, DMC Board, Mayor Prunty, and Deputy Mayor Andrews, were excited to welcome Executive Dental Studio and Dr. Maryse Manasse to the Cranford business community earlier this summer! Dr. Manasse took over Dr. Konegan’s dental practice, located at 24 North Avenue West, after Dr. Konegan retired. Dr. Manasse specializes in prosthodontics, which […]
Little Flower Essential Oil Blends Pops Up Downtown
In 2014, Mary Kate Santulli started practicing Reiki as a way to deal with anxiety. Mary Kate’s very first Reiki session had a profound effect on her, and in 2018 she became a Reiki master and teacher. Reiki is gentle touch therapy that helps balance one’s energy. It is used as a complement, not substitute, […]
Nature’s Salt Cave Reopens Under New Ownership
Earlier this week, the Downtown Cranford office, members of the Cranford Township Committee, and the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, officially welcomed Julia Cheng as the new owner of Nature’s Salt Cave, located at 49 Alden Street. Julia is familiar with the wellness industry, as she also owns other spas in NJ. She was looking […]
A Day in the Life: Perrotti’s Quality Meats
We’re so excited to bring you the latest installment in our “Day in the Life” series. This month we’re featuring Perrotti’s Quality Meats, a business that has been a vital part of the Cranford community since 1967. The butcher shop was started by David and Mario Perrotti, and the tradition is now carried on by […]
The Parklets Return to Downtown Cranford and Are Better Than Ever!
The Downtown Cranford office is excited to announce that the parklets are back this summer, and thanks to the efforts from the Cranford community, they’re better than ever! “The new parklets are truly a community collaboration,” said DMC Board Chair Kristen Mider. “These parklets were a labor of love. The labor was provided by Cranford’s […]
Syrian Dish Brings Traditional Syrian Cuisine to Cranford
This month, Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, DMC Board Chair Kristen Mider, DMC Board member Tom Connolly, Mayor Kathleen Prunty, and Deputy Mayor Brian Andrews, officially welcomed the new restaurant Syrian Dish to town! Syrian Dish is located at 12 North Union Ave. and is owned by Isaa Elias, who has been a chef for […]
Downtown Has Everything You Need For Father’s Day
Downtown Cranford has a variety of retailers, services, and restaurants, that will help you honor Dad on his big day. Take a look at the ideas below from local retailers, and you can always visit our directory for a full list of Downtown Cranford businesses: Downtown Cranford Business Directory. augusta mae The boutique retailer has […]
Boxcar Is a Homegrown Success Story
Boxcar was started by Cranford resident Joe Colangelo, who originally envisioned it as Airbnb for parking. The concept was simple – Boxcar would lease parking spots from property owners who didn’t need their weekday parking, such as churches and VFWs, and make the spots available to commuters. In 2017, Boxcar added buses, which offered commuters […]
Inklightened, a Tattoo and Piercing Parlor, Opens in Downtown Cranford
In May, the Downtown Cranford office was thrilled to hold a ribbon cutting for Inklightened, a tattoo and piercing parlor located at 113 Miln Street. Inklightened owner Max Galindo first became interested in the art of tattooing when he was in high school. He had always taken art classes, but his interest in tattoos was […]
Filo Sofi Arts Provides a Mix of Art & Philosophy
On May 7, the Downtown Cranford office held a ribbon cutting for Filo Sofi Arts, an art gallery owned by Gabrielle Aruta, located at 103 Miln Street. Filo Sofi Arts is born out of Gabrielle’s desire to use both philosophy and art to enhance the lives of art collectors and the community. Gabrielle opened her […]