Downtown Cranford Winter Restaurant Week Returns on January 29!

Downtown Cranford Winter Restaurant Week will take place Jan. 29 – Feb. 2! Participating restaurants will be offering prix fixe dinner menus, lunch specials, and more! Participating restaurants include Ambeli Greek Taverna, River & Rail Cantina, Garlic Rose Bistro, 8Thai, and more! A complete list of participating restaurants and their menus or special promotions will […]

Authentic Thai Cuisine is Served Up at New Restaurant Thai Mama!

Earlier this week the Downtown Cranford office held a ribbon cutting for Thai Mama, located at 110 North Ave West, and officially welcomed them to the community. Present at the ribbon cutting were owners Jorge and Mullika Tobaru, Mullika’s mother Jenny, Chef Kim, Mayor Brian Andrews, Andis Kalnins from the Cranford Chamber of Commerce, DMC […]

Become a Downtown Cranford Sponsor!

Downtown Cranford wouldn’t be the success it is without the support of our business owners, residents, organizations, and sponsors. Sponsors help us bring our events to the next level and we’re so grateful for their support throughout the year! There are a number of events coming up in 2023 including Galentine’s Day, Fire & Ice, […]

The Souperhero Stroll Kept Downtown Cranford Hopping on a Cold January Weekend!

The 2023 Souperhero Stroll is in the books! Thank you to everyone who attended the event and made their way to the participating restaurants to taste the delicious soups. We wanted to extend a very big thank you to Dante Longhi of Dream Factory Balloons! Dante and his team are always so helpful and supportive […]

Sapore di Italia Offers Italian Cuisine in the Heart of Cranford

Adriano Nery, the owner of Sapore di Italia, has been a part of the Downtown Cranford community since October 2020. It wasn’t long before Adriano become known for greeting customers with a smile while providing them with a wonderful experience at his restaurant. Open 7 days a week, Sapore di Italia serves up authentic Italian […]

Get Your Tickets for This Year’s Souperhero Stroll on January 14 & 15!

We are excited to once again partner with CHS Project Graduation for the Souperhero Stroll on January 14 & 15 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 $10 […]

Vote in This Year’s Festival of Trees!

There are 26 entries in this year’s Festival of Trees, which you can see in person at businesses throughout the downtown! Thank you to the families, individuals, and groups who volunteered their time to decorate the trees, and to the business owners who donated their space. Voting is now open, so take a look at […]

Enjoy Free Shopper Parking December 9 through December 24!

Free Shopper Parking returns for the holidays on December 9! The Free Shopper Parking will be in effect through December 24 and please note that normal parking time limits remain in effect. We hope you will use this as an extra reason to visit Downtown Cranford this holiday season!

New Business Craft Protein Bar Serves Up Protein Shakes, Tea and Coffee Drinks, and More!

Last week, Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting to officially welcome Craft Protein Bar to the business community! Owner Kamily Flores grew up in Elizabeth, the oldest of five siblings. A few years ago Kamily’s parents began making healthier lifestyle changes and wanted to share their favorite healthy options with the community. They ended up […]