Reserve Your Tickets for the Holiday Sweets & Treats Walk!
Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, Downtown Cranford will be holding the annual Holiday Sweets & Treats Walk on Saturday, December 13th from 1-4pm! Attendees will receive a holiday container and map touring 14 Downtown Cranford shops and restaurants, as well as a $5 Downtown Cranford gift card. As you visit each participating destination you […]
A New Spot for Bagel Lovers: Belle’s Bagels Opens in Cranford
If there is one thing New Jersey residents can’t get enough of, it’s bagels. That’s just one reason why we’re so excited to announce the opening of Belle’s Bagels at 11 North Avenue East! Once owners and Cranford residents Cayla and Dave Ricca perfected their bagel recipe, the next step was finding the ideal location […]
A Sweet New Spot Opens in Downtown Cranford!
Downtown Cranford just got a little sweeter with the official opening of Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe! The Downtown Cranford office joined owner Rosie Caramella-Smith, her husband Aaron, friends and family, Cranford Township commissioners, and DMC Board members to cut the ribbon at Rosie’s new storefront at 11 Walnut Avenue. Rosie has been a frequent fixture at […]
Register for the 2025 Apple Pie Contest!
Bakers, now is your time to shine! Enter your apple baked good in this year’s for this year’s Apple Pie (or apple baked good) Contest! Contestants, bring your baked good and serving utensils to Eastman Street (across from Vinny’s) on Sunday, October 19th at 12:30PM. The judges will taste each entry before declaring a winner! […]
Pumpkin Spice Lovers, This is Your Day!
Tomorrow is the day pumpkin spice lovers have been waiting for – the Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour! If you’ve purchased a ticket, you can pick up your bracelet at Eastman Plaza starting at 12:30pm. There are 25 restaurants offering a variety of pumpkin spice flavored treats, so bring your appetite! You’ll also find discounts […]
Kick Up Your Heels at These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ Downtown on September 13th!
The country western themed event, These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ Downtown, returns on September 13th! Join us on Saturday, September 13th, for live music with Nikki Briar & the Sweetbriar Country Band, Line Dancing, Food Tour, Mechanical Bull, and more! Kick up your heels and come downtown for this fun and family friendly event! […]
Palmas Cafe Brings Its Salvadorian Heritage to Downtown Cranford
Earlier today, Downtown Cranford welcomed Palmas Café with an official ribbon cutting ceremony! Located at 32 North Avenue West (formerly Breadsmith), Palmas Café is owned by Taufik Palacios, an experienced restauranteur who has worked in the food business for decades. Taufik’s daughter Sabrina worked closely with him on the look and feel of the café, […]
Snap a Picture during Summer Restaurant Week & You Can Win!
Planning to dine out during Summer Restaurant Week? Have your phone at the ready so you can enter our Snap, Share & Win contest! Take a picture or two while you’re enjoying a meal out at one of our participating restaurants and you can win a $25 Downtown Cranford gift card, sponsored by Sharon Steele […]
Your Guide to Summer Restaurant Week Menus in Downtown Cranford!
Your Guide to Downtown Cranford Summer Restaurant Week Menus! Downtown Cranford Summer Restaurant Week runs Sunday, August 3 – Thursday, August 7. Our restaurants have unveiled prix fixe menus filled with delicious dishes, as well as other special discounts and promotions. Take a look at the menus below and start planning out your dining for […]
Tickets For The 2025 Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour Are Now On Sale!
If this steamy, summer heat has you looking forward to sweater weather, then great news – tickets are on sale for the 2025 Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour! Join us on Saturday, September 27th from 1-4pm for a Pay as You Go Pumpkin Spice Tour. In addition to pumpkin specials from participating stores there will […]