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 […]
Little Lotus Yoga Studio is a Yoga Studio Just for Kids
Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Deputy Mayor Brian Andrews, and DMC Board President Kristen Mider, held a ribbon cutting for Little Lotus Yoga Studio this week, welcoming the children’s yoga studio to the Downtown Cranford community! Owner Francelli Bello works as a Physician’s Assistant and has been practicing yoga for 5 years. She had previously […]
Fettle Market Brings More Healthy Options to Downtown Cranford
In 2007, Amanda Vargas was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In an effort to improve her health, Amanda cut out certain foods and added in bone broth. These changes improved her well-being to such a great degree that Amanda made the decision to open a business so she could share her newfound passion with the community. […]
Hamsa Dance and Fitness Arrives at 29 Alden Street
Maria “Naja” Richardson is a dance performer, choreographer and instructor who is also a founding member of the belly dance troupe, Manhattan Tribal of NYC. Maria worked as an instructor at SharonFit Studio in Cranford, and when the owner was leaving she asked Maria to take over. Maria was excited to have the opportunity to […]
Agave Mexican Restaurant Joins the Downtown Community
Agave Mx Cranford is now open at 117 North Union Avenue! The restaurant is owned by Jose Villanueva and his brother Christian, who have worked in the restaurant business for 15 years. The family is originally from Mexico City and the brothers wanted to open a restaurant that serves traditional Mexican dishes. The food is […]
Ani Ramen Brings Its Beloved Restaurant to Cranford
Luck Sarabhayavanija opened the first Ani Ramen location in Montclair in 2014. The popular noodle shop then expanded to other locations in NJ, including Summit and Jersey City, and in October 2020 Ani Ramen opened its doors in Cranford. The owners of Ani Ramen were looking for their next location and were intrigued when Cranford […]