The Team Behind Witch Baby Opens Their 2nd Business in Downtown Cranford
In 2019, Chelsea Selby opened a storefront in Downtown Cranford selling her popular brand Witch Baby Soap. The focus of Witch Baby Soap is bath and body, but Chelsea often found herself coming across items that she wanted to carry but wouldn’t fit with that space. When the space at 11 North Union Avenue became […]
Toast City Diner Announces Plans to Open in Cranford This Fall!
We are incredibly excited to announce that Toast City Diner will be joining the Downtown Cranford dining scene this fall! Toast Cranford will be taking over the space at 10 Walnut Ave (formerly Red Crab). Please see below for the official press release from Toast. Toast City Diner is excited to announce the opening of […]
Don Chicken Brings Its Delicious Korean Fried Chicken to Cranford!
Don Chicken of Cranford is officially open for business! In the short time that the Korean fried chicken restaurant has been open, customers have already been raving about it! Don Chicken serves up 8 varieties of chicken and customers can choose from wings (their signature item), boneless, and drumsticks. Owner Will, whose brother in law […]
Poke House Serves Up a Variety of Poke Options (and Ramen Too!)
Yesterday Poke House, located at 22 Eastman Street (formerly Craven BBQ), officially opened its doors! The Downtown Cranford ribbon cutting was attended by owners Joyce and Tony, their family, Mayor Brian Andrews, Commissioner Kathleen Prunty, DMC Board member Dennis Concha, Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce President Andis Kalnins, and property manager Jack Hahn. Joyce had […]
Spectacular Eye Care Brings a Woman’s Touch to Eye Exams and Eyewear
Last week, Downtown Cranford officially welcomed Spectacular Eye Care to the Downtown Cranford community! Spectacular Eye Care is located at 2 South Avenue West, next to Woof Gang Bakery and just steps from the parking garage. Spectacular Eye Care is owned by Dr. Katarzyna Ciesek and Maggie Nazco. Ms. Nazco has worked as an optician […]
Lokal Coffee Plans to Open in Downtown Cranford This Spring!
Downtown Cranford is excited to announce that Lokal Coffee & Co. will be opening at 103 Miln Street this spring! Lokal Coffee currently has a location in Iselin and specializes in sourcing, acquiring, and serving high quality coffee. Lokal Coffee founder Jorge is thrilled to join the Cranford community. “Lokal Coffee is proud and very […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maktoob by Lola Specializes in Custom and Promotional Products
Last week Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting for Maktoob by Lola, located at 19 Alden Street. Maktoob by Lola is owned by Farah and specializes in design services and promotional products. Farah chose the name “Maktoob” for her business as Maktub means “it is written.” After leaving her previous jobs and taking the leap […]
8 Thai Opens its Doors in Downtown Cranford and is Already Garnering Rave Reviews!
If you love Thai food, then we hope you’re as excited as we are for the opening of Downtown Cranford’s newest restaurant, 8 Thai at 103 Miln Street! Owner Sudkate (Nick) Yaiphairot owns other restaurants in the area but was looking to open in Cranford. He brought in his friend Chatchai (Ton) Chutmongkonkul and told […]