Vine & Oak Tavern Opens in Cranford

Yesterday evening, the Downtown Cranford office officially welcomed the owners of Vine & Oak Tavern to Cranford. Vine & Oak Tavern is located at 100 South Avenue East and is owned by Charlie Magjuni, Sam Bek and Emin Aydin. Between the three of them, the partners have opened eight restaurants in the area and they’re […]

On Earth Day, Downtown Cranford Welcomes LABO Refillery to Town!

On Earth Day, we’re so excited to officially welcome LABO Refillery to Downtown Cranford! LABO Refillery is located at 11 Walnut Avenue and is owned by Meliza Veneracion-Fule and her husband Joseph Fule. Meliza and Joseph’s goal is to help customers reduce their plastic waste, while also offering a selection of natural, organic, and recycled […]

California Burritos Arrives in Downtown Cranford

Will Palacios may be only 26 years old but he’s been working in the restaurant industry since he was 16. His father owns restaurants throughout the area and Will has always loved the restaurant business. Will was itching to open his own restaurant, and when his father become friends with Rafi Namroud, the owner of […]

Glow Ink Opens on North Union Avenue

Earlier today the Downtown Cranford office held a ribbon cutting for Glow Ink, a permanent makeup business located at 18 North Union Avenue. Glow Ink is owned by Maria Barzallo, who also owns Glow Beauty Bar of Cranford at 15 North Union Avenue. Maria opened Glow Beauty Bar of Cranford in August 2019 and last […]

South Avenue Dental Joins the Downtown Cranford Community

Please join us in officially welcoming Dr. Lajja Patel to the Downtown Cranford business community! Dr. Patel is the owner of South Avenue Dental, located at 104 South Avenue East. Dr. Patel has been practicing dentistry for 7 years and was looking to open her own practice. While attending classes at HOME Power Yoga Dr. […]

Hayaku Brings Fast and Fresh Hibachi to Downtown Cranford

Yesterday afternoon the Downtown Cranford office held a ribbon cutting for the new restaurant Hayaku, located at 41 North Avenue East. Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty, and members of the DMC Board were present to officially welcome the owners of Hayaku Japanese Hibachi to the Downtown Cranford community. Owners Lennie Majuana […]

A Better Me Juicery Has Fresh Juices and Smoothies on the Menu!

Please join us in welcoming Leonisse and her business A Better Me to the Downtown Cranford community! A Better Me Juicery is located at 4 Eastman Street and serves up fresh, made to order juices and smoothies. Leonisse went to school for Exercise Science and Nutrition and discovered she had a passion for juicing and […]

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 […]

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 […]