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Elevate Your Space with Nic and Nick Home

The Downtown Cranford office recently had the privilege of officially welcoming Nic and Nick Home to the Downtown Cranford community! In attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony was Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Township Commissioner and Downtown liaison Kathleen Miller Prunty, DMC Board members, Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, and numerous friends and family.

Nic and Nick are Cranford residents who are also raising their sons in town. Their business offers clients both interior design and construction services. Nic is the designer, and she knows that whatever she dreams up, Nick can build it. Within 24 hours of doing a walk-through, Nic envisioned how she wanted the space to look and Nick was able to bring her visions into reality and transform it completely.

Nic and Nick’s new office now allows them to meet clients for consultations in a bright and welcoming space that also serves as a showroom. "On the design side, we start with the consultation,” said Nic. “That can end up involving a full renovation in some cases. We’ve done all different spaces, from bedrooms to kitchens to basements and more. You name it, we do it!”

Nic & Nick is located 21 South Union Avenue, next door to Perrotti's, and is by appointment only. For more information, you can visit their website, https://www.nicandnickhome.com/. Congratulations to Nic and Nick on this milestone - we're so happy you found the perfect place to make your dreams come true!

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With Ocean Prime Tavern, Cranford Welcomes a New Steakhouse to the Dining Scene!

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Earlier today, Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Township Mayor Brian Andrews, Commissioners Kathleen Prunty and Paul Gallo, and DMC Board members held the official ribbon cutting for Ocean Prime Tavern! This is the second restaurant that owner Sonny Gjevakaj has opened in a month in Downtown Cranford, following the recent opening of La Colina Mexican Cantina. Ocean Prime Tavern is located at 2 South Avenue West and focuses on dry aged steaks and high quality wines. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for dinner and reservations can be made by calling (908) 272-0045. Customers can park in municipal lots, on the street, or in the nearby parking garage.

Sonny owns a number of restaurants in NJ and has always had an interest in dry aged steaks and fine wine. When he was able to purchase a liquor license in Cranford, Sonny knew this was the perfect opportunity to share his passion with the community. “Our team is aiming to offer the best service and food and we’re constantly striving for perfection. We use one of the best steak suppliers in the area and I personally pick out the wines we serve. Dry aged steaks are more tender and flavorful, and all of the steaks we serve are prime cuts.”

In addition to offering different cuts of steak, including filet mignon, NY strip, and tomahawk, Ocean Prime Tavern also has seafood options including king crab legs, scallops, and salmon. Diners can start their meal with appetizer options that include fried calamari, seared tuna, clams casino, grilled octopus, salads, and more. Their meal can be rounded out with side dishes (we've heard the lobster mac and cheese is to die for) and homemade desserts.

“I felt confident opening a high-end steak restaurant in Cranford because I knew we were creating something special,” said Sonny. “This is a restaurant that will bring in people from all over the area. Customers have been speechless when they walk in and see the space. Personally, I’m so excited to see it come to life.”

For more information on Ocean Prime Tavern, including their menu, wine list, and contact information, you can visit their website, https://oceanprimetavernnj.com/. Congratulations to Sonny on Ocean Prime Tavern, and thank you for your continued investment in Downtown Cranford!

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La Colina Mexican Cantina Opens Its Doors in Downtown Cranford!

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Last week, Downtown Cranford, DMC Board members, Mayor Brian Andrews, and Township Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty officially welcomed La Colina Mexican Cantina to town! La Colina is located at 2 South Avenue West and is owned by Sonny Gjuvakj, who previously owned both Sonny G's and Romola's.

La Colina is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. "All of our dishes are prepared fresh," said Sonny. "Our most popular dishes include paella, burritos, and enchiladas." La Colina has a liquor license and customers will find a large variety of drink options, including over 300 tequilas.

"I love this town, and knew I wanted to open the second location of La Colina here," said Sonny. "In the next few weeks I'll also be opening Ocean Prime Tavern. I'm so excited to offer visitors to Cranford more dining options."

You can visit https://lacolinanewjersey.com for more information about the restaurant, including its menu and drink specials. We appreciate one of Cranford's longtime business owners continuing to invest in town and wish him all the best with his new restaurant!

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Love Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch? Then You Need to Visit Toast in Downtown Cranford!

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This morning, Downtown Cranford held the ribbon cutting for Toast Cranford, located at 10 Walnut Avenue, welcoming them to the community! Toast Cranford is owned by founder Amy Russo and her business partner Adam Torine. Amy and Adam had been searching New Jersey for the perfect location for Toast's next location, and when they came to Cranford they knew they had found the right place.

Toast officially opened for business this past Monday and the owners said that the reception has been overwhelmingly positive. “We joke that we make money ‘1 pancake at a time,’ which just means that every customer is important to us," said Adam. "We want all of our customers to have a terrific experience and dine with us in the future."

Toast’s Cranford location is the first iteration of what Adam and Amy refer to as “Toast 2.0.” Toast Cranford brings in elements from each of the other three locations in Asbury Park, Montclair, and Red Bank. “The design in our Cranford location is very deliberate. It has a certain feel and incorporates what we’ve learned in the past 15 years,” said Amy. "This is also the first location that I’ve opened with Adam and it was so nice that our partnership allows me to share the experience with someone.”

Adam and Amy have already become familiar with many of the neighboring businesses and business owners. They’re frequent customers at Perrotti's, Pastosa, Sweet & Fancy Emporium, and Cranford Hotel. “We’ve received warm welcomes in other towns, but Cranford has surpassed them all,” said Amy.

Toast is open Monday through Friday 8AM-2PM and on the weekends from 7:30AM-3PM. The restaurant includes a room that can be reserved as a private party space after hours, seating 40-60 people. You can visit Toast’s website, https://toastcitydiner.com/, or give the Cranford location a call at 908-312-9333. Thank you to Toast for choosing Cranford - we're thrilled to have you join our community!

Resurgence Barbell and Fitness Opens its Doors in Downtown Cranford

Last week, the Downtown Cranford office, Mayor Brian Andrews, Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty, and DMC Board members, attended a ribbon cutting for the newest business to make Cranford its home, Resurgence Barbell and Fitness! Resurgence Barbell and Fitness is located at 6 South Avenue West, formerly The Little Gym. Resurgence Barbell and Fitness owners and co-founders Carl Gocon and Aaron Zhang were joined at the ribbon cutting by team members Jake Meiskin, Jazmine Andes, Emily Gocon, and Jazshua Andes.

Aaron and Carl began their powerlifting journey a few years, and quickly fell in love with the sport. Though powerlifting can be done solo, they found they enjoyed it most when the experience was shared with others. Resurgence Barbell and Fitness offers coaching and in-person training, as well as open gym memberships.

Aaron and Carl chose Cranford because of its proximity to where their friends live. They have also done personal training sessions in the surrounding area and knew the community had a desire for a business like theirs. “We want to show people that powerlifting can be fun and enjoyable,” said Aaron. “We’ve helped people improve and seen them get stronger. It’s also not just about entering competitions. Strength training improves your quality of life by allowing you to do more, increasing your endurance, and helping people avoid injuries.”

Strength training and powerlifting has seen its popularity grow in the past few years. Women who may have previously questioned the necessity of strength training now see it as an essential part of their fitness routine. Jazmine Andes, who serves as Resurgence's Business Administrator, had held the position of marching band instructor when she realized she needed to build muscle. She now has been powerlifting off and on since 2017 and recognizes the importance of it in regards to building bone density.

To learn more about Resurgence Barbell and Fitness, you can visit their website, https://www.resurgence-barbell.com/, and follow them on social media.

 
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