Summer Restaurant Week Starts Sunday, August 6th!
Save the date – Summer Restaurant Week returns this Sunday, August 6th! Restaurant Week will run through Saturday, August 12 and Downtown Cranford restaurants will have prix fixe dinner menus, lunch specials, special menu items, and more! Stay tuned for more information, including a list of participating restaurants and their menus.
Taste of Cranford Returns on May 30!
We’re excited to announce that Taste of Cranford returns on May 30th from 4-8PM! Taste of Cranford is a collaboration with Cranford Community Connection and is a pay as you go event with sample-sized pricing. • To make sure that our restaurants properly prepare, we are asking that you purchase a bracelet for $5, which […]
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 […]
Sapore di Italia Offers Italian Cuisine in the Heart of Cranford
Adriano Nery, the owner of Sapore di Italia, has been a part of the Downtown Cranford community since October 2020. It wasn’t long before Adriano become known for greeting customers with a smile while providing them with a wonderful experience at his restaurant. Open 7 days a week, Sapore di Italia serves up authentic Italian […]
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 […]
Summer Restaurant Week is Here!
Come downtown for Downtown Cranford Restaurant Week August 7-11! Participating restaurants are offering specials and prix-fixe menus Sunday through Thursday. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. Downtown Cranford is also sponsoring a Snap, Share & Win photo contest, so just email DMC@cranfordnj.org a picture from your […]
The Menu for Taste of Cranford Is Out – Get Your Tickets Now!
Downtown Cranford and Cranford Community Connection are excited to bring back Taste of Cranford on May 31st from 5-9PM! The event is pay as you go with sample-sized pricing and will take place from 5-9PM. • To make sure that our restaurants properly prepare, we are asking that you purchase a bracelet for $5, which […]
Sweet Escape is April 14!
April 14 is the Downtown Cranford Sweet Escape, a self-guided tasting tour of some of the sweetest spots in town! From 3-7PM, restaurants will be serving up sample-sized treats priced at $4. Over 15 businesses will be participating, offering a variety of desserts including cheesecake, baklava, homemade brownies, dragon popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and more! […]
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 […]
Pizzeria Bel Giardino Welcomes a New Owner!
Please join us in welcoming Joe Elbeyali as the new owner of Pizzeria Bel Giardino! Joe has over 30 years of experience cooking Italian cuisine. He began his cooking career in NJ, then moved to Florida where he opened successful Italian restaurants. Upon returning to NJ with his family, Joe knew he wanted to stay […]