Johnny Napkins Brings Pizza, Pasta, and So Much More to Downtown Cranford!

Earlier today the Downtown Cranford office, Mayor Kathleen Prunty, Deputy Mayor Paul Gallo, and DMC Board members joined the owners of Johnny Napkins, John Garofalo and Anthony Romano, for their official ribbon cutting! Johnny Napkins originally opened in Union about ten years ago and quickly grew a following due to its creative and delicious pizzas, […]
Experience Authentic Colombian and Peruvian Dishes at Mateo’s Bakery and Restaurant in Cranford!

Yesterday, members of the DMC Board, Township Committee, Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Cranford office officially welcomed Mateo’s Bakery And Restaurant to town! Mateo’s is owned by Luis, Jose, and Luisa and serves up a fusion of Peruvian and Colombian cuisine. The restaurant’s bakery case is filled with Colombian specialties including Chicharron de […]
Winter Restaurant Week Menus Are Here!

We’re thrilled to share the menus from restaurants taking part in Downtown Cranford 2025 Winter Restaurant Week, February 2-6! You’ll find a variety of prix fixe menus, specials, discounts, and more! In addition, if you email your receipt or a picture from Restaurant Week, you’ll be entered to win a $25 Downtown Cranford gift card […]
Bread de la Vie and The Morning Roast at Yale Terrace Brewery Join the Dining Scene!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of two new businesses in the Downtown Cranford community! Last weekend was the soft opening of Bread de la Vie, located at 30 North Avenue East. The bakery is full of baked goods of all kinds, including breads, cookies, muffins, croissants, scones, tarts, and more! Bread de la Vie […]
Welcome to the New Owners of Vanilla Bean Creamery!
This past Saturday, Downtown Cranford Director Caren Demyen, Mayor Brian Andrews, Township Commissioner and Downtown liaison Kathleen Miller Prunty, and DMC Board members held a ribbon cutting to officially welcome the new owners of Cranford Vanilla Bean Creamery! Congratulations to Sherri, Mike, and their young daughters on this new (very delicious) endeavor. Sherri and Mike […]
With Ocean Prime Tavern, Cranford Welcomes a New Steakhouse to the Dining Scene!
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 […]