Like many people, I was really glad to slam the door shut on 2020. Last year, when the pandemic hit I was consumed by anxiety about the health and safety of my loved ones, and to be honest, I did not know what was going to happen with my real estate business. Under typical circumstances,…
Pick-Up Sports Program launches! Does your child like a variety of sports? As a parent, tired of feeling like you have to commit to just one sport at such an early age? Michael Meola, a 2019 Cranford High School graduate, may have found the perfect solution for your multiple sports woes. This young entrepreneur came…
Keeping Busy and Creating Memories this Holiday Season with AR Workshop Westfield I’ve noticed during this pandemic that folks are just searching for a way to stay connected and keep themselves busy during the continued restrictions and more time at home. Our community is so thankful for the resource found in AR Workshop Westfield at…
With Great Anticipation, Wasai Bistro to Open in Cranford! As soon as I saw the post that a new restaurant was to open where A Toute Heure recently closed its doors, I was so excited! This particular restaurant location is so quaint, and locals have enjoyed many memories dining indoors and outdoors at this beloved…
Jerry’s Sandwich Shop Luncheonette is a Garwood GEM If there is one this pandemic has done – I truly believe it’s to bring people together in this time of need. Our communities have done a wonderful job supporting our frontline workers and our small business owners. I think we might know them just a little…
There is a glimmer of hope and excitement when a new family-owned restaurant opens its doors these days. With our small businesses feeling the strain of the pandemic, it’s so important to embrace these new eateries and help spread the word! I heard raving reviews about Folklore Artisanal Taco , which opened this summer at 101 North…
Get out there and SHOP SMALL during this holiday season! The reason why our local downtowns remain quaint is due to our beloved family-owned businesses! They need our help now more than ever. Let’s show them our continued love and support! Finish your holiday shopping and add those unique gifts that are sure to please…
At a time when “essential” is the new buzzword, I wanted to highlight our Cranford Family Care. This non-profit organization has been the backbone of our community since 1936. It is now a vital necessity for our neighbors in Cranford in this time of need. It is with sincerest hearts that our community honors the recent…
The Original Post-Thanksgiving Day Virtual Track Event! Cranford Track Friday is an event that I’m always happy to spread the word about. This Post-Thanksgiving event is now in its 5th year! Local Cranford resident Eric Rubinson started the campaign to provide relief to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Originally from Middletown, NJ, Eric realized that…
#KeepArcadesAlive: Good, Clean Fun at YESTERcades of Westfield! Ok kids…it’s time to get out of your quarantine video game bunker at home and head out to a fun and safe retro gaming center – YESTERcades of Westfield at 151 East Broad Street! Owner Ken Kalada wants everyone to know that they are indeed OPEN and…
We All Scream for Scream Truck! Your Neighborhood On-Demand Ice Cream Truck Coming Soon! I know your kids love to hear the ice cream truck as it turns the corner – hoping that their block will be the next stop. Children literally scream with excitement at just the thought that a cold, creamy treat could…
Cranford Porchfest 2020 is Set to Take Place on October 10! And the music keeps on playing… Open air music event with social distancing? No problem! The Cranford Community Connection is continuing the fall tradition of Porchfest on October 10 from 2-5:30pm and we couldn’t be more overjoyed! This is the 4th year that this…
Tomasello Winery of Cranford Adds a Personalized Wine Experience to Your Outdoor Dining! We love our Cranford family restaurants…but we love them even more when paired with a delicious wine from local winemaker Tomasello Winery! Tomasello’s now has a new wine bar at 109 Walnut Avenue. Tomasello is one of the oldest wineries in New…
Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream Set to Open in Westfield, NJ! Initially started in my hometown of Staten Island, Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream has been around since 1928! I have fond memories of pizza at the world-famous Denino’s followed by ices at Ralph’s! Considered a traditional summer treat in New…
The Cranford Barber Shop, at 16 North Avenue West, directly across from the train station, has been owned and operated by the Marsiglia family for 70 years. That’s right . . . . SEVENTY YEARS! It’s the place where most Cranford boys probably got their first haircuts. And they wouldn’t have it any other way. …
This is Katelyn and Thomas’ own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of two people who fell in love with Cranford, had to move away, and then tried to move back during a worldwide pandemic! Imagine house hunting totally virtually and then seeing their home for the first time on MOVE IN DAY!!! Thank…
This is Alicia and Matt’s own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of two parents who loved Cranford, NJ so much that they wanted to find their dream home that perfectly met their family needs in this town. Selling and buying a home during a pandemic isn’t easy – but I think we made…
Your Chief Experience Officer is the Re-Branding of Fat, Drunk, & Fancy! You may recall that 365CranfordWestfieldNJ featured Westfield, NJ couple Kim DiGiovanni and Nick Rago a while back. We told their story of the Fat, Drunk, & Fancy brand being based on the philosophy that our society needs to get back to sitting around…
Lucky’s Hamburgers of Clark Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary! It’s the return of the throwback burger n’ shake joint that brings everyone through the doors of Lucky’s Hamburgers in Clark, NJ (1473 Raritan Road). With their toppling shakes, gourmet burgers, disco fries, classic hotdogs, and iconic countertop seating – Lucky’s was a very fun place…
Foodie876_908: Local Cranford, NJ Mom Hosts Live Cooking Class Today at 4pm! Foodie876_908! A powerful theme has been running through many of my blog articles lately – and that is the perseverance of people and the ability to adapt and change in times of need. I am so inspired by our fellow neighbors who have…
Bakerness.bakeshop is now open! If you had the pleasure of dining at Pairings Plate + Palate in Cranford, NJ, then hopefully you were able to enjoy the scrumptious, sweet creations of executive pastry chef Vanessa Kenney. Vanessa worked at Pairings for the last nine years and, unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the restaurant had to…
I am so happy to share this Sold by Sharon Stories: Diane and Bob post! Diane and Bob were two of the finest people I have had the opportunity to work with in real estate. Not only were they kind and compassionate, but they were also so amenable to every suggestion I had regarding the…
“Debra’s Simple Garden” Channel Hits the Road! I love “Debra’s Simple Garden” Channel! Meet your neighbor, Debra Nicholls, and quickly fall for her passion for gardening! At the beginning of the pandemic when many of us didn’t know what to do with all of our “stay-at-home time” – Debra started a YouTube gardening series that…
Cranford YarnStormers Took Over Eastman Plaza for “Knit the Town”! “All of us, some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors-in our own way, each one of us is…
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