#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…
Sold by Sharon Stories: Agatha and Tom is the tale of two super cute young Staten Islanders and their big move to the burbs. They found their dream home in Cranford, NJ. This was a four-bedroom, two-bath Cape Cod home only one mile from everyone’s beloved Nomahegan Park! They really loved the woodburning fireplace in…
A Pandemic Playground: While the Humans are Tucked Away, the Animals Will Play! The streets are so quiet and peaceful right now. There are fewer cars, less traffic, and you can hear birds singing in every neighborhood. Perhaps our friends in nature think that they can walk the land freely again. Maybe you’ve read in…
Getting ready to sell your house this summer? Congrats! While it may seem strange, we do recommend different tasks for summer sellers as they “stage,” or visually prepare, their home’s interior and exterior. To make sure that your house really stands out and draws in the largest possible number of buyers, follow my…
Cap. Gown. It’s Going Down…Shop Locally for Your Favorite Graduate! “Life is an improvisation. You have no idea what’s going to happen next, and you are mostly just making things up as you go along.” Stephan Colbert Graduation 2020 is definitely going to be different – and what’s allowed to occur keeps changing daily! We love…
Support Local and Celebrate All the Women in Your Life This Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day – a day that’s not just for mothers (although we love you dearly). It’s also about celebrating any woman in your life who fills that nurturing role for you. Now more than ever – show her that you are thinking…
Social Distancing Birthday Celebration Ideas can be hard to come up with. Every part of a birthday celebration is meant to be SOCIAL! The party, the hugs, the presents, the cake, the family gatherings…it all involves being around the ones you love. So, what happens when you can’t share the big day with the ones…
This is Andrew and HaVi’s own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of two busy parents with two young children who were in search of their forever home in Westfield, NJ. They had moved to Westfield in 2013 and were in need of more space. They found their new home after a year of searching.…
I hear the Easter Bunny is immune from COVID-19 – so if he will be making a stop at your home, you’d better be prepared! Just because you are stuck inside doesn’t mean you can’t have those Easter Basket goodies ready to go! Here’s some local businesses who are ready to fill those baskets with…
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