Fanwood Larder is the “Closer Grocer”! We’ve all been there before – you just need one egg, a quart of milk, or that last ingredient to make your meal – and you have no desire to drive to the large supermarket and deal with parking! What happened to the neighborhood grocer? Thanks to longtime Fanwood…
Houdini Pizza Laboratory
Houdini Pizza Laboratory: A Neighborhood Pizzeria in Fanwood NJ Houdini Pizza Laboratory at 25 South Avenue in Fanwood NJ got its start a few years ago in Queens, N.Y. (Harry Houdini’s final resting place). The pizzeria grew in popularity and, in 2017, Max Bartoli and Joe Mortarulo (owner of Darby Road in Scotch Plains) opened…
Give Back During This Holiday Season With “Blessing Bags”!
Give Back with Blessing Bags The elderly often are overlooked during the holidays. But one Fanwood resident is making sure that dozens of local nursing home/assisted living residents feel LOVED this Thanksgiving, by distributing a Blessing Bag filled with goodies to each of them! Korri Toll lives with her husband and two high-school children in…
GREEN THUMBS GATHER AT THE SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD COMMMUNITY GARDEN!
As soon as I saw a photo of the lovely Scotch Plains Fanwood Community Garden, I just knew I had to blog about it. When I see people come together to make a difference in their community, it gets me right in the feelies. LynnSusan Wurzburger of Scotch Plains is a retired attorney and…
Need a GREAT Night’s Sleep? Check out Shovlin Mattress Factory in Fanwood NJ
It’s a new year. A time when people focus on getting healthy again. For many, that means re-joining the gym or cooking healthy recipes. But one key ingredient to good health that we ALL tend to neglect is SLEEP!! And the foundation (literally!) for good sleep is the very mattress under your back. I know…
Seafare Chippery in Fanwood, NJ
Want to feel like you’re on vacation when you go out for casual eats? Then you’ve got to check out Seafare Chippery in Fanwood, where you can get the freshest seafood around and savor it in their new nautical outdoor dining area — nicknamed Captain Chip’s Dock — that will transport you to the shore.…
“Celebrate Spring” Arts and Crafts Fest in Fanwood Saturday, May 9.
Forget window shopping . . . in this gorgeous spring weather I prefer OUTDOOR shopping. So I’m excited to check out the first ever “Celebrate Spring” Arts and Crafts Fest in Fanwood on Saturday, May 9. From 10 am to 5 pm, more than 100 artisans will showcase their handiwork in the train station…
“Be Craftful” is a Fanwood Gem for Kids AND Adults!
Welcome to yet another edition of “Why Wasn’t This Place Around Years Ago?” This time we’re talking about Be Craftful, a relative newcomer to downtown Fanwood that has enamored countless crafty kids and adults in our area. In a nutshell, Be Craftful is a children’s toy store, party place, and creative space for children and…
Easter Events in the Cranford Westfield Area of NJ
When You SHOULD Put All Your Eggs in One Basket! Easter is right around the corner, and after the brutal winter we’ve endured, we’re due for a warm one! That means the kiddies can hunt for Easter eggs outside without freezing their bushy tails off. Dig out your baskets from the basement and check…
How Scotch Plains and Fanwood NJ Got Their Names
Did you ever wonder how Scotch Plains, and Fanwood, too, got their names? In the late 1600’s, a small village was created and settled by Scottish immigrants who had landed at Perth Amboy under the leadership of George Scot. Hence, the village was known as “Scot’s Plains.” In these early days Scot’s Plains…
K-9 Resorts in Fanwood NJ is a 5 Star Doggie Hotel!
Summer is a great time of year to pack up the family for a few days and head out to . . . . . wherever. Beach, mountains, amusement parks, foreign lands . . . . travelling can be a great family experience. For MOST of the family, that is. But not always for the…
The “Wellness Group” of Fanwood NJ
The “Wellness Group” of Fanwood NJ Earlier this year, the town of Fanwood welcomed a new business! The “Wellness Group” of Fanwood is made up of four women dedicated to different areas of the wellness profession, including food and health counseling, spiritual life coaching/self-care/journaling, massage therapy, and psychology. Sharon Goldner is a certified…
