Westfield NJ Community Information Archives

Westfield NJ Community Information, Artistic pursuits, Cultural experiences, Downtown exploration, Events and festivals, Hidden gems, Historical sites, Local cuisine, Outdoor fun, Shopping in Westfield, Westfield attractions

31 Best Things to Do In and Near Westfield, NJ (Local’s Guide)

Best Things to Do In Westfield For such a small corner of New Jersey, Westfield offers a surprising amount of great things to do. Check out our best date night ideas, family activities, community events, wellness activities, and local...

Cool Places, Market Info, R.E. Info, Westfield NJ Community Information, community information, real estate, Westfield New Jersey Neighborhoods

Explore the Top Neighborhoods In Westfield, NJ

Located 16 miles southwest of Manhattan in Union County, Westfield is a town with a population of 30,754 people as of 2021. Westfield is somewhat diverse, with a population of 82.29% white, 3.69% black, 20% Hispanic, and 6.74% Asian....

Cool Places, Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield Township NJ, commuting, interesting people, Small Businesses, westfield nj

Commuters Ready to Welcome Back Coffee and One-Stop Convenience to the Westfield Kiosk

Boxcar Wins Bid for Westfield Kiosk and Can’t Wait to Welcome Back Commuters It’s been five years since Westfield, NJ commuters have been able to visit “The PLACE to stop for your morning coffee, bagel, and newspaper” – The Westfield...

Cool Places, Westfield NJ Community Information, bars, beer, Small Businesses, westfield nj

Lions Roar Brewing: The Neighborhood Brewery

Lions Roar Brewing: The Neighborhood Brewery Opens Friday, Feb 5, 2021, in Westfield, NJ! Believe it or not, this interview is over one and a half years in the making! From the minute Lions Roar Brewing was announced in Spring 2019,...

Community Information, Kids, Westfield NJ Community Information, Fun, Kids, Small Businesses, westfield nj

Good, Clean Fun at YESTERcades of Westfield!

#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...

Kids, Westfield NJ Community Information, community information, Kids, westfield nj

We All Scream for Scream Truck!

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...

food, Westfield Food, Westfield NJ Community Information, food, Small Businesses, westfield nj

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream

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...

Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield NJ Shopping, community information, shops, Small Businesses, westfield, yourwestfield.com

The Oils Room in Westfield – Keeping you Healthy and Pampered During the Holidays!

Christa Teevan, a local mother from Scotch Plains, has found the perfect balance between corporate life and following her passion of educating the community on the positive effects of essential oils. Her grand opening of The Oils Room...

Interesting People, Mountainside Real Estate, Westfield NJ Community Information, community information, Small Businesses, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

Little Nest Portraits Opens in Westfield: Capturing Life’s Special Moments So You Can Always Enjoy Them!

Capture life’s moments forever with Little Nest Portraits Westfield at 109 Quimby Street. Owner and Westfield resident, Dina Lasorsa, just opened the doors to her stunning studio and has a Grand Opening planned this...

Cranford NJ Community Information, Westfield NJ Community Information

Cranford’s Bella Organici: Expanding and Celebrating a New Westfield Location!

Perhaps you’ve met Danielle Decostello around Cranford… This mom of two is a powerhouse – both at her popular small business, Bella Organici, and in the community doing charity work for causes that she feels is important and...

Kids, Westfield NJ Community Information, Charity, community information, Kids, shops, Small Businesses, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

Patricia Perry Salon: A Westfield Experience Dedicated to Curls, Color, and Community!

I know there are a million NJ hair salons to choose from– so why did I decide to pick the Patricia Perry Salon in Westfield (www.patriciaperrysalon.com)to write about this week? My friend told me about her positive experience at the...

Westfield NJ Community Information, Community, community information, shops, Small Businesses, yourwestfield.com

NosVino: The Euro Café Brought to Westfield

Have you ever exited a restaurant at night with half a bottle of wine still waiting to be finished? (Ok, it doesn’t happen to me very often, either!) You get my drift, though, right? The party has broken up and you still want to keep...

Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield Shopping, shops, Small Businesses, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

Custom Beauty Right Around the Corner

Two Westfield mothers and professional makeup artists, Kiera Karlin and her business partner Nikki Tardibuono, celebrated their grand opening of Blende on May 2. Keira has made quite a name for herself in the celebrity makeup world....

Westfield NJ Community Information, History, yourwestfield.com

If These Walls Could Talk….

There’s just something about old houses. Besides the character you find in the beautiful craftsmanship of older homes, there’s an energy and a visceral feeling you get from walking the same floors, touching the same walls,...

Westfield NJ Community Information, Family, Healthy Living, yourwestfield.com

Westfield’s Dan Weiniger Publishes a New Book: The Gift of Heart Failure

I’ve always admired people who are able to see the glass as half full even amid adversity. My friend, and Westfield’s eternal optimist, Dan Weiniger will inspire you with his newly published book The Gift of Heart...

Westfield Events, Westfield NJ Community Information, Charity, community information, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

Comedy For A Cause Hosted by the Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield 3/24/17

Want to eat, drink, and laugh until your sides hurt . . . all while supporting a great cause? Then get your ticket to the COMEDY FOR A CAUSE benefit hosted by the Junior Woman’s Club of Westfield on Friday, March 24 from 7-11pm...

Westfield Food, Westfield NJ Community Information, Healthy Living, restaurant, restaurants, shops, Small Businesses, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

What Are “Ono Bowls”? They Are DELICIOUS!! And They Are In Westfield!

I don’t know about you, but I’m LOVING all the healthy choices you can find in Cranford and Westfield eateries nowadays. With my busy work schedule, I often grab meals on the run, and it’s a bonus if I can eat...

Cool People, Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield Township NJ, authors, interesting people, Library, yourwestfield.com

Westfield Resident Pens a Page-Turner

Few things bring me as much pleasure as a GOOD BOOK, and when I enjoy one, I like to spread the word about it. You might have heard of the bestselling novel “The Memory Box,” but did you know it was written by a Westfield...

Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield Shopping, Community, community information, Small Businesses, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

“Wood”n’t You Love A Handcrafted Gift?

One of my favorite words is HANDMADE. I admit I’m quick to fall in love with pretty much anything that’s been made by hand with tender loving care. I’m not crafty in the slightest, and maybe that’s why I’m...

Real Estate Topics, Union County, Westfield NJ Community Information, community information, homes, homes in nj, real estate, real estate in nj, realty, westfield nj, westfield outdoor restaurants, yourwestfield.com

Open House 8/28 1-4pm 5 Bedroom Westfield Colonial!

646 Fourth Ave Westfield OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 8/28 1-4PM This beautiful 5-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath classic Westfield colonial (646 Fourth Ave) has all the charm and character of an older home combined with stylish updates and spacious...

Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield Township NJ, community information, Kids, New Jersey, NJ, Small Businesses, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

INDIGO ART STUDIO IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST PARTY PLACES IN OUR AREA!

I’ve been asked this question by several friends and blog readers: Where are the BEST PLACES TO HOST A PARTY in the Cranford-Westfield Area? Well, there are quite a few, and I’m happy to report that there’s a...

Westfield Food, Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield Outdoors, Westfield Shopping, Westfield Township NJ, Community, community information, local businesses, Small Businesses, yourwestfield.com

The Westfield Farmers Market Offers Much More Than Local Produce!

If you’re anything like me, you try to SHOP LOCAL and EAT LOCAL whenever possible. Well, you can kill two birds with one stone by visiting the fabulous WESTFIELD FARMERS MARKET, open every Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm from...

Westfield Food, Westfield NJ Community Information, best lunch in Union County, restaurant, restaurants, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

Fine Dining at Westfield’s Acclaimed Chez Catherine

I recently revisited one of the most highly regarded restaurants in New Jersey and enjoyed an absolutely incredible meal. Chez Catherine in Downtown Westfield is a classic in every sense of the word, and I’m already fantasizing...

Westfield Food, Westfield NJ Community Information, Westfield NJ Shopping, best lunch in Union County, community information, shops, Small Businesses, westfield, westfield nj, yourwestfield.com

Grilled Cheese Shoppe Opening Celebration TODAY in Westfield NJ 5/3/16

People often use the phrase “It’s as American an apple pie.” But I think we should start saying “It’s as American as GRILLED CHEESE!” Because who the heck doesn’t love grilled cheese?! The...