Dinner In a Pinch

            Dinner In A Pinch in Cranford, NJ! File this idea under “I wish I’d thought of that first!”  We’ve all been there.  Driving home from work, realizing you’ve planned nothing for dinner, defrosted nothing, have no energy or inclination to cook, and are tired of the same-old, same-old fall-backs of pizza and Chinese food.  That moment when you just wish there was someone who’d be willing to cook dinner for you and your family tonight.  Now, there is!!!  Enter the stage . . . . Dinner-In-A-Pinch!

 Sara Shaunnessey, the owner, had many moments just like those when she was a commuter . . .  too tired and without enough free time to cook every day.  Thus the idea and the business was born at the end of last year, touting the motto, “Let us make your life easier…and more delicious.”  And customers have been doing just that ever since!

How, you might ask, does this miracle of modern-day family-feeding work?  Grab a menu from the store, or view or print out a menu from their website at http://dinnerinapinch.com/How-it-Works.html  Choose a main dish, two sides, and the number of portions.  You can add salads, appetizers, and desserts.  All food is made to order, and it’s REAL food, home-made style.  Choose in-store payment and pick-up, or pay by phone to use curb-side pick-up if you don’t want to even have to leave your car.  Better yet, use their free deliver to Cranford, Garwood, Westfield, Clark, Roselle Park or Kenilworth.  You can call on the spur of the moment to get pick-up in half an hour, delivery in about an hour. . . . or, if you’re a plan-ahead kind of person, you can call ahead of time and schedule a later time for pick-up or delivery.  Prices are very reasonable, and come out to about $10.00 per person before extras.  They even offer discounts for commuters and for folks who show their town pride!  (See website for details.) Dinner In A Pinch in Cranford, NJ is FANTASTIC!