Scotch Plains Mother and Math Teacher Starts Her Own Chocolate Business The focus of many of my blog articles lately revolve around small businesses that emerged during the pandemic. One of my favorite finds of 2020 is The Raw Confectionery. The beautifully packaged chocolate bar with dried fruit, salty cravings, and delicious crumbles made my…
Whimsy Rose Outdoors is Ready to Party!
Whimsy Rose Outdoors is bringing Boho Flair and Fun to Your Outdoor Festivities I remember the moment I first noticed Whimsy Rose Outdoors on Facebook. Local residents were posting pictures of this gorgeous white bell tent with a boho flair. There was a long table filled with scrumptious food and cozy pillows, cushions, lanterns,…
Chef Soph in the Kitchen
Meet Chef Soph and Her Unique Mediterranean Catering Style Chef Soph in the Kitchen: Meet Sophia Manatakis, better known as @ChefSoph! I first noticed her stunning grazing boards during a collaboration with Whimsy Rose Outdoors (blog coming soon!). When I found out she was local and throws the most impressively catered parties…I had to find…
Get Your Big Sexy Soup
Big Sexy Soup Headed Your Way! It’s the perfect time of year to cozy up to a homemade bowl of soup! My friend and fellow Cranford resident Frank Martino just launched his Big Sexy Soup company. He’s cooking up fresh soup made from the freshest ingredients and delivered straight to your door! Please tell us…
Fat Dog Cookie Company
Westfield Teen Baking Cookies and Giving Back with Fat Dog Cookie company What’s better than delicious cookies and a great cause??!! This pandemic has allowed all of us to slow down a little bit and Westfield High School senior Amanda White took advantage of this opportunity. What started as a mission to start baking her…
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 world-famous Denino’s followed by ices at Ralph’s! Considered a traditional summer treat in New…
Introducing “Your Chief Experience Officer”
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…
Restaurants that are Open in The Cranford Westfield Area During Covid-19 Coronavirus CRISIS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY CHANGES NEEDED, OR OF ANY OTHER RESTAURANTS I SHOULD ADD! THESE BUSINESSES ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING DELIVERY AND/OR CURBSIDE PICKUP! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS… AND TAKE CARE!
When Social Distancing Brings Closeness: Boxcar & Front Line Appreciation Group of Cranford Join Forces!
Cranford Delivery of Food For Our First Responders It’s been a few short weeks – but this worldwide Coronavirus pandemic has completely altered our way of life. The atmosphere is filled with much anxiety for many. This is an unprecedented time where “Shelter in Place” and “Social Distancing” has become our norm. For many people,…
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…
Angel’s Wings by Rich Pierce
Angel’s Wings by Rich Pierce Hoping for a Super Bowl Victory for GlucaGirl! While most people are gearing up for Super Bowl parties this week – digging up recipes for chili and dips, buying decorations, filling out their squares, stocking up on beer, and anticipating half time commercials – Cranford resident Rich Pierce has wings…
Fat, Drunk & Fancy: A Local Couple Making the Kitchen Table Great Again!!
The concept of Fat, Drunk & Fancy all started with a drink in hand and feet in the sand! Westfield couple Kim DiGiovanni and Nick Rago came up with an entire brand based around the philosophy that our society needs to get back to sitting around a table and reconnecting. I met up with Kim…
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