As COVID-19 rapidly devoured the local retail scene in March, shops that specialized in group outings like AR Workshop in Downtown Westfield immediately saw it was their duty to act….
Westfield’s Farmhouse Store Owners Try and See Past Current COVID-19 Emergency in a Comfy Chair, Of Course!
Beneath a warmly-lit photo of an overstuffed, comfy living room chair, the owners of The Farmhouse Store on East Broad Street in Westfield and The Farmhouse Store Outlet in Garwood,…
Cranford’s Craven BBQ Puts COVID-19 Lockdown in Perspective
With an unprecedented lockdown spurred by the Coronavirus pandemic, one local business owner is trying to keep everything in perspective. “Uncomfortable times call for uncomfortable measures,” explained the owner of…
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Ellie Mroz Design in Westfield Condenses Hours and Warms Hearts
With COVID-19 bearing down on New Jersey, local business owners who can remain open are altering work schedules while still trying to meet the needs of clients and family. Westfield’s…
After Fire, Garwood’s Fusion D’lite Restaurant Hopes to Reopen Soon
A local favorite for Sushi is still looking to recoup from losses it suffered after a January fire. Fusion D’lite was closed indefinitely on Jan. 3 when a blaze tore…
Bilingual Preschool RCKids Academy Opens in Garwood
Hola! RCKids Academy, a new borough preschool on Center Street, has a goal to teach all of its students both English and Spanish, all while providing a strong base of…
Sport Memorabilia Shop Kessler’s Corner Opens New Location in Garwood
Sports memorabilia is a big time business and there is a new location in Garwood that can satisfy even the most rabid fan. Kessler’s Corner has moved to 40 North…
Lure Lash Opens its Fifth Location in Cranford
Long lashes are all the rage in the beauty industry and the number of area shops dedicated to them continues to grow. In 2020, Lure Lash celebrated its opening on…
‘Closer’ Grocer Fanwood Larder is Open on Martine Avenue
After A&P closed in 2015, the borough of Fanwood was without a grocery store for years, forcing locals to schlep to other area towns for even the most basic items….
Asian-Latin Fusion Restaurant InnovAsian Taco Closes in Downtown Westfield
The 2019 Asian-Latin fusion newcomer InnovAsion Taco has permanently closed, according to Yelpers and other sources. The casual restaurant at the corner of Quimby Street and Central Avenue in Downtown…
Retro Thrift Shop Progress Resale is Looking for a Buyer in Westfield
It’s been the area’s home for quirky 1950s-retro fashion since 2012, but, the beloved thrift shop Progress Resale has sadly begun the painstaking process of liquidating its inventory and closing…
Construction on Bareburger Location Begins in Westfield
After announcing their intentions to move into Downtown Westfield in the Fall of 2018, work has finally begun at the newest Bareburger locale. When it opens, the popular New York…
Look Twice/Look Again is Staying Put in Downtown Cranford
After announcing they were moving out of Downtown Cranford, the owner of the long-standing Consignment Boutique Look Twice/ Look Again has reversed course and has decided to remain on North…
Fanwood Grille on Martine Avenue Has Closed
The popular Fanwood Grille on Martine Avenue in Downtown has quietly closed down. The small storefront’s windows are completely covered with paper and its social media channels have gone silent….
Celebrity Chef Opens New Event Space Venue 104 in Cranford
Chef Franco Vitella of Franco Vitella Catered Affairs enjoys a loyal following from some of the biggest names in the music, film and TV industry, having catered John Legend’s Grammy…