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…
French Pastry Shop Delice Macarons is Open in Downtown Cranford
A classic French Pastry shop has opened on Eastman Street in Downtown Cranford that specializes in all sorts of authentic pastries, including decadent chocolate eclairs. Delice Macaron also offers custom…
Local Team Mulling Big Ideas for Downtown Westfield’s Shuttered Rialto Theater
The formation of the Rialto Advisory Group, an experienced band of locals intent on re-opening and re-imagining the landmark Rialto Theater, marks an important moment for Downtown Westfield. The Group…
Westfield’s Vine Ripe Markets is Permanently Closed
The full-service, independent grocer, Vine Ripe Markets has closed on North Avenue East in Westfield. “The reality is, the rigors of running a small business are tough for everyone,” owner…
Cranford Merchants Roll Out the Red Carpet for Downtown Shoppers
New Jersey’s Best Downtown (according to nj.com readers two years in row) is pulling out all the stops to attract shoppers to its streets on Black Friday and Small Business…