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’s Ambeli Grabs a Top Spot for Greek Cuisine in New Jersey
Sure Cranford has a great downtown (winner of nj.com’s top honors two years in a row) but, it’s also home to one of the state’s best Greek restaurants too, according…
L’AVASH Opens on Quimby Street in Downtown Westfield
A new dining spot has opened on Quimby Street in Downtown Westfield, with familiar faces at the helm. Simran and Kanika Vij-Bakshi, the duo behind Spice Bazaar’s success, have opened…
Fanwood’s Larder Grocery Store is So Close to Opening
There hasn’t been a place to buy groceries in Fanwood since A&P on South Avenue closed in 2015, but, that will all change soon thanks to the arrival of small-scale…
Burgerim, An Israeli Import, Opens in Downtown Cranford
The fast-growing foodie franchise, Burgerim has arrived on South Avenue in Downtown Cranford. A favorite in Israel, the restaurant has big expansion plans in the United States. “To date, there…
Cranford Station House is Open and Expanding its Hours
After opening this Summer, the Cranford Station House restaurant is already a hit with locals in Downtown Cranford. And, its owners, the Bertos Family, says their new establishment’s popularity has…
Cheers to Two Ton Brewing Company’s Tap Room in Kenilworth
To celebrate its one-year anniversary of opening its doors to the public, Two Ton Brewing Company held a party in Kenilworth this past week, drawing many of its most ardent…
Spice Bazaar Owners to Open L’AVASH Mediterranean Grill in Downtown Westfield
The owners who brought Downtown Westfield its only Indian eatery have set their sights on a different cuisine as they open their second establishment in town. Simran and Kanika Vij-Bakshi…
Buddha Fish Arrives on Westfield’s Restaurant Row
Ready to roll! Buddha Fish, the new sushi and tapas destination on Restaurant Row, is putting some finishing touches on its menu ahead of an upcoming grand opening celebration. The…
Newly Opened Havana Mia Delivers Latin Flavors in Scotch Plains
Viva Scotch Plains! This Summer, the cuisine of Route 22 got more diverse with the long-awaited opening of Havana Mia. Since July, the establishment has offered pressed sandwiches, including its…
Plans for a Lidl Grocery Approved in Scotch Plains Centre
Lidl, the European grocer, has been given the green light from Scotch Plains to construct a new 29,000 square foot store at the current site of Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance at…
Party’s Over at Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub in Kenilworth
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here… The popular Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub has closed in Kenilworth after failing to satisfy local codes this Summer….
Lucky’s Hamburgers Opens in Clark to Rave Reviews
Order up! There’s a new kid on the block in Clark that’s serving up delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, shakes and fries. Opening earlier this Summer, Lucky’s fandom has spread across…
Les Turchin of Florence Ravioli in Scotch Plains Centre Dishes about his Innovative Chicken Parmioli, Classic Dishes & More
In Episode 6 of The Isoldi Connection Podcast, Frank Isoldi chows down with Les Turchin of Florence Ravioli in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and hears about his innovative Chicken Parmioli,…
Spice Bazaar Opens its Bigger, Sleeker, More Epic Locale on Westfield’s Restaurant Row
Simran and Kanika Vij-Bakshi, the masterminds behind Westfield’s breakthrough restaurant Spice Bazaar have re-opened at their new location on Restaurant Row in Downtown Westfield, taking over the space occupied by…