Westfield Announcements
Announcements for Restaurants
All orders to be placed by Friday ( 02 / 03 / 12 )
SANDWICHES etc…
Wraps or Baguettes from our sandwich menu
Sloppy Joe`s – Feast style -- $ 8.95
3 ft subs -- $ 32.50
Pulled pork on French bread -- $ 8.50
Oven Roasted Wings -- $ 8.95 per dz
BBQ Ribs ( full rack )-- $ 14.95
Whole roasted BBQ or Spanish Chicken -- $ 8.95
Chicken tenders ( w/ honey mustard ) -- $ 9.90 per lb
Maple Glazed Ham -- $ 9.95lb
SIDES:
Stephanie`s baked beans -- $ 7.90lb
Spicy summer slaw -- $ 7.90lb
Stephen`s Mac and Cheese -- $ 8.95lb
German potato salad -- $ 7.90lb
Hummus & pita`s -- $ 12.50 pt w/ pitas
Guacamole w/ blue chips -- $ 12.50 pt w/ chips
SPECIALS:
Build your own Burger ( station )
6 x 8oz angus thick burgers cooked to rare ( finish in your oven )
with all the topping you could imagine – ask for details
$37.50
Fillet mignon chili -- $ 16.95 per qt
Angus beef chili -- $ 9.95 per qt
Black beans & Spanish rice -- $ 8.90lb
Super Bowl Specialty Platter ( ask for details ) Sm – Med – Lg
Pick up a Salad fresh on Sunday
Feast will be open Super Bowl Sunday 11 am – 3 pm
All plates, utensils and napkins included
All orders to be picked up on SUNDAY – Feb 5th by 3:00pm
FEAST CATERING 27 Elm St. Westfield – 908-654-0045
Hapi Yogi
A new yoga center featuring adult and kid yoga classes has opened upstairs at 235 E. Broad St. (above Victoria's Secret). Owner Amorette Farella wants yoga to be accessible to everybody. New student special: 2 classes for $25. Stop by and try. Schedule information is available on their website. 908.380.9668. www.hapiyogi.com
Coming Soon:
Yapple Yogurt
This self-serve frozen yogurt store is planning to open this month at 116 Elm St. www.yappleyogurt.com
KOI Boutique
This boutique with stores in three NJ towns - Spring Lake, Garwood and Long Branch (Pier Village) will be opening at 33 Elm St. in the former location of The Dressing Room. KOI boutiques specialize in designer fashion, Vera Bradley and Brighton Designs. Some KOI boutiques also sell Trollbeads. Visit their Facebook page.
Swirl Whirl (expansion)
This new, popular self serve frozen yogurt shop will be expanding next door to 21 Elm St. (formerly The Green Room) to increase their seating space.
Potizzi Jewelry
An upscale costume jewelry store will be opening at 41 Elm St.
Looking for a gift for your sweetie on Valentine's Day? Here are some great ideas for where to get that special something.
Flowers:
- Flower Arts by Design Contempo - 103 Prospect St., 301.0300
- The Green Room - 227 Elmer St., 518.0400
- Meeker's Florist - 427 South Ave., 232.8740
- Trader Joe's - 155 Elm St., 301.0910
Chocolates:
- The Chocolate Bar -112 Quimby St., 389.9000
- Brummer's Chocolates - 125 E. Broad St., 232.1904
Champagne:
- CoolVines - 127 Central Ave., 232.5050
- The Liquor Basket - 115 Quimby St., 232.1900
- Trader Joe's - 155 Elm St., 301.0910
- Westfield Wine & Liquors - 276 North Ave. E., 232.1133
Fine Jewelry:
- Adler's Jewelers - 219 North Ave. W., 233.6900
- Gordin & Sons Jewelers - 135 E. Broad St., 232.0736
- J. Winthrop & Company - 233 North Ave. E., 232.8199
- Michael Kohn Jewelers - 226 North Ave. W., 233.8811
- Robert Anthony Jewelry - 254 E. Broad St., 317.5800
- Tamar Jewelry - 55 Elm St., 317.0180
- Lord & Taylor - 609 North Ave., 233.6600
Lingerie:
- Victoria's Secret - 233 E. Broad St., 518.0859
- Lord & Taylor - 609 North Ave., 233.6600
Gift Certificates:
- Any store! View a list of stores in Westfield.
Cakes:
- See the 'Food & Wine' section in this newsletter for fabulous Valentine's desserts and where to get them.
Dinner Reservations:
- Any restaurant! View a list of restaurants in Westfield
For Valentine's Day, Super Bowl & more!
Valentine's Treats and Giants Cakes at Bovella's Pastry Shoppe
Order your New York Giant Football Cakes for Superbowl Sunday! For Valentine's Day, try their Red Velvet Heart-Shaped Cakes, Chocolate Mousse Heart-Shaped Cakes, Strawberry Shortcake Heart-Shaped Cakes, Heart Cookies, Valentine's Day Cupcakes, and assorted pastries. Pre-order your Valentine's Day goodies ahead. Everything baked on premises. 101 E. Broad St., 908.232.4149.
Valentine's Red Velvet Cake from Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone is offering a chocolate covered, heart shaped, Strawberry Ice Cream Cake made with layers of moist Red Velvet Cake and Strawberry Ice Cream with chocolate shavings wrapped in Fudge Ganache. All cakes are homemade, fresh, daily. Order by stopping in or calling and receive $4 off when you mention this Downtown Westfield newsletter. 163 E. Broad St., 908.518.0044. Cold Stone on Facebook
Super Bowl Party Packs at Wild Greens
Enjoy a platter of wraps, a house salad or Caesar, and turkey chili over brown rice serving 8-10 adults for $99. If you add chicken fingers $129.00. 102-108 E. Broad St., 908.228.2783. www.westfieldtoday.com/wildgreens
Make Your Super Bowl Super with Feast Catering
Feast Catering has your Super Bowl party food covered. They have a special menu for your game day party. Call them to discuss a special event package. 27 Elm St., 908.654.0045. www.feastcateringwestfield.com
Super Bowl and St. Patrick's Orders at Robert Treat Delicatessen
Robert Treat is now taking orders for Super Bowl and St. Patrick's Day. Visit www.roberttreatdeli.com for the menus.
Order early to avoid disappointment. 113 Quimby St., 908.232.0925.
Special Valentine's Menu at Jeffrey's of Westfield
Jeffrey's will be offering a special menu for Valentine's Day and the weekend preceding the holiday (Friday, February 10 Thru Tuesday, February 14, closed Sunday). Featured items will include Shrimp & Crab Lasagna, Pesto Crusted Chilean Sea Bass and a French Breast of Chicken served with artichoke hearts, lemon and capers. This is the first time any of these three dishes will be offered at Jeffrey's. As always, the interior will be decorated to the extreme for this special holiday. 114 Central Ave., 908.232.4517.
Jeffrey's is also proud to announce that singer/ songwriter/ guitar player Vaughn Henry Smith will be performing Thursday, February 16 from 7:30 until 9:30. Vaughn is a veteran live musician and professional sound engineer currently employed by Madison Square Garden. He performs original material as well as folk and classic rock favorites from musicians such as James Taylor and the Eagles.
All You Can Eat Sushi at Gabi's Sushi & Noodles
Enjoy all you can eat sushi for lunch $15 and for dinner $25! 13 Elm St., 908.389.1189.
Wine Sale at The Liquor Basket
Select wines are 15% off, plus any 4 bottles get 15% and any 8 or more bottles get 20% off. 115 Quimby St., 908.232.1900.
Specials at Swirl Whirl Yogurt Buffet
Swirl Whirl is offering a 15% "Love me some Swirl Whirl" from February 7-21st with a coupon you can get from their website. They are also offering 25% off all day February 29th to celebrate the leap year. 23 Elm St., 908.233.7300. www.swirlwhirl.com
It's that time again for foodies to come out and eat! Downtown Westfield Restaurant Week Winter 2012 will take place Sunday, February 19 - Thursday, March 1. It will run for two weeks excluding Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a two-course Lunch for $10, a two-course Dinner for $20, or a three-course Dinner for $30. For the first time, restaurants have the option to offer either a $20 or $30 dinner, but not both. So make sure to check which dinner option your favorite restaurant has selected. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included. Reservations are recommended. Please call the restaurant directly to reserve. For more information, contact the Downtown Westfield Corporation 908.789.9444.
Click here for a list of participating restaurants Winter 2012.
Jeffrey's is also proud to announce that singer/songwriter/guitar player Vaughn Henry Smith will be performing Thursday, February 16 from 7:30 until 9:30. Vaughn is a veteran live musician and professional sound engineer currently employed by Madison Square Garden. He performs original material as well as folk and classic rock favorites from musicians such as James Taylor and the Eagles.
It's that time again for foodies to come out and eat! Downtown Westfield Restaurant Week Winter 2012 will take place Sunday, February 19 - Thursday, March 1. It will run for two weeks excluding Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a two-course Lunch for $10, a two-course Dinner for $20, or a three-course Dinner for $30. For the first time, restaurants have the option to offer either a $20 or $30 dinner. So make sure to check which dinner option your favorites restaurants have selected. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included. Reservations are recommended. Please call the restaurant directly to reserve. For more information, contact the Downtown Westfield Corporation 908.789.9444.
Click here for a list of participating restaurants for Winter 2012.
The Downtown Westfield Corporation and the entire downtown community extend their thoughts and well wishes to the property owners and businesses affected by Sunday's devastating fire as they determine their next steps.
Clyne & Murphy Catering, 439 South Ave. W.
Figaro's Hair Styling, 405 Westfield Ave.
The Cobbler's Bench, 437 South Ave. W.
Sound Station, 433 South Ave. W.
Unmasked, 435 South Ave.
Rocky the Tailor, 433 South Ave. W.
By Kaitlyn Anness for www.westfield.patch.com
The family-owned record store, lost to a six-alarm fire Sunday evening, was a second home to many.
Last night, we stood in the Midas parking lot on South Avenue, and watched our memories burn. We stood and watched as Sound Station, and the surrounding businesses, became ashes. What seemed like the last row of family-owned businesses in Westfield, is now gone.
And as we stood with Bob Larsen, owner of Sound Station, we just didnt know what to say. I stared through the shattered front window at the horror movie mask they had propped up on a display behind the counter. It used to have my best friends decorated graduation cap on top of it.
Read the full story on westfield.patch.com.
By Jennifer Brown/The Star-Ledger
Firefighters from all over Union County fight a fire tearing through a half-block along South Avenue West in Westfield. The fire destroyed at least six businesses and the restaurant Clyne & Murphy. Video by Jennifer Brown /The Star-Ledger.
http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2012/01/westfield_fire_destroys_block.html
Smoke is billowing from the one-story commercial building in downtown Westfield.
Firefighters from across Union County continued to battle a massive five-alarm fire at the Clyne & Murphy catering business in downtown Westfield Sunday afternoon. At 5:40 p.m., flames continued to shoot through the top of the building and a roof collapse was reported.
Read the full story on www.westfield.patch.com.
NY REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL JANUARY 14, 2012 --
New Arrivals, Longtimers Mix in Westfield
By MELANIE LEFKOWITZ
The town of Westfield, in New Jersey's Union County, blends a sophisticated downtown, lined with high-end stores and art galleries, with a small-town atmosphere, thanks to its close-knit community and historic homes.
Westfield's mix of cosmopolitan and bucolic draws young families from New York and Hoboken, as well as the grown children of longtime residents. Brokers say they also have seen increasing numbers of work-related relocations, as people moving to work in the New York area for a few years are attracted to Westfield's schools, central location and varied housing stock.
Thieves & Poets January 19, 2012 7:00 PM.
Come enjoy this amazing acoustic jazz trio.
114 Central Ave. (across from Starbucks)
(908) 232-4517
George Vastardis heads team Limani Seafood Grill in Westfield. Born in the Limani city of Piraeus Greece, the affable gentleman opened the doors to his popular seafood restaurant four short years ago.
Please click here to read the entire story by Millicent K. Brody on www.thealternativepress.com
At The Ferraro Building, steel beams have been erected and the major rebuilding of this historic restaurant continues in downtown Westfield. Completion expected late Spring 2012. According to Charles DeAngelis, President of Vericon Construction Co., "The project is proceeding on schedule and we appreciate the community's support as the rebuilding takes place."
The annual “Miracle on Elm Street” holiday promotion took place for the fourth straight year. Sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation as part of the ‘Welcome Home to Westfield’ holiday events, the promotion encouraged people to enter a weekly drawing in downtown stores and restaurants or online and place their entry forms in two special decorated mailboxes located downtown. The weekly drawings of $150, $100, $50 offered weekly gift card prizes to downtown stores and restaurants of the winner’s choice. In addition, there was a bonus drawing for a $20 parking card each week. Winners were drawn at random on December 3, 10, 17, and 24.
There were 1,065 entry forms submitted during the four weeks. While 47% of the entries were from residents of Westfield, applicants originated from as far away as Canada, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Maryland and Washington. This demonstrates that Westfield truly lives up to its name of ‘Welcome Home to Westfield’ during the holiday season.
The first week’s drawing held on December 3rd featured $150 winner Glenn Karaban of Westfield. The $100 winner was Daniel Brotman of Westfield, while the $50 winner was Cathy D’alttillo of Roselle Park. Kristen Lee of Scotch Plains won the $20 parking card bonus drawing.
The second week’s winners on December 10 were James Ng of Westfield ($150 drawing), Leslie Bauer of Princeton ($100 drawing), and Paula Long of Westfield ($50 drawing). Joann Lund of Westfield won the $20 parking card bonus drawing.
The third week’s winners on December 17 were Elvira Rettino of Westfield ($150 drawing), Pamela Reihenberg of Cranford ($100 drawing),and Mary CIrillo of Scotch Plains ($50 drawing). Sandra Hernandez of Union won the $20 parking card bonus drawing.
The last drawing held on December 24 was won by Dale Hagstrom of Westfield ($150 drawing), Kate Warren of Westfield ($100 drawing), and Kimberly Rusinko of Linden ($50 drawing). The bonus drawing for the $20 parking card was won by Maureen Bryce of Ocean, NJ.
The ‘Miracle on Elm Street’ Winners selected gift cards or certificates which were purchased by the DWC at the following downtown businesses: Banana Republic, Running Company, Hershey’s Deli, Aerosole, Game Stop, Learning Express, Adler’s, Rialto Digiplex Destinations, Lord & Taylor, Westfield Service League, AT&T, Chocolate Bar, Chez Catherine, Chico’s, Brick Oven, Eileen Fisher, Cosimo’s, Xocolatz, Trader Joe’s, Rockn Joe Coffeehouse + Bistro, and Limani Seafood Grill.
According to Sherry Cronin, Executive Director of Downtown Westfield Corporation, “We are pleased with the level of participation, not only with the community but also the merchants and restaurants which have embraced this promotion and encouraged their customers to enter the contest. From the time we started this promotion in 2008, we have seen a 281% increase in the number of entries. This year, we also added the name of the business where the applicant entered in order to determine where shoppers and diners went in downtown. The top businesses who encouraged their customers to enter the contest included Eileen Fisher, Sole, Robert Treat Delicatessen, and Ann Taylor.
George Vastardis heads team Limani Seafood Grill in Westfield. Born in the Limani city of Piraeus Greece, the affable gentleman opened the doors to his popular seafood restaurant four short years ago.
Please click here to read the entire story by Millicent K. Brody on www.thealternativepress.com
The Town of Westfield will provide complimentary parking both on-street and in the parking lots from December 20, 2011 through December 26, 2011. The meters and the paystations will be covered during this time, which will provide free parking up to 2 hours at all on-street metered spaces, and up to 4, 9, or 12 hours in the parking lots as designated.
Happy shopping and enjoy the holidays!
Ferraro's South Is now accepting holiday catering orders.
Order on line for free delivery!
www.ferrarosrestaurant.com
Our Summit location Anna's Ristorante is accepting reservations for holiday parties.
Book your party today! 908-273-4448
Two Westfield Restaurants, Limani Seafood Grill and Xocolatz, made the list!
by Millicent K. Brody, Monday, December 5, 2011
The launching of the TheAlternativePress.com Best-of-the-Best Reader’s Choice Award recognizes the art of dining out. Be it a fine dining restaurant, diner, pizza parlor, or a local pub, the readers of On Millicent’s Menu and Monday With Millicent took the time to rate their favorite places to eat.
The Alternative Press cordially invites their dining public to visit these specially touted New Jersey “Favorites.” When you do so, please let the proprietor know that you read about them on TheAlternativePress.com.
Let’s do our best to honor our 2011 restaurant winners. Regardless of the occasion, and even if there is no occasion, please call any one of the restaurants on the list and make reservations.
See the list and read the full article.
Have fun shopping this holiday season not only for others but also for yourself. We have created a special "Holiday Wish List" which makes it convenient to give and get the perfect gifts.
Attached is a "Holiday Wish List" form you can use at your favorite Downtown Westfield retailers. Simply visit a business, write down the items you would love to receive as a gift this holiday season on your personal "Wish List" -- including size and color -- then leave it with the sales team. The retailers will keep your lists handy and bring them out when your special person shops for you.
For your convenience, the "Holiday Wish List" form is attached to print and bring with you to your favorite business. You may print as many forms as you like! Most businesses will also have copies available. "Holiday Wish List" form.
Many of the downtown retailers are participating. Here are just a few:
Adlers Jewelers
Bath Junkie
Lord & Taylor
Madeline Moss
Melinda Lane
Savory Spice
Sole Italian Shoes
Success Express
For more information, contact Downtown Westfield Corporation 908.789.9444.
On Saturday, December 3, Santa will be visiting Jeffrey's of Westfield!
We will be serving a two course lunch for children and adults. All children will get a chance to speak with Santa, and receive a goody bag.
Lunch will be served from 12-1 pm.
Reserve today! Children $19 Adults $21
Join us for this fun and festive event!
Bring your camera!
Call 908-232-4517 for additional informstion and to reserve.
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
190 Elm Street
Westfield, NJ
APPOINTMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
For your convenience appointments can be made by
Signing up online Click Here
Questions about eligibility please call our donor health line at 1-866-236-3276
The 2011/2012 Issue of Destination Westfield NJ is now available! This Shopping & Dining directory provides a complete list of downtown businesses within the special improvements district, with addresses and phone numbers of retailers, restaurants or service provider, plus a downtown map and annual calendar of events.
To request your free copy, call the DWC at 908.789.9444.
You can also access Destination Westfield online by clicking here.
Courtesy of Westfield Patch! Free "Park on Patch" Day, Saturday, Nov. 19! You pay nothing to park in downtown Westfield from 9 am to 7 pm in meters stating "Free Parking: Brought to You by Patch!"
Westfield Patch is happy to announce FREE PARKING DAY from 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Downtown Westfield. The parking meters on E. Broad, Elm and Quimby streets won't require a single coin, allowing all residents and visitors the chance to enjoy a free run to our downtown merchants.
Westfield Patch is an online community resource covering local news, events, businesses, and more. Make sure to check online for your FREE business listing at www.westfield.patch.com as well and claim it - it's free!
They are also accepting canned good donations at participating local businesses in exchange for a 5% or more discount on the customers purchase. Currently Savory Spice, The Bath Junkie and ellvie boutique are participating on November 19. Customers who bring in canned food donations to one of those businesses will get 5% off their purchase.
The Patch's headquarters will be at Savory Spice Shop at 138 East Broad St. where they will be handing out goodies and also have a "recipe showdown," with local home cooks bringing in their favorite Thanksgiving treats for a panel of judges to review and critique. The winner gets a prize for their culinary excellence!
Stay tuned to the Westfield Patch for entry details and competition times!
Remember, parking along E. Broad St., Elm St. and Quimby St. will be FREE all day on November 19 - just check for meters stating “Free Parking: Brought to You by Patch” (parking restrictions and time limits do apply).
Rockn Joe Coffeehouse + Bistro wants to thank the Westfield community for 5 years in business by offering 10% off your check after 3pm, November 6-13. Just mention Westfield Today when you place your order. Rockn' Joe Coffeehouse + Bistro, 20 Prospect Street, 908.232.1660. Visit our homepage.
The Town of Westfield is pleased to offer complimentary parking in metered spots on streets and in lots December 20-26, 2011.
Sponsored by Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC), Girls Night Out was a huge success on Thursday, October 20, 2011. Thanks to over 1300 women who came out to shop and over 60 businesses who offered refreshments and terrific discounts, ladies had a great evening of shopping and dining in Downtown Westfield. According to Saul Drittel, DWC Promotions Committee Chairman, “It was terrific to see so many happy women and so much activity in downtown. We had a great night and the merchants really went all out to provide a wonderful evening.”
The Downtown Westfield Corporation provided a box of chocolates purchased from Brummer’s Chocolates and The Chocolate Bar. Westfield Imaging Center sponsored pink tote bags in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Watson, a popular band led by local Phil Rinaldi, entertained with the sweet sounds of jazz sponsored by the DWC. Xocolatz provided free cookies and staff to assist with registration. Facial Reality provided free bottles of water. Mom.com distributed goodies and additional tote bags at the event. Many volunteers assisted including local male dignitaries who greeted the ladies downtown.
Many people assisted during the event Participating businesses included: Acquaviva, Aerosoles, Alan's Orchard, Anais Boutique, Ann Taylor, Anthology, Banana Republic, Bath Junkie, Bittersweet Designs, bluemercury, Bovella's Pastry Shoppe, Brick Oven, Brummers Chocolates, Brunner Optiicans, Casa Di Pizza, Chico's, Children's Place, Cold Stone Creamery, Coldwater Creek, Cool Vines, Dave Rossi Photography, Designer Fragrances & Cosmetic Co., Dressing Room, Eileen Fisher, ellvie boutique, Esprit, Farmhouse Store, Galeria West Art & Framing, Gap, Heirlooms for the Home, Homemade Pizza Co., Inspire Gifts & Crafts, J. Winthrop & Co., Jeffrey's of Westfield, Jenna and Molly, Just Bead Yourself, Juxtapose, Knit-a-Bit, Learning Express Toys, Limani Seafood Grill, Liquor Basket, Lord & Taylor, Melinda Lane, Nirvana, Randal's Shoes, Riolina, Robert Treat Delicatessen , Rockn' Joe Coffeehouse + Bistro, Roman Boutique and Tailoring, Sadie, Satsang Yoga, Savory Spice Shop, Scott's Shoes, Sole, Success Express, Swirl Whirl Yogurt Buffet, Tamar Jewelry, Town Book Store, Victoria’s Secret, Warehouse Chic, Westfield Fitness Studio, Westfield Running Company, Wild Greens, and Williams-Sonoma.
According to Beth Brenner, Asst. Executive Director, “We have received nothing but positive feedback from the businesses which participated. Whether it was increased sales or reports of many new faces, everyone had such a great night. This was the third Girls Night Out the DWC has organized. Given their success, we definitely plan to have a Spring and Fall Girls Night Out event in 2012.”
The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) formed in 1996, is the management entity of the Special Improvement District. It is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, has two full-time and one part-time staff members and numerous volunteers serving on Design, Promotion, Economic Development and Organization Committees. The vision of the DWC is for Westfield, NJ to be a preferred destination where people want to live, work and visit. Westfield is also honored to be one of 26 designated Main Street Communities in New Jersey, a program of the National Trust’s National Main Street Center. Westfield is also honored to win the 2010 America in Bloom national award for Landscaped Areas and win in its population category among all the towns entered in the America in Bloom 2010 competition.
For the latest happenings, event information and promotional offers from Westfield businesses, check out www.WestfieldToday.com
Photo Caption: Friends (including Cheri Rogowsky, Andy Abramowitz, and Shelly Aberson) joined together to celebrate Girls Night Out in Downtown Westfield. Photo courtesy of Cheri Rogowsky.
The ever-popular Downtown Trick-or-Treat & Costume Contest, sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) took place on Sunday, October 30, 2011. Despite the storm which has passed the night before, over 1,800 trick-or-treaters enjoyed treats from our downtown businesses from 11 am to 3 pm. An estimated 300 children paraded in the costume contest on Quimby Street, and over 50 winners were awarded wonderful prizes from sponsoring businesses. Entertainment was provided by local resident and entertainer Michael Doyle.
Sherry Cronin, Executive Director of the DWC stated “We were pleased to host the event especially in spite of the storm. Our businesses provided great prizes and creative categories for the costume contest.” Winners in each category received a medal from the Downtown Westfield Corporation and a gift from the sponsoring business.
The following is a listing of the winners from each sponsoring category:
Business, CostumeCategory, Winner
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Jay's Cycle Shop |
Best Bicycle Racer |
Nate StaRosa |
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Tom and Jerry Tutti Baci Café |
Best Cookie Monster |
Abby Germinder |
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Anais Boutique |
Best Fashionista |
Aliza Riaz |
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Trader Joe's |
Best Food |
Gregory Brown |
|
Ghost of Lancaster's Past |
Best Ghost |
Mattthew Fudali |
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Farmhouse Store |
Best Handmade |
Emma Sylvester |
|
GAP Kids |
Best Icon |
Damian Lopez |
|
Limani Seafood Grill |
Best Pirate of the Sea |
Andrew Zachmeyer |
|
Limani Seafood Grill |
Best Pirate of the Sea |
Kayleigh Finch |
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Rockn' Joe Coffeehouse + Bistro |
Best Rocker or Rock Diva |
Kailey Bondarowicz |
|
Knit-A-Bit |
Best Sewn |
Ally Vlkovic |
|
Westfield Fitness |
Best Superhero |
Ian Hoffman Sevilla |
|
Melinda Lane |
Best Witch |
Isabella Conway |
|
Cool Vines |
Coolest Costume |
Claudia Shankman |
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Manhattan Bagel |
Costume with the Most Holes |
Hansen Slusher |
|
Crumbs Bake Shop - 1st winner |
Cute as a Cupcake! |
Isabella StaRosa |
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Crumbs Bake Shop - 2nd winner |
Cute as a Cupcake! |
Eryn Sember |
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Brunner Opticians |
Cutest Animal |
Lucia Merendino |
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Castle Bootery Inc. |
Cutiest ballerina |
Abigail Mokrzycki |
|
Staples Copy & Print Shop |
Easiest Costume |
Christopher Bandarowicz |
|
Ahrre's Coffee Roastery |
Edgiest |
Michael Marshall |
|
Alan's Orchard |
Freshest |
Scarlett Tucker |
|
Dave Rossi Photography & Framing |
Friendliest Ghost |
Chloe Gavula |
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Savory Spice Shop |
Funniest Foodie Costume |
Michael Cunningham |
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Five Guys Burgers and Fries |
Meatiest Costume |
Wally Gaulin |
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Evalyn Dunn Gallery |
Most Artistic |
Matt Sylvester |
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Running Company |
Most Athletic |
Luke Mokrzycki |
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Just Bead Yourself |
Most Bead-i-ful |
Emma Pranke |
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Maria Candida's Hair Forum |
Most Beautiful |
Katie Bailey |
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Michael Kohn Jewelers |
Most Brilliant |
Martha Byrne |
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Town Book Store |
Most Characteristic |
Alexis Scherzer |
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Downtown Westfield Corporation |
Most Colorful |
Luke Sylvester |
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Learning Express Toys |
Most Creative Toy |
Joseph & Michael Waldron |
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J. Winthrop & Co. |
Most Dazzling |
Emma Darrow |
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Robert Treat Deli |
Most Delicious |
Giovanna De |
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Inspire Gifts & Crafts |
Most Inspirational |
Kailey Bondarowicz |
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Citibank |
Most International |
Deena Nafraz |
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UBS |
Most Keyed into Halloween |
Brendan Bailey |
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New Jersey Workshop for the Arts |
Most Musical |
Lauren Gomez |
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Tamar Jewelers |
Most Sparkly |
Ava Pranke |
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Madeleine Moss |
Most Stylish |
Jillian DeDemonico |
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Success Express |
Most Successful Fairy |
Angelina Corvalan |
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Xocolatz Restaurant & Grill |
Most Tasteful |
Tyler Manning |
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Thinka Dinka |
Most Toyrific |
Julia Horne |
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Lord & Taylor |
Most Trendy Boy |
Paul Vlkovic |
|
Lord & Taylor |
Most Trendy Girl |
Katelyn Gaulin |
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Westfield Health & Rehabilitation |
Scariest Skeleton |
Jonathan DeDomenico |
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Sole Fine Italian Shoes |
Sunniest Costume |
Pranke twins |
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Bovella's Pastry Shoppe |
Sweetest Costume |
Gabriella Resende |
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Bath Junkie |
The Biggest Bath Junkie |
Giovanna DeRobertis |
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Coldstone Creamery of Westfield |
Which Witch |
Jane Guglielmo & Kate Guglielmo |
|
Windmill |
Wild and Wacky |
Sean Vlkovic |
The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) formed in 1996, is the management entity of the Special Improvement District. It is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, has two full-time and one part-time staff members and numerous volunteers serving on Design, Promotion, Economic Development and Organization Committees. The vision of the DWC is for Westfield, NJ to be a preferred destination where people want to live, work and visit. Westfield is also honored to be one of 26 designated Main Street Communities in New Jersey, a program of the National Trust’s National Main Street Center. Westfield is also honored to have won the 2004 Great American Main Street Award, the 2010 America in Bloom national award for Landscaped Areas and won in its population category among all the towns entered in the America in Bloom 2010 competition.
For the latest happenings, event information and promotional offers from Westfield businesses, check out www.WestfieldToday.com
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Joseph and Michael Waldron of Union, NJ won the “Most Creative Toy” category in the 2011 Downtown Westfield Costume Contest with medals from the Downtown Westfield Corporation and a gift from Learning Express Toys,
104 Quimby Street, Westfield.
Girls Night Out was a huge success on Thursday, October 20, 2011, thanks to over 1300 women who came out to shop and over 60 retailers who offered refreshments and terrific discounts!
See if our roaming photographer caught you enjoying yourself: http://girlsnightoutwestfield.shutterfly.com/
Westfield NJ, October 10, 2011 -- Over 60 retailers and 1300 eager pre-registered shoppers await tonight's exciting shopping event.
The registration tent will be located at the corner of Elm & E. Broad along with giveaways and the ever-popular, Watson, a live jazz band. Feel free to arrive anytime after 5pm at your leisure. Registration will remain open until 8pm.
Downtown Westfield Corporation will be distributing a special gift to the first 800 pre-registered ladies along with the brochure and map of all participating businesses. Mayor Andy Skibitsky and other distinguished gentlemen will be greeting the ladies on street corners and storefronts. Westfield Imaging Center will be distributing zippered pink totes in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, staff from Xocolatz will be providing cookie samples, Verizon Fios and CitiBank will be distributing tote bags, Moms.com will be providing goodies, Facial Realtiy will provide water bottles, and many other businesses have provided coupons and giveaways for the tables.
Over 60 businesses are participating in this Girls Night Out with special in-store events and promotions. Below is a link to the pdf of the map and brochure which will be distributed upon check-in and available on our website. Click here to view the pdf.
This event is open to all and does not require registration, so please come downtown and enjoy the festivities! Rain or shine.
Restaurant Week Fall 2011 has now concluded. Thank you to all the restaurants who participated and to all the diners who came out to enjoy the wonderful food. The next restaurant week will be held in February 2012. See you then!
Sangria Tuesday - your choice of red, white, or sake sangria with fruit garnishes. $11 by the pitcher or $4 by the glass until 9:30pm.
Svedka Wednesday - specialty cocktails featuring the best swedish vodka, or on the rocks. $4 each until 9:30pm.
Ladies' Thursday - half price cocktails for ladies during happy hour until 9:30pm on Thursdays in our lounge.
Happy Hour - discounted house drinks, wine, beer, specialty cocktails & sangria, Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 until 6:30pm.
Acquaviva, 115 Elm St., 908.301.0700
American Express Presents Tribeca Film Festival on the Road and
is bringing the Tribeca Film Festival to Westfield! From October 21-23, enjoy seven amazing indie films and insightful Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and actors following every screening. Appearances by Abigail Breslin (Janie Jones), Dennis Farina (The Last Rites of Joe May) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Don’t Go in the Woods) among others. Get your tickets in advance before they sell out! $8 per screening. Opening-night screening and after-party with cocktails: $12. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Tribeca Film Institute.
For the film schedule and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.tribecafilm.com/amex/Westfield.html
All screenings are at the Digiplex Rialto Theater in Westfield, New Jersey. 250 E Broad St., Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 908.232.1288. Tickets are not tax deductible. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Restaurant Week Fall 2011:
Sunday, October 9 - Sunday, October 16
Two course Dinner $20
Two course Lunch $10
Tax, gratuity and beverages not included.
Click here for a list of participating restaurants for Fall 2011.
Reservations Recommended. Please call the restaurant directly to reserve. For more information, contact the Downtown Westfield Corporation (908) 789-9444.
iBid Auctions, LLC presents Wheels & Wishes Indoor Car Auction & Car Show, Saturday, October 29, 2011. This event will take place at the Westfield Armory, 500 Rahway Ave., Westfield NJ, across the street from Westfield High School. Rain or shine.
The day event begins at 8am with the car show and auction registration from 8am-10am. Doors open to the general public at 10am. Vehicle inspection is from 10am-11am. The auction begins at 11am. Tickets are $5. $1 of each general admission ticket sold will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey.
The Night event begins at 8pm and will feature Delicious Dishes from many of Westfield's fine restaurants. Enjoy an evening of great food, friends, and fun. Food pairings and samplings will be provided throughout the evening for your enjoyment.
Limani Seafood Grill, Sweet Waters Steak House, Ferraro's South, Bovella's Pastry Shoppe, Mario's Italian Deli, Hershey's Subs Deli & Catering, Brick Oven, Tutti Baci Italian Bakery & Cafe, 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, and Cosimo's Restaurant & Pizzareia are among the participating restaurants.
Doors open at 8pm for the night event. Tickets are $30, and $6 of each ticket sold will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey.
Call 973.473.2400 or email auction@ibidmotors.com.
September 22, 2011 -- Swirl Whirl Yogurt Buffet is now open at 23 Elm St., across from Ferraro's (in the space formerly occupied by CoolVines). The yogurt is low fat and fat free, and the self serve feature makes it fun for customers of all ages to create their own ideal concoction. Stop by and taste for yourselves. 23 Elm St.
New Jersey Monthly published a report in this month's September 2011 issue of the Top 100 Towns to live in New Jersey. Westfield was ranked 12th best place to live, based on median home sales price, median property tax, student proficiency, crime rate and lifestyle issues.
Put on your costumes (early) and bring the kids downtown to enjoy trick or treating in the retail stores of Westfield. Shopkeepers give out candy to your little ghosts, goblins and witches while you stroll. Costume contest will follow at 3:30pm on Quimby St., which will be closed to cars during the contest. Rain or shine, For more information, call the DWC 908.789.9444.
Downtown Westfield Restaurant Week will be held
Sunday, October 9 - Sunday, October 16.
Enjoy a two-course Dinner for $20 and a two-course Lunch for $10 at many of Westfield's fabulous Restaurants. Tax, gratuity and beverages not included. For a list of participating restaurants, click here. Reservations Recommended. Please call the restaurant directly to reserve. For more information, contact the Downtown Westfield Corporation (908) 789-9444.
Call your favorite Elmer Street and South Avenue W. business for today's hours! Most businesses are back to their regular schedules.
Xocolatz will re-open tonight at 5pm and will be business as usual thereafter.
With the power out in our downtown district since Saturday night's hurricane Irene, traffic lights, shops and restaurants have been dark and quiet. However, PSE&G has been working hard along with the Dept of Public Works to remove downed trees and fix power lines. The power has been restored to most of downtown (except some businesses on South Avenue, Elmer Street, and the west side of North Avenue) as of mid day Monday. Most stores and restaurants are back to business as usual. Thank you for your support!
Join a wonderful farm to table event September 24, 2011, 7PM to 11PM. This exceptional culinary experience and wine tasting will benefit The Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation. 17 Highlander Drive, Scotch Plains,NJ 07076. Ticket Price is $150. To purchase tickets go to www.philanthropyforfoodies.org or call Alicia Winters at 908.477.0390.
People making it happen: CoolVines, Savory Spice Shop, Alan's Orchard, Bayberry, Flannery's Pub of Fanwood.
Good Morning America Films Segment in Westfield
A Westfield mom and her two children were featured on "Good Morning America" (GMA), the New York City based ABC morning show, for a segment focused on encouraging kids to continue learning during the long, lazy, days of summer. The GMA producers asked Westfield mom Debbie Abrams Kaplan and her two children, Dori, 10, and Zack, 8, to be included. Cameras rolled downtown as producers followed the family from The Town Book Store, to the Savory Spice Shop, and Alan's Orchard. Watch it now: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/continuing-education-summer-vacation-14114390
CoolVines in the New York Times
CoolVines was mentioned in the New York Times business section on July 27, 2011 in an article entitled "Capitalizing on a Weak Commercial Real Estate Market" by Eilene Zimmerman. Read the article.
The Brick Oven in Inside Jersey Magazine
The July 2011 issue of Inside Jersey Magazine, in the Food & Drink, Jersey Dish section, featured a great article "The Brick Oven: Feels Like Family, Tastes Like Home", written by Karen Prager. Read the article.
Acquaviva in the Star-Ledger
Read this latest review of Acquaviva from July 29, 2011: "Fresh Start with a French Twist". Read the article.
Hershey's in Inside Jersey Magazine
Hershey's was named a finalist in "The best Sub/ Hoagie in North Jersey by the magazine. Read the article.
It's that time of the year again. Yes, Westfield is officially in bloom. The pink and white perennials that line the streets of Central Ave and hang from the light poles downtown are only a tiny part of this year's Westfield in Bloom initiative. Thanks to both volunteers and local businesses and organizations, improvements can be seen in not just the downtown area, but throughout all of Westfield.
We need YOUR help to make Westfield even more beautiful. Judges from American in Bloom will arrive August 1 and 2 (in less than a month!), and there is still much to be done. This is where you come in.
Please water your gardens, plants, planters and pots. In this heat, frequent watering will keep our flowers in bloom. With your help we can make our downtown a beautiful place to live, work and visit, one planter box at a time.
$1.49 Kids Cone Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt. (mix-ins are extra). Show copy of this to cashier. Cannot be combined. Valid in Westfield Only. PLU 11
$5 OFF Any Size Cake, (excluding Petite Cakes, Cupcakes & Pies). Show copy of this to cashier. Cannot be combined. Valid in Westfield Only. PLU 15
By Jamie Lemberg
(Westfield, NJ, May 26, 2011) – Wednesday night’s stand-up comedy show at the Rialto Theatre brought incredibly raw and hilarious live comedy to Downtown Westfield. As laughter filled the air it was hard to believe this kind of live performance was right here in our politically correct suburban town.
For 90 minutes in one of the movie theater rooms, the Rialto Theatre turned into a comedy club, minus the liquor, cover charge and waitress service.
Performances featured three stand-up comedians from the hottest comedy clubs in Manhattan. The MC of the show was Sandy Marks, a verbose and rambling fast-paced stand up comedian who has appeared on the CBS sitcom The King Of Queens, and HBO's summer festival Comedy In The Park. Next up was Jon Fisch, a staple of the New York scene and a favorite on Comedy Central and VH1. He is a prolific monologist with universal appeal, often focusing on the idiosyncrasies of city living. At the Gotham Comedy Club, he was hand picked to open for Jerry Seinfeld. Third was Lynne Koplitz, a regular at comedy clubs nationwide. She was a featured comedian on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, and guest starred on NBC's Extra and NBC's The Other Half.
Although billed with a PG-13 rating, this sometimes explicit show could be viewed by some as rated R. Lights and sound system need to be adjusted for the next show, but the audience was howling and clapping for more. No doubt it will be packed for the next show on June 28th as word of mouth spreads about this new event.
The Comedy Series will continue June 28, July 25, Aug. 23, and Sept. 22. Check the website for performers and show times. Advance tickets are available to all shows. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets for $20 can be purchased at the box office or online at www.digiplexdest.com.
The address for the Rialto Theatre is 250 East Broad Street, Westfield, N.J. Their phone number is 908. 232.1288.
In addition to commercial movies and this comedy series, Digiplex theaters offer a full range of alternative programming such as pop concerts, live sports events, motivational talks, religious ceremonies, and children's series. The Rialto Theater of Westfield, along with the theater in Cranford, N.J. and Bloomfield, Conn., are the first three Digiplex Destinations theaters in the nation. They are the foundation of a chain of all-digital theaters that digital theater pioneer and entrepreneur A. Dale "Bud" Mayo is building across the U.S. with his team at Digital Cinema Destinations Corp., located above the Rialto Theater of Westfield.
Photo: From left to right, comedians Lynne Koplitz, Jon Fisch, and Sandy Marks.
If you've not wandered into the all-new Acquaviva delle fonti, you definitely must do so. Completely reconfigured and designed with an entirely new focus, the all-new luxurious environment must be credited to owner Mick Acquaviva’s youngest brother, Bekim who sought the assistance of designer Caitlyn Laskey. Guests wandering into the warmly designed dining room are seated in comfortable black leather chairs surrounded by gorgeous wall decor.
Should you wish to just stay for drinks, a stunning lounge has been furnished with stand-alone high tables and chairs, regular-sized tables, upholstered banquettes with toss pillows, and a lovely service bar. Here again, you’ll appreciate the interesting wall decor.
For those contemplating a party or celebration, wander upstairs, and enjoy the surroundings in any of their lovely party rooms located on the second level of the restaurant.
“We serve a variety of cocktails, and a very nice selection of wine by the glass or bottle, adds Bekim Acquaviva. “Our Bar Menu offers Saffron Steamed Mussels white wine, croutons, saffron cream, ($9). Garlic Shrimp, lemon, parsley, pepperoncini, ($12), Crab Cakes, lemon aioli, herb salad, tomato vinaigrette, ($11), and Caramelized Melon wrapped in prosciutto, ($8).”
“Our menu changes weekly, according to the season, and what is fresh at the market,” adds Chef Tom Pollio who credits his talent from working at restaurants in Los Angeles. “My vision for Acquaviva is to serve the best food in a comfortable environment.”
With a menu filled with appetizers of Garlic Shrimp, lemon, parsley and pepperoncini, ($12), guests frequent order Crispy Fried Calamari, roasted garlic aioli, spicy pomodoro sauce, ($8), and Bufalo Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, crostini, ($11). Two popular salads feature: Roasted Beet Salad, apples, bleu cheese, arugula, pistachio vinaigrette, ($8), and Artichoke salad, parmesan-lemon vinaigrette, parmesan, tuile, ($10); Popular dinner choices include: Balsamic Glazed Beef Short Ribs, mashed potatoes, cipollini onions, baby arugula, ($25); Pan roasted salmon, fingerling potatoes, white asparagus, mustard sauce, ($23); and Filet Mignon, horseradish potatoes, charred spring onions, bleu cheese butter, ($32).
“At Acquaviva, we’re serving American cuisine with Mediterranean influences,” adds Julie Christen, Wine Steward.
“Chef Tom Pollio prides himself on using fresh ingredients for all of his dishes,” adds Bekim Acquaviva. “Our speciaties of the house feature seafood, steak, chops, and short ribs. Our lunch menu offers an assortment of salads and sandwiches.”
“We’re always happy to assist our customers with all of their needs,” adds Mety Ibray, Assistant Manager. “Let us help you plan your party or celebration,” adds Stuart Stanzione, Floor Manager.
Of course you're welcome to order tiramisu for dessert. I chose a delicious warm brownie with house-made coffee ice cream. ($7).
by Millicent K. Brody, May 23, 2011 for www.TheAlterntivepress.com
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FYI: Location: Acquaviva delle fonti, 115 Elm St., Westfield. Call: 908.301.0700 Hours: Closed Monday. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch. Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday. 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Happy Hour: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. FYI: Casually smart dress. Bar Menu available. Accepts reservations. Available for wine dinners, meetings, corporate affairs. Metered street and parking lot parking. Outdoor dining in the garden. $$$$:Dinner for Two : Dinner for two without drinks, tax, or tip: $96
by Lori Kaplan 9:36PM on May 17 2011
Ferraro's Restaurant has been a downtown fixture in Westfield since it opened its doors in 1969. As a resident of Westfield all my life (I did leave for four years of college), I cannot imagine life here without their delicious Italian food and the Ferrraros’ warm and loving smiles always there to greet you. I mean, where else can you go to dinner in town with your family and order everything from fish to pizza to a cosmo!!
Without dating myself, I moved to Westfield at two years of age, and my family began eating at Ferraro's when it was a tiny pizzeria. Anna and Palmiro Ferraro migrated from Italy to Jersey City. As luck had it for us, they happened to be reading an Italian newspaper where they saw a pizzeria for sale in Westfield. The rest of course is history.
"Ferraro's has grown so much over the years, expanding from a pizzeria to include a formal dining room followed by a larger casual dining room and lounge area. We have always wanted to accommodate all of our customers dining needs by providing a quiet more intimate dining and a separate more casual dining experience for families of all sizes. Our customers are family to us and their happiness is most important to us,” Maria Ferrraro Murray told me.
The Farmers Market will run Saturdays from July 9 thru October 29, 8:30am - 2pm at the South Avenue Train Station. On hand will be three produce vendors plus vendors that will sell pickles, frozen pastas, nuts & dried fruit as well as baked goods. The market is sponsored by Two River Community Bank and organized by the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. 908.233.3021. www.westfieldareachamber.com
