Holiday Events Begin Thanksgiving Weekend in Downtown Westfield
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The Latest from Downtown Westfield NJ, a Classic Town for Modern Families November 2017 IN THIS ISSUE: Holiday Events begin Thanksgiving in Westfield, Grand Openings, Facade Renovations, Food & Wine Seasonal & Savory, Seasonal Sweets, Spotlight On: Brummer's Chocolates, Upcoming Events, Best of NJ 2017, Retail Buzz: The French Martini, Fitness Corner, Best Bets, Gift Coins, Historical Walk Holiday Events Begin Thanksgiving Weekend in Downtown Westfield The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy shopping, dining and celebrating in our classic town for modern families! Since there's no place like home, Westfield is the place where families and friends share good food, exchange gifts and create awesome memories. The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) is proud to sponsor the following annual holiday events beginning Thanksgiving weekend: Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (Co-Sponsored by Lord & Taylor) November 24- 26 at Lord & Taylor, Westfield 609 North Ave. W., Westfield, NJ Friday & Saturday 1-7pm, Sunday 1-4pm Free 5" x 7" Photo with donation of 2 cans of non -perishable food for the Holy Trinity Westfield Food Pantry. Nominal shipping fee will apply. Additional online photo packages may be purchased from Paul Mecca of Westfield Neighbors Magazine, www.Meccography.com Black Friday Shopping Friday, November 24 Most downtown stores will be open with exciting promotions. Skip Route 22 and the malls and shop locally instead! Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 25 Shop Small, Dine Small, Shop Westfield! Enjoy FREE PARKING ALL DAY courtesy of The Town of Westfield! Small Business Saturday Roaming Entertainment Saturday, November 25 Santa & Mrs. Claus 10am-noon Yuletide Carolers 1-2pm NJ Workshop for the Arts Brass Quintet 2:30-4pm The Harmonics 3-5pm Annual Tree Lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus Sunday, November 26, 5:30pm North Ave. W. Train Station Free Holiday Parking Enjoy free parking for the holidays, December 16, 2017 - January 1, 2018, courtesy of the Town of Westfield. Downtown Westfield is full of events and happenings in December. Visit www.westfieldtoday.com for more details and a complete schedule of holiday events. Grand Openings Mimi & Hill, a full service interior design studio and shop, is now open at 227 Elmer St. Owners and Westfield residents Hillary Kaplan and Miriam Silver Verga have been in business for over 6 years designing homes as close as Westfield, second homes on the Jersey shore and a few Caribbean homes. Their new store has a host of grand opening events in November and December to which the public is invited. Click for event details. These events will showcase artisans and specialty design pieces. 908.403.6169. www.mimiandhill.com Spice Bazaar, a casual Indian restaurant, is open at 114-116 Quimby St. (in the location formerly Asian Fusion). Serving an extensive menu seven days a week, from 11:30am to 10:30pm, Spice Bazaar offers lunch specials and dinner, and is BYOB. For owners Kanika Vij and Simran Bakshi, Westfield is their second restaurant. The first one is Spice Mantra in Englewood, NJ. The executive chefs come from prominent four and five-star restaurants including ones that focus on authentic Indian cuisine. The restaurant is designed with a special menu featuring authentic Indian cuisine with a modern flair. Signature dishes include the Chicken Tikka Masala and Dal Makhani. The Chicken Biryani is also a popular item. Spice Bazaar's team has created vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees and starters that will wow your senses. Their tandoori breads are baked to perfection and offer a sampling platter. This restaurant wants to celebrate food from India and share it with their guests. Enjoy 10% off with mention of this newsletter! 908.389.1888. www.SpiceBazaarNJ.com Nick's Pizza & Restaurant is now open at 311 South Ave. W. A taste of Little Italy has arrived in Westfield! Nick's offers pizza, sandwiches, chicken, veal and seafood, as well as tiramisu and homemade cannolis. Three large pies with one topping for $24.99 + tax. 908.233.9300. www.facebook/pizzaamdmore 1958 Cuban Cuisine is open at 301 South Ave W. (corner of Boulevard). This new venture, from the owners of Sofi's Color Lounge in Westfield, is authentic Cuban cooking. Open for lunch and dinner, BYOB. Stop in to eat or call for takeout. 908.232.3187. Coming Soon: Ambeli Greek Taverna of Cranford is opening a second location in Westfield at 39 Elm St. (in the former location of Butcher Burgers). 908.272.4111. Facebook Bella Organici will be expanding from their Cranford location to 519 South Avenue W. (directly next door to Dirt Clean Culture Beauty Shop). Bella Organici specializes in organic facials, organic spray tans, body treatments, lasers and microneedles. Grand opening event is November 25. 908.313.8232. www.bellaorganici.com Boxwood Coffee Roastery is coming to 143 E. Broad St. (in the location formerly Panera). Boxwood Coffee is a family run coffee shop and roaster based in Summit, NJ established in 2014 by husband and wife team Stephen and Erin Bellamy. www.boxwoodcoffee.com Cory Mathews Salon for men will open at 309 South Ave. W. They are expanding to Westfield from Cranford and offer the ultimate men's experience, from the wash to the shave and everything in between. 908.276.1840. www.cory-mathews.com Everlasting Haven Spa & Wellness Studio is opening soon at 227 South Ave. W. Owner Gina has over 21 years of experience in the skin care, spa and wellness industry and is proud to venture into her first small business. As a licensed Massage Therapist, Gina will help you restore your balance from achy muscles with the use techniques such as cupping, sports massage and more. 908.370.5235. www.everlastinghaven.com The Marketspace at Westfield is a Holiday pop-up shop opening at 151 E. Broad St. (formerly the City Sports location). The Marketspace at Westfield will be open during the first two consecutive weekends in December. This downtown storefront will feature a revolving selection of handcrafted wares and high-end gifts. Gift wrapping available on-site. To become a vendor for this event, please register here. The Marketspace will be open on the following days: Saturdays & Sundays, December 2 & 3, December 9 & 10, 10am-7pm. www.marketspacevendorevents.com/new- products/the-marketspace-at-westfield Nails Spa & Beyond is opening soon at 125 Elm Street (next to Addams Tavern). In the process of completing a beautiful renovation, this experienced operator is expanding to Westfield for its fourth location. 908.455.8111. www.nailsspabeyond.com Little Nest Portraits is coming to 109 Quimby St. Little Nest takes a unique and fresh approach to family photos, specializing in babies, maternity, children and families. 917.941.1782. www.littlenestphoto.com Professional Physical Therapy is coming to 105 Elm St., 2nd floor (next to Bar Method). Established in 1998, PPT has a rapidly growing number of facilities throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. www.professionalpt.com Facade Renovation & Restoration The DWC Design Committee is happy to Progress on 44 Elm Street's restoration by support Blende's new sign and storefront the property owner, Flatiron Realty. as part of our Downtown Facade DWC is proud to be a part of bringing Renovation Incentive Grant program. back this gem. Blende Custom Beauty not only knows how to create beautiful cosmetics but also a beautiful store! 106 Elm St. Food & Wine: Seasonal & Savory There are many downtown Westfield restaurants offering seasonal menus, wine dinners and happy hours. Many have also received great accolades in the press. Feast Catering is Offering a Full Thanksgiving Catering Menu Whether you want to order the entire dinner or just need help with elements of it, they have you covered. Place your orders by November 18 for your Thanksgiving feast and your order will be ready Wednesday, November 22 between 1-4pm. Call or stop in. See the full menu here and on their website. 27 Elm St., 908.654.0045. www.feastcateringwestfield.com Casa di Pizza has a Holiday Catering Menu Let Casa cook your Thanksgiving meal entirely or simply supplement your efforts. Their holiday catering menu is now available on their website and offers both main dishes and sides. From stuffed turkey breast to roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta, Casa offers half (for 6-8 people) or full trays (18-20 people). 50 Elm St., 908.654.3232. www.casadipizzawestfield.com/cateringmenu.html The 35 Best Pasta Dishes You Can Eat in N.J. - Brick Oven Congrats Brick Oven for making this list! Click here to see what nj.com had to say in their October article: "Tagliolini Bolognese at popular neighborhood spot Brick Oven is Italian comfort food: green noodles in a meat sauce with parmesan cheese baked on top." 117 Quimby St., 908.317.9500. www.thebrickovenwestfield.com 10 New Jersey Restaurants Worth the Road Trip - Roosterspin Congratulations Roosterspin for being included in this article! You are in great company with other fabulous NJ restaurants. Here's what they had to say: "Many Americans with a picky palette shy away from traditional Korean fare. But what if kimchi was mixed with cheese in a dipping sauce for french fries, bulgogi was on a burger with red onion pickles and jalapeno mayo, and sushi was filled with Buffalo chicken? This is the inspiration behind Mihae Cho's Korean eatery Roosterspin, which has locations in New Brunswick and Westfield. The menu's signature dish is Korean double-fried chicken, which Cho first prepared at her New York City restaurant, Mono + Mono. The twice-fried chicken is light and crispy outside, juicy inside, and brushed with rich soy garlic or spicy soy sauce." Read more.