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In This Issue: Dine Out Westfield Continues, Grand Openings, Celebrate with the Irish,
Rumors on Social Media, Downtown Task Force, Upcoming Events, Food & Wine, Shopping Best Bets, Fitness Corner, Retail Buzz
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Dine Out Westfield Continues Until March 9
Dine Out Westfield, the popular Restaurant Week event sponsored by Downtown Westfield Corporation, is continuing to offer prix fixe menus with wine pairings and recommendations through Thursday, March 9 (Friday & Saturday excluded). Participating restaurants with liquor licenses are offering options for wine pairings along with their food menus. Local liquor stores NosVino and The Liquor Basket are making wine recommendations for other restaurants. NosVino will even deliver a wine bottle tableside if you order in advance!
Price and number of courses vary by restaurant, so browse to find one that fits your appetite and your budget. Tax and gratuity not included. Call the restaurant directly for reservations. Bon Appetit!
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Grand Openings
The Salad House is now open at 113 Quimby St. With locations in Millburn and Morristown, The Salad House specializes in "create your own" salads and wraps that can be saved electronically for your return visit. They also offer a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, paninis, flat bread pizzas (available gluten free), delicious small plate appetizers and a full kids menu. Signature salad creations include the Mandarin Chicken Salad, the Apple Walnut Salad, and the Boss Salad. 908.233.2467.
Michael Robert Construction is now open at the corner of South Ave. & W. Broad St. Stop in to admire their exciting restoration and see how they can help with your restoration project. 908.591.4578.
Anthony James Construction brings his beautiful craftsmanship to his new home at 231 Elmer St. Total restoration of their building is nearly complete. 908.233.2225.
www.anthonyjames.com
Coming Soon:
Blende Custom Beauty
has completed a beautiful restoration at 106 Elm Street. Blende specializes in custom blended makeup and lip bar, microblading and brow sculpting.
Read more
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www.facebook.com/BlendeBeauty
Madeline Moss is returning to Westfield in a larger space at 264 E. Broad St. (formerly Thinka Dinka). Stay tuned for details!
Morano Gelato
is planning to open at the end of March at 116 Elm St., across from Addams Tavern. Morano Gelato serves fresh gelato, sorbet, and granita, plus espresso and Italian hot chocolate.
www.moranogelato.com
Nails Spa & Beyond is opening this summer at 125 Elm Street (next to Addams Tavern). This experienced operator is expanding to Westfield for its fourth location. Stay tuned for details. www.nailsspaandbeyond.com
Downtown BBQ will open this month at 301 South Ave. W., 908.264.8252. www.downtownbbq.net
More are coming next month to this list! Stay tuned!
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Celebrate with the Irish!
You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! There are lots of things to eat, drink and enjoy this month in Westfield to get into the lucky spirit. The Downtown Westfield Corporation is sponsoring live music by Michael Craig Band in our downtown from
2:30pm-4:30pm on March 17th. Come enjoy the music while you shop and stroll and take in the festive offerings. The following restaurants and merchants are going green in some way on that day. Erin go Bragh!
- Head to Bridget's Irish Cottage (15 E. Broad St., 908.789.0909) for all things Irish.
- Savor a green apple martini at Akai Sushi Lounge (10E. Broad St., 908.264.8660).
- Enjoy shamrock cookies and themed cakes at Carlo's Bakery (21 E. Broad St., 908.228.5525).
- Get your Irish soda bread and green sprinkle cookies at Bovella's Pastry Shoppe (101 E. Broad St., 908.232.4149).
- Try an Irish whiskey or a pint of Guinness at 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro (16 Prospect St., 908.232.7320).
- Sip an Irish coffee at Sweet Waters Steak House (43 Elm St., 908.317.2599).
- Enjoy a green bagel, Taylor ham, egg and cheese at 50% off at Rock n Joe Coffee Bar (20 Prospect St., 908.232.1660).
- Enjoy 20% off all things green in jewelry and gifts at Blue Jasmine (23 Elm St., 908.232.2393.
- Enjoy 17% off the entire store at Learning Express Toys (104 Quimby St., 908.233.1381).
- Get green bagels at Manhattan at Manhattan Bagel (210 South Ave. W., 908.654.0525).
- Let's Yo is offering 15% off your yogurt purchase March 17-19 (121 E. Broad St., 908.233.8800).
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 4, 2017, 7pm - 9pm
Sunday, March 12, 2017, 12pm - 4pm
Saturday, March 18, 2017, 8am - 12pm
NosVino and Butcher Burgers Present The California Wine Pairing
Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 7pm - 10pm
March Culinary Events & Classes at Williams-Sonoma Westfield
March 4, 11, 12, 23 and April 8 (times vary)
Watercolor Workshops at Juxtapose Gallery March 19 & 26
Sundays, Mar 19 & 26, 2017, 10:30am - 2:30pm
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Food & Wine
The Brick Oven to Continue Prix Fixe Lunch
Brick Oven plans to continue their Dine Out Westfield prix fixe lunch menu mid-week through the end of March. Enjoy a 2-course lunch Monday-Thursday for $10 through the end of this month. 117 Quimby St., 908.317.9500.
www.thebrickovenwestfield.com
Custom Salad Bar at Casa Di Pizza
Casa Di Pizza features a "create your own" custom salad bar with over thirty different toppings to choose from, including fresh grilled shrimp, chicken breast and Icelandic salmon. Their homemade soups are also a fan favorite made daily. Either a salad or a soup (or both) creates a healthy option on an already great menu! 50 Elm St., 908.654.3232.
www.casadipizzawestfield.com
Spring truffles and Fresh Fruit Sorbets at The Chocolate Bar
The chocolate bar is jumping into Spring with fresh dipped spring truffles and store made Easter bunnies! Stop in to taste the coconut and new fresh fruit sorbets. Chocolates and gelato are made daily in the store from the finest quality and freshest ingredients by Neil, owner since 2004. 112 Quimby St., 908.389.9000.
www.thechocolatebarwestfield.com
Fish for Lent at Westfield Seafood
March starts off with Ash Wednesday on the 1st. Fish is great every day, but for those who are "religious" about eating fish during Lent, Westfield Seafood will have good variety of fresh fish for your cooking as well as hot prepared meals for takeout till Easter, and all year.
220 South Ave. W., 908.233.3042.
www.westfieldseafood.com
Bone Broth at Fresh Bui
Fresh Bui, a place for fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls, teas, and more is offering bone broth rich in minerals. Bone broth supports the immune system, alleviates join pain, heals your damaged gut, supports your liver, aids in growing luscious locks, and provides skin with collagen. With all these health benefits, you can have fewer sick days. 57 Elm St.,
908. 233.1377. www.freshbui.com
Jersey Mike's Subs Gives to Special Needs Charity
March is the 'Month of Giving' at Jersey Mike's Subs. As in the past, they have chosen as their charity the special needs programs at the Westfield Y. During the month, customers can donate $1, $3 or $5 at the register. March 29 is their Day of Giving where all proceeds will be donated to the Y. Because the owners grew up in town and the Y was a part of their childhood, they are very happy to support such a wonderful organization. 144 E. Broad St., 908.233.6002. https://www.jerseymikes.com/locations/1025
Rock 'n' Joe Coffee Bar Tasting & Live Music
Stop in to Rock n Joe's for a free coffee tasting of their March Coffee of the Month, Planadas, a Colombian medium roast with a warm spice aroma. Talk with their Baristas and enjoy a free pour-over all day Tuesday March 7! Also on March 7 from 7-9pm, the "Kootz" will be performing. Enjoy favorites from the 60's and 70's with this acoustic band. For St Patrick's Day, enjoy a green bagel, Taylor ham, egg and cheese at 50% off. Erin go Bragh! 20 Prospect St., 908.232.1660.
www.rocknjoe.com
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Rumors on Social Media Can Be Damaging to Our Downtown
Rumors can be a terribly damaging form of communication. Rumors spread on social media are no exception, and only serve to amplify the negative effects on people and businesses.
Recently our office has received an increased level of questions about store closings based on rumors on social media. While we can in some cases confirm news about stores not renewing their leases or planning to close, the majority of rumors we hear and read are false! Rumors about some of our downtown chain stores and restaurants closing are most often not true and we are baffled by who would start such rumors and why. The businesses affected are themselves confused about where the rumors started and are forced into damage control mode to convince customers they are doing fine.
Whether a rumor is true or not, the outcome of spreading it can be damaging. Employees are bombarded with questions. Shoppers are concerned. Residents start to wonder about the health of our downtown. In most instances this stress is all for naught and a waste of time.
Rumors are often spread due to a lack of information or drawing conclusions based on partial information or fake assumptions. Please don't engage in this level of chatter, gossip and innuendo. It only serves to hurt our affected businesses and is counter productive to our collective efforts to keep our downtown thriving.
For the love of your town, please keep the online talk to verified facts and discussions that serve to affect positive change in our community. Better to talk about where you are shopping than to go online to complain in a public forum. If you want to voice concerns, ask questions and help our town, please come join one of the DWC committees and put your energy toward positive change. We would greatly appreciate your help! Thank you.
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The Mayor's Downtown Task Force Continues to be a Priority
At the February 21, 2017 Town Council meeting, an update was provided. Recommendations will be made in three phases: immediate, mid-term and long-range. Click here for the latest updates on the work of the task force:
www.westfieldnj.gov/downtowntaskforce
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Retail Buzz: Bittersweet Announcement
Bittersweet Designs is announcing a bittersweet decision to close the store and is offering a 30% off storewide sale starting Saturday, March 4. Alicia who has been managing the store since the passing of its founder, Edie Isoldi, six years ago will be retiring. However, don't expect Alicia to relax. Instead, she is leaving to take care of her new grandchild who should be arriving any day. Congratulations Alicia and thank you Bittersweet Designs for being a wonderful part of the downtown community for the last 10 years! 212 Lenox Avenue, 908.389.0330.
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Shopping Best Bets
South Moon Under's Annual Swim Event takes place March 3-27 and features 15% off swimwear and cover ups. New this year, they now sell all two piece swimwear as separates! Additionally, customers can visit the store or online at
http://bit.ly/2kvx9qq to enter to win the 'Best Beach Bag Ever' worth over $500! 249 E. Broad St., 908.518.1509.
www.southmoonunder.com
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor will be hosting their Friends and Family event from Thursday, March 2 - Monday, March 6. Stop by and enjoy 40% off your purchase (certain exclusions apply) as well as 20% off for signing up for an Ann Taylor credit card. These discounts are only for a limited time so stop by and enjoy some great discounts on all of their new arrivals. They will be also hosting a private shopping event after the store is closed on Monday, March 6 from 8-10pm. Refreshments will be served. Contact the store to RSVP to the after hours event. 167 E. Broad St., 908.232.2393.
www.anntaylor.com
Blue Jasmine
Blue Jasmine is gearing up for Spring! Shop new plants, jewelry and gifts at the boutique. Enjoy a one day sale to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, with 20% off all things green (excludes plants and flowers)! Learn floral design at any of their March classes - call for a schedule and details. 23 Elm St., 908.232.2393.
www.shopbluejasmine.com
Evalyn Dunn Gallery
Evalyn Dunn Gallery is having a gallery wide sale during the entire month of March, just in time for a new look for spring. Stop in to see what this beautiful gallery has to offer. Some exclusions apply. The sale ends on March 31, 2017 and may not be combined with other offers. 549 South Ave. W., 908.232.0412.
www.evalyndunnsgallery.com
Jude Connally
The Spring 2017 collection has arrived at Jude Connally. March means longer days, warmer temperatures and spring travel. Visit Jude in Westfield to explore their March collection for the perfect packable, printed and colorful pieces to add to your spring wardrobe. 111 Central Ave., 908.889.0900.
www.judeconnally.com
Juxtapose Gallery
Juxtapose Gallery will hold two watercolor workshops in March. Introduction to Watercolor will be held on March 19 from 10am-12pm. Watercolor a Complete Painting will be held on March 26 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Take both and save! All levels welcome. Contact them for details
908.232.3278 or
info@juxtaposegallery.com.
Learning Express Westfield
Stop by Learning Express for their Calico Critter Character Visit on March 25th, 12pm-3pm. Enjoy 20% off Calico items and take a photo of your child with the character! For St. Patrick's Day, enjoy 17% off the entire store! Also, Easter is coming and Learning Express offers a great 'bunny buffet' for small items/toys for your Easter baskets. Stop in for more details. 104 Quimby St., 908.233.1381.
www.learningexpress.com
Services:
Spring is around the corner, and it's the ideal time for women to think about personal renewal. ACT II helps women find what's next in their lives both personally and/or professionally through a proven, one-on-one program. Located right in the heart of Westfield at 1 Elm Street, ACT II is headed by HR veteran Alicia Barker, SHRM-CP. Don't let another year go by. Call to schedule your personal consultation. 1 Elm St., 908.868.9958.
www.ACTIIConsulting.com
Round Table Wealth Management
Mariella Foley, a Wealth Advisor with Round Table Wealth Management in Westfield, N.J., has been named a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager for 2017. She also previously earned this award in 2016. Mariella is a CFP® practitioner as well as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®). Her focus is in assisting women who are experiencing a life transition due to divorce or death of a spouse to help them become more comfortable with their finances. Read more, 908.374.2570.
Glamorous Girlz
For the month of March glamorous Girlz will be offering a free manicure with an adult pedicure! 28 Prospect St., 908.264.8819. www.glamorousgirlzsalon.com
Sofi's Color Lounge
Whether you are a current client or new client considering joining the Sofi's Color Lounge family, Sofi's is proud to announce their UNLIMITED blow out membership! A promotional price of $99/month is available for a limited time only. Rules and regulations apply. Please contact the salon for details. 17 Elm St., 908. 497. 0100. Facebook
Rstudio Lash Spa
Spring into a new look and join us at R Studio Lash Spa for our special Volume Lash Set promotion a $350 value for $299 just for the month of March. 100 Quimby St., 908.858.0746.
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Fitness Corner
Satsang Yoga Studio
Satsang is gearing up for Spring with several events in March. On March 7 at 7:30pm, they are offering a free lecture with Dr. Thomas Agesen on Regenerative Medicine and PRP as non-surgical alternatives for sports, spine and orthopedic injuries. Sunday, March 19 1:30-3pm enjoy their monthly Roll, Relax, Reset workshop focusing on lower back and hips. Use therapy balls to roll out your winter kinks. Sunday, March 25 at 12:30-1:30 it's a Mommy and Me Yoga event for newborn babies to crawling. Spend some quality time connecting with your baby while you strengthen and tone your body. 235 E. Broad St., 2nd floor, 908.789.7203.
www.satsangyogastudio.com
The Bar Method
Hey teens! Looking to get Prom or Summer ready? The Bar Method is offering a $75/month Unlimited class pack for High School and College students. This is an unlimited package so all times are open to you. Please call the studio to register for this special price. 908.232.0746.
www.westfield.barmethod.com
POE Yoga Westfield
POE 'Hot 26' classes are now in Westfield. A sequence of 26 postures, each posture is held twice and the specific sequence systematically moves fresh, oxygenated blood to one hundred percent of your body, to each organ and fiber, restoring all systems to healthy working order, just as nature intended. POE has hired the most experienced teachers in the area to deliver the ultimate experience to their clientele. First class is free! 128 Elm St., 908.264.7995.
www.poeyoga.com
Power Stretch Studios
Power Stretch Studios received a 6-column write up in The New York Times. To celebrate their label as the 'newest trend in fitness', they are offering 10% off all of their 10 packs. To book your session, call or visit them online. Also, read the NY Times write up here. 66 Elm St.,
www.powerstretchstudios.com
Raritan Valley Gyrotonic of Westfield
Offering private and duet Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis classes, the Gyrotonic movement method is a holistic approach to fitness. Some of the benefits are increased mobility throughout all the joints, increased strength, flexibility and balance. Enjoy their new client special: 3 private sessions for $195. 111 Quimby St., Suite 9, 908.288.7551.
www.rvgyrotonic.com
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The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) is the management entity of the Special Improvement District. Began as Main Street Westfield in 1993, the organization is run by a staff of three, a volunteer board of directors, and various committees. Downtown Westfield is one of only 32 designated Main Street communities in NJ, and over 1,200 nationally. The office is located at 105 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090, 908.789.9444. www.westfieldtoday.com
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