Look Which Cranford Businesses Were Nominated As Local Favorites

CRANFORD, NJ — With local businesses struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic, any promotions help, such as the recent Small Business Saturday. Patch also keeps a local directory to help you find the right local business.

Patch recently asked our readers in Cranford to tell us why they love their favorite local business in Cranford.

Here are the first responses:

The Mane Event: "The salon made changes quickly and efficiently to keep the staff and customers safe," said Melissa Hartmann Trindade

Ye Olde Rathskeller: "Lovely and professional staff. Makes me feel right at home," said Meg Durning.

NJWineSeller: "Manager is just incredible, staff is nice and knowledgeable. They always go above and beyond and prices are great," says Brandon Lee.

Perriwinkles: "Elaine, the owner of Perriwinkles, is a kind and wonderful person," wrote Claire Davey. "She cares about her customers and treats them like family. The success of Perriwinkles during this time speaks volumes about her business. I can always find the perfect gift I’m looking for and often treat myself to one of the treasures I find at Perriwinkles. Elaine’s devotion to the town of Cranford and her fellow shop owners is an attribute I most admirer about her. Elaine and her shop [are] real gems."

Kilkenny: (Two nominations in the first few days): "Above and Beyond community support and giving during the pandemic," said Rachael Zeigler.

"Always friendly service. Owner sure to welcome all guests," said Kenneth Villani.

The Cranford Station House: "Food is fresh and delicious and service is excellent. Also workers and owner are very personable and friendly," said Phyllis Truglio.

Do you have a Cranford business you'd like to praise? Find out how here. Also feel free to leave a comment below.

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