Netherwood Bar and Grill, previously Vivace, on South Ave, is doing good business and I like the remake. Lois and I went last night and it was full, with people of all ages. I like the age diversity, reminds me of the Antone's crowd in Cranford, before the family closed the restaurant. Antone's was replaced by a so called Irish Pub. Many of the new Irish Pubs only resemble the real thing with the imported woodwork, stripped from neighborhood pubs in Ireland. The Netherwood's new menu includes a decent selection of craft beers, something Plainfield has been lacking for many years. Live music will be featured in the near future.
Just Turkey is opening soon on South Ave, where the old Natale Bakery was. The inside has been updated and turkey based menu items will be featured. Good food, less cholesterol, a sound idea.
Dunkin Donuts received site plan approval and we should soon see construction of a new location on West Front St. West Front is ripe for development and a site plan was just approved in the 700 block for a mixed use building - retail and 20 apartments.
If attendance at Planning Board meetings is a leading indicator for development, take note of the fact that all 11 board members were in attendance. Welcome new members Emmett Swan and Sean McKenna.
I expect we will be hearing soon from Plainfield's new Economic Development Director. Carlos Sanchez brings a track record of successful development in Elizabeth.
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition will be meeting Tuesday morning at 8:30 am at the Westfield municipal building. This is open to the public. I will give an update on my blog. Meanwhile, do your part for the one seat ride by signing the petition at www.raritanvalleyrail.com
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