Buy Locally on "Small Business Saturday"-- and All Holiday Season

You might be the type who finds sleeping on a freezing sidewalk for the best Black Friday deals exciting. Or perhaps you've already started working out your mouse-clicking finger for Cyber Monday. But if neither scenario appeals to you, there is an alternative — Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday, conceived by American Express to help spotlight the efforts of local small businesses, comes at the beginning of the big holiday shopping sprint — this Saturday — and encourages shoppers not to bypass Main Street for the mega-mall.

Bloomfield Patch would love to hear which small businesses you can't live without in town. Tell us in the comments which independently owned business is a must for shoppers this Saturday and why. Your shout-out could help a sector of our economy that has created 65 percent of the net new jobs over the last 17 years.

So when you must get your nails done just right, discover that perfect bottle of wine or have a craving for an amazing sandwich, where do you go time and time again?

Many of your favorites are listed below (Information provided by the Bloomfield Center Alliance, Inc.)

Arts & Entertainment   

Continental Dance Club 330 Glenwood Ave. 973 743 5124

·  MEGGR Studios 547 Bloomfield Ave 973-429-3100

·  NJ School of Dramatic Arts 593-B Bloomfield Ave 973 566 9700

·  Piano's Bar & Grill 36 Broad St. 973 743 7208

Barber

·  Danny Styling Cuts 382 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8111

·  King's & Queen's Quarters Hair People 118 Washington St. 973 748 5788

·  Kolby's Place 676 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 1040

·  Last Stop Barbershop 417 Bloomfield Ave 973-337-5295

Beauty 

·  4 Seasons Nail Salon 584 Bloomfield Ave 973 566 9600

·  Albanese Electrolysis Studio 572 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 6223

·  Amina B-S Hair Braid 330 Glenwood Ave. 973 259 9790

·  Bloomfield Therapy 669 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 7277

·  Bond Academy 554-L2 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 2663

·  C & J Beauty Supply 311 Glenwood Ave. 973 429 3445

·  Celebrity You 547 Bloomfield Ave 973 337 8862

·  Classic Hair Braiding 654 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 5777

·  The Hair Design School 15 Ward St. 973 680 0099

·  Cookie's Hair & Nail Creation 299 Glenwood Ave. 973 680 0446

·  Exotic 1 Nails 600 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 7753

·  Faces of Madison Ave 631 Bloomfield Ave 973 259 1299

·  Gail Ann's Unisex Salon 275 Glenwood Ave. 973 429 1704

·  Health Spa 599 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8998

·  Hot Nails 34 Broad St. 973 748 3717

·  Jenny's Nails 49 Broad St. 973 748 1400

·  Kimmy Nails 15 Broad St. 973 743 7021

·  Kim's Nails 563 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 3234

·  Krystal Nails 281 Glenwood Ave. 973 680 1800

·  Nita Beauty Salon 363 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 6482

·  Pearl Nails 629 Bloomfield Ave 973 566 0050

·  Queen's Artistic Nails 592 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 3681

·  Rainbow Beauty Salon 601 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 3380

·  Roberta's High Society Hair Studio 735 Bloomfield Avenue 973 259 9919

.    1036 Broad Street  973-429-8955

·  S & D Beauty Supplies 600 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 4500

·  T & D Nails 61 Washington St. 973 429 2991

·  Tangles Hair Studio 633 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 0733

·  The Weave Shop 317 Glenwood Ave. 877 932 8325

·  Ultimate Cuts Barbershop 594-B Bloomfield Ave 973 337 8603

·  Ultimate Visions Hair Studio 71 Washington St. 973 259 1300

Books

·  The Comic Book Market 28 Washington St. 973 680 0006

Deli & Grocery

·  A&A West Indian and American Grocery 160 Orange St. 973 337 5386

·  Alpine Ice 648 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 1313

·  Bloomfield Food Mart 313 Glenwood Ave. 973 748 1485

·  Cambridge Bagels & Deli 648 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 5683

·  Cozy Deli 462 Franklin St. 973 429 7932

·  Crossroads Sweet Shoppe 62 Broad St. 973 748 5930

·  Original Deli and Grocery 369 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 1112

·  Orlando's Latin Deli 334 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8406

·  Quick Mart Deli 250 Glenwood Ave. 973 680 4970

·  The Patio 271 Glenwood Ave. 973 743 1055

·  Winding River Butcher Shop & Deli 67 Washington St. 973 743 2832

Discount

·  99¢ Dreams 33-35 Broad St. 973 429 3070

·  Yong Mei Trading, Inc 99c or Up 55 Washington St. 973 680 8006

Value Zone 575 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 4444

Electronics

·  Aaron's 598 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 1100

·  Rent-A-Center 19 Broad St. 973 680 9095

·  Solid State, Inc 46 Farrand St. 973 429 8700

Fashion

·  Civilized Nation 549 Bloomfield Ave 973 566 6600

·  Shoes J.T. Murdoch's Shoes 623 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 6484

·  Shoes Payless Shoe Source 574 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 9802

·  Annie Sez 50 Broad St. 973 743 3300

·  Arlene's Bridal Salon 606 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 9056

·  Be Chic 28 Broad St. 973 566 0604

·  Easy Pickins 566 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 3793

·  Janet Shops 550 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 4992

·  Mandee 25-29 Broad St. 973 743 0130

·  Pam's Vintage Soul Clothing 613 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 0307

·  Taj Mahal Gifts 65 Washington St. 973 429 8811

·  Toni's Hosiery 328 Glenwood Ave. 973 743 3273

·  Value Zone 575 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 4444

·  Fashion -Women Sweet Dreams 588-B Bloomfield Ave 973 743 4152

·  Starlight Tuxedos 606 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 7566

Health and Fitness

·  Al Bender's Kung Fu Academy of NJ 260 Liberty St. 973 743 7544

·  Garden State Yoga 71 Washington St. 973 680 1400

·  Powerhouse Family Fitness 465 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 7900

·  Shinsei Karate Do 384 Bloomfield Ave 973 570 6627

·  Universal Martial Arts 48 Washington St. 973 429 2427

Florist

·  Roxy Florist 328 Glenwood Ave. 973 743 3327

Gifts

·  Pyramid Cards & Gifts 293 Glenwood Ave. 973 748 5820

Health - Fitness

·  Al Bender's Kung Fu Academy of NJ 260 Liberty St. 973 743 7544

·  APS Wholistic & Dynamic Massage 330-206 Glenwood Ave. 732 309 2625

·  Continental Dance Club 330 Glenwood Ave. 973 743 5124

·  Garden State Yoga 71 Washington St. 973 680 1400

·  Pinnacle Fitness Center 53 Farrand St. 973 842 8836

·  Powerhouse Family Fitness 465 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 7900

·  Shinsei Karate Do 384 Bloomfield Ave 973 570 6627

·  The Hypnosis Counseling Center 554-L2 Bloomfield Ave 908 996 3311

·  Universal Martial Arts 48 Washington St. 973 429 2427

Home Décor & Improvements 

·  Aaron's 598 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 1100

·  Argos Design 622-103 Bloomfield Ave 917 446 5173

·  Art, Frames, Etc. Inc. 57 Washington St. 973 259 0077

·  Bell's Security Sales 426 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 3709

·  Bloomfield Electrical Supply Co. 660 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 3441

·  Burrowes Upholstering Co. 77-79 Washington St. 973 748 1736

·  Cal-Pez Enterprises 120 Washington St. 973 259 1052

·  E & B Granite Countertops 396 Bloomfield Ave 973 879 3210

·  Edit Interiors 75 Washington St. 973 743 1880

·  Exquisite Home Products 622 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 5251

·  Grand Rental Station 668 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 7000

·  Home Depot 60 Orange St. 973 680 8700

·  Merry Maids 673 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8884

·  Rent-A-Center 19 Broad St. 973 680 9095

·  Ricciardi Brothers Inc. 287 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 3030

·  Rosalinda Furniture 31 Broad St. 973 429 2380

·  Sherwin-Williams 324 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 7009

·  Sunrise G Construction 574 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 1500

·  Underground Flea Market 30 Sherman Court 973 748 3000

·  Value Zone 575 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 4444

Jewelry

·  Golden Land Jewelers 23 Broad St. 973 748 5844

·  L & E Jewelry 593 Bloomfield Ave 973 566 0646

·  Vega Palace Jewelry 572 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 0525

Liquor

·  Gallaghers 45 Broad St. 973 748 3814

Pharmacy 

·  Burgess Chemist 56 Broad St. 973 743 1005

·  Center Drug Store 20 Broad St. 973 748 8296

·  CVS Pharmacy 250 Glenwood Ave. 973 429 0840

Pub, Restaurant

·  Al's Coffee Shop & Luncheonette 124 Washington St. 973 986 0579

·  Anthonys Cheesecake 71 Washington St. 973 415 8885

·  Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House 409 Franklin St. 973 680 4500

·  Café International 419 Bloomfield Ave 973 337 5699

·  Carvel 586 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 6200

·  China Taste 388 Bloomfield Ave 973 566 9688

·  Cousins' Pizzeria and Restaurant 543 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8200

·  Crown Fried Chicken 582 Bloomfield Ave 973 259 9811

·  Dev's Jamaican Cuisine 597 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 3868

·  Dunkin' Donuts 250 Glenwood Ave. 973 429 3388

·  Family Buffet Restaurant 619 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 2666

·  Glenwood Diner 265 Glenwood Ave. 973 748 1877

·  Golden Harvest 591 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 0124

·  Havana Restaurant & Café 416 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 2500

·  IHOP 542 Bloomfield Ave 973 743 9177

·  Italia Pizzeria & 48 Washington St. 973 429 2768

·  Juk Gajee 30 Broad St. 973 429 1700

·  Kevin's Sub City 561 Bloomfield Ave 973 748 4006

·  KFC 250 Glenwood Ave. 973 566 9899

.    390 Broad St.  973-748-0077

·  Mundo Latino 61 Washington St. 973 429 0586

·  New China 279 Glenwood Ave. 973 748 9312

·  Piano's Bar & Grill 36 Broad St. 973 743 7208

·  Quizno's Sub 588-A Bloomfield Ave 973 259 9000

·  Senorita's Mexican Bar & Grill 285 Glenwood Ave. 973 743 0099

·  State Street Grill 9 State St. 973 748 3003

.  Taqueria Autentica 1035 Broad St  (973) 320-4157

·  Tao Yuen Chuen 59 Washington St. 973 748 0493

·  Terange Resturant 547 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8999

·  412 Bloomfield Ave 973 337 6421 

·  Mi Pueblo Bar & 24 Broad St. 973 566 9970

Toys & Games

·  Bloomfield Bicycle Inc. 545 Bloomfield Ave 973 429 9213

·  Creative Xperience 615 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 4400

·  The Comic Book Market 28 Washington St. 973 680 0006

·  Video Game World 58 Broad St. 973 259 1577

Wireless

·  at&t 580 Bloomfield Ave 973 680 8730

·  Boost Mobile 560 Bloomfield Avenue 973 259 1100

·  Metro PCS 600 Bloomfield Ave 973 337 6179

·  Mobile 2 Mobile 55 Washington St. 973 680 4658

·  T-Mobile 56 Broad St. 973 566 0492

Other business listings can be found on the township's commerical directory:

http://bloomfieldcenter.com/business_dir.html

If you know of any local businesses not listed here, tell us in the comments section!

Information provided by the BLOOMFIELD CENTER ALLIANCE, INC.
PH • 973.429.8050    FAX • 973.429.8051
2 BROAD STREET, SUITE 201
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
info@bloomfieldcenter.com