Holiday Gift Guide: Support Dunellen’s Local Businesses

When buying Christmas gifts this year, consider your local merchants (especially since the downtown was dark for two weeks thanks to Superstorm Sandy).

Here are some ideas to get you started.

Breakfast

Instead of cold cereal, treat your family to something a little different. This could also work as a thank you to your co-workers.

• Dunellen Bagel (Deli, Bagels) 390 North Ave.
• Dunellen Bakery (Ecuadorian Baked Goods including some lunch items) 215 North Ave.
• Harry’s Deli (Deli) 530 South Ave.

Dinner

Whether you celebrate the holidays by taking your friends and family out or give a gift certificate as a present, choose a local restaurant.

• Avellino’s (Pizza, Italian, Sports Bar) 625 Bound Brook Rd.
• Dunellen BBQ (Brazilian/Portuguese) 626 Bound Brook Rd.
• Dunellen Hotel (American, Pub) 120 North Washington Ave.
  
• Chicken Holiday (Fried Chicken, Fish & Chips) 390 North Ave.
  
• China Garden (Chinese Takeout) 209 North Ave.
• Cluck U Chicken (Chicken Wings) 197 North Ave.
• Guilio’s Pizza & Restaurant (Pizza, Italian) 201 North Ave.
• J&G Texas Weiners (Hot Dogs) 238 North Ave.
• Mike’s Subs (Deli) 14 South Washington Ave.
• Mis Amigos (Mexican, Outdoor Dining) 373 North Ave.
• Panda Restaurant (Chinese Eat In/Take Out) 350 North Ave.
• Planet Chicken (Peruvian Fare, Roasted Chicken) 107 North Washington Ave.
• Rome Pizza (Pizza) 334 North Ave.
• Roscoe’s Wrap It Up (Wraps, Healthy Grill) 399 North Ave.
• Soupy’s Hot Dog Stand (Hot Dogs) Corner of So.Washington & New Market Rd.
• Zupko’s Tavern (American, Pub, Outdoor Dining) 450 North Ave.

Gifts

Dog lovers, angel collectors, and those friends who are hard to shop for… you will find something for them at one of these businesses.

• Devine’s Pharmacy 374 North Ave.
• Family Dollar 215 North Ave.
• Heidi’s Cottage 445 North Ave.
• Towne Pharmacy 2 South Washington Ave.

Florals

Flowers and holiday wreaths always make thoughtful gifts.

• Ponti’s Petals 374 North Washington Ave.
• Stanley’s Florist 124 North Ave.
• Dunellen Fire Department 231 South Madison Ave.
• 28 Farmers Market  239 North Ave.

Lottery

Scratch-off tickets are a tradition at my in-laws’ Christmas dinner and make fun stocking stuffers.

• Quick Chek 426 North Ave.
• Kwick Mart 221 North Ave.
• In & Out Convenience Store 187 North Ave.
• International Deli 702 Bound Brook Rd.
• 7 Days Convenience Store 392 North Ave.
• Alex’s Fruits & Produce  330 North Ave.

Beauty & Massage

Who doesn’t like a day of pampering? A gift certificate for a haircut, massage, manicure, shave means you don’t have to know their size.

• Mona Lisa Salon 125 N Washington Ave
• Marlenny’s Haircutters II 381 North Ave
• NBG Salon 626 Bound Brook Rd Ste 4
• Xpression Nail Salon 312 North Ave
• Shear Motion 516 North Ave
• Frank & Sons Barber Shop 528 North Ave
• Rocio’s Unisex Beauty Salon 112 N Washington Ave
• Sal’s Barber Shop 500 North Ave
• Studio 380 North 380 North Ave
• Viva Nails & Spa 199 North Ave

Fitness

From dance and yoga to martial arts, skating and table tennis, Dunellen got you covered.

• The Rock Ice Center 125 North Ave.
• Lily Yip Table Tennis Center 370-372 North Ave.
• Arya Wellness Center 760 Bound Brook Rd.
• Yoga Destiny 200 Dunellen Ave.
• 8 on the Break 340-346 North Ave.
• Aiki Kai School of Self Defense 520 North Ave.
• Maximum Martial Arts 227 North Ave.
• Ernie Temple’s School of Karate 316 Jackson Ave.
• Dance Express 131 N Washington Ave

Automobile

For the car lover in your family… or if you ARE the car lover in your family, for your car.

• Advance Auto Parts 216 North Ave.
• Fercho’s Auto Installations 513 North Ave.
• Reliable Auto 519 Bound Brook Rd.
• Turlip’s Garage 431 North Ave.
• Imported Auto Tech 501 North Ave.
• Dunellen Auto Glass 148 North Ave.
• B&H AUTO REPAIR 301 North Ave. 
• Dale’s Auto Svc LLC 150 North Ave.
  
• 1 AUTO BODY 134 Pulaski St.

Apparel

• Mr. Tees Plus 532 North Ave.
• The Corner Dress Shop 300 North Ave.

 

More ideas

Cigars:

• Brown’s Stationery 111 N Washington Ave.

Liquor: