Coven 281 Essex St Salem MA 01970 (212)444.2490 (yes that is a NYC exchange) Coven market in Salem soft open While the big opening day isn’t until Memorial Day weekend we stopped by the new market/cafe the other day to check it out. The shop is not fully functioning but they do have some fun [...]
One of the topics that comes up here and perhaps in any discussion around town that revolves around food is Salems lack of a good Mexican restaurant. Sure we have Cilantro but people are always looking for a burrito joint, someplace akin to Anna’s Taqueria in Davis Square. Yesterday a regular reader Geoff, along with [...]
We all know that Salem is a very walkable city. Where it falls flat for many residents of the down town and surrounding neighborhoods is the lack of a quality grocery store. Sure, there are a few Stop & Shops and Market Baskets near by but not really withing walking distance. And I realize you [...]
Cafe Valverde Coffee Roasters 196 Essex St Salem MA 01970 How about a hot cup of Joe? Cafe Valverde opened today in what was formerly Fuel, on Essex Street. This is the first retail location for Nelson and Eleni, online coffee importers from the North Shore who focus on beans from Bolivia, Costa Rica, Brazil, [...]
It’s that time again to join Magic Hat, 92.5 The River & our friends over at Pamplemousse for the Third Annual Salem Spring Fling!! Salem Spring Fling is a fun event that we look forward to every year. Like the ancient Bacchanalia this celebration of spring abounds with wine, women and song. It’s also the [...]
If you are anything like me you are thankful that the Christmas (holiday) season is behind us. All the rushing around getting last minute presents, making and eating a ton of food, drinking too much egg nog can finally be put to rest for a year. Now its time to get back on track and [...]
Where the F have we been? Good question, here’s the skinny. As you know many of the businesses take a week off after Halloween. We usually take a week also. This year when our week was up there were a few changes. One of our contributors is doing a semester abroad starting in January but [...]
Even though there are only a few more days until Halloween there are still plenty of cool things to do. Here are a few events worthy of checking out. Wednesday October 28th, 2009 SYNTH: 80′s party with Darq Tonight from 8:30-12:30 at Bangkok Paradise we get a special treat and get enjoy a decade with [...]
The closer we get to Halloween in Salem Mass the more you can feel excitement in the air. The 3rd annual SALEM HARVEST FEST Salem Harvest Fest presented by Pamplemousse & Magic Hat Brewing takes place this Saturday, October 24th from 2 – 6 pm at 294 Essex (Salem Y Ballroom) is a grand tasting [...]
Tough Choices. It’s getting out of control here in the Witch City. Roving bands of tourists hunting for ghosts and goblins day and night. Strolling through the cemeterys has now become a contact sport. And trying to get a seat at your favorite restaurant or bar is as difficult at finding a spot on the [...]