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 [...]
About a month ago, we heard and reported on some rumors that Spirits existence was in a state of flux. The rumors were vehemently denied, despite some events being canceled. And yet, over the past few weeks Spirits has remained super low key. There have been barley any signs of life on the inside, the [...]
Salem has all sorts of thriving scenes that the average tourista would never find if s/he wasn’t looking for it. Take for instance our local wordsmiths. We have done articles in the past about Author lectures and events pertaining to improving your writing. Recently Cornerstone Books hosted an Editor speed date. Writers are alive and [...]
It seems like each day there is an interesting event held here in Salem. While we would love to report on all of them we just don’t have the resources so we do our best to showcase some of the exceptional ones. Tonight there is an exceptional event going on for those of you who [...]
We cover a wide variety of topics on TheSalemInsider.com but one of the most discussed is where people in their 20′s and 30′s go to have a good time. From now until the end of the year there is one less place in our late night lineup. Last night the City of Salem’s Licensing Board [...]
If you read our post yesterday entitled “Your website and You“ then you understand a few of the reasons many small businesses have craptastic web sites. You also should be able to read that and diagnose some problems that might arise with your own site. Today we introduce you to some people who can help [...]
I look at a lot of websites. Too many. If you have a business in Salem, I’ve probably seen your website. I’ve probably looked you up while researching a blog post or to find when your shop is open or to see when your band is playing out. One thing I’ve learned is that most [...]
Rita’s Italian Ice 188 Essex Street 978.741.7482 As the new cool kid in town Rita’s serves up some frozen treats. With the scooperbowl just happening and the ice cream wars heating up a new hat was thrown into the ring recently when franchise frozen ice water shop Rita’s Italian Ice opened up. Thankfully for them [...]
Earlier this year it appeared that one of Salem’s destination shops Fools Mansion was to close it’s doors forever. Thankfully for us locals and many tourists, on the day John the former owner was to close up shop a young Salem couple stepped up to the plate and bought the store. Matt told me that [...]