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Insiders guide to food, entertainment & living in Salem Massachusetts for tourists and residents.

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Cinema Salem

By Mr. Salem on 1 Comment
Categories: art, business, hidden treasure, movies, nightlife

Cinema Salem 1 East India Square (inside the mall) 978.744.1400 I’m not one who goes to the movies that often, in fact until recently I can only recall 3 movies I’ve seen in the theater in the past 5 years. All that changed about a year ago when I was dragged kicking and screaming to [...]

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Hong Kong King

By Glen Hughes on Be the first to comment
Categories: hidden treasure, restaurant

Hong Kong King 28 Norman St. 978 740.8727 Tucked away on the corner of Crombie and Norman, Hong Kong King a hidden gem. While they have no dining space to speak of, if you are looking for decent Chinese delivery or take-out Hong Kong King is the place for you.  Fast service and reasonable prices [...]

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Tavern at the Hawthorne

By Mr. Salem on 2 Comments
Categories: hidden treasure, restaurant

Tavern at the Hawthorne 18 Washington Square West 978 825.4342 There are a few dining bargains to be found in Salem if you keep your eyes open. The historic Hawthorne Hotel named for famous Salem resident and author Nathaniel Hawthorne, is home to two different restaurants; we checked out the Two Dinners for $26.00 special [...]

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