Our friends over at Salem Wine Imports are starting up weekly wine tastings tonight. Eric sent over a note that said: Restarting tastings every Tuesday starting the 19th. Greek, Austria, and Swiss will be opened and evaluated. Come join us for an adventure in “emerging wines” at 6;30 or later. If wine is something you [...]
Spirits at 300 Derby (formerly Roosevelt’s) 300 Derby Street Update: Spirits closed their doors in May 2009 and has reopened as Murphys. One time Salem hot spot Roosevelt’s, after a few owners, much speculation, and many months of being closed, has reopened with a new name – Spirit’s. We went in for drinks and appetizers [...]
For any Simpsons fans out there you might recall the Flaming Moe episode which featured Boston rock legends Aerosmith. If you have ever wondered “where in Salem can I find a flaming shot?”, have we got the scoop for you. While we were out Friday night talking to local business owner Natan Lin about his [...]
Bunghole Liquors 204 Derby Street 978.744.2251 I enjoy the bunghole for something fun and different once in a while. It’s also fun to share a friends first bunghole experience with them, I love to see the look on their face. The bunghole never fails to get a smile. I love Bunghole Liquors. With the recent [...]
Many people think that tourists only come to Salem for the halloween season but insiders know that people flock here year round. Prior to our New Years Eve bash, some of our contributors were making the rounds and met up with a couple from New York City who were looking for a taste of something [...]
Salem Wine Imports 32 Church Street 978.741.wine Well, after much anticipation and a huge flame war on one of Salem’s message boards, Salem Wine Imports is now open. Now we at TheSalemInsider.com are not oneologists but we do like a good glass of wine now and again. Thankfully the owner of Salem Wine Imports was [...]
Strega 94 Lafayette Street 978 741.0004 Nestled on the edge of down town Salem sits what I can only describe as an adult contemporary dining experience. Stregas exterior does nothing to inform you as to what lies beyond its doors. Once inside you enjoy a beautiful wood bar with impressive columns, warm walls with geometric [...]