The Salem Insider

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

List of summer Posts

Al fresco dining in Salem

By Glen Hughes on 5 Comments
Categories: restaurant, summer

There is a new trend for Salem restaurants and its not some magical ingredient or new state mandated rule: it’s going au natural with dining outside. Al fresco dining in Salem, MA is nothing new. Salem institutions like the Lobster Shanty and Finz have predicated their business model on it. Victoria Station has some great [...]

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Hot fun in the summer time?

By Glen Hughes on 1 Comment
Categories: events, summer

Did you hear? It is officially summer.  I wouldn’t blame you for not knowing, if you look outside its been gloomy, dreary, rainy and all around craptastic.  People have been on the twitters moaning about having only three days of sun in June and how they want to beat up the weather man with a [...]

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Weekend Warrior: Labor day weekend 2008

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Categories: drinks, movies, music, nightlife, summer

Special Events / Festivals Jocelyn Callahan Benefit – This Friday night The Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem is hosting a fundraiser to help the Callahan family deal with their tragic loss.  Machine 475 will be heading the evening. Donations of any kind are welcome (we will be hosting a live auction that evening).  Cover charge will be [...]

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Weekend Warrior: for the weekend starting 8.8.08

By Glen Hughes on 1 Comment
Categories: art, community, events, movies, music, nightlife, summer, weekend warrior

Special Events / Festivals Essex Street Fair – Downtown Salem & Pickering Wharf this Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 from 10 am – 6 pm Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the Essex Pedestrian Mall. [...]

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Salem CultureFest 2008

By Glen Hughes on 1 Comment
Categories: art, community, music, summer, tourism

The 3rd annual Salem CultureFest will be held on Saturday and Sunday July 26 & 27 on the Salem Commons in Salem, MA. This festival hosted by African Development through Drum & Dance (A3D, inc.) will provide fun for the whole family! The Salem CultureFest runs on Saturday July 26th from 10a.m. to 8p.m. and [...]

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