The Salem Insider

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

Cocktails

The 2008 Salem Cocktail Competition

By Glen Hughes on 3 Comments
Categories: drinks, events

Here is an event that TheSalemInsider.com can really get behind. In fact, the Salem Cocktail Competition goes hand in hand with some of the various specialty drink reviews we have done. It also keeps in the spirit of what we are all about, informing you about the best that Salem has to offer from the [...]

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Fireplace at Spirit’s of Salem

Spirits at 300 Derby now open – formerly Roosevelt’s

By Mr. Salem on 15 Comments
Categories: business, drinks, events, nightlife, restaurant

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 [...]

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Flaming Jay

Flaming Jay

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Categories: art, drinks, nightlife, restaurant

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 [...]

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