The Salem Insider

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

Gulu-Gulu Cafe

What are you doing New Years Eve

By Glen Hughes on 3 Comments
Categories: events, nightlife

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah or satisfying Solstice.  Now its time to put those horrible sweaters away for another year and focus on putting 2008 to rest. There are only two days left to make plans for how you want to bring in the new year.  Even though Salem might not [...]

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Salem Beer Works Review II

By Mr. Salem on Be the first to comment
Categories: restaurant

Recently we at TheSalemInsider.com have been receiving requests to review certain restaurants or businesses. Bands are starting to put us on their guest list to check out shows and invites are coming in for special events. We love it. Please keep it up and understand that we will give an honest evaluation – regardless of [...]

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Weekend Warrior: March 7th – 9th

By Glen Hughes on Be the first to comment
Categories: art, business, community, events, movies, music, nightlife, photos

What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of March 7th Music Friday March 7th Acme Music (dance, rock, pop) @ Rockafellas Cherry S/T (rock) @ Dodge Street Wendy Nottonson (jazz 6:30-9:30) The Kicking Moon (rock 10) @ Bangkok Paradise Radio Scotvoid Productions aka RSVP (Alternative / Experimental / Electronica 8pm) @ Gulu Gulu Soul [...]

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Strega, adult contemporary dining

By Mr. Salem on 3 Comments
Categories: drinks, nightlife, restaurant

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 [...]

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