The Salem Insider

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

Fireplace at Spirit’s of Salem

Spirits at 300 Derby now open – formerly Roosevelt’s

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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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bunghole liquors

Get it in the Bunghole!

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Categories: business, drinks, history, tourism, travel

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 [...]

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