Sixty2 on Wharf 62 Wharf Street 978.744.0062 Taking up residence in the former home of Bella Luna, Sixty2 on Wharf adds a European touch to this seafood saturated area. Sixty2 on Wharf has a prime location which will undoubtedly pay huge dividends in the spring, summer and throughout tourist season. From outside we see an [...]
Brother’s Deli & Restaurant 283 Derby Street 978.741.4648 This Greek style deli gives off a cafeteria vibe but the food is a far cry from school lunch. Breakfast is served all day for you late risers. And as with any good deli, daily specials are posted up front and change each day. I was impressed [...]
Fountain Place 232 Essex Street 978.744.9572 Salem has a host of breakfast nooks today we revisited Fountain Place, diagonally across from the Samantha statue on the corner of Essex and Washington. It had been over a year since we last reviewed Fountain Place and with that information long gone the time had come again to [...]
The Old Spot 121 Essex Street 978.745.5656 Formerly McSwiggins Pub (a much better name IMO), The Old Spot established in ’06 (that’s 2006) is a legit English pub serving up good food, good beer and good music. Growing up in an English/Irish family I’m always on the lookout for a restaurant serving up some traditional [...]
A&J King Artisan Bakers 48 Central Street 978.744.4881 One step inside this shop and you understand the difference between a normal bakery and an “Artisan Baker.” photo by harold schmid The husband and wife team of A&J King opened up earlier this year (June) on Central Street across from the currently (but not for long) [...]
Gulu-Gulu Café 247 Essex Street 978.740.8882 A hip big city feel nestled in an artsy down town space. You really can’t get more down town than Gulu-Gulu Cafe. Situated on the corner of Washington and Essex behind the Samantha statue since August, G2C has become a hot spot for the 20 & 30 something crowd. [...]
Engine House Pizza 71 Lafayette Street 978.745.1744 Sometimes you just want a slice or two because a whole pie is too much. For my money, Engine House pizza is your best bet. Don’t get me wrong, Engine House serves up more than just pie, they also have subs, salads, sides and wraps. It’s just that [...]
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 [...]
Tavern at the Hawthorne 18 Washington Square West 978 825.4342 There are a few dining bargains to be found in Salem if you keep your eyes open. The historic Hawthorne Hotel named for famous Salem resident and author Nathaniel Hawthorne, is home to two different restaurants; we checked out the Two Dinners for $26.00 special [...]
Edgewater Cafe 155 Washington St. 978 740-4669 The first thing that hits you about this mexican restaurant is it’s kitschy decorations: chili-pepper lights, mexican blankets and hats adorn the interior and exterior. You almost get the feeling that they’re trying a little too hard. The service at Edgewater is a bit iffy, some days you [...]