The Salem Insider

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

Salem MA Zombie Walk

I like Turtles

By Glen Hughes on 1 Comment
Categories: art, dance, events, halloween, movies, photos

We all know that Zombies like turtles, but did you know that in addition to last weekend’s Zombie Walk there are more fun filled zombie festivities in Salem this October Halloween season? Salem State College is participating in  “Thrill The World“, a 25th anniversary commemorative event celebrating Michael Jackson’s Thriller – perhaps one of the [...]

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Callahan fundraiser at Dodge Street

Weekend Warrior: September 12th and 13th

By Glen Hughes on Be the first to comment
Categories: Uncategorized

Special Events / Festivals Salem Literary Festival 2008 – Inspiration for writers and setting for classic and contemporary literature, celebrates its passion for all things literary in the 2008 Salem Literary Festival. The festival will start Friday night from 5-7pm at the Old Town Hall.  Get more info on their website at salemlitfest.com. Callahan Family  [...]

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Salem Beerworks

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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Nick’s Firehouse Coffee Shop

Nick’s Firehouse Coffee Shop

By Mr. Salem on 3 Comments
Categories: breakfast, business, restaurant

Nick’s Firehouse Coffee Shop 30 Church St (978) 745-9432 The photo is a bit out of date but a new one is on the way @%*# digital camera Calling themselves a “coffee shop” is an understatement. Nick’s serves up an affordable breakfast and lunch in a quaint atmosphere. The restaurant seats about 40 people but [...]

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