The Salem Insider

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

McIntire Fireplace in the Pierce Nichols house

Review of Samuel McIntire, Carving an American Style at the PEM

By Glen Hughes on Be the first to comment
Categories: art, history, tourism

Samuel McIntire is one of the reasons that Salem has been, and continues to be, a beautiful historic seaport city that people flock to year after year. With this being the 250th anniversary of the birth of Salem’s renowned architect and woodcutter, Samuel McIntire, a multitude of events (including the summer walking tours and Christmas [...]

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Weekend Warrior February 15th – 18th

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

Whats going on in Salem Presidents Day weekend – February 15th through 18th Music Friday February 15th The Hangovers @ Rockafellas The Willows @ Dodge Street Christy Bluhm (jazz 6:30-9:30) New Water Hillbillys (rock 10) @ Bangkok Paradise DJ Ondrej! (house & trance) @ Gulu Gulu Saturday February 16th Lisa Love Experience @ Rockafellas Tottaro [...]

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Free Wi-Fi in Salem

By Glen Hughes on 5 Comments
Categories: business, community, technology

Free wireless internet access is a must for those of us on the go. Many local shops have, or say they have free wi-fi, but do you know who really does? With yesterday’s big news that Starbucks is dumping their internet provider T-mobile, partnering with AT&T and offering free wi-fi , it seemed appropriate that [...]

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Engine house pizza, a slice of heaven.

By Mr. Salem on 6 Comments
Categories: pizza, restaurant

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 [...]

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