Downtown Spotlight: Pedestrian Mall, Round 1

We’re a little over halfway through our spotlight of the Pedestrian Mall businesses. So far we’ve hit Red Line Cafe, Trolley Depot, Emporium 32, New England Dog Biscuit Company, Aroma Sanctum, Village Tavern, Modern Millie, Wicked Good Books, Village Silversmith, Pamplemousse, Polonus, Bewitched, Omen, and FreakyElegant.  We thought we knew already knew a lot about these local storefronts, but we have been learning SO MUCH this week!

Have we missed your favorite “best kept secret” on the Pedestrian Mall? We still have more to share, but we want to hear from you!

If you haven’t been following along, here’s what we’ve learned so far during our #pedmallspotlight:

 

With even more construction going on this week, we’re going to be doing a little series focusing specifically on the Pedestrian Mall. Stay tuned for some of our favorite “lesser known facts” about these awesome local businesses. (Note: if you are a downtown business outside of the ped mall, don’t fret! We will be doing a series like this for all parts of the downtown this year, plus we’ll still be doing our usual general promo of downtown businesses and special events. #pedmallspotlight #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Ok, Ped Mall lovers, let’s start this day off right! Did you know that, in addition to their delicious coffee drinks, crepes, sandwiches, and salads, @redlinecafe also has a range of incredible sweet treats baked fresh daily (AND ice cream!)? This chocolate mousse mouse cake is Kylie’s particular weakness. #pedmallspotlight #shopsmall #shoplocal #moussecakemousecake #salemmainstreets #salemma

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@trolleydepot is often known for their souvenirs, but locals may not know that they also carry a huge array of ornaments, the highly coveted and collectible @byerschoiceltd carolers, and one of the biggest selections of zany socks we’ve ever seen. #pedmallspotlight #shoplocal #shopsmall #allthosesocks #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Did you know that @emporium32 was a street fair vendor in Salem for SIX years before they moved into their Central St storefront last year? One of many reasons we love our street fairs and markets – they can give local entrepreneurs a chance to develop their brand, vision, and audience enough to be truly competitive and fill our downtown vacancies. If you haven’t visited them yet, prepare to be amazed! #pedmallspotlight #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Most of us know that @nedogbiscuit makes the cutest and most creative dog biscuits around, but did you know that they’re all baked and hand-decorated IN the store? People are always amazed to see the mixers and ovens right there in the back of the store. #pedmallspotlight #salemlovesdogs #shoplocal #shopsmall #salemmainstreets #salemma

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The mind-boggling number of natural fragrances and essential oils at @aromasanctum means you’re guaranteed to find “your” custom scent. For an additional cost, Akuura can even help match your favorite discontinued scent from another producer. #pedmallspotlight #shopsmall #shopsmall #salemmainstreets #salemma

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It’s a gorgeous Sunday morning! In addition to being the only full-service restaurant on the Pedestrian Mall, @villagetavernsalem does a killer brunch! #pedmallspotlight #brunching #ladiesofsalem #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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@modernmillieshop may be best known for their vintage and retro selection, but did you know that they also carry contemporary on-trend consignment? You can find Kate Spade and J. Crew dresses, name-brand jeans, and so much more!! #pedmallspotlight #shoplocal #shopsmall #salemretail #salemmainstreets #salemma

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We love @wickedgoodbooks for their range of titles and their willingness to order anything you’re looking for, but also for their amazing kids section! Did you know that they also carry toys?! #pedmallspotlight #kidatheart #shopsmall #readlocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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“What surprises people the most when they walk into @villagesilversmith?” “The minerals!” More than just jewelry, this store is chock full o’ rocks of all types and sizes – these pics do NOT do it justice. #pedmallspotlight #alltheminerals #shoplocal #shopsmall #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Have a case of the Mondays? By all accounts, @pamplemoussesalem has the largest selection of mead for miles around. Wouldn’t some honey wine turn your frown upside down? #pedmallspotlight #meadlovers #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Ready for a lunch break? Polonus has sandwiches, pierogi, and Polish pantry items that you can’t find anywhere else in Salem! (Plus it’s DELICIOUS). #pedmallspotlight #kielbasy #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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We found out today that statuaries make up almost 50% of Bewitched in Salem’s inventory! The range and number of statues in the store is truly amazing. Thanks to Bewitched for this picture, as my camera was just not doing them justice. #pedmallspotlight #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Omen recently expanded their store footprint, and the result? More books and light than ever before! If you haven’t been in for a while (or ever), the expanded store is BEAUTIFUL. #pedmallspotlight #shopsmall #shoplocal #salemmainstreets #salemma

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Always be yourself – unless you can be a unicorn. @freakyelegant can help you with that, along with a wealth of other costume and cosplay supplies! #pedmallspotlight #betheunicorn #shoplocal #shopsmall #salemmainstreets #salemma

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