Salem Main Streets

It’s that time again, time to sample some of the best ice cream in the North Shore at Salem’s annual Ice Scream Bowl (formally know as “The Salem Scooper Bowl”). The Ice Scream Bowl will be held Tuesday, August 10 on the Salem Common from 6-7:30 p.m. rain or shine. The event is a chance to taste some classic favorite flavors from the area’s premier ice cream shops.

 Ice Cream vendors serving samples at the event include Ben & Jerry’s, Captain Dusty’s, Cherry Farm Creamery, E.W. Hobbs, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Puleo’s, Rita’s and Seaport Cafe. Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl is a great time for children as well as adults. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, spoons and napkins will be supplied with purchase of a ticket. The proceeds will go towards Salem Main Streets, a non-profit organization, with the goal of revitalizing downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining and cultural destination. Salem Main Streets organizes the Salem Farmers’ Market and other events downtown Salem.  The Ice Scream Bowl is part of Salem Heritage Days, a 10 day event to celebrate the people of Salem.

 For any other questions or comments regarding this event please contact Jennifer Bell at Salem Main Streets at (978) 744-0004 or email at Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.

Congratulations to all downtown Salem Businesses recognized in the North Shore Magazine’s Best of the North Shore (BONS). Salem seemed to dominate the categories this year…

Restaurants
General Excellence – Sixty2 on Wharf, Readers Choice (RC) – Grapevine
Al Fresco – Finz
Bakery – A & J King
Beer Menu RC – Gulu-Gulu Café
Breakfast RC – Reds
Brunch – Nathaniels at the Hawthorne Hotel, RC In a Pig’s Eye
Indian – Passage to India
Italian – Bella Verona
Pub Food – The Old Spot

Entertainment
Bar Scene – Strega Restaurant and Lounge, RC Lobster Shanty
Live Theater – Salem Theatre Company
Movie Theater – Cinema Salem
Sports Bar – Tavern in the Square

 Kids
Baby Clothing – Crunchy Granola Baby, RC Hip Baby Gear
Kids Furniture – RC Hip Baby Gear
Kids Bookstore – RC Cornerstone Books

 Service
Eyebrows – RC Fringe
Hair Salon – RC Fringe
Hotel – RC The Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Make Up – Rouge

 Shopping
Bath and Beauty – RC Rouge
Beer Selection – RC Pamplemousse
Biking – RC Salem Cycle
Books – RC Cornerstone Books
Clothing(Vintage) – Modern Millie
Hardware – RC Winer Brothers
Lighting – Delande Lighting
Pet Store – Barking Cat
Wine Store – RC Pamplemousse

http://nshoremag.com/category/2010-bons-winners-service/

Join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll on a tour of three of Salem’s hot dining spots: Green Land Cafe, The Lyceum, and Vic’s Boathouse at Victoria Station. The event, a Mayor’s Night Out restaurant hors d’oeurves sampler, gives residents a unique opportunity to spend time with the mayor. The event is one of many great events put on by the city of Salem as part of Heritage Days.

The event takes place Monday, August 9; from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Cost to participate is $20 with proceeds to benefit Salem Main Streets.  Pre-registration for the event is required.  This is a unique opportunity for residents to spend time with Mayor Driscoll and sample appetizers at a few of the many outstanding restaurants in downtown Salem, while supporting the efforts of Salem Main Streets.

‘Mayor’s Night Out’ will start at Green Land Cafe on 87 Essex Street (5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.); the hot new restaurant downtown Salem that everyone is talking about. The next stop on the sampler tour is The Lyceum, 43 Church Street (5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.), a local favorite known for serving the finest food in a relaxed atmosphere.  The final stop on Mayor’s Night out is Vic’s Boathouse at Victoria Station, 86 Wharf Street known for its beautiful view of Salem’s harbor (6:30 – 7:00 p.m.).  For more information or to pre-register contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce or Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004 or Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.

Salem Farmers’ Market Fundraiser Silent Auction – Monday, April 12, 2010 Sixty2 on Wharf from 6 – 9 p.m.

Come join the organizers of the Salem Farmers’ Market for a fundraiser to help us prepare for the 2010 Salem Farmers’ Market. Enjoy delicious appetizers, fantastic music provided by Qwill and Henley Douglas Jr., and support the market all for $20. Due to the great success of the Salem Farmers’ Market in 2009 it will be back by popular demand in June 2010. This fundraiser will help with all the costs in making this a reality. Silent Auction items range from a make up less at Rouge Cosmetics valued at $75 to a $50 gift certificate to Rowands Seafood one of the SFM vendors. Other raffle items include a nights stay at the Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast, a gift card to Bella Hair Studio, a $50 gift card to Urban Elements and much more…There are a limited number of tickets so purchase yours in advance at Sixty2 on Wharf or the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 265 Essex Street.