Salem So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculptures Festival offers free fun for the whole family February 5 – 14, 2010
**THE WINE AND CHOCOLATE EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT**
The Salem’s So Sweet festival offers fantastic discounts at area stores and restaurants, a free opportunity to win a huge gift basket, and 16 ice sculptures displayed around town which can be viewed at no cost. This popular festival is in its eighth year and features more sculptures than ever before. Themes range from the Salem Witch to the Eiffel Tower. The artfully carved ice sculptures will grace downtown Salem starting February 6 and last as long as the weather allows. This year the festival will feature an ice sculpting demonstration at 1:00 p.m. at Pickering Wharf.
Over 30 downtown businesses are offering incredible discounts and free chocolate during the weekend as well. The discounts range from a % off meals to gift certificates, discounts on items purchased, wine tastings and free chocolate samples.
Once again, Golden Tickets will be available in downtown Salem. Pick up your Golden Ticket and have it validated at participating businesses (no purchase necessary) then enter to win a Salem’s So Sweet gift basket. The Salem’s So Sweet gift basket features many fine items from area retailers.
Salem’s So Sweet: IN-STORE PROMOTIONS
Clothing & Accessories
J. Mode, 17 Front St. – Friday evening Feb. 5th J.Mode will have a special appearance by Jenny Johnson & Billy Costa from NECN’s TV diner. J. Mode will have Champagne, Chocolates & $25 gift certificates for eveyone! See you at J.Mode!
Quint Essentials, 96 Wharf St. – Give your Valentine “Forever Roses” a dozen perfect roses made of sculpted wood. Yours free with any $100 purchase; or just $12.95 only at Quint Essentials.
Samantha’s Costumes, 177 Essex St. – 25% off all items, including costumes, lingerie, jewelry, wigs & accessories. In-store raffle (no purchase required) February 1st thru 14th. Stop in and warm up!
Signatures, 181 Essex St. – Stop in for a Valentine’s day treat! Enjoy 20% off all clothing including sale clothing.
Witch’s Hide, 190 Essex St. – Stop in for sweet treats & sweet deals! 50% OFF selected leather jackets! 20% OFF fashion leather apparel, boots, jewelry & bags! 15% OFF all riding apparel (MADE IN THE USA) jackets, chaps & vests!
Food & Dining
Caffe Graziani, 133 Washington St. – Come enjoy “Sorpresa Ciocolatto” to any one purchasing lunch, dinner or coffee & dessert. Don’t miss our wine dinner the evening of Thurs. Feb 4th.
Capt.’s Waterfront Grill & Club, 94 Wharf St.- We will be pleased to offer 10% off your lunch and dinner plus a free special Salem’s So Sweet dessert when any second dessert is purchased.
Gulu-Gulu Café, 247 Essex St. – European-style café in the heart of downtown Salem! Come in for a hot apple cider or hot chocolate for only $1.50 during the Salem So Sweet festival. Just show us this brochure.
Lyceum, 43 Church St. – Celebrate so sweetly in our recently-renovated Mediterranean-inspired bistro with a special chocolate-orange martini and bittersweet chocolate tart. Visit our website, www.thelyceum.com for our Valentine’s menu.
Maria’s Sweet Somethings, 26 Front St. – INDULGE at our giant chocolate fountain, no double-dipping please. Come sample some of our favorite gourmet items including chocolates, jellies, sauces & other great treats. We have something for all your Valentines! Enter to win a gourmet Valentine gift basket. Please visit & join the fun!(Feb. 6 & 7)
Nathaniels at the Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. W. – Visit us at award-winning Nathaniel’s at the Hawthorne Hotel and receive a free banana chocolate bread pudding dessert with the purchase of any dinner entrée!
Rockafellas, 231 Essex St. – Your choice between Rockafellas raspberry chocolate mousse, muddy berry bowl or bittersweet chocolate infused with orange Grand Sequoia offered ½ price at lunch and complimentary for 2 or more at dinner.
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 225 Derby St. – Enjoy luscious desserts and cocktails in the Regatta Pub. Romance your sweetheart in a luxurious room with our special Valentine’s Package! For reservations, call 978-740-8788.
Tavern in the Square, 189 Washington St. – Tavern in the Square located in the heart of Salem will feature a divine menu of chocolate drinks all week long with a free Valentines dessert with a purchase of two entrees.
Thai Place, Museum Place Mall – Come celebrate our 19th Anniversary! Voted Viewer’s Choice #1 Thai Restaurant in the Region 2009 and #1 Thai Restaurant in Salem 2009. Discount card & valentine gift available with purchase.
Victoria Station, 86 Wharf St. – Waterfront dining. Classic American cuisine, celebrating 30 years of creating memories that last a lifetime.
Shopping & More
The Art Corner, 264 Washington St. – Painting and crafts demonstrations by members of the Salem Arts Association launch for the North Shore Writers Group’s newest book. “A READER’S POT LUCK”!
Coon’s, 226 Essex St. – Receive 25% off your purchase with Golden Ticket during the Salem’s So Sweet Festival and enjoy some delicious complimentary chocolate.(Offer cannot be combined with discounted items)
Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St. – Free hot chocolate and 15% off the book of your choice with Golden Ticket. Come see our ice sculpture of Max from Where the Wild Things Are.
Kensington-Stobart Gallery, 18 Washington Sq. W – We will be passing out complimentary chocolates.
Pamplemousse, 185 Essex St. – Stop in for a tasting of sparkling wine, dessert wine, and sexy red wine for Valentine’s Day! Also chocolate stout and lots of sweets! Sat. & Sun. from 2 – 5 pm.
Peabody Essex Museum Shop, East India Square – Free sample of Salem’s own Harbor Sweets chocolate in the museum shop, while supplies last.
Penelope’s Pet Boutique, 99 Washington St. – Pet lover’s and pets, warm up with 25% off your purchase with the Golden Ticket, and enjoy coffee, chocolate, and treats for your pet. (Offer cannot be combined with discounted items).
Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St. – Stop by and view the icy representation of Prince, the family’s dog, sculpted by local artist Josh Gerloff. On February 6 & 7, enjoy a cup of cocoa in Stevie’s playroom and 2-for-1 admission for regular tours from 11-4.
Red Lion Smoke Shop, 94 Washington Sq. – Show him he’s special this Valentine’s Day with a handmade imported premium cigar. Receive a FREE cigar cutter with this brochure.
Salem Witch Museum, Washington Sq. – Show your golden ticket at the Salem Witch Museum gift shop & save! Spend up to $50 and receive 25% off your total purchase. Spend over $50 & receive 35% off.
Sophia’s, 105 Essex St. – Celebrate Salem’s So Sweet Festival at Sophia’s. Enjoy complementary refreshments and enter our annual Valentines Day drawing for a Sid Dickens Memory Block of your choice.
The Picklepot, 75 Wharf St. – Get something different for your sweetie this year! … and while you are here, enter our raffle for jewelry, gifts, sweets and prizes from local artists.
Treasures Over Time, 139 Washington St. – Welcome Skagen to the neighborhood. Win a limited edition fire engine red ladies watch designed especially for Valentine’s Day from our new Skagen watch collection.
Trolley Depot, 191 Essex St. – Stop in for a chocolate treat and fun gifts for your Valentine! Get 20% off on Love spell books! Check out our clearance sale area!
Health & Beauty
Body and Soul Massage and Wellness, 60 Washington St., Ste 201 – Couples massage – a delicious treat for yourself and someone special! Relax on heated tables as our experienced massage therapists ease the stress away with chocolate lotion or aromatherapy of your choice. Take home chocolate soap to enjoy later. 1 hour $265; 75 min. $195
Green Tea Yoga, 7 Colonial Road – February 5-14, Yoga and Chocolate; what could be sweeter? All evening yoga classes will be followed by a sweet taste of chocolate from a local chocolate shop.
Laura Lanes Skin Care, 242 Essex St. – Check out our new mineral makeup line by Mirabella. Make-overs available.
Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby St. – Receive a treat of pamper-yourself samples with your $50 purchase, plus free chocolates! Find out why Rouge was Best of Boston 2009 for makeup shopping.
**Most offers are valid February 6 & 7 or while supplies last.**
