Apr 212011
 

Join Salem Main Streets for the Jazzy Blues Brunch fundraiser with Mayor Kim Driscoll. The event will be held Sunday, May 15 from 11 – 1 at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Enjoy the sounds of Whose Muddy Shoes and a full brunch. By attending this event you help support Salem Main Streets and the programs and work we do year round including: the Salem Farmers’ Market, the Salem Arts Festival, Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival, Salem Health and Wellness Week, Holiday Happenings, the October Information Booth and much more…Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Chamber of Commerce, 265 Essex Street (978)744-0004 or at Rouge Cosmetics. The event is sponsored in part by the Salem Waterfront Hotel, Eastern Bank, the Peabody Essex Museum, Bernard’s Jewelers, Ron Elken Computer Doctor and Betsy Day.

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Apr 032011
 

Restaurant Week(s) April 3 – 7 and April 10 – 14

For 10 days only, participating Salem area restaurants will offer either a two-course prix-fix dinner menu for $15, or a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $25, or both (note that this price does not include drinks, taxes or gratuities).

Salem has become the culinary destination on the North Shore. Expect a wide variety of delicious foods – from steak to seafood, American to ethnic. Restaurants offer multiple choices for appetizers, entrees as well as deserts.  Reservations are encouraged, please contact the restaurants directly. Mention “Restaurant Week” when making your reservations. 

Participating Restaurants

 62 Restaurant and Wine Bar (Three-Course $25)
62 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-0062
Restaurant Week MENU

Adriatic Restaurant and Bar (Three-Course $25)
155 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 594-1832
Restaurant Week MENU

Bella Verona  (Three-Course $25)
107 Essex Street, Salem, MA – (978) 825-9911
Restaurant Week MENU

Cafe Polonia  (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
118 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-0045
Restaurant Week MENU

Capt’s Waterfront Grill & Club  (Three-Course $25)
94 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 741-0555
Restaurant Week MENU

Cilantro (Three-Course $25)
282 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-9436

Restaurant Week MENU 

Finz Seafood Restaurant & Grill  (Three-Course $25)
76 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-0000

Grapevine Restaurant  (Three-Course $25)
26 Congress Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-9335
Restaurant Week MENU

Great Escape (Three-Course $25)
50 St Peter Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-5022

Restaurant Week MENU

Green Land Cafe (Three-Course $25)
87 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-7766
Restaurant Week MENU

Lakay Island Restaurant (Three-Course $25)
168 Essex Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-2308

Restaurant Week MENU

The Lobster Shanty  (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
25 Front Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-5449

The Lyceum  (Three-Course $25)
43 Church Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-7665
Restaurant Week MENU

Nathaniel’s at the Hawthorne Hotel  (Three-Course $25)
18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA – (978) 825-4311
Restaurant Week MENU

Regatta Pub at the Waterfront Hotel (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
225 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 740-8788
Restaurant Week MENU

Restaurant Gioia & Wine Bar  (Three-Course $25)
140 Washington Street, Salem, MA – 140 Washington Street, Salem, MA

Rockafellas  (Three-Course $25)
231 Essex Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-2411

Salem Beers Works (Three-Course $25)
278 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-233
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Seaport Cafe  (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
215 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 594-8490

Tavern in the Square  (Three-Course $25)
189 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 740-2337

Thai Place (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
Museum Place Mall, Salem, MA – (978) 741-8008

Victoria Station (Three-Course $25)
86 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-3400

Restaurant Week MENU

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Mar 302011
 

Wondering what to do this weekend? Salem has plenty to offer…from free Jazz music, to a Spring Fling event, new shops and as always great music and events at local restaurants. Some Salem happenings:

April 1 Restaurants Reopening parties for the season – Cafe Polonia, Howling Wolf Taqueria, The Lobster Shanty, and Seaport Cafe. Check out their websites for details.

April 1 – 3 The Zoo Story at Griffen Theater

April 1 – 2 Dead Man’s Cell Phone at the Salem Theatre Company

April 2 374th Anniversary of the First Muster  Salem Common and various other locations in Salem 10 am – Ceremony at St. Peter’s Church; 10:40 am – Ceremony at Armory Park; 11:30 am – Parade to Salem Common; 11:45 am – Ceremony, Pass in Review and Cannon Salute on Salem Common; 12:15 pm – Military Flyover by USAF.

 April 2 Jazz Appreciation Day 2 p.m. at the Salem Five Community Room, 210 Essex St.  This FREE EVENT features kicks off  with a performance by The SJSF All Stars, who will pay homage to some of the legends of jazz – from Coltrane to Mingus, Miles to Dizzy. Featuring Henley Douglas Jr. (sax), Garret Savluk (trumpet), Squantch (trombone), Dave Walker (bass), John Iltis (drums).

April 2 Spring Fling 6 – 8 p.m. in Old Town Hall The annual Spring Fling is a celebration of art, food, wine, beer and music. It’s a great kick off event to Restaurant Week. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more info go to http://salemspringfling.com/info.htmlor call Pamplemousse at 978-745-2900.

April 3  11:15 a.m. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association and Derby Square Tours are presenting a lecture by Jim McAllister at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Salem Knights of Columbus 94 Washington Square to benefit victims of the March 18 fire at 98 Washington Square. Jim’s talk, “An Uncommon Common” will highlight historical events and persons from the Washington Square area. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 11:15 am

April 3 – 7 Salem Restaurant Week Looking for an excuse to try a new dining venue? Or to visit your fav two nights in a row? This 10-day promotion features the unique and fine dining options in Salem at mouth-watering prices. For 10 days only, participating restaurants will serve either a 2 Course Dinner – $15 OR a 3 Course Dinner – $25 (note: some restaurants will offer both options and pricing is exclusive of tax, beverages & gratuity). For a list of participating restaurants go to www.salem-chamber.org.

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Jan 142011
 

The Salem’s So Sweet Festival Brochure is now available! This year’s festival is the most spectacular ever – with numerous events including a Polar Plunge, 21 Ice Sculptures (a new record), and the popular Chocolate and Wine Tasting Event in Hamilton Hall.  Thank you to all businesses who are participating in the festival February 4 – 14, 2011.

For a complete festival brochure follow the links below:

Salem’s So Sweet Brochure Page 1

Salem’s So Sweet Brochure Page 2

Hard copies will be available closer to the start of the festival.

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Nov 052010
 

Follow Destination Salem on Facebook for a chance to win gift certificates to participating restaurants. http://destinationsalem.blogspot.com/2010/11/tag-dine-in-salem-north-shores-dining.html  The first 50 people to tag a photo of one of the restaurants posted each day in November will be entered into a random drawing for a gift certificate to that restaurant.  Use it at any participating restaurant during Restaurant Week! (See their site for specific details.) Even if you aren’t selected, don’t miss the fantastic deal of two course meals for $15 offered at The Lobster Shanty, Howling Wolf Taqueria, Salem Beer Works, Seaport Café, and Thai Place and $25 promotions at many other restaurants during Salem’s Restaurant Week Nov. 7 – 11.  Also, Rockafellas will be donating 30 percent of their food sales during Restaurant Week to Salem Education Foundation.   As a bonus, visit them on Salsa Night, November 10, and dance with the Mayor for a $20 donation.    For more information, visit www.salem-chamber.org.

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