Another week, another set of votes by you the customers of North Shore businesses & events. You have spoken again; this week we present the Best of North Shore survey by North Shore Magazine which indicates we must be doing something right in Salem MA. Over 30 top awardees!
Scan down the alphabetical list (typed up by our own tireless Kylie Sullivan, Executive Director of Salem Main Streets – TY Kylie!) to find your favorite dining choice, business or service. Perhaps you’ll see a place you’ve wanted to try but never have. Now’s as good a time as any! And congratulations to all the merchants & business owners, managers and staff!
62 Restaurant & Wine Bar – Best Italian – Editors’ Choice
Most Romantic – Reader’s Choice
Best Donut – Editors’ Choice
A&J King – Best Bakery, Bread – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Best Bake Shop, Pastry – Readers’ Choice
The Barking Cat – Best Pet Boutique – Editors’ Choice AND Readers’ Choice
CinemaSalem – Best Movie Theater – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
The Cookie Monstah – Best Cookies – Editors’ Choice (tied) * Note – not Salem based, but a staple of the Salem Farmers’ Market
Finz Seafood & Grill – Best Seafood, Prepared – Editors’ Choice (tied)
Gulu-Gulu Café – Best Beer Menu – Readers’ Choice
Harbor Sweets – Best Confectionary – Readers’ Choice
Haunted Happenings (city-wide event) – Best Festival, Fall – Readers’ Choice
Hawthorne Hotel – Best Hotel – Readers’ Choice
Landry & Arcari – Best Rugs – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Life Alive – Best Vegetarian – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Mahi Mahi Harbor Cruises – Best Charter Boat – Readers’ Choice
Melita Fiore – Best Bake Shop, Pastry – Editors’ Choice (tied)
Mighty Aphrodite Maternity Consignment – Best Maternity Clothing – Editors’ Choice AND Readers’ Choice
Milk and Honey – Best Gourmet – Honorable Mention
Mud Puddle Toys – Best Toy Shop – Editors’ Choice AND Readers’ Choice
North Shore Boot Camp (at B&S Fitness) – Best Boot Camp – Editors’ Choice
Olde Main Street Pub – Best Pub Food – Editors’ Choice (tied)
Opus – Best Sushi – Editors’ Choice Best After-Work Drinks, Readers’ Choice
Passage to India – Best Indian – Readers’ Choice
Paxton – Best Barber Shop – Editors’ Choice
Peabody Essex Museum – Best Museum – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice Best Tourist Attraction – Readers’ Choice
Roost & Company – Best Home Décor – Readers’ Choice Best Gifts – Editors’ Choice (tied) AND Readers’ Choice
Rouge Cosmetics – Best Beauty Products – Readers’ Choice Best Makeup Selection – Editors’ Choice (tied) AND Readers’ Choice
Salem Willows – Best Family Hangout – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Pack your appetite! Salem Willows Seafood Festival July 10-12 #MassInsider @VisitMA @NBCVB http://t.co/QbpVtV5Dlu pic.twitter.com/3EV00taYG0 — Destination Salem MA (@DestSalem) July 8, 2015
Salem’s So Sweet (joint event by Salem Main Streets/Salem Chamber of Commerce/Destination Salem) – Best Festival, Winter – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Scratch Kitchen – Best BBQ – Editors’ Choice
Sea Level Oyster Bar – Best Seafood, Prepared – Editors’ Choice (tied)
Best Waterview Restaurant, Year-Round – Editors’ Choice
Tavern in the Square – Best Sports Bar – Readers’ Choice
Tri-City Sales – Best Kitchen Appliances – Readers’ Choice
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall – Best Seafood, Prepared – Editors’ Choice (tied) AND Readers’ Choice
The Ugly Mug Diner – Best Breakfast – Editors’ Choice (tied)
Best Brunch – Readers’ Choice
Witch City 5K (organized by Salem YMCA) – Best Community Walk/Run – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Ye Olde Pepper Companie – Best Confectionary – Editors’ Choice (tied)
Yoga Sakti – Best Yoga Studio – Editors’ AND Readers’ Choice
Best Yoga Apparel – Editors’ Choice AND Readers’ Choice
Readers’ Choice Awards are those establishments who received the most votes through the open, online voting system. Editors’ Choices were selected by the North Shore magazine internal team and based on research / site visits. Voting was conducted February 1st through March 1st, 2015.
Changes This Year
While regional and national chains have been allowed in previous years to qualify as nominees, this year only local organizations and locally owned franchises were qualified to be nominees. Also, businesses with multiple locations were recognized by their specific location. For example, if a business had locations in Salem, Peabody, etc. then each location would have its own nomination process.
