More than 30 Salem and Marblehead restaurants, retail shops and attractions are participating in Christmas in Salem and the Marblehead Christmas Walk, many with special offers and all with warm holiday wishes for tour goers.
RESTAURANTS
RETAIL SHOPS
ATTRACTIONS
RESTAURANTS
Caffe Graziani
133 Washington St., Salem
978-741-4282
www.cafegraziani.com
Caffe Graziani is owned and staffed by Chef Giovanni Graziani and his wife Paula. Known as “The family place in Salem,” Caffe Graziani is celebrating 18 years in Salem. Giovanni and Paula invite you to enjoy homemade Italian specialities, sandwiches, homemade desserts and coffee. Make a date to return for one of Chef Giovanni’s Wine Dinners where wines and delicacies of Italy are featured.
Capt’s Waterfront Grill & Pub
94 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, Salem
978-741-0555
www.capts.com
Special offer: 10% off lunch; 15% off dinner. Please join us!
Two floors of waterfront dining at its best in either the Capt’s. Grill & Pub on the 1st floor or the Topsides Main Dining and Deck on the 2nd . Enjoy perfectly prepared seafood, burgers and steak as well as lighter fare and delectable desserts. Capt’s offers lunch, brunch, and dinner on Salem’s Pickering Wharf.
CinemaSalem Café
East India Square Mall
978-744-1400
www.cinemasalem.com
Special offer: 25% discount with Christmas in Salem program book.
Who has Salem’s most delicious hot chocolate! Try the CinemaSalem Café, directly across the street from tour headquarters at St. Peter’s Church.
Finz Seafood & Grill
76 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, Salem
978-744-8485
www.hipfinz.com
Special offer: 10% with Christmas in Salem Program Book
Finz Seafood & Grill has long had a reputation in Salem and around New England for fresh, innovative seafood and grill fare, not to mention delicious specialty drinks. Finz is located on Salem’s Pickering Wharf and is a great place to relax and enjoy outstanding food and drink for lunch or dinner.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St., Salem
978-740-8882
www.gulu-gulu.com
A European style café in the heart of downtown Salem. Visit Gulu-Gulu to have a light bite and enjoy a specialty coffee. Gulu-Gulu Café is also a place to stop by, curl up on one of the sofas, listen to music, read the daily newspaper, or work on your laptop with free wireless internet. In the evenings, Gulu-Gulu offers live music and DJs, open mic, book and poetry readings as well as classic films. Evening activity is listed on its website.
Jack-Tar American Tavern
126 Washington Street, Marblehead
781-631-2323
www.Jacktarmarblehead.com
Warm and friendly atmosphere, brick oven pizza, local seafood, American tapas, cozy bar.
The Landing Restaurant
81 Front Street, Marblehead
781-639-1266
www.Thelandingrestaurant.com
Casual pub fare, classic dining room entrees and heated deck overhanging the harbor at State Street Landing. Serving 7 days a week from 11:30 AM.
The Lyceum
43 Church St., Salem
978-745-7665
www.LyceumSalem.com
Come and visit the newly renovated Lyceum! Operated since 1989 by George Harrington, The Lyceum is well known throughout Salem and the North Shore for fine food in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Open Friday, December 4th for dinner; Saturday, December 5th for lunch (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM) and dinner; Sunday, December 6th for brunch (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and dinner.
Nathaniel’s at the Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington Square West, Salem
978-744-4080
www.hawthornehotel.com
Special offer: The North Shore’s legendary hotel offers 10% discount at Nathaniel’s for dinner December 4-6, 2009; 10% discount for Christmas Tea on December 4, 2-4pm; 20% discount on purchase of Hawthorne Hotel gift card, December 4-6.
Nathaniel’s at Salem’s historic Hawthorne Hotel offers award-winning seasonal cuisine in a wam, welcoming ambience. The menu includes historic items from a bygone era to contemporary, eclectic fare. Nathaniel’s also offers demi portions of its most popular items, including its signature dish, “Scallops Sophia.” Nathaniel’s Sunday Jazz Brunch has been named the Best of the North Shore 2009 by Northshore Magazine.
Sixty2 on Wharf
62 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, Salem
Tel: 978-744-0062
www.sixty2onwharf.com
Special offer: Free antipasto with purchase of entrée
Sixty2 on Wharf is a casual neighborhood bistro serving rustic, modern Italian cuisine in downtown Salem. Chef Antonio Bettencourt and his team are dedicated to using the best locally-sourced, all natural ingredients in season and at the peak of flavor. The wine list showcases the wines of the world with many hard to find and boutique offerings chosen especially to match the original and distinctive cuisine.
Trattoria Sablone
33 Smith Street, Marblehead
781-631-8140
www.Sablonesrestaurant.com
“Experience the tradition.” Pasta, fish, steaks, veal. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Dinner, Monday-Thursday, 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10. Please join us Monday-Thursday, for dinner for two $23.95.
The Witch’s Brew Cafe
156 Derby St., Salem
978-745-8717
www.witchsbrewcafe.com
The Witch’s Brew Café is located on historic Derby Street between the National Park Services site and the House of the Seven Gables. Enjoy exceptional food at reasonable prices at this friendly neighborhood café.
RETAILERS
Bernard’s Jewelers
179 Essex St., Salem
978-745-0638
www.bernardsjewelers.com
Special offer: Free jewelry cleaning and gift wrapping.
Celebrating our 75th anniversary of continuous family ownership in downtown Salem, Bernard’s Jewelers is the place to shop for all of your holiday gifts. Bernard’s Jewelers has been a fixture in Salem’s downtown since 1934, when it was established by Raymond Tetrault, Sr. Now owned by sons Ray Jr. and Tom, the store continues its well deserved reputation of unparalleled personal service and quality merchandise from diamonds, fine jewelry, watches, clocks, and gifts. In 2004, Bernard’s Jewelers was awarded the “Main Street Main Stay Award” by the Salem Main Streets Initiative.
DS Designs
158 Washington Street, Marblehead
781-639-2336
www.Dsdesigns.com
Special offer: Holiday raffle every week in December
Unique accessories for you and your home. Great designs at great prices!
Fiddlehead – Flowers of Distinction
24 Front St., Salem
978-745-0008
www.fiddlehead-flowers.com
Special offer: 10% discount on any arrangement of $75 or more with presentation of Christmas in Salem promotion card.
Located on Salem’s Front Street across from J.Mode, Fiddlehead presents premium flowers, unique containers, and exceptional design. Fiddlehead prides itself on the elegant simplicity of its arrangements. Fiddlehead is a proud recipient of the 2007 Best of Boston, Boston Magazine, Award as well as the 2008 Best of North Shore, North Shore Magazine, Award for floral design.
Hestia
13 Hawkes Street, Marblehead
781-639-2727
www.Hesticacreations.com
Special offer: Holiday raffle for a $50 gift certificate
New England inspired gifts and collectibles hand crafted by Hestia’s studio artists. Holiday store hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday,10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 P
J.Mode
17 Front Street. Salem
978-744-7007
www.jmodefashions.com
Special offer: 10% off any regular price item during the month of December with presentation of Christmas in Salem promotion card.
Located on Salem’s quaint Front Street, J. Mode is a woman’s clothing store focusing on quality fabrics and the right fit to complement your style. J.Mode is the proud recipient of the 2009 North Shore Magazine Readers Choice Award for Best Upscale Ladies Boutique and the 2008 recipient of the North Shore Magazine’s Best of the North Shore Editors Choice Award in Ladies Boutiques for the Fashionistas on the North Shore.
Laura Lanes Skin Care
242 Essex St., Salem
978-741-8777
800-483-0570 toll-free
www.lauralanes.com
Special Offer: 10% off any full price skin care or cosmetics with presentation of Christmas in Salem promotion card.
The 2009 Gold Readers’ Choice Award on the North Shore, Laura Lanes Skin Care specializes in facials, waxing, and massage therapy. We make and carry a full line of skin care products and cosmetics. The staff provides the highest quality products and services in a calm, quiet, soothing environment. Laura Lanes offers not only services and products, but also gift cards and online booking.
Marblehead Arts Association
8 Hooper Street, Marblehead
781-631-2608
www.Marbleheadarts.org
Decorated mansion with galleries of giftable artwork; distinctive shop of artisan wares, including glass and jewelry; Artisan’s Craft Fair December 5 & 6.
Moran Studios
50 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead
781-631-4399
www.Rsvpmoranstudios.com
Special offer: Discount on holiday cards and gift basket raffle.
A fine stationery, invitations and gift shop. Store hours 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday til 8:00 PM.
QuintEssentials
96 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, Salem
978-740-2877
www.QE-Salem.com
Special offer: Save 10% on hats, gloves, and scarves in stock.
Looking for that perfect accessory? QuintEssentials offers a one-stop shopping experience for all women’s fashion accessory needs whether for a new outfit or to update your current wardrobe. QuintEssentials carriers many handmade products that are as distinctive as they are beautiful as well as many products made in the United States and abroad that are characteristically beautiful, unique, and value priced. For hats, gloves, jewelry, scarves and handbags, look no further than QuintEssentials.
Rouge Cosmetics
322 Derby St., Salem
978-740-1044
www.rouge.com
Special offer: Free gift wrapping
A chic cosmetics boutique offering great beauty products as well as expert makeup and skincare advice, Rouge boasts a carefully selected collection of the finest beauty products from the most desired brands. Rouge is the place to discover how to get yourself gorgeous, not only for the holidays, but all year long. Recipient of 2009 Best of Boston Award, Boston Magazine.
Salem Wine Imports
Street: 32 Church St., Salem
978-741-9463
www.salemwineimports.com
Special offer: Join us for a free wine tasting on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, from 4:00-8:00 PM
Salem Wine Imports offers wine for every occasion. Our philosophy is a simple one: Wine is a common treasure available to all, and the discovery and enjoyment of wine is a life enhancing pleasure. Salem Wine Imports has carefully selected wines that come from small producers who grow their own grapes and have been making wine for generations. You will find wines that have a sense of place and taste of the soil and region of their birth. As Thomas Jefferson said, “Good wine is a necessity of life for me.”
Salem Witch Museum Shop
19½ Washington Square North, Salem
978-744-1692
www.salemwitchmuseum.com
Special offer: 20% discount December 1 through 24 with presentation of Christmas in Salem promotion card.
The Salem Witch Museum Shop features a wide assortment of items from educational materials on Salem’s history and modern-day witchcraft to attractive apparel and just-for-fun items! Be sure to visit our new online store at www.salemwitchmuseum.com.
Shipshape
128 Washington Street, Marblehead
781-631-7477
www.Shipshapemarbehead.com
Local, regional, nautical, hand crafted, inspired gifts for everyone on your list.
Signatures
181 Essex St., Salem
978-825-0015
www.signaturesofsalem.com
Special offer: 20% off entire purchase with presentation of Christmas in Salem promotion card.
Signatures is a fine, moderately priced, woman’s clothing store located on Essex Street. Our clothing is classic, modern and very comfortable for today’s woman.
Sophia’s
105 Essex St., Salem
978-741-1809
www.sophiasofsalem.com
Special offer: Complimentary refreshments and special gift with purchase
For gifts of artistry and elegance, Sophia’s is the answer. Sophia’s is a boutique filled with the romance and allure of a shop in old Paris. The store is located across the street from the Hawthorne Hotel and is housed in the childhood home of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne.
The Trolley Depot
191 Essex St., Salem
978-745-3003
www.trolleydepot.com
Special offer: 10% discount with presentation of Christmas in Salem promotion card throughout the month of December.
“A strange little store in a great little city,” the Trolley Depot offers an eclectic mix of Wizard of Oz collectibles, Dept. 56 H’ween, and cute stuffed toys. Our ever-expanding selection of gifts also includes books on Salem’s history and modern-day witchcraft, jewelry, and the best souvenirs and tee-shirts in Salem.
United Martial Arts Center
Vinnin Square Plaza – Paradise Road, Swampscott
781-581-8887
www.Umacnorthshore.com
Adult and children’s classes, 8 traditional martial arts. Give the gift of health with a holiday gift certificate.
ATTRACTIONS
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby St., Salem
978-744-0991, ext. 126
www.7gables.org
Special offer: $2 discount on adult tickets to “A Classic Christmas,” 3-5 PM on December 5, 6, 12 and 13. Christmas scenes from famous works of literature, including Little Women, A Christmas Carol, and A Child’s Christmas in Wales, are brought to life in the rooms of the House of the Seven Gables.
Caroline Emmerton, a philanthropist and preservationist, purchased the House of the Seven Gables in 1908 and worked with a leading preservationist architect, Joseph Everett Chandler, to restore the house to its original seven gables. Her goals were to preserve the house for future generations, to provide educational opportunities for visits and to use the proceeds from this house to fund her settlement programs for immigrant families. The House of the Seven Gables’ campus, which now includes five additional 17th, 18th, and 19th century structures, is now registered as a National Landmark.
Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
170 Washington Street, Marblehead
781-631-1768
www.Marbleheadmuseum.org
Marblehead Museum Holiday House Tour December 5, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; December 6, Noon to 4:00 PM. Ten Private Homes in Marblehead’s Historic District. Tickets: $35 in advance at our website; $40 at door.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St., East India Square, Salem
978-745-9500, x.3164
www.pem.org
Special offer: $2 discount off general admission from 12/5/2009 to 12/20/2009 with presentation of the Christmas in Salem Program Book. Does not include admission to the Chinese house; and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum is well known for the excellence of its collections of Asian and Maritime art as well as for its exhibitions from world-class museums across the globe. Come and visit the Peabody Essex for enjoyment, enrichment, sharing with family and friends, and creative stimulation.
Salem Theatre Company
5 Cousins St., Salem
978-590-3276
www.salemtheatre.com
Special offer: The Salem Theatre Company presents A Child’s Christmas in Wales and The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, December 4-13, at the First Church in Salem, 316 Essex St. For performances and times, please visit our website.
This year, 2009, marks the Salem Theatre Company’s sixth season of exciting live theater in downtown Salem. The STC has a well-deserved reputation for producing quality theater at affordable prices, right here in Salem. From Shakespeare to new plays, from American comedies to classical drama, the STC has pushed the boundaries to bring the unexpected with 58-second stage events and 19 main stage plays since 2002.
