Overlooking Salem's scenic downtown square at Essex and Washington Streets, the Gulu-Gulu Cafe welcomes visitors with tables inside and out. The cafe is the brainchild and heart of Steven Feldman and his wife Marie Feldmannova, who wanted to bring a piece of Prague to Salem. The couple met at the original Café Gulu-Gulu in the Czech Republic, and like its counterpart, wanted to offer a relaxed and comfortable place to hang out, read, eat, and drink.
Gulu-Gulu features local art on the walls in addition to music and spoken word performances during the evenings. "This area has such a pool of talent," says owner Steven Feldmann.
The savory and sweet menu offers a variety of tastes for every palate. Some popular items include crepes, panini sandwiches, exotic cheeses and cured meats. They also boast an extensive beer menu, with brews ranging from Krušovice Imperial Lager (the only place on the North Shore that serves it!) to fruity beers like Fruli Strawberry Beer.
Regardless of what you order, it will be served under the watchful eye of Jack, a five-year-old Boston Terrier and Gulu-Gulu's original mascot, whose face is in numerous places in and around the cafe. In addition to a variety of tasty foods and drinks, Gulu-Gulu also offers its patrons a hardy dose of character, a kind you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.
Located next to Newbury Comics in Norwood, Lunch Box Deli is open for lunch and dinner six days-a-week. The deli serves soups, salads and Boars Head deli sandwiches made-to-order. Visit the Lunch Box Deli Web site to view a complete menu.
Interestingly, this diner was built by the Worcester Lunchcar Company in 1942 and originally located in Orange, MA (where it was called Whit's Diner) before being brought to its present location. Lloyd's Diner has been in this location for many years. It was taken over by a local Brazilian couple in 2010. It is now also known as the Tropical Cafe.
Open from early morning to late evening seven days a week, this diner is a very popular local eatery. On the menu you'll find a traditional breakfast items such as eggs benedict in the morning. For lunch and dinner, you'll find a mix of American choices and Brazilian fare. This includes deep fried snacks and several rice and beans entrees.
Lloyd's Diner/Tropical Cafe is very busy on the weekends, so please plan accordingly.
Serving a variety of delicious dishes from Lobster Mac 'n Cheese to burgers and steak, Stars is a 1950s-style diner with an ocean twist. Located just east of downtown Hingham's shops and restaurants, it is right on the harbor with beautiful views. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and also has a full bar that stays open late on the weekends. Stars has received multiple local dining awards, including favorable reviews by Phantom Gourmet, The Boston Globe and the Patriot Ledger.
The Flatbread Co is a pizza place located near the Burlington and Bedford town lines. It serves a wide array of organic and all-natural pizza dishes such as cheese and herb, nitrate-free pepperoni, homemade sausage and coevolution. Gift cards and call-ahead seating are available. The Flatbread Co is open seven days a week.
