Places of intrigue

Derby street and the Pickering wharf area have some neat little shops and restaurants that have a periodic feel and charm. On my way to winter island, I took a few pics of some places that are high ok my list to check out. By the way, in case you haven’t noticed, I have been posting from my iPhone lately. It’s easier to take pics and post directly using the wordpress app on the iPhone.

News Block update

So here are a few pics from the construction on the Salem news block. The 24 apartment complex is coming up. Their website has renderings of the project and floorplans. The layouts look very interesting. I’m tempted to move there myself. Across the street are some loft style units that are coming up also.

For anyone looking to move to Salem, these are in the heart of the city.

Salem Willows

If you live in the heart of Salem then you are also very close to some nice ocean front views. Here are a few pictures of Salem Willows that I took a few weeks back. It is a nice place to go on a decent summer day.

Sacred Gear

Sacred Gear, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

http://www.sacredgear.com

Fashion Apparel & Accessories
118 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-745-3500

Store Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday 12pm – 6pm
CLOSED Mondays

Urban Elements

Urban Elements, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

I was on my way back home from A&J King bakery this morning after picking up some delicious bread, and noticed this new store sign. This is right next to the Fountain Place and across from Rockerfellas on Essex Street. I am glad my new 3G iPhone has a camera so that I could snap this shot.

This will be their second store, the first one was opened in Lynn in 2007.  From their website, here are some products they offer:

	Bedding & Pillows		Home Accents
		Amenity modern designer pillows		Candle holders
		Inhabit modern designer pillows		Vases
				Contemporary glass chargers
	Aromatherapy / Home Fragrances			Picture frames
		Pacifica candles, soaps & body butters		Incense holders
		Vance Kitira products		Wall decor
		Esteban Paris collection		Stone Buddhas
		Voluspa Body & Home Spray collection
	Gourment Foods
		Tom and Sally’s chocolate
		Stonewall gourmet foods

Urban Elements is the name.  Their website is http://urbanelementshome.com/

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)

The Peabody Essex Museum – Essex Street, Salem, MA, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970-3783 USA
Phone: 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876
For the Hearing Impaired: 978-740-3649
Program Reservations: ext. 3011

Hours
Open daily 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Adults $15, Seniors $13, Students $11
Youth (16 and under) and Salem, Mass. residents admitted free.
Members admitted free to all sites.

http://pem.org

(A lot more to come on the PEM. Their website is terrific and information rich.)

Fiddlehead – Flowers of Distinction

Fiddlehead – Front Street, Salem, MA, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

24 Front Street, Salem MA 01970
Tel: 978.745.0008
Hours: Open Daily 10 -6pm / Delivery Available

http://fiddlehead-flowers.com/

Maria’s Sweet Somethings

Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Front Street, Salem, MA, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

Maria’s Sweet Somethings

26 Front Street

Salem, MA 01970

Tel: 978-825-9111

info@MariasSweetSomethings.com

Hours:

10am to 8pm

Sunday through Wednesday

10am to 9pm

Thursday through Saturday

http://www.mariassweetsomethings.com/

J. Mode

J. Mode – 17 Front Street, Salem, MA, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

17 Front Street
Salem, Ma. 01970

978.744.7007

Hours:
Monday thru Saturday 10 – 6
Sunday 12 – 5, Closed Holidays

http://www.jmodefashions.com/

A&J King Bakery

A&J King Bakery – Central Street, Salem, MA, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.

A&J KING ARTISAN BAKERS
48 Central Street
Salem, MA 01970
Tel: 978-744-4881

Hours:
Tuesday through Friday – 7 am – 5 pm
Saturday – 7am – 4 pm
Sunday – 7 am – 2 pm
Closed Mondays

http://www.ajkingbakery.com

From their website:

“It is our hope that more and more communities will have bakeries of their own as people are reintroduced to the freshness of locally-made products. We are proud to join those bakers who have helped revitalize the artisan bread movement in this country. — Andy & Jackie King”