B in the Salem restaurant world is for…

Bagel World II Bakery & Deli on Canal Street. Drop in for breakfast or lunch and wake up the echoes of old Salem ice cream runs.

It’s for Bambolina home of the hottest oven in town, two types of pies, and also the hot soups and such of the not a “B” Kokeshi.

Bella Verona the intimate spot that’s great for date night with wonderful Italian plates and some beautiful wines.

Salem’s original Italian spot is Bertini’s Restaurant on Canal Street. Pasta, pizza, sandwiches, mini-tacos, prime rib. These folks do it all.

Brew Box on Essex Street across from Armory Park, Salem, Ma is a great spot for a quick bite on the way to work in the morning or for a nice lunch.

Available right now only for groups. You can rent Bit Bar Salem out for family, friends, or for corporate use. The dry rub Chicken Wings alone are worth the expense.

Blue Fez Restaurant offers the only Moroccan option in town and it’s delicious all around.

The only place for Tteokbokki in all of Salem is Bonchon. Don’t miss out. The wings are great but there is much more.

Boston Burger Company on Washington Street offers burgers, chili, and fancy milkshakes to include the adult milkshake.

New leadership at Boston Hot Dog Company has brought a fresh look and perspective to the Salem Hot Dog World.

Brodies Seaport recently impressed #TheBaldOne with their Bourbon Meat Loaf.

Seafood Stew at Brothers Taverna is a must order, must eat, and must be photographed menu item.

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The Pumpkin Bagel at Bagel World II Bakery & Deli is highly recommended by #BlueEyes. High praise indeed.

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Here are a few #BagelsofSalem.

In order we have Front Street Coffeehouse, then Bagel World II Bakery & Deli, and then Gulu-Gulu Cafe.

Where do you get your bagel on in Salem?

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The Year In Review for #BlueEyes will take more than one post. Here are a few of the her highlights from 2017.

Adriatic Restaurant & Bar Spinach and Garlic Pizza and then the Lollipop Lamb.

Avacado Toast at Brew Box.

Bagel World II Bakery & Deli Tuna on an egg bagel.

Margherita Pie at Bambolina.

Smokin’ Betty’s BBQ + Bar and their Fried Green Tomatoes.

French Toast al la Brodies Seaport.

Cilantro Shrimp Fajita’s.

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We sent a #SalemFoodi operator into Bagel World II Bakery & Deli this morning and she reports that the Poppy Seed Bagel is quite good, and also that the Salem State University students are beginning to return.

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Bagel World II Bakery & Deli on Canal Street will be closed for the next three days for renovations. Good timing on their part with the current road closure.

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We must confess that we have never been to Bagel World II Bakery & Deli on Canal Street. We did go there years ago when it was Alyce’s. Some other #SalemFoodi operatives have been there many times, and one day we will have to publish a review.

The lines and the wait are legendary. Actual traffic jams are created from the cars lined up for the drive thru.

Where do you stand on this Salem institution?

*Photos borrowed from the “unofficial” FB page and Nicole Langone.

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2 days left in the poll for Salem’s best bargain lunch!

Currently, Flying Saucer Pizza Company and Koto battling it out for the #1 spot. Longboards Restaurant & Bar, Caffe Graziani & Aurora Vietnamese Cuisine fighting for 2nd.

Coming in 3rd so far are Celias’s II Restaurant, Dot & Rays, The Ugly Mug Diner, Major Magleashe’s Pub, Comida Mexican Taqueria, Howling Wolf Taqueria.

Looking for love are Witch’s Brew Cafe, Kushco Bistro, Sea Level Oyster Bar & Kitchen, Sammies, Red Line Cafe, Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill, In a Pig’s Eye, Passage to India, Red’s Sandwich Shop, The Lobster Shanty, Bonchon Downtown Salem, Boston Hot Dog Company, Derby Joe, Rockafellas Salem, Bertini’s Restaurant, Salem Beer Works, Tavern in the Square Salem, Village Tavern, Bagel World II Bakery & Deli, Victoria Station & Vic’s Boathouse, Salem MA, Bambolina, Brodies Seaport, Deli House, Engine House Restaurant, Maria’s Place, Finz Seafood Salem, Amazing Pizza, Fountain House, Murphy’s Restaurant & Pub, The Naumkeag Ordinary, Gulu-Gulu Cafe, O’Neills of Salem, Essex’s NY Pizza And Deli, New England Soup Factory of Salem & Brothers Taverna

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