It was 10 years ago this week that we posted these three shots of the demolition of this space. It was soon to undergo a full build-out for a new, full service restaurant.

What restaurant, or restaurants (hint, hint) is it?

We’ll provide an answer later in the day.

Answer: Bambolina and Kokeshi

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Bambolina

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Where are you celebrating Festivus this year? Bambolina has their aluminum pole looking festive.

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A colorful Pie at Bambolina.

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Bambolina has a couple of new Specials to tempt your taste buds.

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This photo, taken a few years ago at Bambolina just may be the greatest non-food photo that we’ve ever posted.

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We must admit to more than a little confusion here. This beautiful deck at Bambolina was shut down by the Salem building inspector last week for not being within code. This after a review process by the city.

We will be looking into this.

UPDATE: It appears that the roof, or pergola is the issue. This feature was in the application submitted to the city during the application/slash review process.

UPDATE 2: We will be checking on the documentation submitted this year.

UPDATE 3: The plan approved by the Design Review Board (DRB) did not include the pergola (roof). Last week an amended design was submitted to the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) that included the pergola. The SRA denied the amended application.

Salem, Massachusetts – City Government

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Bambolina has set a date of 12 March for this year’s Tuscan Pig Roast. Tickets can be purchased using the Eventbrite link below.

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Every day is a day to make the dough at Bambolina.

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Four pies ready to eat at Bambolina.

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