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Brunch at The Babe Salem yesterday was kept simple and quick, as a full schedule of business was on the agenda.

An excellent Bloody Mary with plenty of very fresh shredded horseradish and a Cholula Hot Sauce kick came first. Then it I was the house Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich to start. #TheBaldOne suffered shaky hand syndrome on the photo, so sorry about that. A Steak & Cheese with nicely shaved steak on a soft sub roll followed.

We will be putting group visit together for this spot very soon.

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Brunch on a beautiful February Sunday at The Babe Salem.

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“Yesterday is gone, don’t think about the past.”

Life moves forward, memories serve a purpose, but today is here, with tomorrow to follow.

The Babe Salem has the challenging task of following a legend. That’s always a tough task. Just ask that poor magician who followed The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. Last Sunday #TheBaldOne dropped in for Brunch with #AvroCaptain to see what there is to see. This wasn’t the first visit to The Babe for our shy and timid leader, but since they’ve had time to settle into their new digs, it was an important one.

Our hungry hero entered alone and got reacquainted with Vern who was on the stick behind the bar. A Bloody Mary was requested and promptly mixed. Vern thankfully wasn’t shy with the horseradish and the properly tangy refreshment was sipped as the menu was closely examined. The menu offers some Brunch basics, plus a few interesting options.

Freshly made Lemon Ricotta Donuts with cinnamon sugar and berry jam led off the experience. Served warm, these donut holes were light, and delightfully delicious. These sweet little bites are on par with any similar treat in town.

Then it was on to the “Good ol’ Breakfast” consisting of scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, yes our hairless hero did add a third egg, smoked bacon, crispy French toast, and latkes hash browns. The eggs were nicely cooked a little soft, but still properly set with just enough cheese mixed in for texture and taste. Chewy bacon with a hint of smoke served it’s purpose well. As for the latke hash browns, these were simply… a revelation. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, they bring a subtle, old-school Bapcia effect to mind. Our slick domed protagonist would happily eat a bucket of them and then lay down for a long, happy nap.

Now to the “Italian” that fed The Captain who came in a bit late. Salami, prosciutto cotto, “gabagoo,” hot pepperocini, pickles, provolone picante, shaved lettuce, Italian dressing. And a spicy tomato aioli are stacked high and well on a fresh sub roll. If your a fan of a classic Italian sandwich and it’s variations, put this one on your list.

A couple of High Lifes by Miller Brewing Company closed out this visit. Thanks Vern.

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Sunday is for Brunch. The Babe Salem.

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The Babe has been open for a few weeks now. New spots always need a little time to get their feet under them. No team comes together without a little practice. #TheBaldOne, #RevereDear, and #GiveMeaColdGlass dropped in a few weeks back to explore. We’ve held this post back to let the dust settle from our last Babe post, where a few nitwits acting like, well nitwits in their comments dragged down the comment thread to gutter level. If that’s your game, take it to one of those pages or groups that thrives on foolishness. We don’t. We won’t.

Yes they had PB&J. It was shared by our three protagonists. In the words of #RevereDear it was ” delicious, the little bits of peanuts, skin, and berries offer a unique, complimentary, and tasty mix. Personally I would have liked more peanut butter.”

Buffalo Wings and Mozzarela Pockets were also in the mix. Our ColdGlass character says that they had “just enought heat,” while our BaldGuy found them, “small but meaty in a mighty way.” The “chunky, hunky bleu cheese dressing” was a hit with RevereDear, who also found the Mozzarella Pockets to be “an interesting twist with great presentation. The double batter with panko crumbs was delicious.” In contrast, ColdGlass, in a contrary moment felt they were a little too “doughy.”

The Meatball Sandwich was a hit. Although RevereDear would prefer that the “burratta be a little warmer.” Her partner, he of the cold glass would have liked there to have been “less cheese.” He’s always ready for an argument.

Our BaldOne went for the burger. The beef was fresh with an excellent bun with a bit of crisp or crunch to the top. The kitchen did miss on the temperature. Every grill has it’s hot spots and it takes a while to learn them. He’ll be in again soon for another one.

We like The Babe. We love the staff. Now it’s your turn to explore this brand new version of a classic Salem spot.

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The time has come. THE BABE is being explored.

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Hey! Who knew? Salem’s newest food stop, The Babe not only makes a PB&J, they also make their own peanut butter and their own jam. #TheBaldOne will be in soon to try one, if only to give all of the naysayers another opportunity to naysay.

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Early on Sunday #TheBaldOne, after checking the website, attempted to visit The Babe (at the old Major’s spot) for the first time. The website indicated a Brunch starting at 10:30 A. M. Alas, it was not to be. There was no brunch.

Rest easy however, because #BlueEyes did not fail us today. A good looking Italian Sandwich with hand-cut fries satisfied her eyes, and her appetite.

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Brunch on Sunday was at The Babe Salem. Babe is still one of the new kids on the block, and the only spot on their Washington Street block. They have their own style and are building their own legacy one experience at a time.

Let’s get the the foolishness that is sure to come out of the way. Yes, they have a $10 PB&J. Yes #TheBaldOne ordered one ate it, and enjoyed it greatly. House made peanut butter and strawberry jam on a quality bread is their PB&J way, and all we have to say is yay, yay, yay.

Of course on a Sunday there was a Bloody Mary. They aren’t shy with the horseradish or the black pepper and that is that way it ought to be.

House Corned Beef Hash with three sunny eggs completed the meal. The Hash features corned beef sliced a medium thickness with diced potato and a tender sort of savory taste. As you can see, they know what from who with sunny eggs.

It was good to touch base with Roz and Rob. The next time that you see Roz ask her about her favorite experience with #TheBaldOne.

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A quick visit to The Babe Salem the other night resulted in a cold Narragansett Beer for #TheBaldOne, a properly crafted Bourbon Cocktail complete with a caramel popcorn garnish for #TerribleTee, and a small shared plate of outstanding Chicken Wings.

Chicken Wings are quite similar from one place to another, with a few variations like breaded, dry-rubbed, the obiquitous wing-ding, and a familiar selection of sauces. The Wings here, at least in this one visit really stood out. Meaty, quite juicy, with good texture, and bathed in an excellent house Carolina Gold (mustard) sauce these Wings left a very good impression on the palate. We will have to explore theses a couple of times more before we determine if they are eligible to be approved formally by our BaldOne.

Keep in mind that The Babe sits just outside of the #HalloweenHordes zone. They still get very busy during October, but if you time it properly you can grab a fee seats in between the rushes.

Take a moment to visit our new website linked below. We are giving it a trial run as it’s being developed. Share a few thoughts on The Babe with us.

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Let’s start this Saturday morning with a few old photos sent to us by the owner of one of Salem’s newer restaurants that occupies an older, more traditional spot. Have a look and see if you can guess where it is. There are a few good, if perhaps subtle hints in the photos.

We’ll provide the answer and tag the current business later today after you have had a chance to engage your memory a bit.

EDIT: Well. That didn’t take long. But how many of you needed to see the last photo to confirm your initial thoughts? Yes it is what we once knew as Majors, some knew as Frank’s Cafe, and others as the original Witch’s Brew. Today it is The Babe Salem continuing to serve locals and visitors alike.

Thanks for the photos Babe!

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