Underground Speakeasy Opens In Salem, No Prohibition Needed
A new below-ground bar has replaced live music venue Opus Underground, bringing elevated, specialty cocktails to Salem.
Hallowed Ground, operated by Serenitee Restaurants, opened on Tuesday, April 11 at 87 Washington Street in Salem, according to Samantha Porter Giddings, a Serenitee Restaurants representative.
The location formerly housed Opus Underground, which closed in January 2023, according to the venue's Facebook page.
The new speakeasy-style cocktail bar has a "vibe reminiscent of an old-school lounge," according to the restaurant, as well as a curated beverage program and a la…
Lynn Public School Teacher With 'Infectious Smile' Dies Suddenly, Family Flooded With Support
The life of a "passionate" teacher and coach at Lynn Public Schools was "cut far too short" when he died at age 49, leaving behind a loving family and school support system.
Joseph Correnti, of Lynn, died on Thursday, March 30, according to his obituary. Correnti taught in Lynn Public Schools for 27 years, most recently as an adaptive PE teacher working with special needs students with physical limitations, according to a Facebook post made by Lynn Public Schools.
"He has brought so much joy to the students he worked with, and they always looked forward to seeing him each week," the Lynn…
'Fun-Loving' Wife Of North Shore Chef Unexpectedly Dies
A restaurant family on the North Shore is mourning the death of one of their own.
Amanda Dixey, whose husband Tom Dixey is a chef at The Lobster Shanty in Salem, died unexpectedly after a "brief illness" on Sunday morning, Jan. 29, according to a GoFundMe.
"Amanda was one of the most fun-loving people around with a sharp, witty sense of humor," the campaign reads. "Amanda and Tom had a magical romance and her family are heartbroken."
We offer our condolences to Tom and his family, the Shanty family, and all of Amanda's friends. Posted by Salem Food Digest on Tuesday, January 31, 202…
