Salem Businesses Shine in BONS Competition

Congratulations to all the Salem Chamber of Commerce members and Salem businesses for winning Best of North Shore Awards! The Best of North Shore (BONS) annual competition recognizes local businesses as well as awarding favorite businesses of the North Shore community with Readers’ Choice awards. Without a doubt, these Salem businesses, many of whom are Salem Chamber of Commerce members deserve these awards!

DINE
A&J King Artisan Bakers – Best Bakery (BONS & Readers’ Choice)
Scratch Kitchen – Best BBQ
The Ugly Mug Diner – Best Breakfast
Red’s Sandwich Shop – Best Breakfast (Readers’ Choice)
A&B Salem Burgers + Beer – Best Burger (Runner-up)
Passage to India – Best Indian (Readers’ Choice)
62 Restaurant & Wine Bar – Best Italian
Brodie’s Seaport – Best Lobster Roll (Taster’s Choice)
Longboards Café & Bar – Best Lobster Roll (Taster’s Choice)
Grapevine Mediterranean Kitchen & Wine Bar – Best Mediterranean
King’s Famous Roast Beef & Seafood – Best Roast Beef
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall – Best Seafood, Prepared
Opus – Best Sushi
Life Alive Urban Oasis & Organic Cafe – Vegetarian (BONS & Readers’ Choice)

DRINK
Tavern in the Square – Best Sports Bar (Readers’ Choice)

INDULGE
A&J King Artisan Bakers – Bake Shop, Pastry (Readers’ Choice)
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie – Best Confectionary
Harbor Sweets – Best Confectionary (Readers’ Choice)
The Cookie Monstah (featured at Salem Farmers’ Market) – Best Cookies
62 Restaurant & Wine Bar– Best Dessert
Coffee Time Bake Shop – Best Dessert (Readers’ Choice)

RENEW
Paxton – Barber Shop, New School
North Shore Boot Camp Company – Best Boot Camp (and great pic of Brandi Dion!)
Hawthorne Hotel – Best Hotel (Readers’ Choice)
Rouge Cosmetics – Best Makeup Application (BONS & Readers’ Choice)
Yoga Sakti – Best Yoga Studio (Readers’ Choice)

PLAY
Witch City 5K – Best Community Walk/Run (Readers’ Choice)
Montserrat Gallery – Best Art Gallery (Readers’ Choice)
Kernwood Country Club – Best Country Club (Honorable Mention)
Boston Ballet School North Shore – Best Dance Studio
Salem Willows Park – Best Family Hangout, Indoor (Readers’ Choice)
Haunted Happenings – Best Festival, Fall (Readers’ Choice)
Salem Film Fest – Best Festival, Spring
Salem’s So Sweet – Best Festival, Winter (BONS & Readers’ Choice)
Studio Discovery, Peabody Essex Museum – Kids’ Program (Readers’ Choice)
North Shore Music Theatre – Best Live Theatre Venue (Readers’ Choice)
CinemaSalem – Best Movie Theater (BONS & Readers’ Choice)
Peabody Essex Museum – Best Museum (BONS & Readers’ Choice), Best Tourist Attraction (Readers’ Choice)

SHOP
Petite Étoile– Best Baby Clothing
Modern Millie – Best Consignment (Readers’ Choice)
Roost – Best Gifts
Rouge Cosmetics – Best Makeup Selection
Mighty Aphrodite – Best Maternity Clothing (BONS & Readers’ Choice)
The Barking Cat Pet Emporium – Best Pet Boutique (Readers’ Choice)
Mud Puddle Toys – Best Toy Shop (BONS & Readers’ Choice)

NEST
Tri-City Sales – Best Kitchen Appliances (Readers’ Choice)
Designer Bath & Salem Plumbing Supply – Best Kitchen Design (Readers’ Choice – A Close Second)
Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs & Carpeting – Best Rugs (BONS & Readers’ Choice)

LIVE
Admiral Concierge – Best Concierge (Readers’ Choice)
Green Clean – Best Cleaning Service (BONS & Readers’ Choice)

For a full list of winners please visit www.nshoremag.com/Best-of-Northshore

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