Staff Picks: What is your favorite restaurant in Salem?
- Priya Thoren, Opinions Editor
- Mar 17
- 1 min read
Compiled by Priya Thoren
Opinions Editor
Topic: Favorite restaurant in Salem
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are from the individual staff members and do not reflect the perspective of The Collegian as a whole. The submissions are unedited and unaltered from what was submitted by individual staff members.
The Pick: Al-Aqsa
Submitted by: Rohan Srinivasa Babu, Business Manager
Staff Comment: Really good Mediterranean restaurant located a block away from campus.
The Pick: 503 Sushi
Submitted by: Patricia Krepel, Staff Photographer
Staff Comment: Such a cute environment and lookout to the streets, and decent sushi for the price.
The Pick: Marco’s Place taqueria
Submitted by: Basil Allen, Staff Artist
Staff Comment: Small business with delicious Mexican food.
The Pick: Taproot
Submitted by: Eleanor Hu, Editor-in-Chief
Staff Comment: There’s a variety of vegan options, the atmosphere is great, and they’re open late.
The Pick: Happy Bibimbap House
Submitted by: Priya Thoren, Opinions Editor
Staff Comment: The best Korean comfort food and the kindest staff!
The Pick: Happy Bibimbap House
Submitted by: Maya Darski, Lifestyles Writer
Staff Comment: I especially like the beef bulgogi and they give freebie food too!
The Pick: Happy Bibimbap House
Submitted by: Devyn McMillen, Digital Media Manager
Staff Comment: The people who work there are so sweet and they give you free appetizers and fruit at the end of each meal! Best sushi in Salem too :)
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