32 Salem Businesses Named Best of the North Shore Winners

Today is Friday, July 26, and here are the five things you need to know: 

1. You'll want to be prepared for some wet weather today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local resident can expect rain showers, thunderstorms and a daily high near 74. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 65. (sunrise, 5:29 a.m.; low tide, 8:28 a.m.; high tide, 2:49 p.m.; sunset, 8:09 p.m.) 

2. Each year, Northshore Magazine selects businesses across the region for their prestigious "Best of the North Shore" awards. This year, there are 32 Salem businesses receiving that designation. 

• 62 Restaurant and Bar - Best Dessert
• A&J King Artisan Bakers - Best Bakery, Bread
• A&J King Artisan Bakers - Best Bake Shop/Pastry
• Bella Verona - Best Italiana
• Boston Bead Company - Best Arts and Crafts
• Crossfit Iron Spider - Best Training Facility
• Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply - Best Bath Design 
• Finz Seafood & Grill - Best Raw Bar
• Hawthorne Hotel - Best Hotel
• J. Mode Fashions - Best Women's Upscale Clothing
• Jaho Coffee and Tea - Best Coffee Shop
• Landry & Acari - Best Rugs
• Laura Lanes Skin Care - Best Waxing
• Life Alive - Best Vegetarian
• Mighty Aphrodite Maternity Consignments - Best Maternity Clothing
• Modern Millie Vintage and Consignments - Best Vintage Clothing 
• Passage to India - Best Indian
• Peabody Essex Museum - Best Museum
• Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar - Best Lounge
• Red's Sandwich Shop - Best Breakfast
• Rouge Cosmetics - Best Makeup Artist
• Rouge Cosmetics - Best Makeup
• Salem Cinema - Best Movie Theater
• Salem Cycle - Best Bikes
• Salem Farmers' Market - Best Farmers' Market
• Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina - Best Hotel
• Salem Willows Park - Best Outdoor Family Hangout
• T.E. Andresen Moving & Storage - Best Movers
• Tavern in the Square - Best Sports Bar 
• The Barking Cat Pet Emporium - Best Pet Supply
• The Hungry Mouse - Best Blog
• Tri-City Sales - Best Kitchen Appliances
• Two Girls Shop - Best Handbags
• Victoria Station & Vic's Boathouse - Best Al Fresco
• Victoria Station & Vic's Boathouse - Best Karaoke

3. In case you missed it, we published a story Thursday breaking down all of this year's Heritage Day festivities. Click Here to check out a full guide to this year's celebration. Salem Heritage Days will run from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11.

4. Looking for a new house in Salem? Want to get a look around that house you've always dreamed of living in? If so, we've got you covered. Click Here to check out this week's list of open houses set for Sunday in Salem. 

5. Today in History: On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, desegregating the United States military.

For more things going on in Salem today, check out our events calendar.