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Ledger

For a rich ambience that captures Salem then—and utterly now—you can’t top Ledger. In a renovated Salem Savings Bank building, the ceilings soar and the bar beckons. Warm up with a classic cocktail, then move on to a dinner menu that is both innovative—pan-roasted Romanesco, for example—and nostalgic, with items such as warm popovers and American Chop Suey. If you brought one nice traveling outfit, wear it here. Note that nearby street parking is limited. Several well-marked public parking options are a short walk away.