Happy December!

Tonight (Dec 1st) the Wednesday Night Open Mic turns 100! 100 weeks that is. Come join the party!! Sign up is at 6:30. Performances start at 7:00!

Tomorrow is Thursday night (December 2nd) and the first Thursday usually means its Cask Night at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe! Tröegs brewery presents a variation of their traditional pale ale - Dry hopped with cascade! The cask should be up and running at 6PM.

Our amazing pup Jack Fenway has a new and exciting piece of merchandise with his funny little face on it - Gulu Beer Glasses! Yep that's right! Now you at home can sit back and drink your favorite cold beverage out of Jack's glass and pretend you are at the Gulu. Good stuff! Only $7! Come on in & pick one up or go here to shop online!

The Dejas will be hosting a canned food drive & Toys for Tots on Saturday December 18th at 8PM!  It will be a holiday themed night with our state representative, John Keenan, in attendance!

Please be aware that the Gulu's hours will be a bit funky on the following dates in December:

• Tuesday Dec 14th at 6PM - we will be closed for a private party.
• Sunday Dec 19th at 5PM - we all are heading out early for the annual Gulu staff Christmas party.
• Saturday December 25th is Christmas - we are closed for the day.
• Saturday January 1st - we will be opening a tad later than normal (10AM) but we will be running our brunch until 2PM!

New Years Eve Party! Tickets for Radio Scotvoid's NYE Gulu Disco Ball will be going on sale next week! This is a '70s themed disco party with champagne, lots o' funk, food, costumes, and prizes! Tickets are limited and will sell out! Only 15 bucks!

And for those who missed it Halloween this year was absolutely incredible. You can check out some pix here - Gulu Halloween 2010: part 1 | part 2

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!

It's October in Salem! We have a ton of cool things happening this month - Great bands! New beers! And stuff! Lots of stuff!!!

North Shore Beer Week wraps up over the weekend. The Gulu will be hosting a Belgian Beer Sampling w/ Duvel/ Ommegang on Friday, October 1, 6-8PM.

Next Thursday night (October 7th) is Cask Night and to celebrate Halloween Cape Ann Brewing Co.  from Gloucester will be serving their pumpkin beer straight out of a pumpkin! I'm as serious as a heart attack! A freaking pumpkin! With BEER! YOWZA! Starts at 6PM!

By popular demand we are now selling the official Gulu Hooded Sweatshirt - comes with a zipper, a hood, and Jack's beautiful face situated right over your heart! Only $35! Come on in & check it out or go here to shop online!.

Tickets for the Big Blue Octopus Halloween Spectacular will be going on sale next week! Music! Costumes! Prizes! Food! And the best patio from which to watch all the downtown madness commence! Tickets are limited and will sell out!

2beerguys.com and GreatBrewers.com invite you to join in the 2010 North Shore Beer Week celebration. The week long event will start on Saturday September 25th and conclude on Saturday October 2nd. Several great North Shore restaurants are getting involved in the fun and of course so is the Gulu-Gulu Cafe!

Gulu's featured events for the week are:

Belgian Beer Sampling w/ Global Beer (www.globalbeer.com)
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7-9 pm

Victory Brewing Sampling (www.victorybeer.com)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 5-7 pm

Belgian Beer Sampling w/ Global Beer pt 2 (www.globalbeer.com)
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7-9 pm

Belgian Beer Sampling w/ Duvel/ Ommegang (www.ommegang.com)
Friday, October 1, 6-8PM

Hola Gulueans!! We have so many exciting things in store for you this fall, we just couldn’t wait to share them with you...

The cask is back!
Starting this Thursday, September 2, we will be bringing cask ale back to the Gulu on the first Thursday of every month. Starting us off will be Mayflower Brewing out of Plymouth. They’re hopping up their IPA with some Cascade hops for us.  YUM!

Gulu loves the arts!
For the second year, Gulu-Gulu Café will be hosting an event for the Salem Literary Festival.  First on Sunday September 19th at 4PM the Gulu is hosting the Salem Literary Festival poetry reading featuring David Blair, William Delman, Jill McDonough and David Rivard! And then on Saturday, September 18 join Quick Fiction here at Gulu-Gulu for a phenomenal line-up of readers, including Brian Evenson, Steve Almond, William Walsh, Kim Chinquee, Myfanwy Collins, and Michael Thurston. We don’t even know what to expect, other than a whole lot of utter amazement.  5:00 – 7:00pm.

Food & Drink!
Don’t forget, Gulu is now serving BREAKFAST 7 days a week until NOON!!  Come down for a great breakfast crepe, some Belgian waffles, or a breakfast sandwich.

We’re always changing our beer lineup and September is no different.  Come see what’s new!

New T-shirts & tote bags!
We now have Charlie, the pug, sporting our classic black “Do You Gulu?” tee’s.  And check out our new tote bags!  Come on in & check them out or go here to shop online!.

New menu items!
Did you know we added a bowl of pickles to our menu?  There is also a brand new vegan wrap invented by our superstar server, Essjay.  Look for it on the menu – yep, it’s called The Essjay.  We have some fun cheeses for our Cheese & Meat Coalition, and you might notice avocados popping up in our menu!  YUM!

And Now For Something Completely Different... Let the Cuteness Ensue!

The Hostess at the Gulu Gulu Cafe from Teek on Vimeo.

Greg Orfanos - Lapin Park Art Box Project
Salem Gazette Article

Over two long and hot weekends in July, Montserrat College of Art alumnus Greg Orfanos donated his time and energy to create a public art project in Lapin Park.

The intent of this art project was to transform two of Salem's unsightly utility boxes into unique works of art. The city had approved the basic design of Greg's project and the Gulu paid for Greg's supplies and numerous cups of coffee.
  
The Gulu hopes that this is just the beginning for public art projects in the city. We believe that projects like this one help to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the urban streetscape and defer graffiti.

About the Art
The art on the large box is an interpretation of "The Walrus & the Carpenter" from Lewis Carol's Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.

The small box features several strange and whimsical creatures. At least one is wearing a tube sock.

Click the links below to see the before, during, and after pix from the project:
The boxes before the art | Greg painting the large box | Greg painting the small box | The finished project

Gulu News Headlines!

Extended Gulu Breakfast Hours!
It's only a month old but the popularity of our funky breakfast offerings has been deep and passionate. Because YOU demanded it we will be extending our breakfast serving hours until noon starting this Saturday July 31st! Gulu Breakfast, everyday 8AM - 12PM! Yum!

The Friday Night Spins Turns 3!
The brainchild of Salem's very own DJ Radio Scotvoid, Friday Night Spins has featured the best electronica on the North Shore over the past three years! In celebration on the 1st Friday for the next 3 months Scotty has something a little special planned! Click here for more details!

We Won!
Thank you to everyone who voted Gulu-Gulu Cafe the Reader's Choice for Best Beer Selection in Northshore Magazine!!

Gulu News Headlines!

Happy Independence Day!!! Summer has arrived, and we’ve got some new & exciting happenings here at the Gulu.  You heard it here first!

Opening Earlier and Now Serving Breakfast!
That’s right.  We knew you couldn’t get enough of Gulu, so we’ve made it even easier for you to get your fix.  Starting Monday, July 5, we will open at 8:00am every single day of the week!  In addition to the menu you know and love, we’ll be offering breakfast items such as breakfast crepes, Belgian waffles and breakfast sandwiches.  Make sure you try our new French Press coffee while you’re at it.  We can’t give away all of our secrets before the big day, so you’ll just have to come visit to find out the details.  See you bright & early!

Gulu News Headlines!

Announcement: Northshore Magazine has opened the polls for the Best of the North Shore (BONS) Reader's Choice. There are a number of categories under dining & entertainment. If we are your favorite for any of them, consider casting your vote! Click here for more info.

News Flash: We are now serving GLUTEN-FREE BEER! Come try our 16.9-oz. Green's Amber Ale!!

Hold the presses!: We are adding a rosé from South Africa to our wine list! Should be here by the end of the week.

This just in!: French Press coffee!!  In addition to our drip coffee, we will be offering our house roast brewed at your table in a French Press!  16 ounces of pure coffee goodness.  Mmmmm.

Introducing … CASK BEER THURSDAYS! - Starting May 13th!

What is cask beer you ask?  These ales are served right from the brewer’s cask at cellar temperatures.  This means they are naturally carbonated, unfiltered beers.  More often than not, these beers are unique from cask to cask – you’ll be drinking something one-of-a-kind.  Cask beer (sometimes called “real ale”) is only good for a couple days, so don’t miss it.  Gulu is one of the only places on the Northshore doing this.  Cask is really taking off in Boston & Cambridge – let’s see what it’s all about!

New Dessert!

Bring your mother to the Gulu for our new dessert: Blood Orange Mascarpone Mousse.  It starts with a sponge cake bottom and is topped with a layer of mascarpone mousse, blood orange marmalade, and is finished with an edible candied pansy flower. Gorgeous!

Just a Quick Update

Hi all! Happy April! The rain has stopped and the sun is starting to come out - life is good!
We wanted to thank everyone who got involved in the Marchstaste competition last month - it was a lot of fun and we plan on hosting it again next year - be forewarned!

This month the Gulu is proud to be sponsoring two separate fundraisers: the British Invasion Dance Party on April 3rd (100% of the ticket sales are to benefit the Boston Living Center) and the 4th Annual Gulu M.S. Benefit featuring Jeff Savlon and The Dejas. on April 24th.

As far as what's new at the Gulu - the menu has expanded once again - we have some new crepes, some new wines, and a ton of new beers for your enjoyment!

Gulu News Flash

Look for some interesting updates & changes coming up this month.  The weather should get nicer, and we might even be putting the patio furniture out soon.  We’ve got some top secret plans going on, but we know you won’t be disappointed with the results!

Gulu NoHo Update - The Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Northampton MA is not to be

Regretfully we have decided that to pull out of the Gulu NoHo project that we started to work on several months ago. The long and the short of it was: cost overruns. Once the project had been started we were deemed a "night club", and putting a sprinkler system in the space became our responsibility. We tried to raise the additional funds through local banks, but as many of you know, no one is lending at the moment. And that was that. We were forced to back out.

It's a shame really. Northampton is a really cool city and we still feel that we would have done very well there. But there was no way we could afford to continue. C'est la vie.

So what's next? Will there ever be another Gulu? Stay tuned...

Meeting Up Isn't Hard to Do

I've really been impressed with the Meetup website and what it has done for a lot of the Gulu's patrons. It really has made it easier for a lot of folks to keep in touch with each other and to make plans together. If you haven't yet check it out. It's cool!

Meetup's Home Page | Gulu-Gulu Cafe's Meetup Page

Bearduary & Marchstache
Get your beard on people! It's now February AKA the month of Bearduary!
So the deal is you men out there get to refrain from shaving for the month of February. Its good, and warm, although we do admit slightly itchy. However if you can score yourself a nice hunka beard this month then next month you will be all set up for March AKA the month of Marchstache! 

In March 2010 the Gulu will be holding a best / most creative mustache competition!!! Yes! So get your beards growing & stay tuned!

Introducing …. Martini Mondays!
Just in case we forgot to tell ya... each Monday starting at 5:00 we feature a new martini for only 7 bucks!  Come on down & see what our staff comes up with!

Valentine’s Day
You know we’re pretty low-key here at the Gulu, so we’re keeping it simple...  This year we will be showing Casablanca all day and unveiling our new dessert plate featuring three small bites.  Bring your date or just bring yourself!

The Salem Film Festival Returns!
The Salem Film Festival is entering its 3rd year and once again the Gulu is sponsoring one of the films - this year Gulu-Gulu Café will be sponsoring the film Automorphosis! 
From the festival’s website: “What if you could morph your car into a mobile work of art, and drive it down the road for all to see? What would it look like? What would the world think of you? How would you be changed?”  Automorphosis will be playing on the main screen on Sunday, February 28 at 1:40pm. Czech it out!

Calling all artists!
We have two Arty Salem-centric events we thought you might want to know about...
The new South River Basin Harborwalk will be unveiled this June and the City of Salem is looking for artists & craftsmen to bring the ribbon cutting to life with the possibility of the selected work remaining in the park throughout the summer of 2010.  Proposals are due March 4.

For more information, contact Frank Taormina at the City of Salem, DPCD at ftaormina@salem.com or 978-619-5685.
The Salem Arts Festival is looking for submissions! 

The deadline for proposals is March 15.  This is a great opportunity for all types of artists out there.  From their website: “The Salem Arts Festival will celebrate all the arts: painting, photography, sculpture, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theatre, poetry, culinary and visual art.”  For more information and a proposal application, click here: http://salemartsfestival.com/.

24 Hours of Hardcore Gulu Action!

You know you want it! You know you need it!

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Gulu New Years Eve Party!
December 31, 2009

We hope you'll join us this New Year's Eve for our Masquerade Ball.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 the day of the party. Admission will get you in to a night of mystery with music by Big Blue Octopus, appetizers, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets will be available the 2nd week in December and will SELL OUT!!!

What is a masquerade?

Everyone gets dressed up in fancy clothes (and sometimes costumes), all wearing masks. The idea is to be someone else for the night; have fun without revealing your identity. For more information on masquerade balls & their history, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masquerade_ball.

Just to clarify, this is not a costume party. Don’t come dressed up as Spider-Man or a dead cheerleader. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative with your costume. Go modern, go classical Venetian, just GO to this event!

Get your masks and outfits ready for this fabulous night of shameless masquerading!

Gulu Free Wine Tasting!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Come try some great wine for free! Our wine rep, Gary, will be here to chat & tell you about our latest offerings.

Plus... Czech This Out!!!

Martini Mondays!!! Join us each and every Monday evening while we showcase a new martini!  Come down & see what our kooky staff comes up with!  Only $7 bucks!  5PM to closing.

December Closings - Just a FYI

The Gulu will be closing early on Sunday December 13th at 5PM for the annual Gulu Staff party!

We will also be closed for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (12/24 - 12/25).

Thanks for being so wonderfully understanding and sweet!

New Stuff to Buy!!!

Just in time for the Holidays we have gotten even more Charlie Ts and Rockin Pup Tote bags - wicked!

Plus we have art work, other Ts, Tea Pots, Gift Certificates, and all kinds of other exciting stuff!

Ho Ho Ho!!!

Yep Its True! The Gulu is growing!

On November 13th we signed a lease for the next version of the Gulu in Northampton MA!

For those of you who have not been out to NoHo, this is an incredibly cool college town. Smith College, Mt. Holyoke, Amherst College, U-Mass Amherst, and Hampshire are the five colleges in and around Northampton. The city has a vibrant music and art scene and a sophisticated coffee and beer culture.

We feel strongly that the Gulu is going to fit right in and thrive there! We’ve already started the buildout and hope to have the place up and running for early February!

Click the links below to see the progress. We'll be posting more pix as the project moves along.

8/24/09 | 9/12/09 | 10/17/09 | 11/14/09 | 11/15/09 | 11/16/09

CEANS presents... The Un-Office at Gulu-Gulu Cafe
Mondays 10am to 12pm

This is the office for those creative companies that work solo, with small groups or from home. Join us at the Gulu-Gulu on Mondays to meet, to collaborate, or just to work solo with other creative people.

The Creative Economy Association of the North Shore (CEANS) supports both the growth of the creative economy on Boston's North Shore and the individuals who work in creative economy businesses.

For more info goto http://www.ceans.org.

Halloween Post Mortem

Thanks to everyone for making Halloween 2009 such a great time!  We’d especially like to thank Saturday night’s performers: the Jeff Savlon trio, The Dejas, and Chapel Perilous for a fantastic evening!  Let’s not forget about Big Blue Octopus’s brilliant performance on Friday night either.  Thanks everyone!  Next year make sure you get your tickets early – we sold out quickly!

Check out the links below to find yourself in the pictures taken throughout the weekend or to see what you missed!

Friday October 30, 2009 | Saturday October 31, 2009

Gobble! Gobble!

Note: we will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  All of us here at Gulu-Gulu would like to thank YOU for your support and patronage.

New Art

Amy Belanger’s beautiful show will continue adorning the Gulu’s walls for the first half of the month.  Don’t miss it!

Our next featured artist will be Matthew Giuffre, a good friend of the Gulu-Gulu Café.  You never know what you’re going to get with Matt, so make sure you come by to see what crazy art he’s come up with this time.  The same thing can be said for his art opening on November 19th at 7:00.  We aren’t quite sure what entertainment Matt’s going to bring for the evening, but trust us, you won’t want to miss it.  Art hanging on November 15th. 

New Art!

Aimee Belanger's solo show at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Salem, MA. went up this past weekend and I must say her work is gorgeous! The official art opening/ meet the artist night is October 1st at 7PM (TONIGHT!).

The soothing beautiful music of Robin Sellin starts at 8PM.

To view a selection of Aimee's featured pieces please click here.

This is Halloween! Everybody make a scream!
It’s coming … Halloween in Salem.  We’re ready.  Are you?!?

We will be hosting two, count ‘em, two parties! Both start at 8:00pm.

Friday, October 30 will be a fun-filled evening of Big Blue Octopus vs. the Gulu-Gulu Café.  No cover, creative dress encouraged.  Expect the band’s psychedelic, freestyle rock to be unleashed with some grandiose props for the evening.

Saturday, October 31 we will host our annual Halloween costume party.  A $15 cover ($12 in advance) will get you some great snacks, an evening of great music by some of the Gulu’s all-stars (the Jeff Savlon trio, The Dejas, and Chapel Perilous), and the best vantage point in the city to watch the craziness that is Halloween night in Salem pass by.  The number of tickets are limited – make sure you get yours!

New Wines!!!!

Not only have we been busy planning our Halloween festivities, but we’ve revamped our wine list for this fall.  Some new additions to our offerings include a Torrontes, a Reisling, and splits of prosecco for whites; a Carménère, a Tempranillo, and a big Cabernet/Syrah blend.  For more information, check out our wine list online, or better yet, come on in and try a glass!

And even Newer Charlie!

Greg Orfanos has blown us away with this portrait of the newest Gulu mascott Charlie!

Thanks Greg!

He's Done it Again!

Greg Orfanos who has exclusively painted portraits of Jack and Max the Gulu mascots, has recently completed his newest piece featuring Jack Fenway and our newest Mascot-in-training Charlie!

Click on the image to view a high-res version.

We Love YOU!!!

The Gulu-Gulu won the BONS (Best of North Shore) Reader’s Choice award for Best Beer Selection! So all you amazing people that took the time to vote at North Shore Magazine’s website – a huge THANK YOU!

We have the best regulars ‘eva!

The Mayor is Coming! The Mayor is Coming!

This year's Heritage Days will once again include a Mayor's Night Out restaurant hors d’oeurves sampler where Salem residents will be able to join Mayor Driscoll on a tour of three of Salem's hot dining spots: Gulu-Gulu Cafe, Tavern in the Square, and Grapevine Restaurant.

The event takes place Monday, August 3; from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Cost to participate is $20 with proceeds to benefit Salem Main Streets.  Salem Main Streets is a non-profit organization with the goal of revitalizing downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining and cultural destination.  Pre-registration for the event is required.

“This is a unique opportunity for residents to spend time with Mayor Driscoll and sample appetizers at a few of the outstanding restaurants in downtown Salem, while supporting the efforts of Salem Main Streets,“ commented Salem Main Street Director, Jennifer Bell.

‘Mayor’s Night Out’ will start at Gulu-Gulu Cafe on 247 Essex Street (5:00pm – 5:30pm); a popular gathering place on the North Shore. The next stop on the sampler tour is Tavern in the Square, 189 Washington Street (5:45pm – 6:15pm), the hot new restaurant in town that everyone is talking about.    The final stop on Mayor’s Night out is Grapevine Restaurant, 26 Congress Street known for serving the finest food in a charming atmosphere (6:30 – 7:00pm). 

For more information or to pre-register contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce or Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004 or salemmainstreets@salem-chamber.org.

Because YOU Demanded it….

Monday evenings at the Gulu-Gulu Café we are now featuring NOTHING! Absolutely nothing! No movies, no bands, and absolutely no Open Mic! All night long! Enjoy!

New T-Shirts!

The latest and greatest Gulu T-shirts have arrived! All T-shirts are American Apparel and are printed locally by Peace Through Violence in Salem MA. We promise they will make you look wicked cool!

Available for purchase at the Gulu and online here.

Boston Derby Dames Fundraiser
Saturday August 8, 8PM

Come have a great time at our dance party fundraiser for Boston's flat-track roller derby league, the Boston Derby Dames!

The Gulu’s own barista superstar, Alicia (a.k.a. Claire D. Way), skates for the Dames’ traveling team, The Boston Massacre. 

Ruby Khan who skates for the Nutcrackers will be DJing dance beats

Tickets are only $10 if bought in advance online at BrownPaperTickets.com. $12 at the door. 100% of the ticket proceeds are to benefit the Dames! Please be aware that tickets are limited and will SELL OUT.

More info on the Boston Derby Dames can be found here: www.bostonderbydames.com. Click here to read the Derby News Network's recent interview with Alicia.

Save the Music! - Recap!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Salem City Council meeting on Wednesday, July 22.  The meeting set out to assess whether a revision of the city’s Noise Ordinance is necessary given the growth of downtown businesses and residential properties over the last few years.  The danger for those of us who enjoy and/or provide live music and nightlife downtown is that a change in the ordinance could compromise what we are allowed to offer. Live entertainment could potentially be limited to earlier hours, without amplification, or who knows what else.  A handful of residents voiced their opinion of how disruptive the downtown nightlife can be to those living in the area.  Happily well over 100 people from all walks of life attended the meeting stressing how important music and nightlife is to the downtown and the city as a whole.  Thank you again for everyone who were there!

The Gulu couldn’t be what it is without all of you!  Your support is tremendous!

Ultimately the council decided to create a focus group including city officials, police, residents, and musicians to revise the ordinance.  For more information, check out the Salem News article here (the Gulu’s own JD is even quoted!)

BEER! BEER! BEER!

Rain. Rain. Rain.  What can we tell you to lift your spirits?  Hmm … how about:  WE HAVE DOUBLED OUR NUMBER OF DRAFT BEERS FOR A TOTAL OF 14! 

Having more draft lines means we’ll be able to offer you more variety.  Come on down for one of your favorites or try something new.  Not to worry, we still have over 25 bottled beers in our arsenal, not to mention a handful of beer specials.  Did you know we have beer specials?  Well we do.  Please ask your server about them.  Many items are at discounted prices or some are beers auditioning for a spot on our regular menu.  To view our list, go to www.GuluGuluCafe.com/menu/beer.pdf.  Or better yet, pay us a visit.  We miss you.

FIGHT THE POWER!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - City Council Meeting - Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

You love live music don’t you?  Of course you do.  If you think it is important that the Gulu and other downtown establishments offer live entertainment, we could use your help.  The ordinances committee of the Salem City Council will be discussing the possibility of revising the Noise Control chapter of the Salem Code of Ordinances.  Because of a handful of displeased residents, the law could be changed.  Pardon the expression, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease.  We want to show the city that more people want the live music downtown to stay the way it is rather than to see it changed.  Please attend the city council meeting.  Come early.  We want to pack the house with music-loving residents.

Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 (get there early!)
93 Washington Street
Council Chambers

For more information on the current noise ordinance go to http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=11521&sid=21 and click on Chapter 22.

GULU SUMMER WINE TASTING

Tuesday, July 21 6:00 – 8:00
Come to our free wine tasting to try our best libations for the summer.  The weather has to get better by then, right?

KEEP UP TO DATE

Do you use Google Calendars? 

To add the Gulu-Gulu Café Events calendar, go to your Google Calendar page.  Beneath “My calendars” you’ll see “Other calendars.”  Click the “Add” button on the lower right side and choose “Add by URL”.  Then paste the following http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/7tquajc9pcbmtvnidtcie5teso%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics in the “Public Calendar Address” field and click “Add”.  Now you can view our calendar alongside with any other events you’ve got going on!

Slow News Day?

What was so freaking huge that all the major news outlets had to come to Salem to interview us?

We'll Miss You Little Buddy

Nearly two weeks ago Max, one of the Gulu mascots, passed away. Long time Gulu fans may remember that Marie and I rescued Max nearly 3 years ago from a family in Oklahoma.

A couple months back we noticed Max was having troubles with his breathing. Our vet informed us that Max most likely was much older than we were originally told (they estimated that he was probably around 10 years old) and that he had severe issues with his lungs. With medication he started to get better but then last week he suffered a setback. The doctors did everything they could to save him but he didn’t make it.

The Max that left us last week was a very different dog than the one that came to us 3 years ago. I wanted to thank all the Gulu fans and family that were so patient and sweet to Max over this time. You helped to make the last years of his life really special. Thank you.

Obviously poor Jack was feeling depressed in the aftermath of Max’s passing and we decided to get another dog right away…

Hello World!!!

The Gulu-Gulu Café proudly presents our newest Mascot-In-Training - Charles Maxwell Feldmann aka Charlie!

Charlie is only 9 weeks old and is a pure blooded pug. His interests include chewing on grass, furniture, Jack’s toys, and my fingers. He also enjoys chasing Jack around the house and waking us up in the middle of the night.

Charlie is not a replacement… no one could take the place of Mr. Max. Charlie only hopes that someday he will be embraced by the Gulu fandom and be able to graduate to the level of full-fledged Gulu Mascot (and of course get his own T-shirt!). Only time will tell.

Change is Good
Winter can be hard in the restaurant industry. Its cold outside, business slows up. But the one good thing is that its gives us time to plan improvements for the spring. We are always thriving to make things better at the Gulu.

So here we are – its late April – the sun is shining and we have made some new upgrades!

We have added some new cheeses to our Meat and Cheese Coalition. We have switched over our wine list. The beer list has been expanded once again (and we've added 3 additional taps). We’ve added stage lights for our (nearly) nightly entertainment. And last but not least we’ve replaced all of our patio furniture with stuff that is nice for your bum!

Spring is here ladies and gentlemen! Go Gulu!

Free Comic Book Day! - Saturday May 2nd
We Love Comics!!!! And our favorite local comic shop Harrison’s is hosting a free comic book day! 

We will also be doing a promotion in concert with Harrison's – we’ll be offering 1 small free coffee or $1 off a latte or cappuccino.  You can get our postcard which has been stickered with the promotion information at Harrison's.  Please note that the promotion is good for Saturday, May 2 only.

Radio! Radio! - Live @ the Gulu-Gulu Cafe

Salem’s hardest working man in show business without a doubt Radio Scotvoid. His newest recording "Live @ the Gulu-Gulu Cafe" has now been released on UK net-label Earth Monkey Productions!

Download it now for free here! | Grab the cd cover here!

The Gulu’s weekly event Friday Night Spins has taken on a life of its own. Scott's performances over the past several months have been nothing less than extraordinary. His work transcends the electronica genre and depending who shows up to perform with Scott dictates where the music is going to go. Jazz, Blues, Trip-Hop, Rock... you never know quite what you are going to end up hearing but it always ends up being interesting and very very very cool.

Radio Scotvoid regularly performs at the Gulu-Gulu in Salem on the 1st Friday of every month - please note that this May he'll be performing on the 3rd and 5th Friday!

Good stuff this! Don't miss it!

Later Alligator

“I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos.” - Snoopy

I wanted to personally take a second to say goodbye and good luck to two of the Gulu’s closest friends – Ashley and John Nicholls.

John and Ashley have been a fixture at the Gulu-Gulu Café since its inception in Lynn waaaaaaaay back in 2005. John was a Berklee student moonlighting as a bartender at a local restaurant and Ashley was working as a nanny here in Salem. Ashley soon started working for the Gulu and immediately made an impact – all those fun & funky coffee drinks we offer like the “White Cloud”… well that’s all her. John started performing in the evenings a couple times a month as his alter-ego “John the Bartender” – performing blues versions of Nine Inch Nails covers – frakking brilliant!

Time passed, Ashley left the Gulu to get a professional job, and John finished school. Marie and I moved up to Salem and J&A soon moved up here as well (I think they were following us!). John helped Jeff Savlon start the enormously successful Open Mic back in January.

Not only have these two done a lot of great things for the Gulu over the years but more importantly they’ve become really great friends. This weekend our friends are moving to the great state of Vermont to bond with the birds, the bears, and the squirrels. I’m jealous of those damn squirrels.

So tonight at the Gulu we celebrate John and Ashley at the Open Mic where John is the featured performer. Hope to see you all here!

Best of the North Shore: BONS 2009 - Get Out The Vote!

It's the Reader's Choice Awards at North Shore Magazine - it’s up to YOU to choose which business on the North Shore is voted the best at what they do.

So far the Gulu-Gulu Café is in the running for “Best Beer Selection”, “Best Live Music Venue", “Best Sandwiches”, and “Best Coffee Shop”.

To vote swing by North Shore Magazine’s BONS webpage located here and vote. It's easy, it’s free, and it’s patriotic.

Open Mic at the Gulu! UPDATES

Our Open Mic night on Wednesdays has been so well-attended that we would like to invite all of you to stay a little later! Starting Wednesday, March 4, we will be open until 1:00am! We hope this will give everyone a chance to get up on stage and do their thing. Want more details on the Open Mic? Feel free to visit either on myspace or facebook.

New Beer! Beer Tastings! Mardi Gras! Oh My!

If you've been in lately, you may have noticed that we have added 3 more draft lines allowing us to offer an even wider variety of beer! Which brings us to ...

RAPSCALLION BEER TASTING!
Sunday, March 1 from 7:00 to 8:00
Come out & meet the good people from Rapscallion out of Holyoke, MA and Milford, NH and sample some great beer. If you haven't tried them already, the Honey Pale Ale and the golden Belgian-style Premier are fantastic. But the beer tasting is only the beginning. Join us for ...

BETTER LATE MARDI GRAS THAN NO MARDI GRAS!!
Sunday, March 1 at 8:00
Come celebrate New Orleans-style with us and Mickey Bones and the Hot Tamale Brass Band. You never know what can happen when it's Mardi Gras.

Gulu sponsors Salem Film Fest film, Anvil!

Once again, this year the Gulu-Gulu Cafe is sponsoring a film for the Salem Film Festival. You'll want to check this one out folks. The film, Anvil: The Story of Anvil, follows the legendary 1980's Canadian heavy-metal band throughout their last ditch effort to tour for today's audience. Think This is Spinal Tap mockumentary only real. There will be 2 screenings: one on Friday, February 27 at 9:20pm and one on Wednesday, March 4, at 5:30pm.

Please join us here for the Salem Film Festival After Hours Party on February 27 at 10:00. You'll get an extra treat if you swing by because the local musical powerhouse, Machine 457, will be playing along with special guest, Radio Scotvoid. Definitely not to be missed!

Spring Fling Fun & Fun for a Good Cause!

Lastly, we have a lot happening on Saturday, March 21. Gulu-Gulu Cafe will be participating in the 2009 Salem Spring Fling from 1:00 - 4:00. This Roman-themed event takes place at Old Town Hall on Essex Street featuring two floors of wine and beer to sample, hors d'oeuvres from Salem restaurants, and local art. WFNX is our radio sponsor and music will be performed by Salem's own Machine 475.

After the Spring Fling head back to the Gulu to support a very good cause. We will be hosting an MS Benefit including a Silent Auction, Raffle Items, and music by Big Blue Octopus and the Gulu's own Open Mic co-host, Jeff Savlon. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through the MS Journey of Hope Walk.

Gulu welcomes the Sunday Real Estate Café

Join local RE/MAX Realtor, Soraya E. Cacici, at the Sunday Real Estate Café, where you can indulge her with your real estate questions and concerns. Soraya can also prepare you for open house offerings each Sunday. She'll match you to open houses that fit your criteria, map them out on the spot, and send the customized route to your phone. What better way to be prepared for a productive day of house hunting?

The “Sunday Real Estate Café” takes place every Sunday between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Just look for the sign at Soraya's table, Sunday Real Estate Café.

Free Wine & Chocolate tasting!

Gulu insiders!  We wanted you to be the first to know -- we will be having a free wine & chocolate tasting during this year's Salem So Sweet festival!  While you wind your way around the ice sculptures throughout downtown Salem, stop at the Gulu-Gulu Café between 4-7PM on Sunday, Feb 8.

No SuperBowl Party! - Sunday Feb 1st @ 6PM

Want to avoid the SuperBowl?  Join us at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe for our No SuperBowl party!  No televisions, just some great live music and your friends at the Gulu.  Don't worry, you'll still have your dosage of American culture this SuperBowl Sunday.  The Paul Phillips Band (www.myspace.com/paulphillipsband) blends roots music, southern rock, and Americana into a great live sound.  If you like Wilco, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, or The Jayhawks, you'll want to check this band out.  See you at 6:00!

New Stuff for the New Year!

Starting in January the Gulu-Gulu Café is taking things up a notch with lots of new weekly and monthly events!

As always check out our Events page for all the details.

Christmas Hours

Please note that the Gulu-Gulu Café will be closing at 5PM on December 24th and will be closed Christmas Day as well. We will re-open bright and early on December 26th at 10AM.

Merry Christmas!

Goodbye Gulu
The Last Day - Gulu Lynn Closes

December 13, 2008 was a great day at the Lynn cafe - the place was absolutely slammed all evening. It was one of the best nights that we had ever had. Big thanks to everyone who came out that evening for one last hurrah. Thank you all!

Click here to see pix taken throughout the final day at the Gulu-Gulu Café in Lynn - December 13, 2008.

Click here to read the Boston Globe article on the closing.

Saying Goodbye is Hard to Do

… but at least we can have fun doing it! The Lynn Gulu is closing on December 13th but we are saying goodbye in style!

Come down to downtown Lynn and celebrate with us as we remember the great times of the Lynn café and dance to the great Jazz Navigators! The party starts at 8PM.

Gulu's New Years Eve Disco Ball
Wednesday December 31, 8PM

70'S DJ DANCE PARTY - Local DJs Radio Scotvoid and Noel Snow will be spinning 70's era Funk, Disco, and Soul all night long!

70's era garb suggested. Food will be laid out for all to enjoy. Free champagne at mid-night!

Doors will open at 7PM with the party starting right around 8PM! Space is limited and tickets will sell out!  Tickets are only $10 and are available NOW!

NOW ON SALE…

Christmas is right around the corner – the question is… Do YOU Gulu?

Well, if you don’t, or you know someone who doesn’t, we strongly recommend that you run right down to our funky little café and purchase one of the following…

NEW Gulu-Gulu Café Gift Cards are also available.

And now you too can purchase your favorite Gulu Gear from the privacy of your own home! Wow! Click here to buy Gulu Gulu stuff online!

Gulu Wine and Cheese Tasting!
Thursday December 4, 6PM

Gulu-Gulu is pretty well known for its eclectic beer list right? Well did you know we also have a fantastic selection of wine? And did you know that we'd like to invite you to come try some of this wine for free on Thursday, December 4?

Please join us at the Salem Gulu from 6pm - 8pm Thursday, December 4. We will have samples of some of our best wine expertly paired with our delicious cheese.

After the tasting, stick around and enjoy Newton's own Blues/R&B/Rock band, Alley Blues.

Sounds like a fun night right? See you then!

It’s the End of the World As We Know It… The Gulu-Gulu Café in Lynn is closing.

It’s true.

I know that the rumors of the café’s impending doom have been circulating since before we even opened. The conventional wisdom was that Central Square would never accept something like what we were offering. That the proper demographics just weren’t there.

Well they were there… for a little while at least. My feeling was that in an area like Lynn’s downtown if you built it “they” would come. The downtown has great potential – great architecture, it’s close to the ocean, and is right on the commuter rail. And “they” were coming to the city.  From expensive places like Boston, to live in beautiful lofts that had been built downtown.

Marie and I were part of that Boston to Lynn crowd. We moved to Lynn in 2004 and in 2005 we built and opened the Gulu-Gulu Café. We made a café that we wanted to spend time in and found that there were others in the downtown that felt the same way.

I won’t lie - the Gulu-Gulu Café in Lynn wasn’t an enormous financial success. But the fact that it survived for 3 ½ years when most restaurants don’t even make it a year is a positive thing. Our 2nd Gulu opened in Salem late last summer and has been an enormous success. I never could have built the one in Salem if I hadn’t done the Lynn one first.

The financial and real estate market collapse hit downtown Lynn very hard. Many of the large condo projects that were supposed to have been built never got built. Some of the new condos that did get built sit empty. The restaurants and shops that were supposed to come never materialized. And as the markets shattered so did the attendance at Lynn’s Gulu. It’s gotten to the point that we can’t afford to keep it open.

I would like to thank all of our regulars who supported us. The City of Lynn for believing in us and helping us get our start. And most of all to our amazing staff, past and present, for making the Gulu in Lynn such a special place.

We had some great times there and we certainly plan on celebrating. Our last night will be December 13 2008. If you are around, come on down to the Lynn Gulu-Gulu Café for some good music, good friends, and one last good drink in downtown Lynn.

… And I Feel Fine.

Happy Turkey Day!

Everyone one loves turkey - especially Jack! The Gulu-Gulu Cafe (both locations) will be closed on Thursday November 27th. We'll see you back at the Gulu bright and early on Friday November 28th!

Gulu-Moooooooolu!!!
Halloween 2008 Recap

What a night! What a month! Man, I truly love Salem in October!

This year’s Gulu Halloween Bash was a huge success. Marie and I would like to thank the evening’s performers - DAGMAR, SCALLYWAGS, and WHAT TIME IS IT MR. FOX (who incidentally will be returning to the Gulu for Walter Sickert’s art opening on November 22). They were all completely brilliant!

Click here to see pix taken throughout Halloween evening at the Gulu-Gulu Café.

Radio Radio!

The Gulu’s weekly event Friday Night Spins has taken on a life of its own. This Friday’s featured performer is Salem’s own Radio Scotvoid. I must say that his performances over the past several months have been nothing less than extraordinary. His work transcends the electronica genre and depending who shows up to perform with Scott dictates where the music is going to go. Jazz, Blues, Trip-Hop, Rock... you never know quite what you are going to end up hearing but it always ends up being interesting and very very very cool.

Download Radio Scotvoid’s newly released album here.
Check out one of his Gulu performances here.
Watch his newest promo video (filmed throughout Salem) here.     

Radio Scotvoid performs at the Gulu-Gulu in Salem on the 1st Friday of every month. Don't miss it!

Upcoming Art at the Gulu-Gulu: Salem

2009 is completely booked! Check out our Upcoming Artists to see who is coming up in the New Year!

Oh what’s a nice Zombie to do?

There are so many cool things to do and see here in Salem during the month of October (including the Gulu Halloween Party with Dagmar and the Scallywags – don’t miss it!) – But the one event Marie and I have been anticipating more than anything else is Salem’s first Zombie Walk this Sunday October 5th! However our Zombie friends are having some troubles…
 
All these Zombies want to do on Sunday is to take a nice stroll through Salem.  That’s what Zombies do after all – shuffle, walk, and stagger around. However the city is asking the Zombies to have a police detail - I’m guessing to make sure they don’t chew on anyone’s brains. Discrimination against Zombies is pretty well documented and most are unemployed. I’m asking my Gulu friends contribute something to help these good Zombie folks afford the police detail. Every little bit helps.

Check out www.myspace.com/zombiewalksalem for more information on the Salem Zombie Walk and to make donations.

Fashion Fusion - A Mingling of Decades, Duds, and Decor
Thursday September 18, 8:00PM

Modern Millie and Cabin Fever are bringing together 1960's Vintage and Contemporary Fashion and Decor. The fashion and decor show takes place Gulu-Gulu Cafe starting at 8:00, featuring Modern Millie's fashions and Cabin Fever's furniture and accessories. There is Free Admission so come early! Donations to the Northeast Animal Shelter are encouraged! DJ John will be supplying the groovy melodies for your listening enjoyment!

Read the Salem Gazette Article:
Fashion Show celebrates the swinging ‘60s

Jocelyn's Fundraiser

I personally want to thank everyone who supported our fundraiser for the Callahan family on Friday August 30th. Over 40 different local businesses donated items for Friday’s auction.  Hundreds of people came out to attend the event and donated money.  And by the end of the night over $11,000 was raised!  This was truly unbelievable – you all should feel really proud for what you made happen.

Please click here to continue.

Jocelyn Callahan - Rest in Peace

I’m really beyond words right now.  Our beloved Jocelyn passed away Monday morning.  She was 25.  Jocelyn was such a joy to have around the Gulu – always full of life and laughter.  We are going to miss her greatly.

This Friday night The Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem is hosting a fundraiser to help the Callahan family deal with their tragic loss.  Machine 475 will be heading the evening. Donations of any kind are welcome (we will be hosting a live auction that evening).  Cover charge will be $10 and all proceeds from the evening will be given to the family.

Please spread the word – I hope to see everyone here on Friday night to celebrate Jocelyn’s short and amazing life.

The Salem News wrote a very nice piece on Jocelyn – click here to read the article.

Do You YELP?

Well if you don't you really should - YELP is an online service that allows you (yes YOU) to rate your favorite and not so favorite restaurants. Check out their site - its pretty cool. And if you decide to sign up (they won’t spam you we promise) give the Gulu some love.

Free Posture Evaluation!
Where: Gulu Gulu Cafe in Lynn
When: 7/15 & 7/17, 12pm-2pm

Chiropractic is the fastest growing healthcare choice before drugs and surgery. There is a lot more to posture than most people realize. Your posture is the position of your ligaments, muscles, and spinal bones and it affects the condition they are in. Optimal posture is a vital key to achieving optimal health for you and everyone you know. Our goal is to educate people about chiropractic and help everyone achieve their optimal health goals. SO, come on down and meet the Peabody Family Chiropractic crew and learn more about how you can achieve optimal health. If you have any questions feel free to call Vicki at (978) 531-0202 or email PeabodyChiro@gmail.com

Also, Vicki will be happy to set a free posture evaluation for Salem's lunch crowd if you are interested.

Fourth of July Holiday

Just a heads up to all you Gulu-Gurus out there – we like holidays too!

The Gulu-Gulu Cafe: Salem will be closed on Friday July 4th but we'll reopen bright and early on Saturday July 5th.

The Gulu-Gulu Cafe: Lynn will be closed for the entire 4th of July Weekend - Friday the 4th - Sunday the 6th.

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Wow! It's Bigger than Godzilla!

Starting Monday July 7th the Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem is unleashing a new and exciting menu of epic proportions!  New hot and cold appetizers!  New artisan cheeses!  Beer and cheese parings!  New salads and sandwiches.  And a TON of new freshly made crepes!  Plus we are keeping most of the same ‘ol stuff that you have grown to love over the past 3 years!

Check out our updated Menu page for all the yummy details!

Salem Cycle Presents… Movie Night at the Gulu!

July is Bike Month and to celebrate our friends at Salem Cycle are sponsoring Dinner & A Movie Tuesdays for the month!

Movies start on July 8th at 8PM at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe: Salem - come on in, grab a bite and a drink and watch some of your favorite bicycle related films!

Check out our Events Page for more details!

Daily Specials at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe: Salem

So to go along with the new and exciting additions to our menu, we are also sponsoring some fun new activities at the cafe!

Game Night Mondays - Come play!  Chess, Monopoly, and others.  Feel free to bring in your own games!

Dinner and a Movie Tuesdays – movie starts at 8PM - Come have a bite, grab a drink, and watch a classic movie at the Gulu!

Cheesy Wednesdays – Beer and Cheese Samplings - Free Cheese Tasting Portion with Select Beer Pairing

Philharmonic Thursdays – Live Music starting at 8PM - Independent local music for your listening enjoyment

Friday Night Spins! – Music starting at 8PM - The best in local electronica and DJs

Symphonic Saturdays – Live Music starting at 8PM - Blues, rock, jazz, experimental… always groovy with no cover!

The End is the Beginning and the Beginning is the End

We are sad to say goodbye to the wonderful artwork of Adam Miller and Josh Morrissette.  This has been a fantastically cool and successful show.  The work will be coming down over the 4th of July weekend, so if there is a piece that you have been eyeing this is your final chance.

Sunday July 6th is the start of our next art show at the Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem.  This show features the sublime work of Dave Ferreira and Chris White.  We are very very very excited and you should be too!

Gimme that funk, that sweet, that nasty, that gushy stuff

Every once and a while we go ahead and make some changes just for the sake of keeping things fresh.  Over the last several weeks we’ve been introducing a handful of new menu items to the Gulu-Gulu repartee.  HUGE fresh crepes!  A TON of new beer!  … And now for the first time ever we are serving Gulu Martinis and new cordials (including Angelique Tequila and Diabolique Bourbon)!  Seriously – this is the yummy funky stuff!

Check out our updated Menu page for all the details!

Gulu Meet YouTube. YouTube Meet Gulu.

A member of the Gulu staff came across this video the other day. Its a day in the life type piece of a man in search of a cool place to go and eat in Salem... and he finds the Gulu-Gulu Café. Staring the Gulu's very own Laura and Alicia!

Gulu Idol! Poetry Series to Continue!

The turnout and feedback we’ve received for the Gulu poetry series has been absolutely incredible.  So incredible that we have decided to continue it! 

The Salem Gulu will host the Witch City Poetry Series on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month.  Sign-up begins at 5PM with readings beginning at 5:45PM.

The Lynn Gulu will host the Speak Up - Spoken Word Open-Mic every Wednesday of every month!  The Open-Mic starts at 7:30PM and sign up starts at 7PM.

And don’t forget – for you musicians out there the Lynn Gulu also hosts The Friday Night Open Mic!  Every Friday at 8:30PM (sign-up at 8PM). 

We Win!

This is really unbelievable! The Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem has won Salem's Best New Business of the Year 2007!

Check out the local press:

Salem News Report

Salem Gazette Report

New Art!

The Gulu-Gulu’s newest art show in Salem began in early April and so far has been incredibly successful! This show features the work of Adam Miller and Joshua Morrissette.

Next week we will be hanging the new show at our Lynn location. This show will be featuring the work of Colleen Coen. It's great work and we are sure you are going to love it!

As always all work is for sale and can be purchased directly from the Gulu-Gulu Cafe.

For more info on the artists goto the Gulu Featured Artists page.

Celebrate Your Birthday!  Save Some Schools!
This Friday - The 1st Annual Salem Save Our Schools/ Birthday Bash

As many of our Gulu readers know the Salem school system is in desperate need of financial help.  So this year the Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem is doing its own small part by hosting a fundraiser. This Friday April 18th! Tickets are available at the door and are only ten bucks!  All proceeds benefit the Salem Education Fund.

Plus it’s Steve’s Birthday… and Steve’s Birthday is YOUR Birthday!

The Details:
The 1st 100 people will get their very own birthday cupcake!  Wow!
The 1st 25 people get a FREE T-Shirt!  Double Wow!
Plus raffle tickets and prizes have been donated from some of yours and mine favorite Salem businesses.  Zowie!

Music shall be provided by the Czech sensation DJ Ondrej!

Pete “The Human Floor” Tino will be here to be stomped on!

And it wouldn’t be a birthday party without balloons - Royal “the #1 Balloon Artist in the World” Sorrel will be entertaining the masses!

Seriously this is going to be a massive party – even if you hate birthdays and/ or schools there will be something for you!  Come get funky!

Hey Mom! Somebody Likes Me!

We are happy (and incredibly humbled!) to announce that the Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem has been nominated for New Business of the Year 2007!   This award is given to the best new business that opened in 2007.  The winner will be announced at the Salem Chamber of Commerce's 86th Annual Dinner on Wednesday, April 16, in the beautiful Atrium of the Peabody Essex Museum.  Over 600 Salem Chamber members were involved in the nomination process, and the decision regarding the award winners will be made by this year's nominating committee under the leadership of Sandy Heaphy.
Here’s a list of the all the nominees:

• Aggregate Designs
• Gulu-Gulu Café
• Radiance Aveda
• Rouge Cosmetics
• Salem Wine Imports
• Upper Crust

For more information check out www.salem-chamber.org.

Our Beer is Back and There’s Gonna Be Some Trouble...

Starting Tuesday April 1st the Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem will have its Liquor License back every single day of the week!  Woo-hoo!!!  And along with that our hours will change back to their normal times.  Click here to see our updated opening hours.

We wanted to thank our Gulu fans for standing by us throughout the last couple months on the days that they couldn’t get their favorite beverages.   And we also want to point out the City of Salem has been fantastic throughout this whole process - Marie and I aren’t so convinced that we could have kept the restaurant going during the winter months without the weekend permits that allowed us to serve alcohol.  The city helped to keep us in business and we won’t forget that.

Gulu-Gulu Café + Salem Film Fest 2008 = B.I.K.E.

Salem Film Fest 2008: This year join a celebration of international film and music in Salem MA!  Starting February 28th and running through March 6th, Salem will be hosting a film festival that is showcasing the work of brilliant and controversial filmmakers from throughout the world!

The Gulu is sponsoring the film B.I.K.E: the documentary of a radical underground bike jousting club based in Brooklyn NYC. The film will be shown at CinemaSalem on Saturday, March 1st at 9:30 pm.  Click here to check out the official website.

On Friday February 29 the Gulu will be hosting a Filmlover's Party which will feature local favorite Machine 475!  The band goes on around 8PM and the official Filmlover’s party starts at 10PM.  Hope to see you here!

What is the Price of Loyalty?  Free Coffee!

Now at your participating Gulu-Gulu Café – Customer Loyalty Cards!  Drink 9 regularly priced coffee drinks (and get Jack’s head stamped) – and your 10th one is FREE!  Will the wonders of marketing never cease?

Salem Gulu Liquor License Issues

Many of you have heard the rumors.  It’s sad but true - the Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem is temporally losing its liquor license starting this Wednesday, January 16th.  Now before some of you start getting upset let me explain… 

The long and the short of it – when the Gulu opened up in Salem this past summer the city didn’t have any more beer and wine licenses to give out and there weren’t any for sale on the open market.  So we (and our beautiful neighbors at the Upper Crust pizzeria – great pizza – Yummy!) took the only option that was available at the time – a seasonal license.  This allows the proprietor to serve beer and wine from April 1st – January 15th.  Our time is up.

So what does this mean for our loyal lovers of Gulu beer and wine? 

Short term: on “Event Days” (meaning primarily Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays – days we have live music at the café) the Gulu will be pulling special one-day permits so we can continue to serve.  So if you need your Gulu beer fix (and can’t make it down to the Lynn Gulu) come in Thursday – Saturday and drink up!  For the time being though Sundays – Wednesdays will be Prohibition Days at the Gulu.

Long term: the city has OK’d our request for a year around beer, wine, and cordial license and the formalities are now at the State level.  I feel very confident that we will receive the license but it will probably take some time.  Hopefully we will have it soon but if not we will go right back to having a seasonal license starting April 1st.

It could be worse.

New Art!

The Gulu-Gulu’s newest art show began on Monday January 7th and will run through March!  This show is continuing to feature North Shore and Boston area artists... Adam O'Day, Adam Fitch, and Gabriel Kent.  The work is incredibly cool and unique and we hope everyone loves it as much as we do.

For more info on the artists goto the Gulu Featured Artists page.

The Night Before Christmas

T’was the night before Christmas at the Gulu café
Not a customer stirring, no tea, no latte.
The glasses were hung by the barside with care
With hopes perhaps “Toasty” might even appear.
The staff finishing up to get home to their beds,
While visions of tip-outs danced in their heads.
Alicia in her apron – JD cleaning the tap,
Jen counting the drawer, Steve with his night cap.
Then down in the basement arose such a clatter!
Danny sprang to the stairs to see what was the matter.
When what to his wondering eyes would appear,
Just angry cook Joe, bring up wine and beer.
Amanda blows out the candles without missing a beat,
While April laughs in the kitchen slicing some meat.
Kara does one last lap looking for tips,
When the dishes crash – yep it was Tiff.
Through it all Andrea’s smile doesn’t wane,
She clears off the last dish – tuna on plain.
VW waiting filled with Jack, Max, and Marie,
Steve hurriedly finished his Kruso and brie.
With one final glance he peered all around,
Then sped to the coat rack in one single bound.
His eyes all a twinkle – his cheeks all a-glow,
The streaks in his hair the color of snow,
His signature backpack he flung on his back.
Keys in one hand and a cigarette pack.
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
“Laura do you think you could wrap up the bread?”
As he climbed in the wagon to drive out of sight,
He exclaimed “GREAT JOB GUYS!”
And “HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!”

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone from the staff at Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem!

New Beer – New Wine… Oh My!

Beer and wine lovers – Christmas has come early to the Gulu-Gulu Café!  We have brought some delicious and interesting beverages onboard for the holiday season – some highlights on our new wine list include:

• Victory Golden Monkey – made in Pennsylvania, the brewers used German malts and Belgian yeast to make a powerful (9.5% abv!) yet surprisingly drinkable light beer.
• Lindeman Kriek from Belgium – considered to be the finest lambic Kriek in the world!
• Unibroue Maudite AKA "The Damned One" – A very strong (8% alc/vol) Belgian style – spicy without being overpowering this amber-red ale offers a distinctive flavor that is cognac-like in complexity.

... And believe it or not there's even more new items on the list - click here to check out our newest beer and wine list.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser - Friday December 14, 2008 at the Salem Gulu!

The Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem and the amazing Scott of “Radio Scotvoid” are proud to announce that we will be holding a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser.

The fundraiser will be starting from 5:30pm. There will be a raffle and prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants and stores, an I-Pod Shuffle, holiday gift baskets, amongst other cool stuff. And of course the aforementioned amazing Radio Scotvoid will be perorming that evening as well.  

All the money raised goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Holiday Support for Those Overseas
  
The Gulu-Gulu Café is having a gift drive for our soldiers that can’t celebrate with their families during the holiday season.
 
A drop off can be found at the Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem.  Any monetary donations will be used to help ship packages to the troops overseas.

Need a gift suggestion?  We have plenty of them:  

Doritos, comics, rice krispy treats, magazines, music (CD's), candy/gum, decks of cards, books, stationary/pens, batteries (all sizes), toothbrushes/paste, soap, deodorant, moisturizing lotion, chapstick, mouthwash, baby wipes, non-aerosol bug repellant, gloves & hand warmers -anything that is shipping friendly and will bring a smile to our soldiers' faces is welcome!

We’ll be shipping packages out on Friday the 14th.

Urban Elements in Lynn!

Two Lynn ladies that live in one of Lynn’s lovely lofts have decided to quit their day jobs to open a high-end home accessories store in Lynn on Oxford Street.  Marie and I feel that this is a great step forward in the evolution of our downtown and we are very proud of Yadira and Kim. Urban Elements is opening to the public on Saturday, December 8th at 12PM.  They are located directly next to the Downtown Bistro (one of our favorite local restaurants BTW). If you are in Central Square swing on by their store and check it out.  Good luck guys!

October Recap and what’s coming up

Marie and I wanted to thank everyone who came out to the Gulu over the past month – October was absolutely rocking for us and we really couldn’t have imagined it would have been so busy... or so much fun!

We especially wanted to thank our staff – old and new – from Lynn and Salem.  These guys came up big for us over the holiday and we seriously wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for such them.  Thanks guys!

If you missed the late October Salem chaos click here to check out some pix from the Rev Bob and the Darkness and click here to see pix from Halloween night with Dagmar and the Scalawags!

Just because October has come and gone that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do – tomorrow night at our Lynn Gulu we are having our Meet the Artist night! Featured artists Kurt Cole Eidsvig, Judi Muscara-Orfanos, and Nicholas Demakes will be appearing to meet with guests and talk about their work and music will be performed by the beautiful manAnthony Migliaccio. 

On Saturday November 17, 8PM the Salem Gulu is holding a fundraiser to bring the arts into the For Kids Only Afterschool program at Bates Elementary school in Salem.  Doors will open at 6:30 and the evening’s entertainment will be the immortal Mamadou.  Good stuff, a good cause, and only 20 bucks.

... and that's not all - check out the Gulu Events page for all more events and fun!

Gulu Halloween Tickets now available!

Wednesday October 31, 2007 - Our inaugural Halloween Bash!  The newliest incarnation of the dangerously unpredictable, New York-based art-rock-opera band DAGMAR and theARRRR music of the pirate band THE SCALLYWAGS take the stage to help us celebrate our first Gulu Halloween in Salem!

Doors open at 7PM with the show starting right around 8PM! Space is limited and tickets will sell out!  Tickets are only $10 and can be bought in person at either Gulu-Gulu Café or online at www.GuluGuluCafe.com/merchandise.asp. If bought online please save your Paypal receipt and bring to the show as proof of purchase.

The New Gulu Art Show – Little Bit of Old and a Little Bit of New!

Every three months we open a new art show at the Gulu-Gulu – for Fall 2007 we have brought back some old Gulu favorites (Bren Bataclan, Greg Orfanos, and Anna Slade) and some fresh new talent (Kurt Cole Eidsvig, Judi Muscara-Orfanos, and Nicholas Demakes).  This is a very exciting show and work is already starting to sell fast. 

Please note that the Meet the Artists reception for Gulu-Gulu Lynn has been scheduled for Thursday November 8th at 8PM. Performances and Gulu Salem's Meet the Artist night will be revealed soon.  

Buy your Christmas gifts early – Buy Art! Click here to check out the Gulu-Gulu art page!

Modern Millie fashion show - Encore Performance!

Since the Modern Millie fashion show sold out so fast, and the response for a second show has been very good, a second show has been planned.  It's a benefit for the puppies and kitties, so why not?

The 2nd show will take place this coming Sunday, September 30th, at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Salem. Doors open at 6pm and the show at starts at 7pm.  Once again there will be a limited number of tickets - they will be sold first come first serve the night of the show, cash only.  Please tell your friends!!

Everyone had a great time the other night, see for yourself!

Click here to see some pix from last week's fashion show!

It's time for a fashion show!  Help save some Puppies!

The Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem is hosting the 2nd annual Modern Millie fashion show!  For those of you that aren’t in the know, Modern Millie is a wicked cool clothing store stocked full of cute trendy modern clothes as well as vintage stuff.

This year’s theme is 9 to 5, (yes, just like that movie from 1980).  Like previous Modern Millie fashion shows it will be more like a small theater production than your standard fashion show. Modern Millie’s lovely models will each be a character.

Styles are taken from the movie 9 to 5 and other late 70's and early 80's women's work wear. Some will be integrated with modern pieces but keeping with the theme. Tie necks, puff sleeves, jeans tucked into boots, ect. The music will be select favorites from the time period.

The date is September 23rd - doors open at 6PM and the show begins at 7PM.  The Gulu will be putting out a light buffet and there is also a cash bar.

As if you needed another reason to attend the party - 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem. Woof!  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Modern Millie.  Modern Millie is located at 103 Washington St, Salem Ma. Please note: Tickets are very limited and will sell out!

It’s going to be a ton of fun!  So put on your best retro and vintage threads and join us!

For more info on Modern Millie check out: www.myspace.com/modernmilliesalem.
Click here to download the Fashion Show Flyer.

Gulu Bam Thwok!

Looking for something to do this Saturday afternoon?  Well if you aren’t planning on going to the Gulu-Gulu Café (shame on you!) we encourage you all to check out the Gulu's very own Alicia Marcaurelle as she skates with the Boston Massacre roller derby team!

Will the Dominion Derby Girls All-Stars be able to prove that Virginia isn't just for lovers, or will Boston's quad-skate militia once again bring the beatdown on their nemesisters from the south? Come and find out!

September 22: Boston Massacre vs. Virginia's Dominion Derby Girls
Doors at 5 pm, Bout at 6 pm
Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Tickets $14 in advance, $16 at the door

Check out www.bostonderbydames.com for more info.

Half time entertainment by Can't Face the Falling and a public after party on site with DJ Boo Boo Danger.

Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem Grand Opening Extravaganza Week was Super Cool!

The Mayor is Coming!  And Jeff Savlon Too!!! – The Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem Grand Opening Extravaganza Week!

Marie and I wanted to thank everyone for their patience as we worked out the kinks at the new Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem.  The first month has been nothing less than incredible and we are very excited that we decided to make a go of it at this location. 

We had to make some major adjustments soon after opening as we found the number of customers we were dealing with was mush greater than we could have imagined from the get-go.  Now here we are a couple weeks later and we are feeling extremely good about how the staff has turned out and feel that that the time is right to have a traditional Grand Opening!

This Tuesday at 11:30, Kimberley Driscoll, the Mayor of Salem, will be cutting a ribbon at the Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem.  Ms. Driscoll has been a great friend of the Gulu and even visited us at our Lynn location well before we opened our doors in Salem.  It goes without saying that that kind of support goes a long way with Marie and me and is much appreciated.  If you have the time - please come on down, meet the Mayor, and come celebrate with us!

Now for those of you that have a 9-5 job and won’t be able to make the ribbon cutting… please don’t fret.  Our official grand opening celebration is going to take place this Friday night at 8PM!  And we are going to be having one of our favorite Gulu performers Jeff Savlon providing the musical entertainment for this evening.  Plus we will have balloons.  Lots and lots of balloons!  Don’t miss it!

Art is Cool!  Yep it is!

Those of you who have ventured over to our location in Lynn over the past couple years may have seen some of Greg Orfanos’ work (and if you don’t remember Greg - check out our Artist Archives page to check his work out).  He is one of our favorite painters from the North Shore and he produced the original Jack Fenway painting that hangs over in Lynn.  Well he has outdone himself once again with this great portrait of the “Mad” Max – Salem Gulu’s official mascot!  If you have a moment, go to Greg’s MySpace page.  He is nothing but incredible.

And speaking of incredible (and Art) – I have been absolutely astounded at how well Corey Corcoran’s paintings have been selling in Salem.  We have had several folks who have liked a piece, neglected to buy it on the spot, and then found themselves out of luck a couple days later when that piece they wanted was sold.  The shows in Salem and Lynn will be ending at the end of September – take my advice and support young artists – if you like a piece, buy it – it may be gone the next time you come in. 

Thanks!

We wanted to thank everyone who has come out to support the new Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem over the past 2 ½ weeks.  The absolute number of people that have come into our new location has been unbelievable… and at points overwhelming.  We realize that some of our patrons have had less than stellar service at moments over the past few weeks.  We wanted to thank everyone for their patience as our new staff gets up to speed.  We are doing everything we can to work out the kinks as quickly as possible and to give all of you the kind of experience that you have come to expect from the Gulu-Gulu Café.

Celebrate the "Dog Days of Summer"

Everyone knows that we at the Gulu-Gulu Café LOVES puppies! Join us in Central Square, Lynn on Thursday, August 16 for the Dog Days of Summer Parade.

Well-behaved dogs are invited to come along. Please RSVP to stephen@northofboston.org. Arrangements have been made to ensure both you and your dog have a fabulous time.

Salem Gulu Update: Open!

Gulu-Gulu Café: Salem officially opened on Thursday July 26th!  Marie and I wanted to thank everyone who came out – we purposely had a very quiet “soft” opening with no advertising whatsoever - and we were amazed how many people showed up throughout the day.  Thank you all!

We also wanted to specifically thank the members of our staff in Salem – most of them had been showing up in their off hours over the past several weeks to help Marie and I finish the buildout – they really went above and beyond the call of duty to make this place look as cool as it does – Thanks guys!  We couldn’t have done it without you!

We will be announcing a formal grand opening in the near future.  Also, those of you who have been inquiring about music at Gulu Salem never fear – we are currently booking musicians for Salem and hope to have some live music for you very soon!

Click here to see pix from Opening Day.

… and here are some more pix leading up to the opening…

Finishing Touches - July 22-25, 2007
The Art arrives - July 15, 2007
Sheet rocking the Basement - July 11, 2007

Meet Me Downtown: Lynn’s Annual Festival of the Arts - Saturday, August 4th from 11am – 4pm

Gulu-Gulu Cafe: Lynn invites you to join us for the Meet Me Downtown Festival of the Arts to be held Saturday, August 4th from 11am – 4pm in Central Square, Lynn. Check out the main stage featuring Lois Lane and the Daily Planets, Grupo Fantasia, Rumbafrica, and the Crystal Steel PanJammers, the North Shore’s only youth steel drum orchestra. This year’s festival will also feature theatre performances by Imaginary Beasts, and a separate dance stage located at the Lynn Museum and Historical Society. Shop with vendors selling items ranging from original artwork, to children’s books, to jewelry and handmade soaps. Lots to see, lots to do!

... and of course Jack & Max will be there!

$300 PRIZE MODEL CONSUMER Photo/Model Contest

Are you a Model Consumer?

Take a picture of yourself in the mirror of a store’s dressing room and you could be on your way to a $300 prize. Painter, collage artist, and future Gulu-Gulu Artist Kurt Cole Eidsvig (coming to Gulu-Gulu: Lynn in October 2007) is sponsoring a model/photo contest with a $300 prize for the winning image.

Anyone 18 or over can enter. Entries are due electronically by midnight on August 24, 2007.

The Details:

Entry Fee: None
Format: Entries must be digital photos submitted electronically
Contest Rules and Instructions: Visit KurtColeEidsvig.com/contest
Judging Criteria: Photos will be judged on creativity and overall image quality.

Salem Gulu Update: Close but no cigar - New Opening Date is July 20th!

Well we came pretty close to being ready to open for the end of the week but... we're not quite there. The buildout is nearly completed (floors have been sanded and stained, and the bar top is done and the signs have been carved) but we are still waiting for some very important permits... like our beer and wine license for instance. I don't know about all of you faithful Gulu Gurus out there but I can't imagine opening the new Gulu without having La Fin Du Monde on hand...

So the new official opening date is next Friday, July 20!  Fingers are crossed that everything will be good to go!

Salem Gulu Update: Movin' right along! Doog-a-doon, doog-a-doon

Marie and I are feeling a bit like Kermit & Fozzie right about now – the buildout is movin’ right along – over the past week Team-Gulu has built the bar, cleaned the exposed brick, started painting the space, and began laying the floor.  If you’ve forgotten what the place looked like here are some pix from June 5th.  It’s really looking good!

Updated: Wondering how is the new Gulu going to be set up? Click here to see pix of the mock floor layout taken June 22, 2007.

Salem Gulu Update: No one... No one! No way! Gonna stop, Now; go!

Well that’s how it’s felt for the past couple months on the new Gulu project.  Run!  Stop.  Hurry!  Wait.  Go!  Stop… But as of this last week it’s all - NOW; GO!

The rough electrical and plumbing inspections were passed and our landlord RCG has started building the dividing wall between the new Gulu and our (TBD) next door neighbors.  On Friday night we brought in the new wood for our floor and Sunday we moved all of our equipment and furniture to the new space.  BIG props to all of our friends and staff members who came out and helped Marie and I over the weekend – it was a massive undertaking and we couldn’t have done it without you!

People have been asking about the opening date - I can now say with 99% certainty we will be opening in Salem on July 13th (yes - Friday the 13th)! Mark your calendars! GO GULU!

"What difference is there between a glass of absinth and a sunset?" - Oscar Wilde

Absinthe was the trademark drink during the heady days of 19th century Paris.  Part of its popularity stemmed from its strength and artists and writers such as Picasso, Hemingway, Degas and Oscar Wilde all heavily indulged in it.  It was such a powerful drink that in 1915 it was banned in the United States because people were hallucinating and going insane.
 
Absente, Absinthe Refined, is a modern version of the original Absinthe recipe. It's the same aromatic, dazzling emerald green liqueur made from a combination of exotic botanicals.  The only difference is the Wormwood (the botanical that caused the initial ban) has been replaced with a less bitter cousin called Southern-Wormwood, which allows Absente to be served in the United States.

So come on down to the Gulu and have a sip of Absente – it’s just like Absinthe without the insanity!

Click here to check out our updated Desserts and Liqueurs list.

Memorial Day!

To our magnificent friends and guests... The Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for Memorial Day – Monday May 28th.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 10:00AM. Have a wicked nice holiday.

Salem Gulu Update

Things have slowed down to a crawl on the Gulu 2 front as we await numerous inspections to take place.  Gotta love a good bureaucracy!  We hope to have more to report in the coming weeks.

In the meantime click here for a sneak peak at our newest Salem-centric T-Shirt image! We should have some for sale in the coming weeks!

ART!  Part I: RAW Arts Auction! - Party with a Purpose

On May 19th, 2007 friends and fans of RAW will once again gather at RAW Space to bid on artwork, dance to some amazing music, and show their support for the kids and mission of RAW. Come check it out!

Where? RAW Space, 37 Central Square!
How Much? Only $35 a ticket!

Click here for more information!

ART!  Part II: The SOWA Art Walk

The SoWa Art Walk is held every spring in the SoWa (South of Washington Street) neighborhood in Boston’s South End. A former mill building district where pianos, canned goods, shoes and other merchandise were made in the 19th century, the district has been home to artists’ studios carved out of the old factories for the last fifty years. Today, the artists have been joined by art galleries, creative businesses, cutting edge restaurants and the recent boom in residential loft buildings.

One of the Gulu’s old friends Oneil Pimentel is showing his work at 460 Harrison Ave this year! It's this Saturday and Sunday, May 19th-20th, from 11am - 6 pm!

Click here for more information!

ART!  Part III: Mass Theatrica!

Local favorites Mass Theatrica are up for the 2007 WBZ TV A-List for Boston's Best Theatre Group! Please take a minute to cast your vote ASAP, so they can continue to bring everyone quality live theatre, music, opera and more to Lynn!

While you are at it, check out their website for details on their Summer Concert Series!

Click here to cast your vote!

Salem Gulu Update: Money, Work, and Vacations

Since our last posting we have taken some significant steps forward on the Salem expansion...

1. Marie and I passed the dreaded Salem DRB (Design Review Board) last week with the super-human help of our old friend architect and artist Jacob Higginbottom. After we had failed the design review the first time around Jacob leaped into the fray to produce some really snazzy floor plans for us.  Click here and here to check them out!

2. A nice hunk of our funding has been received from the City of Salem and we have been able to purchase the majority of equipment that we will need.

3. Meanwhile our electrical work is being put in (“laying the pipe” I think is the term - although it does sound kinda pervy). 

4. And our plumber started working on…  no wait.  He didn’t.  He abruptly left for the Bahamas last week…  Seriously.  You can’t make this stuff up.  Anyhow he got back this morning and is hard at work too.

Another Gulu Plug:  Art Shows Abound!

This weekend is the annual Fort Point Channel Art Walk as well as the RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) Alumni Spring Art Sale.  Current Gulu-Gulu Café artist Michael Hammecker as well as the aforementioned super-human Jacob Higginbottom will be selling their work at Fort Point.  Gulu-Gulu Café alumni artist Jennifer Lewis and well as upcoming Gulu artist Lauren Minco will be selling work at RISD. If you are looking to pick up some wicked cool locally produced art work check out one or both of these events.

Central Square Cares! - The Aftermath!

Every so often something happens that really makes me proud of the changes in downtown Lynn.  Last Saturday Lauren Slade, one of my Boston Machine Loft neighbors, helped to spearhead a massive downtown cleanup of the Central Square area.  Over 60 people arrived to help – neighbors of all ages and nationalities - and worked throughout the morning and early afternoon.  It was real great to see and brought a smile to my face.  Central Square really is becoming a full-fledged neighborhood and I’m thrilled to be a member of it.

Click here to see pix from throughout the day.

Salem Gulu Update – Bricks Ahoy!

Our landlord RCG started their part of the buildout on March 29.  They have started exposing the space’s brick and has been taking out the incredibly ugly lighting.

Click here to see some pix (taken March 30).

Updated: NEW pix taken from inside the space on April 5, 2007

Patroits Day Holiday!

Please note that the Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for Patroits Day on Monday April 16, 2007.

Central Square Cares! - Earth Day - April 21st from 9AM - 4PM

Join the Gulu's very own President Marie Feldmannova and help clean-up Central Square in Lynn on Earth Day - April 21st from 9AM - 4PM. There will be food, drinks, and some very groovy T-shirts!

Click here to read the Daily Item article.

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." --Benjamin Franklin

Here we go again... a NEW and EXCITING Draft Beer of the Month!

This time we are featuring Sapporo - the greatest beer to come out of Japan since... well 'eva!

Gulu Fun Fact: Sapporo was the first Bavarian-style beer ever produced in Japan

Speaking of beer, we have also brought on one of Marie’s all-time favorite beers from the Czech Republic - Krušovice Imperial Lager! This is the first time that this golden treasure has ever been available in Massachusetts and we are wicked excited to have it here. Delight ensues!

Click here to check out our updated Beer & Wine list.

LynnArts RED HOT, Wine-Tasting and Auction - March 10 - 7PM - 10PM

The Gulu-Gulu Café is proud to support the local Lynn art scene and we strongly recommend that you attend the following event.

LynnArts Annual RED HOT Auction and Wine-Tasting supports art, artists and cultural programming in Greater Lynn. Auction items include original art, items and services provided by regional businesses, and more. Proceeds help to provide no- or low-cost classes, studio space and exhibition and performance opportunities.

Additional information and tickets are available by calling 781.598.5244, or by going to www.lynnarts.org/special_events.html. Tickets are $35.00 for regular admission and $25.00 for members of LynnArts.

It’s a Gulu World!

The Associated Press picked up the “Romancing the Stove” article that was published in the Boston Globe a couple weeks back.  This week we received a newspaper clipping from the Detroit Free Press in Michigan spotlighting the story.  Visions of Eminem eating his Sunday breakfast and reading about the Gulu-Gulu Café danced in my head. 

Also last week we received a link to the website of German photographer Johannes Horn.  Mr. Horn had recently visited the States and apparently took a liking to everyone’s favorite Gulu mascot – Jack Fenway has offically hit Europe! Make sure to check out the rest of his site – the work is absolutely phenomenal.

Gulu-Gulu II - The Wrath of Max (AKA... It’s Official!)

Marie and I are happy to announce that we have signed the lease for the new Gulu-Gulu Café!  We have found an incredible space on Washington St in Salem MA in the old Phoenix School and we are aiming for a mid-May/ early June opening.  We promise to keep you up to date with the buildout and everything. 

We have received a TON of questions concerning the new space… here are some answers…

Keep those questions coming… We’ll be updating the FAQ soon with a Salem-centric page.

Click here to see some pix of the new space.

UPDATED - 2/21/07 ... Click here to see NEW pix of the inside of the space.

A Sign of Things to Come?

Rumors have been flying about another Gulu popping up sometime in the near future. Nothing has been set in stone as of yet but we are hoping to have something more official to tell you all next week...  In the meantime enjoy this little teaser image…

60 Mile Walk for Breast Cancer

Hannah Thomas, one of downtown Lynn's new residents and a great friend of the Gulu is doing a 60 mile walk to raise money for Breast Cancer organizations in August. She needs YOUR help!

The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

For the privilege of walking 60 miles, she has agreed to raise at least $2,200 in donations to fund research on breast cancer. She has a personal website where you can make online donations: www.the3day.org/boston07/hantomtom

Thanks in advance!

President's Day Holiday!

Please note that the Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for the President's Day Holiday on Monday February 19th and will reopen on Tuesday, February 20th at 10AM.

Have a very nice holiday.

Sin City Board Games - Tuesday February 13, 7PM

Come meet other cool game players right here on the North Shore of Boston. Learn some of the new classics like Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan and Diamant. Chat and enjoy some great food and drink at the Gulu-Gulu Café while we strike up a game of Hearts, Labrynth or Catch Phrase. Bring along your favorite games, too.

For more info check out http://boardgames.meetup.com/393/?gj=sj5

“The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.” --Humphrey Bogart

Because YOU demanded it… the Gulu-Gulu Café once again features a draft beer!  Hurrah!  We are featuring one of our all time favorites – the original Anchor Steam from San Francisco! 

Gulu Fun Fact: “Steam beer” is the only style of beer that is indigenous to the USA!  So do your patriotic duty and come on down and consume our new draft!

Speaking of beer, we have recently brought on board a handful of other mouth-watering goodies… Saison Dupont from Belgium (Steve’s personal favorite), Wachusett Black Shack Porter from our local friends in Westminster Massachusetts, the Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale from Delaware, and the Monty Python Holy Grail Ale (the only brew we know of that was tempered over burning witches!).  Rejoice!

Click here to check out our updated Beer & Wine list.

Meet The Artist Night! - Thursday February 15, 7:00PM

We have a brand new art show that is running through March – and it’s great!  It’s true! 

Come join us for Meet the Artist Night at the Gulu!  On Thursday February 15, at 7:00 our featured artists, Miss Lyn Cardinal, Jennifer Lewis, and Dan Nolan will be appearing at the Gulu to meet with guests and talk about their work. 

… and at 8PM we’ll be featuring some tremendous music by the Fluttr Effect Trio and Laura Younger. Don't miss it!

All Press is Good Press

Since our inception the Gulu-Gulu Café has received an uncanny amount of positive press.  It’s really been amazing! 

Recently it was brought to our attention that some Gulu fanatics out there have been talking about us on sites like Yelp and Chowhound!  Check these sites out – it’s a great way to spread the "Cult of Gulu" and also to check out some other local haunts like the Capitol Diner, Tacos Lupita, and the Oxford Grill (errr…  more on the Oxford in a second…).

The Oxford Grill

The Oxford Grill closed their doors right after the New Year.  They will be sorely missed. 

Soon after the Gulu opened in May 2005 the Oxford Grill opened its doors a couple blocks away.  Oxford’s proprietor Lowell Grey took a major risk by opening up a high-end Central European style bistro in downtown Lynn.  The food was unique and challenging and they won a “Best of Boston” award last year.  The Gulu shared a lot with Oxford – we were both part of the Lynn Downtown “Renaissance” as some liked to call it - we shared many of the same clientele; a love for good coffee, beer, and wine, and most of all a belief in the potential of downtown Lynn.

We’re not sure what happened as all indications were that Oxford was doing well.  Nevertheless Lowell Grey should be commended for taking a chance on our downtown.  So on behalf of the Gulu-Gulu Café and our staff let me say thanks - Lowell you did good and we'll miss you.   

Out with the Old... and In with the New

The current art exhibition staring Bren Bataclan, Greg DuBois, and Oneil P. Junior is ending on Saturday January 6th. If you’ve had your eye on a piece don't wait too much longer 'cause it might be gone the next time you pop in.

The Gulu-Gulu’s newest art show opens on Monday January 8th!  This show is continuing to feature North Shore and Boston area artists... Jennifer Lewis, Miss Lyn Cardinal, and Dan Nolan. In addition Dan Robertson's wonderful triptych will remain.

This current show will run thru March 2007 and we have made tentative plans to hold a Meet the Artists Night during February – more will be reveled soon.

As always, all art is for sale and can be purchased directly from the Gulu-Gulu Café. Check out the Gulu artist page for the entire scoop.

Martin Luther King Holiday!

The Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday January 15, 2007.

New Years Eve at the Gulu-Gulu Café

As luck would have it this year New Years Eve is falling on a Sunday - the one day of the week that the Gulu is normally closed. I know that many of you out there were worried - but never fear my friends! The Gulu-Gulu Café will be open for the 2nd annual New Year's Eve GULU BASH! from 8PM - 1AM on Sunday December 31!  

Ditch 2006 in style and start 2007 off on a fantabulous groove with Lynn's greatest DJ - Djes. He'll be spinning Latin break-beats, Boogaloo, 50's Funk, Mardi Gras, Electronica, Big Beat, Trance, Trip Hop and everything in-between.

The food! The fun! The funny hats! And a free champagne toast (for those of-age of course) at the stroke of midnight!

Click here to see the pixs from last year's New Years Eve party.

Please note that we shall be closed on Monday, January 1st - we have to sleep sometime!

Christmas Holiday! Ho-Ho-Ho!!!

To our wonderful guests and customers... The Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for the Christmas Holiday: Saturday December 23rd – Monday December 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th at 10:00AM.

Happy Holidays!

SHOP the SQUARE!

The Gulu-Gulu Cafe will be open on Sunday, December 10 from NOON to 6PM.

Make artful purchases at LynnArts Fabulous Holiday Show and Sale, The Lynn Museum and Historical Society, Rosina’s Florist, and Omar & Oscar’s Jewelry.  Stop in at the Gallery at Raw Art Works and have a warm one at the Gulu-Gulu Café too! 

Now on sale…

Christmas is right around the corner – the question is… Do YOU Gulu?

Well, if you don’t, or you know someone who doesn’t, we strongly recommend that you run right down to our funky little café and purchase one of the following…

Gulu-Gulu Beer Update…

Mmmm... beer. Because YOU demanded it… we have a new and exciting Belgian-style from the Ommegang brewery: Three Philosophers

Three Philosophers is a remarkably strong ale (9.8% abv) brewed by Brewery Ommegang in response to a home brewer’s description of his dream beer. Realbeer.com, the internet’s largest beer website, hosted a contest called “Create a Great Beer.” Brewery Ommegang was chosen by Realbeer.com to brew the Belgian-style ale for the winning essayist. Noel Blake, a home brewer from Portland wrote the winning description for what his “dream beer” would be like.

Click here to see our updated beer and wine list.

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Gulu…  But Were Afraid to Ask

Every day people come and ask us questions about the Gulu…  “What does the Gulu-Gulu mean?”  “What do you serve?”  “Is so and so single?”…  Well if you have a Gulu related question check out the new Gulu FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page to find out about all things Gulu.

Newsletter Update

We received several emails last week wondering why the Gulu-Gulu Café newsletter wasn’t sent out.  Starting this month the Gulu-Gulu Café Newsletter is moving from a weekly to a bi-weekly format.  You can expect to receive our newsletter at the beginning and the middle of each and every month.   

As always our Events and News sections of our website will be updated on a daily basis, so for up to the minute Gulu-ness check out www.GuluGuluCafe.com.

Thanksgiving Holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

In order that Marie and I can indulge in the great American turkey-fest, the Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed from Thursday November 23 and will re-open on Monday November 27.

We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday and hope to see you at the Gulu!

Gulu Approved PSA: RAW Arts Kids Need YOUR Help!

Would you like to have a hand in helping Young Artists Reach their Goals? If the answer is yes please consider donating a small amount of your time...

RAW ART WORKS is looking for a few great Lynn community members who are willing to Volunteer 2-3 hours a week from October to June to help guide RAW high school seniors through the process of creating a post-high school graduation plan!

A little bit of your time could go a long way in shaping a kid's future … for more information, email Susannah at Raw Art Works: susannah@rawart.org

Columbus Day Holiday - October 9th

Just a reminder to all you Gulu-Gurus out there – we will be closed for the Columbus Day Holiday (Monday October 9th) and we’ll re-open on Tuesday October 10th. Enjoy the long weekend!

A Gulu-Gulu Special Presentation - Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth - Oct. 11th

This Wednesday 10/11/06 at 7PM the Gulu invites you for a special free presentation of the the award winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth.

Global warming is no longer a political issue - it is the biggest moral challenge facing our global civilization. Please join us.

Gulu Approved PSA: The Boston Pops at Lynn Memorial Auditorium - 10/1/06

As you well know the Gulu isn't open on Sundays. Well here is something to do on a Sunday... the Gulu-Gulu Café is proud to be a part of Lynn’s History as we co-sponsor the grand re-opening of the Lynn Memorial Auditorium with Keith Lockhart & the Boston Pops on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 4:00.  Don’t miss this special gala event!

There is plenty of free parking for those of you coming from out of town. For more information check out www.lynnauditorium.com.

Tickets are still available at the Lynn Auditorium Box Office from 10:00 – 2:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 10:00 – 12:30 on Fridays. Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at: 617-931-2000.

Gulu Approved PSA II: Rock & Roll Returns to Lynn Memorial Auditorium - 10/7/06

One night of music with three great bands:

The Mystery Tramps - Original Alt-rock, punk
Plaid Daddy - original alt rock, funk rock, some covers
Chad Hollister Band - original, alt-rock, acoustic rock

Advanced Tickets are $16.00 for General Admission and $21.00 for Reserved Seats. Proceeds are being donated to local Lynn Non-Profit Organizations. Doors open at 6PM and the show starts at 7PM.

Tickets are available at www.TicketForce.com or by calling (781)724 6498.

We're Back!

After a two week hiatus the Gulu-Gulu Café re-opened this past Tuesday, September 5th with a new look, new wine, and a new art show.  To say the least it has been tremendously busy week... thanks for the support! 

Starting this Monday, September 11th, we will be serving several new menu items as well including a couple Czech inspired delicacies (including crepes!) and a new spicy Panini sandwich.  Check out our menu page for more details!

Fourth of July Holiday

Just a reminder to all you Gulu-Gurus out there – we will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday (this Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday). We’ll re-open on Wednesday July 5th. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Jack Van Gogh

We wanted to give a HUGE shout out to our friend Greg Orfanos - many of you may remember Greg's art show that took place at the Gulu over the Spring - well the man has really outdone himself with this magnificent portrait of Mr. Jack Fenway which is now hanging proudly at the café. Amazing work this - thanks again Greg!

And check out www.goart1.com to see more of Greg's art.

Gulu Approved PSA: Win $500 to help your neighborhood!

Have an idea for how you and your neighbors could come together to improve your Downtown Lynn neighborhood? Then apply today for a Neighborhood Leadership Award being offered by the community-building organization Social Capital Inc. (SCI). Applications (due June 16) and more information can be found at www.scilynn.org. You can also sign up at that site for other news regarding efforts to improve Downtown & Central Square.

Memorial Day Holiday!

Please note that the Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday May 29, 2006.

Happy Happy Joy Joy! - Happy Birthday Gulu-Gulu!

A year ago this Thursday Marie and I opened the Gulu-Gulu Café in Central Square. I remember feeling quite nervous on Opening Day. It was a fairly risky venture and we had put everything we had into it. Lynn’s downtown, once a thriving shopping district, was devoid of people and businesses.

... Would people come back to Lynn’s downtown? Would people like our place? Would they enjoy the food?

Well, here we are a year later. We’ve proved the cynics wrong… people have returned to Central Square and people have come to the Gulu-Gulu. Most importantly, people keep coming back. Marie and I are extremely grateful for everyone who has supported us during our first year. We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you so much!

We wanted to invite all of our friends and guests to join us at the Gulu-Gulu Café this Thursday, May 18th at 6PM to celebrate the Gulu’s 1st birthday. Our good friend John Nicholls will be providing the beautiful music! Rumors of cupcakes, balloons, and an appearance by Jack are abound!

Gulu Approved PSA #1: RAW Arts Party with a Purpose

Join Marie and I on the evening of Saturday May 20th at RAW Arts in Central Square Lynn. Come bid on some tremendous artwork, dance to some amazing music, and show your support for Lynn's kids. Tickets are still available on-line at www.rawart.org.

Gulu Approved PSA #2: Grow Food in Lynn?

Ever wondered what it was like to work on a farm? Want to help grow food in the city of Lynn? Like food and music?

Come to The Food Project - North Shore's Lynn City Farm Fest, Saturday May 20th. They'll be working on the farm from 9am to Noon. After the work, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. they will have food from Whole Foods and Rincon Macorisano, and music provided by The Sabor Latino Band.

If you're interested in working from 9:00 - 12:00, please RSVP to bhandzo@thefoodproject.org so that they know you're coming.

A New Show Begins...

The Gulu-Gulu’s newest art exhibition has begun! We are continuing to focus on artists living on the North Shore - Hilary Emerson Lay (Marblehead) is back with a brand new show! Lynn Arts' Emily Driscoll (Lynn) is featuring incredibly interesting work! And the Gulu's very own renaissance girl Nika Nikitina (Lynn) is showing some unbelievably detailed photos of Lynn and Rome.

This current show will run until Fall 2006 and we have made tentative plans to hold a Meet the Artists Night during June – more will be reveled soon. All art is for sale and can be purchased directly from the Gulu-Gulu Café.

Check out the Gulu artist page for more information about the artists.

Desserts! Coffees! Liqueurs! Cordials! Oh My!

Starting April 18th the Gulu-Gulu will feature a brand new dessert and liqueur menu!
Click here to check it out!

Our other menus have been updated as well. Check out our menu page for all the details.

The current exhibition staring Greg Orfanos (Beverly), Jacob Higginbottom (Lynn/ Boston), Hilary Emerson Lay (Marblehead), and Corey Corcoran (Lynn) is ending May 6th. If you’ve had your eye on a piece don't wait too much longer 'cause it might be gone the next time you pop in. All art is for sale and can be purchased directly from the Gulu-Gulu Café. Check out the Gulu artist page for the entire scoop.

The Gulu-Gulu Café will be closed for the Easter Holiday on Monday April 17, 2006. Happy Bunny Day!

The Gulu-Gulu Café Merchandise page in now online! Now, no matter where you live, you can purchase your favorite Gulu items online and have them delivered to your door! The wonders of modern technology never cease to amaze!

Are you on MySpace? So are we! Become an honoree member of FOG (The Friends of Gulu!) at www.myspace.com/gulugulu. Receive bulletins on all of our rockin events and read our blog about life here at the Gulu-Gulu Café!

The site is being run by marvelous Gulu staff member Ashley Santor - drop her a note and say hi!

The newest Jack Fenway design is now in and for sale at the Gulu-Gulu! You too can be as HOT as Jack with this super cool T-Shirt!

Don’t wait – limited supplies are available for ONLY $14 Bucks!

Re-New Orleans! Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
Saturday March 11, 8PM

On the evening of Saturday March 11th we raised over $1800 - 100% of which will be sent to Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild houses destroyed during Hurricane Katrina.

We want to take a moment to thank the people who helped make the Re-New Orleans fundraiser not only possible but a real success:

If you were not able to attend and are having a hard time sleeping because you were unable to donate money - never fear! We will be sending out the check in a week - there is still time to help us reach the $2,000 mark!

Feel free to drop us a check at:
Gulu-Gulu Café
56 Central Square
Lynn MA. 01901

Click here to see the fabulous pictures from the event.

Be Wild! Get Funky! Wear Jack!!!

The hottest look for the spring season is here! Jack Fenway Gulu-Gulu Café T-Shirts are available! Ladies and men’s versions are available and are ONLY $14 Bucks!

Because YOU demanded it… we are once again serving the extremely popular Cappuccino Cheesecake! This thing is ridiculous... chocolate cookie crust and a creamy chocolate filling laced with cinnamon and coffee and topped with a bittersweet chocolate glaze and finished with chocolate shavings. Mein Gott!!!

Click here to see the updated menu.

New Beers!!!

We are incredibly pleased to introduce two new beers to our already potent arsenal:

• The Buzzards Bay Limited Black Lager from Massachusetts - an award winning German schwarzbier style beer.
• The Affligem Blond Abbey Ale from Belgium - Created in 1074 by Benedictine monks, it is surprisingly smooth and quite strong (nearly 7% alc/vol).

See our beer and wine list for all the delicious details.

As Benjamin Franklin once said, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Truer words have never been spoken.

July 6, 2005

We Already Know You Gulu… But!!!

Do your family and friends Gulu too? Well now you can make sure that they do not miss out on any of the fun and excitement down at the Gulu-Gulu Café right here in “Up and coming Central Square”!!

Gift Cards are now available!

In denominations of $10, $25, and $50. Buy one today and help somebody to “Smile… All day long!”

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June 28, 2005

RAW Arts!
Marie and I want to thank the students at RAW Arts for putting together a signage board for our café. The sign looks amazing! These guys really went above and beyond what we expected when we approached them to do this project!

For those of you who don’t know about RAW Arts, they are a local nonprofit youth arts organization that for the past 17 years has provided innovative ways for young people to engage in art. The art work that we’ve seen come out from RAW is phenomenal and we plan on spotlighting some of their student’s work in our Fall exhibit.

For more information on RAW Arts goto http://www.rawart.org.

Thanks to all of you who gave help and support over the last week and a half.

We also wanted to formally thank Mauricio and Anthony of the Merrimack Property Maintenance Group (617-884-1818) for putting our café back together so quickly. If anyone out there gets flooded and needs new floors call these guys!

See you at the Gulu!

Steve & Marie

As many of you have heard, the Gulu-Gulu Café was shut down last Monday, May 23rd. The water damage turned out to be much worse than we originally thought. Click here to see photos of the mess.

The rebuilding has taken longer as well. We have a crew working tirelessly here at the Gulu to try to get everything back up and running for this upcoming week. We believe that our grand re-opening will be this Thursday, June 2nd.

Marie and I wanted to thank everyone who has called, stopped by, or sent us letters of support this week. The community here in Lynn is the best!

The one good thing that came out of the chaos is that we had an opportunity to get out of town this Saturday night. We headed up to The Welch House Inn in Booth Bay Harbor (which was recently voted the "Best of the Best" by Fodor's). Need to get away? Check them out (and tell them Steve and Marie sent you)!

Thank you again for your support and understanding. We hope to see you all down at the Gulu!

Steve & Marie

Gulu-Gulu Café's Grand Opening took place on Thursday May 12, 2005! Even though we did very little traditional advertising, the café was packed from opening to closing and we were forced to turn people away over an hour after we had closed our doors!

Mayor Chip Clancy of Lynn and members of Lynn’s City Council joined the festivities and helped us in the cutting of the opening day ribbon.

Click here to see pictures of opening day.

Also some new news reports about the café have been published! Click here to read them.

Instead of boring you all with all the details of the buildout we thought that it would be best to show you. Please note that images will pop up in a new window.

05.10 - 05.11.05 - Almost there! Members of our staff are being trained on wines and cooking. The finishing work is nearly complete.

04.26 - 05.07.05 - Crunch time is here! The opening has been pushed back a couple days to give us a bit more of a cushion. The basement is being completed as we speak and we have hired our staff. Our first major artist, Boston's Bren Bataclan has delivered all of his paintings. The basement is being constructed and the floor plan for the dining area is being finalized. Chairs are being painted and reupholstered and the office is nearly finished.

04.15 - 04.24.05 - The place is starting to take shape! Molding was placed around the space and the metal was put on the bar. We also have a sneak preview of the work of our first featured artist - Bren Bataclan! The office wall was built and the floor was put down.

04.07 - 04.13.05 - My brother Michael came all the way down from the Welch House Inn (his bed & breakfast in Maine) to help build the bar and hang our signage. The equipment has been put in place and the furniture is being moved in. Zorzy Electric has completed installing the lighting. Click here to see the progress.

04.02.05 - We gathered some friends to help with the painting.

12.14.04 - Jacob and I took pictures of the gutted space.

Six weeks have passed since our last update. We had planed to have the café open by now however circumstances beyond our control pushed the project out a little bit. Although it is completely possible that we will get the work done earlier, we are currently aiming for a May 1st 2005 opening date.

Things are going extremely well. The state of Massachusetts has granted us our beer and wine license. The lease on the space has been agreed to. Our funding has been received from the City of Lynn. Plus we have been able to purchase the majority of equipment that we will need.

Our landlord should be finished with their work by next week after which we will start our build out.

A couple items of interest:

We have finalized our menu. Click here to view it. Let us know what you think!

Our good friend Jacob Higginbottom has updated the floor plan for Gulu-Gulu. Check it out here!

Thank you for your patience!
Steve & Marie

On Tuesday we were granted approval for a wine and malt beverage license, a common victualler license, and an entertainment license by the city of Lynn.

Also last Saturday the Gulu-Gulu website was made public. It is a work in progress but we hope you like it so far.

If all goes well we hope to have some big news next week!

Steve & Marie