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It's a bird, it's plane, it's a Flying Saucer…Pizza, that is. ­ WORDSBY arts and culture news
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 Chelsea E. Dill
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Nestled in the corner of Lappin Park in Salem, MA, behind the
famous statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, lies Flying Saucer Pizza
Company. Known for their sci- -themed decor and menu with dishes
named after popular heroes across the galaxy, the restaurant,
located at 118 Washington Street, takes the traditional pizza
experience to another dimension.
When the previous pizzeria closed next
door to Flying Saucer Pizza Company’s
sister restaurant, Gulu-Gulu cafe, the
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owner, Steven Feldmann, took o with
the idea of creating a pizza place
combined with his love for sci- . Feldmann’s own sci- memorabilia lls
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out the interior, with one of the most
popular items being a full-size Loctus of
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Borg statue from Stark Trek. In fact, the
cyborg-likeness of Captain Picard is so
It's #NationalBrownieDay! Want a #glutenfree brownie #sundae?
Read about it here and get it in #SalemMA #Groot popular, he often nds his way into
sel es and might make an appearance
at an upcoming wedding that Flying
Saucer Pizza Company is catering.
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The restaurant is a lively atmosphere
Nestled in t…
and if you come during the Halloween season, you may feel slightly
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like you’ve come to the Mos Eisley alien-laden cantina in Star Wars
Episode IV. Patrons and sta don costumes–or at the very least, give
a subtle nod with a pop culture t-shirt. As you sit, take a look at the
miniature spaceships suspended from the ceiling and the television
above the bar playing sci-
lms. “A lot of the very interesting
[memorabilia] are very subtle,” says Mandi Marcotte, Flying Saucer
Pizza Company’s Manager. “Floating around the restaurant are actual
autographs that I personally got at Comic Con,” she adds. Some of
these include recognizable sci- stars like Michelle Nicholas, Peter
Mayhew, William Shatner, and Gillian Anderson. There is also an
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unveri ed Leonard Nimoy autograph that mysteriously appeared in
the restaurant. “It was just on the back of this record that was
hanging up in the restaurant. We just ipped it over one day and we
were like, ‘whoa!’” Marcotte says.
The restaurant also features a large chalkboard bearing the slice of
the day with intricate, detailed artwork of popular characters–some
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of which even make
appearances on the
menu. Their website
states they aim “[to]
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Tonight @FlyingSaucerMA and delicious pizza
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the pizzeria here! #pizza
menu, they certainly
deliver. They take
pride in their
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made by hand. Two of their quirkiest pizzas are the “Nick Fury” and
It’s a bird, it’s plane, it’s a Flying the “Admiral Ackbar.” “’The Nick Fury’ is a bu alo chicken mac n’
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cheese pizza and the ‘Admiral Ackbar’ is a clam chowder base…it’s
almost like a bread bowl,” says Marcotte. Familiar names like
“Silurian,” “Thor,” “Emma Frost,” “Stormtrooper Commander,” and
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“Space Invaders” make up some of the other delectable pizza
o erings. The “Mars Attacks,” featuring fresh burrata and meatballs,
was the 2nd Place Regional Winner at the International Pizza Expo in
Las Vegas. The menu also features gluten-free and vegan options,
including two desserts: “Groot,” a gluten-free brownie sundae and
“Morty Smith,” a gluten-free and vegan lemon loaf made by local
Salem baker, Jodi Bee Bakes.
Flying Saucer Pizza Company loves to “geek” out, but you don’t have
to be familiar with all the ways of the Jedi to come in for a great slice
of gourmet pizza. Although, if you’re looking for all things “nerdvana,”
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Monday nights play host to an ongoing popular Nerd Trivia game.
at the Newport Mansions
“That has a pretty good following. The restaurant usually lls up on
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Monday nights,” says Marcotte. The pizzeria also participated in the
Phantom Gourmet Food Festival, as well as other local events.
back to basics ‘In Julia’s Kitchen’
at the Concord Bookshop
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Sometimes their special events take place in conjunction with various
new lm releases. On Thursday, November 8, 2016, Flying Saucer
Pizza is holding Rogue One: A Night Shift Story, in partnership with
Night Shift Brewing to celebrate the new Star Wars story, Rogue One.
For one night, the Lando, a blast-from-the-past dessert pizza with
Nutella, bananas, and toasted coconut returns and the original Star
Wars trilogy will be played in the restaurant.
When looking for great food in Salem, don’t hesitate to get “beamed
up” for an out-of-this-world dining experience at Flying Saucer Pizza
Company.
For more information visit Flying Saucer Pizza Company’s website
here.
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