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.gulu-gulu.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.gulu-gulu.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