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Salem’s tucked‑away corridor is getting a San Sebastián spirit. Quietly opened on September 11, 2025, Pintxo’s in the Alley brings a Basque‑accented, small‑plates bar to downtown with owner‑bartender Tommy positioning it as a precision‑driven neighborhood hangout—not a flashy buildout. The focus: snackable, shareable pintxos and a Euro‑leaning beverage program that fit the alleyway’s evolving vibe.
Inside that North Spain throughline, the kitchen keeps each dish to seven ingredients or fewer. Highlights include reimagined patatas bravas built on waffle fries with smoky chipotle, early‑bestseller empanadas, and classics like boquerones and jamón ibérico. Behind the bar, Spanish vermouths and European aperitifs pair with a growing wine list—equally suited to a quick happy‑hour bite or an unhurried night of grazing…