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Fro Yo And Moo
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Soon Swampscott will have its own frozen yogurt shop when opens this summer at Vinnin.
In the meantime here are some out-of-town yogurt shops to try.
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While you are at it, here are some moo places to check out including the Black Cow over in Ham-Wen.
And if celebrity is your dish, cast members from Swampscott's Grown Ups 2 have been eating out of town, too.
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See who was eating lobster at Finz in Salem.
DANVERS
FroYo is taking over the North Shore! Starting first with 's , the craze has continued with two weeks ago, and this past weekend.
And now, Top It Your Way Yogurt Bar will make its way into Danvers at the Giblee Plaza on Route 114 (85 Andover St.) before the end of the month, according to a sign outside the business.
The self serve yogurt bar will feature 12 soft serve frozen yogurt flavors that will change weekly. Fresh fruit and toppings will be available to scoop onto the yogurt. Prices are by weight
MARBLEHEAD
Amid a crowd of local students, owner Michael Hennessy was happy to report that he had already sold some 500 cups by the time the afternoon rush subsided.
"It really has been incredible," Hennessy said. "This is the first time it's slowed down a little bit all day."
The new yogurt chain, which offers customers the chance to mix and match their favorite frozen yogurt flavors and choose from a host of toppings, is the third to open in Massachusetts.
Following the Board of Selectmen's approval of a liquor license transfer at Abbot Hall, the local man opening Joey D's Italian Grill on Pleasant Street said he hopes to open for business next week.
HAMWEN
The restaurant closed in April to undergo renovations and Leone said he expects it to reopen in September.
Hamilton and Wenham fire departments responded to 15 Walnut on Saturday for a fire in the ventilation system of the restaurant. The good news?
SALEM
A ribbon-cutting for the business, specializing in a "creative approach toward organic sustainability," was held on May 15.
Hours in the new mall location (it's located in space 110, the old Turtle Alley spot) are noon to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Saturday Night Live stars Andy Samberg and Will Forte enjoyed a Memorial Day meal at Finz Monday night.
Owner George Carey later confirmed the actors had enjoyed dinner at his restaurant. They had lobster, according to Carey.
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