A little Pig historyWhy the name?Essentially, "in a pig's eye" is an expression meaning you're pulling my leg or putting me on. Our research has found that it was originally first penned in 1876 by a man name Petroleum V. Nasby, a political columnist from upstate New York. You might wonder how an expression such as this became the name of a restaurant. . . Well, rumor (fairly substantiated) has it that in the early 70s the two original owners purchased the restaurant but were undecided upon a name. . . one night while they were "slightly" intoxicated shooting rats at a pig farm (for amusement of course) one looked at the other and asked "what are we going to call this place?" His reply, "I don't know. . . In a Pigs Eye?" and so the story began. The "Pig's" colorful past will provide great tales for generations to come. In the meantime, since we purchased the restaurant in 1986 we have always take the utmost pride in our atmosphere, quality of food and service. . . So sit back, relax and enjoy your experience. . . Become part of our family and Dine-up. . . Dress Down. Bon Appétit, Contact UsProprietors: Jenny & Jon Reardon 148 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-741-4436 Fax: 978-745-9468 |