- Jody Aberdeen
- 12 Feb 2021
Toma-La restaurant offers authentic Portuguese cuisine in Hamilton
“My husband grew up cooking all the time,” says Suzy Vilarinho, of her husband Steve. “His mother and uncle were always great cooks as well, so he has a passion for cooking. His favourite line i...
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- Jody Aberdeen
- 03 Feb 2021
New French restaurant opens in Hamilton with must-try menu
You can’t get much better than Resto Chez Chloe. A casual French eatery located in the heart of Hamilton’s Hess Village, its beautiful patio perfectly situated for people-watching with a n...
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- Jody Aberdeen
- 20 Jan 2021
Popular Hamilton karaoke bar thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic
How does a karaoke bar not only survive a pandemic lockdown, but thrive? Tracie England, the founder and co-owner of the venerable Tracie’s Place Restaurant and Karaoke Bar on the Hamilton Mountain,...
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- Jody Aberdeen
- 19 Jul 2020
Local Spanish-trained chef brings her classes online
When Nair Lacruz, private chef, owner of Nair’s Spanish Food Experiences, and long-time Hamiltonian, set out on the QEW one cold day this past January, she had no idea that this would be the las...
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- Jody Aberdeen
- 14 Jun 2020
A Newfoundland-inspired restaurant is opening in Hamilton
If you think you’ve seen Darryl Howe somewhere before, you’re probably right. The owner and chef of the Stage Diner at the Zoetic on Concession has had a storied journey that has taken him...
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- Jody Aberdeen
- 02 May 2020
Tomah: The story of the Syrian family who established one of Hamilton’s tastiest restaurants
Even on a Zoom call, you can sense Mohamed Tomeh’s passion and ambition. The founder of the exciting new Syrian restaurant and cheese shop Tomah on Queen Street South in Kirkendall has had a storied...
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- Jody Aberdeen
- 17 Mar 2020
Celebrating 60 years of the Dundas Little Theatre
It’s hard to not be smitten with Dundas. A centuries-old escarpment valley town in Hamilton’s far west-end, Dundas invokes all of those primal feelings that many city dwellers have of village life...
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