Stefani Soliman

Stefani Soliman
22 Nov 2019

Canada’s first edible cookie dough made right here in Hamilton

It’s a trend for a reason – cookie dough is tasty, rich, and a whole lot of fun to eat. Tania and Jason Gloster knew they had to try making their own version of edible cookie dough after an employ...

Stefani Soliman
15 Sep 2019

High Five Tattoo brings approachable body art to the International Village

On the corner of King Street East and Ferguson Avenue North sits the newest addition to Hamilton’s International Village — High Five Tattoo. Inside, owners Stef Neale and Mark MacEwen have created...

Stefani Soliman
13 Aug 2019

Home of the Makers is giving local artisans a space to call their own

There’s no shortage of talented artists in Hamilton. Between visual art, crafting, clothing design, home goods, and more, our city is full of high quality handmade pieces. While the monthly James St...

Stefani Soliman
17 Jul 2019

Come as you are, and leave feeling even better

You might go to a spa to get a manicure or facial and walk out with freshly painted nails and cleaner skin. When you leave The Wax Lounge, however, you are not only revived on the outside, but on the ...

Stefani Soliman
14 Jun 2019

How Burlington’s development boom and subsequent freeze is affecting small business

Community. History. Values. Pillars that define and make up a city. And right now, in Burlington, these foundations are being threatened. Head to downtown Burlington and on your way to the waterfront,...

Stefani Soliman
24 May 2019

ODDS Bar is the local spot you didn’t know you needed

When it comes to good food, may the odds be ever in your favour. And in this case, the nachos at ODDS Bar are a safe bet to make. It’s branded as a sports bar, but ODDS is a place for everyone; whet...

Stefani Soliman
23 Apr 2019

Pete & Kay Diner opens its doors in Westdale

Four years, two months, 17 days. That’s the time it took from the day partners Eric Bowden and Holly Vaughan got possession of the building until the day Pete & Kay opened. Eric and Holly are no...

Stefani Soliman
04 Apr 2019

Hamilton’s most unique Japanese dining experience

Trust the chef. When you head to Paper Crane for a meal, co-owner Erin Dunham urges you, trust the chef. The Other Bird hospitality group opened Paper Crane sushi restaurant in December 2018 with chef...

Stefani Soliman
27 Feb 2019

New restaurant Bon Temps to replace former Rapscallion space

If you’ve been following the burgeoning food scene in Hamilton, you’ve probably heard of (or seen across the bar) Dave Fauteux. The force behind many of The Other Bird restaurant group’s success...

Stefani Soliman
04 Jan 2019

Stigma & Schizophrenia

Most people are familiar with the term schizophrenia. They associate it with insanity, a name for that “crazy person they saw on the street,” or even as a joke when they’re around someone acting...