Eats | CEKAN

Mel Gedruj
23 Mar 2016

Koosh Bistro

Tucked into Hamilton’s picturesque Westdale neighbourhood, Koosh Bistro’s glazed front with its yellow awning adorns Main Street West. The interior is truly bistro-like and oozes charm with a con...

Mel Gedruj
29 Feb 2016

Food Culture | Claudio’s Ristorante

I always enjoy Anthony Bourdain’s unique and slightly cynical take on a world he does not particularly relish, except when he encounters authenticity in food and people. When he traveled to Rome for...

Mel Gedruj
27 Jan 2016

Ventura’s Signature Restaurant

The owner of Ventura’s Signature Restaurant, Virgilio, is a complex individual. Having worked in engineering, then in military and restaurant kitchens in Portugal and its colonies in Africa, he deci...

PJ Mercanti
16 Dec 2015

A Vibrant Hospitality Scene, A Healthy Community

What makes a person healthy? What makes a city healthy? There are many factors that ultimately determine whether or not we as individuals are healthy, as health can take many forms: physical, mental, ...

Dev Team
14 Dec 2015

The Best Thing to Hit Hamilton since Sliced Cheese

Hamilton’s food scene has been on the uprise as of late, and quickly becoming a foodie destination talked about outside our city limits. Adding to Hamilton’s food-forward cachet is Ontario’s fir...

Laura Brown
10 Dec 2015

Healthy Tips for Eating Out

Whether it’s grabbing a quick lunch with co-workers, brunch with friends or dinner with that special someone, eating out is a part of our lives. I’m the first to admit that dining out is a great p...

Mel Gedruj
25 Nov 2015

A Little Gem on Barton Street

Maria Celeste‘s family hails from Gafanha, a small town in northern Portugal. Hence, when her dream of opening a restaurant in Hamilton became a reality, the name “The Little Grasshopper” easily...

Mel Gedruj
27 Oct 2015

Like a Fine Wine

Extra-virgin olive oil is the highest quality of olive oil, and must comply with chemical (acidity, peroxide value, etc.) and sensory attributes established by the International Olive Oil Council. Be...

Dev Team
07 Oct 2015

When life hands you apples….make cider!

If you somehow missed the incredible resurgence the cider market had this past summer, you either didn’t set foot in an LCBO store all summer (I feel sorry for you), or you were trapped somewhere r...

Stephanie Howe
05 Oct 2015