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...
Read MoreMaria 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...
Read MoreExtra-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...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreIf 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 ru...
Read MoreTHE GOOD: Be The Recipe For Change Since opening my first restaurant, I’ve always found it odd how much the hospitality business is expected to give to charity. Everyone knows—everyone—tha...
Read MoreTell us about the importance of location and space to beer and brewing. In May 2014, Collective Arts Brewing and Nickel Brook Brewing partnered to begin building a brewery in Hamilton at the historic ...
Read More“When I walked through the door, I knew something was different — but it just felt so familiar.” This is a common reaction when people discover The Mustard Seed Co-op, Hamilton’s only c...
Read MoreLate Night Dining As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I often find myself forgetting to eat between the hours of 5 PM and 11 PM (Some other chefs stretch their fast out even longer.) Iro...
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