- Michael Kras
- 23 May 2023
New Hamilton location of Mandarin will open this summer
A famous Chinese-Canadian buffet chain is inching closer to opening its second Hamilton location. Mandarin – with an established Hamilton location on Upper James and over two dozen locations a...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 May 2023
Nostalgic tavern for craft beer and snacks opens in Hamilton
Hamiltonians have a new watering hole to check out for craft beer, cocktails, and fun bar snacks served in a cozy, nostalgic setting. Wildcat Tavern officially opened its doors on May 11th at 353 Ba...
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- Michael Kras
- 28 Mar 2023
New bar opening in Hamilton will bring nostalgic old-school vibes
At a time where Hamilton has seen an influx of bougier bars, a new spot opening soon is taking a more relaxed approach in hopes of becoming a new favourite neighbourhood watering hole. Wildcat Taver...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Mar 2023
Spot for chicken wings with unique flavours opening in Hamilton
A spot specializing in chicken wings is getting ready to open its doors in Hamilton’s east end. Wingtastic Wingz will soon be open for business at 1360 Barton Street East – just east of the Cent...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Jan 2023
Barton Street sweet shop has closed its doors
A cute little Hamilton shop for candy, handmade cookies, and more has closed its doors. Hello Baked, located at the corner of Barton Street East and Emerald Street, initially opened five years ago i...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Nov 2022
New restaurant inspired by Asian night markets opens in Hamilton
A unique new restaurant with a menu inspired by snack foods from Asian night markets has opened its doors in Hamilton. Fisticuffs, located at 301 Barton Street East, features a menu loaded with Chines...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Nov 2022
Beautiful art installations turn Barton Street into its own gallery
A stroll around Barton Village looks a little different nowadays. That’s because the Barton Village BIA commissioned 15 Hamilton artists and art collectives for a series of public art installations ...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Oct 2022
Intimate fine dining experience is making a comeback in Hamilton
An intimate fine dining experience is making a Hamilton comeback after closing its Barton Street restaurant last year. The Heather, headed by Chef Matty Cowan, was a novel concept for Hamilton: a tiny...
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- Michael Kras
- 31 Aug 2022
Hamilton dessert shop Mikey’s Cream Pies will stay open after all
We don’t always get a happy ending when a small business sadly announces its closure; but that’s different in the case of Hamilton dessert shop Mikey’s Cream Pies. The Barton Street shop – kno...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Aug 2022
Hamilton shop known for delicious cream pies is closing
One of the sweetest spots in Hamilton will sadly soon be no more. Mikey’s Cream Pies, open at 775 Barton Street East, started as a passion project for Hamilton local Mike Jensen, who wanted to take ...
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