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Michael Kras
13 Jul 2020

Emerald Coffee Co. has changed ownership

A beloved Barton Street coffee fixture is going through some considerable changes. Last week, the current owners and founders of Emerald Coffee Co., a chic café in Hamilton’s burgeoning Barton Vill...

Michael Kras
26 Jun 2020

Mikel Coffee Company has opened its doors in Hamilton

Amid a sad string of closures for local restaurants, bars, and cafes during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s heartening to see new spots opening up; including a new location for a European coffee chain t...

Michael Kras
11 May 2020

Outdoor dining districts being proposed by Hamilton councillor

With the current realities of COVID-19 putting strain on industries which depend on public gatherings, Hamilton’s food scene is taking a particular hit; and a councillor is bringing a motion to city...

Michael Kras
31 Mar 2020

Someone has stolen the pride flag from outside of Emerald Coffee Co.

An unknown thief has stolen the pride flag hanging from the façade of Hamilton’s Emerald Coffee Co. Emerald Coffee Co., a cozy and chic café nestled in downtown’s burgeoning Barton Village, has ...

Michael Kras
20 Mar 2020

Here are all of the Hamilton restaurants offering takeout and delivery during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has already been extra hard on restaurants and small businesses. With shops and food spots forced to close their doors in an effort to encourage social distancing, many in Hamilt...

Craig Clark
28 Feb 2020

A new board game cafe is opening soon in Hamilton

Steel Castle Games will be opening on Barton Street later this spring, looking to bring something fun to the Hamilton community. “The owner of the building was looking for something to do in t...

Michael Kras
20 Feb 2020

The Nook Cafe in Hamilton has suddenly closed its doors

It’s a sad day for local coffee lovers, as one of Hamilton’s beloved independent cafes has suddenly, indefinitely closed its doors. The Nook Café, a hidden gem of a coffee shop on Bold Street jus...

Michael Kras
20 Feb 2020

Roll Up the Rim is returning in Hamilton, but with some major changes

Prepare those thumbs, Hamilton coffee lovers: Tim Hortons’ iconic Roll Up the Rim contest is making its return. There’s a catch, though. In an effort to make the nationwide contest more eco-friend...

Michael Kras
18 Feb 2020

Hamilton board game cafe Mancala Monk was broken into last night

In some dismaying local news, Hamilton’s largest board game café Mancala Monk was broken into and robbed last night. Located at 1229 Cannon Street near the corner of Cannon and Ottawa, Mancala Monk...

Michael Kras
27 Jan 2020

Hamilton vegan spot Lotus & The Bee has closed

Hamilton vegans will have one less local haunt to hit up, as Barton Village spot Lotus & The Bee has just announced that they have permanently closed up shop. After posting to Instagram in Novembe...