- Michael Kras
- 24 Aug 2020
Frat’s Cucina has permanently closed its doors
A well-loved, albeit short-lived, modern Italian eatery has announced that it has permanently closed its doors. Frat’s Cucina, which opened just last year as part of King William Street’s restaura...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 18 Aug 2020
Hamilton ice cream shop Sprinkles on Top is closing its doors
In a not-so-sweet announcement on social media, Hamilton’s popular ice cream parlour, tea room, and bakery Sprinkles on Top has said that it will be permanently closing its doors. Located on Kin...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 28 Jul 2020
James North shop White Elephant is closing its doors
It’s a sad day for lovers of local shopping, as a beloved boutique on James North has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of next month. White Elephant, a tiny treasure trove for ...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 09 Jun 2020
Toast Wine Bar is closing its doors
Another beloved Hamilton spot has announced that it will be permanently closing its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That would be Toast Wine Bar, one of downtown Hamilton’s only wine bars and a po...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 26 Feb 2020
Paper Crane Sushi is closing its doors
It’s a heartbreaking day for local sushi lovers, as one of Hamilton’s only spots for elevated Japanese bites has just announced that their doors will be shutting permanently at the end of the mont...
Read More
- 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...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 07 Feb 2020
Cheapies Records has just announced that it will be closing after 40 years
In a blindsiding post to social media today, longstanding Hamilton staple Cheapies Records has announced that they are officially closing their doors. Located in Hamilton’s downtown core at 67 King ...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 04 Feb 2020
Smoke ‘n Candy BBQ Co. has closed its restaurant, focusing on food truck
One of Hamilton’s prime spots for Southern barbeque has closed up its storefront restaurant with plans to head in new directions. Smoke ‘n Candy BBQ Co., formerly known as The Fizz Sodas + Sandwic...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 03 Feb 2020
Lick the Whisk has closed with new vegan spot ‘Sookham’ opening in its place
Shortly after the permanent closure of plant-based café Lotus & The Bee, Hamilton has lost yet another beloved vegan spot at the top of 2020. Lick the Whisk, which was located on Barton Street ne...
Read More
- Michael Kras
- 03 Feb 2020
O’s Clothes on James North is closing
The next in a string of local closures at the top of 2020, an iconic Hamilton brand has surprised the city with news that they’re soon closing their doors as well. O’s Clothes, the cozy independen...
Read More