- Michael Kras
- 11 Dec 2023
Longstanding Hamilton spot for Italian sandwiches closes its doors
It’s been a sad year for the closure of some of Hamilton’s most beloved Italian spots, from La Piazza Allegra closing its doors to La Cantina seeing a ‘soft-closing’ of their dining room and s...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Dec 2023
New ‘farm to table’ ramen spot opens in Hamilton
Just in time for the chill of winter, a new spot for well-crafted, comforting ramen favouring locally-sourced ingredients has opened its doors in Hamilton. Menya Kyu – located at 154 James Str...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Nov 2023
Longstanding Italian restaurant in Hamilton sees ‘soft-closing’
One of Hamilton’s longstanding spots for traditional Italian cuisine has ‘soft-closed’ and changed its operations. La Cantina Ristorante – located at 60 Walnut Street South – has been ...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Nov 2023
Berkeley North closes its new second location in Hamilton
One of Hamilton’s most acclaimed restaurants is sadly closing its recently-opened sister location. Berkeley North, located at 31 King William Street along Restaurant Row, is no stranger to nationa...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Nov 2023
New location of buffet restaurant Mandarin opens in Hamilton
The wait is over: Hamilton’s newest location of the popular buffet restaurant Mandarin is open for service. With signage in the window promising the restaurant would be “coming soon” since sum...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Nov 2023
Beloved Italian restaurant closes after 27 years in Hamilton
A long-time fixture of Hamilton’s robust Italian food scene has announced it will be closing its doors. La Piazza Allegra, located at 180 James Street South, has been a staple for Italian cuis...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Nov 2023
Hamilton pub and music venue Stonewalls sees fresh life under new management
A staple in the heart of Downtown Hamilton for delicious pub-style comfort food, great live music, and good vibes is finding a fresh life under new management. Stonewalls Restaurant – loca...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Nov 2023
Someone drove a car into Poke Co on Ottawa Street in Hamilton
One of Hamilton’s most cursed corners strikes again. Poke Co, located at 179 Ottawa Street North, shared a photo to Instagram on Wednesday morning revealing that the southeast-facing corner of the...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Oct 2023
Popular Hamilton bakery launches coffee program, sandwiches, and more
A popular Hamilton bakery known primarily for its excellent sourdough has begun offering much more than that. Dear Grain Bakery, who supply baked goods to local spots like Detour Coffee, have their ...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Oct 2023
Hamilton vegan cafe Democracy* serves up delicious bites and beyond
Hamilton’s bustling Locke Street is hardly starved for great food options of all sorts; but one popular mainstay – known for its plant-based focus – has managed to maintain a sturdy cust...
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