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Michael Kras
21 Sep 2021

Hamilton’s Bella Mia builds magical experiences for brides-to-be

Hamilton bridal boutique Bella Mia is hard to miss: with its attractive, handmade displays in the front windows and large, assertive gold lettering splashed across the façade, this local small busine...

Michael Kras
16 Sep 2021

A new board game cafe is opening on James Street North

Get ready to play, Hamilton: a brand new board game café is preparing to open its doors soon in the city. The Bard and Bear is gearing up to open along the James North strip later this fall, bringing...

Michael Kras
14 Sep 2021

A new spot for Philly cheesesteaks is opening in Hamilton

Hamilton is about to get a brand new spot for Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, poutines, and more delicious comfort bites. Signage has gone up quickly at Philthy Philly’s, a popular franchise known fo...

Michael Kras
08 Sep 2021

Hamilton’s Bichette reopens in a new spot on James North

One of James Street North’s favourite spots for Bohemian-inspired clothing, accessories, home good, and bath & body products has moved to a new location on the strip. Bichette, formerly known as...

Michael Kras
02 Sep 2021

Here are 5 great spots for breakfast sandwiches in Hamilton

Breakfast sandwiches are some kind of wonderful. Whoever came up with the idea of putting nourishing breakfast bites like bacon & eggs, hash browns, and even fresh fruit between buns or bagel slic...

Michael Kras
26 Aug 2021

This Hamilton spot for nutritious eats has closed its doors

A beloved yet relatively short-lived Hamilton spot for delicious bowls, salads, sandwiches, and other nourishing foods has permanently closed its doors in Hamilton. Fresh Kravings, which was located a...

Michael Kras
13 Aug 2021

Hamilton fashion brand Blackbird Studios opens a pop-up shop at Lime Ridge Mall

One of Hamilton’s best independent clothing shops and designer labels is building on their success by opening a second pop-up location at Lime Ridge Mall. Blackbird Studios, with a popular original ...

Craig Clark
07 Jul 2021

Hundreds of soccer fans partied in the Hamilton streets yesterday

After a dramatic Euro 2020 victory, hundreds of Italy soccer fans flocked to James Street North to party after their team made it to the final of the tournament. The Italians moved onto the Euro 202...

Michael Kras
17 Jun 2021

A new vintage clothing store is opening its doors in Hamilton

Lovers of a great vintage finds are going to flip for a brand new store opening in Hamilton this weekend. Snafu Studios is preparing to open its doors at 197 James Street North this coming weekend on ...

Michael Kras
26 May 2021

Here are the best new bottle shops in Hamilton

Look, we’re all sick of the word ‘pivot’ by now; but with the impacts of the pandemic on the hospitality industry in Hamilton, ‘pivot’ is exactly what so many of our favourite local restaura...