- Michael Kras
- 25 May 2023
New spot for charcoal chicken shawarma opens in Hamilton
A new spot for shawarma and more that just opened in Hamilton is doing something a little less common with their chicken. Charc Shawarma is a new family-owned restaurant specializing in Syrian a...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 May 2023
New shop for Middle Eastern candy and nuts opens in Hamilton
A sweet new shop for Middle Eastern candy, nuts, knickknacks, gifts, and more has opened in Hamilton. Crystal Gift is open now at 299 Ottawa Street North in the Crown Point neighbourhood, offeri...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 Apr 2023
Tahini’s brings Middle Eastern fusion to its latest Hamilton location
When it comes to spots for shawarma and other Middle Eastern comfort foods, Tahini’s is a name that’s becoming more widely known by the day in Hamilton and beyond. It’s largely thanks to t...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Mar 2023
Popular shawarma chain is opening a location in Hamilton
A popular chain for Middle Eastern favourites like shawarma and falafel will be opening its first location in Hamilton. Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma is getting ready to open its doors on the Hamilt...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Mar 2023
New spot for shawarma and more opens in Hamilton
Those on a noble quest to try every shawarma spot in Hamilton have a new one to add to the list. Crown Shawarma recently opened its doors at 1357 Main Street East, serving up simple, straightforward...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Oct 2022
Hamilton’s Avêsta Pizza & Grill does delicious pizza with a Middle Eastern flair
With a name like Avêsta Pizza & Grill, Hamilton residents may expect a menu of standard Italian style pies and westernized comfort fare; maybe some chicken wings, some potato wedges, a classic Ca...
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- Michael Kras
- 28 Sep 2022
A tempting new shawarma spot just opened in Hamilton
Hamilton is a city that loves its shawarma, and locals now have a brand new spot to sink their teeth into. Pita Land, which labels itself a ‘mid-east urban kitchen,’ recently opened its doors at 1...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Sep 2022
Popular shawarma spot in Hamilton has permanently closed
A popular Hamilton gem for shawarma and other Middle Eastern eats has permanently closed. Afshar’s Shawarma & Grill was one of those “if you know, you know” food spots in Hamilton, a family-...
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- Michael Kras
- 03 Mar 2022
This new shop for sweet treats is now open in Hamilton
The Hamilton Mountain just got a little bit sweeter with the opening of a new shop specializing in handmade desserts and tantalizing treats. Pistachio Sweet Shop – now open at 1001 Rymal Road Ea...
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- Michael Kras
- 16 Nov 2021
A new spot for Middle Eastern desserts has opened in Hamilton
Heads up, Hamilton: a new bakery and sweet shop has opened its doors in the city and it’s serving up desserts with a Middle Eastern flair. Queen Desserts, which opened just over a week ago at 144 Ba...
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