Ottawa Street

Michael Kras
28 Oct 2021

Fish & chip spot Hammerhead’s opens seafood shop on Locke Street

Hamilton’s fish & chips lovers routinely cite Hammerhead’s, a staple of Crown Point, as having some of the best in the city. Now, that famed fish & chip shop has expanded with a brand new ...

Michael Kras
15 Oct 2021

First-ever Hamilton ‘Book Crawl’ kicks off on Ottawa Street

If James North’s monthly Art Crawl is your name, a similar event with a literary twist is happening in Hamilton this evening that may be right up your alley. Hamilton’s first-ever Book Crawl will ...

Michael Kras
29 Jul 2021

A new boutique food market and cafe is opening on Ottawa Street

Hamilton food lovers who live in and around the Crown Point neighbourhood will have plenty to get excited about as a new boutique grocer, food shop, and cafe is preparing to open its doors. Ottawa Mar...

Michael Kras
19 Jul 2021

Hamilton’s new dairy bar The Parlour deals in sweet nostalgia

A new dairy bar in Hamilton is about to have locals screaming for sweet, sweet ice cream. The Parlour, which just opened its dreamy pink storefront on Ottawa Street, is the Hammer’s latest spot deal...

Michael Kras
16 Jul 2021

A beloved Chinese restaurant is closing after 40 years in Hamilton

It’s a sad day in Hamilton’s food scene, as one of the city’s longest-standing Chinese restaurants has announced that they are permanently closing their doors. South Sea Restaurant, which has be...

Michael Kras
28 Jun 2021

1101 Cafebar rebrands as 1101 Convenience in Hamilton

Heads up, Hamilton: a new convenience store selling craft beer, wine, coffee, and sandwiches made to order has officially opened. The eye-catching new spot is called 1101 Convenience and is, appropria...

Michael Kras
17 Jun 2021

This golf-themed bar is officially opening in Hamilton

At long last, a highly anticipated new bar in Hamilton is opening its doors; and it looks like a total hole-in-one. The bar is called The Argyle, which is located in the Crown Point neighbourhood and ...

Michael Kras
25 May 2021

This superhero-themed pizza place just opened in Hamilton

Heads up, Hamilton: a mouth-watering new pizza place has opened its door in the city, saving the day by slinging pies fit for a superhero. Power Pizza, now open in the Crown Point neighbourhood, sport...

Michael Kras
18 May 2021

Here are 7 hidden food gems you’ve gotta try in Hamilton

Hamilton’s food scene is absolutely bursting at the seams. So much so, in fact, that it’s easy to overlook some pretty fantastic restaurants and food spots in the city simply because there’s an ...

Michael Kras
30 Mar 2021

A new spot for enticing Japanese food has arrived in Hamilton

Heads up, Hamilton foodies: a new purveyor of finely crafted Japanese eats has popped up in the city. The new food venture, called Hanma Japanese Foods, is whipping up handmade Japanese comfort dishes...