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Jody Aberdeen
12 Feb 2021

Toma-La restaurant offers authentic Portuguese cuisine in Hamilton

“My husband grew up cooking all the time,” says Suzy Vilarinho, of her husband Steve. “His mother and uncle were always great cooks as well, so he has a passion for cooking. His favourite line i...

Michael Kras
02 Feb 2021

Portuguese restaurant Conquistador is closing its doors in Hamilton

One of Hamilton’s long-standing, well-loved restaurants for Portuguese cuisine has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently. Conquistador, a family-owned restaurant located on the Ham...

Michael Kras
24 Jan 2020

Someone stole the Portuguese rooster from O Cantinho in Hamilton

A mystery Hamiltonian has run afoul (or should I say, a-fowl) of respecting the city’s small businesses after stealing the eye-catching metal rooster from outside of O Cantinho Churrasqueira & C...

Mel Gedruj
27 Jan 2016

Ventura’s Signature Restaurant

The owner of Ventura’s Signature Restaurant, Virgilio, is a complex individual. Having worked in engineering, then in military and restaurant kitchens in Portugal and its colonies in Africa, he deci...