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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...

Michael Kras
19 May 2021

Candi Werx on Concession sees $10k in damages due to fire

Beloved Hamilton sweet shop Candi Werx is facing roughly $10,000 in damages after a fire at the storefront early Monday morning. The suspected cause of the blaze is a discarded cigarette or a similar ...

Michael Kras
21 Apr 2021

Hamilton’s Durand Coffee has opened a bottle shop

One of Hamilton’s best spots for morning beverages has added evening beverages to their lineup with the opening of a brand new bottle shop. Durand Coffee has expanded their offerings with the openin...

Michael Kras
15 Apr 2021

Here are 6 Hamilton-made products to help you relax

Life can be stressful at the best of times; and since we are currently a very far cry from the best of times, many Hamiltonians are undoubtedly looking for any means possible to chill out and unwind w...

Michael Kras
15 Apr 2021

Hamilton Meat Pie Co. is opening a new location in Westdale

Food lovers, get ready: Hamilton’s best spot for handmade meat pies is about to open a new location in the city. The Hamilton Meat Pie Co. – with its existing location on Burlington Street East &#...

Michael Kras
16 Mar 2021

Dawson’s Hot Sauce has opened its own shop in Hamilton

Heads up, local spice lovers: a familiar Hamilton hot sauce brand is officially bringing the heat to its own brick & mortar location here in the city. Dawson’s Hot Sauce, a family-owned company ...

Michael Kras
06 Mar 2021

Here are 5 new Hamilton craft beers you’ve gotta try

If you love craft beer, Hamilton is basically heaven. With multiple well-loved breweries pounding out some of the best and most innovative beer in the province, the Hammer is a serious heavy-hitter wh...

Michael Kras
02 Feb 2021

This Hamilton chocolatier is making stunning breakable chocolate hearts

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day indulgence? A brand new Hamilton chocolatier is specializing in a special treat that may do the trick. Cino Chocolates, a small home-based chocolate making bu...

Michael Kras
28 Jan 2021

Here is a new online directory of local small businesses in Hamilton

We’ve all heard it a thousand times, but it’s just as true each time: shopping local is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hamilton’s small businesses and local institutions ...

Michael Kras
25 Jan 2021

A petition has been created to save the Hamilton Farmers’ Market

The Hamilton Farmers’ Market has been having a rough time. One of the city’s premier spots for locally-farmed produce, artisanal handmade products, baked goods, meats & cheeses, and takeaway l...