Small Business

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
13 Sep 2021

This pizza place has closed after 40 years in Hamilton

A beloved longstanding pizza place has announced it is closing its doors after over four decades of serving up fresh, old-school pies in Hamilton. Mattina Pizzeria, located at 104 Cannon Street East, ...

Michael Kras
09 Sep 2021

My Dog’s Cafe & Bar is closing its doors in Hamilton

One of Hamilton’s most unique cafes has sadly announced that they will be permanently closing their doors at the end of October. My Dog’s Café & Bar has become a bit of a staple on Locke Stre...

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
08 Sep 2021

This longstanding Hamilton pub is closing after 28 years

One of Hamilton’s homey, longstanding British pubs has just announced that it will be permanently closing its doors after almost 3 decades of serving the city. The Cat ‘N’ Fiddle, located at 174...

Michael Kras
07 Sep 2021

A new pizzeria has opened on James Street South

Pizza lovers of Hamilton have a brand new gem to try out just off of James Street South. Flora Pizzeria, located near the corner of James South and Young Street, quietly opened its doors this past wee...

Michael Kras
03 Sep 2021

This new food truck in Hamilton is slinging fresh burgers and fries

A lot of Hamilton’s stationary food trucks have come and gone, but a brand new one has popped up in the lower city that’s ready to scratch our comfort food itch. Burger Bus, located at the corner ...

Michael Kras
31 Aug 2021

Hamilton’s Mustard Seed Co-op permanently closes its doors

It’s a sad day for Hamilton as the city’s first and only co-operative grocery store has declared bankruptcy and permanently closed its doors. The Mustard Seed Co-op, located at 460 York Boulevard,...

Michael Kras
30 Aug 2021

Hamilton reptile zoo recovers lost lizard after over two months

More than two months ago, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo in Hamilton sounded the alarm and asked residents far and wide to keep their eyes out for Markhor: a 3.5 feet long Nile monitor lizard who went mis...

Michael Kras
27 Aug 2021

A new record shop has opened on Barton Street in Hamilton

Music lovers and vinyl heads of Hamilton now have a brand new haunt to check out for some exciting finds. A new record shop called It’s Alright, Ma – likely a reference to the Bob Dylan cut of the...