Small Business

Michael Kras
27 May 2021

Rebel’s Rock Irish Pub is permanently closing its doors in Hamilton

A longstanding, beloved Irish pub in Hamilton’s east end has announced that it will be permanently closing its doors later this year. Rebel’s Rock Irish Pub, which has been a homey local favourite...

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
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
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
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
18 May 2021

This new Indian restaurant just opened in Hamilton

Hamilton has a wealth of great options for authentic Indian cuisine; and a brand new restaurant that just opened in Dundas is joining the list. Maurya Indian Restaurant has officially opened its doors...

Michael Kras
13 May 2021

Ontario extends stay-at-home order to at least June 2nd

The Ontario government has officially announced that the current stay-at-home order and related restrictions have been extended to June 2nd at the earliest. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement on ...

Michael Kras
13 May 2021

This adorable new coffee shop just opened in Hamilton

Caffeine heads of Hamilton now have a brand new place to get their fix, and it’s beyond adorable. One For All Coffee officially opened this week at 241 King Street East as part of the International ...

Michael Kras
12 May 2021

New sandwich shop That’s My Jam opens today in Hamilton

At long last, one of Hamilton’s hotly anticipated new foodie spots has flung open its doors and is officially open for business. That’s My Jam, now open on King William Street as part of Restauran...

Michael Kras
10 May 2021

These are the most anticipated food spots opening soon in Hamilton

There’s a severe lack of certainty in 2021; but one thing that’s sure is that Hamilton’s food scene is continuing to grow in endlessly exciting ways. This year has already seen some tremendous n...