- Michael Kras
- 25 Jan 2021
Rapscallion & Co. has opened for takeaway on James North
It’s back! Hamilton’s playful nose-to-tail restaurant, which closed its original John South location back in 2019, has opened its brand new iteration on James Street North and is serving up sumptu...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Feb 2020
Paper Crane Sushi is closing its doors
It’s a heartbreaking day for local sushi lovers, as one of Hamilton’s only spots for elevated Japanese bites has just announced that their doors will be shutting permanently at the end of the mont...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Dec 2019
Here’s what to expect at the new Rapscallion restaurant
Rapscallion Rogue Eatery and Two Black Sheep – both popular fixtures in the line of restaurants owned by local hospitality group The Other Bird – were two of Hamilton’s favourite food and night ...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Nov 2019
Ventura’s on James North will become Rapscallion and Two Black Sheep
In more disappointing news of closures on James North, Ventura’s Signature Restaurant has officially announced that it has closed its doors. The well-worn and well-loved rustic eatery has been a sta...
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- Stefani Soliman
- 24 May 2019
ODDS Bar is the local spot you didn’t know you needed
When it comes to good food, may the odds be ever in your favour. And in this case, the nachos at ODDS Bar are a safe bet to make. It’s branded as a sports bar, but ODDS is a place for everyone; whet...
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- Stefani Soliman
- 04 Apr 2019
Hamilton’s most unique Japanese dining experience
Trust the chef. When you head to Paper Crane for a meal, co-owner Erin Dunham urges you, trust the chef. The Other Bird hospitality group opened Paper Crane sushi restaurant in December 2018 with chef...
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- Robert
- 02 Oct 2018
New boutique hotel expected for Gore Park
Patrick Bermingham has big plans for Hamilton’s hospitality industry. Back in February, the former CEO of Bermingham Foundation Solutions purchased two properties directly across Gore Park. After se...
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- Robert Cekan
- 14 Jun 2018
Two Arkells members are opening a sports bar with The Other Bird
It’s been a decade since Hamilton-based rock band Arkells released their first single “Oh, the Boss Is Coming!” — a song about hard-working employees in the workplace. Well, as f...
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- Dev Team
- 19 Aug 2015
Urban Chef | August 2015
THE GOOD: Be The Recipe For Change Since opening my first restaurant, I’ve always found it odd how much the hospitality business is expected to give to charity. Everyone knows—everyone—tha...
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- Dev Team
- 30 Mar 2015
The Urban Chef | Random reflections from an urban chef
Late Night Dining As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I often find myself forgetting to eat between the hours of 5 PM and 11 PM (Some other chefs stretch their fast out even longer.) Iro...
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