Blog, Local Reviews, Special Event Reviews, Special Events

Blend Catering Cooking Classes

www.blendcateringco.com Looking to try something new in 2019? At the Kitchen Collective in Hamilton, you can do just that, with a cooking class or cooking workshop with Chef Erica Guidi of Blend Catering. I was lucky enough to get invited to one of her workshop style classes at the end of 2018, and was so… Read More Blend Catering Cooking Classes

Food News, Special Events

The Estrella Damm Tapas Journey

Exciting news! Estrella Damm has been hosting the Estrella Damm Tapas Journey in Ottawa and Toronto for a few years now, and now they’re bringing it to us, the fine people of Hamilton. Celebrating the Mediterranean way of life with small plate eating; from September 21 to September 30th, 2018 (yes, this is already happening… Read More The Estrella Damm Tapas Journey

Blog, Hamilton: New on the Scene

Pattie’s Burger Bar

Patties Burger Bar 12-1970 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton, ON L0R 1P0 pattiesburgerbar.com This past weekend I was invited to a media event at Pattie’s Burger Bar with jojoinstameets. I had yet to visit their East Mountain location, but had been salivating over their photos online…so I knew the moment I was asked to this event,… Read More Pattie’s Burger Bar

Blog, Food News, Local Reviews

Bean Bar Celebrates 25 Years

Bean Bar 1012 King St West, Hamilton, ON http://www.beanbar.ca Let me start out by saying “no, they aren’t a coffee shop”. Many who are new to the city, or have yet to go to the Westdale restaurant, are mistaken in thinking they’re just going there for a cup of coffee. You MAY (Bean Bar has… Read More Bean Bar Celebrates 25 Years

Blog, Food News, Xtras

King Cake and Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras season has begun in full swing (with the season starting this past Saturday), and just because we’re not in NOLA doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in Southern-style, right here in #HamOnt! What’s the best way to celebrate Mardi Gras? With food, of course! One of the most popular and well-known food options… Read More King Cake and Mardi Gras