James Street North is, without a doubt, the heart of downtown Hamilton. Its dining scene is constantly evolving but rooted in the success of some mainstays and the neighbourhood’s ethnic diversity. James North runs from King Street East to the bay, bringing you to lovely (and ongoing) upgrades…

Hamilton’s longest street has a deep and rich history and is enjoying a resurgence as a diverse dining district. Is Barton Street part of the tapestry of your life? Was it ever? I was married on Barton, shopped on Barton, family members worked (and ate lunch) on Barton,…

Stoney Creek offers an array of dining options, from pubs, sushi and pasta in Old Town along King Street to iconic slab pizza, Memphis BBQ, authentic Mexican and fine dining from one end to the other. From roots in the late 1700s, and designations such as township, town…

Renowned Canadian chef has translated his upbringing in Uruguay, his Italian heritage and his travels far and wide into his own food journey. If, as Julia Child says, “people who love to eat are always the best people,” what can we say about the talented people who prepare…

There are more than 30 eateries in the downtown corridor of Brant Street and its side streets. While working in Oakville, my commute passed through Burlington, which became somewhat central to my routines. It was a (temporary) period of estrangement from Hamilton. I have not become a…