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Leaven House has risen in Waterdown Village

By Suzanne Zandbergen Jun 11, 2026

Samantha Gardner moved from Toronto and took the chance to fulfil a dream of opening a bakery. It has become a local favourite since launching in January. Leaven House opened in January this year, and immediately became a local favourite. Owner Samantha Gardner says it has been a…

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Easy Kitchen with Marisa Mariella

By HCM Jun 10, 2026

The Stoney Creek resident, food blogger and Cable 14 host shares her favourite recipes with HAMILTON CITY Magazine. Once a month, we'll add a video here with mouth-watering recipes that will dazzle your family and friends! Strawberry Cupcakes for Everyone…

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Delicious and Indigenous

By Heather Peter Jun 5, 2026

There are a growing number of notable food options in Six Nations, along with a beloved Indigenous-owned diner in Hamilton. Six Nations & Beyond Just south of the city, not far from the edges of Hamilton, is the community of Six Nations. With a whole variety of…

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ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen May 31, 2026

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in May. Launched & opening soon Chubby Tiger (2016 Victoria Ave., Burlington) Early reviewers have described the cuisine at Chubby Tiger as reminiscent of food court Canadian Chinese fare, with…

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DINING DISTRICTS: A Locke on food

By Diane Galambos May 22, 2026

This interesting west Hamilton street is ever-evolving, with newcomers joining long-time eateries to make for a true foodie destination. On the whole, my visits to Locke Street have all been linked to food. It must be said that I can think of over a dozen eateries that closed…

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ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen May 1, 2026

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in April. Launched & opening soon Cravings Co. (29 Barton St. E., Hamilton) The chef and owner of Cravings Co. is a Sheridan culinary graduate who started his first business inside Sheridan Conference…