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Matty Matheson opening a restaurant in Hamilton Arena

Our city featured prominently in the Departure music and art festival in Toronto, with the Canadian celebrity chef announced as a food partner in the transformed downtown arena, and panel discussing Hamilton as key to next global music hub. Celebrity chef Matty Matheson is a big fan…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Waitress is a sweet slice of musical theatre

Theatre Aquarius’s season close-out production takes place in Joe’s Pie Diner where Jenna, played by Hamilton native Julia McLellan, escapes her loveless marriage by creating and baking desserts and dreaming of a new start. It runs until May 18. Waitress serves strong performances, great music, a…
Food + Drink

Henry’s on James, a 1920s-inspired jazz supper club opens downtown

James Street North live music venue by The Other Bird will be open Thursday to Sunday, featuring twice daily performances, a simple dinner and light-night menu, a jazz brunch on Sunday, and classic cocktails with a twist. It’s fair to say Hamilton hasn’t seen anything quite like Henry’s…
Food + Drink

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

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in April. Launched Coffee Bunny (1216 Upper Wentworth, Hamilton)Hamilton Mountain has been graced by another indie coffee shop, focused on a large menu of coffee and signature coffee drinks. Alongside craft beverages, you’ll also…
Made in Hamilton

Sharing the LRT goldmine

Pilot project aims to provide an alternative future for Hamilton’s transit corridor, one that includes affordable housing alongside upscale high-rises. A land speculation bonanza is underway along Hamilton’s King and Main streets triggered chiefly by the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history, the $3.4-billion light rail transit…
Food + Drink

Cheap eats

These Hamilton restaurants and takeout joints – most of them longtime institutions – prove that in the lower city and the Mountain, paying less can be super satisfying. Keeping our bellies full feels like a rich man’s game these days. Grocery prices are through the roof, and take-out…
Food + Drink

Sweet success at WÜD Chocolates and Gifts

Nesreen Abusultan is a Palestinian woman who has made a journey from refugee to chocolatier and Burlington entrepreneur. In Middle Eastern culture, chocolate is more than an indulgence to satiate a sweet tooth or satisfy a craving. Rather, it’s a special treat to share with loved ones to…
City Life

Embracing the water

The CN rail yard on the west harbour has to move in order to realize Hamilton’s full potential as a true waterfront city.  Hamilton is a city on water. The harbour has been a source of commerce and recreation for the entire life of the community, and…
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON READS

Maxie Dara is now working on the second installment of her modern-day grim reaper tale that includes definite Hamilton vibes. Kathy Valence likes things boring and predictable. She’s mid-divorce, pregnant with her ex’s baby, and is terrified she doesn’t have what it takes to be a mom.
Food + Drink

Easy Kitchen with Marisa Mariella

The Stoney Creek resident, food blogger and Cable 14 host is joining HAMILTON CITY Magazine to share her favourite recipes. Once a month, we'll add a video here with mouth-watering recipes that will dazzle your family and friends! My all-time…
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine is launching a new feature to celebrate the city's canines. Send in your dogs! Is there any better escape from the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and any simpler…

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Made in Hamilton

Precision is turning the tables

Burlington’s Precision Record Pressing is one of North America’s leading vinyl manufacturers, producing 16.5 million albums a year. There is little doubt vinyl is having a moment. Well, more like a 17-year moment. Record sales have been on the upswing since 2006 and last year overtook CD sales…
Made in Hamilton

Grant Avenue Studio: ‘An audacious sandbox’

Hamilton’s recording landmark has a fascinating history, a worldwide reputation and new owners who envision a promising future. It remains a busy recording space, but Hamilton’s Grant Avenue Studio simultaneously functions as a living, breathing exhibit of music history. Yes, there are the customary gold and platinum records…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton is home again for Lorraine Segato

Lead singer for Parachute Club, a longtime social activist and now a member of the Order of Canada, Segato says she may have lived in Toronto for 40 years, but she never really left her hometown behind. 2023 is already shaping up as a milestone year for Lorraine…
City Life

City View: Tim Potocic is making beautiful music

Owner/president of record label Sonic Unyon and the driving force behind Supercrawl, Because Beer Craft Festival and venues Bridgeworks and Mills Hardware, Potocic is also among the local pioneers who invested in Hamilton’s downtown long before it was cool to do so. Tim Potocic was born in…
City Life

LIFE IN THE CITY

PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC, DONNA WAXMAN AND GARY GREEN Ginger St. James, The Corktown, June 16.The Pistolettes and Ginger St. James, The Corktown, June 16.Alysha Main, Ann Pirvu and Christopher Giroux at the gala premiere for The End…
Arts + Culture

The Trews make an ‘East Coast’ home in Hamilton

Nova Scotia natives, the three original band members have all set up their personal and professional lives in our city. Life as a rock ‘n roll band is nomadic in its essence. Pandemic lockdowns aside, extensive touring is crucial for a group’s success, as the example of The…
Arts + Culture

Big numbers at the Fringe

Hamilton Fringe Festival brings more than 50 shows and 350 performances to 11 venues over 12 days. Getting a show into the Hamilton Fringe Festival is like winning the lottery. Actually, it is winning the lottery. Hamilton uses a bingo ball machine to…
Made in Hamilton

FirstOntario Credit Union offers investment shares

Investment shares are a unique investment opportunity for members. THIS CONTENT IS SPONSORED BY FIRSTONTARIO CREDIT UNION FirstOntario Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that has been serving its members for more than 80 years throughout the Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and southwest regions of Ontario. FirstOntario is…