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DINING DISTRICTS: Historic eats on Plains Road

By Diane Galambos Jul 30, 2026

Hospitality entrepreneurs served hungry drivers for decades before the QEW, 403, and the Skyway Bridge changed traffic patterns forever. No matter, there are plenty of veteran and newcomer restaurants serving a diversity of cuisines along the Aldershot corridor. This issue’s dining district encompasses Plains Road from where…

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen Feb 1, 2026

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in January. Launched Fuel Grill (28 Barton St. E., Hamilton) A new fast casual restaurant has opened in the Barton and James North area, serving smash burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. The recent grand opening…

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

By Suzanne Zandbergen Jun 1, 2025

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in May. Launched Bim’s Kusina (184 King St. E., Hamilton)What began as a small birria taco business with a food truck, then a physical location in Burlington last summer, has quickly expanded to a…

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Savour a Taste of Burlington

By HCM Jan 27, 2025

Thirty-eight restaurants are offering special prix-fixe menus for the next two weeks. Taste of Burlington, the city’s premier culinary event, is officially underway. From now until Feb. 9, 38 restaurants will offer specially curated prix-fixe menus for the program, showcasing the flavours and dishes that are contributing to…