To celebrate my dad this past Father’s Day, my mom came up with a brilliant idea for a gift for him; she saw online that there was a screening of the 1958 film Bullitt playing at a theatre in Hamilton called The Westdale, and purchased tickets for her, me, and my dad. My dad is … More This is your sign to visit Westdale Theatre in Hamilton
I was first introduced to Lebanese cuisine when I wasn’t yet a teenager. The circumstances surrounding my introduction to this fabulous cuisine weren’t ideal; my mom was going for chemotherapy treatments and was continually encountering issues with parking at the hospital. One day, she went into a Lebanese restaurant that was within close vicinity of … More Here’s how to make a wicked Tabbouleh salad
A couple of evenings ago, I found myself alone for dinner. Blaine had hockey and was baling hay, and because he was not here for dinner, I was able to enjoy something he is not a fan of – falafel. This particular falafel was not homemade, but instead came from a local grocer, and served … More Let’s talk about falafel
Lemongrass restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario, should be on your list of restaurants to visit if you’re a fan of Asian fusion cuisine. My mom and I started going to this place while my Oma and Opa were still here with us, as they lived in a retirement home about 10 minutes away from Lemongrass, and … More Here’s how to make authentic peanut sauce
When my Oma and Opa were still here with us Earth-side, towards the end of their lives, they found themselves living in Hamilton. They lived in a retirement home, and once a week, my mom would head to the Hammer to visit with them, run any errands then required, etc. I was in university during … More Read this if you’re a fan of Vietnamese spring rolls
A few night ago, my sister and I met up with our cousins for dinner in Hamilton, Ontario. We often meet in Hamilton because it’s sort of the halfway point between us and them, and also because Hamilton has a far better selection of restaurants than Brantford does. My cousin picked out a place called … More Have you been to Electric Diner?
Not too while ago my mom brought home an almond pie from a Dutch shop in Hamilton. If you’re wondering what the hell almond pie is, you’re not alone. I had never heard of or seen this type of dessert prior to my mom bringing it home, but hot tamale is the shit good. The … More Here’s why you need to try almond pie and how to make it
Mexican cuisine is hands down one of my favourite types of food to eat. My family and I have always loved Mexican dishes, a preference which has likely been influenced by our migrant workers and their choosing to share some of their phenomenal creations with us, and whenever we have the chance to have this … More Craving Mexican? Check out The Mule in Hamilton
Plants are kind of a big thing in my family. My mom has a tremendous green thumb and about 30 plants to boot, and my sister has quite a collection of her own. I’ve been trying to expand my plant repertoire, but I’ve always been somewhat hesitant to do so because of my tendency to … More Have you visited Terra greenhouses?
I love me some authentic Greek food. I’ve always been a fan of this type of cuisine, and rest assured, if you’re in the mood for the good stuff, be sure to visit iOS estiatorio & wine bar on Upper James St. in Hamilton, Ont. My family and I have been to iOS twice now, … More In the mood for some Greek food? Check out iOS
On Nov. 4, a few of my good friends and I went to Turtle Jack’s on Upper James St. in Hamilton for dinner. I was seriously looking forward to meeting them, considering we haven’t seen each other for a couple of years, and we decided on Turtle Jack’s because of its reputation as a well-established … More Getting mousy at Turtle Jack’s
I would argue that Lebanese food isn’t something a fair amount of us are familiar with. Which is a shame, really, considering how damn tasty it is. It isn’t exactly as well recognized as Italian or Chinese food, for example, but despite its relatively subtle reputation, Lebanese cuisine packs a serious flavour punch. With some … More Like Lebanese food? Visit La Luna
Eating in restaurants nowadays can be a hit or miss experience, depending on where you go. Prices can be far higher than expected; atmosphere can significantly impact overall experience; menu options may be limited. Not to worry, though; Broadway Diner in Hamilton has all of its bases covered. Located on Upper James Street, Broadway Diner … More Broadway Diner: a hidden Hamilton gem
My sister, cousin and I are all rather avid fans of protein, so when the opportunity presents itself to enjoy some authentic, delicious barbeque, you can bet we take full advantage. The three of us decided to try out Saltlick Smokehouse in Hamilton, and we weren’t disappointed. Located on James St. North, this little joint … More Craving real barbeque? Visit Saltlick Smokehouse
Mexican food is my jam, and thankfully, my family feels the same way about this fantastic, incredibly fresh and flavourful cuisine. So, when my mom, dad and I stumbled across Mesa Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Hamilton, Ont., you can be sure we hurried in for a bite to eat. Located at 255 James St. N … More Restaurant review: Mesa Authentic Mexican Cuisine
My Opa recently celebrated his 93rd birthday, and to commemorate such a significant occasion, my family and I, along with some extended family, went to the Mandarin in Hamilton. I hadn’t been to the Mandarin for probably five or six years, prior to dining there for my Opa’s birthday. I remembered it had a great … More Is the Mandarin worth the price?
I came across a video on my Facebook newsfeed, and its content was so awesome, I wanted to talk about it with you. Give it a watch; it’s definitely worth a few minutes of your time, and it’s hard not to be in a good mood after watching it. McMaster University has developed a program … More McMaster University is doing it right
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