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Things to do in Niagara

{CULINARY CRAWL} Summer is here to stay, so head to @niagaraparks for DAILY fireworks. There are tons more to do, here's a list + vid.

As a natural wonder of Canada, it’s a destination that pulls in 30 million visitors per year. THIRTY MILLION. Other than being overwhelmed by the intensity of the rushing water, make a day or a weekend trip to explore the area! Niagara Falls isn’t a place where you just go for a few hours and call it a day. There’s way more to explore! To kick off another busy year, Niagara Parks provided a tour…

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Nando's Peri Peri Chicken

Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken

Every time I drive East on the QEW towards Toronto, I always pass by Nando’s on Brant Street but never end up actually eating there. I found out about their Hamilton location when I was on my way to Pattie’s Burger Bar last month. Then a couple of weeks later, I received an email from Nando’s communication’s team inviting me to their blogger event!

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Merit Brewing [One Year Anniversary]

[EVENT] Have you heard about @meritbrewing's one year bash, #hamont? New menu items and event deets here!

You might have seen some posts floating around on social media about Merit Brewing‘s one year celebrations. Well, I’ve got some deets for you. Along with their fun-filled collabs with Hamilton’s awesome restaurants and businesses, they’re also pushing out new craft beer and new menu items. Ok, first things first, My 28th & 29th at 7pm, dig into a 5-course meal with beer pairings. This is an…

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Transparent Kitchen ft. Brux House

Tested out @TransparentKit and happily stuffed my face at #hamont's @BruxHouse! Interesting platform with no user reviews/ratings.

There’s a new platform for discovering locally sourced and well-prepared food on the internet. Transparent Kitchen reached out to me to take a look around their site. At first, I was confused, so I had a lot of questions. They set me up with their communications director to chat about the platform. So, here’s the run down. (more…)

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Fresh City Farms

Cooked up a meal for my friends with @freshcityfarms recipe kits. All fresh and local ingredients delivered to me along with recipe cards. 10/10 would order and cook again.

There are a l0t of recipe kit delivery services out there nowadays. It’s great because this means there’s a larger selection of recipes to choose from. Fresh City Farmsprovides the health and environmentally conscious home-cook with organic pre-packed recipes and ready-to-eat-meals delivered to your crib. They come in environmentally friendly, sustainable and re-usable bags to cut a fraction of…

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Bean Bar | 25th Anniversary

{NEW POST} @beanbar1012, one of #hamont's OG's, is celebrating their 25th and changes are happening! No worries, their dessert case is staying AND expanding.

Bean Barhas been a Westdale staple since my high school days. When anyone would mention Westdale restaurants, Bean Bar would be one of the firsts to pop in my head. Their food is great but their dessert selection is what they’re known for. This year is Bean Bar’s 25th anniversary and to celebrate, they’ve made a few changes. A huge mural spans the length of the right wall as an ode to the local…

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Caro

{REVIEW} Exploring @carorestaurant's comfort food one pasta dish at a time. JK we almost ordered all of them. #hamont

A few friends and I headed to Ottawa Street to check out Caro, the new Italian restaurant that sprung up in the East end. Right at the corner of Ottawa and main, this bright restaurant adds to the eclectic collection of shops over there. Sunlight beams in from the two street-side windows of this classically modern space, fantastic lighting for photos. The first thing you’ll notice is the red…

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La Banane

{REVIEW} My magical evening at Toronto's @labananeresto will be one of my favourite memories!

Nestled on the cozy street of Ossington, La Banane is a seafood wonderland hidden behind a simple storefront. You’ll easily spot the restaurant from the poppin’ yellow door and metallic gold sign against an all-blue facade. Inside, you’re transported back into the art deco era of gold furnishings, huge geometric patterns, intricate chandeliers, and glamorous decor. (more…)

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SupperWorks

{n e w p o s t} Spending more time on enjoying the food than prepping it! Shouts to @supperworks for making that happen.

Even though sometimes I like to eat out, I also love to lose myself in the kitchen. To speed up the cooking and prepping process a little bit, SupperWorks provided me with an interesting experience at their store. And for all you hustlers out there with limited time to cook dinner or want to cut your cooking time down, this could be a solution! (more…)

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Send Noodz

{SEND NOODZ} @hamontsmallfry and I talk about the places in #hamont where you can find handmade noodles/pasta!

Noodz. Where did this word even come from? Well, I’m sure with the slightly immature minds of many people out there, the word would appear sooner or later. I can’t pin point the exact date when it popped into my conversations with my good friend, Ken, but I definitely remember we joked around endlessly about noodz close to half a year to a year ago. We talked about eating noodles a lot, like it…

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CIMA Enoteca

{REVIEW} Get excited for @cimaeneoteca's beautiful food in their elegant space!

I’ve been waiting for the opening of CIMA since the owners’ of Romano’s mentioned it. Once the Cheese Shoppe on Locke closed down, they jumped at the opportunity. I was ecstatic that the restaurant was going to be Italian because it’s one of my favourites! My love will never die for Romano’s, but damn, when you see the decor and taste the food, you’d make the trip down to Locke Street too.

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Table 34

{REVIEW} + video of @table34restobar's classy space and even classier food. Chef Zee's dishes are as creative and awesome as he is!

On the corner of Lakeshore Road and Locust Street, Table 34 is in a prime spot for anyone who wants to explore the Burlington food scene. It has a beautiful view of Lake Ontario, sitting directly across from Spencer Smith Park. There’s also plenty of street parking with free parking on weekends in the nearby parkade, it’s close to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre(perfect for a bite to eat…

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The Beverly on Locke

{REVIEW} I was mesmerized by @TheBeverly__'s decor and branding, so I HAD to check 'em out when they opened!

The newest addition to Locket Street in Hamilton is the fancy-pants, breakfast and brunch restaurant called, The Beverly. Some of you might have seen their teaser tweets and posts on social media before opening weekend. They made us curious about their beautifully designed space and brand. Well, it got me lookin’! I went with Jen (@tastehamont) and our SO’s on their second day and dove in with…

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Skip the Dishes + GIVEAWAY

[GIVEAWAY] Tested out @skipthedishes last week and I have $50 in credits for you #ad. It's a handy app to have around when you're busy or feeling lazy. Filter by distance, time, fee, and score to search through local restaurants. You can also track your food on a map! If you don't feel like entering the giveaway, use my code MADHUNGRY17 to get 10% your first order.

There is a new food delivery kid in town! Similar to JustEat.ca and UberEats, Skip the Dishesis an app that will bring you food from nearby restaurants. But unlike the other apps, it has special features like filtering by distance, time, fee, and score. The most helpful tabs are the fees and the scores. Delivery fees range from free to $5 and when I’m feeling like a cheap-fuck, I’ll sort the…

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Peter & Pat's Pierogies at Costco

I love mashed potatoes wrapped in starch! AKA pierogies. Peter & Pat's Pierogies are now in @costcocanada!

Everybody loves carbs, especially when they’re 2-bite pockets of cheese and potatoes. Yes, I’m talking about pierogies. Peter & Pat’s Pierogies sent over a 4-pounder bag of their bacon and cheddar goodies made with natural ingredients and pure love. Their 60-year-old family tradition just launched in Canada after touring American Costco‘s for about 20 years, hooray! (more…)

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Feast for St. Joseph's

{EVENT} Let's Feast for @STJOESHAMILTON! On until March 19th at 6 local restaurants. Find out where ->

The annual event is back in Hamilton for its 4th year in a row. Feast for St. Joseph’s is a month-long fundraising event between February 19th to March 19th. Six local Hamilton restaurants are participating and 10% of your food sale is being donated to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation.

The Restaurants Ancaster Mill Claudio’s Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen La Cantina Narula’s Express Southern Smoke…

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Barra Fion

{REVIEW} I want to funnel @barrafion's paella into my mouth. BRB gonna hop on the 403, get off at Guelph Line, and dive into happiness!

Tucked away in a Burlington strip mall off of Guelph Line, Barra Fion is honestly a hidden gem. Judging from the outside, I didn’t expect the food or the space to be anywhere near what I experienced that day! So, for real, don’t judge a book by its cover.   (more…)

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