Featuring French-style cuisine, Dave Fauteux’s restaurant Bon Temps operates under the concept of L’Ordre de Bon Temps or the Order of Good Cheer. The Order was founded in 1606 by Samuel de Champlain in Port Royal, Nova Scotia. After arriving from France to the East Coast, the settlers were cold, sick with scurvy, and depressed. To lift …
The Aberdeen Tavern is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar set in a beautiful old bank setting in Kirkendall, Hamilton. With comfort food as the primary focus, the kitchen team works closely with local farmers and sustainable food importers to ensure the highest of quality is never compromised.
CIMA is an Italian restaurant with a modern, hip atmosphere serving house made pastas, Neapolitan style pizza, and entrees.
Mattson & Co. is a beautiful restaurant and lounge located in Hamilton’s west end on the trendy and bustling Locke Street. Founded by local restaurateur Ronn Mattai, the vision is to bring contemporary bistro cuisine and classic cocktails to the Hamilton restaurant scene. Mattson & Co. is passionate about supporting the local community by emphasizing locally-sourced …
The Brain Co-owned by local musician Jeremy Greenspan (Junior Boys), the Brain is a laid-back bar with an extensive craft beer offering from the surrounding area. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, you might even spot Jeremy behind the bar. Colourful, cool and comfortable, The Brain is open until 2AM seven days a week.
The Mule serves up tacos that range from classic Mexican to weird-and-wild-you’ve-gotta-try-this as well as dishes that are not tacos, including calamari, ceviche, and — of course — guacamole. The kitchen is 100% gluten free and open until 2AM every night. Tacos are paired with an extensive bourbon and tequila list as well as an …
The Ship specializes in gourmet burgers paired with a solid selection of local craft beer. Located in a two story house on the vibrant Augusta Street The Ship has a layed-back atmosphere and a quirky nautical theme.
Osten Beerhall is a European style beer bar located in a repurposed workshop in Crown Point. The beerhall has earned a reputation for not just its enticingly well-curated and extensive list of local and international beer, but also its hearty menu of Euro-fusion small bites and entrees.
Inspired by the European beer belt, Brux House couples fine fare and top-shelf service with the best of craft beer, ciders, spirited cocktails and exciting wines. Executive Chef Fraser Macfarlane gives classic cuisine his creative culinary slant using quality and local ingredients. Food is paired with traditional and innovative beer styles from an extensive bottle …
Top Chef Canada alum Vittorio Colacitti sowed his culinary oats in Toronto and brought his skills back to Born and Raised, an homage to his hometown. The restaurant specializes in wood oven artisan pizza and Italian dishes which pair with thoughtfully selected wines.
