Located just north of Toronto, in Barrie ON, Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co. has been making quite the name for themselves in the food and drink industry for many reasons. They’ve earned their “stripes” and have quickly become a premier location for local, all-natural craft beer & artisan pizza. And who doesn’t love…
6 More Hidden Gems in Hamilton You Need to Visit
We couldn’t fit it all in one list… Here are 6 more hidden gems you need to visit in Hamilton! HAVN (Hamilton Audio Visual Node) As Hamilton’s culture and art scene continue to expand, new opportunities for emerging artists are beginning to pop-up throughout the city. One of the most unique of these comes in…
The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies
You may have heard of them. You may have seen them over social media. And if you’re a lady who appreciates good company and a quality craft brew, then you may have already attended one of their events. They are The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies, or SOBDL for short. The Society of…
Club Absinthe
Inside One of Hamilton’s Best Nightclubs Hamilton’s nightlife is defined by its various nightclubs. One of the most renowned is Club Absinthe. Located on 38 King Williams Street, the venue features live music, dance nights, monthly events, a wide selection of premium brews, and their legendary (yes, we went there!) Wednesday Motown Nights. Club Absinthe…
The Casbah
Inside One of Hamilton’s Best Live Music Venues Hamilton is known for its diverse and thriving music scene. A vital part of its growing culture, art and entertainment scene, Hamilton’s live music venues have fast become one of the major draws of the city’s nightlife. The Casbah is no exception. You can’t talk about live…
Top Ten Things to Experience During The Quilt of Belonging Exhibit
Starting July 10th the Heart of Ontario presents the Quilt of Belonging at the Cotton Factory! It runs until August 16th, and while it’s here there will be multiple daily activities taking place. We’ve counted down the top ten that we’re most excited for! 1. Launch Event July 10th is the public launch of the…
Hamilton’s 150th Canada Day Celebration
Hamilton’s 150th Canada Day Celebration and Firework Show! Normally Canada Day means a celebration complete with friends, family, good food, a few drinks, and a barrage of fireworks that light up the sky! This year is different. This year there are 150 reasons why it’s different. This Saturday, July 1st marks Canada’s 150th anniversary and…
Hamilton Cocktail Showcase Makes Its Return
Back for it’s 6th year, the highly anticipated Hamilton Cocktail Showcase makes its return to Hamilton. If you’re unfamiliar with the event, the Hamilton Cocktail Showcase provides a platform for industry professionals to showcase crafted cocktails while giving back to the community. Good vibes, amazing drinks and all for a great cause? You can count me…
Food Insecurity and NoLunchMoney
“I just cannot do it, policy will not let me, if it was my house I would say ‘sure come in, eat as much as you would like.’” Those were the words the kitchen manger of a banquet hall kept on repeating to Frank Chen regarding donating left over food. The left over food…
Urbanicity Presents: Taco De Mayo
Tacos for an entire month? Sounds like a dream come true. Well, it might just be that! Urbanicity officially presents the first ever Taco De Mayo, a fundraiser for Food4Kids! Restaurants throughout the city of Hamilton are working hard to create specialty tacos for hungry Hamiltonian’s to feast on from May 1st – 31st….
The Top 5 Tastes of the 2017 Food & Drink Fest
To say that I was excited to be strolling the 12th Anniversary of the Food & Drink Fest was a huge understatement. At the time, I was both hungry and extremely thirsty. Which, according to the returning visitors I talked to, was perfect. I soon found out that they were right! As such, I grabbed 20…
New Craft Beer Festival Coming to Guelph This April
Guelph’s Newest Craft Beer Festival Has Arrived! Great beer, great food, great vibes. The essentials of any and every great beer festival. If you’re anything like me, you live for these moments and experiences. An opportunity and an excuse to head out to an event, connect with old friends, meet some new…