Toronto’s Craft Beer and Food Pairing Festival Returns! Toronto’s Hop Chow Festival is back and this time it’s even bigger! On July 28th, Hop Chow is throwing a BLOCK PARTY and will be bringing together the best in food with the best in craft beer to create one-of-a-kind tasting experiences! Hop Chow Block Party, will…
9 of The Best Craft Beer and Cider Festivals in Ontario to Attend This Summer 2018
The 9 Best Craft Beer and Cider Festivals to Attend This Summer 2018. Craft beer. Synonymous with local, fun, delicious and good times. Below are 9 of the best craft beer and cider festivals that you and your friends will want to attend this summer. 1 | Canada’s Biggest All Ladies…
Liquid Art Fest: 2 Days, 3 Sessions, 50+ Brewers
Collective Arts Brewing presents the 1st Annual Liquid Art Festival. 50+ Brewers. 2 Days. 3 Sessions. Live Art. Live Music. Enough Said. On June 15th-16th, 2018 you and your friends can celebrate international beer, art, and music at the Collective Arts Brewery. The festival will be featuring emerging artists and art galleries, live…
I Heart Beer Festival Winter Tour 2017
The I Heart Beer Festival Winter Tour Has Arrived! Great beer, great food, great vibes. The essentials of any and every great beer festival. Mix in a little Holiday cheer, Santa, and of course some ugly sweaters and you’ve got yourself one heck of a Holiday Beer Festival! If you’re anything like…
Barnstormer Brewing
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…
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…
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…
Must-Attend Events in Hamilton, Ontario This Weekend (June 9th – 11th)
From the infamous monthly Art Crawl and an art exhibition to a launch party and a full day celebration on an iconic bridge, here are the must-attend events happening in Hamilton this weekend! James Street North Art Crawl Date: Friday, June 9th at 6:00PM Location: James St. North Admission: FREE! DR….
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…
Mississippi Queen Foods
Mississippi Queen Foods brings a taste of the south to Hamilton An authentic southern menu, talented blues performers, and all around good people. Mississippi Queen Foods provides a warm and unique environment to experience a taste of the south right here in Hamilton. Founded by the Mississippi Queen herself, Connie Rouble, Mississippi Queen’s Food is serving up…
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….