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Poco Loco 131 Ottawa Street North To celebrate I Heart Hamilton’s anniversary, the tradition is Mexican food. This worked out perfectly, given that there are so many Mexican food joints in the city. So many, that there are a bunch I still haven’t been to. For the blog’s third anniversary, cue Poco Loco! The restaurant … Read more
The Burnt Tongue 10 Cannon Street East I’m way late to the party, I know. You guys already know about the sensation that is The Burnt Tongue. But better late than never for this local tourist. I remember when co-owners Leo Tsangarakis and Daniel Robinson first introduced the restaurant back in the fall at Supercrawl, … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 028 (May 16/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 028 (May 16/14) In this episode: Interview with Chris Ferguson of Haolin Munk and Steel City Jazz Festival; first listen of new Haolin Munk song; info on … Read more
The Vintage Marketplace I missed last year’s annual Vintage Marketplace, but heard so many great things, that I didn’t even realize that it was only its first year. The two-day event grew quickly and for the second year, it moved to a bigger location, the Careport Centre (which, as it turns out, is the largest … Read more
On Friday, May 30th, I’ll be broadcasting I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU live from Gore Park! The show will be part of the Downtown BIA’s Summer Promenade – a free summer festival that runs May 21 – August 29. Hands & Teeth will be performing live in the park from 12-2pm (Hands & Teeth also … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 027 (May 9/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 027 (May 9/14) In this episode: Interview with Chris Godwaldt and Amy Gringhuis of Cafe Oranje; info on Village Station Bazaar; interview with Black Rhino Riot; info … Read more
Food4Kids Hamilton 407 Whitney Avenue My first visit to Food4Kids was a year ago, almost exactly. I was touched by the work they do, providing packages of healthy food for kids with limited or no access to food over weekends. I was so happy that I could contribute to the cause with I Heart Hamilton’s … Read more
UPDATE May 11th: Unfortunately, this show was cancelled due to the weather. Tis the season again! Dr. Disc hosts its free “Raise the Roof” rooftop concert series every Art Crawl, May-October. I’m very excited for I Heart Hamilton to co-present the series again alongside Hamilton Magazine. I’m especially pumped to have put together the lineup for the … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 026 (May 2/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 026 (May 2/14) In this episode: I Heart Hamilton’s annual fundraiser announcement; interview with co-owners of vintage shop The Eye of Faith (Paul Heaton & Aaron Duarte); … Read more
Announcing the third annual fundraiser! I Heart Hamilton’s The Playlist 3.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) Saturday, June 7, 2014 This Ain’t Hollywood (345 James St. N) Featuring live performances by: Brielle Melle Haolin Munk The Tallest Tree Hands & Teeth The Medicine Hat Doors 8PM Tickets: $10 Advance / $12 at the door Tickets available at: … Read more