Be a tourist in your own city.
Doors Open Hamilton I had a great time checking out Doors Open for the first time last year and was glad I had the opportunity to get out again. I managed to double the amount of spots I visited and hit four places this year – 270 Sherman, Hamilton’s Green Cottage, The John Weir Foote … Read more
Mex-I-Can 107 James Street North In keeping with the blog’s tradition, May is the time for a fiesta. I Heart Hamilton began and celebrated its first anniversary with Mexican food, and I knew that I had to ring in year two with a little Mex-I-Can! My friend Luisa and I brought our appetites (I told … Read more
I’m so excited to announce the next event – I Heart Hamilton’s The Playlist’s 2.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) I Heart Hamilton began in May 2011 with the concept, “Be a tourist in your own city.” Last summer, The Playlist 1.0 was held to benefit a local cause. It’s time to do it all again! I … Read more
Newold’s 240 James Street North After lunch at WORK, Seema (of This Must Be The Place) and I continued exploring along James North. Seema told me about a brand new vintage shop called Newold’s and we decided to stop in. Right as we opened the door, we were greeted by a gentle white cat that … Read more
WORK 337 James Street North I was due to meet up with my friend Seema of This Must Be The Place for another day of exploration. We decided on lunch at WORK and a perusal of the shop Newold’s (read that post here!). WORK has been open since January, and I’ve been hearing rumblings about … Read more
Welcome Inn Community Centre 40 Wood Street East I had the opportunity to take a tour of Welcome Inn Community Centre in the North End. I chose to donate the proceeds from my birthday show to their food bank and while I was there, I was happy to learn more about all they offer the … Read more
Ola Bakery & Pastries 230 James Street North I was thinking this would be a nice spring day to stroll along James North to check out some new spots to eat. No such luck, weather wise. Even though it was the day after the first day of spring, flurries were on and off all day, … Read more
McCartney & Son 282 James Street North I eat healthy and am pretty good about working in all my fruits and veggies. So when I’m out and I’m presented with the soup, salad, or fries option, I always go with the fries. Treat yo self! But when a salad comes as appetizing as the ones … Read more
This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North Hollerado are one of my favourite bands to see live. The release of their second full length album, White Paint, took them on a mini tour of intimate club dates before hitting the road to open for Billy Talent. I was super stoked to see that they were … Read more
This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North This event completely epitomized I Heart Hamilton for me. On the Friday before, Arkells announced they would be playing a small show at This Ain’t Hollywood on the Sunday. Unbelievable! Didn’t I just confess in my post on Q in Hamilton that I had shamefully never seen the … Read more