By Rebecca Dumais | A cold cocktail on a hot day is a glorious thing. And yes, when it’s high noon here and you’re poolside or lounging on the dock, it definitely is 5 o’clock somewhere… Make these cocktails for yourself and a friend or two and sit back and …
By Rebecca Dumais / Photos courtesy Ce Soir | Your evening should include refined cocktails, fine wine & food… Ce Soir Brasserie is the newest dining spot in downtown Oakville, taking over the location of Seasons Restaurant. In full upscale fashion fitting with the demands of its clientele the restaurant …
by Barbara Ramsay Orr | Like Rome, New York City is a place of pilgrimage. Visitors are not in search of religious inspiration, however, but rather a cultural baptism. And they come for one of two things – to soak in the elegance of classic Belle Epoque-era New York City, …
Hamilton’s newest steakhouse shows bright promise | By Peter Bailey | The renaissance enjoyed by the city of Hamilton over the past few years now means the success of its steel industry has been replaced by medical research facilities and – perhaps most surprising – the film industry. TV series …
By Peter Bailey | Former professional soccer player Giuliano Frano, 29, has had surprising success starting a local restaurant with little experience, no theme and just a hunch. Frano, who played for the Seattle Sounders for three years, the Vancouver Whitecaps and Hamilton’s Forge FC, says he and his business …
By Peter Bailey / Photography by Jack Curran New Oakville restaurant offers classic dishes with new Mediterranean flavours… Now that the New Year is here, it’s time to add some new taste adventures to your list of resolutions. In the heart of downtown Oakville, just a few blocks east of the …
By Peter Bailey | Photos courtesy of Bouvette Buvette Restaurant and Wine Bar, one of Burlington’s hottest new eateries, offers fine dining in a comfortable setting that boasts plenty of windows, wooden floors and rich, subdued decor. The timeless, classic dishes he enjoys creating keep customers coming back, says executive …
REFINED COCKTAILS AND CUISINE IN A COMFORTABLE, CASUAL SETTING. By Peter Bailey / Photography by Jack Curran The Beacon Social House, in the heart of downtown Oakville, is a new bar/restaurant located at 305 Lakeshore Road East near Trafalgar Road. The establishment opened on April 14 and has quickly drawn …
by Peter Bailey If you’re looking for the finest in French cuisine that Burlington has to offer, or if you’re in the mood for a high-end steak house and a fine cocktail, you’ll find just what you are looking for at one of the city’s newest restaurants, The Cherry House. …
by Barbara Ramsay-Orr Photos courtesy of Verace Stepping into the warmth of Verace from the chill of a Canadian winter feels like walking into a big Italian hug. The sense of welcome and comfort is immediate. That, in essence, is what the owners are aiming for and they have …