WTF Was I Thinking?

Still haven’t figured out what to do this Valentines? Head over to @tastehamont’s blog for a bunch of cool ideas. Not just food type things, but some unique ideas that are great any time of year. Click the link in my profile to see them all! 🥂🍾❤️⛸🏎🍽🍻🥧🍰🍬🍫

‘Hogs Make Us Happy’ Excited to catch up with my friend @chefjolusted and check out her latest endeavour. The @murraysfarm’s #Butcher Shoppe opening in Hamilton’s @ottawast_bia very very soon! 🐂🐖🐓🥩🥓🍗 (at Ottawa Street BIA)

“Shakshoukah” You know when you’ve been craving something and there’s just nowhere around that’s serving it? And then, out of the blue it pops up on a new menu! Well, I’d been wanting to have a great Shakshouka for months now and imagine my delight when I saw that Hamilton’s @nique_restaurant added it to their newly launched #Brunch menu. Of course I headed down, grabbed a seat at the chef’s rail and let me tell you, it was everything that I had dreamed of. The tomatoes and onions were nice and chunky, kind of a rustic feel, and perfectly seasoned, with just the right amount of heat from the chilies. Served with 2 poached eggs and thick slices of toast, man I was in heaven. You can only get this during Nique’s Sunday Brunch, 11am-3pm. Hurry, you still have lots of time. #foodporn #brunchporn #eggporn (at Nique Restaurant)

Most of you know about my love of all things #Coffee, and one of my newer Hamilton haunts is @steeltowngarage. @steeltownjeff is always experimenting with interesting #espresso based drinks and this time around came up with the “Cafe Nieto”. The #Cafe Nieto is made with Sweetened Condensed Milk and a shot of Espresso with a thin layer of #Crema on top, it kind of reminds me of a B52. Jeff says to experience it properly you should stir it up first, which I did. Next time I’m going to drink it as is and compare the two different tastes. Would you try one? #coffee #drinkporn #coffeeporn (at Steeltown Garage Co.)

Celebrating #nationalcheeseday with some 2yr old Balderson #Cheddar shredded on top on my homemade #Chili con Carne. 🧀 #foodporn #cheeseporn #nationalcheeseloversday (at Burlington, Ontario)

Hey Kids have you heard the news! 📣 Hamilton’s got a new #Pierogi restaurant. @loaded_pierogi opened today at 275 James St N, near Barton St. ‘Not your Bubbie’s Pierogies’ (at Loaded Pierogi)

The debate about who has Hamilton’s best #Cannoli will always carry on, but IMHO, @labakeri_ wins hands down. The texture and taste of their ricotta filling is what puts them head and shoulders above the competition. Earlier this week I had a chance to hang out behind the scenes and witness (and taste of course) the magic. While I always love a plain Cannoli, I am also a fan of La Bakeri’s #Espresso, Salted #Caramel, #Pistachio and #Chocolate Cannoli. @labakeri_ reopens today, with a fresh new look and all the deliciousness you’ve come to love (or need to discover). Pop in, say hi to Marissa and the gang (and grab some sweets), tell ‘me Sid sent you. #dessertporn (at La Bakeri)

Checked out Hamilton’s new @donutmonsterhamilton shop on @lockestshops today with some TO friends. It’s a beautiful space and it was busy as hell. Had a few very unique flavour combos (Coconut Curry, Raspberry Habanero) and a few traditional ones, unfortunately I still find them a bit too sweet for my palate. Since they completely sold out early this afternoon, it seems that I’m clearly in the minority. I love that they’re using local roaster @detourcoffee for their #espresso drinks. Have you been yet? 🍩🍩🍩☕️ (at Donut Monster)

Hey my fellow Instant Pot friends, my buddy Mike McColl and his wife Mia’s cookbook ‘Instant Favourites’ launched today and man it’s packed with helpful tips and great recipes. Luckily I got a bit of a sneak peak to help me break in my @instantpotofficial, with my Christmas pot luck Chili. It’s available @chaptersindigo @amazoncan and wherever fine books are sold. Oh yeah, they’re also fellow Burlingtonites! (Is that even a word?) 📷 Mike McColl (at Burlington, Ontario)

Happy New Year! Here’s to a happy and healthy 2018 to you and all your loved ones! 🎉🥂🍾🎊 (at Bar Sazerac)

When your BFF gets married and throws a killer party! Mazel Tov @mahnudnire & @adrielsebastiaan ❤️👰🏼🤵🏻🥂🍾🎉💃🏿🕺🏼 (at The Hamilton Club)

Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays to all my family and friends! Much ❤️ 🥂🍾☃️ (at Burlington, Ontario)

‘Charcoal Latte’ Although @tampcoffeeco’s latest is on trend and kind of cool looking, I’ll stick with my #FlatWhite any day. #tampgiveaway #coffee #cafe #espresso #charcoallatte ☕️ (at Tamp Coffee Co.)

Congratulations @thefrenchhamont on your 1st Anniversary! The French is most definitely my most visited Hamilton restaurant this past year, and for good reason. The ambience and design, the amazing staff, and most importantly the food. I’ve had too many memorable meals to mention, from #Brunches, Mother’s Day, New Years and business lunches. Smoked #Salmon Toast, Eggs Benny, #French Onion Soup, #Trout Almandine and #Steak Frites to name a few standouts (oh, and that #Butter!). Cheers to many more years and many more memories. ❤️ 🍽🥂🍾 (at The French)

Nights like today’s make me wish that @tampcoffeeco was open late, and delivered. ☕️❄️☃️❄️#BurlON #TampGiveaway #coffee #espresso (at Tamp Coffee Co.)

Another bright Hamilton star opens today, @thediplomathamont brings an eclectic mix of world cuisine downtown, on King William. We swung by the other night for a preview of what’s to come and were definitely impressed. Are you going to check it out soon? Congratulations to the peeps behind @aberdeentavern and @thefrenchhamont, the @equalpartshospitality team. #foodporn (at The Diplomat)

Are you a fan of savoury and sweet? Then you must have the Duck Waffles at Hamilton’s @thefrenchhamont. #Duck Confit with a Blueberry reduction, a bit of Brown Sugar on pillowy #Waffles. This dish is by far one of the most popular during their weekend #brunch. How do you like you brunch......Sweet? Savoury? Or Both? #foodporn (at The French)