Hamilton Cuisine - Page 8

raisethehammer · #**141** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 10:17 PM**

is Sizzle Steakhouse any good?

realcity · #**142** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 10:45 PM**

Yes Martin's .. thanks that's it. I knew it was man's name. I liked it for the old style red velvet, lots of wood steakhouse. Swords on the walls, heavy dark wood furniture, leather, booth's, dim lighting. It's too bad. Glad to hear Purple Pear is doing well. Sounds trendy tho.

I'm also a long time fan of Trocadero on Barton at Westinghouse old head office.

raisethehammer · #**143** Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 11:45 PM**

I assume Sirloin Cellar and Shakespeares are vintage steakhouses realcity...try em out.

the dude · #**144** Posted **Apr 8, 2008, 2:58 PM**

the purple pear used to be located at the visitor's inn. can't imagine why i would have eaten there.

sizzle's quite expensive. obviously, i've never been.

SteelTown · #**145** Posted **May 23, 2008, 12:58 AM**

So today in the news Chili's Grill & Bar restaurant will be opening up a restaurant in Hamilton by 2013.

raisethehammer · #**146** Posted **May 23, 2008, 1:03 AM**

what is Chili's?? A suburban-type from the US or out west??
And why the long timeframe?? Seems kind of weird unless its' a really fancy, high end place that is selective.

SteelTown · #**147** Posted **May 23, 2008, 1:09 AM**

That's Chili's, it's popular in the states.

DC83 · #**148** Posted **May 23, 2008, 2:31 PM**

OMG r u kidding!?!?!?!

Chilli's is my #1 favourite American resto ever! (well, the only American resto that doesn't make me rediculously sick when I eat it... one of the few anyway).

They make good food at decent prices... this is a welcome addition. Now how about opening a Red Lobster again!!?

the dude · #**149** Posted **May 23, 2008, 3:00 PM**

yes yes yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!

SteelTown · #**150** Posted **May 23, 2008, 3:05 PM**

I betcha they’ll open it at Heritage Green.

Jon Dalton · #**151** Posted **May 26, 2008, 3:45 PM**

Green Deli on James and Augusta is opening soon. They have their sign up and are busy at work on the inside. Environmentally friendly food is their selling point, probably lots of local / organic stuff. Sounds like a quality joint.

DC83 · #**152** Posted **May 26, 2008, 3:54 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelTown

I betcha they’ll open it at Heritage Green.

Or maybe the old McDonald's spot on Queenston beside Swiss Chalet... it's literally a hole in the ground, and would fit in well there.

raisethehammer · #**153** Posted **May 26, 2008, 4:45 PM**

London Taps looks ready to roll.
Baileys on James North has a nice little patio now.
Simply Devine Pastries and Bakery opens soon right next to the Green Deli on James South. should be a great addition to that stretch.

Millstone · #**154** Posted **May 26, 2008, 4:52 PM**

There's been a Domino's pizza box visible through the window at LTH for a few days now.

DC83 · #**155** Posted **May 26, 2008, 5:07 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millstone

There's been a Domino's pizza box visible through the window at LTH for a few days now.

I've seen bar staff (not construction staff) come in and out of this place every couple of days, so they're obviously training.

I'm curious as to why they have the metal bars for a canopy on the rooftop AND patio tables with umbrellas?? Double the protection? haha Well, there's no canopy up on the roof yet, so we'll see I guess?

itsbryan · #**156** Posted **May 26, 2008, 5:35 PM**

Capri Pizza on John St, near King William just redid their entire facade. They traded in their old worn down standout for a stupidly bright blue neon sign. The entire front has been refitted, and painted.. it looks really good.. regardless of the fact it's so bright that it completely lights my across-the-street-apartment.

the dude · #**157** Posted **May 27, 2008, 6:25 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisethehammer

Baileys on James North has a nice little patio now.

a little anecdote for you - my mother's been to bailey's twice [she's a great downtown supporter] and apparently the food was nearly inedible on both occasions. perhaps some caution should be exercised before dropping any dough at that joint...though an espresso on the patio probably won't kill you.

raisethehammer · #**158** Posted **May 27, 2008, 11:08 AM**

according to a friend, LTH is set to go. Training almost done.
I think the metal bars are for a canopy in case of rain. Umbrellas won't help when it rains out.

ryan_mcgreal · #**159** Posted **May 27, 2008, 12:26 PM**

A countervailing anecdote: I've been to Bailey's three or four times with a group of people, and while I didn't eat there, most of the other people did. They all seemed to enjoy their food (it generally looks like pub food - you can order from the breakfast or lunch menu) and had no qualms about going back a couple of weeks later.

I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a given meal.

Edit: I forgot to mention that the coffee at Bailey's is fantastic.

raisethehammer · #**160** Posted **May 27, 2008, 12:52 PM**

yea, I've run into some of the old Bad Dog crowd and they all rave about Bailey's.
VIEW gave it an awesome review too.