Hamilton Cuisine

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

Now if we ever figure out what's going into Gallagher's that would be a nice round out to Augusta/John. Whoever started the renovations there did some nice touches on using that frontage for maximum light but if and when that happens, who knows.

It was supposed to be "The Grande": https://instagram.com/thegrandhamilt...RlODBiNWFlZA==

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by TheRitsman

Also there's an alcohol licence application for an address just south of Argyle on Ottawa Street with the name "Malarkey".

Anyone remember the Malarkey's bar in Stoney Creek?

I was too young to be served there, but I recall it. Where Fiesta Mall used to be, now a power centre with that big Fortinos.

[Innsertnamehere]

I was driving out Hwy 5 in Flamborough last week and noticed that they are building a Triple O’s at the Pioneer station out there.

Triple Os is a popular BC burger chain. It’s a bit remote, but may be worth the trip for burger aficionados.

[mishap]

Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

I was driving out Hwy 5 in Flamborough last week and noticed that they are building a Triple O’s at the Pioneer station out there.

Triple Os is a popular BC burger chain. It’s a bit remote, but may be worth the trip for burger aficionados.

Is that the old Plainsman location? If so, I may need to take a bit of a detour when passing through Clappisons Corners.
(Bonus points for calling it Flamborough, not Dundas like every location search does)

[ScreamingViking]

Noticed tonight while driving past that a Pizzaiolo looks to be opening (? Google says it's "temporarily closed") on Ottawa St. between Cannon and Edinburgh (may have been close to Britannia) on the west side. I've never seen it before so figured it's new.

There's one not far from where I work in downtown Toronto where I've partaken of a slice or two, and I went to the one on Locke a few times while I lived nearby. When I lived in downtown Burlington, when the one at Brant and Lakeshore opened it was a godsend... saving me from the cardboard served up here.

I guess this would make three for Hamilton? (along with the one in Westdale)

[TheRitsman]

I honestly don't really like Pizzaiolo that much. Perhaps it's because I'm spoiled living by James with like 9 pizza places, but Flora, or Cowabunga are far better. Even on Ottawa, didn't mind Power Pizza, and Caro has good pizza.

[Innsertnamehere]

Originally Posted by mishap

Is that the old Plainsman location? If so, I may need to take a bit of a detour when passing through Clappisons Corners.
(Bonus points for calling it Flamborough, not Dundas like every location search does)

It's here:

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.3015...8192?entry=ttu

you can actually see the "coming soon" signage in the window in streetview.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by TheRitsman

I honestly don't really like Pizzaiolo that much. Perhaps it's because I'm spoiled living by James with like 9 pizza places, but Flora, or Cowabunga are far better. Even on Ottawa, didn't mind Power Pizza, and Caro has good pizza.

Caro definitely does. Walking distance for me (Ottawa St. location) and if I want to spend a bit on a great entrée I'll often add a pizza and then have a couple of meals out of it.

I like a bit of variety in pizzas, so for me Pizzaiolo is a nice change of pace. And I've never ordered a custom pizza from them, just their slices.

I'll have to try Power and Cowabunga. In the area where I live I've tended to order from Hi-Line which is walking distance, and while I've had Shorty's I don't love it.

My favourite of the chains was Toppers but their downtown location has been unreliable and the one on Upper James closed. I've ordered from Gino's as well; they were a post-bar staple in the 1990s but their recipe was different then... I like it better today.

Other mentionables in Hamilton: Bronzie's, and Chicago Style (especially if the appetite is raging). The Attic used to be very good but the past few years it has not been. Mai Pai is good too though I didn't care for some of their menu pizzas.

[craftbeerdad]

Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

I was driving out Hwy 5 in Flamborough last week and noticed that they are building a Triple O’s at the Pioneer station out there.

Triple Os is a popular BC burger chain. It’s a bit remote, but may be worth the trip for burger aficionados.

As a west coaster (from birth till teenager), and for people who aren't familiar, Triple O's is White Spot's fast food chain that launched in the late 90s, with a burger focus. Definitely not bad, comparable to Harvey's or at least it was in the sense of a quality fast food joint.

Maybe they can open one in Hamilton too. They have a few in the GTA.

[matt602]

Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

There's one not far from where I work in downtown Toronto where I've partaken of a slice or two, and I went to the one on Locke a few times while I lived nearby. When I lived in downtown Burlington, when the one at Brant and Lakeshore opened it was a godsend... saving me from the cardboard served up here.

Funny you say that, pretty much every person I've met from Burlington thinks that place is god tier. I had it once or twice and thought the same as you, really mediocre at best. Definitely not better than Pizzaiolo.

Also since we're talking pizza, I've seen some really good things about Tony G's on John Street N. Haven't made it over there myself but apparently they make a really good NY style pie.

[TheRitsman]

Originally Posted by matt602

Funny you say that, pretty much every person I've met from Burlington thinks that place is god tier. I had it once or twice and thought the same as you, really mediocre at best. Definitely not better than Pizzaiolo.

Also since we're talking pizza, I've seen some really good things about Tony G's on John Street N. Haven't made it over there myself but apparently they make a really good NY style pie.

Lugano is King. It's because you only get it drunk. Tony GS looks.. alright, but I've heard mixed reviews. I miss Mattina.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by TheRitsman

Lugano is King. It's because you only get it drunk. Tony GS looks.. alright, but I've heard mixed reviews. I miss Mattina.

I guess that was my problem then, re: Lugano

Tony G's is new isn't it? I recall reading about it. Tony's Corner... in that very spot decades ago... was where my friends and I would "soak up" some of the consumed alcohol after nights at the Texas Border! (predecessor to Club 77, perhaps grand-predecessor). Same family, isn't it?

Gyros!! We even bought a bunch of Tony's gyro meat for a camping trip.

[craftbeerdad]

Tony G's seems very unaccommodating.

I asked to do half a large pizza pepperoni and half cheese and they wanted to charge $5 for that since it was inconvenient or whatever they said. Keep in mind, the difference between pepperoni and cheese is, you guessed it, pepperoni. Also said to hurry up and make a decision since there was a three hour waiting list. Told them not to worry about it and went to Flora where if you can believe it they don't care and don't charge for such an ask.

Too many good options with Cowbunga, Earth to Table, Flora, etc., to deal with that level of customer service, but to each their own.

[StEC]

OMG I can't wait to try Triple O's but why the hell is it out in the middle of nowhere!?

Also has there been any update on the Barton Mandarin?

And any update on the rumour that was on reddit over the summer about Hamilton getting Krispy Kreme somewhere on Rymal Road?

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

I asked to do half a large pizza pepperoni and half cheese and they wanted to charge $5 for that since it was inconvenient or whatever they said. Keep in mind, the difference between pepperoni and cheese is, you guessed it, pepperoni. Also said to hurry up and make a decision since there was a three hour waiting list. Told them not to worry about it and went to Flora where if you can believe it they don't care and don't charge for such an ask.

What the hell? "Half" toppings is a common request, even for the places that serve assembly-line pizzas!

Got a better look tonight: Pizzaiolo will be a couple doors south of the old Avon, I believe it's 193 Ottawa N.

[BCTed]

Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

Tony G's seems very unaccommodating.

I asked to do half a large pizza pepperoni and half cheese and they wanted to charge $5 for that since it was inconvenient or whatever they said. Keep in mind, the difference between pepperoni and cheese is, you guessed it, pepperoni. Also said to hurry up and make a decision since there was a three hour waiting list. Told them not to worry about it and went to Flora where if you can believe it they don't care and don't charge for such an ask.

Too many good options with Cowbunga, Earth to Table, Flora, etc., to deal with that level of customer service, but to each their own.

Could you have bought a full pepperoni pizza and pulled the pepperoni off half of it?

[matt602]

Originally Posted by StEC

Also has there been any update on the Barton Mandarin?

They had a job fair in late August and the google maps thing for it says early November, so I guess any day now?

[Wigs]

Originally Posted by BCTed

Could you have bought a full pepperoni pizza and pulled the pepperoni off half of it?

If a business won't accommodate a basic, ridiculously simple request like half cheese half pepperoni they aren't worth patronizing. Basic customer service is required of pizzerias.

There's too much competition to not honour simple requests.

[king10]

Paninoteca on upper james just south of rymal has announced its closure effective immediately.

[drpgq]

Unfortunately I think there's going to be a lot of closures after the December busy season.