Forking Delicious 🍴 Food and Events (Week of December 5, 2024)

Morning Forkers!

This week's issue seems to have turned into a little bit of an Italian theme, which we sure aren't complaining about! We are a bit spoiled for choice when it comes to Italian offerings in Hamilton; isn't it great?!

So for the poll this week we're diving into pasta territory! Which of these classic pasta shapes gets your vote?

What's Your Favorite Type of Pasta? Spaghetti Penne Fusilli Ravioli Fettuccine Other – Got a favorite not listed? Reply back and let us know!

😍 “Holy Fork, That's Good!” 3 Italian Spots on the Mountain to Try Right Now

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🍕 Chicago Style Pizza: Authentic Chicago style deep dish pizza can be found at this cozy spot on Upper Sherman. They've been serving the Hamilton community since the 1970s. 534 Upper Sherman Ave, Hamilton, ON

🍝 La Spaghett Pasta House : Truly a cozy little spot - it's small, make reservations! - La Spaghett on Upper James serves up consistently good pasta dishes made fresh to order with great portions. 970 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON

🇮🇹 Famiglia Ristorante: A newer spot on the food scene, Famiglia Ristorante, in Ancaster is often full night after night of Ancasterites enjoying freshmade pasta and stone baked pizzas. 2 Cameron Dr, Ancaster, ON

Know a great place we should add here? Reply back and let us know!

🏆 Forking Local Faves: Reader Picks

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"Please try the Fish and Chips (not fries) at The Thistle, Fairview Ave East of Guelph Line, North side, in Burlington. East end of the Plaza.They are celebrating 40 years in the Store.Amazing Cooks and Servers. Great Onion Rings too."

~ Gord

Tell us about your hidden gem, and you could be featured in next week’s newsletter!

Hamilton Food News 🗞️

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​Baci Ristorante launches a new Winter menu with dishes like Beef Carpaccio, Ricotta Fig and Honey Toasts and Braised Ontario Short Rib.

Bardo on Locke launches their MVPizza. During December each MVPizza sold at Bardo Locke will be donated to St Matthews House.

​Ye Olde Squire's Caledonia opening has been delayed.

​The Lord Nelson in Burlington sets up a spectacular Holiday display.

Eldercamp is now open on Barton Street East!

AM Breakfast launches a new coffee flight with flavours of Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread and Peppermint Mocha.

​Parma Hamilton has announced their launch on December 6th!

Don’t Miss These Forking Events 🗓️

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​Craftadian Hamilton returns Saturday December 7th and Sunday December 8th to the McMaster Innovation Park.

​Ancaster Village Christmas and Tree Lighting happens TONIGHT Thursday December 5th from 6pm to 8pm at the Ancaster Old Town Hall.

​Ottawa Street's Holiday Cheer takes place this Saturday December 7th from 10am to 1pm.

​Barton Salumeria hosts Raclette Nights on December 6th and 7th. Contact them for reservations!

Last Week's Forking Poll Results

It looks as if pecan pie came out on top last week!

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