Forking Delicious 🍴 Food & Events (Week of February 13, 2025)

February 13, 2025 | Read Online​

Evening, Forkers!

A bit later tonight, but we've got a lot to cover this week!

In today's issue we have a list of new spots you'll want to add to your list, some cool events coming your way, and a timely fundraiser for one of our favorite bakery and coffee shops. Plus, we take a deep dive into a new spot, Mel’s Deli. Read below for all the details:

😍 “Holy Fork, That's Good!”
3 New Spots To Try Right Now

🥪 Mel's Deli: Mel's Deli is now open at the Collective Arts taproom complete with Italian bodega style favourites like hoagies, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and more. 207 Burlington St E, Hamilton, ON

🍗 Ooey Gooey's: In the former Moody's space, the now open Ooey Gooey's has been receiving some love for their food menu including their homemade fried dills, tasty little cheeseburgers for 5.50 everyday, and Monday to Thursday wing nights for 99c each. 107 George Street, Hamilton, Ontario

🥩 Hibachi: Hibachi, a feast for the senses, has now opened on Queenston Road! Heather just wrote a short article about them for Hamilton City Magazine. You can check that out HERE. 727 Queenston Rd, Hamilton, ON

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

🔦 Spotlight of the week

🥪 Mel's Deli is the Latest Delicious Addition from NomNomNom Hospitality: NOW OPEN 🥗

The masterminds behind NomNomNom Hospitality Group have done it again! In collaboration with Collective Arts Hamilton, they have opened Mel’s Deli!

​​To read more and about the delecious food they serve up click here!​​

🏆 Forking Local Faves: Reader Picks

​Cherry Birch General​

"The coffee is excellent, and the on-site pastries are outstanding. Plus, they sell a wide range of Canadian-made products." - Ron L.
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Hamilton Food News 🗞️

​Pinch announced a fundraiser to help them keep their doors open.

​7 Wonders Diner, in the old Electric Diner space on George Street, has opened their doors as of February 7th.

​The King Sandwich has opened in the International Village.

​Carluke Orchards announces they will no longer sell any imported foods in their shop.

Don’t Miss These Forking Events 🗓️

One of our favourite events of the year, Soupfest returns on February 25th, in support of LivingRock.

​The Standard will host Bavarian Beer Dinner on February 25th - an exclusive one-night event featuring a 5-course Chef's Tasting Menu, paired with Erdinger Weißbräu beers.

​Winterfest activities continue until February 17th.

RBG Turner House Pavilion continues with their Alice in Bloomland feature "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" until the end of March.

Ancaster Mill hosts Valentine's Day specials, including a prix fixe menu.

Last Week's Forking Poll Results 🗳️

Chocolate reigns supreme! We can't blame you there (especially Malted Chocolate, yum).

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