Forking Delicious 🍴 Food & Events (Week of February 20, 2025)

February 20, 2025 | Read Online​

Hey Forkers!

Heather has been craving classic Italian, so for this week we have gathered some classic Italian joints from Hamilton (there's a lot of them to choose from)! We also including some exciting events coming up over the next week, a wingy suggestion and more. Without further ado...

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

🍝 Valentino's Restaurant: Valentino's in Hamilton offers a delightful Italian dining experience, featuring a menu rich in traditional dishes and a warm, inviting atmosphere. 824 King St W, Hamilton, ON / 835 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek, ON

🍝 Bronzie's Place: Located in a basement unit on James Street, Bronzie's Place is a cozy eatery known for its hearty Italian comfort food, friendly service, and a welcoming environment that makes guests feel right at home. 201 James St S, Hamilton, ON

🍝 La Spaghett Pasta House: The little spot on Upper James - La Spaghett Pasta House - specializes in a variety of pasta dishes, providing an elegant dining setting where patrons can enjoy authentic Italian flavours and generous portions. 970 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON

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ICYMI 🔦 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

​A1 Pizza Centre​

"Everyone has a favourite wings place… Mine is from a strip mall on Governor’s Road, A1- Pizza Centre… There is free delivery in Dundas [Always a bonus for us old guys]. I love the honey garlic, onion rings and potato wedges.. Good prices and arrive on time and hot." - John O
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Hamilton Food News 🗞️

​Absinthe Hamilton will be reopening at their new location on April 2, 2025.

Noodsz Instant Noodle Bar launches new bowls with inserts to keep your noodles fresh!

Valentino's launches Red Velvet Cheesecake gelato.

Hambrgr extends their Chef Smash features for one more week including their Brie My Valentine feature.

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.

​Girls Club Hamilton will be hosting a Wellness and Juicing Workshop on March 8th, 2025.

Last Week's Forking Poll Results 🗳️

Most of you spent Valentine's Day in with some takeout and Netflix - great choice!

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