Forking Delicious 🍴😋 Food & Events (Week of May 29, 2025)

May 29, 2025 | Read Online​

Evening Forkers,

Since the weather is finally getting warmer, we're highlighting a few (of the many available) patios this week! And with the summer weather comes lots of local events, including a special event...

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😍 “Holy Fork, That's Good!” 3 Patios to Visit Right Now

☀️ Plank Restobar: This spot on Augusta is the ideal summer location for apps and drinks - on a beautiful rooftop patio! Get a view of the city from this cool summertime space with apps like panko fried halloumi, corn ribs with poblano crema and bulgogi beef tacos. 18 Augusta St, Hamilton, ON

☀️ Barangas on the Beach: Barangas patio feels a little bit like being on vacation. This spot on the water has Greek villa vibes, with a Greek-inspired menu to match with saganaki, cheviche, greek meat platter, and more. 380 Van Wagners Beach Rd, Hamilton, ON

☀️ Coach and Lantern: This canopied, sheltered patio has a very cool vibe in the historic Ancaster Village. Pair that with live music events, drink deals, and delicious pub food and you have yourself a winner! 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON

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

🏆 Forking Local Faves: Reader Picks

"I'd like to give a shout out to The Brain on James N! One of the best places in the city for the freshest and harder-to-find Ontario craft beer (including a dozen taps and a full fridge), with a chill vibe. Also, great pie!" ~Jessica G.

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Hamilton Food News 🗞️

​Eemkhao is now offering a limited takeout menu of their Thai-Chinese food options.

​Rosie's Burgers opens on Saturday, June 7th at 12pm and will be offering 100 free smash burgers to the first hundred people in line.

​Radius on Hess (also with a great patio) is launching a brand new summer menu!

​Eggstatic Hamilton is having their grand opening May 31st from 9am to 4pm in Waterdown.

​Limani on Hess is now open!

​The King George Pub is offering $5 Guest Appreciation Tuesdays with a new $5 pub favourite every Tuesday.

​Rapscallion Restaurant is launching their restaurant bingo cards starting June 3rd.

​Easy Tiger has launched a new menu for their snack bar.

Don’t Miss These Forking Events 🗓️

​Paris Cheesecake and Taco Fest takes place on May 31st & June 1st at the Paris Fairgrounds.

​The Ancaster Farmers' Market returns on Wednesday, June 4th from 3pm-7pm at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.

​Steel Social, a networking group for creatives and small business owners, returns for its second event on Monday, June 1st at 7pm at Aquanova Brewing.

​Dundas Live and Local Open Streets takes place on Saturday, June 7th from 11am to 8pm.

​Ancaster Heritage Day returns for its 46th year, on Saturday, June 7th with a parade starting at 10am! Soap box derby, outdoor movie night, concert, kids world, and more to follow.

​Concession StreetFest is back on Saturday, June 7th from 11am-6pm with free live music, performances, kids' zone, activities, street vendors, and more!

​Barton Village Festival takes place on Saturday, June 14th at Woodlands Park.

​Waterdown Farmers Market has returned Saturdays 8am-1pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Waterdown, until mid-October.

​Rapscallion & Co. is doing an East Coast Seafood Boil on June 18th.

Last Issue's Forking Poll Results 🗳️

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