What the fork is going on in Hamilton this week? 🍴😋 (Aug 8th)

August 7, 2025 | Read Online​

Afternoon Forkers,

Happy Friday! We have a beautiful weekend of Art Crawling and, of course, eating ahead of us, along with some cool spots for sips and snacks (whether you're a cocktail or a mocktail person), and some more general foodie news. See below for all the yummy details:

😍 “Holy Fork, That's Good!”
5 Cool Bars to Try Right Now

🏌️ The Argyle: A golf-themed cocktail bar on Ottawa Street where playful décor meets seriously good drinks. They also have golf simulators! 304 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z9

🍸 Nanny & Bulls: This Barton Street gem brings retro charm and creative drinks together in a cozy, stylish space that feels like a secret hangout. 627 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON

🐅 Easy Tiger: Bold cocktails, great music, and cool interior inside of the historic Treble Hall. 10 John St N, Hamilton, ON

🍹 The District Tapas and Bar: Small plates, big flavour. Try their guess the cocktail game! 61 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON

🌴 Farside: Eclectic, artsy, and always welcoming. 288 James St N, Hamilton, ON

Know a great bar or restaurant we should add here, or have an idea for a theme we should do next? Reply back and let us know!

Hamilton Food News 🗞️

​Ramen Isshin is now open in Hamilton on King Street West.

​Harbour Grounds coffee shop & cafe opens this Saturday in Grimsby on the Lake.

Celebrate Corn at Dyments this Saturday for their Corn Fest!​

​MERIT Brewing has added a new Jerk Pork Sausage, served on a Jamaican patty, to their menu.

​Panzeroli Wagon pops up at Sit N' Bull Gas & Variety in Ohsweken on Saturday Aug 9 from 11am to 7pm.

Don’t Miss These Forking Events 🗓️

James Street North Art Crawl happens TODAY! Friday August 8th.

​Steel Social networking for creatives and small business owners has announced their next event - August 20th.

​Northern Heat Rib Series returns to CF Limeridge this weekend!

​Pride at the Pier happens this weekend at Bayfront Park!

Summit Station hosts Thom Speck and Guac and Roll Food Truck tonight from 6pm to 9pm.

​The Vintage Vibes Market takes place at Grain and Grit on August 10th from 12pm to 5pm with Grilled Gold Eats.

​Boots in the Creek Country Music Festival takes place August 15th and 16th in Stoney Creek.

Last Issue's Forking Poll Results 🗳️

Poutine remains a popular dish! Thank goodness because we are on the same page. Love those squeaky cheese curds!

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