November 2016 | Urbanicity Hamilton

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NOVEMBER 2016 COMPLIMENTARY MAGAZINE

THE NOVEMBURGER ISSUE SEE ALL 55 BURGERS INSIDE!

+ much more...

COWORKING SPACES

AN EXPLORATION OF THE GROWING TREND

MODERN HAMILTON

AN INTERVIEW WITH ARCHITECT DAVID CARROTHERS

REPRESENTATION MATTERS HERSTORY DOLLS BY QUEEN CEE

IDEAS // ISSUES // EXPERIENCES // ARTS // CULTURE // BUSINESS // STYLE // CITY LIFE

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PUBLISHER + EDITOR MARTINUS GELEYNSE martinus@urbanicity.ca LAYO UT & D ESIG N Tafari Anthony EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Taylor Evans DISTRIBUTION Deliverly Local Logistics

 FROM THE EDITOR + PUBLISHER

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For many people in the Greater Hamilton Area, November means burgers. Novemburgers to be specific. This annual festival is operated by our little team at urbanicity Omnimedia, the company that publishes this magazine. We launched it in 2014 with several objectives in mind. First, we wanted to do our part as a media and advertising company to help foster the rapidly growing culinary scene in Hamilton. The festival certainly has achieved that, sending thousands of people to explore new restaurants across the city in search of their favourite Novemburger. Secondly, we wanted to work with our long-time friends at the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton to raise money and experiment with new giving models to fund their annual campaign. I'm proud to say that we've acheived this goal as well, raising over $15,000 since November 2014 through these "foodraising" festivals.

This year, Novemburger is bigger than ever. Our launch day web traffic went over 400% higher than our 2015 launch day numbers, and we've nearly doubled the total of participating restaurants. This is great news for both our local culinary scene and for the United Way! My favourite part of this scenario, however, is that it is all driven by our vibrant community. Yes, people love burgers, but the excitement on display through social media, and at the tables in the restaurants this year is about much more than a buns and patties. People are genuinely excited about living in this city.

Hamilton has gone from being a cause to support to a success story. That's a big line to cross, but I believe it has happened.

People aren't coming here to help achieve the city's potential. Now, they're coming to enjoy the quality of life and the energy of this city's many communities. Cool.

Why not celebrate the city this month by enjoying a Novemburger. Try a few new restaurants, explore a new neighbourhood, and help raise funds for the United Way. Burgers up!

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NOVEMB(URG)ER 2016

IDEAS

Those who cowork together, succeed together.

By Alley Stennett

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oworking is not a new idea. However, its popularity is relatively new to Hamilton. Coworking spaces are on the rise in the city and are quickly becoming the desired work environment for entrepreneurs and freelancers alike. As Hamilton continues to move through its renaissance, the emergence of start-ups and small businesses are vital to the city’s success and growth. Coworking spaces in Hamilton allow these small businesses the resources and space that they need to contribute to the economy with an impact.

The concept behind a coworking space is simple smaller businesses come together in an office setting to share a physical location and resources. With any start-up, budgetary concerns are often a driving force in the decision making process. Keeping overhead costs low by entering into a shared workspace allows businesses the flexibility and financial stability they need during the first few crucial years of operation. Being able to work alongside a number of other businesses in a coworking space helps to reduce costs and accommodate for growth by sharing an office, resources and amenities.

CoMotion 302 is home to a number of small business success stories that have used a coworking space to jump-start their business. CoMotion 302 is located in the east end of Hamilton and is regarded as a tight-knit, cottage style space. One early adopter, Niche For Design, a commercial and residential interior design company, really understands the benefits and overall value of coworking. “Operating Niche For Design out of CoMotion 302 has had an enormously positive affect on our growth and success over the past two years,” says Erika MacKay, Owner and Principal Designer of Niche for Design. “Coworking provides a unique opportunity for businesses to thrive.”

As these spaces are able to provide value to small businesses, they are in turn able to provide value to the city. “Small businesses are, in my opinion, a key element to any sustainable economy,” says MacKay. “The fact that so many small businesses are opening their doors in Hamilton is an excellent indication of the level of ambition this city truly does posses.”

However, having a physical space to operate a business is not the only benefit that small businesses receive in a coworking environment. Businesses are presented with a number of opportunities including collaboration, referrals, networking, and professional development.

The Seedworks is an established coworking space

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in the city. Located in downtown Hamilton, this coworking space houses a number of small to medium-sized businesses including architects, BCIN designers, contractors and more. Zoran Tomasevic, Owner and Construction Manager at Harbour Hills Construction Management believes that “The Seedworks coworking office is much more than simply a work space,” says Tomasevic. “The convenience of having several project resources under one roof including the other coworking businesses helps the flow of communication and information, which overall results in better projects.”

As small businesses begin to work together, they can scale their services and production to accommodate large-scale projects - allowing them to compete with larger, more established companies. “It seems inevitable that small businesses will be the major employers in the near future,” says Yvonne Woodley, Seedworks Manager.

“This is especially true in Hamilton which has seen the disappearance of the one-company culture.”

Collaboration is a big component to coworking spaces. CoMotion on King is another coworking space in the city that strongly supports the idea of collaboration.

With a central location and affordable spaces, this coworking space is home to over 70 businesses. One member in the space who supports the coworking framework is Next Era Building. They are a quickly growing architectural design firm that specializes in residential and commercial renovation designs and permits. Becoming a coworking member has allowed Next Era Building to create a number of partnership opportunities. “I take every chance I can to collaborate with other businesses,” says Jeff Hannah, Principal and Owner of Next Era Building. “Having two or more perspectives for creative work can really solidify partnership opportunities in the future as well as improve project outcomes.”

Hannah believes that collaboration with other small businesses in the city helps to contribute to a shared economy and stimulate economic growth for Hamilton. “We are passionately working with other businesses to provide a holistic design and building experience,” says Hannah. “This approach is a driving force in Hamilton’s economic revitalization.”

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Going beyond the standard offerings of a coworking space, some spaces are now offering even more perks to their members, rivaling that of a large corporation. The CoMotion Group, owners of CoMotion on King and CoMotion 302, have recently launched their benefits program. “We’re deeply invested in the overall experience of our members as business owners and professionals,” says Ryan Moran, Co-Owner of The CoMotion Group.

“This is why we've put a lot of effort into creating a health and dental plan, as well as a commercial perk package for our members. Basically, we want to ensure that with CoMotion, you can have all the benefits of a big company, in a space and community where you can do your own thing."

By offering this program, members have the perks of working at a large corporation, while still maintaining independence within the coworking framework. Small businesses that are starting out don’t always have the budget to consider benefits

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packages for their team. However, because many individuals are working together in a shared work environment such as they would in a large corporation, discounted options become possible.

There are other examples of successful coworking spaces in the city including The Cotton Club, Uptown Business Club and CoBuild, as well as a number of small business incubators such as The Forge, Surge and Innovation Factory. Each space offers unique characteristics and environments to their members.

As the concept of coworking continues to become even more popularized in Hamilton, we are sure to see the emergence of more small businesses contributing to the shared economic success of the city.

Photographs courtesy of Alley Stennett

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OCTOBER 2016

IDEAS

ABACUS: Grad Track

By Terry Cooke Good public policy starts with people.

At Hamilton Community Foundation, we’re working to change educational outcomes for students who are at risk of not completing high school through an initiative called ABACUS. It means changing how we think about the way we provide education and support for students; it entails careful, thoughtful implementation to ensure we're solving the right problems in the best way. It’s evidence-based and data-driven as public policy should be.

But most important, ABACUS focuses on people – kids in Grads 6, 7 and 8. It’s about helping them to build, articulate and follow through on aspirations and expectations -- facets of their lives that matter very much because they’re a signal of self-confidence, self-esteem, academic achievement, optimism and a growth mindset.

One component of ABACUS is called Grad Track. It’s a pilot project to deliver more intense programming to a small group of students who face multiple barriers and who are disengaging from school. ABACUS encourages student success through a “learning coach,” parental supports and incentives for both small and big achievements. The goal is to help these students

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break out of the status quo, and achieve a significantly higher rate of high school completion and post-secondary education.

Although the Grad Track students today have only entered Grade 6, a learning coach will be working with them to start thinking about – and planning for – their lives after high school. The coach will work with the students to identify their interests and goals, and connect them with people and programs in the community doing similar things. The Grad Track approach is not to re-invent existing community programs, but rather to tie them together and ensure students are matched with the resources they need.

Each student will be an active partner in putting together a tailored system of programming and support that fits his or her individual strengths and needs. That framework of support includes academic mentorship, peer-to-peer support, goal setting, and incentives for completion. It includes academic tools for learning and completing assignments, one-on-one support, group team building, help in deciding an educational path, family engagement and support, and special assistance to get through important milestones.

But Grad Track will also focus on the barriers that get in the way of high school completion. Sometimes those barriers are financial, and can be as simple as providing funding for tutoring, bus passes, or simply lunch money. Just as often, the barriers that create disengagement are nonfinancial. Grad Track aims to teach kids to believe in themselves and their potential. They’ll learn how to apply themselves and work through the challenges in their lives, and to set higher goals for their own accomplishments.

One public school and one Catholic school Hillcrest and St. Patrick respectively will host Grad Track, each with 15-20 Grade 6 students. Grad Track will follow and support them throughout middleschool, through to the critical transition to Grade 9, and will ultimately provide financial support for post-secondary education: college, university or the trades. Both host schools were selected by their boards not just because they have a cohort of students who fit the Grad Track profile, but also because they have supportive, enthusiastic principals and staff to partner with us.

quickly. The goal is to be nimble and flexible to apply – and share broadly – what works for students, their engagement and their learning. Ultimately, we want to evolve the whole community of support to make high school graduation and post-secondary education a more likely outcome for students who are currently struggling against the social, economic and institutional barriers that keep too many of our children from achieving their potential.

This will be the first year for Grad Track in Hamilton, but it won't be the last. Longterm change takes time and I’m proud that ABACUS represents at least a 10-year commitment for Hamilton Community Foundation. It is one of the most definitive aspects of HCF that, as an endowment-based organization, our donors have given us the ability to affect long-term change along with their time, patience, and belief in what's possible.

Terry Cooke is president & CEO of Hamilton Community Foundation

Grad Track will use an iterative process: evaluate carefully and course-correct

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What began in Hamilton in 2014 as a humble burger festival is still a humble burger festival.

It's just gotten really, really big.

ABOUT NOVEMBURGER The 2016 edition of Novemburger is now underway, running from November 1 30th. This year, a solid 54 restaurants are participating, nearly doubling the size of the 2015 festival. The concept is very simple: participating restaurants create a special burger as their Novemburger, and offer it on their menu for the month of November. The burger-eating public then rate the burgers online at www.novemburger.ca after trying them, helping to choose the winning "Novemburger of the Year". An award is also given to the restaurant that sells the most Novemburgers during the festival. The festival also supports programming in Hamilton by donating a dollar from the sale of every Novemburger to our local United Way!

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LOS LOBOS

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CHORIZO BURGER

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MAN BUN

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RAMEN BURGER

Acclamation Bar & Grill

Architect Hair Design

Bar IZAKAYA

AAA Beef and chorizo topped wih Portuguese cheese, Cajun sticks & pimento aioli.

Made with Blade Eye Ontario beef, lettuce, tomato,

Crisp noodle bun, pork belly chashu, Napa slaw, chilli

horseradish aioli, & served on a fresh braided bun.

aioli, enoki mushrooms & kizami ginger.

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275 James St. N., Hamilton

191 James Street N., Hamilton

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BERKELEY NORTH SLIDER

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NOTHING BEETS BLISS

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WAGYU STEAK HACHE

Beaver & Bulldog

Berkeley North

Bliss Kitchen

Butcher & The Vegan

Fresh ground Angus sirloin, avocado spread, roasted

Local organic beet & red quinoa on a house-made milk bun, avocado garlic mash, beet pickled cabbage, fresh cilantro & parsley.

Slow-roasted purple beets in organic virgin coconut oil, Himalayan Pink salt & cracked pepper, organic quinoa, ground pumpkin seed, & caramelized onion on our baked in house organic spelt bun, with smoked avocado mash, cranberry compote, almond feta, massaged kale & baked sweet potato.

Wagyu beef burger on de la terre potato bread with mushroom gravy and tomato bacon jam, side of hand cut fries

peppers, tortilla chips, red onion, chipotle cream & fresh cilantro on a brioche bun.

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1400 Upper James St., Hamilton

61 Barton St. East, Hamilton

312 Dundas St. East, Waterdown

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THE LOCAL CELEBRITY Cavallo Nero 8 oz. juicy teals (local butcher) ground chuck patty infused with cremini mushrooms & aged white cheddar. Finished off with a local lager BBQ sauce (Sean & Ed’s Lagershed) crispy fried onions, arugula

& garlic aioli. Served on a potato scallion bun with our famous parmesan frites.

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON BURGER

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Coach & Lantern Smoked salmon patty topped with a tzatziki salsa on a kaiser with herbed fries.

384 Wilson St. East, Ancaster

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LAMB BURGER

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HARDCORE HAMMERBURGER

Collins Brewhouse

Coop Wicked Chicken

8 oz. handmade patty of ground lamb, topped with rosemary roasted sweet pepper relish, finished off with triple cream brie and a blueberry compote.

Comes paired with any of our delicious side dishes.

6 oz. Ground chuck burger with chicken fried bacon, sunny side egg, homemade pimento cheese sauce & our signature Coop dip on a fresh caramelized bun.

272 King St. West, Hamilton

33 King St. West, Dundas

370 Wilson St. East, Ancaster

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THE BIG KAHUNA

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Curbside Grill A fresh, juicy beef patty topped with Havarti cheese, red Thai chili sauce, roasted pineapple salsa, peameal bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion – all served on a fresh, delicious bakery bun!

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ONE & ONLY HAWAIIAN HOCKEY BURGER

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THE DUCK NORRIS BURGER

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THE EDGE BURGER

Earth To Table Bread Bar

Edgewater Manor

8 oz. patty with pulled pork, grilled pineapple, jalapeños, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, onion, Don’s ultimate BBQ sauce & a deep-fried pickle garnish.

Patty composed of duck & pork, loaded up with a fried egg, peppery watercress & garlic aioli. Finished off with our homemade red currant jam. Sandwiched in an egg bun.

Simply the best fresh Wagyu beef with caramelized onions, melted Gruyere cheese, apple bacon jam, warm potato scallion bun, and our secret sauce.

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Don Cherry's Sports Grill

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SMOKED MOZZA SPICY PEACH BURG

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THE LAMB AND TANKARD

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Fool and Flagon

Fisher’s Eatery and Sports Lounge Fresh-made beef patty, our in-house spicy peach chutney, bacon, caramelized onions & smoked mozzarella, toasted gourmet bun. Garnished with a deep-fried pickle.

GRILLED CHEESEBURGER Gorilla Cheese

THE LISA SIMPSON Green Bar

Fresh medium ground beef from Jepson Meats, freerun eggs, onion, seasonings & our own fresh-ground breadcrumbs. All put into our famous grilled cheese sandwich, on custom-baked bread from Quality Bakery and Jensen’s medium-aged cheddar. Topped with Strub’s kosher dill pickles, red onion, tomato, ketchup and grain mustard.

Goat cheese stuffed lamb burger with caramelized Vidalia onion, balsamic & bacon jam. On a glossy bun with a rosemary-infused aioli, baby spinach & hothouse tomato.

A delicious, cruelty-free black bean pattie, fully loaded with chipotle mayo, pickles, onions, tomatoes and barbeque sauce, sandwiched in a de la terre sourdough bun.

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THE CEASE & DESIST Hambrgr

Double 4 oz. Jepson’s beef smash burger, cracker crusted mac & cheese, secret sauce, double smoked bacon jam, crispy onion strings, iceberg lettuce, black & white sesame bun, served with hand-cut fries.

49 King William St, Hamilton

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THE MCGREGOR BREAKFAST BURGER Honest Lawyer

Fully loaded 8 oz. burger, loaded with delicious bacon, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, sunny side up egg, maple syrup, herb chili hash brown all packed between a bun made out of waffle. Served with Russet fries.

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SEOUL REBEL

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JET EGGS BENNY BURGER

Jack & Lois

Jet Cafe

A sweet & savoury ground sirloin Bulgogi beef patty, on a bed of Napa cabbage & cucumber slaw, topped with maple caramelized pork belly & roasted seaweed.

Finished with a drizzle of garlic aioli on a glazed kaiser.

Fresh jumbo sesame kaiser from Pan Del Sol on John Street, 2 eggs poached, bacon, homemade 8 oz. seasoned homeburger, homemade Hollandaise sauce, spinach, English muffin and homefries.

301 James St. North, Hamilton

184 King St. East, Hamilton

110 King St., Unit 226, Hamilton

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NOVEMB(URG)ER 2016

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CHICAGO 58 HOMEBURGER

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John Street Diner

BOURBON BLT BURGER

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Lou Dawg’s Southern BBQ

Jumbo fresh grilled kaiser sesame seed 8 oz. homemade seasoned all-beef burger topped a Chicago 58 all-beef hot dog, the fav of all hot dog carts across Ontario delivered fresh to our diner weekly, topped with your favourite condiments, cheddar, bacon and home fries.

THE SUPREME APORKALYPSE NOW

Beef brisket/chuck burger with bourbon-bacon jam, arugula, fried green tomatoes, pickles & BBQ mayo.

Served with hand-cut fries.

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MULBURGER Mulberry Street Coffeehouse

Mezcal TNT Last year’s “aPORKalypse Now” meets this years Fries Supreme. We have: American cheese, crispy pig skin, double smoked bacon, pork patty, pickles & tomatoes.

Homemade vegan black bean and sweet potato burger on a homemade bun! Topped with avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, and caramelized onions with a homemade tahini sauce. Vegan with GF available.

150 James St. South, Hamilton

193 James St. North., Hamilton

116 George St., Hamilton

29 John St. North, Hamilton

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THE GOBBLE GOBBLE HEY!

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THE NIQUE BURGER

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ZIGGYBOSS BURGER

Nellie James Too

Nique

One Duke Restaurant & Lounge

Delectable curried turkey burger, topped with candied duck confit & smothered with a roasted garlic mayo.

Served on grilled butter naan with a side of pickled kale & smoked cheddar fries – YUMMY!

8 oz. all Ontario beef patty, in-house brioche bun, 12hr caramelized onions, 5-year white cheddar, garlic mayo and arugula.

Our signature sirloin burger fused with our house crafted curry spice blend, double melted cheddar cheese, a thick slice of pineapple, Canadian peameal bacon, balsamic reduction, topped with mixed greens, onion & a tomato on a freshly toasted potato onion bun.

30 Vine St., Hamilton 164 James St. South, Hamilton

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#UPTOWN COUNTRY FRIED BURGER Papa Leo's Restaurant

Fresh beef & double smoked bacon burger, beer battered & fried served on a buttermilk biscuit with Jensen cheddar, piri piri mayo, crisp lettuce & tomato.

638 Concession St., Hamilton

1 Duke St., Hamilton

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THE HERBIVORE

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OUR BIG FAT GREEK BURGER

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THE BUTTER BURGER

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SASSO BURGER

Radius

Rankin's Restaurant

Saint James Espresso Bar & Eatery

Sasso Pizza Market & Bar

Vegetable patty with smoked red onion, arugula, confit tomatoes, and spicy mayo.

Spinach and Lamb burger is made in-house with our traditional secret recipe. Smothered in tzatziki sauce and topped with red onion, tomatoes, sliced black olives and crumbled feta. You’ll think you’re in Mykonos!

This Wisconsin-inspired burger is held together with butter-basted/grilled buns, 2 beef patties, aged white cheddar, caramelized onion/bacon chutney, fancy sauce, pickle, and iceberg lettuce.

8 oz. Jepson’s ground beef topped with fire roasted mushrooms, lettuce & topped with a prosciutto Grana Podano cheese sauce and served with your choice of 2 sides

170 James St. North, Hamilton

1595 Upper James St., Hamilton

151 James St. South, Hamilton

1342 Main St. East, Hamilton

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NOVEMBURGER.CA

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SERVE SUPREME

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SURF N TURF

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VEGGIE BURGER

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SALVADOR DALI

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SERVE Ping Pong

Southcote 53

State & Main

Stonewalls Restaurant

A 6 oz. Angus beef burger topped with savoury Ontario cheese curds and shoestring potato crisps smothered in our housemade veal gravy, with lettuce, tomato, and aioli on a kaiser bun.

An 8 oz. Ground chuck patty, creamy lobster spread topped with sriracha aioli served on a soft brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and a pickle spear.

Served on a toasted honey whole wheat bun with shredded lettuce, melted mozzarella, and our own freshly made guacamole, hummus & bruschetta.

An 8 oz. hand-pressed chorizo sausage patty with a goat cheese stuffed grilled pineapple ring. Served with fresh arugula, tomato, onion, and a tequila lime yogurt sauce.

534 Garner Rd. East, Hamilton

1591 Upper James St., Hamilton

105-115 King St. East, Hamilton

9.50

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MEATBALL BURGER

339 York Blvd., Hamilton

15

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THE SMOKIN' TAILGATES

Street Eats

Tailgate Charlies

Pork Meatballs braised in our house made tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, and preserved Italian chillies.

A 3 oz. prime rib patty with melted smoked Gouda and a crisp bacon weave. Another 3 oz. patty with a mix of cheddar & jalapeño Havarti cheeses, chipotle salsa, dusted onions tossed in a smoked hickory & paprika seasoning. Garnished with green leaf lettuce and sliced tomato and presented on a soft brioche roll.

69 John St. South, Hamilton

14

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SUNDAY BRUNCH The Bean Bar

The Augusta House

An Angus beef burger with burger leaf lettuce, onion tanglers, pickles, asiago and applewood smoked cheddar cheese, Roma tomatoes and double smoked bacon on a warm ciabatta bun and served with seasoned twisted potatoes.

55 York Blvd., Hamilton

15

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THE “SMOKEY & THE BANDIT BURGER”

Sunny side up egg with peameal bacon & Hollandaise sauce on your choice of sirloin beef, pulled pork, crispy chicken breast, grilled chicken breast, portobello mushroom, or a garden vegetarian patty.

1012 King St. West, Hamilton

17 Augusta St., Hamilton

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STAWAF NOVEMBURGER

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THE DONALD

13

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BATA BURGER

13

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GRASSHOPPER TWIST

The Brew Cafe & Bar

The Gown and Gavel

The Harbour Diner

The Little Grasshopper Cafe

A waffle burger which includes two 3.5 oz patties served with arugula, sweet vidalia onion, candy bacon, feta cheese and house-made strawberry ketchup stacked between a waffle.

A beautiful Irish wall separates our two sides! Hot peppers, sweet sauce and crispy tortillas meet sausage burger, US cheddar and onions.

Bacon, avocado, tomato, arugula on a 8 oz. handmade fresh beef patty served on a Pane Del Sol toasted crusty kaiser with garlic aioli and burger sauce.

A simple looking burger with a twist. Grilled pineapple, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and our homemade sauces.

24 Hess St. South, Hamilton

486 James St. North, Hamilton

22 Barton St. East, Hamilton

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NOVEMBURGER.CA

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CHEESEBURGER PUPUSA WITH SUPREME SIDE

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CANADIAN BURGER

18.95

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THE BAD ATTITUDE

The Pheasant Plucker

The Powerhouse

The Snooty Fox

A double cheeseburger with pickles and caramelized onions packed into a masa shell, fried on the flat-top, and served with fries supreme or nachos supreme.

An 8 oz. Angus beef patty, house made peameal bacon, deep fried cheese curds, gravy, maple Dijon sauce, lettuce & tomato, potato/scallion bun, served with your choice of side.

Angus patty, beer battered onion rings, deep fried pickles, Swiss and cheddar cheese, bacon, honey chipolte BBQ sauce. Garnished with lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli.

2 handmade quarter-pound patties smothered in caramelized onions and smoked cheddar served on buttery brioche topped with grainy mustard and inhouse candied bacon.

41 King William St., Hamilton

20 Augusta St., Hamilton

21 Jones St., Stoney Creek

1011 King St. West, Hamilton

The Mule

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THE SPICY VICE

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14

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THE BIG EASY

The Vicar's Vice

Thirsty Cactus

Homemade 8 oz. patties consisting of ground beef and pork infused with spicy tortilla chips. Topped with jalapeño cheddar, avocado, pickled jalapeños, salsa and chipotle mayo. Served with choice of side.

Andouille sausage & ground chuck dusted in Cajun spice, topped with provolone cheese & trinity gumbo.

Topped with fried okra, remoulade & a corn meal crusted bun.

2251 Rymal Rd. East, Hamilton

15

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FOX & CANDY

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2 King St. East, Dundas

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OH, YOU FANCY HUH Uno Mas

Zyla's Music + Menu

Black truffle pecorino, Swiss raclette, charred peppers, truffle aioli & Shoot Boss micro greens.

A 7 oz. herb-filled patty topped with Swiss cheese, balsamic apple chutney, homemade Jack Daniel’s ketchup, red onion and arugula on a toasted kaiser roll.

150 James St. South, Hamilton

13.50

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THE ZYLA

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299 James St. North, Hamilton

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Hamilton Modern: David Carrothers

Featuring: David Carrothers of Carrothers and Associates Inc., a Hamilton-based architectural design firm Q: Your design style is unique, clean, and modern.

Could you describe your philosophy of design?

A: Our practice over the last 10 years has evolved from a single project to over 80 projects a year. We are passionate about good design, this is the base we build on and the rationale of the company has always been simplicity and timeless in our design approach.

We’ve learned that outstanding work is built on relationships. We collaborate with our clients and we challenge them to think differently about their projects by asking the right questions.

When it comes to modernism : For us it isn’t as much a style as it is a way of living. By breaking down the traditional barriers within the home, one can create open concept spaces and interactions between indoor and outdoor living areas. The home then becomes fluid and the homeowners way of life will benefit from it. The house is where we spend the most of our time – it needs to reflect the homeowners needs and personality. As designers we need to lead the clients into areas where they may see themselves while respecting their requirements and budget.

Q:What sort of clientele do you typically work for?

A: All sorts. From growing families in Westdale looking for an home addition or homeowners looking to build new

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along the escarpment or Lake. Our clientele appreciates great design. They understand that great design actually can add terrific value to a project instead of just getting the job done. Our clients also like to get involved in the finishing and fixtures part of the process which we encourage and collaborate with.

it to the show is only a small part of the interaction and involvement we had with Sarah and Bryan throughout the whole construction program. They are seasoned TV pros and were great to work with at every step of the project.

Their hands on process wasn’t that different from our ‘normal’ clients except that it was all being filmed!

Q: Is demand for your type of design growing in Hamilton? Why or why not?

A: Great design appreciation in Hamilton has been undergoing a huge resurgence for the past few years. This is resonating in the style of design Hamilton clients have been asking for. We are finding the typical homeowner is becoming more design savvy and are looking for that unique stamp to put on their creation along with their personal list of wants and desires. As equity value grows the demand grows.

Q: What are your favourite types of projects? Why? A: Every project is different. It’s not so much about what our favourite project is as it is about our favourite clients.

These are people that understand great design, have a vision for what they want and a desire to work with a professional team to realize that vision. An unlimited budget always is great but not realistic and so clients need to be part of the process in creating their vision and expectations from the beginning. Passion, enthusiasm and involvement equals the recipe for one of our favourite projects.

Q: Tell us about your recent participation on HGTV's Brian Inc. How did that come about? Tell us about the experience and the project?

A: We have been working with the Baeumler Construction Group for about 2 years, designing large scale renovations and custom homes for their clients. We were approached to design their first modern spec build. But were never told it was going to be filmed. I had no idea. Which looking back, was probably a good thing. Filming was a lot of fun and an incredible experience. The footage that makes

Q: What's next for you and your firm?

A: We are moving offices to York Street and Dundurn in the HBREB Building. This allows us to maintain our roots and our role in Hamilton’s West End community while expanding our office needs. But were excited to offer our clients a space where we can work collaboratively and showcase our projects. We have some really cool residential and commercial projects that are coming up. So it’s going to be a busy 2017.

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can remember watching the The Clark Doll Test that was done in the 1940s by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark which illustrates the ill effects of stereotyping and racial segregation in America. It also illustrated the damage caused by systematic segregation and racism on children's self-perception at the young ages of three to seven. The test was done decades later showing much of the same results. I was overcome with emotion in watching little black and white children choose which dolls were good and pretty and which dolls were bad and ugly. I was moved to do something proactive about it.

George Orwell wrote "He who controls the past controls the future" effectively creating history. Being a person of African descent, being an artist of different genres, being a mother, and being a person in our society today, I know that representation and diversity matter for children on television, in movies and especially with toy dolls. Our world is full of beautiful diversity, and so should be our children's dolls and toys that they use for imaginative play and role playing. The effects of the lack of these things in all elements of society become embedded in their psyche and subsequently show in their self-esteem and social development. I am about making major changes to deconstruct that and build up something positive. Well, this is Herstory Doll. I've chosen to not give a name or backstory to my dolls because I want the identity and story of each doll to come from the little girls around the world holding them. The journal that accompanies every doll will serve as a notebook for creative writing, sketching, and designing, and will foster creativity. It will also connect them back to the website of Herstory Doll, which will be an interactive hub for girls to share their works, stories, and talents. This has become a major part of my life and I have researched, created, and invested in bringing a high quality articulated doll into existence. Now, for me to reach the next step of getting it to girls around the world, I will need help. When you contribute to the Herstory Doll Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, not only can you secure a first-run doll for yourself or loved ones, but you can help in ensuring that these dolls are available to boost esteem in girls everywhere. Please join me as we create Herstory!!

Queen Cee aka Queen Dollylama Custom Doll Artist

I was overcome with emotion in watching little black & white children choose which dolls were good & pretty and which dolls were bad & ugly.

I was moved to do something proactive about it.

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One Way Streets

by Nicole Grosel

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he other night I watched a car drive down the street in the completely wrong direction.

When the light changed from red to green I put my foot on the gas and began cruising as you typically do when coherently operating a motor vehicle.

The car beside me, on the other hand, proceeded to make a left hand turn onto a clearly marked one-way street. It was late enough in the evening that we happened to be the only two cars on the road, but I instantly found myself flailing my arms wildly and yelling, “YOOOOO DUDE! Wrong way!

No, no, no, no!” Why I chose not to honk the horn in this instance is beyond me. Needless to say my smoke signals were ineffective. The dude in the car (who was now at least 100 feet away from me) did not hear my warning cries and continued to drive down the street in the wrong direction.

I, on the other hand, had become a sitting duck in the middle of the intersection staring at two vaguely noticeable tail lights on a road where one should only ever see bright headlights. Did that just happen? Is he still cruising down the street in the wrong direction? How far will he get before noticing that the arrow indicating the correct direction of travel is not pointing in the same direction as his car?

I’m sure you’re wondering why the hell I’m sharing this wonderfully exciting anecdote with you. Alright people, here’s the truth…I’ve officially run out of interesting things to talk about, so I’ve succumbed to writing play-by-plays of the wild traffic infractions I witness around the city every day (anyone who has ever been a passenger in my car will chuckle at the thought of me providing insight on driving infractions on account of my own incredibly poor driving skills).

There is a point to this story, I promise.

At first I didn’t know why this act of bad driving stuck in my head. I thought about it all night. I kept thinking, “The dude was driving the wrong way!” Why did this resonate with me so much? Then it hit me - for a moment, or maybe even longer, the driver had no idea that he was doing anything wrong. He wasn’t speeding, he wasn’t driving on the sidewalk, and he sure as hell wasn’t taking out innocent pedestrians for kicks - in his world, he was simply driving

down the street. There was a period of time where he was travelling along his own path, blissfully unaware of the laws being broken as well as the individuals in other cars wildly flailing their arms at him in an attempt to advise of the directional mistake he was making.

That is the space where I want to exist.

A space where I am blissfully unaware of whether the direction I am travelling is viewed as right or wrong. A space where I stop reading the road signs and just move forward. A space where I am confident enough to say, “Ya that’s right everyone, I may not be going in the direction you believe is correct and I might have missed the sign telling me not to turn there, but this is the path I have chosen and, damn it, I am going to travel down it!” (Of course I am speaking figuratively and do not wish to drive in the wrong direction down all of the one-way streets in the city...citizens of Hamilton, you are safe).

I’m not sure when or why it happened, but lately I’ve been spending a lot of my time and energy trying to figure it all out. Spending time in my own head. Trying to understand the path that I am on and where it is leading me. Trying to predict whether each turn I make is taking me closer to a place of happiness or whether I am only making left turns and as a result am stuck driving around in circles.

Regardless of the reason, I’ve been leading strictly with my head without even taking a moment to listen to my heart.

I’ve been trying to understand the road my journey will follow before taking the first step. So much of my energy has been spent trying to see my future in all of its wonderful glory that I’ve been missing the present moment. What’s the point of making it to your wonderfully glorious future if you missed enjoying all of the steps along the way?

The only thing I know for certain is that no matter what road you choose to travel down, there will undoubtedly be a roadblock on it. Whether it is a sign that reads “do not turn here” or someone telling you they think you might be going the wrong way. The question is, have you chosen the path that includes the people you love, the things in life for which you are passionate and experience that make you

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feel alive right down to the tips of your fingernails? That is what makes all the difference. Roadblocks become surmountable when you have people you love by your side and passion in your heart.

I do not want to look back on my life and wonder, why the hell didn’t I just turn down that road? If the only reason is because a sign told me not to…well, that’s just not good enough.

Your head will always tell you not to drive down a one-way street in the wrong direction, your heart on the other hand will tell you get rid of the map, screw the road signs and follow the path that love and passion lead you down.

That is the path I choose.

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Guitar Maker Finds Harmony in Hamilton

By Joel Arndt Hamilton fosters a collaborative spirit that creates movements and draws people in. Jay Jillard, a 25 year old luthier, set up shop in Hamilton partly because he found a selfless community. The City Harmonic is a Hamilton band formed from a movement to uphold the hurting and helpless. They also play one of Jay's guitars.

They're not the only ones. The Elwins and Said the Whale play a "Jillard Guitar." Then there's the hundreds of individuals across Canada and around the world (Australia, France, the U.S.) who have commissioned custom Jillard creations.

Jay built his first guitar in high school. It was heavy, unique and appealed to certain metal-head persuasions. His friends thought it was awesome. That’s when he started fielding requests for handmade guitars. Now, he builds a run of 15-20 guitars every year, plus as many as 4 custom designed models made to order.

Until last February, Jay was working out of his parents’ garage in Brampton. When friends invited him to a house show in Hamilton, Jay was amazed.

"It was an eye opener that live music can be amazing. It can sound good. And it can be intimate but still full.” Jay said.

What really impressed him was the attitude of musicians and music lovers in Hamilton. Everyone was friendly and respected the space, which, in Jay’s experience, was uncommon at house shows.

It became apparent that this wasn’t a one off, “magical night.” Respect seemed to be a trend in the Hamilton music scene. This, along with Hamilton’s affordable house prices and the emerging entrepreneurial community, made the Hammer Jay’s first choice to set up shop.

He arrived in February and has been blown away by the collaborative spirit he’s stumbled into.

“I've noticed that I have a few friends who have recording studios, run record labels, or are just musicians and it's just like, let's hang out and let's make something,” Jay said, "It actually helped the business to learn that collaborative mindset, to just make something for the sake of making something.”

This tendency towards collaboration has been in Hamilton music a long time. In 2009, The City Harmonic formed under the ethos, “Together for the good of the city.” They describe themselves as a “steel-town, blue-collar band” singing “modern hymns.”

In 2007, when Hamilton was in the middle of a rough patch, churches from different denominations rallied together. They volunteered with nonprofits, serving downtown while it rediscovered itself. After serving people in the middle of their tension and drama, the volunteers worshipped together. This is the True City movement. This is where The City Harmonic came together.

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Since then they’ve produced 3 albums and won several awards, including a Juno in 2013. In 2012, they stood with their bassist to fight cancer into remission. In 2015, they released a documentary about their story and Hamilton’s creative awakening. Success has met this band because of their grip on unity.

When the band met Jay, before he settled in Hamilton, and heard he made guitars, they commissioned a custom Tyrant model made of Poplar, Maple and Wenge.

It’s pure coincidence that Jay ended up in The City Harmonic’s backyard, but when you compare his reasons for choosing Hamilton and The City Harmonic’s formation, it’s not surprising.

Hamilton has always been a hotbed for musical talent and appreciation. Gord Downie once told George Stroumboulopoulos that Hamilton was the best place to play live. But what’s really defining Hamilton’s music and creative culture is its collaborative spirit.

When The City Harmonic takes a stage, one of the guitars in their line up is a white and black Jillard Guitar. The instrument and the musicians are a testament to a city rising from the metal scraps because creatives chose to take part in a sweeping harmony rather than fight for their own solo.

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Salt Lick Smokehouse

November Performances

By Mel Gedruj It should start like any other true tales do: many years ago 282 James Street North in downtown Hamilton was a Portuguese grocery and fish store. It was called Atlantic Fish Market. Linda and her husband ran it until circumstances compelled them to sell and move. The sign from their store still adorns one of the walls of the current establishment, Salt Lick Smokehouse.

When Shane took over this place, he started a subdued salad-centric restaurant, but not too many may remember that. This one is different. The appeal is immediate and the style very congenial. Now a few words on our host extraordinaire Mr. Shane McCartney. He is a self-taught chef who has worked in many kitchens, including a long stint at Blazing Kitchens. Catering to artists and musicians for days on end, he had to be creative and not bore them with the same food twice. He did a lot of catering, he travelled and worked on the east coast and he commuted to Toronto from Hamilton’s north end until he met Eric Bowden, of Jack and Lois, himself working in the film business in Toronto. So four years ago Shane’s James North culinary adventure started a stone’s throw away from the current Salt Lick. He ran the place until he decided to open up his own. Just as an aside, part of his accomplishments was also assisting Charred, another successful restaurant on James North, in design and overall management.

Outside of Salt Lick Smkehouse, Shane partnered with George, owner of Wild Orchid, to open Knead Pizza in the building just north of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral.

With such a varied food culture background, Shane could jump on any tradition

and feel at home in it. He likes cooking, creating bold flavours with simple ingredients. One style of cuisine stood out and appealed to him most: that is Southern American cooking. So, he set out to travel and try all of what the good ol’ South had to offer. Soon enough anyone will find out there is no one single place that represents the ultimate goodness in all things Southern: pulled pork may have been best in Memphis, and ribs best in North Carolina, but then you’ll find moist brisket in Texas and deep fried chicken in New Orleans.

Finding that ready-made smokers were beyond his budget, Shane built his own, saving him about 80%. Being a self-taught chef, therefore a true free mind, he mixes ingredients that may not be thought of as part of this cuisine. He uses premium charcoal, maple syrup, and dry rub of his design.

The menu is displayed on wall-mounted boards. Lunch and dinner offer slightly different choices. Meats are chicken, pork and beef. The presentation is rustic, on wood boards and the side dish options are very traditional: beans, green salad and coleslaw. The deep fried chicken drums are big and juicy. Smoked first, they are then deepfried. This is real food with tons of fat and sweet coatings. It is bold, tasty and filling.

Pork belly, pulled pork and brisket are all there, and for dinner you could add Korean ribs for good measure. The wine list is simple and easy to understand. Everything is priced right and pairs well.

Go ahead and gather with friends and colleagues and share in the goodness of food you can eat with your fingers. Pour some wine or beer, and enhance your Southern experience!

LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA November 17

From Toronto to New York, Budapest to Berlin, audiences around the world are hailing the Lemon Bucket Orkestra as folk music revolutionaries. Since their start four years ago, the band has grown from its initial quartet of buskers to a fifteen-piece guerrilla folk force.

Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China November 22

From juggling, contortion, and unicycles, to hoop-diving, balancing acts, magic, and more, audiences will be dazzled by this awe-inspiring performance!

Quinn Sullivan November 30

16 year old Quinn Sullivan is quickly gaining quite a reputation among today’s most respected guitar players and musical artists. He has been touring the world with his mentor and friend, Buddy Guy.

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