Review – La Piazza, Hamilton, Ontario

An old stand-by favourite of mine, when I feel like having good Italian food. I came back from the US, for the Christmas holidays, and met up with Bob at one of the bars on George Street downtown Hamilton, and we had a couple of beers before we headed to La Piazza. Because I am doing this from memory, I can’t remember the name of the bar!! It may have been on Augusta, not sure.
Anyways, we headed to La Piazza, and we started out with a couple of good Grey Goose martinis, and I started with a nice warm spinach salad, with walnuts and grilled onions. Tasty. For the appetizer, I have a hard time veering away from the Portobello mushroom, stuffed with crab, cheese, with a sweet red pepper coulis on the bottom. Nothing like taking the Italian bread they give you and sop up the coulis after eating a healthy sized Portobello. On to the main course, I decided to take it easy, and had the pasta alfredo with chicken, and I wasn’t disappointed. I have found at most Italian restaurants, the alfredo sauce is a bit too thick for my liking. Maybe I am a wuss, but I prefer my alfredo sauce a little more runny than typically presented on pasta. It was still good, though. For dessert, I had the crème brule, which is always good, as a nice round out to the meal. Finishing up with a good cup of coffee, and you can’t beat the meal at all. Of course, nothing like a nice Drambuie to wash the coffee down. It was a reasonable night on Bob’s wallet, with the tab coming in at about $140 for 2. Not bad…I will be back there again, for some sort of an occasion.

Review - Rumaks, Hamilton, Ontario

During a trip back from the US, Bob and I just had time to meet up quickly one night, before I had to get back to the US. He suggested Rumaks, which is located on Upper Wellington, for some Polish home cooking. Because we went on the new Family Day stat holiday, it turns out that the kitchen was closed for the day, and only finger food (read wings) was available. The beer was good…Okocim from Poland. The fries were the best part of the finger foods, and the nachos would have been nice with some ground beef added. We will have to try this place again for its home-cooked Polish food. Stay tuned.

Review - KOI Lounge in Hess & Sirloin Cellar, Hamilton, Ontario

One of the great things around here in Hamilton, is the abundance of patios to sit and enjoy a nice cold beer on a hot night. Last Tuesday was one of those nights, when Bob and I got together for the monthly dinner. We met up at Hess Village, at KOI Lounge. After a cold Rickards White, we were a bit hungry, so we checked out the KOI menu for an appetizer. We settled on the combo #3, which included lamb chops, spring rolls, beef dumplings, and mango salad. The only complaint I have about it, was that it's advertised as a combo for 2, but it only came with 3 lamb chops...so, they need to fix that up. Same with the spring rolls. We ended up with a bill of $50 for KOI, and then headed down to Sirloin Cellar for dinner.

Bob was set on having a nice steak, which Sirloin Cellar is known. However, Robin, our waitress, suggested that he dive into the rack of lamb. Bob wasn't going to have an appetizer, but he couldn't resist the Oysters Rockafeller. I had the mussels, in a white wine sauce, which were very tasty. For the main course, I had the special - Teriyaki sirloin, and Bob had the rack of lamb. They were delicious. Sirloin was cooked to perfection, and the rack of lamb was 8 ribs...biggest I've seen served at a restaurant!

We ordered a half litre of the Australian house red, and finished off with special coffees and Drambuie. The total bill was $165, and we included a $35 tip, since Robin did a great job. The Drambuie was well worth it, since it was more than a double shot. That's the kind of service you expect at a place like Sirloin Cellar.

After dinner, we headed back to KOI, to enjoy the hot summer night, and to take in the scenery. A couple of special coffees for Bob, and a couple of Grand Marniers on the rocks for me, made for a nice close to the evening, with the final tab at KOI being another $50. Another great night out for dinner and drinks!

Review - Nina's Bistro, Hamilton, Ontario

A few times driving into the city on Main Street, there are a couple of restaurants coming into the city center. For a while, there was a place called Izzy's, which seemed to look ok, but Bob and I never got a chance to try it out. A few weeks ago, another place opened up, and I had driven by it a few times, so I decided we should check it out for our monthly - Nina's Bistro.

We started at Hess for a few beers to enjoy the warm weather. Hess Village is always a good place to go when its warm out. Patios abound, and its a good place to chat. Later on in the evening, things pick up and the younger crowd comes in. We only stayed for about 2 hours, then walked over to Nina's. Bob had wondered about the place, so it was a good choice.

It was quiet when we got there about 5:30, and we sat down and had the pleasure of Nina, the owner, serving us. We had mentioned to her that we wanted her to show us her best, so Bob started off with the stuffed baby portobello mushrooms, and I had the crab cakes. The mushrooms were good, but Bob had said that La Paizza stuffed portobello was better. It looked good to me, but he knows portobello mushrooms! The crab cakes had to be the best I have had. Crispy on the outside, and lots of crab on the inside. I hope it was all crab, and not the crab-like substitute. If it was all crab, then it was an excellent choice!

Bob had the stuffed chicken, which he seemed to enjoy, and I had the bacon-wrapped fillet. It was done perfectly, and being hungry guys, the portions were well worth it. Potatoes and veggies were done to perfection. We had mentioned to Nina that it would have been nice to see a rack of lamb on the menu, or maybe even a pork tenderloin. There are so many options for mediterranean food, that she could make a great menu up as things pick up.

For dessert, Bob ordered the lemon cheesecake, which was good he said, and I ordered a custard. I wanted something light, but was disappointed that the dessert I got was a day old at least. Creamy desserts like that, need to be fresh that day, or forget it - its like chewing rubber. I had to send it back, and of course, desserts were on her. We ordered a bottle of wine, and had a spanish coffee afterwards. For $125, it wasn't bad at all. Generous portions, and tasty food, made for a great evening. We gave some suggestions to her to improve, which she graciously accepted. I think we will go back in a year, and see how she is making out. If she changes up a few things on the menu, this could be a place to be.

After dinner, we headed to Koi in Hess Village for a nightcap, and enjoyed a few coffee and Drambuies. It was a nice evening to sit outside and enjoy!

Review - The Keg, Upper James, Hamilton

I know, I know...it seems like forever since I was able to sit down and update this blog...things happen, and sometimes work gets in the way of my extracurricular activities. That in mind, brings me to this post, which was long over due, as was the night itself.

Bob and I met up at The Keg on Upper James for our monthly dinner out, at about 5:30. It's been going on monthly for almost 5 years. However, the last 6 months worth have tended to be a "dine and dash" experience, which neither of us particularly enjoy. We decided that the Keg night was going to be different. Time to relax and enjoy the ambience that the Keg can give. We started the night with a nice Grey Goose martini, with extra olives. I was going to order mine "dirty", but, that would be a waste of a good vodka. With the hot bread that came with the drinks, we started to wonder if it was going to be another fast night out. We told Kendra to go slow, so we could enjoy the dinner tonight. After a few yuks about work, we started into the appetizers. We noticed that they have changed the menu a bit since last time, and what jumped out was an Ahi tuna appetizer, which, when presented, looked really good. Bob, always being on the safe side, had ordered a shrimp cocktail, to wash the tuna down, just in case (note - usually you get 5 shrimp, which you can't really split equally or gracefully at the table...Bob asked for an extra one, and Kendra thought she would be cute, so she cut one of the 5 lengthwise...had to laugh, but a little disappointed that they just didn't throw in a 6th shrimp!). The tuna was great, with a slight wasabi sauce on the side over some diced mushrooms. A far stretch from the Keg, since the appetizers are usually overwhelming at best. The tuna was a nice touch, and added a little elegance that the Keg had been losing over the years. We will do it again for sure.

After the appetizer, we ordered a Fetzer merlot to go with the prime rib we were about to order. The last time we were at the Keg, we were a little disappointed in the serving of the prime rib. It seemed they were cheaping out a bit, especially for a couple of big eaters like us. Bob had told me that he has that fixed...he told them that the last time we were there, we were disappointed in their prime rib, which is supposed to be their specialty. Kendra said she would take care of it, and off she went. After a couple of glasses of wine, dinner was served, along with a side of veggies - asparagus, szechuan green beans, and mushrooms. Prime rib was done perfect, but the baked potatoe looked and tasted as if it had been leftover from the day before. I don't fall for this "double baked" potatoe they have come out with. I prefer a fresh one, baked once. Given that it is a steakhouse, and a staple is the baked potatoe, you think they could have had enough of them and not reuse. Other than the baked potatoe, everything was great for dinner. Another bottle of wine came to the table, and I didn't think we would get through it, but we did. For dessert, I ordered the creme brulee, which a standard for me. It tasted a little store bought, and not freshly made, but I guess with the Keg, you can't ask for everything. A little too sweet, but still a nice finish for the end of the meal. Bob indulged in the Billy Miner pie, which is another staple of the Keg chain.

To top off the meal, we both had a Spanish coffee, and enjoyed the quiet ambience of the restaurant with everyone slowly leaving. Turns out, we didn't get out of there until 11:30!! Pretty late for a Tuesday night. However, we were never rushed, and with a bill of $208, I don't think Kendra was going to kick us out any time soon. Given the fact I had to work the next day, Bob topped up the bill to $250, and all in all, a great dinner and night out. We will definitely put the Keg back on our "to do" list real soon!

Review - Superbowl Party @ Liquid Kitty, Hamilton

This is another post that has been put on the back burner for the last few months, and for some reason, I just couldn't let it go. There were a group of us that went to the Superbowl party at Liquid Kitty Lounge, which is underneath Tailgate Charlie's in downtown Hamilton, courtesy of free passes from Y108. I felt an obligation to post on the experience, if anything, to save the aggravation of others for future sports "parties".

First off, the place was packed, and kudos to the servers and bartenders that kept the beer flowing. Having the Budweiser collectable glasses were a nice touch, along with the VIP passes (see picture). They kind of made you feel special. Then it went downhill from there. I swear that the "kids" at the party had never seen beer before, and most acted like idiots. It didn't make for a good day at the bar. At the end of the first quarter, a guy at our table was so smashed, he ended up spilling a large draft over a couple of buddies that were with me. Besides the jokes about getting the nice gals to suck the beer out of their pants, I am sure that sitting around in someone elses backwashed beer was not their first choice. OK, things happen, so we can let that slide.

Let's get to the biggest disappointment of the night - the "buffet". Turns out that in order to save a few bucks, the bar thought it would be best to serve these things, that looked like "boxed lunches". It may not have been too bad to eat after a few beers and during halftime, but it was almost as if the meals were prepared a few days in advance, and kept warm until the big day. Super Sunday? Try Super Soaked...I am pretty sure that any moisture that was in the food when they packaged the meals, was sucked right out and stayed in the cardboard, which felt like a slightly warm and soggy tortilla. I never got a chance to eat the box, but I am sure it would have ranked up there, compared to the bland hotdog, a few onion rings, and 3 chicken wing pieces. I can't sell them all the way short, because they had chili available also, but I have to ask...who makes chili with canned baked beans?? Not the recipe I have.

We couldn't take it anymore, so we finished up our beers and headed out before the 4th quarter, disappointed in the bar/restaurant's effort to make it a memorable experience. From then on, after that, we have decided to do our own thing, and have the spread at my place, with food that is fit for the occasion. They had a chance to do it up well, but they couldn't handle it. That will be the last time we head there for a sports "party", so to speak.

If you don't want to be disappointed, stay away...the food of yore from that building is long gone, and the substitute merely caters to the tastebuds of drunk students. Sorry Tailgates, you need to do more to get me there next time.

Review - Modern Indian Buffet, Hamilton, Ontario

Bob and I headed out again for our monthly dinner, and we had discussed going to this new indian buffet place, that is located at the old Don Cherry's restaurant on Main Street. He had heard that the food is great, and a good price, so that's where we ended up...the Modern Indian Buffet.

After we ordered a Cheetah, we headed to the buffet, and they had lots of good stuff...butter chicken, chicken tandoori, goat curry, rogan josh, and lots of other indian fare. Everything was excellent, and I wouldn't change a thing. For dessert, I had to try the rice pudding, which is my fave, and it was one of the best I have had in ages. The difference I think was a creamier taste, almost like an evaporated milk. All in all, we ended up with the tab at $45, including tip, so we will be back there again some time.

I couldn't find anything wrong with the food, so everything there is a great choice. They have an a la carte menu, but you will find that the buffet will take care of all your spicy needs...from mild to hot, buffets don't get any better than this!

Review - Sizzle & La Luna on King St.

With the nice weather this time of year, Bob and I decided to meet up at Hess Village again, to enjoy a cocktail before we went to our choice for our monthly dinner. We decided to check out Sizzle Lounge, which seems to have replaced the old Ivories that used to be there.

We decided to have Grey Goose martinis ($15 each...), and looked at the menu for appetizers. We both ordered the baked oysters, which were delicious. The calamari sounded good, so we split an order of those too. The calamari was fresh, with a light batter, which we enjoyed with a jalapeno mayonnaise. This is a nice place to go, and is very upscale dining. A bit pricey for appetizers, as the bill came in at $100 with tip, but great none the less. We will be heading back there for a main course sometime in the future. Nice to see a classy place in the middle of Hess, which is usually the 18-25 crowd on weekends.

After the visit to Sizzle Lounge, we walked a block and a half down to La Luna on King St. It was recommeded as the better of the 2 La Luna's in Hamilton, although they are run by the same extended family.

We asked them to give us the best they had for Lebanese fare, and started with 2 salads...tabouli and another salad, which seemed to be a regular chef salad with deep fried pita chunks. Both salads were refreshing, with the tabouli being prepared properly...no parsley stems, which is the right way to make it!!

The appetizers were part of the La Luna platter we ordered...you have to forgive me for not knowing the official names of the dishes...I should have grabbed the menu, but I will explain the dishes, and you can figure them out from that.

The appetizers were: baba ghanoush, hummus, fried cauliflower and tomato, falafel, mushrooms, and some sort of deep fried spiced meat, reminiscent of a donair taste, but a little spicier. They were all excellent, with the hummus being especially good. The falafel wasn't dry, and the spiciness of all the appetizers were perfect.

For the main course, we had skewers of chicken and filet mignon, on a bed of rice. The chicken was done to perfection, but the highlight of the meal had to be the beef. The marinade with the taste of the grill, was a perfect match with the vodka martinis we used to wash down this great meal. Whatever the marinade was, we know that if it we ever had a BBQ, we would definitely look for a similar marinade, for our own backyard dinners.

We topped the meal off with some baklava, and coffee, and walked out with a bill of $95, including tip.

All in all, it was a great experience of Meditteranean food, and we will definitely go back again, and perhaps even try the La Luna on the Mountain next time. If you are looking for great food at a great price, try La Luna, you won't be disappointed!

See you here next month!!

Review - The Keg, Hamilton, Ontario

I am a little late getting to this post, but better late than never!! Bob and I had our monthly get together 2 weeks ago. I was on vacation with the kids last week, so I didn't get a chance to get on the computer much with the kids here. So, here goes....

We met up at Hess Village, at the Gown and Gavel, for a few drinks, to sit and get caught up with each other as to what's been happening. Hess Village is a nice place to relax, with numerous bars and patios. We tend to stick to the G&G, but the other bars look ok. While we sat and had a few beers and some appetizers, we decided to head up to the Keg for dinner for this month. Although it wasn't our usual fare of walking into a restaurant and asking for the staff to serve us their specialties, it's a good standby for getting a great meal.

We started off with martinis, which we considered as salads, since there was an olive in them...next time, we will ask for Grey Goose, and really enjoy the martini!

Since we had appetizers at Hess, we went right into the Prime Rib. Bob and I ordered the Keg cut, and we were a little disappointed with the size. Seemed to us that the portions were a little on the light side, from what we had remembered. We checked with the waiter, and he assured us that it was the right cut. Regardless of the size, it was delicious. I don't think there is another restaurant that can give a better Prime Rib meal out there...feel free to let me know if there is a better place, and we will add it to the list for future consideration.

For dessert, we indulged in a Keg special coffee, which was standard. No big surprises with that. A special coffee is a special coffee!

Although the meal wasn't as exciting as we have experienced in the past, it was a good, hearty meal, and that is what we were looking for, for the evening.

If you want a good meal, you can't beat the Keg for prime rib.

The plan is to get together again the third week of September for another night out. We haven't decided what or where, but I am sure Greek food is on the menu, to make up for the disappointing meal we had a couple of months ago. We both have a craving for a good lamb dinner, so we will see what happens.

Until next time, enjoy your next meal out!

Review - Le Chinois, Hamilton

Yes, it was that time again, for our monthly night out for dinner. Bob is really getting into this, since we have been doing our dinners for about 4 years now. This time, we thought we would check out a great Chinese restaurant downtown Hamilton, called Le Chinois. It's an unassuming place on King St., and Bob had never even heard of it. I knew it was there, as it has been a place we frequented over the years for work functions. It was a favourite place of ours to entertain our Japanese guests from work. Bob was game to give it a try, since it was his choice this month.

When we got there, we were surprised that the place was empty. I know it was a Tuesday night, but after we thought about it, the degradation of the downtown core is to blame for the lack of people going out and enjoying a great meal.

We did the usual. We asked the owner to choose our menu for the evening, with no restrictions on what we wanted or could have. We like this format, as it gives the restaurant a chance to showcase their talents, and the "best of" for future consideration.

We started off with a Tsingtao beer, in keeping with tradition to have the beverage of choice for the ethnicity of the meal we are having. Bob wanted to try the Wor Won Ton soup, so we started with that. The soup was excellent! Nice size wontons, stuffed with shrimp in a nice broth, with the fresh veggies. A nice start, with homemade noodles to go with it.

After the soup, we had cheese rangoon, which were a deep fried wonton-like cream cheese. It was excellent, with a side of plum sauce. In addition, we had nice spring rolls, which weren't the usual soggy ones you can get. All fresh, and a nice appetizer.

For the main course, there were 6 dishes they brought out: Le Chinois Special Fried Rice, Kung Pao Chicken, Orange Beef, Deep Fried Shrimp and Cucumber, Tofu and Pea Pods, and Dry Ribs. Each and all the dishes were cooked to perfection. We weren't too crazy about the Tofu, but we aren't the veggie types...we tried it, and we did tell the restaurant to serve us what they wanted. The Orange Beef is their specialty, and it was fabulous!!

There was lots of food for us, and we stuffed ourselves, as we usually do. There was enough leftovers for both of us to take home.

After rounding out the meal with a coffee and a fortune cookie, we were pleasantly surprised with the bill....$125, with taxes and tip...can't beat that for 4 meals!

If you are looking for authentic chinese food, then Le Chinois is the place...it definitely beats the chinese food we are accustomed to ordering as take out. This place is top notch.

Next month, the plan is to head to the Danforth in Toronto for a Greek feast...to make up for our disappointment at Sotiris. Stay tuned!

Review - Black Forest Inn, Hamilton

Well, it's been awhile since I have written anything...not because I haven't had anything to write about, but I have been busy, and things happen...but, I am back here today, to tell you about a place Bob and I hit on 23 May...The Black Forest Inn.
As I had mentioned in a previous post, we are now just going to a restaurant, and telling them to surprise us with whatever they feel like feeding us, with no holds barred for what we will have, or the price. So far, it's paid dividends!! Meals have been great, and the Black Forest Inn was true to form.

We started with Russian eggs, which were delicious...hard boiled eggs with smoked salmon, caviar, and a light cream sauce. Next, they brought out some of their home-made sausages, which were delicious, along with the fried potatoes, and various greens.

After a nice, light salad, the waitress brought out the soup - Hungarian Goulash, which had the right amount of spices, to just give it enough of a bite. Lots of meat, and we washed it down with a German beer...(can't remember the name, but when I do, I will put it in here).

After a break, we were asked if we were ready for the main course - first, a ribeye done medium, with a sauce of fried onions and gravy...tasty. Could have had the steak a little less welldone, but, nonetheless, it was still good. The next main course, Bob and I split a schnitzel - pork, with a sauce of tartar, hot peppers. Yum! That was the best part of the meal. Done to perfection, and enough of a hotness that went well with the beer...;)

For dessert, their signature dessert is the home-made apple strudel. Excellent, baked to perfection, with a vanilla sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream.

Topping the meal off, we had a coffee, and needless to say, our tummies were full! Definitely still one of the best places to go for a home cooked meal in Hamilton. We weren't rushed, the waitress was pleasant, and we will be back there again soon!

All in all, for $90, we had nothing to complain about, and our compliments to the chef!

For June, we are looking for a great Greek restaurant, and be ready for the review for that one! We expect to get blown away with the next choice...stay tuned!

Review - O Marinheiro Restaurant, Hamilton

Another month has passed, and again, it was time for Bob and I to check out what the local restaurants had to offer. This month was my choice, so I flipped through the entertainment book, to see what would stand out.

On the way home from work, I drive through an area of town, which has a heavy Portuguese population, and I had remembered Bob telling me about a great seafood place on James St. N. We met up at a little patio bar on James, and had a few cold beers, since the weather was great. We decided on O Marinheiro, to check out the seafood.

The place was cozy, and there were a few people there, but not too many. Bob and I also decided, that rather than order off the menu, we asked the owner to give us a meal that would impress, and reminded her that we were hungry. To make the evening authentic, we stuck with Portuguese beer, and the food started to flow.

We started with a soup - a simple chicken noodle soup, but with the fresh portuguese roll, it was tasty. The next course, they brought out some deep fried squid. The egg batter was nice and light, and the squid was good. On to the next course...they have a fish platter, so we had that - 4 types of fish - redfish, sole, a cod type fish, and a fish that tasted like smelt, but a fair size bigger. All pieces of fish were lightly deep fried, served with rice and a salad. The fish was excellent, but it would have been nice if we didn't have to take the bones out. After the fish, we were ready for the next course - shellfish. Almost like a gumbo, the platter was spicy, and contained a lobster, a snowcrab, huge mussels, and lots of shrimp. We dug in, and needless to say, the bite of the spices was a nice change from the usual steamed shellfish we were used to.

After licking our fingers and needing to be hosed off, we inquired about dessert. We asked her to mix it up, and she brought out 3 for us to split and try, mentioning that they were all portuguese desserts.

First, was an egg custard - like a creme caramel. This is one of my favorite desserts, so I enjoyed it. The second dessert was a type of heavy meringue - light for dessert. The last was a like a custard tart. It was sweet, and complimented the espresso/cappucinos we had to end dinner.

To top the dinner off, and for us letting the kitchen do their stuff, the owner brought us a couple of brandys on the house. A nice touch and finish to an ecellent meal!

The damage? &89, excluding tip. Can't beat the O Marinheiro (The Sailor) Restaurant for a home cooked seafood dinner, with a Portuguese flair. We will definitely be going back there again. Considering that our usual tabs approach $200, this was well worth the price.

Review - Mark's Chinese Food

Once in a while, I like to order in chinese food. Mark's has a great deal, where you can get a dinner for 5 for $24.95...this is a great deal, and includes chicken fried rice, beef and vegetables, chicken chow mein, sweet and sour pork, chicken balls, and 5 egg rolls. When I order it, it does me for 5 meals, so its definitely worth the price. I can't buy all the stuff I need to make it for that, especially living on my own.

Review - Mexicali Rosa's

It was that time again this last week for Bob and I to head out for dinner, in our monthly get together. This time, he picked Mexicali Rosa's. We started off with the tortilla chips and salsa at the bar, with a couple of big Coronas, to get the evening started. We ordered the Sampler platter appetizer to start, to share with our beers, and it included chicken quesidillas and these deep fried wraps. Not good for the waist line, but tasty none the less.
After the appetizer, Bob suggested the Clyde's Beef Burrito, which was a huge plate when we got it. We just decided to eat at the bar, and washed the meal down with a bucket of Coronitas, 5 for $16. The meal was good, spicy hot, but we were stuffed when it was done. It looked like it had been sitting under a warming light a little too long, but that happens when you go to these kind of places. Anyways, it wasn't bad. The total bill for the night, including tip, was $125. Not bad, considering some of our previous dinners...

Just a followup on the Stoneboats review from January -- the place burned down, which is too bad, because it was a classy place in Bronte to go for dinner. We will miss the place, and more importantly, I can't pick to go there and stick Bob with the $200 tab!!

Review - South Seas Restaurant - Part 3

Glenn and I haven't been out in a while, so we were due for a lunch. Again, we headed to South Sea Chinese for yet another great meal. This time, I had the lemon chicken. Tasty as always, and no worries about the bean sprouts there!
It comes with a generous portion of fried rice, and an egg roll. Not bad for $4.79. Also, feel free to click on the blog entry title, because they have recently gotten a website, so you get to see what they have. The picture above is of the lemon chicken...no pics available on the lunch plate, but it looks just as good as this does.
As far as I am concerned, its the best chinese food in Hamilton. Check out the Kitchen Soup...its worth the $6.50!

Review - Eat-a-Pita, Hamilton

One of my favourite places to eat during the week, is Eat-A-Pita, on King Street in Hamilton. For $1.99, you get a delicious falafel. I usually pick up 2 for dinner on the way home from work. Make sure you ask for it loaded, and don't forget the hot sauce!
They also have shawarmas, a deal at $7.99 for 2. Keep in mind that these are the Sun-Thurs prices, and they go up for the weekend.

Review - South Seas Restaurant - Part 2

As promised in a previous post, I had a chance to hit the Chinese restaurant again with my buddy Dave for lunch on Friday. The place was packed, with our table close to the door. Good thing it was warm out, with the door opening and closing all lunch time. Rather than have the combo #5, today I had the Special Soup - tons of noodles, wontons, pork, chicken, and shrimp. A complete meal, for a soup. With a side of fried noodles, it has to be the best soup around, at a price of $6.00. Dave had the lemon chicken special, which was a breast of deep fried lemon chicken, fried rice, and an egg roll...a deal at $4.25. Its a regular eating spot for everyone from work. Next time I am there, I'll have the Beef Shanghai, and let you know how it was.

Review - South Seas Restaurant - Hamilton

If you like Chinese, then South Seas is the place to have it in Hamilton. My brother and I headed there for lunch today, and among the specials they have, today was a Combo #5, which is 4 chicken balls, a breast of lemon chicken, and 4 strips of General chicken, with a healthy portion of fried rice. A great meal deal at $8.75, and enough to fill you up so that you don't need dinner. Other tasty dishes are also on the menu, namely their kitchen soup. Next time I am there, I will post about it.

Best Sandwich in Town? Duarte's is Up There...

On the way home tonight, I had to indulge in something for dinner. Since I was coming from work, the best plan I had was to hit this place on Barton Street in Hamilton, called Duarte's Supermarket. The owners are European, and they make one of the best sandwiches around. They call it the "Hefty Hoagie", and is various cold meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and M&M (mustard and mayo), all on a crusty Italian bun. Cost? Get ready....$2, taxes included. Can't get a better sandwich deal in town, and if there is one, let me know!