WORK RESTAURANT

WORK RESTAURANT 

337 James Street North, Hamilton, On., (905) 777-9675, Late night, Free WiFi, Live Music

There is a small hip restaurant on James Street North (near Liuna Station) in downtown Hamilton.  The restaurant is called WORK. 

From the outside it looks very small but it is quite large inside.  It has a nice long bar and a simple calm design.

The menu is written on a chalkboard and has a very good selection - ranging from pastas to sandwiches and various appetizers including edamame and asparagus in tempura. 

They have a good selection of beer.  Tom (my son) ordered a 50 and I ordered a Corona.  They are only $3.99 here. This is a very good price.

We decided to select two different sandwiches.  Tom ordered the Jerk Chicken. ($8) 

I ordered the braised beef sandwich. ($7)

They both came with a tasty coleslaw.  The beef sandwich came with a nice horseradish which was hot and sweet at the same time.  We shared both sandwiches and they were filled with flavour and meat.  The jerk chicken was lightly spiced and melted in your mouth, while the roast beef was tender and copious.  The buns were fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and efficient.

The menu items we tried were delicious and very reasonably priced and the beer was cold and inexpensive. We will definitely return to try other menu items.

http://www.workrestaurant.ca/

TASTE OF COLOMBIA - FAIR TRADE COFFEE and GIFT SHOP 

67 Bronte Road, Unit #2 , Oakville On., (289) 837-3021, Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Located on the main street across from Bronte Harbour on Bronte Road is a Colombian Coffee shop.

The inside is quaint and homey.

They have a corner reserved for kids to colour and be occupied, while adults drink their coffees.  There is Spanish entertainment sometimes here for a very reasonable price.  They have Salsa nights on Saturdays.

We have been here several times for their cappuccinos - they are the best we have had anywhere.  Their small cappuccino is very large and strong in flavour not foam as most coffee shops make it.

We usually order an empanada to go with the coffee and it sometimes comes with a nice salsa or a hot sauce.  The corn covered empanada is delicious and spicy.

They serve a variety of coffees, teas, cookies and treats.  They also have a gift shop of Colombian themed fair trade gifts.

You will not be disappointed in the coffee and empanada.    We will continue to come here regularly.  

http://tasteofcolombia.wordpress.com/

THE CONSORT BAR

37 King St. E., Inside the King Edward Hotel, Toronto On.,  M5C 1E9, (416) 863-9700 Lunch, Dinner and Late Night 

We went to the Consort bar for drinks Friday night after visiting the St. Lawrence Market and having dinner at the Hot House.  This bar is located in the lobby area of the King Edward Hotel on King Street East.

There is a good selection of appetizers, sharing plates and small mains on the menu.

Decided to have a cocktail in the bar, since we had just finished a large dinner.  The bar is calm, dark and comfortable.  

We sat in high back chairs at a large window overlooking King Street and had a large Grey Goose Martini with a twist.  It was delicious, as were the snacks served in a bowl with the drink (a nice touch).  

We will definitely be returning here for libations in the future.  The menu however, did look rather pricey for the selections I saw being served.  The drinks are also rather pricey here.

We now return often and really enjoy the calmness of the bar and their wonderful cocktails.  

Strawberry Basil Smash

delicious old fashion

http://www.thekingedwardhotel.com/consort-bar