![]() ![]() Their performances are always a festival highlight and always pack a punch no matter how many times I see them they never fail to have a few surprises in store. They have played every festival since then, and this year is no different: they perform at the Pearl Company on Friday, November 4th. The first might be the Jazz Connection Big Band, who opened the very fist Steel City Jazz Festival with an amazing performance at the Hamilton waterfront back-dropped by a gorgeous August sunset. Those of you who have followed the development of the festival over the past few years may have noticed two threads connecting each iteration to the other. A relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff make the Brew the kind of place that you want to make ‘your place’.The Jazz Connection Big Band performing at the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival Serving up delicious pub fare, you can get a solid meal at a good price at the Brew for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So I’m extra excited that not only did the Brew open up just a few doors down, but that it has flourished as a welcome addition to the street. Unfortunately those changes are sometimes short-lived (we miss you, Golden Brown). If you’re just grabbing a drink or looking for a meal, Zyla’s is always a solid choice.Īs a member of the Hamilton Audio Visual Node, I’m down on Barton Street pretty often, and I’ve seen a few changes to the strip of Barton between James North and Hughson since HAVN opened up a few years ago. ![]() On any given night you’re likely to hear some Steel City Jazz Festival performers playing, and like Artbar, Zyla’s have been doing a fantastic job of supporting young, local and up-and-coming musicians. With a new menu and some killer drink-deals, it’s easy to see why so many people have fallen for Zyla’s as a great new spot to hang out, have a drink and listen to great music. ![]() I love the vibe inside Zyla’s, it has a perfect jazz-club atmosphere. Located just down the street from Mesa is Zyla’s, which has quickly established itself as a jazz hotspot in the city. The second best part (after the food)? It’s right around the corner from Artword Artbar, so no need to worry about being late for the show! If you’ve got a craving for something cheesy and saucy that will fill you right up, Mesa has you covered. Honestly I’d go just for the bean dip. Thankfully it wasn’t too long before Mesa opened at 255 James St North, offering up Mexican cuisine that’s as delicious as ever. This list is by no means exhaustive, just a few of the many options worth checking out!Ī lot of people, myself included, were sad to see Mex-I-Can close down a little while back. ![]() Each year we like to include a couple of shout-outs to our faves in the form of recommendations on where to eat before catching a show. Since just last year all kinds of new restaurants have opened up around downtown Hamilton, bringing even more quality choices to a fantastic food scene. I’ve got my go-to spots: Hamilton classics like Ola alongside newer favourites like Knead Pizza and Small’s. In case you missed out on NOSH last week, let me fill you in: there’s a lot of good food in Hamilton. The 4th annual Steel City Jazz Festival starts later today, so naturally now is a good time to take a momentary break from talking jazz to talk food instead. ![]()
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