Cacao 70

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 Anders Morley

Where Chocolate Flows and Brunch is Bounteous There are people out there who don’t care for chocolate. I know this not from hearsay but because I once ranked among them. Only about seven short years ago, well into my adult life, did I begin to exhibit anything more than a

Barcadia

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 Harvey Kirkpatrick

Take over thirty arcade games, taps pouring a mix of craft and big brand beer, and you’ve got Kingston’s newest hot spot for a fun night (or afternoon) out on the town. Barcadia opened their doors just over two months ago, and has since become a popular destination for those

Juniper Cafe

August 23, 2016July 26, 2017 Anders Morley

One dog-day afternoon I decided it was time I headed up to Juniper Café, which opened just a few months ago, for a light dinner. The sky was clear and the air buzzed loudly with cicadas when I turned my bicycle off of King Street and dipped down toward the

Score Pizza

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 Harvey Kirkpatrick

Last March, Kingstonians were dismayed to learn that The Sleepless Goat would be closing up shop once and for all due to insurmountable financial pressures. The popular cafe had been a downtown fixture for nearly 24 years, and as a result of that lengthy tenure, many of us couldn’t picture

Juicy Kik

July 6, 2016July 7, 2016 Danielle Lennon

There’s a healthy little unassuming secret tucked away in a variety store on King Street, near Portsmouth Ave. While Juicy Kik (753 King St. W.) has a special place in the hearts of those in the know, there are many of us who don’t always think of that area of

Toast & Jam

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 Harvey Kirkpatrick

The owners of Bread & Butter Bakery had long dreamt of a café to compliment their core business, which was doing so well that they frequently found themselves running out of space. And so, when their next door neighbour (McGinnis Landing) closed up shop once and for all, the well-established

Rustic Spud

May 24, 2016May 25, 2016 Anders Morley

I am greeted heartily when I walk through the door of the Rustic Spud, Kingston’s newest neighbourhood restaurant on the verge of downtown and Sydenham Ward, and asked if I prefer a seat in a booth or at the bar. Dining alone, I opt for the bar. Scott Lattimore, father

Saigon Delights (Uptown)

February 19, 2016February 19, 2016 Harvey Kirkpatrick

With three busy locations, Saigon Delights is one of the most well-known Vietnamese restaurants Kingston has to offer. The downtown/Bagot Street location is a personal favourite of mine, which always seems to have a steady flow of customers thanks to the proximity of Hotel Dieu and neighbouring bus stops. Up

Best of 2015: The Small Batch Café and Eatery

December 31, 2015December 31, 2015 Erin Weinberg

We love seeing new, locally owned businesses open up in YGK. While our favourite foodie, Erin Weinberg lamented the departure of Little Saigon in downtown Kingston this past spring, she was thrilled to tell Kingstonist’s readers about the newest establishment to take its place: Small Batch Café and Eatery, located

Best of 2015: La Hacienda

December 22, 2015December 22, 2015 Melinda Knox

La Hacienda has been an excellent addition to downtown Kingston’s incredible restaurant selection. Kingstonian’s cries for authentic Mexican food were answered when this new establishment took up shop at Princess, near Clergy. Since its opening in 2014, the buzz has escalated and it’s a rarity to walk by and not

Megalos

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 Erin Weinberg

Megalos on Princess Street is a go-to restaurant. It’s my go-to when I’m looking for a place to eat before catching a performance at The Grand Theatre, or when I want to dine somewhere that I can dress up, but not break the bank on the bill. It’s a go-to

The Small Batch Café and Eatery

July 7, 2015September 21, 2015 Erin Weinberg

Last month, I lamented the gaps in some of Kingston’s busiest spaces. This month, I’m rejoicing over a new arrival: The Small Batch Café and Eatery. When Little Saigon left Princess and Clergy a couple of years ago, I was a heartbroken that I’d never again enjoy a small