The (New) Kingston Brewing Company

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick

If you were to ask a longtime Kingstonian or former resident for a casual restaurant recommendation, chances are The Kingston Brewing Company (KBC) would be at the top of their list. Founded in 1986, the Brew Pub as it’s affectionately known, is renowned for their shortlist of housemade-beer, the private

Best of 2016: Rustic Spud

December 26, 2016December 26, 2016 Anders Morley

2016 has been a busy year in downtown Kingston for business openings and closures along the main drag. We were very sad to see mainstays like The Sleepless Goat close their doors but were equally thrilled to welcome new establishments such as Barcadia. Our downtown side streets saw some action

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

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

Opening Soon: The Rustic Spud

April 26, 2016May 25, 2016 Anders Morley

Potatoes are the chameleons of the food world. Puree them into an elegant accompaniment for a fancy roast dinner. Scallop them to fill out a workaday supper. Deep fry them to indulge a Saturday late-night craving. Then bake one whole as penance on Sunday. Such shapeshifting is central to the

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

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

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