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By slodrive (registered) | Posted January 26, 2011 at 16:38:41

Thanks for this Jaason. Very informative for a resident of the Hamilton suburbs. As I've mentioned before, the one difficulty I have (and I'm never the only one) is that it's not easy (...easier now with google maps/ places) to find compiled lists like this with recommended and/or simply profiles of downtown Hamilton restaurants.

Actually, I should rephrase. There probably is, but since it doesn't hit me over the head, it's a less-than-simple task to find them, then determine which fall within my relative taste parametres in order to go and check out.

Currently, I rely on this site, primarily, and what I see in the Hmmm magazine, whenever that arrives.

Would be cool if there was a comprehensive downtown online portal that showcased all the attractions with a profile and then lead you to their own website. This is sorta what the BIA sites are, but those are a bit disjointed and aren't in the business of really 'showcasing' anything. More of a semi-directory.

I think our downtown shows a lot better than most give it credit. Especially when a little bit of writing and art direction are used. (The aformentioned Hmmm and the condo ads/ websites are a testament to that.)

Just a thought -- and I know it'd be a pretty big undertaking. Which, of course, costs money. But, would certainly boost the awareness and, in-turn, erode some negative perceptions that some (especially those who live outside of downtown) may hold.

Comment edited by slodrive on 2011-01-26 16:39:42

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