Restaurant Comings & Goings

[Jonny5]

https://torontolife.com/food/whats-on-the-menu-iron-cow-public-house-hamilton-td-coliseum-matty-matheson/

Name: The Iron Cow Public House
Contact: TD Coliseum, 101 York Blvd., Hamilton, ironcowpublichouse.com, @theironcowpublichouse
Neighbourhood: Central Hamilton
Chef: Coulson Armstrong
Ownership: Our House Hospitality Company and Oak View Group
Accessibility: Fully accessible

Two years ago—just as Matty Matheson’s Queen West steakhouse was hitting its, ahem, prime—the team at OVG Hospitality found themselves frequently unwinding there. At the time, they were deep into planning a massive overhaul of Hamilton’s Copps Coliseum, and it just so happened that the project included 9,500 square feet earmarked for a restaurant—one that could help anchor and amplify the venue’s rejuvenation.

Last week, the Iron Cow Public House opened its doors inside the reimagined venue. It’s a massive space, but the vibe is somewhere between a cozy Steeltown sports bar of yore and an Anglophile’s dream pub. While Matheson is the guiding creative force, the man behind the menu is Coulson Armstrong, culinary director of Our House Hospitality (and recent Top Chef Canada winner).

Will be interesting to see how they do.

Entrees in the $30-40 range.
20 wings for $40
A 24oz striploin steak "for two" at $145.
Cocktails about $20 each
Wine at $80/bottle.

That will induce some sticker shock in Hamilton, especially now. It's veering into Toronto financial district prices, though seeing some menus this winter the prices in the Financial District are astounding at times. Apparently $50 is the standard for a glass of Chablis now? I'll stick to the $12 chardonnay, thanks.

Maybe they are banking on scouts and team staff for the new AHL team coming next season will have some expense accounts to blow on food and drinks after the game.

 

[artyboy123]

For those wondering...David Mintz Catering - https://dmcatering.ca/