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Global Inspiration with Local Character Among the many comfort foods Hooley’s once offered, tacos held a unique place on the menu. Though often associated with Mexican cuisine, these handheld dishes were reinterpreted at the pub through Canadian, East Coast, and Korean influences. Whether served in hard or soft shells, the tacos at Hooley’s reflected…
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A Custom Canvas for East Coast-Inspired Flavour During its years on Elgin Street, Hooley’s Pub offered more than just pub fare—it also featured hand-rolled pizzas built on house-made dough and crafted with a strong emphasis on personalisation. These pizzas reflected both the kitchen’s flexibility and the diners’ desire for comfort, texture, and bold combinations.…
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The Burger Experience at Hooley’s – Custom Comfort with a Canadian Twist At Hooley’s Pub, burgers weren’t just another item on the menu—they were a fully customizable expression of comfort food culture. Built around a juicy, house-made beef patty, each burger was seasoned, grilled, and served with a variety of topping options. While the…
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Remembering the Wings at Hooley’s – A Retrospective on Regional Pub Flavour During its time on Elgin Street, Hooley’s Pub served wings that became part of its culinary identity. While the pub no longer operates, its approach to chicken wings reflected the broader tradition of Canadian pub fare, where texture, sauce variety, and regional…
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Pub Fare at Hooley’s – Revisiting the Handheld Comforts of an East Coast-Inspired Menu In its years of operation, Hooley’s Pub offered more than just hearty food—it delivered interpretations of classic pub fare that echoed Canadian identity, regional ingredients, and comfort-focused presentation. These dishes, though simple at first glance, carried thoughtful combinations that connected…
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Small Plates That Blended Tradition and Texture In its time, Hooley’s Pub introduced guests to regional and global flavours through a variety of appetizers that offered more than just a prelude to the main course. These starters often combined East Coast ingredients, international influences, and comforting textures, making them a defining part of the…