Hammer Haus III

Aptly named, this little restaurant in downtown Kitchener marches to the beat of its own drum. The menu is a revolving door of ideas, and a single plate might contain a multitude of influences that zigzag around sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy. A warm salad of charred bok choy and snow peas finds a surprising partner in mango cardamom mousse, fresh basil and roasted peanuts. Roast duck comes paired with chimichurri, pineapple and smoked cinnamon. This is busy, creative cooking that doesn’t hold back on flavor. The team is notably welcoming, and their passion for wine has led to a fascinati