Liaison College Hamilton - Grand Opening

Congrats to Gene, Murline, Nicole and Jason Mallette who put on a spectacular Grand Opening last week at their new (fabulous) digs at Jackson Square in Hamilton.

The new campus, is conveniently located in the food court of the downtown mall, and more appropriately, next to the Hamilton Farmer's Market (the mall also has the downtown library, government offices and a wide variety of other stores and services).

At 4:30 p.m., while a jazz trio played tunes in the foyer, they rolled out the red carpet for Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Liaison College President Suzanne Mikler. Within no time, guests galore poured into the melee and were surrounded by wine, food, food, and more food.

Every colour was eye-catchingly displayed and trays of aromatic appetizers were passed around, including mini burgers, smoked salmon (with a delicious mayonnaise) and the most tender and mouthwatering roast beef! A culinary feast for the eyes and the palette! The new open concept campus certainly lends itself to entertaining and visual impacts!

Shortly after 5 p.m., Murline gathered the crowd (now quite a noisy, happy bunch) in front of the main entrance to watch and listen as the Mayor and Councillor Bob Bratina offered words of congratulations and praise to "Hamilton's only professional culinary school".

Murline thanked supporters for 10 years of ongoing work together and predicted that the next 10 would be equally as memorable! Chef instructors were introduced amid strong applause (everyone really enjoyed the fare).

Then the red ribbon was ceremoniously cut by the Mayor and the flash bulbs highlighted the process like fireworks. Immediately, everyone returned to the main event: good food and wine in a fabulous, welcoming, colourful place -- Liaison College Hamilton. I encourage everyone to drop by and see the campus … it is a showpiece!