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Sharon Yeo

Reporter, Curator


Recent work by Sharon

Jeff Nachtigall stands behind a glass case full of baked goods with a brick behind him emblazoned with the Sugared and Spiced logo
food business

'Best-of' lists give food businesses something to build on

Being listed as one of Edmonton's best places to eat brings in customers, but converting that advantage into repeat traffic is the key, say some business owners.

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Two men standing in front of a business with open signs
food business

New owners of Van Loc hope to breathe new life into Chinatown

The new owners of Van Loc are hoping to reinvigorate not only the long-standing banh mi restaurant but also the area where it has been in business for years.

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Kim Mahoney standing at a table with her hand on a chair inside the Prestons dining room
food business

A Cappella Catering adds restaurant to its roster

After more than 30 years in business, A Cappella Catering has added a restaurant to its operations: Prestons, the eatery and lounge inside downtown's Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel.

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Yvan Chartrand holds a loaf of bread
food business

Bonjour Bakery relocates for the long term in Old Strathcona

Edmonton's Bonjour Bakery has planned for a long future in Old Strathcona with the opening of a purpose-built space on Whyte Avenue.

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Profile photo of Daniel Witte in a red button-up shirt
food mill woods

Greater Mill Woods Dining Week spotlights southeast eateries

A desire to draw attention to the food scene in Mill Woods has grown into a new dining week offering deals at nine restaurants in southeast Edmonton.

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Sara Awatta and Rochelle Ignacio at the Feed the Soul launch event
food business

Feed the Soul highlights food and history of Black communities

Edmonton's newest dining week aims to increase support for Black food entrepreneurs, as well as raise awareness about some of the barriers they face.

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Chef Tony Le wearing an apron in front of a painting of a dog with a bird in its mouth
food business

Birdog on the hunt for repeat customers downtown

Century Hospitality Group has opened Birdog, its sixth restaurant and its third in Edmonton's core, intending to complement the downtown food scene.

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Lindsay Porter wearing the Top Chef Canada chef's coat
food television

Lindsay Porter first to represent Edmonton on Top Chef Canada

Local chef Lindsay Porter will be Edmonton's first-ever representative on Top Chef Canada, which launches its 10th season on Food Network Canada on Sept. 26.

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Muffuletta sandwich on a plate, cut into a quarter, with a hot green pepper on the side
food business

Pal's to be next piece of Old Strathcona restaurant empire

Slated to open in August, Pal's Sandwich Bar is the latest restaurant from the team behind The Next Act, Meat, and Pip. The classic sandwich shop will be the group's fourth venture within a one-block radius.

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