Sharon Yeo
Reporter, Curator
Recent work by Sharon
'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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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