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Sharon Yeo

Reporter, Curator


Recent work by Sharon

Two couples stand around a counter at Happy and Olive
food business

Happy and Olive embraced by community in Crestwood

The four hospitality veterans behind a new restaurant in central-west Edmonton have been thrilled by the neighbourhood response so far.

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Rosaly DeVenz stands inside the rebuilt Italian Bakery, with tables and chairs stacked beside her and shelves behind
food business

Italian Bakery returns to its roots with rebuilt store in Chinatown

The Italian Bakery is finally ready to re-open in Chinatown with a brand-new building.

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Co-owner Hifa Maleki and general manager Mehraz Soltani in front of the bar at El Jardin
food business

Group behind El Jardin and El Corazon has string of restaurants in mind

The owners of the recently launched El Jardin have big plans to open several more restaurants in Edmonton.

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Maëlle Toews of EPIC in front of the plant-filled green wall at the downtown location
food business

EPIC shifts focus from chefs to diners with new concept

After rebranding from JustCook Kitchens earlier this year, EPIC has shifted away from its original food hall concept to a new model for its downtown location. But an expansion later this year could see the food hall return, with a twist.

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Bagel Bar owner Gemma Davies looks down at a platter of baked goods including bagels
food business

Bagel Bar opens new storefront location

After four years as a pickup-only business, Bagel Bar has opened a storefront in south Edmonton.

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The interior of Seoul Fried Chicken's downtown Edmonton restaurant with a neon sign near the window
food business

Seoul Fried Chicken and Padmanadi expand to Calgary

Local restaurants Seoul Fried Chicken and Padmanadi are hoping for a warm welcome as they expand into Calgary this year, following recent expansions within Edmonton.

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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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