Sharon Yeo
Reporter, Curator
Recent work by Sharon
Bernadette's aims to raise profile of Indigenous cuisine in Edmonton
The owners of the forthcoming restaurant Bernadette's say their previous success with Pei Pei Chei Ow has allowed them to pursue their larger goal of increasing Indigenous representation within Edmonton's food scene — and to do it right in the core.
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Steve Brochu is reinvigorating the Citadel with a restaurant that aims to challenge
The chef who owns and operates MilkCrate, a café in EPCOR Tower, and GhostLight, a coffee kiosk in the Citadel Theatre, is set to open PlayWright in the space in the Citadel that formerly housed the second Normand's location.
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Amy Quon closing Chicken For Lunch after 32 years
Edmonton culinary institution Chicken for Lunch is closing after 32 years of business. The kiosk, located in the food court in Rice Howard Place (formerly Scotia Place), is known for its long line-ups and Amy Quon, its gregarious proprietor. Its last day of business will be Feb. 29.
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Influencers can boost restaurant traffic, but only to a point
While some restaurants can draw a straight line from an influencer's post to increased business, the connection is a lot harder to determine for others. But an intentional strategy increases the chances of success, says social media strategist Linda Hoang.
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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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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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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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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 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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