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People gathered in a café and boutique space, surrounded by colourful products.
food business

Zenari family legacy blooms again in Little Italy

Zenari's Little Italy has opened within Zocalo as the next chapter for the Zenari family, whose roots in restaurants in Edmonton stretch back into the 1980s.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Gainers' debt repayment on hold"
history business

A moment in history: Nov. 7, 1989

On this day in 1989, the Gainers meatpacking plant was restructuring — just years after it played host to one of the longest and most heated strikes in Alberta's history.

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Pam Kossowan inside Tiny's Cheese Shop
food business

Iconoclast owner adds Lovesong and Tiny's Cheese Shop

Ryan Arcand is betting customers will support his new Lovesong restaurant and Tiny's Cheese Shop near his established Iconoclast café in Wîhkwêntôwin.

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Two men toast cans of non-alcoholic beer inside a bar.
food health

New non-alcoholic beer brewed after 'grind-out' fight with addiction

Former NHL player Brantt Myhres experimented with drinking energy drinks and other beverages to remain sober in environments where other people drink alcohol, but said a non-alcoholic beer felt what was most needed.

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Four men cut a red ribbon in front of a red and white building.
business food

Siwin Foods grows thanks to well-timed entrance in Mexican market

Siwin Foods has expanded its facility in south Edmonton as the company increases its exports of Asian-style foods to Japan and Mexico, spurred in part by tariffs from the United States.

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Kelly Yu of Boa and Hare holding a matcha latte
food business

As Edmonton hits its matcha moment, experts think the trend may cool

Matcha's popularity in Edmonton is growing, with at least four pop-ups devoted to the beverage over the summer, and significant social-media attention driving the buzz. But one local tea flavourist said the hype may not be sustainable.

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A woman holds a tray of drinks in front of a pink wall decorated with photos of dogs.
business food

Tequila! Veteran cocktail purveyor opening agave bar to transport patrons to Mexico City

Niki Willis is opening her first bar after more than 25 years working at places like The Common, Fu's Repair Shop, and Dolly's Cocktail Bar.

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Diners sit at a table filled with South Indian food as a camera person looks on.
food business

As butter chicken odyssey nears goal, Singh is giving back to the community

Viral food reviewer Ramneek Singh is organizing a GoFundMe for Chutney, which was one of 25 businesses damaged by arson at the Mill Woods 34 Plaza in April.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Premier attacks Journal and Herald for bringing Aaron Sapiro to Alberta."
history food

A moment in history: Aug. 1, 1923

On this day in 1923, Alberta's premier was angry at the Edmonton Journal for financing and hosting a speaking tour. But despite the premier's anger, the speaker and their tour would eventually have a massive impact on Alberta's economy.

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