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The mostly white interior of Duchess Bake Shop, where customers of varying ages gather at a glass display case.
food business

Duchess buys up space on 124 Street to consolidate operations

The owners of Duchess Bake Shop have purchased the building that's been their long-time headquarters on 124 Street, as well as an adjacent property, to allow for an ambitious renovation and consolidation project that's soon to be complete.

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The exterior of The Piazza strip mall development on 95 Street NW.
business food

Teresa Spinelli doubles down on Little Italy as cooperative dissolves

The owner of The Italian Centre Shop said she has paid "way too much" to buy The Piazza property in Little Italy from a real estate cooperative that she helped create and lead.

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Sabor Group co-owners Lino Oliveira and Christian Mena
food downtown

Sabor Group believes in downtown and plans expansion

The Sabor Group is continuing its expansion in downtown Edmonton, opening The Atrium over the recent summer and planning to open Roca by Sabor in 2026.

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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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