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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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Zoning appeal allows Vine Arts to open on 124 Street
A Calgary-based specialty liquor store chain is now open on 124 Street after a successful appeal to bend the city's rules governing the concentration of alcohol vendors.
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Industry vet opens Little Wolf in former Three Boars space
A chef with more than 20 years of experience just opened the first restaurant of his own in the former Three Boars space in Garneau.
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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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Single-use item bylaw is doing its job, podcast suggests
While Edmonton's single-use item bylaw has not been popular, complaints have decreased since it came into force on July 1, and city council should keep the rules in place, say Taproot's city hall watchers at Speaking Municipally.
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Emerging chef brings Peruvian flair to Dolly's Cocktail Bar
Joshua Nhan, a recently graduated chef, is leading his first kitchen at the new restaurant concept from The Common.
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Uproot Food Collective to extend FrontFundr campaign
An Edmonton-based frozen food innovator is extending its equity-crowdfunding campaign to give supporters more time to help fund its expansion.
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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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