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1 week ago | 
edmonton.taproot.news | Sharon Yeo |Mariam Ibrahim |Colin Gallant |Debbi Serafinchon
The Colombian brews plans for rapid expansion
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On the heels of opening two new cafés in six months in the Edmonton region, the founders of The Colombian are on a mission to grow their business exponentially.
"We are actively looking to open in 75 communities, internationally, in 10 years," said Santiago Lopez, co-owner of The Colombian.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
OpeningsDowntown Edmonton has another sushi restaurant called Ester, at 9828 101A Avenue (former Vicki’s Gourmet Bistro in the Citadel Theatre). It is currently only open for pick-up and delivery, with a grand opening soon. Cocktail bar Golden Sparrow opened last week in the former Northern Chicken space on 124 Street. Toronto-based chain Kinton Ramen will be opening a location in Edmonton in Terra Losa in the summer.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
More To Crave: Updating Edmonton Food Faves We CraveIn 2022, Linda and I published the first Edmonton Food Faves We Crave list. We documented our individual picks and one shared pick in fifteen categories. Most of the places we highlighted were based on great visits over time, so the majority were not new businesses. But as I referenced in my year-end review of the food scene, longevity doesn’t guarantee that independent restaurants can survive the kind of turmoil seen over the past five years.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
OpeningsCandid Coffee Roasters will be opening in Highlands next month, in the former Mandolin Books space. It is their second location. Late night grill Siu Yeh, which just had a successful pop-up at Filistix a few weeks ago, is working on their storefront for the new year. Overload Cheese has opened in Station Park at 8125 Gateway Boulevard, offering hot dogs, spud potatoes, and mocktails.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
OpeningsBodega announced its seventh location in the Edmonton region. It will be located in Old Strathcona in what was once an Elephant and Castle (10314 Whyte Avenue). Dahlia’s, the plant-based café from the folks behind Die Pie and operated in the same space at 11817 105 Avenue, opened at the end of November. It offers coffee and baked goods. Café Aria, the sister establishment to Café Versailles, held its grand opening last week. It is located at 20023 Lessard Road.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
edmonton.taproot.news | Sharon Yeo
Winnie Chen's next restaurant foray brings her even closer to her roots, and she hopes it can add to the positive momentum of change in Edmonton's Chinatown.
Boa and Hare, which Chen co-owns with her brother William and business partner Wilson Wong, will open in mid-December in Pacific Mall at 9700 105 Avenue NW.
Chen has received several accolades over the past two years as the head chef of Fu's Repair Shop.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
edmonton.taproot.news | Sharon Yeo |Mack D. Male |Debbi Serafinchon
Trio aims to be a 'catalyst' in Chinatown with Boa and Hare
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Winnie Chen's next restaurant foray brings her even closer to her roots, and she hopes it can add to the positive momentum of change in Edmonton's Chinatown.
Boa and Hare, which Chen co-owns with her brother William and business partner Wilson Wong, will open in mid-December in Pacific Mall at 9700 105 Avenue NW.
Chen has received several accolades over the past two years as the head chef of Fu's Repair Shop.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
Trio aims to be a ‘catalyst’ in Chinatown with Boa and HareWinnie Chen’s next restaurant foray brings her even closer to her roots, and she hopes it can add to the positive momentum of change in Edmonton’s Chinatown. Boa and Hare, which Chen co-owns with her brother William and business partner Wilson Wong, will open in mid-December in Pacific Mall at 9700 105 Avenue NW. Chen has received several accolades over the past two years as the head chef of Fu’s Repair Shop.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
OpeningsLucky Supermarket is opening their third location in Edmonton (eighth location in Western Canada) on November 28. It is located at 2950 Calgary Trail. Tiramisu Bistro has opened up its sister restaurant next door at the Lift Me Up Sandwich Bar, serving up focaccia sandwiches at 12408 108 Avenue. The folks behind Panini’s Italian Cucina and Rob’s Famous Fried Chicken have a new ghost kitchen called Michelangelo’s New York Pizza that opened last week.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
onlyhereforthefood.ca | Sharon Yeo
OpeningsOn the heels of opening their fifth location, The Colombian announced that their sixth location is in the works, to open in Sherwood Park in the new year. Frank’s Pub, a “casual, inclusive friendly neighbourhood pub” is opening on November 20 at 8815 99 Street. Kommune Snack Bar is coming soon to 11931 Jasper Avenue, which previously housed Ikki. Eleven Eleven, housed in the former Rigoletto’s spot at 10305 100 Avenue, has delayed their opening.
