JOON's (Korean fusion, very good sushi) confirmed a June opening. Formerly Sushi Niwa. I will be Downtown for that.

^I bet that they seek out a similar style operator or market type spot.

I would think that's a strategic move to reduce vagrancy around the SW corner of the property. Nothing like a Tim's to downgrade a property.

Curious what Quadreal's plan is with all of this.

Good point. The Feds did help fund the Forks in Winnipeg and Granville Island in Vancouver. I doubt the UCP will make up for these...

we missed a big opportunity with a national urban park thanks to the UCP. if a national urban park for Edmonton had been focused on...

There's brownfield remediation funding planned as an element of the CRL, which would free up a lot of land for development by making it...

No Edmonton, you can't have any Rossdale. Not until you've finished your McKay, your Warehouse and your Quarters. Don't you know how...

Winnipeg figured it out with the Exchange District and The Forks. Edmonton can.

I'd like to see something like Eataly take over an expanded Sunterra space. https://www.eataly.ca/

https://onlyhereforthefood.ca/2026/06/01/food-notes-for-june-1-2026/ The long-awaited brunch and lunch spot Solar, from the folks...

In general, the standard of design for shops and restaurants in Edmonton is... not high. There are exceptions! But not a lot.

Looks awesome. Although few things elevate or cheapen a restaurant to me more than the menu. Hope they upgrade what looks like cheap...

Dorinku Osaka continues to be one of the most under the radars spots, but fun, tasty and great service.

https://solarbrunch.ca/# is now open on the corner of Jasper/104st and call me impressed. Great service, delicious food, spot on eggs...