Alphabet Soup columnist Els Lundgaard is a Whitehorse-based writer and food lover.
Questions or comments about her articles can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com
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Issue: 2017-06-07, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
O - Delicious Oishi Sushi
Oishi Sushi is a small lunch counter located on the second floor above Shoppers Drug Mart on Main Street. It’s truly a hidden gem. Oishi means tasty or delicious in Japanese. The name is certainly an apt description of the food offered... Read more
Issue: 2017-05-17, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
N - North Dragon Restaurant
We needed to find a place to go for lunch that started with the letter “N”. Well, we needed look no further than the North Dragon Restaurant. We were able to park right outside and go in to check out their display. The staff greeted us with smiles... Read more
Issue: 2017-04-26, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
M - Making New Memories in a Spot with History
We went for dinner at Miner’s Daughter, which is in the historic Capital Hotel building and I imagine, if the walls could talk, we’d all be totally enthralled. As it was, we were impressed with the brick wall that still had the original signage... Read more
Issue: 2016-09-29, PHOTO: by Els Lundgaard
L - Make Yourself at Home
I picked up my companion to go for lunch at Legends Smokehouse & Grill, located in the Yukon Inn. We were pleased to find it quite busy. The place has a rustic ambience with wooden tables at the front and raised, framed alcoves by the windows. Read more
Issue: 2016-09-08, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
K - Come See Why People Line Up
Klondike Rib & Salmon is only open in the summer. Both tourists and locals alike flocking to the restaurant. It’s a welcoming place, from the steps up onto the cozy front deck and its patio tables, through the entrance foyer to the dining room... Read more
Issue: 2016-06-09, PHOTO: kozzi.com
J - Java Connection - " It Immediately Felt Right"
It was a nice, sunny day, the day we decided to go to the Java Connection. It immediately felt right, with its friendly and vibrant atmosphere and the sense of community. At the front, tables of two and of four lined up in two rows to allow for... Read more
Issue: 2016-05-26, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
H - Hue Oasis - "A Host of Colourful Flavours"
The Hue Oasis Restaurant in the Skky Hotel was a pleasant surprise. My companion and I, even though neither of us had been there before, had high hopes and we were not disappointed. We entered the restaurant through the foyer of the hotel and... Read more
Issue: 2016-03-17, PHOTO: gandpsteakhouse.com
G - G&P Steakhouse - "Come As You Are for a Fine Evening Out"
It was time to go out for dinner and, since my regular companion was still on the high seas, I invited yet another friend. I was the first to arrive G&P Steakhouse on Main Street. As it was a Monday night, I hadn’t bothered to make reservations. Read more
Issue: 2016-03-10, Photo: Els Lundgaard
F - 506 All Day Grill - "Mixing it up at the grill"
My dining companion went on a three week Mediterranean cruise. Without me! Good thing I have another friend. The two of us went to the 506 All Day Grill at, appropriately, 506 Main Street. We went there for lunch and it seemed all of Whitehorse... Read more
Issue: 2016-02-18, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
E - Earls - "A Cozy Meal in a Busy Place"
It was a beautiful sunny day when we went for lunch at Earls Restaurant. We agreed to meet there at 1 o’clock, but I arrived a bit late. I waited in the lovely broad foyer, wondering if we were eating in the restaurant or the lounge. Either one... Read more
Issue: 2016-02-04, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
D - The Deli - "Euro-mazing"
The minute you walk into The Deli at Yukon Meat and Sausage you know you are in a special environment. The place simply smells like, well, like Europe. The shelves are stocked with delightful offerings from Germany, from Holland, from Denmark, ... Read more
Issue: 2015-12-24, Photo Cred: Els Lundgaard
C - The CLAIM - "What’s Your ‘Delicious?"
We were excited to go to The Chocolate Claim. We knew it was popular with the lunchtime crowd, so we opted to meet at 1 p.m. and to bring along two friends to reserve a table. Turned out to be a good move. My companion and I got in line while our... Read more
Issue: 2015-12-10 PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
B - Bean North Coffee Roasting & Cafe - "Follow the Coffee Path"
We decided, my companion and I, to go for lunch at Bean North. That far? Why not. It was an incredibly beautiful winter’s day; the sky was clear and blue, sun glistened off the sparkling white snow, the chill factor of the day stuck winter’s... Read more
Issue: 2015-11-26 PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
A - Antoinette's Restaurant "A is for Awesome"
Where to go for dinner? I couldn’t decide but I knew there are many restaurants in Whitehorse from which to choose. But how to choose? Being the well-ordered, disciplined person that I am (read perfectionist), it made perfect sense to me to begin... Read more