YELLOWKNIFE (June 25, 2013) – The Museum Café at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is now open for business.

“I am delighted to see the Museum Café reopen in time for the summer tourist season,” said Gabriela Eggenhofer, Deputy Minister of ECE. “The museum is an important part of the North; it houses much of our history, and we want everyone to see the new exhibits, our beautiful facility, and highlight our Northern artists.  The Museum Café has always been a destination, and many people will visit the museum and stay for lunch.  We are pleased to have the ability to offer that again.” 

The café has been closed since a fire broke out on December 26, 2011. Renovations are now complete and Chris Zouboules, the restaurant’s former head chef, has been awarded the contract to run the café.  He received his training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and has 22 years of experience.  He was the head chef at Thornton’s Wine and Tapas Room and has worked at several other Yellowknife restaurants, including the Prospector Bar and Grill, the Office, Fuego, and Twist.

Museum Café staff hosted a lunch for the Yellowknife Fire Department last week to thank them for their immediate response to the 2011 fire.

For more information, please contact:

Ashley Green
Public Affairs Officer
Education, Culture and Employment
Phone: (867) 920-3059
Email: ashley_green@gov.nt.ca