Ampersand 27

A chef by trade, Nathin Bye wanted to create something different in the Edmonton dining scene. “I wanted people to experience a different way to eat. After all, the best things in history are paired: beer and pizza, wine and cheese, friends and family. Ampersand | 27 is about making memories and being crafted to be different.”

Opened in November 2014, Ampersand | 27 is the first of Nathin’s restaurants that he feels is 100% reflective of himself and his style. From the island of taps beneath a bubble-chandelier to the artwork and light fixtures, Nathin chose and designed everything.

“I’m not a regular chef, in that regard. I am hands-on and detail-oriented in all aspects of the business, not just food. I was here everyday to get it set up. I would take out the trash, mop the floors, I would do anything that needed to be done. Luckily I didn’t have to do it alone. I worked with an extremely talented and passionate creative designer. And it takes a lot of money to make a restaurant happen, so I feel very, very lucky that an investor helped me realize my vision.”