Edmonton restaurateur Ben Staley announces his departure from the restaurant industry

The acclaimed Edmonton chef-owner is parting ways with Restaurant Yarrow to pursue his passion

Photo via Instagram.

Earlier today chef and co-owner of Edmonton's Yarrow, Ben Staley, announced via Instagram that he has made the decision to leave the hospitality industry to pursue his passion in design and architecture.

"[Two years ago someone asked me, 'Is cooking your passion?'] and it really fucked me up...and for some reason, I couldn't say yes," wrote Staley in a multi-frame post on his personal Instagram account.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Although Yarrow has yet to make any kind of formal announcement regarding its next steps, but it appears like it will continue to operate in the (now former) restaurateur's absence.