Food Concessions

Fieldhouse Concession – K&M

Mustafa Sarikaya, operating as K & M, runs the concession at the Fieldhouse.

My canteen will continue to offer items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, the best fries in Yellowknife ( as per customers' feedback ), chicken strips, chicken nuggets, onion rings, fried pickles and mozzarella sticks. As well as different healthy food choices like, fresh fruit, Tornado Potatoes, Turkish Wraps, baked Turkish specialties and grilled sandwiches. I also offer cold treats like 4 flavours of slush puppies, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, ice cream, sundaes, and banana splits. As for hot drinks, I offer: a variety of herbal and fruit teas, regular drip coffee, Turkish coffee, flavoured coffees and hot chocolate. My prices are very affordable, and I offer meal combination specials to accommodate big and small appetites.

I run my canteen in the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way. More specifically, I am very conscientious about how much power I use. I will turn off my machines at the end of every shift to avoid wasting energy. I recycle all plastic and paper waste and compost all organic food waste.

Mustafa can be reached at @email and will be operating at the Multiplex until the end of May. 

ATCO Aquatics Center Canteen - My African Cuisine in YK

My African Cuisine in YK is operated by Aminata Konate.

Our menu offers a creative fusion of African and Canadian cuisines, blending traditional African flavours with Canadian ingredients and culinary techniques. This combination will provide a fresh and unique dining experience for our customers. Some examples of this fusion are: jollof bowl, banana plain, our homemade hibiscus flower, ginger juice, and porridge made with African cereals.

Founded on September 3, 2020, My African Cuisine in YK specializes in exotic dishes, fresh juices, handcrafted sauces, and personalized catering services.

Aminata can be reached at @email and will be operating the canteen until the end of 2027.

Multiplex Concession – Running Bear Café 2024-2026

Running Bear Café is operated by Phuong.

I am a first-generation Canadian. I emigrated from Vietnam to Yellowknife in 1986 and have lived here since. I have made Yellowknife my home, and I want to share my passion for cooking with our community. I have had this passion since I was a teenager. As a girl in Vietnam, I had to help my family earn money. I learned to cook and clean. I learned to cook mostly from my mother and older sister. And once I was able to establish some good recipes, I would sell my food on the side of the streets in Vietnam. In order to provide financial stability for my parents and siblings and have a better life, I knew I had to leave Vietnam. I understand the concept of financial responsibility, and I bring a wealth of cooking experience. I truly believe that a benefit to me, my family and the members of our community would be that I can share my passion for cooking and bring out flavours that aren’t normally used in western dishes. I also adapt recipes from different Asian countries. I want to be able to share that with our community.

Phuong can be reached at @email and will be operating at the Multiplex until the end of 2026.

Community Arena­ Concession

Kaitlyn WhiteKeyes operates the arena concession from October to May annually.

Chef WhiteKeyes is an award-winning Indigenous tradeswoman and culinary arts diploma graduate from NAIT. She has successfully operated in the local food market through pop-up events, Yellowknife farmers markets and the Yellowknife culinary festival.

The arena community will benefit by having access to affordable food options and healthy daily specials.

Kaitlyn can be reached at @email and will be operating at the arena until May 2026.