Last week, local Edmonton business owners gathered to watch their big moment on national television — and what a night it was. The team behind DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen, the beloved Ukrainian food business built right here in Edmonton, hosted a viewing party for their appearance on Dragon’s Den, CBC’s hit entrepreneurship show where founders pitch […]
This summer, downtown Edmonton is alive with the sounds of Ukrainian music as Don’YA Kitchen hosts a series of Ukrainian DJ day parties right on Jasper Avenue. These vibrant events have been drawing crowds, offering a unique cultural experience that blends music, food, and community. For many in the Ukrainian community, the atmosphere is more […]
DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen is a cozy gem in Edmonton serving up authentic Ukrainian flavors with heart. Known for its warm, friendly atmosphere, guests are always greeted by DON’YA team, who takes the time to carefully explain each menu item. Their famous Rohalyky with apple filling have won rave reviews—so much so that visitors often wonder […]
What do perogies, community, and second chances have in common? At Don’ya Ukraine’s Kitchen in Edmonton, everything. Born from a Free Store for Ukrainian newcomers, this heart-filled food venture now employs over 18 newcomers, produces thousands of traditional dishes each week, and empowers refugees on their journey to permanent residency — proving that good food […]
By Scott Messenger From war-torn Ukraine to Edmonton kitchens, DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen is more than a restaurant — it’s a story of survival, community, and entrepreneurship. Co-founded by NAIT grad Jorgia Moore and her mother Janice Krissa, this social enterprise empowers Ukrainian newcomers through food, tradition, and heart. “It’s more than just a group of […]
Staff at DON’YA express how the kitchen provides unity, comfort, and healing—a place to rebuild community after fleeing war. A Global News segment highlights DON’YA staff—Ukrainian women who fled war—working and supporting each other in the kitchen. The footage captures both the cooking process and intimate reflections, emphasizing how food fosters healing and belonging as […]
One of Edmonton’s feel-good food stories: a refugee-founded kitchen transitioning from takeout pop-up to warm, sit-down lunch spot serving soul-soothing Ukrainian dishes. Edify Edmonton profiles DON’YA’s evolution from start-up pop-up to full-service lunch café. Founder insights reveal a mission rooted in community support and newcomer opportunity. Signature dishes like borshch, perogies, sausages, and rohalyky pastries […]
In a Global News feature, Ukrainian refugee women working at DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen reflect on the emotional weight of ceasefire talks, offering a window into the reality of war, resettlement, and resilience in Edmonton. On March 12, 2025, Global News sat down with staff from DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen—a team composed entirely of Ukrainian women who […]
The Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) shines a spotlight on the cultural exchange between longtime Ukrainian Canadians and recent Ukrainian newcomers at DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen. The article explores how food can both highlight differences and unite generations. In “A Taste of Home, Away from Home”, ARTA’s Robert Michon visits DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen to explore how […]
Jasper’s beloved WickedCup café is partnering with DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen to bring authentic handmade Ukrainian dishes to the Rockies. The collaboration supports courageous Ukrainian women who fled the war and are now rebuilding their lives in Alberta—one perogy at a time. In a heartfelt collaboration between Decore Hotels’ WickedCup and DON’YA Ukraine’s Kitchen, authentic Ukrainian […]
