The Emerald Restaurant in Altona is under new ownership.

Vanessa Nilson-Johnson is a certified chef from Portage la Prairie.
She says owning a restaurant has been a dream of hers for over ten years.

The restaurant is undergoing a full renovation and looking for staff.

Nilson-Johnson notes she will be upgrading the menu and will be serving fusion cuisine....... a variety of fine dining dishes from across the world.

A grand opening brunch will be held September 24th.