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The third Alberta location of Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse opens Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the Ellerslie area (9626 Ellerslie Rd. SW). The new, stand-alone location joins a Calgary store and the original Pampa in downtown Edmonton, which opened in 2011.

“It’s an exciting project for me,” said co-owner Oscar Lopez, who cut his teeth on 109 Street after being showcased by the Food Network’s David Adjey in an episode of The Opener in 2011. “We’re no longer a baby, we’re a teenager — we have bigger boy pants on now.”

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Lopez and executive chef/co-owner Joao Dachery selected the Ellerslie location in response to the growth in that area, and also to cater to customers in Nisku, Leduc and Beaumont. Located in Ellerslie Crossing Plaza, the restaurant joins a small but vibrant selection of independent eateries in the area, including Workshop Eatery and Zaika. A new brew pub called Town Square Brewing Company is also set to open soon.