[Gronk!]

Nostalgia!

The history of West Edmonton Mall, including our decades-old videos

A deep dive into the history of West Edmonton Mall, one of Edmonton's biggest landmarks with world-wide recognition.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Gronk!]

Now open on BRBN st:

 

[MacLac]

This in lieu of what restaurant? I heard there’s a new MEX joint on BRBN as well.

 

[policyenthusiast]

This in lieu of what restaurant? I heard there’s a new MEX joint on BRBN as well.

If you're talking about the Taco Shop (not very new), you're good to skip it. Super expensive and not great food.

 

[Gronk!]

If you're talking about the Taco Shop (not very new), you're good to skip it. Super expensive and not great food.

I was at the Taco Shop for dinner. Contrary to @policyenthusiast's post, the food was quite good and filled my stomach to my own satisfaction (tacos were large), and the bill didn't exactly break the bank. Kendra is an awesome server, they need to keep her at all costs. I briefly saw Daniel the owner but didn't get a chance to say "hey".

Did a walk-around of WEM before and after dinner.

Phase III food court

Next door to the amusement park

Phase I food court

What will happen to this space?

Next door to Sport Chek

 

[policyenthusiast]

I was at the Taco Shop for dinner. Contrary to @policyenthusiast's post, the food was quite good and filled my stomach to my own satisfaction (tacos were large), and the bill didn't exactly break the bank. Kendra is an awesome server, they need to keep her at all costs. I briefly saw Daniel the owner but didn't get a chance to say "hey".

Did a walk-around of WEM before and after dinner.

Phase III food court

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Next door to the amusement park

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Phase I food court

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What will happen to this space?

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Next door to Sport Chek

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Out of curiosity, what did you pay? I had chips and salsa, 3 tacos, and two drinks and it rang up at $72. This was last year, so if they've lowered their prices I would give them another shot.

 

[Gronk!]

Out of curiosity, what did you pay? I had chips and salsa, 3 tacos, and two drinks and it rang up at $72. This was last year, so if they've lowered their prices I would give them another shot.

Just over $30 for 3 large tacos and a paloma, plus a $6 tip for Kendra.

 

[IanO]

 

[Markyeg]

The former Urban Outfitters space on L1 near the Ice Palace is going to be a “flagship” Miniso (whatever that’s supposed to mean lol)

 

[Gronk!]

A moment in history: Aug. 15, 1987

On this day in 1987, West Edmonton Mall's infamous roller-coaster reopened roughly one year after a deadly malfunction.

edmonton.taproot.news

 

[Gronk!]

Baskin-Robbins is replacing Jus Fruit near the Phase 1 food court

Coming soon between the Phase 1 food court and the Ice Palace

Miniso is taking over the Urban Outfitters space next to the Ice Palace

Mr. Halah Burger is now open near Galaxyland

Dynamite near the Ice Palace reminds me of a temple

Coming soon to Europa Boulevard

Coming soon to the 2nd level near the Ice Palace

 

[buildings]

More on Miniso. https://retail-insider.com/retail-i...-miniso-land-in-canada-at-west-edmonton-mall/

 

[Markyeg]

INS Market has already shut down. I guess opening a convenience store with overpriced snacks beside Dollarama wasn’t a shrewd business move.

 

[Gronk!]

Designer Depot has opened in the old Brick space in Phase 3.
I hope this does well, given that this space has been a retailer black hole since The Brick relocated to Phase 1.

 

[IanO]

Was at WEM for my one of two trips of the year out there with some out of town guests. I forgot what that parking lot outside of T&T was like.

Man o man we need a Simons Downtown.

Galaxy Orbiter fantastic for the first 1/3, then too disorientating followed by a lacklustre last 1/3; I miss the bender.