Loved this place. Great food, atmosphere and service. Lovely to look at the amazing art all over…read moreand dig in to great cooking. We decided on the fish tacos and a pulled pork sandwich. Both were tasty. Great stop if you are in the mood for something great and supporting culture.

All I can say is: IT'S ABOUT TIME. As someone who loves to experience different cultures through…read morefood, I am thrilled to finally begin to see Indigenous cuisine on the Edmonton / Amiskwaciwâskahikan / culinary tapestry. I am a firm believer that tasting a culture's food builds some of the strongest bridges and I only hope to see more of this coming out of our vibrant Indigenous community. Pei Pei Chei Ow (pronounced "pe-pe-s-chew") is an incredible place to start. They're serving post-colonial Indigenous food - but not only that. It's an immersive experience as you dine inside of the Whiskeyjack Art House located in McCauley, surrounded by beautiful Indigenous-made works of art. Nominated as one of Canada's Best New Restaurants 2022 in enRoute magazine and named Best Lunch Restaurant 2023 in EDify Magazine, I couldn't possibly wait to try this restaurant for myself. I wasn't sure what to expect but was so completely open to anything and everything. Entering the small foyer area, you will find a counter at which to place your food order as well as a small "store" area selling a variety of locally-made Indigenous goods. I jumped in immediately and began to peruse the multiple chalkboard menus and chatted with the friendly and helpful staff member. The restaurant closes quite early each day (they're open until 6pm) which is why they're largely considered a great spot for lunch. I visited for an early dinner on a Saturday and ran the risk of some of the items being sold out already. Unfortunately, two of the menu items were sold out by the time that I arrived but thankfully neither were ones that I had been intending to order. However, the lesson here is that for the best selection, visiting for lunch probably is advisable. We placed our order and selected a place to sit. Seating is extremely minimal. In the front area there is a two-top and some counter seating with about three stools. But if you venture just a little bit further into the gallery you will be met with the best seat in the house. A lone table for four in the larger gallery space, surrounded by fine Indigenous art. The result is a truly special dining experience, combining cuisine with beautiful visuals. It would have been nice to include some Indigenous music to really complete the sensory story. I loved the added touch of a vase of sage leaves on the table. This felt like a true hidden gem immersive experience and I was honoured to be a part of it. With Scott Jonathan Iserhoff at the helm, Pei Pei Chei Ow focuses on flavourful contemporary Indigenous cuisine based on local sustainably harvested ingredients and inspired by traditional recipes with a modern twist. Inspired by the land, life, and seasons that surround us, the menu explores and highlights Indigenous food in today's society. Starting with beverages you will discover a cimarronez coffee and a sweetgrass iced coffee on the menu - and they also have a beverage loyalty card which would be very handy for grabbing coffees on the go. I was most interested in the Mee-Ni-Sha-Piy (Saskatoon berry soda - $6.00). Indigenous to Alberta, Saskatoon berries are a huge pride of the prairies. Sipping the delicate and effervescent beverage I couldn't help but notice that it reminded me of shrub - a drink made with a drinking vinegar syrup, Turns out, I wasn't far off. Mee-Ni-Sha-Piy is made with muddled berries, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. This mixture is then combined with soda to create a lovely and unique beverage that is clean and refreshing. A must for the summer! I was excited to order the Three Sisters salad which is made with corn, squash, and beans. When planted side by side, these three crops help each other during growth, resulting in better yields at harvest. I loved the idea of presenting this concept in the form of a salad. Unfortunately, our server came back to our table to report that the salad was no longer up to the correct quality and that they would have to serve us something else. They then went above and beyond to correct this situation. Not only were we served the Spring Salad ($15.00) instead, but we were also given complimentary Arancini ($12.00) and three Tarts ($4.00 each). This was totally unnecessary but completely wonderful! What seemed like a simple spring salad revealed itself to be so much more. This dish was the biggest surprise of the meal for me because I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Beautifully fresh greens were accented by verdant leaves of mint. Puffed wild rice created a crunchy, textural dream. Slices of fresh apple brought a sweet acidity. Incredibly balanced, this salad was a delight. The one Indigenous food that most people have tried is Bannock ($2.00 per piece) and so of course I needed to taste the Pei Pei Chei Ow version. Bannock is a simple pan-fried Indigenous bread that is somewhat dense in texture and usually has a really delicious and caramelized crust. Add a pinch of salt and you're in for a heavenly treat!

It was my moms birthday and she wanted a "Latino feast". So first place I thought of was Paraiso…read moreTropical! We ordered the empanadas, Salvadoran tamales and Colombian tamales too. We also ordered the chicharrón con yuca and crema fresca. We also got a slice of the tres leches cake for dessert! Seriously guys my mom was SO happy with her birthday meal! Paraiso even went above and beyond and wrote a "feliz cumpleaños" message on the cake box which made it feel extra special. Thank you to the entire team at Paraiso for this special meal and delicious food! The tamales were so yummy and authentic, the bigger ones even had a drumstick of chicken in them which was so awesome! Highly recommend Paraiso's hot food if you're looking for an authentic Latin American meal. Will definitely be ordering again!

What an amazing little gem. Cute little latin market with a kitchen…read more We found this place because we were looking for a place in Edmonton that does Pupusa and then realized they also did Birria tacos, so naturally we had to order that as well. The Pupusa was amazing with their pickled slaw and the Birria tacos were delicious. Paraiso is a must check out place in Edmonton, we will definitely be back to try more on their menu.

Paraiso Tropical was celebrating their anniversary a couple months ago. They had a sale on Birra…read moretacos and Papusas. I like this place and they have a good selection of grab and go meals in the warmer near the front of the building. So if you are feeling peckish just choose whatever looks good. I haven't had a bad thing here and it is very affordable. So even if you don't like something it isn't a big commitment. Both items were delicious but for sure the papusas were the favourite. Thick corn tortilla stuffed with seasoned pork meat and cheese, served with tomato salsa and pickled cabbage salad! And I loved the crisp cabbage ontop. The Birra tacos - beef, onion, cilantro, corn tortilla, and spices. They have a great little convience store that sells a whole lot of Latino products. I always pick up something new to try.

I went to Paraiso today to pick up a few small things for a special family meal. Cesar helped me…read morechoose from the ever changing and growing selection of marinated meats As an added plus he didn't judge my rusty grasp of Spanish If you want to make a meal that will have you remember the great times in LatinAmerica go here - you will not be disappointed

Benix is a housewares store, like Stokes, in West Edmonton Mall. Not only is it Canadian, but their…read moreprices are good too! They sell your typical kitchen stuff like cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, glassware, decor, seasonal and lots of other shiny stuff. Yup, I'm like a bird (insert Nelly Furtado song) and anything shiny or sparkly gets my attention. What made me excited is they have a marble hot stone grill. These are sweet things - kinda of like a fondue but no oil, just heat up the marble slab with Sterno and grill your eats right on the stone. It's a lot of fun for date nights at home, parties or entertaining. I will also mention that it's more than half price than other stores!!! Did I mention low prices? It's a great place to go to get wedding presents, shower gifts or other gifts in general.

You would never find me at a store like this on a normal day, but I ended up here since I went to…read moreWest Edmonton Mall with my mother. She ends up buying things for the kitchen even if she doesn't actually need them, so Benix caught her attention. I have to say, the prices here are either really cheap, or we caught the store on a good day. There was a sale going on for up to 80% off some merchandise. I wonder if that happens often? If so, this is a good place to shop for housewares. My mom ended getting a set of new frying pans...even though we already have like 4 of them at home.

This is a great store. Staff are helpful, if they don't have it in stock, they'll help you out, and…read morehow many stores offer to carry your stuff out for you? The clearance sales are great too. We hadn't really considered this store as an alternative to your average big box hardware store, but it really is! They have so many things! From brooder chicks in the spring to lawn sweepers to tow behind your ride on mower in the fall, fencing, Clothing , in sizes that fit so many average real women! There is camping hunting and all the stuff for growing your own food. It's amazing. Plus, propane tank swap program so you can get it all here. Bike racks if you have that locomotion. For accessibility, the aisles are a bit tight, two wheelchairs won't pass but otherwise the store is fair for accessibility. Wide spots for a ramp, easy curb access to the door. I did not evaluate the washroom facilities but will update when I do. The only reason I can't give them five stars as the online shopping is a bit challenging. Search is... a wrestling match to find something you were JUST looking at sometimes. Public washrooms and fitting rooms to try on the clothes... and sizes for curvy girls!! Did I mention there's even an EV Charging and parking spot?! Has become our go-to for most hardware and garden items!

Great Store and so sad to hear they are all closing down! Now that we have moved out to an acreage…read morewe have found this store invaluable for finding some items. Right now there is a sign saying up to 30% off everything in store. Truthfully everything is 10% off and the stock is getting quite thin. They do have Christmas items at 60% off while they last. There are a few things at 30% which may be okay deals. Things at 10% off you can probably find better deals elsewhere. I suspect deals may get better as stock dwindles and they want to get rid of everything so you may want to check daily on things.

Delicious artisan breads and desserts! Sells out quickly so preorder is recommended. Hidden Gemread more

Incredible sourdough bread and baked goods! Adjoining cafe has high quality coffee however a bit…read moreoverpriced at almost $8 for some drinks. Customer service on this side of the store seems to lack that engagement/friendliness found at Starbucks.

It's nice to see it and experience it once. We went there…read morefor their Christmas special event, "Glow" and I'm not sure if they have the same issues all the time or this issues were related to their Christmas special: Parking is a disaster. I was driving around for a while to be allowed to go to one of the parking areas and it seems the traffic was not planned or controlled properly. Then the parking was all icy which is a safety hazard knowing a lot of young and older people walk there. Then we got inside and although it was nice, it wasn't worth the money and energy. I personally didn't feel Christmas spirit and originality. Everything about the setup was very mechanical without soul. Like a robot maybe! I think something like "candy cane lane" is a lot better experience and it gives a feeling that your in a Christmas painting. I will go back there for the market itself after holidays. I think I may enjoy the market better.

One could enjoy oneself here, if one: 1) lived in St. Albert; 2) had lots of money to burn, and 3)…read morehad low expectations of this Centre acting as the greenhouse it replaced. Beautiful space, but better suited for elderly mall-walkers and special events. Truth be told, there are few actual plants, particularly annuals, on offer. They seem to focus more on specialized seasonal plants, like poinsettias and Norfolk pine at Christmas, and decorative items like pumpkins, terrariums, and tropical plants. I came in mid-September for fall bedding plants and was shocked to find there were almost no plants, a few potted mums with tightly closed buds, and that was it. Not even a marigold in the whole place! What perennials they had left were leggy, there were a few scraggly trees and some sad looking pansies. Quite a pathetic showing, shocking that Home Depot and Canadian Tire have better selection! All this greenhouse space, and hardly any plants. I was pretty choked that I had driven all the way to St. Albert and left without a single bedding plant, what a waste of my gas and my time. The Enjoy Centre is actually a wannabe high-end shopping mall, out in a middle of nowhere industrial park. One of the reasons I chose to come out was to hit Evoolution, but I can do that closer to home. There's a spa onsite, an overpriced kitchen store, an overpriced health and wellness shop, and a specialty grocery store akin to Loblaws City Centre market or any Planet Organic. I'm not sure why anyone would come to the Enjoy Centre for such services, and indeed anytime I've visited, these stores are all but empty. The cafeteria is also overpriced and very average. Honestly I'd only come back here for the special events and would maybe do some gift shopping. But I'll never make the drive from Edmonton again just to peruse expensive items I can purchase elsewhere, or to buy plants, if there were any to buy!!

Called this store, West Edmonton, several times. They don't…read morelike to answer phones and when they do, they seem to like hanging up....who knows...lazy staff, horrible business acumen...bottom line, don't shop here unless you enjoy atrocious customer service! I vote with my wallet!

Awesome selection of knives. Knowledgeable staff. Located across from sea lions in West Edmonton…read moreMall.