Ay Khanum from Mazza Afghan Cuisine
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Located in Onyx’s former space in downtown Calgary, this new restaurant is Calgary’s latest destination for Afghan cuisine. Try dishes like Ay Khanum, which the restaurant describes as “a new take on the classic version of traditional Afghan dumplings.” Featuring ground beef and spices, the steamed dumplings also come with house made sauces. Pop in to try out this dish and others on your next visit downtown.
105, 237 8 Ave. S.E., mazzacalgary.ca
Rare Batch Issue No. 1 from Alberta Distillers Ltd.
Caramel, molasses, dark chocolate, raisins — all these flavours come together in Alberta Distiller’s latest creation. The limited-edition whiskey was aged for 23 years and is now available at several stores across Calgary. And this is just the start — keep an eye out for more releases to come in this new whiskey series.
Available at multiple Calgary retailers including Kensington Wine Market and Wine and Beyond, adlrarebatch.com
Strawberry Cheesecake BeaverTail from BeaverTails
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You may have had one of BeaverTails’ iconic pastries on a visit to the mountains or Calaway Park, and now, you can also snag one on 17th Avenue S.W. Located right beside Analog Coffee, the eatery serves its flat, doughnut-like treats with toppings ranging from apple pie filling to chocolate hazelnut spread. We’ve got our eye on the strawberry cheesecake flavour, which features cheesecake spread, graham cracker crumbs and a drizzle of strawberry jam.
738A 17 Ave. S.W., beavertails.com
Firebox Ice Cream from Harvey’s Confectionery at Heritage Park
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Located within Heritage Park, Harvey’s Confectionery is serving up a cold treat that brings the heat during YYC Ice Cream Fest. This ice cream flavour made by MacKay’s Ice Cream combines chipotle chili powder seasoning with wild cherry ice cream, and is topped with a Carolina Reaper pepper. Try it during the festival, which is on now until August 5.
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca; yycicecreamfest.com
Chicken Sandwich from Seoul Fried Chicken
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This popular fried chicken spot in Mission has a tempting new creation: chicken sandwiches in either gochujang butter or original flavours. Sandwiched between a toasted brioche bun is a 24-hour marinated chicken thigh, a kale and slaw mix, garlic mayo and soy marinated onion. This sandwich is only around while supplies last, so don’t miss out on trying it soon.
2100 4 St. S.W., seoul-fried-chicken.mailchimpsites.com