Baked French Onion Soup from 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
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On a cold day, there’s nothing better than a hot bowl of soup. Those who agree will likely be interested in the baked French onion soup from 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar. If the sound of homemade onion broth with bread and mozzarella weren’t tempting enough, 4th Spot takes its version of the dish to the next level with an enticing Parmesan garlic puff pastry on top.
2620 4 St. N.W., 403-984-3474, 4thspot.com
Gingerbread Families from Good Earth Coffeehouse
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Every Christmas, Good Earth Coffeehouse brings back its gingerbread family cookies, which come in a bag of three. Not only are the cookies soft, chewy and full of ginger flavour, they also support a good cause: one dollar from each bag that’s purchased goes toward supporting local food banks.
Multiple locations, goodearthcoffeehouse.com
Chicken Skewers from Koko Japanese Eatery
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A sister brand of local restaurant Ryuko, Koko is one of the newest food vendors to join Calgary Farmers’ Market West. The Japanese restaurant’s menu includes several kinds of chicken skewers, which come in karaage or grilled options. Try one plain or in flavours like teriyaki or okonomi.
Calgary Farmers’ Market West, 25 Greenbriar Dr. N.W., @koko.yyc
Grab & Go Eggie Combo from Sammie Cafe
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What’s better than starting your day with a fresh coffee and a breakfast sandwich? Doing it for only $10. Sammie Cafe in Marda Loop offers a Grab & Go Eggie Combo where you get a miso bacon, mushroom omelette, beef cheek or longanisa Eggie and a Phil & Sebastian coffee for only $10 when you order it for takeaway between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. You can even order it ahead of time online so that it’s ready for you the next day on your way to work.
113, 2205 33 Ave. S.W., 403-457-9682, @sammieyyc
Eggnog from Ship & Anchor
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Affectionately known as “Shipnog,” Ship & Anchor’s seasonal eggnog is basically a Christmas tradition in Calgary. Until December 31, head to the pub to enjoy a glass in-person ($5 is donated to charity) or get a whole bottle to enjoy at home ($10 is donated to charity).
534 17 Ave. S.W., shipandanchor.com