Sticky Toffee Pudding Stout from Eighty-Eight Brewing Company
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Sure, you could eat sticky toffee pudding in the actual dessert form. But why not try it as a beer? Eighty-Eight Brewing Company brings chocolate, vanilla, caramel and toffee notes together in this stout inspired by the popular sweet treat. Plus, it’s lactose free.
1070, 2600 Portland St. S.E., 403-452-5880, eightyeightbrewing.ca
Breakfast in Manilla from Maven
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A new chef marks a new era at Maven. Chef Leroy Borrega, who was most recently working at Shokunin, now helms this popular brunch spot, and has created an incredible menu filled with dishes inspired by his life and experiences (while still keeping a few favourites from the previous menu). Breakfast in Manila is one of the standout new offerings, capturing the flavours of a classic Filipino breakfast with house-made pork longanisa sausage and scrambled eggs on top of garlic fried rice, as well as some refreshing atchara and a red and green onion slaw.
1006 17 Ave. S.W., 403-457-7898, @maven_yyc
Figgy Pudding Coffee Beans from Monogram
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Coffee inspired by the flavours of figgy pudding? Count us in. With vanilla, peach and spiced fruit notes, this coffee will help start your day off right. This holiday blend from Monogram Coffee is only around for a limited time, so take advantage over the holiday season.
Multiple Calgary locations, monogramcoffee.com
Puffs from Mr. Puffs
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This dessert franchise has landed in Calgary, making it the first location in Alberta. Offering a twist on loukoumades, which are Greek doughnut balls, the puffs come in a wide range of topping flavours like apple cinnamon, Choco-Bueno, cappuccino crisp, hazelnut biscotti and more. The fluffy bites are available in boxes of 12, 30 and 50 puffs, as well as platters of 65 or 130 puffs.
560, 20 Longview Common S.E., 403-900-8770, mrpuffs.com
Shipnog from Ship & Anchor
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Getting a glass of house-made eggnog (a.k.a. Shipnog) at Ship & Anchor pub is a classic holiday tradition for many Calgarians. Guests can sip on a glass in-person or pick up a bottle to enjoy at home. Not only is it delicious, but part of the drink sales support local charities and organizations, including Street Cats YYC, The Alex, Distress Centre, Women’s Centre of Calgary and Calgary Drop-In Centre.
534 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com
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