Sunday Buns from 8 Cakes
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On Sundays, treat yourself to one of the cinnamon buns at 8 Cakes. The East Village bakery only brings out this pillowy treat once a week and it’s worth seeking out. Flavours change weekly, but have included banana pudding, Earl Grey lemon and brown butter streusel.
529 Riverfront Ave. S.E., 403-455-2253, 8cakes.com
PB & J Hot Chocolate from Alforno
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Local bakery chain Alforno has turned a popular childhood sandwich into a drink for YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. This drink captures the flavours we know and love with peanut butter chocolate ganache, raspberry powder and raspberry whipped cream, all finished off with a peanut butter and jelly glaze and a jelly cookie sandwich on top. Each time the drink is purchased during YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, which runs from February 1 to 28, part of the proceeds will go to Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Multiple Calgary locations, alforno.ca; yychotchocolate.com
Tableside Tiramisu from Aurora Italiana
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End your meal at this Bridgeland restaurant on a high note by ordering the tableside tiramisu. Crafted right in front of your eyes, the dish is made with mascarpone, espresso, egg yolk, savoiardi and finished with cocoa dust.
916 1 Ave. N.E., 587-327-6070, auroraitaliana.ca
Tan Tan Udon from Marugame Udon
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This Japanese chain has officially landed in Alberta. Marugame Udon recently opened a new location in CrossIron Mills, and diners have been flocking to the restaurant for its udon bowls and tempura. We’ve got our eye on the tan tan udon, which features noodles, spicy ground pork and a soft-boiled egg in a spicy sesame broth that you’ll be slurping until the last drop.
CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View County, ca.marugame.com
Truffle Mushroom Chicken Sandwich from Pekko
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There’s a new spot to indulge in some fried chicken. Located in Kensington, Pekko offers chicken bowls and sandwiches like the truffle mushroom chicken sandwich, which can be made with grilled or fried chicken. It’s finished off with sautéed mushrooms, truffle mayo and Swiss cheese for an irresistible bite.
227 10 St. N.W., pekko.ca
