5 Things We’re Excited to Eat and Drink This May

Ube Queso Ice Cream from Abbey’s Creations

Avenue‘s list of the 30 best things to eat and drink in 2023 was recently released, and it’s full of delicious bites to try this summer. While they’re all great options, we officially have our eye on the ube queso ice cream from Abbey’s Creations now that the weather is heating up. This colourful treat features notes of cheddar cheese and ube (a purple yam) and is a must-try the next time you’re craving some ice cream.

Multiple locations, abbeys.net

24K of Gold Burger from Billie’s Smash Burgers

 

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Every Monday, Roy’s Korean Kitchen turns into Billie’s Smash Burgers, a new pop-up that features Oklahoma-style smash burgers (Roy’s regular menu is not available on pop-up days). Make a reservation to try one of the mouth-watering burgers like the 24K of Gold, which features two patties, cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese sauce, truffle mayo, a crispy cheddar skirt, mushroom, pickles, lettuce and onion.

2024 4 St. S.W., @billies.yyc

Wilde About Tea from Prologue Café

 

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Located on the main level of The Dorian Hotel, Prologue Café recently started a new afternoon tea service that is available on Saturdays and Sundays. Wilde About Tea features a mix of sweet and savoury bites and is available by reservation only, which you can make by emailing dining@prologuedaybar.com.

525 5 Ave. S.W., 403-300-6631, prologuedaybar.com

Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts Iced Lattes from Rosso Coffee Roasters

 

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Now that the weather has warmed up, seasonal summer treats and drinks will be popping up all over the place. Rosso is no exception, now offering a seasonal Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts iced latte that comes in three flavours. Along with Oatly oat milk and strawberry sauce, you can choose to add a matcha, espresso or hojicha topping.

Multiple locations, rossocoffeeroasters.com

Beef & Blue Cheese Pizza from Uncle Fatih’s Pizza

 

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This B.C.-based local pizza chain has officially expanded to Calgary with more than 30 flavours to try. There are several meaty and vegetarian options available, including the beef and blue cheese pizza that comes with triple beef and a generous drizzle of blue cheese on top.

1521 4 St. S.W., unclefatih.com