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

This month, crush some smash burgers, sip on a cherry cola, welcome the fall season with pumpkin pie ice cream cake and more.

Smash Burgers from Bastion Burger

The next time you’re craving a burger, head to PinBar. The local bar, restaurant and pinball joint is the new home of popular local food truck Bastion Burger, which is known for its loaded smash burgers and fries. The fact that you can now play some pinball and crush one of those burgers in one visit is a great bonus.

Inside PinBar, 501 17 Ave. S.W., @bastionburger

 

Cherry Cola by M. Schneider & Son Sodas

M. Schneider & Son Sodas was recently named the winner of the 2024 Made in Alberta Awards’ non-alcoholic drink category, and once you take a sip of these sodas, it’s not hard to see why. Whether you go for classic cola, root beer or cherry cola, you’re in for a delicious drink in an eye-catching vintage can.

Available at local retailers like Safeway, @mschneiderandson

 

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Cake from Made by Marcus

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and while you could opt for a traditional pumpkin pie with ice cream, Made by Marcus is combining the best of both worlds with its pumpkin pie ice cream cake. Available only during October, the cake features pumpkin spice ice cream, a torched marshmallow layer, caramel glaze and meringues.

Multiple locations, madebymarcus.ca

 

BBQ Beef Galbi Sandwich from My Piknik

 

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There’s something about a loaded sandwich that is just so satisfying for lunch, and they don’t get much more loaded than the ones you’ll find at My Piknic, a new sandwich café that recently opened in Brentwood. Sandwich options range from the BBQ beef galbi sandwich to the spicy crab, or you can opt for one of the many loaded salads. Pair your choice with one of the smoothies, slushes or fruit juices available here.

255 Brentwood Pl. N.W., mypiknic.ca

 

Campfire Rock Crab Pasta from Primary Colours

Pasta La Feasta, a local pasta festival, is back for the month of October. The event features special pasta creations from several local restaurants around the city, and when you order one in October, $3 will go towards supporting The Alex Community Food Centre. There are a wide variety of pasta dishes to choose from, though we have our eye on the Campfire Rock Crab Pasta from Primary Colours, which features smoked rock crab and Fogo Island shrimp, brown butter hazelnut cream sauce, linguine and peas.

802 49 Ave. S.W., 403-764-2607, primarycoloursyyc.com

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