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

Ginger Beer with Vodka and Saskatoon Lemonade with Gin by Annex Hard Sodas

 

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Many Calgarians know and love Annex Sodas’ canned sodas, and now, you can also try some of them in a spirited version. Annex Hard Sodas now offers a ginger beer with vodka and a Saskatoon lemonade with gin, just in time for summer. Pick them up at the Annex Ale Project taproom.

Available at the Annex Ale Project taproom, 4323 1 St. S.E., annexsodas.com

Crunchy Soft Serve by Goodbake

 

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Goodbake, a Calgary company that makes crunchy brownie bites that were recently named one of Avenue‘s 30 Best Things to Eat and Drink in 2026, has launched its first storefront at the south location of the Calgary Farmers’ Market. Stop by to pick up some bags of the crunchy brownie bites and to try the brand’s new crunchy soft serve that comes in two flavours: Crunch Time with roasted pumpkin seeds and sea salt sprinkles and Berry Good with a strawberry puree swirl and freeze-dried strawberry.

Calgary Farmers’ Market South, 510 77 Ave. S.E., goodbake.co

Manakeesh by Mr. Meat Pie

 

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The team behind Phillistines Bakery (whose baklava was also on Avenue‘s 30 Best Things to Eat and Drink 2026 list) has launched a new eatery called Mr. Meat Pie, which specializes in the Middle Eastern pies, manakeesh. Choose from nearly 20 flavours ranging from za’atar and cheese to kishek, which you can order at the outdoor takeout window or inside where there are seats. Be sure to pick up some treats at Phillistines Bakery, which is on the other side of the same building, before you go.

3003 21 St. N.E., @mrmeatpie 

Gateway Collab Series by Sea Change Brewing Co, Brewsmith Brewing Co, Two Pillars Brewery, Cold Garden Beverage Company and Cabin Brewing Company

 

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Edmonton-based Sea Change Brewing Co has expanded to Calgary with the opening of its Skelly Club taproom in the Beltline. To mark its arrival, the brewery has teamed up with four Calgary breweries — Brewsmith Brewing Co, Two Pillars Brewery, Cold Garden Beverage Company and Cabin Brewing Company — to create a mixed four-pack of beers that are available at all five spots. The four-pack features a New Zealand Pils, a Hoppy Witbier, a Dank IPA and a Hazy IPA.

Available at all five breweries, seachangebeer.com

Tea Artist’s Palette by Yummy Q

 

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YYC Ice Cream Fest is back until August 16, inviting anyone with a sweet tooth to try featured ice cream creations at participating cafés, restaurants and ice cream shops. Yummy Q has one of the most unique entries this year with its flight of tea sorbets. Try flavours like peach oolong, green grape jasmine, tomato keemun and yuzu longjing. And don’t worry about asking for a cup or cone — this cool creation is enjoyed on a handheld artist’s palette. $2 from each Tea Artist’s Palette supports Calgary Meals on Wheels.

2, 338 10 St. N.W., @_yummy.q

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