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Corner stores used to be dingy holes in the wall where you could get a carton of milk and a pack of smokes. Over the last few years, however, several independent grocery stores have popped up in neighbourhoods all around Calgary, with many offering wholesome and delicious local and organic produce and packaged foods.

The second biggest annual family-and-friends mega-meal occasion after Christmas, your Thanksgiving spread can be as involved and ornate as you care to make it. Whether you opt for a small, intimate gathering or a full-on banquet, look to the following shops for all the seasonal decorations and kitchen equipment you need to create the best ever Turkey Day dinner.

Chai, the Hindi word for tea, evokes images of steaming cups of tea, steeped in tradition. There are many ways to make a lovely chai, from mixing loose tea and water, to the traditional Indian method that perfectly balances Indian black tea, cinnamon and cloves brewed in hot milk. So, order a mug of this comforting drink and stay a while at any of our favourite places to order chai in Calgary.