cocktails Archives - East Hills Bottle Depot https://easthillsbottledepot.ca Canada's Luxury Bottle Depot Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:49:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.1 https://easthillsbottledepot.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-easthills-512x512-1-1-32x32.png cocktails Archives - East Hills Bottle Depot https://easthillsbottledepot.ca 32 32 The Best Date Night Spots In YYC https://easthillsbottledepot.ca/the-best-date-night-spots-in-yyc/ Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:05:00 +0000 https://easthillsbottledepot.ca/?p=129 The past few months have made it a challenge to connect with our family and friends. With lockdown, we turned to technology to allow us to connect. It has been even harder for those who are in relationships or single and dating because date nights have been impossible to keep spontaneous.  You’ve probably binge-watched everything on Netflix and if you’re…

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]]> The past few months have made it a challenge to connect with our family and friends. With lockdown, we turned to technology to allow us to connect. It has been even harder for those who are in relationships or single and dating because date nights have been impossible to keep spontaneous. 

You’ve probably binge-watched everything on Netflix and if you’re like us, you’re probably excited to go on dates in the real world now that the re-opening of Alberta has begun! Whether you like fancy cocktails, playing games, exploring museums or checking out comedy clubs, we have compiled a list of the best date night spots in YYC to ignite the spark in your dating life! 

Cocktail Bars and Food 

Calgary has some of the trendiest and most unique bars in the province that serve up creative cocktails sure to impress your date.

Take a step back in time to the 1920s at Betty Lou’s Library, where you call a secret phone to enter. Impress your date with a 1920’s inspired cocktail in a velvet leather chair under the ambience of a soft glowing chandelier. 

The Wednesday Room has a plethora of cocktails, food and a grand piano along with chic decor from the 1960s to put you in that date night mood. 

If you’re looking for a super-secret spot and want to try some of the best sushi in town paired with cocktails, Ajito is the perfect place. In order to enter, you have to find the secret Coca-Cola door! 

Active Dates 

Does Skeeball, basketball, and arcade games sound more up your alley? Greta Bar is the perfect first date ice breaker. Playfully show off your competitive side, enjoy a drink and dabble in some street food from a local food truck. 

If you and your date are night owls, then a , comedy show at Yuk Yuk’s is a great place to go. They always have local performers and stand-up comedians that are sure to make you and your date laugh the night away.

Romantic Dates

Spend the night rekindling your romance and getting to know your new lover by stargazing at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. Located a brief 30-kilometre drive southwest of Calgary’s city centre, this is the perfect destination to truly show off your romantic side. They are currently closed to the public now, but keep an eye out for their re-opening date! 

Stroll through Prince’s Island Park, sit by the river, enjoy ice cream and take in the sunset. The views are incredible and will sweep your date off their feet! 

Once you’ve tried all these date spots, make a date to bring your recyclables back at East Hills Bottle Depot where we will treat you with free coffee and Netflix! A couple that recycles together, saves the earth together! 

Don’t forget to let us know on Facebook,Twitterand Instagram where your favourite spots to go for a date in YYC are and you might be featured! 

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]]> The Perfect Wine and Appetizer Pairings For Every Party https://easthillsbottledepot.ca/the-perfect-wine-and-appetizer-pairings-for-every-party/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:08:00 +0000 https://easthillsbottledepot.ca/?p=131 When it comes to wine and appetizers there are many options out there and it can feel overwhelming to know which to serve to ensure all of your guests will be pleased. Knowing the perfect combination will have you feeling like a star and have your party guests raving about your party for years to…

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]]> When it comes to wine and appetizers there are many options out there and it can feel overwhelming to know which to serve to ensure all of your guests will be pleased. Knowing the perfect combination will have you feeling like a star and have your party guests raving about your party for years to come! 

We found all the people-pleasing pairings of wines and appetizers that are bound to make everyone’s tastebuds go wild! 

The First Step…

is the wine. There are many different wines, but when you know a little bit about each type of wine then you can better prepare the food to go with it. Many people make the easily avoided mistake of putting too many appetizers out with the wrong colour of the wine. 

White Wines

Pinot Grigio is a light and refreshing wine that can bring out the sweetness in food and is best paired with appetizers like artichoke and spinach dip, mozzarella and brie cheeses, or smoked meats. We suggest trying Pinot Grigio with this baked bean and artichoke dip. 

Chardonnay is known for it’s creamy and light aftertaste which is why this type of wine is best paired with chicken quesadillas or grilled marinated shrimp. 

Riesling is the perfect kind of wine to match anyone’s tastes buds. We like to pair this sweet choice with chips and homemade guacamole, dumplings, or shrimp tacos to give a perfect balance of sweet and salty. 

Moscato is for all the sweet tooth’s in your house. These wines are deliciously sweet and pair well with poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup.

Red Wines

Shiraz is a wine that ranges from spicy to fruity or bold. This wine is ideal to pair with appetizers like a charcuterie plate because it will play nicely with the salt and subtle flavours in the cheese and meats.

Pinot Noir is a rich bouquet of flavours and we suggest pairing it with a simple snack plate with crackers, goat cheeses, pears and salami.

Merlot is a lush wine with a jam-like taste and goes well with mussels or sweet and sour chicken balls.
 
Don’t forget when the party is over, East Hills Bottle Depot, is the friendliest place to return your empty wine bottles!

Let us know which wine and appetizer pairing is your favourite by tagging us in your pictures on Facebook,Twitter, and Instagram and you may even be featured! 

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