Best Winter Date Ideas – What’s your Line?
Whether it’s your first date or your thirtieth – all great dates should include amazing food. We’ve put a spin on some classic date ideas to help spice things up this winter.
KEEP IT CASUAL
THE LINE: Let’s meet for coffee.
It’s comfortable, casual and relaxed. A coffee house is the perfect place to unwind and converse over a salted caramel latte, or an organic hot cider. Just Us! offers a warm atmosphere with a dose of java. For those craving something sweet, Scanway’s new cafe creates the most delicious donuts (think maple bacon…mmmm).
THE LINE: Let’s get together after work.
Take your coffee date to the next level. Try local oysters on the half shell and a glass of bubbly at the Five Fishermen or The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar for a delicious casual date you’ll both remember.
TAKE AN ADVENTURE
THE LINE: Let’s go exploring.
Explore the beauty of our province and take a scenic drive. Make your way along the Peggy’s Cove Road to the iconic lighthouse. Enjoy a bowl of chowder at the Sou’Wester for that down home feel or continue on to Rhubarb at the Oceanstone for an evening of intimacy.
THE LINE: Let’s grab a drink.
You love Nova Scotia wines, craft beers and spirits but do you know where they come from? Do something for the first time together and take a tour of a local winery, brewery or distillery.
AN INTIMATE EXPERIENCE
THE LINE: Let’s grab a bite.
Enjoy an evening out together and experience a progressive dinner. With so many fantastic restaurants to choose from – try a course at three of your favourites. For the Haligonian, get your taste buds singing at Primal Kitchen for apps with a craft beer then head to Gio for a main matched with Nova Scotia wine. Save room for dessert and cocktails at 2 Doors Down featuring local spirits.
THE LINE: I’d love to make you dinner.
Spend time together in the kitchen, and experience a true feast for the senses. Desbarres Manor Inn offers cooking classes or getaways tailored for your enjoyment.
Or spend the weekend at Inverary on Baddeck Bay – enjoy an afternoon wine tasting, hors d’eouvres and a tour of the kitchen, followed by a delicious meal.
The Line: Want to go back to my place?
Travel through the beautiful Annapolis Valley to pick up all the ingredients you need for a romantic evening in together. Visit the snow-covered Tangled Garden for savoury jams, warm up by the fire place at Planters Ridge Winery, and pick up fresh cheeses at Fox Hill Cheese House. Take home your purchases to create a full spread of local love.
