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Winter Wedding Real Couple – Kate & Luke

The beauty of Calgarian winters, are the gorgeous sun-kissed days offering warm rays and bright light to crisp cold temperatures. On February 15th, 2018 we welcomed the wonderful Kate and Luke into our space, a day which saw the sun shine strong and bring warmth to a -10 day on Lake Bonavista. Their intimate wedding consisting of 60 guests, was a beautiful event complimented by the snow-covered outdoors.

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Our Top Reasons to Start Planning Your Winter Wedding

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Winter wedding planning – if there’s something about those words that send a shiver down your spine please, FRET NO MORE! Winter weddings are more magical than any frozen fairy-tale you’ve heard before. In Calgary, winter blankets the city for approximately 6 months of the year. Although the snow doesn’t settle for quite that amount of time, the lower temperatures and shorter days lend perfectly to cozy comforts that are perfect for complementing your dreamy wedding celebration. Escape to a winter wonderland within the city. We’ve put together our top reasons why an inner-city winter wedding at The Lake House

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Make this year’s Father’s Day one he won’t forget

Fathers…They’ve dried our eyes, taught us how to drive, walked us down the aisle and watched as we grew-up before their eyes! Whether you call him Dad, Pops, Pa or even the ‘old man’, he is the main guy in our lives who influences all others. With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to show Dad your love and appreciation than sitting down for a delicious family meal in a beautiful setting. Make this year’s Father’s Day one he won’t forget and treat him to brunch or dinner at The Lake House on Lake Bonavista. Is Dad

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Our Spring Menu is in Full Bloom at The Lake House

After what seems like an eternal winter, spring is finally beginning to blossom in Calgary. Overlooking Lake Bonavista, we are seeing signs of the big melt, and are already looking forward to the longer summer days, and having our guests enjoy bites and sips on our outdoor patio. With the warmer weather, we have also welcomed some new dishes to the menu. Both lunch and dinner offerings have been refreshed and are bursting with new flavors and ingredients while maintaining the classic, Rocky Mountain cuisine that The Lake House is so fondly known for in Calgary. Photo : Mushroom Lasagna

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Avignonesi Wine Dinner – May 9, 2018

FOUR WINES BY AVIGNONESI FOUR COURSES BY THE LAKE HOUSE   We are excited to welcome Giuseppe Santarelli, Export Manager and Ambassador for Avignonesi and Classica to The Lake House on Wednesday, May 9th for our Avignonesi Wine Pairing Dinner. The evening will start with a welcome wine and amuse-bouche, crafted by CRMR’s Wine Director Brad Royale, followed by a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Gareth Colville and his culinary team at The Lake House. Each of the three courses will be paired with Chardonnay Il Marzocco 2016, Grifi Rosso di Toscana 2011, and Vino Nobile Grande Annate 2012 –

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Register for our Pre-Sale Event List!

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Due to overwhelming response to our dinner events, we have created a pre-sale list for those who want to be  the first to know when tickets go on sale! This newsletter highlights events at Cilantro, The Lake House –  including our popular Four Chef Dinner – , The Loft, and all other special events at a CRMR property. You may withdraw your consent at any time.   Subscribe to our pre-sale event list and Be the first to know! * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name  

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Ruinart Champagne Dinner – March 21, 2018

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THREE CHAMPAGNES FROM RUINART THREE COURSES BY THE LAKE HOUSE   We are excited to welcome Brent Sutcliffe, Brand Ambassador for Moët Hennessy Estates & Wines, Krug & Ruinart to The Lake House on Wednesday, March 21st for Champagne on the Lake: A Champagne Pairing Dinner. The evening will start with an opening cocktail and amuse-bouche, crafted by CRMR’s Wine Director Brad Royale, followed by a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Gareth Colville and his culinary team at The Lake House. Each of the three courses will be paired with Ruinart “R” Brut, Ruinart Rosé and Ruinart Blanc De Blanc. To complement the evening, guests

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Treat Your Valentine this February 14th

Treat your Valentine on February 14th, to an intimate evening at The Lake House complete with a four-course chef-crafted dinner. Enjoy a divine set menu, in a romantic candle lit setting complete with a warming fire overlooking the beautiful Lake Bonavista. Our talented kitchen team lead by Chef Gareth Colville have created an indulgent menu to brighten your senses, complemented by an optional wine pairing selection by CRMR’s Wine Director, Brad Royale. Start the night with a Village Bay Oyster Rockefeller hors d’oeuvre, followed by Duck Confit Ravioli and Dungess Crab Cakes for the first and second courses. For the

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The Return of our $50 Prix Fixe Menu!

3 courses. $50 per person. Monday to Thursday evenings. Our weeknight Prix Fixe menu is back!   We’re excited to announce that the Prix Fixe menu will make a return to The Lake House on January 15th 2018. The set menu at $50 will change regularly and will embrace CRMR’s renowned Rocky Mountain Cuisine, sourcing ingredients from our Canadian Rocky Mountain Ranch and local seasonal produce. Presented by our chef Gareth Colville and his culinary team, the three-course dinner menu will be served each Monday to Thursday for a limited time. The prix fix menu will change throughout the week

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Cocktails and Eats to Warm Your Soul

Winter has arrived and our talented team of chefs and mixologists are bringing some new flavors to the table, which are guaranteed to keep you fully satisfied over the colder season. The seasonally inspired winter cocktails are a welcome addition to the menu. For those with a sweet tooth the Pear Martini is appropriate – mixing Absolut Pear Vodka, Pear Nectar and Fresh Lime Juice, with a hint of Cinnamon, this martini ensures Christmas cheer like no other. Another seasonally festive option is the Apple-Cran Mule. Our mixologists have combined 42 Below Vodka, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice and Ginger Beer,

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