Skip to main contentApparently, the Sake Bomb is not the traditional way to partake of Japan's signature rice wine. That precise and delicate ceremony—shot of sake, pint of Sapporo, splash, chug—is an entirely American invention. Who knew? For a more nuanced and traditional sake experience, duck into Zilla Sake, an intimate, low-lit Alberta sake and sushi house. The vast menu of sakes—hot, cold, sweet, dry, sparkling, flat, clear, cloudy—can be a little overwhelming, but let the staff educate you. Or split the difference with your comfort zone and order one of Zilla's novel sake cocktails. Or just drown it in a pint of Sapporo and try not to yak on the counter.
What to drink: A tokkuri (sake pitcher) of premium daiginjo sake.
Happy hour: 5-7 pm daily.
Entertainment: Open mic, live music.
WWeek 2015