The Drake is a place to be yourself. We are seizing the moment to make systematic, everlasting change so that The Drake can be a catalyst for change in the hospitality industry and a platform for more Black and diverse voices to be heard. We aim to be a destination for discovery and acceptance in Toronto … Continued
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By Chris Wilson // Head of Music and Culture, Drake Hotel Properties The #ONTHERISE series focuses on emerging talent that are on the come up or are on the cusp of becoming that next big star. You will find a wide range of acts that spawn across all musical genres from across the world and … Continued
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Steve Himel knows beer. The General Manager of Henderson Brewing Co., the Toronto craft beer scene native has been working in the industry since the 90’s, and opened Henderson in 2016 on Sterling Road. We at The Drake consider ourselves very lucky to have such a wonderful team of brewers and beer pros right next … Continued
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Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of soup? We don’t think so. Here’s Chef Alexandra Feswick’s at home recipe to warm you right up from the inside out. Cream of tomato soup Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. butter ½ c diced onion ¼ c diced celery ¼ c diced … Continued
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Monica Bettson has been a Community Chef at The Stop in Toronto’s West End since 2011. Just like our team here at The Drake and so many other organizations, Monica has had to quickly pivot to a new way of operating in these recent weeks. Since they were founded in the late 1970’s, The Stop has … Continued
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There’s seemingly never been a better time to settle in with a great book. We asked some of our #DrakeFam what they’re reading right now to stay inspired and creative during the times of COVID-19. Crack those spines (or load up your e-reader, whichever you prefer) and dive right in to something great with any of the below … Continued
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Dear friends, Bringing people together is what we do at The Drake. Unfortunately, in the current climate, this is presently no longer possible. It has become abundantly clear to us that the only way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve is to practice strict social distancing. Following the clear recommendations by … Continued
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Do you love a booze-forward cocktail? If you do and you haven’t tried our resident bartender Sandy De Almeida’s Rust + Bone, you are MISSING. OUT! We wanted you to have the chance to make one at home, so we got her to send the recipe over (including how to make cedar-infused bourbon!), but your … Continued
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