Drake Buzz: An In the know Chronicle
#ONTHERISE: Mustafa
Words by Chris Wilson Photography via The Partae 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 artistic disciplines from all over the world and of course from our own City of Toronto. My … Continued
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My Night in 9: Maya Fuhr
Visual artist Maya Fuhr is, to put is simply, cool af. Her work, which has been endorsed by the likes of Chanel and Marc Jacobs as well as featured in Paper Magazine, is raw and surreal, and yet also playful and curious. She splits her time between L.A. and Toronto, and she recently came by … Continued
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Behind the Scenes with SKETCH Artist Jess Devitt
Right beside the Drake General Store’s flagship location across the street from The Drake Hotel is our Egg, and a unique canvas for any artist. The Drake Egg has taken on a bunch of different looks and works over the years, and right now it’s featuring the bright and beautiful work from SKETCH artists Jess … Continued
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5 Questions with: KOJO Institute Principal Consultant Kike Ojo-Thompson
A new chapter has begun at The Drake. We are committed to making a meaningful impact in our communities and bringing about real change in our industry, as we believe racism in any form is unacceptable. We all need to work together to create a better future for all. One of our key partners moving … Continued
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The time for change
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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ON THE RISE: KAMAUU
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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5 Questions With: Getting to know Henderson Brewing Co.’s Steve Himel
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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Chef Alexandra Feswick’s Cream of Tomato Soup
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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Drake Gives: The Stop + Chef Monica Bettson
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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