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Get To Know Patricia Ghamami, Drake Devonshire’s New General Manager

Meet Patricia Ghamami, Drake Devonshire’s new General Manager. Joining the fam with years of experience in the hospitality space both here and overseas, and driven by her longtime admiration for the brand, Patricia is ready to head up our Drake by the Lake. “I love the passion, inspiration and vision that fuels the Drake and the endless possibilities to have fun,” she said. Learn more about what she’s most excited … Continued

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January 10, 2022

For the Love of the Lobby Bar with Gord Hannah

Why head to the brand-new lobby of The Drake Hotel’s Modern Wing? To take in the gorgeous space, warm up by the fire, and grab a drink in the lobby bar, of course. Built for maximum coziness, the Modern Wing’s street-facing bôite is the place to meet and watch life on West Queen West flow by. … Continued

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November 25, 2021

My Night in 9: Artist Holly Chang Takes PEC

My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. When friend of The Drake and artist/photographer Holly Chang goes, she goes. With a recent Master’s degree under her belt, an … Continued

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November 19, 2021

My Night in Nine: Rahim Printer

My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. While Toronto-based Life Coach + entrepreneur Rahim Printer wouldn’t necessarily describe himself as a stranger to The Drake *cue The Underground strobe … Continued

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October 2, 2021

Catching Up With: Chef Laura Maxwell, The Drake Hotel’s Executive Chef

With the excitement of summer in the city returning, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of The Drake Hotel’s new Executive Chef, Laura Maxwell. With a winning combination of passion, experience and creativity, Chef Laura is looking forward to working in locally sourced and sustainable ingredients onto her menu, so be sure to stop by, say “hi” the next … Continued

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August 12, 2021

Catching up With: Amanda Ray, Drake Devonshire’s Executive Chef

Summer at The Devonshire is heating up! We’re so excited to host you again lakeside and introduce you to our new Executive Chef, Amanda Ray. Amanda landed at The Drake Devonshire back in March, and she’s been hard at work dreaming up delicious things ever since. After a several-year stint in Montreal, we couldn’t be … Continued

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June 3, 2021

GET TO KNOW DRAKE ARTISTS: Alisa McRonald

Do you miss checking out all the great art around our four walls while you’re dancing the night away or enjoying eggs benny? Us too. To help keep some of that magic going while we’re in lockdown, we teamed up with our friends at DesignTO to bring work from local artist Alisa McRonald to all … Continued

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March 3, 2021

My Night in 9: Photographer Louisa Nicolaou

Louisa Nicolaou is The Drake’s photographer and one of those all-around top-notch humans. She has been photographing the food, drink, locations, parties, art and all those good things for us for the last two years, making us look real good. Louisa took a trip out to Drake Motor Inn for a relaxing staycation and so … Continued

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November 5, 2020

ICYMI: The Drake Thanks

We aren’t going to let a global pandemic get us down. Despite 2020 being a total rollercoaster, we at The Drake have a lot to be thankful for. We checked in with some of our staff members to ask them what they’re thankful for and what is inspiring them this season, and the responses warmed … Continued

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November 4, 2020

Your Cold Weather County Concierge: Paula Desjardins

Prince Edward County = amazing in the summer, with over 40 wineries, that BEACH at Sandbanks Provincial Park, new shops and breweries opening regularly, and some of the friendliest locals you ever did meet. But have you ever visited the County in the winter? Let us tell you – it is the bomb dot com. … Continued

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November 3, 2020