Join us at The Drake Hotel from Feb 7-10th for a four-day whirlwind celebrating the visionaries, fortune tellers + forward-thinking revelers who shaped a brand that changed the culture of a city. Our birthday party starts on Thursday with the grand reopening of Drake Underground featuring multiple musical performances, brand new art + a dance party 'til late. A very special five-course dinner follows on Friday, where Drake chefs from the present + past showcase a forward-thinking feast. On Saturday, our fête continues with performance art, live music on all floors, a tarot reader and throwback-priced drinks. Top it all off with a musical hangover brunch on Sunday, with food and drink specials + DJs spinning all afternoon. Want to know more? Scroll down for what else is in store for future seekers...
Our epic 15th birthday weekend kicks off with a grand reopening party for Drake Underground. Our basement that never sleeps has just undergone a stunning refurbishment, and will also be showcasing a brand new mural by LA artist Andrew Schoultz + a commissioned neon sculpture by Toronto’s Shellie Zhang Singer/songwriter + multi-instrumentalist Beatchild & The Slakadeliqs will get the party rolling, while popular Disco collective Beam Me Up, comprised of the Patchouli Brothers & Cyclist will really get the dance floor going. With no cover at the door, throwback priced drink specials on all floors + brand new art in the lounge by Alicia Nauta + Steven Beckly, pick a card, any card, because your future is bright.
Indulge in something you crave. Your lucky numbers: 8 | 2 | 2019 Our futuristic birthday celebrations continue on Feb. 8th. Join Drake Chefs from the present + past including Ted Corrado, Alexandra Feswick, Cory Vitiello and Anthony Rose for a one-night-only, 5 course, forward-thinking culinary feast. The Menu: ** Dietary restrictions will be accommodated upon request. The signs tell us seats won't last long for this one.
DANCE, EAT, DRINK, SLEEP. The Drake Hotel is full of endless possibilities and our big birthday weekend is no exception. Our party goes on into Saturday, from daytime 'til late. Featuring spontaneous performance art by Anandam Dance, tarot reading by Niki, throwback-priced drink specials + singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson in the Drake Underground. When the sun goes down, DJ Nana will be spinning the perfect bouncy soundtrack to your night in the lounge, while Racks & Bands with Joliffe + special guests will keep the party going in the Drake Underground. Pick your fate for the night: we predict a good time. RVSP on Facebook here.
Get some (crystal) healing in. We're topping off our b-day celebrations with the ultimate hangover brunch on Sunday. Our famous Drake Caesars as well as mimosas will be flowing for $10 to accompany your bennies and stacks, while Tom Wrecks + willson spin groovy tunes in the lounge all afternoon. Future Seekers
HEY FUTURE SEEKERS,
what's in your near future?
Grand Reopening of Drake Underground
Thursday, Feb 7th from 10pm_NO COVER
PAST, PRESENT + FUTURE: Drake Alumni Chef Dinner
Friday, Feb 8th from 7pm_TICKETS $115 + tax and gratuity
The drinks reception starts at 7PM, with a complimentary welcome cocktail courtesy of The Spirit of York, run by one of The Drake Hotel's spirited alumni. To eat, have some sushi to start by Michi Tanaka + passed bites by Renée Bellefeuille + Grant Parry, including a Chicken + Waffle Bite and Prosciutto with Grilled Pineapple.
1st Course: Flambé Prunes and Armagnac with Cold-Roasted Foie Gras by Chef Anthony Rose + Corporate Chef Darren Glew ** 2nd Course: Wagyu Cheeseburger Pie with "Kev-chup" by Chefs Chris Sanderson + Kevin Gilmour ** 3rd Course: Braised Smoked Rabbit Cavatelli by Chefs Cory Vitiello + Nick auf der Mauer ** 4th Course: Smoked Duck with Caulilini, Pecans + Persimmon by Corporate Executive Chef Ted Corrado + NYC based and long-time Drake collaborator, Chef Justin Smillie, ** 5th Course: Lamb Saddle with Artichokes two ways, Lamb + White Anchovy Croquette, Grilled Cabbage, Plum Purée + Chimichurri by Executive Chef Alexandra Feswick + Chef de Cuisine Zachary Albertsen ** To finish, pastries by Chef David Chow
Starstruck: a Multi-Level Spectacle + Dance Party
Saturday, Feb 9th_$19 tickets to Kalle Mattson, 7pm in the Drake Underground + $10 cover after 10pm
The Hangover Brunch
Sunday, Feb 10th_NO COVER
Lucky Numbers
2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2019
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