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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE Love, in all its forms, is in the air. Whether you’re years into a relationship, deep into self love, sparking up a new romance, or spreading it around like butter, we’ve got you covered. Elopement packages for those making it official, a flower pop-up at Drake General Store, and a party for our sweet 16th year on Queen Street West make February a great month of great vibes at The Drake. V-Day at The Drake is for one and all to celebrate. We’ve got a Palentine’s night for all your buddies at The Drake Hotel on Thursday February 13th with pop-up poetry from Everyday People Typewriter Poems taking place between 8-10PM. Next up is $42 prix fixe menus at all four Drake restaurants on February 14 + 15 starting at 5PM. Every table will get a complimentary photobooth coupon and for those looking to make a night of it we've got sleepover packages starting at $309 at The Drake Hotel here and $339 at Drake Devonshire here.
CLICK FOR ROMANCE
This March Break bring the next generation of Drakers for an overnight staycation in the city from March 5 to 23 at The Drake Hotel: book 2 rooms for 2 nights and get the 2nd night 50% off. Or road trip to the County for a rural adventure: book 2 nights and get the 3rd night free, with activities for teens, tweens and kids of all ages all week long.
TAKE A COUNTY BREAK
TAKE A CITY BREAK
Not into the big wedding thing? We've got a big proposal for you. The Drake’s elopement package includes a one night’s stay in our standard guest suite, a certified officiant, photography services, florals for the couple, and some sweets and bubbly in your room upon arrival. Elopements start at just $1225 per couple until the end of March.
CLICK TO DO
Treat yourself or a significant other to cozy essentials + treats galore at Drake General Store. For the perfect V-Day gift, Carmel Floral will be at the Queen Street W. Flagship February 14th with uniquely crafted bouquets. Pre-order online to snag yours and then simply pick up in-store.
SHOP SWEET
Raise a toast to the incredible women in our vibrant communities and every Drake on March 8th. The Drake Hotel has an inspiring talk at 5PM led by the powerhouses at Good to Be Good. At the Drake Devonshire in PEC we are hosting the amazing, accomplished women of the local Hospitality industry for the third consecutive year with a lakeside mix and mingle over drinks and bites starting at 4PM. Everyone is welcome.
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS
February is definitely one of our faves because we get to celebrate another year around the sun at our original hotbed for culture. Join us on Sunday, February 16th at The Drake Hotel for our Sweet Sixteen. Start off with a mimosa or an award-winning Drake Caesar and toast to us with the DJ crew of ITZSOWEEZEE at PREACH during brunch starting @12PM. As nighttime rolls in, check out shows in the Underground and lounge, featuring All Vinyl Everything and BADLQQK from 10PM until late. No cover, no guest list, lots of birthday fun.
CONSIDER THIS YOUR INVITE
AIR, our celebrated Artist in Residency program, is back at Drake Devonshire this winter, and we’re thrilled to be welcoming a series of Canadian artistic talents to our bucolic countryside home. First up is Rachel Crummey, who will be working on a series of watercolour paintings and poetry until February 13. Head out to the County to meet the artists and witness creation firsthand.
CHECK OUT THE LIST
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No images? Click here The countdown is on and it’s almost time to ring in those fresh new vibes. From multi-course menus and cocktail kits to party snacks and our famous hangover brunch for two at home, we’ve got everything you need to ring it in Drake-style. Plus, tune in + get down at 8 pm, as some of Toronto’s favourite acts bring the party from ours to yours. So even in the midst of a pandemic, this New Year''s Eve, it''s all good.
DREAM AWAY
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No images? Click here Bring your bubble to The Drake Hotel. It may finally be time to emerge from your four walls and tuck in with us for a night of GOODCLEANFUN© under the West Queen West lights. Unwind over socially distant summer sips, art installations, rooftop hangs, patio or private in-room dining and more at The Drake Hotel, ranked highest among Toronto’s top hotels recently named in the World''s Best 2020 by Travel + Leisure.
DOUBLE YOUR BUBBLE
Enliven your trusted bubble with The Drake Hotel’s Double Bubble getaway: purchase two rooms on the same night for the price of one and have a socially distant slumber party with your mama/bff/pal. Available now through to October 8, 2020. Double Bubble getaway includes a bubbly bottle of Prince Edward County''s Rosehall Run Pixie Sparkling Rosé for each room. Offer is applicable to new bookings only, is based on availability, and the additional room must be occupied on the same night of each reservation confirmed.
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE Artist: Nathan Carson It’s time to get cozy, friends. The season for woolly sweaters, boozy hot chocolate, and settling in for longer nights exploring a new book (or, let’s be honest, our 20th pandemic Crave series) is here. It’s also time for taking care of yourself, and that includes mentally. As the temps drop, we at The Drake are embracing this nesting phase with city and country staycations, our fave comfort food takeout, creating and taking in all the art, and exploring the community around us socially distanced style. So curl up and join us this November at The Drake. James Fisher, or Fish as we call him, is an artist and fave in The Drake fam, and this Halloween he teamed up with us to create a spooky art flashmob on Beaconsfield. We want you to get to know our friend and to hear his thoughts and insights on the importance of creating art for mental health during COVID.
NICE TO MEET YOU FISH
...need we say more?
YOU’RE WELCOME
If you’re a fan of pretty much any of the photography you see on our Instagram or website, you can thank Louisa. She recently went out to Drake Motor Inn for a fall getaway, and so we had to have her capture her cozy experience for you in 9 photos.
STAYCATION OF OUR DREAMS
Over Thanksgiving, we asked some of our team members what they’re thankful for and what is motivating or inspiring them this season. In case you missed it, we rounded them all up for you to give a read. Get to know us a little better.
THIS IS US
Each of our chefs has a tale to tell about how they ended up where they are. We’re kicking off this series with Chef Jonas, Executive Chef at Drake Commissary, who’s been with The Drake since the opening of Drake One Fifty. If you’re looking for some inspo, you don’t want to miss this.
HEY JONAS
It’s been a whirlwind of a summer in The County, but the fun doesn’t stop just because the temps drop. We checked in with Paula Desjardins, our general manager and all-around County expert to get her tips for what to check out when it’s cold in PEC.
COUNTY PLANS MADE
The holidays are coming and Drake Catering has got the goods to make your season bright at home or work. From hooking you up with everything you need for team Zoom cocktails to savoury + sweet snack packs for everyone on your list, bring The Drake home with us and consider the party all boxed up and planned.
YUM
A soundtrack for your days at home, walks through the neighborhood, or the random dance session before bed. Follow the Underground Sounds playlist on Spotify for our weekly curated selection of songs we can''t stop listening to.
TIME TO DANCE
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No images? Click here CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READER’S CHOICE Find yourself daydreaming about last years'' trips? We are thrilled to have two of our Drake Hotel properties considered for this prestigious award. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support. X[OH!] DRAKE Cast your vote by April 30, 11:59 EST.
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No images? Click here Like the sounds of stargazing lakeside/fireside wrapped in a cozy blanket or patio hangs under the glow of the city lights with a hot spiked sip in hand? Us too. Drake Devonshire and The Drake Hotel are letting the patio good times roll right through fall. Warm-up with spicy hot chocolate (hello tequila!) at The Drake Hotel, or keep toasty with fireside s’mores and spiked minty marshmallow hot cocoa at Drake Devonshire. Combined with our patio heaters + blankets, it''s time to get cozy.
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE The sun may be setting on summer, but the time remains ripe to enjoy this one-of-a-kind season with blueberry scone-filled patio brunches, cocktails stirred with boozy popsicles, socially distant sleepovers (yes, we make it possible!) and a few more picnics in the park. The Drake has what you need to make the most of these spicy days while upholding the highest possible cleanliness standards at every touchpoint. Cheers to our beloved bubbles and all that. Never before have we all craved a night away from home so desperately (hello, hotel beds!) but obviously staying safe is priority numero uno. We invited artist Maya Fuhr to come by The Drake Hotel for a sleepover and to capture her stay in 9 photos for our My Night in 9 blog series. See here just how safe getting out of the house can be.
CHECK IT OUT
The work continues, and we’re more motivated than ever to make change in our community. We Zoomed with Kike Ojo-Thompson of Kojo Institute, our trusted diversity and inclusion consultant. Kike will be working with us now and into the future. Get to know her a little better in our 5 Questions With series.
HI KIKE
Miss your mom? Us too. Now you can keep your social bubble intact and have a sleepover with our Double Bubble getaway – get two rooms for the price of one on the same night at The Drake Hotel, recently selected on Travel + Leisure''s list of World''s Best 2020. You’re welcome.
BOOK NOW
Did you know Toronto has over 1,600 parks? Well now ya do. We’re right by lots of good ones in the West End, and not just Trinity Bellwoods – there''s Sorauren, Stanley, and Fred Hamilton too. Come on by our Larder at The Drake Hotel or Drake Commissary and pick up some snacks and soak in these dog days of summer.
PICK UP FROM QUEEN ST. W.
PICK UP FROM STERLING RD.
The Drake Egg, right beside Drake General Store at 1151 Queen St West, is featuring some bright and powerful art from SKETCH artist Jess Devitt, and there’s a story where that came from. Check out this blog post to learn more about the artist’s process.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES
This is our kind of happy hour! Come on by The Drake Hotel or Drake Commissary weekdays from 3-6pm for our special menu of bites and drinks starting at 5 bucks. And if you’re looking for a room, we have a special Afternoon Delights same-day rate at the Drake Hotel, starting at $229. Yep, you read that right.
SEE YOU LATER
BOOK A ROOM
Brunch at Drake Commissary is back with all your faves like our blueberry scones and avocado tartine, plus some new dishes like strawberry elderflower French toast. Make a reservation and come see why Conde Nast Traveler called it one of the best brunches in the city. Patio or dine inside. Photo is circa 2019, this year''s table spacing allows for much greater social distancing.
YES PLEASE
Have some more fun at home by bringing The Drake Underground dance party to your living room. Follow us on Spotify for weekly playlists from our beloved music venue.
TIME TO DANCE
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No images? Click here The chill in the air and moody November skies have our wanderlust at an all-time high. Future travel awaits and while we can''t make it come any sooner, today through Cyber Monday, we can turn a $200 gift card into $300. Satisfy your daydreams for the adventures ahead with our Wish Now, Pack Later gift card offer: purchase a $200 gift card on or before November 30th and receive a $100* bonus for future getaways. Your Drake Gift Card ($200) and bonus ($100)* can be used toward stays at Toronto’s The Drake Hotel, named by Travel + Leisure as a World’s Best 2020. Or plan your getaway at either of our award-winning hotels in Prince Edward County: the lakeside Drake Devonshire Inn or Drake Motor Inn, Canada’s only destination on the 2020 Hot List named by Condé Nast Traveler. *This limited-time bonus offer is available for purchase now through Monday, November 30th, 2020. Bonus cards are valid for stays through May 1st, 2021.
CATCH YOU, LATER
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No images? Click here Spending the festive season away from loved ones and looking to keep the merry merry going? Want to ensure your fave daughter/son/ma/pa/pal enjoys a better-than-home-cooked holiday meal? On Dec 24 + Dec 25, The Drake Hotel, Drake Commissary and Drake Devonshire are serving up festive feasts for take-out ($39pp) or indoors at Drake Devonshire ($45pp).
IT''S A FESTIVUS MIRACLE
Dreamers, makers, lovers, wanderers, WFHers, the found and the refreshed, ring in the new year with us. This year may have felt surreal and we''re so ready to release 2020 and open up to the brighter days ahead. Since we won''t be hosting our annual, celebrated countdowns in our Toronto locations this year, we figured the least we could do is throw together a three-course meal at yours with a spritz cocktail kit from our friends at St-Germain, and one very special live-streamed concert from one of TO’s fave acts. So even in the midst of a pandemic, this December 31, it''s all good.
TO THE FUTURE
We''ve got the perfect gift for you to share with friends + family. From future lakeside lunches and dinners under the stars to sublime sleepovers and happy hour with work pals: Drake Gift Cards are holiday gold. Your ticket to future eats, treats, cocktails and getaways. Plus for a limited time, when you give you get a bonus*. Let''s call it our gift to you. *Give + Get promotion applies to purchases $500 or more. For full rules, click here
GIFT ''EM GOLD
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No images? Click here No need to check your list twice. From stocking stuffers and getaways to gift boxes and this season''s eating''s + holiday musings, The Drake has your holidays all wrapped up. Shop online or pick-up in store. SPICE+EVERYTHING NICE It’s cold outside and our hot sauces will boldly warm up any fiery food fan. Shop Drake Commissary’s larder and bundle up three hot sauces for $15 (plus taxes). While you''re there, check out the rest of our made-from-scratch sauces, spreads and ready to heat + eat meals including our famous Smoked Brisket. Gift sets are available to purchase online or stop by 128A Sterling Road, just off Dundas Street West.
STOCKING STUFFERS SOLVED
SWEETEN THE SEASON Put on your fave holiday playlist and settle in for some delicious fun with Drake Commissary’s seasonal cookie kit. The kit includes 20 shortbread cookies and a variety of icing + toppings. Pre-order today and pick-up starting Dec 11. Make things extra sweet and bring a tub (or three) of sorbet or ice cream home. You won''t regret it.
BRING IT HOME
FESTIVE FIXIN''S On Dec 24 + Dec 25, get your at-home holiday turkey fix with fan favourite, Festivus. Our feasts include the bird, the fixings + the dessert for $39pp* (plus tax + grat) and they won''t last long. Vegetarian feasts are also available. *Pre-order on or before Dec 13 for pick-up on Dec 24 or Dec 25.
HOLIDAY FIX
GETAWAY GIFTS Make the most of this wonderful time of the year with holiday hotel packages starting at $239 (plus tax + grat). Book a sleepover at The Drake Hotel on Dec 24 or Dec 25 and we’ll bring a festive feast right to your door, room service style.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAY SPIRIT Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la your way through the season with Drake Commissary’s limited edition holiday Drake Nog + house-made rum balls. Perfect for cozy nights in watching a festive classic. When the craving hits, stop by the larder shop Wed-Sun from 10 am to 5:30 pm or order ahead.
SHOP THE LARDER
RRV x THE DRAKE Wine enthusiasts who love a good sip can now get their hands on the highly coveted The Drake x Rosehall Run Vineyard wine gift box delivered to their home. Toast the holidays with 6 bottles of beautifully crafted PEC wine and a $100 Drake Card. Plus, for every purchase, $25 will be donated to Community Food Centres Canada. Free shipping nationwide until Dec 15.
TOAST TO THAT
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE This March we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and all the incredible female-identifying people in our lives. From The Drake''s creative + marketing leaders and award-winning bartenders, to our CEO, general managers and chef + bakery teams who kick off their day before the sun rises, women are woven into every aspect of our company. Get to know them all by soaking in our art collections, trying one of their cocktails, dancing to their tunes, or by joining us on March 8th for a full day of all things women. #EachForEqual
WHAT''S ON THIS MONTH
The Drake Art program’s mantra is to connect with the curious culture seeker in everyone. Inspiring contemporary art has always been a major love of ours so it only made sense to have an in-house Curator since opening our doors 16 years ago. Ashley Mulvihill has been curating with The Drake since 2016 and is working to bring groundbreaking new artists from all over the world into our hotbed for culture. Check out our #DrakeArt website or click below to learn more.
GET TO KNOW ASHLEY
We’re going all out for this one, with female-led panel discussions, readings for all ages and dance parties at every Drake from morning until late. You can see the full schedule here. In the lead up, we sat down with our friend and Good to Be Good foundation’s Char San Pedro, who will be hosting a panel of powerhouse women to dive into gender equality in this new decade at The Drake Hotel on Sunday, March 8th at 5 p.m.
GET TO KNOW CHAR
March Break runs full swing at The Drake in the County this March 5 to 23, with events for the whole community. We’ve got a pizza making workshop with Chef Alexandra Feswick, skating every day on our ice rink at Drake Motor Inn, s''mores roasting by the fire each night, wine and cheese specials for parents looking to kick back after enjoying the activities, and more.
CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE
Did you know The Drake bakes all the breads, pastries and baked deliciousness available for Drake Catering and at all five locations in-house at our baking mothership Drake Commissary? We checked in with our bakery team at their 3AM start time to catch some of the magic happening. Want to get baking yourself? Join Drake Academy on Sunday, March 22 and learn how to make your own sourdough pizza with our head baker Jonathan Biro – you can reserve your spot here.
FIRE UP THE OVENS
Our Popera performance series with the Canadian Opera Company continues this month at Drake One Fifty on Saturday March 21 at 5PM, featuring some of the top COC Ensemble Studio performers alongside modern dance. Get to know first-time Popera performer and mezzo-soprano Jamie Groote at Drake One Fifty for a free one-of-a-kind opera experience and $50 prix fixe.
HIT THAT HIGH NOTE
From March 8 - 15 we have a special menu at every Drake featuring some of our incredible female bartenders’ cocktails. One dollar from each cocktail goes to the Dandelion Initiative, a non-profit organization led by survivors of sexual violence for survivors of sexual violence. Sandy De Almeida, a 6-time winner of NOW Magazine’s Best Bartender in Toronto has been shaking things up behind the bar at The Drake Hotel since 2013, and is one of our most familiar and celebrated Drake bartenders. We asked her for her coveted Rust + Bone recipe so you can make one at home. You’re welcome.
GET THE RECIPE
Don’t worry – the next long weekend is coming soon! Book a 2-night stay arriving on Friday, April 10 or Saturday, April 11 at The Drake Hotel, Drake Devonshire or Drake Motor Inn and get a complimentary Feaster dinner with all the fixings, with rates starting at $269 per night.
BOOK NOW
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE This March we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and all the incredible female-identifying people in our lives. From The Drake''s creative + marketing leaders and award-winning bartenders, to our CEO, general managers and chef + bakery teams who kick off their day before the sun rises, women are woven into every aspect of our company. Get to know them all by soaking in our art collections, trying one of their cocktails, dancing to their tunes, or by joining us on March 8th for a full day of all things women. #EachForEqual
WHAT''S ON THIS MONTH
The Drake Art program’s mantra is to connect with the curious culture seeker in everyone. Inspiring contemporary art has always been a major love of ours so it only made sense to have an in-house Curator since opening our doors 16 years ago. Ashley Mulvihill has been curating with The Drake since 2016 and is working to bring groundbreaking new artists from all over the world into our hotbed for culture. Check out our #DrakeArt website or click below to learn more.
GET TO KNOW ASHLEY
We’re going all out for this one, with female-led panel discussions, readings for all ages and dance parties at every Drake from morning until late. You can see the full schedule here. In the lead up, we sat down with our friend and Good to Be Good foundation’s Char San Pedro, who will be hosting a panel of powerhouse women to dive into gender equality in this new decade at The Drake Hotel on Sunday, March 8th at 5 p.m.
GET TO KNOW CHAR
March Break runs full swing at The Drake in the County this March 5 to 23, with events for the whole community. We’ve got a pizza making workshop with Chef Alexandra Feswick, skating every day on our ice rink at Drake Motor Inn, s''mores roasting by the fire each night, wine and cheese specials for parents looking to kick back after enjoying the activities, and more.
CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE
Did you know The Drake bakes all the breads, pastries and baked deliciousness available for Drake Catering and at all five locations in-house at our baking mothership Drake Commissary? We checked in with our bakery team at their 3AM start time to catch some of the magic happening. Want to get baking yourself? Join Drake Academy on Sunday, March 22 and learn how to make your own sourdough pizza with our head baker Jonathan Biro – you can reserve your spot here.
FIRE UP THE OVENS
Our Popera performance series with the Canadian Opera Company continues this month at Drake One Fifty on Saturday March 21 at 5PM, featuring some of the top COC Ensemble Studio performers alongside modern dance. Get to know first-time Popera performer and mezzo-soprano Jamie Groote at Drake One Fifty for a free one-of-a-kind opera experience and $50 prix fixe.
HIT THAT HIGH NOTE
From March 8 - 15 we have a special menu at every Drake featuring some of our incredible female bartenders’ cocktails. One dollar from each cocktail goes to the Dandelion Initiative, a non-profit organization led by survivors of sexual violence for survivors of sexual violence. Sandy De Almeida, a 6-time winner of NOW Magazine’s Best Bartender in Toronto has been shaking things up behind the bar at The Drake Hotel since 2013, and is one of our most familiar and celebrated Drake bartenders. We asked her for her coveted Rust + Bone recipe so you can make one at home. You’re welcome.
GET THE RECIPE
Don’t worry – the next long weekend is coming soon! Book a 2-night stay arriving on Friday, April 10 or Saturday, April 11 at The Drake Hotel, Drake Devonshire or Drake Motor Inn and get a complimentary Feaster dinner with all the fixings, with rates starting at $269 per night.
BOOK NOW
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No images? Click here Last call for turkey! Limited reservations are still available for our annual Thanksgiving feast for dine-in at Drake Commissary, Drake One Fifty, The Drake Hotel and Drake Devonshire. Digging in at yours? Order ahead by October 8 and then pick-up the gobble-gobble, schedule a Zoom dinner with the fam, and then tune in to a virtual All Vinyl Everything long weekend party. Celebrate all there is to be thankful for. Turkey dinners with all the fixings + a signature dessert for $39pp for dine-in and $35pp for take-out (excluding tax + grat). *Turkey dinner take-out order must be placed before October 8th at 4PM.
GET STUFFED
Long weekend staycation? Book our City Lights package and enjoy a one-night stay and Drake signature cocktails for TWO along with a $50 dining credit and preferred seating on our heated patio. Starting at just $289 per night.
BOOK IT
Streaming live from Drake Underground: All Vinyl Everything featuring a very special guest DJ Ritz. Award-winning DJ Ritz has amassed an amazing resume DJ’ing all over the city. For over two decades, he’s held down multiple club residencies, legendary radio shows, concerts opening for legends like Mobb Deep and Wu-Tang Clan. For the first time in ages, he’ll be dusting off his crates to play an exclusive set for All Vinyl Everything. Flanked by resident DJ’s Agile, Mensa, and Mista Jiggz, expect the very best in party rocking all from the comfort of your own home. Visuals powered by the great Norm Li broadcasting live inside The Drake Underground.
DIG INTO THE CRATES
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No images? Click here 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 over the last few days that the only way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve is to practice strict social distancing. With yesterday’s clear recommendations by Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health regarding restaurants and bars, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to temporarily close most parts of our food, beverage and retail businesses, effective March 17, 2020. Our hotel accommodation offerings remain open. Like others in the tightly knit hospitality community, of which we are so proud to be a part of, we have been carefully monitoring the unfolding events of the COVID-19 pandemic and, as such, will be temporarily closing: + Drake One Fifty + The Drake Hotel’s food and beverage services, except for a grab-and-go take-out service through our café. This includes the postponement of cultural programming and special events. The Drake Hotel will remain open for overnight in-room guests. + Drake Devonshire will remain open for overnight guests and will have a modified food and beverage service catering to in-room guests only. The hotel bar and restaurant will be closed to the public. + Drake Commissary, excluding a limited take-out offering + Drake Catering + Drake General Store retail locations, with a move to online only As part of our community responsibilities, Drake Motor Inn, The Drake Hotel and Drake Devonshire will remain open for overnight hotel stays. If you need a comforting place to spend the night in Toronto or Prince Edward County, please consider us your safe haven. If you have a dining reservation, you will be contacted in the next 48 hours to reschedule. We believe that drastic measures such as these, as being taken by all our extraordinary hospitality industry colleagues, are exactly what is required to combat this unforgiving virus. May you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy during this difficult period. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back to The Drake one day soon.
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No images? Click here From the cocktail enthusiast who loves a good sip to the traveler who likes to tuck-in lakeside or under the city lights: Drake Gift Cards are holiday gold and great for future eats, treats, cocktails and sleepovers. Don''t let holiday hero status pass you by. Place your order before December 17 and we''ll see that your gift card order arrives for the holidays*.
BE THE HOLIDAY GIFTING HERO
*Gift card orders are delivered with standard shipping through Canada Post. While we will do our best to ensure that your thoughtful gift arrives before Dec 24, there is the possibility that Canada Post may experience delivery delays. As an alternative, we are happy to offer gift card pick-up at The Drake Hotel, Drake Devonshire and Drake Commissary. And now, a contest with a gift that''s just for you. As a way to say thank you for all of your support over the last 10 months, we''ve teamed up with Monte & Coe to provide one lucky winner with a winter staycation. The prize is valued at $1500 and includes a 1-night stay at The Drake Hotel, a weekender bag from Monte & Coe, some winter wears from Muttonhead, and more. To enter, click below and follow the instructions. The contest closes December 16 at 11:59 pm (EST). Good luck!
COUNT ME IN
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE We’ve got great news: 2021 is almost here! We at The Drake are settling in for the last month of this rollercoaster year with super safe staycations, festive holiday dinners, special wines from our new bottle shops at each location, and a few recipes from our chefs for comfort food ready to make at home. Plus, we’re seeing 2020 out with a bang on December 31, with our It Was All a Dream New Year’s Eve, ready to bring the party to your place with cocktail kits, three-course dinners, and a live-streamed concert from some of Toronto’s favourite acts. And that’s something to celebrate. Our line-up for NYE is stacked, with even more announcements to come, and we can’t wait for you to join the party from the couch. On December 31, throw on that sequin dress or your fanciest matching sweatsuit and dance the night away at home, with performances from Drake Underground starting at 8PM until this year is finally over. To get you pumped, we chatted with one of those performers, DJ Cozmic Cat, to get her thoughts on being female in the industry, the best way to support your favourite DJs right now + more.
HERE WE COME
Bringing The Drake home has never been easier with the larder at Drake Commissary. To get those stockings stuffed and festive charcuterie boards filled, we asked the team to share with us their top picks on our shelves this season. Time to make your list and check it twice.
I’M HUNGRY NOW
Nominate your front-line friend who REALLY needs a break for our Holiday High Five contest. The winner gets an overnight staycation in our new Artist Loft at The Drake Hotel, where they can kick up their feet and get some much-deserved R ‘n R. So, whether they’re your mom, neighbour, bff, or dogwalker, we want to hear about them. Fill out a nomination form before December 14.
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY PAL
Introducing: The Drake Bottle Shop! From the time the Drake opened in 2004 our mixology and bar program have been celebrated, and now you can take home some of our top choices for wine, beer, cider + spirits at The Drake Hotel, Drake Devonshire + Drake Commissary. To help you pick your first bottle, we asked our bar team for their pairings to go with our annual Festivus holiday dinner, available at each location December 24 + 25.
YOU GOTTA TRY THESE
Popping by to grab take-out at Drake Commissary or have a sleepover at The Drake Hotel? Consider bringing a donation along with you. In partnership with Good to be Good Foundation, a donation box will be at both locations throughout the month of December to collect groceries and essentials like baby products, gift cards, hygiene items for women and their families in need in the Toronto area. Get to know the foundation’s founder Char San Pedro with this throwback, pre-pandemic blog post (TL;DR – she''s awesome).
NICE TO MEET YOU CHAR
Family meal is served. For a limited time, The Drake Hotel is offering our famous Drake Burger, named one of the best in Toronto by Foodism, Toronto Life, blogTO and Flare, as a family pack, with 4 patties, fries and some carbonated fizz along with two slices of pie for $65 (plus tax). Choose between meat or veg or mix and match. Order ahead and pick-up Mon-Sun from 12PM – 8PM.
ORDER ME SOME BURGERS
Just because there aren’t in-person holiday parties this year, does not mean you need to miss out on the cookies. We asked Chef Reid from The Drake Hotel for his favourite festive family recipe, and wow did his grandma come through. There may not be any left by the 24th, sorry Santa.
IT''S BAKIN’ TIME
Bring the Drake Commissary experience home with our PC Chef meal kit delivery, featuring some of your favourite Commissary dishes like smoked brisket, Mediterranean roast chicken and rigatoni Bolognese ready to cook up in your home kitchen. Kits are pre-portioned and now available for next-day home delivery.
MEAL KIT GOALS
A soundtrack for your days at home, walks through the neighborhood, or the random dance session before bed. Follow the Underground Sounds playlist on Spotify for our weekly curated selection of songs we can''t stop listening to.
TIME TO DANCE
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE The sun may be setting on summer, but the time remains ripe to enjoy this one-of-a-kind season with blueberry scone-filled patio brunches, cocktails stirred with boozy popsicles, socially distant sleepovers (yes, we make it possible!) and a few more picnics in the park. The Drake has what you need to make the most of these spicy days while upholding the highest possible cleanliness standards at every touchpoint. Cheers to our beloved bubbles and all that. Never before have we all craved a night away from home so desperately (hello, hotel beds!) but obviously staying safe is priority numero uno. We invited artist Maya Fuhr to come by The Drake Hotel for a sleepover and to capture her stay in 9 photos for our My Night in 9 blog series. See here just how safe getting out of the house can be.
CHECK IT OUT
The work continues, and we’re more motivated than ever to make change in our community. We Zoomed with Kike Ojo-Thompson of Kojo Institute, our trusted diversity and inclusion consultant. Kike will be working with us now and into the future. Get to know her a little better in our 5 Questions With series.
HI KIKE
Miss your mom? Us too. Now you can keep your social bubble intact and have a sleepover with our Double Bubble getaway – get two rooms for the price of one on the same night at The Drake Hotel, recently selected on Travel + Leisure''s list of World''s Best 2020. You’re welcome.
BOOK NOW
Did you know Toronto has over 1,600 parks? Well now ya do. We’re right by lots of good ones in the West End, and not just Trinity Bellwoods – there''s Sorauren, Stanley, and Fred Hamilton too. Come on by our Larder at The Drake Hotel or Drake Commissary and pick up some snacks and soak in these dog days of summer.
PICK UP FROM QUEEN ST. W.
PICK UP FROM STERLING RD.
The Drake Egg, right beside Drake General Store at 1151 Queen St West, is featuring some bright and powerful art from SKETCH artist Jess Devitt, and there’s a story where that came from. Check out this blog post to learn more about the artist’s process.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES
This is our kind of happy hour! Come on by The Drake Hotel or Drake Commissary weekdays from 3-6pm for our special menu of bites and drinks starting at 5 bucks. And if you’re looking for a room, we have a special Afternoon Delights same-day rate at the Drake Hotel, starting at $229. Yep, you read that right.
SEE YOU LATER
BOOK A ROOM
Brunch at Drake Commissary is back with all your faves like our blueberry scones and avocado tartine, plus some new dishes like strawberry elderflower French toast. Make a reservation and come see why Conde Nast Traveler called it one of the best brunches in the city. Patio or dine inside.
YES PLEASE
Have some more fun at home by bringing The Drake Underground dance party to your living room. Follow us on Spotify for weekly playlists from our beloved music venue.
TIME TO DANCE
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No images? Click here LOVE US 366 DAYS A YEAR Today''s a leap day which means one more day for you to dream in Drake wth a sublime sleepover, dig into our famous weekend brunch + dance Saturday night away in the Underground. Book your streetside staycation or rural retreat today and receive a complimentary bottle of bubbles for March stays at Drake Devonshire + Drake Motor Inn, or receive an upgrade to our Art Passport experience at The Drake Hotel.
CITY STAYCATION
COUNTY RETREAT
A leap day also means one more day to hit the polls and vote The Drake Hotel for Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020.
GO ON, SHOW US SOME LOVE
From all of us at The Drake, we offer many thanks and we can''t wait to welcome you to our hotels, restaurants, event spaces and Underground soon. X[OH!], The Drake The Drake Hotel Drake Commissary Drake Motor Inn Drake Hotel Properties
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No images? Click here HOTELS | FOOD + DRINK | GENERAL STORES | CATERING + EVENTS | ART + CULTURE We’ve entered a whole new kind of reality. We have watched with wonder as our feeds fill with examples of powerful new connections being made. Suddenly, everyone is letting their inner selves out – we''re sharing with each other and allowing ourselves to discover the artist, mixologist, baker, yoga enthusiast, gardener or chef within. And we here at The Drake are all for it. We’ve shifted gears, and over the rest of this wild and weird time, we will be sending you tips, videos, links, lists and musings that are keeping us inspired and creative. We''ll see you live once the coast is clear, but for now, we invite you to bring The Drake home. There’s nothing like music to bring you to other places and memories or to smooth out the edges when things are tough. And right now, we could all use a little extra something to take some cares away. That’s why we’ve asked Chris Wilson, our Head of Music and Culture, to chalk up a playlist full of his picks for hunkering down. So, press play, take it slow, and keep grooving until the next time we see you on the dancefloor.
LET''S GET LOST
Grab that glass of wine and sit back, we''ve got your dinner table covered tonight. The Drake Hotel and Drake Commissary have a playlist of some of your dining faves, bevvies and larder goodies ready for pick-up or delivery. Staying in never looked so tasty.
THE DRAKE HOTEL
DRAKE COMMISSARY
THE LARDER SHOP
It’s no secret that good food makes for a good mood, and it’s even sweeter when paired with friends + family. Whether you’re breaking bread from afar and gathering over Zoom or expressing your creative muscle in the kitchen solo, we have a feeling our Executive Chef Alexandra Feswick’s cream of tomato soup will bring you some serious zen.
CULINARY THERAPY
Perfect for WFH is drummer, composer, producer and electronic musician Moses Boyd, who is on regular rotation for us this month. At the forefront of the UK jazz scene, his new album Dark Matter is a recent release made for all day listening.
GIVE HIM A LISTEN
Like us, our friends at The Stop Community Food Centre have had to make some real changes to their practices during this time, and now more than ever they need help. Get to know chef Monica Bettson below and learn more about how you can support community-based food programs (and you can do so from your couch!).
TWICE THE IMPACT
We’re all in this together. Check out @_sightunseen_, @clubquarantine + @mocatoronto, some of our Drake friends who are doing amazing things, at this time and all the time, to stay inspired, uplifted and connected to one another: The Drake Hotel Drake Commissary Drake General Store Drake Hotel Properties
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No images? Click here Today is the final day to vote for The Drake Hotel + Drake Devonshire in the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards. We are so thankful for all our guests who have stayed with us in Toronto + Prince Edward County and appreciate your plans to return sometime soon. Being recognized amongst the world’s best hotels with two nominations really doubles the anticipation. If you had a sublime sleepover, staycation or getaway with us at either property we would be so grateful for your support. Voting closes tonight at 11:59 EST.
DRAKE DEVONSHIRE
THE DRAKE HOTEL
In thanks, and to bring in a new season of good vibes, << here’s a playlist>> from our Head of Music + Culture Chris Wilson. May it put a little extra spring in your step. The Drake Hotel Drake Devonshire Drake Art Drake Hotel Properties
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DREAM NOW
Will it be a road trip to Prince Edward County, where wineries and art galleries intersect with sandy shores, sun-soaked days and starry nights? Or maybe you’re craving an urban adventure, heading off the beaten path to meet the weird + wonderful side of Toronto''s West Queen West. Whichever you’re dreaming of, The Drake has got you. Purchase a $200 Drake Gift Card before June 30, 2020, and we’ll make some magic and turn it into $300. Your Drake Gift Card ($200) and bonus ($100) can be used now towards a stay at Toronto''s hotbed for culture The Drake Hotel. Or, it can be applied to future sleepovers at either of our soon to re-open, award-winning hotels in Ontario''s renowned wine country, Prince Edward County: the lakeside Drake Devonshire Inn or Drake Motor Inn, Canada’s only destination on the 2020 Hot List named by Condé Nast Traveler.
PLAY LATER
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No images? Click here The Drake Hotel of Toronto has been nominated for this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020. We are so honoured and grateful to be in the company of our fellow nominees from around the world. This decision is made by the votes of travellers and guests (like you!). If you''ve ever had a sublime sleepover, basked in those summer Sky Yard nights, marvelled at the art that adorns our walls, got sweaty on the Drake Underground dance floor, shared a drink with Sandy + Gord, or dug into our famous Drake burger, we would love it if you could take a moment to vote by Monday, March 2. There are six days left. You can vote by following these easy steps: + Click the "vote now" button
Vote Now
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No images? Click here The year may have felt like a dream but the party we''re bringing over to yours isn''t. This NYE, we''re raising our flutes and celebrating with multi-course menus while streaming the sounds you love from the Drake Underground right into your living room. So clear out the couch and get ready to get down. From multi-course menus and party snacks to our famous hangover brunch for two, we have everything you need to ring it in Drake-style this Dec 31 at yours. Our NYE menu is available for take-out on Dec 30 or Dec 31 from The Drake Hotel and Drake Commissary or pre-order it for delivery from Skip the Dishes.
ORDER IT UP
Celebrate the countdown with a spritz in hand. For a limited time, get our NYE Spritz Kit ($49) filled with flavourful liquids including St-Germain Elderflower, Martini Prosecco, Fever-Tree tonic and some cocktail making essentials. Other fizzy faves, wine and beer are also available for pre-order from The Drake''s NYE Bottle Shop.
POPPIN'' BOTTLES
Catching Dwayne Gretzky’s NYE show? Us too. To get you primed for the occasion, we’ve got Toronto''s faves DJ Cozmic Cat, SOJI, and DJ Lucie bringing their floor-filling sounds right into your living room, all live (and FREE) from Drake Underground starting at 8 pm. No need to switch the channel as we will be live-streaming the show from ours. In a time where everyone across Canada will be ringing in the New Year apart, let''s dance it in together.
RSVP
Check out of 2020 and wake up on the right side of an NYE one-night stand with our New Year''s Eve sleepover package from The Drake Hotel. Good times guaranteed. Let those good (and safe) times roll right into 2021. Book a sleepover at The Drake Hotel on Dec 31 and enjoy a $50 dining credit, two signature cocktails upon arrival, late check-out and a fancy notebook to capture all those resolutions.
SLEEPOVER ON QUEEN STREET WEST
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No images? Click here Come on down, stay cozy in your car, and get all of your lunch, dinner + pick-me-up faves from The Drake Hotel delivered curbside. Order ahead, pull-up and park, and then head home with your tasty Drake burger + hand-cut fries, mac + cheese, our at-home chef kits for the whole fam including beef brisket, plus plenty of drink options without leaving your car. Simply put it in park at Queen Street West and Beaconsfield Avenue, text us (647-383-7150) when you arrive, and we will bring your good mood food right out.
PEEK THE MENU
PLACE AN ORDER
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No images? Click here We are finishing off this year with full hearts and thoughts of brighter days ahead when we can sleepover, celebrate art, dance, eat, drink and be merry together. Until then, we want to wish you and yours all our very best for the New Year. May it be filled exclusively with good vibrations. Level up your cocktail making this holiday with The Drake’s new cocktail syrups. Bring that instant log cabin feel home with our Vanilla Cedar or Winter Pear Old Fashioned syrups and Mulled Wine mix or take your taste buds on a trip with our Toasted Coconut + Honey Old Fashioned syrup. In the spirit of levelling up, for a limited time purchase our Lot No. 40 cocktail kit ($44) and receive a mixing vessel along with your choice of syrup. Available for pick-up at The Drake Hotel.
MIX ''EM UP
The weather outside is frightful but our meals are so delightful. Whether you''re looking to feed the family on Dec 24 or you are hosting a virtual happy hour with friends on Dec 26 and need some spirits + snacks, The Drake Hotel is open for pick-up and has your holiday cravings covered. Want good mood food and drink delivered? Find The Drake Hotel on Uber Eats, Door Dash and Skip the Dishes.
DRAKE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
It''s beginning to look a lot like...cocktail time. From fortified favourites, new cocktail kits (hello! Espresso Martini), to curbside staples, bubbles and fine PEC wines, The Drake''s bottle shops have it all and are open on Dec 24. Order online and we will have everything ready for curbside pick-up.
ORDER FROM DRAKE COMMISSARY
ORDER FROM THE DRAKE HOTEL
Nothing goes better with freshly baked Commissary sourdough on a cozy night than a spread of our best sellers such as cured meats, cheeses and other nibbles. Stop by Drake Commissary to get your fix Wed-Sun from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (closed Dec 25 + 26). Shop safely and order ahead for your spreads, dips, freshly baked bread, ready to heat + eat meals including our blueberry scones, or pop by for last-minute stocking stuffers + holiday sips.
CHARCUTERIE CALLING
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