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Catering Corner: This one takes the cake!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

Want a classy dessert for your wedding but don’t love cake? A new idea that we see taking off is the “Cheese Cake” though you won’t find these at everywhere. Literally, it is a cake made of cheese. Your cheese … Continue reading →

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Hotel Employee Miraculously Recovers Guest’s Wedding Ring in Trash Compactor

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

A $15,000 wedding ring was returned to a guest after being retrieved by a Drake team member from five tons of garbage in the hotel’s trash compactor. “It feels amazing to have it back on my finger,” said the giddy … Continue reading →

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Masters of Design and Post-Baccalaureate Fashion Show 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and The Drake Hotel’s Palm Court are pleased to present the Masters of Design and Post-Baccalaureate 2013 Fashion Show on Wednesday, May 15. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a cocktail hour and … Continue reading →

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Royal Baby Shower

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin
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NextGenJazz Series to Showcase the Marquis Hill Trio in May

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Off to a great start with The Makaya McCarven Trio, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel continue the NextGenJazz concert series at The Drake Hotel with the Marquis Hill Trio on May 2, 9 and 16. Join the Thursday … Continue reading →

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Fresh Spring Menus

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to get out and enjoy the freshest menus of the season.  The Drake Hotel is welcoming spring with fresh menu items in the Cape Cod and Coq d’Or.   Coq d’Or … Continue reading →

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Coq d’Or Invites Whiskey Aficionados to Join New Whiskey Club

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

Coq d’Or invites whiskey fans to join the new Coq d’Or Whiskey Club this May 2013. Interested individuals can complete the initial complimentary registration anytime online at www.thedrakehotel.com/dine/coqdor. Once enrolled, members will receive a membership card entitling them access to … Continue reading →

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Catering Corner: Favorable Favors

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

Instead of giving individual favors to each guest, many couples are choosing alternate ways to thank their guests for coming to their wedding.  A donation to a charity of the couple’s choosing has been very popular lately, and is a … Continue reading →

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ChicagoStyle Wedding Photo Shoot

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

Romance, power, beauty and desire converge at the ChicagoStyle Wedding magazine bridal fashion shoot at The Drake. The Drake Hotel recently hosted ChicagoStyle Weddings for a photo shoot highlighting bridal trend fashion for an upcoming issue of the magazine.  The photo … Continue reading →

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A Gold Coast Easter Brunch

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

Easter egg hunts, floral dresses, and smiling faces were all present at The Drake Hotel’s annual Gold Coast brunch. The affair provided friends and family an opportunity to enjoy each other without the worry of cooking and cleaning up. The … Continue reading →

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