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The Drake Hotel Begins Taking Reservations for Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate Family and Traditions this Mother’s Day at The Drake The Drake Hotel presents a spectacular day for your mother on May 12, 2013 with our annual brunch. The traditional brunch offers three seatings at 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Continue reading
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NextGenJazz Series Back to Showcase New Voices in Chicago Jazz
After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Beginning April 2013, on the first three Thursdays of April, May, … Continue reading
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Catering Corner: How do I choose my hors d’oeuvres?
When it comes to planning a cocktail party, we often are asked by our guests to advise on what hors d’oeuvres should be served during the cocktail party. Every type of party has different requirements, and therefore a different approach … Continue reading
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And the Oscar Goes To…
It’s almost that time when hundreds of millions of movie lovers tune in to watch the glamorous Oscars ceremony and learn who will receive the highest honors in filmmaking. The Oscars reward the previous year’s greatest cinema achievements as determined … Continue reading
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Chicago’s Restaurant Week is Here!
Chicago’s Restaurant Week is here and with hundreds of opportunities for delicious prix fixe menus it’s hard not to get excited! This is a wonderful opportunity to try those places you’ve been interested in, but just haven’t had the chance … Continue reading
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The Drake Hotel Begins Taking Reservations for Easter Brunch
The Drake Hotel is now accepting reservations for its annual Easter Brunch, held in the Gold Coast Ballroom. The traditional brunch, presented in the “grand hotel” style of decades past, will be offered from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on … Continue reading
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Real Romance at The Drake this Valentine’s Day
The Drake Hotel has an option for all types of romancing this Valentine’s Day. The historic, cozy Cape Cod offers an intimate dining experience on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, through Feb. 16, 2013. A $60 per person tasting menu will … Continue reading
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Two New Afternoon Tea Offerings in the Palm Court
A Historic Afternoon Tea The Drake Hotel introduces its very own “History Tea” in the famous Palm Court where guests will not only enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, pastries and scones with traditional accompaniments, but also a tour through … Continue reading
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2012 NextGenJazz Series: Thursdays in Palm Court
The Drake Hotel and Palm Court are excited to Partner with the Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Jazz Magazine to bring you NextGenJazz- The Series: Drake Hotel partners with Jazz Institute of Chicago to showcase young talent on Chicago … Continue reading
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Drake Hotel Lobby Gets Frosted
For us, going to the Drake in Chicago was coming home for the holidays… With the the kitchen as their workshop, spatulas and mixers their tools, Drake Hotel chefs and students from the French Pastry Sch0ol worked tirelessly this season to create a … Continue reading
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Tagged chefs, Chicago, Christmas, drake hotel, frosting, gingerbread, holiday, kitchen, lobby, magnificent, pastry, Real Chicago, santa, spatulas, The Drake, workshop
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