Category Archives: Food
Expert Corner: Sous Chef Schubert
Senior Sous Chef Christina Schubert has the best way to sweeten up your valentine’s day. Chocolate has been around for a long time. The first documented appearance was in 1100 BC. Originating in Mexico, Central America and northern South America, … 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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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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Falling into Tradition
Pumpkin spice lattes are back, candy bowls are filled, and Christmas commercials have begun to air. It’s that time of year again! As a prelude to what will be our Holiday Bucketlist, we’d like to introduce our Fall Bucketlist, as … Continue reading
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Lollapalooza
The massive summer music festival that is Lollapalooza has rocked Chicago once again. Starting August 5th, over 240,000 people attended the three-day festival that sprawls out over Grant Park. With 130 acts on eight stages, Lollapalooza’s footprint keeps growing and … Continue reading
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Tagged Festival, Grant Park, Lollapalooza, Music, Real Chicago, summer, The Drake Hotel
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Bourbon and Burgers
Last night’s Bourbon and Burgers was a hit. For all who attended, you were definitely dressed to impress! The Palm Court was transformed into a runway as models showcased fashion from Shrine and Trunk Club. The highlight of the night … Continue reading
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The Real Good-time Blues
A Real Chicago experience at the top of many Chicagoans list of things to do is living and breathing the live music scene that can be found around every corner of the downtown area and neighborhoods of Chicago. Where we’ll be … Continue reading
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