Drake One Fifty
EST. 2014
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Where food, cocktails, retail and an art space meet. A marvelous mouthful if you ask us.
This new concept of a combined restaurant, bar, retail and art space is a wink to the original Drake Hotel. In effect, a Drake without beds; and there are many details that were inspired by the flagship Drake Hotel (also on The Venue Report). Nestled in an early 1980s postmodern office building, you can see midcentury-inspired touches everywhere from the eclectic colors, leathers and finishes of the booths and chairs to the pergola designed by the Brothers Dressler, which hovers over the dining room. Cork ceiling and a 60-foot marble bar and antiques from Brimfield market make this one of the most stylish venues we've come across and one cool cat for a celebration.
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After ten years of hosting guests and travelers from all over the world at our West Queen West HQ, Drake has come to be known as an energetic hub for dining and hospitality as well as visual and performance art. Our first restaurant outpost moves our brand eastward to downtown Toronto’s bustling Financial District and, of course, extends our mandate for all things Drake. Meet Drake One Fifty; a chip off the old block, or simply put, Drake without beds: Food. Drink. Art.
Nestled in an early 1980s postmodern building, the space intersects contradictions of high and low, new and old, making it the perfect platform to highlight our food offerings created by Chef Ted Corrado and his team. Expect to find numerous unique dishes created especially for Drake One Fifty, as well as signature items from our original West Queen West kitchen, all paired with an award-winning cocktail program, premium draught beers and a carefully curated wine list. Whether you’re enjoying a power lunch on our street-level patio, getting cozy in a booth before a your downtown show or indulging in late night snacks while watching a live performance at Drake One Fifty, our classic dishes with inventive twists will always make your belly smile.
Just as Drake One Fifty’s food program adheres to our style of contemporary-meets-classic, the design of the remodeled space stays true to the instantly recognizable visual Drake identity. Décor fixtures fill the space; highlights include a 60 foot oval marble bar and a Brothers Dressler-designed wooden pergola, a mixture of postmodern leather booths, a curtain wall of warehouse-inspired, steel-framed windows and handmade geometric Moroccan tiles. Each element complements our curated permanent and temporary art collections. Those collections include site specific installations by Olaf Breuning and Souther Salazar, to name a few heralded artists whose work appear in the space. Inspired by modern take on historic brasseries and taverns, the restaurant also features Drake's popular artist-in-residence program, a small performance and DJ space, and multiple projectors showcasing custom video art. On your way out, be sure to visit our micro Drake General Store to take home a curious treasure of your own. Of course, you can also take a snap shot of your visit with our retro photo booth, a sister to our famed West Queen West original.
Our first outpost, Drake One Fifty represents a significant moment of growth for a local Queen Street West institution with sincere ambitions to represent its roots proudly wherever it goes next. We can’t wait to host you.
Capacity
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
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- Does this include catering fees?
Yes
- Estimated price per head
from $25 to $150
- Insurance
Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
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If Toronto isn’t on your group’s getaway list, it will be once you’ve finished reading this article. In recent years, Canada’s most populous city has ditched the all work and no play mantra for a hip new scene of stylish eateries, artsy neighborhoods and culturally-focused museums and parks. Of course, we’ve laid out all of the must-eats and must-sees of the city, but we’ve also taken your planning to a new level by scoping out the best place to stay for an unforgettable experience in the city.
At the center of it all, Bisha Hotel reflects Toronto’s hip looks with urban decor, cool art and a touch of glam. It has some of the best dining and venue spaces in the city, but also gets major points for its easy walkability to many other musts during your stay. Basically, all you need to do now is finish reading the article and book your visit.
Reporter: Erica Nichols
Created in partnership with our friends at Loews Hotels & Co.
Canada’s largest metropolitan city offers more than just Drake and poutine: The atmosphere and aesthetic of some of Toronto’s trendiest places are hard to pass up, whether you’re an art enthusiast or just like to look at pretty things (don’t we all?). We’ve rounded up our favorite visually-pleasing (and tastebud-satisfying) sites in Toronto that those with an eye for design will want to put on their bucket list.
Reporter: Nicole Bradley | Location: Oretta
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