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| - "Sister! I'm coming to Toronto!" says she with the name of Miriam.
"Where are you staying?" I ask.
"The Drake!" she enthuses.
I wasn't surprised that Miriam was staying at the Drake. After all, it's a hip, happening, very cool and unique boutique hotel in what many people call West of Queen West - a neighbourhood well on its way to gentrification (for good or for bad).
We rallied for dinner, coming from different parts of the city on a cold windy snowy night. We had choices - Julie's Cuban, Terroni, et al. But all of us opted to eat at the Drake. It was a good choice.
We certainly had lots of options - Winterlicious, Drake Specials and the Blue Plate Special. I opted for Thursday night's Blue Plate which was Chicken or Steak with Chocolate Cake. Steak please!
It came perfectly cooked, just the right portion of meat, rocket greens, frites and aioli on top. I partnered that with some butternut squash with 2 cheeses and it was mmmm mmmm good. $18 bucks for the main/dessert + $6 for the squash. The price was definitely right. The chocolate cake was a little dry on the edges and the icing. I must've gotten an end piece. But it was tasty.
Service was attentive and anticipated our needs and had a sense of humour. Just as I was going to ask for something, our server came along and had it ready. Ambiance was hipster-y though not douche-y. Maybe it was too cold for the douches?
I enjoyed myself immensely at the Drake. I hope Miriam enjoys her stay there. I'm sure she'll Yelp about it.
Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Solid.
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