Drake Hotel

The music that comes out of Iceland is so different than anywhere in the world, why do you think this is? read more...

A – Apple.  Give one to your prof, I dare you.  Infinity points if you wink at him/her.  HA!

B: La Brehandaise Creperie
Toronto's first authentic creperie, nestled on Queen St., is the perfect place for a francophile Valentine's brunch a deux, but also a great place to gossip with girlfriends about disastrous Valentine's past. So whether you're celebrating as a duo or a dream team, sip crisp apple cider in a space that feels miles away from winter. 942 Queen St. W., (647) 351-0803

C -  CARDS. 
No matter what it is you do today, whether you are single or attached, totally in love or totally against love – you have to make cards.  Make them cynical if you must, but make 'em. read more...

by Elli Stuhler

We all have our guilty pleasures, and the Drake Hotel is adding another to the list.

Next weekend, the Queen West culture hub will be hosting its annual guilty pleasures food and shopping event, just in time for Winterlicious. Unfortunately to all those foodies out there, tickets for the deliciously decadent brunch are all sold out, but the clothing sale is still open to the public and all those who wish to shop their faces off. read more...

It’s the big question of the moment…what are you doing for New Year’s Eve? This year we have the added pressure of a decade. Yikes – this is stressful! (however, not as stressful as when we all thought the world was going to blow up and computers would eat us in 2000)

No messing around – plan ahead because we all know the feeling of minus horrendous, no kiss and no cab….it’s enough to jump start a full blown emotional breakdown. read more...

By Elli Stuhler

While the rest of Canada may hate Torontonians for thinking they are the center of the universe (we are), there’s one thing that Toronto has that say, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan just doesn’t, and that’s one hell of a music scene. read more...

Attention, cinephiles! Every year, the enRoute Film Festival celebrates the best of young Canadian filmmaking. The films-which screen on Air Canada Flights-are the work of emerging filmmakers in their prime. This Tuesday, at Scotiabank Theatre, you can catch six of the festival's standout works for free. The screening, followed by an all-out gala soiree at The Drake Hotel, gives you a little bit of that TIFF glitz you've been missing since September-and a sneak peek at the filmmakers everyone will be buzzing about in the coming years. The films are selected by a star-studded jury, including Deepa Mehta. For a chance to know the names and the work before anyone else does, you don't want to miss this fantastic evening of courageous and engaging short cinema. These films tackle humanist subjects like Alzheimers and experiment with the limits of medium-by combining animation and live action. And the party afterwards never disappoints-which is why we're giving away a pass for you and a guest. Email contests@shedoesthecity.com, subject line: En Route! to win. The screening takes place the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 20th at the Scotiabank Theatre, 255 Richmond St. W, at 7 pm. The Gala is at The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W., at 9 pm, with appetizers, drinks, and a who's-who guestlist of Canadian film. read more...

I have partied more than any one woman ever should. Starting to look a little too much like Nick Nolte and feeling like a used dish cloth, here’s a look at the most exciting moments and festival discoveries at TIFF '09:

1. Drew Barrymore ditches Whip It after-party and heads for Sweaty Betty’s

2. Sipping Grey Goose Martinis with Clive Owen in the secret Bay St. Station

3. Thinking we are heading to Hugh Hefner after party and instead finding ourselves privy to a giant orgy at Wicked. Sorry guys – a little too x-rated to dish about. Let’s just say that what we stumbled onto was far more akin to the carnal happenings at the mansion then the blonde bimbo bop-around that was the actual after-party at Musik. read more...

I have partied more than any one woman ever should. Starting to look a little too much like Nick Nolte and feeling like a used dish cloth, here’s a look at the most exciting moments and festival discoveries at TIFF '09:

1. Drew Barrymore ditches Whip It after-party and heads for Sweaty Betty’s

2. Sipping Grey Goose Martinis with Clive Owen in the secret Bay St. Station

3. Thinking we are heading to Hugh Hefner after party and instead finding ourselves privy to a giant orgy at Wicked. Sorry guys – a little too x-rated to dish about. Let’s just say that what we stumbled onto was far more akin to the carnal happenings at the mansion then the blonde bimbo bop-around that was the actual after-party at Musik. read more...

If you're not spending the weekend barbecuing burgers and swilling beer , then your city will reward you: with Outdoor Art, amazing eats, free concerts by the lake, and Underground Opera. Break free of your backyard and stumble across some of these fantastic happenings. read more...

If you're an independent spirit whose philosophy of late-night revelry doesn't involve a wristband that clashes with your manicure, here's where you want to be this weekend:

THURSDAY

Gypsy Caravan
Stop by the Drake to sip tequila and hit up the Gypsy Caravan. Make Sale and 69 Vintage will be taking over room 222 in the Sky Yard and hawking their wares under the light of the silvery moon, so you can end the evening in a different outfit then the one you started with.
8 pm, Studio 222 on The Drake Sky Yard, 1150 Queen St. W. read more...