Up until the other day, I’d only ever eaten snack foods at the Drake. Their sushi is pretty good, and the various sandwiches and other late-night offerings are nice. But it is worth heading to the actual dining room to check out the select menu there. It's a cozy, boho-glamorous space, with cushioned benches and velvet flocking on the walls.
The mixed green salad, though boring in name, was everything I wanted in a salad: various fancy lettuces, slices of pear, sweet and spicy pecans, and Quebec blue cheese (a little skimpy on the cheese, though, considering that’s what sold me on the salad). The winter squash ravioli was a delicate blend of textures (al dente pasta, smooth squash filling) and flavours (hazelnut chunks, caramelized red onion) and was absolutely delicious. Braised lamb shoulder was meltingly tender, on a savory mushroom risotto. We didn’t plunge into the extensive wine list, opting instead for fancy martinis. The pear-rosemary martini was a winner.
Entrees are pricey, but every once in a while it’s nice to have a gourmet treat.
rating: * * * (super yum!)
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