#FOOD: CHEF BBQ TAKEOVERS AT THE DRAKE HOTEL SKY YARD

After a season of charcoal smoke drifting over Queen West, ice-cold cocktails clinking across the rooftop, and DJs spinning disco edits and laid back house, The Drake Hotel is closing out summer with two can’t-miss guest chef BBQ takeovers on its iconic Sky Yard.

On July 30th and August 7th, The Sky Yard welcomes two of the city’s most exciting chefs for back-to-back rooftop BBQ takeovers featuring delicious, personally inspired flavours, and guest menus. And in classic Drake fashion, tropical, rum-forward cocktails from Bumbu Rum Co. and vibrant tequila serves from Altos Tequila will be flowing all night long.

🌶️ Thursday July 30th | 5-11PM: Chef Jeremy Saluma of Slow Jams takes over the grill for an evening of Filipino BBQ, with Sweet Touch Foundation on the decks.
🌴 Friday August 7th | 5-11PM: Chef Christina Khan of Miss Likklemore’s brings the flavours of the Caribbean, with DJ Special K keeping the energy going all night.

RESERVATIONS HERE.

At a time when diners crave authenticity over excess, the most exciting restaurant experiences favour creating something intimate, community-driven, and deeply personal. It’s an approach The Drake has championed for years, bringing people together through thoughtful hospitality, great music, and memorable food.

About The Drake:

For more than 20 years, The Drake has been more than just a place to stay. Part contemporary art hotel, part live music venue, and part neighbourhood hub, it’s where culture, hospitality, and creativity come together in the heart of Toronto’s West Queen West. Home to 51 thoughtfully designed rooms across the Modern and Classic Wings, The Drake pairs art-filled accommodations with elevated dining, warm hospitality, and unforgettable live performances at the Drake Underground. Just steps from galleries, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and nightlife, it’s the perfect home base for both locals and visitors looking to experience Toronto’s most creative neighbourhood. A true iconic, boutique hotel in every sense of the word, The Drake has earned a place among TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Hotels in Toronto by offering a stay that’s anything but ordinary.