Though I've been to the Drake many times for shows, I've never eaten there. With a short-lived but intense snow squall extending my commute to 2 hours, I decided to skip making dinner and heading to the Drake Lounge. To celebrate their 10th anniversary , their most popular item, the Drake Burger, was going for $10. In fact, greeting me on my way into the lounge was a giant 6-foot pinata shaped as the eponymous burger. It would later be demolished for the candy and temporary tattoos hidden inside.
First came the corn bisque ($8.95). It was fragrant with a hint of spiciness. There were soft beans that added some chew to the soup. I wanted a bit more of the sweetness of corn to really establish the taste. The burger (regularly $17.95) came out as a thick, slightly red, patty. It was toothsome and substantial. The soft bacon added smokiness and salt. The burger was nicely balanced with some cheddar and Russian dressing. The fries weren't quite as good, being rather soft and pedestrian. I skipped dessert because free birthday cupcakes were being passed out by the waitstaff.
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