Apologies for the Lack of Updates

Our beloved mascot of 13 years - and the son of Cafe Drake - is resting comfortably in his final days.

Check out an earlier post for our exclusive recipe for Ivory Coast Plantain Bread, pictured above with Carrot Chutney.

Susan McKeever's 40th B'day was a recent smash hit, combined with a holiday party plus an Indian buffet (exquisite offerings) and a Sunset Park's kids-free-for-all.

Despite a legendary busy schedule, the Tree is Up at Cafe Drake. 2009 is all about silver, white, frosted glass and shiny red tones. Who says you can't be chic and start a business at the same time??

Jen L. feeds an ailing Sailor Page and still finds time to dance at Cafe Drake! Thanks Jen for showering Sailor with love in his last hours!!

Spices and a bouquet garni are but a small part of the delicate seasoning in the chutneys of Cafe Drake. We'll be selling our products December 19, 12 - 4PM at the Greenpoint Food Market on Russell St. between Driggs and Nassau Avenues. It's in the basement of the Lutheran Church so you know they're open-minded and liberal and you have no excuse to not attend.

Cafe Drake has been swamped during the holiday season with duties far and wide . . . read below for details concerning our heretofore mysterious online absence.

We're launching at Cafe Drake a new food product line of chutneys and assorted exotic condiments over at The D. P. Chutney Collective. Come visit us in person on Dec. 19 at the Greenpoint Food Market. We'll be the chicest of the groovy foodie nerds hawking local, sustainable food products ccrafted here in Brooklyn, U.S.A.