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Barely six weeks after signing the lease on his lofty new restaurant space at 990 Smithe, just off Burrard in Vancouver, Chef Dale MacKay will open his second urban eatery.  ensemble Tap, as the name implies, offers casual dining with the added attraction of fresh and fabulous beer on tap. During three private preview seatings [...]

Canada’s first Top Chef to be named during ensemble’s July 4th dinner service! Win or lose, Top Chef Canada competitor Chef Dale MacKay will be surrounded by friends and family this coming Monday, July 4th, when top judge Mark McEwan, host Thea Andrews, and resident judge Shereen Arazm declare Canada’s very first Top Chef on [...]

ruptured water tank and two-week closure can’t dampen Chef MacKay’s enthusiasm. An untimely flood of water from a ruptured hot water tank submerged ensemble restaurant floors and stores for several hours early yesterday morning, but it hasn’t dampened Chef Dale MacKay’s enthusiasm.  “The timing could have been better,” says Chef MacKay.  “We’ve been open just [...]

On Monday July 26th, Lumière presents ‘A Journey through Southern France’ pairing the truly extraordinary wines of Antech Limoux, St. Martin de la Garrigue, and Domaine La Barroche, with inspired dishes created just for the occasion.  Limited seating.  $95 per person. reserve now Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu Alsatian Tarte Flambée,  – Crèmant [...]

Ever dream of sharing a kitchen with a Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux? Well now you can. Enjoy a private cooking lesson for eight, plus dinner with Executive Chef Dale MacKay of our sister restaurant Lumière.  Share inspiration and a professional kitchen with one of the best chefs in the world. Dale invites you to [...]