Chef Dale MacKay closes ensemble and ensembleTap restaurants

Top Chef Canada Winner Dale MacKay, best-known for his fierce competitiveness, confirms that he is throwing in the proverbial towel and closing both of his Vancouver restaurants. MacKay, who opened ensemble restaurant and bar and ensemble Tap (eTap) in 2011 after winning season one of Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada loves ‘Food City’ but…

ensemble restaurant & bar undergoes flood reparations

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…

Chef Dale MacKay’s ensemble restaurant & bar to open May 10th

Top Chef Canada contender promises fun & affordable dining just-off-Robson During the final week before opening his first restaurant as Executive Chef and Proprietor, Dale MacKay is wishing for more hours in the day. Mackay’s ensemble restaurant and bar begins dinner service on Tuesday May 10, 2011, offering reservations from 5pm-11pm Tuesday through Sunday, with…