Vancouver Magazine
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The Frozen Pizza Chronicles Vol. 3: Big Grocery Gets in on the Game
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Wine Collab of the Week: A Cool-Kid Fizz on Main Street
The Grape Escape for Wine Enthusiasts
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5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (September 18-24)
10 Vancouver International Film Festival Movies We’ll Be Lining Up For
Dark Skies in Utah: Chasing Cosmic Connection on the Road
Fall Wedges and Water in Kamloops
Glamping Utah: Adventure Has Never Felt So Good
On the Rise: Meet Vancouver Jewellery Designer Jamie Carlson
At Home With Photographer Evaan Kheraj and Fashion Stylist Luisa Rino
At Home With Interior Designer Aleem Kassam
It was Dale MacKay’s bad luck to win Top Chef Canada and open his own room the same year David Hawksworth wowed with his long-awaited restaurant. One judge called MacKay’s Ensemble (Silver) “a welcome addition with its intense flavours, skilled service, and solid wine and cocktail program.” Another praised “sophisticated, casual food, like black cod bathed in intensely flavoured pork Thai broth.” Nicli Antica Pizzeria (Bronze) also won raves: “Basically, we have this room to thank for the long-overdue pizza revolution.” Campagnolo Roma was another popular newcomer (“If this is gentrification, bring it on!”), and Boneta 2.0 earned plaudits for its cozy feel, solid bar program, and “artistry on the plate.”
Note: Ensemble is now closed
RETURN TO ALL RESTAURANT AWARDS 2012 RESULTS