Video Gallery
No Detail Too Small - for Grand Chefs Boulud and MacKay
Just 160 Chefs on five continents claim the coveted Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef status. In all of the eastern US there are but 12 Grand Chefs, of which Daniel Boulud is one. In western Canada there is but one Grand Chef, and he resides in Vancouver, presiding over the kitchen of the Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux class restaurant, Lumière - sister to and adjoining db Bistro Moderne. Meet Grand Chefs Relais & Chateaux Dale MacKay and Daniel Boulud and see for yourself that in their very small space at the top ... no detail is too small.
Raison d'etre - Chef Boulud on Food City Vancouver
Of all the cities in al the world, what makes a Three Michelin Starred Chef like Daniel Boulud choose Vancouver? New York, Palm Beach, Beijing, Laz Vegas ... Vancouver. According to Daniel, it has to feel right and have all the right ingredients. In this segment, Chef Boulud explains just what that means and how he feels about our food city.
Roll Call - Six Relais & Châteaux Chefs and 45 Guests
In April, 2009, six Relais & Châteaux Chefs, under the direction of Grand Chef Daniel Boulud, presented a very special six course dinner to 45 VIP Guests. The occasion was the induction, by Relais & Châteaux British Columbia, of Sonora Resorts. How many Chefs can fit into the Lumière kitchen, and how does the story end?
The French Connection - What Makes it all Work
Michelin-starred NY Chef Daniel Boulud is a continued presence in the kitchens of Lumière and db Bistro Moderne Vancouver -- applying the same level of passion, care and attention to detail he commands at each and every one of his ten critically-acclaimed restaurants. In this segment, db Bistro Moderne Vancouver Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel prepares for Daniel's arrival during Sunday brunch service next door.
Next Door at db Bistro - Chef Stephane Istel's Story
Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel's story begins in Alsace France. As a young Chef he travels to New York and the exacting kitchens of Daniel Boulud, then arrives here in the kitchen of db Bistro Moderne Vancouver where, his passion to create beautiful food and happiness drives him daily to turn out ... 'love on a plate' for his guests. Stephane's story, in his own words.
Lumière Restaurant, Vancouver BC, situated in the heart of Kitsilano, features contemporary French cuisine by Executive Chef Dale MacKay and celebrated Chef-Proprietor Daniel Boulud. West coast innovation meets French culinary in a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. The newly renovated 45-seat Relais & Chateaux Lumierè is sister restaurant to the adjoining db Bistro Moderne. Soft lighting and crisp white tablecloths set the elegant ambiance, where sophisticated food and wine take the limelight. With chefs like Dale Mackay from the famed Gordon Ramsay restaurants creating magic, patrons are assured gastronomic excellence. French fine dining open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Private dining Monday and Tuesday evenings. Reservations recommended.