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Mark McEwan

For the similarly-named American media personality, see Mark McEwen.

Dennis Mark McEwan (born May 7, 1957[1]) is an American-born Canadian celebrity chef based in Toronto, Ontario.

Mark McEwan
Chef Mark McEwan
Born
Dennis Mark McEwan

(1957-05-07) May 7, 1957 (age 67)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
EducationGeorge Brown College
Culinary career
Current restaurant(s)
    • Bymark, Toronto, Canada (2008–present),
      * Fabbrica TD Centre, Toronto, Canada (2018–2023)
Previous restaurant(s)
    • Fabbrica, Toronto, Canada (2010–2020),
      * One Restaurant, Toronto, Canada (2007–2022),
      * North 44, Toronto, Canada (1990–2018)
Television show(s)

He was head judge on Food Network Canada's Top Chef Canada. McEwan had his own television show on Food Network Canada entitled The Heat, which followed his catering team from North 44 Caters as they served the influential and elite.

Career

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Dennis Mark McEwan[2] was born on May 7, 1957, in Buffalo, New York.[3] McEwan's first restaurant job was as a dishwasher in Buffalo at Mindy’s Wine Cellar, making $1.60 an hour.[4] McEwan graduated from George Brown College in 1979. In 1981, McEwan was hired by the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto as executive sous chef.[5] Two years later he was promoted to chef. He opened his first restaurant, North 44, in 1990.[5][failed verification]

He went on to launch McEwan Catering, Bymark,[6] ONE, Fabbrica [7]and Diwan[8] which have all been recognized as top restaurants in Canada by leading publications like Miele Guide, OpenTable and Toronto Life Magazine. Inspired by global foodhalls, McEwan opened McEwan’s Groceries which have 2 locations across Toronto.[9]

McEwan's first book, Great Food at Home, was published in early 2011 and his second book Rustic Italian is based on the recipes from Fabbrica.[citation needed] McEwan teamed up with Jascor/Fresco in 2011 to brand a set of cookware that is now sold on the Shopping Channel and Hudson's Bay across Canada.[citation needed]

Restaurants

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Active

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  • Bymark (2008–present), 66 Wellington Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada[6]
  • Fabbrica TD Centre (2018–present), 66 Wellington Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada[10]
  • Fabbrica Thornbury (2010–Present), 27 Bruce St S, Thornbury, Ontario, Canada[11]
  • Diwan at The Aga Khan Museum (2015 - Present), 77 Wynford Dr, North York, Ontario, Canada[8]
  • McEwan's Fine Foods (2009–present), specialty grocery store, 38 Karl Fraser Rd, North York, Shops at Don Mills, Ontario, Canada.[12][13]
  • McEwan's Fine Foods (2015–present), specialty grocery store, 66 Wellington St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • The Port Tavern Restaurant & Bar (2024 - present), 15 Harbour St, Thornbury, Ontario, Canada[14]

Closed or inactive

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  • ONE Restaurant (2007–2022), Hazelton Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, however as of 2022 McEwan is no longer a partner[15]
  • North 44 (1990–2018), 2537 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada[16]

Filmography

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Television appearances

References

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  1. ^ https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=656912154383354&vanity=McEwanGroup
  2. ^ https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/sites/default/files/canada/Transcript%20Brief%20dated%20October%206%2C%202021.pdf
  3. ^ "Q&A: Celebrity chef Mark McEwan". Toronto Star. March 8, 2010.
  4. ^ "10 Things You Didn't Know About Mark McEwan". Food Network. January 8, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Food Network Canada. "Mark McEwan". www.foodnetwork.ca. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  6. ^ a b "Bymark | Financial District Restaurants". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  7. ^ "Restaurants | Mark McEwan Restaurants Toronto | McEwan Group". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  8. ^ a b "Diwan at Aga Khan". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  9. ^ "The McEwan Group | Canada's Premier Hospitality Companies". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  10. ^ "Fabbrica TD Centre | TD Centre Restaurants | McEwan Group". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  11. ^ "Fabbrica Thornbury | Thornbury Restaurants | McEwan Group". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  12. ^ "McEwan". CF Shops at Don Mills. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Bookstore's closing not mall's last chapter". The Globe and Mail. January 1, 2010.
  14. ^ "The Port Tavern | Thornbury Restaurants". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  15. ^ Farrington, Raquel (2022-02-01). "A guide to celebrating the Lunar New Year in Toronto this year". Streets Of Toronto. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  16. ^ a b "North 44 closing after 28 years". thestar.com. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
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