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Canadian chef For the similarly-named American media personality, see Mark McEwen.
Mark McEwan
Chef Mark McEwan
BornDennis 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)

Mark McEwan is a celebrated Canadian chef, restaurateur, and television personality based in Toronto, Ontario. He is the founder of the McEwan Group, a culinary empire that includes the acclaimed McEwan Catering and several renowned restaurants, such as Bymark in the Toronto-Dominion Centre and Fabbrica in Thornbury.

McEwan rose to national prominence as the host of the Food Network Canada series The Heat with Mark McEwan and as the head judge on Top Chef Canada. Beyond his culinary achievements, McEwan is an active board member and alumnus of George Brown College, where he is dedicated to fostering excellence in culinary education. He is passionate about mentoring aspiring chefs, equipping them with the tools and skills needed for success, and supporting the economic, cultural, and social vitality of the community.

Career

Dennis Mark McEwan was born on May 7, 1957, in Buffalo, New York, and began his culinary journey as a dishwasher at Mindy’s Wine Cellar in Buffalo, earning $1.60 an hour. After graduating from George Brown College in 1979, McEwan was hired as executive sous chef at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto in 1981. He was promoted to chef two years later.

He went on to launch McEwan Catering, Bymark, ONE, Fabbrica and Diwan 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.

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. 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.

Restaurants

Active

  • Bymark (2008–present), 66 Wellington Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Fabbrica TD Centre (2018–present), 66 Wellington Street W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Fabbrica Thornbury (2010–Present), 27 Bruce St S, Thornbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Diwan at The Aga Khan Museum (2015 - Present), 77 Wynford Dr, North York, Ontario, Canada
  • McEwan's Fine Foods (2009–present), specialty grocery store, 38 Karl Fraser Rd, North York, Shops at Don Mills, Ontario, Canada.
  • 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

Closed or inactive

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

Filmography

Television appearances

References

  1. ^ "Bymark | Financial District Restaurants". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. "Restaurants | Mark McEwan Restaurants Toronto | McEwan Group". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  3. ^ "Diwan at Aga Khan". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  4. "The McEwan Group | Canada's Premier Hospitality Companies". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  5. "Fabbrica TD Centre | TD Centre Restaurants | McEwan Group". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  6. "Fabbrica Thornbury | Thornbury Restaurants | McEwan Group". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  7. "McEwan". CF Shops at Don Mills. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  8. "Bookstore's closing not mall's last chapter". The Globe and Mail. January 1, 2010.
  9. "The Port Tavern | Thornbury Restaurants". The McEwan Group. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  10. Farrington, Raquel (2022-02-01). "A guide to celebrating the Lunar New Year in Toronto this year". Streets Of Toronto. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  11. ^ "North 44 closing after 28 years". thestar.com. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2022-08-07.

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