Chef Mark McEwan is widely recognized for his distinctive style of cooking that captures the essence of classical cuisine with nuances of contemporary flavours. He is a leader in the Canadian culinary scene – from his early days as executive chef at Toronto’s upscale Sutton Place to opening ground-breaking Toronto institutions such as North 44, Bymark and ONE Restaurant. The ingredients-driven Chef McEwan then captivated audiences with rustic Italian fare opening three unique Fabbrica Restaurant locations. Influenced by the marketplaces of the world, Chef McEwan operates three gourmet grocery stores offering shoppers fresh ready-made-meals and the best produce available. Chef McEwan continues to elevate Canadian cuisine onto the global stage as head judge on Food Network’s hit series Top Chef, through his bestselling cookbooks and, one dish at a time, in his award-winning restaurants.