The busiest man in the Canuck restaurant game is at it again, with the announcement that Mark McEwan has signed on as head judge for the Canadian rendition of food reality TV show Top Chef, which will air on the Food Network.
McEwan, owner of culinary institutions North 44, One, Bymark and his eponymously named fine food shop in Don Mills, already has his hands full with the impending opening of yet another restaurant, Fabbrica, across from his market. But, what the heck, that’s a tough gig to turn down.
"It’s an absolute honour to be a part of such an exciting project that will showcase the range of culinary talent this country has to offer," said McEwan. "I’ve been in the food and service industry for over 30 years and look forward to sharing that expertise with the chosen competitors on Top Chef Canada."
The search is on for the hottest chefs in the country with a national open casting call. Those who deem themselves worthy should head to www.foodnetwork.ca/topchef to apply.
"We want to hear from those Canadians who think they have the culinary skills and star personalities to compete on Top Chef Canada," said John Brunton, president of Insight Production Company Ltd. "The culinary scene in Canada has never been so hot and I’m certain our casting search will find Canada’s most promising chefs."
That means you: Tawfik Shehata, Ted Corrado, Fabio Bondi, Geoff Hopgood, Rob Gentile et al. Represent!