The Heat follows one of Canada’s top celebrity Chef/Entrepreneurs, Mark McEwan as he embarks on a whole new challenge – McEwan, his brave new foray into fine food retail. With his three landmark Toronto restaurants, a catering company and this all-new grocery adventure, we’ll see this rock-star chef and savvy businessman tested every episode. While pulling off over-the-top caterings for his loyal clients, Mark invests millions in a new business that he’s learning about – from the ground up – each and every day. We’ll see exactly what it takes, from breaking ground to opening the doors of a fine food emporium – McEwan style.

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