Comments on: Goodbye, Bite Me. Hello, Conviction: Marc Thuet’s new restaurant opens tonight, staffed with reformed criminals

By: Rick Colacchio

Rick Colacchio — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:23:45 +0000

I love your show watched every episode im a recovering addict
with 2yrs clean i can relate to the show and the cause
keep up all the good work you guys do for other ppl
if even half the ppl on earth cared and gave ppl a chance
like you guys do this world would be a much better place.
I would love to meet the two of you some time
but just dont know were to begin on that :)

cheers

Rick

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:08:56 +0000

@Joe Blow,
Who cares about Marc’s past, name one chef or line cook who didnt spend there nights after 16 hr days in a hot kitchen doing blow and drinking after hrs in China town, I have some cold tea thanks, get a life. Marc is a god and probably the best chef this country has ever seen or ever will see, Thuet is GOD in this industry.

By: binu joseph

binu joseph — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:45:25 +0000

Ive worked with Marc Thuet for a short stint during my 2 yrs in Canada. (just before he left Centro)He is a big hearted guy and a genius at his work.he has trained so many youngsters like Jason who have made it to the top.
I wish the very best to Marc Thuet on his new venture.
I work in a large rehab down under now and know how difficuilt it is to train clients with disabilities.
It is brave on Marcs part to dive in and do his part.
Binu Joseph

By: Willem

Willem — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:03:17 +0000

What a low blow Wendy. You must be jealous. I am a Chef in the States, Colorado to be exact and I would love the opportunity to do something like this. I think this is a great idea. So many ex-cons have such a hard time finding work after release it’s very sad. Restaurants are pretty well known for hiring people with a criminal record as most are just looking for a body at times but to train people to do something to be proud of themselves for is a great idea. Working in a restaurant isn’t like staring at a cubicle wall all day it’s hard work and some people don’t have what it takes but if you apply yourself you may find your niche somewhere in the restaurant. Chefs are hard on their staff, the expect perfection. Consistency is number 1 and if you can teach a bunch a ex-cons who’ve never had that in their lives, they might just make out in the real world. Love the show so far. Congrats and good luck.

By: mary

mary — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:52:02 +0000

I know 2 of the staff and they believe that the owners are sincere about helping them. I have met them also and believe they want to help give them a chance.

By: joe blow

joe blow — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:11:02 +0000

Thuet is a fucking idiot.
Do you actually think he gives 2 shits about the people he’s “training”. He’s a fucking thug and a cocaine addict himself. Some role model.

Fuck him and his bullshit show

By: MattM

MattM — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:48:30 +0000

My wife and I had dinner there last week. Service was excellent, food was fantastic, wine was superb. Definitely on-par with the best Toronto has to offer in all respects. Be sure to check it out!

By: Cookbook fracas: Susur Lee, Marc Thuet and other Toronto foodies displeased as Canadians left out of 100 Emerging Culinary Stars | Aprons & Icons | torontolife.com/daily

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:45:36 +0000

[...] writers have thrown their support behind Smith’s campaign, including Susur Lee, Jamie Kennedy, Marc Thuet, Anthony Walsh, Guy Rubino, Anne Yarymowich, Lucy Waverman and Toronto Life’s own James [...]

By: tammy

tammy — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:04:05 +0000

whom ever says that my sister hasn’t died is low i am rebecca’s sister, who although was not devons fiancee they were together.. i know he has pissed alot of people off it is wrong to attack that aspect….

By: Final throes: Where to find a table during the last weekend of Summerlicious | De-licious | torontolife.com/daily

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:11:34 +0000

[...] CONVICTION Very few lunch and dinner spots at Marc Thuet’s ex-con-staffed eatery are still available, and walk-ins aren’t a safe bet. 609 King St. W., 416-603-2777, ext. 1. View the Summerlicious menu>> [...]

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:06:49 +0000

Devon Sims is a fraud yet again. His ‘fiance’ and baby SON were NOT killed in a car accident. They are alive and well living in BC. He has been give SEVERAL chances at a new start and has screwed every single one of them up.I agree with giving people chances in life, but I feel someone who actually deserves one and will be serious about it should get the chance, not a lifer like Devon. Devon has no brother either.
I think the public needs to know the truth.

By: wesley atkins

wesley atkins — Sun, 10 May 2009 03:26:27 +0000

Hi, I have a criminal record and i find it very hard hard to find a job. I love cooking and respect people I love this idea you have. I would love for you give a chance to work for wonderfull cause ALL I WANT IS A CHANCE.please email me to let me know what I should do.Thank you Wesley Atkins.