Who is ‘The Bear' star opening a restaurant in revamped Hamilton Arena?
Renowned Canadian chef and star of 'The Bear' Matty Matheson will be opening a restaurant inside the soon-to-be renovated Hamilton Arena later this year.
Oak View Group (OVG) announced in a news release Wednesday that the Iron Cow Public House will span more than 9,500 square feet and seat up to 185 guests.
The restaurant, located inside the venue, will be open on both event and non-event days and will include a 'speakeasy-style pub' within the space.
It's the first time a restaurant has ever been located inside the arena, formerly known as FirstOntario Centre and originally Copps Coliseum, according to an OVG spokesperson.
But the involvement of Matheson with the ongoing arena project — which is set to be ready by December — won't stop there.
Matheson and his restaurant group, Our House Hospitality Company, will 'design and curate' menus for three concession stands, which will feature dishes from his eateries Matty's Patty's (Toronto) and Rizzo's House of Parm (Fort Erie).
The Fort Erie native will also work with OVG Hospitality on food and beverage offerings for the new premium suites, according to the release.
Tim Leiweke, chair and CEO of OVG, described Matheson as a 'hometown hero' in a statement, noting that the celebrated chef's 'creativity, energy and connection' to the region make him the 'ideal partner' for the Hamilton Arena project.
Canadian chef Matty Matheson and Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke are pictured in this supplied photo.
Many foodies around Ontario — and the world — are familiar with Matheson, who owns and operates restaurants Prime Seafood Palace, Maker Pizza, Bar Clams and CÀ Phê Rang, all of which are located in Toronto.
Matheson also ran the now-closed Matty Matheson's Meat + Three (Fort Erie), as well as Parts & Labour (Toronto).
Matheson applauded the work of OVG in a statement, adding he's 'honoured' to be a part of the project.
'Bringing people together with amazing food, great service and live music — it's everything I love,' said Matheson. 'We're building something special for Hamilton, and I'm pumped for you to see this come together.'
Beyond the hospitality world, Matheson portrays the handyman Neil Fak on the Emmy Award-winning FX series 'The Bear,' has written several bestselling cookbooks and worked with Vice Canada as an internet personality.
Hamilton Arena is slated to reopen its doors in December after a lengthy renovation, with the first show scheduled for the venue being Andrea Bocelli on Dec. 9, 2025.
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