Jennifer "Jen" Agg

Jennifer “Jen” Agg is an influential Canadian restaurateur, television personality, and entrepreneur. She is best known for founding several acclaimed Toronto restaurants and, in July 2026, became the co-host of Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible: Last Call alongside Aarón Sánchez. Agg is also the author of a bestselling book about the restaurant industry and modern hospitality.

Overview

Jennifer "Jen" Agg's Profile

Jen Agg was born in Canada and built her career in Toronto’s restaurant industry. After working in hospitality for several years, she opened The Black Hoof in 2008. The restaurant became one of Toronto’s most influential dining destinations and helped establish her reputation for developing distinctive restaurant concepts. She later expanded her portfolio with establishments including Rhum Corner, Grey Gardens, Le Swan, and General Public.

Agg became known beyond the restaurant business through her writing and media appearances. In 2017, she published I Hear She’s a Real Bitch, a memoir examining entrepreneurship, hospitality, and gender in the restaurant industry. Her practical approach to restaurant management made her a frequent commentator on food, hospitality, and business.

In July 2026, Agg joined Food Network as the co-host of Restaurant Impossible: Last Call. She works alongside chef Aarón Sánchez to help struggling restaurants across North America. While Sánchez focuses on the kitchen, Agg leads the redesign, service, branding, and front-of-house operations. The series marked her first major television hosting role and introduced her expertise to a wider audience.

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TV Shows​

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Current Shows

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

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Children

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Jamal Jean

Stepchild child

Other parent: Roland Jean

Education

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  • Did not go to college; she began working in the hospitality industry at age 17

Net Worth & Income

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  • Primary earnings stem from owning and operating multiple high-volume Toronto restaurants, including Grey Gardens, Bar Vendetta, Le Swan, and General Public.
  • Earnings from co-hosting Food Network's Restaurant Impossible: Last Call (2026).
  • Royalties from book sales for memoirs I Hear She's a Real Bitch (2017).
  • Additional income from public speaking engagements and event appearances.

Awards

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  • Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand — Grey Gardens (2022)
  • Toronto Book Awards Finalist — For her book, I Hear She's a Real Bitch (2017)

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