Background & Experiences
"A New York City chef, a restaurateur, an amateur body builder, and a personal trainer, native of Queens, Kevin DeMarco, has combined his varied experiences in both the food and fitness industries to create his own ideal program targeted at making permanent, healthy changes to key areas of personal health." (WB Mag - Below). He has a unique vision and passion for living a balanced, healthy lifestyle which has led him to be featured in a variety of magazines, newspapers, and websites across the US. He has even been featured on the Food Network (see videos & artcles below)!
From childhood experiences baking for large, Italian family gatherings to helping in the neighborhood bakery, Kevin found a passion for food at an early age. After graduating Culinary School with honors, Kevin worked along side many Celebrity Chefs including Wayne Nish and Michael Morano. In 1996, Kevin opened doors to a Tuscan eatery called Cibo with Tyler Florence of current Food Network fame. His vast experiences in restaurants not only in NY but, also, in California expanded his creative and fresh way of combining foods and flavors, mixing salty, sweet, spicy, tart, sour, and even crunch as a “flavor”, incorporating all of the senses.
As happens in life, changes brought Kevin to Myrtle Beach where he dedicated his time and energy to training for the Excalibur Bodybuilding Competitions which he finished in 2nd or 3rd place each year from 2004-2006. All the while creating, opening, and running the quaint and trendy DeMarco Cafe, a Health Food Cafe in Little River, SC. But don’t let the term “health food” scare you off, featured items on the menu included a Spicy Veggie Wrap or Salad that included Mediterranean White Bean Salad with a smoked jalapeno mayo, honey roasted sunflower seeds, daikon sprouts, carrots, jicama, and guacamole. Or how about the Moroccan with Israli Cous Cous with sun-dried apricots, toasted almonds, crispy shallots and cherry tomatoes served on top orange-coriander dressed greens. WOW! Flavor, spice, crunch all completely healthy not to mention SATISFYING!
Mid 2009 Kevin yet again branched out on his own to open DeMarco Studio, the fitness training studio now located at 614 Castle St in the Antiques district of Wilmington. Kevin offers customized training programs, one-on-one training sessions, couples training, group fitness, prenatal fitness training, and, now, cooking classes for small groups in the kitchen of his Wilmington home.
From childhood experiences baking for large, Italian family gatherings to helping in the neighborhood bakery, Kevin found a passion for food at an early age. After graduating Culinary School with honors, Kevin worked along side many Celebrity Chefs including Wayne Nish and Michael Morano. In 1996, Kevin opened doors to a Tuscan eatery called Cibo with Tyler Florence of current Food Network fame. His vast experiences in restaurants not only in NY but, also, in California expanded his creative and fresh way of combining foods and flavors, mixing salty, sweet, spicy, tart, sour, and even crunch as a “flavor”, incorporating all of the senses.
As happens in life, changes brought Kevin to Myrtle Beach where he dedicated his time and energy to training for the Excalibur Bodybuilding Competitions which he finished in 2nd or 3rd place each year from 2004-2006. All the while creating, opening, and running the quaint and trendy DeMarco Cafe, a Health Food Cafe in Little River, SC. But don’t let the term “health food” scare you off, featured items on the menu included a Spicy Veggie Wrap or Salad that included Mediterranean White Bean Salad with a smoked jalapeno mayo, honey roasted sunflower seeds, daikon sprouts, carrots, jicama, and guacamole. Or how about the Moroccan with Israli Cous Cous with sun-dried apricots, toasted almonds, crispy shallots and cherry tomatoes served on top orange-coriander dressed greens. WOW! Flavor, spice, crunch all completely healthy not to mention SATISFYING!
Mid 2009 Kevin yet again branched out on his own to open DeMarco Studio, the fitness training studio now located at 614 Castle St in the Antiques district of Wilmington. Kevin offers customized training programs, one-on-one training sessions, couples training, group fitness, prenatal fitness training, and, now, cooking classes for small groups in the kitchen of his Wilmington home.
Kevin's Family
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Susan DeMarco - Wife
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Susan DeMarco, works at the New Hanover County Library focusing on children's services and community engagement. Susan is a certified yoga instructor and offers free classes for children 5 and under at the library. The two eloped in Asheville, NC in November 2012 and just had their first baby June 25, 2014. Susan is a big supporter of Kevin and enjoys helping him host the cooking classes in their home.
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Gabby - Daughter
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Gabriella, known as Gabby and Little G, is a bundle of energy. She has developed workout plans for both Susan and Kevin. She is Kevin's most demanding food client! Some of her favorites include Moroccan spiced lentils, chicken with pesto and couscous, guacamole, and fruit smoothies.
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VIDEOS & ARTICLES
THE FOOD NETWORK
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NEW YORK MAGAZINE
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CAPE FEAR ITALIAN FESTIVAL
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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MAGAZINE
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DEMARCO's TRX CERTIFICATE
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