According to a recent article from the Chicago Eater, Hewn will soon open another location in Winnetka at 964 Green Bay Road.
A representative of Hewn was not immediately available for commentary upon What Now Chicago’s request.
According to the article, “Lauded Evanston-based bakery Hewn will launch its third North Shore outpost this fall at 964 1/2 Green Bay Road in Winnetka, according to a rep. The 700-square-foot space will be Hewn’s smallest storefront, joining the Evanston original and a sister spot in suburban Libertyville.”
Hewn’s company website states, “Several years ago, Ellen was taking a Historic Preservation course through the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The project involved dating parts of an 18th-century house by examining the building techniques.”
“One way to date a structure is to look at the beams and determine if they were hand-hewn or cut with a saw. Ellen discovered a treasure when a hand-hewn beam was found inside the walls, meaning that a craftsman used an axe to shape the beam. Ellen’s career as a historic preservationist ended when she started to pursue her passion for food, but the word hewn stuck with her.”
“The word hewn—which means to give form or shape with heavy cutting blows by hand—is a way to connect the past with the future. Everything at Hewn is made in-house, from scratch daily at our Evanston bakehouse.”
“In a time of big box stores and large chains, Hewn is a return back to a smaller, independently owned and operated bakery. We value our team of bakers, pastry chefs, and front staff, and we love being part of the Evanston and Libertyville communities.”
Hewn’s website states that the two co-owners are Ellen King and Julie Matthei. “Ellen King is the co-owner and Director of Baking Operations at Hewn. She is a classically trained chef and worked in various restaurants in Seattle with a specialty in French, Mediterranean, and Vegetarian foods. She also served as the artisan cheese buyer for Whole Foods in Bellevue, WA.”
“Julie Matthei is the co-owner and Director of Business Operations at Hewn. Julie’s belief in the product and Hewn’s mission led her to partner with Ellen in this endeavor. Julie has a BA from Fairfield University and a MEd from Loyola University Chicago.”
“She worked in college admissions and was the Director of Guidance at a large Jesuit high school for several years. Julie’s experience with several construction projects, both residential and commercial, helped guide the creative remodeling of Hewn’s space in both Evanston and Libertyville with repurposed materials. Julie handles all of the Front of House operations, marketing, and social media outreach at Hewn.”
