In this episode, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin dissect Joe Mercurio's journey with Bar Mercurio. From its inception to its current status, they cut through the fluff to give you the raw details. They discuss why Joe got into the restaurant game, Kori's chance encounter with Bar Mercurio, and the realities of pre and post-COVID Toronto. They also tackle tough issues like inflation, infrastructure, and the impact of bike lanes on small businesses. Stick around for some hard truths about running a restaurant and much more.

0:00 - Episode Introduction
0:28 - About Joe Mercurio & Bar Mercurio
2:49 - How Bar Mercurio Started
5:56 - Why Joe Started A Restaurant Business
9:30 - How Kori Discovered Bar Mercurio and Became A Regular Visitor
12:48 - Pre COVID and Post COVID
21:34 - Is Toronto A Comfortable City To Live In
26:15 - How Food Connects People
30:25 - People and Communication
37:21 - Fighting Post COVID Inflation & Infrastructural Challenges
44:44 - Toronto’s Bike Lanes Harming Small Businesses
50:09 - Truth Hurts
55:00 - What It’s Like To Run A Restaurant
1:01:15 - Quick Questions and Advice

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