From the back of house: Romi's

Tomer Markovitz didn’t take the easy route into the restaurant world. In fact, he nearly got fired five times from his first kitchen job. But instead of walking away, he stuck around and fell in love with the rhythm, energy, and chaos of hospitality.For Tomer, food has always been about love. Love for his craft, his Libyan roots, and his daughter, Romi, who inspired the name of his Toronto bakery and café. Romi is also the first taste tester and has the final say on what’s “Romi-worthy.” If she doesn’t approve, it doesn’t make the menu.In this conversation, Tomer talks about the lessons he’s learned from the kitchen to the front of house, why true love is hospitality, and how going back to the basics - and remembering your “why” - keeps everything grounded.Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTokFollow Sam Jen on Instagram