#48 - Nick Kokkoros - The Business of Food, Family, and Community
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#48 - Nick Kokkoros - The Business of Food, Family, and Community
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What does it take to keep a family restaurant thriving for nearly 40 years?
In this episode of The Just Drew Podcast, I sit down with Nick Kokkoros, partner at The Barrel, one of Norfolk County’s most iconic restaurants.
Nick grew up in the restaurant world, walked away from it for a career in healthcare leadership, and then made the leap back, returning to Simcoe to help run his wife’s family restaurant. What followed was a masterclass in long-term thinking, community driven business, and adapting.
We talk about:
Why most restaurants fail—and how The Barrel avoided it
The difference between loving food and running a food business
Balancing tradition with modern expectations
Why small communities like Norfolk County punch above their weight
Leadership, mentorship, and hiring young people the right way
Sourcing locally, cooking from scratch, and resisting shortcuts
This episode is for business owners, creatives, food lovers, and anyone thinking about building something that lasts.