How to Bootstrap to More Ambitious Projects With the Mr Tuna & Bar Futo Team

<p>We are joined today by Jordan Rubin, who is the co-owner of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crispygai/?hl=en">Crispy Gai</a>, and chef-owner of Mr. Tuna, and the forthcoming <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bar_futo/?hl=en">Bar Futo</a> — all located in downtown Portland, ME. Jordan has always been drawn to Japanese cuisine and has spent his 20-year career working in some of the top sushi bars across New England. Marisa Lewiecki is the co-owner and director of operations at Portland, ME’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mr.tuna_maine/?hl=en">Mr. Tuna</a> and the forthcoming Bar Futo. She began working in hospitality over 15 years ago and has held every position from waitress to Director of Operations and has played an integral role in some marquee openings across Portland, ME.</p><p><i>Photo Courtesy of Natalie Black.</i></p><p><i>Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by</i><a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate"><i> becoming a member</i></a><i>!</i></p><p><i>Opening Soon is Powered by </i><a href="http://simplecast.com/"><i>Simplecast</i></a><i>.</i></p>