In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Chef Ricard of the newly famed Lola's Bistro.

We talked about how he got started, working with some of the top French and Italian chefs, why he chose to only have 9 tables and he incorporated himself into the restaurant by having the kitchen right in the corner of the restaurant.

Address: 728 Simonton St Key West FL 33040
Reservation only - 305-203-4457

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Chef Ricard of the newly famed Lola's Bistro. We talked about how he got started, working with some of the top French and Italian chefs, why he chose to only have 9 tables and he incorporated himself into the restaurant by having the kitchen right in the corner of the restaurant. Address: 728 Simonton St Key West FL 33040 Reservation only - 305-203-4457

Italian Charm with Key West's Newest Restaurant, Lola's Bistro

The Backyards of Key West Podcast started with one simple idea: tell the real stories behind the island's most creative people.

What began as a show about local business owners in Key West has evolved into a deeper dive into the world of art, entrepreneurship, and creative growth.

Hosted by Mark Baratto—artist, gallery owner, and founder of The Artist Growth Collective—this podcast features weekly conversations with artists, gallery and studio owners, musicians, and entrepreneurs from across Key West and beyond.

💡 Whether you're here for the island vibes or looking to build a thriving art business, there's something in every episode to inspire you.

📅 New episodes drop every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and more.
📻 Also airing Sundays at 10AM on 104.9FM in Key West.
👉 Learn more at https://www.skool.com/the-artist-growth-collective

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The Backyards of Key West Podcast started with one simple idea: tell the real stories behind the island's most creative people. What began as a show about local business owners in Key West has evolved into a deeper dive into the world of art, entrepreneurship, and creative growth. Hosted by Mark Baratto—artist, gallery owner, and founder of The Artist Growth Collective—this podcast features weekly conversations with artists, gallery and studio owners, musicians, and entrepreneurs from across Key West and beyond. 💡 Whether you're here for the island vibes or looking to build a thriving art business, there's something in every episode to inspire you. 📅 New episodes drop every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and more. 📻 Also airing Sundays at 10AM on 104.9FM in Key West. 👉 Learn more at https://www.skool.com/the-artist-growth-collective

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