Save The Real Jerk

After a change in landlords, The Real Jerk is being forced out of it's home after 28 years of dedicating their kitchens to Torontonians hungry stomachs and happy taste buds.  The family run business is a Toronto landmark, but this doesn't seem to matter to it's new landlords.  The Real Jerk was given only an insulting 30 days before their doors will be forced closed, and it's evoked a passionate anger amongst their loyal patrons.  A campaign has launched to keep the doors open, for at least long enough for the business to find a new location, petitioners feeling that this is the least the landlords can do to show respect to the decades of blood, sweat and tears put into this home style restaurant.

As a Realtor, I understand the need for new development and the benefits that come along with it.  We have seen vast changes in our city within the past few decades, and that has attributed to our economy staying afloat.  Heritage buildings can remain untouched, however heritage businesses have no such immunity.  It's a tough call - we all cherish our memories, and the staples in our minds that bring us back to places in time, but - if you were told that your property value could rise because of new developments in your neighbourhood, what would your opinion be?

Whatever our answers may be, the least we can do is pay respect where respect is due, and offer homage to a restaurant that has pioneered the diversity of our hungry city.  They deserve more than a month before eviction, and we deserve more than a month to visit and enjoy their food!
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