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Two Legends, One Table: Tom Richter & Sother Teague on their legacy Behind the Bar (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail This is the episode we've been waiting to release. Two of the most respected names in NYC's bar industry, in ONE room, sharing decades of hard-earned wisdom. This is PART 1 of a special two-part conversation you don't want to miss. Tom Richter has spent years shaping the liquor industry from the inside out. He worked hand-in-hand with the legendary Sasha Petraske as part of the opening bar staff at The John Dory Oyster Bar and Milk and Honey NYC. He went on to become Head Bartender at The Beagle, and later joined Megan Dorman at Dear Irving. He's also the creator of Tomr's Tonic, a handcrafted quinine tonic that launched an entirely new beverage category — now distributed across the U.S., Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, and Canada. Sother Teague is Beverage Director at Amor y Amargo, NYC's bitters and amaro mecca, host of the podcast Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network. He's Wine Enthusiast's Mixologist of the Year, former president of the NYC chapter of the USBG, and author of I'm Just Here for the Drinks. Beyond bartending, Sother has been a professional chef, culinary instructor, and mentor to countless industry professionals. This conversation dives into what it REALLY takes to build a lasting legacy in the bar industry — the mentorship, the risk-taking, the innovation, and the relentless passion required to go from bartender to industry icon. Whether you're a bartender, industry professional, or cocktail enthusiast, this two-part series is packed with knowledge you won't find anywhere else. Part 2 drops soon — make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it! SUBSCRIBE for more legendary hospitality conversations! FOLLOW Tom @tomr_richter and check out tomrstonic.com FOLLOW Sother @creativedrunk COMMENT your favorite Tom or Sother moment below! SHARE this with your favorite bartender! Follow Our Podcast IG @bartalkingtalkingbarnyc TikTok @bttbnycpodcast https://bartalkingtalkingbarnyc.com COMMENT TO HELP US GROW LIKE & SHARE to boost engagement, increase reach, and build community! Listen the Episode On: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Podcast Index Overcast Podcast Addict Castro Castbox Podchaser Player FM Goodpods TrueFans SUPPORT THE SHOW DONATIONS https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526003/supporters/new https://buymeacoffee.com/bartalkingtalkingbarnyc Every donation makes a difference and keeps this project thriving. Inquiries please reach out to Nury Robles at: bartalkingtalkingbar@gmail.com This podcast is designed for listeners aged 21 and over, or where the legal drinking age permits Support the show This podcast is designed for listeners aged 21 and over, or where the legal drinking age permits. You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@BarTalkingTalkingBar-z8p IG https://www.instagram.com/bartalkingtalkingbarnyc/ Follow, Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe
