Bridget Foy: So You Want to Keep a 40-Year Restaurant Legacy Alive?

In this episode of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, Claudia and Spencer sit down with Bridget Foy, third-generation owner of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic restaurants, Bridget Foy’s, to talk about resilience, reinvention, and community. Bridget shares what it was like growing up in the family business, surviving a devastating 2017 fire, launching her second concept Cry Baby Pasta, and navigating the pandemic’s challenges. She opens up about how she balances preserving her family’s legacy with evolving for modern diners - think earlier nights, mocktail menus, and deep personalization for guests. Plus, she dishes on Philly’s collaborative restaurant scene, lessons in leadership, and why the classic cheeseburger will never leave her menu.