Ryan Foley | Driving the BARTENDER Magazine Legacy Forward

Send us Fan MailRyan Foley, publisher of BARTENDER® Magazine, joins Bar Talking Talking Bar for a deeply personal episode about legacy, hospitality, and the duty of carrying a family brand forward. Hear Ryan reflect on childhood memories as the son of Ray Foley (creator of the magazine and author of Bartending for Dummies) and Jaclyn Wilson Foley (publisher, editor, and co-founder). From early NYC cocktail culture to modern industry challenges, Ryan shares why preserving the magazine’s voice matters to bartenders, bar owners, and hospitality pros worldwide.BARTENDER® Magazine, founded in 1979 by Ray and Jaclyn Foley, is one of the hospitality industry’s longest-standing trade publications. Based in the New York area, it has chronicled cocktail trends, bartender careers, competitions, and bar culture for decades—serving as an essential resource and voice for professionals. Its historical coverage and continued spotlight on bartenders have made it a cornerstone for education, networking, and preserving the craft’s heritage.FOLLOW OUR GUEST:Instagram: @BARTENDERMAGAZINEWATCH FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/PBSCgw899wMFOLLOW Our PodcastIG @bartalkingtalkingbarnycTikTok @bttbnycpodcast🌎 https://bartalkingtalkingbarnyc.com🚨 SUBSCRIBE to get more episodes spotlighting the people who shape the bar world 🚨👉 LIKE👉 SHARE with friend who cares about legacy and craft.👉 Watch the full episode for insights and inspiration🗣️✍🏼 COMMENT: What do you think of Bar Talking Talking Bar? Any Ideas? Who would you like to see in the show?🔊 📻 Listen to the full, uncensored episode wherever you get your podcasts.We're on every platform. Seriously.SUPPORT  THE  SHOW  🫶🏼  💳💰 👇🏽https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526003/supporthttps://buymeacoffee.com/bartalkingtalkingbarnycEvery donation makes a difference and keeps this project thriving.Inquiries please reach out to Nury Robles at:📧 [email protected] podcast is designed for listeners aged 21 and over, or where the legal drinking age permits.Support the showThis podcast is designed for listeners aged 21 and over, or where the legal drinking age permits.  You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@BarTalkingTalkingBar-z8pIG https://www.instagram.com/bartalkingtalkingbarnyc/Follow, Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe