BAR TALKING TALKING BAR
Podcast sharing stories of Bartenders, Brands & Ambassadors, Hospitality Pros & Cocktail Lovers in NYC
Latest Episodes
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Two Legends, One Table: Tom Richter & Sother Teague on their legacy Behind the Bar (Part 1)
This is the episode we've been waiting to release. Two of the most respected names in NYC's bar industry, Tom Richter and Sother Teague 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.
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The Hustle Never Stopped: Rob Nieves on Rejection, Reinvention, and Building His Own Bar
Some people wait for opportunity. Others chase it down, get ignored, and keep showing up anyway. Rob Nieves is the second kind. In this episode of Bar Talking Talking Bar, we sit down with Rob Nieves — Senior Market Manager for Ten to One Rum, Co-Founder of Hello Hello Bar & Cafe, and Co-Founder of 11th Hour Coffee Liqueur. But his story didn't start behind a bar.
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Every Late Shift Had a Purpose: Stephen Kurpinsky's Disciplined Road to Ownership
In this episode of Bar Talking Talking Bar, we sit down with Stephen to unpack an incredible journey that started at the bottom — literally. Stephen began his career as a dishwasher, just trying to figure out life outside the traditional college path. Little did he know, that humble starting point would launch one of the most dynamic careers in the hospitality industry.
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MEET THE HOSTS
Nury and Edgar — two seasoned hospitality pros who’ve done it all, from fine-dining elegance to behind-the-bar magic. They bring stories, laughs, and insider know-how straight from NYC’s restaurant scene to Bar Talking Talking Bar.
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Mexican-born and NYC-based for over 20 years, Nury Robles brings 15+ years of hospitality experience from casual spots to Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park. With degrees from UNAM and Hunter College, she blends cultural insight, warmth, and curiosity as host of Bar Talking Talking Bar.
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Edgar boasts over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently the lead bartender at one of New York City's most renowned hidden gems, Freemans restaurant, located in the lower east side of Manhattan, NYC.