#57 - Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's & INTL Bar (William Reed)

Host Richie Tevlin talks with William Reed, owner of Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s, and INTL Bar. A cornerstone of Philadelphia’s hospitality scene, William has spent decades shaping the city’s food and drink culture with a focus on local sourcing, live music, and neighborhood-driven experiences. He played a key role in the revitalization of both Northern Liberties and Fishtown through his commitment to community and independent business.

 

Standard Tap:

https://standardtap.com/

@StandardTap

Johnny Brenda's:

https://johnnybrendas.com/

@JohnnyBrendas

INTL Bar:

https://www.theintlbar.com/

@theintlbar

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

• Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA
• Anchor Brewing - San Francisco, CA
• Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
• Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, MA
• Rodenbach Brewery - Belgium
• Chimay Brewery - Belgium
• Forest & Main Brewing - Epi 17 - Ambler, PA
• Yards Brewing Co - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA
• Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA
• Flying Fish Brewing - Somerdale, NJ
• Two Locals Brewing - Epi 27 - Philadelphia, PA
• Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA
• Mainstay Independent - Epi 34 - Philadelphia, PA
• Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE

Mentioned People

• Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe
• Paul Kimport - Owner of Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's
• Ed Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly
• Carol Stoudt - Founder of Stoudts Brewing
• George Hummel & Nancy Rigberg - Owners of the Late Home Sweet Homebrew
• Jim Pericles - Brewmaster of Sam Adams
• Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company 
• William Muller
• Michael J. Jackson - Legendary Beer Writer
• Kurt Wonder - Former Owner of the 700 Club
• Garrett Oliver - Legendary American Beer Writer & Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster
• Ed Rendell - Former Governor of Pennsylvania 
• Casey Hughes - Brewmaster of Flying Fish Brewing
• Greg Lehman - Sales at Forest & Main
• Brian O'Reilly - Epi 34 - Owner of Mainstay Independent

Mentioned Businesses

• Johnny Brendas - Philly Bar
• International Bar - Philly Bar
• Standard Tap - Philly Bar
• Zócalo - Mexican Restaurant - Closed
• McGlinchey's Bar - Philly Dive Bar
• White Dog Cafe – Farm-to-Table Restaurant
• Briess Malt & Ingredients - Malting Company
• Oyster House – Seafood Restaurant
• Copa Too - Mexican Restaurant - Closed
• Jose Pistolas - Mexican Bar & Restaurant 
• Monk's Cafe - Epi 42 - Philadelphia, PA
• Penn Beer Sales - Beer Wholesaler
• 700 Club – Philly Bar & Nightlife Venue
• The Bull’s Head – Traditional Pub-Style Bar
• Bourbon & Branch – Philly Bar with Live Music
• Khyber Pass Pub – Southern-Inspired Philly Beer Bar
• Frankford Hall - German Beer Hall
• Jafa – Mediterranean Restaurant
• Amma – Indian Restaurant
• Percy Street Barbecue – BBQ Restaurant – Closed
• Kalaya – Thai Restaurant, James Beard Winner
• Le Bec-Fin – French Fine Dining – Closed
• Fergie’s Pub – Philly Irish Pub
• Grey Lodge Pub – Northea