Bar Hacks

Happy #BonusFriday! On today's episode, Doug Radkey shares the ins and outs of soft openings. We only get one shot at making a great impression...but the soft opening gives us the chance to fine tune that impression. Cheers! Visit KRG Hospitality to learn more!

The Garnish Girl herself, Katie Stryjewski, dropped by the Bar Hacks podcast to talk with host David Klemt. Katie talks about her new book Cocktails, Mocktails, and Garnishes from the Garden , available today! This book is loaded with delicious recipes along with helpful information to elevate your drinks and grow your own ingredients and garnishes. Katie shares some of her favorite drinks, photog...

It's #BonusFriday! The president of KRG Hospitality , Doug Radkey, addresses acceptance for change, the New Normal, and one another's differences.

Happy International Women's Day! One of our favorite people in the industry—and in life in general—popped by to speak with Bar Hacks host David Klemt. Megan Breier is one of the most engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable educators in the hospitality and spirits industries. In this episode, Megan explains what sets Maker's Mark apart from other bourbons, some of the amazing activations she's exe...

Doug Radkey, president of KRG Hospitality , addresses a "simple" question: "Is your vision for your restaurant or bar's systems complex or simplified?" Cheers!

We have a big one for you! SevenRooms co-founder and CEO Joel Montaniel stopped by to chat with host David Klemt about how the platform can save operators money and generate big revenue. The two talk about the guest journey, third-party versus direct delivery, the power of automated but personal marketing, St. Patrick's Day, and more! There are some clicks and pops in this episode that couldn't be...

In this episode, host David Klemt speaks with the National Manager of Trade Engagement and Events for Champagne at Pernod-Ricard, Elise Cordell. Outside of their respective houses, not many people know more about Perrier-Jouët and G.H. Mumm than Elise. She and David talk about the differences between the houses, staff training, succeeding with Champagne, virtual events, and much more. Sparkling wi...

Weekend inspiration! KRG Hospitality president Doug Radkey talks about connection, ghost kitchens, the Roaring '20s, and hybrid business models. Cheers!

Bar Hacks host David Klemt talks with guest Kermit Lowry about Table Tap, pioneers in the self-pour space. Kermit provides insight into this profit-generating tech, including: the best-performing Table Tap beers, upfront costs, why operators need to seriously consider adding self-pour to their business, and other beverages Table Tap can serve. Connect with Kermit Lowry on LinkedIn and learn more a...

It's our first-ever bonus episode! We'll be releasing one every Friday to motivate and inspire you as you head into the weekend. KRG Hospitality president Doug Radkey talks about strategic clarity in today's bonus. Cheers!

David sits down to chat with SHOKI founder Tiffany Yarde. SHOKI is an alcohol-free beverage made with Afro-Caribbean flavors and spices that comes in a variety of expressions, such as the hibiscus-forward Ruby Spice. A trip to Ghana inspired Tiffany to leave the corporate world behind and bring a truly unique beverage brand to market, launching in September of 2020. Tiffany and David discuss what...

Host David Klemt kicks back and talks with Vance Henderson, national brand ambassador for Hendrick's Gin. Before joining William Grant & Sons, Vance tended, managed and operated bars for several years. He proved himself at WG&S with Drambuie and then moved to Monkey Shoulder before taking on his role at Hendrick's. He shares details of the brand-new Hendrick's Lunar, his thoughts on brandi...

We have another fun one for you! Host David Klemt sits back and chats with Susie O., a friend, social media consultant, travel blogger and freelance industry writer. Susie operates the SusieDrinks Instagram channel and Susie Drinks Dallas website. She shares inventive (and beautiful) cocktail recipes and photos for at-home bartenders and also travels throughout the county, documenting her drinking...

Award-winning pizzaiolo Mike Bausch, owner of the multi-unit Andolini's Pizzeria in Tulsa and author of the book "Unsliced," sits down to talk with Bar Hacks host David Klemt about leadership, setting aside ego, adapting to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic, how to form relationships with banks, and more. In this episode, listeners will learn about Mike's systematic approach to solving problems...

Part two of host David Klemt's talk with bar operator Yan Agaev and bartender Holly Tripp, founders of 86 Politicians. Learn more about 86 Politicians at https://www.thecitizenlobby.com/about and connect with Yan Agaev on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_barchitect/, with Holly Tripp at https://www.instagram.com/hollytripp2.0/, with the Bar Hacks podcast at https://www.instagram.com/barh...

Part one of host David Klemt's conversation with bar operator Yan Agaev and bartender Holly Tripp. Yan, fed up with how elected officials have continually damaged the hospitality industry throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, posted a video shot and edited by Holly that spread across social media like wildfire. The duo founded 86 Politicians, a peaceful grassroots movement intended to hold politicians...

Host David Klemt sits down with revered industry expert Kelley Jones to discuss Hope for the City, a nonprofit he helped create that has provided more than nine million pounds of food for those in need. They also talk about the differences between Las Vegas and Miami in terms of responses to Covid-19, dealing with rules imposed on restaurants, and more. Learn more about Hope for the City at https:...

And we're back! We hope you've had a fantastic holiday season. In this episode, host David Klemt speaks with Joann Spiegel to dive deep into the global phenomenon that is Miracle, the annual Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up event. Back in 2014, nobody predicted how successful or expansive this event would become. Miracle has transformed into a juggernaut that involves months of careful planning, c...

Hospitality marketing guru, tech evangelist, and burger, steak and French fry aficionado David 'Rev' Ciancio sits down with Bar Hacks host David Klemt to talk about restaurant and bar search, listings management, reputation and brand management, why operators need to own their guest data and journey, and how to make first-person delivery work. Connect with Rev on Instagram at https://www.instagram...

The new host of the Bar Hacks podcast chats with Jared Boller, Canadian National Whiskey Ambassador at Proximo Spirits. Tending bar gave him the opportunity to live, work and travel around the world. Currently, he represents brands like Bushmills and Proper No. Twelve at Proximo Spirits in Canada. Jared discusses his journey through the world of hospitality and how operators can benefit more from...

Doug Radkey, the president of KRG Hospitality and author of the book Bar Hacks announces a new addition to the team. KRG Hospitality is expanding, bringing on an industry journalist and veteran to serve as the new host of the Bar Hacks podcast, content curator, and director of business development. Find out who it is, what's planned for the pod, and more!

The food & beverage industry has changed. How consumers interact with restaurants and bars and even beverages...has changed. While dining-in at a restaurant or sitting-up at a bar with a drink in your hand will eventually come back; the Covid-19 pandemic has shown us other opportunities found behind the bar. Beverages still hold a key to a venues level of success and will be arguably more impo...

The food & beverage industry has changed. How consumers interact with restaurants and bars and even beverages...has changed. While dining-in at a restaurant or sitting-up at a bar with a drink in your hand will eventually come back; the Covid-19 pandemic has shown us other opportunities found behind the bar. Beverages still hold a key to a venues level of success and will be arguably more impo...

While the world around us has changed and while some of our favorite local bars & restaurants have closed their doors or are facing financial uncertainty – there is still opportunity for investment with new concepts and new emerging brands in the current climate or in a "post-pandemic" world. This two-part episode with Doug Radkey of KRG Hospitality and Bar Hacks - will walk through the charac...

While the world around us has changed and while some of our favorite local bars & restaurants have closed their doors or are facing financial uncertainty – there is still opportunity for investment with new concepts and new emerging brands in the current climate or in a "post-pandemic" world. This two-part episode with Doug Radkey of KRG Hospitality and Bar Hacks - will walk through the charac...