You’ve heard of life hacks? How about #BarHacks? Created by KRG Hospitality consultants Doug Radkey (president, principal consultant) and by David Klemt (partner, senior consultant), Bar Hacks is a reflection of both high-level journalism & consulting experience within this industry. This informative and conversational podcast is the perfect listen for any aspiring or seasoned bar, pub, lounge, or even restaurant owner, operator, and manager who is looking for that competitive edge in industry driven trends, development, and operations. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Bar Hacks
Claim This Podcastby David Klemt & Doug Radkey
4.8(9 reviews)
173 episodes
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Quality73
Social91
YouTube68
Engagement32
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You’ve heard of life hacks? How about #BarHacks? Created by KRG Hospitality consultants Doug Radkey (president, principal consultant) and by David Klemt (partner, senior consultant), Bar Hacks is a reflection of both high-level journalism & consulting experience within this industry. This informative and conversational podcast is the perfect listen for any aspiring or seasoned bar, pub, lounge, or even restaurant owner, operator, and manager who is looking for that competitive edge in industry driven trends, development, and operations. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
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4/11/2020
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
The DC Bar Scene Isn't Emerging. It's Already Here.
<p>On this episode of Bar Hacks, David Klemt sits down with Kapri Robinson and Princess Johnson of Allegory in Washington, DC, for a conversation that goes far beyond cocktails.</p><p>Together, they explore what makes DC's bar scene unique, why it deserves recognition alongside cities like New York, Chicago, and Miami, and how strong hospitality begins with strong teams. From designing thoughtful cocktail programs and creating memorable guest experiences to preventing burnout, elevating non-alcoholic offerings, and the return of happy hour, this episode is packed with practical insight for anyone passionate about hospitality. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, including David somehow swapping both guests' surnames during the introduction even though he was reading his own notes.</p><p>Cheers!</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kapri.possible/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kapri Robinson IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yopjay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Princess Johnson IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allegory_dc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Allegory DC IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.allegory-dc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Allegory DC website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/">Bar Hacks IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality/">KRG Hospitality IG</a></p><p><a href="https://krghospitality.com/">KRG Hospitality website</a></p>
June 16, 2026
Ethos & Sensibilities: Ektoras Binikos on Bars, Art & Distilling
<p>Artist, operator, bartender, mixologist, distiller, creator... Ektoras Binikos wears a lot of hats. That said, he wears them under the unifying umbrella of hospitality.</p><p>Not long after arriving in NYC from Greece, he started making a name for himself. By 2019, Ektoras was ready to open the doors to his own bar, Sugar Monk. He and his team overcame significant challenges, including navigating shutdowns. Now, in June of 2026, Sugar Monk is celebrating its seven-year anniversary.</p><p>Ektoras opened Bitter Monk in 2024, and has tapped into his family's history of distilling through the creation of Atheras Spirits. One of the threads tying his journey together is the effective balancing of creativity with ethos, sensibilities, and business.</p><p>Cheers!</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ektorasb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ektoras Binikos IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sugarmonknyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sugar Monk IG</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/bittermonkbrooklyn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bitter Monk IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/atherasspirits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Atheras Spirits IG</a></p><p><a href="https://sugarmonklounge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sugar Monk website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bittermonk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bitter Monk website</a></p><p><a href="https://atherasspirits.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Atheras Spirits website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/">Bar Hacks IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality/">KRG Hospitality IG</a></p><p><a href="https://krghospitality.com/">KRG Hospitality website</a></p>
June 2, 2026
I'm Your Huckleberry: Mike Bausch Wants You to Succeed with Pizza
<p>Mike Bausch, one of the first certified master pizzaiolos in America, was also one of the first guests host David Klemt ever talked with on the Bar Hacks podcast. He dropped by five years ago for episode 18. Now, he returns for episode 151.</p><p>If you operate a pizzeria or have pizza on your menu, and if you really want to cut through the BS and succeed in this highly competitive area of F&B, Mike can help.</p><p>On this episode, he delivers the reality of running a pizza business straight, peeling back the complicated layers of pizza operations. It's possible your name is holding you back from being discoverable. Perhaps you should be calling your pizza something else. If you're in the pizza space you're not just battling other pizzerias, and you need to understand that. Your marketing may not be working because of what you're focused on and how you communicate. Mike unpacks the reality of pizza in 2026, and shows you the way forward.</p><p>Cheers!</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeybausch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mike Bausch IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mikeybausch" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mike Bausch YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://getunsliced.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Unsliced</a></p><p><a href="https://andopizza.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Andolini's Pizzeria</a></p><p><a href="https://andolinisworldwide.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Andolini's Worldwide</a></p><p><a href="https://prossimoristorante.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Prossimo Ristorante</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/">Bar Hacks IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality/">KRG Hospitality IG</a></p><p><a href="https://krghospitality.com/">KRG Hospitality website</a></p>
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