Carl Radke has sent shockwaves through the Bravo world after hinting he may step back from Summer House just as he throws his full energy into a bold new venture. The reality star has opened Soft Bar in Brooklyn New York the city’s first alcohol free cocktail lounge marking a dramatic departure for a man once synonymous with wild parties and chaotic drama in the Hamptons. Fans are excited intrigued and deeply uncertain about what this means for his future on the show.
Photos splashed across social media show Carl looking confident inside the sleek intimate space of Soft Bar where the carefully crafted cocktails contain not a drop of alcohol. He boasts that the concept is a fresh alternative for nightlife in a city famous for its buzzing bar scene. Crowds have already flocked to sip colorful zero proof creations leading many to wonder if Radke is laying the foundations for an entirely new sober empire.
But the bigger question remains whether Carl will walk away from Summer House altogether. He has been a central figure since the very beginning alongside Lindsay Hubbard Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula and his sudden pivot into business leaves fans worried that the Hamptons drama may no longer have its most reliable star.
A source close to the star said Carl is weighing his options carefully as he searches for balance between the highs of reality TV and his new passion project. Longtime viewers of the show are split. Some applaud his healthier lifestyle but others insist Summer House will never feel the same without him anchoring the cast.
On social media the debate was fierce. One fan gushed “Carl is entering a new chapter and we love that” while another lamented “Summer House won’t be Summer House without him.”
The final answer may still be unclear but one thing is certain. As the lights of Soft Bar glitter in Brooklyn replacing the boozy nights of the Hamptons Carl Radke has proven he is not afraid to rewrite his own story leaving the entire Bravo community hanging on his every move.
