Alex Day
Co-founder and longtime partner at Death & Company, bartender and designer of cocktail programs who helped grow the brand through operations, consulting, and new bar and hotel projects.
Best podcasts with Alex Day
Ranked by the Snipd community
5 snips
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 24min
Death & Company
Alex Day, bartender and cocktail-program designer who shaped menus and culture. David Kaplan, hospitality entrepreneur who helped found the East Village landmark and expand the brand. They recount building a landmark bar, recruiting talent, financing and crowdfunding growth, translating the concept into hotels and new cities, and plans for careful expansion and education.
Mar 20, 2025 • 48min
How Death & Co Turned Crisis into Opportunity | David Kaplan and Alex Day
David Kaplan, founder of the renowned cocktail institution Death & Co., and Alex Day, its operational wizard, delve into the trials and triumphs of their hospitality journey. They share how redefining their partnership roles as 'visionary' and 'integrator' transformed their communication and collaboration. The duo candidly discusses the emotional challenges faced during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptability. They also reflect on their friendship's evolution and the art of blending skills in a cocktail business, all while having fun over their favorite drinks.
