Carle Radke defends new bar name after ‘Summer House’ fans suspect it’s shade toward ex Lindsay Hubbard

Carle Radke is defending the name of his new non-alcoholic bar, Soft Bar + Cafe, after “Summer House” fans assumed he was throwing shade at his ex-fiancée, Lindsay Hubbard.

In a statement to Page Six Tuesday, the reality star said the name was inspired by his European travels, during which he came across several bars that called non-alcoholic drinks “soft cocktails” or “softs.”

“While ‘Soft drinks’ is a term used in the US, it has a different connotation, typically representing soda,” he said.

“I wanted to define a new — and much needed — category and space, having ‘soft drinks’ or ‘softs’ be seen as functional and high quality non [alcoholic] beverages for adults.”

Carl Radke on “Summer House”

Carle Radke, seen here on ”Summer House,” revealed the inspiration behind the name of his new bar after fans accused him of shading ex Lindsay Hubbard. Bravo

Carl Radke on “Summer House”

The reality star announced the name of his non-alcholic bar, Soft Bar + Cafe, on Monday. Bravo

Radke, 39, continued, ”I was sharing this thought during a conversation with my co-founder as we discussed raising the bar in the non-[alcoholic] space, ultimately leading us to the name ‘Soft Bar.’”

The Bravolebrity unveiled the name of his new bar on Instagram Monday, which prompted some fans to accuse him of trolling Hubbard, 37, whom he asked to act “softer” toward him before their split last year.

”Asking Lindsay to be softer to him and opening up a bar named soft. Diabolical honestly,” one fan reacted on X.

Promo materials for Carl Radke's new bar

In a statement to Page Six, Radke, who promoted the business venture on Instagram Monday, said his bar got its name from his European travels. Instagram/softbarcafe

Promo materials for Carl Radke's new bar

He said several European bars he visited called non-alcoholic drinks “soft cocktails” or “softs.” Instagram/softbarcafe

“Carl naming his non alcoholic bar ‘Soft Bar’ is one of the most pathetic things the man has done. #SummerHouse,” a second unimpressed user posted.

Several fans shared similar sentiments on TikTok, with one writing, “The bar is a good idea but he’s a d–kwad for calling it Soft.”

Another person added, “Soft was her trigger word .”

Lindsay Hubbard

Radke previously caused tension when he used the term “soft” during his relationship with Hubbard. Instagram/lindshubbs

Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke

Fans accused him of trolling his ex-fiancée. lindshubbs

Hubbard, who is now expecting her first child with boyfriend Turner Kufe, previously shot down Radke’s idea of a sober bar in Season 8 of “Summer House.”

“Sorry, I’m gonna have to say no to that one,” she told her then-fiancé at the time.

“Working in the hospitality industry my entire life, representing every single lounge, bar, club, hotel, restaurant … I don’t want that for our future family.”

In June, Radke confirmed he was moving forward with his idea during the “Summer House” Season 8 reunion.

Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke

Hubbard and Radke, seen kissing on the beach above, got engaged in August 2022. lindshubbs

Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke

The former couple, seen kissing on the beach here, announced their split a year later. lindshubbs/Instagram

“It feels like my calling,” he gushed. “It’s finally looking at me, and I want to go pursue that.”

According to its Instagram page, Soft Bar + Cafe’s location is coming to Brooklyn, NY, “soon.”

Radke told Page Six they will be having mobile pop-up events in August and into the fall until the permanent spot is open.

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