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Hospitality Gems: Kapri Robinson

Kapri has accomplished so much in recent years including winning US Bartender of the Year ’24 at Tales of the Cocktail.

Bartender Atlas: Where were you born?
Kapri Robinson: Champaign, IL

BA: What city do you work in?
KR: Washington, DC

BA: Where do you go out to eat and drink on your days off?
KR: I love to eat at Brookland’s Finest Bar and Kitchen.

BA: What do you do outside of work on your days off?
KR: I try to rest! I love to catch up on shows. I especially love to go to new bars and restaurants. I’ve recently started pole dancing fitness classes! I love love love to dance!

BA: What is the best advice you have ever gotten? 
KR: Never be afraid to ask for what you want or need. What’s the worst they can say “no”?!

BA: What is something you are excited about?
KR: I am excited for the return of Chocolate City’s Best annual cocktail competition!

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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Posted December 13th, 2024