NYCThirst Kickstarter Day 8: Still Climbing & Thank you James, John(Tex) and Greg for your support

Hi Everyone,

I’m excited to share that the NYCThirst Bar Culture Guidebook Series has officially launched on Kickstarter. This project begins with Midtown Issue One, a 96 page comic book style guide covering the bars and neighborhoods that define the heart of Manhattan. This is the very first step in a full year of monthly guidebooks across all five boroughs.

Your support during this early stage means everything. Even sharing the link helps the project grow.

Here’s the Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seanpisano/nycthirst-bar-culture-guidebook-series-midtown

For anyone who wants to support but isn’t a fan of Kickstarter, there are other ways to help push NYCThirst forward. You can contribute through my active GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/quench-nycs-thirst-support-the-ultimate-bar-guide Or you can send support directly through Venmo at @Sean-Pisano or https://venmo.com/Sean-Pisano.

Below is a quick look at the rewards available:

• $15 Digital Edition
A full digital copy of the Midtown Bar Culture Guide plus access to weekly NYCThirst online updates, a thank you on the newsletter and the website.

• $25 Print Edition
Physical copy of the 96 page comic style guidebook delivered to you, and digital copy of the Midtown Bar Culture Guide plus access to weekly NYCThirst online updates, a thank you on the newsletter and the website.

• $50 Print Edition + Tulip Glass
NYCThirst Tulip Glass and a physical copy of the 96 page comic style guidebook delivered to you, and digital copy of the Midtown Bar Culture Guide plus access to weekly NYCThirst online updates, a thank you on the newsletter and the website.

• $150 Ultimate Collectors Set
NYCThirst Tulip Glass and a physical copy of the 96 page comic style guidebook delivered to you, and digital copy of the Midtown Bar Culture Guide plus access to weekly NYCThirst online updates, a thank you on the newsletter and the website.

• $800 Midtown Business Spotlight
Get a banner ad in the printed Midtown Guidebook, a digital banner in the online edition, and a six-month featured banner spot on NYCThirst.com. Perfect for bars, restaurants, small businesses, and local brands that want visibility across print and digital. Included with this is a Printed Edition, A Digital Edition and a Thank You on the website.

• $1,200 Half Page Pro Pack
Your business receives a half page ad in the printed Midtown Guidebook, a digital ad in the online edition, and a six-month spotlight banner on NYCThirst.com. Ideal for brands that want bold placement and maximum exposure. Included with this is a Printed Edition, A Digital Edition and a Thank You on the website.

• $2,500 Full Page Premium Showcase
Claim a full page ad in the printed Midtown Bar Culture Guidebook, a featured digital ad in the online edition, and a six-month premium banner placement on NYCThirst.com. Your business becomes a major presence across print, digital, and the NYCThirst platform. Ideal for bars, brands, agencies, and companies that want top-tier visibility in the first volume of the NYCThirst Guidebook Series. Included with this is a Printed Edition, A Digital Edition and a Thank You on the website.

• $5,000 Featured Bar Showcase Edition
The highest level of bar sponsorship in the NYCThirst Bar Culture Guidebook Series. Your bar receives a full-page feature in the printed Midtown Guidebook, complete with photography, write-up, and placement designed to stand out. You also receive a dedicated digital feature in the online edition and a six-month premium banner placement on NYCThirst.com. This tier gives your bar the spotlight it deserves and cements its presence in the first volume of the NYCThirst series. Perfect for bars that want legacy-level visibility in print and online. Included with this is a Printed Edition, A Digital Edition and a Thank You on the website.

• $8,000 Lifetime Partner Edition
The ultimate NYCThirst partnership tier, open to bars, businesses, and individual supporters. Become part of every edition of the NYCThirst Bar Culture Guidebook Series released over the next year, including all five borough editions. Receive a full-page feature in each printed book, a dedicated digital profile in every online edition, and premium banner placement across NYCThirst.com for an entire year.

You also receive the complete NYCThirst swag collection, including all shirts, coasters, glasses, stickers, variant covers, and collectible items created for the series.

This tier delivers unmatched visibility and gives you every part of the NYCThirst experience. Perfect for brands, venues, and supporters who want to be part of the full NYCThirst legacy from day one.

This project represents the start of something big for NYC’s bar culture. With your help, Midtown Issue One becomes the first chapter in a collectible series documenting the entire city through art, photography, and real local discovery.

If you can support the Kickstarter, share it, or help spread the word, I would appreciate it more than you know.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Cheers,
Sean Pisano
Founder, NYCThirst