NYCThirst Kickstarter Day 10 Update - A Real Moment for NYCThirst.

Hi Everyone,

I want to thanks Ron, James, John (Tex), and, Greg for your contribution it really helps move us forward.

Day 10 of the NYCThirst Kickstarter is here, and I want to be completely real with you. We’re not close to the goal yet. This project is still fighting to get off the ground, and every day I’m reminded how much I believe in it, even when the numbers don’t reflect the vision yet.

But here’s the thing. The people who show up now, at the beginning, become the ones who can say they helped build something that grew much bigger than its first slow week. The early supporters aren’t just backing a book. They’re shaping what NYCThirst becomes. They’re the foundation, the people who will always be able to say, “I was part of that before anyone else saw it coming.”

I won’t pretend this isn’t challenging. If we don’t gain momentum soon, Midtown Issue One can’t move forward the way it should. And the bigger plan, a full year of monthly NYC bar culture guidebooks, depends on getting this first issue funded. I don’t want this to be a great idea that almost happened. I want it to exist. I want it to grow. And I want you to be part of why it succeeds.

Your support truly matters right now. A pledge, a share, a message to a friend, it all helps. Seeing your name come through on Kickstarter genuinely means something to me. It’s a reminder that people believe in this work, and that I’m not doing this alone.

Here’s the project link if you’re able to support:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seanpisano/nycthirst-bar-culture-guidebook-series-midtown

If Kickstarter isn’t your platform, you can also help here:
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/quench-nycs-thirst-support-the-ultimate-bar-guide

@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