Backstage

This Only Works If We Build It Together

A small ask (and some thank-yous)

By Fedor Sokolov · December 29, 2025

An ink-brush cat by Dig Ferreira on textured paper, drawn in loose black strokes with grey washes, the word Juicy brushed above it and NEW YORK CITY stamped twice behind, signed Dig in the corner.

Artwork by Dig Ferreira

The Juicy Times started as a list I kept for myself — places where I felt more alive, corners of the city that invited real connection.

Then I started sharing it with friends. They shared it with theirs. And slowly, something started to form.

Not just an audience, but a collective.

If you’ve been reading along, you’re already part of this. And if The Juicy Times has helped you discover a new spot, plan a better date, or just feel a little less alone in this giant city - I have a small ask:

Send it to one person who might feel the same way.

That’s it. One friend. One text. One “I think you’d like this.”

Use your personal referral link below (or hit “Share” on any post). When friends subscribe through your link, you get credit — and some thank-yous from me:

How to participate

One text, and the thank-yous start at five.

1. Share The Juicy Times. When you use the referral link below, or the “Share” button on any post, you'll get credit for any new subscribers. Simply send the link in a text, email, or share it on social media with friends.

Refer a friend

2. Earn benefits. When more friends use your referral link to subscribe, you’ll receive special benefits.