What is The Juicy Times?
The Juicy Times is a love letter to New York City’s most connection-worthy places.
It’s the editorial arm of Juicy NYC – an artists-curated map of cafés, bars, venues, and odd little spaces where strangers actually talk, friends go deeper, and dates feel like shared adventures instead of interviews.
Google reviews tell you if the food is good.
We care about whether you’ll leave feeling more connected than when you walked in.
Why subscribe?
When you subscribe, you’ll receive:
Juicy Guides – slow-crafted lists like “The 5 Juiciest Breakfast Spots in NYC” or “Soft Lighting, Strong Conversations: Date-Night Bars Without the Noise.”
Juicy Artist Profiles – portraits of New York artists, hosts, and community builders who embody one of the five Juicy qualities: Joyful, Unique, Intimate, Communal, You-Focused.
Juicy Hangs & Experiments – first notice of small, intimate gatherings in Juicy venues: breakfasts, listening nights, gallery hops, “bring-a-friend” hangs.
Occasional essays on connection – reflections on loneliness, belonging, and what it means to build a creative life in a city of 8 million strangers.
No spam. Just one warm, well-made issue at a time.
Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and publication archives.
Join the Juicy NYC Map
If the newsletter is the story, the map is the tool.
At juicy-nyc.com you can:
Create your Juicy Wishlist – tap hearts on places that feel exciting or intriguing.
Get your shareable Juicy Wishlist link – send it to friends, dates, or your group chat so you can pick adventures together.
Help us keep the map honest – tell us when a place feels extra Juicy, or when the vibe has changed and the rating needs love.
Founding members of Juicy NYC will also get:
First dibs on Juicy Hangs (small, capped events)
Occasional surprise invitations to help us test new tools and experiences
If you’re in NYC and you care about making this city less lonely, joining the map is the best way to play.
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