saloon 25
opps at sandy liang, kallmeyer, & suntory, as well as lots of freelance gigs for writers, social media managers, design assistants etc.; member spotlight with kayla roolart! + discounts!
state of the saloon
huge welcome, of course, to our many, many new members of which I won’t name because it would take a while, but so glad to welcome reps from North Face, NPR, AmEx, Wray, freelance writers, PR coordinators, social media managers, design assistants and people whose jobs they really had to explain to me a couple times. so, so happy to have you all join us!!!
remember: we are always taking nominations! and you can join our community + the group chat with a paid membership by emailing your info to juliafharrison@gmail.com.
this week, our members are seeking:
contacts at Ludlow Hotel (or similar), Farm Rio, Starface, and Polonsky and Friends
a theater or other space for weeknight play rehearsals
merch producer in NYC that balances sustainability and accessible pricing—including a somewhere to produce about 25 baseball caps
if that’s you, join our paid tier and get connected!
saloon bulletin:
last time I’ll mention our last event since it got its own dedicated post, but want to reiterate it was so fun and awesome and you can look at cute little pics here:
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26 degrees in bed-stuy last wednesday, and the saloon community still rolled through. was incredible to put so many names to faces, and meet so many new folks who had heard about saloon through various members or an Instagram stalk or covera…
Laci Helfrich coordinated a feature in Sourcing Journal for a friend’s exclusive denim collab. Laci also organized an “What I Can’t Live Without” interview with Jordan Chiles for NY Mag!
Sophia Sioris recommends her best friend’s new show “Sugar Baby,” available to watch on YouTube.
The Libi Project is hosting another Culinary Creatives Collective on March 9 in collaboration with saloon members Studio Roza and Anna Yukevich. ticket info under our events header!
Planet Nusa x Core Culture Pilates hosted an event this weekend, with snacks from cocojune and saloon members alice mushrooms and De Soi. pics to come!
member spotlight: kayla roolaart
something you watched recently and enjoyed: I really enjoyed I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying by Youngmi Mayer (I audiobooked it—hearing authors narrate their own stories is such a treat). It checked all my boxes: WOC author, identity politics, funny/sad, and a dash of NYC (food scene) lore.
last thing you bought irl: stationary from Muji.
life hack: “Just make it exist first. You can make it good after.” I’ve seen this quote floating around, and as someone who’s let perfectionism hold me back, I’ve learned that the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll get where you want to be and experience the necessary growth along the way. Also, peel ginger with a spoon.
if you had one, what felt like your “big break”: Pouring my creative energy into No Crumbs and seeing my series “Color Combinations I Love, Food Pairing I’d Hate” take off has been incredible. Landing my dream job out of college was also a big win, but this feels even bigger.
advice for someone who wants to be where you are/do what you do: honestly, the past few years feel like a blur, but right now I’m focused on intentionally building my career path, aligning with brands I resonate with, and diving into projects that excite me. what’s been most instrumental is knowing when to push your vision and trust your point of view, all while staying connected to your audience/customer.
upcoming dinner reservation: Cafe Fiorello in the UWS for a post-ballet bite, but mostly for their martinis and old New York vibes
3 brands/pubs/people to follow:
- by Lottie Bisou: a great resource for creative professionals looking to refine their craft, pick up insider tips, or break into the industry
Cake Zine, a literary print magazine through the lens of food. excited for their upcoming issue on bread!
Tellefsen Atelier is a longtime ceramicist crush of mine, her color range is unmatched
jobs & gig opportunities