This month's Fireside Chat is a familiar face in Salida. You might see him holding court on F Street, toodling around on his 1940 rusty Schwinn, or on his nearly daily jaunt to Natural Grocers with Linda. As far as his story, he claims not to be a writer. Neither am I, so I will let him take it from here: "Jack rolled into Salida in 1975 in a 1954 Chevy pickup with a dream of living in the mountains and enough cash to put down on some mountain Property. That year had been a g

Chris Nasca at The LOBBY for the September 2026 Fireside Chat

July's Fireside Chat guests, Joe and Sara Walsh met in Chicago and made their way to Salida. They are co-owners of Liberty Hall with Thomas and Emmie Hayes. Sara, a recovering attorney, is also in process of launching a premium canned cocktail business.

Seth Shank doesn’t just brew coffee; he builds community. From navigating the overnight disappearance of his business model to launching a dedicated "Slow Bar" in a Salida alley, Seth’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and intentionality. On May 28, we sit down with the founder of Compact Coffee to talk about the craft of the pour, the technical side of the industry, and what it means to build a brand that meets people where they are. Join us at The LOBBY and slow down

Find out more about Jess Bonasso before her Fireside Chat @THE LOBBY Salida on April 23, 2026