Author Archives: W.D. Moore

Catch It: S&P Sandwich Shop

Posted on July 26, 2023 by W.D. Moore

Once upon a time, there was an old-fashioned lunchroom at 174 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10010 (between 22nd/23rd Street), where New Yorkers would come together for lunch, coffee, and conversations. As I entered S&P last Friday, it reminded me … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Diners, Flatiron | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Venchi Ice-Cream

Posted on June 15, 2023 by W.D. Moore

Last Sunday, my friend Kristen and I were walking in Central Park. We passed our four-mile goal, and she talked about what to buy her husband for Father’s Day. She decided to venture into Nordstrom. However, on our way, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Artisan Ice Cream, Chocolatier, Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Midtown, Walking | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Aforieke Women’s Resort Wear

Posted on May 11, 2023 by W.D. Moore

Last Sunday afternoon, my friends and I were enjoying the Sheep Meadow in Central Park, which feels like a lush hamlet and draws New Yorkers for picnics, a vacation from the traffic, and views of the serene sky underneath the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Mother's Day, Sheep Meadow | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Jack’s Wife Freda in Chelsea

Posted on August 30, 2021 by W.D. Moore

It feels good being in New York City. The spirit of a community coming back together like the friendly smiles you receive entering the all-day bistro Jack’s Wife Freda, in Chelsea located at 116 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Cape May, Chelsea, Diners, Eighth Avenue, Mediterranean, Restaurants | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Lido and BIXI Restaurant & Bar

Posted on July 23, 2021 by W.D. Moore

Why not steal away into the Italian restaurant Lido on Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 117th Street. My friend Tashna and I met for lunch last Friday, where we enjoyed each moment of conversing about our families, our careers, and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem, Italian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Restaurants, Upper West Side | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Birch Coffee

Posted on June 24, 2021 by W.D. Moore

As always happens when walking in Manhattan, my spirit reminds me why having drip brew from Birch Coffee makes me smile. It’s a fun vibe there. I entered their location in the West Village on 7th Avenue, indulging in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee & Tea, Drip Brew, West Village | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Catch it: Susan Lee’s Food Journey in Lower Manhattan

Posted on May 9, 2021 by W.D. Moore

My joy of walking always brings an unexpected adventure where I am learning something new, meeting another on their journey of changing a course, taking a chance, like deciding to be a Candidate for City Council in Lower Manhattan’s First … Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Catch It: Ole & Steen

Posted on August 29, 2019 by W.D. Moore

The mystery of love is like being in love with Cinnamon swirl at Ole & Steen. Yesterday, I stopped in their Bryant Park location and purchased a sumptuous Cinnamon swirl and coffee. I sat in a comfortable chair, looking onto … Continue reading →

Posted in Bakeries, Bryant Park, Cafes, Chocolate, Midtown | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Catch It: BennieGirl

Posted on July 29, 2019 by W.D. Moore

I started running when I was a teenager with my Mom in Atlanta, Georgia. She was my inspiration to exercise for fun, and running became that for me. Years later, walking in Central Park is my workout routine. But sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Educating Women, Fitness, Walking | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Castell Rooftop Lounge

Posted on June 4, 2019 by W.D. Moore

Out of the blue, my friend Jeannie telephoned me to meet with her friends at Castell Rooftop Lounge for cocktails at 260 40th Street, New York, NY 10018. It was a beautiful Friday, a lovely evening with a dear friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Lounge, Midtown, Rooftop Lounge, Small Plates | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment