Author Archives: W.D. Moore

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 American-Mediterranean, West Side; Chelsea | 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 Frederick Douglass Blvd, Italian Restaurant, Pan-Asian, Upper West Side, Wine Bar | 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 Drip Brew, West Village | 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 →

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 Bakery, Bryant Park, Cafe, Cinnamon Buns, Ole & Steen | 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 Educating Women, Fitness, Healthy Life Style | 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 American Comfort Food, Castell Rooftop Lounge, Midtown Bars & Cafes, Rooftop Lounge | Leave a comment

Catch It: Poetry by Maggie Smith

Posted on May 10, 2019 by W.D. Moore

With Sunday approaching for Mother’s Day, a lovely poem by Maggie Smith. A TRUTH THAT TELLS YOU I wish for you a small, portable truth you can take anywhere-no foreign adaptors needed, no translation required and nothing lost in it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Mother's Day, Poetry | Tagged Maggie Smith, Mother's Day, Poetry | Leave a comment

Catch It: Michel Cluizel a French-Style Café

Posted on April 23, 2019 by W.D. Moore

At daybreak this past Monday, I received a telephone call from my friend Liz in Stockholm, Sweden. She was with friends in her quaint home and mentioned her parents were visiting New York City in May. “Could you meet up … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Bakeries, Cafes, Chocolate Bar, Hot Chocolate, Madison Avenue | Tagged Authentic French, Cafe, Chocolatier, Madison Avenue | Leave a comment

Catch It: Dr Smood

Posted on March 31, 2019 by W.D. Moore

Like most travelers, I make time for quiet time, such as last Friday; I sat in a comfortable grey chair at Dr Smood (485 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017) with a Jade Green tea, Avocado Toast, and my book: … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Vegan Cafe | Tagged Avocado Toast, Dr Smood, Lexington Avenue, Midtown Restaurant, North Pole by Michael Bravo, Organic Cafe, Vegan Cafe | Leave a comment