Author Archives: W.D. Moore

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

Catch It: Tramonti Pizza

Posted on February 12, 2019 by W.D. Moore

One of the greatest joys of being a writer is meeting new people who like sharing their stories with my readers. Especially, when I meet an entrepreneur who has a passion for doing what he or she loves, and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Sites, Italian Cuisine, Lower Manhattan, Mediterranean, Pizza Destination, Restaurants, Valentine's Day | Tagged East Village, Embassy of Tramonti, Italian Restaurant, Lower Manhattan, Saint Mark's Place, Southern Italy, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Catch It: Gramercy Tavern

Posted on December 21, 2018 by W.D. Moore

The simplicity of friendship is a Christmas Story because during the holiday season what better time to make time for a friend you have not seen in a long time. A week ago Thursday, my dearest friend Curtis and I … Continue reading →

Posted in A Christmas Story, American Comfort Food, Flatiron, Restaurants | Tagged American Comfort Food, East Side Restaurants, Flatiron, Gramercy Tavern | Leave a comment

Catch It: Proof Coffee Roasters

Posted on November 22, 2018 by W.D. Moore

In a mood for coffee instead of cooking, yesterday, I entered Proof Coffee Roasters in the West Harlem neighborhood at 2286 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10030. Right away, one immediately senses the warm and cozy atmosphere of bright lights, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thanksgiving Story, Cafes, Upper West Side | Tagged Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, American Comfort Food, Cafe, Cold Drinks, Pastries, West Harlem | Leave a comment