Author Archives: W.D. Moore

Catch It: Maison Harlem

Posted on November 21, 2012 by W.D. Moore

The first time, my friend Amanda and I met in a creative writing class some years ago, we became fast friends, and so, when she telephoned one afternoon and said, “I have some good news, let’s get together for dinner—my … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Soutine Bakery

Posted on October 31, 2012 by W.D. Moore

Years ago, my Aunt Cynthia moved from Manhattan to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. When she told me of her plans, I selfishly thought of our Sunday’s together—how much I would miss her home-made apple pie; our conversations over coffee, pie and Butter … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Li-Lac Chocolates

Posted on October 12, 2012 by W.D. Moore

Once, I worked at an Intellectual Property Law Firm in downtown Manhattan. In the afternoons, my dear friend Lisa and I would go to the café next door; we ordered one piece of dark chocolate and tea; we were back … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Edward’s Restaurant

Posted on September 24, 2012 by W.D. Moore

In the book, After the Storm, by A.E. Hotchner, a screenwriter, for sixteen of Ernest Hemingway’s works—Hemingway said of the adaptation, After the Storm “Just don’t play it safe….Even if it doesn’t work out, you’re all right. The hell with … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Melba’s: American Comfort Food

Posted on August 31, 2012 by W.D. Moore

Once again I ventured to Harlem, in particular to Melba’s at 300 West 114th Street (at Frederick Douglass Blvd.) New York, NY 10026. I remember reading Beau Brummell: The Ultimate Man of Style by Ian Kelly; and Ms. Melba Wilson, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Catfish Strips, Harlem Hamlet, Restaurants, Southern Fried Chicken & Eggnog Waffles, Upper West Side | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Catch It: Chokolat Patisserie

Posted on August 24, 2012 by W.D. Moore

There are three smiles of goodness alongside Broadway and Morningside Heights—starting at West 125th Street, Chokolat Patisserie (Coffee Bar), 3187 Broadway, New York 10027; and Jin (Ramen Shop), at 3183 Broadway. If one walks south to 122nd Street you come upon a … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Blue Water Grill

Posted on August 1, 2012 by W.D. Moore

For my birthday present, my dear friend Jeannie treated me to dinner at Blue Water Grill. It’s located at 31 Union Square West (at 16th Street), New York, NY 10003. It had been several years since I was at Blue … Continue reading →

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Catch It: The London Candy Company

Posted on June 29, 2012 by W.D. Moore

In Lewis Carroll’s Alice Adventures in Wonderland, and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, “Carroll wrote books to give pleasure to children,” according to The World Book Encyclopedia, “but adults also enjoy the humor, fantastic characters, and adventures … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops, Kit Kats, London, Tea Cakes, Upper East Side, Yorkville | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Catch It: Frederick’s Café & Bistro

Posted on June 12, 2012 by W.D. Moore

A new kind of coffee pleasure and café treasure awaits one at Frederick’s Café & Bistro. It is located at 2104 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026; it is in the area of Harlem Hamlet—(110th to 125th Street & 8th Avenue); … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Bettolona

Posted on June 1, 2012 by W.D. Moore

On May 31st, I ran into friends at Barnard College, then dashed to the IRT (1) train at 125th Street. Unexpectedly, I came upon Bettolona, an Italian Bistro at 3143 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Thursday was a sunny summertime … Continue reading →

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