Author Archives: W.D. Moore

Catch It: Coffeemania Restaurant

Posted on March 15, 2017 by W.D. Moore

After weathering the Sixth Avenue traffic and a long meeting in Midtown’s Bryant Park neighborhood, I came upon Coffeemania (1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018). I thought I would chill out over a warm cup of coffee, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by W.D. Moore

Sarah Grimaud is on a mission. And when you meet her, a young lady in her thirties, with a bright and sunny smile, one is not surprised to hear of her profession. “I am a personal trainer and I care … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Max Brenner’s Hot Chocolate

Posted on December 8, 2016 by W.D. Moore

Friday after Thanksgiving, friends and I went to The Rink at Bryant Park. Judy and Joey and their children, ages 10, 14 and 5. I did not skate, but instead strolled over to Max Brenner’s kiosk for some hot chocolate. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Firenze Ristorante

Posted on October 27, 2016 by W.D. Moore

A few years ago, I dined with an old boyfriend at Firenze Ristorante on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (1594 2nd Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Streets, New York, NY 10028). And, last month, with a new friend, everything … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Ninth Avenue Restaurants

Posted on September 21, 2016 by W.D. Moore

It often happens that on the way to visit my friend Crystal and her daughter Jade in the Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown West and Theater District neighborhood, I stroll past the Ninth Avenue restaurants with my big brown eyes wide-opened.  I … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Merchants NY

Posted on August 20, 2016 by W.D. Moore

The aura of love. First it was her smile. Then his smile—and our smiles at them.  Several Sundays ago, friends and family members of the couple were celebrating at Merchants NY (112 7th Avenue, between 16 & 17th Street) in … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Madam Zhu’s Kitchen

Posted on July 28, 2016 by W.D. Moore

There I was in Greenwich Village, trekking to the Jefferson Market Library. I felt a cool breeze on a sunny afternoon, and a pretty local establishment caught my attention. I turned and entered Madam Zhu’s Kitchen at 401 Avenue of … Continue reading →

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Catch It: FUMO

Posted on June 15, 2016 by W.D. Moore

In a few words, FUMO is like an arpeggio chord of authentic Italian cuisine in Hamilton Heights. FUMO restaurant is located at 1600 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031/Corner of 139th Street. On Sunday, June 12th, my friend Kelli treated … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Eli’s Essentials

Posted on May 24, 2016 by W.D. Moore

Embracing the spirit of nature is simple for me. Like last Saturday, walking in the splendor of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) with my dear friend Marie. Later, we took a break to catch up at the American Wing … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Tribeca Treats

Posted on May 3, 2016 by W.D. Moore

Three Sundays ago, I pulled out my favorite recipe book: The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child. I had decided to bake a cake for an event at my home. I turned to page 96: Cake for Company and read, … Continue reading →

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