Author Archives: W.D. Moore

Catch It: Chef Farnabe at Petrossian

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

What makes a distinct dining experience for me? It is the cuisine, the atmosphere and conversations with someone special. Usually, though, we don’t get to meet the people who work behind the scenes to create these unforgettable meals. Several weeks … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Sweeter Still Than This

Posted on February 13, 2016 by W.D. Moore

During the Valentine’s Holiday, I am drawn to the poetry in Sweeter Still Than This by Adah Louise Sutton (Copyright 1905 by The Saalfield Publishing Company). I remember a time I visited my Aunt Vinnie, who owned a summer place … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by W.D. Moore

For the start of the New Year, and years gone by, I relish the joy of walking throughout New York City and writing about my adventures in all things: Coffee, Cuisine and Conversations. Each experience is unexpected manna from heaven. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: New York Culture, Ukrainian Style

Posted on December 14, 2015 by W.D. Moore

Weeks ago, my friend Henry and I were walking along the Lower East Side. We came upon The Ukrainian Museum. It is located at 222 East 6th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10003). At the same … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Angel of Harlem

Posted on November 24, 2015 by W.D. Moore

It happened one Saturday night, three weeks ago, when two friends and I entered the restaurant, Angel of Harlem. This Upper-Manhattan eatery, bar and lounge is located at 2272 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (FDB) at 122nd Street, New York, NY 10027. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Earth Café

Posted on November 5, 2015 by W.D. Moore

Last week, I strolled into the Earth Café. It is located at 2580 Broadway, New York 10025, on the north side of West 97th Street. The décor is simply charming: high ceiling, white brick wall, wooden ceiling fan, teal colored-chairs, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Donna Bell’s Bake Shop

Posted on October 2, 2015 by W.D. Moore

Where is the fun in passing by a bakery, peering through the window, and just smiling at the creamy moist homemade Classic White Cake, Carrot Cake, Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake, or chocolate cookies, cupcakes, and biscuits? While growing up in the … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Lincoln Center

Posted on September 11, 2015 by W.D. Moore

A week ago Thursday, at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, I was among hundreds of visitors at Sinatra: An American Icon, an exhibition curated by the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. According to Robert Santelli, the … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Crêpes & Délices

Posted on August 11, 2015 by W.D. Moore

“Happiness is just one Crêpe away”… the poetic words from Crêpes & Délices, located at 124 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023. After a noontime five-mile walk on Riverside Drive, I strolled upon Crêpes & Délices on the Upper … Continue reading →

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Catch It: West 13th Street

Posted on July 3, 2015 by W.D. Moore

Once again I venture on the culinary streets of Manhattan. It was just yesterday, in the afternoon, that I left my meeting on East 13th Street, and found myself sauntering to the charming West Village Community. Below are eight restaurants … Continue reading →

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