Author Archives: W.D. Moore

Catch It: Pretty Food with Maddy & Sam

There is something quite wonderful about a friendship during those university days, and having a good time with friends–especially, when it comes to food. Madeline Cohen and Samantha Hess are two pretty young ladies who are undergraduates and roommates at New York University (NYU) … Continue reading

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Catch It: Windup (Hula Hoop) at NYHRC

I  remember my first blue hula hoop when I was ten-years-old. Then, on Saturday, February 1, 2014, I took a Windup (Hula Hoop) class at the New York Health & Racket Club (60 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010). … Continue reading

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Catch It: Cédric

“Everything is going to be amazing,” Kelli said; when she invited her friends for dinner at Cédric French Bistro (185 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10026). And it was. Thursday, January 23rd, Edward, Ed, Kelli and I were caught … Continue reading

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Catch It: Archie & Sons

The wintry skies of today in New York City reminded me of where I was last week. I went for a snack in the East Village at Archie & Sons (23 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10003). I was reading … Continue reading

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Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2014: Machiavelli

I am nostalgic about the Upper West Side in Manhattan, for it is where I first lived when I moved to New York from Atlanta, Georgia. There and back again, I was on West 85th Street on Monday, December 30, … Continue reading

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Catch It: Silver Moon Bakery

Last Friday, my friend Crystal made homemade cinnamon buns. I ate one, then two, and couldn’t resist another. It’s great having a friend who is an “amateur gourmet chef.” She delights her family and friends whenever she has time from … Continue reading

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Catch It: The Bar Downstairs

On Saturday, November 9,2013, I invited my friends to come to celebrate my debut novel: Journey Back When at The Bar Downstairs (485 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018). We had a smashing time; lounging in the spacious, luxurious, and … Continue reading

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Catch It: Journey Back When: A Novel

Once an entrepreneur and now a storyteller—my novel: Journey Back When is part of a new beginning. It is a joyous journey, indeed! Catch It at http://wdmoore.co  

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Catch It: Olio e Più: Trattoria & Enoteca

I was in the West Village, and so I was happy. Last Friday afternoon, I sauntered through the community of quaint storefronts, cobblestone streets, and antique shops. Later, I peeked into the classic, elegant, essence of Mediterranean cuisine—Olio e Più. … Continue reading

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Catch It: The Cloisters Museum & Gardens

The loveliness and beauty of strolling through The Cloisters Museum & Gardens at (99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, in northern Manhattan, New York, NY 10040) is the simple pleasure of being taken to a medieval evergreen full of … Continue reading

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