Category Archives: Authentic French

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: 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 →

Posted in Authentic French, Bakeries, Caviar, Central Park, Easter, Restaurants, West 58th Street | Tagged Authentic French, Caviar, Chef Richard Farnabe, Easter Holiday, Midtown Restaurant, Petrossian, Restaurants | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Authentic French, Bakeries, Gotham Scoop 2016, Grilled Hanger Steak, Restaurants, Roasted Halibut, Tribeca, Wine Bar | Tagged Authentic French, Bakery, Grilled Hanger Steak, Roasted Halibut, The Village, TriBeCa, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Authentic French, Bars, Broadway, Events, Grammy Museum, Italian Cuisine, Lincoln Center, Steakhouse | Tagged American Comfort Food, Authentic French, Broadway, Frank Sinatra, Grammy Museum, Italian Restaurant, Lincoln Center | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Arabic Cuisine Restaurant, Authentic French, Italian Cuisine, Seafood Restaurants, Spanish Cuisine, West Village, Wine Bar | Tagged American Comfort Food, Arabic Restaurant, Authentic French, Fourth of July, Hotel, Italian Restaurant, Seafood, Spanish Cuisine, West 13th Street, West Village, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Claudette

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

Romance is the language of love. Valentine’s Day is a vine of grapes and amore. The other evening, I was on a sentimental walk on Ninth Street with a friend. We came upon a charming place: Claudette at 24 Fifth … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Bars, Cafes, Valentine's Day | Tagged Authentic French, Claudette, Lower Manhattan, sentimental walk, Valentine's Day, West Village | Leave a comment

Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by W.D. Moore

“Love must be learned, and learned again and again, there is no end to it,” words by Katherine Ann Porter. With love I created Catch It from my voyages throughout the city, where I would sit in charming restaurants and … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Avenue of the Americas, Bars, Books, Cafes, Gotham Scoop 2015, Madison Avenue, Restaurants, Tribeca, Upper West Side | Tagged American Comfort Food, Avenue of the Americas, Bistros on Lenox Avenue, Books, East Village, French Bistro, Gotham Scoop 2015, Madison Avenue, TriBeCa | Leave a comment

Catch It: Amélie

Posted on December 15, 2014 by W.D. Moore

What connects the West Village to Paris, France, is Amélie. This intimate wine bar is located at 22 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011. The ambience is warm and lively; the staff is easy going and friendly, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Greenwich Village, Restaurants | Tagged Amélie, Authentic French, France, French Bistro, intimate wine bar, Paris, West Village, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Cédric

Posted on February 5, 2014 by W.D. Moore

“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: Valentine’s Memorable Days

Posted on February 11, 2013 by W.D. Moore

“That was a memorable day to me, for it made great changes in me. But it is the same with any life. Imagine one selected day struck out of it, and think how different its course would have been. Pause … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Bars, Brooklyn, Cafes, East Village, Italian Cuisine, Restaurants, Valentine's Day | Tagged Authentic French, East Village, French Bistro, Italian Restaurant, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment