Category Archives: Books

Catch It: Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread

Posted on September 16, 2014 by W.D. Moore

Last Wednesday, I had a late lunch with my friend Sandro. It was a sunny day in Bryant Park where we chatted about: his travels in Italy, his return to Manhattan, and my food stories in New York City. “I … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Flat Top

Posted on August 16, 2014 by W.D. Moore

You know when you lose your house keys and find them unexpectedly, and discovered that they were there all the time. This was my experience trekking on Amsterdam Avenue, near where I live, a few weeks ago. Flat Top is … Continue reading →

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Catch It: FIKA

Posted on July 17, 2014 by W.D. Moore

Great happiness is a good cup of iced coffee in the summertime. This week, I came upon a new delightful cafe—FIKA. There are many locations in New York City; however, I strode into the aesthetic-styled décor of white bright lights, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Love Notes

Posted on April 17, 2014 by W.D. Moore

As the sunshine shone brilliantly on April 13th in Central Park, I strolled along the tennis courts near West 94th Street, and later to the Turkey Oak tree and the Reservoir. I found a nice spot to lay my red … Continue reading →

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Catch It: The Bar Downstairs

Posted on November 26, 2013 by W.D. Moore

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

Posted on October 21, 2013 by W.D. Moore

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: Gotham Scoop 2013

Posted on January 8, 2013 by W.D. Moore

Though I love spending the holidays with my family in Atlanta, I especially adored eating my Aunt Sarah’s Sweet Potato Pie, and reading a favorite book—again. On Friday, I was on the subway, and counted eleven people reading either their … Continue reading →

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Catch It: The Book: Off the Beaten (Subway) Track

Posted on May 15, 2012 by W.D. Moore

The other day, I tried to make a Key Lime Pie. It was a disaster, and afterwards, I thought, “Why don’t you pick up a homemade pie from Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies—you read it in Off the Beaten (Subway) … Continue reading →

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